This was the first camera that I have ever had, so I did alot of research in order to find the right one. I have to say that this camera was the perfect choice. It works great, takes amazing pictures, and is remarkably small.

It is small and light weight and easy to carry in a purse or a pocket. We took it on a recent ski trip and got great landscape shots as well as a nice candid portrait of us. The colors were true and the white balance handled the snow beautifully.

We have purchased and owned and used 6 digital cameras and the Canon PowerShot SD850 IS is finally the one that does not compromise and will fill all our needs for the foreseeable future. The quick on, simple function access, image stabilization, x4 optical zoom, excellent lens quality, perfect ergonmics (pocket fit), view finder, quality video, and the long list of outstanding features at a very affordable price make this the camera to own. The battery holds up well and the flash intensity is adequate (typical for small cameras).

Fantastic job Amazon! As for the camera I've shot about 60 pictures with it already and it does a great job with exposure and face detection. This is a great snapshot shooter, small and easy to carry.

At this point I don't really have anything negative to say about the canon powershot sd850! BTW-I love how you can read reviews before actually buying a product. Thanks Amazon-makes it sooo much easier!

NO one camera is perfect for all people or all conditions!!!!! Fuji F40/F45 is for those who want a fast, low light, small simple P&S camera, whose prints will usually be normal size(4x6,5x7).

My daughter and son-in-law take alot of pictures and they love this camera. It takes great video, too. They got some great shots in New Orleans before the big LSU game and took some video.

I love my camera, it's easy to operate and takes great pictures, my first digital (yeah, no more film)!

It is easy enough to use right out of the box and will continue to be a learning experience while dicovering all the features. The picture quality is great aside from my lack of photography skills. It's small, solid and by far faster than my 10-yr old digital Olympus which served its purpose well.

I thought the price for this camera was reasonable for the quality and options that I was getting. Amazon has the best price with no tax and free shipping! I remember cameras being more expensive, so to get such a good camera for $250 is worth it!

The pictures printed are great - a definite step above my A85, and I wanted an upgrade in picture quality, not the same quality as A85, which is basically what the SD1000 delivered. The great things about the SD1000 are its layout of play/camera button, on/off switch etc. -much better than SD850 - and I also love the size and feel of this camera.

This was a last-minute purchase decision before my husband and I went to hike the Inca Trail to Maccu Picchu in Peru. It turned out to be a great decision! This camera is small and easy to use, and it takes excellent-quality pictures.

Researched at length, and there is no contest as to a small feature rich camera. If you look at Steve's Digicam website reviews, you will see great specs, and now after using alomost three weeks, I tell you, this is an awsome small camera. I also just now purchased a Panasonic FZ18,to replace a Canon S1is I've used for the last four years.

The pictures on this camera are AWESOME..the videos are video camera quality..and the manual overrides are all you need for the perfect custom controlled picture. I am a camera buff and love my SLR, but this one is as close as I've ever been to an SLR with point and shoot portability.

I absolutely love the movie making option and the quality is amazing. Pictures are looking great as well, very detailed. On faces I can see almost every individual freckle.

This is a great buy...amazon had a super price on this product. I did a lot of research before buying and am thoroughly pleased with the performance of my camera, ease of use, quality of pictures. The only downside is the memory card that comes with the camera only holds a few pictures (like 10?) so you'll want to buy a bigger memory card for normal use.

We have had several digital cameras and this camera may well be the best. It is compact, easy to use and sturdy. Above all it takes great pictures.

During this trip we took most of our images outdoors, in natural light (with daylight fill flash) and they came out great! I typically shoot this camera in manual mode with the following settings ISO 80 or 100, Flash ON or OFF (Never Auto), Evaluative Metering, IS Continuous, Superfine, Large... I deactivate bull crap such as digital zoom that I can do in Photoshop later, and rarely use the face recognition mode, etc.

* Macro feature - Always nice to have, especially for people that will use this for business purposes or people who need a cam to take close-up, detailed pics, for an auction as an example. * Rechargeable battery and charger - I was little hesitant about using a proprietary battery -- since my other cam used AAs that you can buy cheaply anywhere -- but so far the battery hasn't even gotten close to needing a recharge. That said, if you're planning on taking this on a trip overseas you might look into buying an extra battery or buying a converter/adapter for using the recharger in outlets in another country.

