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Скроменый эксперт
11.12.2008
8/10
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I have had the Canon s10 for less than 24 hours, so these are my first impressions. I will update later. Assuming you have read other reviews, let me add some different information. Specific points.
1. Comments about the lens cap are absolutely true; it is awkward and does not fit easily. You wind up dropping it frequently and sticking your fingers on the lens. This is not good.
2. After inserting the 4 AA batteries, it is very hard getting the cover correctly shut. I am guessing that it will break easily, if that task is not done very carefully.
3. The feel of the camera is great; it fits my older arthritic bulky hands very well.
4. I didn't know until I read part of the instruction manual, that the camera has a control that allows you to vary the loudness of separate functions of the camera; shutter, turning on, menu opening, etc... PLUS, there is a button on the top left of the camera that enables you to MUTE ALL sounds of the camera if you press it as you are turning the camera on. I think this sound adjustment feature is very handy, although my poor ears have difficulty hearing anything...
5. The pictures I have taken have been very good and sharp for me. I was coming from an older Panasonic point and shoot.
6. I am really, really having to read the manual to learn all the different capabilities. If you get this camera, plan on spending some real time with the manual. For example, it is not intuitively obvious how one changes the size of the desired image from 10 to 1 megapixel. It took real manual reading to figure that out.
7. Despite my nit-picks, I am loving this camera. It is absolutely doing what I wanted. Namely giving me some really good manual and varied functions in a premium point and shoot without the expense of a DSLR.
My plan, if I continue to use this and enjoy photography, then I will upgrade to a DSLR, but right now, I have lots to learn, and enjoy with the Canon S10.
Nick
UPDATE: 16 Dec 2008
Still love the camera, but still learning. You MUST read the User Manual, and study it, in combination with playing with the camera. Good way to spend a couple of hours at Star$$s. The manual tells you specifically how to make certain changes in settings; however, it does NOT tell you when or why to make the changes. You need to study it and THINK. If you want a camera just to take simple, quick snapshots, this camera will do it, but that would be wasting this cameras terrific abilities. Spend a lot less and get a regular Canon or Sony P&S.
If you want a camera to learn how to do manual settings, like aperture and shutter priority settings, and others, WITHOUT spending the big $$$s needed to buy a DSLR, then this is the perfect camera for that.
Specific points:
1. The built in flash is not very strong at all. I will need to get a Canon external flash, probably the 430ex model, to make it as strong as I would like.
2. Figuring out how to change the image size, from 10 M to 8 or even down to less than 1 M for a 640x480 pixel photo is NOT intuitively obvious. You have to read the manual and learn that it is necessary to push the Function button while the camera is in take photo mode and then look down the list of items and choose from: 10M, 8M, etc...
3. The lens for this camera isn't the world's greatest. When it is dark it will only open up to 4.0 and that just isn't fast enough; then with a low power flash, your low light shooting is compromised yielding "noisy"/unsharp images.
4. I haven't found a camera bag that suits my taste for this camera yet; still looking. I want something that will carry the camera, an external flash, a spare set of batteries, and little nit-bits. I am sure they exist, just haven't found the right one. But then, searching for photography stuff is always fun... I AM loving the camera, but would still leave the rating at four stars.
1. Comments about the lens cap are absolutely true; it is awkward and does not fit easily. You wind up dropping it frequently and sticking your fingers on the lens. This is not good.
2. After inserting the 4 AA batteries, it is very hard getting the cover correctly shut. I am guessing that it will break easily, if that task is not done very carefully.
3. The feel of the camera is great; it fits my older arthritic bulky hands very well.
4. I didn't know until I read part of the instruction manual, that the camera has a control that allows you to vary the loudness of separate functions of the camera; shutter, turning on, menu opening, etc... PLUS, there is a button on the top left of the camera that enables you to MUTE ALL sounds of the camera if you press it as you are turning the camera on. I think this sound adjustment feature is very handy, although my poor ears have difficulty hearing anything...
5. The pictures I have taken have been very good and sharp for me. I was coming from an older Panasonic point and shoot.
6. I am really, really having to read the manual to learn all the different capabilities. If you get this camera, plan on spending some real time with the manual. For example, it is not intuitively obvious how one changes the size of the desired image from 10 to 1 megapixel. It took real manual reading to figure that out.
