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title: "PowerShot SD780IS 12.1 MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5-inch LCD (Deep Red)"
brand: "canon"
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# 12.1MP CCD sensor HD 720p video + HDMI output 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom PowerShot SD780IS 12.1 MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5-inch LCD (Deep Red)

**Brand:** canon
**Price:** € 19.00
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## Summary

> 📷 Capture Life’s Boldest Moments, Anywhere, Anytime!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** PowerShot SD780IS 12.1 MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5-inch LCD (Deep Red) by canon
- **How much does it cost?** € 19.00 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
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## Best For

- canon enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted canon brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **HD Movie Magic:** Record smooth 720p HD videos with HDMI output to relive your memories in cinematic quality.
- • **Steady Zoom Power:** 3x optical zoom with advanced image stabilization means blur-free close-ups, even on the move.
- • **Stunning 12.1MP Detail:** Capture poster-worthy photos with crystal-clear resolution that makes every moment pop.
- • **Pocket-Sized Powerhouse:** Ultra-slim, lightweight design fits effortlessly in your pocket—carry creativity everywhere you go.
- • **Vivid Viewing Experience:** 2.5-inch PureColor LCD II widescreen delivers bright, true-to-life previews and effortless framing.

## Overview

The Canon PowerShot SD780IS is a sleek, deep red compact digital camera featuring a 12.1-megapixel CCD sensor, 3x optical zoom with image stabilization, and a vibrant 2.5-inch widescreen LCD. It supports HD 720p video recording with HDMI output, making it perfect for professionals and enthusiasts seeking high-quality photos and videos in a pocket-sized form factor.

## Description

It may be the slimmest Digital ELPH Canon has ever created, but the impact couldn’t be bigger. The PowerShot SD780 IS Digital ELPH captivates the senses with bold saturated colors and a daringly original design that matches the intensity of Canon’s most innovative camera technology. Even when picture-taking conditions seem pretty unforgiving, you’ve got Canon on your side. So the shots you used to miss are the images you’ll now be sharing, and the movies you never took before will be HD unforgettable.

