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I can take good out side shots. I use high end rechargables. Today, I tested my batteries - all in the good range - and I was only able to get in less than a dozen shots before it said - change batteries. That is the final straw.
I have tried using many settings. I have spoken to CANON. I said that I wanted to get a new camera - I would have never spent this kind of money if I had known that it requires "AA"s. This camera replaced another CANON that I was happy with, but I dropped while open. To repair that camera lens area, the minimum charge was $175.00. So I bought a new camera.
I will never buy a camera again that takes AA's. And this is not an easy to use camera unless you put it on the simple function, and then you can't make any minor tweaks.
If you want an easy point and shoot - don't get this one. It has failed me at so many important events that I can't even tell you.
The most obvious difference between this one and others I've had is the picture and video quality, especially the video quality. When I play back a video on my computer, it looks and sounds like a professional camera. It looks like you are watching a TV program the quality is so good. I couldn't believe it. I looked at the file sizes and I knew why. I think my videos are 10 times the amount of space as my other cameras were. I bought a 4GB card to replace my 256MB card. It is worth it though. I save all my videos and pictures on a Seagate external hard drive. Love that thing.
I attached a video that we took the other day with this camera.
I do have a few small gripes though.
1. Sadly the 32 Mb MMC cards that is supplied by Cannon is a bit of a joke given that most pictures are around 3 to 4Mb. I purchased a 8GB SDHC for a few quid and have had to problems with that.
2. Standard batteries are no good, I bought some Uniross 2700mAh batteries from Amazon together with a charger and this does the trick.
3. The flash is adequate for most things but outdoor shots in low light may come out rather poor. The supplementary flash is a tad expensive too.
All in all a very good camera and highly recommended, just get some reachable batteries and a decent sized memory card and you will be sorted.
I can not comment on the software supplied by Cannon as I have never used it.
I had absolutely no problems learning how to use the camera and taking good pictures with it. To my amateurish eyes, the pictures came out just fine and the camera was quite easy to use. There are a variety of settings you can use depending on what is being photographed and when: People, landscapes, action shots, nighttime shots, the "easy mode" etc. These are all nicely indicated using a graphic that appears on the LCD screen. For example, the portrait feature is indicated by a small graphic of a person's profile. There's also a video mode that can be fun.
The camera is pretty compact--not as small as some models out there, but I had no problems. One feature the camera includes that I think is quite important is a view finder in addition to the LCD screen. In bright sunlight it is difficult to take a photo using the LCD screen. I found myself using the viewfinder most of the time. I would caution anyone purchasing a camera with only an LCD screen. This was actually pointed out to me by a colleague who is experienced with digital cameras.
The camera also comes equipped with "image stabilizer" and "face recognition" features; from what I understand, these are two important features you should look for in a digital camera.
For basic photography (vacation pictures, family events, etc.) this is a fine camera at a reasonable price. Part of my research consisted of using Consumer Reports, and the magazine gave Canon products (not sure if this particular model was reviewed) a "Best Buy " rating.
About the only caveat I have is that the program included to load your picture on your computer is not particularly user-friendly. I wound up using iPhotos instead since I have a Mac. But on the other hand, I had no experience with loading photos on a computer--what seemed a bit clunky to me might be just fine for someone else.
Is this camera for you? That all depends on what you'll do with the camera. The zoom feature (including wide angle), combined with excellent image quality, is really what pushes this camera over the top for me. There is very little you cannot do with this camera. The downside is that it is not a pocketable camera. It is fairly large and heavy. But if you don't mind the bulk, the camera will reward you with some great shots and video. It is worth a serious look.
If you want to take a nice picture of your girlfriend (or boyfriend), set it to sepia, shoot, bob's your uncle, she's in love with you - she'll look stunning - don't believe me, try the camera out in a camera shop...
Sunsets and scenery can be done in black and white, or mess around with the colours and see what happens..
