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Скроменый эксперт
11.04.2009
10/10
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This camera is simply a bargain. Its really an advanced "point-and-shoot" or a "bridging" camera between POT and DSLR's because of its advanced features and telescopic zoom.
The build construction and "feel" is superb, its all plastic but doesn't feel or look like that. It's unique because it looks like a DSLR, but in a compact shape.
All camera's are personal taste, and after extensive research I decided I'm a budding enthusiastic photography, so I wanted advanced/manual features other POT's don't have. These include controlling the aperture, and the shutter speed. I take a lot of night shots so needed to control lens. Other POT's doesn't have this, and everything is automatic.
Direct competition for the SX110IS would be the Panasonic TZ5. Similar specs of 9mpx and 10x zoom. However they are very different cameras. The TZ5 is automatic, having no manual control (aperture, shutter speed) so I can't use it for my personal photography. The TZ5 is very compact, more so than the Canon. The choice between them is small form/true POT vs. manual/larger size.
The picture is extremely good, and tests between the TZ5 and the SX110IS show the Canon is better in terms of less "noise" and sharper images. HOWEVER, if you merely print small images, you won't notice the difference!!! People only nit-pick once you print larger images (A4) or crop your shots a lot, THEN you notice the difference. So take this into consideration (when choosing cameras).
Also this camera has been updated by the SX200 - however that's really expensive (£100+ more) but has more features such as HD recording etc.
Overall very happy, awesome camera for a cheap price, allowing control for budding photographers.
The build construction and "feel" is superb, its all plastic but doesn't feel or look like that. It's unique because it looks like a DSLR, but in a compact shape.
All camera's are personal taste, and after extensive research I decided I'm a budding enthusiastic photography, so I wanted advanced/manual features other POT's don't have. These include controlling the aperture, and the shutter speed. I take a lot of night shots so needed to control lens. Other POT's doesn't have this, and everything is automatic.
Direct competition for the SX110IS would be the Panasonic TZ5. Similar specs of 9mpx and 10x zoom. However they are very different cameras. The TZ5 is automatic, having no manual control (aperture, shutter speed) so I can't use it for my personal photography. The TZ5 is very compact, more so than the Canon. The choice between them is small form/true POT vs. manual/larger size.
The picture is extremely good, and tests between the TZ5 and the SX110IS show the Canon is better in terms of less "noise" and sharper images. HOWEVER, if you merely print small images, you won't notice the difference!!! People only nit-pick once you print larger images (A4) or crop your shots a lot, THEN you notice the difference. So take this into consideration (when choosing cameras).
Also this camera has been updated by the SX200 - however that's really expensive (£100+ more) but has more features such as HD recording etc.
Overall very happy, awesome camera for a cheap price, allowing control for budding photographers.
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03.08.2010
10/10
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I am very happy with the lens cap. It fits snugly and I do not have to worry about losing it any more.
Скроменый эксперт
13.05.2009
4/10
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I hoped this was it, the perfect camera, HD video and high quality stills. Well it's not. The level of noise in the still images would make me upset if the camera cost £100. The HD video is just "odd". Very sharp, very colourful, great wide angle filming and ultra powerful zoom but ... the video looks like a fast series of still photos rather than a smooth video. Its not the speed of a pc playing the huge files, even out of the camera the video just looks "odd". I have a Sony TG3 and a Panasonic SD100 video camera which both record to memory chip and look like real video when they play back. The SX1 has better colour and resolution/sharpest than both of them but SX1 video just does not look good. Its a real pain when playing back the SX1 video. If you play back using the camera you can select ALL videos and sit back while it shows all the recorded clips but .. between each clip ( i.e. when you press the record button on/off ) you get a little "jump" on the screen not a clean cut.
You could try using editing software to put together the clips but that won't be easy. The size of files created by the SX1 seems to cause issues for editing software - read endless comments on the web. My Sony Vegas version 9b just crashes when more than one SX1 file is loaded.
I really hope a firmware update will address the video performance of this camera. It has so much going for it but unless you can play back video clips without "jumps" in between them and the video can by smoothed out to look like "real" video I see it as little more than a toy rather than an alternative to carrying a video and still camera.
You could try using editing software to put together the clips but that won't be easy. The size of files created by the SX1 seems to cause issues for editing software - read endless comments on the web. My Sony Vegas version 9b just crashes when more than one SX1 file is loaded.
I really hope a firmware update will address the video performance of this camera. It has so much going for it but unless you can play back video clips without "jumps" in between them and the video can by smoothed out to look like "real" video I see it as little more than a toy rather than an alternative to carrying a video and still camera.
Скроменый эксперт
23.11.2009
8/10
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I had no idea this camera had over 800 reviews ... WHEW!
I'll keep it short and sweet.
It kicks the Kodak digital we used to have right in the butt.
I bought this as our second digital camera because I wanted more control over the settings.
I can use this camera inside WITHOUT flash (ISO1600 setting). No other camera in this class offers the ISO1600 setting.
I can turn the "shutter" sound and the beeps off. (very useful in theater shows that my husband performs in)
The picture quality is awesome.
It is lightweight and small enough to keep with me (shirt pocket, or purse).
The LCD screen is a nice size.
