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Скроменый эксперт
22.06.2008
8/10
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I'm not sure of why Canon introduced the SX100 IS. Its most distinctive feature is a 10x zoom of the usual Canon quality. It appears intended to compete with the Panasonic Lumix TZ series. Compared to the TZ, it is larger and heavier, but it does have a pop-up flash which can offer slightly better modeling and, more important, for many photographers, a manual exposure mode. Canon apparently intended the SX100 to fill what they perceive as the "gap" between the venerable (and excellent) A series and the DSLR lookalike, but not function alike, Powershot S5, which is also excellent.
The SX100 has, in my opinion, one major design flaw. Instead of the more typical 4-way touch mechanism for function selection, the SX100 has a rotating wheel. This is, again in my opinion, a massive error since the wheel is very difficult to rotate accurately: fingers tend to slip off and either set a function prematurely or hit another button bringing up an unwanted function or, worst of all, both. Perhaps people with very small fingers and an acute sense of touch can reliably use this wheel. I cannot and see it as a major negative in the design of the SX100.
Other than that flaw - which I think of as a showstopper for many people - the camera is typical Canon, which means very good value for the money. The 8 Megapixel images are crisp. As always, except for very expensive DSLRs, noise becomes a problem at higher ISO values, in this case starting at about ISO 200. If the choice is between having no picture at all and a noisy picture, the decision is obvious.
The SX100 has face detection and it seems to work. The 2.5" LCD viewfinder is okay. There are a few specialized scene selectors, such as beach scene and portraits.
In video mode, you can capture 640 x 480 video at 30fps. Audio quality is passable. But you cannot zoom while doing video. Up to one hour of video can be recorded.
The zoom range is 36 - 360mm. I wish all the manufacturers would lop off the top end and make the wide angle wider.
Shot to shot recyling times are a bit on the slow side, but not unusual for this class of camera. Flash recyling time is just plain awful and much slower than other similar cameras.
The camera runs on two AA batteries, which I consider a plus since such batteries are available everywhere in the world. But make sure you carry extras because this camera eats batteries. Rechargeables are a must with this camera.
Overall, this is a general purpose camera with no truly outstanding features. While image quality is high - and the primary reason for the 4-star rating - the rest of the camera is kind of ho-hum. You might want to carefully consider this camera in comparison to its competitors.
Jerry
The SX100 has, in my opinion, one major design flaw. Instead of the more typical 4-way touch mechanism for function selection, the SX100 has a rotating wheel. This is, again in my opinion, a massive error since the wheel is very difficult to rotate accurately: fingers tend to slip off and either set a function prematurely or hit another button bringing up an unwanted function or, worst of all, both. Perhaps people with very small fingers and an acute sense of touch can reliably use this wheel. I cannot and see it as a major negative in the design of the SX100.
Other than that flaw - which I think of as a showstopper for many people - the camera is typical Canon, which means very good value for the money. The 8 Megapixel images are crisp. As always, except for very expensive DSLRs, noise becomes a problem at higher ISO values, in this case starting at about ISO 200. If the choice is between having no picture at all and a noisy picture, the decision is obvious.
The SX100 has face detection and it seems to work. The 2.5" LCD viewfinder is okay. There are a few specialized scene selectors, such as beach scene and portraits.
In video mode, you can capture 640 x 480 video at 30fps. Audio quality is passable. But you cannot zoom while doing video. Up to one hour of video can be recorded.
The zoom range is 36 - 360mm. I wish all the manufacturers would lop off the top end and make the wide angle wider.
Shot to shot recyling times are a bit on the slow side, but not unusual for this class of camera. Flash recyling time is just plain awful and much slower than other similar cameras.
The camera runs on two AA batteries, which I consider a plus since such batteries are available everywhere in the world. But make sure you carry extras because this camera eats batteries. Rechargeables are a must with this camera.
Overall, this is a general purpose camera with no truly outstanding features. While image quality is high - and the primary reason for the 4-star rating - the rest of the camera is kind of ho-hum. You might want to carefully consider this camera in comparison to its competitors.
Jerry
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08.06.2009
10/10
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Have had it about a year. First the minor quibbles:
1) flash-recycle time is a little slow
2) you cannot change zoom when shooting video
3) menu navigation is not idiot-proof
4) low-light level results are fair.
The auto-focus, especially the face-finder feature, works flawlessly, and the 10x zoom capability is great. The LCD is big and bright, and I have not missed having a viewfinder yet.
I use Sanyo Eneloop rechargeable AA NiMH batteries (2000 maH) in it and can typically shoot at least a couple of hundred pictures without flash or shoot a half-hour or so before having to swap to the backup set of batteries.
The image stabilization works very well, although photo quality in very low light is not great.
For normal picture taking the results are very good. The photos have good contrast and colors, and the auto-focus and face detection work well and don't get in the way of taking pictures.
An interesting thing about face detection is that it detects eyes, human or not! So when doing a macro photo of some colorful leaf-hopper with the camera, the face detection is able to pick out the tiny insect eyes and focus on the insect face correctly.
Photos using the flash tend to come out very well, and it takes a second to learn that you need to manually pop up the flash to make it work.
1) flash-recycle time is a little slow
2) you cannot change zoom when shooting video
3) menu navigation is not idiot-proof
4) low-light level results are fair.
The auto-focus, especially the face-finder feature, works flawlessly, and the 10x zoom capability is great. The LCD is big and bright, and I have not missed having a viewfinder yet.
I use Sanyo Eneloop rechargeable AA NiMH batteries (2000 maH) in it and can typically shoot at least a couple of hundred pictures without flash or shoot a half-hour or so before having to swap to the backup set of batteries.
The image stabilization works very well, although photo quality in very low light is not great.
For normal picture taking the results are very good. The photos have good contrast and colors, and the auto-focus and face detection work well and don't get in the way of taking pictures.
An interesting thing about face detection is that it detects eyes, human or not! So when doing a macro photo of some colorful leaf-hopper with the camera, the face detection is able to pick out the tiny insect eyes and focus on the insect face correctly.
Photos using the flash tend to come out very well, and it takes a second to learn that you need to manually pop up the flash to make it work.
Скроменый эксперт
04.03.2010
10/10
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After two years of perfect service in several locations in Italy, France and US I can say that this is very reliable camera, with semiprofessional features. It's need a lot of juice from the batteries, and you need definitely rechargeables, but the pictures are fantastic even with low light and in motion. It can be used as a point-and-shoot but allows manual and artistic touches.
Скроменый эксперт
25.10.2009
4/10
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I have had this camera more than 2 years and I continue to be disappointed. It is good outdoors and for Video but indoors it is just bad. Don't use the flash and your pictures have a 50 50 chance of turning out. Use the flash and it is ungodly slow. I have had 100 dollar cameras that warm up quicker. I will keep this camera for videos and buy another for photos. I miss out on way to many photos waiting on this camera flash to be ready or just to warm up for the next photo. I tried several different sd cards thinking it was slow because of them but it has made no difference. I read here that people like how small it is. It is not that small.