Review: Fantastic Camera with many great features! - I have been using the Canon PowerShot SD line since SD300. Had experienced through so many of them already. I was never amazed by the photo quality of the SD lines but this camera has surpassed my expectations. I normally shoot with a Canon Rebel XT - 350D, with several lenses including a 28-75mm f/2.8 and a 10-22mm wide lens. Whenever I shoot photos indoors during dinner with my SLR, people are amazed that I do not need to use the flash. Well this SD780 is absolutely THAT. I was shooting photos in doors without flash on AUTO mode and it was capturing perfectly sharp images! I think the smartness of the camera's auto ISO selection along with the amazing canon line's Imagine Stablization - IS - really helped. The size of the camera is small, like a credit card. Anyone can easily drop it in their shirt pocket, and especially the girls out there with super tight jeans, I'm sure this can be dropped into your back pocket as well. It's extremely light!!! Modes - I remember when I first used night mode in the SD400, I really loved how the photos turned out. The idea behind night mode is that it'll use the flash to capture the foreground(subject) and also extend the shutter to allow the background capture. This method generated beautiful imagery with night shots! It's too bad there's no more shutter control on this camera because I was trying to shoot an outdoor photo at night, with no flash, but I wanted to make sure to capture the beautiful architectural lights in the background. I couldn't figure it out within the 15 secs I had so I gave up. I'm fairly familiar with the SD line's menus so I didn't bother reading the manual. Videos - 720p movies in .mov format. What more can i say? I think a 2min video came out to about 350-400mb large. So if you're planning to capture some videos, make sure you have a large capacity SDHC card. I usually don't shoot videos, especially since there's no video function on my SLR, but man was it fun to capture the moment with the dialogues and just facial expressions that cannot be captured with a photograph. I was debating between SD780 vs SD940 vs SD1400 since they're successors of each other. I knew the SD1400's shape was no longer like the small footprint of the SD780, but the latter two offered a 2.7" screen instead! A second consideration was the wide angle ability of SD940 and SD1400. Truthfully, this camera was for my gf, whom doesn't know much about photography. Whenever I ask her to take a pic with my SLR, it is always an epic fail. So I knew when she turns on the camera, if it defaults to wide angle, all her photos would look funky. So I knew a traditional 28mm equivalent would be best for an amateur shooter. Honestly wide angle is fun for architectural photography like indoor and buildings. Otherwise, wide angle really distorts the way people look in images. Wide angle is fun, but it wont be a photo I'd print out for frames. Anyways, I'm not a good writer, paragraph structure and grammars are bound to be wrong here. Just know this is A GOOD CAMERA and why it won so many editor's choice awards and why there's HUNDREDS of desertcart reviews already raving about it. You can't get a better camera than this for one hundred and eighty dollars with a free 4gb SDHC class6 card!
Review: The simplicity review: Why I love this little camera - It's easy to get lost in feature lists and technical comparisons. I've done that with lots of devices, and certainly I could do so here. But my new-camera needs were fairly simple, and the bottom line is that this little gizmo fulfilled them all. My husband used to be a professional photographer, and he is still most comfortable with a camera that gives him a lot of control; he wants and needs an SLR, and he cheerfully will adjust F-stops to get a photo to look just-so. Cool; he can have a high-end camera. But I'm a typical snapshot photographer who merely wants to record her vacation photos. I don't pretend to be a good photographer; I just want to create pictures that aren't embarrassing. I want something simple enough to use without memorizing a manual, too. I like that I _can_ do more with the camera than the basics... but I especially like that I don't have to remember how to twist a lot of knobs. My needs were short and sweet: I wanted a camera small enough to carry with me that could make up for my weaknesses. (My 5-year-old Canon was too big to fit comfortably into my laptop bag, so I had to be really motivated to bring it along on a trip.) The PowerShot clearly fit the bill on the first requirement; it does literally fit into a breast pocket, so I actually have the camera with me. It's fast to turn on, too, so I can be fairly spontaneous. It's solid, so a klutz like me can drop it without worrying too much (not that I admit that I've done this already...). And - okay, this sounds dumb, but it matters - it's RED. So I can find it lurking at the bottom of my purse, otherwise known as The Black Hole From Which Nothing Emerges. Primary among my weaknesses (the photo-taking ones, let's not get too personal...) is a bad case of hand-shake. All too often, my pictures were out of focus, because I tend to move as I whack on the button. The PowerShot's image stabilization delivered admirably. I took 88 pictures on a recent trip, and the only pictures that are out-of-focus are because someone was actively waving his arms while he was talking. One extra that I appreciated -- and I would never had shopped for -- is the camera's ability to identify faces and focus on those rather than, say, the potted plant next to my subject. I can tell that the camera is doing a better job for me; certainly my first batch of photos has a higher success rate than anything I've done previously. That feature certainly has changed the way that I look through the viewfinder. I haven't used the camera for video; I have a Flip Video for that use, which is even more dead-simple than this. (Perhaps this makes me sound like a Luddite. In reality, I'm a software geek. But I don't care to be a geek about EVERYthing. I like convenience, too.) Weaknesses? Well, I do agree that the on/off button could be a problem for people with big fingers (though it's fine for me). And the place where I plug in the USB cable to connect to my iMac seems like it might be fragile. It probably is just fine; it just *looks* like I could break off that connector during a brain-dead moment. But man, I love this little camera. It's simple enough for me to use, but not so stupid that it gets in my way. That's just what I wanted -- and it might be exactly what you wanted, too.