Canon PowerShot SD850 IS 8.0 MP Digital Elph Camera with 4x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom I love the size of this camera - great for travel. Hard to beat the options this camera offers for the money.

This was the first camera that I have ever had, so I did alot of research in order to find the right one. I have to say that this camera was the perfect choice. It works great, takes amazing pictures, and is remarkably small.

Fantastic job Amazon! As for the camera I've shot about 60 pictures with it already and it does a great job with exposure and face detection. This is a great snapshot shooter, small and easy to carry.

My daughter and son-in-law take alot of pictures and they love this camera. It takes great video, too. They got some great shots in New Orleans before the big LSU game and took some video.

I love my camera, it's easy to operate and takes great pictures, my first digital (yeah, no more film)!

The pictures printed are great - a definite step above my A85, and I wanted an upgrade in picture quality, not the same quality as A85, which is basically what the SD1000 delivered. The great things about the SD1000 are its layout of play/camera button, on/off switch etc. -much better than SD850 - and I also love the size and feel of this camera.

This was a last-minute purchase decision before my husband and I went to hike the Inca Trail to Maccu Picchu in Peru. It turned out to be a great decision! This camera is small and easy to use, and it takes excellent-quality pictures.

The pictures on this camera are AWESOME..the videos are video camera quality..and the manual overrides are all you need for the perfect custom controlled picture. I am a camera buff and love my SLR, but this one is as close as I've ever been to an SLR with point and shoot portability.

I absolutely love the movie making option and the quality is amazing. pictures are looking great as well, very detailed. On faces I can see almost every individual freckle.

This is a great buy...amazon had a super price on this product. I did a lot of research before buying and am thoroughly pleased with the performance of my camera, ease of use, quality of pictures. The only downside is the memory card that comes with the camera only holds a few pictures (like 10?) so you'll want to buy a bigger memory card for normal use.

We have had several digital cameras and this camera may well be the best. It is compact, easy to use and sturdy. Above all it takes great pictures.

We have purchased and owned and used 6 digital cameras and the Canon PowerShot SD850 IS is finally the one that does not compromise and will fill all our needs for the foreseeable future. The quick on, simple function access, image stabilization, x4 optical zoom, excellent lens quality, perfect ergonmics (pocket fit), view finder, quality video, and the long list of outstanding features at a very affordable price make this the camera to own. The battery holds up well and the flash intensity is adequate (typical for small cameras).

It is easy enough to use right out of the box and will continue to be a learning experience while dicovering all the features. The picture quality is great aside from my lack of photography skills. It's small, solid and by far faster than my 10-yr old digital Olympus which served its purpose well.

I thought the price for this camera was reasonable for the quality and options that I was getting. Amazon has the best price with no tax and free shipping! I remember cameras being more expensive, so to get such a good camera for $250 is worth it!

The pictures printed are great - a definite step above my A85, and I wanted an upgrade in picture quality, not the same quality as A85, which is basically what the SD1000 delivered. The great things about the SD1000 are its layout of play/camera button, on/off switch etc. -much better than SD850 - and I also love the size and feel of this camera.

This was a last-minute purchase decision before my husband and I went to hike the Inca Trail to Maccu Picchu in Peru. It turned out to be a great decision! This camera is small and easy to use, and it takes excellent-quality pictures.

The pictures on this camera are AWESOME..the videos are video camera quality..and the manual overrides are all you need for the perfect custom controlled picture. I am a camera buff and love my SLR, but this one is as close as I've ever been to an SLR with point and shoot portability.

I absolutely love the movie making option and the quality is amazing. Pictures are looking great as well, very detailed. On faces I can see almost every individual freckle.

