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Canon PowerShot SD980 IS Compact Digital ELPH Camera, Silver - Refurbished
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Avg. Customer Rating:
 
4.1 stars
(based on 7 reviews)
86% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:
Compact(7), Easy to use(5), Good image quality(4), Large clear LCD(5), Zoom range/performance(3)
Best Uses:
Family photos(6), Travel(4)
Describe Yourself:
Photo enthusiast(3)
Was this a gift?:
No(6)
 
Nice, but limited functions
By TracyVerified Reviewer from Chicago, Illinois on 5/23/2011
Which of the following features do you use on your digital camera?:
Continuous shooting, Digital zoom, High-speed shooting, Image stabilization, Interchangeable lenses, Low-light shooting, Manual focus, Programmed scene shooting modes, Touchscreen
What do you do with your digital images?:
Print using a home printer, Save to disk, Sell – professional photographer, Use in personal blogs, web sites, and social media sites
Picture Quality (e.g. clarity, sharpness, color):
10
Ease of Operation:
10
Shutter Speed/Lag Time:
10
Variety of features (e.g. zoom, image stabilization, low light):
5
Durability/reliability (e.g. damage resistance, battery life and sturdiness):
10
Overall Experience:
5
How likely are you to recommend your digital camera to your friends, family, co-workers, etc.:
Probably will not
Pros:
Easy To Use, Fast/accurate auto-focus, Good Image Quality, Large Clear LCD, Nice Body Color, Small / Compact
Cons:
Limited Manual Controls
Best Uses:
Family Photos
Describe Yourself:
Pro Photographer
Was this a gift?:
No
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Canon PowerShot SD980 IS Compact Digital ELPH Camera, Silver - Refurbished:

Nice little camera, but pre-set functions are pretty limited compared to the Nikon Coolpix P4 I wanted to replce with this.
So, I returned it and will look for a more sophisticated compact. But, can't beat the price and the excellent Canon technology otherwise.

 
Sleek and Handy Little Companion!
By TracyPVerified Purchaser from Chicago, IL on 5/8/2011
Which of the following features do you use on your digital camera?:
Fast Auto focus
Pros:
Easy To Use, Good Image Quality, Good Image Stabilization, Good in Low Light, Large Clear LCD, Nice Body Color, Small / Compact
Cons:
No manual features, No printed user guide, No Viewfinder
Best Uses:
Candids, Indoors/Low Light, Sports/Action, Travel
Describe Yourself:
Pro Photographer
Was this a gift?:
No
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Canon PowerShot SD980 IS Compact Digital ELPH Camera, Silver - Refurbished:

Just bought it and glad Adorama has sweet pricing on refurbished quality products! Love the weight in spite of small size...still getting used to operational details. Using as daily companion when not lugging my Canon EOS 50D. Very intuitive touch screen operation - but wish it had a printed user guide other than just very basic start up (it's available via software only).

 
canon I would buy this product again
By HarryVerified Purchaser from North Hollywood,CA on 1/20/2011
Pros:
Easy To Use, Good Image Quality, Large Clear LCD, Small / Compact
Best Uses:
Family Photos, Indoors/Low Light
Describe Yourself:
Casual Photographer
Was this a gift?:
No
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Canon PowerShot SD980 IS Compact Digital ELPH Camera, Silver - Refurbished:

i love it

 
Lens Range is the draw
By CraigVerified Purchaser from Arlington, VA on 1/12/2011
Pros:
Easy To Use, Great Zoom, Small / Compact, Wide lens zoom range
Cons:
Menu interface not great
Best Uses:
Family Photos, Travel
Describe Yourself:
Photo Enthusiast
Was this a gift?:
No
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Canon PowerShot SD980 IS Compact Digital ELPH Camera, Silver - Refurbished:

For me, the big plus of this camera is the lens zoom range that goes wider than most. In other regards, its fairly comparable to most other competing digicams. The menu system involves a bit more scrolling through the menus. I would prefer to have more direct access to key functions like exposure compensation and white balance.

 
Good Buy for wide angle lens
By TomVerified Purchaser from Tulsa, OK on 11/7/2010
Pros:
Good Image Quality, Large Clear LCD, Small / Compact, Wide angle lens
Cons:
Sensitive touch screen
Best Uses:
Family Photos, Landscape/Scenery, Travel
Describe Yourself:
Photo Enthusiast
Was this a gift?:
No
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Canon PowerShot SD980 IS Compact Digital ELPH Camera, Silver - Refurbished:

My old point and shoot broke, and decided to upgrade to the SD 980 because of the wide angle lens. I've had it about 2 weeks and have been pleased with the photos. I am still learning how to hold it without clumsily bringing up menus, though these menus can be cancelled by a half way press of the shutter release. The camera's strength is daylight photography, and I love the wide angle lens.

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Notre Dame Stadium

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Great compact
By dhlyleVerified Purchaser from New Hampshire on 9/7/2010
Pros:
Great Resolution, Great Zoom, Small / Compact
Cons:
No Viewfinder
Best Uses:
Family Photos, Travel
Describe Yourself:
Photo Enthusiast
Was this a gift?:
No
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Canon PowerShot SD980 IS Compact Digital ELPH Camera, Silver - Refurbished:

Touch screen takes a little getting used to but the image quality is great.

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Cloud photo

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More of what I already love about Canon
By Palm TreesVerified Purchaser from New Jersey on 4/13/2010
Pros:
Easy to Use, Fast Shutter Speed, Good Battery Life, Good in Low Light, Great Resolution, Great Zoom, Large Clear LCD, Small / Compact
Cons:
Lag / Shutter Delay, Poor in Low Light
Best Uses:
Family Photos, Sports/Action, Video
Describe Yourself:
Semi-Pro Photographer
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Canon PowerShot SD980 IS Compact Digital ELPH Camera, Silver - Refurbished:

I have two daughters who are falling in love with photography. The oldest will major in college to become a photographer and the youngest is getting her feet wet with this Canon 980 after having a Canon IS700 and a Sony P&S. She's able to use this more feature-filled compact in creative ways not possible for her before. We've got two Canon SLR's (digital) and a several thousand dollars worth of lenses and having this "little" Canon just adds to our family's enthusiasm for photography. I highly recommend it and think most will find it meets or exceeds their expectations. No, it is NOT a digital SLR, but it is a camera that can produce plenty of quality shots you can live with after very little post processing.

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