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2) It does not have an optical viewfinder. Since it is impossible to see what's on the screen in bright sunlight, it is difficult to see what you are aiming at.
I suppose you get what you pay for - the '80 cost me over £300 several years ago this '470 only cost £70 including two large capacity memory cards and two lots of P & P, so I think it is good value for money.
BTW I didn't bother installing the software that came with it. The stuff I already had on the PC worked to download the piccies.
de John G8SEQ
I think the previous reviewers have covered most of my thoughts about the camera. I agree about the dial when in the creative modes at first I couldn't move this at all and thought it was broken! If you have a light gentle touch you will not be able to use this bit wait ease, in fact my thumb hurts when I try. I had to get my father to keep on using the dial to try and make it so I could move it on with more ease. It's getting better but I wouldn't depend on having to change a setting quickly by the dial. I wish Canon had thought about this as it really disappointed me when I first started to use it plus their support wasn't good at all.
I am enjoying using the camera a lot more than I have ever done and now it includes RAW it has added something which I realised other similar brands had but this one didn't until now. If only the dial didn't require "personal trainer strength building" sessions to move it :( it is definitely not user friendly even after 4 mths
A note about the battery life is don't try to use regular AA batteries unless you are just in a pinch. They will last no time at all. Invest in hi quality Ni Mh or whatever they are called rechargables. They last Waaaaay longer than alkaline. I am sure the camera heads already knew this but the info may help another non-camera head like me.
I have a G7 and a EOS 40D, and while the G7 is a perfect point and shoot camera (some of my best pictures have come from this) and the 40D is an excellent SLR when used with a Sigma 28-300, I wanted something that would do the job of both but without the weight of the EOS. And the SX1 is it!
The HD movies are astounding, both on the computer and the 32" TV. You do need a tripod to get the best picture quality, but it is well worth the time taken to set it up properly. I use a mini tripod and utilise the remote control that came with camera, it takes the button shake from the beginning and end of your movie. Likewise when taking a long exposure picture, set it up on the tripod and release the shutter with the remote.
Downsides? Well, there's always something and with this camera it's the power source. It uses 4 AA batteries. I am using 'Ultimate Lithium" batteries as they will last for about 500 still pics, and if you look around you can get them for about £4 for 4.
Another thing I'm a bit unhappy about is the fact that the camera has a plastic body. Having been used to a G7 and 40D, both metal bodied and feeling bullet-proof, I was a bit disconcerted with the feel of the SX. However, having used it a fair bit now, it's proving to be not quite as fragile as it feels.
All in all, I'm very impressed with this camera (see picture) and I'm still discovering new stuff it will do.
First, as a bottom line, the camera produces excellent results, even in its most simple 'point and shoot' mode. Images are sharp, clean and properly exposed (more reliable than my Oly dslr's), even when there is some backlighting present. It has a manual feature which permits exposure compensation, ISO selection and other settings. Its movie capabilities are impressive. It has an optical viewfinder for power saving and those situations where it is too bright to use the lcd for composition. The camera fires up quickly and it has easy to use menus that provide many options.
My Olympus cameras all use a proprietary battery system that requires I haul around a charger and a couple of backup batteries. But they are power hogs. The A550 takes off-the-shelf AA alkaline batteries available anywhere. I use rechargeable Sanyo Eneloops or Rayovac hybrids and, frankly, I have no idea of how many photos I can take because I have never run them down. My guess is a couple of hundred shots using the lcd, maybe three or four hundred without. That's a lot of photography. A heck of a safety net. At a time when TSA is starting to restrict how many lithium camera batteries one can pack I say kudos to Canon for keeping a fine line of cameras running on both AA's and SD cards, rather than the miserable xD's preferred by Olympus and Fuji for their compacts.
There are some other things I like. The camera has an optical zoom feature, which is generally pretty useless on most cameras. The A550s isn't brilliant, but I do find I can extend the telephoto maybe 50-100mm without too much loss of sharpness, cutting my need to manually crop later. I also find that I do not need to use it at its lowest compression to get excellent results up through 8x10" prints. Slap in a 2 meg SD card and you're good for well over a thousand shots.
Quibbles. Of course there are always some. The flash unit takes up to 10 seconds to recycle, and the lcd isn't the sharpest kid on the block. And, I truly wish that Canon would give its compacts a bit more wide angle capability. 35mm is fine for most situations, but 28mm would be great for those of us who do landscapes and cityscapes. The sliding battery/memory card door is a tad on the flimsy side, but overall, the camera is well built.