Pros for me
Good outdoor photos
Good video clips
AA batteries(use enerloops)
Cons
SLOOOOOOW
bad indoor photos
kind of bulky
Pros for me
Good outdoor photos
Good video clips
AA batteries(use enerloops)
Cons
SLOOOOOOW
bad indoor photos
kind of bulky
Скроменый эксперт
02.12.2008
8/10
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Canon PowerShot SX100IS 8MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Silver)
I previously owned a Canon Powershot S3 and loved it, however it was a bit too big and I wanted more mega pixels so I upgraded to a Powershot SX100. The camera is great and fairly easy to use. The optics in the zoom however are not quite as good as the S3. Pictures seem a bit fuzzy when zoomed in, especially in low light conditions. Also, it's not easy to shot good pictures at night or in the dark. I had better success with the S3 at adjusting the exposure settings to shot clear and well balanced pictures at night.
What I really like about the SX100 is the variety of shooting modes. The fireworks mode works fairly well. The aquarium mode is awesome and the foliage mode produces very vibrant pictures of vegetation. The face detection features also works very well.
The best thing about Canon cameras are their reliability. Several weeks ago I placed the camera on top of my car and drove off, forgetting about the camera on the roof. When I got the speed of the car up to 50 mph the camera finally fell off and hit the pavement. When I retrieved the camera from the street it was scratched and dented in several places, however amazingly it still worked. I sent the camera back to Canon to have them check it out to make sure that everything was ok with it. Since it was within the one-year warranty period, they replaced the body on the camera and adjusted the optics FREE OF CHARGE. When I got the camera back from Canon it looked like a new camera. I am very pleased and happy with the service received from Canon. I plan to buy a new Canon Powershot SX10 and will keep the SX100 for family photos.
Attention - see my hot air balloon photos taken with this camera after it was returned from Canon.
I previously owned a Canon Powershot S3 and loved it, however it was a bit too big and I wanted more mega pixels so I upgraded to a Powershot SX100. The camera is great and fairly easy to use. The optics in the zoom however are not quite as good as the S3. Pictures seem a bit fuzzy when zoomed in, especially in low light conditions. Also, it's not easy to shot good pictures at night or in the dark. I had better success with the S3 at adjusting the exposure settings to shot clear and well balanced pictures at night.
What I really like about the SX100 is the variety of shooting modes. The fireworks mode works fairly well. The aquarium mode is awesome and the foliage mode produces very vibrant pictures of vegetation. The face detection features also works very well.
The best thing about Canon cameras are their reliability. Several weeks ago I placed the camera on top of my car and drove off, forgetting about the camera on the roof. When I got the speed of the car up to 50 mph the camera finally fell off and hit the pavement. When I retrieved the camera from the street it was scratched and dented in several places, however amazingly it still worked. I sent the camera back to Canon to have them check it out to make sure that everything was ok with it. Since it was within the one-year warranty period, they replaced the body on the camera and adjusted the optics FREE OF CHARGE. When I got the camera back from Canon it looked like a new camera. I am very pleased and happy with the service received from Canon. I plan to buy a new Canon Powershot SX10 and will keep the SX100 for family photos.
Attention - see my hot air balloon photos taken with this camera after it was returned from Canon.
Скроменый эксперт
12.12.2009
2/10
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I received this camera for my anniversary from my husband. I loved how easy it was to use and the picture quality. Unfortunately, a year and a half after purchase, I got the fatal "lens error". This effectively means the camera is dead and can only be repaired by Canon for $99. For such an expensive product, it should have a much longer life. I will not be buying Canon cameras again, which is sad because I loved this one and the previous Canon camera I owned (which is still going strong, despite being around 7 years old).
Скроменый эксперт
15.11.2007
10/10
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I have used this camera for one month and will comment on my observations. First the zoom lens is superb. It works smoothly and is easy to operate. I use it all the time. The pictures at full optical zoom (10X) were crisp, detailed and clear. The color was bright, warm and true to life. I found myself saying, "Wow, wow, wow. I can't believe how great these pictures look ". They are superior to the ones I take with my Canon S2 1S. One brght and sunny day, I took some pictures of a near by river and pedestrians who were at least 100 yards away. I used the digital zoom to enlarge the pictures 40X. They were surprisingly good..again couldn't believe it. However, on a gray day this was not the case. The pictures were pixilated and of poor quality. However, the 10X optical zoom pictures were always excellent. The superb image stabilization system contributed greatly to the quality of the zoomed pictures. My Canon Powershot SD 1000 is a wonderful pocket sized camera but at times frustrated me because it only has 3X optical zoom without image stabilization.
The macro setting of the SX100 IS is superb and easy to use. The picture quality caused more "Wow, I can't believe how good they are." Some of my most exciting pictures have been in the macro setting.
The camera is small enough to fit in my pants pocket albeit with a noticable bulge. I have been carrying it this way for the past month even though I have a carrying case for it. I wanted a camera with a decent zoom lens to carry with me on most days. It works but it is definitely not as portable as the Canon Powershsot SD 1000. I don't mind the increased size because I love the zoom. Thus far the unprotected LCD screen has not been damaged in my pocket. The screen itself is good size, easily cleaned and scratch resistant. The screen in no way reproduces the fine quality of the pictures as seen on a computer or when printed out. The screen has fewer pixels than the SD 1000 screen. This is not a problem for me. There is no viewfinder but the screen works reasonably well for me in bright sunlight.
The camera has a solid feel which I like and is relatively easy to hold steady for zoom shots. The battery and SD card cover at first felt a bit fragile but on repeated use it seems to work just fine.
The movie function is average at best. The low resolution movie setting takes poor quality movie that are unacceptable to me. At the high resolution setting the movies are o.k. You can zoom during a movie but it goes out of focus. If I want a close up movie shot, I zoom first in the camera mode and then switch to the movie mode and shot the movie. The results are o.k. My Canon S2 1S zooms while shooting a movie which
I like.
I have not used the manual controls so I can't comment on them. I have use the programed shooting modes for evening and inside shooting etc and they work just fine.
This is a great camera albeit not perfect. For me, the picture quality is it's greatest asset. It is a pleasure to give it a 5 star rating.
The macro setting of the SX100 IS is superb and easy to use. The picture quality caused more "Wow, I can't believe how good they are." Some of my most exciting pictures have been in the macro setting.
The camera is small enough to fit in my pants pocket albeit with a noticable bulge. I have been carrying it this way for the past month even though I have a carrying case for it. I wanted a camera with a decent zoom lens to carry with me on most days. It works but it is definitely not as portable as the Canon Powershsot SD 1000. I don't mind the increased size because I love the zoom. Thus far the unprotected LCD screen has not been damaged in my pocket. The screen itself is good size, easily cleaned and scratch resistant. The screen in no way reproduces the fine quality of the pictures as seen on a computer or when printed out. The screen has fewer pixels than the SD 1000 screen. This is not a problem for me. There is no viewfinder but the screen works reasonably well for me in bright sunlight.
