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Скроменый эксперт
19.01.2010
10/10
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This is an awesome camera. I used it in my New York trip last year and again in my Arizona trip this month. It took amazing pictures 95% of the time. The other 5% is mostly due to operator error. You could just put it in "Auto" but it is better to take time to know the different scenes and features of the camera. Yes it is a tad bigger than other newer models. But this camera is worth every penny. You will never regret buying this..
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07.03.2009
10/10
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The Canon Powershot SX110IS is a fantastic camera. Before you buy a camera, make sure that you do your research and know what you are buying. I Purchased this camera for 2 main reasons, the 10X Optical Zoom and the 3 inch viewer window. The 10X Optical Zoom is amzing. I take mostly outdoor pictures, so the fact that I need to flip my the flash is not a factor for me. I do not take many indoor action pictures so that 10 second recharge of the flash is not an issue for me. This camera does not have a view finder and again, my former camera did, but I never used it, I always used the view finder so not having a view finder was not an issue for me.
The quality of pictures are 100% what I was looking for. The Camera is easy to hold, the controls are located in perfect spots for me to use. I looked at the A2000IS in addition to the SX110IS and found that the A2000IS was not easy to hold and that the controls were not in easy to operate locations for me.
When I puchased this camera from Amazon.com, I selected the free shipping, the 6-10 day delivery.. I ordered the camera on a Tuesday and it was delivered to my house the very next day, Wednesday. I was expecting the 6-10 day wait and was totally surprised when it was delivered the very next day.
I find the SX110IS is a perfect camera for my needs.. I encourage everyone to do your research before you purchase a camera so that when you purchase a camera, you know what you are buying and you know the pros and cons of every camera.
The quality of pictures are 100% what I was looking for. The Camera is easy to hold, the controls are located in perfect spots for me to use. I looked at the A2000IS in addition to the SX110IS and found that the A2000IS was not easy to hold and that the controls were not in easy to operate locations for me.
When I puchased this camera from Amazon.com, I selected the free shipping, the 6-10 day delivery.. I ordered the camera on a Tuesday and it was delivered to my house the very next day, Wednesday. I was expecting the 6-10 day wait and was totally surprised when it was delivered the very next day.
I find the SX110IS is a perfect camera for my needs.. I encourage everyone to do your research before you purchase a camera so that when you purchase a camera, you know what you are buying and you know the pros and cons of every camera.
Скроменый эксперт
28.12.2009
6/10
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First when I bought this camera it was amazing. Amazing quality pictures, great zoom features, and so on. Then, something happened where my face finder stopped working. Then, after about a year I had this lens error. My friend has this same camera, the second time they used it it got the same lens error. Canon has no solution for this problem and I know a lot of people who are very rightly upset that this very expensive camera has a flaw that is not repairable. Be very careful when purchasing this product.
Скроменый эксперт
11.05.2009
8/10
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This is the first Digital Camera I have owned and I have been delighted by this light, compact, easy to use model. I am decidedly not technical so I will leave that alone and just comment that I was able to charge up the battery, install it after the required 2 hour charge-up, and take good (in my book) pictures right away, after brief reference to the Start-up Guide. More advanced information is provided on CD but I haven't got to that yet.
Two minor points: I could find no mention of the Zoom facility in the Start-up Guide and thought I'd made a big mistake in my purchase - until a more knowledgeable friend came along and showed me where it was (on the top, with the button you press to take a picture). So Canon, please add this for information for idiot's like me! Secondly, watch out about battery use - it seems the lens operation takes up a lot of power, as does the automatic flash. When out for the day, using the camera a lot, in varying light, my battery ran out before the day did. So perhaps it would be a good idea to get, and carry, a second charged up battery. Must look for one!
Overall though, I wouldn't let those points put you off, as it is really easy to use, also to download to a pc - either with the Canon software provided or with other software.
Two minor points: I could find no mention of the Zoom facility in the Start-up Guide and thought I'd made a big mistake in my purchase - until a more knowledgeable friend came along and showed me where it was (on the top, with the button you press to take a picture). So Canon, please add this for information for idiot's like me! Secondly, watch out about battery use - it seems the lens operation takes up a lot of power, as does the automatic flash. When out for the day, using the camera a lot, in varying light, my battery ran out before the day did. So perhaps it would be a good idea to get, and carry, a second charged up battery. Must look for one!
Overall though, I wouldn't let those points put you off, as it is really easy to use, also to download to a pc - either with the Canon software provided or with other software.