7. Despite my nit-picks, I am loving this camera. It is absolutely doing what I wanted. Namely giving me some really good manual and varied functions in a premium point and shoot without the expense of a DSLR.
My plan, if I continue to use this and enjoy photography, then I will upgrade to a DSLR, but right now, I have lots to learn, and enjoy with the Canon S10.
Nick
UPDATE: 16 Dec 2008
Still love the camera, but still learning. You MUST read the User Manual, and study it, in combination with playing with the camera. Good way to spend a couple of hours at Star$$s. The manual tells you specifically how to make certain changes in settings; however, it does NOT tell you when or why to make the changes. You need to study it and THINK. If you want a camera just to take simple, quick snapshots, this camera will do it, but that would be wasting this cameras terrific abilities. Spend a lot less and get a regular Canon or Sony P&S.
If you want a camera to learn how to do manual settings, like aperture and shutter priority settings, and others, WITHOUT spending the big $$$s needed to buy a DSLR, then this is the perfect camera for that.
Specific points:
1. The built in flash is not very strong at all. I will need to get a Canon external flash, probably the 430ex model, to make it as strong as I would like.
2. Figuring out how to change the image size, from 10 M to 8 or even down to less than 1 M for a 640x480 pixel photo is NOT intuitively obvious. You have to read the manual and learn that it is necessary to push the Function button while the camera is in take photo mode and then look down the list of items and choose from: 10M, 8M, etc...
3. The lens for this camera isn't the world's greatest. When it is dark it will only open up to 4.0 and that just isn't fast enough; then with a low power flash, your low light shooting is compromised yielding "noisy"/unsharp images.
4. I haven't found a camera bag that suits my taste for this camera yet; still looking. I want something that will carry the camera, an external flash, a spare set of batteries, and little nit-bits. I am sure they exist, just haven't found the right one. But then, searching for photography stuff is always fun... I AM loving the camera, but would still leave the rating at four stars.
Скроменый эксперт
12.12.2011
6/10
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Плохо
I lost the lens cap within a month because the sticky tab did not hold the lens cap. Warning do not use the sticky tab or you may(will)lose the lens cap.
Скроменый эксперт
21.10.2011
10/10
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Found Canon camera at garage sale, battery was dead.
Scored killer camera and replaced battery. The newer cameras seem to have bad sensors and don't capture very well with motion. The IXUS 70 I got for 5 bucks and replaced the battery for 2 is leaps and bounds better than the 300 newer canon I bought last year.
Scored killer camera and replaced battery. The newer cameras seem to have bad sensors and don't capture very well with motion. The IXUS 70 I got for 5 bucks and replaced the battery for 2 is leaps and bounds better than the 300 newer canon I bought last year.
Скроменый эксперт
14.09.2011
10/10
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After reading the reviews I was somewhat scare to order this lens cap but, I needed one since I lost my and the price was right so I thought I would give it a try. To my surprise, this cap fits GREAT and I like having a string leash to prevent another lost cap. The service was great and the shipping was very FAST. If you ever need one, please give this seller your business. They were outstanding with a good price and fast shipping.
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10.11.2011
10/10
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We needed a quick temporary charger. This arrived super fast, did the job, and even has more options for charging than we originally had. Not sure when I'd use the car charger, but it's nice to have. No complaints - can't beat the price.
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05.06.2011
8/10
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I got this as a replacement lens cap for my Canon Powershot SX10IS. The price and delivery is good, and it fits the lens that comes on the Canon Powershot SX10IS. The original lens cap with the camera did not have a way of tying the cap to the body, so I used a nice strap that had a stick-on attachment to the cap. This worked well, but after a time, the stick-on part came loose and I lost the cap. I liked the fact that this lens cap had an attached strap. The downside is that the original cap fits with the lens hood in place. This cap requires the lens hood to be removed. Not a big deal, because it is easy to remove the cap, then put on the lens hood. However, I probably would not have gotten this particular cap, had I known it was not compatible with the lens hood.
Скроменый эксперт
29.06.2011
10/10
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I bought this camera about 2 years ago and I am still amazed by the clarity of the images it produces, how versatile it is and the build quality.
I use it for everything, stills, video etc. and I am never disappointed by it. The zoom is staggering, the image stabilising is outstanding. It conveniently sized, has a positive feel and a solid shutter click! I am an EOS 5 owner as well, but I have stopped using that now in preference to the SX1 is.
