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17.03.2009
10/10
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If you are looking for an affordable camera (in the $100-ish range) that can do a lot, then this unit may be for you.
When our last digital camera bit the dust after a long and productive life (an earlier generation Canon) we started looking for a replacement, and were extremely pleased to find this camera.
This is what I was looking for:
1) A camera with enough megapixels to be able to produce high quality images (this one has 8MP)
2) A camera with a viewfinder. Many cameras lack that feature, but I do much better by using a viewfinder than by using a digital display. The reason I prefer a viewfinder is that I have continuous focus lenses in my glasses, and it's tough for me to look at a digital display and simultaneously at my subject, but with a viewfinder that's not an issue. This camera has a good viewfinder.
3)I wanted a camera with a range of features. This one, of course, has several photo capabilities, plus video capabilities.
4) I wanted a camera that uses a standard sized battery so I can get replacement batteries wherever I go. This camera uses two AA batteries - so no problem there.
5) I wanted a camera that uses a standard SD card to store images, and this one does. That makes it EASY to upload images to my computer, and even to remove the SD card and plug that card directly into a digital photo frame, or into my TV which has a slot for an SD card.
6) I wanted a camera I could grip - and the shape of the camera allows that.
All in all, this is a great camera for family's and my camera needs.
Lest you think that this camera is the end all be all of cameras, it has are a few shortcomings. One such shortcoming is that the viewfinder does not have framing guides in it, so you have to guess at where the edges of the image will be. When you use the viewfinder the image captured will have more space around the edges than you can see through the viewfinder, especially if you happen to wear glasses, which make it more difficult to get your eye close to the viewfinder.
All in all, though, I think that this is definitely a 5-star camera for this price range. I don't think you will go wrong if you choose this camera for your snapshot photo needs.
Thanks Cannon! 5 stars all the way!
When our last digital camera bit the dust after a long and productive life (an earlier generation Canon) we started looking for a replacement, and were extremely pleased to find this camera.
This is what I was looking for:
1) A camera with enough megapixels to be able to produce high quality images (this one has 8MP)
2) A camera with a viewfinder. Many cameras lack that feature, but I do much better by using a viewfinder than by using a digital display. The reason I prefer a viewfinder is that I have continuous focus lenses in my glasses, and it's tough for me to look at a digital display and simultaneously at my subject, but with a viewfinder that's not an issue. This camera has a good viewfinder.
3)I wanted a camera with a range of features. This one, of course, has several photo capabilities, plus video capabilities.
4) I wanted a camera that uses a standard sized battery so I can get replacement batteries wherever I go. This camera uses two AA batteries - so no problem there.
5) I wanted a camera that uses a standard SD card to store images, and this one does. That makes it EASY to upload images to my computer, and even to remove the SD card and plug that card directly into a digital photo frame, or into my TV which has a slot for an SD card.
6) I wanted a camera I could grip - and the shape of the camera allows that.
All in all, this is a great camera for family's and my camera needs.
Lest you think that this camera is the end all be all of cameras, it has are a few shortcomings. One such shortcoming is that the viewfinder does not have framing guides in it, so you have to guess at where the edges of the image will be. When you use the viewfinder the image captured will have more space around the edges than you can see through the viewfinder, especially if you happen to wear glasses, which make it more difficult to get your eye close to the viewfinder.
All in all, though, I think that this is definitely a 5-star camera for this price range. I don't think you will go wrong if you choose this camera for your snapshot photo needs.
Thanks Cannon! 5 stars all the way!
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27.06.2009
10/10
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I immediately put the Canon SX110IS to work shooting flowers using the M (manual) mode with micro. I was amazed with the clarity and sharpness of each shot after I'd made the necessary manual F Stop and speed adjustments. Over the last two months I'd been experimenting with all the scene modes; indoor mode shots, kids & pets mode, night-snapshot mode, landscape and portrait modes. I wasn't as impressed with any one of them. The TV and AV modes don't impress me, however, if I don't want to use time making manual adjustments, TV and AV work fine. Don't expect your photos to be exceptionally sharp. I have yet to work with the P (Program mode). This Canon takes clear, steady movies. The sound is good, too. Just be careful...when you turn to movie mode and want to shoot in standard, turn the ring around the Func/set button. You'll get a readout, it tell you which mode you are in...Standard or Compact. Compact makes the movie small thereby emailing will go faster. But the compact mode gets blurry when watching it on the full screen computer or TV. I take my movies on Standard mode 640x480 30fps. By using that you'll get the clarity of almost HD movies. Oh, I use rechargeable Ni-MH AA batteries. I was in Denver, CO for three days last month and took 150 photos and three movies on one set of rechargeable AAs, and they still had juice in them when I got home. I also use a 16GB memory so I'll won't run out, but I do carry a 4GB SanDick ExtremeIII memory card as backup. Check the front page of this camera to see the closeup shot of a yellow flower I took last month.
This Canon SX110IS is my fav. I'm going to purchase a Flip UltraHD camcorder, 120 minute. Both cameras will accompany me to San Miguel de Allende, Mexico in October when I go for my son's wedding. I'm aware that the Flip doesn't have image stabilizing, but my hand is Ultra Steady. Good like people with your camera purchase. I hope you'll be as happy with yours as I am with mine.
This Canon SX110IS is my fav. I'm going to purchase a Flip UltraHD camcorder, 120 minute. Both cameras will accompany me to San Miguel de Allende, Mexico in October when I go for my son's wedding. I'm aware that the Flip doesn't have image stabilizing, but my hand is Ultra Steady. Good like people with your camera purchase. I hope you'll be as happy with yours as I am with mine.
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21.09.2010
10/10
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For $250 the Canon PowerShot A540 is an excellant camera. The camera is easy to operate, gives good quality pictures at 6MP and the display is large enough to actually see what the picture looks like that you just took. Of course an LCD viewer remains difficult to see clearly in bright sunlight. The camera is not quite as small and thin as other cameras on the market but the price is right for this camera.
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25.06.2010
10/10
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I read a reviewer in PC world who said " My 3 year old son can take pictures with this cammera". He was right. I put in automatic mode, and concentrate soley on composition now. The camera works supriseingly well in very low light stuatuions, if the light is below a certin level, the flash automaticaly fires. I have only scrathed the surface of the capabilities of this cammera. AND it was only a few dollars over 100 $. It's only drawback?, I only get about 70 shots from duracel battiers, other brands give me less that 35 shots. Also the incuded memeory chip will only let you take 12 pictures, buy a 4 or 8 gigabyte card as soon as the cammera arives. Either should give more than 500 shots in memeory.