Скроменый эксперт
02.12.2008
8/10
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Canon PowerShot SX100IS 8MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Silver)
I previously owned a Canon Powershot S3 and loved it, however it was a bit too big and I wanted more mega pixels so I upgraded to a Powershot SX100. The camera is great and fairly easy to use. The optics in the zoom however are not quite as good as the S3. Pictures seem a bit fuzzy when zoomed in, especially in low light conditions. Also, it's not easy to shot good pictures at night or in the dark. I had better success with the S3 at adjusting the exposure settings to shot clear and well balanced pictures at night.
What I really like about the SX100 is the variety of shooting modes. The fireworks mode works fairly well. The aquarium mode is awesome and the foliage mode produces very vibrant pictures of vegetation. The face detection features also works very well.
The best thing about Canon cameras are their reliability. Several weeks ago I placed the camera on top of my car and drove off, forgetting about the camera on the roof. When I got the speed of the car up to 50 mph the camera finally fell off and hit the pavement. When I retrieved the camera from the street it was scratched and dented in several places, however amazingly it still worked. I sent the camera back to Canon to have them check it out to make sure that everything was ok with it. Since it was within the one-year warranty period, they replaced the body on the camera and adjusted the optics FREE OF CHARGE. When I got the camera back from Canon it looked like a new camera. I am very pleased and happy with the service received from Canon. I plan to buy a new Canon Powershot SX10 and will keep the SX100 for family photos.
Attention - see my hot air balloon photos taken with this camera after it was returned from Canon.
I previously owned a Canon Powershot S3 and loved it, however it was a bit too big and I wanted more mega pixels so I upgraded to a Powershot SX100. The camera is great and fairly easy to use. The optics in the zoom however are not quite as good as the S3. Pictures seem a bit fuzzy when zoomed in, especially in low light conditions. Also, it's not easy to shot good pictures at night or in the dark. I had better success with the S3 at adjusting the exposure settings to shot clear and well balanced pictures at night.
What I really like about the SX100 is the variety of shooting modes. The fireworks mode works fairly well. The aquarium mode is awesome and the foliage mode produces very vibrant pictures of vegetation. The face detection features also works very well.
The best thing about Canon cameras are their reliability. Several weeks ago I placed the camera on top of my car and drove off, forgetting about the camera on the roof. When I got the speed of the car up to 50 mph the camera finally fell off and hit the pavement. When I retrieved the camera from the street it was scratched and dented in several places, however amazingly it still worked. I sent the camera back to Canon to have them check it out to make sure that everything was ok with it. Since it was within the one-year warranty period, they replaced the body on the camera and adjusted the optics FREE OF CHARGE. When I got the camera back from Canon it looked like a new camera. I am very pleased and happy with the service received from Canon. I plan to buy a new Canon Powershot SX10 and will keep the SX100 for family photos.
Attention - see my hot air balloon photos taken with this camera after it was returned from Canon.
Скроменый эксперт
08.01.2009
10/10
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Hey Everyone. My first review, but I am so very happy with this camera. I bought it as a replacement for a Kodak DX7630 6.1MP I bought 4 years ago. The price I got this camera for here of $109.99, is by far the least expensive I've seen. It is only 1/3 the price of my old camera and by far superior.
Some points...
1) Takes great shots, and with being able to adjust every setting, including focus, if auto or easy mode for some reason didn't get it, then you could.
2)Movie modes. Many to choose from. The smallest is super for e-mail. The largest although running better than a Meg a second is awesome, even at 20 FPS. I think it takes better movies, definitely in low light, then my digital camcorder.
3) The only negative I could mention is that in the highest fine picture mode (which is not the default), the processing time between shots can be long. Sometimes even 5-7 seconds. However, its default mode is superb. I just figure finer is better, since I downsize pics and so want to start with the most picture info. The time lag doesn't bother me. If I needed rapid shots, I'd switch modes, or use burst.
4) It uses 2 AA batteries. I put rechargeables in it. They have never run out on me. However, I always recharge after every large usage occasion.
5) I just got this at Christmas and haven't even gotten through the manual yet. It does so much and I'm always discovering more.
6) For example..my son had a concert. I was way in the back. From my seat, to him on the stage, only the stage lit, with full digital zoom going (16x), it captured a more then usable shot. I was amazed!
7) So bottom line...I love it! Even if it was $150 it would have been worth it.
Some points...
1) Takes great shots, and with being able to adjust every setting, including focus, if auto or easy mode for some reason didn't get it, then you could.
