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Скроменый эксперт
18.05.2009
6/10
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I bought this camera after a series of other Canon p&s camera (PowerShot series). I was very happy with Canon for the past 5+ years using either the powershot IS or the ELPH series cameras. Lately, I had a need for extra zoom for taking shots of kids at school stages, etc., so I reviewed several 'super zoom' cameras.
Pros:
o Zoom is great, although some reviews do not like that the camera shutter speed slows down as you zoom further out (at 20x, the fastest you get is 1/500)
o LCD vari-screen is quite helpful (as opposed to the fixed LCDs in P&S), specially when taking low shots of kids or birds, etc.
o I didn't miss many of the automatic scene options I got used to in prev Canon cameras
o I like the 'super macro' feature a lot. I took some close up shots of a basket of oranges - great professional focus on the near orange surface, with short depth of field, and blurred background!
Cons:
o In automode, I'm just not seeing the image sharpness in the 'normal' zoom range. The camera takes great shots of close-up pictures. Great details can be found when viewing on screen. But try something 5-10 feet, and the AF just doesn't lock sharply. Same in face-detection mode, even as the face is framed well. I compared very similar shots from powershot and this camera. It just doesn't look consistently sharp. Ocassionally I'd get one or two sharp ones, but then I've had to work quite hard to do that - several adjustments of aperture, speed, etc. like some very old SLR shots without any auto features.
o Images are very grainy, specially on the black colors even at low ISOs
o The highest resolution is 10M, then next down is 6M, which leaves a big gap on resolution. I'd prefer 10M, 9M, 8M, etc.
o The flash doesn't 'auto pop' in any mode. I'd have preferred that in 'auto' mode that it pops up (like one old SLR I had), to retain the feel of a P&S when needed
o I'd prefer a rechargeable battery. I take many pictures, so what is better to carry around, a large box of batteries or a charger?
o The sport mode is disappointing! I put it in sport mode and took several pictures of birds, some of my fish in the aquarium - not a single sharp shot! Yes, I have steady hands :-)
I'm somewhat happy with the features and superzoom and Canon's reputation. But, I'm not able to decide whether to try another camera before returning this. Some symptoms indicate I may need to learn a few techniques, but I think at least the automode and scene modes should do as expected from sub $200 cameras! I've had it for a week and taken shots in many situations, and I'm thinking of returning it.
Pros:
o Zoom is great, although some reviews do not like that the camera shutter speed slows down as you zoom further out (at 20x, the fastest you get is 1/500)
o LCD vari-screen is quite helpful (as opposed to the fixed LCDs in P&S), specially when taking low shots of kids or birds, etc.
o I didn't miss many of the automatic scene options I got used to in prev Canon cameras
o I like the 'super macro' feature a lot. I took some close up shots of a basket of oranges - great professional focus on the near orange surface, with short depth of field, and blurred background!
Cons:
o In automode, I'm just not seeing the image sharpness in the 'normal' zoom range. The camera takes great shots of close-up pictures. Great details can be found when viewing on screen. But try something 5-10 feet, and the AF just doesn't lock sharply. Same in face-detection mode, even as the face is framed well. I compared very similar shots from powershot and this camera. It just doesn't look consistently sharp. Ocassionally I'd get one or two sharp ones, but then I've had to work quite hard to do that - several adjustments of aperture, speed, etc. like some very old SLR shots without any auto features.
o Images are very grainy, specially on the black colors even at low ISOs
o The highest resolution is 10M, then next down is 6M, which leaves a big gap on resolution. I'd prefer 10M, 9M, 8M, etc.
o The flash doesn't 'auto pop' in any mode. I'd have preferred that in 'auto' mode that it pops up (like one old SLR I had), to retain the feel of a P&S when needed
o I'd prefer a rechargeable battery. I take many pictures, so what is better to carry around, a large box of batteries or a charger?
o The sport mode is disappointing! I put it in sport mode and took several pictures of birds, some of my fish in the aquarium - not a single sharp shot! Yes, I have steady hands :-)
I'm somewhat happy with the features and superzoom and Canon's reputation. But, I'm not able to decide whether to try another camera before returning this. Some symptoms indicate I may need to learn a few techniques, but I think at least the automode and scene modes should do as expected from sub $200 cameras! I've had it for a week and taken shots in many situations, and I'm thinking of returning it.