I know this review sounds jovial and a bit waffley, but what do you want to hear - I could bore you with explaining how each feature works like they say it does and blah blah blah. Basically, if you're after a compact digital and you've got £250+ to spend, then this is it - I can't imagine that anything else comes close to producing the images that this thing does.
This is my second Ixus (nothing wrong with the previous one, just my stupidity..) the other was a 5 yr old Ixus 50, which was one of the best things I ever owned and this baby is even better..I've had Nikon and Olympus, a Canon A720 (not so good, check my review) and used Sony and while they're all good...this is business.
It's pretty easy on batteries, as long as you don't use the flash. I put some cheaper Rayovac alkaline batteries (size AA) in it after the first set went dead and the camera has no problem with them. The flash drains the batteries quickly though - I didn't count the number of photos, but I probably only got 20 or 30 flash photos before the "low battery" warning started blinking. But the warning comes early - you can take another 15 or so photos after the low battery warning pops up. I don't know how many it'll take without the flash, but it's a lot more than when you're using the flash.
The upside is that this camera is VERY sensitive to light, so it hardly even needs a flash. Frankly, as on most compact cameras, the flash sucks. It's too bright and flattens images. But if you have decent lighting indoors, the thing is so light sensitive it takes good photos without the flash. I suppose you'd need the flash if you were taking photos inside someplace dark, like a pub or bar, but in places like houses where there are usually plenty of lights on, it does great without a flash.
It'll record up to an hour of video on a 1G SD card, which is great, because it also has a mic that works perfectly so you get good audio too.
The photos are great - crystal clear and sharp. Most cameras come with a 3x optical zoom at this price, but this camera has a 4x optical zoom. It really helps, especially when you can't simply step closer to your subject for some reason.
Here's the one thing I didn't like about this camera. Out of the box, on the fully auto setting, it takes very bright, sharp, and high contrast photos. Great, right? Unless you're taking pictures of people.
Few people look their best with their foreheads, cheekbones, and chins highlighted by bright, high contrast photos while their faces are somehow oddly flattened. But if you play around with the manual exposure and color settings, you can pretty easily set it right so it takes normal looking pictures. And because you can adjust only those setting you want to change, you can still benefit from the auto features you want to use. Once I found the settings I liked, I left it that way and the camera remembers them, so it's still a point and shoot camera, but with my customized settings.
It seems very sturdy, much more so than many of the cameras I looked at in stores before buying this one. It's too heavy to carry in your shirt pocket, but it's no problem in a cargo pocket or in your pants pocket if you're wearing pants with big pockets.
I think this is a high quality, versatile camera at a great price. It's great in almost every way, but just be aware that there's a bit of a learning curve at the outset to find the combination of settings that'll allow you to produce more "natural" looking photos if that's important to you.
Canon made all the right tradeoffs for my applications. AA batteries are preferable to proprietary lithium ions because of their widespread availability and low cost. Having 4 AA's instead of 2 is a good tradeoff that provides longer battery life at the expense of size and weight. The vari-angle LCD lets me take photos from all angles. I prefer point and shoot to DSLR because the cameras are less expensive and more convenient to carry and use. Like its predecessors in Canon's S-series, the SX10 lets you record audio for each shot which is a great convenience for documenting landmarks during my journeys. 10 megapixel resolution is more than adequate for the online pictures I mainly use and even for my occasional enlargements of 16x20. The controls are very convenient to access. The video quality is excellent. It seems like Canon thought of everything.
I haven't decided yet whether to buy a Canon flash for maximum compatibility or a different brand for less cost at the expense of reduced compatibility. Since I use flash infrequently, I can wait to make that decision. In a little more than a week I've taken 500+ photos to experiment with the camera. I'm very satisfied that the SX10 provides the improvements I sought.
Silly thing about it is the metal clip/strap holder. Why they decided to put this on the inside I dont know, it will only scratch my camera so I have taken it out.
