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Скроменый эксперт
21.08.2011
10/10
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I use this Camera for work and at home. Easy to use and the picture quailty is great. For the money you can't beat it. My friend has a Cannon which has more features but the quailty is here with this camera. I would say the Camera is well worth it. The seller was great and the shipping was super fast.
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11.10.2011
8/10
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This was good one now most of the camera is adv. than this one but I still like this because of picture quality...
Скроменый эксперт
04.01.2011
8/10
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I have purchased this camera 4 years ago, and I am completely satisfied with its high quality photos. It gives a great quality which nearly similar to other middle professional cameras. I love its small size, great features and built in pre-configured modes of shooting. The only two things that I didn't like are the short life of batteries, and inability to change the lenses.
For batteries: I switched to rechargeable batteries from Radioshack, which really solved the problem.
for lenses: I recommend everyone to go for the Powershot A540 which has the ability to change the lens.
In general I am really happy and satisfied buying this camera as a beginning to my way to buy a professional camera (wishing for the Nikon D7000).
(The reviewer was compensated for posting this review. However, the opinion stated in the review is that of the reviewer and the reviewer alone. Further, the reviewer independently selected this product to review and has no affiliation with the product maker/distributor, Amazon or the review requester.)
For batteries: I switched to rechargeable batteries from Radioshack, which really solved the problem.
for lenses: I recommend everyone to go for the Powershot A540 which has the ability to change the lens.
In general I am really happy and satisfied buying this camera as a beginning to my way to buy a professional camera (wishing for the Nikon D7000).
(The reviewer was compensated for posting this review. However, the opinion stated in the review is that of the reviewer and the reviewer alone. Further, the reviewer independently selected this product to review and has no affiliation with the product maker/distributor, Amazon or the review requester.)
Скроменый эксперт
02.02.2009
8/10
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I have owned this camera for about a month, during which time I had enough opportunities to play around with it. My impressions are generally very good; although it is made of plastic it feels solid enough and weighty. It may feel slightly slippery sometimes, therefore it's advisable to use the supplied wrist wrap to avoid dropping it accidentally. The LCD screen is nice and bright (I also recommend buying a screen protector for it to avoid scratches), and the controls are easy to use and feel of quality. The flash is manual pop-up, which for me is an advantage, as you can just leave it down if you definetely don't need it (e.g. in museums where flash photography is not allowed). The size of the camera is bigger than the latest ultra-thin compacts, but much smaller that DSLRs and super-zooms. You can easily fit it in a coat pocket, although it's more difficult to fit in a jeans pocket if you have it with a case.
Coming to the foremost criterion on which cameras should be judged, i.e. picture quality, let me first mention that this is not a DSLR, and as all cameras with sensors much smaller than DSLRs (i.e. compact, bridge and super-zoom cameras), you are going to encounter some image noise at higher ISOs and poorer lighting conditions. In this camera however I did not find this to be too prohibitive and is not really a problem unless you go above ISO 400 or the lighting conditions are very poor (near dark without a flash). At ISO 80 or 100 outside you generally won't encounter any noise at all. I am generally happy with the quality of the pictures, including colours and white balance, although I would prefer some better handling of shadow areas. Also, there is some purple fringing around areas of high contract and some slight geometric distortion, this is nothing too serious. I would say apart from that the lens is quite good and consistent across various focal lengths, from wide to telephoto. I have uploaded some images on Amazon so you can get an idea of the quality of pictures that come out of the camera.
The biggest advantage of this camera and the reason I bought it is the possibilities it gives you for creative photography. You can have full manual control of exposure settings, i.e. adjust aperture opening, speed and ISO. You can also lock exposure and focus while playing around with other settings. Alternatively, if you are not comfortable taking control of the camera, you can put it in fully automatic or easy mode or select a special scene mode (e.g. portrait, beach, snow, landscape etc) and it will do everything for you; you just point and shoot. The pictures will come out excellent in most cases. In addition to this, one also has a quite large optical zoom of 10x at the full 9 Megapixels. This zoom can go progressively up to 40x if one drops the number of Megapixels (i.e. with interpolation), with no loss of quality of the picture. Combined with an additional 4x of digital zoom, you get a theoretical maximum of 160x, although by using digital zoom you would get deteriorated picture quality.
