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27.06.2009
10/10
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I bought this camera for a trip we were about to take because I needed something smaller and lighter than our more expensive Canons, and also wanted to try video. This camera did not disappoint. It is small (we didn't want the newer version because of the larger size and the need for 4 batteries which increases the weight)and it fit in my pocketbook easily. The photos are very, very nice - actually comparable (almost as sharp)as the XTI which takes really gorgeous photos for me. I took photos of the same mountain vistas with both cameras and they are very close in quality.
The video - however - the video was as sharp and clear as I could wish for. We burned them to DVD and viewed on our big screen TV and the clarity of the videos held up great. I found no audio issues - again, very sharp and clear. Only once did wind noise get picked up. The digital zoom for video was poor and I stopped using it right away. When I wanted to zoom, I stopped recording, changed the zoom, and then went right back to recording. Since I did our recordings in fairly short segments, this worked fine.
I was most impressed by the low light capability. We photographed and video'd dark interiors, as well as fast-moving shows on a large stage with mediocre lighting, and it's all clear and bright!
Battery life was great and exceeded my expectations.
No regrets here at all.
The video - however - the video was as sharp and clear as I could wish for. We burned them to DVD and viewed on our big screen TV and the clarity of the videos held up great. I found no audio issues - again, very sharp and clear. Only once did wind noise get picked up. The digital zoom for video was poor and I stopped using it right away. When I wanted to zoom, I stopped recording, changed the zoom, and then went right back to recording. Since I did our recordings in fairly short segments, this worked fine.
I was most impressed by the low light capability. We photographed and video'd dark interiors, as well as fast-moving shows on a large stage with mediocre lighting, and it's all clear and bright!
Battery life was great and exceeded my expectations.
No regrets here at all.
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16.05.2010
10/10
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Consumer Reports rated this camera as a Best Buy. I LOVE it. My daughter borrows it when she goes to concerts....her $300 Sony camera doesn't do as good a job as this one! Also have a friend that borrows it for special occasions. The price was excellent as well.....about $75 after using a coupon!
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01.07.2009
2/10
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I purchased this camera after a great amount of research. It was my fourth digital camera purchase from Canon. I tested it immediately upon receipt and really liked the controls, zoom, and image quality. One month after receipt I took it on a trip to American Samoa and a number of other Pacific islands. The interior lens surfaces fogged extensively after it's first exposure to outside tropical air. I understand the proper procedures for moving a camera from an air-conditioned room to a hot, humid environment and I thought I had warmed the camera adequately before taking it outside. (I live in S. Florida) I could not get the lenses to clear no matter what I tried.
When I got back home, (after being unable to take any usable photographs on my trip) I sent the camera back to Canon. I was told I had water damaged the camera and that it was not repairable and it was not covered under warranty. I spoke to 3 separate people at their service center and was treated rather rudely. After my experience with Canon's customer "Service" department, this will be my last purchase from Canon. I am in the process of shopping for a new DSLR, I will probably go Nikon instead.
Long story short, I managed to take about 20 good test shots of my back yard and living room, my once in a lifetime trip to the South Pacific however, totally photo free. Thanks for nothing Canon.
When I got back home, (after being unable to take any usable photographs on my trip) I sent the camera back to Canon. I was told I had water damaged the camera and that it was not repairable and it was not covered under warranty. I spoke to 3 separate people at their service center and was treated rather rudely. After my experience with Canon's customer "Service" department, this will be my last purchase from Canon. I am in the process of shopping for a new DSLR, I will probably go Nikon instead.
Long story short, I managed to take about 20 good test shots of my back yard and living room, my once in a lifetime trip to the South Pacific however, totally photo free. Thanks for nothing Canon.
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07.08.2009
10/10
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I purchased this camera and the Transcend 4 GB SDHC Class 6 Flash Memory Card to ensure I would have lots of quality pictures of my summer vacation to Colorado and that's exactly what it delivered. The various settings such as Landscape, Nighttime, Indoors, and Portrait make this camera smart and easy to use. I took a picture of my wife and son in front of a waterfall at night. The waterfall had tints of colored lights shining on it. Without the Nighttime setting, you'll get a picture that you might expect, faces brightly lit by the flash and a hint of a waterfall about 20ft behind the faces. With the Nighttime setting on, the camera softened the intensity of the flash and sensed more light away from the focus point. This produced a beautiful picture with the softness of colors shining on the waterfall.