The camera has a solid feel which I like and is relatively easy to hold steady for zoom shots. The battery and SD card cover at first felt a bit fragile but on repeated use it seems to work just fine.
The movie function is average at best. The low resolution movie setting takes poor quality movie that are unacceptable to me. At the high resolution setting the movies are o.k. You can zoom during a movie but it goes out of focus. If I want a close up movie shot, I zoom first in the camera mode and then switch to the movie mode and shot the movie. The results are o.k. My Canon S2 1S zooms while shooting a movie which
I like.
I have not used the manual controls so I can't comment on them. I have use the programed shooting modes for evening and inside shooting etc and they work just fine.
This is a great camera albeit not perfect. For me, the picture quality is it's greatest asset. It is a pleasure to give it a 5 star rating.
Скроменый эксперт
19.01.2009
10/10
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This camera was a big purchase for me because I wanted something with more than the standardized 3x Optical Zoom of the vast majority of consumer digital cameras. I can easily say I am very satisfied, after more than a year of use.
This camera will seem bulky at first, especially compared to the sexier, slimmer models that are so popular, but after experiencing the zoom, picture quality, and all the functionality, there is no way to be disappointed. A lot of consumers want the camera that fits in your coin pocket, but there is only so much you can get with those cameras.
The SX100 has 8 megapixels, which is just as much as anyone will ever need unless you're looking to blow up your photos onto 5ft by 8ft canvases.
The user-controls are so easy to use, whether you're shooting in AUTO, or any of the more manual modes. For those who revel in photography, but are too poor to afford an SLR (and deal with the sheer size) will be very satisfied. You can adjust everything from flash-strength, white balance, shutter speed, aperture, to focal-length and color-filters. The scroll wheel which resembles that of an iPod makes changing settings on the camera fast and easy.
Flash recharge time is great to make for faster shooting, and most of all, the zoom (10x) gets you as close as you see with the naked eye. I love taking this camera to sporting events, vacations, the beach/river, snowboarding, really anywhere. But I highly recommend a case for this camera, as it doesn't fit in your pocket very easily, but I knew that when I was buying it.
This camera will seem bulky at first, especially compared to the sexier, slimmer models that are so popular, but after experiencing the zoom, picture quality, and all the functionality, there is no way to be disappointed. A lot of consumers want the camera that fits in your coin pocket, but there is only so much you can get with those cameras.
The SX100 has 8 megapixels, which is just as much as anyone will ever need unless you're looking to blow up your photos onto 5ft by 8ft canvases.
The user-controls are so easy to use, whether you're shooting in AUTO, or any of the more manual modes. For those who revel in photography, but are too poor to afford an SLR (and deal with the sheer size) will be very satisfied. You can adjust everything from flash-strength, white balance, shutter speed, aperture, to focal-length and color-filters. The scroll wheel which resembles that of an iPod makes changing settings on the camera fast and easy.
Flash recharge time is great to make for faster shooting, and most of all, the zoom (10x) gets you as close as you see with the naked eye. I love taking this camera to sporting events, vacations, the beach/river, snowboarding, really anywhere. But I highly recommend a case for this camera, as it doesn't fit in your pocket very easily, but I knew that when I was buying it.
Скроменый эксперт
11.01.2009
10/10
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I reluctantly bought this when my 2-year-old Canon Powershot S80 froze and would have cost $150 to repair. I liked the S80, but I'm thrilled with the SX100 IS, which cost only about 1/3 as much.
What I love: easy auto mode, good manual controls, decent (low-resolution) videos. 8.0 MP resolution, good image stabilization. After the 3x zoom of the S80, 10x zoom is a delight; I get many pix I couldn't have gotten with the S80.
Minor quibbles: the function wheel on the top of the camera is frequently rotated by taking the camera out of the case. So I have to check each time that I'm in the same mode I left it in; I have ended up with bad photos when I thought I was in Auto mode and turned out not to be.
The batteries can fall out when you open the battery door to change the sd card. But this doesn't bother me; it's intuitive to hold the camera upside down when opening the door on the bottom. In that position, the batteries stay put as they should.
Altogether, I find this camera a delight. Every time I use it I'm reminded how much I like it. When the time comes for a new camera, I will certainly buy one of the successor models (the very similar Canon Powershot SX110IS 9MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Silver) or the 20x Canon Powershot SX10IS 10MP Digital Camera with 20x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom.
I've owned many cameras in my life. For my current needs of quick, good snapshots and occassional professional portraits and action shots, this camera is the best I've ever owned.
What I love: easy auto mode, good manual controls, decent (low-resolution) videos. 8.0 MP resolution, good image stabilization. After the 3x zoom of the S80, 10x zoom is a delight; I get many pix I couldn't have gotten with the S80.
Minor quibbles: the function wheel on the top of the camera is frequently rotated by taking the camera out of the case. So I have to check each time that I'm in the same mode I left it in; I have ended up with bad photos when I thought I was in Auto mode and turned out not to be.
The batteries can fall out when you open the battery door to change the sd card. But this doesn't bother me; it's intuitive to hold the camera upside down when opening the door on the bottom. In that position, the batteries stay put as they should.
Altogether, I find this camera a delight. Every time I use it I'm reminded how much I like it. When the time comes for a new camera, I will certainly buy one of the successor models (the very similar Canon Powershot SX110IS 9MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Silver) or the 20x Canon Powershot SX10IS 10MP Digital Camera with 20x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom.
I've owned many cameras in my life. For my current needs of quick, good snapshots and occassional professional portraits and action shots, this camera is the best I've ever owned.
Скроменый эксперт
09.02.2009
6/10
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Плохо
I had this camera for a couple of months and used it only a few times. It went through batteries so fast that I knew I couldn't take it on a trip and would have to purchase another camera. It takes nice photos but it's not a camera for travel.
I paid $235 at BuyDig so I advertised it for $197 on Amazon Market Place. It sold immediately!
I sent the camera to the buyer and after I sent it, he wanted to cancel and get his money back knowing it had to be sent within 2 days..
Fine I told him, as soon the camera is returned , I will credit you account. I had insured it for $200 and had a tracking number.
The Post Office says the camera was delivered, but Amazon favored the guy who got the camera for free because he put it in dispute with his credit card company. Therefore, I lost a camera, spent many hours sending proof from the Post Office and explaining the problem to Amazon. Post office wouldn't pay for a lost package as they say it was delivered. I was out $235 plus $13.50 in postage and insurance plus trips to the postoffice, telephone calls with Amazon, emails, etc...you get the picture!
Be very careful when selling your expensive cameras on Amazon.
