by Olan Pays
Canon Powershot SD700, also known as Canon IXUS800IS in some countries, has a metal body and presents a very stylish look. The build quality of this camera appears to be good.
The Canon SD700 is a point and shoot camera and also a pocked sized camera that will fit into your pocked or purse. The camera has a 6 megapixel with a 4x optical zoom lens. The optical zoom capability is a step up from the 3x that is standard for this range. The SD700 is also equipped with a large 2.5″ LCD screen.
Pros
The key feature is the optical image stabilization packed with the Canon SD700. This feature is very useful in a point and shoot camera. One of the reasons why you should need image stabilization is because of the way these cameras are typically held when taking pictures. Users usually hold the camera away from the body as they use the LCD screen to line up a shot. The resultant movement like this can lead to blurred pictures.
The SD700 offers a viewfinder as an alternative method of lining up a shot. This is useful for power saving as you choose not to use the LCD screen to line up your shots.
Using the Canon SD700, you can produce standard TV quality movies. It also features fast recording speed and allows you to playback your movie in slow motion. This is very popular with users who want to analyze something like a sport event.
In addition, the Powershot SD700 can be used in fully automatic mode to help novice taking a great pictures. They should have no problem clicking away and taking pictures.
Cons
Some customers report a problem with red eye in portrait shots when using the Canon SD700.
The Bottom Line
If you are looking for a good quality and stylish camera, look no further than the Canon SD700.