The power button on the SD850IS is a little odd, but not a big deal. The power button on my SD700IS is small and on the back, but has never given me problems with it. Any time I hand it to someone though, I have to end up pointing out the button, which clearly says "on/off" after they flip it around 3 or for different directions. Not sure why.

 

So after your typical Labor Day best buddy's wedding weekend, my camera had some horrible things done to it and it now sits maimed in a box

Fast forward to today...trying to decide between the Canon 1100, 870 and 770. Any helpful advice? I really like the 3" screen on the 870, but want to make sure the picture quality is as good as it gets. Thoughts?

-Brian

 

What about macro shots? My current Canon (don't remember the model) does NOT do those well. Something I'm definetly looking for in a new camera.

 

Yeah, that's a feature that I use ALL the time. I haven't really heard much about Macro in this thread either. Just one more thing I'd like the new camera to do well.

-Brian

 

Even if you have it in macro mode? Mine takes crap macro shots unless you have it specifically in macro mode.

 

Yeah, they're awful. Near impossible to get something focused. I've seen some point and shoots that take awesome macro shots but don't know which they are.

 

I've been pretty happy with Canon point and shoots. Here are some pics (different subjects). from my $150 A570is (note: some little clean-up, ie levels):

 

Mine does pretty good, but you have to hold the cam incredibly still. It's a Canon SD-700IS.

 

My SD1100 shoots pretty good digital macro. Like wombat said, ya gotta keep it still though.

 

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I currently have a Powershot A630 which takes great pics when it actually works A week or so after buying it the thing just pooped out and I had to send it back to Canon, who I must say were very cool about replacing it, and generally seems great about replacing things.
I also have an older Powershot, a 3.2 megapixel that has actually been a lot more reliable than the more expensive, newer Canon.
Check out this link from Canon. http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/co...3&modelid=8777
I too have been having the memory card error issues described in the link, even though my camera is not an S400. These issues seem to be common for many Canon cameras from what I've read. It happened only once or twice with the first Powershot, and several times with this new one. When it happened before, I was able to save my photos. It happened again the other day and this time I lost everything-great photos, too At first I thought the problem was due to old memory cards, which I'm sure could have contributed to it. As I read though, and now that I see this message from Canon, I'm starting to wonder. While doing only a quick search, I saw that quite a few individuals in photo forums have the same issue with a variety of other Canons. Fortunately the camera is still covered by warranty so I'll send it back in, but sending it in twice in one year for repairs is a little much, in my opinion. I personally will not buy another Canon digital camera.
I will say that I love my 35mm Canon and I've owned it for about 8 years or so, entirely problem free.

 

Canon G9 is one amazing camera. Even though I am a Nikon man all the way, this little thing is out of this world.

 

Oh wow, just went through the whole thread and saw how die hard everyone is about Canon...don't hate me for my above post
For the record, my first Powershot was actually pretty great and still works well even though the photo quality is obviously poor now in comparison to the A630. I don't know what it is with the A630, but overall I do like Canon I just honestly wouldn't want to buy another of their digital cameras.

 

yeah my friends sister always buys sony, the $400 one were the pics arent as good as a $200 Canon.

Canon is da S

 

Old thread, but still useful. I had a great camera in the Powershot SD800IS, however, it got jacked on a vacation, so it was time to upgrade. (sucks since it wasn't even a year old). Best Canon compact point and shoot IMHO, since it had the wideangle (very rare in Canon point and shoots), a great IS, view finder, good sized screen, and very very easy to use.

However, since it's discontinued, I had to look elsewhere. The only wide angle offered by Canon is the SD870IS, which, to me, is a downgrade since it eliminates the view finder, the screen is too large, and I don't think the layout is as good as the SD800. Since I love wideangle, I had to look elsewhere (which sucks since I love Canon).

Move to the Panasonic Lumix TZ5. Panasonic has such a greater selection on wideangle lenses, which is exactly what I'm looking for. The TZ5 has less of a barrel effect, and has much sharper corners than the SD800IS. Not to mention HD video capability (Canon's lack of video is starting to become very disappointing), and 10X optical zoom, and 6.7X digital on top of the optical. Macro is good up to .17ft, and has an infinite burst shot. Only downfall is the IS isn't anywhere near as good as the SD800IS. Even though I'm a Canon fanboy, this camera puts up a serious fight against my fanboyism. Plus the $220 pricetag it had was awesome.