2)Movie modes. Many to choose from. The smallest is super for e-mail. The largest although running better than a Meg a second is awesome, even at 20 FPS. I think it takes better movies, definitely in low light, then my digital camcorder.
3) The only negative I could mention is that in the highest fine picture mode (which is not the default), the processing time between shots can be long. Sometimes even 5-7 seconds. However, its default mode is superb. I just figure finer is better, since I downsize pics and so want to start with the most picture info. The time lag doesn't bother me. If I needed rapid shots, I'd switch modes, or use burst.
4) It uses 2 AA batteries. I put rechargeables in it. They have never run out on me. However, I always recharge after every large usage occasion.
5) I just got this at Christmas and haven't even gotten through the manual yet. It does so much and I'm always discovering more.
6) For example..my son had a concert. I was way in the back. From my seat, to him on the stage, only the stage lit, with full digital zoom going (16x), it captured a more then usable shot. I was amazed!
7) So bottom line...I love it! Even if it was $150 it would have been worth it.
Скроменый эксперт
26.07.2009
10/10
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I bought this camera for my mother and she loves it. Ive been taking some lessons of fotography online, and plan to buy an slr. I was amazed to know a camera thats not even 200$ could have such nice (sort of)"pro" options.
One of these cool options is "focus lock" and "ISO lock". Since you cant adjust the the camera focus manually like you would in a dslr, you can focus something say 5 feet away and LOCK that focus, so you can recompose the shot at anything of about the same distance, getting some sort of "bokeh". I published some photos to show the effect. Also the Macro, Normal, and Infinity focus options help with this.
ISO is up to 1600, but you cant really take any decent photo beyond 400. Maybe 800 with a tripod if im very optimistic.
If youre not a photography enthusiast like me, the powershot has a AUTO mode, and EASY mode. The photos taken in these modes are nice too. Besides, there are SCENES modes, for "portraits", "Night shots", and others.
After all, 100% recommended.
One of these cool options is "focus lock" and "ISO lock". Since you cant adjust the the camera focus manually like you would in a dslr, you can focus something say 5 feet away and LOCK that focus, so you can recompose the shot at anything of about the same distance, getting some sort of "bokeh". I published some photos to show the effect. Also the Macro, Normal, and Infinity focus options help with this.
ISO is up to 1600, but you cant really take any decent photo beyond 400. Maybe 800 with a tripod if im very optimistic.
If youre not a photography enthusiast like me, the powershot has a AUTO mode, and EASY mode. The photos taken in these modes are nice too. Besides, there are SCENES modes, for "portraits", "Night shots", and others.
After all, 100% recommended.
Скроменый эксперт
10.02.2009
10/10
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I bought this camera to replace my older point and shoot Canon because I have recently gotten into racing photography and graphic design for my business. I needed something a little more high end without going the full digital SLR route. Honestly, most people that carry around the SLR's and 4 lenses are total overkill anyway. The shots from this camera I can almost guarantee you, are just as good as theirs.
This camera has totally exceeded my expectations in both picture quality and ease of use. The manual adjustments on this camera make it really easy to adjust settings for various environments, including racing photography. The size of the camera is perfect and I love having the flexibility of it without having to buy or carry around 10 different lenses, flashes, etc.
I have tested this camera out on all sorts of different subjects and it really produces great shots across the entire spectrum. For the money, I really don't see how this camera can be beat. Unless you are some stalker paparazzi type of person, this camera should fit most any photographic need you have, while still being a simple camera to operate.
I find the layout of the buttons to be quite nice, contrary to other reviews. The screen on this camera is also really nice, but I rarely use it.
My only negative for this camera (as others have mentioned) is that the lens cap needs a string on it or some way to keep better track of it.
Overall, a great camera that I am extremely happy with. I have purchased Canon products for the last 10 years and will continue to do so.
This camera has totally exceeded my expectations in both picture quality and ease of use. The manual adjustments on this camera make it really easy to adjust settings for various environments, including racing photography. The size of the camera is perfect and I love having the flexibility of it without having to buy or carry around 10 different lenses, flashes, etc.
I have tested this camera out on all sorts of different subjects and it really produces great shots across the entire spectrum. For the money, I really don't see how this camera can be beat. Unless you are some stalker paparazzi type of person, this camera should fit most any photographic need you have, while still being a simple camera to operate.
I find the layout of the buttons to be quite nice, contrary to other reviews. The screen on this camera is also really nice, but I rarely use it.
