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Скроменый эксперт
10.07.2010
6/10
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Don't get me wrong, its easy to use and everything works, but its so big in comparison to other cameras you can get today. I even had problems finding a case for it because they don't sell any in boots and jesops that are big enough. it doesn't fit well in a handbag and would never fit in a pocket like my old one used to. Its size makes it less convenient for travelling.
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23.12.2009
10/10
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Great little camera.... already have 3900 shots on first one.... bought a 2nd camera as back-up.
I am hand-holding 1/8 second at 560mm, 800 ISO & getting over 50% good photos....amazing I.S. system. I frequently get good results on ISO 80 at 1/15, 560mm.
I shoot everything at minus 2/3's stop under exposure with great results....with bracketing by locking exposure in different areas of frame.
Digital noise at ISO 800 is terrible though.
Plan on adding rubber grips in (3) different places for right hand .... camera surface is real slick. Use 3M safety tread with PSA adhesive similar to material used in bath tub strips.
Also, plan on buying the filter adapter from Lens Mate which allows full use of 58mm filters......use a 58mm aluminum screw lens cap after installing the filter adapter & filter. (available from B&H.)
Don't believe the 1 star dummies on the review list.... I bought two of the things !!!
Sample photos can be viewed on [...]
Rich Barger
I am hand-holding 1/8 second at 560mm, 800 ISO & getting over 50% good photos....amazing I.S. system. I frequently get good results on ISO 80 at 1/15, 560mm.
I shoot everything at minus 2/3's stop under exposure with great results....with bracketing by locking exposure in different areas of frame.
Digital noise at ISO 800 is terrible though.
Plan on adding rubber grips in (3) different places for right hand .... camera surface is real slick. Use 3M safety tread with PSA adhesive similar to material used in bath tub strips.
Also, plan on buying the filter adapter from Lens Mate which allows full use of 58mm filters......use a 58mm aluminum screw lens cap after installing the filter adapter & filter. (available from B&H.)
Don't believe the 1 star dummies on the review list.... I bought two of the things !!!
Sample photos can be viewed on [...]
Rich Barger
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29.12.2008
8/10
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I purchased this camera to replace my 3-year-old Konica/Minolta Dimage 6. The Konica had a 12X optical zoom, one of the reasons I purchased it in the first place. But the 12X optical zoom made the camera a little bulky. Too bulky to slip into my coat pocket or a small carrying case. Because of that, I found myself taking fewer and fewer photos. Enter the Canon PowerShot A590 IS. So far, I am totally happy with this camera. First of all, its size is perfect for me. It fits neatly into a coat pocket, or sometimes into even my pants pocket. Though it only has a 4X optical zoom, its 8MP ability allows me to PhotoShop the scenes I can't zoom in on enough with very little loss of resolution. I take the majority of my photos at the 5MP setting. At this setting, with a 4 Gb card, I can store over 2700 photos. The color settings are great too. I have the options of B/W, sepia, neutral, vivid, and custom. And the vivid setting lives up to its meaning; the colors just pop! I also chose this camera because of the shutter and aperture priority settings; I like to make my own settings on occasion. Most of the compact digitals out there now no longer allow that. But it still has enough presets for those who don't want to fiddle...full auto, easy, program, portrait, landscape, night snapshot, kids & pets, indoor, sunset, and video. Since I haven't taken any video with it yet, I can't comment on that feature. The view screen doesn't have as many pixels as some of the other compact digitals. So if you compare what you see on the view screen with those having more pixels, it won't be as sharp and clear. But don't think that will take away from the actual finished photo...it doesn't. The view screen image on most digitals is very hard or next to impossible to see in bright sunlight. That's why this camera is great. It has a viewfinder; something else one doesn't see much any more. It may seem a bit old-fashioned, but when the sun is at your back and you're trying to frame your subject, and the view screen becomes useless, you'll be very glad you have a viewfinder. All in all, a great little camera; well worth the money. I absolutely recommend this camera. I've heard a rumor that Canon has discontinued this model, so get one while you still can.
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04.11.2006
10/10
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I purchased this camera in a kit with just about all the available accessories. Then, to further the deal, i ended up getting the pricey underwater casing that complements this camera. In a few simple words, amazing. This camera has shattered all of my expectations and then some. I face little to no problem with red eye upon taking hundreds of pictures. I went to the Milwaukee Domes and Botanical gardens and managed to obtain professional grade photo close ups on hundreds of flowers and pictures. With a 1gb sd card (only about thirty bucks outside a kit) you can take about 800 pictures on the highest resolution or about 8 minutes of video. The video is top notch, providing high quality sound and video that is good enough for putting on the television screen. This means if you feel like investing in say a 4 gb sd card, you can have upwards of 24 minutes of video, which is a pretty much all you would need for video recording (you'd be surprises how long 24 minutes is when you are playing it back on your computer)
The battery life is amazing. Upon taking it to the gardens, the domes, Noah's Ark (to test underwater), a nearby park, a few other test runs one takes when they get a new toy, i finally managed to wear out the batteries that came with it. After that, I started using rechargeable batteries that came with my kit. I charged them once about three months ago, and I am still using the camera on there first charge after two months of camera use.
The LCD screen seems a bit fragile, seeing as it is not completely attached to the camera from all sides (for its swivel feature). I have really only had a use for the swivel feature once with all my shooting, but it is nice to have and I wouldn't have it any other way.