The image stabilization has ended my blurry photo tendency.
The flash takes forever to re-charge, and it eats batteries like breath mints - that's the worst of it.
I checked Amazon, CNet, NewEgg, and Consumer Reports. All research led here, and I am very satisfied with this camera.
I'll keep it short and sweet.
It kicks the Kodak digital we used to have right in the butt.
I bought this as our second digital camera because I wanted more control over the settings.
I can use this camera inside WITHOUT flash (ISO1600 setting). No other camera in this class offers the ISO1600 setting.
I can turn the "shutter" sound and the beeps off. (very useful in theater shows that my husband performs in)
The picture quality is awesome.
It is lightweight and small enough to keep with me (shirt pocket, or purse).
The LCD screen is a nice size.
The image stabilization has ended my blurry photo tendency.
The flash takes forever to re-charge, and it eats batteries like breath mints - that's the worst of it.
I checked Amazon, CNet, NewEgg, and Consumer Reports. All research led here, and I am very satisfied with this camera.
Скроменый эксперт
18.09.2009
8/10
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Have had this camera since March, and I love it. I had a Digital Elph before this, so I was a little spoiled by how tiny they are and how easily they fit into a pocketbook, but this one can fit, too... just a little bulkier because of the "hump" for the batteries.
It takes clear pictures and video, has withstood my dropping it, and does a good job of focusing on faces.
Two negatives: first, the lag between photos can be unbearable, particularly when the flash has been discharged. I tried taking pictures in a theatre and had to wait literally about 30 seconds in between shots... which is terrible when you're trying to capture something as it's happening! When I loaned the camera to someone, she told me, "I'd return it if I were you. I have no idea how you stand that."
Thing is, I love just about everything else about it. If I had the money, I'd buy a different camera to use indoors and keep this one for the outdoors/good lighting shots.
The other negative is that it really isn't great with red eyes. My whole family is prone to red eyes, and haven't yet found a camera that reliably fixes that problem.
I'm still a fan.
It takes clear pictures and video, has withstood my dropping it, and does a good job of focusing on faces.
Two negatives: first, the lag between photos can be unbearable, particularly when the flash has been discharged. I tried taking pictures in a theatre and had to wait literally about 30 seconds in between shots... which is terrible when you're trying to capture something as it's happening! When I loaned the camera to someone, she told me, "I'd return it if I were you. I have no idea how you stand that."
Thing is, I love just about everything else about it. If I had the money, I'd buy a different camera to use indoors and keep this one for the outdoors/good lighting shots.
The other negative is that it really isn't great with red eyes. My whole family is prone to red eyes, and haven't yet found a camera that reliably fixes that problem.
I'm still a fan.
Скроменый эксперт
30.06.2008
10/10
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It took me many months before I decided to purchase this camera. There are so many reviews, both positive and negative, that it was almost confusing. This camera is really for the individual that wants to be able to take both video and still photography. Is this the best video camera? No. Is it the best still camera? No. Is it the best combo camera? Without a doubt. It offers great versatility and quality in a compact, mobile package.
First let me say that I have shot with a DSLR for years. I love still photography and never thought about going back to point and shoot after owning a Canon Digital Rebel and now a Canon 40D. But over time I wanted something smaller that I could fit in my pocket and take with me to many locations where a DSLR is just too prohibitive. The Canon TX1 was the one for me.
This camera is a just a little wider than some of the small profile Powershot cameras, but it fits very well into the pocket of your pants. It is sturdy and the lens and LCD screen are protected.
Video and Photo Quality:
I was impressed by both the quality of the videos and photos. The only pitfall is the ratio of still photos is 16:9 unless you go into the menu and switch to 4:3. That's not horrible, but I wish there was a button to easily switch back and forth. The zoom was awesome. The videos and photos have great saturation and color.
Use of Buttons/Camera:
The buttons are small and if you are going to hold the camera up and record video for 30 minutes it can be a bit of a pain. However, I don't plan on recording 30 straight minutes of video. If I did, I'd likely be on a tripod. The zoom button works very well and smoothly for transitions during video recording.
LCD Display:
I thought at first it might have too small of a display, however, after using it for a couple of weeks it works very nicely. You can see everything you need to and the quality is excellent and bright.
A couple of side notes:
-The built in microphone is awesome.
-My unit got a little warm when I heavily used it (recording lenghtly vids one after the other), but nothing that alarmed me.
-I picked up 2 Transcend 16GB SDHC CARD (SD 2.0 SPD CLASS 6) with Compact Card Reader and they work great. You get plenty of recording time and photo storage. Fast transfer as well.
-Some people feel that the camera misses the mark in being the perfect video camera or perfect still camera. It's not for that market. Try the camera out somewhere and you will love it. HD video, awesome still shots, compact form...what more can you ask for under $500? Shop around and you can get a really good deal.
First let me say that I have shot with a DSLR for years. I love still photography and never thought about going back to point and shoot after owning a Canon Digital Rebel and now a Canon 40D. But over time I wanted something smaller that I could fit in my pocket and take with me to many locations where a DSLR is just too prohibitive. The Canon TX1 was the one for me.