Скроменый эксперт
01.12.2010
4/10
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This camera can take very good macros; however, in low light conditions it has a great deal of noise in all pictures. At 28mm, there was lens distortion which is to be expected, but for the very annoying barrel distortion. Another annoying feature was colour fringing, that was very difficult to correct. The worst feature was that the lens mechanism lasted for only 15 months, 3 months over the warranty period. In spite of these bad features, it could produce some very good pictures in good light, and it was very good for taking macros. It was an interesting camera to use, but the bottom line is that without a good lens you can not expect good pictures. There are less expensive better quality single lens cameras in the market place.
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09.04.2011
8/10
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Хорошо
This tripos will do everything you need. It is lights and I like that it has a tote bag. If you are a professional and would use this often, I think it would wear out quicker than some of the more expensive models. However, for normal use, this will do the job well. I am satisfied with it.
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05.05.2010
10/10
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Please let me first explain that I'm not in like manner, a digital photo freak.
Four years ago I used to run around with a much smaller (and simple) Canon digital camera (PowerShot A560 - 7.1 mp) but when I read about Canon's SX100IS and checked out its features, immediately fell in love with it!
I've been using it continuously for almost two years, never had a failure or a "lens error" message. Since I started to use this camera, I loaded it with a 8 GB SDHC card and took all my pictures in the Auto mode with excellent results. I paid $300 for the camera, the SDHC card and carrying case (including taxes, because I live out of the U.S.) but I think I got a good price anyway!
The photo quality is REALLY GOOD for a camera with such lens size (and price level). The 10X optical zoom feature is A MUST for close-up shots!!!
Even open range and skyline photos (sunsets at the beach) were taken, with an awesome image definition!!!
However, it's true that battery life is quite short, so don't forget to carry an 8-pack of fresh AA batteries everytime (specially, if you're planning a long trip with plenty of photo shooting).
I really don't know if newer Canon models for this camera may have a better performance, even with larger megapixel capability. Really, I'm quite happy with this camera, and I would consider to change it only if I find a much better model in a really cheap price. Thank you Canon!
Four years ago I used to run around with a much smaller (and simple) Canon digital camera (PowerShot A560 - 7.1 mp) but when I read about Canon's SX100IS and checked out its features, immediately fell in love with it!
I've been using it continuously for almost two years, never had a failure or a "lens error" message. Since I started to use this camera, I loaded it with a 8 GB SDHC card and took all my pictures in the Auto mode with excellent results. I paid $300 for the camera, the SDHC card and carrying case (including taxes, because I live out of the U.S.) but I think I got a good price anyway!
The photo quality is REALLY GOOD for a camera with such lens size (and price level). The 10X optical zoom feature is A MUST for close-up shots!!!
Even open range and skyline photos (sunsets at the beach) were taken, with an awesome image definition!!!
However, it's true that battery life is quite short, so don't forget to carry an 8-pack of fresh AA batteries everytime (specially, if you're planning a long trip with plenty of photo shooting).
I really don't know if newer Canon models for this camera may have a better performance, even with larger megapixel capability. Really, I'm quite happy with this camera, and I would consider to change it only if I find a much better model in a really cheap price. Thank you Canon!
Скроменый эксперт
06.05.2010
10/10
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This is a great camera! Once you spend a bit of time with the manual, it is quite easy to use. I was rather hesitant to buy this camera because of the bad reviews I read, but I am so glad I decided to get it anyway. The 20x zoom is amazing, and the macro ability is equally impressive. It takes clear, focused close-ups, even if the subject is touching the lens! Another great feature of this camera is the amount of control it allows you to have over the settings. It is very helpful to be able to adjust the white balance, shutter speed, and aperture while shooting. It also has many, many other settings that allow you to have full control over your images. Although I haven't used the video feature much, it seems alright. Of course it's videos aren't as good as those of a proper camcorder, but it still takes clear enough videos to record some good memories.
Overall, this is a fantastic camera! As far as cons go, there isn't a lot. The only thing I can think of, is the time you must spend with the manual. I'd say it takes a good couple of hours with the manual to get an idea of how to use the features. Even after you've studied the manual for a while, keep it around for future reference. I don't like reading manuals myself, but the amazing photos this camera can take, really make the two hours worthwhile. I would recommend this camera to anyone looking for a high performance camera, without spending lots of money on a DSLR.