Downsides, do you know I cannot think of any, if you are looking for a brilliant all round camera that will give you a huge choice of settings or just simple point and shoot then this is it. I would buy it again tomorrow!. Brilliant.
I use it for everything, stills, video etc. and I am never disappointed by it. The zoom is staggering, the image stabilising is outstanding. It conveniently sized, has a positive feel and a solid shutter click! I am an EOS 5 owner as well, but I have stopped using that now in preference to the SX1 is.
Downsides, do you know I cannot think of any, if you are looking for a brilliant all round camera that will give you a huge choice of settings or just simple point and shoot then this is it. I would buy it again tomorrow!. Brilliant.
Скроменый эксперт
07.08.2011
4/10
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I bought this camera for school, because it was recommended. It was really expensive ($208) compared to other cameras, but I went with it anyway. Needless to say I've had the camera for two years and it is a piece of junk. The battery life is terrible on it. I put in brand new batteries every time and the camera always still blinks battery is low and shuts off. I wouldn't buy this ever again, there are much better cameras out there with way better functions and quality. And, the warranty is useless. Trust me dont waste your money.
Скроменый эксперт
23.06.2011
2/10
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I've had this camera for two years with barely any use. The 'stabilizer' sucks and I mostly get unfocused pictures. The battery life is absolutely horrible. It always drained super fast and now its at the point where I take one or two pictures with a new set of batteries and then it dies. This will last you maybe a year with minimal use IF you're lucky. I can take better pictures on my cellphone that's only 5mp! I'm not going to even bother to replace it and waste my money. It's ridiculous that I've only used it a half a dozen times and kept it safely in my home and this is the results I've ended up with. I'm extremely disappointed in canon for making such a bad quality camera.
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06.05.2011
10/10
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I made the mistake of ordering the camera from A&R Photo WITH something they advertised as a "Pro kit" for some $150 additional, but offered as a package for $549. Being somewhat new to online ordering and to photography, I was led to believe the Pro Kit was a collection of accessories for THIS particular camera. It turned out to be a collection of inexpensive brand X items, many of which are not suited for this camera. Inquiring about two missing items, I was told that I didn't need them anyway. One was advertised as a Canon Wireless Remote, the only brand name in the kit. I never did get the items and after 4 months of trying, I gave up. Needless to say, it was a most disappointing and expensive -- but educational -- experience. I love dealing with Amazon - service is exceptional - but dealing with vendors is sometimes a problem.
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29.04.2009
10/10
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I've been a (more or less) serious photographer for almost 70 years, and an earlybird with practically every technological advance in photography since then. In other words, I've seen 'em all.
Digital is the great revolution -- nothing in the past comes close to that leap forward. I migrated to it 10 years ago, have owned a dozen or more cameras, and haven't looked back since.
Disclaimer: I'm not a professional photographer. What photos I sell might cover my expenses plus a little (13" x 19" prints take lots of expensive ink). I don't have to produce near-perfect work day in and day out in a studio or on assignments. Those who have the talent and energy to do this work should have whatever equipment fits their needs. They earn it.
I, on the other hand, am among the legions who have the luxury of picking and choosing when, where, and what to photograph. I can make as many errors as I do without damage except to my ego. I can play around with subject, setting, lighting, color, mood, and all those little things that differentiate photography from cellphone snapshots. I don't pay penalties for my goofs.
I've had my Canon SX10IS for a only a few weeks, but I can conclude that its value for the money is simply incredible! Whatever nits I can pick (and there are a few) are more in the realm of digging through its scores of features and trying to decide which to use; not in the overall quality, which is simply outstanding.
That said, I have to object to what appears to be an ongoing undercurrent of disdain for anything-but-SLRs that keeps coming up in product reviews. Aside from larger CCD sensors, I can't find anything significantly better in most SLRs than in the mid-range non-SLRs such as the SX-10. After decades of lugging several bodies and a half-dozen lenses around in multiple suitcase-sized bags, missing shots because it took so long to screw everything together, while paying many thousands of bucks for the inconvenience, I'm absolutely liberated from the SLR and hope I never have to use one again. The SX10's incredible 20x wide-angle optical zoom eliminates any need I might have for multiple lenses -- I'm not a telephoto zealot. The ease of use eclipses any extra features the SLR might have. The historic SLR advantage of an image seen through the taking lens has been made obsolete by the electronic viewfinder and LCD screen that see through the lens. All that's left for the SLR is lens super-quality and interchangability, more light-gathering ability, and snob appeal. Most of us won't improve our non-professional results much, if at all, with these technical advantages. (I can use Tiger Woods' $10,000 golf clubs and not take a stroke off my score. But he can take my $750 set and shoot under par right out of the bag.)