This camera is a just a little wider than some of the small profile Powershot cameras, but it fits very well into the pocket of your pants. It is sturdy and the lens and LCD screen are protected.
Video and Photo Quality:
I was impressed by both the quality of the videos and photos. The only pitfall is the ratio of still photos is 16:9 unless you go into the menu and switch to 4:3. That's not horrible, but I wish there was a button to easily switch back and forth. The zoom was awesome. The videos and photos have great saturation and color.
Use of Buttons/Camera:
The buttons are small and if you are going to hold the camera up and record video for 30 minutes it can be a bit of a pain. However, I don't plan on recording 30 straight minutes of video. If I did, I'd likely be on a tripod. The zoom button works very well and smoothly for transitions during video recording.
LCD Display:
I thought at first it might have too small of a display, however, after using it for a couple of weeks it works very nicely. You can see everything you need to and the quality is excellent and bright.
A couple of side notes:
-The built in microphone is awesome.
-My unit got a little warm when I heavily used it (recording lenghtly vids one after the other), but nothing that alarmed me.
-I picked up 2 Transcend 16GB SDHC CARD (SD 2.0 SPD CLASS 6) with Compact Card Reader and they work great. You get plenty of recording time and photo storage. Fast transfer as well.
-Some people feel that the camera misses the mark in being the perfect video camera or perfect still camera. It's not for that market. Try the camera out somewhere and you will love it. HD video, awesome still shots, compact form...what more can you ask for under $500? Shop around and you can get a really good deal.
Скроменый эксперт
15.06.2009
10/10
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I'm of an age (62) where I've moved from "fuddy-duddy" to "fuzzy-wuzzy." In my prime I was a semi-serious photographer who knew what he was doing with a top-of-the-line 35mm camera and got terrific results. My first digital camera--bought for fun, and for a lot of money--was so clumsy to use and produced such poor images that I vowed not to get another until the technology had caught up with the promise.
It has!
For $129, I thought I'd give digital another chance. Wow! Out of the box, after five minutes reading the manual, I was able to use the simplest full-auto settings to capture some great looking pictures which I was able to easily manipulate and print. In the week since I've been devouring the manual. On every page I learn something new: "Oh, you mean this little camera can do THAT???" "It can take video, too?" "It can display 9-picture galleries of photos?" "You mean Image Stabilization all but eliminates shaky pictures?" "You mean I can add short audio 'caption' to my pictures?"
I did all my comparison shopping on the Internet, without holding an actual camera in my hands, and this Canon seemed to have the features I wanted at a great price. I'm sure there are other cameras that can do more and do it better--but at what price? From my position as "fuddy duddy emeritus" all I can say is that this pocket-size wonder produces great pictures, and has technology that you couldn't get twenty years ago if you were willing to spend $20,000 on a camera.
It has!
For $129, I thought I'd give digital another chance. Wow! Out of the box, after five minutes reading the manual, I was able to use the simplest full-auto settings to capture some great looking pictures which I was able to easily manipulate and print. In the week since I've been devouring the manual. On every page I learn something new: "Oh, you mean this little camera can do THAT???" "It can take video, too?" "It can display 9-picture galleries of photos?" "You mean Image Stabilization all but eliminates shaky pictures?" "You mean I can add short audio 'caption' to my pictures?"
I did all my comparison shopping on the Internet, without holding an actual camera in my hands, and this Canon seemed to have the features I wanted at a great price. I'm sure there are other cameras that can do more and do it better--but at what price? From my position as "fuddy duddy emeritus" all I can say is that this pocket-size wonder produces great pictures, and has technology that you couldn't get twenty years ago if you were willing to spend $20,000 on a camera.
Скроменый эксперт
07.09.2009
8/10
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This camera replaces my working Olympus 3MP digital camera. I wanted a camera with more mega pixels, with Optical image stabilization and a much greater zoom.
My new Powershot SX10IS appeared to meet the above requirements fully and my so far limited use confirms this completely. I'm impressed with hand held pictures taken at the extreme telephoto range. The optical stabilization appears to do a very good job.
Any person buying this camera should expect to spend some time reading the included manual. The camera has many buttons to control the various features.
Of course, you can do like I did and just use it as a point and shoot camera at the beginning. However, I want to learn how to use the many options available.
I downloaded and printed the full manual. It is very large at about 300 pages. However, in a loose leaf notebook it is easier to navigate than using the smaller in size manual included with the camera. I also printed out key pages showing the many buttons and controls which I keep in my camera bag. My new camera bag doesn't provide space for the Canon furnished manual.
All in all, I think I will be well pleased with this purchase.
My new Powershot SX10IS appeared to meet the above requirements fully and my so far limited use confirms this completely. I'm impressed with hand held pictures taken at the extreme telephoto range. The optical stabilization appears to do a very good job.
Any person buying this camera should expect to spend some time reading the included manual. The camera has many buttons to control the various features.
Of course, you can do like I did and just use it as a point and shoot camera at the beginning. However, I want to learn how to use the many options available.
I downloaded and printed the full manual. It is very large at about 300 pages. However, in a loose leaf notebook it is easier to navigate than using the smaller in size manual included with the camera. I also printed out key pages showing the many buttons and controls which I keep in my camera bag. My new camera bag doesn't provide space for the Canon furnished manual.
