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CONS: Despite quality, there is some appreciable picture "noise" at the highest resolutions. This is a minor issue as it is to be expected in a camera this inexpensive.
I purchased this camera yesterday based on reviews of this camera and similar cameras I found here on Amazon, but I felt that this model didn't have enough reviews going for it.
First of all, the SX100 is a good size and the controls are easy to use, especially when compared to similar cameras in the "advanced point and shoot" category.
While the camera is fairly large when compared to newer "sleek" cameras that are so popular right now, when I compare this camera to the Canon Powershot A40 that I'm replacing, it's a little bit smaller and MUCH lighter. Furthermore, when you compare the size of this camera to Canon's upper-end models and competitor's cameras in the same segment, the SX100 is quite a bit smaller.
The controls are excellent - firm, crisp, and very logical. I doubt anyone will have difficulty figuring out all of the camera's basic functions. The controls are one of the best aspects of this camera. The competing cameras I tried had a lot of buttons and they were intimidating. I'm sure that I'd figure those out too, but I like the idea of knowing how to use a camera in 30 seconds (easier to explain to people taking pics for me, my girlfriend, etc.).
The movie feature works quite well, but like all camcorders an external mic is required to get halfway decent sound. Still, for the money, it's a great added feature.
As far as the zoom feature goes, it's solid. 10x isn't enough for me (I don't know what would be), but it's quite a bit better than most digital cameras on the market. It was enough to get a decent picture of a person standing over 60 feet away. It should work well for my purpose of taking decent photos at sporting events.
If I had to make one complaint, it would be that there is some "noise" present at the highest resolutions. It's quite a bit better than a cheaper 5MP camera I've used in the past, but it doesn't compare to the image quality from an SLR. This is a minor complaint, simply because most cameras in this segment (and for this price) have some picture noise.
To sum it up, I'd recommend this camera to anyone looking for a quality point and shoot who doesn't need or want the features of an SLR. If you're really interested in total control, lots of buttons, a "shoe" for mounting external flash, mic, etc., this isn't your camera. For everyone else who just wants to take pictures, go for it. It's a great deal
The 10X zoom lens is great if you don't mind a small amount of fringing on high contrast edges. The controls are logically laid out and easy to use, yet there is comprehensive manual controls if you need it. The image sharpening is a little overdone for my taste: I recommend shooting in P mode using a custom color profile with the sharpening turned down to the lowest level. The problem is that Canon chose to go light on the noise reduction (a decision with which I agree), but the default sharpening tends to turn low-level noise into "spiky" artifacts.
I wasn't expecting much from the video mode, but I must admit that it does well, even in low light conditions, and the sound is surprisingly good. It is a nuisance that you cannot adjust the optical zoom in video mode, since the digital zoom really degrades image quality.
It obviously still has a relatively small sensor with limited dynamic range, so don't expect silky smooth DSLR-like images at medium/low lighting, but at reasonable light levels the images are beautiful.
Highly recommended.
The new camera is packed with features, half of which you will never need. This model is a 10mp which is agreat step up from my 3mp that it replaced. I have only had this for a month now, so I am still getting used to it and all the features.
One thing to note. This being a 10mp camera for the price is what attracted me to it. I wanted something a tad smaller than my original powershot, but this model kept me looking at it. It smaller and lighter, yet still has the fell of a bigger camera.
Only gripe so far is that I have not yet figured out how to take instantaneous photos with it. There is always 1-2 second delay. I am sure I can get around that, just have to find the setting!
EDIT
After using this camera for a while I have noticed one MAJOR and ANNOYING flaw. It takes FOREVER to take pictures, and to recoop from the last picture. I have a fast SD card so I don't think it is the picture writing that slows it. It takes sometimes up to 6 seconds to take a second picture which is not helpful if you have a baby or a toddler who can't or won't hold a pose, or to get candid shots. I absolutely hate this camera and will probably never buy a cannon again. I will stick with kodak, and I am trying a new nikon coolpix.
