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As one of the most popular products in the market right now, the Canon PowerShot SD800 IS digital camera is a 7.1 mega pixel, user and fashion friendly camera that promises faster response time. It sports a new auto focus system that allows for face detection and no matter where those faces appear in a single frame.

Improvements

For a camera that is almost about a year old, the Canon PowerShot Sd800 IS is only the second and one of the newest cameras to boast the Optical Image Stabilization that the PowerShot series is known for. Unlike other cameras, the Canons lens offers maximum optical quality and provides shake correction. These means even better and clearer shots for the photographer. This model in the PowerShot series also improves on loe light performance, which is something that almost all cameras have a problem with. Until Kodak introduces their solution for low-light conditions, Canons optical and speed combination should promise to be a great alternative. However, this may not be the biggest development consumers will see in the Canon PowerShot SD800 IS; what they should look out for is the optical 3.8x wide range zoom lens which allows for a longer zoom in a smaller amount of space.

Performance

The Canon PowerShot SD800 IS has been fitted with an improved image processor, in the guise of the DIGIC III. Its the newest processor and so far the only other model to have this processor is Canons PowerShot G7 model. The chip promises user better startup, auto focus, and shutter response times; overall, it improves the performance of the Canon PowerShot SD800 IS. Aside from the enhanced quality of pictures taken, it is also said that this chip promises lower power consumption which results in longer battery life. The DIGIC III chip is also much better to have in terms of noise reduction, reducing camera shakes and improving photography in low light conditions. Like all of Canons new models, the Canon PowerShot SD800 IS offers a widescreen 16:9 ratio which is a typical HDTV resolution which allows for panoramic style prints. It also has an improved direct printing function that includes face brightening features.

Compatibility

When it comes to printing, the PowerShot (like all in its line) can still be used with the SELPHY compact photo printers. These accessories have become more like essentials for Canon users. These photo printers are also PictBridge compatible and with cameras that are equally PictBridge-enabled (the Canon PoweShot SD800 IS included), one can be assured of ease-of-use and quality images.

Physically, the Canon PowerShot SD800 IS is durable and is quite solid; the same can be said for most of Canons products. This is an ultra-compact camera with a body made of stainless steel, has a focus-assist lamp, a built-in microphone and speaker, USB 2.0 connectivity for PC and Mac, and storage capabilities for SD/MMC cards. The unit itself is shipped with a lithium rechargeable battery and charger and a 16MB SD card but the printer is sold separately. Currently, one can pick this up for bout $400 dollars, a price well-worth the performance that is expected from this monster of compact cameras.