My only negative for this camera (as others have mentioned) is that the lens cap needs a string on it or some way to keep better track of it.
Overall, a great camera that I am extremely happy with. I have purchased Canon products for the last 10 years and will continue to do so.
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15.09.2009
10/10
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I purchased this camera in Jan., 2009. Takes great outdoor photos (haven't used very much indoors).
Upgraded from the Canon S3. I think the S3 takes better photos and is more user friendly for the every day, non-professional photographer.
I've had problems with blurry and grainy pics, especially if anything slightly moves. I feel as though this may be from a wrong setting.
I still love this camera! Have had for 8 months and still trying to learn the features.
I purchased the step-ring and UV filter to protect the lens, 2 sets of (4) AA rechargeable batteries. One set of batteries takes about 400-600 photos (without flash). I also purchased Bert's photo cheat sheet and the Short Course in Canon Powershot SX10 IS Photography book.
I take a lot of cemetery headstone photos and it works great!
Still learning!
Upgraded from the Canon S3. I think the S3 takes better photos and is more user friendly for the every day, non-professional photographer.
I've had problems with blurry and grainy pics, especially if anything slightly moves. I feel as though this may be from a wrong setting.
I still love this camera! Have had for 8 months and still trying to learn the features.
I purchased the step-ring and UV filter to protect the lens, 2 sets of (4) AA rechargeable batteries. One set of batteries takes about 400-600 photos (without flash). I also purchased Bert's photo cheat sheet and the Short Course in Canon Powershot SX10 IS Photography book.
I take a lot of cemetery headstone photos and it works great!
Still learning!
Скроменый эксперт
28.06.2009
8/10
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This is the 2nd Canon I've owned, the previous one was a PowerShot A300. I loved the A300 so much, and the A470 only added to my satisfaction with Canon.
It has plenty of setting to tweak under the Manual Shooting mode that let me get great shots even at night or indoors with low light. Pictures are vibrant and clear with the automatic settings in normal daylight and cloudy weather.
I like this camera even more than the A300 because of the optical zoom and higher MP(3.2 vs 7.1) and I would recommend it for anyone looking for an entry level point and shoot camera.
If I had to complain about something, it's that this model is a little bulky compared to all the new compact models out there, not a problem for me, but it's not a pocket-friendly camera, my girlfriend can't fit it in her small purse (between the Garmin, iPod touch, BlackBerry, and her glasses there is no room in there). I'm dropping one star because of the size and the fact that the lens sticks out and can get stuck on its way in /out of my pockets. My solution is to get a camera pouch or just use the wrist strap and carry it in your hand.
It has plenty of setting to tweak under the Manual Shooting mode that let me get great shots even at night or indoors with low light. Pictures are vibrant and clear with the automatic settings in normal daylight and cloudy weather.
I like this camera even more than the A300 because of the optical zoom and higher MP(3.2 vs 7.1) and I would recommend it for anyone looking for an entry level point and shoot camera.
If I had to complain about something, it's that this model is a little bulky compared to all the new compact models out there, not a problem for me, but it's not a pocket-friendly camera, my girlfriend can't fit it in her small purse (between the Garmin, iPod touch, BlackBerry, and her glasses there is no room in there). I'm dropping one star because of the size and the fact that the lens sticks out and can get stuck on its way in /out of my pockets. My solution is to get a camera pouch or just use the wrist strap and carry it in your hand.
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28.12.2008
10/10
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I recently bought the Canon PowerShot A590IS from Amazon at a great price ($109). So far, I am really enjoying it--it's my first digital camera and it is simple to use. Here are a few details about the camera that I didn't know before I bought it.
Batteries: It does come with batteries. Two AA batteries were included, which only lasted two days (which I expected from regular batteries). I've since bought rechargeable batteries, based on other reviewers' advice.
Memory card: A memory card is included, but it only has enough room for about twenty pictures. Just enough to test the camera out and take a few practice photos of my office. Good thing I ordered another memory card along with the camera.
View finder: Not only does this camera have the standard digital camera "screen", it also has an old-fashioned (like from regular cameras) view finder. I like this because I can take a picture even if there is glare on the digital screen. Also I find it helpful to look through the small view finder when there is a lot of motion.
Easy shot: The "easy" mode is really truly easy, and it produces really good pictures.
Design: Aside from the price, I picked this camera after looking at it in a retail store because of the user friendly design. Unlike many other digital cameras, it is not a small thin square. It has a rounded side that makes it easy to grip and more substantial feeling. At the same time, it is very light and small and easy to carry in my purse or coat pocket.