I have since been told these people( crooks, thieves, con-artist) buy the Canons and Nikons under $200 on Market Place which are quick for them to sell. They get free products from us, take them out of the country to sell or at the weekly flea markets.
Beware!.
I paid $235 at BuyDig so I advertised it for $197 on Amazon Market Place. It sold immediately!
I sent the camera to the buyer and after I sent it, he wanted to cancel and get his money back knowing it had to be sent within 2 days..
Fine I told him, as soon the camera is returned , I will credit you account. I had insured it for $200 and had a tracking number.
The Post Office says the camera was delivered, but Amazon favored the guy who got the camera for free because he put it in dispute with his credit card company. Therefore, I lost a camera, spent many hours sending proof from the Post Office and explaining the problem to Amazon. Post office wouldn't pay for a lost package as they say it was delivered. I was out $235 plus $13.50 in postage and insurance plus trips to the postoffice, telephone calls with Amazon, emails, etc...you get the picture!
Be very careful when selling your expensive cameras on Amazon.
I have since been told these people( crooks, thieves, con-artist) buy the Canons and Nikons under $200 on Market Place which are quick for them to sell. They get free products from us, take them out of the country to sell or at the weekly flea markets.
Beware!.
Скроменый эксперт
22.12.2009
4/10
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I received this camera as a gift in 2007. Like other reviewers, I experienced a lens opening failure. The lens cap would not open all the way. It cost $120 and about 6 weeks to get repaired. I got it back and the USB connection is dead. I have to use an external card reader to retrieve photos.
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06.01.2010
2/10
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I had the camera for about 1 year after which it's shutter stopped opening fully. Sometime it will open half or sometime not at all. I searched web about the issue and it seems that it is known issues in canon models.
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17.12.2007
10/10
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Whether you are an experienced DSLR owner (as I am) looking for a compact second camera or you are someone looking to upgrade from your old point-and-shoot digital camera, the Canon PowerShot SX100IS is a well designed compact camera that has a lot of rich features at a very reasonable price.
I've been using my Canon Digital Rebel (DSLR) for several years and am very pleased with it. However, I have become increasingly aware of how bulky it is, particularly when I want to go places where it's inconvenient to lug around - like going hiking. So I set out looking for a smaller pocket-sized camera that had as many features as I could find comparable to my DSLR.
Being a fan of Canon cameras I limited the field to the PowerShot G9, the PowerShot Pro Series S5 IS, and the PowerShot SX100IS, all Canon products. The G9 is promoted and priced as the best of Canon's non-DSLR cameras, although from the reviews I've read it is more appreciated for its look and feel than for its performance. It is an 12.1MP 6x optical image stabilized zoom camera that can shoot RAW images. In comparison, the SX100IS is an 8MP 10x image stabilized zoom camera that doesn't shoot RAW. (I've shot RAW using my DSLR and don't find it necessary to get great photos.) The SX100IS has almost all of the other features of the G9, is about the same size, but weighs a lot less.
The S5 IS is an 8.0MP 12x optical image stabilized zoom camera. It looks a lot like a DSLR but doesn't allow for swapping lenses, and it can't shoot in RAW. It has very similar features to the SX100IS but is considerably bulkier and weighs more.
Even though all 3 cameras live up to Canon's reputation for taking great shots, I chose the SX100IS over the G9 because it had a higher optical zoom capability, weighed a lot less and was about $200 cheaper. I chose SX100IS over the S5 IS because it is more compact and lighter, and is about $80 cheaper. (Also, the SX100IS' 10x optical zoom is pretty amazing in its own right.)
The SX100IS has almost as many features as the other 2 cameras at a considerably lower price. I particularly like the Macro setting (which allows me to take really close-ups shots of ferns and the like on my hikes), and I like the manual focus capability for when the situation is such that the auto focus won't work properly. Also, I find that the lack of a viewfinder isn't bothersome. In fact, in some instances like when I'm playing around with white balance, I can get a preview of how the exposure changes on the 2.5" LCD screen, which isn't available on my DSLR.
Since purchasing the SX100IS about a month ago, I find myself reaching for it more often than I do my DSLR. For my money and for most of my needs, this camera is superb.
I've been using my Canon Digital Rebel (DSLR) for several years and am very pleased with it. However, I have become increasingly aware of how bulky it is, particularly when I want to go places where it's inconvenient to lug around - like going hiking. So I set out looking for a smaller pocket-sized camera that had as many features as I could find comparable to my DSLR.
Being a fan of Canon cameras I limited the field to the PowerShot G9, the PowerShot Pro Series S5 IS, and the PowerShot SX100IS, all Canon products. The G9 is promoted and priced as the best of Canon's non-DSLR cameras, although from the reviews I've read it is more appreciated for its look and feel than for its performance. It is an 12.1MP 6x optical image stabilized zoom camera that can shoot RAW images. In comparison, the SX100IS is an 8MP 10x image stabilized zoom camera that doesn't shoot RAW. (I've shot RAW using my DSLR and don't find it necessary to get great photos.) The SX100IS has almost all of the other features of the G9, is about the same size, but weighs a lot less.
The S5 IS is an 8.0MP 12x optical image stabilized zoom camera. It looks a lot like a DSLR but doesn't allow for swapping lenses, and it can't shoot in RAW. It has very similar features to the SX100IS but is considerably bulkier and weighs more.
Even though all 3 cameras live up to Canon's reputation for taking great shots, I chose the SX100IS over the G9 because it had a higher optical zoom capability, weighed a lot less and was about $200 cheaper. I chose SX100IS over the S5 IS because it is more compact and lighter, and is about $80 cheaper. (Also, the SX100IS' 10x optical zoom is pretty amazing in its own right.)
The SX100IS has almost as many features as the other 2 cameras at a considerably lower price. I particularly like the Macro setting (which allows me to take really close-ups shots of ferns and the like on my hikes), and I like the manual focus capability for when the situation is such that the auto focus won't work properly. Also, I find that the lack of a viewfinder isn't bothersome. In fact, in some instances like when I'm playing around with white balance, I can get a preview of how the exposure changes on the 2.5" LCD screen, which isn't available on my DSLR.
Since purchasing the SX100IS about a month ago, I find myself reaching for it more often than I do my DSLR. For my money and for most of my needs, this camera is superb.
