Canon PowerShot SD600 6MP Digital Elph Camera with 3x Optical Zoom | 
| Brand: Canon
List Price: $249.99
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Rating:  487 reviews
Sales Rank: 1818
Color: Silver
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Monitor Size: 250
Optical Zoom: 3
Digital Zoom: 4
Display Size: 2.5
Maximum Focal Length: 17.4
Minimum Focal Length: 5.8
Maximum Resolution: 6
Has Red Eye Reduction: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 3.4 x 2.1 x 0.9
MPN: 1079B001
Model: 1079B001
UPC: 013803062755
EAN: 0013803062755
ASIN: B000EMWBT2
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 6.0-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 14 x 19-inch prints | | • | 3x optical zoom; 2.5-inch LCD display | | • | ISO 800 shooting; widescreen (16:9) stills recording | | • | Fast Frame Rate Movie Mode for shooting high-quality movies at up to 60 frames per second QVGA (320 x 240) | | • | Powered by a lithium-ion battery (battery and charger included); stores images on SD cards (16 MB memory card included) |
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Product Description
Equipped with the latest Canon technology, the PowerShot SD600 Digital ELPH gives all the power you'd expect from a high resolution camera and more. Packed with a full array of Canon's most popular and convenient shooting features including 16:9 widescreen mode, ISO 800 exposure, Fast Frame Rate Movie Mode, and brilliantly large 2.5" LCD screen, this Digital ELPH has a sleek, ergonomic design that will turn heads. Built-in Flash with Auto, Auto w/ Red-Eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On w/ Red-Eye Reduction, Flash Off, and Slow Synchro settings Shooting Specs - Auto, Camera M, Portrait, Special Scene (Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Underwater, Indoor, Kids & Pets, Color Accent, Color Swap), Night Snapshot, Digital Macro, My Colors, Stitch Assist, Movie; 2-sec./10-sec./Custom Self-Timer; Continuous shooting at approximately 2.1fps JPEG images and AVI movies stored on SD Memory Card or MultiMedia Card (MMC) (sold separately) A 16MB SD Card is included, however we suggest purchasing an Optional 512MB memory card. It will allow you to store a lot more Video and images, as well as take advantage of the camera's high Resolution abilities. Print directly to Canon CP/SELPHY Compact Photo Printers, PIXMA Photo Printers and PictBridge compatible printers via USB 2.0 Cable without a computer using the dedicated Print/Share Button! Interfaces - USB 2.0 (mini-B jack), A/V out (NTSC/PAL) Approximate Unit Dimensions - (WxHxD) 3.39 x 2.11 x 0.85; Unit Weight - 4.94 oz. (without battery and memory card)
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 500, 550, 600, 630, 700, 800, 900: Which is "the one"? October 2, 2006
Samuel Chell (Kenosha,, WI United States)
553 out of 562 found this review helpful
Even though my SD110 seemed indestructible, it couldn't match the size and nimbleness of the new generation of Elves, so it was time for a replacement.
With under a hundred bucks separating the first five models, a consumer might well be in a minor dither about which to get. Currently most Amazon consumers are bucking the adage "newer is better" and going with the SD600 (which the tech people at Cnet support, giving it a rating identical to or higher than the slightly larger and heavier SD700 and recent SD800 and SD900, both with Digic III processors). Perhaps their thinking is like mine: first, its dimensions (width, depth, and height) are smaller and its weight (under 5 oz) lighter than the other six models (the 500's are the largest, and the 630, in fact, is a bit of an oxymoron: a bigger screen to accommodate failing eyes but tighter and tinier controls for those same eyes to locate and navigate); second, the 600 is the only one of the seven that maintains the original Canon Elph aesthetic of perfectly square angles at all corners of the camera (the contoured look that Canon is beginning to introduce is, I confess, a slight offense to my eye). Finally, in the category of set-up time for the first and each subsequent shot, the 600 is comparable in speed with the other models, rated a nano-second behind the 800 but better than the 900. Moreover, the price at this time is right (though don't expect this model to be around much longer). If you can live with a "mere" 6 megapixels and shoot with a sufficiently steady hand to ignore the absence of the 700's image stabilizer feature this may very well be "the one" for you. (Not for an eternity, but in our world of rapidly changing technology even an "extended honeymoon" of several years has to be considered equivalent to a lasting marriage.)
If it needs a further recommendation, my botanist son-in-law, who owns an SD500, is about to order a supply of the smaller and lighter 600's to put in the hands of his students in the field.
Postscript: Contrary to a later reviewer's claim, this camera does not have an "anti-shake" feature like the SD700. I've never had a problem with shaky pictures, but should you observe jittery images, try shooting through the viewfinder for a firmer grip (which is lacking, by the way on the SD630). As for a 6 megapixel lens vs. a higher number, only the sharpest eye would detect any difference in quality of resolution--and even then it would have to be an image blown up to wallpaper size. Finally, the cost of SD memory cards has come down by 50% in just the past several months, so it makes sense to go for the larger (1 GB) card. Also, I would spend the extra fifteen bucks for the faster speed of the Sandisk Ultra II card. (If you like to check the results of a shot the instant after exposure or if you transfer large numbers of shots to your computer at the same time, you'll notice a difference). If you're content with a conventional SD card and want to save a few additional bucks, go with Kingston (as good as Sandisk, in my experience, though I'd stay clear of Lexar, which has given me trouble).