Скроменый эксперт
03.08.2009
8/10
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Had I owned this camera before I owned the A720IS I might be giving it five stars, but when comparing the two this one loses both in build quality and feel. Back in June I was traveling across Louisiana on my way from Brownsville, TX to Clarksville, TN when my A720IS managed to drop from my truck unnoticed. I had owned it for more than a year, was thoroughly satisfied with it and am still furious with myself for losing it! The A720 felt very good in my hands and had a very nice fit. The A590 is a bit smaller and doesn't feel quite as good, but this is purely subjective on my part and will not be the case for everyone. Build quality is not subjective: the zoom mechanism is disappointingly sloppy. The zoom lever doesn't have the same substantial feel as the one on the A720 and the whole zoom operation is considerably less precise. With the A720 the lens would 'stop on a dime' when the lever was released while on the A590 the lens continues to drive for a millisecond or so, just long enough to position the lens at an undesired zoom level and making readjustments quite necessary. The 4x optical zoom is adequate for most purposes but comes up short compared to the 6x of the A720. None of these things is a deal-breaker and wouldn't matter on their own. It is only when comparing this camera with the A720 that one notices the difference. In my opinion Canon took a step back with this camera, albeit a small step, and if you are able to find the 720 for a reasonable price I would recommend it over the 590; however, both are capable cameras that take good quality pictures and both will serve you well. There are still a few 590's for sale off the shelf in stores and the clearance prices make them very attractive buys, especially now that both they and the A720 have been priced way out of reason in on-line stores.
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12.08.2010
8/10
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I got this sock free with my Ixus 80 almost two years ago. I kept my camera in it for the whole two years and it has been all around the world with me - there isn't a scratch or mark on that camera. I took the caribiner and cord off and just use the strap attached to the camera - the sock doesn't slip off. If like me you keep your camera in a bigger bag/handbag, then this handy little sock just protects it from scratches - it's lightweight, can be washed and doesn't end up bulking your camera to twice the size.
Perfect.
Perfect.
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05.04.2009
10/10
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I had a Nokia digital camera for a couple of years. I don't have much knowledge and wanted a camera where I could easily use the auto mode. Well, the pictures always came out too dark even when a flash was used. Luckily I dropped the camera and broke the lens for it made me do in depth research before I purchased this little gem of a camera.
I needed a workable camera for a New York City trip and I heard good things about Canon as well as this camera in particular. I am thrilled with my purchase. It is a small camera that is also very sturdy and an excellent piece of equipment. Many electronic items now come with cds to read the manual. This one actually came with many manuals and they were lenghthy and definitely user friendly. Everything is described in full detail from first set up of the camera to the great enhancement features this camera possesses.
But luckily for me I was able to go to New York and use the camera in the auto mode and it took amazing puctures whether it be day or night, cloudy or sunny. The detail is amazing and color is crisp. Whem I the pictures to mt computer again there were easy to follow instructions provided. Everything about this camera is A+ and I can't wait to explore the more advanced enhacements it has. No item is perfect and people are complaining about the battery life with the camera. I have had no such problem. I own a 4 AA battery rechargeable kit and I put freshly charged batteries into the camera and went 5 days, taking over 200 pictures without the batteries needing to be changed. Now 2 more weeks have gone by and those same batteries are running strong.
With so many oprtions out there with electronics it is very important to go by others experience using the item and really read their opinions to see what applies to you. For me this camera receives the highest grade. I can use the auto mode as I desire for perfect pictures and there are many great additional features to utilize as I progress as a photographer. I now also trust Canon and learned my lesson about Nokia. Canon is reliable and this product comes well packaged with all the instructions you need.
Highly recommend this superb digital camera.
I needed a workable camera for a New York City trip and I heard good things about Canon as well as this camera in particular. I am thrilled with my purchase. It is a small camera that is also very sturdy and an excellent piece of equipment. Many electronic items now come with cds to read the manual. This one actually came with many manuals and they were lenghthy and definitely user friendly. Everything is described in full detail from first set up of the camera to the great enhancement features this camera possesses.
But luckily for me I was able to go to New York and use the camera in the auto mode and it took amazing puctures whether it be day or night, cloudy or sunny. The detail is amazing and color is crisp. Whem I the pictures to mt computer again there were easy to follow instructions provided. Everything about this camera is A+ and I can't wait to explore the more advanced enhacements it has. No item is perfect and people are complaining about the battery life with the camera. I have had no such problem. I own a 4 AA battery rechargeable kit and I put freshly charged batteries into the camera and went 5 days, taking over 200 pictures without the batteries needing to be changed. Now 2 more weeks have gone by and those same batteries are running strong.
With so many oprtions out there with electronics it is very important to go by others experience using the item and really read their opinions to see what applies to you. For me this camera receives the highest grade. I can use the auto mode as I desire for perfect pictures and there are many great additional features to utilize as I progress as a photographer. I now also trust Canon and learned my lesson about Nokia. Canon is reliable and this product comes well packaged with all the instructions you need.
Highly recommend this superb digital camera.
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29.12.2008
10/10
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Canon PowerShot A590IS 8MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom
My one Daughter lost her camera, so I gave her my two year old Kodak point and shoot camera and hit the Internet to find me a replacement for that one. After spending several hours looking and reading reviews, I picked the Cannon A590IS. The things I liked about the camera when I first saw it, was the shape. I don't like those real small flat ones. They are great to stick in your shirt pocket, but are hard to hold steady and shoot. This one had a nice handle like grip where the batteries fit in and you can hold it and shoot with one hand if you want to. It's still small enough to fit into a coat pocket, purse and pants pocket. It had great reviews and the price was great.I sure wasn't disappointed when I got it and got a chance to use it. It was everything people were saying it was. Easy to figure out, took great pictures and had a good zoom.
I wanted a camera that used AA batteries, which you can find anywhere if your batteries die on you. The Cannon had that too. But it had something my Kodak didn't have and that was a view finder. Not many cameras have a view finder anymore. It really comes in handy when the sun is bright and washes out your LCD screen.But I soon discovered another great use for it. The view finder can stretch the life of your batteries a long way. On many shots, I turn the screen off and shoot using the view finder. The screen will light up for a second or two and show me what I shot and turn off again. That really is a great battery saver if used and would take care of most of the complaints about this camera.