## Features

- 12.1-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality poster-size prints
- 3x optical zoom lens with Optical Image Stabilizer
- HD movie shooting capability plus HDMI output
- 2.5-inch widescreen PureColor LCD II screen; Face Detection
- Compatible with SD/SDHC, MMC/MMC Plus/HC MMC Plus (not included)

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B001SER48I |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Aperture modes | F2.8 |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Auto Focus Technology | Contrast Detection, Face Detection, Live View, Multi-area, Single |
| Autofocus Points | 9 |
| Battery Cell Type | Lithium Ion |
| Battery Weight | 1 g |
| Best Sellers Rank | #133,908 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #1,103 in Digital Point & Shoot Cameras |
| Bit Depth | 8 Bit |
| Brand | Canon |
| Built-In Media | Battery, Battery Charger, Tripod, Wrist Strap |
| Camera Flash | Built-In |
| Camera Lens | 33-100mm zoom lens |
| Color | Deep Red |
| Compatible Devices | Canon RF, Canon EF |
| Compatible Flash Memory Type | MMC, SD, SDHC |
| Compatible Mountings | Canon EF |
| Connectivity Technology | USB |
| Continuous Shooting | 0.8 |
| Customer Reviews | 4.1 out of 5 stars 500 Reviews |
| Delay between shots | 1.25 seconds |
| Digital Scene Transition | zoom |
| Digital Zoom | 4 |
| Display Fixture Type | Fixed |
| Display Maximum Resolution | 1280 x 720 pixels |
| Display Resolution Maximum | 230,000 |
| Display Type | LCD |
| Dots Per Screen | 230000 |
| Effective Still Resolution | 12.1 |
| Expanded ISO Maximum | 1600 |
| Expanded ISO Minimum | 80 |
| Exposure Control | Manual |
| File Format | MP4 |
| Flash Memory Bus Interface Type | SD |
| Flash Memory Installed Size | 32 GB |
| Flash Memory Speed Class | Class 10 |
| Flash Memory Supported Size Maximum | 32 GB |
| Flash Memory Type | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus |
| Flash Modes | Automatic |
| Focal Length Description | 33-100 millimeters |
| Focus Features | AiAF TTL 9-point (with face detection) |
| Focus Mode | Automatic AF (AF-A) |
| Focus Type | Auto Focus |
| Form Factor | Compact |
| Generation | 1 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00013803109603 |
| HDMI Type | Built-in |
| Hardware Interface | HDMI, SDHC, USB, mini HDMI |
| Image Capture Type | Video |
| Image Stabilization | Optical |
| Image stabilization | Optical |
| Item Weight | 5.44 ounces |
| JPEG Quality Level | Fine |
| Lens Correction Type | Zoom |
| Lens Type | zoom |
| Manufacturer | Canon Cameras US |
| Manufacturer Part Number | SD780IS Deep Red |
| Maximum Focal Length | 10 centimeters |
| Maximum Image Size | 12.1 mp |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/1500 seconds |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 32 GB |
| Metering Methods | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Minimum Focal Length | 33 millimeters |
| Minimum Shutter Speed | 15 seconds |
| Model Name | Canon PowerShot SD780IS |
| Model Number | SD780IS Deep Red |
| Model Series | SD780 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Packs | 1 |
| Optical Zoom | 3 x |
| Photo Sensor Resolution | 12.1 mp |
| Photo Sensor Size | 1/2.3-inch |
| Photo Sensor Technology | CCD |
| Real Angle Of View | 36.5 degrees |
| Screen Size | 2.5 inches |
| Sensor Type | CCD |
| Series Number | 780 |
| Shooting Modes | Automatic |
| Skill Level | Amateur |
| Supported File Format | MP4 |
| Supported Image Format | JPEG, RAW |
| Total Still Resolution | 12.1 mp |
| Total USB 2.0 Ports | 1 |
| Total USB 3.0 Ports | 2 |
| Total USB Ports | 1 |
| Total Video Out Ports | 1 |
| UPC | 013803109603 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Video Capture Format | MP4 |
| Video Output | HDMI |
| Video Resolution | HD 720p |
| Viewfinder | Optical |
| White Balance Settings | Auto |
| Write Speed | 0.8 fps |
| Zoom | Optical |

