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Скроменый эксперт
08.04.2009
6/10
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Плохо
I loved this camera, although it has been surpassed by newer models. The 10x optical zoom was great, the flip-up flash meant never blinding kids in the school play by accident (or on purpose!), it fits easily in a pocket so you don't have to decide whether to carry it somewhere, the software/menus are simple, and the picture and video quality is great.
Unfortunately, this camera broke on me twice (the second time after a repair for which I paid $100 - a testament to how much I like this camera). What happened is that somehow it was turned on in my pocket by bumping something, and when the lens tried to open up, it got jammed. Any time this happens, your camera is dead.
A great camera, but don't buy it!
Unfortunately, this camera broke on me twice (the second time after a repair for which I paid $100 - a testament to how much I like this camera). What happened is that somehow it was turned on in my pocket by bumping something, and when the lens tried to open up, it got jammed. Any time this happens, your camera is dead.
A great camera, but don't buy it!
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29.12.2007
10/10
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This is an excellent camera for the money. We were previously using a Canon PowerShot S30 (3.2 MP) for many years, and it was time for a new one. Of course, considering our old camera, any modern camera would be an improvement, but this one in particular is fantastic for many reasons. I have large hands, and hate the puny "cigarette pack" cameras with the tiny buttons. This one is large and the side grip (on the right side of the camera while holding it) is very comfortable and secure - even though it has a wrist strap I know I'll never drop it. Add to that that I've taken several photos and movies with it without even opening the instruction manual, I'm very happy with it. I believe after reading the manual I'll be able to do almost anything with it. Perfect camera for the casual, "point and click" user.
More pluses: Uses AA batteries (I use rechargeables but you could use ordinary batteries if you get stuck on a trip for example), takes SD memory cards (very common, all modern PCs, printers, and even some TVs use them), takes great digital mini-movies (about 100meg per minute, with a large SD card you can take respectable home movies)
On the minus side, obviously this is intended for the casual/novice user, makes a great family camera, but of course if you're a pro you'll want something more (and probably wouldn't be reading this anyway). It doesn't have a viewfinder, but I certainly don't miss it, the screen is large and bright. Also, if you're looking to put this into your pocket, it won't fit, so you'll need a small camera bag.
The only real problem I had with this was when I made a movie of my son's ninth birthday party, the candles caused an odd reflection in the movie - probably something to do with the lens. He ended up with 9 little dots around his face, even though the cake was in front of him. Not a real big deal, it came out kind of cool.
Bottom line: Strongly recommended for family use or if you're looking for a great value for the money. Having owned a Canon before this new one is great and I know I'll buy Canon again when it's time to replace this camera. Recommend going to a "brick and mortar" store and trying it out, then come back and buy it on Amazon - their price cannot be beat! And with super-saver shipping, it got here in 3 days!
More pluses: Uses AA batteries (I use rechargeables but you could use ordinary batteries if you get stuck on a trip for example), takes SD memory cards (very common, all modern PCs, printers, and even some TVs use them), takes great digital mini-movies (about 100meg per minute, with a large SD card you can take respectable home movies)
On the minus side, obviously this is intended for the casual/novice user, makes a great family camera, but of course if you're a pro you'll want something more (and probably wouldn't be reading this anyway). It doesn't have a viewfinder, but I certainly don't miss it, the screen is large and bright. Also, if you're looking to put this into your pocket, it won't fit, so you'll need a small camera bag.
The only real problem I had with this was when I made a movie of my son's ninth birthday party, the candles caused an odd reflection in the movie - probably something to do with the lens. He ended up with 9 little dots around his face, even though the cake was in front of him. Not a real big deal, it came out kind of cool.
Bottom line: Strongly recommended for family use or if you're looking for a great value for the money. Having owned a Canon before this new one is great and I know I'll buy Canon again when it's time to replace this camera. Recommend going to a "brick and mortar" store and trying it out, then come back and buy it on Amazon - their price cannot be beat! And with super-saver shipping, it got here in 3 days!
Скроменый эксперт
05.05.2008
6/10
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Плохо
I bought this camera thinking I had finally found the perfect one... Unfortunately I was very disappointed. I wanted a compact camera that still had long zoom and in that aspect, this camera was perfect. It is very light, good size camera and has the 10x optical zoom. The outdoor pictures are good, but indoor pictures along with the time between flash shots is what prompted me to return this camera and pay a little more to get the Sony DSC H10. A lot of my indoor pictures with the canon were either over or under exposed, too much light from flash or not enough, causing shadows behind the person or the face lit up with everything else dark... Also with kids, you can't wait 10 seconds in between flash shots. While 10 seconds doesn't seem like long, it really is with children who move on quickly.
Pros:
-Compact, long zoom camera
-Good outdoor photos
-Automatic lens cover (something I wish the sony had)
-Manual flash
Cons:
-I personally don't like using AA batteries, but I notice a lot of people would consider this a Pro item
-no battery life meter, tells you that battery is low right before it cuts off
-Ridiculous flash recycle time (I wanted a new camera for upcoming disney trip - characters come and go fast in character meals, I see myself missing precious shots!)
-batteries fall out everytime you change sd card
-indoor photos are either under or over exposed (too much or too little light) causing shadows
I would give 2.5 out of 5 stars but it wouldn't let me. If you are looking for a compact camera with long zoom, I would recommend checking into Sony DSC H10 or DSC H3. Professional reviews are not as good on the sony although I'm at a loss as to why. If you want a camera that you don't have to fool with settings to get good pictures - I definitely recommend Sony.