This is a great buy...amazon had a super price on this product. I did a lot of research before buying and am thoroughly pleased with the performance of my camera, ease of use, quality of pictures. The only downside is the memory card that comes with the camera only holds a few pictures (like 10?) so you'll want to buy a bigger memory card for normal use.

i researched online and @ best buy, circuit city, office depot, staples the local high priced camera shop in town, consumer reports & recent in the wall street journal review indicated canon is one of the highest, if not highest quality camera in digitals. this camera is so tiny i take it w/ me everywhere and easily fits into shirt or pants pockets. as a baby boomer, i appreciate having an view finder in addition to the screen.

Luckily, the very effective image stabilizer helps me to keep the ISO speed low. Build quality is terrific. The camera is very small but feels exceptionally solid, with a metal tripod mount, and a solid feeling door over the battery compartment.

This was the first camera that I have ever had, so I did alot of research in order to find the right one. I have to say that this camera was the perfect choice. It works great, takes amazing pictures, and is remarkably small.

It is small and light weight and easy to carry in a purse or a pocket. We took it on a recent ski trip and got great landscape shots as well as a nice candid portrait of us. The colors were true and the white balance handled the snow beautifully.

We have purchased and owned and used 6 digital cameras and the Canon PowerShot SD850 IS is finally the one that does not compromise and will fill all our needs for the foreseeable future. The quick on, simple function access, image stabilization, x4 optical zoom, excellent lens quality, perfect ergonmics (pocket fit), view finder, quality video, and the long list of outstanding features at a very affordable price make this the camera to own. The battery holds up well and the flash intensity is adequate (typical for small cameras).

Fantastic job Amazon! As for the camera I've shot about 60 pictures with it already and it does a great job with exposure and face detection. This is a great snapshot shooter, small and easy to carry.

NO one camera is perfect for all people or all conditions!!!!! Fuji F40/F45 is for those who want a fast, low light, small simple P&S camera, whose prints will usually be normal size(4x6,5x7).

It is easy enough to use right out of the box and will continue to be a learning experience while dicovering all the features. The picture quality is great aside from my lack of photography skills. It's small, solid and by far faster than my 10-yr old digital Olympus which served its purpose well.

This was a last-minute purchase decision before my husband and I went to hike the Inca Trail to Maccu Picchu in Peru. It turned out to be a great decision! This camera is small and easy to use, and it takes excellent-quality pictures.

Researched at length, and there is no contest as to a small feature rich camera. If you look at Steve's Digicam website reviews, you will see great specs, and now after using alomost three weeks, I tell you, this is an awsome small camera. I also just now purchased a Panasonic FZ18,to replace a Canon S1is I've used for the last four years.

I am a casual photographer and needed somthing small and easy to use. The SD850 has many of the same features as the G2 and takes great photos. It also fits in my pocket which was drawback on the G2.

The 4x optical zoom is nice since many other cameras of this type only have a 3x zoom. Battery life is good, although lack of a battery life indicator is a little unhandy, by the time it tells you your battery is low, you only have a small amount of time, I would advise buying an extra battery (the aftermarket ones work great and are much cheaper than the canon batteries). The flash is typical for a small camera, I haven't found that the red-eye reduction works real well.

We have purchased and owned and used 6 digital cameras and the Canon PowerShot SD850 IS is finally the one that does not compromise and will fill all our needs for the foreseeable future. The quick on, simple function access, image stabilization, x4 optical zoom, excellent lens quality, perfect ergonmics (pocket fit), view finder, quality video, and the long list of outstanding features at a very affordable price make this the camera to own. The battery holds up well and the flash intensity is adequate (typical for small cameras).

It is easy enough to use right out of the box and will continue to be a learning experience while dicovering all the features. The picture quality is great aside from my lack of photography skills. It's small, solid and by far faster than my 10-yr old digital Olympus which served its purpose well.

The videos are great (in addition to all of the other great features described in every other review). If you are planning to use the video a lot, minimally get the 4GB card, if not a bigger one if you can. They use a lot of space but it is really worth it!!

My new camera takes excellent pictures, but I need to take a camera course to utilize all its features. Choosing this specific camera as easy. At a family reunion at Disney World, all with cameras combined our 1500+ shots onto one CD.

I am a casual photographer and needed somthing small and easy to use. The SD850 has many of the same features as the G2 and takes great photos. It also fits in my pocket which was drawback on the G2.

