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Summary
Review summaries for Canon SD780 IS from expert digital camera reviewers.
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Imaging-Resource
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cameralabs
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CNet
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Infosyncworld.com
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PCWorld
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PCMAG
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DigitalCameraReview
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steves-digicams
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PCWorld
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steves-digicams
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CNet
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*This summary was automatically generated using parts of the review which we determine to reflect the most important opinions for Canon SD780 IS
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color looks mostly accurate, rather than the usual tendency toward oversaturation that most companies employ to appeal to consumers."
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very sharp image"
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the SD780 IS produced far fewer sharp shots, despite its image stabilization."
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Imaging-Resource
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Photo quality is very good, but still subject to problems characteristic of point-and-shoot cameras of this size and price."
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color were very good."
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good photo"
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CNet
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its images came out super-sharp, clean, and with near-perfect color."
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PCMAG
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Color accuracy is quite good as well, and the screen seemed very close in presenting overall exposure as well."
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latest lens-integrated stabilization system"
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latest generation DIGIC IV image processor"
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DigitalCameraReview
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The SD780 IS is sure to turn heads and keep casual photograpers happy with its image quality and fun features."
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PCWorld
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review.zdnet.com
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For those of you who are a bit more creative, there are also options for Color accent and Color swap."
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pictures more fun and enjoyable"
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Large Fine image quality"
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steves-digicams
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detailed, punchy, consumer-friendly image"
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cameralabs
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us a nice, sharp picture"
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Colors were nearly identical, and the Canon PowerShot SD780 IS granted us with a bright, vibrant palette characteristic of every PowerShot we've seen within the last few years."
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Infosyncworld.com
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This little camera is capable of capturing 1,280 x 720 pixel movies which you can play on your television or computer later."
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Imaging-Resource
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Its video quality is very good, too."
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The Movie mode is capable of recording at an HD resolution of 720p."
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CNet
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the SD780 is high-definition capable, it can record the largest video of any Canon point-and-shooter (1,280 by 720 pixels progressive resolution at 30 frames per second)."
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PCMAG
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excellent video"
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high-quality 720p HD movie mode"
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I was very happy to see that Canon has decided to add a High Definition movie mode option to most all of their new consumer models."
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steves-digicams
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This is however in-line with most other compacts offering HD movies, and of course results in more manageable file sizes, not to mention easier playback."
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cameralabs
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Its shutter lag was decent, too, at 0.4 second in good lighting and 0.6 second in dimmer conditions."
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CNet
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720 pixels progressive resolution"
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PCMAG
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all new, optically stabilized design"
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Lens and Zoom A 3x, moderate-wide to moderate-tele zoom lens was the standard optical choice for several generations of pocket cameras, but advancements in the last year or so have made lenses like the SD780's 33-100mm equivalent zoom somewhat pass."
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DigitalCameraReview
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accurate exposure"
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correct exposure"
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I was especially glad to see that that Canon has continued the use of the zoom controls mounted around the shutter release, which offers effortless zooming."
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steves-digicams
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active focus area"
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fairly consistent optical sharpness"
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only an increasingly fuzzy digital zoom"
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cameralabs
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powerful flash"
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No wide-angle lens or manual controls"
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macworld
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sharpness and exposure are very impressive for a camera that can fit inside a box of raisins."
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Infosyncworld.com
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I found all the controls and buttons easy to use, and though the SD780 IS was somewhat slippery, I found it about as easy to hold as the SD1000 once I got it under control."
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The Canon SD780's Four-way navigator is quite small, requiring me to angle my thumb inward somewhat to press the outer navigation buttons without instead activating the center Function/Set button."
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Imaging-Resource
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Some may find the buttons a bit too small for their taste, as well."
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PCMAG
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large, crisp 2.5-inch LCD screen"
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DigitalTrends
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The i-Contrast function in the playback menu was very effective."
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steves-digicams
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the control buttons are fairly small and may prove difficult for the meaty-handed to use."
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Small controls, LCD, and zoom range."
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macworld
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standard 4-way directional pad and button cluster configuration"
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Buttons are fairly standard on the Canon PowerShot SD780 IS, including a 4-way directional pad with quick functions and three administrative buttons."
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Infosyncworld.com
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I found the battery life of this pack was excellent, allowing me to capture over 160 sample files and conclude almost all of our other tests on a single charge."
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steves-digicams
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neocamera
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Imaging-Resource
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CNet
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Photo quality is very good, but still subject to problems characteristic of point-and-shoot cameras of this size and price."
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good photo"
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all photos were generally soft."
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PCMAG
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its images came out super-sharp, clean, and with near-perfect color."
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DigitalCameraReview
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latest generation DIGIC IV image processor"
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IMAGE QUALITY The SD780 utilizes Canon's 12.1 megapixel sensor, shared in common with many of Canon's new PowerShot offerings for this model cycle."
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PCWorld
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The SD780 IS is sure to turn heads and keep casual photograpers happy with its image quality and fun features."
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review.zdnet.com
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steves-digicams
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pictures more fun and enjoyable"
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It was able to capture the first image in just 1.4 seconds from pressing the power button!"
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the camera was able to capture great people photos indoors, and the Auto ISO setting did well at keeping the sensitivity as low as possible."
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cameralabs
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detailed, punchy, consumer-friendly image"
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Infosyncworld.com
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us a nice, sharp picture"
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Imaging-Resource
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very nice digital camera"
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This digital camera is light, weighing just 4.6 ounces (132g)."
