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Скроменый эксперт
26.02.2009
10/10
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I typically shoot a Nikon D50 SLR, but for my recent trip to Hawaii I bought this camera so I wouldn't have to lug around any lenses. No camera bags or the like at Pearl Harbor so it's a pain to lug around extra lenses for the SLR but you want to have a nice long lens at the same time since Pearl Harbor really is an all-day visit. This camera solves the problem and then some. This allows for manual settings, as well as aperature and shutter priority that are typically only on SLR's. I was a bit skeptical if I would really like this camera since I'm used to SLR's - I love it! Simply stated, my shots were fantastic! I couldn't have done any better with my SLR (and this maybe did a better job than that - yikes). The resolution is astounding - I got such tight shots at the Pro Bowl with it too and I was no more than 10 rows from the top of Aloha Stadium. People can't believe I actually got the shots I did with this camera - I almost can't even believe it! My 52mm UV filter from my Nikon fit this nicely, but my 52mm circular polarizer (made by the same company as the UV filter) did not. It didn't matter - I got such beautiful shades of blue in the sky and water without it, though sometimes it is nice to have the creative control that the filter offers. At the Pacific Aviation Museum I was able to shoot crisp, clear photos indoors without using the flash or a tripod when I put it on the Tungsten setting - outstanding results that exactly captured the Museum's lighting.
I still prefer my SLR for more formal portraits and macro work, but for nearly every other type of photo the SX10 IS will likely be the one I reach for first. I'm recommending it to everyone I know who's looking for a camera that's more advanced than a typical point and shoot, but who doesn't want to get into the SLR realm. An enthusiastic 5 stars and kudos to Canon! Well done!
My suggestions for making the most out of this camera:
- The rechargeable batteries promoted by the bunny with his drum work very well with this and last a good long time, even with moderate to heavy use. I have the 15 minute recharger that has a car adapter too, which is handy for people like me who travel a lot. Consider a second set of rechargeables to have ready at any time or at the very least keep 4 AA batteries on hand as a back up. Overall, don't go on the budget plan for your rechargeable batteries for this great camera - you'll get what you pay for.
- If you want to keep your charger with your camera then don't buy a bag online - they probably won't have the capacity to hold both the camera and the charger unit. Go to a local retailer and pick one up there.
- Get a 52mm UV filter, blower brush, lens cloth and cap keeper while you're at it. They should total no more than $25 and are well worth the small investment.
- Consider picking up the laminated cheat sheet that an Amazon retailer offers. I found it by typing the camera's name under the "books" menu. It's about $15 with the shipping, but less cumbersome than the manual. If nothing else it helps you locate where in the manual to look for some of the more advanced settings.
I still prefer my SLR for more formal portraits and macro work, but for nearly every other type of photo the SX10 IS will likely be the one I reach for first. I'm recommending it to everyone I know who's looking for a camera that's more advanced than a typical point and shoot, but who doesn't want to get into the SLR realm. An enthusiastic 5 stars and kudos to Canon! Well done!
My suggestions for making the most out of this camera:
- The rechargeable batteries promoted by the bunny with his drum work very well with this and last a good long time, even with moderate to heavy use. I have the 15 minute recharger that has a car adapter too, which is handy for people like me who travel a lot. Consider a second set of rechargeables to have ready at any time or at the very least keep 4 AA batteries on hand as a back up. Overall, don't go on the budget plan for your rechargeable batteries for this great camera - you'll get what you pay for.
- If you want to keep your charger with your camera then don't buy a bag online - they probably won't have the capacity to hold both the camera and the charger unit. Go to a local retailer and pick one up there.
- Get a 52mm UV filter, blower brush, lens cloth and cap keeper while you're at it. They should total no more than $25 and are well worth the small investment.
- Consider picking up the laminated cheat sheet that an Amazon retailer offers. I found it by typing the camera's name under the "books" menu. It's about $15 with the shipping, but less cumbersome than the manual. If nothing else it helps you locate where in the manual to look for some of the more advanced settings.
Скроменый эксперт
07.06.2009
8/10
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This is one of the most feature packed little cameras I've used. The first hint is the nearly 300 page manual. It really requires reading at least twice, with camera in hand, to get a grasp on which functions are ones you will use and which ones are of lesser interest for your style of shooting. From focus bracketing to overlap assisted panoramic mode to in camera image editing, the SX10 IS will amaze you with its capabilities. If you aren't interested in spending some real time to learn what this camera can do for you, buy a simpler camera with a fully automated mode and save your money. This camera is geared toward the person that uses a camera frequently and can remember how to access its many helpful features. Of course, it has a fully auto mode if you want to hand it to a person to snap away for you, without having to know what every button does.
Next comes the most important reason for buying any camera - image quality. Again, this camera can hold its own. This is a very small sensor camera. There is not a camera on the market with this size sensor that is going to produce high ISO, low light images that amaze you with beautiful, highly enlarged images. You've got to step way up in size and money for that kind of shooting. Otherwise, the SX10 IS will really surprise you. I'm astounded by the great images I can get up to ISO 400. Even ISO 800 shots are more than acceptable in decent lighting situations.
Combined with a Canon 580EX II, you can get some fantastic flash photography. Admittedly, this is a huge flash for such a small camera, but I already had one so I use it. You don't give up the best features of the flash with this camera. Many cheaper cameras won't use many of the features of the high end flashes. Not so with this combination. Things like high speed sync that allow very short shutter speeds are supported.