The one or two disadvantages is no internal memory, so if you forget to put an sd card in the camera, it doesn't function at all. Also, it isn't a small camera. Which means investing in a good case is a smart idea, especially if you got all the accessories and want to use most of them. (The one that came with the kit is lacking)
With respect to the attachments one may think about getting with this camera, the filters are nice. there is a uv filter, pl filter, and another filter. The HD and wide angle lenses are lacking in practical use for the computer. They don't seem to help very much unless your intent on getting a full landscape picture that doesn't already turn out nice without. The other problem is that the flash produces a very pronounce shadow over the corner, meaning you have to turn the flash off if you are ever using any of the filters or lenses. (in other words, they can only be used in well lit areas). The stand that came with the kit is just some small short thing with bendy legs, not really useful for portraits, but pretty useful for trips if you want something to take a steady shot or if you want to be in your shot. The underwater camera case is nice, and unlike the filters and lenses, it comes with a flash blocker that keeps the flash from casting a shadow (unfortunately you can't use this for the filters and stuff). The casing is pricey, but if you consider they fact you can take very high quality underwater picts without having to buy expensive disposables and movies too, its worth it.
Back to the actual camera, it has a large degree of modes, functions and speeds. For less experienced people, you can use the 5 some modes for auto set features. These include an in camera stitching functions for extreme wide angle views. What is does it takes a picture, then places the edge of the picture next to the screen of the current camera view. This allows you to line up your shot and not make any mistakes with the stitch while taking the adjacent pictures. For those who don't know what a stitch is, a stitch is taking two picture side by side, then using a program to match them together, thus giving one continual shot. For more advanced users, you can manipulate hundreds of functions from how rapidly it takes photos to how long it get the image of the photo. You can also manipulate lighting, flashes, resolution, and a 100 other things in another five settings that range in what they specifically target (one mode concentrates on shutter speed, another concentrates on something else. You can also take sepia, black and white, and even underwater picture settings(a setting designed to decrease the blueness of water while using the casing). Also, the close up feature is very good, which allows the picture to adjust with every picture distance to give the optimum clear picture for close ups. (I use this extensively).
Long story short (although it already is pretty long), this camera is definitely a great camera that anyone could find a great deal of uses for. I use it for everything and it has never given me any trouble. I have had it for four months and have not once come up with any major complaint. It still works fine and does no
The battery life is amazing. Upon taking it to the gardens, the domes, Noah's Ark (to test underwater), a nearby park, a few other test runs one takes when they get a new toy, i finally managed to wear out the batteries that came with it. After that, I started using rechargeable batteries that came with my kit. I charged them once about three months ago, and I am still using the camera on there first charge after two months of camera use.
The LCD screen seems a bit fragile, seeing as it is not completely attached to the camera from all sides (for its swivel feature). I have really only had a use for the swivel feature once with all my shooting, but it is nice to have and I wouldn't have it any other way.
The one or two disadvantages is no internal memory, so if you forget to put an sd card in the camera, it doesn't function at all. Also, it isn't a small camera. Which means investing in a good case is a smart idea, especially if you got all the accessories and want to use most of them. (The one that came with the kit is lacking)
With respect to the attachments one may think about getting with this camera, the filters are nice. there is a uv filter, pl filter, and another filter. The HD and wide angle lenses are lacking in practical use for the computer. They don't seem to help very much unless your intent on getting a full landscape picture that doesn't already turn out nice without. The other problem is that the flash produces a very pronounce shadow over the corner, meaning you have to turn the flash off if you are ever using any of the filters or lenses. (in other words, they can only be used in well lit areas). The stand that came with the kit is just some small short thing with bendy legs, not really useful for portraits, but pretty useful for trips if you want something to take a steady shot or if you want to be in your shot. The underwater camera case is nice, and unlike the filters and lenses, it comes with a flash blocker that keeps the flash from casting a shadow (unfortunately you can't use this for the filters and stuff). The casing is pricey, but if you consider they fact you can take very high quality underwater picts without having to buy expensive disposables and movies too, its worth it.
Back to the actual camera, it has a large degree of modes, functions and speeds. For less experienced people, you can use the 5 some modes for auto set features. These include an in camera stitching functions for extreme wide angle views. What is does it takes a picture, then places the edge of the picture next to the screen of the current camera view. This allows you to line up your shot and not make any mistakes with the stitch while taking the adjacent pictures. For those who don't know what a stitch is, a stitch is taking two picture side by side, then using a program to match them together, thus giving one continual shot. For more advanced users, you can manipulate hundreds of functions from how rapidly it takes photos to how long it get the image of the photo. You can also manipulate lighting, flashes, resolution, and a 100 other things in another five settings that range in what they specifically target (one mode concentrates on shutter speed, another concentrates on something else. You can also take sepia, black and white, and even underwater picture settings(a setting designed to decrease the blueness of water while using the casing). Also, the close up feature is very good, which allows the picture to adjust with every picture distance to give the optimum clear picture for close ups. (I use this extensively).
Long story short (although it already is pretty long), this camera is definitely a great camera that anyone could find a great deal of uses for. I use it for everything and it has never given me any trouble. I have had it for four months and have not once come up with any major complaint. It still works fine and does no
Скроменый эксперт
21.08.2009
10/10
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Великолепно
This is my tenth digital camera, the second one from Canon. The first one was the Canon S1 and it was also a great camera. The zoom is ultrafast, so is the autofocus and colors and picture quality are outstanding.