The camera also has a Wide-angle feature that I loved using for many of the landscape pictures. It produced bold, colorful pictures while the Wide-angle effect gave more emphasis to the elongated Rocky Mountains.
The 4GB memory card allowed me more than 900 pictures at the sharpest picture resolution setting.
This is a smart buy. Get it and enjoy.
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The camera also has a Wide-angle feature that I loved using for many of the landscape pictures. It produced bold, colorful pictures while the Wide-angle effect gave more emphasis to the elongated Rocky Mountains.
The 4GB memory card allowed me more than 900 pictures at the sharpest picture resolution setting.
This is a smart buy. Get it and enjoy.
Transcend 4 GB SDHC Class 6 Flash Memory Card TS4GSDHC6
Скроменый эксперт
09.07.2009
8/10
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I am by no means a photographer! I picked this camera for the 20x zoom and optical image stabilizer. I have a Konica-Minolta with a 12x zoom and no stabilier and knew I wanted more for this year's vacation. It was my 25th anniversary/second honeymoon. A trip to Africa. We went on several safari's and this camera gave me the ability to point and shoot without a great deal of fiddling around. Although grainy at full zoom (without a tripod) I still took over 2500 pictures and at least 1500 or more turned out beautifully.
The basics were easy to pick up and made the camera easy to use right away. Low light and night shots were pretty much a bust but I have to contribute at least part of that to my lack of general knowledge of trying to take pictures in those conditions. And, of course, being a man I must also admit to not reading the directions! If any readers have tips, I would be interested - THANKS IN ADVANCE!
End result, I didn't miss a lion, giraffe, cheetah or elephant because of the camera. The bad shots were often my inability to hold the subject in frame at a high zoom level and of course, there were many moving targets! All in all, this camera allowed me to have pictures that I will cherish the rest of my life! Who knows, before the next big adventure I might even get someone to show me how to use it properly!!
The basics were easy to pick up and made the camera easy to use right away. Low light and night shots were pretty much a bust but I have to contribute at least part of that to my lack of general knowledge of trying to take pictures in those conditions. And, of course, being a man I must also admit to not reading the directions! If any readers have tips, I would be interested - THANKS IN ADVANCE!
End result, I didn't miss a lion, giraffe, cheetah or elephant because of the camera. The bad shots were often my inability to hold the subject in frame at a high zoom level and of course, there were many moving targets! All in all, this camera allowed me to have pictures that I will cherish the rest of my life! Who knows, before the next big adventure I might even get someone to show me how to use it properly!!
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03.10.2009
10/10
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Ok so my title was dramatic, but I do love this camera.. It is easy to use, though I am still learning more about it's settings to really be able to use it to it's total potential..
This takes great pictures and has functions that you only find on much more expensive cameras ( though I have to say when I first looked online here a while back now this camera was under $120, glad I got it when I did)
When I say it's changed my life, it so easy to carry with me in my purse that I have captured some priceless pictures because I was prepared. It's changed how I look at things, I see seemingly random/ordinary things and makes me rethink them when snapping a pic..
I would suggest rechargeable batteries for it though as regular ones are short lived on here, also I would invest in a memory card I bought one here on amazon for $10 and it holds a ton of picture and is a great addition to my wonderful camera.
Really, love the camera worth even the price now for what is called a "point and shoot" this is an AMAZING product.. Highly suggested..
This takes great pictures and has functions that you only find on much more expensive cameras ( though I have to say when I first looked online here a while back now this camera was under $120, glad I got it when I did)
When I say it's changed my life, it so easy to carry with me in my purse that I have captured some priceless pictures because I was prepared. It's changed how I look at things, I see seemingly random/ordinary things and makes me rethink them when snapping a pic..
