Help with Canon Digitial Camera Models: Are all three good cameras?
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Best way to understand the models is to check the Canon website. They don't go up numerically (i.e. the SD790 is 2008 while the SD790 is 2009). For your choices, they all feature the Digic 4 (faster speeds, better low light). Per Consumer Reports, they rank SD880, SD1200, and SD780. The SD880 is EXTREMELY hard to find while the other two are relatively easy. The SD780 does Hi Res movies while the SD1200 and SD880 do not. Price-wise, the SD1200 is $230+, the SD880 is $270+, and the SD780 is $280+. Each camera takes GREAT pictures. Check out flikr and you can do a camera sort to view the kind of images that come off these cameras. The biggest factor, personally, is the ability to take Hi Res movies and that's why I've leaned towards the SD780.
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Funny, I was just looking at the two cameras myself and ended up purchasing the SD880IS. The SD880IS is slimmer (0.9 vs. 1.1) and has a bigger LCD screen (3.0 vs. 2.5). Granted, the SD880IS gives up a little in terms of optical zoom (4.0 vs 5.0) but that's the price you pay for having a slim compact camera. I wanted something above the run of the mill 3x optical zoom cameras out there and the 4x SD880IS fits the bill, even if I had to pay $50 extra over the price of the SD890IS. And FYI, the SD880IS is a newer camera, hence the "better" DIGIC 4 Image Processor over the SD890IS's DIGIC III Image Processor.
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I would go to canon.com and check out their website instead. I just make music videos basically and am no tekkie. Their facebook page ALSO accepts messages. I'd try their web site or visit their FB page. There's an upgrade I haven't done yet cuz it takes the usb cable that came w/the camera and I'm not filming until spring. Good luck, those are questions imo for Canon. (their editing software isn't good as per a call w/one of their peeps.) Everything else is great but get w/Canon imho. Happy New Year too.
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Thanks. My only thought about the Canon A590IS is that I probably will not want to get involved in anything other than a full-auto camera, and therefore would it make sense to even consider the Canon A590IS? For myself, the simpler the better, and that being the case, I would probably tend to use the camera more often, though the Canon is such a good deal. Also, should I really be that concerned about the lens issue I have been reading about?
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I bought it on Amazon so I don't know if it is the one on the Canon website, but I ordered 2 and all three work very well. I hope this helps.
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The Canon Powershot A1400 is very easy and FUN to use - my wife loved using it on our trip to Italy this summer, and she took great photos with it! I highly recommend it, especially for the value for $$$ ! Justin McCarthy
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I recently was faced with the same decision. What I basically found through lots of research is that they are both very good cameras. Each has some features that are slightly better or worse, but they basically balance out. Based on the specifications, I had made up my mind to go with the Canon. However, once I got to the store, I found it did not 'feel' right in my hand when I tried to hold it. The Nikon, on the other hand, felt perfect. I ended up going with it and love it. I had a little trouble learning some functions, but was able to read the manual and get it figured out. It also came with a learning DVD. I know several other people who got the Canon and love it. Both have simplified the learning process as much as possible, but you have to be willing to do a little bit of reading or working with someone who owns one. So, you will be fine with either. My suggestion is to just try before you buy, to see which appeals to you more. I think you will LOVE either one. I have been amazed at how much better my photographs look now than ones I took with my older point and shoot.
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I'll be honest, I don't recommend this camera. You could find a canon for similar price, better quality. This camera is outdated.
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Decided to upgrade to a new digital camera since my original is one of the first marketed. Wanted a light weight and easily operating camera and not really concerned about vewfinder - the screen is good. Value for the $ - excellent. Canon - excellent and reliable. I have several canon products. Has every thing one needs as an amature photog. Quality of picture is close to excellent. The switch to Li-Po battery good play. Very satisfied with the media it supports. I am a MAC user!
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This Camera is in class kind of the middle of the road for the top end of Canon, BUT! I have had really good quality pictures with this camera. The movies have be very good also. Keep in mind that a camera is just a camera with out the right lens or settings for each shot. But if you don't have a lot of money to spend on a camera then the Canon T4i should work for you well... Go to my site and view my photography work. This will give you and idea on what kind of photography you will be turning out with this camera... You be the judge. https://www.facebook.com/PhotoByJamesPhotograohy?ref=hl
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Would love it if someone could comment on this. I am at the same decision point. Was also looking at the Sigma EF-530 DG Super, which is cheaper than the Canon 430. I am working with a Canon EOS Rebel XT and am an amateur. Translation, automated functionality is very desirable where possible ... but I'm also looking for a reasonable price. I'd really appreciate it if someone could share their advice. Thanks in advance for your help with this.
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As mr. Cassatt already said, not really point and shoot, all three of them. They share the same sensor and all offer outstanding image quality. If you intend to go more into photography, they are all good choices, if all you want is point and shoot look elsewhere, sony nex then might be a better sytem
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http://cameratobuy.net/compare/canon-t3-vs-t3i/ or http://snapsort.com/compare/Canon-T3-vs-Canon-T3iThese web sites will help you.
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I would go for the Canon. I have a Sony, and I'm not satisfied with the quality at all. My friend has a Canon (an older one), but it still takes better pictures. I'm thinking to get one too!
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I pre-ordered. I agree with PencilInWin - the early bug rate in newly released Canon cameras has been very high. The 1DM3 had the focus issues, my 5DM2 had the notorious "error 20" issues necessitating 3 (yes, that's three) trips to the Canon repair facility for shutter assembly replacements. However, I got an early 1DsM3 and I am thrilled with it. I am going to sell my 5dM2 and switch the workflow I used to do with it to the 1DM4. Hope Canon got this one right from the get-go.
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yes. I love this camera. I've used other types of cameras and Canon has always been the most amatuer, user friendly.
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How about a Canon Tx-1? I got a brand new US model on fleabay for $285. It's a fantastic point & shoot and takes 720p video. Best of all, it has beautiful Canon optics with a 10x zoom lens that is active while shooting movies.Negatives are tiny controls (what do you expect on a camera this powerful in this small form factor), tiny screen (ditto), and m-jpeg compression for the AVI files.Check it out. It's a fantastic camera.