Overall, this is a fantastic camera! As far as cons go, there isn't a lot. The only thing I can think of, is the time you must spend with the manual. I'd say it takes a good couple of hours with the manual to get an idea of how to use the features. Even after you've studied the manual for a while, keep it around for future reference. I don't like reading manuals myself, but the amazing photos this camera can take, really make the two hours worthwhile. I would recommend this camera to anyone looking for a high performance camera, without spending lots of money on a DSLR.
Скроменый эксперт
14.07.2009
10/10
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This is one fantastic little camera. I purchased it for my wife as a replacement for an earlier generation Sony about two months ago. It is also one of Consumer Reports recommended cameras, is simple to operate... turn it on and click. It takes excellent photographs considering its 7.1mp and 3.4X zoom. It does its best in the auto mode, which is what I think this camera was really intended for. The camera's 38-to-132mm-equivalent offers a slightly longer than usual reach. A 2.5-inch screen is the only method of framing your shot, and can be difficult to use on sunny days. Get a little peel and stick folding hood for those occasions. You won't find a lot of controls on the A470, but adjustable ISO, exposure controls, and manual white-balance settings offer some flexibility when shooting. The antishake works very well. Another nice feature is that it uses AA batteries. I use NIMH and keep a couple of extra sets charged and handy. There are many more usable pictures now than we had with the sony. One thing I have learned is that megapixels means little once you have reached a certain point except for the size of the end product. And, for an entry level point and shoot it is doubtful most of us will be making too many 11X17's for Life magazine. Even then, you could do so if you keep the ISO at 80. The other nice attribute is the capability of movies. This little camera has been used several times in the movie mode and I was delighted with the outcome. Size wise, it is not one of those slim ultracompact pocket cameras at about 2 inches thick. It can fit into a pocket with a bit of a bulge, but I really like this size better as its more substantive to hold and steady when shooting.. I have used the ultracompact, and find it more difficult to handle and the shake possibilities are greater. The software it comes with is a snap to use and makes the download process easy searching for only the most recent photos in memory. I have put 4GB SDHC in the camera, which gives it around 1000 pix at the highest resolution, or a combination of ample movie making as well as couple of hundred photos. If you are looking for a simple point and shoot and don't mind the heavier feel, then this one is for you. If you want / need more control, more manual override features, a longer zoom etc then spend another $300+ and get a SX10is, which I also own and use for more serious photographic outings or when I want to use a controlled synched flash.
Скроменый эксперт
22.04.2009
6/10
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I bought this camera so my wife could break into digital photography. She wanted a digital P&S that had an optical finder. There are not too many of these--Canon is the only one I could think of, and not even all canons have an optical finder. Some just have the LCD screen.
I tried a few shots at home before we left on a trip to Europe. It seemed to be working all right, so we took it along. She also brought her trusty Olympus Stylus film camera, "just in case."
Here's what we found out: first, the camera turned out to be a battery eater. According to the instructions, you should get about 200 shots on a pair of AA alkalines. Well, my wife got more like 30 or 40. One set of batteries was good for about 4 to 6 hours of shooting. She couldn't get a whole day of shooting out of it, even though she turned the camera off when not shooting. Fortunately, I had several sets of spares along. When these ran out, I bought four Kodak AA alkalines in a Paris store. They were gone in a couple of days, so we made a shopping thrip and bought some German batteries. They were maybe a little better--she shot for several hours in the Musee de l'Orangerie.
I am thinking the camera may be defective. No chance to follow up on that yet, as we just got back.
I had a scare: the pictures viewed on the LCD screen had an out of focus look. I worried that all her pictures might be bad. But the good news is that after downloading to the computer, her shots, viewed on my 17" monitor, are tack sharp! A fine lens! There were only 2 or 3 unsharp shots out of 579 total, and they are probably ther result of operator error.
I can also say I'm very favorably impressed with the Canon's color management. Good, satisfying color that does not disappoint.
I don't think the dynamic range from highlight to shadows is very great. The camera, in the hands of an amateur with no time to learn photography, produced quite few blown highlights on scenes that ranged from shadow to bright sky areas, and definitely favors the shadows, which remain readable at the expense of blown highlights. Probably an exposure tweak toward the underexposure side would help things a lot. Of course, almost all digitals are limited in this regard; point-and-shoots perhaps more so than DSLRs.