A week in Boston - 400+ photos and not a bad one in the bunch! May 10, 2006
Donn Young (Columbus, OH USA)
484 out of 502 found this review helpful
This is my third - and possibly final - digital camera. It does everything superbly and in a size I can just throw in my pocket so it's always there. Before the SD600 I had a Canon S100 2.1 mp [a great camera] and a Sony DSC-W1 5.1 mp [a piece of $%#@ - every other image blurry].
With the Sony less than a year old, I couldn't put up with it anymore - it was time to go back to Canon so I wouldn't miss any future shots. I got the SD600 at Best Buy 1 day before leaving on a week-long trip to Boston. My 10-yr old daughter was studying the Revolutionary War in school so I was told to take a lot of photos and "Dad, make sure they aren't blurry like all those others." [She's got the old S100, so she's not worried].
Since I'd already had the old S100, the controls were familiar. Best Buy had a 1GB PNY SD chip on sale for $39, so I had room for over 500 photos, plus I picked up an extra battery.
In the week in Boston I shot day, night, flash, long exposure, high light, low light, drizzle, rain, sun, and even a short video of Morris dancers in Boston Common. Every shot was great - and not one blurry, even when the 'shaking hand' was on. I'm not sue that the image stabilization with the SD700 would be all that necessary.
I found that indoors [my greatest fear since the Sony made you worry about every shot] with reasonably good lighting I was able to turn the flash off and shoot with natural light. I've not yet had the time to play with the various modes - just straight turn it on and shoot [both of which were very quick with minimal delay].
Everyone we were with were greatly impressed by the 600's size, style, and images on the LCD - and surprised to see me turn it on end to show full screen portrait format shots [very cool]. Even friends with the SD450 [my Christmas recommendation] wanted to trade theirs in.
I was able to get over 150 shots - maybe a quarter with flash - without recharging [I just stuck the little spare in the coin pocket in my jeans and didn't worry about it].
The software's great, too. I used the old ZoomBrowser EX with the Sony, so it was nice to see this updated and much more functional. I might not have to use Irfan Skiljan's IrfanView package anymore.
I'm sure that over the summer I'll find all those bells and whistles to be entertaining, but for just taking pictures, I don't think there's anything more I'd ever want. Now if I can just find someone to take the Sony... and I'll throw in my old Omega D2 enlarger for free!
The SD600 is as close to perfect as you can get and all I'll ever need.
Crisp Action Shots with no BLUR in Auto Mode! April 21, 2006
Corinne Smith (Dryden, MI United States)
57 out of 64 found this review helpful
I have never taken the time to review a product on Amazon before, but I am taking the time to hopefully help someone else out there find a nice digital camera! I am NOT a professional but like to be creative with my photo taking and enjoy scrapbooking!
I received my first digital camera a few years ago for Mother's day and it was a Sony 3.2 MP and I really enjoyed it! A very nice camera. The main reason I chose to replace it was the model did not have a MACRO setting and I was wanting to try that feature out - also, some extra mp wouldn't be bad either! :0)
After much research and review hunting, I purchased an Olympus SP-500. Much to my dismay I couldn't even take a clear picture in auto mode, and I couldn't get a clear picture in sport mode....FORGET THIS....so, I returned it and ended up getting the same camera that the Salesperson had as well as a close friend of mine. This Canon is it!
I started the camera and BAM, crisp, clear photos with no blur! I also could take action shots in auto mode with no blur either! Talk about ease! Then, I tried the Macro option and WOW! Very simple and came out nice! I put two sample photos on Amazon if you'd like to check them out!
I have only used the camera for one day so far, but I am SUPER impressed with it! I hope this review was helpful to you!
Pair of Pocketable Portables April 24, 2006
Robert Salita (CHI PAR PHX SYD PDX CLD NKC)
54 out of 65 found this review helpful
I'll throw the SD600 into my pocket each morning. Very easy to carry. It takes great outdoor photos. If I think I'll need a long zoom, I'll also carry my Panasonic DMC-TZ1. The quality of indoor and outdoor images from the two cameras is similar. The TZ1 is somewhat larger but has a much longer zoom and captures a somewhat wider image. Neither camera seems to have as strong a flash as my two former cameras (SD500, DMC-FZ3). I do miss the stonger flash.
Care is needed to avoid marring the LCD screen. I've given up on this issue. I'd rather avoid the extra care and accept the ensuing scratches and splotches.
 Almost Perfect... May 5, 2006
The Truth (San Diego, CA)
54 out of 57 found this review helpful
In the search for the ultimate ultracompact digital camera Ive owned the Sony T9, the Olympus 720sw, and the Canon SD600. Of the three, the Canon SD600 comes the closest to being the "ultimate ultracompact digital camera". Read on to find out why it still falls short of true perfection...
(If you are interested in reading reviews of the other two cameras feel free to check my profile).
Pros:
* Excellent Image quality (best of the three Ive owned)
* Excellent build quality and very ultracompact
* Allows manual shooting and auto. Good lowlight photography.
* Excellent movie mode (60 fps)
* Very reasonably priced (I got mine for $309)
Cons:
* Very few "fun" features (no titleing, weak slideshow, no calendar feature)
Conclusion:
If you are looking for a compact digital camera that takes excellent photos while still being ultra-portable, the Canon SD600 has the best of both worlds, truly. Although both the Olympus 720sw and the Sony T9 have many "fun" features to spice up your photography, you will be sacrificing a bit in image quality. But for the everyday photographer that just wants to shoot great photos and doesnt care for the gimmicky features then youve found yourself a true slice of perfection.
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