Отзывы о Цифровой Фотоаппарат Canon PowerShot SX160 IS

I ordered this used camera, and while I did not like
the way it looked when it arrived, I contacted the seller
who responded to me promptly, advised a full refund would
be provided, all in all a great shopping experience and
I would definitely purchase from this seller again!!!

I got this camera to replace my Canon Powershot A520 4.0MP p&s camera since I'm due with our 2nd baby in less than 2 weeks. It was so cheap I couldn't resist (only $109). I like being able to take short video clips and wanted the higher MPs for photos and needed something small for days when I don't want to lug my DSLR + lens around along with my diaper bag. I think it'll do the job well. Some things I dislike though: 1) The camera is slow on rechargeable batteries unless the batteries are fully charged. Noticeably slower than with the A520. 2) Also powering on/off is noisy due to mechanical noise associated the lens opening/retracting (this is audible and unpreventable even with all volume/sounds turned off except for playback & the self timer). Much more audible than our Powershot A520 and I would be nervous using it in a quiet setting like a wedding or funeral.

My major gripe is with the new Zoombrowser 6.1 software that came with the A590IS. The A590IS won't work with the older Zoombrowser SW I have (version 5.0), images show up as question marks and do not download at all. I did not have any problems removing my old SW as a previous reviewer mentioned--my Dell laptop running Windows XP actually automatically removed the old version and installed the new version when I loaded the CD-ROM that came with the new camera.

The most annoying feature of Zoombrowser 6.1 is that it automatically connects you to the "CameraWindowDC" interface that has no instructions and just a bunch of buttons to click on if you plug the camera in using the USB cable to download images. I can't find a way to bypass this interface and still connect to the camera. This method of connecting takes away the option to set the individual image file names and download folder name automatically as was possible with the Zoombrowser 5.0 version--I like to use the shooting date + a 4 position sequence number and I like give folder names that reflect the event/occasion, not simply the shooting date.

So now there are many extra steps to rename the files and move them into an appropriate folder. However, the features to set the file names and download folder are available if you use ZoomBrowser 6.0 to connect to a memory card (like when I download images from my DSLR using a USB-based multi-memory card reader). In Zoombrowser 5.0, you had the option whether you were connecting directly to the camera or a card reader or directly to a memory card.

So now the best way for me to download the images from the A590IS while maximizing the utility of Zoombrowser 6.0 is for me to take the SD card out of the camera and put it into the built-in SD card reader in my laptop. Then I have the option to select a specific download folder & set the way I want the images named as they download.

I've been using this camera for about 6 months now. I wanted to replace my old Minolta F200 for better quality images. Honestly, it was not better if not worse. I was actually surprised that my old F200 was as good as this camera concerning image quality.

First, there was so much noise in the image. As a natural result, many of my pictures were not clear and I had to painfully discard them. I don't like grain in the picture and it was the main reason for replacing the old F200, but obviously SX10IS didn't satisfy me. Second, on ISO 80 in aperture priority mode (no zoom), I changed aperture from f/2.8 to f/8 and got blurrier image (surely I used tripod), which is counter-intuitive to me, because with f/8 and with its tiny sensor, theoretically, I had to get virtually infinite depth and sharper image. What's wrong?? Am I missing something?? This problem made me feel that this camera might have some fundamental flaws in its optic design. Third, focus is very bad. It is very difficult to auto-focus on anything including side view of face in medium or low light. Focus during movie taking is more terrible. It goes back and forth between in-focus and out-focus. Very bad.

Of course there are many good points (that's why I decided not to return it). I really like the full manual mode because finally I can apply many basic photography concepts. I also like the external flash mount, which most point-and-shoot cameras don't have. It is a big positive point for those who want to learn lighting. Finally, 20x zoom is a very good addition, because I don't have to purchase expensive and heavy lenses (the biggest reason I stay away from DSLR cameras) and I actually got some good out-of-focus images.

Overall, if you want much better image quality in a similar body size (at around $700, without 20x zoom, and potentially additional lens purchases), check out Panasonic G1 (micro 4/3). But if you don't really mind the picture quality so much (in fact, with a tiny little sensor, it is physically very difficult to get sharp images), this is a very good camera. Almost everything you can find in DSLR is in this camera without heavy weight and lenses. So, for those who are not very serious in photography but want many functions in an inexpensive body (like me), I recommend this camera.