While in Alaska, the Face Detection technology even detected faces when taking photos of a totem. That was kind of impressing. But obviously that's not so important so I'll tell you more about my experience. I enjoy taking wildlife and outdoor pictures very much and my Alaskan landscape pictures also came up great. I even went on a whale watching tour and my pictures were sharper and with better exposure than those of the gentleman next to me on the boat that was using a Nikon with 24x optical zoom.
I tried Panasonic and Kodak in between my last 2 Canons just for having a less bulky camera and the Kodak was cheap even performance-wise, the Panasonic was quite good but this one is by far the best of it's category. The Vary-Angle LCD is a great plus even though I use mostly the viewfinder to extend battery life. I'll definitely stick to Canon and maybe next year will buy the Canon S20 so I can have HD movie capability.
For those that don't want to put the lens cap in your pocket, just buy a lens cap string attachment for $3.99 in Radio-Shack or even from Amazon.
Wrapping things up, you can't go wrong when buying Canon and this is definitely the best camera I've owned and that you can find in this price-range.
While in Alaska, the Face Detection technology even detected faces when taking photos of a totem. That was kind of impressing. But obviously that's not so important so I'll tell you more about my experience. I enjoy taking wildlife and outdoor pictures very much and my Alaskan landscape pictures also came up great. I even went on a whale watching tour and my pictures were sharper and with better exposure than those of the gentleman next to me on the boat that was using a Nikon with 24x optical zoom.
I tried Panasonic and Kodak in between my last 2 Canons just for having a less bulky camera and the Kodak was cheap even performance-wise, the Panasonic was quite good but this one is by far the best of it's category. The Vary-Angle LCD is a great plus even though I use mostly the viewfinder to extend battery life. I'll definitely stick to Canon and maybe next year will buy the Canon S20 so I can have HD movie capability.
For those that don't want to put the lens cap in your pocket, just buy a lens cap string attachment for $3.99 in Radio-Shack or even from Amazon.
Wrapping things up, you can't go wrong when buying Canon and this is definitely the best camera I've owned and that you can find in this price-range.
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18.07.2010
10/10
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i got this camera from my sister about 2 yrs ago for my 20th high school reunion. i worked like a charm. have had it ever since than until i tripped and broke it. it was a great camera and wish i never broke it. the only problem is that when you are outside it is hard to see the pitcher on the screen in the sun light.
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27.12.2009
10/10
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I have owned manual slrs, digital point and shoots and auto slrs. I take pictures everywhere I go, for pleasure and work. I previously owned the powershot elph cameras which I liked and found functional. I wanted to upgrade to a digital slr, but the price was too high for me at this time.
This camera does everything a digital single lens reflex does, but without the ability to change out lens. But who needs to with wide angle, macro, supermacro and 560mm zoom capability? For a slr equivalent the weight is actually lighter because the lens is more compact. It handles well. I really like the flexible view finder and how it pivots, but most of all I like the versatility of the picture taking experience. The macro is perfect for close ups. I recently zoomed in on the statute on top of the US Capitol and could clearly see the details. The video is easy to use too.
This camera does everything and at an affordable price. I enjoy taking pitures with this camera and take it with me all the time.
This camera does everything a digital single lens reflex does, but without the ability to change out lens. But who needs to with wide angle, macro, supermacro and 560mm zoom capability? For a slr equivalent the weight is actually lighter because the lens is more compact. It handles well. I really like the flexible view finder and how it pivots, but most of all I like the versatility of the picture taking experience. The macro is perfect for close ups. I recently zoomed in on the statute on top of the US Capitol and could clearly see the details. The video is easy to use too.
This camera does everything and at an affordable price. I enjoy taking pitures with this camera and take it with me all the time.
Скроменый эксперт
28.05.2009
10/10
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This is one Awesome Camera !
I've already used this camera indoors, outdoors, in the woods, at the beach, in an Aquarium, in light and dark situations, and everything in between.
Quick boot up / start up time, Auto settings, easy setting, well placed controls and menu's, Full Manual for those who like to use their talent in photography.
Easy to pack and carry and use.
Great pictures, great color and resolution, just an all around sweet sturdy little workhorse of a camera.
I was really surprised when I tried the video mode at the Aquarium, even in low light, in the glass tunnel under the shark tank, I got Awesome video With Sound ! That video is now a favorite of the Grand-kids AND Grandma ! :)
Uses easy to find SD cards and AA batteries, I recommend this camera to everyone !
A 2 GB SD card holds over 500 pictures at Max size and resolution.
As others have mentioned, normal alkaline batteries die fast in this camera...get the rechargeable Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries, found at Walmart, KMart, Walgreens, even in grocery stores.
Great Product, Great Price, and no issues with Amazon marketplace vendor Adorama Camera's product, delivery, or service.
@ Steven T Crowley
By the Way, this camera does have a timer.
As you would have seen in the manual, the timer is in the function set menu settings, Driver mode.
There is a 2 second timer, a 10 sec timer, and one you can custom set.
One of the beauties of this camera, one can point n shoot with it straight out of the box.
And one could read the manual and discover the huge abundance of advanced settings this camera has.
Truly a camera for all types !