Pros:
-Compact, long zoom camera
-Good outdoor photos
-Automatic lens cover (something I wish the sony had)
-Manual flash
Cons:
-I personally don't like using AA batteries, but I notice a lot of people would consider this a Pro item
-no battery life meter, tells you that battery is low right before it cuts off
-Ridiculous flash recycle time (I wanted a new camera for upcoming disney trip - characters come and go fast in character meals, I see myself missing precious shots!)
-batteries fall out everytime you change sd card
-indoor photos are either under or over exposed (too much or too little light) causing shadows
I would give 2.5 out of 5 stars but it wouldn't let me. If you are looking for a compact camera with long zoom, I would recommend checking into Sony DSC H10 or DSC H3. Professional reviews are not as good on the sony although I'm at a loss as to why. If you want a camera that you don't have to fool with settings to get good pictures - I definitely recommend Sony.
Скроменый эксперт
11.08.2008
2/10
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I BOUGHT A CANON POWERSHOT SX100IS FOR $223.00 Dlls.THROUGH AMAZON.COM, FROM 17th.Street Photo AND IT WAS A GREEN LEMON AND A RIP=OFF BECAUSE THE ZOOM WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEVER WAS ABLE TO GET A CLEAR PICTURE......ALWAYS BLURRED!!! AND UPON TRYING TO USE THE ZOOM...THE LENS RETRACTION WOULD GET STUCK AND A MESSAGE KEPT APPEARING ON THE LCD....."lens error......restart the camera"....
1.- My order was placed from Mexico to Amazon on June 27, together with another ten different items which arrived at my daughter's home in Denver by July 7....
2.- I arrived at my daughter's for a month vacation on sunday july 20th, and upon checking my items ordered, I noticed the deffective CANON CAMERA and reported it to the vendor 17TH STREET PHOTO who never answered my complaints and my desired to send it back and exchange it for another BETTER BRAND like PANASONIC LUMIX TZ5K or something equivalent and willing to pay for the difference....
3.-After almost three weeks of complaints to Amazon.com and 17th Street Photo I HAVE NOT HAD A SINGLE ANSWER TO OFFER ME AN HONEST AND ADEQUATE OPTION FOR SOLVING MY PROBLEM......
"THIS WAS A COMPLETE RIP-OFF...!!!"
4.- I now have seen the same camera at BEST BUY here in Denver for $239.00Dlls, where you can operate it and double check it befor you buy it......and they give you a U.S. Garantee for one year...
"I WILL NEVER.. EVER!!! BUY ANOTHER PIN FROM INTERNET....."
ALL THEY EVER WANT IS YOUR MONEY...THROUGH YOUR CREDIT-CARD
1.- My order was placed from Mexico to Amazon on June 27, together with another ten different items which arrived at my daughter's home in Denver by July 7....
2.- I arrived at my daughter's for a month vacation on sunday july 20th, and upon checking my items ordered, I noticed the deffective CANON CAMERA and reported it to the vendor 17TH STREET PHOTO who never answered my complaints and my desired to send it back and exchange it for another BETTER BRAND like PANASONIC LUMIX TZ5K or something equivalent and willing to pay for the difference....
3.-After almost three weeks of complaints to Amazon.com and 17th Street Photo I HAVE NOT HAD A SINGLE ANSWER TO OFFER ME AN HONEST AND ADEQUATE OPTION FOR SOLVING MY PROBLEM......
"THIS WAS A COMPLETE RIP-OFF...!!!"
4.- I now have seen the same camera at BEST BUY here in Denver for $239.00Dlls, where you can operate it and double check it befor you buy it......and they give you a U.S. Garantee for one year...
"I WILL NEVER.. EVER!!! BUY ANOTHER PIN FROM INTERNET....."
ALL THEY EVER WANT IS YOUR MONEY...THROUGH YOUR CREDIT-CARD
Скроменый эксперт
11.06.2008
8/10
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Хорошо
This camera fills in the areas that I felt were wanting with my last two Canon PowerShot cameras, but is still just as intuitive in operation. Although this camera has a far more powerful zoom and more SLR style features than a typical point and shoot, it is laid out in a way that allows the user to quickly switch between functions. Often used features that in other P & S cameras were only accessible through a menu are now located on function knob on the top of the camera. So, if you want to switch to the children & pets function you don't have to navigate through a menu. There is also a button specifically for deleting photos, which I liked alot. I was a little disappointed that there is no viewfinder, in case I wanted to save battery life, but the absence of the little used viewfinder did little to dampen my overall enthusiasm, and keeps the price down. Also, I was disappointed that there was no rechargeable battery setup, but this camera uses AA batteries very efficiently. So, why didn't I give this camera 5 stars? Because at the moment I can't judge its durability. If it's still functioning well in 3-4 years, I will issue the 5th star at that time. Unfortunately, my last Canon PowerShot was not as long lasting as I would have liked and the light sensor conked out after 3.5 years of, up to then, faithful service. My PowerShot before that started developing problems with the zoom lens after 3 years. This camera (SX110IS) with far more features and twice the zoom of those dinosaurs is also far less expensive coming in at a little over $200. So I'll stick with Canon for the lens and overall value. At this price I guess I shouldn't expect it to last forever.
Скроменый эксперт
23.05.2008
10/10
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I love this camera! The color is amazing. Sometimes using manual you have to be careful with your color settings because it can make the image look a little off or way too vibrant. I took a picture of a rose and, when reviewing the image, had to ask myself why it was glowing.
It's not a camera for taking self snap shots with friends. I mean you could, but it's a little too bulky for that and I'd be afraid I'd drop it. Definitely a "sir, will you take a picture of us?" camera. Just make sure you put it on Auto before you hand it to a camera noob.