## Product Details

- **Aspect Ratio:** 16:9
- **Brand:** Canon
- **Compatible Mountings:** Canon EF
- **Expanded ISO Minimum:** 80
- **Image Stabilization:** Optical
- **Maximum Focal Length:** 10 centimeters
- **Metering Description:** Multi, Center-weighted, Spot
- **Optical Zoom:** 3 x
- **Photo Sensor Technology:** CCD
- **Supported File Format:** MP4

## Images

![PowerShot SD780IS 12.1 MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5-inch LCD (Deep Red) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81hNjxJq7FL.jpg)

## Available Options

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic Camera with many great features!
*by J***N on April 28, 2010*

I have been using the Canon PowerShot SD line since SD300. Had experienced through so many of them already. I was never amazed by the photo quality of the SD lines but this camera has surpassed my expectations. I normally shoot with a Canon Rebel XT - 350D, with several lenses including a 28-75mm f/2.8 and a 10-22mm wide lens. Whenever I shoot photos indoors during dinner with my SLR, people are amazed that I do not need to use the flash. Well this SD780 is absolutely THAT. I was shooting photos in doors without flash on AUTO mode and it was capturing perfectly sharp images! I think the smartness of the camera's auto ISO selection along with the amazing canon line's Imagine Stablization - IS - really helped. The size of the camera is small, like a credit card. Anyone can easily drop it in their shirt pocket, and especially the girls out there with super tight jeans, I'm sure this can be dropped into your back pocket as well. It's extremely light!!! Modes - I remember when I first used night mode in the SD400, I really loved how the photos turned out. The idea behind night mode is that it'll use the flash to capture the foreground(subject) and also extend the shutter to allow the background capture. This method generated beautiful imagery with night shots! It's too bad there's no more shutter control on this camera because I was trying to shoot an outdoor photo at night, with no flash, but I wanted to make sure to capture the beautiful architectural lights in the background. I couldn't figure it out within the 15 secs I had so I gave up. I'm fairly familiar with the SD line's menus so I didn't bother reading the manual. Videos - 720p movies in .mov format. What more can i say? I think a 2min video came out to about 350-400mb large. So if you're planning to capture some videos, make sure you have a large capacity SDHC card. I usually don't shoot videos, especially since there's no video function on my SLR, but man was it fun to capture the moment with the dialogues and just facial expressions that cannot be captured with a photograph. I was debating between SD780 vs SD940 vs SD1400 since they're successors of each other. I knew the SD1400's shape was no longer like the small footprint of the SD780, but the latter two offered a 2.7" screen instead! A second consideration was the wide angle ability of SD940 and SD1400. Truthfully, this camera was for my gf, whom doesn't know much about photography. Whenever I ask her to take a pic with my SLR, it is always an epic fail. So I knew when she turns on the camera, if it defaults to wide angle, all her photos would look funky. So I knew a traditional 28mm equivalent would be best for an amateur shooter. Honestly wide angle is fun for architectural photography like indoor and buildings. Otherwise, wide angle really distorts the way people look in images. Wide angle is fun, but it wont be a photo I'd print out for frames. Anyways, I'm not a good writer, paragraph structure and grammars are bound to be wrong here. Just know this is A GOOD CAMERA and why it won so many editor's choice awards and why there's HUNDREDS of amazon reviews already raving about it. You can't get a better camera than this for one hundred and eighty dollars with a free 4gb SDHC class6 card!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The simplicity review: Why I love this little camera
*by E***R on June 22, 2009*