So, summing up:
Image quality: Excellent, for such a small camera.
Color management: Very good.
Exposure latitude: could be better.
Ease of use: pretty good!
Battery life: A big problem with our sample. We may or may not have a defective sample, and this needs to be followed up on. I'll try to post a followup note when I find out more.
I tried a few shots at home before we left on a trip to Europe. It seemed to be working all right, so we took it along. She also brought her trusty Olympus Stylus film camera, "just in case."
Here's what we found out: first, the camera turned out to be a battery eater. According to the instructions, you should get about 200 shots on a pair of AA alkalines. Well, my wife got more like 30 or 40. One set of batteries was good for about 4 to 6 hours of shooting. She couldn't get a whole day of shooting out of it, even though she turned the camera off when not shooting. Fortunately, I had several sets of spares along. When these ran out, I bought four Kodak AA alkalines in a Paris store. They were gone in a couple of days, so we made a shopping thrip and bought some German batteries. They were maybe a little better--she shot for several hours in the Musee de l'Orangerie.
I am thinking the camera may be defective. No chance to follow up on that yet, as we just got back.
I had a scare: the pictures viewed on the LCD screen had an out of focus look. I worried that all her pictures might be bad. But the good news is that after downloading to the computer, her shots, viewed on my 17" monitor, are tack sharp! A fine lens! There were only 2 or 3 unsharp shots out of 579 total, and they are probably ther result of operator error.
I can also say I'm very favorably impressed with the Canon's color management. Good, satisfying color that does not disappoint.
I don't think the dynamic range from highlight to shadows is very great. The camera, in the hands of an amateur with no time to learn photography, produced quite few blown highlights on scenes that ranged from shadow to bright sky areas, and definitely favors the shadows, which remain readable at the expense of blown highlights. Probably an exposure tweak toward the underexposure side would help things a lot. Of course, almost all digitals are limited in this regard; point-and-shoots perhaps more so than DSLRs.
So, summing up:
Image quality: Excellent, for such a small camera.
Color management: Very good.
Exposure latitude: could be better.
Ease of use: pretty good!
Battery life: A big problem with our sample. We may or may not have a defective sample, and this needs to be followed up on. I'll try to post a followup note when I find out more.
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02.02.2011
10/10
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I literally dropped it down a mountain into a waterfall in Africa, and after a guide got it out (I gave it a couple honest shots), it worked the next day. Zoom is unbelievable, other people with thousand dollar cameras were all wanting copies of my pictures cause they were closer and clearer than any of theirs. Battery drain seemed to occur after the water damage, but pictures are amazing. Only issue is that its a little too big to put in your pocket, but is great for games, trips, family photos.
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21.05.2011
2/10
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Yes it is a sock, do yourself a favour just use one of your own, will look and fit just as good, in short a terrible design
Скроменый эксперт
02.12.2009
8/10
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Хорошо
This is one of the best point and shoots I've handled in the last year. Canon has produced a great product for the economically minded amateur. This camera has the great function of the "easy" setting. This allows almost anyone to take great pictures. Just select this setting on the dial and the camera makes all the setting adjustments for you, no matter what situation you are in. The only down side to this function is that it takes a bit longer to actually take a picture. I have noticed about a two second shutter delay, which isn't good if you are trying to take pictures of fast moving object, like children, but is fine if you have a cooperative subject. There are also a few selling points that I can't argue with, such as price, megapixels, and variety of options to tweak. At around $200, this camera has some of the most functions I have ever seen. It rivals the $800 Nikon i used to own. There are several shooting modes that can be easily selceted from the dial next to the shutter, but if that isn't enough control for you, you can select the aperture priority, shutter priority, or manual modes. Each of these modes allows full control over the setting in your camera, allowing you to make the camera work in any way you desire. This is great as a learning tool, or for the more experienced user who likes the full control. Image quality is pretty good as well, I have only noticed some distortion at the highest megapixel levels and in extreme conditions (very low or very high light levels). Overall, a great camera for anyone from the beginner with their first camera, up to someone who is contemplating an entry level DSLR. This camera gives you the full range of use, from simply point and shoot, up to adjusting white balance, aperture size, shutter speed, and flash output, you can even change to manual focus. Great camera for the price, well worth it to anyone looking for a great camera without the complications of a DSLR.