I would suggest rechargeable batteries for it though as regular ones are short lived on here, also I would invest in a memory card I bought one here on amazon for $10 and it holds a ton of picture and is a great addition to my wonderful camera.
Really, love the camera worth even the price now for what is called a "point and shoot" this is an AMAZING product.. Highly suggested..
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10.01.2009
4/10
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Contrary to what it says both here at Amazon, as well as the Canon site itself, this camera does NOT contain the purple "My Camera" tab that nearly all Canon cameras do!! So, no, you cannot customize your startup screen or your shutter sounds OR ANYTHING. Someone pushed this camera out the door of development at Canon and crippled it.
VERY VERY SAD!! Its such a doggone cute camera, its very depressing!
I wanted to create a cute Hello Kitty-like startup screen for my wife, but everyone should ALSO be aware of this fact that is true for ALL canon cameras: you cannot save an altered image or self created image back to the camera, software will not allow you to, nor will saving it directly to a memory card! The camera will NOT read it.
Also if you were thinking of creating your own custom sounds for the camera (or ANY canon camera) forget it, their software won't allow you to load it to the camera.
One way Canon COULD solve the missing purple tab issue with the E1, would be to simply provide a firmware update. But when I called tech support the gentleman told me that he had never received a tech support call on this camera, as it's a limited run. Unlikely we'll get an update like I have on my other Canon cameras.
So, if you want a crippled Canon camera (and what I mean by this is (if you want an ORDINARY camera) then get this one, but if you want to customize it, well, we're out of luck until Canon fixes it to work with their software.
I give you the list below to qualify my comments as an avid Canon customer.
Canon Products Owned:
Canon Rebel Series Film (x2)
Canon 20D sold
Canon 40D current
Canon G2 MIA
Canon G6 sold
Canon G9 current
Canon E1 wife
Canon A590 IS (gift to mom)
Canon SD770 IS (dads)
Canon ES30 Selphy
Canon N1220U scanner
Canon 50mm 1.8 EFII
Canon 16-35 2.8L USM
Canon 70-200 2.8L IS USM
VERY VERY SAD!! Its such a doggone cute camera, its very depressing!
I wanted to create a cute Hello Kitty-like startup screen for my wife, but everyone should ALSO be aware of this fact that is true for ALL canon cameras: you cannot save an altered image or self created image back to the camera, software will not allow you to, nor will saving it directly to a memory card! The camera will NOT read it.
Also if you were thinking of creating your own custom sounds for the camera (or ANY canon camera) forget it, their software won't allow you to load it to the camera.
One way Canon COULD solve the missing purple tab issue with the E1, would be to simply provide a firmware update. But when I called tech support the gentleman told me that he had never received a tech support call on this camera, as it's a limited run. Unlikely we'll get an update like I have on my other Canon cameras.
So, if you want a crippled Canon camera (and what I mean by this is (if you want an ORDINARY camera) then get this one, but if you want to customize it, well, we're out of luck until Canon fixes it to work with their software.
I give you the list below to qualify my comments as an avid Canon customer.
Canon Products Owned:
Canon Rebel Series Film (x2)
Canon 20D sold
Canon 40D current
Canon G2 MIA
Canon G6 sold
Canon G9 current
Canon E1 wife
Canon A590 IS (gift to mom)
Canon SD770 IS (dads)
Canon ES30 Selphy
Canon N1220U scanner
Canon 50mm 1.8 EFII
Canon 16-35 2.8L USM
Canon 70-200 2.8L IS USM
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02.01.2010
8/10
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Purchased in Aug. 2009, and as my 1st digital camera, I'm still learning its features, and take captions a couple of times monthly. One thing for certain, even with the use of Duracell rechargeable batteries, I get the "change batteries" prompt a bit too often to my liking.
Additionally, I have yet to find any support for my inquiry of Camerawindow. Namely, of these:
Canon Utilities CameraWindow
Canon Utilities CameraWindow DC
Canon Utilities CameraWindow DC_DV 5 for ZoomBrowser EX
Canon Utilities CameraWindow DC_DV 6 for ZoomBrowser EX
Which of the above is/are specifically for the Canon A1000IS?
