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Скроменый эксперт
02.08.2011
10/10
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I bought the SX100IS after many years of using the PowerShot 720IS. Can't tell you how many comments I get about the photos I took with the 720, which I actually bought refurbished. After a couple months of owning the SX100IS I can see it's everything the 720IS was and more. Often when companies come out with the new models you lose features, and new isn't always better. The SX100IS hasn't lost anything compared to the 720IS, it has added features but it still has all the great features the 720IS had, not to mention the improved lens. The photos are still amazing and the controls are similar yet improved, you can shoot all day on auto or program modes, or go creative with the manual mode. To be able to do so much and yet still be able to put it in my shorts pocket, and pull it out at a seconds notice, is what sells me; like the morning I go out to the car on my way to work and there is a mosquito walking across my car roof, which had a thin layer of dew on it, and I could see every step the mosquito made, like little ATV tracks. I whipped out the camera, set it on Macro, and captured a photo of something that few people will ever see in their lifetime. In my opinion that's what the camera is about, capturing the moments in great quality, without the hassle of an SLR.
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20.12.2011
10/10
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I had purchased this same model camera a couple years ago as a birthday gift for a close friend who used it often. it took excellent pictures, especially since he was a new to digital cameras and had to learn the differences from using disposable point and shoot film cameras. He thought he had lost this camera recently and wanted a replacement just like the one he lost so had asked me to locate one just like it. After much searching, and learning it had been discontinued by Canon, I finally found this new replacement on Amazon.com.It was a new camera and sold by Amazon so knew it should be what he wanted. The price was much lower than the original cost naturally, and came in the same type packaging as the original and we are both pleased over being able to replace this model camera.
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01.12.2011
4/10
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I bought this battery as an auxiliary to carry in my Lowepro bag for when the main battery on my Canon ZR-500 runs down. Sometimes the switch will go from the "off" position to "camera" which leads to my battery being drained. I bought the Lenmar DLC2L to combat this problem.
Well after attaching the Lenmar to my Canon videocamera the battery looked to be the perfect fit until after its attachment and several uses I noticed that the energy of the battery seemed less and less from where it would have been had I been using a Canon model. Indeed, the battery was virtually drained after less than 10-15 minutes' use of the camera. To me this was/is unacceptable.
Stay away from this product. At best, it is only a below average secondary battery, at worst is is a wattage-wasting energy loser.
A. Nathaniel Wallace, Jr.
Well after attaching the Lenmar to my Canon videocamera the battery looked to be the perfect fit until after its attachment and several uses I noticed that the energy of the battery seemed less and less from where it would have been had I been using a Canon model. Indeed, the battery was virtually drained after less than 10-15 minutes' use of the camera. To me this was/is unacceptable.
Stay away from this product. At best, it is only a below average secondary battery, at worst is is a wattage-wasting energy loser.
A. Nathaniel Wallace, Jr.
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20.06.2011
2/10
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Got this camera for Christmas back in December of 2008. The image quality on this camera is mediocre at best. Never takes decent photos, no matter what setting is used or who the photographer is. Camera worked for three years, then, while stored in a carrying case, the zoom lens started making a clicking and snapping noise when the zoom was being used. Turns out one of the plastic gears inside the lens had snapped a tooth, even though the camera was treated very nicely.
After replacing the gear inside the camera, the camera proceeded to commit suicide. All pictures are severely underexposed and not as sharp as they should be, there's a tiny spec of dust on the CCD on every photo. It's a pitty, because I could work around the "not as sharp" problem, if Canon had bothered to include a manual focus feature. But no, of course they didn't.
This camera has no redeeming features for the price. You cannot set the exposure time any lower than around 3 seconds. The battery life is absolutely terrible and the camera goes through AA's like nobody's business. The lens design isn't what I would call best in class, and therefore the color depth on photos sucks. DO NOT BUY THIS CAMERA!!! Buy a Lumix instead. For around the same price, you get a much better camera that will last a long time. This camera was a complete disappointment and I wish my parents never spent the money to buy it.
After replacing the gear inside the camera, the camera proceeded to commit suicide. All pictures are severely underexposed and not as sharp as they should be, there's a tiny spec of dust on the CCD on every photo. It's a pitty, because I could work around the "not as sharp" problem, if Canon had bothered to include a manual focus feature. But no, of course they didn't.
This camera has no redeeming features for the price. You cannot set the exposure time any lower than around 3 seconds. The battery life is absolutely terrible and the camera goes through AA's like nobody's business. The lens design isn't what I would call best in class, and therefore the color depth on photos sucks. DO NOT BUY THIS CAMERA!!! Buy a Lumix instead. For around the same price, you get a much better camera that will last a long time. This camera was a complete disappointment and I wish my parents never spent the money to buy it.
Скроменый эксперт
28.04.2012
10/10
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This Camera brings back good memories for me. Small, compact, and durable. This camera for what it is takes great photos. I originally paid $185.45 back in 2006 for it. I actually ended its life early by dropping it too many times; however, even in one incident where I dropped it in the powdery sand, it still shot good pictures!
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26.02.2012
2/10
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Bought this as a birthday present and it's a great little camera. However, in daylight...outside....use, it is practically useless as your reflection in the screen makes it nigh on impossible to see what you're focusing on. If it's a dull day you will probably be ok, but that's hardly the point!
If you're going to use it indoors and as a video for parties, etc, it will be fine. Buy with caution and don't be surprised if you're disappointed!! Previous reviewers I can't vouch for their 5 star reviews...maybe they haven't been outside??
If you're going to use it indoors and as a video for parties, etc, it will be fine. Buy with caution and don't be surprised if you're disappointed!! Previous reviewers I can't vouch for their 5 star reviews...maybe they haven't been outside??
Скроменый эксперт
20.03.2012
6/10
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Плохо
I ordered from the Camera Hunter, and received the lens cap with the integrated leash as I expected (not the glued on one some have received from other sellers). How, the leash was too short. I expected to be able to put the loop around the lens part of the camera body as I have with others. However, the strap was not elastic, and was too short to go around that area. I was able to use it by looping it through the camera strap link thus the three stars.
