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JC Smith rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Great little camera, minor problem - It's hard to beat this camera with anything close to its size. It takes great pictures and is easy to use once you do a little exploration of the menu system. It has one minor problem, mentioned by others, and that is the polarization of the LCD screen. You can't see it with polarized sunglasses on in some orientations (at first I thought the screen had gone dead until I figured out what was going on). However, unlike some other models this one has an optical viewfinder, which is often easier to use in bright sun (when you have your sunglasses on) than the LCD. To me that is a must-have item. I've also found that in some cases the best use of your polarized sunglasses is to take them off your head and hold them in front of the lens. I got some great shots of manatees at Blue Springs SP in Florida that way. Without the sunglasses in front of the lens the reflection off the water partially obscured the subject. The view through the optical viewfinder is not exactly what you get but that's easy to fix with a little cropping. I have a bunch of cameras, including big SLRs, and this is the one I end up taking along 95% of the time.

John H. ONEILL rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Great Camera - I've had this camera for about three weeks now, so I'm still getting acquainted with its features. But I'm pleased with its small size, its powerful 5x zoom, and its image stabilization. My pictures are sharp and detailed.

Anne rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Tiny, Sleek, Easy to figure out basic functions, sharp pictures - So far highly recommended! Easy to use, nice shots, sleek design, big screen, nice zoom, cool video. Like it a lot!

J. McClure rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Great for non photographer - This takes amazing photos for someone not skilled at taking photos. It's compact, easy to use, easy to navigate without reading the directions. I carry it with me always now and have been able to capture some amazing things from a great distance without even getting out of the car. I love it! So much better than cameras intended for this kind of purpose that I've owned in the past.

M. J. Egan rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - SD890IS Canon -
A good deal, worth the money, five stars' (smile) This is my third Canon Powershot I upgrade every few years, all the old units still work, but are out of date.

Judi Boyd rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Great camera! - This was just the right purchase for our family. Compact and very easy to use. The color is amazing. We are very satisfied.

C. Force rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - great camera in a little package - I wanted a camera with a viewfinder and small enough to fit in my purse. This little Canon fit the bill. It does more than I know how to use; I'll need to put in some study time to get the full use of it.

Lauren K. Goetzinger rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - great camera - Got the camera fast. It works great. Wonderful quality, great lens, cool features.

Jane Eyre rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - loves it! - This is a great camera -cute and takes great fotos - took it to London and everyone that saw me with it wants to know where I got it.

V. del rosario rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - great point and shoot cam! - lots of features: 5x zoom, continuous shoot, self timer, video rec, etc. love that it is very compact and runs on rechargeable batts.

David C. Harder rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Great Camera for the Money - I have had this camera for around a month now. My wife and I have taken it to multiple faimly events and on a few trips (beach as well as mountain). It has far exceeded our expectations. The pictures are crisp and 9 times out of 10 not blury. Many other posters have commented on the power button, which is cheap feeling but has not been a problem so far for me. I also like a lot of the features such as color accent (everything in the picture is black and white except one color). I would recommend this camera to anyone looking for a mid level point and shoot.

Gretchen Burmeister rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - LOVE this camera ! - Unfortunately, my last Canon PowerShot, (which was a great camera for more than 5 years), was damaged on my trip back from the Dominican Republic. I bought this one to replace it, and it is even better than the old one! Smaller, lighter, easier to use, sharper pictures...I could go on and on. It is a really good value for the money..no one can believe the price when they see my pics! It rivals cameras that cost much more! I highly recommend this Canon camera.

Korry L. Soper rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Capable Camera - Purchased this camera for snapshots on family trips and general photography. The camera performs very well. Has many helpful features. Takes very good digital pictures. I would rate this camera as well as any point and shoot camera.

A. Lewis rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Color and picture quality is amazing! - I love canon cameras! I think they are the best around for a quality point and shoot and the SD890IS does not disappoint! I have played around with the features and I think that this camera is great for a beginner/intermediate photographer. The manual option is awesome as well. I would recommend it to all of my friends, especially at the prices on amazon!

George Haruff rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Cannon SD890IS - Have had and used Cannon for the last 50 so years. Has always been a fine product and the 890 is no exception.
Down side. My personal opinion, the on off button is difficult to use. And the wheel on the back???
My next camera will be water resisdent.
ENJOY
George H.
Rescue Calif.

A. Smith rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Excellent images - Everything I was looking for. Clearer shots due to the image stabilization. An LCD monitor that displays images that can actually be seen outdoors in bright sunshine. Small enough to be unobstrusive and to fit in a pocket. A zoom with which I can be creative. Additional features that will keep me learning and improving for a long time. I love this camera!

Susan rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Great little camera - I continue to be amazed at how much camera is being put into how small a package these days. This one replaces a Canon from about four years ago. It cost less than the old one, is smaller and lighter, and has better zoom and resolution. The few pictures I've taken so far are beautiful.

I don't like the control wheel on the back; it seems loose, flimsy, and on the verge of falling off. And the on/off button does indeed seem to require more of a fingernail than a fingertip to operate.

James M. Selkirk rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Excellant buy - I bought this product as a gift for my wife for Mother's day and she has been thoroughly delighted with it. This was an upgrade from a Powershot G2 and the difference for her has been spectacular. Outstanding performance, lightweight, comfortable, and easy to use. Would highly recommend to anyone.

Kelsey L. Blackwell rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Beautiful pics - I bought this camera to take on our trip to London and Paris. I got beautiful shots. I was extremely pleased.

Idaho Gal rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Great Camera and View Finder too. - I've only had this camera for a couple weeks, but I love it. It replaces a Fuji, which I admit was smaller and had a couple features that I would have liked--auto panorama for one. The Fuji doesn't have a view finder. Since most of my photography is outside, in the sun, and I always wear sunglasses, not having a viewfinder was a deal breaker. No more squinting; no more waving the camera at arms length and hoping to keep the scene in view. I hope my husband enjoys the Fuji.

The controls are pretty intuitive--I don't have to constantly refer back to the instructions to find what I want. Yes, the on/off button is a little strange, but once I realized that pushing with my fingernail crosswise on the button worked, I was fine with it.

The picture quality is fine and it isn't hard on batteries.

Evolet Banks rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Great camera. - This camera is great and really easy to use. The software that comes with it is pretty intimidating, but I only point-and-shoot then upload. Great zoom and quality pictures.

DBM- rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Small Excellent camera for indoor and outdoor pictures - I had Canon SD450(5.1 Mega Pixel) camera earlier and it was getting old. So I was looking for replacement for a reasonable price. I think SD890IS is good find for 10Meg Pixel and 5X optical zoom. On our recent California and Nevada trip I used this camera for all time. In Disneyland it captured motion perfectly in background which I had issue in my old Canon camera. I am impress with photo click in night mode in LV. It was fun to carry to camera in your pocket. I will recommend anyone to buy big size SD card so that you can click/capture video for 3-4 days without any problem

Pros:

1) Small size
2) Long bettery life
3) Faster clicking compare to my earlier canon camera
4) Motion capturing
5) High resolution
6) 2.5 inch LCD viewfinder.
7) 5X optical zoom. I had 3X in old one. More is better in this case but large may increase the weight. So I think 5X is good enough to take indoor and outdoor pictures for any roadtrip.
8)Canon. Why because most of the people wherever we visted in CA and NV they were using Canon. I did not had to educate them on how to operate this camera. Its easy right.

Cons:
1) I had hard time clicking ON and OFF this camera. May be they go to make little soft button for ON/OFF switch
2) This camera is little wider and bigger then old one. I thought as technology grows they should make slim cameras.
3) No touchscreen on LCD. I think Canon should have one of this feature like SONY or others are making it.

Overall I found this camera is flawless for such low price. I think its reasonable under this market condition when you can buy camera for less then 200 bucks. Good luck everyone for your shopping.

Francis Udeogu rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - This is an excellent Camera!!!! Buy it - It captures amazing Photos especially outdoors. Makes sure U read the manual so U can familiarize urself with its working mechanism. The buttons are easy to control, the LCD is 2.5inches across with top-notch clarity. It shoots amazing video in HD(U can use analog zoom in Video unlike most other cameras). If u're looking for a portable(it fits seamlessly in my pocket) high quality video shooting Point and shoot for ur casual days then buy this camera.

J. Servaites rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Excellent Camera for the price - Does everything I'd like for it to; 5x zoom is great. Optical image stabilizing is a great addition and the price is right!

C. Soules rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Great little camera! A+++++++++++ - Love this little camera. It has much of the functionality of a larger more expensive camera but it's small, lightweight, easy to use and very reasonably priced. I am very happy with it.

Emily S. Lakdawalla rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Excellent, small, fast camera, can be gotten even cheaper through Canon customer loyalty program - I recently had to upgrade from my Canon Powershot SD550 7.1MP Digital Elph Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Beige) after subjecting it to more abuse than any electronic device should be expected to survive. (Amazingly, it was only the flash that failed after I dropped the camera on a hard floor for the Nth time; everything else on the camera continued to work just fine.) I did call Canon to see if repair was a possibility. Although they would repair it, it would cost me at least a hundred bucks, and when I remarked that that was nearly the price of a new one, they informed me that I could use their customer loyalty program, in which you trade in your old camera for a new model at a price much lower than the same model is sold at on Amazon (I got the 890IS for $150). These are factory refurbished cameras, from returns or mis-orders, but I've always had good experiences buying factory refurbished computers and thought it was worth a shot. The new camera arrived by FedEx 2-day delivery -- just as quick as Amazon Prime -- and included a prepaid label for me to ship back the broken 550. So I was never without a camera, which was great, since this all unfolded the day my daughter was born. The 890 did arrive with an absurdly tiny SD card but I was able just to use the card I'd had in my 550, fortunately.

The 890 IS has a nearly unchanged interface from the 550, which is good because the interface on these Canon cameras is very intuitive and easy to use. The one major change is this: on the 550, there was a dial to turn to select auto mode, manual mode, camera mode, or photo playback. On the 890, the photo playback feature has been removed from that dial, and is now toggled via a separate button on the back of the camera. The advantage to this change is that you don't lose any settings you may have set up in manual mode if you want to review your photos, which is very nice. However, it also means that you cannot turn on the camera just to review images without the lens barrel extending with its little whirring noise.

Another noticeable improvement over the 550 is the warmup time -- it's incredibly quick, ready for action as soon as you've turned it on and positioned it to shoot.

All in all, the 890 is just another in a long line of Canon's fantastic little cameras -- very small, easy to use, producing crisp, beautiful images, allowing the user a decent amount of control over features like flash, focus, and continuous shuttering. It's hard to imagine anyone but a professional photographer needing something more capable.

Fabian De Sousa V rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Great camera, great price - I had a Sony Cybershot, which I liked a lot... it had some years with me, so it was time for a change. By suggestion of some friends I got into Canon... and in terms of value for money, this is the best model.
Pictures are cristal clear, 5X zoom, and the Image Stabilizer works great, the whole feeling of a 'real camera', which it is.
I recommend to get at least a 4GB SD memory with this one, pics at highest resolution (10 Mpxls) are quite heavy in memory... but they worth it.

J. M. Hammerick rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - excellent pocket cammera - Has it all.good sized LCD screen plus see-thru for bright days of which plenty in south texas.Excellent pictures and enuff options to make it a good camera for spontaneous or posed photos.JMH

Tzvee Rotberg rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - awesome camera - tis camera is forsure the best SD cmera yet gr8 zoom and gr8 options for shooting!!

Jennifer Ritzer rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Satisfied customer - I read all the reviews prior to purchasing this camera. So, I was a little nervous to purchase it but it had all the features I wanted. The power button is easy to operate if you have small fingers. It takes pictures rather quickly and does a great job in different light settings. The zoom is wonderful and takes great upclose pics. I do not have a steady hand and the pictures are not blurry. My previous digital cameras were sony and kodak easy share. Compared to both brands, I am much happier with the Canon.

Chandra Bellamkonda rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - perfect cam - i brought this cam as a gift and my friend was impressed....
its too good and the pics are damn clear

JimD rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Great camera for the price - I am a professional photographer who wanted a pocket camera for casual photography. I own larger point and shoots but wanted one that would actually fit in my pocket. This camera provides excellent images and has many key features. It has the longest optical zoom (5x) of any of the pocket cameras I looked at. It does lack an aperture priority that I would like to have, but for the money, this camera is an excellent value.

Robert McKenzie rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Canon SD890 - This is a great camera. Just bought it a week ago, took it to Hawaii and found out what great pictures it takes. The photos have good color, clarity, saturation and look very natural. I only had to tweak a couple of pictures with the included software which is very good as well. The night snapshots worked very well as long as you don't zoom in. Probably the most surprising feature was the video (movie) mode. All the movies I took turned out extremely well for a point & shoot camera. Even some night time shots at the Luau of a fire dancer where almost all the lights were off was good. Not as good as a dedicated video camera, but for having to carry only one camera - it was more than acceptable. Overall I love it - would recommend to anyone.

Pros: Small, easy point and shoot, start up time about 1.5-2 sec. Shot to shot about 2 sec with settings about middle for picture quality. Video really works well. Battery lasted almost 5 days (about 250 pics and 15 1-3 min videos). Nice sized LCD and many manual features which I didn't use many of except for night snapshot. 5x optical zoom - larger than most in this class.

Cons: Have to take battery out of camera to charge. Wish shot to shot time was a little faster, but is acceptable.

P. Ashbury rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Great Camera - After reading the reviews of many digital cameras I finally decided on this one. I am very satisfied with my decision. Although I haven't begun to explore all the camera is capable of, so far it is very user friendly. My pictures from a recent vacation are wonderful and are beautifully crisp and clear. I haven't missed a shot.

Gustavo Silva Candiota rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Excellent camera! - The best camera I've ever had since I started buying digital cameras. I've always used only Canon brand. Go for it! You won't regret!

Luis Chirinos rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Excellent Purchase!! - After having various Olympus Camera, I bought a Canon and I am very happy for the Purchase. The quality of the pictures is great, we had a birthday this weekend and the photos taken without lights were much much better than the ones that I took before with Olympus. Great camera to take family photos!

Ira N. Barmen rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Canon SD890IS - THe camera is perfect for my needs--small and easy to operate. For the most part I use it in the automatic mode. The pictures have been great.

Jeffrey Carl Ashline rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Excellent Camera! - This camera is extremely easy to use, and follows the Cannon quality that I've become accustomed to. I highly recommend it!

Martha E. Neidigh rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - mamamarti - I just love my new Canon Powershot SD890IS. I am a "picture taking fanatic!" I have lots of little nieces, nephews, etc in my family that I am constantly taking pictures of. I recently purchased my Canon Powershot (on the recommendation of a friend) and I am soooo glad I did! The color is wonderful and the clarity is unbeatable. I just love all the "lights and whistles" that came with it too! I have already recommended this camera to several people. Thanks Amazon.com.

R. Lee rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - 890 0903 - The SD890IS is my fourth Cannon digital. I am particularly pleased. I am testing it on a three week ski trip. Features such as "Snow" and Anti- Shake work better than expected. I have used the "Continuous" for recording fast moving skiing with very nice results. I have created several impressive "Stitched" mountain panorama.
Only short fall is camera surface is very slick and hard to handle with cold fingers. A textured surface would be a big improvement.

We are very happy that we again choose Canon.

Bob

T. Pham rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Canon SD890IS - I received the camera on time and most excited thing is it's working wonderfully. The 5X optical zoom fearure is great to capture objects far away from you, which I didn't have that luxury with some of my previous cameras.
I'm very happy with the product and hope that it will last long.

R. Albertson rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Canon 890 IS Camera - I have tested the camera in stills and movie. Impressed with result. Taking camera on mission trip to El Salvador and it appears to be what I need. The on and off button is hard but when using it in the building of a concrete house it is a plus.

M. Prentice rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Great little camera - After using a Powershot S50 for the last few years, I saw my step-sister's Elph when she came to visit. It was so much smaller, but the pictures also came out a lot better. So I decided that I needed to look into a new compact digital camera. Finally my S50 got stolen, so I had to find a new one.

I spent a lot of time looking around at different options (mostly focused on Canon). The other brands I looked at did not have the combination of greater than 4x optical zoom and a viewfinder (for when it is too sunny to see the LCD). Also the other Canon models did not fit what I wanted.

I needed a small camera that would easily fit in my pants pocket (so I could have it with me almost all the time). I needed something with better than average optical zoom. I'm often wanting to take pictures of animals, waves, surfing, etc that require more than 3x optical zoom.

As always the more megapixels the better. So after much searching, this was the obvious choice for the camera that I needed. I had found the camera at a number of shops in Peru while I had been traveling and looking at options. But when I came back to the US to make my purchase, I couldn't find the camera anywhere. I checked Circuit City, Best Buy, Walmart, Sam's, and many other local shops. They all had the typical 3x zoom standard models, but never the SD890IS.

I had to travel the next day so there was no time for me to order online. I finally ended up driving an hour to Sam's Club in another city to get it. What a pain.

Since getting the camera I have been nothing but pleased. We just took it to the Bahamas and took over 625 shots with it. I am so impressed with the Image Stabilizing (IS) feature. Many times I was moving (on a boat or something) or got bumped (in a crowd) right as the picture went off, but the pictures all came out just perfectly! I didn't really consider this feature much when searching for cameras, but it has become one of my favorite things out this camera.

The zoom is exactly what I needed. I was able to capture so many more great shots with it. Also the IS feature makes the digital zoom actually usable. My old S50 had to be on a tripod (or rock) to take a decent photo with the digital zoom.

I was able to get some crazy pictures with the combo of these features. Things like the bar code numbers off of a soda can from someone across the park. I was even able to read them on the LCD of the camera.

I couldn't have chosen a better camera. I wouldn't recommend it if all you do is take pictures of your friends/family in your house/dorm. But if you are going to be out on the ocean, in the woods, or anything else where some extra zoom is required and a ultra compact is needed, get it!

C. Chan rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - best compact camera .. 5x optical zoom.. IS...face detection - compact

5x optical zoom

10M photo pixels

Image Stablizer

Face detection

and got it cheap from amazon. Amazon rock!!

Mark C. Wolodkin rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - great camera, great features for a great price - Excellent color quality, 5x optical zoom and 20x digital zoom with 10 mega pixels for $150.00 less than the 12 megapixel version with only 3.7x optical zoom. Very compact about the size of a deck of cards. I read some of the negative feedbacks and am not sure I believe them. Great camera.

Daniell rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Great Product - This was a great camera. Everything it promises and more. Has lots of fun featrues that really lets you capture what you want. I have only had the camera since beginging January and already love it! The 10 mp add so much to the pictures as well as the face detection. After reading other reveiws I was hesitant because they said the camera is difficult to use. I would have to disagree.

Trembler rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Excellent Camera - Very cool and sleek, easy to use. Takes great pictures. Good for beginners and advanced users alike. Be sure to get a class 6 SDHC card for it. Optical zoom with image stabilization works very well.

Only drawback is the battery door is located right where you thumb goes so if your not careful you can open it by accident when you don't mean to.