And of course, there is the main reason most people will even consider a camera in this league, the ultra long focal range. Combined with the easy portability of this camera, the lens makes this a great camera for doing it all. You can really stretch out there with a 35mm equivalency of 560mm focal length. The camera's IS feature allows you to hand hold the camera and still get good shots at this focal length in good lighting. The 28mm short end of the lens is quite good too.
As you can probably tell, after several weeks of using the SX10 IS, I am excited over this camera. To say it has replaced my Canon DSLR for casual shooting is an understatement. It has become my preferred camera in situations I never dreamed it would be used. If I don't need extremely short depth of field or very high ISO, super low noise images, this is the camera I pick up. It comes as close to a "do everything" camera as I have found.
Next comes the most important reason for buying any camera - image quality. Again, this camera can hold its own. This is a very small sensor camera. There is not a camera on the market with this size sensor that is going to produce high ISO, low light images that amaze you with beautiful, highly enlarged images. You've got to step way up in size and money for that kind of shooting. Otherwise, the SX10 IS will really surprise you. I'm astounded by the great images I can get up to ISO 400. Even ISO 800 shots are more than acceptable in decent lighting situations.
Combined with a Canon 580EX II, you can get some fantastic flash photography. Admittedly, this is a huge flash for such a small camera, but I already had one so I use it. You don't give up the best features of the flash with this camera. Many cheaper cameras won't use many of the features of the high end flashes. Not so with this combination. Things like high speed sync that allow very short shutter speeds are supported.
And of course, there is the main reason most people will even consider a camera in this league, the ultra long focal range. Combined with the easy portability of this camera, the lens makes this a great camera for doing it all. You can really stretch out there with a 35mm equivalency of 560mm focal length. The camera's IS feature allows you to hand hold the camera and still get good shots at this focal length in good lighting. The 28mm short end of the lens is quite good too.
As you can probably tell, after several weeks of using the SX10 IS, I am excited over this camera. To say it has replaced my Canon DSLR for casual shooting is an understatement. It has become my preferred camera in situations I never dreamed it would be used. If I don't need extremely short depth of field or very high ISO, super low noise images, this is the camera I pick up. It comes as close to a "do everything" camera as I have found.
Скроменый эксперт
22.07.2011
6/10
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The battery life is too short. If you forget to take the batteries out of the camera when you are not using it they seem to deplete quicker.
Скроменый эксперт
11.02.2011
10/10
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It was my first ever camera. I have had it for a long time now.....and have used many a camera since then, better ones, bigger ones for my shoots but I still carry this one around on holidays, trips and parties... it has the perfect balance of size,clarity,10x zoom with 9 mp, face detection and the manual controls. one word-it's awesome, especially for beginners in photography. very simple to use and gives great pictures. And though the battery life ain't that great,it suffices. So, if you cannot afford those fancy dslr thingies, have a small budget and still wish for the dslr effect in your photos, opt for the canon sx series, now that you have the 120 and 130is too. worth every dime.
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02.02.2011
4/10
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I don't know why I've waited so long to review this camera, I guess it was after missing what must be the 100th "photo moment" that came and went because I got a "charge batteries" light and the camera shut off. When I first used it, I thought perhaps the batteries were faulty, so I tried two new ones, I don't think it lasted 20 minutes. Then I bought rechargeables, they were worse. Then I tried another makers rechargeable pack, same thing. I can't think of any other device I've ever used that eats batteries like this one does.
The camera works fine, great pics etcetera, but the best camera in the world isn't going to help you when it's batteries are dead. I would rate the Canon PowerShot A590IS as a POS.
The camera works fine, great pics etcetera, but the best camera in the world isn't going to help you when it's batteries are dead. I would rate the Canon PowerShot A590IS as a POS.
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12.01.2010
8/10
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Хорошо
Can an all-in-one camera do it all? No. Well, what do you expect from a camera that costs as much as a HD camcorder can. How is it as a camera? Upgrading from a Canon SD870IS (digital Elph), it is brilliant.
Pros:
High quality flash compared to Elph. Indoor shots are much nicer. The Elph would wash out the colors, whereas this camera provides pictures with nice color indoors.
Picture quality and zoom are far superior to small point and shoot cameras. There are some reviews claiming poor picture quality. I did not compare directly to the more expensive SLR cousins, but there are detailed reviews with image comparisons on sites like steves-[...]. They did not notice artifacts and other issues that people are claiming.
Parents, you will love the "sport" mode. There is no focus time when you are outdoors. If you see a shot you like, then you can just snap it right away. The pictures look great (as long as you have plenty of light). There is another mode where you can focus on a person and as the person moves it will track the focus of the individual. This mode is nice for following your busy child around too, but it's a bit tedious when there are multiple kids around and you have to tell the camera which face to track.
AA batteries: Get high quality rechargeable batteries and you will be satisfied (e.g. Sanyo Eneloop). No worrying about having to charge proprietary batteries.
Cons:
Video quality suffers indoors. The big problem is the video loses focus frequently when the lighting is not bright. Under conditions where a normal camcorder would be fine, the focus can fade in and out of the subject. I miss having an add-on light to increase lighting. I use a headlamp when indoors to compensate.