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05.09.2011
2/10
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I too own a SX1 IS. I have had it now for about two years.
Was about to go on a 8 day trip back east, excited about the pictures I would be taking.
I thought I might check out the camera; you know, clean the lens, add new batteries and such.
Started the camera up, and viola, "Lens Error Restart Camera".
User manual says if restarting the camera does not resolve the problem, contact Customer Support.
I tried all the things that people have suggested on the web, to no avail.
I saved up a long time for this camera, and now this.
I WILL NOT BUY ANY Canon products as long as they refuse to admit that they have a problem, and offer to repair it for free.
And Canon should know that I will pass this problem along to friends and family, and anyone else that I see at Best Buy looking at cameras.
If you are considering this camera, DON'T ! The pictures it took weren't all that great anyways; always seems soft and slightly out of focus. I think this could have been an effect of this problem all along.
Try the Nikon or some other camera.
Was about to go on a 8 day trip back east, excited about the pictures I would be taking.
I thought I might check out the camera; you know, clean the lens, add new batteries and such.
Started the camera up, and viola, "Lens Error Restart Camera".
User manual says if restarting the camera does not resolve the problem, contact Customer Support.
I tried all the things that people have suggested on the web, to no avail.
I saved up a long time for this camera, and now this.
I WILL NOT BUY ANY Canon products as long as they refuse to admit that they have a problem, and offer to repair it for free.
And Canon should know that I will pass this problem along to friends and family, and anyone else that I see at Best Buy looking at cameras.
If you are considering this camera, DON'T ! The pictures it took weren't all that great anyways; always seems soft and slightly out of focus. I think this could have been an effect of this problem all along.
Try the Nikon or some other camera.
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12.06.2012
8/10
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I am impressed by A470. It is so easy to use. I really like it. It is not expensive. Much better than A490.
Скроменый эксперт
04.10.2011
10/10
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Bought this camera for my wife to use when riding as a passenger on my motorcycle. It is excellent for that because the camera powers up and is ready for taking shots in just over a second. Many cameras take 10 or 15 seconds to come on, and by that time you are past the shot.
This also helps save battery life, which is also quite good on this camera with a single pair of rechargeable, NiMH AA batteries lasting a full day of shooting.
The resolution of this camera (7 Megapixels) is adequate, though you probably wouldn't want to print any big posters off of it. We have higher res cameras for use when not on the road.
The waterproof digital cameras still have not reached the capability of cameras like this one yet, and all come with huge price tags for the waterproof feature. We didn't want to spend too much in case the camera gets dropped or banged up while out on the road.
All in all, a very good value for the price.
This also helps save battery life, which is also quite good on this camera with a single pair of rechargeable, NiMH AA batteries lasting a full day of shooting.
The resolution of this camera (7 Megapixels) is adequate, though you probably wouldn't want to print any big posters off of it. We have higher res cameras for use when not on the road.
The waterproof digital cameras still have not reached the capability of cameras like this one yet, and all come with huge price tags for the waterproof feature. We didn't want to spend too much in case the camera gets dropped or banged up while out on the road.
All in all, a very good value for the price.
Скроменый эксперт
02.12.2011
10/10
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I've had this thing for 6 years and exposed it to rain, dirt and saltwater and coffee. Combined with the underwater camera housing offered by Canon I have take dozens of hours of video and thousands of still photos down to 150 feet. I'm guessing I've shot near 15,000 photos with my A620. Image quality is excellent for a point and shoot and video quality is pretty good at 640x480. Underwater it works great and seems to be far less hassle than most other camera/housing combos. Why am I reviewing an antique? Well, it's sitting in front of me just begging to go on another adventure. They say your most valuable camera is the one you use and this one still gets more use despite owning much better DSLR's and HD video recorders. Just drop it in your pocket and go!
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31.08.2009
10/10
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I absolutely love this camera. I have only had the SX 10 for a little over a month and i wanted to be fully familiar with it before i wrote a review on it. I decided to get the SX 10 for several reasons. Cost, Quality, Functionality, and Ease Of Use. I have been using Canon cameras for many years. I love Canon products, they have never let me down. To me this camera is the best of both worlds. I do a lot of landscape and nature photography and so i really need the wide angle and the telephoto reach. The macro and supermacro modes are outstanding. To me the 5.0-100.0mm (35mm equivalent: 28-560mm) Lens is the most amazing thing about this camera. The lens on this camera is truly amazing. You can really reach out and touch somebody with this bad boy.
The Canon SX 10 IS is a excellent choice if you don't have the money for DSLR. I am still learning and this camera is certainly a great one to learn with because you have many of the functions of a good DSLR. The Auto mode works really well and you can get away with most shots by simply point and shoot. But for the shots that you cant pull of in Auto you have the ability to go full Manual Which i love. There are way too many great functions on this camera for me to list. I didn't buy this camera for the video but the video is fantastic as well. I was actually shocked the first time i the recorded a practice session of my friends band, the audio and video quality are truly awesome. The SX 10 really is the one of the closest things you can get to DSLR without having to spend thousands of dollars.
A lot of people seem to think that you can't use lens filters with the SX10, but they couldn't be more wrong. Just google Lensmate SX 10. I got the Lensmate Adapter 58mm, Hoya UV filter 58mm, an extra Lens Cap 58mm to fit the UV filter, and a Hoya HMC Circular Polarizer 58 mm and a few other goodies. I leave the Lensmate Adapter and the UV filter on the SX10 at all times to protect the main lens. This is the perfect addition. You can have a lot of fun with a Cir Polarizer. They are very useful for Landscape Photography because they help make the skies blue and the clouds white as they should be. The Polarizer is also great for taking the reflections off of water or glass.
My only complaint with this camera is Canon or actually Myself. I bought this camera about a month ago and about two weeks later Canon sent me an email saying that the Canon Powershot SX 20 was about to be released. That really struck a nerve ha. I really don't know how they could improve this model very much but i would have definitely loved to have had a heads up about the new SX 20 IS. Oh Well i guess that's what i get for not doing more research. I am certainly very happy with the SX 10. And with this model i can use the Canon Powershot SX10 IS CHDK Hack to unlock many more functions and capabilities such as RAW Image Format, Time Lapse, Remote Shutter Release, Motion detection, Bracketing, DOF Calculator, ETC ETC.
