Canon PowerShot SD400 Digital ELPH 5.0 Megapixel

I’m an avid photographer with a full digital SLR outfit and a broad array of lenses. However, when it comes time to toss a digital camera in my pocket as opposed to slogging 3 pounds of photo equipment around my neck, I always go with the Canon SD family of cameras. I recently upgraded to the SD400 am very happy with my decision.

I demand high quality directly from the camera to limit any post-processing (e.g., color adjustment, sharpening, etc.). The Canon SD400 hits a home run due to the awesome photo resolution (meaning you have the ability to enlarge prints while minimizing image degradation), rich color saturation, and a powerful flash which effectively balances lighting.

The S400 is also compact and convenient. After all, shouldn’t a pocket camera fit in your pocket? This camera is light and slim, yet quite sturdy due to the solid metal casing. The LCD screen is also large and very bright when compared to early generation Canon SDs and competing models (with the exception selected Casio and Sony models). One note of caution – the LCD is fragile, so be careful!

Finally, other great features include long battery life, USB 2.0 for faster downloads (assuming you can support 2.0), and a nifty little movie capture feature for you MPEG fans. Also, consistent with Canon’s reputation, you get great documentation and a quick start guide.

OK, now for the stuff that could be better. Remember how I mentioned that LCD screen was fragile? Well, so is the rest of the camera. Don’t buy this camera without a case – you’ll want to keep it well protected when not in use. Dropping the camera is not an option, so stay clear of taking photos while hanging upside down on a roller coaster or when you’re skydiving. Additionally, the memory card that comes with the camera is a joke – it barely holds a dozen pictures. At a minimum, pick up a couple of 256MB cards or a 512MB card and you’ll be just fine.

I love this Camera, and I've had it for years. I originally bought it so that i can take pictures of the many things i sell on ebay, but I use this everywhere. Its a magnificent device that I use to capture the essence of life, I've taken so many great photos with this, whether it be of something to sell or something aesthetic or my adorable little girl, this camera does everyone justice, ive taken pictures of people who say they're not photogenic, and they'll use this photo as their profile pic cause its that good, and it captures things exactly how i see it.

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I'm able to take good quality pictures. I bought this camera at a very reasonable price. It's perfect for carrying in a pocket. My only complaint is that I had to buy separately a memory card and other devices although I knew what I was paying for.

Actually a good quality camera, just dont drop it. The LCD liquid crystal display is quite fragile and has a tendency to crack if dropped.

I like everything about this camera...It is everything I expected and More!!! It is small and easy to operate and came with all the info I needed to create the web pages I need...

Well canon is a great camera the SD400. I purchased this camera so I could fix mine. I had an accident with mine so I brought this at a good price.
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I like the camera very much. I really appreciated how quickly the shipment was made. The camera didn't come with a USB cord. It would have been helpful if that had been mentioned specifically in the description. Also, the lens cover has already gotten stuck once, and I hope that isn't a recurring problem. Otherwise, I'm completely satisfied!

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Small and compact. Can easily fit into small purse or wristlet. Easy to work. Pictures are clear. Well worth it!

I have had the SD400 for three years now and I absolutely love the camera!
A lot of people, mostly amateurs, think that it takes a larger megapixel camera to take good pictures. This is not the case. Canons are reliable cameras but this one in particular is a great point and shoot.
There are multiple different settings including automatic settings for those not familiar with manually setting, color transfers, and of course b&w...etc. The camera also has a wonderful macro lens that works well with flowers and abstract shots.
I personally have taken some beautiful photographs which a few have been sold as prints (check out http://mihui.deviantart.com/).
If you are looking for an easy to use camera for home, traveling, or even just hanging out with the family and friends this camera is the one for you. The best part is it is not ridiculously priced!
Whatever camera you choose, happy shooting!

Very good basic point and shoot from Canon. Small, yet study design, has never broken on me. Some what out dated now, but still a good basic camera. Automatic settings (ISO and WB) make good judgments. Go Canon!

I bought this camera for my boyfriend, I have one for myself over 3 yrs now.
Knock all the new models out! Would'nt trade it for any other camera on the market.
I bought the new sony and returned it and bought this one instead. I am satisfied with mine and I am sure anyone who buys a connon digital elph will be too.

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Shipping was pretty quick, the camera was in excellent condition! Came with a lot of extras. This camera takes awesome pictures!

I love this camera, pictures are great, nice and clear. Easy to operate and it takes at a pretty good range. Have used it both for Nascar and concerts from a distance.

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The camera was as new and worked good. the carring case for the camera do not fit very good !

I love this camera. The size is great and the picture quality is wonderful. You can fit this in your pocket easily or tuck it into your purse. The picture upload is super easy and quick. Great deal!

Hi, I'm a pretty discriminating image maker who purchased this camera on behalf of a friend and upon it's arrival I tested it fairly thoroughly for functionality and quality. I was 100% satisfied with it's capabilities and quite impressed with it's image quality. It is almost exactly the size of a deck of cards when turned off - quite impressive. Personally, my hands are quite large and routine use of this camera for all image making would be bothersome, but I'd DEFINITELY carry one for grab shots and for when a bigger camera just takes up to much space.
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I absolutely love this camera. I've had 2 more recent models of the same camera, but for everyday use, I prefer this one. The pics don't take up too much space on the hard drive, yet they are as clear as can be. Plus, the design of the camera is so sleek. I love it!!

When the LCD screen stopped working on my Cannon SD400, I asked myself---do you want to spend $$$ to have it fixed, or buy another. So I bought another SD400 on EBay, guaranteed, for much less than I had paid for a new one 2 or 3 years ago.

Was it a good move??? Yes, because I got some extra perks--- a tripod, another battery and good memory stick. The camera is in perfect condition and for my use I don't need more than 5 megapixels. I love the convenience of carrying this small elph camera, because I ride a bike and don't want all of that heavy, bulky stuff. I can put it in my biking shirt back pocket or put it in the trunk carrier for easy access.

It is a good idea to keep the camera in a small, light pack to help avoid the LCD failure again.

I liked the avaialability of what I was looking for right away. I was looking to buy another camera the same type as the one I had that passed away. I had about $400 of accessories and did not want to have to repurchase all of them with a newer model camera. I found a used one at a decent price.
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It is better than any digital camera out there for the money. Besides, who actually needs more than 5 megapixels anyway? Only if you are planning on printing posters i suppose. Also here is a secret, the SD400(and maybe sd450?) is the only canon camera besides the really expensive ones to have the color filter in it. Its the best feature, you can make everything black and white except for one color you choose OR you can make something that was originally one color look like another(ie. someone wearing a blue shirt will look in the picture like they are wearing any other color you want like yellow). This camera is awesome

I got this camera because I had the same one that got stolen in December. But this camera is incredibly user friendly. It has good image quality and works seamlessly with my Mac laptop. Also, I love the various settings. If you are an amateur photographer and don't want to put down too much money on a camera and you would like an incredibly compact camera, this is the perfect device. I love this baby!