I've already used this camera indoors, outdoors, in the woods, at the beach, in an Aquarium, in light and dark situations, and everything in between.
Quick boot up / start up time, Auto settings, easy setting, well placed controls and menu's, Full Manual for those who like to use their talent in photography.
Easy to pack and carry and use.
Great pictures, great color and resolution, just an all around sweet sturdy little workhorse of a camera.
I was really surprised when I tried the video mode at the Aquarium, even in low light, in the glass tunnel under the shark tank, I got Awesome video With Sound ! That video is now a favorite of the Grand-kids AND Grandma ! :)
Uses easy to find SD cards and AA batteries, I recommend this camera to everyone !
A 2 GB SD card holds over 500 pictures at Max size and resolution.
As others have mentioned, normal alkaline batteries die fast in this camera...get the rechargeable Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries, found at Walmart, KMart, Walgreens, even in grocery stores.
Great Product, Great Price, and no issues with Amazon marketplace vendor Adorama Camera's product, delivery, or service.
@ Steven T Crowley
By the Way, this camera does have a timer.
As you would have seen in the manual, the timer is in the function set menu settings, Driver mode.
There is a 2 second timer, a 10 sec timer, and one you can custom set.
One of the beauties of this camera, one can point n shoot with it straight out of the box.
And one could read the manual and discover the huge abundance of advanced settings this camera has.
Truly a camera for all types !
Скроменый эксперт
25.05.2009
10/10
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Like:
Quick startup/setup
Lots of customization/tweaking
"Flippy" LCD screen
Incredible zoom feature
Option for flash attachment
Solid construction
Don't Like:
No ability to use filters (yet)
USB access has an awkward plastic cover
AC adapter not included
Impossible to clean dust off the sensor
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I was considering a DSLR for a while, but I wasn't really planning for the full commitment that DSLRs require. I wanted the convenience of a point-and-shoot, but the abilities of a "pro camera."
I've used a Canon Powershot before (I can't think of the model), and I've grown accustomed to the ease of use and quality of the photos, so I picked up the SX10IS because it had the features I was used to, and the features that I wanted.
I am not disappointed. After taking some trips to the baseball stadium (Go Giants!) and a couple hiking trips, I've been able to take -- from my perspective -- some really incredible shots; ones that I couldn't have otherwise done with the Powershot I used to use.
My only complaint regards some mild, dark spots in my photos, especially in my zoom photos. I've cleaned the lens as much as I could, with no results. After doing some research on the internet, it appears that the sensor may have dust on it. Since this is a "closed system," I have no way of getting to the sensor to dust it. It's a mild annoyance -- I can clean it up with a computer -- but enough of one for me to bring it up.
I'm very satisfied with this camera. Once I bought a bag for it, I intend to take it everywhere and learn all its features.
Quick startup/setup
Lots of customization/tweaking
"Flippy" LCD screen
Incredible zoom feature
Option for flash attachment
Solid construction
Don't Like:
No ability to use filters (yet)
USB access has an awkward plastic cover
AC adapter not included
Impossible to clean dust off the sensor
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I was considering a DSLR for a while, but I wasn't really planning for the full commitment that DSLRs require. I wanted the convenience of a point-and-shoot, but the abilities of a "pro camera."
I've used a Canon Powershot before (I can't think of the model), and I've grown accustomed to the ease of use and quality of the photos, so I picked up the SX10IS because it had the features I was used to, and the features that I wanted.
I am not disappointed. After taking some trips to the baseball stadium (Go Giants!) and a couple hiking trips, I've been able to take -- from my perspective -- some really incredible shots; ones that I couldn't have otherwise done with the Powershot I used to use.
My only complaint regards some mild, dark spots in my photos, especially in my zoom photos. I've cleaned the lens as much as I could, with no results. After doing some research on the internet, it appears that the sensor may have dust on it. Since this is a "closed system," I have no way of getting to the sensor to dust it. It's a mild annoyance -- I can clean it up with a computer -- but enough of one for me to bring it up.
I'm very satisfied with this camera. Once I bought a bag for it, I intend to take it everywhere and learn all its features.
Скроменый эксперт
28.06.2010
8/10
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Хорошо
STOP searching.
Just BUY THIS CAMERA.
It does "it" at a good price.
The "good" reviews I read were TRUE.
I'm "content", I suppose...
and you will be too.
DON'T buy a KODAK crapper.
They have PLASTIC lenses.
HEY CANON... WHY NOT MAKE THIS MODEL IN VARIOUS COLOURS ?
I would have purchased TURQUOISE or PURPLE
Just BUY THIS CAMERA.
It does "it" at a good price.
The "good" reviews I read were TRUE.
I'm "content", I suppose...
and you will be too.
DON'T buy a KODAK crapper.
They have PLASTIC lenses.
HEY CANON... WHY NOT MAKE THIS MODEL IN VARIOUS COLOURS ?
I would have purchased TURQUOISE or PURPLE
Скроменый эксперт
03.08.2010
6/10
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Плохо
I was very happy with this item for the first week...then the little sticky part that adheres the leash to the lens cap started falling off. Kind of negates the purpose of the leash. I keep sticking it back on. It stays on most of the time.