All in all I am happy with the quality of this camera, and I expect to learn a lot from it before I finally move onto a DSLR. Even then, I envisage keeping this camera for the cases when carrying around a bulky DSLR is not convenient. I would recommend buying this camera to use as an all-rounder, including point and shoot, but also when you want to become more creative and experiment with photography.
Coming to the foremost criterion on which cameras should be judged, i.e. picture quality, let me first mention that this is not a DSLR, and as all cameras with sensors much smaller than DSLRs (i.e. compact, bridge and super-zoom cameras), you are going to encounter some image noise at higher ISOs and poorer lighting conditions. In this camera however I did not find this to be too prohibitive and is not really a problem unless you go above ISO 400 or the lighting conditions are very poor (near dark without a flash). At ISO 80 or 100 outside you generally won't encounter any noise at all. I am generally happy with the quality of the pictures, including colours and white balance, although I would prefer some better handling of shadow areas. Also, there is some purple fringing around areas of high contract and some slight geometric distortion, this is nothing too serious. I would say apart from that the lens is quite good and consistent across various focal lengths, from wide to telephoto. I have uploaded some images on Amazon so you can get an idea of the quality of pictures that come out of the camera.
The biggest advantage of this camera and the reason I bought it is the possibilities it gives you for creative photography. You can have full manual control of exposure settings, i.e. adjust aperture opening, speed and ISO. You can also lock exposure and focus while playing around with other settings. Alternatively, if you are not comfortable taking control of the camera, you can put it in fully automatic or easy mode or select a special scene mode (e.g. portrait, beach, snow, landscape etc) and it will do everything for you; you just point and shoot. The pictures will come out excellent in most cases. In addition to this, one also has a quite large optical zoom of 10x at the full 9 Megapixels. This zoom can go progressively up to 40x if one drops the number of Megapixels (i.e. with interpolation), with no loss of quality of the picture. Combined with an additional 4x of digital zoom, you get a theoretical maximum of 160x, although by using digital zoom you would get deteriorated picture quality.
All in all I am happy with the quality of this camera, and I expect to learn a lot from it before I finally move onto a DSLR. Even then, I envisage keeping this camera for the cases when carrying around a bulky DSLR is not convenient. I would recommend buying this camera to use as an all-rounder, including point and shoot, but also when you want to become more creative and experiment with photography.
Скроменый эксперт
20.08.2011
8/10
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This little sock is perfect to keep my Canon Ixus 100 from being scratched in my handbag. I took notice of all the reviews and removed the carabiner first, before placing the camera in the sock, to avoid scratching the screen. A bargain at this price - possibly not at full RRP!
Скроменый эксперт
02.09.2011
10/10
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This is my hubs' camera, for me it's just way too bulky and heavy (i prefer a tiny card-stack type of camera myself). However, it takes GREAT photos, with minimum distortion. When we need quality photos this is the camera we pick.
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02.02.2009
8/10
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Firstly, I'm not a professional photographer by any means. However I do know several people who are, and having run it through their tests and mine, can say that this camera is great for the price point. I say almost professional because you won't be getting photos in National Geographic with it (unless you're really good). For a wedding photographer, "lesser journalist", or professional "Ebay-er" it meets and exceeds what one requires. It's also just fun to play with. Alright let's talk features. The 20X optical zoom does not disappoint, with sharp focus corner to corner. Add in an additional 60x digital zoom for a whopping 80x that allows for stunning close-ups with suprisingly low distortion/color noise. With the very aggressive tremor reduction it's possible to get clear pictures of the moon without a tripod! The ability to lock the focus by holding the shutter button halfway is another standout feature for un-cooperative subjects. Additionally the burst shooting mode works well, with low lag. It can get some immpressive action shots when combined with the 3200 ISO high shutter speed mode. Let's not forget the plethora of packed in modes and tools. Photos can be resized, cropped, and colors tweaked directly from the camera without navigating 15 menus. The latter color editing is merely choosing from optimized presets, but works well enough for a pack in. Shooting modes range from fireworks to aquarium, are readily accessed by spinning a dial and are genuinely useful. Some of the more artistic and interesting ones are the color swap/color accent which swaps a color you pick from whatever's in the viewfinder, and the more striking color accent which renders the whole image slightly