10-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality poster-size prints
5x optical image-stabilized zoom
Face Detection; Motion Detection Technology automatically reduces blur
2.5-inch PureColor LCD II screen for bright, accurate color and wide viewing angle
Editorial Review:
In the PowerShot SD890-IS, the iconic ELPH style is fully complemented by the latest in digital technology. Beautifully slim and elegantly curved, the SD890 IS Digital ELPH incorporates the most powerful optical zoom in the ELPH line, which includes a full 5x optical zoom to really expand your photographic options. A 10.0-megapixel CCD not only delivers ultra-impressive image quality but also makes the entire experience fun, exciting, and creatively rewarding. Improved Face Detection Technology automatically sets the focus, exposure, flash, and white balance; allowing greater freedom of shooting throughout the image capture process. 2.5" PureColor LCD II screen for bright, accurate color with great viewing from a wide range of angles. DIGIC III Image Processor for superior image quality and improved functionality. Print/Share Button for easy direct printing and downloading, plus ID Photo Print and Movie Print with select PIXMA Photo Printers and SELPHY Compact Photo Printers. Shutter Speed - 1/60-1/1600 seconds, 15-1/1500 seconds White Balance - Auto, Preset (Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H), and Custom Built-in Flash - Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Auto Red-eye Correction, Flash On, Flash Off, FE lock, and Slow Synchro Shooting Modes - Auto, Camera M, Special Scene (Portrait, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Fireworks, Aquarium, ISO 3200, Indoor, Kids & Pets, Night Snapshot), Color Accent, Color Swap, Digital Macro, Stitch Assist, and Movie Dimensions - Width 3.76 x Height 2.26 x Depth 1.08 (95.4x57.3x27.4mm) Weight - 5.47 ounces (155 grams) with body only
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
Great little camera:
My other Canon was stolen on the last trip so I went looking for the replacement. Cannot say enough positive things about this little guy. Zoom, close up, fast reaction time (for what it is), nice size screen but the view finder? does anyone ever use those anymore on this type of camera? The battery charger - when will they learn to make them so the unit doesn't cover three holes on the power strip?
Excellent camera:
Picture quality is great... we bought it because of the video capability as well... we're very pleased.
Not a good camera for everyday use!:
I purchased this camera and I returned it after couple of days because I thought the design was really bad, The ON/OFF button is weird and the camera was heavy. I did not take pictures that I thought were extraordinary; the picture quality was very normal.
I wanted a camera that is small so I can carry it everywhere and also easy to use, which is not the case of the SD890IS.
The zoom feature is good and that is the only good thing about the camera.
I would advise anybody who is considering... more info
Excellent Canon Product:
I bought this camera after reading so many reviews on various available Canon Powershots and also specifically on 890IS. I decided to get this one as opposed to others because of it's extra zoom (5X). And I think it's worth it; power of canon powershot with extra zoom; works like charm. I recently returned from my trip to Hawaii and I can't even complain about the picture quality. We did the helicopter tour of Kauai and some of the pictures I took with 5X zoom are amazing & looks like we are like feet... more info