D. Ataryan rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - impressed -
i've had many different cams (pro & point & shoot), this is one cam i was very impressed...

Robin Brown rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Replacement for my Canon Powershot 700IS - I loved my 700 for a number of reasons, compactness and portibility among them, but stupidly carried in unprotected in my pocket and dust worked its way into the lens and begain to show-up in the telephoto images as blurry spots. The 700 has a 4x optical zoom and I wanted that at least, so the 890 with its' 5x zoom and viewfinder was a good fit for me. I've only had it a few weeks, but so far am very pleased!

T. Alexopoulos rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Excellent Camera - I got a great deal on this camera and it takes awesome pictures. I have owned other Cannon cameras but this one is the best. The zoom works great, I can zoom in very close on the dogs and the kids when they are far away. The pictures come out crisp and clear. I would definetely recommend this camera.

C. Rayna rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Watch out professional photographers! - A week before leaving for a once in a lifetime trip around the world with National Geographic, my pocket size point and shoot camera broke. I purchased a replacement on amazon immedialy (during rush season, Christmas).

The seller contacted me to inform me the camera was not in stock but recommended this camera and said it could be shipped out next day at no extra cost! Without having much choice due to time constraints I took the recommendation.

I am so grateful for the recommendation as the camera was easy to use and took the most beautiful pictures. This camera was only used as a pocket camera to my SLR but I ended up using it even more than my SLR as I was much more comfortable with the ease of shooting, the zoom as well as the quality of pictures.

I took over 2500 pictures with this camera and I can honestly say that they all look like a professional photographers work!

I really owe the supplier much thanks for recommending this camera in place of my original requested order! I sent the supplier a link to all my wonderful pictures. This made my trip of a lifetime something I shall never forget!

J. Yip rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Great Camera - Great Camera, great price. It's fairly easy to use, this is my first digital camera so I did have to read the manual.

andony rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Greatest pocket camera ever - Could not have purchased a better camera!!! I received it in less than 24 hours and started using it immediately (Dec 23, 08). I took over 120 pictures in just over 10 days during Christmas with my family and found the speed (for the next shot) to be superb; with or without the flash. Purchased a 4G 150x sd card at the same time and this enhanced the speed of as well. Fits in my shirt pocket or pants without any bother or trouble. This Canon SD890IS is a great purchase for anyone if they are looking for a great camera. Only thing that I found to be a bother was the on/off switch; took a few tries to get the hang of it but I finally got it turned on and it became easier as I began to use it more. Could use some better engineering by Canon.

Peanut rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Great Point & Shoot Camera - I bought this camera in July 2008 after I accidentally washed (and dried) my previous Powershot (SD600 Digital ELPH, which is also a good camera). It does not take professional photos, however it does take outstanding amateur photos. I took pictures at a concert from the 13th row and had amazing pictures to show for it. With the zoom, some pictures from the concert looked like I was in the front row. Overall, the Canon Powershot SD890IS has more than satisfied my need for a simple point-and-shoot camera.

Raymond H. Rudder rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - A good buy - Love the small size of the camera and I love the specs it carries. One draw back is the power button that is hard to access.

Jason A. Burtch rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Perfect pocket camera - This camera does all that it advertises. The only problem I have experienced is a delay for the flash to charge. I did not expect this with a lithium ion battery. The delay can be about 5 seconds so it is not that bad and it only occurs on rare occasions, such as when the battery is running low. The extra zoom is great. The LCD shows noise when panning but it is crystal clear when the picture is taken and when reviewing the pictures. The scene mode navigation is a little cumbersome with the wheel but it works. The view finder is a nice feature. The face detection works well. The included software is pretty good. Reading some of the manual is handy but not necessary. It helps you understand all the capabilities of the camera. The picture review modes are great, face focus gives you a blown up version of the face of one of the people in the shot as well as the entire picture. Great camera for $260 (on sale). Spare batteries are cheap too $12!

Kevin rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Great Picture Quality - The picture quality of this camera is very good both indoor and outdoor. I agree with a few of the reviews that the on/off button is a little difficult and I would prefer a 3 inch LCD screen with no view finder, but with all that said the most important aspect of a camera for me is picture quality and this camera does not dissapoint. I took approximately 150 pictures between Christmas Eve and Christmas day and only about 5 of the pictures were blurry or out of focus.

Amazonian rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Canon Powershot SD890IS - This is an excellent camera choice. It's easy to understand and takes great pictures. Canon products are the best when it comes to photography.

T. Nelson rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - super camera - This camera is far better than I imagined. Great picture with such a small product.The elf is so far improved over the last cannon I had.Great value. I highly recommend this camera for the novice person that dosen't know about all those settings on other cameras.Point it and click.

J. Palmer rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Who thought a Canon... - I LOVE this camera... This is the fifth camera I have owned in the last five years (I tend to break them) My first camera was a Nikon coolpix which I liked cause it was easy but the picture quality wasn't amazing... My second camera was a pentax optio which I did really like... when that broke I replaced it with the new pentax optio and i HATED it!!! Then I got the cute purple Nikon coolpix and even though I didn't break that one I did return it because it took the blurriest/worst pictures... My dad convinced me to look at Canons even though I never really wanted one... He loves his canon so I thought what do I have to lose... I researched it on the internet and this camera had some awesome reviews... I went ahead and purchased it and I am so glad my dad had me look into canons... They have amazing features and take awesome pictures!!! i have so far loved everything about this camera (except the design, but you get over that when you see the high quality photos it produces) So my suggestion to everyone is look around... But I love my canon and am so glad I got it since I had horrible experiences with the pentax optio and the nikon coolpix!!!

Aquabarrel - dot -Com rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Great little camera - My other Canon was stolen on the last trip so I went looking for the replacement. Cannot say enough positive things about this little guy. Zoom, close up, fast reaction time (for what it is), nice size screen but the view finder? does anyone ever use those anymore on this type of camera? The battery charger - when will they learn to make them so the unit doesn't cover three holes on the power strip?

R. sandel rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Excellent camera - Picture quality is great... we bought it because of the video capability as well... we're very pleased.

G. Kapoor rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Excellent Canon Product - I bought this camera after reading so many reviews on various available Canon Powershots and also specifically on 890IS. I decided to get this one as opposed to others because of it's extra zoom (5X). And I think it's worth it; power of canon powershot with extra zoom; works like charm. I recently returned from my trip to Hawaii and I can't even complain about the picture quality. We did the helicopter tour of Kauai and some of the pictures I took with 5X zoom are amazing & looks like we are like feet away from the spot! I recommend this camera if you really need 5X zoom and other canon features. If you can do with out zoom then you can look for other options!

David Mills rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Canon digital camera - SD890IS - I'm so far delighted with the camera, a beautiful little gem. Easy to operate, and the 20x zoom works a treat.

V. Oum rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Canon makes one of the best camera - I have always been a Canon fan of Cameras. The PowerShot 890 is my second Canon camera purchase and will do everything I need.

K. Hardin rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - So far, so good - I am a relatively new photo person but I think I am going to like the camera. It seems to do what it should. I like the photos. I still need to learn how to use some of it's features.

I bought it because I wanted a small camera. It is a good size for me.

Magdalena Laba rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - AWESOME !!! :))))) - This camera is awesome!!! I'm so glad that I decided to purchase this one. The quality of photos is excellent!!! I recommend this product to everybody who content a quality and precision. You won't have to be professional photographers when you decide to choose this kind of Canon's model!!!

C. Shuster rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Great little camera - I bought this camera after my larger SLR was stolen out of my car. I wanted something with image stabilization, lots of megapixels, and as much optical zoom as I could afford. This camera really has it all. I'm really impressed with the amount of zoom it's got for a camera of its size.

Richard Sarno rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Out of the box AMAZING! - I have a 20D as well, but i like to keep a pocket camra for quick and easy use. I upgraded from a 3.2mp Olympus.

Within 10 seconds of taking this baby out of the box, i knew i had a winner! The start up time is great, image quality is superb, and the video quality is jaw-dropping amazing!

I was torn between this unit, and the 770 i think? The different being the other one had the 3" screen i really really wanted, but lacked zoom. This unit has a slightly smaller screen but the zoom really makes up for it. Id have hated myself if i was limited to a 3x optical and no digital zoom.

Anyhow, amazing product ... buy it!

Melinda K. Sanders rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Great pictures and easy to use! - If you are looking for a high powered, easy to use point-n-shoot camera, and look no further. I'm still trying to figure out the best settings for night-time pics, but all in all a pretty good small camera.

arvall rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Great Camera - I was looking for a small camera that took video also for my vacation, and i found this one. It replaced my old Kodak DX4530. It was great, i was able to carry it in my purse and it had all these great features.

Since i went to the Grand Canyon i wanted to get some panaromics too, it has stich assist which worked out great. I really loved all the pictures and videos that i took, and no bulky video camera to carry around.

I bought it 7 days before i went on vacation and i was worried that it wouldn't come in time because i didn't use express shipping, but Amazon got it here in 3 days.

JP rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Great little camera - Had previously owned a Kodak V1003, but this camera is 3 times the camera that one was. Great pictures, easy editing, great software, both LCD and veiw finder, and small size. Would definately recommend it to anyone looking for a good little camera.

N. Medure rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - love this camera! - I am very happy with the purchase of this camera. I got a good price for a brand new camera. It was delivered very fast. I am still learning how to use the camera better. There are a lot of different functions. So far it takes great pictures. It has amazing zoom.

Grace in Hawaii rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Great camera! - I wanted a camera that could capture pictures of my 2 year old son in action. Although its not quite as fast as I want it, its way better than the 2 year old sony camera that I was using. The image stabilizer really helps with my shaky hand and the face detection thing is pretty cool too. I'm totally a novice photographer, so I just wanted a basic camera that takes nice pictures...and this does the trick for me. The only minor issues I have with the camera are the numerous functions that its capable of. Being that I'm too lazy to read the manual, when I accidentally hit buttons that changes a setting, I'm usually at a lost as to how to fix it. The buttons are also a bit awkward, so for someone with big hands, this might be somewhat difficult to use. Overall, great camera for the price!

D. Dewire rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Another Canon winner - This is my second Canon powershot and I purchased a new one for more MP and longer zoom. It's an easy camera to just pop in your purse/pocket and be able to take a picture at a moments notice. I would love to learn how to use an SLR, but don't want to haul a huge camera around with me. It's a trade off but have been happy with all the pictures I have taken on vacation, etc. My only complaint (as others have mentioned) is I don't care for the wheel in choosing scenes, etc. It's either too slow or too quick. That's about my only complaint with this great camera.

Donald R. Strunk rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Great pictures - Picture quality is great. Took a little time getting familiar with the various settings compared to my old point and shoot. The 5X optical telephoto is nice. Battery life is very good. Lots of features and still easily fits in my pocket. I use bought a 4 gig HC card for capacity and speed.

CMO rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Fine Camera - I purchased the Canon SD890IS about a month ago, after my Olympus Stylist 400 was stolen. I read many reviews, but I have had a Canon 35mm camera for years, and know its reputation. This camera does not disappoint.
I find it takes great pictures, and so far the image stabilization feature has given me excellent and sharp pictures, even at low light levels.
The camera has many more features than I will ever use, but I particularly like the large screen and the optical viewfinder. If I were to offer any criticism, I would like to see the instruction manual be enlarged (it is 230 pages) with more instructions on how to use the advanced features.
Nicely built, small size, and the battery really lasts. The 5X optical zoom is a great feature.

J. Ohmer rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Excellent Camera - I got this camera for my 14 year daughter and she loves it. She found it easy to use and takes hundrends of pictures.

jmttm rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - The best camera available for its category. - Most reviews offer too much information. If you want great digital photos at a great price (you get what you pay for), this is the best out there today. Forget about speeds, delays, body color, and yadda yadda yadda. . . .I mean, isn't point and click the idea here?

L. Hermann rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Excellent camera - My family has purchased, over the years, several versions of this camera starting the first Elph version about five years ago. I have a Canon XT also and multiple lenses and do a lot of amateur photography. We have been really happy with our Canon equipment. It's not as flashy with all the bells and whistles of some of the other manufacturers but the quality is good and the firm reliable.

We were going to Italy and France for two weeks and I didn't want to lug around all the XT lenses. We were determined to both carry laptops but NOT check luggage and so really needed to minimize the camera equipment. We would be on planes, trains, buses and partly on foot (we stayed three nights in Careno, Italy, a pedestrian only village in Lake Como).

I searched through the various Elphs and picked this one for the 5x zoom and image stabilization features. We carried along the camera's USB cord to download photos to the laptop, an extra battery and the battery charger and that was it. Oh, a little plug adapter for European wall plugs (the battery charger works in Europe so you don't need a converter, just the wall adapter). The setup is much like earlier Elphs so the learning curve was easy. I didn't discover until quite late that there was a wide-angle option on the camera and wished I had realized that earlier.

We took almost 1,000 photos with in on the trip. The quality of the photos is great, and the ability to slip the camera into a pocket such a plus. We'll be carrying this little baby along on other trips and I'll save the big one for stationary visits.

MAG rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - A Great Camera! - I needed a new camera, and using the info on Canon's website, I decided between the 890IS and the 720IS. Because this camera wasn't yet available, I went to Walmart and bought the 720. It was a huge waste of money and time. It sucked power out of the batteries like no other camera I've used. After reading a few reviews on Amazon and other camera websites, I took the plunge and paid $349.99 for it. It went down to about $306 within the first 30 days of purchase, and Amazon refunded me the difference from the $349.99.

This camera takes EXCELLENT photos! There is a bit of a learning curve, but the book is very helpful. The 5X zoom is great, and the macro is superb. I bought the high-power flash to accompany it, and I feel like I'm set for any situation. The image stabilization is also fantastic. I took photos of a train moving south while we drove north and still got great pics. You know how hard it is with kids sometimes, but this camera captures them well.

People have complained a bit about the on/off button, but it's just a matter of getting used to. The camera is really small, but packed with power. I still have to explore some of the other features, but thus far, it's definitely worth every penny. You won't be disappointed!

Tara Sketchley rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - AMAZING camera for AMAZING price!!! - This camera is TOTALLY AWESOME!!! :-) :-) :-) I am in LOVE!!! :-) :-) ;-) I had been using the Canon SD300, which I bought 3 years ago new (for more $), and this one BLOWS it away!!! (And fits in the same SMALL soft case, as this camera is just a bit thicker :-) ) The SD890IS is VERY easy to use and takes GREAT pictures!!! :-) :-) :-) The physical zoom range is AMAZING too!!! :-) :-) :-) The camera is nice and light to hold, and one can just point and shoot, or play with the settings; whatever you want to do :-) :-) ONE caveat; when using the "Indoor" setting, the picture can come out a bit dark if you're a bit far away from the subject of the photo, so careful with that one. (However, that is fixable in the software on one's computer.) Buy a FAST, LARGE SD card to go with, as you will be playing with this camera TONS, and the included SD card will fill up WAY too fast. (SD cards that come with cameras are ALWAYS too small.) You can buy one on Amazon here for NICE and cheap :-) I bought the Kingston Class 4, 4 GB Card and L-O-V-E it :-) )4GB SDHC Class 4 Flash Card

Charles T. Bradford rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Tiny, but Powerful - The Canon Powershot SD890IS is a tiny camera, but a very powerful one. It makes wonderfully clear photos with little effort. It makes superb pictures with the Macro setting. Telephoto shots are good and clear, thanks to the great Image Stabilization. I even get really good images of moving vehicles, thanks to the Motion Detection. I charged the battery when I got it, and it is still going strong after I have taken at least a hundred photos. The SD890IS is a fine camera. I love it!

G. Geier rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Very Pleased with Camera and Amazon - I was looking for another Canon camera to replace my SD700IS and couldn't find anything with comparable optics in that model. I found out about the new SD890IS but couldn't find anyone who had it available online or in a retail store within 120 miles of me. Google pointed me to Amazon who I would not have thought of for buying a camera, and not only did they have it in stock, but for less than the cost of gas, plus not having to waste a day traveling, I had the camera within 24 hours. It was also $50 cheaper than the online sites who had it on back order. I'm very pleased with the camera which has all the features of my old one, plus 5X optical and 10MP which is an upgrade from the 4X & 6MP of the SD700IS. Both Macro and Telephoto images are very impressive for a camera small enough to be constantly carried around with me on my belt. It has a large enough selections of modes to handle most situations. I also like it's movie capabilities. At a commencement exercise a couple of weeks ago I was able to get some surprisingly decent pictures under the circumstances without using a flash, because I was able to use a very high ISO and could match the type of available indoor lighting. This compact camera has a lot of capabilities.

Julie Neal rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Comparing Canon PowerShot Digital ELPH cameras - As a travel writer I spend a lot of time at Walt Disney World, and Canon PowerShot Digital Elphs are the most common cameras I see. Families seem to love them, because they're so easy to carry and operate. About the size of a deck of playing cards, each of these "pocket cameras" really do slip right into a pants pocket, and their rectangular designs make them easy to grip. Best of all, they all take good photos. (How do I know? Because I've actually gotten to use every one of these models. Nearly every day guests ask me to take photos of them with their own cameras, which most often are Canon PowerShot Digital Elphs.)

Here's my breakdown of the ten bestselling Digital Elph models. Any of the first six are superb choices:

1ST PLACE: SD1100 IS
An update to the SD1000 (see below), this 2008 8MP beauty adds image stabilization, a slightly longer zoom (38-114 mm), another MP of photo size and a small indent on the right side for a better grip. Plus it comes in colors! My daughter has a blue one and uses it every single day. During school days the image stabilization made a real difference in her on-the-bus shots. With that heavy of use hers has gotten scratched up a bit, but the marks are small and hardly noticeable.

2ND PLACE: SD870 IS
The ELPH to buy if you want a wide-angle lens. Slightly thicker than the SD1100 IS, this 8MP model doesn't have an optical viewfinder which makes it tough to use in bright sunlight, otherwise there's little not to love. My husband uses one as a comp camera, to compose shots for the travel guide "The Complete Guide to Walt Disney World."

3RD PLACE: SD770 IS
Just released in May, this 10 MP model is, in a way, an update of the SD1100 IS (see above). I rate it lower because it costs about $50 more and doesn't come in colors. On the other hand, it has a longer battery life than the 1100 and features an improved LCD screen that is very easy to view. As for photo quality, I can't tell the difference.

4TH PLACE: SD950 IS
There's a lot to like in this 12.1 MP camera. First off, it's gorgeous. The body, though a little thick, is titanium. An upgrade to the SD850 IS (see below), it has a 3.7x zoom lens and adds manual controls as well as the ability to stitch together panoramic images. The only reason I don't rate it higher is the price.

5TH PLACE: SD890 IS (The camera on this page)
Want a long zoom lens? Here's your baby, a 2008 10 MP model with a 5x zoom. Also has the new bright LCD screen and all the other 2008 Canon goodies. The most expensive Canon PowerShot ELPH.