Macro is probably the best feature on this camera. It's about all I use. Takes clear, beautiful shots and allows you to get a close shot without having to be up close. Though for me macro is never close enough. If you're anything like me I would recommend something that either has better macro or can use lens/filter adaption/conversions.
The zoom is great until you get into long distances and then you get some black fuzziness around the edges (mostly just in the corners). Also anything not in the exact center of the image is slightly fuzzy.
Battery life is pitiful. Regular AA batteries just don't cut it. I went through 4 pairs of batteries in about as many days, so I just went ahead and bought a nice little 30$ charger with lithium ion batteries at Walmart. It's better than having to buy batteries every week.
I don't use flash at all so I'm not much help there. High (1600) ISO setting makes your pictures come out very grainy/noisy.
Overall this camera is great for nature and macro photography, as well as outdoor portraits. Indoors is great so long as you have decent lighting.
It's not a camera for taking self snap shots with friends. I mean you could, but it's a little too bulky for that and I'd be afraid I'd drop it. Definitely a "sir, will you take a picture of us?" camera. Just make sure you put it on Auto before you hand it to a camera noob.
Macro is probably the best feature on this camera. It's about all I use. Takes clear, beautiful shots and allows you to get a close shot without having to be up close. Though for me macro is never close enough. If you're anything like me I would recommend something that either has better macro or can use lens/filter adaption/conversions.
The zoom is great until you get into long distances and then you get some black fuzziness around the edges (mostly just in the corners). Also anything not in the exact center of the image is slightly fuzzy.
Battery life is pitiful. Regular AA batteries just don't cut it. I went through 4 pairs of batteries in about as many days, so I just went ahead and bought a nice little 30$ charger with lithium ion batteries at Walmart. It's better than having to buy batteries every week.
I don't use flash at all so I'm not much help there. High (1600) ISO setting makes your pictures come out very grainy/noisy.
Overall this camera is great for nature and macro photography, as well as outdoor portraits. Indoors is great so long as you have decent lighting.
Скроменый эксперт
18.03.2008
8/10
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I just purchased this over the weekend, as well as a Sandisk SDHC 4GB card and have taken over 500 photos ranging from night shots, low light levels, overcast, bright indoor lights as well as great sun photos and all have come out great!
Pros: Easy to use interface with good sized & well marked icons. Fast power on-to-shooting time(just past two seconds), lighter than a DSLR but feels heavier than most mid level point and shoot cameras. (I personally don't like cameras that are too light in your hand.) Has a good comfotable grip although I can see where someone with large, note I said large not larger hands as mine are average, may feel like it is too small. Colors are rich and life-like without over saturation and blacks feel and look right. I have tried most of the larger sizes and the writing/processing to card seems fast, without the camera lagging. Macro and micro shots are good, with very good detail. The optical zoom is amazing as well as using the Manual Focus. Video is great and smooth. DVD quality if I recall.
Cons: The included 16mb card...enough said. Continuous photos seem to slow down when using the 8mp size photos, I only say that because I tried the smaller sizes around my 300th shot and it slowed down. I even swapped to new Lithium batteries to make sure it was not the batteries. The wheel/dial adjustment for ISO, Focus, Flash and mode seems a little loose or rather sensitive. I brushed it a few times and it went to adjust when I did not want it to. Video mode looks good but no sound!
I gave it the four stars only because of the cons I listed.
Sorry if I did not address modes or things that you may do that I did not try yet.
EDIT: I did find that I muted the sound so, yes the camera does have sound which sounds great on playback. I still can not go to five stars for the issue with the quick settings dial.
Pros: Easy to use interface with good sized & well marked icons. Fast power on-to-shooting time(just past two seconds), lighter than a DSLR but feels heavier than most mid level point and shoot cameras. (I personally don't like cameras that are too light in your hand.) Has a good comfotable grip although I can see where someone with large, note I said large not larger hands as mine are average, may feel like it is too small. Colors are rich and life-like without over saturation and blacks feel and look right. I have tried most of the larger sizes and the writing/processing to card seems fast, without the camera lagging. Macro and micro shots are good, with very good detail. The optical zoom is amazing as well as using the Manual Focus. Video is great and smooth. DVD quality if I recall.
Cons: The included 16mb card...enough said. Continuous photos seem to slow down when using the 8mp size photos, I only say that because I tried the smaller sizes around my 300th shot and it slowed down. I even swapped to new Lithium batteries to make sure it was not the batteries. The wheel/dial adjustment for ISO, Focus, Flash and mode seems a little loose or rather sensitive. I brushed it a few times and it went to adjust when I did not want it to. Video mode looks good but no sound!
I gave it the four stars only because of the cons I listed.
Sorry if I did not address modes or things that you may do that I did not try yet.
EDIT: I did find that I muted the sound so, yes the camera does have sound which sounds great on playback. I still can not go to five stars for the issue with the quick settings dial.
Скроменый эксперт
26.08.2008
10/10
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Великолепно
I've owned this camera for about a month now. It replaced a 4 year old Canon Powershot A85 that started to get some colored pixel defect on the pictures (dust in the lens?). Anyways, I purchased this camera through Amazon, which shipped it quickly and safely. I've been on several hiking excursions with this camera and it has been wonderful. I love the 10x optical zoom (along with the digital zoom you can go up to 40x zoom!). But, at this high of zoom, it is sometimes difficult to find your subject in the LCD display (could benefit from a viewfinder). Controls are similar to what I was used to with the old Canon. I am getting excellent battery life out of a set of Duracel 2650mah NI-MH rechargeable batteries.