Скроменый эксперт
28.10.2010
6/10
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Since buying this camera, it has had an intermittent fault. Sometimes it would work fine but at other times, the screen would remain black and the camera was impossible to use. I struggled on with it because I needed it for my job. I contacted Canon who said that this was a known fault. Even so, it would cost me more than the cost of the camera to have it fixed. For a while, it worked then it wouldn't work at all. Look up Canon on the internet and you'll see that this is a common problem with all of their cameras.
Footnote : I discovered that the fault with the camera is a stuck shutter. By hitting it hard on the barrel of the lens, it's possible to free it. I've done this for the last couple of years and I've only stuck with it because it takes great photos! Maybe it's time to get a new one!
Footnote : I discovered that the fault with the camera is a stuck shutter. By hitting it hard on the barrel of the lens, it's possible to free it. I've done this for the last couple of years and I've only stuck with it because it takes great photos! Maybe it's time to get a new one!
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28.07.2009
10/10
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Read other reviews if you want lots of details on the camera. I'm just going over a few gripes and bonuses that I hadn't expected.
I received mine five days ago. I've had two other Canons and have loved them both (3000+ photos with the A75 before passing it on to my mother, and 4800+ with the A530 before passing it on to boss). This one is starting out to be quite amazing too and I hope to get at least 5000+ photos with it over the next few years.
First gripe is with trying to actually get a purple one. My order via Amazon reseller was cancelled by them. Ended up getting through B.B. for about the same price. Not too big of a deal.
I recommend resigning the included 32MB SD card to a drawer or for your tax records backups. Pick up a couple 4GB class "C6" microSDHC cards with a SD and USB adapter. The USB adapter is necessary if you want to get to the root folder on the card (for CHDK access) and/or don't like using included software.
The included batteries are good for experimenting and getting used to the camera. Just be sure to pick up and charge some Energizer or Duracell NiMH rechargables before that trip to Disney.
Customizing the camera--splash screen and sound effects: nope. Even though they included the software to do it, the camera does not support the feature to upload different pics and sound files. A Canon CSR verified this. Sadly, the fancy colored case is as custom as they want you to get. (Actually, it wasn't a very requested feature and I doubt there will ever be any firmware upgrades to include it.)
"Long Shutter" for tripod night shots: I thought it could do it but it took a while to find. In "P" mode, press FUNC. SET button (takes to EXPosure adjust), press DISPlay button and use left/right navigation to scroll between 1 and 15-second exposure times.
Cases: just about all cases will make this camera look huge. I sewed my own using some scrap fabric, Velcro and webbing for a belt loop. For store bought, just take your camera with you to test fit it.
Recording videos: no optical zooming while recording, so set the zoom to what you need before hitting the button. Digital zoom works if it is enabled, but I generally keep mine turned off.
That's about it for having it a week. Happy snapping, shutterbugs. :)
I received mine five days ago. I've had two other Canons and have loved them both (3000+ photos with the A75 before passing it on to my mother, and 4800+ with the A530 before passing it on to boss). This one is starting out to be quite amazing too and I hope to get at least 5000+ photos with it over the next few years.
First gripe is with trying to actually get a purple one. My order via Amazon reseller was cancelled by them. Ended up getting through B.B. for about the same price. Not too big of a deal.
I recommend resigning the included 32MB SD card to a drawer or for your tax records backups. Pick up a couple 4GB class "C6" microSDHC cards with a SD and USB adapter. The USB adapter is necessary if you want to get to the root folder on the card (for CHDK access) and/or don't like using included software.
The included batteries are good for experimenting and getting used to the camera. Just be sure to pick up and charge some Energizer or Duracell NiMH rechargables before that trip to Disney.
Customizing the camera--splash screen and sound effects: nope. Even though they included the software to do it, the camera does not support the feature to upload different pics and sound files. A Canon CSR verified this. Sadly, the fancy colored case is as custom as they want you to get. (Actually, it wasn't a very requested feature and I doubt there will ever be any firmware upgrades to include it.)
"Long Shutter" for tripod night shots: I thought it could do it but it took a while to find. In "P" mode, press FUNC. SET button (takes to EXPosure adjust), press DISPlay button and use left/right navigation to scroll between 1 and 15-second exposure times.