greyscale except for a user selected color. It looks really cool when used to highlight trees/plants/flowers. Speaking of the viewfinder, it sports a mini LCD with crisp image and bright backlight. The main LCD is equally clear, if sometimes too bright to accurately judge whether you got the colors/lighting you wanted. My advice, use the big LCD to show off your pics or as a reference. When in doubt check the viewfinder and trust it over the exterior screen (lower res. but better contrast, besides real photographers use the viewfinder!). The external LCD has a neat feature of rotating the image as you rotate the camera to keep it upright. If you take a pic sideways the camera will automatically straighten it out while preserving the taller aspect ratio, a nice time saver. I could keep going for pages but these are just a few of the things that really sold me on it. To cover a few gripes for good measure, the manual is HUGE and some kind of awful confusing. Best bet is to skim it to find out what buttons do what and then put it away and experiment(You were gonna do that anyway right?). The included software is clunky and boring, but you probably knew that. The flash works well enough, but to Canon's credit it features a hotshoe for remote flash which I recommend. The battery life is not terribly immpressive either, typically a fresh set seems to last 4-6 hours. Closer to 6 if you judiciously hide the big LCD. If you like to show off your work, get a battery pack and recharger and prepare to use it ALOT (That goes double if you use the flash often). All taken into account this camera is literally THE BEST you will find without taking the plunge into $700+ professional territory. A great investment, or a fun toy if you have disposable income.
Скроменый эксперт
02.04.2011
6/10
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Bought this camera 2 years ago. It does take great pictures but if you're in the habit of carrying it around with you take a supply of batteries along with it.
You can't let it set idle for more than a week. The batteries will run down just sitting in the camera. Many a time I've grabbed the camera for an impromptu shot only to find the batteries dead. And....as a consequence by the time you reload fresh batteries you've missed the shot.
One other down side...No view finder. All you have is the digital display which works fine indoors or outside on cloudy days. The least bit of sunlight can make it near impossible to see the image. So if your interests include outdoor activities this is definitely not the camera for you.
You can't let it set idle for more than a week. The batteries will run down just sitting in the camera. Many a time I've grabbed the camera for an impromptu shot only to find the batteries dead. And....as a consequence by the time you reload fresh batteries you've missed the shot.
One other down side...No view finder. All you have is the digital display which works fine indoors or outside on cloudy days. The least bit of sunlight can make it near impossible to see the image. So if your interests include outdoor activities this is definitely not the camera for you.
Скроменый эксперт
17.07.2011
8/10
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I purchased this lens cap for my wife who lost the cap that came with the camera so this review is a reflection of her experience. The bottom line is she is very pleased with it. Since the lens cap is now attached to the camera she no longer worries about losing another lens cap while herding grandchildren or doing other distracting activities. It has proved to be very convenient.
Скроменый эксперт
30.09.2010
2/10
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I strongly discourage you from purchasing a Canon A1000IS. I had my camera for about 3 months when periodically it would display "lens error" and would not work at all. The lens would lock in the extended position and camera could not be "shut down" or put back into the case. As weeks went on, this happened more frequently until it happened 100% of the time. I sent the camera to the Canon Service Center where it was evaluation and "repaired," with a 3 month repair warranty. Almost immediately after the 3 month repair warranty and also the one year original warranty, the camera begun to fail again, with the exact same problem. I was able to use it a few more times, sometimes it worked, sometimes it didn't. Of course it picked the most inopportune times to stop working - my child's birthday party and school graduation, among other events. Sadly, I do not have photos of those important event because of the camera's unreliability. I returned the camera again and this time they would not repair the camera for no-charge since it was out of warranty, but I had only had the camera for a little over a year. It was going to cost close to $100 including shipping. In addition to not offering to fix the camera, the Canon representatives I spoke with on the phone were extremely rude, condescending and patronizing. I will not be buying another Canon product again.
Скроменый эксперт
10.08.2011
10/10
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I own a Canon SX20IS the lens cap of which I just lost in a trip. I order this replacement cap, shipped right one time, exactly what I had seen on the picture, and it fits my camera lens perfectly. There is a band attached to this cap, so I don't need to do anything extra. I am satisfied!