Video quality is extremely good, and as far as I can tell there's no limit on how long your videos can last. The sound is good in most situations, but loud noises (such as concerts) blow out the audio.
My only other complaint is that it can take a long time to actually take a picture after you hit the shutter button. Prefocusing helps, but sometimes the camera will simply refuse to take a picture. Playing with the modes might make a difference; I'm not sure.
And 1 year and 1 month after buying it, it packed up. Sorry, Canon, that's just not good enough.
A VERY nice camera and good value.
Pros:
Small and light without being too tiny
Takes very good pics even on auto
Packed with features
The price is right
cons:
viewfinder is too small and not accurate
Shape makes it not as "pocketable" as the SD series
I brought this camera for taking pictures and keeping it on the computer. I have no intention of printing it. I am also an amatuer.
For a beginner, and one not so familiar in camera usage, it is excellent.
The camera came with several booklet, telling you how to use and take care of the camera. The do's and don'ts. It comes with a basic manual, which is very easy to understand. It also comes with an advance booklet with more detailed information for those who are experts or advanced users.
I only used the automatic features and I found it excellent. I took outdoors and indoors pictures. What amazed me was that after taking my first pictures outdoors, the camera was able to identify the scene. The first picture it said unidentified but after that it took clear picture. It also took clear pictures indoors.
I am also very pleased with the LCD monitor. I never use the view finder to take a picture, instead I use the LCD monitor, which makes it much easier, and the picture shown of the object your pointing is displayed clearly.
I had a delivery problem though. I waited and waited for my order to arrive only to find out it was mis-delivered to another address. The Tracking sheet said it was left at my address, but it was not. FedEx left it at a residence down the street from me, and just left it on their porch! The tracking sheet also showed "no signature required" which I've never heard of for a FedEx delivery, but if you order this, make sure you get "signature required upon delivery".
The three biggest changes we like are the way the ISO changes automatically to best suit the shooting environment whilst letting you know by showing it on the display. The second major improvement is the flash which seems to fill fairly big voids with just the right amount of light. Lastly, the start-up is very quick for a point & shoot camera.
This camera is a joy to use, it has a nice feel, is light and the Canon design is now imitated by all the other camera manufacturers.
1) The camera comes with a very small memory card which limits the number of pixels that can used in an image. This results in images with appreciable pixel noise. The instruction book fails to mention that the memory card limits the number of pixels per image that can be set. (The camera should be supplied with a larger memory for only a small increase in price). In any event the purchase of a larger memory should be a #1 item for the new user.
2) I failed to see any warning about leaving the camera in a hot environment such as in a car parked in the sun.
3) The focusing mechanism looks like it could be damaged by grit getting into the mechanism. (Keep it out of sand storms).
I was disappointed with this camera from the beginning. Taking indoor shots in a large room, the flash is inadequate, about 5 Ft is max. The flash/mode controls are not easily changed on the fly and are somewhat confusing. Our older Canon was easier in this aspect. Pictures were not as good as our Canon SD-1100is, which I'd strongly recommend if you want a compact that takes better pictures than some of the "big boys."
And consider this; If you are prone to misplacing or loosing small things, consider a larger camera. My wife lost hers (it slipped right off of her wrist while walking from an event) after only 2 hours of use..
4X optical zoom and 4x more in digital zoom is more than most in its class.
It has an unbelievable hunger for batteries, and it chews them very fast, both rechargeable or alcaline. That's its most negative aspect, and even with new ones, flash recycle takes several seconds (about 15).
Anyway, the pictures are good and 5MP is more than enough.
The next problem happened when I recorded movies on the memory cards which I had to run out and buy. The ZoomBrowser software was unable to transfer the movies to the computer. Canon's tech support solution was that I either could go out and buy a new computer because I needed both a lot more memory and a faster processor or I could leave the movies on the memory card and hook the camera up to a TV and watch them that way, thus tying up my memory cards. At $50 a pop, that's a pretty expensive solution. If you want a lot of frustration, buy this camera.