This was my first purchase from Amazon.com and i am extremely satisfied with Amazon. I ordered this camera late in the afternoon around 3:00pm or 4:00pm on a Thursday and it was at my house by 4:00pm Friday, ready for the weekend abuse.
The Canon Powershot SX 10 IS is an excellent choice for beginner as well as advanced photographers. The Quality and Functionality of this camera greatly out weigh the cost. I would recommend the Canon SX 10 to anybody looking for an excellent all in one type of camera. Go ahead and pick one up you won't be disappointed.
The Canon SX 10 IS is a excellent choice if you don't have the money for DSLR. I am still learning and this camera is certainly a great one to learn with because you have many of the functions of a good DSLR. The Auto mode works really well and you can get away with most shots by simply point and shoot. But for the shots that you cant pull of in Auto you have the ability to go full Manual Which i love. There are way too many great functions on this camera for me to list. I didn't buy this camera for the video but the video is fantastic as well. I was actually shocked the first time i the recorded a practice session of my friends band, the audio and video quality are truly awesome. The SX 10 really is the one of the closest things you can get to DSLR without having to spend thousands of dollars.
A lot of people seem to think that you can't use lens filters with the SX10, but they couldn't be more wrong. Just google Lensmate SX 10. I got the Lensmate Adapter 58mm, Hoya UV filter 58mm, an extra Lens Cap 58mm to fit the UV filter, and a Hoya HMC Circular Polarizer 58 mm and a few other goodies. I leave the Lensmate Adapter and the UV filter on the SX10 at all times to protect the main lens. This is the perfect addition. You can have a lot of fun with a Cir Polarizer. They are very useful for Landscape Photography because they help make the skies blue and the clouds white as they should be. The Polarizer is also great for taking the reflections off of water or glass.
My only complaint with this camera is Canon or actually Myself. I bought this camera about a month ago and about two weeks later Canon sent me an email saying that the Canon Powershot SX 20 was about to be released. That really struck a nerve ha. I really don't know how they could improve this model very much but i would have definitely loved to have had a heads up about the new SX 20 IS. Oh Well i guess that's what i get for not doing more research. I am certainly very happy with the SX 10. And with this model i can use the Canon Powershot SX10 IS CHDK Hack to unlock many more functions and capabilities such as RAW Image Format, Time Lapse, Remote Shutter Release, Motion detection, Bracketing, DOF Calculator, ETC ETC.
This was my first purchase from Amazon.com and i am extremely satisfied with Amazon. I ordered this camera late in the afternoon around 3:00pm or 4:00pm on a Thursday and it was at my house by 4:00pm Friday, ready for the weekend abuse.
The Canon Powershot SX 10 IS is an excellent choice for beginner as well as advanced photographers. The Quality and Functionality of this camera greatly out weigh the cost. I would recommend the Canon SX 10 to anybody looking for an excellent all in one type of camera. Go ahead and pick one up you won't be disappointed.
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15.04.2012
10/10
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16GB memory for my lovely camera,
The card arrived promptly as promised and was well packaged.
It is an excellent product and it will not run out of memory when I cycle
through France in the summer.
Oh ! and it was a good price too.
The card arrived promptly as promised and was well packaged.
It is an excellent product and it will not run out of memory when I cycle
through France in the summer.
Oh ! and it was a good price too.
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23.03.2012
10/10
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Great item,fast ship,still works fantastic..
excellent camera for the beginners..or like me..who do not tech-savvy but..simple clear ..exactly..to the point..want to take a photo..then just click...:)
My toddler son like the lens opening sound.and start posing for me...for someone it may be a bit noisy..But I like it overall.
excellent camera for the beginners..or like me..who do not tech-savvy but..simple clear ..exactly..to the point..want to take a photo..then just click...:)
My toddler son like the lens opening sound.and start posing for me...for someone it may be a bit noisy..But I like it overall.
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22.08.2011
4/10
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I bought this camera about 3 1/2 years ago. I never liked it but it was better then nothing and a computer store was going out of business in our town and this was on sale. It takes horrible inside photos. It doesn't matter how much light you have. Your photos will either turn out very flashed, yellow, or extremely blurry. I had this camera for long enough and I tried every thing possible to create nice photos and it never did me any good. Outside photos are a little better but still sometimes blurry. I hated the thing and I am so glad I bought my Lumix :). The only plus was how long it lasted considering I have a 3 and 1 year old. Lake water is what did the thing in..
Pros:
Basically indestructible
quite a bit of memory
Cons:
Terrible inside photos
Heavy!
Horrible video quality (grainy and orange)
Little options
Takes a long time to take a picture
Over all this camera really sucks! I have no idea why anyone would give this 5 stars. Polaroid photos are better then this piece of crap!
Pros:
Basically indestructible
quite a bit of memory
Cons:
Terrible inside photos
Heavy!
Horrible video quality (grainy and orange)
Little options
Takes a long time to take a picture
Over all this camera really sucks! I have no idea why anyone would give this 5 stars. Polaroid photos are better then this piece of crap!
Скроменый эксперт
16.09.2011
10/10
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I've had this camera for over 3 years now and it has never let me down. Its been everywhere with me, on horseback, hiking, etc. Even my 2 year old daughter has used it and dropped it and its still kicking. It take beautiful pictures with great clarity and color. The only thing I can't get it to do is any sort of close-up work, but that's ok with me, I rarely have occasion to take such pictures. Occasionally I have trouble getting it to focus where I want it to, but a couple extra seconds usually fixes that. I find the battery life to be terrific - I use Energizer Lithiums and only go through about 2 pairs per year. At first I was frustrated by the lack of viewfinder, but now that I'm used to it I rarely have an instance that I miss it - only occasionally in the bright sun, but I know the camera well enough to point and shoot and almost always get what I want in the frame. All in all, its a great camera for the money and I have yet to have any issues with it.