Overall ease of use: I found the camera to be simple to use and all of the included instructions to be useful and easy to follow.
I really do love this camera so far and would highly recommend it.
Batteries: It does come with batteries. Two AA batteries were included, which only lasted two days (which I expected from regular batteries). I've since bought rechargeable batteries, based on other reviewers' advice.
Memory card: A memory card is included, but it only has enough room for about twenty pictures. Just enough to test the camera out and take a few practice photos of my office. Good thing I ordered another memory card along with the camera.
View finder: Not only does this camera have the standard digital camera "screen", it also has an old-fashioned (like from regular cameras) view finder. I like this because I can take a picture even if there is glare on the digital screen. Also I find it helpful to look through the small view finder when there is a lot of motion.
Easy shot: The "easy" mode is really truly easy, and it produces really good pictures.
Design: Aside from the price, I picked this camera after looking at it in a retail store because of the user friendly design. Unlike many other digital cameras, it is not a small thin square. It has a rounded side that makes it easy to grip and more substantial feeling. At the same time, it is very light and small and easy to carry in my purse or coat pocket.
Overall ease of use: I found the camera to be simple to use and all of the included instructions to be useful and easy to follow.
I really do love this camera so far and would highly recommend it.
Скроменый эксперт
06.02.2010
8/10
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This is a great camera for the everyday person. It's lightweight and simple to use. The zoom features are great. The only downfall is the delay it sometimes has when trying to take multiple pictures. Perhaps there are other features that I could use to change that, but I don't feel like taking the time to try. Asides from that it takes great pictures.
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28.07.2009
8/10
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I bought this camera in December last year as a gift to my wife and it seemed to be a very nice camera. Battery life depends on the batteries you use--make sure you buy good rechargeable batteries if not it's dead on a snapshot--. However, after only 7 months of light use (my wife is not a picture-taking lover) the camera suddenly brought an error message about the lens and asked for the camera to be restarted. We did it and the error kept happening. We are now in Latin America, so we took it to the Canon Authorized Shop to learn that the lens needed to be replaced and that to fix the item the repair cost was $160. A friend of mine had a HP Camera and she was delivered a new one at no cost to Latin America. So for me, no more Canon!
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Update:
I contacted Canon Support and they requested the camera to be sent to their repairshop and they repaired it at a snapshot and sent it back free of charge. The camera kept working fine since then so Canon is back to my buying options for future items.
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Update:
I contacted Canon Support and they requested the camera to be sent to their repairshop and they repaired it at a snapshot and sent it back free of charge. The camera kept working fine since then so Canon is back to my buying options for future items.
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28.04.2009
8/10
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When choosing a camera for my travel and scenic photography, I looked at reviews of many. This Canon won mainly for these reasons:
My style of shooting demands a 28 mm equiv. wide angle lens.
My style of shooting also demands use of a polarizer filter. This is possible with the excellent [...] adapter ring.
I prefer AA battery power. Lots of chargers and inexpensive backups are always available.
Upon close scrutiny of the many photo samples available thru online reviews, Canon's seemed the sharpest to me. There is a little purple fringing on contrast edges, but same with most cameras.
Overall, the camera is quite a bargain for the solid build and features.
All that is good and would rate 5 stars, but this camera is a little frustrating in daily use. The exposure compensation is fussy to activate... the little selection wheel has no feedback feel and WILL cause you to use curse words more than once. Also, the controls that come up first in the function setting menus are organized badly. It isn't hard to use this camera if you like Auto or Program modes, but the deeper settings for those who like to use them could be set up better. Also, I have no idea why Canon offers such a serious camera that doesn't take filters without an extra adapter ring.
My style of shooting demands a 28 mm equiv. wide angle lens.
My style of shooting also demands use of a polarizer filter. This is possible with the excellent [...] adapter ring.
I prefer AA battery power. Lots of chargers and inexpensive backups are always available.
Upon close scrutiny of the many photo samples available thru online reviews, Canon's seemed the sharpest to me. There is a little purple fringing on contrast edges, but same with most cameras.
Overall, the camera is quite a bargain for the solid build and features.
All that is good and would rate 5 stars, but this camera is a little frustrating in daily use. The exposure compensation is fussy to activate... the little selection wheel has no feedback feel and WILL cause you to use curse words more than once. Also, the controls that come up first in the function setting menus are organized badly. It isn't hard to use this camera if you like Auto or Program modes, but the deeper settings for those who like to use them could be set up better. Also, I have no idea why Canon offers such a serious camera that doesn't take filters without an extra adapter ring.