I understand that Canon has upgraded the 550. The 560 includes face recognition and other new features which I really don't care much about, but doubtless add to the functionality of the camera. At the end of the day I am very satisfied with what I have, and if you can find one at a rock bottom price (somewhere in the vicinity of $115-20) you just cannot go wrong.
That's it.
Jim Middleton
I bought this camera to replace out 5 year old Kodak EasyShare DX4530. It was dropped one too many times and gave up. I would rate that camera as a 5 star (non professional) camera as a comparison.
I did not want to spend a lot and the reviews and price on this camera were good. I have had it for a couple months and have been pleased. The pictures, for the most part, turn our very nice. There are many options for picture taking ie...kids&pets, portrait, action, etc. and other setting to play with if you know what they mean or do. I mostly keep it on auto. Low light picture taking is difficult. The flash is VERY bright so if you want mood lighting (taking a pic of kids blowing out candles) you are out of luck! The flash tends to wash things out, especially if you are a little close. The contrast in pictures is something I regularly have to fix with photo editing software. I sometimes also have to fix the definition as pictures sometimes come out soft. I have had an issue with odd reddish shadows once in a while but I'm not sure why. Zooming in on things makes them a bit grainy. The video feature is great! You would not want to use the camera as a video camera but if you need to catch that spontaneous moment, it will do.
The camera itself seems sturdy. The rubbery plastic door that closes over the USB port is the only part I'm concerned about breaking. For a small camera it is pretty heavy. If you want something to slip into your jeans this is probably not the right camera. It is perfect for a small purse though. It is small in length and height but it is pretty wide because of the battery compartment.
For the price, and as an everyday camera, I am very happy.
The zoom is very powerful and fast, with the image stabilizer helping to make sure the photos do not have too much camera shake in them. Start up is quick enough not to be irritating although it does sometimes seem a little slow to power up the flash. This is always a trade off for battery lifespan I guess.
The built-in flash does not automatically pop up when lighting conditions require it. Some have suggested this is a problem but I personally prefer this. Many shots with flash can become very washed out or contrasty on small digital cameras. A flick of the thumb pushes up the flash and it is ready to use. On other digicams, preventing the flash from firing has required a couple of little button presses and you have to watch on screen icons to make sure that the correct setting has been used. With the SX110, it's no problem at all. Flash up=ON, flash down=OFF.
Anyone familiar with Canon cameras will recognise the sensible controls. All the manual shooting options are present for the more serious photographer. And there is the fully automatic mode for the quick and simple picture takers too. It fits nicely in the hand, is big enough to not feel like a toy camera, but small enough to be discreet and to fit in a pocket. All in all, I'm very happy with the camera and it is exactly what I expected from Canon.
The pros:
- Interface is well done, very easy to understand, learn, and use.
- The 10x optical zoom works great, very nice feature for a camera of this size.
- Has a decent start-up time, from off to ready to shot is roughly 1.5 to 2 seconds.
The cons:
- Very slow when taking pictures.
In auto-mode with-out flash it took three seconds to go from button push (take a picture) to being ready to take the next picture. The same shot took seven seconds using the flash. In general the actual image capture process is slow on this camera.
- Picture quality issues.
You can take a decent picture with this camera but odds are you will not be doing it in auto-mode. In particular I find ISO settings above 100 produce very grainy, noisy pictures. I tend to use this camera in either "P-mode" or "M-mode" 99% of the time so I can manually set the ISO value to 80. If you always shoot in perfect lighting, or can use a flash maybe this may not be an issue but really you should be able to use higher ISO values without noise totally dominating the picture.
- Construction quality.
The construction of this camera makes it feel somewhat fragile, like I was cradling an egg needing to be super cautious. I kind of wonder at the durability of this unit. Maybe others who have had one longer can comment.
Overall I think this camera had some pluses, and some definite minuses. Its likely I will return this unit but the experience piqued my interest enough that I would like to try other Canon models.
The Canon SX10is is very well built and feels solid, impressive lens, zoom in all the way and grab some blur-free shots you won't believe! Grab birds out of the sky! I don't know how I made it without Image Stabilisation all these years. I like the "common sense" menus, the AA batteries (I use 2900MAH NiMh) and they last all day.
