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Canon PowerShot SD990 IS Pro Reviews

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DigitalCameraReview‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The secret to Canon's dominance in the world of small cameras is really no secret at all: the PowerShot line has long been perceived to offer both performance and image quality that are superior to anything else out there. And the SD990 exemplifies the design ethos that has fueled this idea: for a camera in this price class, the SD990 doesn't have a lot of flashy features. Premium construction and a few crucial upgrades aside, it's a back-to-basics ultracompact that serves up straightforward performance that's easy to manage.

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Jan 12, 2009

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reghardware‘s review Edit Like Unlike

There’s a lot to like about the Digital Ixus 980 IS, not least its ability to produce really good images. There’s enough automation to help the beginner produce good results and enough manual control to satisfy many enthusiasts who don’t want to step up to a DSLR. After the disappointing performances of the 960 and 970, Canon is back on track.

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Jan 15, 2009

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PC Advisor‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The Canon IXUS 980 IS is chunkier than earlier or cheaper models, but can boast a very high pixel count and good SD video capture. Manual controls allow more creativity while auto modes still provide click and forget convenience. Still images lacked some colour crispness, and despite a larger than normal CCD, high-contrast scenes could be a little hit and miss.

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Sep 29, 2009

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Macworld‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Despite the improvements on its predecessor, I can’t help but feel that Canon dropped the ball a bit with the PowerShot SD990 IS. Unless you simply can’t live without an optical viewfinder or extensive manual controls, I see little reason to spend the extra bucks on the PowerShot SD990 IS. I’d go for the $299 PowerShot SD880 IS.

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Aug 10, 2009

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ephotozine‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The results I got from the IXUS 980IS are good quality, colourful and sharp. I don't like the portrait shots but I think for the resolution, the noise results are great. I had fun taking photographs with it, I found that with the wheel I can take pictures faster and I even enjoyed taking the product shots of the IXUS because of its cool design.

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Feb 05, 2009

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Camera Labs‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Canon’s Digital IXUS 980 IS / PowerShot SD990 IS is a good solid compact camera with some strong features which allow it to stand out in the crowd not to mention within Canon’s own broad range. It may not be the newest model, but still features the highest resolution sensor of any IXUS / ELPH to date, and is still the only one with manual control over exposure. Add an optical viewfinder which greatly extends battery life and you’ve got a compelling camera.

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Aug, 2009

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computershopper‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Canon's PowerShot SD990 IS is a great camera for shutterbugs not afraid to spend a few extra dollars for good image quality.

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Nov, 2008

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www.trustedreviews.com‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The Canon IXUS 980 IS exemplifies just why Canon is so highly regarded as a brand. It is a superb camera, built up to a standard rather than down to a price, combining stylish but functional design, superior build quality, class-leading performance, a useful and accessible range of features and outstanding picture quality. It is very expensive, but if you want top quality you have to pay for it.

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May 13, 2009

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PC World‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The SD990 IS performs beautifully, but the construction feels chintzy for the price.

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Jul 27, 2007

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CNET Reviews‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The Canon PowerShot SD990 IS is a fine ultracompact camera, but its price-to-feature benefits are questionable.

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Jan 15, 2009

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LetsGoDigital‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Canon re-energises its Digital IXUS compact camera range with a new model: the Digital IXUS 980 IS, which replace the Digital IXUS 960 IS. The flagship 14.7 Megapixel Digital IXUS 980 IS brings several exciting ‘firsts’ to the IXUS range - including manual control, and a striking design available in stylish, head-turning black, as well as traditional IXUS silver.

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Sep 17, 2008

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