There are mossbacks out there who cling to the notion that if it ain't film, it ain't photography; and that if it ain't an SLR, it ain't a camera. Nonsense. It ain't the equipment, it's what you do with it.
Oh, and by the way -- the best camera is the one you have with you. For me, it's my Canon SD-1100-IS that's always in my pocket; my SX-10-IS is now the one that rides around with me in my car; while my SLRs and bags of lenses languish at home in the closet.
These are serious cameras for the rest of us. Bless you, Canon :-)
Digital is the great revolution -- nothing in the past comes close to that leap forward. I migrated to it 10 years ago, have owned a dozen or more cameras, and haven't looked back since.
Disclaimer: I'm not a professional photographer. What photos I sell might cover my expenses plus a little (13" x 19" prints take lots of expensive ink). I don't have to produce near-perfect work day in and day out in a studio or on assignments. Those who have the talent and energy to do this work should have whatever equipment fits their needs. They earn it.
I, on the other hand, am among the legions who have the luxury of picking and choosing when, where, and what to photograph. I can make as many errors as I do without damage except to my ego. I can play around with subject, setting, lighting, color, mood, and all those little things that differentiate photography from cellphone snapshots. I don't pay penalties for my goofs.
I've had my Canon SX10IS for a only a few weeks, but I can conclude that its value for the money is simply incredible! Whatever nits I can pick (and there are a few) are more in the realm of digging through its scores of features and trying to decide which to use; not in the overall quality, which is simply outstanding.
That said, I have to object to what appears to be an ongoing undercurrent of disdain for anything-but-SLRs that keeps coming up in product reviews. Aside from larger CCD sensors, I can't find anything significantly better in most SLRs than in the mid-range non-SLRs such as the SX-10. After decades of lugging several bodies and a half-dozen lenses around in multiple suitcase-sized bags, missing shots because it took so long to screw everything together, while paying many thousands of bucks for the inconvenience, I'm absolutely liberated from the SLR and hope I never have to use one again. The SX10's incredible 20x wide-angle optical zoom eliminates any need I might have for multiple lenses -- I'm not a telephoto zealot. The ease of use eclipses any extra features the SLR might have. The historic SLR advantage of an image seen through the taking lens has been made obsolete by the electronic viewfinder and LCD screen that see through the lens. All that's left for the SLR is lens super-quality and interchangability, more light-gathering ability, and snob appeal. Most of us won't improve our non-professional results much, if at all, with these technical advantages. (I can use Tiger Woods' $10,000 golf clubs and not take a stroke off my score. But he can take my $750 set and shoot under par right out of the bag.)
There are mossbacks out there who cling to the notion that if it ain't film, it ain't photography; and that if it ain't an SLR, it ain't a camera. Nonsense. It ain't the equipment, it's what you do with it.
Oh, and by the way -- the best camera is the one you have with you. For me, it's my Canon SD-1100-IS that's always in my pocket; my SX-10-IS is now the one that rides around with me in my car; while my SLRs and bags of lenses languish at home in the closet.
These are serious cameras for the rest of us. Bless you, Canon :-)
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19.04.2011
8/10
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I've had this camera for a couple of years now and it has given me some great photographs but only because I have experience with film cameras and DSLR's. I am a biologist/wildlife photographer and I've used it while doing field work with great results. Its a great ''walk-around'' camera if (and only if) you know the basics of photographic composition and how to properly handle aperture, shutter speed, and ISO sensibility. I like the fact that you can have the entire range of lenses on a single machine, from macro to super tele photo, but I don't like the automatic focus, it tends to miss quite often. Battery life is critical, you need to use good quality rechargeable batteries. the main advantages this camera offers are RAW mode, Full HD video and the 20x zoom (560mm). the downsides are the poor autofocus precision and high noise over ISO 200. over all a very good camera. 4/5 stars
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25.08.2011
8/10
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i would say that, the battery charge is good but not great as the original. Usually batteries will show the difference only after certain number of charge and discharge cycle. As of now, there is no much difference i can see from the 3 year old original battery and this one. But one thing i found is that when i use flash in the camera, the battery drains faster compared to original one...
over all for the price, the battery is good
over all for the price, the battery is good
Скроменый эксперт
18.11.2011
10/10
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I purchased the product in April, 2011. It works and costs 40% less than the manufacture Canon charges.