The zoom has two speeds, Fast to get to where you want it and slow to "fine tune" the zoom. During Video, only "slow zoom" will work (makes sense). The grip could be bigger but I have large hands. Auto does very well, but sometimes I want to customize the flash settings and It does that well. My Fuji S9000 has almost NO shutter lag or delay, when I pre-focus before the shot, It's INSTANT. With the Canon there is a 2-4 sec delay (with flash) but it can be reduced a little through the Menu settings. You can set it to "P", "Force Flash" and It will pull off continous shots at around 1.5 seconds one after the other.
For a P&S up against other P&S's I give it a 4.5 stars but here in the real world up against cameras that are also within reach, Nikon D40, Lumix G1, It's a solid 3.5. I am glad I own this camera.
With that said, I am very pleased with my Canon (so far). The photos I took of scenic landscapes came out great. But, this is not the true test of the camera, in my opinion -- since all the digital cameras I have owned did great on landscapes. What I was after was the elimination of those blurry shots I used to take with the older cameras. This is where the image stabilization comes into play. I am very pleased with this aspect of the new camera. I have very few fuzzy photos this time around.
Also, I have a one year old grandson who is the target of lots of my photographs. He is part of the reason I decided to buy a new camera with the Image Stabilization feature. With the new Canon I am capturing him in motion with a lot less blur. Although, I do agree with other reviewers on the long delay between shots when the flash is used. To get around this problem, I try to go outdoors for photo sessions with him -- or at least stay near a window with natural light. I will often turn the flash off so it doesn't fire automatically.
I took some great night shots in Bar Harbor with the camera while I was on vacation. Also, the macro setting produces wonderfully detailed and clear close-ups.
Overall, I am pleased with this purchase. I know I should read more of the instruction book to get the best results and to use more of the camera's many features (I plan to do this). However, I did pretty well without the instructions -- that tells you that this is an "easy to use" camera. If you are looking for a low-priced, high quality little point and shoot camera -- you can't go wrong with this model.
What I like about the A-620:
1. Uses good ol' "AA" NIMH batteries. I hate proprietary power packs that you can usually only buy mail order or from camera stores at three or four times the cost of a set of AA's.
2. Fully point-and-shoot if I just want snapshots or my wife is using the camera (she is a techno-phobe who fears complexity in any gadget). But when I need to be more specific about settings, or the lighting is poor, the camera has full manual exposure and manual focus controls. In normal daylight conditions, Program mode takes very nice pictures. For conditions where I need a lot of depth-of-field, I can use Aperture priority at f7.1 or f8.
3. VGA movie mode. Excellent video quality for this camera's price point. The audio quality isn't great - get a real camcorder if you want good sound - but for underwater use audio was irrevelant since I added my own separate music track in post-production. The finished video DVD from my Cozumel dive trip was incredibly good; I would have had to spend many thousands of dollars on professional gear to get any substantial increase in quality of the video image.
4. Available waterproof housing for under $175, good to 130' for recreational scuba diving.
5. Build quality very good (except for the I/O compartment door), camera's control dial and buttons have a nice feel to them.
6. Reliable image quality. Camera rarely makes auto focus or exposure errors in the automatic modes.
What I don't like about the A-620:
Actually, there is little to complain about. For this camera's very low retail price, it has tremendous capabilities, especially when U/W capability is your primary concern. It would have been near perfect if it had the following features: RAW image output, 28 mm wide angle instead of 35mm.
My main gripes: The lens zoom has only 9 discrete steps; I wish there were more steps or better yet a stepless zoom.
The lens can not be zoomed while shooting video. According to Canon, the reason for locking the zoom in video mode is to not have the zoom motor's noise on the audio track. For underwater video, this would not be a problem since there is no ambient sound to be recorded anyway (the camera is in a sealed housing). IMO, the video zoom lockout should be something that the user can enable or disable as a menu choice.
Summary: Outstanding value for a compact, the A-620 offers a really nice suite of features, very good image quality, and with the addition of the WP-DC90 housing for $160US, it is one of the BEST (maybe THE best) underwater camera systems available for ameteur use. Keep in mind that even a teaspoonfull of salt water leaking through a microscopic defect in a housing seal will usually destroy a digital camera. With the A-620, you lose a $225 camera. With a DSLR, say a Canon D-20, you lose a camera body and lens worth maybe $1800. And as any scuba diver will tell you, there are two types of underwater photographers: those who have already lost a camera to a housing leak, and those who are waiting for their turn to lose one. I highly recommend the A-620 and WP-DC90 housing. Even for use on dry land, the A-620 is a really nice small camera that fits in a jacket pocket. Most photographers that have advanced past the novice level may find the 4x zoom range too limiting, in which case the super-zoom cameras may be more appealing (many brands and models available).