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16.06.2008
6/10
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Back in January, after owning my Canon PowerShot A630 for about a month, the camera began not focusing in Portrait mode. The only way I could get it to work was to push extremely hard on the shutter button and it was as if it pushed something back into place.
Since my camera was new I called up Canon, sent the camera to them to repair, and waited.
Now, I've owned digital cameras from the time they were 1 megapixel. First a Kodak, then two Olympus, then the Canon. The only reason I got the Canon is because my Olympus cost over $1000 and the smaller camera was easier to take to places where I might get knocked around (concerts, moshpits, etc.). And I liked the cool flip screen.
They sent my camera back with the problem undiagnosed, stating they cleaned it. They also stated that the camera had damage. It didn't have ANY.
Fast forward, and I'm at a friend's house and I drop my camera out of my hand onto the coffee table, leaves a few dents on the case. My camera had STILL been not focusing, but I had found a quick fix - slam the bottom of it on a flat surface and it worked. Feeling that I shouldn't have paid $300 for a camera with a problem, I contact Canon again. I tell them that when I sent my camera in that it had NO damage, and the document I received back said that it did. Now that the camera had damage, my fear was that they would blame me for the malfunctioning focus, and make me pay for the repairs. I got back a form email telling me to send the camera to them.
Uhm... no.
I call them today and talk to someone explaining why I didn't want to send the camera back, just to see if they would simply offer to send me a replacement camera. Nope! They said that I could send it back to them at their expense, but they wouldn't know anything about the repairs until they were able to look at it. They already DID! So now they want to look at it and see if the new damage negates the old problem?
When I looked up the problem in the database originally it didn't even give a diagnosis, it just said to send it to them for repair, so I assumed they knew what the issue was. Waste of my time and money buying this camera. And the amusing thing is that I told them I'll never buy another Canon camera and they seemed to not care. Why should they? Camera is paid for!
I will never purchase another Canon camera.
Since my camera was new I called up Canon, sent the camera to them to repair, and waited.
Now, I've owned digital cameras from the time they were 1 megapixel. First a Kodak, then two Olympus, then the Canon. The only reason I got the Canon is because my Olympus cost over $1000 and the smaller camera was easier to take to places where I might get knocked around (concerts, moshpits, etc.). And I liked the cool flip screen.
They sent my camera back with the problem undiagnosed, stating they cleaned it. They also stated that the camera had damage. It didn't have ANY.
Fast forward, and I'm at a friend's house and I drop my camera out of my hand onto the coffee table, leaves a few dents on the case. My camera had STILL been not focusing, but I had found a quick fix - slam the bottom of it on a flat surface and it worked. Feeling that I shouldn't have paid $300 for a camera with a problem, I contact Canon again. I tell them that when I sent my camera in that it had NO damage, and the document I received back said that it did. Now that the camera had damage, my fear was that they would blame me for the malfunctioning focus, and make me pay for the repairs. I got back a form email telling me to send the camera to them.
Uhm... no.
I call them today and talk to someone explaining why I didn't want to send the camera back, just to see if they would simply offer to send me a replacement camera. Nope! They said that I could send it back to them at their expense, but they wouldn't know anything about the repairs until they were able to look at it. They already DID! So now they want to look at it and see if the new damage negates the old problem?
When I looked up the problem in the database originally it didn't even give a diagnosis, it just said to send it to them for repair, so I assumed they knew what the issue was. Waste of my time and money buying this camera. And the amusing thing is that I told them I'll never buy another Canon camera and they seemed to not care. Why should they? Camera is paid for!
I will never purchase another Canon camera.
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28.04.2009
8/10
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I have wanted for a long time a camera that could do true HD (1080i or 1080p) video. The Powershot SX1 IS is that camera.
PROS: excellent pics, and excellent HD video (as presented on our Sony 47" 1080p LCD). Very fast reads/writes using a Ultra II 16 GB card.
CONS: a bit heavy (factor if you take in on a hike); I keep pushing the buttons on the top left side when I hold it; and I keep forgetting to turn the screen around when I turn it off (should beep at me before it shuts off so I don't scratch the lcd screen).
Overall, the perfect hybrid camera I have been waiting for. Cameralabs.com has an excellent review of this camera. If you want great amateur pics and super HD video, this is it.
