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| Brand: Canon
Category: Photography
List Price: $249.99
Buy New: $179.99
You Save: $70.00 (28%)
New (71)
Avg. Customer Rating:  80 reviews
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Includes Software: Yes
Optical Zoom: 3
Digital Zoom: 4
Connectivity: AV
Display Size: 3
Maximum Focal Length: 18.6
Minimum Focal Length: 6.2
Maximum Resolution: 10
Has Red Eye Reduction: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 3.6 x 2.2 x 0.8
nv:Sensor: 10 Megapixel
Size: 1/2.3-inch
Image Resolution: 3648 x 2736
Movie Resolution: 640 x 480
Memory Included: 32MB Memory Card
Storage Media: SD/SDHC Memory Card
Compressed Format: JPEG/EXIF v 2.22
Movie File Format: AVI motion JPEG
Optical Zoom: 3x
Digital Zoom: 4X
Combined Zoom: 12x
Focal Length: f= 6.2-18.6mm
Focus Mode: TTL autofocus
Focusing Range: Normal: 12 in./30cm-infinity
Focusing Range: Digital Macro: 1.2-3.9 in./3-10cm (W)
MPN: SD790IS
Model: SD790IS
UPC: 013803090703
EAN: 0012345332609
Release Date: March 25, 2008
Availability: Pre-Order (0-0 Business Days)
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| Customer Reviews:
 Truly Point & Shoot - A Fantastic Camera July 1, 2008
42 out of 42 found this review helpful
I'm getting married in two months, so I began looking for a camera for use on the honeymoon, to replace my Casio EX-Z57.
I'm hardly a professional photographer; mostly I take pictures of family and friends in party situations, or scenery.
Ideally my new camera would fit easily in my pocket, would have a large LCD screen suitable for reviewing pictures at parties, and would produce great pictures on the "automatic" settings. Manual settings are lost on me; I don't want to mess with the F-stop setting, white balance, or focus.
I started doing quite a bit of research, and was a little intimidated by the number of models on the market. I created a spreadsheet to sort through the 25 most popular models on amazon.
My primary criteria was:
LCD Screen Size
Thickness
Resolution
Secondary Were:
Optical Zoom
Price
This camera ended up on top. I summoned my courage, added it to my cart, and hit "checkout".
I received the camera 3 days later, and fell in love on the first day of using it.
Observations:
The 3.0" LCD screen is bright, and is clearly visible even in bright sun. I don't miss the viewfinder.
The camera is very small (3.6 x 2.2 x 0.8) and fits easily into my pocket. Surprisingly light, much more so than my old Casio, which was the same approximate dimensions (3.5 x 2.3 x 0.8).
Pictures taken on the "auto" mode look beautiful, both on the computer screen and my 42" plasma. Colors seem accurate, and everything is very crisp. People's faces don't look washed out, or orange. For additionaly testing, I took pictures in bright sun, of faraway objects, and things up close (about 4 inches), and everything came out great.
Video is surprisingly good, but VERY file sizes are large. My first video was about a minute and a half, and was about 150 Megabytes. Played on Playstation 3 (the Casio wouldn't).
The 3x optical zoom works fine. I expected a little more for a camera in this pricerange, but I realize you have to sacrifice something for a camera to be this thin.
Concerns:
I was worried that I wouldn't like the "new" buttons, which aren't actually buttons at all, but similar to a Motorola Razr. They work well so far though.
The scroll wheel. It actually rotates, unlike one you'd see on an iPod. As a mechanical engineer, I know moving parts will wear out. Durability may be an issue, but on the plus side, it has really improved navigation through the menus.
Overall, it's a fantastic camera, and has exceeded all my expectations. I would reccommend it without reservations to any of my friends, and am looking forward to the pictures it will take of my honeymoon.
5-Stars
 Lens Error. Restart Camera -- Flaw in Canon Camera July 30, 2008
28 out of 52 found this review helpful
My parents bought me this camera about a month and a half ago and while I liked the various advanced features it offered, the camera is much more complex than I would have wanted. There is a bit of a learning curve involved in figuring out the different modes and options, and I feel that this camera is for the more advanced user, as opposed to the casual photographer.