Скроменый эксперт
24.02.2008
10/10
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Can't really say enough about this little gizmo. All we wanted was a relatively nice point and shoot, but ended up with so much more! I upgraded to the Canon SX100IS from an old Olympus. I liked the Olympus, but love the Canon. I looked at the ELPH series for their compact size, but was disappointed with their meager zoom. I decided to forego the slim design for a better lens and have been impressed every step of the way!! I've mostly taken photos on the auto setting, but also messed with the speciality settings, i.e., night shot, beach, snow, etc. Taken numerous movies, inside and out. Everything has turned out way better than expected. Clear as a bell. I caught a photo of a coyote on the north coast bluffs of Santa Cruz at an estimated 50 yards with the 40X digital zoom and could not believe my eyes at the image quality. Definitely like the manual flash - wasn't sure if I would, but realized just how often I had to turn the flash on our old camera OFF to get a decent shot. The Image Stabilization system seems to work very well. The face recognition system is great too...easy to turn off if you don't want it. All settings and menus easy and user friendly even for a novice like myself. I really like the software that came along with it too - way better than iphoto. I have tried using some of the camera's SLR characteristics like manual focus and shutter speed and that's pretty easy too, though I'm sure someone with more experience could make better use of those features. Pretty durable...I dropped it and freaked out that it was ruined, but it didn't even get a scratch and works perfectly. Really like that it takes regular AA's - in a pinch, you can find batteries anywhere.
OK, so it can't be ALL positive, right? Well, if I must pick a few things I don't like, one would be the function selector wheel - it's sometimes hard to turn it without pushing it's buttons too, if that makes any sense. I've resolved that issue by just not using the wheel, but just using it as a button. The fact that it only has 2 AA batts is nice for weight, but not so nice for longevity. I did experience a couple of blurry action shots of people sledding down a hill, but most were fine...I think it was just user error. That's about it for negatives.
Overall, my experience with this camera has been beyond expectation. For portability, ease of use, number of features, quality of lens and images, it is just what I wanted. Happy birthday to me.
OK, so it can't be ALL positive, right? Well, if I must pick a few things I don't like, one would be the function selector wheel - it's sometimes hard to turn it without pushing it's buttons too, if that makes any sense. I've resolved that issue by just not using the wheel, but just using it as a button. The fact that it only has 2 AA batts is nice for weight, but not so nice for longevity. I did experience a couple of blurry action shots of people sledding down a hill, but most were fine...I think it was just user error. That's about it for negatives.
Overall, my experience with this camera has been beyond expectation. For portability, ease of use, number of features, quality of lens and images, it is just what I wanted. Happy birthday to me.
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17.04.2008
10/10
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This is a wonderful camera and I am very pleased with it. I actually bought a Kodak Easyshare Z812IS 8.2MP Digital Camera first but was disappointed with it. There is a lag between pressing the button and the photo being taken. Especially when you have young children this is a deal breaker!!! They would often be heading out of the shot by the time the photo was taken. Also the book that came with the Kodak camera was really minimal - you were instead supposed to go to the website and download the guide book. Very annoying and also cheap on Kodak's part.
I had previously owned a Canon and was very pleased with it so I ordered this camera. Like my previous Canon it is very user friendly and intuitive. Here are my pros and cons
Pros
Large view finder
Complete and in-depth guide book included with camera
Sharp, clear photos
10x optical is wonderful - you can get great closeups without moving close to subject. Also for portraits you can throw the background out of focus with a long zoom in. (A long optical zoom is one of the most important features to have on your camera - the longer the better.)
Face recognition is quite useful. Allows you to concentrate on the photo you're taking and let the camera take care of the faces being in focus.
Taking a picture in "portrait" size can be viewed full screen in viewfinder if you turn the camera.
Lightweight & easy to hold
Takes AA batteries. Easy to change batteries if they die, unlike lithium.
Very easy to scroll thru photos
User friendly, my kids can even use it with ease
Cons
Need to raise the flash manually to use. (Wasn't too clear at first why flash wouldn't fire but once you realize you need to raise the flash yourself its no problem.)
Seems to go thru batteries quickly. Easy to solve though - just get a recharger.
I had seriously considered an digital SLR but chose this camera instead because it has such large optical zoom & very clear photos . Its also a fraction of the cost and so much easier to carry around with you.
This is just a fabulous camera for the price. I am very happy with it.
I had previously owned a Canon and was very pleased with it so I ordered this camera. Like my previous Canon it is very user friendly and intuitive. Here are my pros and cons
Pros
Large view finder
Complete and in-depth guide book included with camera
Sharp, clear photos
10x optical is wonderful - you can get great closeups without moving close to subject. Also for portraits you can throw the background out of focus with a long zoom in. (A long optical zoom is one of the most important features to have on your camera - the longer the better.)
Face recognition is quite useful. Allows you to concentrate on the photo you're taking and let the camera take care of the faces being in focus.
Taking a picture in "portrait" size can be viewed full screen in viewfinder if you turn the camera.
Lightweight & easy to hold
Takes AA batteries. Easy to change batteries if they die, unlike lithium.
Very easy to scroll thru photos
User friendly, my kids can even use it with ease
Cons
Need to raise the flash manually to use. (Wasn't too clear at first why flash wouldn't fire but once you realize you need to raise the flash yourself its no problem.)
Seems to go thru batteries quickly. Easy to solve though - just get a recharger.
I had seriously considered an digital SLR but chose this camera instead because it has such large optical zoom & very clear photos . Its also a fraction of the cost and so much easier to carry around with you.
This is just a fabulous camera for the price. I am very happy with it.
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13.11.2007
10/10
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PROS: Great controls that are easy to use, lightweight, simple to operate and not at all intimidating like many more expensive "advanced point-and-shoot" cameras.
CONS: Despite quality, there is some appreciable picture "noise" at the highest resolutions. This is a minor issue as it is to be expected in a camera this inexpensive.
I purchased this camera yesterday based on reviews of this camera and similar cameras I found here on Amazon, but I felt that this model didn't have enough reviews going for it.
First of all, the SX100 is a good size and the controls are easy to use, especially when compared to similar cameras in the "advanced point and shoot" category.
While the camera is fairly large when compared to newer "sleek" cameras that are so popular right now, when I compare this camera to the Canon Powershot A40 that I'm replacing, it's a little bit smaller and MUCH lighter. Furthermore, when you compare the size of this camera to Canon's upper-end models and competitor's cameras in the same segment, the SX100 is quite a bit smaller.
The controls are excellent - firm, crisp, and very logical. I doubt anyone will have difficulty figuring out all of the camera's basic functions. The controls are one of the best aspects of this camera. The competing cameras I tried had a lot of buttons and they were intimidating. I'm sure that I'd figure those out too, but I like the idea of knowing how to use a camera in 30 seconds (easier to explain to people taking pics for me, my girlfriend, etc.).
The movie feature works quite well, but like all camcorders an external mic is required to get halfway decent sound. Still, for the money, it's a great added feature.
As far as the zoom feature goes, it's solid. 10x isn't enough for me (I don't know what would be), but it's quite a bit better than most digital cameras on the market. It was enough to get a decent picture of a person standing over 60 feet away. It should work well for my purpose of taking decent photos at sporting events.
If I had to make one complaint, it would be that there is some "noise" present at the highest resolutions. It's quite a bit better than a cheaper 5MP camera I've used in the past, but it doesn't compare to the image quality from an SLR. This is a minor complaint, simply because most cameras in this segment (and for this price) have some picture noise.