All in all, I think I will be well pleased with this purchase.
Скроменый эксперт
15.05.2009
10/10
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My old PowerShot (2 pixel, 3x zoom) died and I wanted something like it. It's hard to pick a camera, so I decided since I liked what I had, just wanted more zoom and more pixel, why not stick with Canon PowerShot? A wise choice. I am in amateur photography heaven with the choice.
Zoom is all you can handle without tripod. Works good enough to catch the glint on the eye of a deer across our pond. Details include tongues of baby robins being fed worms before their eyes are open. Individual hairs on feathers of birds 50-60 feet away. All with auto-focus point and shoot ease. And fantastic macro capability on the other end of the spectrum.
Batteries last as long as the 4 required in my last camera, but only takes 2 AAs. Since I bought a relative inexpensive half-hour battery recharger set, cost of batteries will be free after a month or two of shooting. Something I recommend. If you travel, then buy batteries to avoid carrying the charger.
No lens replacement capability of a SLR, but I don't need that. One camera fits all my needs, inside and out, landscape and portrait, nature and still life, passive and action shots, in the light or dark.
AND THIS CANON POWERSHOT FITS IN MY SHIRT POCKET.
Image stabilization great for this grandpa shooting grandkids, flowers, and animals.
The only thing I regret about this camera is the fact that I waited until the other camera died before I made my purchase. If your not a professional, enjoy just taking family, vacation, and nature pictures--THEN THIS IS THE CAMERA YOU WILL BE PLEASED WITH.
Zoom is all you can handle without tripod. Works good enough to catch the glint on the eye of a deer across our pond. Details include tongues of baby robins being fed worms before their eyes are open. Individual hairs on feathers of birds 50-60 feet away. All with auto-focus point and shoot ease. And fantastic macro capability on the other end of the spectrum.
Batteries last as long as the 4 required in my last camera, but only takes 2 AAs. Since I bought a relative inexpensive half-hour battery recharger set, cost of batteries will be free after a month or two of shooting. Something I recommend. If you travel, then buy batteries to avoid carrying the charger.
No lens replacement capability of a SLR, but I don't need that. One camera fits all my needs, inside and out, landscape and portrait, nature and still life, passive and action shots, in the light or dark.
AND THIS CANON POWERSHOT FITS IN MY SHIRT POCKET.
Image stabilization great for this grandpa shooting grandkids, flowers, and animals.
The only thing I regret about this camera is the fact that I waited until the other camera died before I made my purchase. If your not a professional, enjoy just taking family, vacation, and nature pictures--THEN THIS IS THE CAMERA YOU WILL BE PLEASED WITH.
Скроменый эксперт
10.05.2009
10/10
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I have loved my Canon S3 IS for the past few years and my wife will continue to enjoy it for years to come. The new Canon SX1 IS continues the tradition of taking an extended zoom high end point and shoot to a new level. Its best points so far are:
1) Great picture quality from the CMOS sensor.
2) Converting from Cinema 16:9 size to standard size 4:3 from a separate button
3) Standard AA batteries - Get rechargeables as this camera seems to chew through batteries
4) The large swivel LCD monitor allows you to shoot holding the camera over your head or putting the camera close to or even on the ground. To get a stable camera position, I like to use the LCD monitor facing upwards with the camera body held against my body. Great feature!
5) The full HD videos are impressive and can be used on a Mac Mini Core2 Duo 2.0 GHz computer with 2 GB Memory
6) And finally, the zoom! On my S3, the digital zoom gave noticeable deterioration after the 12X optical was surpassed. I took my first SX1 pictures with the digital zoom disabled. Turn it on and test it out! I took a series of pictures in 16:9 at 1X, 20X, 40X and 80X, with a distant house and a couple of geese as targets. Surprisingly good photos at 80X even hand held! This camera is a small telescope! That goes for the full HD video too. I took some rowing competition video and was surprised at the detail at high zoom levels on a 23" Dell HD monitor.
I have not been disappointed in this recent purchase!
Canon PowerShot SX1IS 10 MP CMOS Digital Camera with 20x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.8-inch LCD
1) Great picture quality from the CMOS sensor.
2) Converting from Cinema 16:9 size to standard size 4:3 from a separate button
3) Standard AA batteries - Get rechargeables as this camera seems to chew through batteries
4) The large swivel LCD monitor allows you to shoot holding the camera over your head or putting the camera close to or even on the ground. To get a stable camera position, I like to use the LCD monitor facing upwards with the camera body held against my body. Great feature!
5) The full HD videos are impressive and can be used on a Mac Mini Core2 Duo 2.0 GHz computer with 2 GB Memory
6) And finally, the zoom! On my S3, the digital zoom gave noticeable deterioration after the 12X optical was surpassed. I took my first SX1 pictures with the digital zoom disabled. Turn it on and test it out! I took a series of pictures in 16:9 at 1X, 20X, 40X and 80X, with a distant house and a couple of geese as targets. Surprisingly good photos at 80X even hand held! This camera is a small telescope! That goes for the full HD video too. I took some rowing competition video and was surprised at the detail at high zoom levels on a 23" Dell HD monitor.
I have not been disappointed in this recent purchase!