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21.04.2012
10/10
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without ,doubt one of the best on the market, good price, clear photos, easy to use. It' a sturdy little camera and easy to use. I'm very pleased with this camera one of the better ones Cannon have produced.
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07.09.2011
10/10
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My aunt gave me this camera a few years ago, and it has been the best digital camera I've owned. Sure, it's a bit old, and 5 MP is nowhere near what Canon's latest cameras are capable of, but this camera definitely is worth checking out. My favorite mode on this is Manual Mode. I have taken some great long exposure shots, and some excellent macro shots as well. I have used the movie mode for over 200 videos on youtube, and though it's not HD, I never had a complaint about the video resolution. I have taken hundreds (Maybe even thousands) of great photos, and am rarely disappointed with the results. Sadly, my lens mechanism quit on me a few months back, and ever since then I can't take any zoom shots. It still takes pretty good pictures if I pull out the lens manually, but it doesn't always come out as far as I need it to. If I were to buy another camera any time soon, I'd hope it was as good as this one has been, if not better. Canon makes great pocket cameras. 'Nuff said.
Скроменый эксперт
26.06.2011
8/10
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I loved this cam when it was new, but cuss at it now. I've been using it for a long time, and especially have liked it's size. I carry it in a fabric bag in my pocket wherever I go, and have taken many great spontaneous shots because of this. The features are great, but the controls could have better touch for use in the dark.
Biggest problem is the focus. I aim, press the button halfway down to focus etc, then watch as the camera focuses properly, then cry as it just keeps on adjusting until it's way out of focus. This is especially noticeable when using zoom for far shots. They just don't end up viewable.
Next problem is this: when I try a night shot using an external light source, like a flashlight, the image on the screen looks fine, bright and all, but when it takes the shot, the picture ends up too dark to see.
I have owned each of the previous models for the past 5 years at least, and have enjoyed each one, and appreciated the advances in technology. I even have the dslr xsi, and will probably get the next replacement for the a1000, but I hate the way this one has degraded over time.
Get one, use it couple years, toss it or take it apart to see the hamsters inside.
Biggest problem is the focus. I aim, press the button halfway down to focus etc, then watch as the camera focuses properly, then cry as it just keeps on adjusting until it's way out of focus. This is especially noticeable when using zoom for far shots. They just don't end up viewable.
Next problem is this: when I try a night shot using an external light source, like a flashlight, the image on the screen looks fine, bright and all, but when it takes the shot, the picture ends up too dark to see.
I have owned each of the previous models for the past 5 years at least, and have enjoyed each one, and appreciated the advances in technology. I even have the dslr xsi, and will probably get the next replacement for the a1000, but I hate the way this one has degraded over time.
Get one, use it couple years, toss it or take it apart to see the hamsters inside.
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07.01.2011
10/10
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Ok, so I went through at least a dozen digital cameras over a number of years. I bought them, used them, found them to not be what I was looking for and sold them. And then I bought this camera. The search was over, this is a great all-around camera at a fair price point that produces quality results. When I bought this camera a few years ago, it was on sale for a little over $200 and was worth every penny.
I go to alot of sporting events. NHL, NFL, MLB games. My seats are usually in the upper level. Though this is a great vantage point for watching the game, its not exactly the best for taking good, close pictures of the game. Well, the amazing zoom on this camera takes care of that! I can zoom in right on a player on the ice and point and shoot a great shot. The image stabilization is great and eliminates the headaches out of what should be fun photography. Whether I want to take a close shot of a specific player, zoom in a bit on some action or take a nice panoramic shot of my view in the arena, this camera does it all!
The video on this camera is also great. It is near-HD quality and a great substitute for a camcorder for most things that you would want to record, provided that you have a high capacity memory card.
Battery drain is not that bad with this camera. I only use rechargeable AA batteries and they rarely ever die during a good hour or more of picture or movie capturing. I always carry an extra set of AA's with me, but I rarely need them.
I haven't really gone thorough all of the settings, I just set my camera for what works for me, wet it to 'favorite' mode and just let it roll. Whether it's a hockey game, a party, a night out, or needing to take good pictures of items to sell on ebay, this camera does the job!
5/5
I go to alot of sporting events. NHL, NFL, MLB games. My seats are usually in the upper level. Though this is a great vantage point for watching the game, its not exactly the best for taking good, close pictures of the game. Well, the amazing zoom on this camera takes care of that! I can zoom in right on a player on the ice and point and shoot a great shot. The image stabilization is great and eliminates the headaches out of what should be fun photography. Whether I want to take a close shot of a specific player, zoom in a bit on some action or take a nice panoramic shot of my view in the arena, this camera does it all!
The video on this camera is also great. It is near-HD quality and a great substitute for a camcorder for most things that you would want to record, provided that you have a high capacity memory card.
Battery drain is not that bad with this camera. I only use rechargeable AA batteries and they rarely ever die during a good hour or more of picture or movie capturing. I always carry an extra set of AA's with me, but I rarely need them.
I haven't really gone thorough all of the settings, I just set my camera for what works for me, wet it to 'favorite' mode and just let it roll. Whether it's a hockey game, a party, a night out, or needing to take good pictures of items to sell on ebay, this camera does the job!
5/5
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19.01.2009
8/10
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I spent a few weeks on the net researching various cameras from £300 to £1000 before deciding on this long zoom 'compact'.
My previous camera was a 12 X zoom, Dimage Z3, which I enjoyed for 4+ years, but was never totally happy with the image quality, especially for photographing wildlife/birds. But, in its day, was the longest zoom in a non-SLR digital camera, so, I was happy enough for the price.
My dilemma recently was on whether to go for a "bridge" or SLR. I have always liked Canon cameras, so my first filter to narrow down the thousands available, was to mainly concentrate on the Canon range. I'm sure you could buy just as well, if your choice was Nikon, Sony, Pentax or other respected names.
So my otions were SX10 IS, SX1 IS, EOS400D, EOS450D, EOS 50D.
