Fast Frame Rate Movie Mode allows you to record extremely smooth, full-motion movie clips for up to one minute in QVGA at 60 frames per second (fps) (320 x 240 pixels). With a highly flexible movie mode, you can create the movie that’s perfect for any application. Select from VGA (640 x 480 pixels) and QVGA (320 x 240 pixels) with frame rates of 30 fps and 15 fps for recording up to one hour or 1 GB. Plus, Compact Movie Mode (QQVGA; 160 x 120 pixels) records at 15 fps for up to 3 minutes.

There is an Underwater Shooting Mode
# Underwater: Capture underwater images with reduced backscatter effect.

The Canon WP-DC 5 Underwater Housing is used for the Canon Powershot SD700 IS. It can be taken down to 130 feet or 40 metres when Scuba Diving.

Reviews of the Canon Powershot SD700 IS
Digital Camera Review review the Canon Powershot SD700 IS and state that this is

” their smallest camera to include the Canon Image Stabilization system — a welcome addition to those people looking for better image quality and versatility in their sub-compact cameras.

In another sign that more megapixels is not always better, all of Canon’s newest SD cameras (SD700 IS included) shoot at a resolution of 6 megapixels, which seems to be the current resolution sweet spot. The SD700 IS also has a 4x optical zoom, 2.5 inch LCD, and still includes the optical viewfinder. Fast operation, ease of use, and excellent image quality make the Powershot SD700 IS a top choice for a sub-compact camera, if you can afford it.”

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Engadget review the Canon PowerShot SD700 They say that…

“Digital Camera Tracker got a chance to check out Canon’s PowerShot SD700 6 megapixel digital camera and came away impressed, giving it an 8.5 out of 10. Packing a 4x optical zoom in a sleek and sturdy body, they gave the camera high marks for its high quality images, great color balance and saturation, image stabalization, nice LCD, and high 800 ISO. On the downside, the camera is a mite bit expensive (about $500 list), the optical viewfinder apparently stinks, and apparently the auto focus a bit noisy.”

Read the rest of the review here.. including some comments by users of the camera.