I've been able to get excellent indoor and outdoor photos, and even experimented on some night time photos (have to play with the manual settings to get some decent night photos), and even took a picture of the full moon at 40x zoom -- it looks like your looking through a telescope! The only problem I've had with blurred photos was when taking photos at high zoom in poor light. Other than that, the photos have been perfect.
At the time of me writing this, the SX100 has become difficult to find, but Canon just announced the SX110, which should be a worthy upgrade if you cannot find the SX100.
I've been able to get excellent indoor and outdoor photos, and even experimented on some night time photos (have to play with the manual settings to get some decent night photos), and even took a picture of the full moon at 40x zoom -- it looks like your looking through a telescope! The only problem I've had with blurred photos was when taking photos at high zoom in poor light. Other than that, the photos have been perfect.
At the time of me writing this, the SX100 has become difficult to find, but Canon just announced the SX110, which should be a worthy upgrade if you cannot find the SX100.
Скроменый эксперт
17.08.2008
8/10
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I was throroughly impressed with the quality pictures this camera took. I went on a vacation and was wanting a compact camera with considerable optical zoom. This camera was exactly that. Plus, it takes good indoor shots as well.
As with every Canon, it also takes excellent video. I took several videos and was also very pleased with how they turned out. A couple of notes about this product before you buy it though:
(1) The flash does not come up automatically. This may not seem like much, but sometimes when you're inside on AUTO and the flash doesn't go off because you forgot to flip it up, it is slighly frustrating.
(2) It takes only 2 AA batteries. This is good and bad. Some previous camera with similar size and feature that I have had took 4 AA batteries and lasted longer. This one takes only two and the battery life really just isn't that great. And not having a viewfinder option to allow you to switch off the screen is unfortunate also.
(3) It has some excellent electronic features too. Being able to remove red eye in a photo in the camera right after taking it was great. I was amazed at how well it worked.
In summary, this camera takes great pictures, but the batteries die fast so make sure you keep a couple of extra ones close by.
As with every Canon, it also takes excellent video. I took several videos and was also very pleased with how they turned out. A couple of notes about this product before you buy it though:
(1) The flash does not come up automatically. This may not seem like much, but sometimes when you're inside on AUTO and the flash doesn't go off because you forgot to flip it up, it is slighly frustrating.
(2) It takes only 2 AA batteries. This is good and bad. Some previous camera with similar size and feature that I have had took 4 AA batteries and lasted longer. This one takes only two and the battery life really just isn't that great. And not having a viewfinder option to allow you to switch off the screen is unfortunate also.
(3) It has some excellent electronic features too. Being able to remove red eye in a photo in the camera right after taking it was great. I was amazed at how well it worked.
In summary, this camera takes great pictures, but the batteries die fast so make sure you keep a couple of extra ones close by.
Скроменый эксперт
09.05.2008
10/10
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I went to a brick-and-mortar store to see how this camera handled and have to say I was unimpressed. I couldn't hold it very securely because the power source/security device made it difficult to manage the menus and buttons. Since I teach computers at the middle school level, I really wanted to get a camera with manual controls because, with a point-and-shoot, you're really only teaching composition. The other option is a $600 entry-level DSLR. So I got the SX100.
I am so glad I did. I was able to take great shots right out of the box. There was no awkwardness with the manual controls, the pictures came out great, and indoor shots were just as fantastic as outdoor shots. As someone else mentioned, pictures indoors with flash really aren't as good as pictures without flash. The auto settings sort themselves out and produce really sweet images.
Someone also mentioned trying to shake the camera to make a blurry picture. I took this one step further. I drove down the highway at 55 mph and took shots perpendicular to the line of travel. They turned out crystal clear.
One of the features I like is the button that lets you view previously taken pictures without turning on your camera. It is nice not to have the lens come out on startup. Sure, you could turn the dial to the Play icon before you power up, but that's an extra step. I really like the simplicity of the one-touch image viewing. Also, to switch to camera mode, just press the shutter and you are ready to take pictures. I have since noticed it on other newer Canons, but my SD800is from 14 months ago didn't have it. It's nice!
I am so glad I did. I was able to take great shots right out of the box. There was no awkwardness with the manual controls, the pictures came out great, and indoor shots were just as fantastic as outdoor shots. As someone else mentioned, pictures indoors with flash really aren't as good as pictures without flash. The auto settings sort themselves out and produce really sweet images.
Someone also mentioned trying to shake the camera to make a blurry picture. I took this one step further. I drove down the highway at 55 mph and took shots perpendicular to the line of travel. They turned out crystal clear.
One of the features I like is the button that lets you view previously taken pictures without turning on your camera. It is nice not to have the lens come out on startup. Sure, you could turn the dial to the Play icon before you power up, but that's an extra step. I really like the simplicity of the one-touch image viewing. Also, to switch to camera mode, just press the shutter and you are ready to take pictures. I have since noticed it on other newer Canons, but my SD800is from 14 months ago didn't have it. It's nice!
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09.08.2008
10/10
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I bought this cemra for a friend, looking for a point and shot (he's not familiar with apertures, ISOs or any other photography stuff) easy to use but with more picture quality than a mere HP.
Since I already owned a Canon Powershot A630 which has proven a very reliable piece of equipment, I suggested hom the same or the next generation for this camera. Unfortunately the budget was not enough and I had to go through an extensive research so he could have a good camera for not more than USD250.
This is what I looked for:
8+ Megapixels
10X optical zoom
Aperture and shutter priority
Buit-in flash.
Video recording
Ease of use (this should come first as primary requirement)
Light weight
low battery consuption (I didn't want him compplainig for battery life)
At least 1/2.5 sensor size. I've proven that picture quality loos can be easily noticed with smaller sensors.