Canon PowerShot SX1IS 10 MP CMOS Digital Camera with 20x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.8-inch LCD
Скроменый эксперт
16.04.2010
10/10
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Great megazoom camera. One lens does everything I want with the built-in stabilization. Incredible detail at long distances. Good range of automatic settings. Feels solid to hold but numerous buttons on the body makes it easy to make wrong selection. Some button labels are hard to see. Included software does not work with Windows XP (x64). AA battery power makes it easy to find and use inexpensive alkaline or rechargeable NiMH batteries.
Скроменый эксперт
11.10.2008
8/10
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This camera replaced my old Olympus C2100, a formidable 10x zoom camera introduced 8 years ago that started the mega-zoom race. Have played with the SX10 IS for a week now and very happy with it.
Below are what I like:
-It uses regular "AA" batteries. Never buy a camera that uses specialized batteries no matter what people may tell you. Updated 6/27/09: this camera is so power efficient that it can take 600 photos on a single set of AA rechargeable batteries according to a leading consumer magazine (no other camera can even come close, non).
-It has a useful 28mm wide angle lens. This means you can include a whole group of people in a picture without standing too far back(such as in a small room). Most cameras (I say 90%) do not have lens this wide.
-You can zoom (optical & digital, with audio) while taking movies. Many cameras do not allow optical or audio during movie taking.
-It takes SD memory cards which is most popular (plentiful, cheap). Do not settle for cameras that take any other type of memory cards.
-It has a rotating LCD display.
-It is quick to take (and view) pictures and movies.
-Picture and movie quality (with stereo audio) is superbly competitive to any other high quality cameras.
Below are what I don't like:
-No grip: this is one slippery camera. I like its size and weight but its grip needs to be designed accordingly.
-The LCD display is very easily scratched. Do not wear this camera with a neck strap with the LCD facing out, because your shirt buttons will scratch the LCD. Immediately put a protective screen on this LCD first; there are several protective screen or tape products available.
-The lens has no thread so you can't put on a lens filter to protect it from smears and dust.
-The lens cap has no tether or tether hole so there is little you can do to attach the cap to the camera. Canon, what was you thinking?
-I wish it can record movies in widescreen 16:9 VGA. It does not have HD movie feature but I don't need HD, I only wish widescreen VGA.
Currently there are several 20x zoom cameras available, such as the Olympus SP-570UZ and SP-565UZ, Casio EX-FH20. I've tried all of them, and eventually chose the Canon SX10IS as I think it gives you superb features and quality for an unbelievable price.
Below are what I like:
-It uses regular "AA" batteries. Never buy a camera that uses specialized batteries no matter what people may tell you. Updated 6/27/09: this camera is so power efficient that it can take 600 photos on a single set of AA rechargeable batteries according to a leading consumer magazine (no other camera can even come close, non).
-It has a useful 28mm wide angle lens. This means you can include a whole group of people in a picture without standing too far back(such as in a small room). Most cameras (I say 90%) do not have lens this wide.
-You can zoom (optical & digital, with audio) while taking movies. Many cameras do not allow optical or audio during movie taking.
-It takes SD memory cards which is most popular (plentiful, cheap). Do not settle for cameras that take any other type of memory cards.
-It has a rotating LCD display.
-It is quick to take (and view) pictures and movies.
-Picture and movie quality (with stereo audio) is superbly competitive to any other high quality cameras.
Below are what I don't like:
-No grip: this is one slippery camera. I like its size and weight but its grip needs to be designed accordingly.
-The LCD display is very easily scratched. Do not wear this camera with a neck strap with the LCD facing out, because your shirt buttons will scratch the LCD. Immediately put a protective screen on this LCD first; there are several protective screen or tape products available.
-The lens has no thread so you can't put on a lens filter to protect it from smears and dust.
-The lens cap has no tether or tether hole so there is little you can do to attach the cap to the camera. Canon, what was you thinking?
-I wish it can record movies in widescreen 16:9 VGA. It does not have HD movie feature but I don't need HD, I only wish widescreen VGA.
Currently there are several 20x zoom cameras available, such as the Olympus SP-570UZ and SP-565UZ, Casio EX-FH20. I've tried all of them, and eventually chose the Canon SX10IS as I think it gives you superb features and quality for an unbelievable price.
Скроменый эксперт
14.11.2008
8/10
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I got this camera a few weeks ago to replace a previous Canon digital camera (the A540) that I absolutely loved. So far I've been very happy with this one, with one glaring exception - not specifically about the camera itself, but rather the software that comes with it.
I'm an amateur photographer and find that this type of point-and-shoot works well for me - especially since it has a 4x optical zoom which gives clearer, more vivid photos. I really like how easy the Canon cameras are to use and the range of features - and this one doesn't disappoint. I also like the 2.5" LCD and the fact that this camera is small enough to easily fit in a pocket or purse. It's really very versatile and I love that about it.