There is no better digital camera in the $250 range than this Canon. OK, maybe there is, but this is a great camera. I find it very intuitive and with enough manual control to make me feel more like a photographer. It takes great pictures on automatic, too. The quality of the prints is adjustable and on the right setting the pictures hold their resolution well when enlarged. The 40x digital zoom is also very handy.

20 odd years ago I used to love going all over the place snapping away with my old Olympus OM2N, but after amassing a few carrier bags full of unprocessed film just gave it up. Then about 3 years back I got an Olympus pocket compact and started getting back into snapping away but always promised myself a DSLR when I could afford.

Well, now's that time!! I thought of something like a Canon EOS450 initially but I dont really want to be lugging all the lenses etc around now, and then came across the Canon SX1 IS. I read the specs..too good to be true I thought, read the reviews, read them all again, had a few cans of beer and got the plastic out and ordered from Amazon. 2 weeks on and after a good play around with it I can't believe what a bargain this camera is!! (now £40 cheaper too..HUH!!). Initially the user guide seems a bit head busting, but taking things one step at a time all the features become apparent and really easy to use. I'd recommend this camera to anyone either looking to upgrade from a pocket compact to the serious amateur or pro photographer needing to travel light.

PROS...Too many to list, it really does what it says on the box. A bargain at the price so spend the extra money you'll save on buying a DSLR plus lenses on rechargeable batteries and chargers instead... Widescreen HD video through the telly looks great... 4 frames/second shooting makes sure you get "that" action shot....No messing about changing lenses, just zoom in.... No carrying bags of extra lenses about....I could go on forever.

CONS...The front of the lens is not threaded so not able to fit filters without an adaptor. None is available in the UK but an adaptor is available from a company called Lensmate in USA (Google it!!) $22 inc postage to UK, this will enable fitting 58mm thread filters.... 4:3 ratio video plays OK on my lowish spec laptop with VLC media player (Google it!!) BUT Widescreen HD video will need serious computing power to play the .mov file format on a PC, although there's no problems with the camera playing this through the telly.

RECOMMENDED EXTRA ACCESSORIES....8GB SDHC Card stores approx 2000 photos at highest quality setting....Lensmate SX1 58mm filer adaptor....UV filter....Circular polarizer filter....Lots of Energizer 2000 mah rechargeable batteries....Widescreen HD telly.

I bought this item almost 2 years ago from amazon. It worked pretty well and gave excellent pictures. I had no problem with it until the screen went completely black. Now I can't take any pictures or do anything useful with it. I really liked this camera . The camera worked well when it did. I hope I can still repair it and would give canon a next chance in the future.

I searched for along time for this kind of camera. (in the $200 range) I was drawn by the 10x zoom and Optical Image Stabilization(IS). (both work great and are very nice to have!) After using it for a few weeks, I have had mixed results. Before you read on, understand that I also shoot with a canon xti, often with a $300 50mm lens on it, so I think my standards might be a little higher than the average user. With that said, here is what I think:

When you shoot in auto mode, the ISO it chooses (ISO 200) will not be as clear as the camera is capable of. Thus I find you have to use a Program (P) mode and set it to ISO 80 to get better reduced-noise pictures. Otherwise pictures can be grainy. The pictures are poor at ISO higher than 200.

Focusing is a bit slow in low light, and unless you can balance the camera on something steady, and your subject is not moving, you will need to use the flash. As I have read it on reviews on its predecessor Canon sx100, the recycle time on the flash is somewhat annoying. You will have to wait a good 5-6 seconds before you can ready up for another shot. This is a drag when you have people who are posing, or for a subject that is passing you by, like at an evening parade. The flash is set "on" or "off" by manually raising the flash with your finger. No automatic pop-up. Not a problem for me as I don't like using flashes anyways, especially on this camera!!!

I think the video quality out of this camera is great, far better than what I got out of older Sony Cybershot models DSCW-50 and the DSCW-55. Note that you cannot optically zoom while shooting video; it will let you zoom digitally.

The upsides for this camera are many. The 3-inch screen is amazing. It does stick out from the back of the camera, rather than being inset, so it may be prone to scratching. The programmable features are excellent. You can adjust the exposure time to 15 seconds. Playback/review is easy and fast, due to a wheel that lets you scroll through pictures quickly. Viewing it on the big screen with auto-rotation (landscape-portrait) makes it easy to check for focusing and such. Macro shooting is amazing. You can practically touch the subject with the lens and get a clear, very detailed shot!