This camera meets or exceeds most of my requirements for a not-so-low budget equipment. It's fast, reliable and the picture quality is very good for a non professional user.
I strongly reccomend the Canon PowerShot SX100IS is you don't have USD350 for your home use camera.
If you need more details on it, please visit:
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Since I already owned a Canon Powershot A630 which has proven a very reliable piece of equipment, I suggested hom the same or the next generation for this camera. Unfortunately the budget was not enough and I had to go through an extensive research so he could have a good camera for not more than USD250.
This is what I looked for:
8+ Megapixels
10X optical zoom
Aperture and shutter priority
Buit-in flash.
Video recording
Ease of use (this should come first as primary requirement)
Light weight
low battery consuption (I didn't want him compplainig for battery life)
At least 1/2.5 sensor size. I've proven that picture quality loos can be easily noticed with smaller sensors.
This camera meets or exceeds most of my requirements for a not-so-low budget equipment. It's fast, reliable and the picture quality is very good for a non professional user.
I strongly reccomend the Canon PowerShot SX100IS is you don't have USD350 for your home use camera.
If you need more details on it, please visit:
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Скроменый эксперт
11.05.2009
10/10
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Великолепно
GREAT Product for the price. I did A LOT of comparative shopping prior to purchase. I was hesitant to purchase a camera that did not have automatic flash. I've come to like this feature too. Pictures are clear. There is no delay between photos. I liked this purchase so much, I bought 2 more for gifts! The recepients like them too!
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22.01.2008
10/10
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The SX100IS is an excellent camera. My fiancé was interested in buying a Canon Digital Rebel but since we have been without a camera for quite some time, we decided to start with something simpler before getting up to speed with a more professional model.
The performance of the SX100IS has been outstanding, excellent image stabilization, even in low light conditions and indoors, the pictures will not be blurry (they may be somewhat dark but not blurry). The fact that the flash will only work when manually lifted up is one of the best assets of the camera! No more need to fight against the annoying pop out flash!
I also need to mention that the camera took a bad fall; it was unintentionally dropped by a close relative. Since I had previously owned a camera that suffered a similar fate and stopped working afterwards, I feared that this camera would suffer the same consequences after the fall. However, to my surprise, the camera kept working with no flaws!
The video quality is very good, with sound, and you can zoom in and zoom out during the recording. The macro works great as well as the manual controls. The camera is flexible enough to use it as a point-and-shoot as well as a professional camera. The zoom is flawless and even at the maximum zoom levels the pictures turn out without blurs! The digital zoom can be turned off therefore minimizing the chances of getting grainy pictures.
I could keep going with a list of good stuff! If there is anything I could criticize is the fact that when you turn the camera on and off the lens makes a slight noise when coming in or out. There is also a slight noise when zooming in or out and I was concerned that would show in the videos, but no, the zoom noise is not apparent.
In summary if you want good optics, great zoom capabilities, flexibility between point-and-shoot and manual features, and an affordable price the SX100IS is for you.
The performance of the SX100IS has been outstanding, excellent image stabilization, even in low light conditions and indoors, the pictures will not be blurry (they may be somewhat dark but not blurry). The fact that the flash will only work when manually lifted up is one of the best assets of the camera! No more need to fight against the annoying pop out flash!
I also need to mention that the camera took a bad fall; it was unintentionally dropped by a close relative. Since I had previously owned a camera that suffered a similar fate and stopped working afterwards, I feared that this camera would suffer the same consequences after the fall. However, to my surprise, the camera kept working with no flaws!
The video quality is very good, with sound, and you can zoom in and zoom out during the recording. The macro works great as well as the manual controls. The camera is flexible enough to use it as a point-and-shoot as well as a professional camera. The zoom is flawless and even at the maximum zoom levels the pictures turn out without blurs! The digital zoom can be turned off therefore minimizing the chances of getting grainy pictures.
I could keep going with a list of good stuff! If there is anything I could criticize is the fact that when you turn the camera on and off the lens makes a slight noise when coming in or out. There is also a slight noise when zooming in or out and I was concerned that would show in the videos, but no, the zoom noise is not apparent.
In summary if you want good optics, great zoom capabilities, flexibility between point-and-shoot and manual features, and an affordable price the SX100IS is for you.
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07.11.2007
8/10
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I already have a SLR digital Rebel, but it is too big to carry to some places. So I was looking for something small, light and with enough features to keep me, a SLR buff, interested.
My wife wanted a sleeker, colorful and tiny camera. I felt that we needed a more jack of all trades model. So I looked for a good optical zoom (10x), and as much manual features as possible. I ended up with three cameras: a Sony, a Canon and a Panasonic. It didn't take much testing to see that Canon was superior in every aspect.
The menus are simpler than Sony's. The physical buttons are better placed and bigger than Panasonic's. The only thing that I will miss is to have wider lens. Both Sony and Panasonic have wider angles, good for that classic auto-photo with your friends in a club.
Other than that... My god. This camera is amazing. I didn't need the manual to figure the commands out. Everything is where it is supposed to be. You just navigate and the commands just appear in context of what you are selecting. So, if you are in full auto, you won't find controls for Manual Focus and flash. But if you change to other programs, these options are there.
The manual commands are great. The manual focus is almost perfect and the ISO options work perfectly. I prefer the way they built the flash: it does not open automatically when the camera needs it. It asks you to open. I hate when the flashes keep popping and opening without my consent. And also it is one more feature to break somewhere down the line. I like the idea of just opening the flash myself.
In the end. It is a little bigger than the models my wife wanted, but being an amateur photographer herself she didn't need much time to see that, for a few fractions of inches more, we had a better deal.