Outdoors, the video works much better. It won't replace an HD camcorder, but you can still get some nice clips.
Overall, the camera takes brilliant photos and the video is a nice option to have, especially outdoors where it is reliable.
Pros:
High quality flash compared to Elph. Indoor shots are much nicer. The Elph would wash out the colors, whereas this camera provides pictures with nice color indoors.
Picture quality and zoom are far superior to small point and shoot cameras. There are some reviews claiming poor picture quality. I did not compare directly to the more expensive SLR cousins, but there are detailed reviews with image comparisons on sites like steves-[...]. They did not notice artifacts and other issues that people are claiming.
Parents, you will love the "sport" mode. There is no focus time when you are outdoors. If you see a shot you like, then you can just snap it right away. The pictures look great (as long as you have plenty of light). There is another mode where you can focus on a person and as the person moves it will track the focus of the individual. This mode is nice for following your busy child around too, but it's a bit tedious when there are multiple kids around and you have to tell the camera which face to track.
AA batteries: Get high quality rechargeable batteries and you will be satisfied (e.g. Sanyo Eneloop). No worrying about having to charge proprietary batteries.
Cons:
Video quality suffers indoors. The big problem is the video loses focus frequently when the lighting is not bright. Under conditions where a normal camcorder would be fine, the focus can fade in and out of the subject. I miss having an add-on light to increase lighting. I use a headlamp when indoors to compensate.
Outdoors, the video works much better. It won't replace an HD camcorder, but you can still get some nice clips.
Overall, the camera takes brilliant photos and the video is a nice option to have, especially outdoors where it is reliable.
Скроменый эксперт
18.08.2009
8/10
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I honestly think that this is the best digital non-SLR out there right now. For its sub-SLR size, and its price, you simply can't beat it. The features on this thing are just endless. I find myself using 'Manual' mode almost all the time. Once you get to know your way around this thing, tuning the different parameters becomes second nature. I bought this camera to use on a 2 week trip to Uganda. I didn't have a chance to work with it much before I left, so I had to learn by doing, but the learning curve isn't that bad.
I find it very easy to get exactly what I'm looking for in a shot. The manual focus is great, with the little focus box like a 35mm lens. I like the manual flip-up flash, too. It keeps it from firing when I don't want it too, and you don't have to try and remember what setting you had the flash on, you just have to look and see if it's up or down. I think that 9 megapixels is more than enough to work with, even when cropping. I have had a few problems with graininess above ISO 400. The continuous shooting mode isn't bad; I can 6 pics in 5 seconds if I'm using a fast shutter speed. I generally try and keep it in the 80-200 range and make up for it with shutter speed and focus range. The zoom is perfect. It's just enough to really get in close without getting too crazy. I don't see why you'd need the 20x zoom of the sx10. It just isn't necessary.
As far as battery life goes, it uses 2 AAs, so...it's easy and fast to just carry extras and replace them, but the battery life suffers with more than I'd like, especially if you zoom in and out a lot, or review your pics quite a bit. I wish it did have an optical viewfinder, which would save a little on juice, but I'm not sure where you'd put it, since the flash is smack in the middle of the camera. A second loophole for a neckstrap might have been nice, too.
Overall, though, I haven't seen another non-SLR camera out there that I like better. I really think that the image stabilization and the zoom combined with the amazing manual mode are the biggest strong points on this camera. I've never had a problem with an image being blurry because I was zoomed at the time. No camera is perfect, but this one really is top-notch. I spend my money very carefully, doing my research and waiting for a good deal, and I have in no way regretted choosing this camera.Canon Powershot SX110IS 9MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Black)Canon Powershot SX110IS 9MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Black)
I find it very easy to get exactly what I'm looking for in a shot. The manual focus is great, with the little focus box like a 35mm lens. I like the manual flip-up flash, too. It keeps it from firing when I don't want it too, and you don't have to try and remember what setting you had the flash on, you just have to look and see if it's up or down. I think that 9 megapixels is more than enough to work with, even when cropping. I have had a few problems with graininess above ISO 400. The continuous shooting mode isn't bad; I can 6 pics in 5 seconds if I'm using a fast shutter speed. I generally try and keep it in the 80-200 range and make up for it with shutter speed and focus range. The zoom is perfect. It's just enough to really get in close without getting too crazy. I don't see why you'd need the 20x zoom of the sx10. It just isn't necessary.
As far as battery life goes, it uses 2 AAs, so...it's easy and fast to just carry extras and replace them, but the battery life suffers with more than I'd like, especially if you zoom in and out a lot, or review your pics quite a bit. I wish it did have an optical viewfinder, which would save a little on juice, but I'm not sure where you'd put it, since the flash is smack in the middle of the camera. A second loophole for a neckstrap might have been nice, too.
Overall, though, I haven't seen another non-SLR camera out there that I like better. I really think that the image stabilization and the zoom combined with the amazing manual mode are the biggest strong points on this camera. I've never had a problem with an image being blurry because I was zoomed at the time. No camera is perfect, but this one really is top-notch. I spend my money very carefully, doing my research and waiting for a good deal, and I have in no way regretted choosing this camera.Canon Powershot SX110IS 9MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Black)Canon Powershot SX110IS 9MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Black)
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07.06.2011
10/10
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I love my Canon SX10IS camera, but the lens cap it came with was awful. It was difficult to get it to stay on, and there was no easy, obvious way to secure it. It blew away one windy day. This one clips on securely, and has a string attachment to make sure it doesn't blow away.