Other than that no problems :)
It seems to take fine pictures for her purposes. With a short hands-on experience, she is comfortable with it. Despite a little arthritis in her hands, she can open the battery/SD card compartment to change batteries or take the card out for reading on her computer. We chose it because it had a view finder as well as the screen. (I appreciate using the viewfinder when I don't have my reading glasses handy since then I can't focus well on any 'screen'. I imagined that the same would apply for my mother).
It can be a little slow in taking pictures, but from our experience with another model, that will be alleviated when we get a fast (class 6) SDHC card for her. It came with a 512MB card that was nothing special. It would be sensible to upgrade that as soon as possible with something like a 4 or 8GB class 6 card and high speed card reader.
The only thing I do not like (perhaps I just didn't read the manual carefully enough to figure it out) is I cannot change the stored image names to a more unique and identifiable naming scheme that uses the date in the name. The best I can do is specify that it never reuse a number over, but it starts at img_0001.jpeg and goes from there.
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 know the trend is for ever smaller profiles, but when you sacrifice usefulness for size, it's not worth it.
Second, she did not like the recharge time between flash pictures. I didn't time it, but it seemed like at least 5 or 6 seconds. I guess that's fairly typical of cameras with 2 AA batteries, but I could be wrong.
The subcompact we had before (Canon SD600) seemed alot better in this regard. It used a proprietary lithium rechargeable battery though.
My beef with the camera was the video wasn't as good as our previous SD600 camera. And I guess the specs don't lie because they state 20 fps for 640x480 video instead of 30 fps with most other Canon digital cameras. The IS seemed like it made the video more stable, but it also made panning with the camera more choppy. It wasn't a huge beef as I don't take alot of video with a digital camera, but it was annoying they made the video worse.
I also thought the construction was a bit cheap with the shell of the camera being plastic instead of metal. The zoom lever seemed a bit cheap too.
Now the good. I like the dial on the camera. It lets you quickly select a shooting mode. Very handy. On a subcompact you have to select modes through the menus at least on the old Canon we had. The pictures seem fairly nice. I wouldn't say they were better than our previous camera, but certainly I didn't notice they were that much worse either. The fact it uses AA batteries is convenient because AA batteries are everywhere and the access to the batteries, memory card and ports are easier to work with. (It's not as tiny as on a subcompact.) And this camera has lots of manual settings.
ULtimately though the camera wasn't as sleek and small as the subcompact we had before. It didn't take as nice of video and it seemed slower in between pictures specifically flash pictures.he only advantage to this one over a ~$200 CAnon subcompact would seem to be the convenience of AA batteries and a slightly greater zoom although perhaps some would find a larger camera easier to hold.
(-) Had to buy a lense cap tether. Sometimes the auto-focus has trouble if you are zooming in too much on close-ups. (That's just a matter of getting used to the camera's quirks.)
Battery life seems good and the fact that it takes AA batteries is actually a good alternative to the Sony which has a proprietary battery pack.
The slightly larger than minimal form factor is actually a help in providing a solid grip on the camera while still allowing portability.
As soon as I got it, Kodak came out with their new one with 24x zoom. I wish I could have compared it to the Canon since I had a Kodak before and loved it.
So far, I am getting very good pictures with the new Canon, and I love the zoom and stabilization. My old camera was only 4mp, so with 10 I am able to crop pictures much more with good results. Great video, but such high resolution that only very short clips are emailable.
The A590IS is the best point and shoot under $200 today (closer to $155 most places). I own an SD600 and my wife, friend, and father (all different people mind you!) own A570IS's. The A590IS is the new version of the A570IS, 2007's best selling camera. Generally, see the rave reviews of the A570IS if you want to know the major pros and cons (in summary: Image Stabilization is amazing, noise is limited, features of all there including manual controls [though no auto-bracketing which no other cameras at this price point have regardless], final picture quality is superior to all other brands at this price point and type, [i.e., point-and-shoot], good size). Rather, here I'll address the main improvements over the A570IS (which is about $30 cheaper):
(1) The A590IS has 8mp vs. 7mp on the A570IS (negligible difference)
(2) The A590IS is slightly faster between non-flash shots BUT slightly SLOWER before the first shot can be taken and slower between shots where flash is used (less than .5 second difference according to CNet)
(3) It's charcoal/gray - minor change from silver, but I like it a lot.