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06.05.2010
10/10
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I was using a Kodak, then it got broke! I could turn the dial to on!! Then one of my brothers gave me this oneVivitar Vivicam V8225 8.1MP 2.4 TFT Point and Shoot Digital Camera Not a fan! I was about to just going stop shooting my walks when I thought I'll just buy this one,! Saw the photos my friend had taking!! I didn't even knew it would do close up even if you didn't set to close up! I really should read the manual! But it's kinda fun to find out what it can do!!! I finally used the movie feature I didn't even know it does sound too!
Скроменый эксперт
20.06.2010
6/10
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Плохо
Great camera but don't expect it to last more than a year or so, battery door broken,dark burn spots against bright backgrounds, the video function is a novelty, lens sticky, sloooow especially w flash, all the markings have worn off but I plan on replacing it with another Canon point & shoot, my old Sony Cyber Shot is built like a tank, still works like new and takes crappy pics....
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20.04.2010
10/10
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We went to the beach with a Canon Powershot. In the past with other digital cameras, there has always been a delay. But with
this one, my son threw up a handfull of goldfish to the seagulls, and I got pictures of the gold fish in mid-air with the
seagulls zooming toward them. No delay!!! Love it!!!
(This purchase of the Canon was my 2nd Canon Powershot A1000IS....I dropped the 1st one off a balcony at a magic show, and
could not recover it....so immediately raced home to get online to find the EXACT same one I dropped....Thank you for having it!!!) Robbie Vekselman
this one, my son threw up a handfull of goldfish to the seagulls, and I got pictures of the gold fish in mid-air with the
seagulls zooming toward them. No delay!!! Love it!!!
(This purchase of the Canon was my 2nd Canon Powershot A1000IS....I dropped the 1st one off a balcony at a magic show, and
could not recover it....so immediately raced home to get online to find the EXACT same one I dropped....Thank you for having it!!!) Robbie Vekselman
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07.02.2010
8/10
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I bought this camera/camcorder hoping that because of its portability I would actually take more pictures and video of my family. (and I am!) in the past I was reluctant to drag out my considerably larger camcorder. this takes very nice pictures. I have a video of my daughter singing on youtube if you search under "emily sings at keikos recital" you can see the video quality. during the recording I decided to use the camera feature but there is a clicking sound
on the video because of this. I am hoping that I can
find a way to remove this sound from future videos. Also when taking a picture the video stops briefly.
the size of the camcorder/camera is very nice and I
haven't had any trouble understanding how to operate it. did a lot of research before purchasing this and overall am very pleased with it.
on the video because of this. I am hoping that I can
find a way to remove this sound from future videos. Also when taking a picture the video stops briefly.
the size of the camcorder/camera is very nice and I
haven't had any trouble understanding how to operate it. did a lot of research before purchasing this and overall am very pleased with it.
Скроменый эксперт
07.08.2010
8/10
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The Canon A580 an excellent camera for my needs as a normal family "snapper", plenty of features are available if required or the camera will look after itself in the "simple" mode,ideal for youngsters to use.
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25.04.2010
8/10
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I have had this camera for 2 1/2 yrs. I purchased primarily because of great reviews at the time. I wanted a camera that took quick pictures of my grand kids, had good zoom function and was light-enough to be carried in my purse. This camera has exceed my expectations. I have learned to shoot in aperture priority, change the white balance and ISO as indicated by setting and subject. Overall pictures of grand kids as well as vacation scenery have been terrific. We have been pleased with the video---though having a zoom for it would be a plus.
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06.06.2009
10/10
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Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Digital Camera - Black (10MP, 20x Optical Zoom) 2.8" LCD
Having just had our first Baby, we decided that it was high time to get a decent camera. However, we were stuck betwen getting a decent SLR or a decent HD video camcorder.
After a modicum of research, we came to this - the Canon Powershot SX1 IS, which bridges both worlds ery nicely.
It's a ProSumer camera, so therefore has a fixed high quality Powerzoom lens - (20x optical to be precise), and lots of manual and automatic options. It also allows you to shoot 1080p HD video and use the super-quiet zooming function on the lens - just as if it were a real camcorder.
The resulting images are impressive, colourful without being over-saturated, and there is nary a hint of whiteout on brighter photos.
If there was a downside it would be that the lens cap is not tethered to the body, so you need to buy one separately (though they are only a few pence or pounds - depending where you get them from), plus you have to keep buying batteries. (get some rechargeable - I have some 2900mha AA batteries from Uniross - they last forever and with the right charger can be charged in around 15 minutes)
It has a good solid feel, with a large metal ring around th lens . Although it appears to be threaded to accept accessories, none are available and ou certainly cant add any filters without someone desinging a 3dd party add on.
Overall, I'd thoroughly reccomend this to anyone not quite ready to make the leap to full SLR - or does not want to lug about dozens of expensive lenses, but wants more than just snapshots.
Having just had our first Baby, we decided that it was high time to get a decent camera. However, we were stuck betwen getting a decent SLR or a decent HD video camcorder.
After a modicum of research, we came to this - the Canon Powershot SX1 IS, which bridges both worlds ery nicely.
It's a ProSumer camera, so therefore has a fixed high quality Powerzoom lens - (20x optical to be precise), and lots of manual and automatic options. It also allows you to shoot 1080p HD video and use the super-quiet zooming function on the lens - just as if it were a real camcorder.
The resulting images are impressive, colourful without being over-saturated, and there is nary a hint of whiteout on brighter photos.