Скроменый эксперт
21.09.2011
8/10
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This has proved great at keeping my camera safe and tucks away neatly in my handbag, instead of the big and bulky case. Well worth the money.
Скроменый эксперт
28.08.2011
10/10
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Great replacement to the expensive brand option. I have had mine a few months and it has worked great. I put it in my extra grip with the brand battery and works fine. It shows the remainging power with no problem.
Скроменый эксперт
10.09.2011
10/10
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Great and idea for travelling with, easier to use than the recomended case when out on holiday, and very reasonably priced. Good long cord which can around the neck.
Скроменый эксперт
18.05.2011
10/10
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It was EXACTLY what I was looking for! The lens cap that came with my camera did not have the leash strap to attach it to the camera - I knew I would lose it, and I did. The Amazon information for the lens cap included which cameras the lens cap was compatible with - that was invaluable information and what prompted me to purchase it from Amazon. I had been searching the web and found several similar caps, but they never listed the compatible cameras, which made the listing useless in my view. Thank you Amazon for a thorough description of the item.
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13.05.2009
10/10
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After many weeks of research and reading of reviews on multiple different brands and models of cameras, trying to find a replacement for my Sony P72 which I was unhappy with before it broke, I settled on purchasing the Canon SX10IS. Checking out some review sites that showed pictures taken with the differnt cameras, the pictures taken by the Canon SX10IS were better than any pictures taken by other superzooms in the same conditions and settings. Besides good picture quality, it also has all the features I was looking for in a digital camera: full manual controls, a camera that wasn't small and easily lost, AA batteries, and good macro and wide angle capabilities. When I was looking for the camera I didn't realize I actually desired a good zoom capability as well. In my first actual use of the camera at a baseball game where my son's class sang the national anthem, I found myself thanking myself for having gotten one with 20x zoom. I was able to get good pictures of him by home plate while I sat in the outfield nosebleed cheap seats. I'm loving the outstanding zoom capabilities.
In all of my tests and real world use of the camera I've not been let down. It performs just as well as the reveiwers said it would. I switched to rechargable AA batteries, but I wasn't able to drain the four alkaline AA batteries that came with it, before I replaced them before the earlier mentioned baseball game, and I took about 150 shots with the alkalines. I've taken video and about 200 shots with the recharables and haven't yet drained them. I do have a backup set of recharable batteries for when I really get to some extended photo sessions, but I don't see needing more than the one extra set. I have no complaints about its battery life.
I was also very pleased with its image stabilization. I was able to take pictures at extreme zoom that I know I wouldn't have been able to take clearly without it. I also took some macro photos without using a tripod, hand held only, and got some very clear results.
I'm glad it didn't come with a small memory card like some other people complain about. My old Sony came with a 16MB Sony card which was all but useless, as I could only get 12 or so pictures on it. Nobody has a use for that small a card. The SX10-IS not coming with one allowed me to get one of the size I want and not have to be saddled with a wasted card.
My only complaint is that it is fairly heavy and you'll definitely want to use the neck strap. You won't want to hand carry this camera around for long periods of time.
I do not regret for an instant purchasing this camera. I know I would have been unhappy with other models had I chosen differently. It's my first superzoom and with its similarity and functioning similar to a DSLR, it has me seriously thinking about taking the plunge into the DSLR realm at some point in the future after I improve my photography skills. In the mean time there are some third party add ons that can expand it's capabilities to be more DSLR like until I decide to take the plunge.
In all of my tests and real world use of the camera I've not been let down. It performs just as well as the reveiwers said it would. I switched to rechargable AA batteries, but I wasn't able to drain the four alkaline AA batteries that came with it, before I replaced them before the earlier mentioned baseball game, and I took about 150 shots with the alkalines. I've taken video and about 200 shots with the recharables and haven't yet drained them. I do have a backup set of recharable batteries for when I really get to some extended photo sessions, but I don't see needing more than the one extra set. I have no complaints about its battery life.
I was also very pleased with its image stabilization. I was able to take pictures at extreme zoom that I know I wouldn't have been able to take clearly without it. I also took some macro photos without using a tripod, hand held only, and got some very clear results.