There are so many features on this camera, both automatic and adjustable that it's hard to believe it sells for so little. It should satisfy the needs of about anyone, novice or skilled camera user.
A good safety feature you can use, is when putting your camera away, put the switch in (review) mode and not in (shoot)mode. That way if it accidentally gets turned on, the lens won't open up and push against what ever you put it in with and mess up the lens.
I liked this camera so much, I just ordered two more. One for my other Daughter and one for my Son. They should get them this week and I'm sure they will love it as much as I do.
If your looking for a good point and shoot camera with most of the bells and whistles on it and small enough to put in your pocket, but big enough to get a good grip on it, you can't go wrong with this camera. You will love this Cannon.
My one Daughter lost her camera, so I gave her my two year old Kodak point and shoot camera and hit the Internet to find me a replacement for that one. After spending several hours looking and reading reviews, I picked the Cannon A590IS. The things I liked about the camera when I first saw it, was the shape. I don't like those real small flat ones. They are great to stick in your shirt pocket, but are hard to hold steady and shoot. This one had a nice handle like grip where the batteries fit in and you can hold it and shoot with one hand if you want to. It's still small enough to fit into a coat pocket, purse and pants pocket. It had great reviews and the price was great.I sure wasn't disappointed when I got it and got a chance to use it. It was everything people were saying it was. Easy to figure out, took great pictures and had a good zoom.
I wanted a camera that used AA batteries, which you can find anywhere if your batteries die on you. The Cannon had that too. But it had something my Kodak didn't have and that was a view finder. Not many cameras have a view finder anymore. It really comes in handy when the sun is bright and washes out your LCD screen.But I soon discovered another great use for it. The view finder can stretch the life of your batteries a long way. On many shots, I turn the screen off and shoot using the view finder. The screen will light up for a second or two and show me what I shot and turn off again. That really is a great battery saver if used and would take care of most of the complaints about this camera.
There are so many features on this camera, both automatic and adjustable that it's hard to believe it sells for so little. It should satisfy the needs of about anyone, novice or skilled camera user.
A good safety feature you can use, is when putting your camera away, put the switch in (review) mode and not in (shoot)mode. That way if it accidentally gets turned on, the lens won't open up and push against what ever you put it in with and mess up the lens.
I liked this camera so much, I just ordered two more. One for my other Daughter and one for my Son. They should get them this week and I'm sure they will love it as much as I do.
If your looking for a good point and shoot camera with most of the bells and whistles on it and small enough to put in your pocket, but big enough to get a good grip on it, you can't go wrong with this camera. You will love this Cannon.
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06.06.2010
2/10
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Hi
I researched for a good camera and zeroed in on the SX1. It was real hard for me to shell out about $650 for the camera and memory card.
Pros: What I liked with the camera: good contrast, colors in pictures. 20x optical and 4x digital (80x combined) zoom is super!
Cons: Pathetic image quality. If you take some pictures of trees + grass, everything is smudged. My 7 year old Fuji 2800 model (2 MP) camera takes sharper pictures (see my post at [...]) in which we can see the grass and foliage with well defined borders... This has been a great disappointment and nullifies all the pluses of the camera.
I am returning this item to seller...very unfortunate experience
Update:
I have returned the camera
I researched for a good camera and zeroed in on the SX1. It was real hard for me to shell out about $650 for the camera and memory card.
Pros: What I liked with the camera: good contrast, colors in pictures. 20x optical and 4x digital (80x combined) zoom is super!
Cons: Pathetic image quality. If you take some pictures of trees + grass, everything is smudged. My 7 year old Fuji 2800 model (2 MP) camera takes sharper pictures (see my post at [...]) in which we can see the grass and foliage with well defined borders... This has been a great disappointment and nullifies all the pluses of the camera.
I am returning this item to seller...very unfortunate experience
Update:
I have returned the camera
Скроменый эксперт
26.06.2009
8/10
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It was really hard to choose between this camera and a more expensive DSLR ....and all that entails...but I wish I'd made the jump...
But that's just my personal take...
This is without doubt a great camera, with features galore for the enthusiast.
Or those willing to become one...:)
The main reason for my purchase, beside the manual controls...
is the great swiveling LCD...once you've used one you don't want go back (sort of like dial-up vs cable :)
And there's that big zoom lens...
Most folks will find the wide angle more useful than extreme zoom, but the long zoom is really fun to play with thanks to the image stabilization.
It's an excellent camera...you just have to learn how take advantage of it's strength's
and you will experience a learning curve...it's one you will HAVE to play with, read the user guide, refer to frequently... and then perhaps love to play with ;)
It is a a great feature-packed, photography enthusiast imaging tool that produces excellent images, and it FEELS like a real camera, solidly built
The features and price points sort of blur when you can get a camera like this with so many features and control options versus a DSLR...
with a better sensor...that is a consideration, indeed...$
otherwise,it's a good buy IMHO!
I think the SX10 offers an outstanding value for photographers that want extended control over the camera, and are willing to put some time and effort learning how to do so...without breaking the bank...
but there's that darn DSLR looming....
Bottom line,
I love this camera,
not everyone will,
it loves to have it's buttons pushed, just so you know where YOU are...
or where to lead you..
And you must read/refer to the manual
It's definitely not a point&shoot except on Auto, and that works well in most situations too.
But that's just my personal take...
This is without doubt a great camera, with features galore for the enthusiast.
Or those willing to become one...:)
The main reason for my purchase, beside the manual controls...
is the great swiveling LCD...once you've used one you don't want go back (sort of like dial-up vs cable :)
And there's that big zoom lens...
Most folks will find the wide angle more useful than extreme zoom, but the long zoom is really fun to play with thanks to the image stabilization.
It's an excellent camera...you just have to learn how take advantage of it's strength's
and you will experience a learning curve...it's one you will HAVE to play with, read the user guide, refer to frequently... and then perhaps love to play with ;)
It is a a great feature-packed, photography enthusiast imaging tool that produces excellent images, and it FEELS like a real camera, solidly built
The features and price points sort of blur when you can get a camera like this with so many features and control options versus a DSLR...
with a better sensor...that is a consideration, indeed...$
otherwise,it's a good buy IMHO!
I think the SX10 offers an outstanding value for photographers that want extended control over the camera, and are willing to put some time and effort learning how to do so...without breaking the bank...
but there's that darn DSLR looming....
Bottom line,
I love this camera,
not everyone will,
it loves to have it's buttons pushed, just so you know where YOU are...
or where to lead you..
