Canon PowerShot SD750 7.1MP Digital Elph Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Black)


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How it sucks

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Pictures were grainy at all costs - no matter what settings I tried, they were all either ... overexposed, grainy (which was the big one.), or blurred into an image you can't even make out. Incredibly disappointing since I just went from the Nikon and trusted everyone that Canon would be better.
13 months ago @ Amazon
I sent it back. It took me 7 calls and three weeks to get Amazon to refund my money. Shame on you Amazon, your getting dirty.
12 months ago @ Amazon
The lens is stuck open & the camera is for all intents and purposes useless. I don't think I did anything to cause this, though it was in the bento box on my bike and might have tried to turn on in there, getting the lens stuck. Even if so, there's no reason that should kill the camera.
13 months ago @ Amazon
I have had better luck with the fifty dollar disposable ones and that is awful. I like to hope that perhaps my camera was a "dud" judging by the reviews. But I will tell you that I have never been more disappointed in a camera in all of my life.
13 months ago @ Amazon
I have set up both cameras on the same exact manual settings and shot the same objects, only to find that my new camera is much worse. You will typically notice the lack of detail when using the flash or in low light. The focus will be bad and detail like hair will look very bad compared to the SD500.
11 months ago @ Amazon
Good luck! I urge you to check out the grainy photos that I posted to get an idea of what you will get. I noticed some of the images in the "customer images" aren't even from this camera.
13 months ago @ Amazon
We paid to get it fixed. When they sent it back, there were some fine scratches and wear on the case, but no dents. Very frustrating, but hey, the camera worked great again until it splattered on the cement.
9 months ago @ Amazon
I was really disappointed with that. Another thing is the action shots... yea right...dont even bother because those come out horrible.
9 months ago @ Amazon
But it tends to get grainy and wobbly when shooting dim interiors. I traveled to Italy last year and wanted something that would fit easily into my pocket and not weigh me down while walking through catacombs and ruins.
9 months ago @ Amazon
I have a feeling that I may have gotten a bad camera and will try to return it for another one just to give it one more chance. Most people seem to love this camera, but there area few of us that are not getting very good clarity it he pictures.
12 months ago @ Amazon
The screen stayed good, but it started having problems focusing. Sent it to Canon and they said the warranty was void because there were a lot of dents on the case. I was surprised to hear that since I did not recall any.
9 months ago @ Amazon
I recently purchased this SD750 as an "upgrade" to my trusty old (3 years old) Canon PowerShot SD500. The major reason I moved to the SD750 was that it seems like the same camera, but with the nice huge 3 inch screen on the back. I was very surprised to find that the image quality has gone way down hill.
11 months ago @ Amazon
The one hang-up I have about this model (and perhaps it's just the camera I got) is the sliding door for the battery and SD card slot feels loose, even when it's snapped shut. Not sure if it's a design flaw, but it bugs me if I'm holding the camera for a long time - I feel like the cover might snap if I press too hard along the bottom of the camera.
12 months ago @ Amazon
I can't compare them directly, but the Canon is definitely better than our old Casio and we think our pictures now could not be much better. Very few "bad" pictures. Have not worked with the video function to review that feature.
11 months ago @ Amazon
My friend went with the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18S instead and while it was a klunkier beast to carry around, his interior shots swept mine aside with no trouble. But again, the SD750 has its niche and it does well there. Though I would have liked better interior photos, it was nice to be able to drop it into my shirt pocket and forget about it until it was needed again.
9 months ago @ Amazon
The kids and pets setting is ridiculous, giving the worse shots I have ever seen.
13 months ago @ Amazon
Hard to get use to all the functions but like any tech gadget, it will be a learning curve. You can use it straight out of the box but you will only be touching the tip of the iceberg. Not just a toy but a nice way to document fun.
11 months ago @ Amazon
The functions and features are good. Takes a standard SD card; only draw back is the special battery...don't forget the charger in a road trip or your out of luck.
12 months ago @ Amazon
I like how light it is. I hate the touch wheel, its a pain. I don't like the zoom rocker at all because it not intuitive, the power button is too small.
11 months ago @ Amazon
I was sadly disappointed.
13 months ago @ Amazon

