Since there are soooo many question threads today I thought I'd solicit for advice instead. I know a bunch of you on TA are gadget freaks so what better place to ask. Basically it's time for me to get a new camera and there are far too many damn choices with canon...which is why I don't even bother looking at other makes because then the field will never be narrowed down.
It's between the SD800 IS, SD750 or the SD1000.

Does anyone have any experience with these especially in low-light settings like clubs? Any other cameras I should even consider. The SD800 is 28mm and has image stablization vs the other two which are smaller. I hate having too many choices The biggest factor for me is having it take pics quickly as I hate posing for too long...drives me nuts!!

I'm willing to spend about $320 US total and the SD1000 is $70 cheaper than the SD800.

Thanks in advance!

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well the SD800 is what i would recommend the most.

canon produces high end lenses with an optical image stabilization system. what they've done is basically incorporated that technology and design into the SD800 IS. also, in all three your getting a 7.1 MP Digic 3 sensor, similar technology to the sensors used in today's most professional canon SLR Camera's.

they all go to an ISO of 1600. ISO is the camera's sensitivity to light rating, the higher the iso the lower light you can shoot in, but bear in mind, as you crank up the ISO, the image has a grainy degredation of quality to it, think of it as when your Television goes snowy, just not as severe.

The SD750, and SD1000 models all have the face detection software as well, whereas the SD800 does not.

the SD800 is considered a wide angle lens, so at 28mm you'll be able to take photos of large groups very easily and it goes to more narrow angles as you zoom in to the 105mm end, not too sure on the lens specs on the other two, i'll look that up.

the SD750 has the largest screen at 3.0 inches. the other two are at 2.5

also, you said you do want to take pics quickly and reduce loading time between images, these are 7.1 MP images, so they are quite large in terms of file size, what i consider a MUST HAVE is a faster memory card, they all take the same format, SD. at costco we sell 2 GB ULTRA II memory cards for your camera for 46.67, which i think is cheaper than most places, if you dont have a membership let me know, i can get one for you. however it only gets faster as there are the EXTREME III cards, but they do go up in price.

hope i was helpful.

p.s. my verdict is the SD800 IS, but i know how good canon's optical IS can be, and im biased as i'll always lean towards that, otherwise, the other two boil down to personal preference, they'll all take a great picture.

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800 hands down

I just bought it

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Originally posted by *~LiSa-LoO~* 800 hands down I just bought it

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btw, consider this....

the SD 750 (because of its larger screen size) does NOT have a viewfinder, the viewfinders on digital cameras are excellent if you want to prolong your battery life, as you wouldnt be using the LCD screen to compose your images.

and just to expand a little on the face detection software, it basically takes all sorts of measurements and calculations when you hold the shutter button half way down, which basically calculates a zone in where the faces, or focus point of your image should be, then just press the button the rest of the way to take the image as soon as its ready.

this is much like the same way that a professional photographer can set which part of a photo he or she would like to be the main focus of their image, what they would like to emphasize the most, and its done by using a similar system, which is more manual and user controlled than it is automatic like face detection. thanks to the face recognition software, the camera will calculate the best settings to place an emphasis on a persons face. the more emphasis placed on a subject, the better the photos will look

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They're all crazy. Even you. You're all...crazy."
"Even me?" she said.
I thought, "Oh right, if I categorically eliminate all other people, it's just me and her. She'd like that.
"Especially you" I said.
"You are virtually the ring leader, the way I see it."
Then, I blew out the candle.

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Originally posted by *~LiSa-LoO~* 800 hands down I just bought it

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They're all crazy. Even you. You're all...crazy."
"Even me?" she said.
I thought, "Oh right, if I categorically eliminate all other people, it's just me and her. She'd like that.
"Especially you" I said.
"You are virtually the ring leader, the way I see it."
Then, I blew out the candle.

Will any of these cameras block the crackling heard when loud video is taken at clubs and concerts? This is important for me. My camera broke on me a few weeks ago, and my phone cam won't cut it.

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Originally posted by MikeyN btw, consider this.... the SD 750 (because of its larger screen size) does NOT have a viewfinder, the viewfinders on digital cameras are excellent if you want to prolong your battery life, as you wouldnt be using the LCD screen to compose your images.

Not only that, but I have been in many situations in the bright light, where you just CAN'T use your LCD screen...can't see shit.

Personally, I will not buy a digital camera without a viewfinder.

Also...larger screens = more surface area to potentially break.

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Originally posted by *~LiSa-LoO~* Not only that, but I have been in many situations in the bright light, where you just CAN'T use your LCD screen...can't see shit. Personally, I will not buy a digital camera without a viewfinder. Also...larger screens = more surface area to potentially break.

got that right lisa, when it's just too bright, you always have the viewfinder to resort to. pretty much eliminates the SD750, and now she's down to a decision between the 800 and the 1000

again, id say the 800 is worth it.

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They're all crazy. Even you. You're all...crazy."
"Even me?" she said.
I thought, "Oh right, if I categorically eliminate all other people, it's just me and her. She'd like that.
"Especially you" I said.
"You are virtually the ring leader, the way I see it."
Then, I blew out the candle.

i've been in this discussion already (the choices were 700/800/900.

Hands down the SD800. The digc III chip with face detection, and most importantly Image stabalization (i don't understand why canon takes that away on the 900/1000). IS makes a HUGE differance.

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Originally posted by *~LiSa-LoO~* Not only that, but I have been in many situations in the bright light, where you just CAN'T use your LCD screen...can't see shit. Personally, I will not buy a digital camera without a viewfinder. Also...larger screens = more surface area to potentially break.

definitely agree with liking a viewfinder, i hate playing a guessing game on a bright day, having a whiteout on the LCD.

www.daproducts.com is an absolute must visit site for digital camera owners. $10 will save you the headache of having your LCD screen break.

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Originally posted by MikeyN got that right lisa, when it's just too bright, you always have the viewfinder to resort to. pretty much eliminates the SD750, and now she's down to a decision between the 800 and the 1000 again, id say the 800 is worth it.

I was fighting between the 800 and 1000. Blacks had a sale and the 800 was down to $418 cdn. Lowest I've seen it! Other than that it's been fluctuating between $469 - $499.

The cameras are very similar, but the 800 has a few extra features.

The image stabilization IMO is worth it. You may not need it for day-to-day pictures...but a situation that came to mind for me was if I were in dark areas and I couldn't use a flash.

For example, if you plan to travel a lot and go to museums, a lot of them don't let you use a flash. A lot of them also have dim lighting. In order to take a picture you need to have a VERY still hand, or else any slight movement or light can ruin the picture. Image stabilization will help you in this circumstance.

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