My main complaint about this camera, however, is that after having dropped it once (while the camera was on and the lens was open), the camera gave me a "Lens Error. Restart Camera" message and the camera would not function again, no matter what I tried! Apparently this is flaw on most models of Canon cameras (also known as the e18 error) and it will now cost $100+ to replace the lens!
This camera might have great reviews for its quality of images, various features and overall performance; however, it certainly does not deserve any praise for its durability. Beware, if you happen to drop this camera, the very same lens error might happen to you!
Excellent Camera and Great Pictures May 14, 2008
17 out of 19 found this review helpful
I purchased this SD790IS after having only used Canon cameras through the years. This camera is excellent. The body is made of out of thin metal and is very strong, unlike the SD770IS, which is made out of plastic. Picture quality is also excellent, offering sharp 10MP images. The flash recharge speed is extremely fast when compared to other thin digital cameras. The 3 inch screen is great and I don't miss having an optical viewfinder. Image stabilization is also a nice feature. Overall a great purchase and it was shipped fast from Amazon.com
Impressed July 9, 2008
16 out of 17 found this review helpful
Now first things first. I am upgrading from a Sony p-72 3.2 mega pixel camera that I got back in 2003. So there are many cameras out there that would be a big step up.
I was only interested in a point and shoot and it had to be compact for traveling purposes. I would love a DSLR but they are pricey, bulky and did not fit my daily needs.
I started reading around for a month or so to see what was out there and read all the pros and cons. I have read so much that I finally grew sick of it. In its basic form, all point and shoot cameras have +'s and -'s. It all depends on features that are most important to you and how you will be using the camera.
After many reviews, forums, and websites I decided to go with the Canon 790IS. I was very apprehensive on the quality of picture this camera would provide due to manufacturers pushing the limitations of the sensor. The sweet spot for most point and shoots are 6-8MP.
So what drew me to this camera?
I was really impressed with the size, screen size, material that the camera was made out of (not cheap plastic), and most of the automated settings which make the camera very easy/quick .
I didn't want to have to mess with manual settings on a point and shoot. My impression of a point and shoot is it is ready to go when I need it. Maybe 5-10 seconds to change the macro but that is it. If I have to spend much more than that, great picture opportunities would be lost.
So I took the plunge and bought it here off of Amazon in addition to a 8 gig Sandisk ultra II for pictures and a spare battery.
I am not going to go into what the camera comes with as other people have done a great job with that already.
After three days of waiting, I got the camera.
I was quickly impressed on the startup speed of the camera and quality of the pictures. I took 150 in the first day. The battery is still going strong.
I also tried the higher ISO settings and they will only be good on a tripod. The 3200 iso macro that is in the camera is really good. It downgrades the 10 MP to 2ish but makes a really dark shot seem to be early evening. I used it many times and it worked great. Way better than what I am use to. You can do it manually but need to keep the camera stable or you will get a blur.
I have had the camera for almost a month and I am very pleased with it.
You can't go wrong with the Amazon price. It is 100$ lower than retail.
The camera is very well built and does an excellent job as a point and shoot. Even quick when using the flash. So again, you need to look at what you will use the camera for and what features are important to you. This one satisfied all of my requirements and I am very happy with my purchase.
As a side note:
I recommend getting a screen protector for the large screen. It will be easily scratched if you put in your pocket with change or other objects.
Just keep in mind you get what you pay for in screen protectors. Boxwave ones are highly rated and last forever. IT would suck to get a scratch across that beautiful 3inch screen.
Great pocket camera April 29, 2008
15 out of 20 found this review helpful
I bought this camera to replace a 3 year old Panasonic. The Canon's features and picture output are great. The image stabilization really works well and allows me to capture on the fly shots of my family. The only negative I have with the camera is a nitpick, its a wee bit too wide, I wish they could have made it a bit smaller.
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