ANY response, from those familiar with the above, would certainly be appreciated.
Additionally, I have yet to find any support for my inquiry of Camerawindow. Namely, of these:
Canon Utilities CameraWindow
Canon Utilities CameraWindow DC
Canon Utilities CameraWindow DC_DV 5 for ZoomBrowser EX
Canon Utilities CameraWindow DC_DV 6 for ZoomBrowser EX
Which of the above is/are specifically for the Canon A1000IS?
ANY response, from those familiar with the above, would certainly be appreciated.
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16.10.2009
6/10
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I'm not one for writing reviews, but I feel like I should share my thoughts on the Canon SX1 IS for any shoppers out there. The SX1 IS is one of the best point-and-shoot cameras you can buy. Its loaded with features and is well-built. Most people would probably not regret buying this camera. However, for those of you out there that are trying to get excellent photo quality... I think you will be disappointed. There are some noise issues and it seems like pictures never come out crisply in focus. We're actually selling ours now after giving it about 4 months. We decided to make the jump to a true dSLR which is more a little more expensive and not as feature-laden, but offers uncompromising photo quality.
So, if you are looking for a lot of bang for your buck and good pictures, this is a great camera for you. If you don't want to compromise on picture quality, then save yourself some grief and drop an extra $100-$200 on a dSLR like the Canon 450D (XSi) or the Nikon D3000 or D5000. Good luck!
So, if you are looking for a lot of bang for your buck and good pictures, this is a great camera for you. If you don't want to compromise on picture quality, then save yourself some grief and drop an extra $100-$200 on a dSLR like the Canon 450D (XSi) or the Nikon D3000 or D5000. Good luck!
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25.06.2010
10/10
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We bought it as a gift and she love it. We try it at home and took some close up pics and they were GREAT! Colors and details are amazing!
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14.06.2010
10/10
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I really enjoy using my digital camera. It's very easy to use and transferring the pictures to my computer is also very easy and simple. Would highly recommend this product.
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02.03.2009
8/10
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I purchased the SX10IS because I really liked my S3IS but I wanted the 10MP so that I could print out large high quality prints of my wildlife pictures. I haven't had a lot of time to test the camera out, but one thing that I have found that I really am disappointed with is the new video format. The old AVI format is much more compatible with my programs then the new MOV format. Also, the SX10 only offers two video qualities, both at 30 fps. The S3 offered 5 different video capture settings. I made full use of the video mode on my S3, so I was really upset to see the changes. The 20X optical is really nice, unless you need more zoom, because you are not able to attach a telephoto lens. I have a telephoto lens that attaches to my S3 which really gives me the extra zoom that I wanted (about 36X optical), however it needs a lot of light to produce good pictures and takes up a lot of room in my camera case. The SX10 does have threads that accept a 52mm UV filter or polarized filter, even though canon won't admit it. It is bigger and heavier than the S3, but not enough to cause problems. Both the S3 and the SX10 auto modes are a let down in low light conditions, however for the amateur wildlife photographer the auto modes will allow you to quickly take good quality pictures without any adjustment from the user. In low light conditions a tripod and manual camera adjustment are a must to get good pictures.
Conclusion: For the $$$ it appears to be a good buy for 20X 10MP camera. I would have liked to see the same video settings as the S3, especially the lower resolution 60 fps option and the cameras auto focus doesn't do as well at full zoom as expected. Maybe I should have waited for the SX1 to get down to a reasonable price, or just purchased the S5IS.
Conclusion: For the $$$ it appears to be a good buy for 20X 10MP camera. I would have liked to see the same video settings as the S3, especially the lower resolution 60 fps option and the cameras auto focus doesn't do as well at full zoom as expected. Maybe I should have waited for the SX1 to get down to a reasonable price, or just purchased the S5IS.