(4) It's "rounder" on the edges but no less stable in your hand, neither camera is too slippery like other overly polished cameras (also, no finger smudges as a result).
(5) There is sometimes increased noise with higher MP cameras, this is NOT the case here - noise levels are similar.
(6) there are some minor additional shooting modes and improvements to other shooting
Cons:
The only change that is not an improvement is the lowering of the frames per second in the video mode.
A570IS: 640x480 = 30fps --- 320x240 = 60fps
A590IS: 640x480 = 20fps --- 320x240 = 30fps
Frankly, this is a bummer and cannon should correct it with firmware ASAP; however, the lower FPS is still quiet good, but this was a pointless change that is not appreciated -- the reality is that most people don't use video often and those who do will see a minimal difference ... if you're paying that much attention to the video you may be more interested in a different camera or a video camera.
Conclusion:
This will be the best selling camera of 2008 and it's a VERY safe purchase you won't regret (unless it gives you such a new found love for photography that suddenly you wish you had a Canon S5 or G7 ... which are more than twice as expensive!).
I was in the market for a new camera & a new camcorder, to replace my 3.0 MP Olympus & my JVC DV camcorder. In my research , I came across the Canon TX1 . For me, it is the perfect solution. I am by no means an expert photographer- just a guy who wants to be able to take some nice pictures & video of the family. We are going to be taking a big Mediterranean cruise this summer and want to be able to bring back some nice photos & video. Here are the things I was looking for:
1. Compact. This camera is a little larger than some , but still small enough to fit in my pocket without a problem
2. Good video capabilty. This can record Hi-Def video at 30 fps. The video looks great on my Sony LCD TV.
3.Plenty of storage capability. I also purchased through Amazon a Transcend 8GB,class 6 SDHC card for about $35. This allows plenty of room & works great!
4. A good zoom. This camera is the only one of its size with a 10x optical zoom.
I've also found that the Canon face recognition software works well. The red-eye reduction also works pretty well, although I've had a couple photos it didn't clear up.The video looks much better than my old camcorder. I immediately took it to my daughter's water polo game, at an indoor pool with somewhat dim lighting. I was afraid the video wouldn't come out well in that lighting, but it worked wondefully - very good color & balance. The LCD screen is a bit small , but necessarily so to keep the unit compact. The LCD is quite crisp though- much brighter than most. I would say that a person looking for a digital camera that is extremely portable and easy to use, and also needs a camcorder would be well served to purchase one of these. I also got a great price from Worldwide Distributors on Amazon ( about $335). You can also get a Pelican 1010 micro-case which fits this camera nicely for about $13, and a spare Lenmar battery (DLC4L) for about $11 through Amazon. I'm extremely pleased with all the purchases and would highly recommend the TX1 for the family on the go that wants nice pictures & video without lugging a bunch of cumbersome equipment- stick it in your pocket or purse & Go!!!
Apparently, the model one step down (the 580, I believe) is void of manual override controls, so for a small amount more one can get that capability in the 590. After using the camera for a few weeks I have determined that it actually does produce very sharp, nicely color toned pictures if you simply put it on AUTO or P, point, remember to hold the shutter half way down for a second to focus, and shoot. Perhaps learning when to force the flash to provide fill would be a handy, not too complicated step to learn, one which would greatly improve most backlit shots. I'm still trying to teach that :-) (it's only one button, hey!!)but I think I will eventually succeed. All in all, you can carry it anywhere and use it quickly and easily and without any real knowledge or skill manage to eke out a decent (if not really lovely) exposure.
If you understand something about how modern cameras are programmed, the manual controllability of this little demon will delight you. In bright light situations, it's a good thing to be able to use the traditional viewfinder which is not always provided these days in many other point and shoots. And if you wanted a quality shot, understanding how to use the many features intelligently, I think you will be amazed that the file produces such a high quality photograph. Five years ago it would have cost many hundreds more to achieve this quality, and now it's available for a pittance. Progress.
