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Canon Powershot SD890-IS Digital Elph Camera, 10.0 Megapixels, 5x Optical Zoom, 4x Digital Zoom, 2.5" LCD Display image
 
(based on 20 ratings)
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Canon Powershot SD890-IS Digital Elph Camera, 10.0 Megapixels, 5x Optical Zoom, 4x Digital Zoom, 2.5" LCD Display
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Avg. Customer Rating:
 
4 stars
(based on 20 reviews)
79% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:
Easy to keep clean(4), Easy to setup(9), Easy to use(17), Good battery life(5), Great picture quality(12)
Cons:
Poor in low light(3)
Best Uses:
Art(3), Everyday photos(4), Family photos(11), Fun(11), Home(3)
Describe Yourself:
Casual photographer(10), Photo enthusiast(9)
 
Great Camera for the $$
By KenVerified Purchaser from Decatur, GA on 5/28/2009
Pros:
Bright LCD, Comfortable Controls, Easy Setup, Easy to Keep Clean, Easy To Use, Great Picture Quality, Strong Construction
Best Uses:
Family Photos, Fun, Travel
Describe Yourself:
Photo Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Canon Powershot SD890-IS Digital Elph Camera, 10.0 Megapixels, 5x Optical Zoom, 4x Digital Zoom, 2.5" LCD Display:

Purchased as a Mother and Father's day gift for my parents before they travel to Ireland. They love the ease of the camera, the size is perfect and the picture quality is great.

 
Great everyday camera!
By jennijanemVerified Purchaser from Vernon, AL on 3/30/2009
Pros:
Comfortable Controls, Easy To Use, Great Picture Quality, Strong Construction
Best Uses:
Family Photos, Fun
Describe Yourself:
Photo Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Canon Powershot SD890-IS Digital Elph Camera, 10.0 Megapixels, 5x Optical Zoom, 4x Digital Zoom, 2.5" LCD Display:

I have a Digital SLR and prefer to use it, however; it is not convenient to have at all times. I wanted a camera I could just drop in my purse and have with me for those "wish I'd had my camera" shots. This one is perfect. Even though it is a compact, small camera it still has some of the same creative/manual features that my DSLR has.

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
I like it but
By asVerified Purchaser from chicago il on 2/24/2009
Pros:
Affordable, Great Picture Quality, Long Battery life
Cons:
Poor Operation in Low Light
Best Uses:
Family Photos
Describe Yourself:
Casual Photographer
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Canon Powershot SD890-IS Digital Elph Camera, 10.0 Megapixels, 5x Optical Zoom, 4x Digital Zoom, 2.5" LCD Display:

its a good camera but i accpected more.
except its larger mega pixels the functuallity is very poor and too complicated. it takes a lot of memory room when you download it to your computer.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Excellent camera
By TealpandaVerified Purchaser from Gaithersburg, MD on 2/23/2009
Pros:
Comfortable Controls, Easy To Use, Great Picture Quality
Best Uses:
Art, Family Photos, Fun, Travel
Describe Yourself:
Photo Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Canon Powershot SD890-IS Digital Elph Camera, 10.0 Megapixels, 5x Optical Zoom, 4x Digital Zoom, 2.5" LCD Display:

This is a great camera. It's easy to use, takes high quality photos, and is small enough to carry around anywhere. I keep it in my purse so I have it with me wherever I go.

I upgraded to this camera from the Cannon SD450 (similar model, about 3 years older) and this has been even better. The 5x optical zoom is really useful. The camera has tons of features but the automatic mode is so good that it's great for casual users too. The camera's anti-shake and face-detection features are useful and intuitive. Battery life is quite good. I bought the package deal on an NB-5L extra battery, travel charger, and small tripod, and all three have been very handy. The screen is very visible and has multiple brightness settings. You can turn off the LCD display to extend battery life, which is great if you're going hiking and taking pictures infrequently over a long time period.

It has great special scenes modes too. Portrait mode, night snapshot, fireworks, time elapse, they all work beautifully. The manual does a good job of explaining the features and options in clear language.

Only two very minor negatives with this camera:
1 - like most cameras it comes with a ridiculously small memory card (you can fill 32 MB with approximately 10 very high-quality pictures) so you'll need to buy a better memory card. It takes all sorts of cards, including the Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) cards.
2 - the camera is so light that with the lens extended it almost overbalances, so be careful if you put it down with the lens extended.