And you must read/refer to the manual
It's definitely not a point&shoot except on Auto, and that works well in most situations too.
Скроменый эксперт
27.01.2008
10/10
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I used to dabble in amature photography. Mostly trees. I like trees, and they basically stand still.
But once I had my kids, and the digital age set in, I had to pack up my old SLR and get with something that could keep up with them.
I first owned a polaroid of some sort that took a hundred years to download, and had no room for memory expansion... Held about twelve pictures, and also, stank. So I bought a nice Pentax Point and shoot and kept dragging rolls of film in for awhile.
I finally took the plunge when the 5mp cameras came out and bought a samsung digimax. Hm... It served a purpose and took good outdoor shots. Lots of red-eye and taking any photos in flourescent light was forbidden.
I had a few other play cameras, like an oregon scientific, and some other pocket pix ones and decided to look around this year.
After lots of shopping, I settled on the Canon that you are now looking at.
What a camera.
Here are the features I was looking for.
1. Picture clarity. You can have all the megapixels you want but that does not make for a clear picture... there are a lot of other factors involved.
2. Versatility, (as in I can take pictures inside and outside, of moving objects and such without blurring, light problems, etc...)
3. Small- I dont want to drag around a giant camera. I take my SLR with me with all the lenses if I wanted to do that.
4. The zoom has to actually work. I mean-- a lot of zoom is great, but not if the picture always looks like a colorful cloud-- This camera has image stabilizing, and it WORKS
5. I wanted the camera to take a picture RIGHT when I clicked... My samsung had the nasty habit of waiting around seven years of me holding the button down until the red eye and many other factors were done "warming up" before actually taking a picture. Needless to say, there was never an option for a candid shot.... Lots of photos of the back sides of people though, and peoples faces right after something happened...
So, The Canon has it all. For years, Canon has been working to make photography easy for dorks like me
THe image stabilizer works amazingly.
The images are sharp.
The camera is small and light weight.
The red eye reduction works all the time.
The face finder rocks
The Zoom comes out with clear pictures-within reason anyway-
shots with and without a flash come out wonderfully and well lit whether or not I use the flash!
The camera can take picture after picture with virtually no rest period, and no warm up time.
Here is what I found out and was surprised by, and LOVE!
Switching to different modes is easy, totally self explanatory.
This beautiful little camera uses batteries VERY conservatively.
My old camera took maybe.... 60 shots before I had to replace the batteries, and I should, God forbid, take a film with this camera, I dont have to stop and replace the batteries after three minutes of filming.
On the two energizer lithiums, (batteries I used in my last camera too) I have taken two hours worth of film shorts, about three hundred and fifty photos and I have turned it on at least 20 times to go through the photos and used it like a brag book. Now, the battery says empty, but it is still going strong. So, when you get this, dont change the batteries the second you lose all your bars.... You have a good few hundred pictures left on it.
I am SO happy with this camera. The price is just icing on the cake.
I only got it a month ago, for the holidays, and I have just been trialing it.... I have not even delved into the world of features it offers.
I cant wait.
But once I had my kids, and the digital age set in, I had to pack up my old SLR and get with something that could keep up with them.
I first owned a polaroid of some sort that took a hundred years to download, and had no room for memory expansion... Held about twelve pictures, and also, stank. So I bought a nice Pentax Point and shoot and kept dragging rolls of film in for awhile.
I finally took the plunge when the 5mp cameras came out and bought a samsung digimax. Hm... It served a purpose and took good outdoor shots. Lots of red-eye and taking any photos in flourescent light was forbidden.
I had a few other play cameras, like an oregon scientific, and some other pocket pix ones and decided to look around this year.
After lots of shopping, I settled on the Canon that you are now looking at.
What a camera.
Here are the features I was looking for.
1. Picture clarity. You can have all the megapixels you want but that does not make for a clear picture... there are a lot of other factors involved.
2. Versatility, (as in I can take pictures inside and outside, of moving objects and such without blurring, light problems, etc...)
3. Small- I dont want to drag around a giant camera. I take my SLR with me with all the lenses if I wanted to do that.
4. The zoom has to actually work. I mean-- a lot of zoom is great, but not if the picture always looks like a colorful cloud-- This camera has image stabilizing, and it WORKS
5. I wanted the camera to take a picture RIGHT when I clicked... My samsung had the nasty habit of waiting around seven years of me holding the button down until the red eye and many other factors were done "warming up" before actually taking a picture. Needless to say, there was never an option for a candid shot.... Lots of photos of the back sides of people though, and peoples faces right after something happened...
So, The Canon has it all. For years, Canon has been working to make photography easy for dorks like me
THe image stabilizer works amazingly.
The images are sharp.
The camera is small and light weight.
The red eye reduction works all the time.
The face finder rocks
The Zoom comes out with clear pictures-within reason anyway-
shots with and without a flash come out wonderfully and well lit whether or not I use the flash!
The camera can take picture after picture with virtually no rest period, and no warm up time.
Here is what I found out and was surprised by, and LOVE!
Switching to different modes is easy, totally self explanatory.
This beautiful little camera uses batteries VERY conservatively.
My old camera took maybe.... 60 shots before I had to replace the batteries, and I should, God forbid, take a film with this camera, I dont have to stop and replace the batteries after three minutes of filming.
On the two energizer lithiums, (batteries I used in my last camera too) I have taken two hours worth of film shorts, about three hundred and fifty photos and I have turned it on at least 20 times to go through the photos and used it like a brag book. Now, the battery says empty, but it is still going strong. So, when you get this, dont change the batteries the second you lose all your bars.... You have a good few hundred pictures left on it.
I am SO happy with this camera. The price is just icing on the cake.
I only got it a month ago, for the holidays, and I have just been trialing it.... I have not even delved into the world of features it offers.
I cant wait.
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01.01.2009
8/10
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I got the Canon SX10 because it seemed to be better than the Nikon P80. But when I brought it home, it frustrated me that I couldn't zoom in and focus on someone's eye while 5 feet away. (the P80 couldn't either) I also didn't think it did great in poor lighting without the flash. The files were a bit grainy, and sometimes it didn't focus.
So I returned it and got the Nikon P80. I fell in love with it because of the ease of use, the manual was so easy to understand, everything seemed wonderful. But when I compared the pictures side by side with the Canon pictures, Canon came out ahead. I took pictures with both cameras of the same things, at the same times and settings. The Canon images were more true to color, they were clearer, and flash didn't dominate or change the lighting. It performed better in almost everything, and it's a much more solid feeling camera.