You WILL have to read the manual twice to get even half of the features and how to use them latched into your head. I've tried the HD video and it looks great - but I don't have either a HD TV or a PC capable of playing it back properly (yet). But have made a 640x480 capture for use in work and that was excellent.
Quite a step up from my old PowerShot A70 and a very worthy replacement of my old OM10 system that fits in half the space of its body, 28mm, 50mm and 70-210 zoom and 2x converter.
First off, understand that no point-and-shoot will ever match the quality of an SLR... but as far as point-and-shoots go this is one of the better ones.
The top feature so far to me is the image stabilization. Absolutely amazing. With decent support I can take shots at 1/8 shutter speed and still come out with a clear shot. It's so much better than sacrificing picture quality with a higher ISO.
Second plus is the price. At around $250 the SX100IS is as good as the Canon A640 and about $100 less. The A640 is 10mp, 4x zoom and has a flip screen, but the SX100IS has 10x zoom to trump it. 8mp is all you need in a camera like this. Don't get me wrong, the A640 is a great camera, but the SX100IS is the better deal.
Everything else is what I've come to expect from Canon and more. Much better manual controls -- the scroll wheel makes it simpler to change settings. A wide variety of ISOs from 80 to 1600. Good face recognition technology.
The SX100IS falls short in only one area... the flash.
Before I get to the negatives, the great thing about the flash is that it doesn't pop up automatically, and yes that's a good thing. I like this because it's simple -- flash down, it will not fire. Flash up, it will fire. No fumbling around for the flash button, no unexpected flash in the museum, etc. It's a very common-sense approach. Kudos to Canon for believing that their customers aren't complete idiots and that they don't need an automatic flash.
Where the flash disappoints is in performance. First, as usual, it over powers on most close up people shots, whiting out faces. This is at least correctable by dialing down the flash power in the function options.
Red-eye is another problem I always seem to have with Canon point-and-shoot flashes. I don't think the red-eye reduction feature works at all.
There also seems to be a little delay when using the flash. Not that this isn't the case with other point-and-shoots, but this one seems a little longer than normal.
Finally, the automatic color processing with the flash doesn't compensate enough for the flash. Pics look a little blueish. It's not too bad, but again I've seen better.
So this camera gets a 4 out of 5 because of the flash issues, but if you're mostly shooting without flash (and with that great image stabilization, you can shoot a lot more no-flash) then it'd be 5 out of 5.
The sock has a large removable hook and wrist tie, which you could use to hang the sock off a belt loop on your trousers; I haven't used it for that purpose, I removed it as not needed in my pocket.
The sock has no pockets for memory sticks or batteries or any such. After all a 4gb memory stick has space of 100's of pictures and the batteries in the Ixus 95IS last for ages too. So you don't need special places for them.
Get this if you want simple protection. Don't buy it if you're looking for a gadget bag.
My favorite setting: Manual, ISO 200, No flash. If you hold the camera steady, you'll get amazing pictures indoors and outdoors.
It is more compact and easier to use. Buy a spare battery though because when it says the battery is low, it's almost flat and needs replacing.
Pictures are superb, clear, sharp and the colours excellent.
Ours came without the software in the box. However, Canon service (01737 220 000) gave name and tel_no of company to supply software. Supplier was aware of issue of some sold IXUS 85i's without s/w and upon supply of Camera serial number, sent the software, which arrived the following day.
So excellent service seems to be available too.
The Nikon was really too small, the settings hard to read, it was sensitive to vibration, had a fairly low resolution, and did not have a long enough zoom lens.
In December, I bought the SX10IS, because it seemed to be the best of both worlds. AND IT WAS! On a trip around South America, we encountered every conceivable situation and this camera exceeded in every category. It is lightweight, small but not too small, has a great zoom lens, great resolution, image stabilization, no lens changes, can be hidden under a rainsuit, and produces superior images.
Recently, a lens adapter has become avialable that accepts 58mm filters.
I would highly recommend this camera as a great all-around winner.
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