Canon Powershot SD990IS 14.7MP Digital Camera with 3.7x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Silver)

Coach kit is stunning & Camera is perfert (2009-06-30)
I first I went for the Canon SD880IS but they sold out, its so in demand the prices went up an additional $100.00.

After researching Canon SD990IS, and I found the Coach kit Canon SD990IS for $249.00 after using a coupon code. It was priced at $399.00, which I purchase from an online store that caters to speciality home furnishings. It saved me $150.00 and even with the recent price drop on Amazon, I still saved $100.00 and I love it!

Ladies you won't be disappointed in this one and the packaging is very attractive for a gift the camera take stunning pictures.

Small wonder (2009-06-29)
Replacing my old Canon with a new Canon was quite an undertaking of sorts. I researched and researched via various websites and finally chose the SD990. My requirements are simple...point...shoot...print and for not a ton of money! I am not one to read instructions to any great length and with this camera I really didn't need to as it is very user-friendly. The software is great...downloads are easy and there are many ways to alter the photo so that the finished print looks great. The camera is so good that it enables you to take a photo of something moving (slowly), like an animal in the zoo, without the end result being blurry. The zoom is wonderful. The large screen is fantastic. The only con I have and I can absolutely live with it is the on/off button. It requires using my thumbnail pressed into it to turn it on. Using the pad of my finger doesn't get it done, however, I'm so used to it now that it is no longer a problem. Also, the design of the camera is very sleek and can sometimes feel a bit slippery in your hand so I just use the strap each time I go to take a photo which insures the safety & well-being of the camera...I can be clutsy at times :) I would recommend this camera to anyone who wants a point 'n' shoot camera that's easy to use and that produces great photos for not a ton of money.

Canon Powershot SD990IS (2009-06-27)
This is my third Powershot camera. Most recently, I replaced my lost SD800 with the 990. The pictures are superior to those I've seen taken by other digital cameras (and that's not because I'm the one taking them). The new modes are fun and useful, like the manual mode that allows you to control shutter speed and aperture, and the 3200 setting that allows you to take pictures without a flash in low light. I highly recommend this camera!

Great little camera (2009-06-26)
I bought this camera for my wife for Mother's Day when her previous Canon 4 MP died. She loves it. It fits nicely in her purse so she always has it with her. It takes terrific pictures. She has a very nice digital SLR with interchangeable lens but she prefers this little guy.

The 3.7x optical zoom works great. All the controls are easy. Results are fantastic. It is simple enough that you don't need to read the book.

It has a view finder which makes taking pictures easier than hold the camera at arms length and trying to get a good shot. It has stabilization built in which helps when you are holding it at arms length. The viewing screen is a little smaller to allow for the view finder but the space is worth giving up to get the view finder.

The only drawback according to my wife is the version of Zoom Browser that came with this camera is no where near as easy to use or as powerful as the one she got with the 4 MP camera a few years ago.

debate no longer (2009-06-26)
This camera is awesome!! There is so much functionality with taking pictures and the editing right on the camera it is amazing. We have a full blown digital slr(canon 50 D), and ws use this one more. It is a very practial camera with the large 14.7 megapix beautiful shots. I love the color accent feature. It will highlight only one color and the rest will be b/w. Great on flowers, yellow corvettes,rustic old red barns, and kids on playground equipment. If you are looking for the biggest bang for your buck I love this camera and it fits in your pocket.

The video is also great. The video quality for a camera is really nice.

Underwater case works great! The video is really practical underwater, I helped a swim team work on thier form by taking video. You need fins and goggles to swim backwards and about a 45 degree angle in front of them. Take the video and the coach can show them right away on the large lcd viewfinder. works well.