I'm glad it didn't come with a small memory card like some other people complain about. My old Sony came with a 16MB Sony card which was all but useless, as I could only get 12 or so pictures on it. Nobody has a use for that small a card. The SX10-IS not coming with one allowed me to get one of the size I want and not have to be saddled with a wasted card.
My only complaint is that it is fairly heavy and you'll definitely want to use the neck strap. You won't want to hand carry this camera around for long periods of time.
I do not regret for an instant purchasing this camera. I know I would have been unhappy with other models had I chosen differently. It's my first superzoom and with its similarity and functioning similar to a DSLR, it has me seriously thinking about taking the plunge into the DSLR realm at some point in the future after I improve my photography skills. In the mean time there are some third party add ons that can expand it's capabilities to be more DSLR like until I decide to take the plunge.
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10.05.2011
10/10
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I bought one of these a couple of years ago, and honestly for the price you can get these cameras at, I don't understand why more people don't opt for this model. If you want the DSLR experience without spending £500+ on a camera, this is the best transition one you can get for this price. The digital zoom on this was so good I was able to photograph the night sky without blurring. Super impressed with this camera and I doubt I'll ever change it! Canon are great for point and click functions as well as their manual operations, and this one has both options. Love it!
Скроменый эксперт
14.06.2011
6/10
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Плохо
Purchased in February, 2009. Love the zoom, ease of use, flexibility, AA batteries and pic quality. Not happy with quality of Canon cameras these days. This had a problem with a spot on the pics that Canon repaired under warranty in March, 2010. Had a problem with a color shift in April, 2011 that Canon will not repair under warranty and quote $100 to repair. Not worth it. Two years use is pretty bad when my earlier Canon cameras lasted 5+ years.
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06.11.2008
10/10
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I read a lot of reviews while selecting this camera. Kudos to RLSd, F. Gillett, & Molly P., among others. Forget the stars - it was their accurate realistic detail that really helped. Lacking their expertise, I'll confine myself to a few areas that concerned me until I actually used the A590IS. This was partly due to other reviews that weren't as well done.
First is the size and "chunkiness" issue. It's chunkier than some of its peers, but only a bit. It slides into a jacket or jeans pocket very nicely. In exchange for the chunkiness you get a camera you can grip securely and hold steady. You also get a shape you are far less likely to drop, even holding it in one hand while scrambling over the rocks. Finally, you get a view finder, not just a screen. During a recent two weeks in Greece, that was a Godsend, as the bright Aegean sun totally wiped out the electronic image.
Second there is the battery issue. I read complaints from folks who said the camera ate batteries and died after too few shots. I'm not sure what was going on there, but you need to research the batteries the way you did your camera. The new Energizer lithium batteries got off about 400 shots, half with flash, before I had to replace them. And because it was a new toy, I was constantly using the camera to show my shots to my wife, which burned still more power. Hard to beat that. Are they the right choice for everyone? Maybe not. They are not rechargeable, so there's an ecological price to pay. Around the house I may switch to something greener, but for overseas trips, I'll stick with them.
Another issue is the lag time between flash shots. Let's be real. If you want instant turn-around time, you shouldn't be looking at a $130 camera that uses a pair of AAs. If you want a camera for fast-breaking sports and photo-journalism, don't get an A590IS. That said, I didn't think it took insufferably long. I can't think of any shots I failed to get due to recycle time.
Some folks had tales of woe about taking all these wonderful shots, only to have them disappear from the chip. When the camera arrives, read the little book, esp. the part on formatting your chip. That should prevent such sorrow from striking.
Incidentally, one little discussed but really cool feature is the zoom capability when examining photos already in the can. You can zoom in to an incredible degree and find things in pix you've already taken that you didn't even know was there. (Honestly, honey, I had no idea she was topless.) I was stunned by the clarity.
Do I have any complaints? A few. The manual is good but it has one of the worst indexes I've ever seen. Don't assume it omits a topic just because it isn't in the index. Flip through the pages and you'll find what you need. On occasion, I was disappointed in the inability of the camera to handle sharp lighting contrasts. Granted, Greek sunlight and shadow can create some extreme challenges, but it's still a limiting factor. The flash is useful but don't ask too much of it. You have to be quite close to your subject, esp. at night. If you are outdoors, it's easy to be too far away without realizing it.