If I bought an EOS (SLR) then I would also have to buy extra, long lenses and do without video. The lenses were going to be expensive for good ones. According to many reviews I read, the standard lenses are no better than the quality on the SX1 IS. You can get non IS lenses by Sigma and others for reasonable price. But to get anyhwere near the zoom range of the SX1 I was going to have to spend big bucks.
There is also the inconvenience of having to carry a big bag around with me, like I used to with film SLR's. So I went for convenience.
On a balance between quality, price and convenience, I opted for the SX1 IS, which is a big step up from my old 4 mega pixel 12 times zoom.
So far (about 3 weeks) I am happy with the picture quality, though I still can't get as near to my subjects as I would like.
The long zoom is great, and the image stabilisation.
The ability to zoom whilst videoing is also a great new feature for a digicam.
Things I don't like are
1. Lens cap is not attached to camera by a cord, so it's easy to misplace, and doesn't always get put back on the idle camera. So I am risking damage.
2. The HD video has been a big disappointment. The video quality and size are great, but when you are panning, even slowly, the picture jumps. Do have a look on Youtube, for sample videos, if this is important to you.
Also, more importantly in my case, the video and sound are not in sync. I video singer/guitarist songs to put on Youtube, and they are not even in sync on my own PC, so I would have been okay to have bought the SX10, as HD video was my reason for upgrade. The standard quality video is good. I did have to get a new faster card to handle HD video. Sandisk Extreme 3. As far as I know this card is as fast as you can get?
UPDATE 16th Feb 09 - I now believe that all my issues with the HD video were caused by my own ignorance of this format. Canon reccommend 2.6 gig duo core minimum with Vista. My processor is only 2.13Ghx 2 core. So I'm still learning how to get the best out of it.
The video experts rave about the video quality of this camera, so I would take their word for it.
The Sandisk eXtreme card is a class 6 card and is suitable.
3. There is NO SCREW THREAD ON THE LENS!!! You cannot fit filters to protect the lens, or use effects. You can't add teleconverters to extend the zoom range. Although I realise that Canon would consider the extra weight impracticable as it would put extra strain on the motor drive.
UPDATE 15th Feb 09 - A company called Lensmate now make a suitable adaptor for the SX1 which bayonets on to the lens hood fitting and accepts standard 58mm (YES 58)filters.
4. You cant select the low ISO numbers, when you shoot in auto.
To get my photos as crisp as possible I like to use ISO 80. The camera never seems to select 80 in auto, even in bright sunlight, so I have started to use program and manual settings where I can select 80.
Overall, at the moment I still really like the camera, and am very happy that I chose it.
My son is going to get the EOS 450D soon, so I will see what the comparisons are like, first hand.
I hope I'm not going to be envious.
Good luck in your hunt for your ideal camera. Tony
Updated 30.01.09
My issues with video lag and sound sync above have been sorted, please see comments below this review. All part of the learning process.
My previous camera was a 12 X zoom, Dimage Z3, which I enjoyed for 4+ years, but was never totally happy with the image quality, especially for photographing wildlife/birds. But, in its day, was the longest zoom in a non-SLR digital camera, so, I was happy enough for the price.
My dilemma recently was on whether to go for a "bridge" or SLR. I have always liked Canon cameras, so my first filter to narrow down the thousands available, was to mainly concentrate on the Canon range. I'm sure you could buy just as well, if your choice was Nikon, Sony, Pentax or other respected names.
So my otions were SX10 IS, SX1 IS, EOS400D, EOS450D, EOS 50D.
If I bought an EOS (SLR) then I would also have to buy extra, long lenses and do without video. The lenses were going to be expensive for good ones. According to many reviews I read, the standard lenses are no better than the quality on the SX1 IS. You can get non IS lenses by Sigma and others for reasonable price. But to get anyhwere near the zoom range of the SX1 I was going to have to spend big bucks.
There is also the inconvenience of having to carry a big bag around with me, like I used to with film SLR's. So I went for convenience.
On a balance between quality, price and convenience, I opted for the SX1 IS, which is a big step up from my old 4 mega pixel 12 times zoom.
So far (about 3 weeks) I am happy with the picture quality, though I still can't get as near to my subjects as I would like.
The long zoom is great, and the image stabilisation.
The ability to zoom whilst videoing is also a great new feature for a digicam.
Things I don't like are
1. Lens cap is not attached to camera by a cord, so it's easy to misplace, and doesn't always get put back on the idle camera. So I am risking damage.
2. The HD video has been a big disappointment. The video quality and size are great, but when you are panning, even slowly, the picture jumps. Do have a look on Youtube, for sample videos, if this is important to you.
Also, more importantly in my case, the video and sound are not in sync. I video singer/guitarist songs to put on Youtube, and they are not even in sync on my own PC, so I would have been okay to have bought the SX10, as HD video was my reason for upgrade. The standard quality video is good. I did have to get a new faster card to handle HD video. Sandisk Extreme 3. As far as I know this card is as fast as you can get?
UPDATE 16th Feb 09 - I now believe that all my issues with the HD video were caused by my own ignorance of this format. Canon reccommend 2.6 gig duo core minimum with Vista. My processor is only 2.13Ghx 2 core. So I'm still learning how to get the best out of it.
The video experts rave about the video quality of this camera, so I would take their word for it.
The Sandisk eXtreme card is a class 6 card and is suitable.
3. There is NO SCREW THREAD ON THE LENS!!! You cannot fit filters to protect the lens, or use effects. You can't add teleconverters to extend the zoom range. Although I realise that Canon would consider the extra weight impracticable as it would put extra strain on the motor drive.
UPDATE 15th Feb 09 - A company called Lensmate now make a suitable adaptor for the SX1 which bayonets on to the lens hood fitting and accepts standard 58mm (YES 58)filters.
4. You cant select the low ISO numbers, when you shoot in auto.
To get my photos as crisp as possible I like to use ISO 80. The camera never seems to select 80 in auto, even in bright sunlight, so I have started to use program and manual settings where I can select 80.
Overall, at the moment I still really like the camera, and am very happy that I chose it.
My son is going to get the EOS 450D soon, so I will see what the comparisons are like, first hand.
I hope I'm not going to be envious.