If there was a downside it would be that the lens cap is not tethered to the body, so you need to buy one separately (though they are only a few pence or pounds - depending where you get them from), plus you have to keep buying batteries. (get some rechargeable - I have some 2900mha AA batteries from Uniross - they last forever and with the right charger can be charged in around 15 minutes)
It has a good solid feel, with a large metal ring around th lens . Although it appears to be threaded to accept accessories, none are available and ou certainly cant add any filters without someone desinging a 3dd party add on.
Overall, I'd thoroughly reccomend this to anyone not quite ready to make the leap to full SLR - or does not want to lug about dozens of expensive lenses, but wants more than just snapshots.
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25.01.2009
10/10
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I am a novice to this type of camera. My older camera is a Canon A80 which I like. Naturally I found this Canon SX10IS to be a little confusing and intimidating. However, I found the cure for this was, and is, practice and study.
I first tried pictures of the moon which were disappointing. The focus was not good (just a fuzzy yellow ball) and the digital zoom was set "on" from the factory. This meant that the zoom was 80X. Even with a tripod it was difficult to keep the moon in the camera sight. I set the digital zoom to "off" and I recommend that it never be set to "on". If you want a closer image you can crop the picture later. This is all the digital zoom does but which a lot more fuss. I then set the focus to spot and got a great picture of the moon.
The 20X zoom is especially nice. I live at the ocean and can photograph fishing vessels just off the coast or seagulls sitting on a post in the harbor. Distant mountains are drawn up and the foreground foreshortened. This can produce very wonderful pictures that you cannot get with a lesser zoom. A tripod helps to keep the camera steady on many occasions.
I tried the "SCN" setting (on sunset) for the first time and got dramatic results. I tried the same picture with the normal setting and it was just okay. With the SCN setting some people said that I should sell the picture commercially.
Pictures in the camera can be viewed without turning the camera on as it to photograph. This may seem like a small thing but I found it to be useful and battery saving.
The camera uses 4 AA size batteries. I believe that prior versions of this camera used the speciality lithium battery which is a major reason I didn't buy it before. I have known too many people whose photography during a vacation was cut short by a depleted battery. AA batteries can be purchased anywhere in the world and in my limited experience so far battery life appears excellent.
I am enjoying the camera. It is just darn fun to use and try new things. I can get results in it that I never could get with my Canon A80.
I first tried pictures of the moon which were disappointing. The focus was not good (just a fuzzy yellow ball) and the digital zoom was set "on" from the factory. This meant that the zoom was 80X. Even with a tripod it was difficult to keep the moon in the camera sight. I set the digital zoom to "off" and I recommend that it never be set to "on". If you want a closer image you can crop the picture later. This is all the digital zoom does but which a lot more fuss. I then set the focus to spot and got a great picture of the moon.
The 20X zoom is especially nice. I live at the ocean and can photograph fishing vessels just off the coast or seagulls sitting on a post in the harbor. Distant mountains are drawn up and the foreground foreshortened. This can produce very wonderful pictures that you cannot get with a lesser zoom. A tripod helps to keep the camera steady on many occasions.
I tried the "SCN" setting (on sunset) for the first time and got dramatic results. I tried the same picture with the normal setting and it was just okay. With the SCN setting some people said that I should sell the picture commercially.
Pictures in the camera can be viewed without turning the camera on as it to photograph. This may seem like a small thing but I found it to be useful and battery saving.
The camera uses 4 AA size batteries. I believe that prior versions of this camera used the speciality lithium battery which is a major reason I didn't buy it before. I have known too many people whose photography during a vacation was cut short by a depleted battery. AA batteries can be purchased anywhere in the world and in my limited experience so far battery life appears excellent.
I am enjoying the camera. It is just darn fun to use and try new things. I can get results in it that I never could get with my Canon A80.
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01.04.2009
10/10
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Without doubt the best camera I've had out of the 5 I've used over a 6-year period. Given that 3 of them have broken down or gone faulty in some way (a Fuji Finepix, a Casio, and a Canon PowerShot A640 which has had so many faults I've now given up on it)- I must say that as I've only had this Ixus for 4 months I suppose it could still go the same way as all the others, but I can't see into the future!
The build is solid, the startup is quick, there's very little shutter-lag, it handles all types of light (for some portrait pics indoors I've got some great results by deselecting the flash because it can wash-out skin tones), locks its focus on quickly, has good manual controls that I've yet to use to their limits, nice clear screen AND the option of using a viewfinder (which in really bright sunlight is a bonus), the 14.7 megapixels give crisp image and colour and although it seems an excessive number of pixels, even cropped images come out great because of the tight quality of image, similarly on digital zoom beyond the optical, there's still plenty to play with. It has image stabiliser, good battery life on a full charge, and does fantastic quality video.
All this in something that fits neatly in hand or pocket; it is a joy to have. I really can't fault it, so as long as it doesn't go wrong on me I'm a happy man. I sometimes need to "point and shoot" on auto for stuff I do for a newspaper, and it stands up well. No doubt the pro photographers may sniff at such a small unit, but I can have this little beast in my pocket just in case, whereas they have to struggle around all day with massive-bodied cameras and humungous lenses.
If I'm by any chance near the next tsunami or volcanic eruption or plane crash I also know I'll be able to get hours-worth of excellent quality video on my 16 GB card and still have space for loads of stills! Steve Riches.