I guess that's about it. My bottom line is that I love this camera and I'm pleased and amazed with the shots I brought back from my recent trip. It's a great transitional camera for someone like myself who finally decided to leave his old 35mm gear and give in to digital. The auto setting is really good, but it permits manual control as well. Am still experimenting with that but am encouraged by what I see. I would buy this camera again in a heartbeat.
First is the size and "chunkiness" issue. It's chunkier than some of its peers, but only a bit. It slides into a jacket or jeans pocket very nicely. In exchange for the chunkiness you get a camera you can grip securely and hold steady. You also get a shape you are far less likely to drop, even holding it in one hand while scrambling over the rocks. Finally, you get a view finder, not just a screen. During a recent two weeks in Greece, that was a Godsend, as the bright Aegean sun totally wiped out the electronic image.
Second there is the battery issue. I read complaints from folks who said the camera ate batteries and died after too few shots. I'm not sure what was going on there, but you need to research the batteries the way you did your camera. The new Energizer lithium batteries got off about 400 shots, half with flash, before I had to replace them. And because it was a new toy, I was constantly using the camera to show my shots to my wife, which burned still more power. Hard to beat that. Are they the right choice for everyone? Maybe not. They are not rechargeable, so there's an ecological price to pay. Around the house I may switch to something greener, but for overseas trips, I'll stick with them.
Another issue is the lag time between flash shots. Let's be real. If you want instant turn-around time, you shouldn't be looking at a $130 camera that uses a pair of AAs. If you want a camera for fast-breaking sports and photo-journalism, don't get an A590IS. That said, I didn't think it took insufferably long. I can't think of any shots I failed to get due to recycle time.
Some folks had tales of woe about taking all these wonderful shots, only to have them disappear from the chip. When the camera arrives, read the little book, esp. the part on formatting your chip. That should prevent such sorrow from striking.
Incidentally, one little discussed but really cool feature is the zoom capability when examining photos already in the can. You can zoom in to an incredible degree and find things in pix you've already taken that you didn't even know was there. (Honestly, honey, I had no idea she was topless.) I was stunned by the clarity.
Do I have any complaints? A few. The manual is good but it has one of the worst indexes I've ever seen. Don't assume it omits a topic just because it isn't in the index. Flip through the pages and you'll find what you need. On occasion, I was disappointed in the inability of the camera to handle sharp lighting contrasts. Granted, Greek sunlight and shadow can create some extreme challenges, but it's still a limiting factor. The flash is useful but don't ask too much of it. You have to be quite close to your subject, esp. at night. If you are outdoors, it's easy to be too far away without realizing it.
I guess that's about it. My bottom line is that I love this camera and I'm pleased and amazed with the shots I brought back from my recent trip. It's a great transitional camera for someone like myself who finally decided to leave his old 35mm gear and give in to digital. The auto setting is really good, but it permits manual control as well. Am still experimenting with that but am encouraged by what I see. I would buy this camera again in a heartbeat.
Скроменый эксперт
01.04.2010
8/10
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The good:
1) It's compact enough to be taken anywhere U go,
2) Good price to performance ratio,
3) Manual controls in a compact camera with a view finder. Something that's getting rare these days,
4) Decent image quality under ISO 400. Good with macro photography.
5) AA batteries give U the choice to upgrade to better quality batteries than proprietary batteries,
6) Thank God it's not one of those 10MP plus compact cameras. 8MP is still too much for me. I w'd have been happy with 6MP. I wonder when will the 'more megapixel is better' syndrome ever die out?
The bad:
1) Slow as X'mas. Best for casual photography & especially for still or slow subjects,
2) Body has a very cheap feel to it. It w'd have been great in a black matt finish like the one found on the Canon G10,
3) This is a 2008 model & is no longer in production.
Conclusion:
If U want a very fast digital camera then pls avoid buying this camera. This is the kind of compact digital camera that can actually make U pick up photography if U are a beginner & help U learn the basics of photography. It c'd also be a good standby camera for a photography enthusiast who may already have a DSLR. In its time, it was one of the best compact cameras ever made under the 8MP category. I still enjoy using it for casual photography. I really wish Canon continues making such superb, highly capable, budget compacts with bigger sensors & less than 8MP size.