Cases: just about all cases will make this camera look huge. I sewed my own using some scrap fabric, Velcro and webbing for a belt loop. For store bought, just take your camera with you to test fit it.
Recording videos: no optical zooming while recording, so set the zoom to what you need before hitting the button. Digital zoom works if it is enabled, but I generally keep mine turned off.
That's about it for having it a week. Happy snapping, shutterbugs. :)
Скроменый эксперт
28.04.2011
6/10
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The camara itself is good but when I use normal unchargable AAA battery. The battery can just hold not more than 1 hr!!!! It is to waste for me to buy so many batterys!!
Скроменый эксперт
03.03.2011
6/10
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This camera makes great pictures and I have found it easy to use but after a little more than a year and a half the CCD has failed and I have a vertical line in all my pictures, Repair would be horribly expensive and should not be required for a well taken-care-of camera. I contacted their support by email and got the feeling they were not reading what I said.
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27.12.2010
10/10
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I'm not sure how many people will still be in the market for one of these, but I can certainly vouch for its performance for an A590IS. I've now had one for coming up to 2 years, and it has yet to fail me. The camera fits perfectly (as you'd hope), the belt fastening is strong and unlikely to accidentally come loose, the battery/SD card compartment works fine, and it even has a hook that's in just the right place to attach my Spudz 6x6 Micro Fibre Lens Cloth without it getting in the way. If anyone still owns an old Canon A590IS without a case, I recommend getting this one.
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16.01.2011
4/10
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Suggest you look at some of the other highly rated models. Do not pick this one if you can only get the version that uses AA batteries. We could not get through a single day of moderate use without going through 4 or even 6 new batteries. The camera works fine and the quality of the pictures is good. If you are just interested in something to shoot some pix with, there may be too many bells and whistles on this for you. I also have a Canon ELF and it has been fantastic. Very disappointed with this one.
Скроменый эксперт
28.04.2011
8/10
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Pretty good product for the practical purposes. I carry my Canon in a leather pouch and while sightseeing in this sock. Worked well. What more to ask ...
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09.09.2009
2/10
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After owning an old Sony Cybershot for over 6 years, I thought it was time to upgrade to something with a few more bells & whistles. A high zoom camera seemed to fit the bill - I didn't have the time, nor inclination, to learn all the ins & outs of a true DSLR, but I wanted to have a few more options in a basic point & shoot with a good zoom for taking close up shots of my little guy. I did considerable research, and was impressed with all 300+ reviews for the Canon Powershot SX10IS on Amazon. I also read (& re-read) reviews from some well-respected digital photography websites, many of which gave this camera their highest ratings. After hemming & hawing for some time, I bit the bullet & eagerly awaited the fabulous pictures that this Canon would produce. I knew it was possible; I'd seen the examples on Amazon - all 500+.
The evening that my purchase arrived, I took my time, reviewing the manual (rare for me as I tend to do first, then read) & learning about my new camera. Then a test drive. Disappointment followed. Almost nothing I did - not putting the IS on continuous, not raising the ISO, not tweaking the aperture or the shutter speed, nothing short of using the flash - seemed to fully eliminate camera shake. But, I thought, it's nighttime & I'm indoors. Tomorrow I'll try again.
I awoke to a beautiful sun-washed morning, grabbed the camera, & started shooting pics of my 18 month old son playing in natural light. Same problems. I get it, taking indoor pictures means making some compromises. Either a little on the dark side or maybe a little more noise; things which can mostly be cleaned up by editing. But the quality of these pictures was horrible. The camera was constantly registering camera shake unless the flash was up - even in clear, beautiful, morning sun. Crushed.
I had some reasonable good luck when taking shots outside, but nothing that seemed to warrant the high praise written of this camera. My 6 year old Sony Cybershot, with only 4mp & 6x zoom, has given me reliably excellent photos even in the dimmest of light, something I would think this newer technology could easily provide. Not so. Color me disappointed.
The evening that my purchase arrived, I took my time, reviewing the manual (rare for me as I tend to do first, then read) & learning about my new camera. Then a test drive. Disappointment followed. Almost nothing I did - not putting the IS on continuous, not raising the ISO, not tweaking the aperture or the shutter speed, nothing short of using the flash - seemed to fully eliminate camera shake. But, I thought, it's nighttime & I'm indoors. Tomorrow I'll try again.