6TH PLACE: SD790 IS
With the same 10 MP image sensor and 3x zoom lens as the SD770 IS, this 2008 model stands out only for its larger 3-inch LCD display and, as a result, lack of optical viewfinder. The rear controls are different, too, with a flatter design that uses fewer buttons.

7TH PLACE: SD1000
In my opinion there's no reason to buy this 7.1 MP model. Released in 2007, it's been replaced by the SD1100 IS (see above). The SD1000 is a fine camera but it doesn't have image stabilization, a key feature of the 2008 lineup.

8TH PLACE: SD850 IS
The ancestor to the SD890 IS, this 8 MP Elph combines a 4x zoom and 8 MP photo size with an image stabilizer. Every button, dial and switch has a quality feel. Slighter larger than the other models here, it is a little tougher to pop in and out of your pocket, but if you have larger hands it may be just what you are looking for.

9TH PLACE: SD800 IS
This 7.1 MP predecessor to the 870 doesn't focus well at its edges when set at its widest angle. Unless it's priced really cheap, get the 870 instead.

10TH PLACE: SD750
The 2007 PowerShot flagship offers a light meter that adjusts for facial brightness, 17 shooting modes, some first-rate movie features and red-eye correction -- features that were innovative a year ago but are common in Canon's latest models. No image stabilization; no optical viewfinder. Choose a 2008 model instead.

R. Boon rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Great Camera SD890IS - Great Camera for everybody that wants a small handy and easy to use camera.
With out reading the manual, you can easily find your way in the menu structure. Especially the wheel on the back is very handy.

J. Galib rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Great Camara - I am not camara savy so I needed a camara that is easy to operate. This one fits the bill. It takes beautiful pictures, its small enough to fit in my pocketbook, and its easy to operate. What more can a person ask for.

Brian Smith rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Canon SD890IS - I bought this camera to take on a trip to China. It was great. The zoom goes to 20x and the motion stabilization means that the pictures are very clear - no blurring due to a bouncing or moving hand.
I took snaps in a theater w/o flash and they came out clear and bright.
Auto focus processing is about .5 secs. Image storage processing can take about 3 to 5 secs.
The battery is good for about 250 pictures. I didn't test for movie duration.
I'm very pleased with this camera.
My girlfriend bought the SD750 and she is jealous of the pictures my camera takes.

Julie L. rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - The best camera around! - I have the 550 also, but this new 890is is simply the best.
It is a true 5x optical that is really amazing.
The movie mode is also the best, there is no need to have a video camera as it is so good!

Godfisher rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Awsome Camera - It is safe to say that this camera is the best camera I have ever owned. It is simple to learn. It is compact and small enough to fit into any small space. Although it is small it packs a powerful punch. The pictures are amazing. I have taken pictures that are just as good as some top SLR cameras. The on-off button is a little small and it makes a scratching noise when you zoom, but those are minor problems. The picture quality alone makes up for its cons. I have tried other point and shoot models and brands and nothing comes close.

Jeppo-baci rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Best of the best camera - This is the best camera I'd ever used. No need to chage any set up. Simply use "Auto" mode the camera change ISO and flash automatically. The Immage sterbilizer is excellent. (compare to Lumix I have) I turn off all light at night and shake my hand, picture turn out amazing !! There is no delay of taking each picture. It is really BEST of the BEST camera....

Alexa rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - AMAZING - this is the most amazing camera i have ever used. it has everything. you can take simple pictures, fast pictures with your friends and family, then you can take real art. the features are so cool. color accent and macro are my favorites! this camera would be perfect for anyone who is willing to learn how to use it. its not the most simple camera, but it is very good

Andrew C. Wilcox rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Amazing camera - I'm a sports writer for a mid-size 7-day a week paper that strives to have a local main package in sports every day. Because of the tough economic times, we now have only two full-time photographers and we cover a big area. The real photogs, of course, use these $5,000 cameras. But using my Canon Powershot, about 1/25 of that price, I'm also able to shoot photos that not only can run as the main package but get great shots. It even does well with baseball, where often you have to focus on the batter when the big play happens at second base. With the Powershot, you can whisk the camera from home to second and it'll autofocus in that instant and get you that shot. With a dense-photo setting (M or L), you can be zoomed way out and still get a quality shot because then you can crop in on that dense photo and it won't be grainy. Just keep the telephoto lens clean -- otherwise it can get stuck easily -- and don't be tempted to throw the sleek little camera in your pocket without a case. If it turns on in there, and the lens can't pop out, it'll jam it and lead to problems. But I highly recommend this camera. I'm still learning what it can do!

G. Argov rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Canon Powershot Series is truly amazing. My best POS, ever! - I've had a number of point-and-shoots over the years, most recently from Canon, Olympus, and Sony. This review is based on my experiences, and is not meant to bash Olympus or Sony lovers!

My Olympus was great when I got it and tried it outside in plenty of sunlight. Unfortunately, the pictures taken indoors - even in good lighting conditions - were incredibly grainy. So grainy, that I had to get a new camera. Enter my Sony...

First off, I find Sony to be a little annoying for having a different memory format. I prefer SD to Sony's model, and don't like I have to buy a special card just to accommodate Sony products! That frustration aside, I came to love my Sony point-and-shoot. Unfortunately, that love wasn't reciprocated, and my POS failed on me - OF ALL DAYS - during my college graduation! I was upset that the few pictures I did manage to take came out horribly distorted, but was excited I had an excuse to get a new digital camera.

I got the Canon Powershot after reading reviews on Amazon. I generally try reading 5-star reviews and 1-star reviews first, to see what people love the most, and hate the most. While there were some fears about the Powershot, for the most part the positive reviews gave me the impression most people were happy with their Canons.

And so far, so good! I haven't had any problems to complain about so far. I use a 4GB SDHC memory card, and have a Transcend USB SD card reader that I got off of Amazon. I've been able to capture many pictures - and videos - without too much of a problem.

The camera is light and seems durable, because it works after I dropped it! The picture quality is strong, both indoors and outdoors - obviously in low-light there can be a lot of image noise, but that's to be expected of most POS cameras. The image stabilization really works, because I generally have shaky hands but have had good pictures! As for video quality, while it isn't the best, it's suitable for my video needs; if I really want video, I take a camcorder instead ;-)

I've been very happy and recommend the Powershot SD890IS to anyone who's willing to make the switch to a reliable point-and-shoot!

Heather Murphy rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Excellent Camera - This is one great camera. The zoom is amazing, and makes the camera worth it. The complaints about the on/off button have not been a problem for me. The battery lasts a long time and charges quickly, much better than other cameras that you have to buy new batteries for. And most importantly, it takes great pictures!!

Caroline K. rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Amazing Picture Quality and Fantastic Zoom - This is a fantastic camera, as I would expect from Canon. There is now a new model of this camera (SD970), but I like the SD890 better because the buttons on the back panel are easier to use. Also the SD890 is a far better value than the SD970. $150+ for 12 megapixels vs. 10 megapixels is NOT worth it. Anyone using this camera mainly for snap shots will not see a difference between 12 megapixel and 10 megapixel photos because 10 is already really great quality.

Picture quality is very crisp on any mode (auto or manual). I've taken lots of action shots both in daylight and night time on auto mode and I never get blurry pictures. If you compare with a Nikon coolpix, you will get blurry action shots on auto mode. So if you want a point and shoot camera that will get every shot with no fuss, then this is the camera for you. It's also got a lot of advanced features and I do find myself tinkering around in the manual modes.

Camera is fairly light weight and the 5x optical zoom is fantastic. Digital zoom is amazing for a camera this size and price point. I also like that this has an optical view finder for times when you want to save the battery or if you just like to use this feature. But battery life is very long (I've taken pictures all afternoon and then all evening until 2am and the battery didn't even go into the low zone). Takes 2 hours or less to fully recharge the battery and the charger is very portable/light weight. I did buy a spare battery from a generic brand (just make sure that you match the specs of the canon battery instead of getting a generic with less "juice").

Here are the only CONS that I see with this camera:
- Many reviewers have noted this, so I must repeat that the power on/off button is a bit difficult to finess if you don't have nails or nimble fingers (ie, probably not the best for a man). I don't have an issue with it, but if you think that you might, then all the other canon models have the traditional power button on the top of the camera. Personally, a slightly difficult power button is a small trade off for the perks of this camera and how superior it is to others in the same price point.
- Small size and rounded edge is a bit hard for a man to handle comfortably without needing to be conscious of where his fingers are (not over flash, etc.)
- Can't see LCD screen when wearing polarized sunglasses; however, there is an optical view finder. I've taken pics all summer with this camera, all the while wearing polarized sunglasses, and I haven't found this to be a hassle, but you might.
- In general, Canon's menus and features are not the most intuitive. I've had 2 previous canon digital cameras so I'm familiar with the layout and workings of it. Manual is decent at walking you through what the icons mean and how to adjust things. But if you are a digital camera novice or want something very straight-forward and intuitive, then don't get a Canon. Look for a less expensive camera from Nikon - you will sacrifice a bit on picture quality, but the menus will be more user friendly.

JC Smith rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Great little camera, minor problem - It's hard to beat this camera with anything close to its size. It takes great pictures and is easy to use once you do a little exploration of the menu system. It has one minor problem, mentioned by others, and that is the polarization of the LCD screen. You can't see it with polarized sunglasses on in some orientations (at first I thought the screen had gone dead until I figured out what was going on). However, unlike some other models this one has an optical viewfinder, which is often easier to use in bright sun (when you have your sunglasses on) than the LCD. To me that is a must-have item. I've also found that in some cases the best use of your polarized sunglasses is to take them off your head and hold them in front of the lens. I got some great shots of manatees at Blue Springs SP in Florida that way. Without the sunglasses in front of the lens the reflection off the water partially obscured the subject. The view through the optical viewfinder is not exactly what you get but that's easy to fix with a little cropping. I have a bunch of cameras, including big SLRs, and this is the one I end up taking along 95% of the time.

John H. ONEILL rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Great Camera - I've had this camera for about three weeks now, so I'm still getting acquainted with its features. But I'm pleased with its small size, its powerful 5x zoom, and its image stabilization. My pictures are sharp and detailed.

Anne rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Tiny, Sleek, Easy to figure out basic functions, sharp pictures - So far highly recommended! Easy to use, nice shots, sleek design, big screen, nice zoom, cool video. Like it a lot!

J. McClure rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Great for non photographer - This takes amazing photos for someone not skilled at taking photos. It's compact, easy to use, easy to navigate without reading the directions. I carry it with me always now and have been able to capture some amazing things from a great distance without even getting out of the car. I love it! So much better than cameras intended for this kind of purpose that I've owned in the past.

M. J. Egan rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - SD890IS Canon -
A good deal, worth the money, five stars' (smile) This is my third Canon Powershot I upgrade every few years, all the old units still work, but are out of date.

Judi Boyd rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Great camera! - This was just the right purchase for our family. Compact and very easy to use. The color is amazing. We are very satisfied.

C. Force rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - great camera in a little package - I wanted a camera with a viewfinder and small enough to fit in my purse. This little Canon fit the bill. It does more than I know how to use; I'll need to put in some study time to get the full use of it.

Lauren K. Goetzinger rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - great camera - Got the camera fast. It works great. Wonderful quality, great lens, cool features.

Jane Eyre rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - loves it! - This is a great camera -cute and takes great fotos - took it to London and everyone that saw me with it wants to know where I got it.

V. del rosario rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - great point and shoot cam! - lots of features: 5x zoom, continuous shoot, self timer, video rec, etc. love that it is very compact and runs on rechargeable batts.

David C. Harder rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Great Camera for the Money - I have had this camera for around a month now. My wife and I have taken it to multiple faimly events and on a few trips (beach as well as mountain). It has far exceeded our expectations. The pictures are crisp and 9 times out of 10 not blury. Many other posters have commented on the power button, which is cheap feeling but has not been a problem so far for me. I also like a lot of the features such as color accent (everything in the picture is black and white except one color). I would recommend this camera to anyone looking for a mid level point and shoot.

Gretchen Burmeister rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - LOVE this camera ! - Unfortunately, my last Canon PowerShot, (which was a great camera for more than 5 years), was damaged on my trip back from the Dominican Republic. I bought this one to replace it, and it is even better than the old one! Smaller, lighter, easier to use, sharper pictures...I could go on and on. It is a really good value for the money..no one can believe the price when they see my pics! It rivals cameras that cost much more! I highly recommend this Canon camera.

Korry L. Soper rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Capable Camera - Purchased this camera for snapshots on family trips and general photography. The camera performs very well. Has many helpful features. Takes very good digital pictures. I would rate this camera as well as any point and shoot camera.

A. Lewis rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Color and picture quality is amazing! - I love canon cameras! I think they are the best around for a quality point and shoot and the SD890IS does not disappoint! I have played around with the features and I think that this camera is great for a beginner/intermediate photographer. The manual option is awesome as well. I would recommend it to all of my friends, especially at the prices on amazon!

George Haruff rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Cannon SD890IS - Have had and used Cannon for the last 50 so years. Has always been a fine product and the 890 is no exception.
Down side. My personal opinion, the on off button is difficult to use. And the wheel on the back???
My next camera will be water resisdent.
ENJOY
George H.
Rescue Calif.

A. Smith rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Excellent images - Everything I was looking for. Clearer shots due to the image stabilization. An LCD monitor that displays images that can actually be seen outdoors in bright sunshine. Small enough to be unobstrusive and to fit in a pocket. A zoom with which I can be creative. Additional features that will keep me learning and improving for a long time. I love this camera!

Susan rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Great little camera - I continue to be amazed at how much camera is being put into how small a package these days. This one replaces a Canon from about four years ago. It cost less than the old one, is smaller and lighter, and has better zoom and resolution. The few pictures I've taken so far are beautiful.

I don't like the control wheel on the back; it seems loose, flimsy, and on the verge of falling off. And the on/off button does indeed seem to require more of a fingernail than a fingertip to operate.

James M. Selkirk rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Excellant buy - I bought this product as a gift for my wife for Mother's day and she has been thoroughly delighted with it. This was an upgrade from a Powershot G2 and the difference for her has been spectacular. Outstanding performance, lightweight, comfortable, and easy to use. Would highly recommend to anyone.

Kelsey L. Blackwell rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Beautiful pics - I bought this camera to take on our trip to London and Paris. I got beautiful shots. I was extremely pleased.

Idaho Gal rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Great Camera and View Finder too. - I've only had this camera for a couple weeks, but I love it. It replaces a Fuji, which I admit was smaller and had a couple features that I would have liked--auto panorama for one. The Fuji doesn't have a view finder. Since most of my photography is outside, in the sun, and I always wear sunglasses, not having a viewfinder was a deal breaker. No more squinting; no more waving the camera at arms length and hoping to keep the scene in view. I hope my husband enjoys the Fuji.

The controls are pretty intuitive--I don't have to constantly refer back to the instructions to find what I want. Yes, the on/off button is a little strange, but once I realized that pushing with my fingernail crosswise on the button worked, I was fine with it.

The picture quality is fine and it isn't hard on batteries.

Evolet Banks rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Great camera. - This camera is great and really easy to use. The software that comes with it is pretty intimidating, but I only point-and-shoot then upload. Great zoom and quality pictures.

DBM- rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Small Excellent camera for indoor and outdoor pictures - I had Canon SD450(5.1 Mega Pixel) camera earlier and it was getting old. So I was looking for replacement for a reasonable price. I think SD890IS is good find for 10Meg Pixel and 5X optical zoom. On our recent California and Nevada trip I used this camera for all time. In Disneyland it captured motion perfectly in background which I had issue in my old Canon camera. I am impress with photo click in night mode in LV. It was fun to carry to camera in your pocket. I will recommend anyone to buy big size SD card so that you can click/capture video for 3-4 days without any problem

Pros:

1) Small size
2) Long bettery life
3) Faster clicking compare to my earlier canon camera
4) Motion capturing
5) High resolution
6) 2.5 inch LCD viewfinder.
7) 5X optical zoom. I had 3X in old one. More is better in this case but large may increase the weight. So I think 5X is good enough to take indoor and outdoor pictures for any roadtrip.
8)Canon. Why because most of the people wherever we visted in CA and NV they were using Canon. I did not had to educate them on how to operate this camera. Its easy right.

Cons:
1) I had hard time clicking ON and OFF this camera. May be they go to make little soft button for ON/OFF switch
2) This camera is little wider and bigger then old one. I thought as technology grows they should make slim cameras.
3) No touchscreen on LCD. I think Canon should have one of this feature like SONY or others are making it.

Overall I found this camera is flawless for such low price. I think its reasonable under this market condition when you can buy camera for less then 200 bucks. Good luck everyone for your shopping.

Francis Udeogu rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - This is an excellent Camera!!!! Buy it - It captures amazing Photos especially outdoors. Makes sure U read the manual so U can familiarize urself with its working mechanism. The buttons are easy to control, the LCD is 2.5inches across with top-notch clarity. It shoots amazing video in HD(U can use analog zoom in Video unlike most other cameras). If u're looking for a portable(it fits seamlessly in my pocket) high quality video shooting Point and shoot for ur casual days then buy this camera.

J. Servaites rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Excellent Camera for the price - Does everything I'd like for it to; 5x zoom is great. Optical image stabilizing is a great addition and the price is right!

C. Soules rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Great little camera! A+++++++++++ - Love this little camera. It has much of the functionality of a larger more expensive camera but it's small, lightweight, easy to use and very reasonably priced. I am very happy with it.

Emily S. Lakdawalla rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Excellent, small, fast camera, can be gotten even cheaper through Canon customer loyalty program - I recently had to upgrade from my Canon Powershot SD550 7.1MP Digital Elph Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Beige) after subjecting it to more abuse than any electronic device should be expected to survive. (Amazingly, it was only the flash that failed after I dropped the camera on a hard floor for the Nth time; everything else on the camera continued to work just fine.) I did call Canon to see if repair was a possibility. Although they would repair it, it would cost me at least a hundred bucks, and when I remarked that that was nearly the price of a new one, they informed me that I could use their customer loyalty program, in which you trade in your old camera for a new model at a price much lower than the same model is sold at on Amazon (I got the 890IS for $150). These are factory refurbished cameras, from returns or mis-orders, but I've always had good experiences buying factory refurbished computers and thought it was worth a shot. The new camera arrived by FedEx 2-day delivery -- just as quick as Amazon Prime -- and included a prepaid label for me to ship back the broken 550. So I was never without a camera, which was great, since this all unfolded the day my daughter was born. The 890 did arrive with an absurdly tiny SD card but I was able just to use the card I'd had in my 550, fortunately.

The 890 IS has a nearly unchanged interface from the 550, which is good because the interface on these Canon cameras is very intuitive and easy to use. The one major change is this: on the 550, there was a dial to turn to select auto mode, manual mode, camera mode, or photo playback. On the 890, the photo playback feature has been removed from that dial, and is now toggled via a separate button on the back of the camera. The advantage to this change is that you don't lose any settings you may have set up in manual mode if you want to review your photos, which is very nice. However, it also means that you cannot turn on the camera just to review images without the lens barrel extending with its little whirring noise.