For regular use, I will probably replace my aging Minolta 7I with a Fuji S-9000, which is similar in many ways - it uses Compact Flash cards, AA batteries, and has a manual zoom ring. I will then reserve the A-620 for u/w use on dive trips. NOTE: The WP-DC90 housing is specifically fitted for the A-620 and does not fit any other camera.
Problems
1. Very occasional auto-focus errors even in full daylight, but only perhaps 1 in 200 shots (0.5%). By contrast, my Minolta DImage 7I produces auto focus errors on about 15% of shots.
2. The cover for the I/O ports is a soft plastic and doesn't firmly snap into place, it is frequently flopping loose and I suppose it will eventually break off completely.
3. The power button is too exposed and it is too easy for it to get pressed by other objects in a camera bag. This could cause damage to the lens or the motor drive that extends it if the camera is tightly fitted in the b
One drawback is there is no internal memory, so you have to have a memory card; which is stored in the same space as the battery. Not a big deal for me, but some complained about it. I purchased a 4GB card, as you do have the option to take large picture files.
Compared to the Kodak this camera feels more sturdy and better construction. Some complained of a flimsy feeling construction, but I don't find that. This camera also has the option of interchangeable lenses, but you first need to buy an "adapter" and then the lens. I probably won't do that as that will cost even more than the camera!
Some complained about short battery life. It doesn't seem much different from the Kodak I had and I just replaced the batteries from the original after having it for a month. Now I am using rechargeable batteries.
The cycle delay with flash photos is longer than I would want, but that is a minor inconvenience compared to all the great features and awesome pictures I get.
I definitely would recommend this camera. It's great for someone who dapples in photography and wants some manual options as well as for the casual user who will only use the auto options.
The quality of pictures are 100% what I was looking for. The Camera is easy to hold, the controls are located in perfect spots for me to use. I looked at the A2000IS in addition to the SX110IS and found that the A2000IS was not easy to hold and that the controls were not in easy to operate locations for me.
When I puchased this camera from Amazon.com, I selected the free shipping, the 6-10 day delivery.. I ordered the camera on a Tuesday and it was delivered to my house the very next day, Wednesday. I was expecting the 6-10 day wait and was totally surprised when it was delivered the very next day.
I find the SX110IS is a perfect camera for my needs.. I encourage everyone to do your research before you purchase a camera so that when you purchase a camera, you know what you are buying and you know the pros and cons of every camera.
Two minor points: I could find no mention of the Zoom facility in the Start-up Guide and thought I'd made a big mistake in my purchase - until a more knowledgeable friend came along and showed me where it was (on the top, with the button you press to take a picture). So Canon, please add this for information for idiot's like me! Secondly, watch out about battery use - it seems the lens operation takes up a lot of power, as does the automatic flash. When out for the day, using the camera a lot, in varying light, my battery ran out before the day did. So perhaps it would be a good idea to get, and carry, a second charged up battery. Must look for one!
Overall though, I wouldn't let those points put you off, as it is really easy to use, also to download to a pc - either with the Canon software provided or with other software.
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.
Some points...
1) Takes great shots, and with being able to adjust every setting, including focus, if auto or easy mode for some reason didn't get it, then you could.
2)Movie modes. Many to choose from. The smallest is super for e-mail. The largest although running better than a Meg a second is awesome, even at 20 FPS. I think it takes better movies, definitely in low light, then my digital camcorder.
3) The only negative I could mention is that in the highest fine picture mode (which is not the default), the processing time between shots can be long. Sometimes even 5-7 seconds. However, its default mode is superb. I just figure finer is better, since I downsize pics and so want to start with the most picture info. The time lag doesn't bother me. If I needed rapid shots, I'd switch modes, or use burst.
4) It uses 2 AA batteries. I put rechargeables in it. They have never run out on me. However, I always recharge after every large usage occasion.
5) I just got this at Christmas and haven't even gotten through the manual yet. It does so much and I'm always discovering more.
6) For example..my son had a concert. I was way in the back. From my seat, to him on the stage, only the stage lit, with full digital zoom going (16x), it captured a more then usable shot. I was amazed!
7) So bottom line...I love it! Even if it was $150 it would have been worth it.