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23.06.2011
10/10
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Bought this for my SX10IS after the original cap would no longer stay on the lens. This cap has a much tighter grip on the lens than the original and includes a strap to tie it to the neck strap loop. Highly recommended.
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27.06.2011
10/10
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Without the leash attached to the camera strap I can guarantee the average person will misplace the lens cap. Canon used to provide them and now does not. Create one yourself or buy this one- worth it!
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11.06.2011
10/10
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ive seen a few negative comments about this sock and modifications that need to be done to stop the mettal carabina scratching the camera
simply turn it inside out, problem solved. convenient, simple carry case for your camera at a tiny price
simply turn it inside out, problem solved. convenient, simple carry case for your camera at a tiny price
Скроменый эксперт
01.04.2011
2/10
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I ordered two batteries. Charged them both, took pictures for a week and then one day neither one worked, camera would NOT turn on. I used my ac adapter and the camera worked fine. I tried charging the batteries and neither one would charge, amber charging light would come on for 5 seconds and then turned off (never turned green to indicate full charge).
I returned them and Amazon is giving me a full refund (Thank You Amazon).
I am perplexed by this. Camera is a canon G9.
I returned them and Amazon is giving me a full refund (Thank You Amazon).
I am perplexed by this. Camera is a canon G9.
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10.01.2009
10/10
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Let me start off by saying, the last time I bought a digital camera 3.1MP and 3X Optical Zoom is what you got for the same price as the SX10 IS. I'm still learning myself, since I bought my previous camera I was just describing over 7 years ago, so I'm by no means an expert or any authority. I'm still getting used to this camera. When I first bought this camera, I never even heard of shutter priority, apertures, white balance, ISO speeds etc. It all seemed overwhelming really, almost made the camera seem too complicated to use on anything other than Auto. But I read up on that stuff, and quickly understood it. Once that happened, putting it all into practice was easy.
I finally decided it was time to upgrade, and on paper the SX10 IS looked like it would last me quite a while with all the features it offers.
This is a LARGE, heavy, DSL like point and shoot, with all the mode and options you'd find in the lower end DSLR's like the Nikon D40 etc. I was able to figure out the basic operation just by playing with it, but the manual is helpful. I STRONGLY urge you to read the manual.
I just have to mention the Face Detection. Playing around with the camera the day I received it, I was pointing it at the TV while watch Law and Order or something like that. And wouldn't you know it the Face Detection was going nuts. Every person's face who was on that TV screen, no matter how brief, no matter if it was one face or 3-4 faces, the camera detected their faces and put a white bracket around it.
Macro, and Especially Super Macro mode are amazing. This was one of the things that drew me to this camera. Being able to put suck a sharp focus on something so close it could be touching the lens is amazing.
Like I said previously, before I got this camera I knew nothing about shutter priority, apertures, white balance, ISO speeds and all that. With that said, after about a week of owning this camera I take almost all my pictures on either Auto, or Full Manual (50/50). Its just great to be able to fine tune your pictures before you take them. One of the other things I was worried about when buying a camera is having to rely on software to make the pictures look the way I wanted after transferring them to my PC. With full manual control, edits like that are almost unnecessary.
A word about the "wheel". I guess to some this is a departure from the conventional type of digital camera controls they're used to. I've never owned a camera like this and with no prior experience I can't really comment on that. I can comment on the wheel though. It is a little tough to use, takes anywhere from a 1/4 to 1/2 a turn, probably even more, just to get it to respond. I suppose that delay in response was probably to prevent setting changes if you accidentally touch the wheel or something. Either way, it takes some getting used to using.
Also, after having this camera for just a week, I have to say I don't know what I'd do with another camera that didn't have the swivel LCD screen. Its one of those things that you never knew you needed, until you have it and you wonder how other people get by without it. Definitely handy for macro shots and when using the camera at weird angels.
I finally decided it was time to upgrade, and on paper the SX10 IS looked like it would last me quite a while with all the features it offers.
This is a LARGE, heavy, DSL like point and shoot, with all the mode and options you'd find in the lower end DSLR's like the Nikon D40 etc. I was able to figure out the basic operation just by playing with it, but the manual is helpful. I STRONGLY urge you to read the manual.
I just have to mention the Face Detection. Playing around with the camera the day I received it, I was pointing it at the TV while watch Law and Order or something like that. And wouldn't you know it the Face Detection was going nuts. Every person's face who was on that TV screen, no matter how brief, no matter if it was one face or 3-4 faces, the camera detected their faces and put a white bracket around it.
Macro, and Especially Super Macro mode are amazing. This was one of the things that drew me to this camera. Being able to put suck a sharp focus on something so close it could be touching the lens is amazing.
Like I said previously, before I got this camera I knew nothing about shutter priority, apertures, white balance, ISO speeds and all that. With that said, after about a week of owning this camera I take almost all my pictures on either Auto, or Full Manual (50/50). Its just great to be able to fine tune your pictures before you take them. One of the other things I was worried about when buying a camera is having to rely on software to make the pictures look the way I wanted after transferring them to my PC. With full manual control, edits like that are almost unnecessary.