Another noticeable improvement over the 550 is the warmup time -- it's incredibly quick, ready for action as soon as you've turned it on and positioned it to shoot.

All in all, the 890 is just another in a long line of Canon's fantastic little cameras -- very small, easy to use, producing crisp, beautiful images, allowing the user a decent amount of control over features like flash, focus, and continuous shuttering. It's hard to imagine anyone but a professional photographer needing something more capable.

Fabian De Sousa V rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Great camera, great price - I had a Sony Cybershot, which I liked a lot... it had some years with me, so it was time for a change. By suggestion of some friends I got into Canon... and in terms of value for money, this is the best model.
Pictures are cristal clear, 5X zoom, and the Image Stabilizer works great, the whole feeling of a 'real camera', which it is.
I recommend to get at least a 4GB SD memory with this one, pics at highest resolution (10 Mpxls) are quite heavy in memory... but they worth it.

J. M. Hammerick rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - excellent pocket cammera - Has it all.good sized LCD screen plus see-thru for bright days of which plenty in south texas.Excellent pictures and enuff options to make it a good camera for spontaneous or posed photos.JMH

Tzvee Rotberg rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - awesome camera - tis camera is forsure the best SD cmera yet gr8 zoom and gr8 options for shooting!!

Jennifer Ritzer rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Satisfied customer - I read all the reviews prior to purchasing this camera. So, I was a little nervous to purchase it but it had all the features I wanted. The power button is easy to operate if you have small fingers. It takes pictures rather quickly and does a great job in different light settings. The zoom is wonderful and takes great upclose pics. I do not have a steady hand and the pictures are not blurry. My previous digital cameras were sony and kodak easy share. Compared to both brands, I am much happier with the Canon.

Chandra Bellamkonda rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - perfect cam - i brought this cam as a gift and my friend was impressed....
its too good and the pics are damn clear

JimD rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Great camera for the price - I am a professional photographer who wanted a pocket camera for casual photography. I own larger point and shoots but wanted one that would actually fit in my pocket. This camera provides excellent images and has many key features. It has the longest optical zoom (5x) of any of the pocket cameras I looked at. It does lack an aperture priority that I would like to have, but for the money, this camera is an excellent value.

Robert McKenzie rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Canon SD890 - This is a great camera. Just bought it a week ago, took it to Hawaii and found out what great pictures it takes. The photos have good color, clarity, saturation and look very natural. I only had to tweak a couple of pictures with the included software which is very good as well. The night snapshots worked very well as long as you don't zoom in. Probably the most surprising feature was the video (movie) mode. All the movies I took turned out extremely well for a point & shoot camera. Even some night time shots at the Luau of a fire dancer where almost all the lights were off was good. Not as good as a dedicated video camera, but for having to carry only one camera - it was more than acceptable. Overall I love it - would recommend to anyone.

Pros: Small, easy point and shoot, start up time about 1.5-2 sec. Shot to shot about 2 sec with settings about middle for picture quality. Video really works well. Battery lasted almost 5 days (about 250 pics and 15 1-3 min videos). Nice sized LCD and many manual features which I didn't use many of except for night snapshot. 5x optical zoom - larger than most in this class.

Cons: Have to take battery out of camera to charge. Wish shot to shot time was a little faster, but is acceptable.

P. Ashbury rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Great Camera - After reading the reviews of many digital cameras I finally decided on this one. I am very satisfied with my decision. Although I haven't begun to explore all the camera is capable of, so far it is very user friendly. My pictures from a recent vacation are wonderful and are beautifully crisp and clear. I haven't missed a shot.

Gustavo Silva Candiota rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Excellent camera! - The best camera I've ever had since I started buying digital cameras. I've always used only Canon brand. Go for it! You won't regret!

Luis Chirinos rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Excellent Purchase!! - After having various Olympus Camera, I bought a Canon and I am very happy for the Purchase. The quality of the pictures is great, we had a birthday this weekend and the photos taken without lights were much much better than the ones that I took before with Olympus. Great camera to take family photos!

Ira N. Barmen rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Canon SD890IS - THe camera is perfect for my needs--small and easy to operate. For the most part I use it in the automatic mode. The pictures have been great.

Jeffrey Carl Ashline rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Excellent Camera! - This camera is extremely easy to use, and follows the Cannon quality that I've become accustomed to. I highly recommend it!

Martha E. Neidigh rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - mamamarti - I just love my new Canon Powershot SD890IS. I am a "picture taking fanatic!" I have lots of little nieces, nephews, etc in my family that I am constantly taking pictures of. I recently purchased my Canon Powershot (on the recommendation of a friend) and I am soooo glad I did! The color is wonderful and the clarity is unbeatable. I just love all the "lights and whistles" that came with it too! I have already recommended this camera to several people. Thanks Amazon.com.

R. Lee rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - 890 0903 - The SD890IS is my fourth Cannon digital. I am particularly pleased. I am testing it on a three week ski trip. Features such as "Snow" and Anti- Shake work better than expected. I have used the "Continuous" for recording fast moving skiing with very nice results. I have created several impressive "Stitched" mountain panorama.
Only short fall is camera surface is very slick and hard to handle with cold fingers. A textured surface would be a big improvement.

We are very happy that we again choose Canon.

Bob

T. Pham rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Canon SD890IS - I received the camera on time and most excited thing is it's working wonderfully. The 5X optical zoom fearure is great to capture objects far away from you, which I didn't have that luxury with some of my previous cameras.
I'm very happy with the product and hope that it will last long.

R. Albertson rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Canon 890 IS Camera - I have tested the camera in stills and movie. Impressed with result. Taking camera on mission trip to El Salvador and it appears to be what I need. The on and off button is hard but when using it in the building of a concrete house it is a plus.

M. Prentice rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Great little camera - After using a Powershot S50 for the last few years, I saw my step-sister's Elph when she came to visit. It was so much smaller, but the pictures also came out a lot better. So I decided that I needed to look into a new compact digital camera. Finally my S50 got stolen, so I had to find a new one.

I spent a lot of time looking around at different options (mostly focused on Canon). The other brands I looked at did not have the combination of greater than 4x optical zoom and a viewfinder (for when it is too sunny to see the LCD). Also the other Canon models did not fit what I wanted.

I needed a small camera that would easily fit in my pants pocket (so I could have it with me almost all the time). I needed something with better than average optical zoom. I'm often wanting to take pictures of animals, waves, surfing, etc that require more than 3x optical zoom.

As always the more megapixels the better. So after much searching, this was the obvious choice for the camera that I needed. I had found the camera at a number of shops in Peru while I had been traveling and looking at options. But when I came back to the US to make my purchase, I couldn't find the camera anywhere. I checked Circuit City, Best Buy, Walmart, Sam's, and many other local shops. They all had the typical 3x zoom standard models, but never the SD890IS.

I had to travel the next day so there was no time for me to order online. I finally ended up driving an hour to Sam's Club in another city to get it. What a pain.

Since getting the camera I have been nothing but pleased. We just took it to the Bahamas and took over 625 shots with it. I am so impressed with the Image Stabilizing (IS) feature. Many times I was moving (on a boat or something) or got bumped (in a crowd) right as the picture went off, but the pictures all came out just perfectly! I didn't really consider this feature much when searching for cameras, but it has become one of my favorite things out this camera.

The zoom is exactly what I needed. I was able to capture so many more great shots with it. Also the IS feature makes the digital zoom actually usable. My old S50 had to be on a tripod (or rock) to take a decent photo with the digital zoom.

I was able to get some crazy pictures with the combo of these features. Things like the bar code numbers off of a soda can from someone across the park. I was even able to read them on the LCD of the camera.

I couldn't have chosen a better camera. I wouldn't recommend it if all you do is take pictures of your friends/family in your house/dorm. But if you are going to be out on the ocean, in the woods, or anything else where some extra zoom is required and a ultra compact is needed, get it!

C. Chan rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - best compact camera .. 5x optical zoom.. IS...face detection - compact

5x optical zoom

10M photo pixels

Image Stablizer

Face detection

and got it cheap from amazon. Amazon rock!!

Mark C. Wolodkin rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - great camera, great features for a great price - Excellent color quality, 5x optical zoom and 20x digital zoom with 10 mega pixels for $150.00 less than the 12 megapixel version with only 3.7x optical zoom. Very compact about the size of a deck of cards. I read some of the negative feedbacks and am not sure I believe them. Great camera.

Daniell rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Great Product - This was a great camera. Everything it promises and more. Has lots of fun featrues that really lets you capture what you want. I have only had the camera since beginging January and already love it! The 10 mp add so much to the pictures as well as the face detection. After reading other reveiws I was hesitant because they said the camera is difficult to use. I would have to disagree.

Trembler rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Excellent Camera - Very cool and sleek, easy to use. Takes great pictures. Good for beginners and advanced users alike. Be sure to get a class 6 SDHC card for it. Optical zoom with image stabilization works very well.

Only drawback is the battery door is located right where you thumb goes so if your not careful you can open it by accident when you don't mean to.

D. Ataryan rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - impressed -
i've had many different cams (pro & point & shoot), this is one cam i was very impressed...

Robin Brown rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Replacement for my Canon Powershot 700IS - I loved my 700 for a number of reasons, compactness and portibility among them, but stupidly carried in unprotected in my pocket and dust worked its way into the lens and begain to show-up in the telephoto images as blurry spots. The 700 has a 4x optical zoom and I wanted that at least, so the 890 with its' 5x zoom and viewfinder was a good fit for me. I've only had it a few weeks, but so far am very pleased!

T. Alexopoulos rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Excellent Camera - I got a great deal on this camera and it takes awesome pictures. I have owned other Cannon cameras but this one is the best. The zoom works great, I can zoom in very close on the dogs and the kids when they are far away. The pictures come out crisp and clear. I would definetely recommend this camera.

C. Rayna rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Watch out professional photographers! - A week before leaving for a once in a lifetime trip around the world with National Geographic, my pocket size point and shoot camera broke. I purchased a replacement on amazon immedialy (during rush season, Christmas).

The seller contacted me to inform me the camera was not in stock but recommended this camera and said it could be shipped out next day at no extra cost! Without having much choice due to time constraints I took the recommendation.

I am so grateful for the recommendation as the camera was easy to use and took the most beautiful pictures. This camera was only used as a pocket camera to my SLR but I ended up using it even more than my SLR as I was much more comfortable with the ease of shooting, the zoom as well as the quality of pictures.

I took over 2500 pictures with this camera and I can honestly say that they all look like a professional photographers work!

I really owe the supplier much thanks for recommending this camera in place of my original requested order! I sent the supplier a link to all my wonderful pictures. This made my trip of a lifetime something I shall never forget!

J. Yip rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Great Camera - Great Camera, great price. It's fairly easy to use, this is my first digital camera so I did have to read the manual.

andony rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Greatest pocket camera ever - Could not have purchased a better camera!!! I received it in less than 24 hours and started using it immediately (Dec 23, 08). I took over 120 pictures in just over 10 days during Christmas with my family and found the speed (for the next shot) to be superb; with or without the flash. Purchased a 4G 150x sd card at the same time and this enhanced the speed of as well. Fits in my shirt pocket or pants without any bother or trouble. This Canon SD890IS is a great purchase for anyone if they are looking for a great camera. Only thing that I found to be a bother was the on/off switch; took a few tries to get the hang of it but I finally got it turned on and it became easier as I began to use it more. Could use some better engineering by Canon.

Peanut rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Great Point & Shoot Camera - I bought this camera in July 2008 after I accidentally washed (and dried) my previous Powershot (SD600 Digital ELPH, which is also a good camera). It does not take professional photos, however it does take outstanding amateur photos. I took pictures at a concert from the 13th row and had amazing pictures to show for it. With the zoom, some pictures from the concert looked like I was in the front row. Overall, the Canon Powershot SD890IS has more than satisfied my need for a simple point-and-shoot camera.

Raymond H. Rudder rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - A good buy - Love the small size of the camera and I love the specs it carries. One draw back is the power button that is hard to access.

Jason A. Burtch rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Perfect pocket camera - This camera does all that it advertises. The only problem I have experienced is a delay for the flash to charge. I did not expect this with a lithium ion battery. The delay can be about 5 seconds so it is not that bad and it only occurs on rare occasions, such as when the battery is running low. The extra zoom is great. The LCD shows noise when panning but it is crystal clear when the picture is taken and when reviewing the pictures. The scene mode navigation is a little cumbersome with the wheel but it works. The view finder is a nice feature. The face detection works well. The included software is pretty good. Reading some of the manual is handy but not necessary. It helps you understand all the capabilities of the camera. The picture review modes are great, face focus gives you a blown up version of the face of one of the people in the shot as well as the entire picture. Great camera for $260 (on sale). Spare batteries are cheap too $12!

Kevin rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Great Picture Quality - The picture quality of this camera is very good both indoor and outdoor. I agree with a few of the reviews that the on/off button is a little difficult and I would prefer a 3 inch LCD screen with no view finder, but with all that said the most important aspect of a camera for me is picture quality and this camera does not dissapoint. I took approximately 150 pictures between Christmas Eve and Christmas day and only about 5 of the pictures were blurry or out of focus.

Amazonian rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Canon Powershot SD890IS - This is an excellent camera choice. It's easy to understand and takes great pictures. Canon products are the best when it comes to photography.

T. Nelson rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - super camera - This camera is far better than I imagined. Great picture with such a small product.The elf is so far improved over the last cannon I had.Great value. I highly recommend this camera for the novice person that dosen't know about all those settings on other cameras.Point it and click.

J. Palmer rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Who thought a Canon... - I LOVE this camera... This is the fifth camera I have owned in the last five years (I tend to break them) My first camera was a Nikon coolpix which I liked cause it was easy but the picture quality wasn't amazing... My second camera was a pentax optio which I did really like... when that broke I replaced it with the new pentax optio and i HATED it!!! Then I got the cute purple Nikon coolpix and even though I didn't break that one I did return it because it took the blurriest/worst pictures... My dad convinced me to look at Canons even though I never really wanted one... He loves his canon so I thought what do I have to lose... I researched it on the internet and this camera had some awesome reviews... I went ahead and purchased it and I am so glad my dad had me look into canons... They have amazing features and take awesome pictures!!! i have so far loved everything about this camera (except the design, but you get over that when you see the high quality photos it produces) So my suggestion to everyone is look around... But I love my canon and am so glad I got it since I had horrible experiences with the pentax optio and the nikon coolpix!!!

Aquabarrel - dot -Com rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Great little camera - My other Canon was stolen on the last trip so I went looking for the replacement. Cannot say enough positive things about this little guy. Zoom, close up, fast reaction time (for what it is), nice size screen but the view finder? does anyone ever use those anymore on this type of camera? The battery charger - when will they learn to make them so the unit doesn't cover three holes on the power strip?

R. sandel rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Excellent camera - Picture quality is great... we bought it because of the video capability as well... we're very pleased.

G. Kapoor rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Excellent Canon Product - I bought this camera after reading so many reviews on various available Canon Powershots and also specifically on 890IS. I decided to get this one as opposed to others because of it's extra zoom (5X). And I think it's worth it; power of canon powershot with extra zoom; works like charm. I recently returned from my trip to Hawaii and I can't even complain about the picture quality. We did the helicopter tour of Kauai and some of the pictures I took with 5X zoom are amazing & looks like we are like feet away from the spot! I recommend this camera if you really need 5X zoom and other canon features. If you can do with out zoom then you can look for other options!

David Mills rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Canon digital camera - SD890IS - I'm so far delighted with the camera, a beautiful little gem. Easy to operate, and the 20x zoom works a treat.

V. Oum rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Canon makes one of the best camera - I have always been a Canon fan of Cameras. The PowerShot 890 is my second Canon camera purchase and will do everything I need.

K. Hardin rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - So far, so good - I am a relatively new photo person but I think I am going to like the camera. It seems to do what it should. I like the photos. I still need to learn how to use some of it's features.

I bought it because I wanted a small camera. It is a good size for me.

Magdalena Laba rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - AWESOME !!! :))))) - This camera is awesome!!! I'm so glad that I decided to purchase this one. The quality of photos is excellent!!! I recommend this product to everybody who content a quality and precision. You won't have to be professional photographers when you decide to choose this kind of Canon's model!!!

C. Shuster rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Great little camera - I bought this camera after my larger SLR was stolen out of my car. I wanted something with image stabilization, lots of megapixels, and as much optical zoom as I could afford. This camera really has it all. I'm really impressed with the amount of zoom it's got for a camera of its size.

Richard Sarno rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Out of the box AMAZING! - I have a 20D as well, but i like to keep a pocket camra for quick and easy use. I upgraded from a 3.2mp Olympus.

Within 10 seconds of taking this baby out of the box, i knew i had a winner! The start up time is great, image quality is superb, and the video quality is jaw-dropping amazing!

I was torn between this unit, and the 770 i think? The different being the other one had the 3" screen i really really wanted, but lacked zoom. This unit has a slightly smaller screen but the zoom really makes up for it. Id have hated myself if i was limited to a 3x optical and no digital zoom.

Anyhow, amazing product ... buy it!

Melinda K. Sanders rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Great pictures and easy to use! - If you are looking for a high powered, easy to use point-n-shoot camera, and look no further. I'm still trying to figure out the best settings for night-time pics, but all in all a pretty good small camera.

arvall rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Great Camera - I was looking for a small camera that took video also for my vacation, and i found this one. It replaced my old Kodak DX4530. It was great, i was able to carry it in my purse and it had all these great features.

Since i went to the Grand Canyon i wanted to get some panaromics too, it has stich assist which worked out great. I really loved all the pictures and videos that i took, and no bulky video camera to carry around.

I bought it 7 days before i went on vacation and i was worried that it wouldn't come in time because i didn't use express shipping, but Amazon got it here in 3 days.

JP rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Great little camera - Had previously owned a Kodak V1003, but this camera is 3 times the camera that one was. Great pictures, easy editing, great software, both LCD and veiw finder, and small size. Would definately recommend it to anyone looking for a good little camera.

N. Medure rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - love this camera! - I am very happy with the purchase of this camera. I got a good price for a brand new camera. It was delivered very fast. I am still learning how to use the camera better. There are a lot of different functions. So far it takes great pictures. It has amazing zoom.

Grace in Hawaii rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Great camera! - I wanted a camera that could capture pictures of my 2 year old son in action. Although its not quite as fast as I want it, its way better than the 2 year old sony camera that I was using. The image stabilizer really helps with my shaky hand and the face detection thing is pretty cool too. I'm totally a novice photographer, so I just wanted a basic camera that takes nice pictures...and this does the trick for me. The only minor issues I have with the camera are the numerous functions that its capable of. Being that I'm too lazy to read the manual, when I accidentally hit buttons that changes a setting, I'm usually at a lost as to how to fix it. The buttons are also a bit awkward, so for someone with big hands, this might be somewhat difficult to use. Overall, great camera for the price!