To sum it up, I'd recommend this camera to anyone looking for a quality point and shoot who doesn't need or want the features of an SLR. If you're really interested in total control, lots of buttons, a "shoe" for mounting external flash, mic, etc., this isn't your camera. For everyone else who just wants to take pictures, go for it. It's a great deal
CONS: Despite quality, there is some appreciable picture "noise" at the highest resolutions. This is a minor issue as it is to be expected in a camera this inexpensive.
I purchased this camera yesterday based on reviews of this camera and similar cameras I found here on Amazon, but I felt that this model didn't have enough reviews going for it.
First of all, the SX100 is a good size and the controls are easy to use, especially when compared to similar cameras in the "advanced point and shoot" category.
While the camera is fairly large when compared to newer "sleek" cameras that are so popular right now, when I compare this camera to the Canon Powershot A40 that I'm replacing, it's a little bit smaller and MUCH lighter. Furthermore, when you compare the size of this camera to Canon's upper-end models and competitor's cameras in the same segment, the SX100 is quite a bit smaller.
The controls are excellent - firm, crisp, and very logical. I doubt anyone will have difficulty figuring out all of the camera's basic functions. The controls are one of the best aspects of this camera. The competing cameras I tried had a lot of buttons and they were intimidating. I'm sure that I'd figure those out too, but I like the idea of knowing how to use a camera in 30 seconds (easier to explain to people taking pics for me, my girlfriend, etc.).
The movie feature works quite well, but like all camcorders an external mic is required to get halfway decent sound. Still, for the money, it's a great added feature.
As far as the zoom feature goes, it's solid. 10x isn't enough for me (I don't know what would be), but it's quite a bit better than most digital cameras on the market. It was enough to get a decent picture of a person standing over 60 feet away. It should work well for my purpose of taking decent photos at sporting events.
If I had to make one complaint, it would be that there is some "noise" present at the highest resolutions. It's quite a bit better than a cheaper 5MP camera I've used in the past, but it doesn't compare to the image quality from an SLR. This is a minor complaint, simply because most cameras in this segment (and for this price) have some picture noise.
To sum it up, I'd recommend this camera to anyone looking for a quality point and shoot who doesn't need or want the features of an SLR. If you're really interested in total control, lots of buttons, a "shoe" for mounting external flash, mic, etc., this isn't your camera. For everyone else who just wants to take pictures, go for it. It's a great deal
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19.11.2007
8/10
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This is a great camera for the pro/am shooter that wants a little, but sturdy camera around. I normally shoot with a Canon Mark II, so I'm sometimes reluctant to shoot with smaller cameras, but this is a great deal for the price and features.
First off, understand that no point-and-shoot will ever match the quality of an SLR... but as far as point-and-shoots go this is one of the better ones.
The top feature so far to me is the image stabilization. Absolutely amazing. With decent support I can take shots at 1/8 shutter speed and still come out with a clear shot. It's so much better than sacrificing picture quality with a higher ISO.
Second plus is the price. At around $250 the SX100IS is as good as the Canon A640 and about $100 less. The A640 is 10mp, 4x zoom and has a flip screen, but the SX100IS has 10x zoom to trump it. 8mp is all you need in a camera like this. Don't get me wrong, the A640 is a great camera, but the SX100IS is the better deal.
Everything else is what I've come to expect from Canon and more. Much better manual controls -- the scroll wheel makes it simpler to change settings. A wide variety of ISOs from 80 to 1600. Good face recognition technology.
The SX100IS falls short in only one area... the flash.
Before I get to the negatives, the great thing about the flash is that it doesn't pop up automatically, and yes that's a good thing. I like this because it's simple -- flash down, it will not fire. Flash up, it will fire. No fumbling around for the flash button, no unexpected flash in the museum, etc. It's a very common-sense approach. Kudos to Canon for believing that their customers aren't complete idiots and that they don't need an automatic flash.
Where the flash disappoints is in performance. First, as usual, it over powers on most close up people shots, whiting out faces. This is at least correctable by dialing down the flash power in the function options.
Red-eye is another problem I always seem to have with Canon point-and-shoot flashes. I don't think the red-eye reduction feature works at all.
There also seems to be a little delay when using the flash. Not that this isn't the case with other point-and-shoots, but this one seems a little longer than normal.
Finally, the automatic color processing with the flash doesn't compensate enough for the flash. Pics look a little blueish. It's not too bad, but again I've seen better.
So this camera gets a 4 out of 5 because of the flash issues, but if you're mostly shooting without flash (and with that great image stabilization, you can shoot a lot more no-flash) then it'd be 5 out of 5.
First off, understand that no point-and-shoot will ever match the quality of an SLR... but as far as point-and-shoots go this is one of the better ones.
The top feature so far to me is the image stabilization. Absolutely amazing. With decent support I can take shots at 1/8 shutter speed and still come out with a clear shot. It's so much better than sacrificing picture quality with a higher ISO.
Second plus is the price. At around $250 the SX100IS is as good as the Canon A640 and about $100 less. The A640 is 10mp, 4x zoom and has a flip screen, but the SX100IS has 10x zoom to trump it. 8mp is all you need in a camera like this. Don't get me wrong, the A640 is a great camera, but the SX100IS is the better deal.
Everything else is what I've come to expect from Canon and more. Much better manual controls -- the scroll wheel makes it simpler to change settings. A wide variety of ISOs from 80 to 1600. Good face recognition technology.
The SX100IS falls short in only one area... the flash.
Before I get to the negatives, the great thing about the flash is that it doesn't pop up automatically, and yes that's a good thing. I like this because it's simple -- flash down, it will not fire. Flash up, it will fire. No fumbling around for the flash button, no unexpected flash in the museum, etc. It's a very common-sense approach. Kudos to Canon for believing that their customers aren't complete idiots and that they don't need an automatic flash.
Where the flash disappoints is in performance. First, as usual, it over powers on most close up people shots, whiting out faces. This is at least correctable by dialing down the flash power in the function options.
Red-eye is another problem I always seem to have with Canon point-and-shoot flashes. I don't think the red-eye reduction feature works at all.
There also seems to be a little delay when using the flash. Not that this isn't the case with other point-and-shoots, but this one seems a little longer than normal.
Finally, the automatic color processing with the flash doesn't compensate enough for the flash. Pics look a little blueish. It's not too bad, but again I've seen better.
So this camera gets a 4 out of 5 because of the flash issues, but if you're mostly shooting without flash (and with that great image stabilization, you can shoot a lot more no-flash) then it'd be 5 out of 5.
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03.02.2009
10/10
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I have been very happy with the PowerShot SX100 IS so far. The camera body feels solid. Controls are fairly intuitive so you can be up and snapping pics in minutes after a quick glance at the manual.
The thing I love most is the zoom. My previous camera only had a 4x zoom so the SX100 gives me 2.5 times that. While the image stabilizing helps, if your going to take several pictures at full zoom, you might want to have a tripod or some other stable surface for the camera to rest on. I was difficult to get a great hand-held clear shot at full zoom.