A word about the "wheel". I guess to some this is a departure from the conventional type of digital camera controls they're used to. I've never owned a camera like this and with no prior experience I can't really comment on that. I can comment on the wheel though. It is a little tough to use, takes anywhere from a 1/4 to 1/2 a turn, probably even more, just to get it to respond. I suppose that delay in response was probably to prevent setting changes if you accidentally touch the wheel or something. Either way, it takes some getting used to using.
Also, after having this camera for just a week, I have to say I don't know what I'd do with another camera that didn't have the swivel LCD screen. Its one of those things that you never knew you needed, until you have it and you wonder how other people get by without it. Definitely handy for macro shots and when using the camera at weird angels.
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17.07.2011
10/10
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What a bargain!!! This item is great to protect your lovely little camera and doesn't cost an arm
and leg!!! Fab!!
and leg!!! Fab!!
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17.08.2010
10/10
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When I bought this camera it was for the hybrid capabilities and the impressive array of features for the price class.
Pros:
- Awesome HD video quality
- Powerful 20x optical zoom
- Quality optical stabilizer
- Quality construction
Cons:
- Only average image quality
- Confusing settings and modes
Summary:
If you are looking for a very good hybrid cam that offers an impressive array of features but puts more emphasis on video quality then this is the perfect cam. Yes, the settings and modes can be a bit confusing but with a little usage they can be mastered.
Brief Review:
Frankly I bought this camera with the intention of taking still images with it but I also wanted 1080p video capability (in case I don't have my much more expensive video camera with me). After taking several hundred images I found the still image quality to be unimpressive (or about average).
It was when I switched it to video mode that I was blown away. The quality and color depth when set to "vivid" preset was absolutely stunning! In fact, it was so good I immediately got rid of my dedicated video cam. Ironically, I love the video quality so much I have all but stopped taking pictures.
Pros:
- Awesome HD video quality
- Powerful 20x optical zoom
- Quality optical stabilizer
- Quality construction
Cons:
- Only average image quality
- Confusing settings and modes
Summary:
If you are looking for a very good hybrid cam that offers an impressive array of features but puts more emphasis on video quality then this is the perfect cam. Yes, the settings and modes can be a bit confusing but with a little usage they can be mastered.
Brief Review:
Frankly I bought this camera with the intention of taking still images with it but I also wanted 1080p video capability (in case I don't have my much more expensive video camera with me). After taking several hundred images I found the still image quality to be unimpressive (or about average).
It was when I switched it to video mode that I was blown away. The quality and color depth when set to "vivid" preset was absolutely stunning! In fact, it was so good I immediately got rid of my dedicated video cam. Ironically, I love the video quality so much I have all but stopped taking pictures.
Скроменый эксперт
01.01.2011
6/10
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This camera is great for pictures on outings or at parties, just your everyday camera.
The pictures tend to take several takes for a good one. They are ROUGH. So don't buy it expecting to get quality shots.
So if you're looking for a camera to use for interesting pictures and such, I would not recommend it.
The colors do not come out vibrant, rich or focused often times.
However, this camera is tough. I have dropped it countless times, taken it on a dusty safari ride and even broken it open once. But it never fails to somehow begin to work again. The only design flaw is the button to switch back and forth between taking and viewing pictures. Eventually, the switch wears out and it sometimes refuses to work.
So there you have it, rough and tough.
The pictures tend to take several takes for a good one. They are ROUGH. So don't buy it expecting to get quality shots.
So if you're looking for a camera to use for interesting pictures and such, I would not recommend it.
The colors do not come out vibrant, rich or focused often times.
However, this camera is tough. I have dropped it countless times, taken it on a dusty safari ride and even broken it open once. But it never fails to somehow begin to work again. The only design flaw is the button to switch back and forth between taking and viewing pictures. Eventually, the switch wears out and it sometimes refuses to work.
So there you have it, rough and tough.
Скроменый эксперт
08.07.2011
10/10
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This was a used camera and it is great except the battery life seems to be very short compared to my last camera of the exact same model
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23.08.2009
10/10
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I am extremely satisfied with my purchase of this camera. My previous camera, which was my first digital camera, was a Polaroid i533. I had it for almost two years and the reason that I decided to purchase a new one was because the lack of viewfinder on the camera caused it to use batteries at an abominably fast rate. So I researched the best camera for indoor and low light settings, and was referred to the Canon Powershot A1000. I have used it to photograph beach outings, sunsets, zoo animals, moving animals (running horses), landscapes, and portraits; both inside and outside, in various light sources. I even used it to take my best friend's senior pictures. In low light (with high ISO) I notice much less noise than with my previous camera, and the colors are phenomenal especially when the "vivid" color balance is employed. The number of different modes on this camera is delightful - in addition to an automatic mode and one where all settings can be programmed, there are Portrait, Landscape, Night Snapshot, Kids & Pets, Indoor, Night Schene, Sunset, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Aquarium, and ISO 3200. The colors can be changed to Vivid, Neutral, Sepia, Black & White, or a color scheme of your own creation. The ISO ranges from 80 to 3200, and the white balance works very well. The camera can even be set to take pictures at the full 10 megapixels or a smaller 6 mp, 4 mp, or even 2 mp resolution for email attachments. The automatic settings produce very nice pictures, but even more stunning results can be obtained by adjusting the different functions. A great camera for amateurs as well as those who have more of an idea what they are doing. The image stabilization and face-finder features are nice, although I don't really notice that IS does much. It is very informative to have a setting in Review that shows the different brightness levels for the picture displayed, as well as all of the various settings that were employed when it was taken. The size of the camera is also very convenient, and it seems to be of sturdy construction. The only complaints I might have are the length of recharge time for the flash and the length of write time for videos to the SD card, but these have more to do with the batteries and SD card than the actual camera. I also wish it had a Panorama setting, which if it does have I haven't discovered it yet. I have owned the camera for a little over a month and at this point I couldn't be happier with it.