One of these cool options is "focus lock" and "ISO lock". Since you cant adjust the the camera focus manually like you would in a dslr, you can focus something say 5 feet away and LOCK that focus, so you can recompose the shot at anything of about the same distance, getting some sort of "bokeh". I published some photos to show the effect. Also the Macro, Normal, and Infinity focus options help with this.
ISO is up to 1600, but you cant really take any decent photo beyond 400. Maybe 800 with a tripod if im very optimistic.
If youre not a photography enthusiast like me, the powershot has a AUTO mode, and EASY mode. The photos taken in these modes are nice too. Besides, there are SCENES modes, for "portraits", "Night shots", and others.
After all, 100% recommended.
This camera has totally exceeded my expectations in both picture quality and ease of use. The manual adjustments on this camera make it really easy to adjust settings for various environments, including racing photography. The size of the camera is perfect and I love having the flexibility of it without having to buy or carry around 10 different lenses, flashes, etc.
I have tested this camera out on all sorts of different subjects and it really produces great shots across the entire spectrum. For the money, I really don't see how this camera can be beat. Unless you are some stalker paparazzi type of person, this camera should fit most any photographic need you have, while still being a simple camera to operate.
I find the layout of the buttons to be quite nice, contrary to other reviews. The screen on this camera is also really nice, but I rarely use it.
My only negative for this camera (as others have mentioned) is that the lens cap needs a string on it or some way to keep better track of it.
Overall, a great camera that I am extremely happy with. I have purchased Canon products for the last 10 years and will continue to do so.
Upgraded from the Canon S3. I think the S3 takes better photos and is more user friendly for the every day, non-professional photographer.
I've had problems with blurry and grainy pics, especially if anything slightly moves. I feel as though this may be from a wrong setting.
I still love this camera! Have had for 8 months and still trying to learn the features.
I purchased the step-ring and UV filter to protect the lens, 2 sets of (4) AA rechargeable batteries. One set of batteries takes about 400-600 photos (without flash). I also purchased Bert's photo cheat sheet and the Short Course in Canon Powershot SX10 IS Photography book.
I take a lot of cemetery headstone photos and it works great!
Still learning!
It has plenty of setting to tweak under the Manual Shooting mode that let me get great shots even at night or indoors with low light. Pictures are vibrant and clear with the automatic settings in normal daylight and cloudy weather.
I like this camera even more than the A300 because of the optical zoom and higher MP(3.2 vs 7.1) and I would recommend it for anyone looking for an entry level point and shoot camera.
If I had to complain about something, it's that this model is a little bulky compared to all the new compact models out there, not a problem for me, but it's not a pocket-friendly camera, my girlfriend can't fit it in her small purse (between the Garmin, iPod touch, BlackBerry, and her glasses there is no room in there). I'm dropping one star because of the size and the fact that the lens sticks out and can get stuck on its way in /out of my pockets. My solution is to get a camera pouch or just use the wrist strap and carry it in your hand.
Batteries: It does come with batteries. Two AA batteries were included, which only lasted two days (which I expected from regular batteries). I've since bought rechargeable batteries, based on other reviewers' advice.
Memory card: A memory card is included, but it only has enough room for about twenty pictures. Just enough to test the camera out and take a few practice photos of my office. Good thing I ordered another memory card along with the camera.
View finder: Not only does this camera have the standard digital camera "screen", it also has an old-fashioned (like from regular cameras) view finder. I like this because I can take a picture even if there is glare on the digital screen. Also I find it helpful to look through the small view finder when there is a lot of motion.
Easy shot: The "easy" mode is really truly easy, and it produces really good pictures.
Design: Aside from the price, I picked this camera after looking at it in a retail store because of the user friendly design. Unlike many other digital cameras, it is not a small thin square. It has a rounded side that makes it easy to grip and more substantial feeling. At the same time, it is very light and small and easy to carry in my purse or coat pocket.
Overall ease of use: I found the camera to be simple to use and all of the included instructions to be useful and easy to follow.
I really do love this camera so far and would highly recommend it.
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Update:
I contacted Canon Support and they requested the camera to be sent to their repairshop and they repaired it at a snapshot and sent it back free of charge. The camera kept working fine since then so Canon is back to my buying options for future items.
My style of shooting demands a 28 mm equiv. wide angle lens.
My style of shooting also demands use of a polarizer filter. This is possible with the excellent [...] adapter ring.
I prefer AA battery power. Lots of chargers and inexpensive backups are always available.