I have been very happy with the 8MP imaging as well. While it would be nice to have an optical viewfinder, the LCD screen is large and crisp and makes looking at your recent shots a lot of fun! I haven't checked it out with the sun to my back yet so I can't comment on how the LCD looks in bright light.
Like most modern compact cameras, the SX100's Achille's heel is the recharge time before you can snap another flash picture, though it really hasn't been a problem so far.
Over all I am very pleased with the performance of the camera and would definitely recommend it!
The thing I love most is the zoom. My previous camera only had a 4x zoom so the SX100 gives me 2.5 times that. While the image stabilizing helps, if your going to take several pictures at full zoom, you might want to have a tripod or some other stable surface for the camera to rest on. I was difficult to get a great hand-held clear shot at full zoom.
I have been very happy with the 8MP imaging as well. While it would be nice to have an optical viewfinder, the LCD screen is large and crisp and makes looking at your recent shots a lot of fun! I haven't checked it out with the sun to my back yet so I can't comment on how the LCD looks in bright light.
Like most modern compact cameras, the SX100's Achille's heel is the recharge time before you can snap another flash picture, though it really hasn't been a problem so far.
Over all I am very pleased with the performance of the camera and would definitely recommend it!
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07.04.2008
10/10
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I did a lot of research before purchasing this camera, at least 3 weeks worth. I travel A LOT and I enjoy taking quality pictures that I can enjoy once I get home. I chose this camera for several reasons. One was the unbelievable quality and another was the incredible price. This camera has nearly the same pixels and zoom as a professional SLR camera at 1/3 of the cost. Research it, you will find it too. Another reason was because of the zoom capabilities. When traveling there are a lot of things across the bay or simply to far away to see clearly. Using this camera I was able to zoom (a total of 40X including optical and digital zoom combined) and take a perfectly clear picture. It was so amzing that several of my traveling companions and travelers around me exlaimed at it's quality and wrote down the type of camera I had. The pixels are great as well and allow even far away pictures to be taken with very little noise (or speckling). The size of the camera is comfortable as well. It's not small enough to stick in your jean pocket, but it's light enough to wear around your neck or stick it in a cargo pant pocket, or coat pocket. The flash is relatively good, it could be better. However, all my pictures came out wonderfully. I played around with the different settings you can easily put it on and found that putting it on the night setting in a low lit room allowed the pictures to come out perfect. All in all, this is a wonderful camera! My travel companions are purchasing some and I'm sure some of the travelers around me went home and purchased them as well! It really is that good! Oh, and by the way, I looked all over the place to find a great price on this camera. Amazon is a little higher than 2 other sites, BUT I did try to buy from one of those sites and they took two days to call me to supposedly confirm my order. Really they were trying to sell me more stuff. When I told them I was uninterested, they said they would now process my order. When they did that, the camera was now on back-order for 3 weeks! Ugh! One more thing, be sure to get the canon rechargable batteries. They are $35 for 4 with the charger and they work wonderfully with this camera!
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24.07.2009
10/10
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I just read a review that said this camera has a long "recycle" time on the flash. It said that you have to wait ten seconds after putting the flash up to use it. I can put the flash up and immediately take a picture with it. I don't know if I am doing anything different, but it works for me. Also, I have never had problem with low light shooting. I have been able to get quite a few nice pictures in low light with this camera.
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26.01.2008
8/10
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Spent LOADS of time researching the newest digital cameras. Settled on this one due to the balance offering of 10x zoom (who's image stabilizers REALLY do work!), 8mp, face detection, video capabilities, ample shooting programs (kids and pets, snow, night snapshot, and stitch assist), all at a reasonable price. I have a Sony handycam that gives me much grief (has 20x zoom and an image stabilizer that deteriorates significantly at it's maximum usage).
Other nice-to-have features on this camera is the camera orientation detection which means it automatically adjusts (re-orients) itself when you want to take taller shots (turning the camera on it's side). In addition to face detection, there is also the face selector which lets you pick a primary face to focus on. Image depth and clarity is amazing at 8mp, provides pictures that more true-to-life and perfect for cropping or enlarging.
Canon's non-proprietary output formats (.JPEG picture format and .AVI video formats) are highly compatiable with every video editing software available, which unlike some Sony products (.VOB video file formats), makes using this camera and it's outputs easy, affordable, flexible, and just plain fun!
My only "gripe" is the memory, which is really two fold (1)that Canon doesn't offer internal backup memory...all images are stored on the meager 16mb memory card (included in the purchase) and (2)that Canon couldn't afford to offer at least a 1GB memory card included with purchase. The 16mb only holds 3-4 images (depending on your subject complexity). I plan to maximize this little camera's capabilities, not just for still images but for video as well, so I've opted for the maximum available memory of the new 16GB SDHC Class 6 memory card. At the very least, one will need to purchase at least a 1GB, otherwise you will need to stay close to your computer to clean your card after every 4 shots.
Overall, the camera is super easy to use (both on the front end and on the back end) and when one wants to take spur-of-the-moment shots, this camera is johnny-on-the-spot. Would recommend this camera with the caveat that the purchaser will absolutely need to know the total cost includes the additional purchase of a more substantial memory card.
Other nice-to-have features on this camera is the camera orientation detection which means it automatically adjusts (re-orients) itself when you want to take taller shots (turning the camera on it's side). In addition to face detection, there is also the face selector which lets you pick a primary face to focus on. Image depth and clarity is amazing at 8mp, provides pictures that more true-to-life and perfect for cropping or enlarging.
Canon's non-proprietary output formats (.JPEG picture format and .AVI video formats) are highly compatiable with every video editing software available, which unlike some Sony products (.VOB video file formats), makes using this camera and it's outputs easy, affordable, flexible, and just plain fun!
My only "gripe" is the memory, which is really two fold (1)that Canon doesn't offer internal backup memory...all images are stored on the meager 16mb memory card (included in the purchase) and (2)that Canon couldn't afford to offer at least a 1GB memory card included with purchase. The 16mb only holds 3-4 images (depending on your subject complexity). I plan to maximize this little camera's capabilities, not just for still images but for video as well, so I've opted for the maximum available memory of the new 16GB SDHC Class 6 memory card. At the very least, one will need to purchase at least a 1GB, otherwise you will need to stay close to your computer to clean your card after every 4 shots.
Overall, the camera is super easy to use (both on the front end and on the back end) and when one wants to take spur-of-the-moment shots, this camera is johnny-on-the-spot. Would recommend this camera with the caveat that the purchaser will absolutely need to know the total cost includes the additional purchase of a more substantial memory card.