Oh. I almost forgot. The biggest problem, really, is the downtime between shots. These cameras need to be faster. It makes me crazy when I need to take a shot and I just have to wait while the microprocessor is working. Come on, guys. You can make it better.
Other than the speed issues... Great package. Amazing colors and lens. Almost perfect camera.
My wife wanted a sleeker, colorful and tiny camera. I felt that we needed a more jack of all trades model. So I looked for a good optical zoom (10x), and as much manual features as possible. I ended up with three cameras: a Sony, a Canon and a Panasonic. It didn't take much testing to see that Canon was superior in every aspect.
The menus are simpler than Sony's. The physical buttons are better placed and bigger than Panasonic's. The only thing that I will miss is to have wider lens. Both Sony and Panasonic have wider angles, good for that classic auto-photo with your friends in a club.
Other than that... My god. This camera is amazing. I didn't need the manual to figure the commands out. Everything is where it is supposed to be. You just navigate and the commands just appear in context of what you are selecting. So, if you are in full auto, you won't find controls for Manual Focus and flash. But if you change to other programs, these options are there.
The manual commands are great. The manual focus is almost perfect and the ISO options work perfectly. I prefer the way they built the flash: it does not open automatically when the camera needs it. It asks you to open. I hate when the flashes keep popping and opening without my consent. And also it is one more feature to break somewhere down the line. I like the idea of just opening the flash myself.
In the end. It is a little bigger than the models my wife wanted, but being an amateur photographer herself she didn't need much time to see that, for a few fractions of inches more, we had a better deal.
Oh. I almost forgot. The biggest problem, really, is the downtime between shots. These cameras need to be faster. It makes me crazy when I need to take a shot and I just have to wait while the microprocessor is working. Come on, guys. You can make it better.
Other than the speed issues... Great package. Amazing colors and lens. Almost perfect camera.
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29.04.2008
10/10
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I bought this camera 2 weeks ago and it is just amazing. It is my and my husband's first digital camera and we couldn't be more pleased. It takes the most amazing photos, sharp and crystal clear, and is so simple to use when on automatic. Anyone can take great photos with this camera. I read all the reviews here and on internet camera sites and Consumer Reports and everyone had excellant things to say about the camera. I wanted one of those tiny cameras, but when I went to the store and tried them, found that they were ackward to handle and didn't have anywhere near the zoom that this one has. It is small enough to fit into a coat or pant pocket easily. I like that it uses 2 AA batteries. I went through about 180 photos with the original batteries and am now using rechargables (Sony). Our friends bought the same camera after we did and they use lithium batteries and have over 500 photos on the first set of batteries. They love the camera too. Do go out and buy a bigger memory card as the one that comes with the camera doesn't hold many photos. Using the cables to connect to the computer was easy to do and downloading the photos simple as well. We are in our Mid 50's and early 70's and still found it easy to do. This really is a great camera for everyone. My husband plans to learn how to use all the "extras" that the camera can do, but I'm more than happy with just using automatic and letting the camera do all the work. I would and have recommended this camera to many others and would buy it again tomorrow. A great camera at a very good price.
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12.01.2009
10/10
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I've traveled with a lot of different cameras, the SX100IS is far closer to 'perfect' than any I've owned. It's compact, light weight, and has most of the important functions on a much larger camera. I see some of you have issues with the flash--I rarely need the flash because shots sans flash sometimes show more accurate colours anyway. For the camera to have a faster flash recycle time it would need a far larger battery pack. I've never had an issue with the recovery time. Nor has mine ever turned off with the lens partially retracted. All in all it's just a great little camera for travel and shooting almost anything outside the 'professional' realm.
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09.01.2009
10/10
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I wanted a compact ultra zoom camera to take with me to Baseball games, travelling, etc, when I would be unlikely to carry around my full DSLR with me. This camera is perfect, and the Image stabilization is a must have for a zoom of this range in such a small package (since your hands shake a bit easily, holding the camera in front of you).
AA Batteries which are a pro or con depending on what you feel about them. For me, being able to go to any drug store and buy batteries is a big + to me even if they end up making the camera a tiny bit heavier.
Image quality is good, flash is slow to recharge, zoom is amazing for this size camera.
AA Batteries which are a pro or con depending on what you feel about them. For me, being able to go to any drug store and buy batteries is a big + to me even if they end up making the camera a tiny bit heavier.
Image quality is good, flash is slow to recharge, zoom is amazing for this size camera.
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02.08.2008
8/10
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I have owned the Canon SX100IS camera for two months. I put it to good test on our Alaska cruise and took about 1000 pictures. I would like to give this camera 3.5 stars if I could.
The 10X optical zoom is wonderful. It works great and is really handy.
The picture quality is very good, under different conditions. Sunny, cloudy, rainy, indoor, sunset, sunrise, on moving ship, shoot moving objects, scenary, portrait. The pictures mostly came out clear, sharp with good colors and reflected the actual view accurately on "auto' mode. On one occasion, however, the colors of a lake came out NOT as vivid as the lake actual was, with "auto" mode.
My biggest disappointment with the camera is battery life. I used 15 sets (30 individual) AA batteries to shoot about 1000 pictures. I literally used and had to carry a bag of batteries.
I got the "lens error" once, on a whale watching excursion. For a good 20 minutes, the len could not retract. No matter what I did, the camera just displayed "lens error" and was dead. I missed some really good shooting opportunities because of this. After 20 minutes, the camera magically worked again.
The 10X optical zoom is wonderful. It works great and is really handy.
The picture quality is very good, under different conditions. Sunny, cloudy, rainy, indoor, sunset, sunrise, on moving ship, shoot moving objects, scenary, portrait. The pictures mostly came out clear, sharp with good colors and reflected the actual view accurately on "auto' mode. On one occasion, however, the colors of a lake came out NOT as vivid as the lake actual was, with "auto" mode.