D. Dewire rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Another Canon winner - This is my second Canon powershot and I purchased a new one for more MP and longer zoom. It's an easy camera to just pop in your purse/pocket and be able to take a picture at a moments notice. I would love to learn how to use an SLR, but don't want to haul a huge camera around with me. It's a trade off but have been happy with all the pictures I have taken on vacation, etc. My only complaint (as others have mentioned) is I don't care for the wheel in choosing scenes, etc. It's either too slow or too quick. That's about my only complaint with this great camera.

Donald R. Strunk rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Great pictures - Picture quality is great. Took a little time getting familiar with the various settings compared to my old point and shoot. The 5X optical telephoto is nice. Battery life is very good. Lots of features and still easily fits in my pocket. I use bought a 4 gig HC card for capacity and speed.

CMO rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Fine Camera - I purchased the Canon SD890IS about a month ago, after my Olympus Stylist 400 was stolen. I read many reviews, but I have had a Canon 35mm camera for years, and know its reputation. This camera does not disappoint.
I find it takes great pictures, and so far the image stabilization feature has given me excellent and sharp pictures, even at low light levels.
The camera has many more features than I will ever use, but I particularly like the large screen and the optical viewfinder. If I were to offer any criticism, I would like to see the instruction manual be enlarged (it is 230 pages) with more instructions on how to use the advanced features.
Nicely built, small size, and the battery really lasts. The 5X optical zoom is a great feature.

J. Ohmer rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Excellent Camera - I got this camera for my 14 year daughter and she loves it. She found it easy to use and takes hundrends of pictures.

jmttm rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - The best camera available for its category. - Most reviews offer too much information. If you want great digital photos at a great price (you get what you pay for), this is the best out there today. Forget about speeds, delays, body color, and yadda yadda yadda. . . .I mean, isn't point and click the idea here?

L. Hermann rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Excellent camera - My family has purchased, over the years, several versions of this camera starting the first Elph version about five years ago. I have a Canon XT also and multiple lenses and do a lot of amateur photography. We have been really happy with our Canon equipment. It's not as flashy with all the bells and whistles of some of the other manufacturers but the quality is good and the firm reliable.

We were going to Italy and France for two weeks and I didn't want to lug around all the XT lenses. We were determined to both carry laptops but NOT check luggage and so really needed to minimize the camera equipment. We would be on planes, trains, buses and partly on foot (we stayed three nights in Careno, Italy, a pedestrian only village in Lake Como).

I searched through the various Elphs and picked this one for the 5x zoom and image stabilization features. We carried along the camera's USB cord to download photos to the laptop, an extra battery and the battery charger and that was it. Oh, a little plug adapter for European wall plugs (the battery charger works in Europe so you don't need a converter, just the wall adapter). The setup is much like earlier Elphs so the learning curve was easy. I didn't discover until quite late that there was a wide-angle option on the camera and wished I had realized that earlier.

We took almost 1,000 photos with in on the trip. The quality of the photos is great, and the ability to slip the camera into a pocket such a plus. We'll be carrying this little baby along on other trips and I'll save the big one for stationary visits.

MAG rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - A Great Camera! - I needed a new camera, and using the info on Canon's website, I decided between the 890IS and the 720IS. Because this camera wasn't yet available, I went to Walmart and bought the 720. It was a huge waste of money and time. It sucked power out of the batteries like no other camera I've used. After reading a few reviews on Amazon and other camera websites, I took the plunge and paid $349.99 for it. It went down to about $306 within the first 30 days of purchase, and Amazon refunded me the difference from the $349.99.

This camera takes EXCELLENT photos! There is a bit of a learning curve, but the book is very helpful. The 5X zoom is great, and the macro is superb. I bought the high-power flash to accompany it, and I feel like I'm set for any situation. The image stabilization is also fantastic. I took photos of a train moving south while we drove north and still got great pics. You know how hard it is with kids sometimes, but this camera captures them well.

People have complained a bit about the on/off button, but it's just a matter of getting used to. The camera is really small, but packed with power. I still have to explore some of the other features, but thus far, it's definitely worth every penny. You won't be disappointed!

Tara Sketchley rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - AMAZING camera for AMAZING price!!! - This camera is TOTALLY AWESOME!!! :-) :-) :-) I am in LOVE!!! :-) :-) ;-) I had been using the Canon SD300, which I bought 3 years ago new (for more $), and this one BLOWS it away!!! (And fits in the same SMALL soft case, as this camera is just a bit thicker :-) ) The SD890IS is VERY easy to use and takes GREAT pictures!!! :-) :-) :-) The physical zoom range is AMAZING too!!! :-) :-) :-) The camera is nice and light to hold, and one can just point and shoot, or play with the settings; whatever you want to do :-) :-) ONE caveat; when using the "Indoor" setting, the picture can come out a bit dark if you're a bit far away from the subject of the photo, so careful with that one. (However, that is fixable in the software on one's computer.) Buy a FAST, LARGE SD card to go with, as you will be playing with this camera TONS, and the included SD card will fill up WAY too fast. (SD cards that come with cameras are ALWAYS too small.) You can buy one on Amazon here for NICE and cheap :-) I bought the Kingston Class 4, 4 GB Card and L-O-V-E it :-) )4GB SDHC Class 4 Flash Card

Charles T. Bradford rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Tiny, but Powerful - The Canon Powershot SD890IS is a tiny camera, but a very powerful one. It makes wonderfully clear photos with little effort. It makes superb pictures with the Macro setting. Telephoto shots are good and clear, thanks to the great Image Stabilization. I even get really good images of moving vehicles, thanks to the Motion Detection. I charged the battery when I got it, and it is still going strong after I have taken at least a hundred photos. The SD890IS is a fine camera. I love it!

G. Geier rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Very Pleased with Camera and Amazon - I was looking for another Canon camera to replace my SD700IS and couldn't find anything with comparable optics in that model. I found out about the new SD890IS but couldn't find anyone who had it available online or in a retail store within 120 miles of me. Google pointed me to Amazon who I would not have thought of for buying a camera, and not only did they have it in stock, but for less than the cost of gas, plus not having to waste a day traveling, I had the camera within 24 hours. It was also $50 cheaper than the online sites who had it on back order. I'm very pleased with the camera which has all the features of my old one, plus 5X optical and 10MP which is an upgrade from the 4X & 6MP of the SD700IS. Both Macro and Telephoto images are very impressive for a camera small enough to be constantly carried around with me on my belt. It has a large enough selections of modes to handle most situations. I also like it's movie capabilities. At a commencement exercise a couple of weeks ago I was able to get some surprisingly decent pictures under the circumstances without using a flash, because I was able to use a very high ISO and could match the type of available indoor lighting. This compact camera has a lot of capabilities.

Julie Neal rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Comparing Canon PowerShot Digital ELPH cameras - As a travel writer I spend a lot of time at Walt Disney World, and Canon PowerShot Digital Elphs are the most common cameras I see. Families seem to love them, because they're so easy to carry and operate. About the size of a deck of playing cards, each of these "pocket cameras" really do slip right into a pants pocket, and their rectangular designs make them easy to grip. Best of all, they all take good photos. (How do I know? Because I've actually gotten to use every one of these models. Nearly every day guests ask me to take photos of them with their own cameras, which most often are Canon PowerShot Digital Elphs.)

Here's my breakdown of the ten bestselling Digital Elph models. Any of the first six are superb choices:

1ST PLACE: SD1100 IS
An update to the SD1000 (see below), this 2008 8MP beauty adds image stabilization, a slightly longer zoom (38-114 mm), another MP of photo size and a small indent on the right side for a better grip. Plus it comes in colors! My daughter has a blue one and uses it every single day. During school days the image stabilization made a real difference in her on-the-bus shots. With that heavy of use hers has gotten scratched up a bit, but the marks are small and hardly noticeable.

2ND PLACE: SD870 IS
The ELPH to buy if you want a wide-angle lens. Slightly thicker than the SD1100 IS, this 8MP model doesn't have an optical viewfinder which makes it tough to use in bright sunlight, otherwise there's little not to love. My husband uses one as a comp camera, to compose shots for the travel guide "The Complete Guide to Walt Disney World."

3RD PLACE: SD770 IS
Just released in May, this 10 MP model is, in a way, an update of the SD1100 IS (see above). I rate it lower because it costs about $50 more and doesn't come in colors. On the other hand, it has a longer battery life than the 1100 and features an improved LCD screen that is very easy to view. As for photo quality, I can't tell the difference.

4TH PLACE: SD950 IS
There's a lot to like in this 12.1 MP camera. First off, it's gorgeous. The body, though a little thick, is titanium. An upgrade to the SD850 IS (see below), it has a 3.7x zoom lens and adds manual controls as well as the ability to stitch together panoramic images. The only reason I don't rate it higher is the price.

5TH PLACE: SD890 IS (The camera on this page)
Want a long zoom lens? Here's your baby, a 2008 10 MP model with a 5x zoom. Also has the new bright LCD screen and all the other 2008 Canon goodies. The most expensive Canon PowerShot ELPH.

6TH PLACE: SD790 IS
With the same 10 MP image sensor and 3x zoom lens as the SD770 IS, this 2008 model stands out only for its larger 3-inch LCD display and, as a result, lack of optical viewfinder. The rear controls are different, too, with a flatter design that uses fewer buttons.

7TH PLACE: SD1000
In my opinion there's no reason to buy this 7.1 MP model. Released in 2007, it's been replaced by the SD1100 IS (see above). The SD1000 is a fine camera but it doesn't have image stabilization, a key feature of the 2008 lineup.

8TH PLACE: SD850 IS
The ancestor to the SD890 IS, this 8 MP Elph combines a 4x zoom and 8 MP photo size with an image stabilizer. Every button, dial and switch has a quality feel. Slighter larger than the other models here, it is a little tougher to pop in and out of your pocket, but if you have larger hands it may be just what you are looking for.

9TH PLACE: SD800 IS
This 7.1 MP predecessor to the 870 doesn't focus well at its edges when set at its widest angle. Unless it's priced really cheap, get the 870 instead.

10TH PLACE: SD750
The 2007 PowerShot flagship offers a light meter that adjusts for facial brightness, 17 shooting modes, some first-rate movie features and red-eye correction -- features that were innovative a year ago but are common in Canon's latest models. No image stabilization; no optical viewfinder. Choose a 2008 model instead.

R. Boon rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Great Camera SD890IS - Great Camera for everybody that wants a small handy and easy to use camera.
With out reading the manual, you can easily find your way in the menu structure. Especially the wheel on the back is very handy.

J. Galib rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Great Camara - I am not camara savy so I needed a camara that is easy to operate. This one fits the bill. It takes beautiful pictures, its small enough to fit in my pocketbook, and its easy to operate. What more can a person ask for.

Brian Smith rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Canon SD890IS - I bought this camera to take on a trip to China. It was great. The zoom goes to 20x and the motion stabilization means that the pictures are very clear - no blurring due to a bouncing or moving hand.
I took snaps in a theater w/o flash and they came out clear and bright.
Auto focus processing is about .5 secs. Image storage processing can take about 3 to 5 secs.
The battery is good for about 250 pictures. I didn't test for movie duration.
I'm very pleased with this camera.
My girlfriend bought the SD750 and she is jealous of the pictures my camera takes.

Julie L. rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - The best camera around! - I have the 550 also, but this new 890is is simply the best.
It is a true 5x optical that is really amazing.
The movie mode is also the best, there is no need to have a video camera as it is so good!

Godfisher rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Awsome Camera - It is safe to say that this camera is the best camera I have ever owned. It is simple to learn. It is compact and small enough to fit into any small space. Although it is small it packs a powerful punch. The pictures are amazing. I have taken pictures that are just as good as some top SLR cameras. The on-off button is a little small and it makes a scratching noise when you zoom, but those are minor problems. The picture quality alone makes up for its cons. I have tried other point and shoot models and brands and nothing comes close.

Jeppo-baci rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - Best of the best camera - This is the best camera I'd ever used. No need to chage any set up. Simply use "Auto" mode the camera change ISO and flash automatically. The Immage sterbilizer is excellent. (compare to Lumix I have) I turn off all light at night and shake my hand, picture turn out amazing !! There is no delay of taking each picture. It is really BEST of the BEST camera....

Alexa rated the SD890IS as 5/5 and says - AMAZING - this is the most amazing camera i have ever used. it has everything. you can take simple pictures, fast pictures with your friends and family, then you can take real art. the features are so cool. color accent and macro are my favorites! this camera would be perfect for anyone who is willing to learn how to use it. its not the most simple camera, but it is very good

Gaye Rust rated the SD890IS as 4/5 and says - Great Camera - This camera is small so I can carry any where. It takes clear pictures and is easy to use. It is great!

LB rated the SD890IS as 4/5 and says - Great Camera - After taking a few hundred pics over the last few months I am very happy with the camera. The software is another issue, but the camera works great. Excellent battery life, great stable pics. I upgraded the memory and got a case for it

Theophil rated the SD890IS as 4/5 and says - Canon camera - the camera is fine and met my expectations (my 3rd Canon of this type)
but the amazon shipping (next day delivery) was a flop,(waste of money)
since it was delivered (tried) late afternoon, too late.
I should have known that amazon sent it "UPS air saver" not the fastest way (I would have gladly paid more, had I known this detai!)

Joe bob rated the SD890IS as 4/5 and says - Very nice compact - Just got this, had the SD600 before this one. This one is a little sleeker. The picture are great. My only negative is the display. it is very fuzy but as soon as you take the picture it is crystal clear. Maybe to save on battery life? The on/off button is a little wierd too. Other than that i like it and would reccomend it.

Bruce C. Payne rated the SD890IS as 4/5 and says - A Significant Flaw - In general I love this camera, however I will send it back and get another model. The on/off switch is a little piece of plastic that is flush with the camera body. I have been using my fingernail to push it. Obviously, it will break, crack, or just be pushed in where it is no longer flush with the body.....Yes, it's the worst on/off switch I've ever seen on what is otherwise a wonderful camera. Canon will have many of these sent in for repair sometime in the future, so they should be prepared...thank you for the opportunity write this review.
Bruce

S. Dharmadhikari rated the SD890IS as 4/5 and says - Good Camera - This is a good camera. The on/off button is a little bit of a problem. It is compact, easy to use and a good value for your money.

R. Channing Johnson rated the SD890IS as 4/5 and says - Canon SD 890 IS - Small and Great - Had an old Pentax that wss wearing out after 8000+ shots, Needed a similar small camera to continue photography because one hand shakes with Parkinson's. Looked over the specs of several small cameras in the $200 - $300 range and found this one had all the features for control and specialty photos that I wanted. Very sharp focus, excellent zoom range, good ISO and better color fidelity means less Photoshop work. Still learning where the different featurs are buried in the control system so that my fingers go there without resorting to the manual. But I'm happy with what I done so far. Four stars, to me, is a very enthusiastic rating that's hard to beat. Negatives are a little heavier and the nice looking rounded body makes it a little harder to hold. Also, the zoom for taking and reviewing photos is step-wise rather than continuous. This make framing a photo just as you want harder but Photoshop is always available for accurate cropping.

Amindra Wijayanayake rated the SD890IS as 4/5 and says - Great value, lots of features - Wonderful value product here. You get a lot of camera for the price you pay. Lots of features that are over and above the norm for the price range, like 5X optical zoom, LCD AND optical viewer (getting both is rare), image stabilization, 10 megapixels. Most cameras in this price range will give you 3X, Only a screen viewer, no image stabilization, and about 7 mp.
I don't particularly like the power button - very hard to reach. I suppose on the plus side its hard to accidentally turn it on while in your pocket.
Navigating the menu options is a little cumbersome. There are up down left right buttons as well as a scroll wheel. You never seem to intuitively know which to do. So far the pictures have been great, but they have been your run of the mill "people shots". Haven't tried anything special yet. Hope this helps.

Is Jolie rated the SD890IS as 4/5 and says - Canon PowerShot SD890IS 10MP Digital Camera - I enjoy this little powerful camera, I particularly appreciate the 5x zoom, great for travel!

Kathryn Babbitt rated the SD890IS as 4/5 and says - A Great Little Camer - This has been a great throw in your purse kind of camera. We bought it because my husband was traveling to the Philippines and didn't want to lug around our Canon S2 IS (which is a fabulous camera...but it's big and heavy). We've loved our big Canon Powershot so decided after a ton of research to keep with Canon knowing the quality wouldn't be as good but that my husband could keep it in his pocket or I could throw it in my purse. It works great. Takes great pictures.

Lots of people complain about the on/off button which is kinda weak but is not really such a big deal. I turn the camera on and off with my fingernail and I'm careful with it since people have complained about some fatal error that I certainly don't want.

I would definitely recommend buying a carrying case so the screen (and camera in general) doesn't get messed up. It's a great camera though. Would highly recommend it.

K. Berlyn rated the SD890IS as 4/5 and says - Good Pictures Flimsy Battery Cover, Bad On/Off, Grainy Screen - Just got this today. Would give the camera casing a 3 star rating, but the photo quality is excellent. It iiiis true what they say about the on/off switch. What a pain to push it in, but my complaint is the battery covering. It feels so flimsy that it could fall off with the slightest bang. When I closed it, it appeared to be slightly out of line. I immediately checked the length of the warranty, which says 1 year, so we will se what happens. I snapped a couple of test shots in low lighting and the pictures came out great and very sharp, despite the incredibly grainy preview image on the screen. Gonna keep it though because I have faith in Canon and the photos came out great...

Josef Khan rated the SD890IS as 4/5 and says - Great Point and Shoot! - I go with SLR and Digital SLR mostly; however, I knew I needed a good medium range point and shoot camera for small trips. I cant complain much about the camera other than hard to press power on/off button and the small zoom control. Maybe its because of my big hands, but these two buttons are difficult for me to use.

The pictures I was able to take were amazing. I'm glad I bought this as a secondary substitute for my Canon Digital SLR

I have absolutely no regrets in buying this camera. I will look out for Canon's other point and shoot cameras in the past.

B. Hamilton rated the SD890IS as 4/5 and says - Nice camera - I bought this to get a faster shutter response than my old Kodak. It delivered. I see reviews about the on/off button. It is a little hard to push, but I don't want to accidently hit it. No problem to me. I did have an odd problem when I first bought it with a line through some pictures. I finally decided it was the fact I was using it skiing in Montana at -10 degrees. Haven't seen a problem since.

Texas Engineer rated the SD890IS as 4/5 and says - Great except for the power button - Agree with other reviewers that the only complaint I have is the rather flimsy power button compared with earlier versions.

Samuel Chell rated the SD890IS as 4/5 and says - Longest lens for the least bucks - Amazon's listing of the retail price is somewhat misleading, as Canon originally pegged the SD890 at 400 dollars to support its 10 megapixel / 5X optical zoom rating. But public sentiment didn't support the pricing, and consequently the 890 is going for less than the SD880, which came out at a hundred less than the 890 but is now commanding 50 more. The reason? The 890 uses an entirely plastic body, which makes it stand out in shape and style from the rest of the Canon SD line, giving it a plumpish, "squat-like" appearance compared to the classic Canon box-like design. The 880 costs more and has a less powerful zoom, but its key components are metal. If the 880 is still too pricey for you, Steve's Cameras recommends the SD770 over the 890, remarking that the LCD screen of the latter proved scratch-prone, but don't expect to find a 5-power zoom for less than the current asking price for the 890.