Скроменый эксперт
23.12.2009
2/10
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This camera was highly recommended from a very trusted source, and the reviews were mostly positive. I expected a lot from it, and for a brief period, (maybe 4 months) it worked well. Then the problems began. Lens errors. Yes, despite Canon's insistence that this sort of thing "never" happens, the mechanical lens error you will read about in other people's reviews (known issue with this camera) of this camera happened to me. I bought it hoping they wouldn't, but alas, I am apparently a sucker. Next time, I shall heed the warnings of my fellow Amazonites. No more Canon products for me....
As time wore on, the lens error became more and more of a problem. After another three months, I called Canon. The (arrogant) tech support guy just said, "Oh, this happens when the batteries are weak."
"Oh really?" I said, unwrapping a new set of Energizer AA's. "Let me just stick these puppies in here and see what happens... Huh. Well, would you look at that. So much for your battery theory pal."
After embarrassing him thusly, his only "solution" was to send the camera in for Canon to look at it (at my expense). This would take a minimum of six weeks, after which there was no guarantee I would not continue to have the same problem with the camera. I mean, come on--a design defect is a design defect, after all. I was certainly not the first person to have this problem with this camera. Not only that, but no camera for SIX WEEKS?? I would not have survived.
Sadly, before I could pack the thing up and send it in, I dropped it from the staggering height of three feet. You guessed it, end of camera. Canon makes cheap crap with poor durability and cheap lens mechanisms.
So guess what I did? Yup, I bought myself a Nikon. I've had three of them with ZERO problems over the years. This is number four. My replacement is working beautifully, and is smaller to boot. Excellent image quality too. I will not buy a Canon again. Fool me once, it's your fault. Fool me twice, it's mine.
Buyer beware.
As time wore on, the lens error became more and more of a problem. After another three months, I called Canon. The (arrogant) tech support guy just said, "Oh, this happens when the batteries are weak."
"Oh really?" I said, unwrapping a new set of Energizer AA's. "Let me just stick these puppies in here and see what happens... Huh. Well, would you look at that. So much for your battery theory pal."
After embarrassing him thusly, his only "solution" was to send the camera in for Canon to look at it (at my expense). This would take a minimum of six weeks, after which there was no guarantee I would not continue to have the same problem with the camera. I mean, come on--a design defect is a design defect, after all. I was certainly not the first person to have this problem with this camera. Not only that, but no camera for SIX WEEKS?? I would not have survived.
Sadly, before I could pack the thing up and send it in, I dropped it from the staggering height of three feet. You guessed it, end of camera. Canon makes cheap crap with poor durability and cheap lens mechanisms.
So guess what I did? Yup, I bought myself a Nikon. I've had three of them with ZERO problems over the years. This is number four. My replacement is working beautifully, and is smaller to boot. Excellent image quality too. I will not buy a Canon again. Fool me once, it's your fault. Fool me twice, it's mine.
Buyer beware.
Скроменый эксперт
19.11.2010
6/10
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Плохо
This is a more a request for suggestions than a review.
The Powershot A470 was purchased in June 2009. It has worked well and I did not have any issues with it. I currently have 3 other MFG digital cameras and historically only purchased Canon or Nikon SLR's.
Because I have 3 other digital cameras this specific model has been used maybe 15 times or so since June 2009.
It has functioned fine. The rest of the time its been in a case on my bookshelf.
Oddly the other day (last week) went to use the camera and noticed that the retractable lens cover stayed shut. If I touch it a bit or tap it will open up (springs for the cover appear ok). I have tried the vacumn "fix" thinking it might be dirt and that did not work.
Looking for suggestions and wondering if anyone else has noticed this issue after owning the camera (and using it) for a period of time?
The Powershot A470 was purchased in June 2009. It has worked well and I did not have any issues with it. I currently have 3 other MFG digital cameras and historically only purchased Canon or Nikon SLR's.
Because I have 3 other digital cameras this specific model has been used maybe 15 times or so since June 2009.
It has functioned fine. The rest of the time its been in a case on my bookshelf.
Oddly the other day (last week) went to use the camera and noticed that the retractable lens cover stayed shut. If I touch it a bit or tap it will open up (springs for the cover appear ok). I have tried the vacumn "fix" thinking it might be dirt and that did not work.
Looking for suggestions and wondering if anyone else has noticed this issue after owning the camera (and using it) for a period of time?
Скроменый эксперт
25.02.2011
10/10
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After reading a ton of reviews complaining about the item being received as something else totally different, I decided to order it anyways, expecting to receive a different cap than what was shown on the picture. To my surprise, I actually got an item that looks exactly like the picture. It fits snuggly on my SX20IS camera, unlike the original manufacturer one which always came off... which is the reason why I lost it in the first place! The item I received also has the leash connected to the peice, without using any stickys. This is a 1-piece set, and works great.