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01.06.2009
2/10
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I was really excited to get this camera, but that excitement has faded. The booklet it comes with only has the bare necessities in it. You have to print out the 83-page manual that is on the CD. After pouring over the manual and camera, I am still perplexed as to how to use all the functions. And some functions, such as customization, are not included in the manual. It is a really difficult camera to learn how to use. It should not be so. It has a lot of functions that I don't think are necessary. And when it takes so long to figure out how to use it, my frustration level increases. There are buttons on the camera, but then there are functions on the screen that I need to learn how to use and what they are. It's just really mind boggling.
It feels like a flimsy camera. I do not like the way the battery and memory card door closes--like it could easily break.
I'm going back to my good ole Kodak. This camera is not worth the energy and headache.
Updated: 100213--I've been using the camera for several years now and it's not as bad as I originally thought. There are still a lot of features I don't know how to use, but I generally get good photos with it. Just wish there was a way to maximize the view. I guess a newer one has that capability, but as this is still good, I'm not going to break out the bucks for a new one. I do get a lot of compliments on the pink color. It's a good size and can fit in my pocket.
It feels like a flimsy camera. I do not like the way the battery and memory card door closes--like it could easily break.
I'm going back to my good ole Kodak. This camera is not worth the energy and headache.
Updated: 100213--I've been using the camera for several years now and it's not as bad as I originally thought. There are still a lot of features I don't know how to use, but I generally get good photos with it. Just wish there was a way to maximize the view. I guess a newer one has that capability, but as this is still good, I'm not going to break out the bucks for a new one. I do get a lot of compliments on the pink color. It's a good size and can fit in my pocket.
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26.10.2008
8/10
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What I love about this camera is it's just plain easy to pick up and use, but it's got a load of advanced features that you can learn as you go.
Pick up the SX110 and you can feel how solid and stable it is in your hands. Okay, it's not the new thinner camera, but it still fits nicely into a shirt pocket.
Right off the bat, all the controls are up top and pretty clearly marked and understandable. Good for Canon. I looked at another brand and someone had to clue me in on what "BS" meant in terms of photography. It means Best Shot, by the way, but should I have to read the manual to find that out? The 'easy' settings should be intuitive and they are on the Canon.
The zoom is 10X optical, which means you're going to get clearer zooms than you would with a digitally produced effect. That ends the jagged edges.
The 3" LCD is clear as a bell. Colors are sharp and they stay that way in the pictures. In order to defeat the automatic white balance correction, you have scene selectors for sunset, snow scene, and night scene among others.
Anti-shake means the camera will correct for tremors in your hands. This is great if you're like me and take a lot of scenes from a passenger side window.
A huge plus is the camera operates on two AA size batteries. Trust me, this is a very good feature. We once got ready to go on a whale watching cruise only to discover our fancy camera's proprietary batteries were DOA. What to do? No camera store in the vicinity. We were lucky to find a disposable film camera to take semi-decent shots, but if our camera took AA's we could have bought replacement batteries right off the wharf.
The only drawback in this camera is the proximity of the flash to the lens. Even with red eye on, photos of my Siamese cat looked wrong. We finally took pictures in room light with 1/10th of a second exposure counting on the anti-shake and got EXCELLENT shots of the cats.
If you're looking for a portable camera that's easy to use and supply, this little Canon is a great camera to look at. For the money, the features and quality of pictures are excellent!
Rebecca Kyle, October 2008
Pick up the SX110 and you can feel how solid and stable it is in your hands. Okay, it's not the new thinner camera, but it still fits nicely into a shirt pocket.
Right off the bat, all the controls are up top and pretty clearly marked and understandable. Good for Canon. I looked at another brand and someone had to clue me in on what "BS" meant in terms of photography. It means Best Shot, by the way, but should I have to read the manual to find that out? The 'easy' settings should be intuitive and they are on the Canon.
The zoom is 10X optical, which means you're going to get clearer zooms than you would with a digitally produced effect. That ends the jagged edges.
The 3" LCD is clear as a bell. Colors are sharp and they stay that way in the pictures. In order to defeat the automatic white balance correction, you have scene selectors for sunset, snow scene, and night scene among others.
Anti-shake means the camera will correct for tremors in your hands. This is great if you're like me and take a lot of scenes from a passenger side window.