Upon close scrutiny of the many photo samples available thru online reviews, Canon's seemed the sharpest to me. There is a little purple fringing on contrast edges, but same with most cameras.
Overall, the camera is quite a bargain for the solid build and features.
All that is good and would rate 5 stars, but this camera is a little frustrating in daily use. The exposure compensation is fussy to activate... the little selection wheel has no feedback feel and WILL cause you to use curse words more than once. Also, the controls that come up first in the function setting menus are organized badly. It isn't hard to use this camera if you like Auto or Program modes, but the deeper settings for those who like to use them could be set up better. Also, I have no idea why Canon offers such a serious camera that doesn't take filters without an extra adapter ring.
Since my camera was new I called up Canon, sent the camera to them to repair, and waited.
Now, I've owned digital cameras from the time they were 1 megapixel. First a Kodak, then two Olympus, then the Canon. The only reason I got the Canon is because my Olympus cost over $1000 and the smaller camera was easier to take to places where I might get knocked around (concerts, moshpits, etc.). And I liked the cool flip screen.
They sent my camera back with the problem undiagnosed, stating they cleaned it. They also stated that the camera had damage. It didn't have ANY.
Fast forward, and I'm at a friend's house and I drop my camera out of my hand onto the coffee table, leaves a few dents on the case. My camera had STILL been not focusing, but I had found a quick fix - slam the bottom of it on a flat surface and it worked. Feeling that I shouldn't have paid $300 for a camera with a problem, I contact Canon again. I tell them that when I sent my camera in that it had NO damage, and the document I received back said that it did. Now that the camera had damage, my fear was that they would blame me for the malfunctioning focus, and make me pay for the repairs. I got back a form email telling me to send the camera to them.
Uhm... no.
I call them today and talk to someone explaining why I didn't want to send the camera back, just to see if they would simply offer to send me a replacement camera. Nope! They said that I could send it back to them at their expense, but they wouldn't know anything about the repairs until they were able to look at it. They already DID! So now they want to look at it and see if the new damage negates the old problem?
When I looked up the problem in the database originally it didn't even give a diagnosis, it just said to send it to them for repair, so I assumed they knew what the issue was. Waste of my time and money buying this camera. And the amusing thing is that I told them I'll never buy another Canon camera and they seemed to not care. Why should they? Camera is paid for!
I will never purchase another Canon camera.
PROS: excellent pics, and excellent HD video (as presented on our Sony 47" 1080p LCD). Very fast reads/writes using a Ultra II 16 GB card.
CONS: a bit heavy (factor if you take in on a hike); I keep pushing the buttons on the top left side when I hold it; and I keep forgetting to turn the screen around when I turn it off (should beep at me before it shuts off so I don't scratch the lcd screen).
Overall, the perfect hybrid camera I have been waiting for. Cameralabs.com has an excellent review of this camera. If you want great amateur pics and super HD video, this is it.
Please note a subtle finding though with the HD video size. A 5 minute 1080p video produced a 2.2 GB video file. When editing it on my MacBook Pro using iMovie, the rendering to an HD QT file would take about 5 to 11 hours. So great that I can capture HD content, but I did not realize that I need a good backup strategy (e.g. many external drives for redundant copies) and possibly a Mac Pro (e.g. quad Xeons). I am still experimenting with different rendering options (e.g. output to iPod) but if I want to make a 1 hour HD movie, I need a lot of storage and a lot of time.
The pictures are generally sharp outdoors and are comparable to other point and shoot cameras with super zoom. Without being too technical, I can say that the camera's value for money is very good in its own class.
My only complain is the low light performance, especially the video. I tested the camera indoors during a school concert and I was surprised to find that the camera struggled to keep the subject in focus during video recording. I have never experienced that with the S3 or the S2 that i owned previously. Moreover, still pictures taken in low lights also are affected by the camera's weak autofocusing. I was prepared to live with the conversion from the AVI to the MOV format but the low light performance is really a turn off for me.
A major strength of the IS series was the excellent movie mode with zoom and stereo sound and I did not feel the need to carry my camcorder for recording movies.
If you own an S3 or an S5, I would recommend not upgrading rt now. I am on the verge of returning the camera after christmas primarily to the Poor low light performance.
Update (12/27/2008)
Returned the camera today. Extensively tested the low light perofrmance and flash results but its not worth spending 400 bucks for such a performance. Am seriously considering the XSi DSLR as my next camera.
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