Great product with reasonable price.
Great product with reasonable price.
Скроменый эксперт
29.11.2011
10/10
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This cap fits my camera and the attached leash is a very convenient feature. The clips hold it securely in place.
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28.10.2009
4/10
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My S1IS went back to the factory for a faulty image sensor on a recall a couple of years ago. A few months later, the lens retraction mechanism got stuck. Despire thousands of complaints about this problem, Canon never recalled the camera. After hours of trying to fix it myself (or pay 90% of the value of the camera for a repair?), I trashed it. Hesitated to try Canon again, but bought the SX10IS anyway.
It was a mistake. Image quality in Auto mode pales compared to the S1IS. Low light? Forget it. Without a flash, you get unacceptable grain in even decent light levels. I wanna cry when I look at my old S1 images compared to the 10. The S1 was an incredible camera. You would never know it was only 3.2MP by looking at images it produced.
The SX10IS is bulky and heavy for the feature set. The LCD is bigger, which is nice, but that's not a good tradeoff for the weight. The USB port sits behind a plastic door that does not open all the way, making it awkward to connect a cable. Menu settings are inconveniently organized, making it difficult and time-consuming to try to adjust settings to compensate for the inadequate Auto mode.
It's beyond me why Canon still has not provided a lens cap with a string to keep the thing attached when you're shooting. Worse, the clip on the cap is poorly designed - it doesn't stay on.
I have all sorts of Canon products in my home and office - scanners, printers, old SLR's (my 1984 A-1 is still my favorite camera - a work horse). I have always recommended Canon products. That's why I gave Canon the benefit of the doubt and replaced the S1 with the 10. Big mistake.
When a $400 digital camera won't take a really good, quick snapshot on Auto under good light conditions, the camera design is poor. I gave this camera more than one star because it's got some redeeming qualities, including a nice face-focus, but it's not worth half the price I paid. Too bad. It has dimmed my opinion of Canon dramatically.
In closing, I'll add that I'm not a pro, but I'm more than a novice. I read the manual cover to cover to find settings that helped the image quality of my photos. The results still don't come close to my old S1. I can't recommend this camera. Wish I had time to go research a good replacement...
UPDATE Jue 16 2010: More time with this camera has just confirmed my experience. It takes poor photos. What mystifies me is how Canon produced such an incredible S1IS with just 3.2 MP, then bombed with the SX10IS. There is no amount of fiddling with settings that will allow me to produce the kinds of pix I got from the S1. I'm getting rid of it. Wish I could find another S1IS! I had no idea how good I had it!
It was a mistake. Image quality in Auto mode pales compared to the S1IS. Low light? Forget it. Without a flash, you get unacceptable grain in even decent light levels. I wanna cry when I look at my old S1 images compared to the 10. The S1 was an incredible camera. You would never know it was only 3.2MP by looking at images it produced.
The SX10IS is bulky and heavy for the feature set. The LCD is bigger, which is nice, but that's not a good tradeoff for the weight. The USB port sits behind a plastic door that does not open all the way, making it awkward to connect a cable. Menu settings are inconveniently organized, making it difficult and time-consuming to try to adjust settings to compensate for the inadequate Auto mode.
It's beyond me why Canon still has not provided a lens cap with a string to keep the thing attached when you're shooting. Worse, the clip on the cap is poorly designed - it doesn't stay on.
I have all sorts of Canon products in my home and office - scanners, printers, old SLR's (my 1984 A-1 is still my favorite camera - a work horse). I have always recommended Canon products. That's why I gave Canon the benefit of the doubt and replaced the S1 with the 10. Big mistake.
When a $400 digital camera won't take a really good, quick snapshot on Auto under good light conditions, the camera design is poor. I gave this camera more than one star because it's got some redeeming qualities, including a nice face-focus, but it's not worth half the price I paid. Too bad. It has dimmed my opinion of Canon dramatically.
In closing, I'll add that I'm not a pro, but I'm more than a novice. I read the manual cover to cover to find settings that helped the image quality of my photos. The results still don't come close to my old S1. I can't recommend this camera. Wish I had time to go research a good replacement...