A huge plus is the camera operates on two AA size batteries. Trust me, this is a very good feature. We once got ready to go on a whale watching cruise only to discover our fancy camera's proprietary batteries were DOA. What to do? No camera store in the vicinity. We were lucky to find a disposable film camera to take semi-decent shots, but if our camera took AA's we could have bought replacement batteries right off the wharf.
The only drawback in this camera is the proximity of the flash to the lens. Even with red eye on, photos of my Siamese cat looked wrong. We finally took pictures in room light with 1/10th of a second exposure counting on the anti-shake and got EXCELLENT shots of the cats.
If you're looking for a portable camera that's easy to use and supply, this little Canon is a great camera to look at. For the money, the features and quality of pictures are excellent!
Rebecca Kyle, October 2008
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12.01.2009
10/10
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No creo que pueda llamarme un fotógrafo amateur por que en realidad estoy un poco antes de eso, más que todo utilizo mi cámara para tomarle fotos a mi hijo cuando salimos juntos o cuando salgo de parranda con mis amistades, la calidad de las fotos en la modalidad automática, que es casi la única que utilizo, son muy buenas no puedo quejarme, me ha gustado mucho la calidad de las imágenes, tanto en interiores como exteriores. Desde hace 3 años poseo una nikon 4600 coolpix, muy buena cámara para ser solo una point and shoot con varias opciones que resultan interesantes, la calidad de las imágenes son excelentes no tenia comparación, otras que tuve la oportunidad de manipular de marcas reconocidas tales como Samsung y sony (point and shoot) no superaron en lo absoluto a mi nikon, creí que no encontraría una cámara que a mi punto de vista y para lo que la utilizo, la superara hasta que encontré la canon 590IS (mas que todo hable en el sentido de precio bajo, claro que hay muchas cámaras mas que puedan superar a mi nikon y a la canon que acabo de comprar).
Sé que puedo sacarle mucho más provecho a mi cámara canon utilizando todas las opciones que posee, a mi parecer es una cámara profesional en pequeño, ya que te permite poder cambiar la obturación, las ISO, velocidad de disparo y muchas cosas más, algo complicado pero con un menú sumamente amigable, a medida que vaya entrando mas en el tema de la fotografía y consultando a personas que tienen mayor experiencia se que podre obtener fotos espectaculares.
Un punto más a favor de la 590IS es que puedo adaptarle lentes, para tener un mayor zoom o para el aumento del ángulo de visión, aun que debo de ganar más experiencia en fotografía para meterme a la compra de estos lentes.
Sé que puedo sacarle mucho más provecho a mi cámara canon utilizando todas las opciones que posee, a mi parecer es una cámara profesional en pequeño, ya que te permite poder cambiar la obturación, las ISO, velocidad de disparo y muchas cosas más, algo complicado pero con un menú sumamente amigable, a medida que vaya entrando mas en el tema de la fotografía y consultando a personas que tienen mayor experiencia se que podre obtener fotos espectaculares.
Un punto más a favor de la 590IS es que puedo adaptarle lentes, para tener un mayor zoom o para el aumento del ángulo de visión, aun que debo de ganar más experiencia en fotografía para meterme a la compra de estos lentes.
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22.12.2009
10/10
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After much sifting through the countless choices of camera on offer i ended up opting for this one.
The main things i wanted from a camera were a good zoom lens, a compact size and good video recording.
This camera seemed to offer it all.
I am no David Bailey so also wanted one that can do it all for me if i wanted as well as have all the whistles and bells if i wanted to fiddle about.
The full HD video is fantastic, The zoom lens is realy clear on full zoom (and the stability control works a dream) and the actual size is not to big or heavy.
Even the wife likes using it and she's a technophobe!!!
After using it for a few weeks i can honestly say its just what i wanted and have nothing bad to say about it.
Hope this helps.
The main things i wanted from a camera were a good zoom lens, a compact size and good video recording.
This camera seemed to offer it all.
I am no David Bailey so also wanted one that can do it all for me if i wanted as well as have all the whistles and bells if i wanted to fiddle about.