The build is solid, the startup is quick, there's very little shutter-lag, it handles all types of light (for some portrait pics indoors I've got some great results by deselecting the flash because it can wash-out skin tones), locks its focus on quickly, has good manual controls that I've yet to use to their limits, nice clear screen AND the option of using a viewfinder (which in really bright sunlight is a bonus), the 14.7 megapixels give crisp image and colour and although it seems an excessive number of pixels, even cropped images come out great because of the tight quality of image, similarly on digital zoom beyond the optical, there's still plenty to play with. It has image stabiliser, good battery life on a full charge, and does fantastic quality video.
All this in something that fits neatly in hand or pocket; it is a joy to have. I really can't fault it, so as long as it doesn't go wrong on me I'm a happy man. I sometimes need to "point and shoot" on auto for stuff I do for a newspaper, and it stands up well. No doubt the pro photographers may sniff at such a small unit, but I can have this little beast in my pocket just in case, whereas they have to struggle around all day with massive-bodied cameras and humungous lenses.
If I'm by any chance near the next tsunami or volcanic eruption or plane crash I also know I'll be able to get hours-worth of excellent quality video on my 16 GB card and still have space for loads of stills! Steve Riches.
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05.08.2009
8/10
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I upgraded to this from a simpler Powershot A70 (if I recall the model correctly) that "fried" after 2500 photos on a study tour at desert archeological sites last year. I wasn't ready for carrying and swapping multiple lenses and larger bags whether climbing through tight quarters in ancient temples or over slippery rocks and trails in rain forests. So the SX10IS was a logical move with the easy for a non-power-user interface, what was the most powerful zoom at the time for the price range, and 10MP. So far the photos have been pretty good, with only a few blurred. Colors appear clear and bright. Battery life appears to be pretty good. And I like the movie mode that runs as long as I have power or memory left. However, it has two flaws a new buyer should consider. The lesser is the very blurry optical viewer. It is only good for aiming the camera at an object and trusting the auto-focus to get the shot. It usually does a good job of focusing if given enough time for the autofocus to engage. The digital viewer works great though. The bigger issue is with the time it takes to refresh in between shots. If you need to take a series of shots within 3 seconds, forget it. Refresh rate is very slow. Use the movie mode instead. I am adjusting my tactics to get the images I want around these two flaws and overall I still like the camera. The pluses outweigh the minuses for my use. But be informed before making your decision.
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18.05.2007
10/10
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This is simply a great camera to get whether you are buying a digital camera for the first time or the fifth time. Why? Because you get all the Canon quality and features for a very good price. At this price you can afford to even gift it to a teenager who wants to learn a little more photography as it offers a little more than just point and shoot.
I've owned about 4 A series cameras in the past, along with S2/S3 series and SD series and I still recommend A series as the best value for money based on its performance. I tried this particular camera when I bought it recently for a gift. Although the size of A series cameras is bigger than SD series making them jacket-pocket cameras, the advantage is in the styling. It gives you a convenient grip on the side which helps hold the camera steady and results in less "blurry" pictures than SD. The mode selector dial on top helps you zip through selections from portrait, landscape to nightshot and special scenes. The convenience of AA batteries which are available in every corner of the world, no missing out on pictures as your battery was discharged, is a great convenience. You can buy 2NiMH batteries with a charger like I did, and never have to buy any more again. The screen is only 2 inch (up from 1.8 earlier) but it makes the camera more durable, as the design makes it more resistant to damage.
And what about the features? :
- It has an intelligent 9 point focusing system with auto red eye correction which means it can choose the focus pretty accurately, although it also gives you the flexibility to choose the focus through 3 modes. (Centered, Evaluative, Spot)
- SD card/MMC card slot - These cards are so cheap now so get the 2GB to store a whole vacation's worth of pictures.
-Pic size- You can choose from 6 sizes for the pics including a widescreen 16:9 format which can be viewed on your HDTV.
-Speed Dial: This dial on top allows fast spinning between shooting modes (night, landscape, indoors, kids, portrait, movie, auto, manual, special) so you never miss a shot. For this feature alone, I'd prefer an A series over SD as I keep missing shots on SD series while trying to change modes through the menu. With this dial even a kid becomes a pro. The SCN(special scenes) mode has Fireworks, Foliage, Beach, Snow, and Night Scene. Now even amateurs can use Canon experience to get the best shot. Fireworks is particularly amazing as it produced some great 4th of July shots. This camera does not have the Photostitch mode found on some other cameras but it does have the macro mode to take close ups.
-Special effects (B/W, Sepia, Vivid, Nuetral etc.) I've used sepia a lot when taking potraits giving them an 'old world' feel. Vivid has been helpful in special situations like a red kite against a blue sky to bring out the colors. You can do this in Photoshop later but how many of us actually get the time to do this, once a pic is taken it's over with for me! This camera does not have the color accent/color swap option which is available on some other Canons.
-You can set white balance manually on this camera or manually adjust shutter or aperture priority. It also has an optical viewfinder which is handy for very dark/very bright situations.
-You can also take videos in 3 different resolutions with this camera and edit them right on the camera.
-The zoom button shows one or many images at a time in the replay mode and you can zoom into each individual image to see parts of it closely.
- While replaying, the images auto-rotate to landscape or portrait mode to align with how you're holding the camera. It's a nice feature as otherwise you can't see the portrait shots properly in the landscape mode.