THE VIDEO AND SOUND QUALITY WERE MILES APART!! The Nikon video was very grainy and not too focused. When I played it back on my computer, the mono sound was so hollow. But the Canon video was so clear I could see my reflection in my daughter's eye! And the sound is truly in stereo! There is NO comparison. You can even take still pics while doing a video with the Canon, but not with the Nikon.
Nikon is definitely better at taking sharp, clear images in poor lighting. But in the zoom, Canon is slightly ahead.
I don't really like the design of the Canon, specifically the location of the three buttons where my thumb likes to hold the camera. One of them is the DELETE button! I keep accidently pressing those buttons! They should not be there. There should be a rubber grip like on the Nikon, and nothing else.
Also, I like the lens cap better on the Nikon than on the Canon, but for the quality of the pics and especially the video and stereo sound, who cares about the cap!
Well, I went back to the store and asked for my Canon. They still had it in the same place when I had returned it the day before. I'm loving it now. I will learn to grip my camera wider so that I don't hit the buttons, and I will zoom out just a bit to get that perfect shot.
There is yet another thing. When I looked at the "details" for the files, the Nikon ones recorded at 300 dpi, and the Canon ones were only at 180 dpi. So I don't know what's going on there. They were both set at the highest, largest, superfine settings. Oh well. I still think the Canon SX10 performs better than the Nikon P80.
So I returned it and got the Nikon P80. I fell in love with it because of the ease of use, the manual was so easy to understand, everything seemed wonderful. But when I compared the pictures side by side with the Canon pictures, Canon came out ahead. I took pictures with both cameras of the same things, at the same times and settings. The Canon images were more true to color, they were clearer, and flash didn't dominate or change the lighting. It performed better in almost everything, and it's a much more solid feeling camera.
THE VIDEO AND SOUND QUALITY WERE MILES APART!! The Nikon video was very grainy and not too focused. When I played it back on my computer, the mono sound was so hollow. But the Canon video was so clear I could see my reflection in my daughter's eye! And the sound is truly in stereo! There is NO comparison. You can even take still pics while doing a video with the Canon, but not with the Nikon.
Nikon is definitely better at taking sharp, clear images in poor lighting. But in the zoom, Canon is slightly ahead.
I don't really like the design of the Canon, specifically the location of the three buttons where my thumb likes to hold the camera. One of them is the DELETE button! I keep accidently pressing those buttons! They should not be there. There should be a rubber grip like on the Nikon, and nothing else.
Also, I like the lens cap better on the Nikon than on the Canon, but for the quality of the pics and especially the video and stereo sound, who cares about the cap!
Well, I went back to the store and asked for my Canon. They still had it in the same place when I had returned it the day before. I'm loving it now. I will learn to grip my camera wider so that I don't hit the buttons, and I will zoom out just a bit to get that perfect shot.
There is yet another thing. When I looked at the "details" for the files, the Nikon ones recorded at 300 dpi, and the Canon ones were only at 180 dpi. So I don't know what's going on there. They were both set at the highest, largest, superfine settings. Oh well. I still think the Canon SX10 performs better than the Nikon P80.
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03.12.2009
10/10
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A1000is is a new version of powershot series and a newer version is available but this camera is enough for ordinary household and outdoor fun photography. These small automatic cameras are not for Commercial or Expert photographers even though you can take excellent photos to enter a contest.
If someon eis new to this camera it is good to go over the manual to understand the working otherwise if you had an older version like I had poershot A560, you do not need to read or know much about the working. Almost everything is similar with few upgrades. It is 10 megapixels so obviously the image has more pixels and must be more sharp and crisp but I do not find any difference between A560 (7.1mp) and A1000is (10mp).
I have taken great pictures using both cameras and I still have both and both working without any issues. It is easier to carry this camera in a pocket becaue it has no edges like the A560 but it could be slighty tricky for some to handle in one hand. Not a big problem for me.
Again the flash is not that strong for indoors and pictures are dim, darm or grainy. Excellent for outdoors in moderate light. Generally it is not recommended to take pitures in full bright sunlight as these get over exposed, such is the case with this camera also. If you get a deal on this it is good otherwise it is worth buying for what it is sold for these days.
If someon eis new to this camera it is good to go over the manual to understand the working otherwise if you had an older version like I had poershot A560, you do not need to read or know much about the working. Almost everything is similar with few upgrades. It is 10 megapixels so obviously the image has more pixels and must be more sharp and crisp but I do not find any difference between A560 (7.1mp) and A1000is (10mp).
I have taken great pictures using both cameras and I still have both and both working without any issues. It is easier to carry this camera in a pocket becaue it has no edges like the A560 but it could be slighty tricky for some to handle in one hand. Not a big problem for me.
Again the flash is not that strong for indoors and pictures are dim, darm or grainy. Excellent for outdoors in moderate light. Generally it is not recommended to take pitures in full bright sunlight as these get over exposed, such is the case with this camera also. If you get a deal on this it is good otherwise it is worth buying for what it is sold for these days.
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24.03.2010
4/10
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This camera definitely felt right, and the price wasn't bad. I bought this off amazon not too long ago. Whether the camera is aging or not, i'm not too sure. But I do know for a fact that this camera is very unreliable when it comes to taking photos of individuals that are moving, thus resulting in blurry photos and a severely limited flash range. I do know that this camera model is old, but the quality should not be at this rate. Buyers should be aware that this camera is around 2x the bulk of normal camera sizes, thus making it slightly more awkward to carry about. I guess I could bring up the issues it has with taking photos at poor lighting, but i'm sure someone will pounce on my review saying I don't know how to use the functions properly and what not. The honest trust is that this camera is reliable for a good few months, and then simply refuses to work properly. Like other reviewers have said, save your money a little longer and buy that better brand of digital cameras that you do trust.
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30.12.2009
8/10
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Pros: Takes nice quality pictures.
As far as it being noisy, it is a bit noisy when you turn it on, and when you adjust the lens, but i didn't think it was bad at all.
Cons: I don't think its heavy at all, but of course it isn't a really slim camera either.
Summary: The delete button could have been marked better, as it has a diagram on it but not of the usual trash can. The trash can icon is directly under the delete button. My older dad, who's not so techy figured it out pretty quick but i still don't care for that particular thing.When your looking at the screen sometimes its a bit fuzzy or spotty but its great in macro if you hold the shutter button for a second or so. And the quality is never spotty or fuzzy, just the screen isn't perfect at times. Sometimes is great. But no major problems with it really. More on the noise quality: I don't even think it would wake a sleeping baby. There is no other noise except when the lens adjusts. You can turn all the other sounds off via the menu. Its not that heavy, but i suggest on any camera if you can to make sure it's the fit for your hands and to make sure that it isnt to heavy for you.