If you want a quick convenient camera for casual shooting, don't really care about too much zoom, don't get this camera. Get something smaller and faster, and something that comes with a rechargeable lithium battery. I would stick to Nikons, Sonys and Canons. This one takes two AA's, and dealing with those has its pros and cons. I bought this camera for the big 10x zoom for the relatively small size, and the programmable options. I studied studio tests from dpreview.com (great site!) and found this was the best for my needs. The Lumix TZ5 pics looked fuzzy and the design of the Sony H3 is ugly. For other models and side-by-side comparisons, check that site out. Hope this helped you, and good luck on your decision!

This must be one of the only digital compact cameras with an optical view finder. it is brilliant when the sun is behind and blocks out the display. Good menu system but is mostly used in the basic mode and still produces superb results.

I bought this cameras sock as it has a long hold-chain which means it can be wore on the neck, and this would be convenient when traveling. I'm satisfied with the product considering this purpose. But I would not stronly recommend it if you prefer keeping the sock (with camera in) in your bag, because it's a bit easy for the camera to slip out of it.

I've had this camera for a year now.

Things I like: easy to move dial for settings (including video), several scenes set right on dial, auto setting works well most of the time, flash can be turned off by not putting it up (lift flash manually or leave down for no flash), zoom is clear for full range of optical zoom, takes good video, big LCD on back, timer easy to get to, face recognition works well, several manual options are easy to get to (if I can remember how to find them).

Things I don't like: slow flash charges between photos, battery seems to run out fast (my last camera had a lithium-ion and I miss it), for other people taking a picture for me, the flash is often forgotten (b/c it has to be flipped up to use), sometimes when I push down the shutter button (half way to focus, then all the way to snap a picture), it doesn't take - as if I didn't focus (it's picky about wanting you to focus before pressing the shutter all the way), manual is only partially helpful - it doesn't always explain in full sentences how to do something - a lot of tables/charts. Although I'd like to use more manual settings, and have played around with them, I usually keep it on auto (sometimes ignoring the warning that I need a flash), and pretty much always get good pictures (even when it warns me of a possible shaky picture - it's usually not.

Overall, it's been a nice camera to upgrade to (my last was a kodak easyshare DX7440 - loved the lithium ion battery and no waiting for a flash to charge) . Those are my only real complaints about this one. The time between charged flashes is shorter with a well charged battery, and the pictures are good, even in low light or less than ideal conditions.

Judging by the reviews there may be a variety of these caps from the various vendors. Mine came from Bargain Cell and was exactly what I needed. The lens cap works better than the one that came with the camera - which I lost the first week. It goes on easier and stays much tighter. There's a little hole through which the string tether attaches; there was no stick-on doodad. I'm a happy camper.

Another one returned! Sorry Canon, I really like your products, but KEEP UP WITH THE TIMES for goodness sake!!!! (Excuse the rant) I've tried just about EVERY point and shoot that takes some kind of video, plus countless other digital cameras over the years. The HD P&S's I've tried are: Canon TX1, Panasonic TX5, several flash drive camcorders that also take still pic's, Sanyo HD1000 & HD700, Samsung HV24HD, and ALL the Kodak's that take HD Video. Plus there has been other camera's - too many to mention (i.e. Canon 550, 770, etc.)

Anyway, I just bought (and returned) the SX10. I really wanted to love this camera, but will stick with my Sony T500 for now (check my review of the T500 - that little baby is a keeper).

To keep it short, the still pictures are what you would expect from a Canon, but actually, I think my old Canon G7 takes better pictures. But here are the grips (I prefer the cons in a review more than the pros) in no particular order.

1) The Camera is BIG. Easy to hold but BIG. Love the flip screen - but the camera is BIG. Great lens - but BIG. I guess what I'm trying to say, the damn thing is BIG, almost as big as a DSLR. This is something that you can not just slip in your pocket and run! I guess I would put up with the BIGness of the camera if the video was better (see below).
2) Battery: some might like it, but I did not. Four "AA" batteries! I had to buy a rather expensive charger and rechargeable batteries. Come on, what's going on here! Now adays with all this new technology, Canon couldn't come up with a small battery that holds a decent charge! I know the Sony T500 has poor battery life, but at least the camera is small - you would expect that! Who wants to schlep around 4 extra "AA" batteries - not me! This one was my fault, I did not ever read about the batteries before I bought the camera, but like above, if the Video was better, I could look the other way.
3) Video: This was pretty important to me (again check out the T500). What is up with only the small video format when EVERY other camera company is opting for new 16:9 widescreen format? Again, my old G7 takes just as good "small" video and I can play/edit it with anything! Actually, the video from the SX10 is not all that good, except the fact that you can zoom all the way in (actually that is pretty cool), but not worth keeping it. I was hoping that even though the SX10 was not widescreen 720/1080, it would take decent "HD like" video with the new .MOV video format. Why Canon did not bring the SX1 out first I'll never know; because then if the videos were good - I might have kept the Canon. As many other reviewers have mentioned, I just don't understand these companies or their marketing plan. If they need any help, all they have to do is ask a few geeks like me - I'll tell em' an ear full!

