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Canon PowerShot SD850 IS Digital ELPH  
 
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Manufacturer: Canon USA, Inc.
Model name: PowerShot SD850 IS Digital ELPH
Date announced: 2007-05-07
MSRP: $299
Average retail price: $239  See all prices
Official site: PowerShot SD850 IS Homepage
 
Max resolution: 3264 x 2448 (8 Megapixel)
Sensor size (type): 1/2.5" (CCD)
Zoom capability: 4X optical + 4X digital
Focal length (35mm equiv.): 35mm - 140mm
Crop factor (D-SLR only): N/A
Max. Aperture: F2.8 - F5.5
Auto focus: Yes
 
Optical image stabilization: Yes
AF-assist lamp: Yes
Macro (min distance): Yes (2 cm)
Built-in flash: Yes
External flash support: No
Supports conversion lenses: No
 
LCD display: Yes/2.5"
LCD resolution: 230,000 pixels
LCD position: Fixed
Viewfinder: Optical
Viewfinder magnification: N/A
Viewfinder coverage: N/A
 
Manual controls: Exposure compensation, white balance
ISO sensitivity: 80/100/200/400/800/1600
Movie mode (format): Yes (AVI)
Movie resolution (max): 640 x 480
Sound recording: Yes
RAW/TIFF mode: No
PictBridge support: Yes
 
Storage method: SD/SDHC/MMC card (32MB card included)   Buy more memory now!
Storage capacity (w/included card): 8-270
Batteries used: NB-5L (1)  Buy batteries now!
Battery life
(CIPA standard):
230 shots
 
Video out: Yes
HDMI port: No
USB support: Yes (2.0)
Dimensions (W x H x D): 3.6 x 2.2 x 1.0 in / 91.4 x 55.9 x 25.4 mm
Weight (empty): 5.8 oz / 165 g
Bundled software: Canon Digital Camera Solutions
Accessories: AC adapter (ACK-DC30), External slave flash (HF-DC1), Waterproof case (WP-DC15)
 
Misc. notes: Replacement for the SD700.