Review Of Canon Sd880 Camera

February 24, 2009

Canon SD880 IS Camera Review, Camera Review Canon SD880, Canon SD880 Ultra Compact Camera Review

I was nervous when I started the process of trying to buy a new Camera because there are so many to choose from and the rate of improvement seems almost to be almost monthly.

Although I do not consider myself an expert I have been using a camera for many years and am used to good quality SLR products. My intent with this camera was a compromise as I have found that I have lost many an opportunity to take that perfect shot simply because I did not have my camera with me when I needed it. I therefore wanted something that I could get into the habit of having with me at all times and still take noteworthy pictures and produce large format prints. A good full range zoom from wide angle to nailing more distant scenes along with a good macro function for close-ups and the ability to take a reasonable picture in difficult lighting situations are therefore all pre-requisites for a ‘take everywhere’ camera. The ability to capture the odd video sequence, a function only recently available with the latest compact cameras being a handy and very desirable function.

I have to say that not only am I knocked out with the cameras performance in the above areas. I also found that the Canon Ultra SD880 is delightfully easy to use in both a point and snap mode as well as when setting a more complex shot. The macro mode taking remarkably clear and focused shots, in one case taking a picture of an eye that was so magnified and clear that features not visible without a strong magnifying lens were apparent. With the addition of a 16Gb memory card and a spare battery I can take literally thousands of quality pictures and up to four hours of video whilst out and about.

Most Canon digital cameras online come by default supplied with just a small amount of memory, given the low cost of SD memory cards it is relatively inexpensive and well worth while to buy an additional card. SD cards are now readily available at up to 16Gb which will hold up to 12,000 high quality pictures.

Negatives:
Not much, I would have liked a jack for an external microphone.
There does not seem to be a wide screen Video mode, though there is for still photos.

Summary:
By the time I bought an extra battery, 16Gb memory card, leather belt clip case and a table top tripod I had still spent less than $300.00. I therefore think that this camera was a great deal.

Timothy Harpers
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