What's the SD 700's body made of? I heard it was plastic rather than metal like the rest of this line. True? If so, I'll probably choose a different model despite the extra resolution and zoom capability. What's the SD 700's body made of? I heard it was plastic rather than metal like the rest of this line. True? If so, I'll probably choose a different model despite the extra resolution... » Read More What's the SD 700's body made of? I heard it was plastic rather than metal like the rest of this line. True? If so, I'll probably choose a different model despite the extra resolution and zoom capability. « Show Less
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Eric Hetherington is wrong, the body is metal (has he ever seen the camera?). As far as I can tell the black frame around the LCD is also metal. It is a well made, solid camera.
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My SD700is is made out of metal. The only plastic is the black frame around the LCD and the mode dial. It is not plastic anywhere else.
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true, it's plastic. But before choosing a different model consider the ImageStablization in your decision-making. We returned our previous, larger, more expensive digital camera because of all the blurry photos--couldn't catch a busy toddler on it (Good thing we'd purchased from Costco.com, they'll even refund shipping if you don't like it!). I hate plastic (my kids drink from glass cups with stainless steel straws), and was a little disappointed when the SD700 IS arrived because someone had claimed it was stainless, but the great photos of my kids playing full-speed make up for it! This camera kicks butt and fits in a pocket. true, it's plastic. But before choosing a different model consider the ImageStablization in your decision-making. We returned our previous, larger, more expensive digital camera because of all the blurry photos--couldn't catch a busy toddler on it (Good thing we'd purchased from Costco.com, they'll even refund shipping if you don't like it!). I hate plastic (my kids drink from glass cups with stainless steel straws), and was a little disappointed when the SD700 IS arrived because someone had claimed it was stainless, but the great photos of my kids playing full-speed make up for it! This... » Read More true, it's plastic. But before choosing a different model consider the ImageStablization in your decision-making. We returned our previous, larger, more expensive digital camera because of all the blurry photos--couldn't catch a busy toddler on it (Good thing we'd purchased from Costco.com, they'll even refund shipping if you don't like it!). I hate plastic (my kids drink from glass cups with stainless steel straws), and was a little disappointed when the SD700 IS arrived because someone had claimed it was stainless, but the great photos of my kids playing full-speed make up for it! This camera kicks butt and fits in a pocket. « Show Less
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I'm very sorry, but can you be a bit more specific about that to which you are referring? What material is *what* made of? The query wasn't very clear when it arrived in my inbox. Thank you. :)
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Quite a lot of plastic, but it's a damn good bike. If you have an aversion to plastic, look at the more expensive models. I believe they're more metallic.
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Metal...BUT, the camera screws onto the post, very awkward to have to screw a small camera onto the post when mounted, most have the post screw into the camera, bass akward IMHO.
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Thanks for your great response NLee the Engineer. I already put in for a return to Amazon. Worse case, if I decide to re-purchase, I will be getting a free SD card in the deal. Its really a shame that the "Made in China" has such a negative stigma to it. I am sorry to hear that streamlined processes get moved to off-shore factories. I guess if I never read the responses posted here, I would never notice the difference but once you are informed, there is no going back. I looked at my last Canon SD500 camera and it was "made in Japan".
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The one I purchased had no plastic, metal and wood only. VERY nice replica. Charging handle works just like the real one. very nice display piece on my '43 WC-51 with folks seriously asking if it is a real M-1. This is a WWII combat rifle, not a WWI as the description indicates that I am looking at to thee left. MSG USA, Ret.
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anyone who is confused with this 700 vs 800, pls take look athttp://www.kenrockwell.com/canon/sd800.htmafter saw the review, i made my pick.
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Quick question for all of you who know a little bit more. This is mostly aimed at the guy who used WMM. " Did you lose any quality converting it? " Obviously we all bought this camera b/c it has decent quality but if you lose it what the point. Thanks for the help, Cheers!
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The actual lens? Or the material that holds the lens? Everything in this set is metal. Hard for me to tell if the lens is glass or plastic. But it works pretty well.... only really good for far away telephoto type stuff.
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I have nothing to add, except I'm also frustrated with the audio quality of the SD700. I thought the first one I bought was defective, but the replacement was actually worse. There's a distorted hiss accompanying all the audio files. I'd be really interested in how much better the audio quality is on the SD800, if anyone can comment.I do, however think that the SD800's pictures are pretty amazing - in good conditions, nearly as good as my SLR.Dana
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I noticed that my silver colored camera seemed to be thinly coated with clear lacquer that easily got nicked. The black one is most likely made of hard and durable plastic, hence the difference I price.
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Mine is almost all plastic, I think that's normal I just shook mine and there is a small movement inside...this my first really camera and so I don't know if its support to do that but the Camera works great I've had it almost a week and lo e it"
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I would say it is plastic... Not detecting an metal at all. The grip is so so.....I am having trouble with the battery connection often. You have to really tighten the connection with the hard to mover spin wheel and then eventually it loosen and you have to tighten again. I personally am using it more for the grip that I get with my nikon d7100 and the way the camera feels in my hand than for the back up battery. If one battery runs out or very low.. I just switch the battery locations since I don't trust the connection
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My son really likes this microscope. I am not positive but it looks like the Base and body are plastic and the rest is metal. The parts that hold the lenses are definitely metal. Hope this helps. It works great
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Sorry I just retread the description... When I bought it in 2012 it was metal, it looks like they make it out of plastic now? I mean I can say this, in my experience with things I have bought from this company have always been well made and don't break easily...
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No, Linda, I don't think that has anything to do with what A. Fong was asking. "Build quality" refers to the materials the camera is manufactured with, and how it stands up to regular use. This is usually not an issue for a consumer-level camera, but it is a valid question and deserves to be answered. (It's clear that you have a problem with the camera's flash, but it sounds like you need an external flash with fast recycling time. In that case, this may not have been the best choice for you, though I'm sure with practice you'll get better at it. Try lowering the output of the flash and it might recycle faster.) A. Fong, the rumor (or common-knowledge) about Canon build quality is, from what I can tell, mostly based on their use of plastic in camera and lens construction. It usually leaves the camera much lighter, and some people don't like the way this feels in their hand. My wife's SX100IS has stood up to quite a few trips now, transported in a case or just in her purse, and she has not had any issues with it. She likes the fact that this camera is not heavy (compared to its size) and she doesn't consider the plastic feel to be any less quality than the other cameras she's used before. That said, I would not expect this camera to stand up under very heavy use, without protection. You don't want to drop it or let it bang around inside a larger bag, but a simply case or cover should keep it looking and working like new for several years.
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The finger & thumb grips, lens and rear camera body buttons are plastic. The body of the camera along with the buttons on top APPEAR to be metal as does the flash cover, but could be plastic. I wish I could be certain to help you out, but am not. I have enjoyed EX-ZR700, owned it for about a year. I've had no issues, takes wonderful pictures, large zoom, versatile (and understatement) and under rated are my humble opinions. Good luck, Joy.