| The 8-megapixel Canon PowerShot SD850 IS | | | | reproduction. The wide viewing angle of the screen is |
| combines several classic features of the Digital Elph | | | | complemented by an anti-reflective coating, which |
| line with new perks garnered mainly from a new | | | | makes it easy to compose and review images even in |
| image processor. The Digic III image processor brings | | | | brightly-lit conditions. A scratch-resistant layer provides |
| with it face detection technology that can recognize up | | | | extra protection against knocks and scrapes. Settings |
| to nine faces at once, as well as technology that | | | | for shutter speed and aperture are now displayed on |
| reportedly keeps pictures cleaner. The SD850 IS had | | | | the LCD during shooting. When using Auto ISO and |
| an initial price of $399, but can now be found online for | | | | High ISO Auto, the LCD will also display the ISO speed. |
| about $50 less. | | | | These camera settings are now recorded as EXIF |
| Canon PowerShot 850 compact camera - Image | | | | data for review in playback. |
| stabilizer | | | | PowerShot SD850 camera - Movie mode |
| Compact cameras are more susceptible to camera | | | | The Time Lapse Movie mode enables users to |
| shake from handheld shots, especially in low light | | | | capture changing scenes - such as drifting clouds or a |
| situations. 70 years of Canon's optical innovation have | | | | bustling city street - for accelerated playback as |
| enabled the development of lens elements that are | | | | smooth VGA-quality movie clips. Captured at |
| perfectly suited to the challenges of compact | | | | one-second or two-second intervals, a scene of two |
| photography. The PowerShot SD850 IS employs | | | | hours' duration can be condensed to a fluid eight |
| Canon's lens-shift optical Image Stabilizer technology to | | | | minute or four minute movie file. Users can also record |
| compensate for camera shake caused by unwanted | | | | standard VGA movies with sound at 30fps and |
| hand movement. Enabling shooting at shutter speeds | | | | QVGA movies with sound at 60fps. The PowerShot |
| up to 3 stops slower than would normally be possible, | | | | SD850 IS features a dedicated Print menu for quick |
| the optical Image Stabilizer is particularly useful at full | | | | access to direct print options. Full PictBridge support |
| zoom or when using the 2cm Macro mode. The 4x | | | | means users can print directly to any PictBridge |
| optical zoom lens incorporates an Ultra-High Refractive | | | | compatible printer without the need for a PC. A Print |
| Index A spherical lens to achieve a focal length range | | | | Share button allows one-touch printing and easy |
| of 35-140mm without affecting the camera's slim | | | | uploads to Windows or Mac systems. |
| profile. | | | | Features:- |
| Canon SD850 IS camera - Face detection | | | | • 8.0 Megapixels |
| "The PowerShot SD850 IS builds on the success of its | | | | • 4x optical zoom 35-140mm (35mm |
| award-winning predecessor with new technologies | | | | equivalent) UA lens with optical Image Stabilizer |
| that will appeal to amateurs and advanced | | | | • Eye-catching design with Touch Control Dial |
| photographers alike." Canon's advanced DIGIC III image | | | | • DIGIC III with Face Detection AF/AE/FE and |
| processor powers a range of functions related to | | | | • Noise Reduction Technology |
| Face Detection Technology. Face Detection AF/AE | | | | • Red-Eye Correction in playback |
| FE automatically detects up to nine faces within a | | | | • 2.5" high resolution Pure Color LCD |
| scene and optimizes focus, exposure and flash | | | | • ISO 1600 and Auto ISO Shift |
| exposure accordingly. Red-Eye Correction in playback | | | | • 18 shooting modes including Creative Light |
| uses Face Detection Technology to search through | | | | Effect plus My Colors photo effects |
| captured images and remove any red-eye it detects. | | | | • 30fps VGA Movies and Time Lapse Movie |
| Users can also perform red-eye correction manually if | | | | function |
| needed. | | | | • Shortcut button for instant access to |
| Canon SD 850 IS - Pure Color LCD screen | | | | favourite functions |
| The high resolution Pure Color LCD screens gives | | | | Read about Digital Camera Reviews and Mobile |
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| been enhanced by 30% for vibrant, true-to-life | | | | |