This camera makes a great first camera, with many features, and the image quality is superb. Especially if you are shooting outdoors the images are unsurpassed by any other brand, in my opinion. So go get it, at this price it's well worth getting it as a second camera for another member of your family during the vacation. You won't mind taking this one on the ride where you'd be scared to take your more expensive cameras!
I've owned about 4 A series cameras in the past, along with S2/S3 series and SD series and I still recommend A series as the best value for money based on its performance. I tried this particular camera when I bought it recently for a gift. Although the size of A series cameras is bigger than SD series making them jacket-pocket cameras, the advantage is in the styling. It gives you a convenient grip on the side which helps hold the camera steady and results in less "blurry" pictures than SD. The mode selector dial on top helps you zip through selections from portrait, landscape to nightshot and special scenes. The convenience of AA batteries which are available in every corner of the world, no missing out on pictures as your battery was discharged, is a great convenience. You can buy 2NiMH batteries with a charger like I did, and never have to buy any more again. The screen is only 2 inch (up from 1.8 earlier) but it makes the camera more durable, as the design makes it more resistant to damage.
And what about the features? :
- It has an intelligent 9 point focusing system with auto red eye correction which means it can choose the focus pretty accurately, although it also gives you the flexibility to choose the focus through 3 modes. (Centered, Evaluative, Spot)
- SD card/MMC card slot - These cards are so cheap now so get the 2GB to store a whole vacation's worth of pictures.
-Pic size- You can choose from 6 sizes for the pics including a widescreen 16:9 format which can be viewed on your HDTV.
-Speed Dial: This dial on top allows fast spinning between shooting modes (night, landscape, indoors, kids, portrait, movie, auto, manual, special) so you never miss a shot. For this feature alone, I'd prefer an A series over SD as I keep missing shots on SD series while trying to change modes through the menu. With this dial even a kid becomes a pro. The SCN(special scenes) mode has Fireworks, Foliage, Beach, Snow, and Night Scene. Now even amateurs can use Canon experience to get the best shot. Fireworks is particularly amazing as it produced some great 4th of July shots. This camera does not have the Photostitch mode found on some other cameras but it does have the macro mode to take close ups.
-Special effects (B/W, Sepia, Vivid, Nuetral etc.) I've used sepia a lot when taking potraits giving them an 'old world' feel. Vivid has been helpful in special situations like a red kite against a blue sky to bring out the colors. You can do this in Photoshop later but how many of us actually get the time to do this, once a pic is taken it's over with for me! This camera does not have the color accent/color swap option which is available on some other Canons.
-You can set white balance manually on this camera or manually adjust shutter or aperture priority. It also has an optical viewfinder which is handy for very dark/very bright situations.
-You can also take videos in 3 different resolutions with this camera and edit them right on the camera.
-The zoom button shows one or many images at a time in the replay mode and you can zoom into each individual image to see parts of it closely.
- While replaying, the images auto-rotate to landscape or portrait mode to align with how you're holding the camera. It's a nice feature as otherwise you can't see the portrait shots properly in the landscape mode.
This camera makes a great first camera, with many features, and the image quality is superb. Especially if you are shooting outdoors the images are unsurpassed by any other brand, in my opinion. So go get it, at this price it's well worth getting it as a second camera for another member of your family during the vacation. You won't mind taking this one on the ride where you'd be scared to take your more expensive cameras!
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04.07.2010
10/10
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i just going to keep this camera because i did realize people dont buy it
and give bAD reviews about it
but this camera makes so much nices pictures
also this camera is different and people dont want to buy it
it cost almost new in box 45 dollars
thats why am going to keep it
and give bAD reviews about it
but this camera makes so much nices pictures
also this camera is different and people dont want to buy it
it cost almost new in box 45 dollars
thats why am going to keep it
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05.10.2009
10/10
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I have bought pocket size as well as 35-mm based digital cameras through the years. After a friend bought the Canon Powershot SX1 and was raving, as well as showing some fantastic prints she had created, I did my own research and determined the few features that were different between the SX1 and the SX10 were minute and not anything I would need for almost $200.00 difference in price. Also some of the reviews had the SX10 having less noise or graininess in the zoom shots. So, after much debate, I bought the SX10.
I am so pleased with my decision. So far, I have only just "played" around with it, but I have taken shots in low-light, bright light and distance and each one has all the quality I could ask for.
After going on vacation in July, and forgetting my Sony's battery charger (and spending quite a bit of time locating a replacement charger - finally found at a Radio Shack), it is nice having a camera that takes AA batteries. Available everywhere!
I have only just begun to examine all the features, but the real test is coming -- in December we're going to DisneyWorld! Unless you have some extreme need for the high quality video feature (I buy cameras for photos, not video) this is the best buy.
I am so pleased with my decision. So far, I have only just "played" around with it, but I have taken shots in low-light, bright light and distance and each one has all the quality I could ask for.
After going on vacation in July, and forgetting my Sony's battery charger (and spending quite a bit of time locating a replacement charger - finally found at a Radio Shack), it is nice having a camera that takes AA batteries. Available everywhere!
I have only just begun to examine all the features, but the real test is coming -- in December we're going to DisneyWorld! Unless you have some extreme need for the high quality video feature (I buy cameras for photos, not video) this is the best buy.
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