It's easy to get lost in feature lists and technical comparisons. I've done that with lots of devices, and certainly I could do so here. But my new-camera needs were fairly simple, and the bottom line is that this little gizmo fulfilled them all. My husband used to be a professional photographer, and he is still most comfortable with a camera that gives him a lot of control; he wants and needs an SLR, and he cheerfully will adjust F-stops to get a photo to look just-so. Cool; he can have a high-end camera. But I'm a typical snapshot photographer who merely wants to record her vacation photos. I don't pretend to be a good photographer; I just want to create pictures that aren't embarrassing. I want something simple enough to use without memorizing a manual, too. I like that I _can_ do more with the camera than the basics... but I especially like that I don't have to remember how to twist a lot of knobs. My needs were short and sweet: I wanted a camera small enough to carry with me that could make up for my weaknesses. (My 5-year-old Canon was too big to fit comfortably into my laptop bag, so I had to be really motivated to bring it along on a trip.) The PowerShot clearly fit the bill on the first requirement; it does literally fit into a breast pocket, so I actually have the camera with me. It's fast to turn on, too, so I can be fairly spontaneous. It's solid, so a klutz like me can drop it without worrying too much (not that I admit that I've done this already...). And - okay, this sounds dumb, but it matters - it's RED. So I can find it lurking at the bottom of my purse, otherwise known as The Black Hole From Which Nothing Emerges. Primary among my weaknesses (the photo-taking ones, let's not get too personal...) is a bad case of hand-shake. All too often, my pictures were out of focus, because I tend to move as I whack on the button. The PowerShot's image stabilization delivered admirably. I took 88 pictures on a recent trip, and the only pictures that are out-of-focus are because someone was actively waving his arms while he was talking. One extra that I appreciated -- and I would never had shopped for -- is the camera's ability to identify faces and focus on those rather than, say, the potted plant next to my subject. I can tell that the camera is doing a better job for me; certainly my first batch of photos has a higher success rate than anything I've done previously. That feature certainly has changed the way that I look through the viewfinder. I haven't used the camera for video; I have a Flip Video for that use, which is even more dead-simple than this. (Perhaps this makes me sound like a Luddite. In reality, I'm a software geek. But I don't care to be a geek about EVERYthing. I like convenience, too.) Weaknesses? Well, I do agree that the on/off button could be a problem for people with big fingers (though it's fine for me). And the place where I plug in the USB cable to connect to my iMac seems like it might be fragile. It probably is just fine; it just *looks* like I could break off that connector during a brain-dead moment. But man, I love this little camera. It's simple enough for me to use, but not so stupid that it gets in my way. That's just what I wanted -- and it might be exactly what you wanted, too.

### ⭐ So disappointed!
*by S***A on March 9, 2010*

Hi All, I love taking pictures, and I'm pretty good at it. Before I bought this camera, I had the previous version -very wonderful. I loved everything about it. It made great photos. Then in December I decided it was time to try the new generation, which to me sounded like it would be even better than the one I had. I was so excited! Well... I've really tried to love my new camera. Really. But nope, the love connection is just not gonna happen. The quality of the pictures is not good at all. The quality of the video is ok, but there is a lot of noise. What I hate the most about it, is that I have no control in the automatic mode. I know, it's automatic, d'uh, but sometimes I don't want to mess around with the white balance and such, so I enjoy just taking my camera out and taking an "easy" picture in automatic mode. This won't happen with this one. I love taking macro pics, and it just won't work well in the automatic mode with this camera. I missed so so so many good shots just because the camera couldn't figure out that I wanted to take a macro picture. It's so frustrating when that happens! The manual mode sucks too. Even after setting the colors, it looks crappy. Anyway, I feel like I'm talking too much now and I should probably get to the point... My point is: if you like the previous version, keep it! Or, if you don't care about taking nice pictures and just want to take "so so" pictures, buy it!. But for people who enjoy nice and good quality shots, this is not the camera for you. Now I'm trying to sell it so I can get another camera...! It even makes me feel bad that someone is going to buy it! Hope this helps!

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