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Gordon Laing reviews the Canon PowerShot S5 IS digital camera. The S5 IS is a nice 8 megapixel digital camera that is somewhat of a digital SLR, but not quite… yet better than a simple point and shoot digital camera.

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Gordon Laing of CameraLabs.com gives an in-depth review of the Canon PowerShot G9 - their latest high end compact digital camera.  The PowerShot G9 is the successor to the PowerShot G7 and from the outside they may look the same: The G9 has the same 6x optical zoom lens with image stabilization and has virtually the same camera body, but there are a few changes if you look close - the grips have been modified and the G9 now has a 3 inch screen instead of the smaller 2.5″ screen.

The most significant changes are inside as the Canon PowerShot G9 has 12.1 megapixels of resolution, time lapse movie recording mode, face detection, wireless flash unit support and raw recording which gives you more  flexibility when processing  your photos on your computer.   Gordon gives you a nice tour of the controls as well as the  menu system on the LCD  display.   As mentioned earlier a  big plus  of this camera is the flash hot shoe which lets you use other Canon flashes or wireless flash transmitters.

A demonstration of the time lapse movie mode is shown in this review and the results are very impressively shown with a nice and smooth time lapse of the clouds rolling by.  Some of the cons of the G9 include the fact that this camera is slow in areas of power up, auto focus and continuous shooting.  It could also benefit from a widescreen movie mode and wide angle lens.

The Canon PowerShot G9 is one of the most powerful compact digital cameras on the market and currently sells for approximately $498 (which is pretty amazing considering what that would give you a few years ago).  Be sure to read Gordon’s full review by following the link below.

Canon PowerShot G9 in depth reviews and sample photos:

CameraLabs Canon PowerShot G9 review
CNET Canon PowerShot G9 review
Digital Photography Blog Canon PowerShot G9 review
Digital Camera Review Canon PowerShot G9 review

Canon PowerShot G9 sample photos at Flickr
Canon PowerShot G9 sample photos at PBase

Gordon Laing of CameraLabs.com reviews the Canon PowerShot A640 compact digital camera.  The PowerShot A640 has 10 megapixels of resolution and a 35mm - 140mm 4x optical zoom lens.  The A640 is larger than most compact digital cameras, but the good thing about this is how easy the camera is to grip.  It has full manual control including aperture and shutter priority.

The PowerShot A640 has a 2.5 inch flip out and tilt LCD screen.  This is very useful if you want to take shots above everyone’s head or low to the ground.  You can also use the cameras optical viewfinder if you want to conserve battery power or if it is bright outside.

Some of the cons of the PowerShot A640 include the fact that the LCD screen has a low resolution and the size of the camera may not be desireable if you want a compact digital camera you can put in your pocket.  The Canon PowerShot A640 currently sells for approximately $350.00.

Canon PowerShot A640 in depth reviews and sample photos:

CameraLabs Canon PowerShot A640 review
DPReview Canon PowerShot A640 review
Steve’s Digicams Canon PowerShot A640 review

Canon PowerShot A640 sample photos from Flickr
Canon PowerShot A640 sample photos from Pbase

Cameras.co.uk reviews the Canon PowerShot SD750 (Canon IXUS 75) digital camera.  The SD750 has 7.1 megapixels resolution, standard 3x zoom lens and is about 19mm wide - making it very portable.

As you will see from this review, the SD750 has a very nice, large 3″ LCD screen which should help you when taking photos and navigating the menu system.  The Canon PowerShot SD750 takes excellent photos and provides a wide variety of options for taking video.  The SD750 currently sells for approximately $276.

Cameras.co.uk Canon PowerShot SD750 review
CNET Canon PowerShot SD750 review
Imaging Resource Canon PowerShot SD750 review

Canon PowerShot SD750 sample photos from PBase
Canon PowerShot SD750 sample photos from Flickr

TigerTV gives a video review of the Canon PowerShot SD850 IS ELPH digital camera.  The SD850 has 8 megapixels of resolution, iso settings, 4x optical zoom, image stabilization and is trusted by many newspaper and magazine reporters around the world.

In this review they demonstrate the menu system, highlight the SD850’s most important features and provide an introductory tour to this camera.  It has an impressive video frame rate of 60 fps which is useful if you want to slow your video down during playback.  Currently the Canon PowerShot SD850 IS sells for approximately $382.