Takes nice pictures, the video is good too. Not heavy. Pretty easy to use, for those not that tech savvy.
As far as it being noisy, it is a bit noisy when you turn it on, and when you adjust the lens, but i didn't think it was bad at all.
Cons: I don't think its heavy at all, but of course it isn't a really slim camera either.
Summary: The delete button could have been marked better, as it has a diagram on it but not of the usual trash can. The trash can icon is directly under the delete button. My older dad, who's not so techy figured it out pretty quick but i still don't care for that particular thing.When your looking at the screen sometimes its a bit fuzzy or spotty but its great in macro if you hold the shutter button for a second or so. And the quality is never spotty or fuzzy, just the screen isn't perfect at times. Sometimes is great. But no major problems with it really. More on the noise quality: I don't even think it would wake a sleeping baby. There is no other noise except when the lens adjusts. You can turn all the other sounds off via the menu. Its not that heavy, but i suggest on any camera if you can to make sure it's the fit for your hands and to make sure that it isnt to heavy for you.
Takes nice pictures, the video is good too. Not heavy. Pretty easy to use, for those not that tech savvy.
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11.03.2010
2/10
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This camera takes WONDERFUL pictures, except like many other reviewers say, it will no longer stay on for more than 30 seconds before saying "replace the batteries." It is still in warranty, because I only bought it 7 months ago, but of course I lost the receipt, so I'm SOL. They still refuse to tell me how to get it fixed out of warranty or how much it would cost. DO NOT buy this camera, or any other models following it. A family member has gotten the newer one, the A1100 IS, which is more or less an upgrade to this one, and has the same exact problem. I also have a friend with this camera who ALSO has the problem! My mom however, with the A590, which is a little older, has absolutely no problem with hers, and its nearing two years old now. We have always owned Canon cameras, and replaced them every couple years as they broke (after 4 years, more reasonably) or my sister got them lost, and we have never had a problem until now. My respect for Canon has just drained from 5 stars to 1 star.
I DO NOT RECOMMEND.
I DO NOT RECOMMEND.
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19.11.2009
10/10
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I purchased a SX10IS through Amazon - process and delivery was perfect. Wanting an advanced Point-and-Shoot for wildlife and wanting to avoid interchangeable lenses, I researched this camera thoroughly. It looks as though Canon has tried to overcome the shortcomings of the SX10 with changes in the SX20 and SX1 but went backwards in image quality and viewfinder definition. I needed wins in both these areas so I went with the older SX10. There must be a reason that they keep it in the lineup even after its replacements have been brought to market. Being my first serious digital camera, and coming from a film SLR background, I find I use the viewfinder as much as the LCD. I will grow into the LCD use I am sure. I was concerned by the reports that this camera does not take good pictures. I find it is very sharp right out of the box. It can not stretch the envelope with low light, way out zoom, ultra slow shutter speeds, but within these limitations I have been producing some very credible pictures after only a few days. They will only get better as I learn about this tool and get a tripod. I have not tried the video feature yet. Rigth out of the box, I set this SX10 up with a Lensmate filter converter, a 58mm protective filter, Eneloop recharge AA batts, 8 gig SD card and a LCD screen protective sheet. All set for a walk in the woods or shots into my backyard. I am very satisfied with my decision.
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24.08.2009
10/10
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Delivery on camera: Very Good
Delivered Condition of used Cannon A520IS Camera: Excellent
I bought this ~ 2008 camera, rather than a new Powershot, because it had a larger view finder than the new 2009 Cannon cameras, and also: "Click" sound A-OK, speed of focus seems fast, View Finder: good; camera size: good, camera weight: good, ease of use: seems good.
A520IS brings the image up super fast.
This camera appears easier to use than my Nikon(Coolpix 4300).
I am very satisfied with my purchase of this used Cannon Powershot A520IS camera from this vendor. Vendor rating: excellent
mike
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Reason for purchase: Although I liked my Nikon(Coolpix 4300); it had 2 characteristics that I didn't like.
1. As the batteries get low in voltage, the picture focusing gets slightly slower & slower with no warning of low voltage, that I noticed. Hence I am pressing the picture button, harder & harder to get it to take the picture(very annoying) Then I realize after going through this process a few times that I need new batteries, again.
(Note, when I am taking pictures in the lab, my focus is on what is to be photographed, I am not worrying about low battery voltage. Hence the low voltage ALARM needs to be "UpFront".
Also, the "Click" sound on Nikon, is too low in volume. (annoying, because when outside or in a slightly noisy environment, it is hard to tell if you have taken the picture.
What's good on Nikon: Good viewfinder for working in darken lab condition.
Capability of taking many pictures (>150 -->200+ ) on memory card.
good camera controls, etc. I liked this Nikon better than the Fujifilm one.
Delivered Condition of used Cannon A520IS Camera: Excellent
I bought this ~ 2008 camera, rather than a new Powershot, because it had a larger view finder than the new 2009 Cannon cameras, and also: "Click" sound A-OK, speed of focus seems fast, View Finder: good; camera size: good, camera weight: good, ease of use: seems good.
A520IS brings the image up super fast.
This camera appears easier to use than my Nikon(Coolpix 4300).
I am very satisfied with my purchase of this used Cannon Powershot A520IS camera from this vendor. Vendor rating: excellent
mike
PS
Reason for purchase: Although I liked my Nikon(Coolpix 4300); it had 2 characteristics that I didn't like.
1. As the batteries get low in voltage, the picture focusing gets slightly slower & slower with no warning of low voltage, that I noticed. Hence I am pressing the picture button, harder & harder to get it to take the picture(very annoying) Then I realize after going through this process a few times that I need new batteries, again.
(Note, when I am taking pictures in the lab, my focus is on what is to be photographed, I am not worrying about low battery voltage. Hence the low voltage ALARM needs to be "UpFront".
Also, the "Click" sound on Nikon, is too low in volume. (annoying, because when outside or in a slightly noisy environment, it is hard to tell if you have taken the picture.
What's good on Nikon: Good viewfinder for working in darken lab condition.
Capability of taking many pictures (>150 -->200+ ) on memory card.
good camera controls, etc. I liked this Nikon better than the Fujifilm one.