Please note a subtle finding though with the HD video size. A 5 minute 1080p video produced a 2.2 GB video file. When editing it on my MacBook Pro using iMovie, the rendering to an HD QT file would take about 5 to 11 hours. So great that I can capture HD content, but I did not realize that I need a good backup strategy (e.g. many external drives for redundant copies) and possibly a Mac Pro (e.g. quad Xeons). I am still experimenting with different rendering options (e.g. output to iPod) but if I want to make a 1 hour HD movie, I need a lot of storage and a lot of time.
PROS: excellent pics, and excellent HD video (as presented on our Sony 47" 1080p LCD). Very fast reads/writes using a Ultra II 16 GB card.
CONS: a bit heavy (factor if you take in on a hike); I keep pushing the buttons on the top left side when I hold it; and I keep forgetting to turn the screen around when I turn it off (should beep at me before it shuts off so I don't scratch the lcd screen).
Overall, the perfect hybrid camera I have been waiting for. Cameralabs.com has an excellent review of this camera. If you want great amateur pics and super HD video, this is it.
Please note a subtle finding though with the HD video size. A 5 minute 1080p video produced a 2.2 GB video file. When editing it on my MacBook Pro using iMovie, the rendering to an HD QT file would take about 5 to 11 hours. So great that I can capture HD content, but I did not realize that I need a good backup strategy (e.g. many external drives for redundant copies) and possibly a Mac Pro (e.g. quad Xeons). I am still experimenting with different rendering options (e.g. output to iPod) but if I want to make a 1 hour HD movie, I need a lot of storage and a lot of time.
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24.12.2008
6/10
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I recently upgraded from an S3 IS to the SX10 IS. Canono has made a lot of improvements (more optical zoom, better display with more information, higher ISO, higher pixels, better face detection). The list is quite long and I must say that some additions really add value to the camera and improve the perforamnce. I won't go into too much details as they have been amply covered by other reviewers.
The pictures are generally sharp outdoors and are comparable to other point and shoot cameras with super zoom. Without being too technical, I can say that the camera's value for money is very good in its own class.
My only complain is the low light performance, especially the video. I tested the camera indoors during a school concert and I was surprised to find that the camera struggled to keep the subject in focus during video recording. I have never experienced that with the S3 or the S2 that i owned previously. Moreover, still pictures taken in low lights also are affected by the camera's weak autofocusing. I was prepared to live with the conversion from the AVI to the MOV format but the low light performance is really a turn off for me.
A major strength of the IS series was the excellent movie mode with zoom and stereo sound and I did not feel the need to carry my camcorder for recording movies.
If you own an S3 or an S5, I would recommend not upgrading rt now. I am on the verge of returning the camera after christmas primarily to the Poor low light performance.
Update (12/27/2008)
Returned the camera today. Extensively tested the low light perofrmance and flash results but its not worth spending 400 bucks for such a performance. Am seriously considering the XSi DSLR as my next camera.
The pictures are generally sharp outdoors and are comparable to other point and shoot cameras with super zoom. Without being too technical, I can say that the camera's value for money is very good in its own class.
My only complain is the low light performance, especially the video. I tested the camera indoors during a school concert and I was surprised to find that the camera struggled to keep the subject in focus during video recording. I have never experienced that with the S3 or the S2 that i owned previously. Moreover, still pictures taken in low lights also are affected by the camera's weak autofocusing. I was prepared to live with the conversion from the AVI to the MOV format but the low light performance is really a turn off for me.
A major strength of the IS series was the excellent movie mode with zoom and stereo sound and I did not feel the need to carry my camcorder for recording movies.
If you own an S3 or an S5, I would recommend not upgrading rt now. I am on the verge of returning the camera after christmas primarily to the Poor low light performance.
Update (12/27/2008)
Returned the camera today. Extensively tested the low light perofrmance and flash results but its not worth spending 400 bucks for such a performance. Am seriously considering the XSi DSLR as my next camera.
Скроменый эксперт
12.12.2009
2/10
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Ужасно
I received this camera for my anniversary from my husband. I loved how easy it was to use and the picture quality. Unfortunately, a year and a half after purchase, I got the fatal "lens error". This effectively means the camera is dead and can only be repaired by Canon for $99. For such an expensive product, it should have a much longer life. I will not be buying Canon cameras again, which is sad because I loved this one and the previous Canon camera I owned (which is still going strong, despite being around 7 years old).
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03.02.2010
8/10
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My daughter was going to go back to my old film camera, because she was not happy with any of the digital cameras she had purchased. She said the cameras break or the pictures were not of good quality. I purchased this Canon Power Shot camera for her over a year ago. She is very happy with it. Takes good pictures and is a sturdy small camera.