She had resisted for years using our only other camera, another Canon. This one is so light weight and simple to use, and the instructions are so clear, that she has taken it everywhere she goes. At this price I'd be hard pressed to have expected all these features.

All in all... a great camera with lots of features at a great price.

the Powershot SD850 has all the features you need in a compact digital camera and it takes great pictures.

We have purchased and owned and used 6 digital cameras and the Canon PowerShot SD850 IS is finally the one that does not compromise and will fill all our needs for the foreseeable future. The quick on, simple function access, image stabilization, x4 optical zoom, excellent lens quality, perfect ergonmics (pocket fit), view finder, quality video, and the long list of outstanding features at a very affordable price make this the camera to own. The battery holds up well and the flash intensity is adequate (typical for small cameras).

I thought the price for this camera was reasonable for the quality and options that I was getting. Amazon has the best price with no tax and free shipping! I remember cameras being more expensive, so to get such a good camera for $250 is worth it!

This is a great buy...amazon had a super price on this product. I did a lot of research before buying and am thoroughly pleased with the performance of my camera, ease of use, quality of pictures. The only downside is the memory card that comes with the camera only holds a few pictures (like 10?) so you'll want to buy a bigger memory card for normal use.

She had resisted for years using our only other camera, another Canon. This one is so light weight and simple to use, and the instructions are so clear, that she has taken it everywhere she goes. At this price I'd be hard pressed to have expected all these features.

We also got a ton of compliments from fellow travelers about how clear the viewing screen is and how nice the camera is overall. The price was right and I'm really glad we went with this camera!

This little jewel is an excellent camera for the price. Yes, it has lots of bells and whistles if you want to use them, otherwise, just point and shoot. Ideal for those of us who do a lot of traveling.

All in all... a great camera with lots of features at a great price.

Best price I could find for this camera, ordered it Sunday before Christmas and received it Thursday (free shipping) Very happy so far.

Great Camera @ a great price Canon PowerShot SD850 IS 8.0 MP Digital Elph Camera with 4x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom

Does everything it's supposed to do... and you can't beat the price or Amazon's fast shipping.

We have purchased and owned and used 6 digital cameras and the Canon PowerShot SD850 IS is finally the one that does not compromise and will fill all our needs for the foreseeable future. The quick on, simple function access, image stabilization, x4 optical zoom, excellent lens quality, perfect ergonmics (pocket fit), view finder, quality video, and the long list of outstanding features at a very affordable price make this the camera to own. The battery holds up well and the flash intensity is adequate (typical for small cameras).

* Macro feature - Always nice to have, especially for people that will use this for business purposes or people who need a cam to take close-up, detailed pics, for an auction as an example. * Rechargeable battery and charger - I was little hesitant about using a proprietary battery -- since my other cam used AAs that you can buy cheaply anywhere -- but so far the battery hasn't even gotten close to needing a recharge. That said, if you're planning on taking this on a trip overseas you might look into buying an extra battery or buying a converter/adapter for using the recharger in outlets in another country.

The 4x optical zoom is nice since many other cameras of this type only have a 3x zoom. battery life is good, although lack of a battery life indicator is a little unhandy, by the time it tells you your battery is low, you only have a small amount of time, I would advise buying an extra battery (the aftermarket ones work great and are much cheaper than the canon batteries). The flash is typical for a small camera, I haven't found that the red-eye reduction works real well.

Luckily, the very effective image stabilizer helps me to keep the ISO speed low. Build quality is terrific. The camera is very small but feels exceptionally solid, with a metal tripod mount, and a solid feeling door over the battery compartment.

My wife got the improvement in battery capabilty that she wanted over her previous (Kodak) digital camera. And I noticed that the stabilization while zoomed improved on a key feature that was unsatisfactory in any previous camera we had.

A 2 gig card will hold over 500 of the highest resolution (3264X2448 pixels) I have not had to recharge the battery yet. I highly recommend this camera.

I was VERY choosy before buying this one and the minor downsides worth mentioning are that there is no carry case and the SD memory card and battery will get you bye intitially. Plan on a larger memory card and additional battery or two which can reasonably be found online. Compare your prices with Ebay as a reference.