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11.12.2008
10/10
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On the advice of the MIS Honcho at work, because he's so smart most people don't understand what he's saying half the time even though he's speaking English, I decided to abandon my Nikon Coolpix 2100, 2.0 megapixel camera in favor of this model. The spotlight review pushed me over the edge too, and unlike him, I know next to nothing more complicated than a P-38 can opener. (See my review.)
This camera comes with a 79-page software starter guide. (If you go beyond that it will be upside down and in Spanish.) Like a car owner's manual, it will be in my drawer for the next several years, largely unread. It also comes with a 199-page user guide, which like my car owner's manual will be in my drawer for the next several years, largely unread. There is another one that says Guia del usuario del la camera. (I might have a harder time with that one--that is 208 pages.) There is a solution disk. (That word sounds hopeful.) There are two, AA batteries and a puny 32 mb memory card included that might see me through Christmas Day, but I won't take the chance. (I'll replace that with a 4 GB card from Kingston at $8.99 including shipping.) Besides cables whose use I understand about as much as I would a Hindu chant, it comes with a neat little neck strap which I am sure to lose in record time.
I ordered this yesterday, regular shipping, through J & R World where smart New Yorkers shop, which might explain why I got it here today, or just because I live in the same city. It's one of the many discount stores that seems to survive when others go under, and the price was $100 less than the ancient Nikon I thought was such a deal five years ago.
I usually think of products like these using a Blanchard/Hersey Leadership Model. S1 is Ho-No; S2 is Ho-Hum; S3 is Ho-Kay, and S4 is Ho-Ho. This is very Ho-Ho, which is also appropriate for the season. I will try and take a picture of my Christmas tree with it, and post it, before my great nephews and great niece destroy it this Sunday.
Floyd also advised me to spend even more money on better batteries and a recharger that tells you when your batteries are fully charged, and stops charging them, thus saving battery life. (Put a suction attachment to my pockets, will ya?!)
I will add more to this review as time and experience permits.
Merry Christmas!
P. S. On December 11, 2008, The New York Times published an article of the "Best Bets in Cameras for $300 or Less" in their Business section. The Canon Powershot SD880IS "towers above the rest," they said.
This camera comes with a 79-page software starter guide. (If you go beyond that it will be upside down and in Spanish.) Like a car owner's manual, it will be in my drawer for the next several years, largely unread. It also comes with a 199-page user guide, which like my car owner's manual will be in my drawer for the next several years, largely unread. There is another one that says Guia del usuario del la camera. (I might have a harder time with that one--that is 208 pages.) There is a solution disk. (That word sounds hopeful.) There are two, AA batteries and a puny 32 mb memory card included that might see me through Christmas Day, but I won't take the chance. (I'll replace that with a 4 GB card from Kingston at $8.99 including shipping.) Besides cables whose use I understand about as much as I would a Hindu chant, it comes with a neat little neck strap which I am sure to lose in record time.
I ordered this yesterday, regular shipping, through J & R World where smart New Yorkers shop, which might explain why I got it here today, or just because I live in the same city. It's one of the many discount stores that seems to survive when others go under, and the price was $100 less than the ancient Nikon I thought was such a deal five years ago.
I usually think of products like these using a Blanchard/Hersey Leadership Model. S1 is Ho-No; S2 is Ho-Hum; S3 is Ho-Kay, and S4 is Ho-Ho. This is very Ho-Ho, which is also appropriate for the season. I will try and take a picture of my Christmas tree with it, and post it, before my great nephews and great niece destroy it this Sunday.
Floyd also advised me to spend even more money on better batteries and a recharger that tells you when your batteries are fully charged, and stops charging them, thus saving battery life. (Put a suction attachment to my pockets, will ya?!)
I will add more to this review as time and experience permits.
Merry Christmas!
P. S. On December 11, 2008, The New York Times published an article of the "Best Bets in Cameras for $300 or Less" in their Business section. The Canon Powershot SD880IS "towers above the rest," they said.
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25.08.2009
10/10
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My old camera is a Panasonic FZ7 that I purchased about four years ago for about $500 when they first came out. I was perfectly happy with it until I saw the pictures my girlfriend was getting with a $149 Nikon point and shoot camera that she recently bought. Her average shots outperformed my best with the FZ7. That was the catalyst for buying my Canon A1000.
I did a weekend's worth of research. I checked all of the reviews online. Then, I remembered that Consumer Reports had recently ranked the digital cameras and there was the Canon A1000 second on the list surrounded by $400+ cameras! I researched the A1000 and the vast majority of the reviews are highly favorable. This is the best camera out there in the $100 to $150 price range. And you get a view finder for those bright sunshine days that wash out the digital display. The pictures it takes are simply phenomenal!
The good -
1 Sharp pictures
2 Colors are spot on
3 Special settings for most any conditions
4 The controls are reasonably intuitive
5 Nice size. Feels good and steady in your hand.
6 OPTICAL image stabilization! WOW! (works great)
7 Super-fast start up and next shot capability with an 8GB Class Six SDHC card.
8 Uses AA batteries available everywhere
9 Good users manual
10 Takes better pictures than my girlfriend's Nikon!(This was #1 priority)
The not so good -
1 The memory card it comes with is a joke.
2 The included download software is just mediocre at best.
You are going to love this camera. It is one of those rare products where the stars aligned and they really got it right!
I did a weekend's worth of research. I checked all of the reviews online. Then, I remembered that Consumer Reports had recently ranked the digital cameras and there was the Canon A1000 second on the list surrounded by $400+ cameras! I researched the A1000 and the vast majority of the reviews are highly favorable. This is the best camera out there in the $100 to $150 price range. And you get a view finder for those bright sunshine days that wash out the digital display. The pictures it takes are simply phenomenal!
The good -
1 Sharp pictures
2 Colors are spot on
3 Special settings for most any conditions
4 The controls are reasonably intuitive
5 Nice size. Feels good and steady in your hand.
6 OPTICAL image stabilization! WOW! (works great)
7 Super-fast start up and next shot capability with an 8GB Class Six SDHC card.
8 Uses AA batteries available everywhere
9 Good users manual
10 Takes better pictures than my girlfriend's Nikon!(This was #1 priority)
The not so good -
1 The memory card it comes with is a joke.
2 The included download software is just mediocre at best.
You are going to love this camera. It is one of those rare products where the stars aligned and they really got it right!
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28.08.2009
4/10
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I have owned this camera for 4 years now.