Good luck in your hunt for your ideal camera. Tony
Updated 30.01.09
My issues with video lag and sound sync above have been sorted, please see comments below this review. All part of the learning process.
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06.08.2009
6/10
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I was on a business trip to do a final walk-through of a large installation and forgot my camera (Nikon Coolpix 5900 5MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom, 5.1MP) so I ran out to CompUSA and got this one for $89.99 and was excited about it. I expected it to be better than my Nikon as this one is 3.5 years newer, has better resolution and a bigger screen. It's just okay, IMHO, hence the 3-stars. I'd probably give it a 3.5 star rating if I could.
Battery: Battery life seemed a bit weak to me. This camera uses AAs so I bought the Energizer Ultra Lithiums. They're pricey but they're good batteries. I did not count my shots but I did use the flash on about 30 out of about 100-120 photos before the batteries were nearly done.
Controls: The controls seemed fairly intuitive to me. This camera uses a wheel the change modes but also to access the "view pics" mode. My Nikon has a separate button to access "view pics". So do some of the Sony's. Personally, I prefer that but that is more of a preference than anything.
LCD: the LCD is good I have not used it outside in bright light yet. But be aware that w/o a viewfinder, the LCD is the only means you have for properly framing your subject matter.
Size and feel: the camera is a little bulky at 1 5/8" thick but the overall size and buttons should be conducive to comfortable use by any size hands, small lady or large man.
Connectivity: on one end of the camera there are 3 interfaces:
1. DC in, presumable for use with an optional (not provided) power supply;
2. USB works well. Simply put the camera in "view pics" mode and plug it in and you can either do your thing in the Canon software (which I have not/will not do) or simply access them via Windows Explorer.
3. A/V - a single proprietary 1/8" mini pluag into the camera produces a single composite video RCA/M plug and a single monaural RCA/M audio plug to connect to a TV or VCR or DVR.
Picture Quality: This was probably my greatest disappointment. I expected that a 3.5 year newer and 40% greater resolution (7.1MP vs 5.1MP) would have given me greater clarity and detail. Usually with electronics as the months go by, yesterdays "cutting edge" becomes tomorrow's "plain vanilla". That was not the case for me with this particular item. I still prefer to use my old Nikon, with the now broken battery door (thanks to the unconfessed sin of one of my 4 precious children), for capturing important moments.
I'm going to stop here because this is (currently) a $100 7.1MP Canon camera. Not deserving of being "picked to pieces". For $100 it's a pretty decent little unit. I have to think this is a whole lot better than some of the other full-featured, sub-$100 cameras out there. Just be aware that it is not on par with (probably any) $250 point and shoot. Be aware that the specs and the brand do not dictate the quality or performance of the camera. In fact, hands-on experience will demonstrate that quality and performance of particular features/functions of cameras will vary from model-to-model, regardless of brand, specs and price.
As I finish writing this review I think that perhaps this camera may deserve a 4-star rank, if it is being compared to other low-price cameras but since I have only used mid-range digital P&S cameras I cannot make that determination. As a digital P&S in general I can only give it 3 stars. I hope this is clear enough and helps someone with their purchase decision.
Battery: Battery life seemed a bit weak to me. This camera uses AAs so I bought the Energizer Ultra Lithiums. They're pricey but they're good batteries. I did not count my shots but I did use the flash on about 30 out of about 100-120 photos before the batteries were nearly done.
Controls: The controls seemed fairly intuitive to me. This camera uses a wheel the change modes but also to access the "view pics" mode. My Nikon has a separate button to access "view pics". So do some of the Sony's. Personally, I prefer that but that is more of a preference than anything.
LCD: the LCD is good I have not used it outside in bright light yet. But be aware that w/o a viewfinder, the LCD is the only means you have for properly framing your subject matter.
Size and feel: the camera is a little bulky at 1 5/8" thick but the overall size and buttons should be conducive to comfortable use by any size hands, small lady or large man.
Connectivity: on one end of the camera there are 3 interfaces:
1. DC in, presumable for use with an optional (not provided) power supply;
2. USB works well. Simply put the camera in "view pics" mode and plug it in and you can either do your thing in the Canon software (which I have not/will not do) or simply access them via Windows Explorer.
3. A/V - a single proprietary 1/8" mini pluag into the camera produces a single composite video RCA/M plug and a single monaural RCA/M audio plug to connect to a TV or VCR or DVR.
Picture Quality: This was probably my greatest disappointment. I expected that a 3.5 year newer and 40% greater resolution (7.1MP vs 5.1MP) would have given me greater clarity and detail. Usually with electronics as the months go by, yesterdays "cutting edge" becomes tomorrow's "plain vanilla". That was not the case for me with this particular item. I still prefer to use my old Nikon, with the now broken battery door (thanks to the unconfessed sin of one of my 4 precious children), for capturing important moments.
I'm going to stop here because this is (currently) a $100 7.1MP Canon camera. Not deserving of being "picked to pieces". For $100 it's a pretty decent little unit. I have to think this is a whole lot better than some of the other full-featured, sub-$100 cameras out there. Just be aware that it is not on par with (probably any) $250 point and shoot. Be aware that the specs and the brand do not dictate the quality or performance of the camera. In fact, hands-on experience will demonstrate that quality and performance of particular features/functions of cameras will vary from model-to-model, regardless of brand, specs and price.
As I finish writing this review I think that perhaps this camera may deserve a 4-star rank, if it is being compared to other low-price cameras but since I have only used mid-range digital P&S cameras I cannot make that determination. As a digital P&S in general I can only give it 3 stars. I hope this is clear enough and helps someone with their purchase decision.
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07.01.2009
8/10
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We purchased this camera to update our existing Canon S2IS just before our first trip to Israel. Overall, this camera was excellent and consistently took great pictures. I shot about 1,300 pictures, some under very challenging conistions. The menus and operation were somewhat similar to our old S2IS so there was very little learning curve.
Modes used: I shot most pictures using the "P" mode which allows some manual settings such as ISO, white balance, flash strength, and exposure adjustment. The remainder I shot in manual mode.