So all in all, I'm keeping the Sony T500 - even if the pictures are not quite as sharp. That little camera is all I need - "right now"! Just my opinion Canon lovers.

I purchased this camera as an upgrade/companion to my Canon Powershot S2IS because I needed a smaller camera to carry in my purse, and the A590IS to be very similar to the S2 -- so I thought I wouldn't have to rely too heavily on the owner's manual to learn how to do everything (this has turned out to be mostly true). The A590IS is superior to the S2 in many ways. It's lighter. It's smaller (about 10% smaller in length and height, and half the size of the S2, depth-wise.) It uses 2 AA batteries instead of 4. It has 8 megapixels instead of 5. Best of all, it doesn't have a separate lens cap that likes to fall off all the time! (It has an automatic lens cover instead.) However, the optical zoom is considerably less on this one (4x instead of 12x) and it's a bit more difficult to take videos (you have to put the camera in video mode with the A590, whereas with the S2 you just had to press the record button.) One thing I really miss on the A590 is the rotateable LCD screen that the S2 had; but I guess if this camera had one of those, it couldn't be as small as it is!

One of the reasons I chose this particular camera, as opposed to selecting one of the many other, smaller cameras currently on the market, was that this camera has a viewfinder in addition to the LCD screen. Viewfinders on digital cameras are hard to come by anymore, but they are very useful if you're trying to take a picture when it's bright outside (making the LCD picture almost impossible to see.)

Overall, I am happy with the A590IS. I like the fact that it's small (by no means the smallest camera on the market, but small enough for my purse or even a coat pocket). I like that it can take good photos in many different conditions. I am most impressed with its ability to get good shots outside at night, even without the flash. I took a photo of some friends in front of a Ferris wheel at the fair. The sun had just set, so the sky was dark, and while there were lights around from the rides, the lighting conditions weren't ideal. The photo still came out beautiful and bright, with the lights from the Ferris wheel noticeable, yet my friends weren't washed out or too dark in the photo. I also took "experimental" shots of the different rides at the fair. Depending on which mode I used, I could either get a clean shot of a lit-up ride with the black sky in the background, or I could get an "artsy" shot (while the ride was moving) using a setting where the shutter was a bit slower.

A few cons: The battery life isn't anything to write home about; I had to change the batteries twice during a recent 5-day vacation (to compare, I only had to change the batteries once on a 10-day vacation with the S2 a few years ago.) Also, I still get blurry photos from time to time, for no apparent reason. The subject is still, my hands are steady, and yet photos can still turn out blurry. This can be kind of frustrating. This used to happen with the S2, too, though, so maybe it's just me.

If you want the smallest camera on the market, or one with the most megapixels or zoom capabilities, then the A590 may not be for you. If you want a camera that's kind of in the middle of everything (except picture quality), check this one out. For the amount of features it has and the quality of the photos, I think the price is good.

Bought this camera in August of 2007 and it died on us on Christmas day, 2010. While we owned it, I loved it and used it both as our main family camera for photos and also for shooting great HD video of my family, live bands, etc. But c'mon, we paid $430 for this camera. It should've lasted a LOT longer than three years, four months. For that reason I don't think I'll be buying another Canon.

It's a camera. It's a well-priced camera. It's not a DSLR. It's not a cell phone camera. It shoots excellent h.264 video, and takes decent low contrast photos. If you aren't sticking them into Photoshop, you don't need this camera anyway.

