I have had other digital cameras but this one is the best. It is not overly complicated and takes excellent photos. Very pleased with this item.
Copyright (c) 2009 Richard Walker
When buying a digital camera, you have either a choice to get a solid camera performer or a versatile shooter that can do many tricks, but still take good pictures. Here are two wonderful cameras that may suit one of your preferences and your budget as well.
Canon PowerShot SD880 IS
The Canon PowerShot SD880 IS is a slightly high-end camera that is priced around $250, which is not bad for a 10-megapixel shooter that has splendid photo quality. In fact, the sleek design and the photo quality alone is what makes this camera winner.
Features and Components
The excellent image quality is backed by the new DIGIC 4 Image Processor - the successor of the DIGIC III Image Processor found in the lower-end cameras. This is a combination of technologies that improve Face Detection, adds Servo AF, better corrects contrast, and captures enhanced photos. There is some noticeable fringing when photos are taken, but the new image processor makes the Canon PowerShot SD880 IS a powerful Canon PowerShot S410 Digital 4MP Camera point and shoot camera even on automatic modes.
Advanced users will like the different shooting modes to capture all sorts of subjects and the 4x optical zoom can allow great high-resolution shots that don't look very pixilated. Like other Canon Cameras, the Canon PowerShot SD880 IS has the same Print/Share button that allows easy printing or sharing of photos.
Bottom Line
The Canon PowerShot SD880 may not have the best button placement for some, but it is a top performer in the point and shoot category.
Samsung i8
The Samsung i8 is a cheaper alternative that easily captivates in look. But it sacrifices a bit of the camera quality in exchange for adding fun features that a selected bunch will enjoy.
Features and Components
On the camera side, the Samsung i8 can take photos up to 8 megapixels. It has a decent image processor that can bump up the image clarity a bit and has some functions that can automatically correct the exposure or contrast balance. It also has 5 levels of sharpness, contrast, saturation for photo enthusiasts to get the perfect picture. The zoom function isn't very impressive, but the other features like Digital Image Stabilization and Face Detection should allow for some pretty impressive shots.
The Samsung i8 is able to play MP3s and supports SRS Wow HD and surround sound modes. Headphones can be plugged into the camera and the neat multitasking feature allows you to take pictures or view slideshows while jamming to the music. The only drawback to this is that it drains the battery much quicker.
Fortunately, the Samsung i8 doubles as a portable multimedia player as well and can play full-length movies as long as it fits in the card. It is also capable of reading certain text formats and comes with a World Tour Guide Information feature that provides useful information on destinations.
Bottom Line
Nothing really excels in the Samsung i8, but the combination of different features and exceptional camera functions make this multi-purpose device worth the $180.
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I got this camera back when it first came out — when digital cameras were $$$$$.
Served me well over the first 2 years, then it started having problems:
1) retracting its lens & turning itself off. Fickle but I could work around it.
2) there was a recording problem. The memory card would just get corrupted again and again and the only way to get the photos off the card was to use the cable and transfer it to a PC. Annoying but I could work around it. (This is a problem Canon will fix for free)
3)This past summer at the ripe old age of 2.5yrs it simply refused to show me anything on the screeen or record anything or turn on.
You can get a decent camera in the $130 range today. This $130 is the fee (plus S & H + insurance) you have to pay just to send it in for Canon to look at it. Anything that needs to be done to it is extra.
So, I have all the accessories, extra batteries and it did take some decent quality photos and the $89.99 price is a steal compared to the $$$ I originally paid for it in the first week it was out. I had thought I just had a lemon. But now reading all the reviews online. I’ll just ebay the accessories and get a different one for that 130.
While it was working, one of my peeves with this camera was its slow shutter speed. Sports, pet, baby pictures not possible with this camera. However, it did take excellent photos above and underwater (in the Canon Housing).
I reviewed this camera on the other s410 listing. This camera is a piece of crap. E18 errors which means your lens extends and wont go back in or the reverse. Canon is ignoring the problem and thier customers. This usually happens when out of warranty, 2.5 years. They say it is due to it being droped, sand in the lens, the moon in retrograde, whatever. My camera was well cared for never dropped looks like new and the problem occured. If you buy this camera its like a throw of the dice that it will happen to you so prepare for another 150 bucks to fix the problem, or buy a brand that stands behind thier product. I heard that there are a couple of class actions in the works over this issue, I hope they succeed, I am going to see if I can join the class and get my money back. And if you think it is random, my friend had the same problem with one of the A models. Its not, it hapens to most canon cameras. do a google search for E18 before you buy this hunk of junk
I have had other digital cameras but this one is the best. It is not overly complicated and takes excellent photos. Very pleased with this item.
Into the cameras below from 5MP, this canon is great for everything, any place and any time. It’s 4MP are enough for everybody. I use it for parties, social and family events, job issues, etc, and is really good for me. Good video recording with sound. Light, beautiful, easy to use.. who want more? Maybe more MP?
I have had this camera for almost 3 years and at first I just loved it. It’s very easy to use – very intuitive and all the buttons, etc. are located in an easy-to-use way. The BIG problem I’ve had with this camera is that the shutter speed has become slower and slower. Now I miss all the good shots because after pressing the button it takes almost SIX seconds to actually capture the shot. With kids, dogs, or any kind of event, really, it’s just impossible to capture a moment as it happens. My poor kids are tired of hearing me say “Smile and hold it….. hold it…. hold it… hold it… wait….okay there’s the picture” I loved the camera until this happened so I’m upgrading to a new Canon, the IS870.
i think the company i delt with was great – the camera was not my taste, but worked fine and they allowed me to exchange it.
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