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Good buy
By lots of picsVerified Purchaser from san francisco, ca on 2/20/2009
Pros:
Bright LCD, Comfortable Controls, Easy Setup, Easy To Use, Great Picture Quality
Cons:
Poor Operation in Low Light
Best Uses:
Fun, Travel
Describe Yourself:
Casual Photographer
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Canon Powershot SD890-IS Digital Elph Camera, 10.0 Megapixels, 5x Optical Zoom, 4x Digital Zoom, 2.5" LCD Display:

N/A

 
Small-camera happy
By Elliott on the HillVerified Purchaser from Washington, DC on 2/20/2009
Pros:
5X zoom, Bright LCD, Comfortable Controls, Easy Setup, Easy to Keep Clean, Easy To Use, Great Picture Quality, Strong Construction
Cons:
Only 32 MB SD card
Best Uses:
Art, Family Photos, Travel
Describe Yourself:
Photo Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Canon Powershot SD890-IS Digital Elph Camera, 10.0 Megapixels, 5x Optical Zoom, 4x Digital Zoom, 2.5" LCD Display:

Not able (or willing) to take my Nikon D200 on regular business trips, I was recently frustrated being unable to shoot an abandoned building in Houston. I bought this camera after reading numerous reviews, and thus far I think the choice has been a good one. The display is very clear and bright, and photos outdoors and indoors, with and without flash have been excellent. The 5X zoom was important, as I will not use the digital zoom. I have the camera with me always. Needless to say I needed to purchase a much larger SD card than the 32 MB one that comes with the camera.

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Buy more Canon cameras
By rameshVerified Purchaser from melbourne, FL on 2/20/2009
Pros:
Bright LCD, Easy Setup, Easy To Use, Great Picture Quality, Strong Construction
Cons:
Poor Operation in Low Light
Best Uses:
Family Photos, Fun, Travel
Describe Yourself:
Casual Photographer
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Canon Powershot SD890-IS Digital Elph Camera, 10.0 Megapixels, 5x Optical Zoom, 4x Digital Zoom, 2.5" LCD Display:

Best Product in Powershot series!

[0 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
Great camera [...] Thanks,
By Old AlVerified Purchaser from San Diego, CA on 2/20/2009
Pros:
Bright LCD, Comfortable Controls, Easy Setup, Easy To Use, Strong Construction
Cons:
None yet
Best Uses:
Family Photos, Fun, Travel
Describe Yourself:
Casual Photographer
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Canon Powershot SD890-IS Digital Elph Camera, 10.0 Megapixels, 5x Optical Zoom, 4x Digital Zoom, 2.5" LCD Display:

Great camera [...]

 
No regrets
By Susie SnapshotVerified Purchaser from Central Massachusetts on 2/20/2009
Pros:
Easy Setup, Easy To Use, Great Picture Quality
Best Uses:
Family Photos, Fun, Travel
Describe Yourself:
Casual Photographer
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Canon Powershot SD890-IS Digital Elph Camera, 10.0 Megapixels, 5x Optical Zoom, 4x Digital Zoom, 2.5" LCD Display:

I bought this to replace a Canon A75 that I loved. With double the pixels, it gives very sharp pictures and it is relatively easy to learn. I took it on a trip to the Caribbean only a week after purchase and I am pleased with the results. It is lighter and has a bigger LCD display. I will probably use the scene settings and manual options more than I did with my old camera as the controls are more intuitive. Zoom is much improved.

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Excellent....
By G-ManVerified Purchaser from San Francisco on 2/9/2009
Pros:
Comfortable Controls, Easy Setup, Easy To Use, Great Picture Quality
Best Uses:
Fun, Travel
Describe Yourself:
Casual Photographer
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Canon Powershot SD890-IS Digital Elph Camera, 10.0 Megapixels, 5x Optical Zoom, 4x Digital Zoom, 2.5" LCD Display:

Easy to use ... Can't say enough about it....

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Great images from a small camera
By "Big Al"Verified Purchaser from Chicago, IL on 2/9/2009
Pros:
Bright LCD, Comfortable Controls, Easy Setup, Easy to Keep Clean, Easy To Use, Great Picture Quality, Strong Construction
Best Uses:
Art, Family Photos, Fun, Photojournalism, Travel
Describe Yourself:
Semi-pro Photographer
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Canon Powershot SD890-IS Digital Elph Camera, 10.0 Megapixels, 5x Optical Zoom, 4x Digital Zoom, 2.5" LCD Display:

I have replaced an SD 500 Elph with this one as my "always carry" camera which I wear in a Canon belt pouch. It is as small and unobtrusive as the 500 but with the added 5X zoom, 10 mega pixels, faster focus and bigger screen. I hope it proves to be as bullet proof as the 500 which has provided a number of salable shots over the years. So far it's performance has been impressive.

 
Awesome camera for the price
By RojanVerified Purchaser from Charlotte, NC on 2/8/2009
Pros:
Bright LCD, Comfortable Controls, Easy To Use, Great Picture Quality, Strong Construction
Best Uses:
Family Photos, Fun, Travel
Describe Yourself:
Casual Photographer
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Canon Powershot SD890-IS Digital Elph Camera, 10.0 Megapixels, 5x Optical Zoom, 4x Digital Zoom, 2.5" LCD Display:

Small but has great features. Love the image stabilizing. Very versatile for the price!