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08.01.2008
8/10
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I wanted to use this camera for a while before reviewing it because it is my first camera and I am rather new to photography. But I have been doing my homework...
First the good stuff:
--I have to say the battery usage, or lack thereof is incredible. I bought rechargeable NiMH batteries and I have managed to fill up a 2GB card two and a half times with photos and video (occasionally using flash, almost always with the LCD on) and I have only had to replace the batteries _one time_. On a typical day of shooting for 3-4 hours I may replace the batteries one time. This was an issue I was concerned about, but I have been incredibly surprised, impressed and overjoyed by this. With the regular alkaline batteries that came with the camera, I took only 200+ pictures with the LCD on, flash on part of the time.
--6MP and 4x optical zoom, thats pretty good for cameras today. For most consumers this is as much as you will ever need, perhaps more than you need. Of course, give it a year and all the cameras will have 8MP and 6x.
--The user interface is pretty intuitive and easy for the average user to figure out, especially if you have used Canon before. The only camera I have ever used was my mothers A70 and I was easily able to navigate through the controls to do what I needed.
--The pictures look very good, the colors are beautiful and generally they are very sharp. The pictures I took last fall were very good. I found some of the automatic "scene" settings to be helpful as well, the "foliage" setting worked great to put emphasis on outdoor colors.
--An advantage over the A530: The user can manually select things like shutter speed and aperture priority. There is also an auto setting. For someone who is trying to learn photography a little instead of simply take pictures, this has helped me to experiment. Often I find that at times I may want less exposure time and am willing to sacrifice some brightness for the resulting sharpness.
--The camera does feel light and rather small in the hand, but its comfortable to hold.
A Few cons:
--Probably the main problem that would affect most people is that 5-7 second delay when using the flash. I can see how this would be an issue for some people who have children or want to take a lot of pictures in darkly lit areas. I rarely do this but if you are wanting to take a lot of pictures with flash in succession, this could be a major issue.
--In low light settings the photos are not great, something I had read about ahead of time in reviews. Taking good pictures on a rainy or overcast day can be a challenge. I was surprised how good some pictures looked when I recently went out on a dark foggy morning and took pictures.
--In movie mode there is noticeable motor noise picked up by the microphone when the camera adjusts to light changes and when zooming in and out. A minor quibble for those mostly wanting to take photos, but may be an annoyance for others who occasionally want to shoot video with the camera (like me, although I am not overly concerned with high quality video as with high quality pictures). A side note, movie mode does tend to take up a lot of memory, but you have the option to take fewer frames per second (15fps/30fps) and you can decrease the resolution.
--The memory card included with the camera is pretty worthless. Canon has included 16MB cards with cameras ever since the A70 and before, and yet the number of megapixels has more than doubled. Is it not time to increase the size of the card included? I found a good deal on a 2GB card and with that on the highest resolution and quality compression rates it will hold around 750 pictures.
--There are two instruction manuals included, one is a basic manual and the other a "advanced." I have to say that the advanced one is not as detailed as I would like. It explains what things do without telling you exactly why you would like to use this or that setting or when.
--Another minor quibble, I have noticed some "barrel distortion" (if you don't know what that is you probably do not need to worry about it, or you can look it up online) on close up pictures, this inevitably happens with every camera though, and is probably no more exaggerated here than with others.
The value for the money with this camera is very good. I managed to get it for $168 in January 2007.
First the good stuff:
--I have to say the battery usage, or lack thereof is incredible. I bought rechargeable NiMH batteries and I have managed to fill up a 2GB card two and a half times with photos and video (occasionally using flash, almost always with the LCD on) and I have only had to replace the batteries _one time_. On a typical day of shooting for 3-4 hours I may replace the batteries one time. This was an issue I was concerned about, but I have been incredibly surprised, impressed and overjoyed by this. With the regular alkaline batteries that came with the camera, I took only 200+ pictures with the LCD on, flash on part of the time.
--6MP and 4x optical zoom, thats pretty good for cameras today. For most consumers this is as much as you will ever need, perhaps more than you need. Of course, give it a year and all the cameras will have 8MP and 6x.
--The user interface is pretty intuitive and easy for the average user to figure out, especially if you have used Canon before. The only camera I have ever used was my mothers A70 and I was easily able to navigate through the controls to do what I needed.
--The pictures look very good, the colors are beautiful and generally they are very sharp. The pictures I took last fall were very good. I found some of the automatic "scene" settings to be helpful as well, the "foliage" setting worked great to put emphasis on outdoor colors.
--An advantage over the A530: The user can manually select things like shutter speed and aperture priority. There is also an auto setting. For someone who is trying to learn photography a little instead of simply take pictures, this has helped me to experiment. Often I find that at times I may want less exposure time and am willing to sacrifice some brightness for the resulting sharpness.
--The camera does feel light and rather small in the hand, but its comfortable to hold.
A Few cons:
--Probably the main problem that would affect most people is that 5-7 second delay when using the flash. I can see how this would be an issue for some people who have children or want to take a lot of pictures in darkly lit areas. I rarely do this but if you are wanting to take a lot of pictures with flash in succession, this could be a major issue.
--In low light settings the photos are not great, something I had read about ahead of time in reviews. Taking good pictures on a rainy or overcast day can be a challenge. I was surprised how good some pictures looked when I recently went out on a dark foggy morning and took pictures.