I awoke to a beautiful sun-washed morning, grabbed the camera, & started shooting pics of my 18 month old son playing in natural light. Same problems. I get it, taking indoor pictures means making some compromises. Either a little on the dark side or maybe a little more noise; things which can mostly be cleaned up by editing. But the quality of these pictures was horrible. The camera was constantly registering camera shake unless the flash was up - even in clear, beautiful, morning sun. Crushed.
I had some reasonable good luck when taking shots outside, but nothing that seemed to warrant the high praise written of this camera. My 6 year old Sony Cybershot, with only 4mp & 6x zoom, has given me reliably excellent photos even in the dimmest of light, something I would think this newer technology could easily provide. Not so. Color me disappointed.
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11.06.2010
10/10
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I researched many camera before purchasing this one. i have owned it for a year now and love everything about it. It is a great camera for taking pictures especially when a 3 year in involved. I don't always have time to change lens on a dslr, but this camera fixes that problem. The video is equal to full screen dvd quality as long as you do not use the digital zoom. This camera was great on vacation, one camera did it all. Took pictures and video while hiking through the Disney parks, it was nice to only carry one piece of equipment. I did purchase the Lensmate filter adapter, which was about $20 and worth every penny. That was one complaint I had about the camera, now I have none. It is also a nice camera to hand to someone who is not camera savvy and set on auto and tell them to point and shoot. My cousin of 10 years old took the camera during a car show and got great shots. I am sure I will get a DSLR someday, but not sure I want to part with all the dollars to get one. This is a great camera for the dollar. I am actually looking at upgrading to the Powershot SX20 for HD video. The Manual controls are not the friendliest but with tripod they are doable. Would also suggest the Rezo 110Aw bag, it handles the camera nicely.
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14.01.2011
2/10
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What I got looks nothing like the picture. I got a lens cap with a small hole in it and piece of string. No instructions. I supposed that I needed to thread the cheap piece of string through the hole in the cap and attach it somehow somewhere on the camera. It's functional, I suppose. But it looks terrible and I'll have to replace the string at some point. Yuck. Again: LOOKS NOTHING LIKE ADVERTISED. I recommend for this caliber of camera (mine is an SX20IS) going to a camera shop in town.
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15.03.2011
2/10
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This sock doesnt securely contain your camera, only gravity holds it in so if you put it in a bag it can easily fall out.
Also the little carabina is just in the right place to damage the screen.
There are far better ways to protect your camera, don't bother with this one.
Also the little carabina is just in the right place to damage the screen.
There are far better ways to protect your camera, don't bother with this one.
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02.05.2011
10/10
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I bought it to take pictures of my granddaughter--who is always on the go and hard to get a picture of. Works great!!
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04.11.2010
6/10
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Had to borrow a friends camera as a back up for a gig I did - needed some spare batteries, I ended up buying these based on price and previous Lenmar experience.
They seemed to charge well and held charge well enough for what I used it for, however one of the batteries I got would not fit in the slot like it should - it would not engage the "lock" that holds the battery in place, you had to keep your finger on the battery while shutting the compartment lid. Once in it worked fine. Go figure.
Other than that little glitch it seems like good batteries, considering I paid 7.50 for each I don't think I'll complain - its a bargain for canon compatible batteries (I've paid upward 50 bucks for my regular camera batteries).
They seemed to charge well and held charge well enough for what I used it for, however one of the batteries I got would not fit in the slot like it should - it would not engage the "lock" that holds the battery in place, you had to keep your finger on the battery while shutting the compartment lid. Once in it worked fine. Go figure.
Other than that little glitch it seems like good batteries, considering I paid 7.50 for each I don't think I'll complain - its a bargain for canon compatible batteries (I've paid upward 50 bucks for my regular camera batteries).
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29.11.2008
10/10
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I was looking for an upgrade to my previous camera, the Canon Powershot A75, which had served me extremely well over 4 years. I purchased an Olympus camera, which despite its high price, I found in my opinion terrible in comparison to my old Canon.
As the camera was for our honeymoon, I decided to buy another camera. Unfortunately I purchased the Olympus online at a store that does not offer refunds or exchange on poor choice. Expensive lesson learned there.