MDH rated the SD890IS as 4/5 and says - Great camera - Great camera but things like the on/off button are awkward (very small)
Some good improvements over the 850IS I bought last year.

Brian rated the SD890IS as 4/5 and says - Camera is awesome - I wanted another canon camera , small that I could put in my pocket, but with the ability to get close ups of my kids easily. This camera has the size, price and clarity I was looking for.

Noah Konelios rated the SD890IS as 4/5 and says - Superb - One of the most versatile point-and-shoots on the market. It has a handful of modes to play around with (the color swap is my personal favorite). Very nice, clean looking finish. Its compact, yet for its size, it doesn't feel flimsy at all. Its a bit heavier than it looks, which is better for maintaining a steady hand while shooting. However this really isn't an issue with this camera since it has image stabilization, a must for Starbucks fanatics. It also comes with the tried, tested, and true optical view-finder, handy when in a battery pinch. The shutter speed is fine, hardly any delay at all. Once you turn it on, you'll never miss a moment. The main appeal of this camera however is its 5X zoom function. Of course it is still a compact point-and-shoot, but the function works better than expected from a camera of this price range, i.e. crisp zoom shots, although occasionally a bit blurry at max. Well, I don't mean to cheapen it, it really provides some amazing results. On a side note, for some reason I can't help but feel a bit more macho every time I zoom in to take a shot and my lens protrudes more than any other camera around...I don't know why.

The only major flaw this camera has, which is far from fatal, is its generic looking/feeling on/off button. Yes, this minor imperfection still deserves its own paragraph and a star as well. First of all, for a button that holds such great importance, it is quite illusive. It took me fifteen seconds to find it, and once I did, I sort of wish I hadn't. Its made of cheap plastic that illuminates a hideous green when powered on. It really stands out as the only blemish on this fine piece of technology. Interesting choice for Canon to do such a thing on a camera this high up in their point-and-shoot ranks. Maybe they should have included some sort of stylus type thingy for us to poke around with. Sometimes I fear that I won't be able to turn the camera on in time for that classic shot, and that when I do manage to maneuver my pinky just right, I might not be able to ever power it off again. But hey, I might not have to since taking pictures with this camera is an experience indeed.

Disregard that last paragraph. My girlfriend says I just have fat fingers.

Jeffrey Wan rated the SD890IS as 4/5 and says - SD890IS - It's a pretty good camera, except it's still not stable when moving around your hand.

J. BURNHAM rated the SD890IS as 4/5 and says - Mostly a great camera - I have been using this camera for about 4 months. This is the 4th (digital) Canon I have purchased, preceded by a rebel and two elph models for family members. The two features that led me to select this are the 5x zoom and the viewfinder. I don't find the viewfinder to be particularly accurate for framing the picture. On the other hand, I don't find the screen to be a particularly accurate rendering of colors or focus. You usually don't have time to fiddle back and forth, after fiddling with the other scene, flash, etc. Go with one and just keep taking pics until you find the balance and focus you like. It's not like you are wasting film.
There are two things that really annoy me about this camera and prevented me from giving it 5 stars. One is the long delay between pushing the button and actually taking the picture. For example, a child or animal will probably move before the camera actually takes the shot, unless they are asleep or focused on something else. Part of it is red eye reduction, but even when you turn off flash, it is still way too long. Kind of like make an appointment to snap the shutter. The other frustration is the outer ring on the navigation control (not the top wheel, the one that changes scene or selects flash). I find I have to spin that thing around a lot before it actually changes the selection and then it may change by 1, 2 or even three options. So you are spinning the stupid wheel back and forth back and forth just to -- say -- turn off the flash so the cat won't turn it's head while you are waiting for the camera to actually take the picture. Cat gets up and leaves. So you need to make those changes in advance before you even start framing. And that means you need to learn the camera quirks so you know it's limits in advance.
The general setting minus flash is good for most pics. The night and indoor options are pretty good as well, minus flash. The flash is what you would expect, pretty short distance, so it is nice that the camera can still take many pictures without it, given adequate ambient light.
There is substantial barrel distortion at 5x, but I expect that with a camera this small. With the good resolution, cropping is an option.
It does have a rather odd algorithm for selecting what it wants to focus on when people are not the subject or there are a lot of other subjects around. It seems to want to find something in the foreground - anything, instead of using the obvious high contrast horizon. An old fashioned "infinity" setting would be nice then you could use the older canon feature of using one area to represent light, contrast balance and then changing the view to something else. When it doesn't find a match in those little boxes, it isn't happy.
My camera makes some really weird almost grinding sounds and the lens spends a lot of time trying to find focus when I am in the 4 to 5x range. Makes the same sound when I turn it off, too. Not sure if that is normal. Again, the time to set up the shot and actually take the shot is too long for a point and shoot camera. More like shoot and point, if you get my drift. In that respect, I like the SD600 more.
Nice camera, generally a decent balance of features, function and the physical constraints of the design. I guess I just expected more from Canon.

Marshall R. Rubin rated the SD890IS as 4/5 and says - Canon Powershot SD8905 Digital Camer - The Canon PowerShot Sd89OIS is a very capable little digital camera. Its generous 10 megapixel resolution, combined with a sharp zoom lens provides excellent images and accurate colors. My only complaint is the tiny size of the power (on-off) button. Although I have small hands I have great difficulty accessing the button to turn on the camera. To help alleviate this problem I glued onto the button a rectangular piece of plastic to provide a raised surface, and it has proven to be of great help. However, there's no excuse why such an important button should be so inaccessable.

J. GUO rated the SD890IS as 4/5 and says - fantastic camera - This PowerShot SD890IS is fantastic! I took several pictures while we were driving on the high way at 75 MPH, and the pictures turned out to be fine, just like I took them when I was standing on the ground. Also it offers several special modes which are very useful. I can't imagine that it could take clear pictures of firework and sunset! I bought a SD600 before, that one couldn't take pictures of firework at all. But SD890IS is great! All most like a professional camera!
One disadvantage is that the battery runs out very fast, I have to recharge it everyday. And if I choose the largest size of the photos, the files are too big and fill up the memory card very soon. I had to change the picture size to M2.

PNS rated the SD890IS as 4/5 and says - GREAT Camera with a SLIGHT UI Issue - This is one of the best cameras that I have ever laid my hands on. It is very simple to use and has a LOT of features that you can play with to create great creative images.

I like the fact that it has an optical viewfinder. The optical viewfinder is very useful when you are outdoor and the sun is bright. It will be very hard to view ANY LCD screen in this condition. Because it has the optical viewfinder, the LCD screen is slightly smaller than most of its competitors; it only has 2.5" compared to 3" on some other cameras.

The slight UI issue that I have is the LAG that the wheel has. If you turn it too slow, it does not change the option or change the option VERY slowly. But, if you turn the wheel too fast, there is a LAG before the option changes. So, sometimes, you need to go back and forth a few times to get to the option that you want.

Oh yeah... The multiple frames shot is only available WITHOUT flash. This is true for most point-and-shoot cameras.

In conclusion, this is an excellent compact camera. I carry this camera wherever I go. And, the battery life on this camera is not too shabby at all. The longest that I have ever experienced with any compact point-and-shoot cameras.

Joe rated the SD890IS as 4/5 and says - Good little camera packed with great features - I did a lot of research before I picked this camera; every site recommended cannon. Sony, casio all had picture problems. I picked this camera because it has a 5x optical zoom, low light feature, compactness, and the buttons are not close to one another so easy to use if you have big fingers.

Camera is loaded with features but not all are easy to get to if you have big hands that is my one downside of this camera. Changing to some manual setting can be a challenge and finding where to review pictures as well. Did not think I would like the face detection feature but I was pleasntly surprized, it does a great job find the face except if you have sunglasses on. The faces come out great in the picture; 10 MP may be an overkill but I like sometimes like to crop and enlarge certain parts of the picture and hanve 10 MP makes sure the picture is not grainy. Lastly night pictures without the flash come out good not excellent but very good;although it does take a min to change all of the settings for low light mode. The software it comes with is okay, if you are really into photography I sugguest buy another package.

R. Waters rated the SD890IS as 4/5 and says - Amazing zoom - This is the 4th Canon I have owned and my 3rd Elph...
Let me start by saying nothing can replace my SD 700 which I lost...
4x optical zoom, buttons were all in a good location, compact camera and LIGHT!! If they made the same camera with more mega pixels I would buy it in a second (even though the 6.3MP took very crisp pictures)
I purchased the SD 1100 and returned it 2 days later... I hated it. Zoom was awful pictures came out awful. I replaced it with a SD850
OK camera. Much heavier than the SD700, same zoom, buttons not as convenient, very good picture quality... basically as close to the SD 700 as you can get with all the Elphs that are out there. Has an additional feature that lets you turn light specs (such as Christmas lights into stars and hearts)
After 2 months I saw the SD 890 and had to have it...
Pros: Camera is much lighter
Zoom is AMAZING!!
I do like the review button they put on the camera
Cons: The placement of the buttons suck.
It is hard to turn the camera on
I don't like were the wheel is places
Body is larger than SD 700

All in all any of the above mentioned Elphs are GREAT. They take pictures a lot faster than any other camera. There is hardly any delay. The pictures are crisp and the colors are vibrant. I have only had the 890 for a few days and I am hoping it will live up to the SD 700 standards.

Cedar rated the SD890IS as 4/5 and says - Solid, reliable digital camera - This is my third Canon. It works great. I'm really pleased with my pictures and the longer zoom capability. I like the larger screen. My only complaint is the "on/off" switch. It's difficult to use.

R. Dege rated the SD890IS as 4/5 and says - One fantastic camera - Pros: image quality, shutter speed, amazing zoom, fast power on, lots of advanced features, etc. etc. The technical specs, and performance of this camera far exceeded any expectations that I could have expected from a pocket-sized camera.

Cons (All minor):
1) Charging requires the removal of the battery from the camera, and it being inserted into a separate battery charger. I'm accustomed to my old sony camera, where it charges in it's own cradle.

2) The power button itself requires some precision to activate. It's not difficult, or annoying to use, but again, I'm comparing it to my older sony camera, where it was a quick, simple flip.

3) The menuing system can be somewhat daunting to a new or novice user. Depending what mode your camera is in will change what menu options you're presented with. Using the camera && reading the manual will help with the familiarity process.

4) The spin dial (or whatever it's called). I have yet to see what benefit this dial has over the conventional directional pad. It's almost like a double-edged sword. On the one hand, it's quite helpful when you want to quickly flip through photos you've taken on the camera. On the other hand, it becomes challenging when trying to change scenes in scene mode, or when changing functions in the manual mode.


Overall, I love this camera. I bought it just before going on vacation, and was continually amazed by the quality of the photos and shutter speed performance throughout the trip. While traveling on a tour bus, I was able to take crystal clear photos of the countryside landscape, while the bus was traveling at about 60mph.

BED rated the SD890IS as 4/5 and says - Very nice - I'm a Big fan of Canon products-(own a Canon Powershot Pro S5 and 20D), so you can understand why I was a bit shy about this purchase-wanting convenience without risking quality. I elected to try the Canon SD890IS because of the 10M with 5X Optical. Some talk about the surface getting "dinged" up but what's happening to mark their equipment so badly? This small but wonderful camera has all the quality and capability of my Canon Powershot Pro S5, with the exception of shooting as well in low light, but even that is not bad. And remember the reasons you purchased an elph. Others brands may have higher mega pixels, but comparing this camera with it's one slight short fall that I noticed, it out shines the other brands in low light shooting capability, does better with noise problems, and macro capability! The size is great, again, fitting the need I required-something smaller. If you are looking for quality, ease of use, than consider the Canon SD890IS.

B. J. Siasoco rated the SD890IS as 4/5 and says - Canon 890IS Review - Another great Canon Camera

Pros-
*5x Zoom gives you a closer shot than a typical point and shoot
*Control dial is similar to iPod touch wheel
*Selection modes arranged better (Auto, Manual, SCN, Video). The Playback is separate and easier to access
*Start up time immediate
*Little lag between shots
*Optical viewfinder

Cons-
*Shape of camera can make it hard to hold one handed
*Metal finish has a few scuffs already from only a weeks use
*Somewhat Pricey


I personally think it's a great camera for a basic traveler/camera buff who wants just a little more than a basic point and shoot. I needed it now, but it probably would have been wise to wait a few months for the price to come down.

Shawn Chidester rated the SD890IS as 4/5 and says - Awesome Camera - I'm not much of a camera person, but i really enjoy this camera basically makes it easy for me to get a good photo out of almost anything i aim and take a picture of not complicated at all. Also the camera has a lot of features and different types of modes for different scenario. you really need to buy a bigger memory card becuase the included one is only 32 mb I believe which wont really holy that many pictures, but the battery last a lot longer then i ever imaged I took photos all day flash on and off and i had only used half the battery.

Gaye Rust rated the SD890IS as 4/5 and says - Great Camera - This camera is small so I can carry any where. It takes clear pictures and is easy to use. It is great!

LB rated the SD890IS as 4/5 and says - Great Camera - After taking a few hundred pics over the last few months I am very happy with the camera. The software is another issue, but the camera works great. Excellent battery life, great stable pics. I upgraded the memory and got a case for it

Theophil rated the SD890IS as 4/5 and says - Canon camera - the camera is fine and met my expectations (my 3rd Canon of this type)
but the amazon shipping (next day delivery) was a flop,(waste of money)
since it was delivered (tried) late afternoon, too late.
I should have known that amazon sent it "UPS air saver" not the fastest way (I would have gladly paid more, had I known this detai!)

Joe bob rated the SD890IS as 4/5 and says - Very nice compact - Just got this, had the SD600 before this one. This one is a little sleeker. The picture are great. My only negative is the display. it is very fuzy but as soon as you take the picture it is crystal clear. Maybe to save on battery life? The on/off button is a little wierd too. Other than that i like it and would reccomend it.

Bruce C. Payne rated the SD890IS as 4/5 and says - A Significant Flaw - In general I love this camera, however I will send it back and get another model. The on/off switch is a little piece of plastic that is flush with the camera body. I have been using my fingernail to push it. Obviously, it will break, crack, or just be pushed in where it is no longer flush with the body.....Yes, it's the worst on/off switch I've ever seen on what is otherwise a wonderful camera. Canon will have many of these sent in for repair sometime in the future, so they should be prepared...thank you for the opportunity write this review.
Bruce

S. Dharmadhikari rated the SD890IS as 4/5 and says - Good Camera - This is a good camera. The on/off button is a little bit of a problem. It is compact, easy to use and a good value for your money.

R. Channing Johnson rated the SD890IS as 4/5 and says - Canon SD 890 IS - Small and Great - Had an old Pentax that wss wearing out after 8000+ shots, Needed a similar small camera to continue photography because one hand shakes with Parkinson's. Looked over the specs of several small cameras in the $200 - $300 range and found this one had all the features for control and specialty photos that I wanted. Very sharp focus, excellent zoom range, good ISO and better color fidelity means less Photoshop work. Still learning where the different featurs are buried in the control system so that my fingers go there without resorting to the manual. But I'm happy with what I done so far. Four stars, to me, is a very enthusiastic rating that's hard to beat. Negatives are a little heavier and the nice looking rounded body makes it a little harder to hold. Also, the zoom for taking and reviewing photos is step-wise rather than continuous. This make framing a photo just as you want harder but Photoshop is always available for accurate cropping.

Amindra Wijayanayake rated the SD890IS as 4/5 and says - Great value, lots of features - Wonderful value product here. You get a lot of camera for the price you pay. Lots of features that are over and above the norm for the price range, like 5X optical zoom, LCD AND optical viewer (getting both is rare), image stabilization, 10 megapixels. Most cameras in this price range will give you 3X, Only a screen viewer, no image stabilization, and about 7 mp.
I don't particularly like the power button - very hard to reach. I suppose on the plus side its hard to accidentally turn it on while in your pocket.
Navigating the menu options is a little cumbersome. There are up down left right buttons as well as a scroll wheel. You never seem to intuitively know which to do. So far the pictures have been great, but they have been your run of the mill "people shots". Haven't tried anything special yet. Hope this helps.

Is Jolie rated the SD890IS as 4/5 and says - Canon PowerShot SD890IS 10MP Digital Camera - I enjoy this little powerful camera, I particularly appreciate the 5x zoom, great for travel!

Kathryn Babbitt rated the SD890IS as 4/5 and says - A Great Little Camer - This has been a great throw in your purse kind of camera. We bought it because my husband was traveling to the Philippines and didn't want to lug around our Canon S2 IS (which is a fabulous camera...but it's big and heavy). We've loved our big Canon Powershot so decided after a ton of research to keep with Canon knowing the quality wouldn't be as good but that my husband could keep it in his pocket or I could throw it in my purse. It works great. Takes great pictures.

Lots of people complain about the on/off button which is kinda weak but is not really such a big deal. I turn the camera on and off with my fingernail and I'm careful with it since people have complained about some fatal error that I certainly don't want.

I would definitely recommend buying a carrying case so the screen (and camera in general) doesn't get messed up. It's a great camera though. Would highly recommend it.

K. Berlyn rated the SD890IS as 4/5 and says - Good Pictures Flimsy Battery Cover, Bad On/Off, Grainy Screen - Just got this today. Would give the camera casing a 3 star rating, but the photo quality is excellent. It iiiis true what they say about the on/off switch. What a pain to push it in, but my complaint is the battery covering. It feels so flimsy that it could fall off with the slightest bang. When I closed it, it appeared to be slightly out of line. I immediately checked the length of the warranty, which says 1 year, so we will se what happens. I snapped a couple of test shots in low lighting and the pictures came out great and very sharp, despite the incredibly grainy preview image on the screen. Gonna keep it though because I have faith in Canon and the photos came out great...

Josef Khan rated the SD890IS as 4/5 and says - Great Point and Shoot! - I go with SLR and Digital SLR mostly; however, I knew I needed a good medium range point and shoot camera for small trips. I cant complain much about the camera other than hard to press power on/off button and the small zoom control. Maybe its because of my big hands, but these two buttons are difficult for me to use.

The pictures I was able to take were amazing. I'm glad I bought this as a secondary substitute for my Canon Digital SLR

I have absolutely no regrets in buying this camera. I will look out for Canon's other point and shoot cameras in the past.

B. Hamilton rated the SD890IS as 4/5 and says - Nice camera - I bought this to get a faster shutter response than my old Kodak. It delivered. I see reviews about the on/off button. It is a little hard to push, but I don't want to accidently hit it. No problem to me. I did have an odd problem when I first bought it with a line through some pictures. I finally decided it was the fact I was using it skiing in Montana at -10 degrees. Haven't seen a problem since.

Texas Engineer rated the SD890IS as 4/5 and says - Great except for the power button - Agree with other reviewers that the only complaint I have is the rather flimsy power button compared with earlier versions.