--In movie mode there is noticeable motor noise picked up by the microphone when the camera adjusts to light changes and when zooming in and out. A minor quibble for those mostly wanting to take photos, but may be an annoyance for others who occasionally want to shoot video with the camera (like me, although I am not overly concerned with high quality video as with high quality pictures). A side note, movie mode does tend to take up a lot of memory, but you have the option to take fewer frames per second (15fps/30fps) and you can decrease the resolution.
--The memory card included with the camera is pretty worthless. Canon has included 16MB cards with cameras ever since the A70 and before, and yet the number of megapixels has more than doubled. Is it not time to increase the size of the card included? I found a good deal on a 2GB card and with that on the highest resolution and quality compression rates it will hold around 750 pictures.
--There are two instruction manuals included, one is a basic manual and the other a "advanced." I have to say that the advanced one is not as detailed as I would like. It explains what things do without telling you exactly why you would like to use this or that setting or when.
--Another minor quibble, I have noticed some "barrel distortion" (if you don't know what that is you probably do not need to worry about it, or you can look it up online) on close up pictures, this inevitably happens with every camera though, and is probably no more exaggerated here than with others.
The value for the money with this camera is very good. I managed to get it for $168 in January 2007.
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15.07.2009
10/10
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I purchased this Cannon A1000 IS about a month ago from Amazon as a replacement to another camcorder/digital camera combo I already own of a different brand.The price on Amazon was good. I received the camera about 6 days after the online order was place. No problems with any shipping part of the transaction and the shipping was free.
After reading many reviews and ratings on this camera I can say it has lived up to it's high reviews. The camera has a solid & heavy feel to it unlike alot of competitors plastic feeling cameras.
I do a lot of uploading small edited videos to Youtube and the video quality portion of this camera is better than my present combo camera I had been using and the video is done in .mpeg instead of .mov like many other brands. Another reason for the quality is that this camera has glass lens in it unlike many comptetors cameras whose have plastic lens.
As far as still picture quality goes this camera is better than any digital camera I've ever owned and I've had many different brands since digital cameras have been developed.
It's simple to use for first time users as well as more experienced users. It has many standard point & shoot features and has a limited manual mode to adjust WB,ISO,Color settings and limited exposure settings.
It has built in red eye removal of the finished picture, great self timer feature and good continuous shooting mode which works great if your not using the flash. Flash recharge (about 5 sec.) is a little slow but I think it's about normal for this size and price.
I have taken many action pictures in the past month and not a blurry one in the bunch.
In other reviews on this camera I have read are some complaints about battery life. I did wear out the standard alkaline batteries that came with the camera in less than a day but think that was due mostly to setting up and playing all day with my "New Toy".
I use rechargeable AA batteries and have not had any battery drain problems out of the ordinary since. As with any new digital camera or camcorder it would be wise to use rechargeable.
The camera comes with a very tiny memory supplied SD card which is only good for a few pictures. It is more of a "starter" SD card and should be replaced with either a 2,4,8 or 16GB SD or SDHC card as soon as possible since the camera does not have any internal picture storage capacity.
All in all this is a great first time user or even a somewhat experienced user point & shoot camera and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for good quality at a great price.
After reading many reviews and ratings on this camera I can say it has lived up to it's high reviews. The camera has a solid & heavy feel to it unlike alot of competitors plastic feeling cameras.
I do a lot of uploading small edited videos to Youtube and the video quality portion of this camera is better than my present combo camera I had been using and the video is done in .mpeg instead of .mov like many other brands. Another reason for the quality is that this camera has glass lens in it unlike many comptetors cameras whose have plastic lens.
As far as still picture quality goes this camera is better than any digital camera I've ever owned and I've had many different brands since digital cameras have been developed.
It's simple to use for first time users as well as more experienced users. It has many standard point & shoot features and has a limited manual mode to adjust WB,ISO,Color settings and limited exposure settings.
It has built in red eye removal of the finished picture, great self timer feature and good continuous shooting mode which works great if your not using the flash. Flash recharge (about 5 sec.) is a little slow but I think it's about normal for this size and price.
I have taken many action pictures in the past month and not a blurry one in the bunch.
In other reviews on this camera I have read are some complaints about battery life. I did wear out the standard alkaline batteries that came with the camera in less than a day but think that was due mostly to setting up and playing all day with my "New Toy".
I use rechargeable AA batteries and have not had any battery drain problems out of the ordinary since. As with any new digital camera or camcorder it would be wise to use rechargeable.
The camera comes with a very tiny memory supplied SD card which is only good for a few pictures. It is more of a "starter" SD card and should be replaced with either a 2,4,8 or 16GB SD or SDHC card as soon as possible since the camera does not have any internal picture storage capacity.
All in all this is a great first time user or even a somewhat experienced user point & shoot camera and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for good quality at a great price.
Скроменый эксперт
14.03.2011
4/10
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Camera goes through batteries extremely quickly. Even with using high quality rechargeable batteries. SD card is stored in the battery compartment so If you remove your card often eventually the door does not close tightly..therefore the slightest bump & the camera will turn off. While I did not expect the camera to last forever ...I did hope it would last longer than 2 yrs. Disappointed. Pictures turned out well, but not a great low light camera. Not sure I will buy another Cannon.
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