The full HD video is fantastic, The zoom lens is realy clear on full zoom (and the stability control works a dream) and the actual size is not to big or heavy.
Even the wife likes using it and she's a technophobe!!!
After using it for a few weeks i can honestly say its just what i wanted and have nothing bad to say about it.
Hope this helps.
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06.05.2010
10/10
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I like everything about the camera. Easy to use. Good picture quality. And it runs on 2 AA batteries. I have yet to change the batteries 10 days into our trip, although obviously the battery life will be shorter with use of the flash. But the camera takes good indoor shots with the flash disabled.
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08.02.2009
8/10
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I was so enamored by the reviews of this camera I couldn't wait to get it. But the reality was such a disappointment I'm returning it to Amazon tomorrow.
If you're accustomed to using an LCD or digital viewfinder for shooting pictures, then you'll probably love this camera. I'm not, and I don't like them one bit. I had no idea optical viewfinders are becoming obsolete. Is this really technological advancement? I took dozens of shots with this camera, but couldn't even see my subject clearly. (Yes, I adjusted the diopter wheel.) All the photos either came out blurry or the subject's head was chopped off. I've been a photographer for many years and have even been published several times. I'm no pro, but I'm not a novice either.
Sadly, the digital viewfinder was a deal-breaker for me. I'll have to pay a re-stocking fee and a fortune in shipping costs, but thankfully I can return it. I learned the hard way. I suppose one star is harsh, but I can't tell you how disappointed I am, just two weeks away from a month-long trip to the Himalayas.
[Update] OK, I'm eating a lot of crow. I jumped the gun on this review. I decided to keep this camera and took 740 photos in Nepal last March. I had to use the auto settings because I hadn't learned to use the camera fully, and STILL don't know how to use manual settings, mainly because I'm happy with the shots I get on auto. It has turned out to be a great camera. Some of my photos are so good I'm going to enter them in contests. I'm upgrading my review from one to four stars. I still don't like the DVF, but I've learned to live with it. It's a great camera for the price, probably one of the better point & shoot cameras currently available. Someday I may get an SLR, but in the meantime, I'm very happy with this camera. The zoom is astonishing.
If you're accustomed to using an LCD or digital viewfinder for shooting pictures, then you'll probably love this camera. I'm not, and I don't like them one bit. I had no idea optical viewfinders are becoming obsolete. Is this really technological advancement? I took dozens of shots with this camera, but couldn't even see my subject clearly. (Yes, I adjusted the diopter wheel.) All the photos either came out blurry or the subject's head was chopped off. I've been a photographer for many years and have even been published several times. I'm no pro, but I'm not a novice either.
Sadly, the digital viewfinder was a deal-breaker for me. I'll have to pay a re-stocking fee and a fortune in shipping costs, but thankfully I can return it. I learned the hard way. I suppose one star is harsh, but I can't tell you how disappointed I am, just two weeks away from a month-long trip to the Himalayas.
[Update] OK, I'm eating a lot of crow. I jumped the gun on this review. I decided to keep this camera and took 740 photos in Nepal last March. I had to use the auto settings because I hadn't learned to use the camera fully, and STILL don't know how to use manual settings, mainly because I'm happy with the shots I get on auto. It has turned out to be a great camera. Some of my photos are so good I'm going to enter them in contests. I'm upgrading my review from one to four stars. I still don't like the DVF, but I've learned to live with it. It's a great camera for the price, probably one of the better point & shoot cameras currently available. Someday I may get an SLR, but in the meantime, I'm very happy with this camera. The zoom is astonishing.
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03.06.2010
8/10
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Хорошо
I am very happy with this camera. It takes very nice pictures and is a perfect compact size. When taking pictures, there is a small delay between pictures but I knew this from research before buying.
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15.08.2009
2/10
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I've had several Canon cameras over the years. I decided to buy this one as a replacement for my lost A650. In general, Canons are very good cameras, with well thought-out menus and controls. Not this model. For some reason Canon decided to scrap all that was good about their cameras and make it much, MUCH worse:
- using menus and changing shooting settings is like navigating a maze. Even if you're used to other Canon models this one is unlike the others.. very unintuitive.