The only things that I really can complain about are that I do somewhat miss the chunky handgrip on my previous Canon, but that's not a huge deal. What IS a huge deal, for me anyway, is their 'updated' version of the Camera Window software that comes with this camera. This is the software that you run to download photos from the camera - and I can't believe how horrible this particular version is. The previous version that I used with my other Canon camera was great - it was windows-based and you could select any photos on your card then download, print or delete them as you wished. However, in this new version - it's got a black interface, no text by the icons to tell you what they do - and there is no way to delete the photos from your card. I e-mailed Canon to double-check and was told that yes, this is the case - you have to use Windows Explorer to delete your photos. Why I would want to use two different programs when before I could easily use just one is beyond me... I'm going to re-install the old version that I have and hope that it will work with this camera, because I am incredibly annoyed with the new version right now.
Other than the software issue, I love this camera and think that it's a very good choice for someone who wants a camera that takes a great quality photo and is easy to use and carry around. I only hope that Canon will re-think the Camera Window decision - I'm a loyal Canon enthusiast, but am very disappointed in them right now.
I'm an amateur photographer and find that this type of point-and-shoot works well for me - especially since it has a 4x optical zoom which gives clearer, more vivid photos. I really like how easy the Canon cameras are to use and the range of features - and this one doesn't disappoint. I also like the 2.5" LCD and the fact that this camera is small enough to easily fit in a pocket or purse. It's really very versatile and I love that about it.
The only things that I really can complain about are that I do somewhat miss the chunky handgrip on my previous Canon, but that's not a huge deal. What IS a huge deal, for me anyway, is their 'updated' version of the Camera Window software that comes with this camera. This is the software that you run to download photos from the camera - and I can't believe how horrible this particular version is. The previous version that I used with my other Canon camera was great - it was windows-based and you could select any photos on your card then download, print or delete them as you wished. However, in this new version - it's got a black interface, no text by the icons to tell you what they do - and there is no way to delete the photos from your card. I e-mailed Canon to double-check and was told that yes, this is the case - you have to use Windows Explorer to delete your photos. Why I would want to use two different programs when before I could easily use just one is beyond me... I'm going to re-install the old version that I have and hope that it will work with this camera, because I am incredibly annoyed with the new version right now.
Other than the software issue, I love this camera and think that it's a very good choice for someone who wants a camera that takes a great quality photo and is easy to use and carry around. I only hope that Canon will re-think the Camera Window decision - I'm a loyal Canon enthusiast, but am very disappointed in them right now.
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14.10.2009
10/10
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I've always wanted a good camera. I've spent thousands of dollars trying to find the camera that would take pictures to impress and amaze people. A friend of mine is a great photographer and after about 3 or 4 cameras I realized it probably was NOT the camera but the photographer. My Sony had died and I was looking for something a bit better. I had a different camera in mind, but found this one which had a lot of features that I wanted, at a reasonable price and was rated fairly high by Consumer's Report. I bought it and began to love to take pictures. The quality is excellent and finally people are commenting about how great my pictures are. Many of the features are foreign to me, being a very hack photographer, but you can pick up the camera and just use it.
The two things I would point out about this camera that warrant 5 stars are.....picture quality and flexibility. The zoom lense is amazing. You won't be sorry you bought this camera. While all features may not warrant 5 stars, the overal quality and convenience of this camera does.
The two things I would point out about this camera that warrant 5 stars are.....picture quality and flexibility. The zoom lense is amazing. You won't be sorry you bought this camera. While all features may not warrant 5 stars, the overal quality and convenience of this camera does.
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12.10.2009
10/10
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I had an SX3 but dropped it :(
I liked it so much, I had begun leaving my Nikon full size digital SLR's at home. So I grabbed this SX1 with the promise of not dropping it high on my 'things to not-do' list.
You'll read all the good stuff that everyone posts- and I agree but here are some very minor downsides:
- Battery life when using flash... sucks big time.
- You need an annoying filter adapter to use any filters. The threads you see in the front of the lens look and smell like 52mm, but they are not cut as threads, they are concentric rings. For some reason, you need a bayonet type mount adapter to run a filter in front. I always mount a UV (clear glass) in front to protect the lens itself. I also bought a 52>62mm step-up ring and a 62mm UV. This causes a shadow during extreme close up macro, so that's the downside to a 62mm, but there is no vignetting on the super-wide settings, so that's a plus.
Love that wide angle lens, and the telephoto is particularly intense.
I like the huge live display screen.
I liked it so much, I had begun leaving my Nikon full size digital SLR's at home. So I grabbed this SX1 with the promise of not dropping it high on my 'things to not-do' list.
You'll read all the good stuff that everyone posts- and I agree but here are some very minor downsides:
- Battery life when using flash... sucks big time.
- You need an annoying filter adapter to use any filters. The threads you see in the front of the lens look and smell like 52mm, but they are not cut as threads, they are concentric rings. For some reason, you need a bayonet type mount adapter to run a filter in front. I always mount a UV (clear glass) in front to protect the lens itself. I also bought a 52>62mm step-up ring and a 62mm UV. This causes a shadow during extreme close up macro, so that's the downside to a 62mm, but there is no vignetting on the super-wide settings, so that's a plus.
Love that wide angle lens, and the telephoto is particularly intense.
I like the huge live display screen.
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21.12.2009
10/10
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Our new Canon SX1 produced some nice HD videos and photos on weekend. It is the best point and shoot digital camera we own so far. It is not as bulky as the SLR and it is less complicated too. The 20x zoom is very useful. The HD video and photo are much better than our 12.5 MP pocket size point&shoot digital camera.