Samuel Chell rated the SD890IS as 4/5 and says - Longest lens for the least bucks - Amazon's listing of the retail price is somewhat misleading, as Canon originally pegged the SD890 at 400 dollars to support its 10 megapixel / 5X optical zoom rating. But public sentiment didn't support the pricing, and consequently the 890 is going for less than the SD880, which came out at a hundred less than the 890 but is now commanding 50 more. The reason? The 890 uses an entirely plastic body, which makes it stand out in shape and style from the rest of the Canon SD line, giving it a plumpish, "squat-like" appearance compared to the classic Canon box-like design. The 880 costs more and has a less powerful zoom, but its key components are metal. If the 880 is still too pricey for you, Steve's Cameras recommends the SD770 over the 890, remarking that the LCD screen of the latter proved scratch-prone, but don't expect to find a 5-power zoom for less than the current asking price for the 890.

MDH rated the SD890IS as 4/5 and says - Great camera - Great camera but things like the on/off button are awkward (very small)
Some good improvements over the 850IS I bought last year.

Brian rated the SD890IS as 4/5 and says - Camera is awesome - I wanted another canon camera , small that I could put in my pocket, but with the ability to get close ups of my kids easily. This camera has the size, price and clarity I was looking for.

Noah Konelios rated the SD890IS as 4/5 and says - Superb - One of the most versatile point-and-shoots on the market. It has a handful of modes to play around with (the color swap is my personal favorite). Very nice, clean looking finish. Its compact, yet for its size, it doesn't feel flimsy at all. Its a bit heavier than it looks, which is better for maintaining a steady hand while shooting. However this really isn't an issue with this camera since it has image stabilization, a must for Starbucks fanatics. It also comes with the tried, tested, and true optical view-finder, handy when in a battery pinch. The shutter speed is fine, hardly any delay at all. Once you turn it on, you'll never miss a moment. The main appeal of this camera however is its 5X zoom function. Of course it is still a compact point-and-shoot, but the function works better than expected from a camera of this price range, i.e. crisp zoom shots, although occasionally a bit blurry at max. Well, I don't mean to cheapen it, it really provides some amazing results. On a side note, for some reason I can't help but feel a bit more macho every time I zoom in to take a shot and my lens protrudes more than any other camera around...I don't know why.

The only major flaw this camera has, which is far from fatal, is its generic looking/feeling on/off button. Yes, this minor imperfection still deserves its own paragraph and a star as well. First of all, for a button that holds such great importance, it is quite illusive. It took me fifteen seconds to find it, and once I did, I sort of wish I hadn't. Its made of cheap plastic that illuminates a hideous green when powered on. It really stands out as the only blemish on this fine piece of technology. Interesting choice for Canon to do such a thing on a camera this high up in their point-and-shoot ranks. Maybe they should have included some sort of stylus type thingy for us to poke around with. Sometimes I fear that I won't be able to turn the camera on in time for that classic shot, and that when I do manage to maneuver my pinky just right, I might not be able to ever power it off again. But hey, I might not have to since taking pictures with this camera is an experience indeed.

Disregard that last paragraph. My girlfriend says I just have fat fingers.

Jeffrey Wan rated the SD890IS as 4/5 and says - SD890IS - It's a pretty good camera, except it's still not stable when moving around your hand.

J. BURNHAM rated the SD890IS as 4/5 and says - Mostly a great camera - I have been using this camera for about 4 months. This is the 4th (digital) Canon I have purchased, preceded by a rebel and two elph models for family members. The two features that led me to select this are the 5x zoom and the viewfinder. I don't find the viewfinder to be particularly accurate for framing the picture. On the other hand, I don't find the screen to be a particularly accurate rendering of colors or focus. You usually don't have time to fiddle back and forth, after fiddling with the other scene, flash, etc. Go with one and just keep taking pics until you find the balance and focus you like. It's not like you are wasting film.
There are two things that really annoy me about this camera and prevented me from giving it 5 stars. One is the long delay between pushing the button and actually taking the picture. For example, a child or animal will probably move before the camera actually takes the shot, unless they are asleep or focused on something else. Part of it is red eye reduction, but even when you turn off flash, it is still way too long. Kind of like make an appointment to snap the shutter. The other frustration is the outer ring on the navigation control (not the top wheel, the one that changes scene or selects flash). I find I have to spin that thing around a lot before it actually changes the selection and then it may change by 1, 2 or even three options. So you are spinning the stupid wheel back and forth back and forth just to -- say -- turn off the flash so the cat won't turn it's head while you are waiting for the camera to actually take the picture. Cat gets up and leaves. So you need to make those changes in advance before you even start framing. And that means you need to learn the camera quirks so you know it's limits in advance.
The general setting minus flash is good for most pics. The night and indoor options are pretty good as well, minus flash. The flash is what you would expect, pretty short distance, so it is nice that the camera can still take many pictures without it, given adequate ambient light.
There is substantial barrel distortion at 5x, but I expect that with a camera this small. With the good resolution, cropping is an option.
It does have a rather odd algorithm for selecting what it wants to focus on when people are not the subject or there are a lot of other subjects around. It seems to want to find something in the foreground - anything, instead of using the obvious high contrast horizon. An old fashioned "infinity" setting would be nice then you could use the older canon feature of using one area to represent light, contrast balance and then changing the view to something else. When it doesn't find a match in those little boxes, it isn't happy.
My camera makes some really weird almost grinding sounds and the lens spends a lot of time trying to find focus when I am in the 4 to 5x range. Makes the same sound when I turn it off, too. Not sure if that is normal. Again, the time to set up the shot and actually take the shot is too long for a point and shoot camera. More like shoot and point, if you get my drift. In that respect, I like the SD600 more.
Nice camera, generally a decent balance of features, function and the physical constraints of the design. I guess I just expected more from Canon.

Marshall R. Rubin rated the SD890IS as 4/5 and says - Canon Powershot SD8905 Digital Camer - The Canon PowerShot Sd89OIS is a very capable little digital camera. Its generous 10 megapixel resolution, combined with a sharp zoom lens provides excellent images and accurate colors. My only complaint is the tiny size of the power (on-off) button. Although I have small hands I have great difficulty accessing the button to turn on the camera. To help alleviate this problem I glued onto the button a rectangular piece of plastic to provide a raised surface, and it has proven to be of great help. However, there's no excuse why such an important button should be so inaccessable.

J. GUO rated the SD890IS as 4/5 and says - fantastic camera - This PowerShot SD890IS is fantastic! I took several pictures while we were driving on the high way at 75 MPH, and the pictures turned out to be fine, just like I took them when I was standing on the ground. Also it offers several special modes which are very useful. I can't imagine that it could take clear pictures of firework and sunset! I bought a SD600 before, that one couldn't take pictures of firework at all. But SD890IS is great! All most like a professional camera!
One disadvantage is that the battery runs out very fast, I have to recharge it everyday. And if I choose the largest size of the photos, the files are too big and fill up the memory card very soon. I had to change the picture size to M2.

PNS rated the SD890IS as 4/5 and says - GREAT Camera with a SLIGHT UI Issue - This is one of the best cameras that I have ever laid my hands on. It is very simple to use and has a LOT of features that you can play with to create great creative images.

I like the fact that it has an optical viewfinder. The optical viewfinder is very useful when you are outdoor and the sun is bright. It will be very hard to view ANY LCD screen in this condition. Because it has the optical viewfinder, the LCD screen is slightly smaller than most of its competitors; it only has 2.5" compared to 3" on some other cameras.

The slight UI issue that I have is the LAG that the wheel has. If you turn it too slow, it does not change the option or change the option VERY slowly. But, if you turn the wheel too fast, there is a LAG before the option changes. So, sometimes, you need to go back and forth a few times to get to the option that you want.

Oh yeah... The multiple frames shot is only available WITHOUT flash. This is true for most point-and-shoot cameras.

In conclusion, this is an excellent compact camera. I carry this camera wherever I go. And, the battery life on this camera is not too shabby at all. The longest that I have ever experienced with any compact point-and-shoot cameras.

Joe rated the SD890IS as 4/5 and says - Good little camera packed with great features - I did a lot of research before I picked this camera; every site recommended cannon. Sony, casio all had picture problems. I picked this camera because it has a 5x optical zoom, low light feature, compactness, and the buttons are not close to one another so easy to use if you have big fingers.

Camera is loaded with features but not all are easy to get to if you have big hands that is my one downside of this camera. Changing to some manual setting can be a challenge and finding where to review pictures as well. Did not think I would like the face detection feature but I was pleasntly surprized, it does a great job find the face except if you have sunglasses on. The faces come out great in the picture; 10 MP may be an overkill but I like sometimes like to crop and enlarge certain parts of the picture and hanve 10 MP makes sure the picture is not grainy. Lastly night pictures without the flash come out good not excellent but very good;although it does take a min to change all of the settings for low light mode. The software it comes with is okay, if you are really into photography I sugguest buy another package.

R. Waters rated the SD890IS as 4/5 and says - Amazing zoom - This is the 4th Canon I have owned and my 3rd Elph...
Let me start by saying nothing can replace my SD 700 which I lost...
4x optical zoom, buttons were all in a good location, compact camera and LIGHT!! If they made the same camera with more mega pixels I would buy it in a second (even though the 6.3MP took very crisp pictures)
I purchased the SD 1100 and returned it 2 days later... I hated it. Zoom was awful pictures came out awful. I replaced it with a SD850
OK camera. Much heavier than the SD700, same zoom, buttons not as convenient, very good picture quality... basically as close to the SD 700 as you can get with all the Elphs that are out there. Has an additional feature that lets you turn light specs (such as Christmas lights into stars and hearts)
After 2 months I saw the SD 890 and had to have it...
Pros: Camera is much lighter
Zoom is AMAZING!!
I do like the review button they put on the camera
Cons: The placement of the buttons suck.
It is hard to turn the camera on
I don't like were the wheel is places
Body is larger than SD 700

All in all any of the above mentioned Elphs are GREAT. They take pictures a lot faster than any other camera. There is hardly any delay. The pictures are crisp and the colors are vibrant. I have only had the 890 for a few days and I am hoping it will live up to the SD 700 standards.

Cedar rated the SD890IS as 4/5 and says - Solid, reliable digital camera - This is my third Canon. It works great. I'm really pleased with my pictures and the longer zoom capability. I like the larger screen. My only complaint is the "on/off" switch. It's difficult to use.

R. Dege rated the SD890IS as 4/5 and says - One fantastic camera - Pros: image quality, shutter speed, amazing zoom, fast power on, lots of advanced features, etc. etc. The technical specs, and performance of this camera far exceeded any expectations that I could have expected from a pocket-sized camera.

Cons (All minor):
1) Charging requires the removal of the battery from the camera, and it being inserted into a separate battery charger. I'm accustomed to my old sony camera, where it charges in it's own cradle.

2) The power button itself requires some precision to activate. It's not difficult, or annoying to use, but again, I'm comparing it to my older sony camera, where it was a quick, simple flip.

3) The menuing system can be somewhat daunting to a new or novice user. Depending what mode your camera is in will change what menu options you're presented with. Using the camera && reading the manual will help with the familiarity process.

4) The spin dial (or whatever it's called). I have yet to see what benefit this dial has over the conventional directional pad. It's almost like a double-edged sword. On the one hand, it's quite helpful when you want to quickly flip through photos you've taken on the camera. On the other hand, it becomes challenging when trying to change scenes in scene mode, or when changing functions in the manual mode.


Overall, I love this camera. I bought it just before going on vacation, and was continually amazed by the quality of the photos and shutter speed performance throughout the trip. While traveling on a tour bus, I was able to take crystal clear photos of the countryside landscape, while the bus was traveling at about 60mph.

BED rated the SD890IS as 4/5 and says - Very nice - I'm a Big fan of Canon products-(own a Canon Powershot Pro S5 and 20D), so you can understand why I was a bit shy about this purchase-wanting convenience without risking quality. I elected to try the Canon SD890IS because of the 10M with 5X Optical. Some talk about the surface getting "dinged" up but what's happening to mark their equipment so badly? This small but wonderful camera has all the quality and capability of my Canon Powershot Pro S5, with the exception of shooting as well in low light, but even that is not bad. And remember the reasons you purchased an elph. Others brands may have higher mega pixels, but comparing this camera with it's one slight short fall that I noticed, it out shines the other brands in low light shooting capability, does better with noise problems, and macro capability! The size is great, again, fitting the need I required-something smaller. If you are looking for quality, ease of use, than consider the Canon SD890IS.

B. J. Siasoco rated the SD890IS as 4/5 and says - Canon 890IS Review - Another great Canon Camera

Pros-
*5x Zoom gives you a closer shot than a typical point and shoot
*Control dial is similar to iPod touch wheel
*Selection modes arranged better (Auto, Manual, SCN, Video). The Playback is separate and easier to access
*Start up time immediate
*Little lag between shots
*Optical viewfinder

Cons-
*Shape of camera can make it hard to hold one handed
*Metal finish has a few scuffs already from only a weeks use
*Somewhat Pricey


I personally think it's a great camera for a basic traveler/camera buff who wants just a little more than a basic point and shoot. I needed it now, but it probably would have been wise to wait a few months for the price to come down.

Priscilla Yoon rated the SD890IS as 3/5 and says - Camera review - I bought this camera and wasn't thrilled when I got it. The design is antiquated, the screen is small, and the picture quality is so-so. I just ended up returning it and paying $50 more for the new Canon 780 IS which I'm very happy with!

Eileen Hahn rated the SD890IS as 3/5 and says - camera - this is an okay camera but not a great camera, I like the video feature few people realize you can video them with sound on this camera. the zoom is okay but not as clear as i would have liked. Not an easy camera to turn on the on button is receised and you need a finger nail or you have to use the tab on the wrist strap. I found another way though to turn it on using the view botton that looks like a play button symbol and then pressing the button as though i was going to take a picture. but that is two steps instead of one. two strikes not good.

CIAS rated the SD890IS as 3/5 and says - Good little camera with some annoying features - This camera turns out good pictures with the 5x optical zoom and 10 mps. I bought it for those reasons and it was affordable for the quality of pictures it can take. However, the power button is very hard to push (I have slender fingers and it is still hard for me.) I also dislike the round toggle button. It is a rotary device used to scroll through menus. It is hard to use since when you turn it, it stops on random places. I had the sd750 before and liked the actual body sooooo much better. But since I wanted more mps and better zoom without paying a ton, this camera fit the bill. I wish they had given us those great benefits without annoying features since I know they have made great camera bodies before. After all is said and done, its not a very hard camera to use but Canon has done a better job on other models.

Image stabilization is really great! Low light shots are not turning out very good on auto mode.

Jenny Hwang rated the SD890IS as 3/5 and says - It's OK- HUGE Lag Pressing Shutter button - I just bought this camera and there are 2 issues with it:

1) When you press the shutter button, the flash goes off after 5 seconds and then takes the picture. I don't like how it takes forever to just take one picture- by then, the perfect shot is gone.

2) It's a bit heavy and bulky. It's not as small and light as previous Canon models.

Lynne Guitar rated the SD890IS as 3/5 and says - Canon 10MP PowerShot camera - This model is, for the most part, better than the Canon 10MP PowerShot camera I bought two years ago (which was stolen), and $400 dollars cheaper! The 5X rather than 3X zoom is wonderful and review mode is easier. The on/off button, however, is horrible! It's made of plastic that I fear will fall out, and you have to push it on or off with a fingernail, for it is recessed too deeply to use a fingertip. What really makes me angry though is the battery. I had three extra of the NB5L batteries--I do a lot of caving, so use up battery power quickly. The on-line data and the guide book that came with the new camera all say it uses the same battery as the older model, but no. It has an N118 battery, which is a teeny tiny fraction shorter than the NB5L so that the NB5L will not work and I have to buy new spares. Canon--why in the world did you change it to a new battery? Just to get more money?

Paul rated the SD890IS as 3/5 and says - Poor ergonomics and cheap feeling body - I'll let some of the other reviewers and professionals talk about the technical aspects of this camera because I never got that far. This is not to say that it's a bad product but there are some major issues, especially for right-handed people and that's why I'm sending mine back:

The right side of the camera has a smooth rounded shape. It looks pretty nice but it's also the side that I grip and it makes the body much too think to get a good grip. It always feels like the camera is going to fall out of my hand.

It also feels very different than many of the other compact/ultra-compact canon powershot cameras. I think that the body is made if plastic and it feels a little cheap. The power button is also different than most cameras and doesn't give good tactile feedback when pressing it. This seems to be a common complaint.

Linda Koehn rated the SD890IS as 3/5 and says - Power on and off switch difficult to use - The pictures are fantastic but turning the camera on and off requires using your fingernail to slide the switch on or off and sometimes doesn't work. I have often had to give it several tries to turn on and missed a shot. Others have tried to turn it on and had the same experience. I would give it one star except for the excellent quality of the pictures.

Richard L. Bjornseth rated the SD890IS as 3/5 and says - It's the on off button - While I have read of some people's problems with the unusual shape of the on-off button, that wasn't my problem. After 2 or three shots and struggling to get the button to work, it just didn't. The images I were able with the camera were amazingly good - good color balance and detail. But the flimsy on off-switch?
Amazon was great and accepted the return no questions asked. Even paid for the postage. Maybe I just got a dud, but I didn't want to make the same mistake again and am getting a different camera instead.

L. Dias rated the SD890IS as 3/5 and says - Too bad it broke after three months.... - I love this camera! However, after owning it for three months, it no longer works. Amazon.com was not at all helpful in this process. I had to send it back to Canon for repair, which will take 3 weeks or more.

I am disapointed with the quality of the product, but when it was working, it did work fine.

A. ALSHARIF rated the SD890IS as 3/5 and says - Not a good camera for everyday use! - I purchased this camera and I returned it after couple of days because I thought the design was really bad, The ON/OFF button is weird and the camera was heavy. I did not take pictures that I thought were extraordinary; the picture quality was very normal.
I wanted a camera that is small so I can carry it everywhere and also easy to use, which is not the case of the SD890IS.
The zoom feature is good and that is the only good thing about the camera.
I would advise anybody who is considering this camera to check it out in the store first, hold it with your hands and make sure you are comfortable with it before you can decide.

D. Medford rated the SD890IS as 3/5 and says - Two significant problems with an otherwise nice camera! - This is the 5th Canon I've owned. I generally love their overall quality and function. I agree with most of the rave reviews about this camera, but I have TWO IMPORTANT CAVEATS that don't seem to appear.

1st: The orientation of the LCD polarization on the screen is such that when using the camera with polarized sunglasses, you can't see an image on the LCD (in the standard, horizontal position). For every other LCD camera I've used the screen is 100% viewable with polarized sunglasses. The blanking out of the screen only occurs when you rotate the camera 90 degrees (to the vertical orientation).

2nd: There is CONSIDERABLE "Barrel distortion" when using this long 5x optical zoom lens in the standard mode.

Please note: I've contacted Canon Customer Service and they say both issues are not fixable and expected given the design of the camera (UGH!)