Canon PowerShot SD850 IS in depth reviews and sample photo:

DigitalCameraReview Canon PowerShot SD850 IS review
CNET Canon PowerShot SD850 IS review
RegHardware Canon PowerShot SD850 IS review

Canon PowerShot SD850 IS sample photos from PBase
Canon PowerShot SD850 IS sample photos from Flickr

Lori Grunin from CNET reviews the Canon PowerShot S5 IS digital camera which is a good megazoom camera that wants to be a digital SLR. The Canon PowerShot S5 IS has 8 megapixel resolution and a broad feature set - “automated if you want it automated, manual if you want it manual”, shoots video with separated stereo microphones and has a nice flip out LCD screen.

The S5 IS has a very sturdy feel despite its plastic body and provides an excellent grip. There is a problem with keeping the lens cap on and the location of the SD card slot may be a bit annoying. The biggest problem is the 12x lens which has been known to cause distortion on the sides of the lens as well as causing chromatic aberration. The Canon PowerShot S5 IS currently sells for approximately $499.  For more details, be sure to watch the full video review.

Canon PowerShot S5 IS in depth reviews and sample photos:

CNET Canon PowerShot S5 IS Review
DPReview Canon PowerShot S5 IS Review

Canon PowerShot S5 IS Sample Photos on PBase
Canon PowerShot S5 IS Sample Photos on Flickr (coming soon)

Chris Pirillo reviews the Canon PowerShot TX1 digital camera which are replacing his other two digital cameras (Canon PowerShot S2 IS and Canon SD700 IS).  The Canon PowerShot TX1 is a hybrid digital camera and camcorder with 7.1 resolution and shoots HD video in 720p with stereo sound.

The TX1 has a nice 1.8″ swivel and lens with 10x OPTICAL zoom and supermacro for extreme close-ups.  Chris says he is very happy with the image quality…I think his dog Pixie agrees.

On the down side, there is a problem with red eye on this camera as the flash is too close to the lens.  This can be fixed by you with your favorite image editing software - but if you don’t like to take the time to do that you might be a little annoyed.  Also the power button is a little hard to find, the camera needs to be used with a camera strap and the controls are a bit awkward.

Overall the pros outweigh the cons with the Canon PowerShot TX1 and its HD video, 7.1 megapixel resolution, stereo sound and more.  In the end, Chris gives this digital camera a “B” and thinks they will do better with the TX2 - but, the PowerShot TX1 is a keeper!  This camera currently sells for around $480.

Canon PowerShot TX1 In Depth Reviews and Sample Photos:

Chris Pirillo Canon PowerShot TX1 Review
DPReview Canon PowerShot TX1 Review
Steves Digicams Canon PowerShot TX1 Review

Canon PowerShot TX1 Sample Photos on PBase
Canon PowerShot TX1 Sample Photos on Flickr

Jacia from Tiger Direct reviews the Canon PowerShot SD1000 digital camera. This small camera has a whopping 7.1 megapixels, 2.5 inch wide LCD screen and is very easy to carry around. The Canon PowerShot SD1000 is designed for photographers who wants to take great pictures without things being too complicated.

This digital camera also has “Color Accent Technology” so you can enhance specific colors depending on what you are shooting. The SD1000 comes with an audio-video input cable, USB cable, battery charger and software. Jacia also shows you a close-up of the LCD screen so you can get a better idea of how this camera works.

The Canon PowerShot SD1000 digital camera currently sells for around $230.  In depth reviews and sample photos may be found below:

Steves Digicams Canon PowerShot SD1000 Review
DPInterface Canon PowerShot SD1000 Review
Imaging Resource Canon PowerShot SD1000 Review

Canon PowerShot SD1000 Sample Photos from PBase

Cameras.co.uk reviews the Canon PowerShot G7 Digital Camera, giving you a “four minute fast guide” showing all of the main features of this 10 megapixel digital camera.  This is a high end compact digital camera with many features you would expect to find on a digital SLR.  Other features include a 6x zoom lens, manual controls, image stabilization, and more.

The online price for the Canon PowerShot G7 is currently around $453.00.   Reviews and sample photos of this camera are below:

DPReview Canon PowerShot G7 Review
Steves Digicam’s  Canon PowerShot G7 Review
Digital Photography Blog Canon PowerShot G7 Review

Canon PowerShot G7 Sample Photos