My biggest disappointment with the camera is battery life. I used 15 sets (30 individual) AA batteries to shoot about 1000 pictures. I literally used and had to carry a bag of batteries.
I got the "lens error" once, on a whale watching excursion. For a good 20 minutes, the len could not retract. No matter what I did, the camera just displayed "lens error" and was dead. I missed some really good shooting opportunities because of this. After 20 minutes, the camera magically worked again.
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20.05.2008
8/10
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For this price, this camera is VERY tough to beat! The picture quality is superb. I love to shoot macros and w/ this camera, you can get as close as 1cm from the subject. You have the freedom to change all of the parameters to get the best resolution/quality from this camera. There is only 1 drawback to this camera, and that is that the flash takes a long time to recharge; usually 2-3 seconds. This is really not a problem unless you are trying to take continuous/burst mode shots INDOORS (where the flash might be needed). The flash lag time is NOT a factor if you are taking burst mode shots outdoors. Another recommendation that I can NOT stress enough is that you should get yourself a FAST memory card. I have the Sandisk Etreme III and I can shoot continuous/burst shots one right after the other w/ approximately .8 of a second between shots; AMAZING (considering the price), AND I can shoot burst mode shots until I darned well please. I had a Sony Cybershot prior to this and I was only allowed to shoot 3 burst mode shots. With the Canon SX100IS, I keep my finger depressed on the shutter button for as long as I like, or until the memory is full. There are SO many awesome features about this camera that I can not fully do it justice in this review. Overall, I LOVE this camera. Great features, Solid construction and amazing picture quality. I would recommend this time and time again.
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11.02.2008
10/10
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I'm loyal to Canon digital cameras, because of past experience with the lovely vivid colors they produce. When I saw this model, I knew right away it was perfect for my needs -- since it has advanced features but also the elements of a Point & Shoot. Plus it's just the right size; lightweight, but well sized and shaped so that you can get a good grip on it (unlike the Elphs).
In testing it out I've found that the camera's normal color saturation setting is a little lower than I like it to be, but you're able to adjust the color saturation to your own preference, so with Vivid, I'm producing lovely photos.
I'm also so impressed with the number and power of features. The camera can sense its orientation and adjusts the display when you turn it sideways. It also uses this orientation sensor to record which side of an image is the real top... with this camera, it's virtually impossible to take a picture that needs to be manually rotated after shooting.
Similarly, I wanted to test the in-camera red eye correction feature, but found that the anti-red-eye feature is so good I couldn't intentionally take a photo with red eyes... believe me I tried.
The image stabilization feature works incredibly well. I shook the camera intentionally to test it, and it still took a photo that was sharp and unblurred. This feature would be very useful in dark settings or for people whose hands shake.
The level of detail on the photos is stunning. And all the pre-set shooting settings are fun to test: Kids & Pets, Beach, Indoor, Snow, Fireworks, etc. The movies are also really sharp and detailed, and the sound excellent -- who needs a stand-alone video camera?
In testing it out I've found that the camera's normal color saturation setting is a little lower than I like it to be, but you're able to adjust the color saturation to your own preference, so with Vivid, I'm producing lovely photos.
I'm also so impressed with the number and power of features. The camera can sense its orientation and adjusts the display when you turn it sideways. It also uses this orientation sensor to record which side of an image is the real top... with this camera, it's virtually impossible to take a picture that needs to be manually rotated after shooting.
Similarly, I wanted to test the in-camera red eye correction feature, but found that the anti-red-eye feature is so good I couldn't intentionally take a photo with red eyes... believe me I tried.
The image stabilization feature works incredibly well. I shook the camera intentionally to test it, and it still took a photo that was sharp and unblurred. This feature would be very useful in dark settings or for people whose hands shake.
The level of detail on the photos is stunning. And all the pre-set shooting settings are fun to test: Kids & Pets, Beach, Indoor, Snow, Fireworks, etc. The movies are also really sharp and detailed, and the sound excellent -- who needs a stand-alone video camera?
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11.10.2008
10/10
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I've had some cheap, not-so-great cameras in the past, then when I decided I really needed a quality product I bought this one. I couldn't be more pleased! The picture quality is really astounding. Even the video quality is beyond my expectations. There's so many settings it's almost overwhelming! But after reading the manual back and forth I finally understood all the amazing features (mostly, haha). My Dad has this camera too and he's not the technical type person to read manuals or change settings, so even he is able to take great pictures on auto mode.
The only con is that the batteries get sucked up like you wouldn't believe. But I recently ordered the Canon ACK-800 AC Adapter, which should charge the camera to avoid that.
Overall, I'm VERY pleased with my purchase and I would recommend it to anyone!
The only con is that the batteries get sucked up like you wouldn't believe. But I recently ordered the Canon ACK-800 AC Adapter, which should charge the camera to avoid that.
Overall, I'm VERY pleased with my purchase and I would recommend it to anyone!
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26.10.2008
10/10
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I bought this camera in January and am very happy with it. I wasn't into photography before but I had to take a still photo class and this was perfect for what I needed. I don't think it's professional quality but it is definitely a step up from any point-and-shoot I've ever used before. I do agree with other reviews that state it has a lot of "noise" at high ISOs but it's still better compared to what I've seen on my older Fuji and Samsung digital cameras.
HOWEVER, I bought this from Amazon in January for $225. I have no idea why it is now almost $700! This is not worth that much money. Please check your prices before you decide to buy this camera! You could probably get one with more megapixels and/or longer zoom for half the price.