I purchased the Canon SX110IS from a bricks and mortar store with refund/exchange policy, for peace of mind. Just days before I had recommended friends buy a Canon, and they bought this camera, and when I saw their shots, I knew this was the camera for me.
Straight away I felt so relieved and happy that I had purchased another Canon. Beautiful shots even on Auto and Easy modes, with lots of other modes and settings to play around with if you wish.
The most important thing about a camera to me is that it takes great pictures on Auto - as I dont like to spend much time playing around, I just like to have fun snapping.
The canon has the same size LCD as the Olympus, but the quality of the pixels is MUCH better, and clearer.
Image Stabiliser is excellent, (it stabilises the LENS, not the camera body like other cameras),sometimes my hands get shaky with some pictures, but they still come out absolutely beautifully.
The colour is amazing, pictures are crisp and sharp, even in low light. I took pictures in a completely dark room and they came out great. I don't mind waiting for the flash to recharge,it does not let you take pictures till it is recharged. In the Olympus I erroneously bought, you had no idea whether the flash was charged or still charging, so you could make the mistake of taking shots too quickly in low light.
The camera body feels very sturdy in your hands and you can easily grip it, your hand can wrap around where you see the silver bit, near the words PowerShot SX110. This is in contrast to slimline cameras that probably look prettier this camera. I'd rather have sturdy, especially with such a big lens and zoom. I was, however, surprised when I saw the camera "in the flesh" it is a lot smaller than I imagined.
Don't worry about lifting the flash (Where canon is written), it's not a bother at all, and the camera (at least in Auto and Easy mode) suggests you lift the flash when it deems it appropriate. If you lift it and have the flash on auto, it wont fire unless required. I just lift the flash whenever I take pictures, but it will only fire when needed.
Canon have improved their picture program for the computer too, but some people may not think the program gives you enough to play around with and may seek other programs.
One thing that i think would be neat would be the ability to change pictures to black and white or sepia on the camera. That is about the only thing that Olympus did that the Canon didn't do thousands of times better.
Overall, I think the camera's brilliant. I will never buy anything but Canon again.
As the camera was for our honeymoon, I decided to buy another camera. Unfortunately I purchased the Olympus online at a store that does not offer refunds or exchange on poor choice. Expensive lesson learned there.
I purchased the Canon SX110IS from a bricks and mortar store with refund/exchange policy, for peace of mind. Just days before I had recommended friends buy a Canon, and they bought this camera, and when I saw their shots, I knew this was the camera for me.
Straight away I felt so relieved and happy that I had purchased another Canon. Beautiful shots even on Auto and Easy modes, with lots of other modes and settings to play around with if you wish.
The most important thing about a camera to me is that it takes great pictures on Auto - as I dont like to spend much time playing around, I just like to have fun snapping.
The canon has the same size LCD as the Olympus, but the quality of the pixels is MUCH better, and clearer.
Image Stabiliser is excellent, (it stabilises the LENS, not the camera body like other cameras),sometimes my hands get shaky with some pictures, but they still come out absolutely beautifully.
The colour is amazing, pictures are crisp and sharp, even in low light. I took pictures in a completely dark room and they came out great. I don't mind waiting for the flash to recharge,it does not let you take pictures till it is recharged. In the Olympus I erroneously bought, you had no idea whether the flash was charged or still charging, so you could make the mistake of taking shots too quickly in low light.
The camera body feels very sturdy in your hands and you can easily grip it, your hand can wrap around where you see the silver bit, near the words PowerShot SX110. This is in contrast to slimline cameras that probably look prettier this camera. I'd rather have sturdy, especially with such a big lens and zoom. I was, however, surprised when I saw the camera "in the flesh" it is a lot smaller than I imagined.
Don't worry about lifting the flash (Where canon is written), it's not a bother at all, and the camera (at least in Auto and Easy mode) suggests you lift the flash when it deems it appropriate. If you lift it and have the flash on auto, it wont fire unless required. I just lift the flash whenever I take pictures, but it will only fire when needed.
Canon have improved their picture program for the computer too, but some people may not think the program gives you enough to play around with and may seek other programs.
One thing that i think would be neat would be the ability to change pictures to black and white or sepia on the camera. That is about the only thing that Olympus did that the Canon didn't do thousands of times better.
Overall, I think the camera's brilliant. I will never buy anything but Canon again.
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