I bought this as an Amazon suggestion, when I purchased my Canon Ixus 100is. I never use the original leather case as the sock is far more functional, easier to put in my pocket etc.
I have also purchased 2 more, and on one unstiching the canon logo and neck string attachment and using it as protective sock for my Iphone4 when I go to the gym. All other socks I have looked at poor quality by comparison,

I loved this camera and was so sad when it was stolen. I wanted to buy it again and could not find it so bought the updated version. The new camera is nice but I really miss this one. It fit in my hand perfectly, took great pictures, great video and was so easy to use. If anything happens to my latest, I would really consider getting this one again.

This camera is wonderful.....it is everything I hoped it would be....it didn't take long to get it either......very happy with transaction

I consider myself an intermediate photographer. I'm not a pro but love taking high quality pictures. So far, my PowerShot A590IS has exceeded my expectations!

Canon PowerShot A590IS 8MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom

I've only had my Canon A590IS for a few months, but I love it! The pictures are great and it's easy to use. To me this seems like a great camera for the price. It's my first Canon, and it's superior to the pocket digitals that I've owned previously.

The Canon brand name, the features, and the price sold me on the PowerShot A590IS. Specifically, I wanted a high-quality name brand camera, relatively small digital camera, for less than $200- that had 8.0 megapixels resolution, a large LCD monitor screen, at least a 4x optical zoom, a viewfinder for sunny days, video with sound capability, that uses SD memory cards. The A590IS includes all of these, plus some additional features that I'm enjoying.

When you turn the camera sideways for a vertically oriented picture, the camera adjusts so that you don't have to rotate the downloaded images, later. Also, the processor is the same that Canon uses in their high-end digital SLR professional quality cameras. There's also an optical image stabilization feature that reduces the number of blurry images as a result of photographer movement.

[...]My only concern is that the LCD Monitor Screen is virtually flush with (even with) the camera's body, in other words, the screen isn't protected from scratches and damage. To help protect the LCD monitor screen, I've added an inexpensive plastic collapsible digital camera LCD monitor shade. There are numerous brands on the market. I'm using an eFilm DU 2.5"-M made by delkin.com. It cost less than $10-, fits well, gives great shading of the LCD for sunny days outside. It includes a thin clear plastic screen protector which does not adhere to the LCD monitor screen, but sits about 1/16" above the LCD. This attached device adds only about 1/4" of thickness to the rear of the camera, when collapsed. In addition, the LCD Monitor pop-up cover has a quick-removal feature.

I read a good recommendation in another review link regarding Canon cameras. That's to store the camera in the picture "review" mode (used for viewing pictures already taken)as opposed to "shoot" mode (used for taking still pictures and video). That way if the power on/off button is accidentally pressed, the lens mechanism won't be activated in a camera case, purse, or pocket--potentially damaging the mechanical optical lens mechanism.

For me, a service contract makes sense. In my case I bought my Canon A590IS and 1-year service contract from another online source. The price now, however, is less at Amazon.com with a 2-year service contract, than I paid, elsewhere.

I'm pleased with the image quality, the camera's ease of use, the features, the price, and the look and feel of the A590IS. Hands down, I'm enjoying it more than any camera, digital or film, that I've owned previously. I hope others find this review helpful.

I purchased the Canon Powershot A1000IS a few days ago and I love it. This little camera has so many cool features.

The lcd is beautiful, everything is clear and looks nice on the lcd. The viewfinder is pretty good it is useful for battery conservation and sunny days but it doesn't show the entire picture and you can't see the digital zoom (I could with my old camera).

The 4x zoom is ok my old camera had 10x zoom but it was huge. The digital zoom is 4x so that helps to get in close to the shot.

The camera's body is simply magnificent, it feels sturdy but isn't heavy. The colors are nice (I got the grey one). The plastic looks and feels like it is of high quality so I don't think it will break easily (although I don't recommend throwing it at the ground). The plastic also feels smooth. There is some metal mixed in there around the lens when it is closed.

The pictures that this camera takes are beautiful. They are some of the best I've seen. They aren't close to a dslr but compared to similar cameras the pictures that it takes are superior. It doesn't matter if you're shaking the camera or if the subject is moving around the camera still takes crystal clear pictures. The video quality is amazing I have never seen a point and shoot camera record video as well as this camera does.

The camera is easy to use and turns on almost instantly, it turns of even faster. I also think that allowing you to review pictures by pressing the review but and not turning the camera completely on is a nice touch.

I recommend this camera to everyone who wants a relatively inexpensive high quality camera.

I am going on vacation in two weeks so i will update this review when I get back.