What I liked: The old S2IS often took a long time to lock focus. This camera focuses very quickly allowing me to get a lot of "just now" shots. The image stabilizer, like the one in the S2IS was phenominal. With still subjects, I could consistently get clean, well focused shots at 1/8 second, and I have a slight hand tremor. Sometimes I could get good shots at slower shutter speeds. This really helped indoors where flashes were not permitted, or the subjects were distant. It also helped a lot at night. Another huge feature is the range of the lens. It goes from slightly telephoto at 28mm to 560 mm (20X zoom). I was able to get shots of things I could hardly see with my naked eye. I was also able to get close ups at great distance. Many of my best shots were at high zoom. With dslr's you often have to change lenses and these shots would have been missed. The manual settings were generally easy to use and really expanded the pictures we could shoot. Generally, I used shutter priority. I really liked the electronic viewfinder. It saves battery power and accurately shows how a shot will be exposed. It also has a diopter adjustment. The flip out and twist tilt screen was also a help with crowd shots. The flash was strong and can be enhanced. In addition, there is a "hot shoe" for an add on flash. I did not have an add on flash, but I can see how it would be useful in lower light conditions. I discovered there is a "mute" button on the top left that suppresses all noise. This is handy when you can't be obtrusive. To turn sounds back on, you have to go into the menu. Battery life was also very good. I used rechargable nmh batteries that when fully charged would handle the almost 200 shots per day without indicating much use on the battery level indicator. Overall the camera provided well focused and well exposed shots in a variety of conditions, with plenty of adjustments and clever features.
What could be better: Occasionally the autofocus would be fooled in low light or with objects intervening between me and the subject. I would revert to the manual focus mode, but it was a little awkward to use. In shutter priority mode, you spin a wheel on the back of the camera to adjust shutter speed. The change in shutter speed did not respond predictably to my thumbing of the wheel. Not a major problem, but I noticed it. In cloudy lighting (much of our trip in December) some shots were a bit overexposed in "P" mode inducing me to use shutter priority. To be fair the shots would often consist of brighter sky, and darker buildings. The camera does have several exposure algorithms to choose, but I stayed with the default. And since this is a point and shoot, and not a dslr, shooting at higher ISO's resulted in somewhat grainy pictures. The highest ISO I used was 800, sometimes at night and sometimes in caves so the "noise" was not all that relevant to the picture quality.
I gave the camera 4 stars because it was excellent, but not perfect.
Update June 17, 2009: I have happily used this camera for family and school events since my last review and I am very pleased. I also shot an Ultimate Frisbee tournament that my son participated in and was held indoors. With indoor lighting, I was not able to capture very many good shots, even when overiding shutter speed settings and shooting at 800 ISO. I ended up taking most of the pictures using a dSLR from my son's school newspaper. There was a world of difference in quality. The better sensor of the dSLR was able to handle the lower light with no problem. I am still very pleased with the SX10IS, its fine overall picture quality, and many features, but recognize the limitations of its point and shoot sensor.
Modes used: I shot most pictures using the "P" mode which allows some manual settings such as ISO, white balance, flash strength, and exposure adjustment. The remainder I shot in manual mode.
What I liked: The old S2IS often took a long time to lock focus. This camera focuses very quickly allowing me to get a lot of "just now" shots. The image stabilizer, like the one in the S2IS was phenominal. With still subjects, I could consistently get clean, well focused shots at 1/8 second, and I have a slight hand tremor. Sometimes I could get good shots at slower shutter speeds. This really helped indoors where flashes were not permitted, or the subjects were distant. It also helped a lot at night. Another huge feature is the range of the lens. It goes from slightly telephoto at 28mm to 560 mm (20X zoom). I was able to get shots of things I could hardly see with my naked eye. I was also able to get close ups at great distance. Many of my best shots were at high zoom. With dslr's you often have to change lenses and these shots would have been missed. The manual settings were generally easy to use and really expanded the pictures we could shoot. Generally, I used shutter priority. I really liked the electronic viewfinder. It saves battery power and accurately shows how a shot will be exposed. It also has a diopter adjustment. The flip out and twist tilt screen was also a help with crowd shots. The flash was strong and can be enhanced. In addition, there is a "hot shoe" for an add on flash. I did not have an add on flash, but I can see how it would be useful in lower light conditions. I discovered there is a "mute" button on the top left that suppresses all noise. This is handy when you can't be obtrusive. To turn sounds back on, you have to go into the menu. Battery life was also very good. I used rechargable nmh batteries that when fully charged would handle the almost 200 shots per day without indicating much use on the battery level indicator. Overall the camera provided well focused and well exposed shots in a variety of conditions, with plenty of adjustments and clever features.
What could be better: Occasionally the autofocus would be fooled in low light or with objects intervening between me and the subject. I would revert to the manual focus mode, but it was a little awkward to use. In shutter priority mode, you spin a wheel on the back of the camera to adjust shutter speed. The change in shutter speed did not respond predictably to my thumbing of the wheel. Not a major problem, but I noticed it. In cloudy lighting (much of our trip in December) some shots were a bit overexposed in "P" mode inducing me to use shutter priority. To be fair the shots would often consist of brighter sky, and darker buildings. The camera does have several exposure algorithms to choose, but I stayed with the default. And since this is a point and shoot, and not a dslr, shooting at higher ISO's resulted in somewhat grainy pictures. The highest ISO I used was 800, sometimes at night and sometimes in caves so the "noise" was not all that relevant to the picture quality.
I gave the camera 4 stars because it was excellent, but not perfect.
Update June 17, 2009: I have happily used this camera for family and school events since my last review and I am very pleased. I also shot an Ultimate Frisbee tournament that my son participated in and was held indoors. With indoor lighting, I was not able to capture very many good shots, even when overiding shutter speed settings and shooting at 800 ISO. I ended up taking most of the pictures using a dSLR from my son's school newspaper. There was a world of difference in quality. The better sensor of the dSLR was able to handle the lower light with no problem. I am still very pleased with the SX10IS, its fine overall picture quality, and many features, but recognize the limitations of its point and shoot sensor.