I haven't delved into the technical aspects of this camera here because I am assuming that most people who are looking for this kind of one would not be that interested. Suffice to say, this little camera does lots of stuff and it does it all with ease and grace and for a low price. Sounded good to me, and I'm glad I bought it. You could do different for the price, but not, I don't think, better. Highly recommended.
So, as a replacement I searched and bought little pricier model - Canon Powershot SX10IS 10MP - http://www.amazon.com/Canon-Powershot-SX10IS-Digital-Stabilized/dp/B001G5ZTZO.
However, I also bought for my friends and relatives (as present) this particular model and tested it myself - A590IS. This model is - at least by the manufacturing quality has less quality than A80 - it is 100% plastic and looks and feel pretty cheap. But do not the first impression lead you to wrong conclusion - the A80 cost was about 600 euros in 2003, and this camera together with 8 GB card costs less than 100 euros. It draws very little energy, pictures are excellent for this price range and it is small and very compact - refined version for literally everyday usage.
I like this little bugger - strongly recommended for everyday use, unlike the SX10IS which is the best camera I have ever had but is definitely not for everyday use - it is much too bulky and complex.
There are so many detailed reviews here that I would never hope to match them. As an "avid amateur" though, and after using the camera for about three weeks, I have only praise for it.
I've shot hundreds of pictures, indoors and outdoors. I experimented with shooting video. The results were always more than five-star in my book. The camera feels "positive" and "points naturally." Yes, it is on the heavier side, but the strap does a good job of helping you carry it with no problems. Minor complaints are the absence of thread to allow using filters and the annoying little plasticky cover of the USB hookup. However, the filter problem should be solved soon: check out this site [...] And don't underestimate the GREAT practicality of the SX10IS running on 4 AA batteries -- no proprietary rechargeable, AC adapters, and all such to lug around. Just buy batteries at the drugstore or, better, get a couple of sets of AA rechargeables with your own little charger and you're on, no sweat and tears.
This is a super package at an unbeatable price. And it carries Canon quality. Statistically, you can't go wrong.
Function set button and wheel around it particularly hard to operate (Have to use my fingernail)
Video playback on computer jerky {maybe fault of computer not camera) but OK on TV.
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UPDATE on April 5, 2013: After 3 years, last summer all of a sudden this camera's lens froze in the open, extended position and would no longer retract. The camera was now unusable.
If you are on the fence about this camera, it is great. A little large, but I do not mind that.
Wish List....
1. The SD card slot was not in the battery compartment.
2. It would be nice to able to "dedicate" the print button (top left on back of camera) to video start and video stop like the Canon ELPH SD1000 is able to do. Turning the top control wheel to video is inconvenient when you want to start filming instantly.
3. Although I don't dislike having AA batteries powering the camera, I would like a solid long lasting rechargeable battery like my SD1000 has. I am suspicious of this 400 shot capability with 2 AA's.
4. One troublesome feature is how easy it is to change the quality of the video with the control wheel on the rear of the camera. A little movement of this wheel changes the video quality and you won't know it until its too late. Changing video quality should have been a drill down menu option instead of a control wheel function.
The above are minor items and in no way take away the quality this camera has. This camera has nice to have features and not a bunch of silly never used features. I love the automatic lens cap, ability to review shots without turning on the whole camera. I love the solid feel and look of this camera, it's well built and small enough to carry around in your pocket or purse. The pictures it takes are Canon quality pictures and to me that means first rate just like my Canon Rebel XT. I've tried other cameras and they are good but to me Canon is the best.
I love the large screen. It's easy to use and easy to view the pictures you've taken.
I'm not sure I like having the double A batteries, because they seem to go out pretty quickly the way I use the camera, so i don't like throwing away so many but I'm going to try some rechargeable batteries in it to see how that does.
I'd recommend this camera!
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