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“The Canon PowerShot SD430 is identical to the Canon PowerShot SD400, with the addition of Wi-Fi networking capabilities. Read the review of the PowerShot SD400 for a complete evaluation of the photographic capabilities of the camera.”-editor’s note: Shams Tarek/Lori Grunin [CNET Reviewer]

The Canon PowerShot SD430 makes far from its opponent and SD400 because of its remarkable remote control potentials. This remote control, in which it can only run on Windows XP, can remotely control the zoom effect, image control, auto-focus, flash mode and even the colour mode.

This highly performance digital camera can only save limited images up to 99,999 where you can save the taken pictures into external memory card and/or computer [via USB cable connector]. Canon PowerShot SD430 also comes with Wi-Fi features, where it can help you print out images using wireless connection with PictBridge Printer, unfortunately the printer that can only be used by Canon PowerShot SD430 is the Canon Printer only.

Canon PowerShot SD430 Features:

•� 5 Megapixel CCD sensor for up to 2560×1920 pixel images
•� 3x optical 35-105mm f/2.8-4.9 zoom w/digital Macro
•� 2.0″ color LCD with Night Display function
•� Built-in wireless control, image transfer and printing
•� Includes the WA-1N Wireless Print Adapter
•� Advanced TTL AiAF 9-point autofocus system with focus-assist lamp
•� Program AE automatic, Manual and Scene exposure modes
•� Continuous 2fps shooting until memory is full
•� Movie mode w/sound 30/15fps 640×480/320×240 unlimited length
•� Fast Frame Rate Movie recording, 320×240 at 60fps
•� Evaluative metering on focus point or Spot
•� Exposure compensation: +/-2EV in 1/3-step increments
•� White Balance: Auto, 5 presets or Custom
•� Photo Effects: Low Sharpening, Vivid Color, Neutral, Sepia and B&W
•� My Colors - customize your colors while shooting
•� Shutter speeds of 15 seconds to 1/2000 second
•� Auto noise reduction with 1.3 sec or longer shutter speeds
•� Selectable ISO settings from 50 to 400
•� Voice memo (up to 60 secs) can be attached to images
•� Built-in microphone and speaker
•� Lithium rechargeable battery and charger included
•� Direct print and PictBridge Compliant
•� High-speed USB 2.0 connectivity for PC and Mac
•� Secure Digital (SD) card storage, 16MB supplied

CNET Review for Canon PowerShot SD430:

The good: Wi-Fi capability includes full remote control and capture; ultracompact design; excellent burst capabilities; low shutter lag.

The bad: Cannot e-mail from camera as with Kodak’s EasyShare One; no remote capture via USB; few manual controls or scene modes; image quality far from stellar.

The bottom line: The Canon SD430 is the only consumer-level choice out there for wireless remote shooting and capture, but it’s an otherwise average camera.

PC Magazine Reviews for Canon PowerShot SD430:
Bottom Line: We loved it! (Steve Digicams Review)
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