We are successfully produced great HD video and still photos. It is edited using Cyberlink PowerDirector 8 and it is recorded on the blu-ray disc. I have to say PD8 is a great tool to edit HD video and photo. The 1080P video and photos looks great on the 56" HDTV.
Without coffee, my hand is too shaky to produce a stable video. When my hand is stable, the HD video is superb. My next purchase will be a nice and sturdy tripod. The HD video and photo below are taken with SX1:
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We are successfully produced great HD video and still photos. It is edited using Cyberlink PowerDirector 8 and it is recorded on the blu-ray disc. I have to say PD8 is a great tool to edit HD video and photo. The 1080P video and photos looks great on the 56" HDTV.
Without coffee, my hand is too shaky to produce a stable video. When my hand is stable, the HD video is superb. My next purchase will be a nice and sturdy tripod. The HD video and photo below are taken with SX1:
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02.03.2010
8/10
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I have owned the A460 for some time now and have no complaints. I purchased it for under $100.00 from Amazon so have no complaints. I needed a general-purpose camera to take fishing and on metal detecting outings and the camera has worked great it both situations. I took this camera and two sets of rechargeable batteries on a two-month business trip to Japan, Singapore and Diego Garcia and it did an excellent job. The only complaint I have is it is a little bulky but nothing I cannot live with. I use other larger cameras for low light work so that was not an issue for me.
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10.12.2009
10/10
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I purchased this one soo that I cant buy an DSLR. Its very nice choice I made and I really like it.. I live 35 blocks south of sears tower,from my home i can get a very good pic of the top of sears with very good quality with the zoom and the quality of image I got was great whn i used in morning and night. If u take fireworks u can expect much frm it..
If u take landscape and wildlife pics also..its good for the moeny u pay.. u will not regret.. DSLR is great but u can use this if u dont have money to buy DSLR. I use this during my graduation and I liked all the pics I take. its great. I even took pics during Chicago air show and it came perfect... The video is also great and I took some great pics when I shot video using this...
I will recommend this to any 1 who want to buy this... very nice 1 to start b4 u move to DSLR.
If u take landscape and wildlife pics also..its good for the moeny u pay.. u will not regret.. DSLR is great but u can use this if u dont have money to buy DSLR. I use this during my graduation and I liked all the pics I take. its great. I even took pics during Chicago air show and it came perfect... The video is also great and I took some great pics when I shot video using this...
I will recommend this to any 1 who want to buy this... very nice 1 to start b4 u move to DSLR.
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02.03.2009
8/10
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Being pleased with the results of its predecessor (the Canon A460) we wanted another simple to use camera. On this occasion Amazon were under cut on price by a high street retailer.
The A470 has several additional features over its predecessor: smoother lines, 7.1 MP sensor, 2.5in screen, 4 digital zoom, face detection, antiblur etc.... As with the A460 the photo image is very good, improved resolution provided by the 7.1MP sensor. First impressions are that the camera seems to be rather power hungry (2700 mAHr NiMh AA batteries become discharged fairly quickly) although this might be due to exploration of all the camera features during the first few weeks. The A470 lacks the optical viewfinder of its predecessor which is very beneficial on a sunny day (the A460 permits the LCD screen to be switched off which helps reduces drain on the batteries); many compacts now lack the optical viewfinder.
The A470 is not as small as other fiddly compacts which is not necessarily a disadvantage as it is comfortable to hold the camera in one hand (plus wrist strap). The battery compartment lid requires careful handling as in common with the A460 has a rather delicate sprung hinge. A simple and more robust sliding compartment would have worked just as well and be less likely to damaged in use.
Although the 3.4 x optical zoom is slightly less than that of the A460 (4 x) the digital zoom is useful for filling the frame to get 'impact' whilst taking a photo (as opposed to later on a PC). Using about 2 x digital zoom gives an acceptable image (thanks to the 7.1 MP sensor), however the 4 x digital zoom is fairly pointless as the pixels become unacceptably obvious.
All in all a good camera at a good price.
See the separate review of the dedicated case (DCC 450).
The A470 has several additional features over its predecessor: smoother lines, 7.1 MP sensor, 2.5in screen, 4 digital zoom, face detection, antiblur etc.... As with the A460 the photo image is very good, improved resolution provided by the 7.1MP sensor. First impressions are that the camera seems to be rather power hungry (2700 mAHr NiMh AA batteries become discharged fairly quickly) although this might be due to exploration of all the camera features during the first few weeks. The A470 lacks the optical viewfinder of its predecessor which is very beneficial on a sunny day (the A460 permits the LCD screen to be switched off which helps reduces drain on the batteries); many compacts now lack the optical viewfinder.
The A470 is not as small as other fiddly compacts which is not necessarily a disadvantage as it is comfortable to hold the camera in one hand (plus wrist strap). The battery compartment lid requires careful handling as in common with the A460 has a rather delicate sprung hinge. A simple and more robust sliding compartment would have worked just as well and be less likely to damaged in use.
