Nothing Small About 10.0 Megapixel Resolution.

With the PowerShot SD880 IS Digital ELPH camera's 10.0 megapixels of imaging power, you've got a passport to unsurpassed image quality and versatility. Go ahead, enlarge pictures bigger than ever before without worrying about the image quality. And look forward to much more creative flexibility when you're cropping and printing. The SD880 IS Digital ELPH may be ultra-slim and sculpture-sleek, but its focus is on the power of visual impact.

4x Optical Zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer plus a 28mm wide-angle lens .

When it's time to take a closer look, the PowerShot SD880 IS Digital ELPH features a 4x Optical Zoom and advanced Optical Image Stabilizer, greatly minimizing camera shake and maximizing the brilliance of every detail. And Canon's precision 28 mm wide-angle lens lets you capture more in every frame, so everyone fits in a family gathering shot.The SD880 IS Digital ELPH camera's wide-angle zoom lens reaches all the way from 28mm at the wide end to 112mm at the telephoto end (35mm format equivalent). You'll capture more image in every shot, and add greater depth to your overall photography.

Large high-quality 3.0-inch PureColor LCD

 The PowerShot SD880 IS Digital ELPH gives you a large 3.0-inch LCD screen for excellent control when framing your shots. Canon's PureColor LCD II offers spectacular color, resolution and contrast even when viewed at an angle. The screen is highly durable and easy to see in any light with a scratch-resistant, anti-reflective coating. It also features Night Display for easy viewing in low light - a perfect feature for gathering friends and family around to see your images.

New DIGIC 4 Image Processor improves Face Detection

Canon's proprietary DIGIC Image Processors have long set its cameras apart from the competition, and the new DIGIC 4 sets the bar even higher. Faster, more accurate noise reduction delivers better image quality, even at high ISO speeds.

 A new Face Self-Timer automatically detects an increase in the number of faces and makes the appropriate adjustments. For instance, to include photographer's face in a group shot, there's no need to rush in. Just put the camera on a stand or tripod, and specify Face Self-Timer, and the camera will wait for the photographer's face to get on-camera before it takes the shot. Motion Detection now tracks moving subjects in a much larger range, and the new Servo AF retains focus on a moving subject after the shutter button is pressed halfway - allowing you to wait for the perfect shot without refocusing. Also, Face Detection and Motion Detection are markedly improved.

Life doesn't give you second chances to capture special times. That's why the SD990 IS Digital ELPH features ISO 1600 and High ISO Auto settings that reduce the effects of camera shake and sharpen subjects in low-light situations, giving you greater shooting flexibility. ISO can be expanded to 3200 when you select ISO 3200 Special Scene mode.

Intelligent Contrast Correction
DIGIC 4 also makes possible the new i-Contrast (Intelligent Contrast Correction) system, which controls the compensation level in pixel units to brighten dark areas while leaving bright areas unchanged for better images where the main subject is dark, and more natural transition. The PowerShot SD990 IS Digital ELPH can even use i-Contrast in playback mode to adjust images that were shot without the setting activated.

Red-eye Correction provides three options for removing red-eye from subjects in flash pictures.
1) The Red-eye Correction during shooting actually identifies and corrects red-eye in human subjects as pictures are taken.
2) The SD990 IS Digital ELPH can be set to automatically detect and correct red-eye during image playback.
3) You can manually locate any red eyes in a scene during image playback on the LCD screen, and command the camera to remove them.

A Wide Range of Shooting Modes to Capture Anything.

When you don't want to control the shots, the PowerShot SD990 IS Digital ELPH offers the satisfying option of Quick shooting mode. The camera's LCD screen turns off and the viewfinder displays the scene while framing. When the moment you want to shoot the focused moving subject comes along, this feature makes lag time shortest to capture the subject quickest. If the camera focuses on facesCompa, the faces are also detected in the frame. 

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PowerShot SD880 IS Reviews

 www.kenrockwell.com sums up the SD 880 " As of November, the Canon SD880 is my very favorite pocket digital camera.The SD880 is very similar to all the other excellent Canon Powershot ELPH compact cameras, and is superior because it works faster, has a better lens, and most importantly, because it has a completely new rear control layout which lets me shoot it using just one hand.

I prefer the Vivid color setting. To set it, press FUNC, click two down to OFF, and click one right to V.

To play, hold the play ([>]) button for a second. The lens doesn't need to extend.

Be sure to zoom in. Unlike most other point-and-shoots, the extra-wide lens is usually wider than you need. This is especially important if you're handing your camera to strangers to take your picture and there is crap (settings) all around the outside of the LCD.

When making movies, watch your finger. I often accidentally cover the little hole on top, which is the microphone.

When using the SD880 as my primary camera, I charge the battery each night. After making about 400 shots a day, it takes about an hour to charge."

Cnet concludes the following for the SD 880 IS "Excellent photo quality for its class; optical image stabilization; pleasing interface and design; wide-angle lens.

The bad: Mode dial spins a bit too freely; button positioning might bother some users; very noticeable fringing.

The bottom line: Simply put, the Canon PowerShot SD880 IS is an excellent point-and-shoot camera.

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