Pros - Beautiful landscapes.
Amazing outdoor shots and colors
Easy to carry. Good response time. Good video too.
I have made a few trips, shot photos/videos at a couple of marriages and the comments on my landscape shots have generally been 'which camera do you have? Wooh that's costly for a non-SLR camera but the landscape shots are surely good.'
Cons- Indoor shots suck big time, flash power is too weak. I used a extra flash which had multiple levels but the light level indoors would either come too bright or weak and it would be just right only a few times.
I had bought it for around 600+ dollars(including the cost of accessories) when it had come out and was impressed by its build quality. It really looks cool and compact. But it turns out the prices of compactness is paid in the life of the camera. Since the lens retracts back and out it has a good chance of getting damaged. It looks like some sensors(battery/door/lens sensors) have got damaged.
That moving part stopped working a few weeks back. It does not start up and the repair cost will be at least half the cost of a good new camera. I have film cameras bought buy my dad's uncle at a yard sale in the 1950s that still work fine. I was expecting this camera to last me for at least 10 years. I am very disappointed that it has become unusable in 4 years.
I would have loved to give this camera at least 4 stars but wanted to give it only 1 for not being durable. Finally I am giving it 2 for at least good 4 years of service. They don't make them like they used to anymore. Will be trying a Nikon next.
Pros - Beautiful landscapes.
Amazing outdoor shots and colors
Easy to carry. Good response time. Good video too.
I have made a few trips, shot photos/videos at a couple of marriages and the comments on my landscape shots have generally been 'which camera do you have? Wooh that's costly for a non-SLR camera but the landscape shots are surely good.'
Cons- Indoor shots suck big time, flash power is too weak. I used a extra flash which had multiple levels but the light level indoors would either come too bright or weak and it would be just right only a few times.
I had bought it for around 600+ dollars(including the cost of accessories) when it had come out and was impressed by its build quality. It really looks cool and compact. But it turns out the prices of compactness is paid in the life of the camera. Since the lens retracts back and out it has a good chance of getting damaged. It looks like some sensors(battery/door/lens sensors) have got damaged.
That moving part stopped working a few weeks back. It does not start up and the repair cost will be at least half the cost of a good new camera. I have film cameras bought buy my dad's uncle at a yard sale in the 1950s that still work fine. I was expecting this camera to last me for at least 10 years. I am very disappointed that it has become unusable in 4 years.
I would have loved to give this camera at least 4 stars but wanted to give it only 1 for not being durable. Finally I am giving it 2 for at least good 4 years of service. They don't make them like they used to anymore. Will be trying a Nikon next.
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29.11.2010
10/10
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Got it in a reasonable time and was exactly as advertised (no substitues!). Works fine. I am happy.
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08.11.2009
2/10
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I bought this camera as an upgrade to my old PowerShot A520. With my old camera it was really hard to take a bad picture, so when I started having problems I decided to upgrade just in time for vacation. I am a typical occational camera user, vacations, special occations, a pretty day etc. With my old camera I only used minimal settings, portrait, movement, night, nothing fancy. Since this camera looked similar, I thought they would perform similar....boy was I wrong.
The picture quality is horrible. I was shocked when I came back and more than 90% of my vacation pictues were grainy. I tried to take some pictures in a night club, I changed my settings several times and never did get a clear picture. This weekend was my son's birthday party and I had the setting on kids and pets. I tried to get some pictures of him and his friends driving goKarts, all of them were blurry until they stopped moving??? The rest of the pictures, what a surprise, came out grainy. I got out the user manual and basically found out if the situation is this, change the settings to this, this and that. If the situation is this, then change the settings again, and again, and again. This is way to complicated. I don't want to spend 10 minutes adjusting the camera setting every time I want to take another picture. Time is up on this camera. I am looking for something else. I am extremley disappointed in this model.
The picture quality is horrible. I was shocked when I came back and more than 90% of my vacation pictues were grainy. I tried to take some pictures in a night club, I changed my settings several times and never did get a clear picture. This weekend was my son's birthday party and I had the setting on kids and pets. I tried to get some pictures of him and his friends driving goKarts, all of them were blurry until they stopped moving??? The rest of the pictures, what a surprise, came out grainy. I got out the user manual and basically found out if the situation is this, change the settings to this, this and that. If the situation is this, then change the settings again, and again, and again. This is way to complicated. I don't want to spend 10 minutes adjusting the camera setting every time I want to take another picture. Time is up on this camera. I am looking for something else. I am extremley disappointed in this model.
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06.09.2009
8/10
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I got this camera for my wife for her birthday. She is always wanting to photograph things that are just too far away for her point and shoot camera. Our first adventure with the new camera was a whale watching tour in the San Juan Islands. I shot my 20D with Canon's 100-400 IS and she used her new Powershot SX10IS. The images she got were great and perfect for travel snaps, but not of the same quality put out by the 20D outfit. The versatility of the Powershot's wide angle to telephoto had me borrowing it once in a while then the shot called for a wider perspective and my other lenses were back in the car. All in all a great camera for someone that doesn't want to pack around a big SLR but wants a long telephoto to record the moment. The SX 10IS will not replace a SLR with good lenses.
All controls are easy to find and use. Very little learning required. The movable video screen makes it easy to shoot and view photos. I found the eye piece video hard to use with glasses so never used it. It was like sitting too close to a TV screen, everything was fuzzy. The camera is perfect for smaller hands yet works well for those with bigger mitts as well. The lens comes with a shade but be careful that you don't knock it out of position or it will show up in your wide angle shots. Threads are a little light and it does seem to move too easy. I'm tempted to glue it in place. So far we haven't used to video record feature so I won't comment on that. Didn't buy it for doing video. Get a rechargeable battery kit if you buy this camera. Would like to have seen a better battery package like those used in other Canon cameras.
All controls are easy to find and use. Very little learning required. The movable video screen makes it easy to shoot and view photos. I found the eye piece video hard to use with glasses so never used it. It was like sitting too close to a TV screen, everything was fuzzy. The camera is perfect for smaller hands yet works well for those with bigger mitts as well. The lens comes with a shade but be careful that you don't knock it out of position or it will show up in your wide angle shots. Threads are a little light and it does seem to move too easy. I'm tempted to glue it in place. So far we haven't used to video record feature so I won't comment on that. Didn't buy it for doing video. Get a rechargeable battery kit if you buy this camera. Would like to have seen a better battery package like those used in other Canon cameras.
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