Optimist? rated the SD890IS as 3/5 and says - Good camera, but... - beware if you are purchasing this camera because of all of the special features, such as the zoom or digital macro. I took this camera on vacation & discovered that there are some pretty strict limitations on the functionality of these features. Such as, in digital macro you must practically place the lens on what you are photographing to have it in focus...but then the item does not fit the frame properly, and is partly cut off in the final image. The zoom function RADICALLY loses focus the farther you zoom. The manual does address both these issues, but doesn't solve them, just states they are there. My basic photos of family turned out very nicely, but my close up foliage shots, zoomed shots, sunsets, etc were not as good as would be expected, especially since I was using a tripod for many of these shots. That being said, I found the camera & functions very easy to use & understand, and it's very compact & lightweight.

T. Ngo rated the SD890IS as 3/5 and says - Good feature... cheap design - First impressions of the camera is that it looks cheap. I'm not sure if this was done to save costs or lower the camera weight but the body appears cheap compared to the SD950IS. Considering it costs more I would expect them to put some more into the body. The zoom feature is nice but I rarely need to zoom in that much. I need more wide-angle if possible. I really like the circular wheel. It's not as sensitive as the touch wheel on the SD950IS which I seem to hit by accident. The power button is a bit tough to turn on/off but that's good and bad. At least it won't go on by accident in your pocket. The body is much easier to hold than the SD950IS which because of it's design feels like my fingers are blocking the lens/flashlight/sensor.

Overall, I like the product but would expect this to cost about $50 less than the SD950IS.

Mera Naam rated the SD890IS as 3/5 and says - Scratch noise and power button useless - Camera lens makes a scratch noise everytime you change certain settings (like ISO mode, Zoom). I have used lot of canon camera's and this is the first time, I am hearing this scratching noise. Very annoying. The Power ON/Off button is very small. Even thou I do not have big hands, I had to use my fingernail to shut off the camera. The button looks very flimsy. Not happy with overall product. Camera does takes good pictures. Haven't used it a whole lot yet, as I got it recently.

Priscilla Yoon rated the SD890IS as 3/5 and says - Camera review - I bought this camera and wasn't thrilled when I got it. The design is antiquated, the screen is small, and the picture quality is so-so. I just ended up returning it and paying $50 more for the new Canon 780 IS which I'm very happy with!

Eileen Hahn rated the SD890IS as 3/5 and says - camera - this is an okay camera but not a great camera, I like the video feature few people realize you can video them with sound on this camera. the zoom is okay but not as clear as i would have liked. Not an easy camera to turn on the on button is receised and you need a finger nail or you have to use the tab on the wrist strap. I found another way though to turn it on using the view botton that looks like a play button symbol and then pressing the button as though i was going to take a picture. but that is two steps instead of one. two strikes not good.

CIAS rated the SD890IS as 3/5 and says - Good little camera with some annoying features - This camera turns out good pictures with the 5x optical zoom and 10 mps. I bought it for those reasons and it was affordable for the quality of pictures it can take. However, the power button is very hard to push (I have slender fingers and it is still hard for me.) I also dislike the round toggle button. It is a rotary device used to scroll through menus. It is hard to use since when you turn it, it stops on random places. I had the sd750 before and liked the actual body sooooo much better. But since I wanted more mps and better zoom without paying a ton, this camera fit the bill. I wish they had given us those great benefits without annoying features since I know they have made great camera bodies before. After all is said and done, its not a very hard camera to use but Canon has done a better job on other models.

Image stabilization is really great! Low light shots are not turning out very good on auto mode.

Jenny Hwang rated the SD890IS as 3/5 and says - It's OK- HUGE Lag Pressing Shutter button - I just bought this camera and there are 2 issues with it:

1) When you press the shutter button, the flash goes off after 5 seconds and then takes the picture. I don't like how it takes forever to just take one picture- by then, the perfect shot is gone.

2) It's a bit heavy and bulky. It's not as small and light as previous Canon models.

Lynne Guitar rated the SD890IS as 3/5 and says - Canon 10MP PowerShot camera - This model is, for the most part, better than the Canon 10MP PowerShot camera I bought two years ago (which was stolen), and $400 dollars cheaper! The 5X rather than 3X zoom is wonderful and review mode is easier. The on/off button, however, is horrible! It's made of plastic that I fear will fall out, and you have to push it on or off with a fingernail, for it is recessed too deeply to use a fingertip. What really makes me angry though is the battery. I had three extra of the NB5L batteries--I do a lot of caving, so use up battery power quickly. The on-line data and the guide book that came with the new camera all say it uses the same battery as the older model, but no. It has an N118 battery, which is a teeny tiny fraction shorter than the NB5L so that the NB5L will not work and I have to buy new spares. Canon--why in the world did you change it to a new battery? Just to get more money?

Paul rated the SD890IS as 3/5 and says - Poor ergonomics and cheap feeling body - I'll let some of the other reviewers and professionals talk about the technical aspects of this camera because I never got that far. This is not to say that it's a bad product but there are some major issues, especially for right-handed people and that's why I'm sending mine back:

The right side of the camera has a smooth rounded shape. It looks pretty nice but it's also the side that I grip and it makes the body much too think to get a good grip. It always feels like the camera is going to fall out of my hand.

It also feels very different than many of the other compact/ultra-compact canon powershot cameras. I think that the body is made if plastic and it feels a little cheap. The power button is also different than most cameras and doesn't give good tactile feedback when pressing it. This seems to be a common complaint.

Linda Koehn rated the SD890IS as 3/5 and says - Power on and off switch difficult to use - The pictures are fantastic but turning the camera on and off requires using your fingernail to slide the switch on or off and sometimes doesn't work. I have often had to give it several tries to turn on and missed a shot. Others have tried to turn it on and had the same experience. I would give it one star except for the excellent quality of the pictures.

Richard L. Bjornseth rated the SD890IS as 3/5 and says - It's the on off button - While I have read of some people's problems with the unusual shape of the on-off button, that wasn't my problem. After 2 or three shots and struggling to get the button to work, it just didn't. The images I were able with the camera were amazingly good - good color balance and detail. But the flimsy on off-switch?
Amazon was great and accepted the return no questions asked. Even paid for the postage. Maybe I just got a dud, but I didn't want to make the same mistake again and am getting a different camera instead.

L. Dias rated the SD890IS as 3/5 and says - Too bad it broke after three months.... - I love this camera! However, after owning it for three months, it no longer works. Amazon.com was not at all helpful in this process. I had to send it back to Canon for repair, which will take 3 weeks or more.

I am disapointed with the quality of the product, but when it was working, it did work fine.

A. ALSHARIF rated the SD890IS as 3/5 and says - Not a good camera for everyday use! - I purchased this camera and I returned it after couple of days because I thought the design was really bad, The ON/OFF button is weird and the camera was heavy. I did not take pictures that I thought were extraordinary; the picture quality was very normal.
I wanted a camera that is small so I can carry it everywhere and also easy to use, which is not the case of the SD890IS.
The zoom feature is good and that is the only good thing about the camera.
I would advise anybody who is considering this camera to check it out in the store first, hold it with your hands and make sure you are comfortable with it before you can decide.

D. Medford rated the SD890IS as 3/5 and says - Two significant problems with an otherwise nice camera! - This is the 5th Canon I've owned. I generally love their overall quality and function. I agree with most of the rave reviews about this camera, but I have TWO IMPORTANT CAVEATS that don't seem to appear.

1st: The orientation of the LCD polarization on the screen is such that when using the camera with polarized sunglasses, you can't see an image on the LCD (in the standard, horizontal position). For every other LCD camera I've used the screen is 100% viewable with polarized sunglasses. The blanking out of the screen only occurs when you rotate the camera 90 degrees (to the vertical orientation).

2nd: There is CONSIDERABLE "Barrel distortion" when using this long 5x optical zoom lens in the standard mode.

Please note: I've contacted Canon Customer Service and they say both issues are not fixable and expected given the design of the camera (UGH!)

Optimist? rated the SD890IS as 3/5 and says - Good camera, but... - beware if you are purchasing this camera because of all of the special features, such as the zoom or digital macro. I took this camera on vacation & discovered that there are some pretty strict limitations on the functionality of these features. Such as, in digital macro you must practically place the lens on what you are photographing to have it in focus...but then the item does not fit the frame properly, and is partly cut off in the final image. The zoom function RADICALLY loses focus the farther you zoom. The manual does address both these issues, but doesn't solve them, just states they are there. My basic photos of family turned out very nicely, but my close up foliage shots, zoomed shots, sunsets, etc were not as good as would be expected, especially since I was using a tripod for many of these shots. That being said, I found the camera & functions very easy to use & understand, and it's very compact & lightweight.

T. Ngo rated the SD890IS as 3/5 and says - Good feature... cheap design - First impressions of the camera is that it looks cheap. I'm not sure if this was done to save costs or lower the camera weight but the body appears cheap compared to the SD950IS. Considering it costs more I would expect them to put some more into the body. The zoom feature is nice but I rarely need to zoom in that much. I need more wide-angle if possible. I really like the circular wheel. It's not as sensitive as the touch wheel on the SD950IS which I seem to hit by accident. The power button is a bit tough to turn on/off but that's good and bad. At least it won't go on by accident in your pocket. The body is much easier to hold than the SD950IS which because of it's design feels like my fingers are blocking the lens/flashlight/sensor.

Overall, I like the product but would expect this to cost about $50 less than the SD950IS.

Mera Naam rated the SD890IS as 3/5 and says - Scratch noise and power button useless - Camera lens makes a scratch noise everytime you change certain settings (like ISO mode, Zoom). I have used lot of canon camera's and this is the first time, I am hearing this scratching noise. Very annoying. The Power ON/Off button is very small. Even thou I do not have big hands, I had to use my fingernail to shut off the camera. The button looks very flimsy. Not happy with overall product. Camera does takes good pictures. Haven't used it a whole lot yet, as I got it recently.

Photo Nut rated the SD890IS as 2/5 and says - It's mine But I wish my other one was... - I am an avid everyday user and once had the fantastic Cannon SD800 IS Digital elph. History: Only because my beloved camera received a chair squeeze, I purchased the SD890IS. After days & daze of research & because I wanted the ability to use my same batteries, chargers, etc, (a signficant savings) I bought this camera. Currently: NOT so much...so far! "With close-ups" Auto or Manual it is hard to lock/focus on the subject. When I have needed a point & shoot, sometimes I miss the moment. Though others indicate an issue with the battery door, so far no problems though it is not of the quality of my older camera. Also what gets on my last nerve is the endless photo rotation when viewing & THE wheel. Yes it is a bit hard to turn-on, just some getting use to. The wheel idea...NOT great! By far does not rate as excellent as my last one. good luck!

G. Renner rated the SD890IS as 2/5 and says - Camera lens gets stuck easily in dusty or sandy conditions - I love this camera...when it works! It is absolutely fantastic in pristine situations.

The second week I had it we went to the beach. It took about 10 photos before the lens got stuck out-permanently! After my vacation (with no photos) Canon cheerfully replaced my camera with Costco's assistance (3 weeks)

The new replacement camera is now 10 months old and unfortunately I took it into a dusty situation, not unusual in Texas summers. This time it took about 5 photos before the lens got stuck out-permanentlyly! Once again no vacation photos!

This "E18 stuck lens" problem is VERY common according to several internet sites which cheerfully offer home remedies. Those remedies do work to get the lens shut but each time left me with a blurry lens.

I sure hope that Canon will help...but according to the web sites they do not have a good customer service reputation.

Joe Pasko rated the SD890IS as 2/5 and says - Close, but poor overall performance - Pros:

Bright LCD,
Lightweight/Portable,
Durable,
Quick startup time

Cons:

Poor image quality,
Poor Low-Light Performance,
Blurry indoor pictures,
Bad auto modes

Almost impossible to take a good indoors shot.

This camera could use firmware updates like nobody's business. The lens is good for this type of camera, but the camera is simply trying to zig when it should zag in almost all modes when indoors.

I used this camera to take what I thought should have been slam dunk easy two-shots at a jiu-jitsu seminar. In auto-mode the camera was always choosing the wrong iso. Combine that with shutter lag and most pics were blurry and not what I wanted.

Given I own canon 20d and 5d SLRs, I thought I'd set my expectations sufficiently low with a point and shoot. Unlike every other canons I've owned and worked with, this one is a loser.

Yes, I can coax reasonable pictures if I use the non-auto modes and force the iso settings to be something appropriate, but for something which should be able to take a good pic of grandma when you flip it on, it misses the mark.

As of 2/2/2009, canon doesn't list firmware updates, so I'm stuck with this thing being near uselesss indoors for the time being.

S. Lee rated the SD890IS as 2/5 and says - Wow. Do take heed. ON/OFF button issue - not just for nitpickers. - I just received the camera, but after having inspected it once, it was enough for me to put it back in the original box for a return. I'd read a number of both professional and user reviews before I bought this camera, but it seems that my research was based solely on picture quality and performance while leaving out other important things like finish and design. Although before my purchase I did notice a couple of reviewers complaining about a flimsy, cheap power button that came with this model, having owned many canons before, I quickly disregarded them as the voice of nitpickers who always found something to complain about. It turns out that wasn't the case. The problem was quite real. The button, which is designed differently from other canon models that I know of, feels completely loose and broken. There's absolutely no firmness to it and feels like it's just sitting there. You don't get any resistance or "tactile feedback" when you press it. Now this has happened to one more customer who purchased this camera. Please do take heed.

Buck W rated the SD890IS as 2/5 and says - Len error too! - I received my SD890 camera June 23, 2009 and it died July 15 with a "Len Error" message and has recover from the error with repeated power cycles. This is the second Canon Power Shot camera I have owned, first was a SD600 I used for several years but died after getting damp from use on the beach last year. I guess it is my fault on that one but the SD890 died after 3 weeks of normal use. Not what I expected from Canon. I have not contacted Canon to inquire about warranty repair but I expect this will provide me with some headaches and expense on my end.

Photo Nut rated the SD890IS as 2/5 and says - It's mine But I wish my other one was... - I am an avid everyday user and once had the fantastic Cannon SD800 IS Digital elph. History: Only because my beloved camera received a chair squeeze, I purchased the SD890IS. After days & daze of research & because I wanted the ability to use my same batteries, chargers, etc, (a signficant savings) I bought this camera. Currently: NOT so much...so far! "With close-ups" Auto or Manual it is hard to lock/focus on the subject. When I have needed a point & shoot, sometimes I miss the moment. Though others indicate an issue with the battery door, so far no problems though it is not of the quality of my older camera. Also what gets on my last nerve is the endless photo rotation when viewing & THE wheel. Yes it is a bit hard to turn-on, just some getting use to. The wheel idea...NOT great! By far does not rate as excellent as my last one. good luck!

G. Renner rated the SD890IS as 2/5 and says - Camera lens gets stuck easily in dusty or sandy conditions - I love this camera...when it works! It is absolutely fantastic in pristine situations.

The second week I had it we went to the beach. It took about 10 photos before the lens got stuck out-permanently! After my vacation (with no photos) Canon cheerfully replaced my camera with Costco's assistance (3 weeks)

The new replacement camera is now 10 months old and unfortunately I took it into a dusty situation, not unusual in Texas summers. This time it took about 5 photos before the lens got stuck out-permanentlyly! Once again no vacation photos!

This "E18 stuck lens" problem is VERY common according to several internet sites which cheerfully offer home remedies. Those remedies do work to get the lens shut but each time left me with a blurry lens.

I sure hope that Canon will help...but according to the web sites they do not have a good customer service reputation.

Joe Pasko rated the SD890IS as 2/5 and says - Close, but poor overall performance - Pros:

Bright LCD,
Lightweight/Portable,
Durable,
Quick startup time

Cons:

Poor image quality,
Poor Low-Light Performance,
Blurry indoor pictures,
Bad auto modes

Almost impossible to take a good indoors shot.

This camera could use firmware updates like nobody's business. The lens is good for this type of camera, but the camera is simply trying to zig when it should zag in almost all modes when indoors.

I used this camera to take what I thought should have been slam dunk easy two-shots at a jiu-jitsu seminar. In auto-mode the camera was always choosing the wrong iso. Combine that with shutter lag and most pics were blurry and not what I wanted.

Given I own canon 20d and 5d SLRs, I thought I'd set my expectations sufficiently low with a point and shoot. Unlike every other canons I've owned and worked with, this one is a loser.

Yes, I can coax reasonable pictures if I use the non-auto modes and force the iso settings to be something appropriate, but for something which should be able to take a good pic of grandma when you flip it on, it misses the mark.

As of 2/2/2009, canon doesn't list firmware updates, so I'm stuck with this thing being near uselesss indoors for the time being.

S. Lee rated the SD890IS as 2/5 and says - Wow. Do take heed. ON/OFF button issue - not just for nitpickers. - I just received the camera, but after having inspected it once, it was enough for me to put it back in the original box for a return. I'd read a number of both professional and user reviews before I bought this camera, but it seems that my research was based solely on picture quality and performance while leaving out other important things like finish and design. Although before my purchase I did notice a couple of reviewers complaining about a flimsy, cheap power button that came with this model, having owned many canons before, I quickly disregarded them as the voice of nitpickers who always found something to complain about. It turns out that wasn't the case. The problem was quite real. The button, which is designed differently from other canon models that I know of, feels completely loose and broken. There's absolutely no firmness to it and feels like it's just sitting there. You don't get any resistance or "tactile feedback" when you press it. Now this has happened to one more customer who purchased this camera. Please do take heed.

J. Moran rated the SD890IS as 1/5 and says - worked for 45 days! - I was really impressed with the photos I look with this camera. The image stabilization works really well and the presets are worth using. I have a two year old so the size is nice and easy to use. My first impression of the camera itself was average. It seemed like the housing was not the same quality as my previous canon and the on off button was very difficult to use. But after only 45 days of owning it (using it maybe a handful of times) the lens has stuck open and extended! Lens error! I have since heard this is a common problem... well now I wait for amazons return department. I think I would get a different camera this next time.

M. Soha rated the SD890IS as 1/5 and says - Lens Error - I bought this camera June 11, 2009. I have had owned several Canon camera and have been satisfied until now. Within 5 weeks of purchasing this camera, the lens stuck in the open position. A simple search for, "Canon SD1000 Lens Error", will provide over 10,000 hits. Canon will charge over $100 to fix and Amazon is not interested in providing a refund. It appears that Canon is now using plastic gears for the lens movement which has greatly diminished the overall quality of the camera.

J. Moran rated the SD890IS as 1/5 and says - worked for 45 days! - I was really impressed with the photos I look with this camera. The image stabilization works really well and the presets are worth using. I have a two year old so the size is nice and easy to use. My first impression of the camera itself was average. It seemed like the housing was not the same quality as my previous canon and the on off button was very difficult to use. But after only 45 days of owning it (using it maybe a handful of times) the lens has stuck open and extended! Lens error! I have since heard this is a common problem... well now I wait for amazons return department. I think I would get a different camera this next time.

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