For the best experience, I use the Canon Powershot 590IS with Sandisk Extreme lll 4GB SDHC Sandisk 4 GB Extreme III SDHC Card (SDSDX3-4096, Static Pack), Sanyo Eneloop AA rechargeable batteries SANYO eneloop 4 Pack AA NiMH Pre-Charged Rechargeable Batteries & La Crosse Technology BC-700 battery charger La Crosse Technology BC-700 Alpha Power Battery Charger.
Just my $0.02.
Brgds.
1) It's compact enough to be taken anywhere U go,
2) Good price to performance ratio,
3) Manual controls in a compact camera with a view finder. Something that's getting rare these days,
4) Decent image quality under ISO 400. Good with macro photography.
5) AA batteries give U the choice to upgrade to better quality batteries than proprietary batteries,
6) Thank God it's not one of those 10MP plus compact cameras. 8MP is still too much for me. I w'd have been happy with 6MP. I wonder when will the 'more megapixel is better' syndrome ever die out?
The bad:
1) Slow as X'mas. Best for casual photography & especially for still or slow subjects,
2) Body has a very cheap feel to it. It w'd have been great in a black matt finish like the one found on the Canon G10,
3) This is a 2008 model & is no longer in production.
Conclusion:
If U want a very fast digital camera then pls avoid buying this camera. This is the kind of compact digital camera that can actually make U pick up photography if U are a beginner & help U learn the basics of photography. It c'd also be a good standby camera for a photography enthusiast who may already have a DSLR. In its time, it was one of the best compact cameras ever made under the 8MP category. I still enjoy using it for casual photography. I really wish Canon continues making such superb, highly capable, budget compacts with bigger sensors & less than 8MP size.
For the best experience, I use the Canon Powershot 590IS with Sandisk Extreme lll 4GB SDHC Sandisk 4 GB Extreme III SDHC Card (SDSDX3-4096, Static Pack), Sanyo Eneloop AA rechargeable batteries SANYO eneloop 4 Pack AA NiMH Pre-Charged Rechargeable Batteries & La Crosse Technology BC-700 battery charger La Crosse Technology BC-700 Alpha Power Battery Charger.
Just my $0.02.
Brgds.
Скроменый эксперт
29.06.2011
10/10
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Why the Powershot lens cap does not come with a way to attach it to the camera is beyond me. My wife and I tried to be careful about keeping tabs on it at all times but ended up losing it somewhere in Africa. This completely solves the problem. Who the heck wants to spend a vacation worrying about where they put the dang lens cap? A piece of sanity for less than $10.
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26.04.2009
8/10
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I mostly shoot with Canon SLRs, but we wanted a compact camera for the times when we don't want to lug a bulky camera around just to take snapshots. I also wanted a simple camera for our kids to use. We used to use a Canon S50 for that purpose, but it's getting long in the tooth and I felt it was time to replace it.
My criteria were simple- it needed to use AA batteries and SD memory cards, because I didn't want to clutter our house with another charger or buy new cards. We have tons of rechargeable AAs in the house, I'd use those with this rather than disposables. And it needed to be inexpensive, but still take good photos. I also wanted optical image stabilization and an optical view finder for bright, sunny days. I didn't really care about the brand, but Canon has always served me well.
This wasn't the least expensive camera out there, but it was the least expensive that gave me everything I was looking for.
For what it is, this little camera is fantastic. It doesn't compare to SLRs in terms of performance or image quality, but I wouldn't expect it to. It does, deliver nice snapshots. If you know how to pre-focus (a necessary skill with all autofocus cameras), it's quick enough. The S50 that it replaced was a $500 camera when I bought it six years ago; I think this is faster and more fun to use.
The photo quality is good; I put the camera on "easy" mode and snapped a few shots of my kids. The camera used fill flash appropriately, and did a good job with exposure. There is almost no noise in the ISO 80 photos (you'll get these in bright light if you let the camera select ISO). ISO 400 has pretty bad noise; it looks like ISO 1600 on the Digital Rebel XT or XS, but it is entirely acceptable for snapshots that will be printed at 4x6.