I also appreciate the battery indicator. Canon SD850 is a great P&S choice for more outdoors(vs indoors) or indoor adults (vs kids) pictures, or if you usually print pictures bigger then normal size.

NO one camera is perfect for all people or all conditions!!!!! Fuji F40/F45 is for those who want a fast, low light, small simple P&S camera, whose prints will usually be normal size(4x6,5x7).

The pictures printed are great - a definite step above my A85, and I wanted an upgrade in picture quality, not the same quality as A85, which is basically what the SD1000 delivered. The great things about the SD1000 are its layout of play/camera button, on/off switch etc. -much better than SD850 - and I also love the size and feel of this camera.

Canon PowerShot SD850 IS 8.0 MP Digital Elph Camera with 4x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom I love the size of this camera - great for travel. Hard to beat the options this camera offers for the money.

I like the compact size. It fits right in my pocket and the weight is just fine. One more thing, the LCD is so clear I absolutely love it!!

I bought this camera b/c I had lost my previous digital elph (which I loved and had for over 2 yrs). I am a mom of two and I use my camera all the time. I like the size and ease of use for this camera.

The small size is great, nice sturdy construction.

The small size of this camera surprised me when it arrived,- smaller than a pack of cigarettes.

I also appreciate the battery indicator. Canon SD850 is a great P&S choice for more outdoors(vs indoors) or indoor adults (vs kids) pictures, or if you usually print pictures bigger then normal size.

I am a casual photographer and needed somthing small and easy to use. The SD850 has many of the same features as the G2 and takes great photos. It also fits in my pocket which was drawback on the G2.

With those settings, I was able to capture some excellent photos during our Christmas vacation. Outdoor photography with this camera is great.

The Canon SD850IS has everything you need for great photos in a small camera.

The quality of images is great... the image stabilization works perfect... i took some photos at 80mph and they were all perfect...

Will it take beautiful, sharp photos? oh yeah! Canon cameras are hard to beat for quality and they produce great photos.

It takes great quality photos, and it is easy to navigate through the settings. Definitely worth the money!!!

We have purchased and owned and used 6 digital cameras and the Canon PowerShot SD850 IS is finally the one that does not compromise and will fill all our needs for the foreseeable future. The quick on, simple function access, image stabilization, x4 optical zoom, excellent lens quality, perfect ergonmics (pocket fit), view finder, quality video, and the long list of outstanding features at a very affordable price make this the camera to own. The battery holds up well and the flash intensity is adequate (typical for small cameras).

During this trip we took most of our images outdoors, in natural light (with daylight fill flash) and they came out great! I typically shoot this camera in manual mode with the following settings ISO 80 or 100, flash ON or OFF (Never Auto), Evaluative Metering, IS Continuous, Superfine, Large... I deactivate bull crap such as digital zoom that I can do in Photoshop later, and rarely use the face recognition mode, etc.

The 4x optical zoom is nice since many other cameras of this type only have a 3x zoom. Battery life is good, although lack of a battery life indicator is a little unhandy, by the time it tells you your battery is low, you only have a small amount of time, I would advise buying an extra battery (the aftermarket ones work great and are much cheaper than the canon batteries). The flash is typical for a small camera, I haven't found that the red-eye reduction works real well.

This camera is BEAUTIFUL!!!! It takes excellent pictures. The flash is so good, you cant even tell the club pics are taken in a dark club because the flash is just that great.

Before I review, let me say a THANK YOU, to all who do post their reviews, because I have read them ALL, and a really big THANK YOU to Steves-Digicams and the CNET staff, who test and provide shutter speeds with flash. I have visited all local stores (BestBuy, CircuitCity, Target, Sears, Frys, Wolf, Office Depot & Max, Staples) multi-times to play with all cameras. Yes, I am retired and have the time.

The pictures are clear and on the auto setting it will flash when I need it and utilize the setting for clear and great pictures. I have a new granddaughter so I am taking lots of pictures and the ones I don't keep are because of the picture taker not the picture quality.