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The soft sheen of the SD780's skin diffuses light, and also feels soft to the touch."
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CNet
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the camera is remarkably comfortable, even for large hands."
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PCMAG
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The camera's processing speeds are very quick and shouldn't cause any frustration."
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DigitalCameraReview
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the SD780 is ready for HDMI output to an HDTV."
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SD780 breaks new ground"
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PCWorld
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such a slim, sleek, and pocket-friendly camera"
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steves-digicams
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camera captures outstanding snap shots"
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one speedy little camera"
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Infosyncworld.com
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Playback was quite impressive with the Canon PowerShot SD780 IS."
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The Mode switch was difficult to use without skipping over Camera mode, so we had to use our nails to feather it up and down."
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color
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Imaging-Resource
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color looks mostly accurate, rather than the usual tendency toward oversaturation that most companies employ to appeal to consumers."
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Color is somewhat muted in some respects, especially yellows, some of which have a slight green tint."
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CNet
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DigitalCameraReview
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"
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Color accuracy is quite good as well, and the screen seemed very close in presenting overall exposure as well."
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steves-digicams
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"
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For those of you who are a bit more creative, there are also options for Color accent and Color swap."
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Infosyncworld.com
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"
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Colors were nearly identical, and the Canon PowerShot SD780 IS granted us with a bright, vibrant palette characteristic of every PowerShot we've seen within the last few years."
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lcd
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DigitalTrends
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large, crisp 2.5-inch LCD screen"
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macworld
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Small controls, LCD, and zoom range."
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lens
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DigitalCameraReview
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"
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Lens and Zoom A 3x, moderate-wide to moderate-tele zoom lens was the standard optical choice for several generations of pocket cameras, but advancements in the last year or so have made lenses like the SD780's 33-100mm equivalent zoom somewhat pass."
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macworld
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No wide-angle lens or manual controls"
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flash
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steves-digicams
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macworld
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performance
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Imaging-Resource
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pretty good performance"
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CNet
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steves-digicams
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great shot performance and image quality"
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macworld
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Infosyncworld.com
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zoom
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steves-digicams
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I was especially glad to see that that Canon has continued the use of the zoom controls mounted around the shutter release, which offers effortless zooming."
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cameralabs
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"
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only an increasingly fuzzy digital zoom"
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exposure
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steves-digicams
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"
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accurate exposure"
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"
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correct exposure"
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Infosyncworld.com
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"
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sharpness and exposure are very impressive for a camera that can fit inside a box of raisins."
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battery
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steves-digicams
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"
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I found the battery life of this pack was excellent, allowing me to capture over 160 sample files and conclude almost all of our other tests on a single charge."
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neocamera
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video
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Imaging-Resource
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"
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This little camera is capable of capturing 1,280 x 720 pixel movies which you can play on your television or computer later."
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CNet
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"
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Its video quality is very good, too."
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"
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The Movie mode is capable of recording at an HD resolution of 720p."
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PCMAG
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"
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the SD780 is high-definition capable, it can record the largest video of any Canon point-and-shooter (1,280 by 720 pixels progressive resolution at 30 frames per second)."
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steves-digicams
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"
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excellent video"
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"
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high-quality 720p HD movie mode"
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"
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I was very happy to see that Canon has decided to add a High Definition movie mode option to most all of their new consumer models."
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cameralabs
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"
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This is however in-line with most other compacts offering HD movies, and of course results in more manageable file sizes, not to mention easier playback."
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menu
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steves-digicams
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"
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The i-Contrast function in the playback menu was very effective."
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resolution
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PCMAG
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720 pixels progressive resolution"
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iso
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CNet
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Subjects get noticeably softer and smoother as the ISO gets higher, but detail remains reasonably good up to and including ISO 800."
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DigitalCameraReview
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Pixel peepers will likely be less inclined to give the SD780 a run given this weak showing, but even so, decent noise control that keeps ISO 1600 images usable for small prints or web display leaves us willing to cut the SD780 just a little slack in this regard."
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shutter
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CNet
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Its shutter lag was decent, too, at 0.4 second in good lighting and 0.6 second in dimmer conditions."
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buttons
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Imaging-Resource
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"
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The Canon SD780's Four-way navigator is quite small, requiring me to angle my thumb inward somewhat to press the outer navigation buttons without instead activating the center Function/Set button."
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"
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I found all the controls and buttons easy to use, and though the SD780 IS was somewhat slippery, I found it about as easy to hold as the SD1000 once I got it under control."
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PCMAG
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"
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Some may find the buttons a bit too small for their taste, as well."
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macworld
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the control buttons are fairly small and may prove difficult for the meaty-handed to use."
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Infosyncworld.com
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"
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Buttons are fairly standard on the Canon PowerShot SD780 IS, including a 4-way directional pad with quick functions and three administrative buttons."
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standard 4-way directional pad and button cluster configuration"
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design
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steves-digicams
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focus
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cameralabs
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memory
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cameralabs
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price
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Imaging-Resource
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The overall feel of all controls is excellent, with the only exception being the very cheap plastic door that protects the battery and SD card."
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steves-digicams
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image stabilization
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Imaging-Resource
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the SD780 IS produced far fewer sharp shots, despite its image stabilization."
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DigitalCameraReview
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"
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latest lens-integrated stabilization system"
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optics
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DigitalCameraReview
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all new, optically stabilized design"
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cameralabs
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fairly consistent optical sharpness"
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appearance
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CNet
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very smooth appearance"
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