I got back from vacation and the camera preformed beautifully. The pictures that were taken turn out crystal clear without any bur. The video function does not preform well indoors with little light ( you can see the picture but the image noise is bad )

Over all the camera preformed better than I would have expected so I think that this is a great camera for the money.

I am an amateur at best & was wanting great pictures of my infant. My canon powershot A75 was great for my now 4 yr old but it took 3 or so seconds to take the picture & I was missing that 1 second smile my infant would give before she looked away. I read reviews on this camera plus many other cameras & decided to go with this one, instead of the Nikon. The single most important thing to me was getting the best quality picture! I'm not concerned with how it works with the computer or the video aspect of it, so if you are buying it for that, my review won't be that helpful.

Pros: This camera definitely has crisper pictures with a softer look & snaps photos quickly, one right after another which is great. I haven't had to change the batteries yet & have used the camera a lot. The lighting is spectacular, even indoors & it wasn't even on the indoor setting. The manual was easy to read & provides much information on how to get the best shot in all situations. (Personally, I can't remember it all & only focus on how to get the best still shot, action shot & indoor shot).

Cons: The on/off button. I keep hitting that instead on taking the picture. Canon should have put it in a different place. The flash; it isn't automatic but it tells you to put it up when necessary (by then your one & only shot may be gone). When using the zoom at its max, the pictures are blurry unless your hand is perfectly steady (not mine! & I try really hard). I would suggest a tripod. It is a little bulky & bigger than my previous one.

I give 4 stars because even if I have to snap 6 pictures in 5 seconds, one at least turns out & I just delete the others whereas I missed the shot entirely with my other camera! My pictures are great. I need to work on action pictures so they are not blurry but I just read up on it last night & haven't had the chance to experiment yet. So, if you are a mom like me & want great pictures of your little ones, I suggest this camera! (Nikon may be nice too but if you already own a Canon, the features are very similiar & you'll adjust in no time).

I bought this camera for a trip to Yellowstone, and came home with a wonderful collection of prints that completely belie how excellent the camera is at getting "out there" and stopping the shaking blurring the images.
In the 1000-odd pictures I took, there were two where I forced it to take the picture before the focus had caught up, and a couple that were shot out of a moving car, and it focused on the apprently statioary distance rather than the nearer item.
Oh, yes, and one of my bear shots had a great shot of the rain that I was standing in, rather than the bear behind the rainfall.
The rest were great. In fact so great, it was hard to remember how difficult the picture actually was. About the only example of that was when I was head-on to a bison, and wanted a profile shot. I walked to the side about 50 yds, and when focussed again on the distant dot, realised that his head had turned, and he was still watching me. Not a panic, since he was a long way away, but I then took the shot (zoomed in and out) to show how far away their awareness runs. Still get the thrill of realising that the distant dot was watching me...

I kept wanting to stand next to people with cumbersome (D)SLRs, and say "Is this the photo you wanted?", before slipping the camera back into my pocket.

Away from the great outdoors, the flash combines well with the dynamic ISO seting, and allows good head shots across the dance floor at parties.
Oh, and the usual thing from Canon CCDs that have minimal cascade even in low light conditions; near-black photos still have little sparkle in the image, just as it should be.
And I have found good macro pictures, which I didn't expect. Probably only about 1:1 macro (in old 35mm terms) but able to get photo of half a paper staple, and the damage on the staple and the paper from the action of fitting.

So, recommend? You betcha. Buy again? You betcha.

This Digital camera makes a perfect gift to anybody in your family especially elders. I gifted this to my mom and she loves the camera. She did not had to go through the entire manual to operate this camera. Ofcourse you need to have minimum common sense which I guess most of us have :). The other reason why I took this camera was that it operated using the cell battery which you can get it in any store all over the world. Since my mom was traveling I wanted to get her something to use which would not need a voltage converter etc etc. I did not want my mom to carry a converter so I looked in specific for a camera that would run on cell batteries as she can get it anywhere she wants. So now she doesn't have to carry the silly camera battery charger with her. SO all she had to do was pop in new batteries. The picture transfer was easy she did not had to go through a lot of hassle. The picture quality was good. The camera was very portable and you can carry around where ever you want to . Over all its a good camera and easy to use.

Does what it needs to and the price is OK. I agree with the other reviewers about the carabiner attached. Putting this on the inside of the sock is daft. I removed it (and the fabric loop it goes through) to get a plain sock that won't scratch the camera or screen.