- it has a dial for selecting settings and options. The dial quality feels cheap, is quite unresponsive and inconvenient to use.
- it's a battery hog. It takes four AA batteries and even with fully-charged 2600 mA NiMH batteries it's out of juice in couple of days.
- the lens doesn't retract but has a lens cap instead. You have to put it on/off every time you want to take a shot.
- it's fairly bulky and quite heavy, a big drawback if you're travelling or have to carry it around all day.
To sum up, this camera is overpriced for what it is. You can get similar models for much less. Alternatively, for just a little more you can get yourself an SLR.
- using menus and changing shooting settings is like navigating a maze. Even if you're used to other Canon models this one is unlike the others.. very unintuitive.
- it has a dial for selecting settings and options. The dial quality feels cheap, is quite unresponsive and inconvenient to use.
- it's a battery hog. It takes four AA batteries and even with fully-charged 2600 mA NiMH batteries it's out of juice in couple of days.
- the lens doesn't retract but has a lens cap instead. You have to put it on/off every time you want to take a shot.
- it's fairly bulky and quite heavy, a big drawback if you're travelling or have to carry it around all day.
To sum up, this camera is overpriced for what it is. You can get similar models for much less. Alternatively, for just a little more you can get yourself an SLR.
Скроменый эксперт
08.09.2009
10/10
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Великолепно
After a year of researching/foot dragging on making a commitment on a replacement for a busted Kodak, I finally took over from my wife & purchased this camera. I ordered it on the sly hoping to receive it before July 4th and a big 50th anniversary event for her best friend's parents. I was shocked when the camera arrived 2 weeks earlier than promised and I was able to surprise her with the Powershot SX10IS as an early anniversary present (in front of her visiting sister). The camera has been easy to understand and use from that point on. The girls were very happy with the action shots at Dollywood's water rides, the great color renditions and overall crispness. I used it extensively at the 50th anniv. party. I particularly like the swing away view screen which allowed me to take more unstaged /unaware photos of people at the party. This camera fills many of the possible needs we were thinking we needed a DSLR for, at a much better price. The only downsides so far are trying to keep up with the lens cap, and inability to place a protective lens on the front of the lens. The 20X zoom is awesome!
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14.05.2010
10/10
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Великолепно
Used thsi for the first time on safari and the shots I got were fantastic considering the animals and birds don't sit nicely and pose. It's zoom is outstanding. A little heavy and bulky compared to the compacts Im used to, but the results make it worth that.
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14.03.2010
2/10
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Canon added a lot of features to this camera, but failed to provide a sensor that delivers good image quality.
Pros:
The Canon user interface makes learning how to use this camera very easy and intuitive. I bought this camera to "upgrade" from my old SI-5 (the previous model to this one) and transitioning to the controls and ease of use was immediate.
The camera comes packed with features that make is sound like a good idea to buy: 20
Pros:
The Canon user interface makes learning how to use this camera very easy and intuitive. I bought this camera to "upgrade" from my old SI-5 (the previous model to this one) and transitioning to the controls and ease of use was immediate.
The camera comes packed with features that make is sound like a good idea to buy: 20
Скроменый эксперт
28.09.2009
10/10
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Великолепно
After using this camera for nearly a week, and taking close to 200 photos, I'm satisfied. My zoom lens works just fine, I'm getting use to the controls and reading the manual. And I've taken some incredible shots. I'll be sharing some on this site soon. If you want to move beyond simple and inferior pictures, this camera is the right one. Yes, I've had problems with the lens cap, but that can be solved by buying an attachment for it. Securing it onto the lens is best done by just holding one end as you snap it back on; squeezing both ends of the cap creates a difficult time of trying to get it to stay on right. My lowlight handheld results have come out just fine, even without a flash at 800 ISO. Of course I've always known that it means steadying yourself. I've owned several Nikon SLRs in the past, so the weight isn't an issue either. Only if one is only use to carrying nothing but compact digitals. I'm keeping it and can't wait to see continued superb results. But you have to study the manual, as with any advanced equipment.
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