How it doesn't

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I really enjoyed everything about this camera -- the pictures are great, the battery life excellent, the form-factor is terrific.
13 months ago @ Amazon
They love it and it is easy to use. The big screen is great for them and it is easy for them to take place to place. great price too!
12 months ago @ Amazon
I chose this model because of all the PowerShot SDs, I liked the controls the best on this one. One of my favorite features is the lack of viewfinder; nobody uses it anyways and it makes the screen bigger without having the camera bigger. The camera is sleek and sexy, I'm always proud to have it out.
13 months ago @ Amazon
I love that you can plug the camera into your tv and view your pictures and videos on the screen. The 3 inch LCD screen is great. A great camera, especially for the price!
12 months ago @ Amazon
I enjoy taking all kinds of pictures, and was so happy to receive this camera as a gift. It is perfect for taking snapshots of family, nature, pets, closeups and landscapes. The viewing screen is vivid and the automatic features are great for amateur photographers.
12 months ago @ Amazon
The extra replay button at the back which lets you switch from camera to replay instantly is great. The extra Scene mode button on the top makes it faster and more convenient to get to the special modes like foliage, sunny beach, snow, portrait, nightshot, aquarium, kids and pets, fireworks and underwater. I have used all these special modes and I am very pleased with the results.
9 months ago @ Amazon
It takes such great quality pictures and it's easy to use. You can easily figure out the basics without reading the instruction booklets, but you really need to read the books to figure out the advanced features, but it's fun just to play around with. Everything about this camera is great.
12 months ago @ Amazon
I have to admit that at first it was a little intimidating,(my last camera was a 35mm)and because I bought it online and had never actually held it. After only a few uses though, that worry quickly went away. I feel very comfortable now, plus I love the fact that it just fits into my front pocket!
12 months ago @ Amazon
Easy to use and takes great pictures. The camera for the price is a steal and a must have for people on the move. The point and shoot capability is great.
12 months ago @ Amazon
The camera is really easy to operate and to delete pictures, etc. Plus the startup time is really quick, and you can snap pictures without much delay at all. A great camera.
11 months ago @ Amazon
This is one of the easiest to use and great picture quality cameras I have ever had the pleasure to use. I am very impressed with ease of use, ease of understanding settings, and video ease. I would recommend this camera to anyone whom wanted a lightweight, easy to handle camera.
12 months ago @ Amazon
This is an excellent little camera. It takes very clear shots and I love its portability ... small enough to carry in my purse so I am ready for any photo opportunity!
11 months ago @ Amazon
+: LCD screen is great size! +: Camera size for me & my Russian hands ;) was great - I went paragliding and could slide it right back into my pocket AND there's a GREAT feature on the wrist-strap that allows you to tighten it to the size of your wrist. Made me feel much more secure taking pictures up so high!
12 months ago @ Amazon
It is very easy to use and has lots of neat options. I would highly recommend this camera to everyone. It is a very reasonable price too.
13 months ago @ Amazon
I've had a Nikon Coolpix 2000 and was hesitant about getting a different brand, only because I knew how to use the Nikon and was used to it's functions. But I am happy I got the Canon. It takes great pictures, very clear.
9 months ago @ Amazon
This camera was everything I had been looking for. With the exception of having to buy memory for it, this was a great value. The picture quality is great, and using it is easy.
11 months ago @ Amazon
I must say that I shoot with a digital SLR and that this camera shoots almost as good quality photos. This is a great camera for quick shots and fun photos. A must have for anyone wanting to record unforgetable moments.
11 months ago @ Amazon
The camera fits in your pocket and travels well. I'm a novice photographer and this camera has more than exceeded my expectations. As an added bonus, the price has dropped $40 since I picked it up in mid-January.
9 months ago @ Amazon
In the past, I have owned 2 pentax digital cameras, a canon, a nikon, a fuji, and none of these can be compared to this recent canon digital camera I just had purchased. This is one of the best camera's ever that takes great quality photos.
12 months ago @ Amazon
They are all grown now, and had purchased a few amongst themselves in the past couple of years. I knew I had to have a large viewing screen since my husband won't wear his glasses and is pretty blind without them! So from there, we just looked over all the possibilities, and my daughter finally said, "If I were buying one today, this is the one I'd pick." Good enough for me.
11 months ago @ Amazon