HOWEVER, I bought this from Amazon in January for $225. I have no idea why it is now almost $700! This is not worth that much money. Please check your prices before you decide to buy this camera! You could probably get one with more megapixels and/or longer zoom for half the price.
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13.11.2007
10/10
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After using this camera for a longer period of time, I have a bit more to say about it than my initial review. While I originally touted the manual controls, I found that they were not as useful in real world situations as they were while simply getting to know the camera. This camera performs well in daylight, but shots requiring a flash will drive you nuts because of the long recycle time.
The Good:
* Compact size with great zoom (best feature)
* Great color (in good lighting)
* Flash is easy to control (doesn't fire when you don't want it to, a problem I've had with many other cameras)
* Nice LCD
* Comfortable grip, better than a mid-size pocket camera
* Easy to use
* Manual controls are easier than other compact cameras
The Bad:
* Flash can take up to 10 seconds to recycle, not good for people photos (for example, if you shoot a photo of a friend and find that it needs more light, you pop up the flash and have to wait 10 seconds before you can take another photo. most people find this wait time annoying.)
* Dead batteries leave the lens halfway retracted (making it risky to transport the camera until fresh batteries are installed)
* High ISO is too noisy (common with compact cameras, but I've seen other compacts that do better than this one when it comes to noise)
Overall opinion:
At this price point, the good mostly outweighs the bad here. If you are looking for a camera for travel, this gives you a long zoom, and thus a lot more freedom in what you can shoot, than a standard 3x zoom, without the bulk and weight of larger cameras and DSLRs. If your photography consists of mainly people, at all hours of the day and indoors, you might want to avoid this camera as it will feel too slow to get the shots you want. If your photography does NOT consist of mostly people, then this camera should work great.
The Good:
* Compact size with great zoom (best feature)
* Great color (in good lighting)
* Flash is easy to control (doesn't fire when you don't want it to, a problem I've had with many other cameras)
* Nice LCD
* Comfortable grip, better than a mid-size pocket camera
* Easy to use
* Manual controls are easier than other compact cameras
The Bad:
* Flash can take up to 10 seconds to recycle, not good for people photos (for example, if you shoot a photo of a friend and find that it needs more light, you pop up the flash and have to wait 10 seconds before you can take another photo. most people find this wait time annoying.)
* Dead batteries leave the lens halfway retracted (making it risky to transport the camera until fresh batteries are installed)
* High ISO is too noisy (common with compact cameras, but I've seen other compacts that do better than this one when it comes to noise)
Overall opinion:
At this price point, the good mostly outweighs the bad here. If you are looking for a camera for travel, this gives you a long zoom, and thus a lot more freedom in what you can shoot, than a standard 3x zoom, without the bulk and weight of larger cameras and DSLRs. If your photography consists of mainly people, at all hours of the day and indoors, you might want to avoid this camera as it will feel too slow to get the shots you want. If your photography does NOT consist of mostly people, then this camera should work great.
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26.10.2007
10/10
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You can ignore any review of a point and shoot camera based entirely on the presence or lack of a viewfinder. There are plenty of cameras with viewfinders and plenty of them without. If you really want a high end Canon with a viewfinder, stop reading and go look at the G9, the S5IS, or the A650. Most people who shoot with this type of camera don't even use them, and for people with strong glasses prescription, like myself, they are so small they are absolutely useless. With a P&S viewfinder, you don't even get the true picture. What's actually going on the sensor is what's on the LCD. The new models are so bright you can see them in almost any light. Most even have way to boost the display if needed. Viewfinders are a nice feature but only one of many.
I have tried out this camera in stores and plan to buy one. The scroll wheel makes it very easy to adjust settings, like to change ISO for example. Ergonomically, it's large and curvy, like a mango, very comfortable to hold, even if you have big hands. The buttons are big and in the right places. It isn't small enough for a shirt pocket, but it is still quite portable. It has a large sensor, which means those pixels are bigger and hold more color information, giving you better pictures. My only gripe is that it doesn't start at 28mm (wide angle); that's not a deal killer, but for indoor, family shooting, I'd prefer Wide to 8x over Normal to 10x. Most people would take 10x over Wide. Teens and Twens looking something sleek & sexy to take clubbing, this isn't it; the SX100 is sensible shoes in a stylish world.
I highly recommend this camera to anyone who wants a easy to use point & shoot that takes great pictures; to anyone who wants a P&S than can do manual/aperture/shutter priority but can live without RAW; to anyone with a touch of arthritis/carpal tunnel or anything else than makes gripping and manual dexterity a challenge; and to those who really want a G9 but can't justify the extra $200.
I have tried out this camera in stores and plan to buy one. The scroll wheel makes it very easy to adjust settings, like to change ISO for example. Ergonomically, it's large and curvy, like a mango, very comfortable to hold, even if you have big hands. The buttons are big and in the right places. It isn't small enough for a shirt pocket, but it is still quite portable. It has a large sensor, which means those pixels are bigger and hold more color information, giving you better pictures. My only gripe is that it doesn't start at 28mm (wide angle); that's not a deal killer, but for indoor, family shooting, I'd prefer Wide to 8x over Normal to 10x. Most people would take 10x over Wide. Teens and Twens looking something sleek & sexy to take clubbing, this isn't it; the SX100 is sensible shoes in a stylish world.
I highly recommend this camera to anyone who wants a easy to use point & shoot that takes great pictures; to anyone who wants a P&S than can do manual/aperture/shutter priority but can live without RAW; to anyone with a touch of arthritis/carpal tunnel or anything else than makes gripping and manual dexterity a challenge; and to those who really want a G9 but can't justify the extra $200.
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