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12.06.2008
8/10
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For the list price ($129.00) I really couldn't find a better camera. I work in a photo processing lab, where I also deal with and sell cameras for most of the day, so before purchasing my own I did a lot of hands-on research playing with and reading about all the cameras that were within the price I wanted to spend. I'm still learning as far as all the fancy features, but if you're like me and just need a good camera for everyday type stuff, this one is perfect. With its 7.1 mega pixels, it takes really sharp pictures and what I really like is how fast the shutter is. There's virtually no delay between the time you focus the camera and go to snap the actual picture. That was my biggest problem with my old camera-- I'd go to focus in and then by the time I actually snapped the photo, the delay was so annoyingly long that the moment was lost. The LCD screen is a great size, not too large and not too small. At 2.5", you get a really good idea of what you're shooting, even without a viewfinder. The only complaint I have is that it's not as great outdoors in bright weather. The screen gets really washed out and makes it kind of difficult to get a good shot. This is fixable though, as they sell pop-up shade clips (about $10) you can attach to the camera so as to correct that. I haven't tried them personally, but heard they work really well. I also really like the size of the camera itself. A lot of people are attracted to the super slim tiny cameras you can fit in a pocket, but that didn't appeal to me. I wanted something I'd be comfortable holding, fit well in my hands, and didn't feel like I was going to drop it. Its like the perfect size for me, because it's still really compact but not so small that it gives me anxiety over dropping it/breaking something. Alternately, its not so big that I can't easily carry it around with me.
I would consider this camera a step up from a lot of others in the price range. Along with the scene modes (which is pretty standard on most point and shoots anyway) it has a manual setting, which is fun to play around with and really easy to navigate. For someone like me who is still learning all the technical stuff it's a good first camera. You can customize a fair amount but its not overwhelming and hard to learn. At my job we are trained on what are the best selling points, features, etc, and whereas I take that into mind I also know that everyone is picky in their own way and some people care about certain features more than others. Personally I just wanted something to use on vacations, to take pictures of friends and I, my cats, etc. If you want something for fast action scenarios, sporting events and the like, you might want to skip this camera. It's only got the standard 3.4 optical zoom, which really is not that far, and even though it zooms farther digitally...it will get more blurry the further in you go. That is one thing Canon needs to improve upon-- a lot of their lower end models like this one have poor image stabilizing.
Canon's face detection technology is pretty cool though. In Auto mode (and probably manual too, I'm not positive though) it actually locks onto a person's face and almost highlights it...like zooms just their face in so you can see if it's clearly focused before taking the pic. This is a feature you can turn on or off in the Menu settings. It throws you off a bit in relation to the rest of the photo, but once you get the hang of it it's really helpful (in group shots especially.)
Bottom line - great deal for the price! You see a lot of Nikon's (Coolpix series) in the $89-129 price range, but in my experience this newer Canon definitely surpasses them. I had a Nikon Coolpix 5600 (probably about 2 yrs old now), and whereas it took beautifully sharp photos, the lag time was incredibly slow and that's what made me like this Canon better. Faster shutter times make all the difference! Canon's photo software is easier to navigate as well, with more custom settings to play around with when you want to edit/share your pictures on your computer. Most people are surprised to learn what kind of camera I have after they've seen the photos it takes. I just think its really nice that you can get something of this quality for such a low price.
OH- And a note about the AA batteries for this Canon: Obviously if you use standard alkaline AA's your response time is going to be a lot slower. Investing in good quality rechargeables is more than worth the money, it makes all the difference. I myself prefer Energizer's Lithium batteries, the blue and silver ones, as oppose to the rechargeables...just because they are specially designed for high powered devices like digital cameras, and you don't have to mess around with a charger, or the whole rotating batteries in and out. I got a good couple months of use out of a set of two, while taking pictures frequently...on a trip, and even just in everyday daily use. It's ab
I would consider this camera a step up from a lot of others in the price range. Along with the scene modes (which is pretty standard on most point and shoots anyway) it has a manual setting, which is fun to play around with and really easy to navigate. For someone like me who is still learning all the technical stuff it's a good first camera. You can customize a fair amount but its not overwhelming and hard to learn. At my job we are trained on what are the best selling points, features, etc, and whereas I take that into mind I also know that everyone is picky in their own way and some people care about certain features more than others. Personally I just wanted something to use on vacations, to take pictures of friends and I, my cats, etc. If you want something for fast action scenarios, sporting events and the like, you might want to skip this camera. It's only got the standard 3.4 optical zoom, which really is not that far, and even though it zooms farther digitally...it will get more blurry the further in you go. That is one thing Canon needs to improve upon-- a lot of their lower end models like this one have poor image stabilizing.
Canon's face detection technology is pretty cool though. In Auto mode (and probably manual too, I'm not positive though) it actually locks onto a person's face and almost highlights it...like zooms just their face in so you can see if it's clearly focused before taking the pic. This is a feature you can turn on or off in the Menu settings. It throws you off a bit in relation to the rest of the photo, but once you get the hang of it it's really helpful (in group shots especially.)
Bottom line - great deal for the price! You see a lot of Nikon's (Coolpix series) in the $89-129 price range, but in my experience this newer Canon definitely surpasses them. I had a Nikon Coolpix 5600 (probably about 2 yrs old now), and whereas it took beautifully sharp photos, the lag time was incredibly slow and that's what made me like this Canon better. Faster shutter times make all the difference! Canon's photo software is easier to navigate as well, with more custom settings to play around with when you want to edit/share your pictures on your computer. Most people are surprised to learn what kind of camera I have after they've seen the photos it takes. I just think its really nice that you can get something of this quality for such a low price.
OH- And a note about the AA batteries for this Canon: Obviously if you use standard alkaline AA's your response time is going to be a lot slower. Investing in good quality rechargeables is more than worth the money, it makes all the difference. I myself prefer Energizer's Lithium batteries, the blue and silver ones, as oppose to the rechargeables...just because they are specially designed for high powered devices like digital cameras, and you don't have to mess around with a charger, or the whole rotating batteries in and out. I got a good couple months of use out of a set of two, while taking pictures frequently...on a trip, and even just in everyday daily use. It's ab
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