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03.04.2008
10/10
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I purchased this camera to replace an older Canon Powershot (a 3 Megapixel version.) I was looking for a very portable camera (but not credit card sized) to take decent pictures - something to compliment my 35mm film SLR. Recently I went to the San Diego Wild Animal Park and figured this would be a good test of the camera. I was pleasantly surprised at how great the pictures came out. Usually I end up doing a little color correction on my digital photos but I will hardly have to touch the over 100 shots I took. I brought them into work the next day to show people and EVERYBODY kept asking me what was the model and make of my camera.
The images are crisp and clean. The digital zoom works wonderfully and you can get some very clean closeups. I was able to get head and shoulder shots of a cheetah over 500 feet away. The image stabilization worked well. I took a few shots of some animals in a slowly moving vehicle. I fully expected the images to blur but they didn't. The only thing I didn't test was the video capture mode but I expect it to work well from what I found.
One slight warning for anyone that plans to use the stitch assist (for panorama shots.) My previous camera had this feature and it assembled the photo as you went along (creating a very small picture in a small LCD on the camera back.) This camera assembles the pictures in your computer once you get back and download them ... but it does it much easier. Before you had to line up the pictures in the small LCD screen. With this camera you just have to get it close and the software will line it up automatically. Both cameras show the previous picture taken so you know where to line up the next shot but this time the software just asks what order the pictures were taken (which I guess means you can take them out of order) and then you click assemble and they all line up. It is quite easy.
I would highly recommend this camera for anyone interested in a very portable camera. I think the days of not using my film camera are getting closer and closer.
The images are crisp and clean. The digital zoom works wonderfully and you can get some very clean closeups. I was able to get head and shoulder shots of a cheetah over 500 feet away. The image stabilization worked well. I took a few shots of some animals in a slowly moving vehicle. I fully expected the images to blur but they didn't. The only thing I didn't test was the video capture mode but I expect it to work well from what I found.
One slight warning for anyone that plans to use the stitch assist (for panorama shots.) My previous camera had this feature and it assembled the photo as you went along (creating a very small picture in a small LCD on the camera back.) This camera assembles the pictures in your computer once you get back and download them ... but it does it much easier. Before you had to line up the pictures in the small LCD screen. With this camera you just have to get it close and the software will line it up automatically. Both cameras show the previous picture taken so you know where to line up the next shot but this time the software just asks what order the pictures were taken (which I guess means you can take them out of order) and then you click assemble and they all line up. It is quite easy.
I would highly recommend this camera for anyone interested in a very portable camera. I think the days of not using my film camera are getting closer and closer.
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14.04.2008
10/10
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I bought this camera about a month ago, just before our Spring Break 2008 vacation to Virginia Beach, VA.
My earlier camera was (now my 8 year olds personal digital camera) a Fuji Finepix 4x 4mp. Was getting up there in age (almost 5 years of trouble free performance.) Thus I was looking for something with a little more creative control and bigger mp and zoom.
This camera really fit that bill. Keep it in Auto mode and it behaves like a high end point and shoot. Change the settings to time priority / aparture priority or complete manual to take pictures limited by just your own creativity.
The pictures are AWSOME, AWSOME, AWSOME, the vibrancy / detail it captures is way ahead of my Fuji.
Another nifty feature is the onboard movie recorder that can zoom in and out while recording (10x optical) and also record sound :).
This virtually eliminates the need for a separate camcorder... unless you plan to really make home movies, which most of us don't have the time for. If you're anything like us, record movies during a vacation and then don't have the time to transfer those to a DVD or somethign, then this is again the ideal camera, you can upload the vides to youtube or any other site and then share with friends and family.
Uses regular AA batteries, u need to make sure you're carring enough of. Budget for one set (2 AA) for each day of your vacation. Or you can get some rechargables if you want to save some money. My jury is still out on which is better Li-ion or regular AA, both have benefits. with Li-ion you need to remember to charge the battery each night and then carry the charger around anyway, just in case, with regular AA you need to carry a spare set in the bag.
Oh the face detection, range finder and multi point TTL metering as also great features that make this camera the ideal bridge digital between a point and shoot and a DSLR without all the bulk and $$$ associated with a DSLR.
My earlier camera was (now my 8 year olds personal digital camera) a Fuji Finepix 4x 4mp. Was getting up there in age (almost 5 years of trouble free performance.) Thus I was looking for something with a little more creative control and bigger mp and zoom.
This camera really fit that bill. Keep it in Auto mode and it behaves like a high end point and shoot. Change the settings to time priority / aparture priority or complete manual to take pictures limited by just your own creativity.
The pictures are AWSOME, AWSOME, AWSOME, the vibrancy / detail it captures is way ahead of my Fuji.
Another nifty feature is the onboard movie recorder that can zoom in and out while recording (10x optical) and also record sound :).
This virtually eliminates the need for a separate camcorder... unless you plan to really make home movies, which most of us don't have the time for. If you're anything like us, record movies during a vacation and then don't have the time to transfer those to a DVD or somethign, then this is again the ideal camera, you can upload the vides to youtube or any other site and then share with friends and family.
Uses regular AA batteries, u need to make sure you're carring enough of. Budget for one set (2 AA) for each day of your vacation. Or you can get some rechargables if you want to save some money. My jury is still out on which is better Li-ion or regular AA, both have benefits. with Li-ion you need to remember to charge the battery each night and then carry the charger around anyway, just in case, with regular AA you need to carry a spare set in the bag.
Oh the face detection, range finder and multi point TTL metering as also great features that make this camera the ideal bridge digital between a point and shoot and a DSLR without all the bulk and $$$ associated with a DSLR.
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08.05.2008
10/10
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This is my first Digital Camera, and I am very happy with it. Ive had it for about 2 months now. It takes extremely sharp detailed pictures, which can easily be cropped and blown up and still retain their quality. The zoom is great, 10x optical and 40x if you add the digital zoom, although i normally wont go past the optical unless there's good lighting. It takes great pictures both indoors and out, but when indoors you will have to use the flash very often, unless the room is well lit.The video quality is not the greatest, but a very nice feature to have. You can zoom optically before you hit record, but can only zoom digitally while recording. The battery life with AA Alkaline batteries is very poor but with NiMH Recharbales it's great. I only get about a half hour of on time and 30 pictures off of one set of Alkaline batteries. Take everyones advice and get 2 sets of NiMH Rechargeable batteries off the bat they work wonders. I get over 200 pictures and several hours of on time from one charge. I bought Sony Quick Battery Charger with 4 AA Ni-MH Rechargeable Batteries as a pack and works great. The camera is very self explanatory and easy to use out of the box, and with a little reading the advanced options are easy enough to get the hang of. Some people were saying that when you change memory cards the batteries fall out, but that hasn't been an issue, if u get a large 2G or 4G sd card you wont have to change them very often, and just be careful. The one and only thing i don't like about this camera is the long delay between shots when using the flash. When using the flash it takes 5-8 seconds to recharge before you can take another shot. I don't know how long this recharge period would be on other digital cameras. However its not a very big deal and all of the other great things about this camera make up for it ten fold. A great camera well worth the money.
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