 
I'm very satisfied with this camera
By veloguyVerified Purchaser from Evergreen, CO on 2/6/2009
Pros:
Bright LCD, Comfortable Controls, Construction, Easy Setup, Easy to Keep Clean, Easy To Use, Great Picture Quality
Cons:
Short Battery Life
Best Uses:
Family Photos, Fun, Travel
Describe Yourself:
Casual Photographer

Comments about Canon Canon Powershot SD890-IS Digital Elph Camera, 10.0 Megapixels, 5x Optical Zoom, 4x Digital Zoom, 2.5" LCD Display:

I have used it in business taking photos of products.

The camera is exceptionally clear

 
Awful.
By HeatherVerified Purchaser from Milwaukee on 2/6/2009
Cons:
Weak Construction
Describe Yourself:
Photo Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Canon Powershot SD890-IS Digital Elph Camera, 10.0 Megapixels, 5x Optical Zoom, 4x Digital Zoom, 2.5" LCD Display:

In the month since this camera arrived, I have had to send it to the Canon Factory Service Center for repairs twice. First the lens motor burned out; after that was repaired and returned all the pixels were black. I'm still waiting for that repair...

 
Nice point and shoot camera
By MaxsterVerified Purchaser from New York City on 1/21/2009
Pros:
Easy to Use, Good Battery Life, Good sized screen, Great Zoom, Nice Features and Settings
Best Uses:
Everyday Photos, Home, Weddings/Events
Describe Yourself:
Photo Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Canon Powershot SD890-IS Digital Elph Camera, 10.0 Megapixels, 5x Optical Zoom, 4x Digital Zoom, 2.5" LCD Display:

It's a good camera if you want a point and shoot. It has not a fancy appearence like other cameras but it has a better quality of the image compared to the average of its level. I bought a Nikon prior to this one and the pics were awful (it seems to be a common problem of all Nikon point and shoot).

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
it broke down
By unhappy in NYVerified Purchaser from NYC on 1/21/2009
Pros:
Don't buy it
Cons:
I couldn't turn it on
Best Uses:
Paper weight
Describe Yourself:
Casual Photographer
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Canon Powershot SD890-IS Digital Elph Camera, 10.0 Megapixels, 5x Optical Zoom, 4x Digital Zoom, 2.5" LCD Display:

it refused to turn on after about two weeks of casual use. I was away in India at the time. [...]Now I have to figure out how to ship it back to Canon for repair, as if I want this thing, repaired, when it barely functioned as a new item.

 
Great Camera, Great Distributor
By TremblerVerified Purchaser from Greater D.C. area on 1/21/2009
Pros:
Easy to Use, Excellent in Low Light, Fast Shutter Speed, Good Battery Life, Good sized screen, Great Resolution, Great Zoom, Nice Features and Settings
Best Uses:
Everyday Photos, Home, Outdoors, Portraits, Sports/Action, Travel, Weddings/Events
Describe Yourself:
Photo Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Canon Powershot SD890-IS Digital Elph Camera, 10.0 Megapixels, 5x Optical Zoom, 4x Digital Zoom, 2.5" LCD Display:

Bought for my non-technical wife as a great point and shoot. It also has many professional features for me to use. Canon makes great cameras, excellent pics, fast start up, face recognition, great image stabilization and good optical zoom. Battery charge lasts for days.

Only problem is the battery door is where your thumb goes and you can but not too easily open the batter door by mistake.

 
Memories!
By Sally's mom.Verified Purchaser from Granbury TX on 1/21/2009
Pros:
Easy to Use, Fast Shutter Speed, Good Battery Life, Good sized screen, Great Resolution, Great Zoom, Nice Features and Settings
Best Uses:
Everyday Photos, Home, Travel
Describe Yourself:
Photo Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Canon Powershot SD890-IS Digital Elph Camera, 10.0 Megapixels, 5x Optical Zoom, 4x Digital Zoom, 2.5" LCD Display:

Take family/friend events.
Easy to use. Good zoom.
Need to use a tripod on distance zoom to steady my hands.

 
Thumbs up
By pedroVerified Purchaser from lisbon on 1/21/2009
Pros:
Easy to Use, Good Battery Life, Great Resolution, Great Zoom
Cons:
None
Best Uses:
Everyday Photos, Outdoors, Travel
Describe Yourself:
Photo Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Canon Powershot SD890-IS Digital Elph Camera, 10.0 Megapixels, 5x Optical Zoom, 4x Digital Zoom, 2.5" LCD Display:

It is a very nice camera that takes incredible pictures.

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Alcochete sunset

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Brooklyn bridge

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[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Don't judge a book by its cover
By VasuVerified Purchaser from Atlanta, GA on 1/21/2009
Pros:
Easy to Use, Good Battery Life
Cons:
Bulky, Not Good In Low Light, Poor Image Stabilization
Describe Yourself:
Casual Photographer
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Canon Powershot SD890-IS Digital Elph Camera, 10.0 Megapixels, 5x Optical Zoom, 4x Digital Zoom, 2.5" LCD Display:

I used this product in outdoor/indoor and on different weathers, for about a week. I somehow feel something is lacking in it. I am not able to find out what it is, as I am not a pro.

But I did not like the end result and so I returned it.

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