UPDATE Jue 16 2010: More time with this camera has just confirmed my experience. It takes poor photos. What mystifies me is how Canon produced such an incredible S1IS with just 3.2 MP, then bombed with the SX10IS. There is no amount of fiddling with settings that will allow me to produce the kinds of pix I got from the S1. I'm getting rid of it. Wish I could find another S1IS! I had no idea how good I had it!
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13.11.2011
10/10
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Amazing value for money! A well made product at a great price. Would definitely not hesitate to recommend this to anyone looking for a case for their Ixus camera.
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27.03.2011
10/10
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I shot 35mm Kodachrome II for 30 years with an Olympus OM1 and Zuiko lenses. This was my first venture into digital still. It was such an unknown I did not even know this camera shot video when I ordered it. What a nice surprise - it is not even 720HD so it's not the greatest but it blows away the analog 8 video I was using!!! I liked that I could shoot the still photo's in 16x9 aspect so they display full frame with no issues on a widescreen TV, monitor or digital photo frame. The pics are very nice for the price & pixel count. However, by now there are some nicer point&shoot from Canon and my new favorite Lumix, that shoot both still & video in 16x9 and at least 720p....The canon cameras seem to be just a bit more vivid and better white balanced right out of the box, the Lumix took alot of tweaking to get it to suit my eye, but it could be done...All-in-all the little A460 has been a reliable point&shoot that is still giving pleasing images...
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14.11.2011
2/10
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Bought in 2008 ... had to take to canon service twice... last time .. not worth fixing ... needs new lens ....
will not buy any more canon products....
will not buy any more canon products....
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18.11.2011
10/10
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Perfect fit like the original, only better because of the lanyard strap. It'll be tough to lose this one, no more misplaced lens caps.
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23.06.2011
10/10
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The original cap fit my SX20IS a little loosely. This one is a much more secure fit and the spring locks are SIGNIFICANTLY better than on the original cap. Mine arrived with the leash already attached - a nice bonus.
I lost the hood that came with the camera as well. It was attached to the camera. We walked around the zoo and when I looked down the hood was gone. It too, wasn't very secure and it wiggled off or bumped against my hip and fell off. I am happy to know I won't lose another one this way.....the strap from this lens cap will catch it since it's tied to the camera.
SO VERY HAPPY with this new cap!!!
I lost the hood that came with the camera as well. It was attached to the camera. We walked around the zoo and when I looked down the hood was gone. It too, wasn't very secure and it wiggled off or bumped against my hip and fell off. I am happy to know I won't lose another one this way.....the strap from this lens cap will catch it since it's tied to the camera.
SO VERY HAPPY with this new cap!!!
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17.11.2009
10/10
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I just returned (last night) from a 12 day MIT alumni safari trip in Tanzania. I've been a serious amateur photographer for 50+ years, and had planned to take my Rebel xsi and two zoom lenses. I bought the sx1 3 months ago to evaluate it, and after many hours of using it, shooting test shots vs. the xsi, and traveling with it, I decided to take only the sx1 to Tanzania. Four people in our group had quality DSLRs and big lenses; one had an HD DVR. I am VERY happy that I chose to take the sx1. I got many more very good stills and HD videos than any one else. The DSLR people did get some exceptional stills that are better than anything the sx1 could do, but I knew that would be the case. My sx1 was always with me, always a second or two away from taking a quick shot, and even mixing stills and HD video simultaneously. I love that you can zoom while shooting video. I used Energizer "ultimate lithium" non-rechargeable AA batteries. I got 800 stills and 45 minutes of video on the first set before the "low battery" warning.
For me, reviews that point out that the sx1 image quality is not quite as good as a DSLR+lens that are 4x bigger and heavier are not helpful. It is true, and should be obvious. The big lenses are also better in dim light. In good light and mid-distance scenes, I can't tell the difference in 8x10 images from my best DSLR and my pocket Canon SD970.
I had a choice of taking the sx1 on safari, with a total weight of 1.47 pounds including batteries, or the xsi plus a canon 17-85 and a sigma 50-500 zoom, total weight 7.05 pounds without cases and charger. The sx1 was more than worth the image quality tradeoff, and the ability to shoot HD video was a real bonus. I'm fairly new to video, but using PowerDirector I'm integrating stills and video, all 1080 HD quality, into a really attractive presentation.