I didn't buy this to be a video camera, but it has pretty much replaced a six-year-old Mini-DV camcorder. The video quality is almost as good as that one, and the camera is more convenient, so we've found ourselves getting video that we otherwise would have missed by not having the video camera with us. Don't expect stunning video, but it sure beats the VHS video of me when I was a kid. It's good enough to record the memories.
The build of the camera seems a little flimsy, especially the battery door; I'm docking the camera a star for that. The battery door is also difficult to open.
The manual controls are pretty limited, but, to be honest, I don't feel like I need them on a camera like this. You can manually control the ISO and flash; letting the camera pick the shutter speed and aperture based on that is fine for me. If I want full control, I can lug my DSLR around; if I have this, I just want to record the moment.
For the price, this camera is great- it does everything I expected it to do and it does it well. Look elsewhere (and be prepared to spend more money) if you're concerned about manual controls or advanced features. But if you just want an inexpensive camera to capture memories, you can't go wrong with this one.
My criteria were simple- it needed to use AA batteries and SD memory cards, because I didn't want to clutter our house with another charger or buy new cards. We have tons of rechargeable AAs in the house, I'd use those with this rather than disposables. And it needed to be inexpensive, but still take good photos. I also wanted optical image stabilization and an optical view finder for bright, sunny days. I didn't really care about the brand, but Canon has always served me well.
This wasn't the least expensive camera out there, but it was the least expensive that gave me everything I was looking for.
For what it is, this little camera is fantastic. It doesn't compare to SLRs in terms of performance or image quality, but I wouldn't expect it to. It does, deliver nice snapshots. If you know how to pre-focus (a necessary skill with all autofocus cameras), it's quick enough. The S50 that it replaced was a $500 camera when I bought it six years ago; I think this is faster and more fun to use.
The photo quality is good; I put the camera on "easy" mode and snapped a few shots of my kids. The camera used fill flash appropriately, and did a good job with exposure. There is almost no noise in the ISO 80 photos (you'll get these in bright light if you let the camera select ISO). ISO 400 has pretty bad noise; it looks like ISO 1600 on the Digital Rebel XT or XS, but it is entirely acceptable for snapshots that will be printed at 4x6.
I didn't buy this to be a video camera, but it has pretty much replaced a six-year-old Mini-DV camcorder. The video quality is almost as good as that one, and the camera is more convenient, so we've found ourselves getting video that we otherwise would have missed by not having the video camera with us. Don't expect stunning video, but it sure beats the VHS video of me when I was a kid. It's good enough to record the memories.
The build of the camera seems a little flimsy, especially the battery door; I'm docking the camera a star for that. The battery door is also difficult to open.
The manual controls are pretty limited, but, to be honest, I don't feel like I need them on a camera like this. You can manually control the ISO and flash; letting the camera pick the shutter speed and aperture based on that is fine for me. If I want full control, I can lug my DSLR around; if I have this, I just want to record the moment.
For the price, this camera is great- it does everything I expected it to do and it does it well. Look elsewhere (and be prepared to spend more money) if you're concerned about manual controls or advanced features. But if you just want an inexpensive camera to capture memories, you can't go wrong with this one.
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13.11.2010
10/10
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----I carry this camera a lot in my side pocket (otherwise empty, of course!).----I am a nature hobbyist and use it in zooms and close-ups outdoors with good results -- I am impressed with the sharpness, but I DO have a steady hand.----I almost always use indoor available light with good results. The flash is also OK within its limited range (not for zoom shots). ---- The features are numerous and the detailed manual clear and thorough, but these could be intimidating to some. --- I had to just keep turning the dials and shooting till I became familiar with most of the nice features. IF you don't use the features much, you can usually shoot automatic.-- I use rechargeable batteries that have served well. (I also keep extras always ready). -- I find the time, aperture, and manual settings important (I even located a comet with the 15 second full aperture setting). Maybe the one thing that will be a problem will be the lack of an optical view finder which "in the old days" was how you aimed your film camera, and these day on some other digital cameras. -- I got this camera new at a price lower than it might be going for today at some sellers.
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10.08.2011
8/10
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Very happy with this product, it fits well my canon powershot sx20is. The only negative point is that it doesn't fully clip when the sun protector is on my camera. When the sun protector is off, it fits perfectly.
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