Although the 3.4 x optical zoom is slightly less than that of the A460 (4 x) the digital zoom is useful for filling the frame to get 'impact' whilst taking a photo (as opposed to later on a PC). Using about 2 x digital zoom gives an acceptable image (thanks to the 7.1 MP sensor), however the 4 x digital zoom is fairly pointless as the pixels become unacceptably obvious.
All in all a good camera at a good price.
See the separate review of the dedicated case (DCC 450).
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25.05.2010
2/10
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Alright, since the company was so pushy for me to review this item I'll review it. I never got it. They sent me the wrong one. Therefore the product was horrible. Good thing my camera had to be thrown out a couple of weeks later otherwise I would have been an even bigger problem.
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17.07.2009
8/10
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I purchased the Canon PowerShot SX10IS shortly before our vacation last month and I had a lot of fun learning its features during our trip and took many, many pictures and lots of video. I am not a camera expert nor a big photo person but I found the camera easy to use (reading the manual from time to time was important). I especially liked the ability to zoom in and out while taking video. I would recommend the camera, great value for the price, but it does have a couple deficiencies and an ease-of-use problem that need correction. I hope you are listening, Canon.
First, the lens cap will not stay on. We finally gave up and did without it, which probably limits the camera's life.
Second, the battery life is limited. During those days when I used the camera alot, I ran through a set of four alkaline AA batteries in one day. Be sure to have lots of extra batteries on hand! (Especially of you review your pictures at the end of the day, this seems to eat up lots of energy, so we stopped doing that.)
Third, as other reviewers have noted, the control knob is difficult to learn how to use. Thankfully one of the other reviewers here on Amazon gave me some insight. I am now able to adjust shutter speed, aperture, etc. See the comment from Robert Hughes below.
Overall I love using the camera.
First, the lens cap will not stay on. We finally gave up and did without it, which probably limits the camera's life.
Second, the battery life is limited. During those days when I used the camera alot, I ran through a set of four alkaline AA batteries in one day. Be sure to have lots of extra batteries on hand! (Especially of you review your pictures at the end of the day, this seems to eat up lots of energy, so we stopped doing that.)
Third, as other reviewers have noted, the control knob is difficult to learn how to use. Thankfully one of the other reviewers here on Amazon gave me some insight. I am now able to adjust shutter speed, aperture, etc. See the comment from Robert Hughes below.
Overall I love using the camera.
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23.09.2009
10/10
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I had this camera for several month now and discovered that the optical zoom is a great feature.
If you want cheap camera with great abilities - this is your chance. You would not be able to create super effects that $1000 camera can do, but this one is great for simple point to shoot.
It is not very light camera and the battery life is not so great, since it is AA batteries we are talking about. But if you have rechargeable batteries, like I do, it helps a lot. I also have an additional pair of batteries with me when I have long shooting to do.
Remember to read all the features upfront. When it states in the review that it is take a few seconds for camera to recharge the flash - it is true, so if you don't like it, then don't buy this camera, but if it is not bothering you, than go ahead and make a purchase. I new that I will have this issue with flash, but it didn't bother me, so I've got this camera.
One small thing that I don't like is the opening for battery and memory card. It is not easy to get open and I afraid that might break at some point.
I would recommend this camera.
If you want cheap camera with great abilities - this is your chance. You would not be able to create super effects that $1000 camera can do, but this one is great for simple point to shoot.
It is not very light camera and the battery life is not so great, since it is AA batteries we are talking about. But if you have rechargeable batteries, like I do, it helps a lot. I also have an additional pair of batteries with me when I have long shooting to do.
Remember to read all the features upfront. When it states in the review that it is take a few seconds for camera to recharge the flash - it is true, so if you don't like it, then don't buy this camera, but if it is not bothering you, than go ahead and make a purchase. I new that I will have this issue with flash, but it didn't bother me, so I've got this camera.
One small thing that I don't like is the opening for battery and memory card. It is not easy to get open and I afraid that might break at some point.
I would recommend this camera.
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08.03.2010
2/10
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I have used Canon cameras for many years now. I am starting to not like them any longer. I moved to this from the SX5 IS. I had to have it replaced immediately due to it taking double exposures and only putting out one photo. The Canon person on their phone was, as he put it, baffled. I sent it back and my second one was also horrible. I used it on almost every setting and and the photos were horrible. If you ask me, I'm sorry, but most of the pics on the Amazon page for this product are fuzzy and not very flattering to a $500.00 price point.
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15.02.2010
4/10
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Six months after purchase, the battery began shorting- meaning new batteries would last less than one hour in the camera.
I sent it in for repairs and it worked fine for about a month or so.
It began shorting again, so I returned it a second time.
The lab was unable to duplicate the problem and therefore I was not entitled to a refund or a replacement.
The camera is still under warranty at this time but this is of no use to me.
I am extremely disappointed with Cannon's customer service.
I will not be purchasing another cannon based on my customer service experience.
I sent it in for repairs and it worked fine for about a month or so.
It began shorting again, so I returned it a second time.
The lab was unable to duplicate the problem and therefore I was not entitled to a refund or a replacement.
The camera is still under warranty at this time but this is of no use to me.
I am extremely disappointed with Cannon's customer service.
I will not be purchasing another cannon based on my customer service experience.
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