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03.09.2009
8/10
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Purchased the camera, with some trepidation. A lot of good reviews, but noticed the lens error mania. My last camera, a fuji failed with a lens error as well. In view of this, I guess many point and shoot digital cameras can ultimately have lens problems. Rough handling I am sure is a factor in many cases. In any case, the camera has taken fine photos so far. Printing on my Canon photo printer produces great prints. I do find the zoom lens a bit uneven, zooming out or in seems to be not real smoothe. Minor for my uses. Barring a premature lens problem, the camera seems great. The price some of the vendors on Amazon are selling? $249.99. What is with that? I bought mine on Staples on sale ($10 off, not much) for 129.99. I added the usual 4 gig card, since the included 32meg card would only hold about 11 pictures default. Ridiculously small card to include.
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13.06.2009
10/10
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Великолепно
First of all, I actually had a hard time choosing a color. It is so nice owning a good-looking product. This is my first digital camera ever and I've had it since January. Unfortunately, shortly after I got it, I found out I had cancer. It's all gone now and I've actually been using it since last month.
Anyway, my daughter has been giving me some coaching tips but I've found this camera to be easy to use and it takes great pictures and video. I got this as a package deal with the cables, case, rechargeable batteries, a tiny tripod (which is worthless) and a large SD card. I've had a lot of people say I got a great deal, so keep searching on Amazon until you find it. I found the package deal totally by accident when I lost my data and had to "re-search" cameras. It was buried on page 2 or 3 of the search results.
It's great having rechargeable batteries (4 in all) but they do seem to go through a charge fast.
All of my pics have come out nice, even the ones I took in the bowling alley. The camera has a nice heft and fits into my hand well. I can't wait to learn how to use even more of the features.
Anyway, my daughter has been giving me some coaching tips but I've found this camera to be easy to use and it takes great pictures and video. I got this as a package deal with the cables, case, rechargeable batteries, a tiny tripod (which is worthless) and a large SD card. I've had a lot of people say I got a great deal, so keep searching on Amazon until you find it. I found the package deal totally by accident when I lost my data and had to "re-search" cameras. It was buried on page 2 or 3 of the search results.
It's great having rechargeable batteries (4 in all) but they do seem to go through a charge fast.
All of my pics have come out nice, even the ones I took in the bowling alley. The camera has a nice heft and fits into my hand well. I can't wait to learn how to use even more of the features.
Скроменый эксперт
12.09.2009
8/10
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I've used this camera for about 4 months now. The only complaints I have are #1. that the ISO settings really affect the image quality. I have no idea why they elected to put the 800 and higher ISOs in there because they produce really grainy pictures. #2. The Flash takes a really long time to charge. If you thought you could use the flash to take a series of indoor party photos for instance, you will get the first shot off and then by the time the recharge completes (10+ seconds on new batteries) the event is usually over. #3. The flash is quite limited in range. #4. The camera seems to have a problem with light and dark areas in the same frame. For instance, if you like the sky and cloud texture and also want good detail of the mountains in the frame, chances are good that one or the other will be either over or under exposed.
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23.10.2009
8/10
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This is only my second digital camera. The first was so confusing (very small icons and an over 60 attitude about learning new things didn't help). I ended up giving it to my son. I decided to try once more and I'm glad I chose the Canon PowerShot A470. The pictures are clear and the display is big enough to see well. After two months I'm still using the same batteries. I was able to transfer prints to my computer for printing with no trouble. The only concern I have is that I may at some time want a more powerful zoom. Don't forget to purchase a memory card when you buy the camera. For a first camera this one's great. I would highly recommend this for kids and tech-resistant seniors.
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31.08.2009
4/10
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Ужасно
I was so excited to finally replace my old Sony Cybershot, which I had for over 5 years. I decided on the Canon PowerShot A590IS because of all the wonderful reviews - why they were given, I have no idea. While the pictures this camera takes are amazing, the battery life is absolutely pathetic! The first set of AA's that came with the camera were a generic brand, so I attributed having to replace them so soon (only after a week and taking maybe 20 photos) to that. However, no matter what brand I use, the life of them in this camera is horrendous - literally not lasting more than a week - and I'm not taking hundreds and hundreds of photos here. I will most definately be going back to a rechargable battery setup like my Cybershot. If you want to go on vacation and have carry 12 AA's with you to get through the week, this camera is for you. If not, look elsewhere.
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