I found that the Tamrac 5230 case was best for the sx1 on safari. I wore it on my belt, with the top unzipped (it has velcro and snap closures as well as the zipper). I put the spare batteries, lens cleaner, etc. in a big zip-lock bag and folded that in the bottom of the Tamrac, under the camera. The Tamrac would fit into the zip-lock bag in a downpour. I got an adapter (LensMate, I think), and kept a 58mm skylight filter on the lens, with no lens cap. I could wipe the filter clean quickly without worrying about scratching the lens. I kept a tiny tripod in the outer pouch of the Tamrac, and I was ready for anything.
If you are considering a camera in this size and price range, and you want the 20x zoom and HD video, you will love the sx1.
For me, reviews that point out that the sx1 image quality is not quite as good as a DSLR+lens that are 4x bigger and heavier are not helpful. It is true, and should be obvious. The big lenses are also better in dim light. In good light and mid-distance scenes, I can't tell the difference in 8x10 images from my best DSLR and my pocket Canon SD970.
I had a choice of taking the sx1 on safari, with a total weight of 1.47 pounds including batteries, or the xsi plus a canon 17-85 and a sigma 50-500 zoom, total weight 7.05 pounds without cases and charger. The sx1 was more than worth the image quality tradeoff, and the ability to shoot HD video was a real bonus. I'm fairly new to video, but using PowerDirector I'm integrating stills and video, all 1080 HD quality, into a really attractive presentation.
I found that the Tamrac 5230 case was best for the sx1 on safari. I wore it on my belt, with the top unzipped (it has velcro and snap closures as well as the zipper). I put the spare batteries, lens cleaner, etc. in a big zip-lock bag and folded that in the bottom of the Tamrac, under the camera. The Tamrac would fit into the zip-lock bag in a downpour. I got an adapter (LensMate, I think), and kept a 58mm skylight filter on the lens, with no lens cap. I could wipe the filter clean quickly without worrying about scratching the lens. I kept a tiny tripod in the outer pouch of the Tamrac, and I was ready for anything.
If you are considering a camera in this size and price range, and you want the 20x zoom and HD video, you will love the sx1.
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09.11.2010
10/10
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I bought this camera as an information gathering tool, and as such, the large fold-out adjustable screen and powerful zoom in a compact, easy-carry body, were the most important features for me. I'm not particularily worried about obtaining ultra-wonderful results, but if that was my main criteria, I'd be investing in a DSLR rather than a one-lens-does-all camera. Having said that, I'm very happy with the quality of the images I'm getting, and anybody that's seen them reckons I've got a good camera.
The negative issues for me have mostly been mentioned i.e. it's easy to hit buttons unintentionally,vague function selection dial,a slight shutter lag, and the on-line manual, which is a real pain. There's a lot to learn about this model, and not being able to stuff a printed manual in your pocket is frustrating when you're up a mountain and the memory goes.
Don't worry if the body seems "plasticky" - it's tough. I fell last week on rocks and the Canon landed pretty heavily, but amazingly, apart from a few scratches it was 100%, so you can drop it on the pavement any time you feel like it. And the batteries seem to last forever. I haven't had to change a set yet in the course of a day's work.
Overall, very happy with my purchase. It does everything I want without the necessity and bother of having to carry and change lenses. This is as much camera as the average person would ever need.
The negative issues for me have mostly been mentioned i.e. it's easy to hit buttons unintentionally,vague function selection dial,a slight shutter lag, and the on-line manual, which is a real pain. There's a lot to learn about this model, and not being able to stuff a printed manual in your pocket is frustrating when you're up a mountain and the memory goes.
Don't worry if the body seems "plasticky" - it's tough. I fell last week on rocks and the Canon landed pretty heavily, but amazingly, apart from a few scratches it was 100%, so you can drop it on the pavement any time you feel like it. And the batteries seem to last forever. I haven't had to change a set yet in the course of a day's work.
Overall, very happy with my purchase. It does everything I want without the necessity and bother of having to carry and change lenses. This is as much camera as the average person would ever need.
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31.10.2011
10/10
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Великолепно
Delivery was fast, no problems at all with this purchase.
Fits my camera perfectly. I have a Canon SX10. The included strap helps ensure you won't lose this cap.
Fits my camera perfectly. I have a Canon SX10. The included strap helps ensure you won't lose this cap.
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