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Скроменый эксперт
10.03.2008
10/10
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These PowerShot "A" cameras are Canon's attempt to deliver the quality and features of its more expensive PowerShot "G" and PowerShot Pro "S" lines (such as full zoom lenses) at a budget price. The results are pretty good. (How do I know? Because I've actually gotten to use all of these cameras. I earn my living at Walt Disney World writing a travel guide, and nearly every day guests ask me to take photos of them with their own cameras, which most often are Canon PowerShots.)
Here's my opinion of the top-selling "A" series cameras:
7TH PLACE: Featuring Canon's acclaimed Digic III processor, the 2007-model A560 includes the company's face-detection metering system and a decent red-eye removal. It's a nice camera, but a better value is the new A470 (see below). $150 list.
6TH PLACE: The A570IS is the same camera as the A560 but with optical image stabilization and the ability to shoot manually. $200 list.
5TH PLACE: You can do a lot with the sweet little A630. It's a 2006 model, but has a flip-out LCD panel and lots of manual controls. The shots I've seen from this model look great. Keep your ISO under 800 and you won't get any noise. $350 list. (Canon offers a 2007 version of this camera that I haven't had much experience with yet, the A650 IS. It also lists for $350.)
4TH PLACE: The 2008-model A580 is an A590IS (see 1st Place, below) without image stabilization and with semi-automatic instead of manual controls. $150 list.
3RD PLACE: The fully-loaded A720 IS has all the toys, including a 6x zoom (35mm film equivalent of 35-210mm), image stabilization, adjustable flash power and optional second-curtain flash. This last feature means you can make the flash fire at the end of a long exposure, instead of the beginning, so moving subjects streak into focus instead of out. A 2007 model. $200 list.
2ND PLACE: The 2008 entry-level A470 (the camera on this page) is great for kids or anyone just looking for a good basic camera. But frankly, it's better than basic. It includes Canon's face detection technology and has a zoom lens, 14 shooting modes and the ability to set exposure compensation, ISO and white balance manually. Plus it looks great with the color inserts. Everyone with this little camera always seems to be having fun. $130 list.
1ST PLACE: The A590IS is the A580 (see 4th Place, above) with image stabilization and with the option of full manual controls. For an extra $30 those features are well worth it. I bought this model for myself. $180 list.
Here's my opinion of the top-selling "A" series cameras:
7TH PLACE: Featuring Canon's acclaimed Digic III processor, the 2007-model A560 includes the company's face-detection metering system and a decent red-eye removal. It's a nice camera, but a better value is the new A470 (see below). $150 list.
6TH PLACE: The A570IS is the same camera as the A560 but with optical image stabilization and the ability to shoot manually. $200 list.
5TH PLACE: You can do a lot with the sweet little A630. It's a 2006 model, but has a flip-out LCD panel and lots of manual controls. The shots I've seen from this model look great. Keep your ISO under 800 and you won't get any noise. $350 list. (Canon offers a 2007 version of this camera that I haven't had much experience with yet, the A650 IS. It also lists for $350.)
4TH PLACE: The 2008-model A580 is an A590IS (see 1st Place, below) without image stabilization and with semi-automatic instead of manual controls. $150 list.
3RD PLACE: The fully-loaded A720 IS has all the toys, including a 6x zoom (35mm film equivalent of 35-210mm), image stabilization, adjustable flash power and optional second-curtain flash. This last feature means you can make the flash fire at the end of a long exposure, instead of the beginning, so moving subjects streak into focus instead of out. A 2007 model. $200 list.
2ND PLACE: The 2008 entry-level A470 (the camera on this page) is great for kids or anyone just looking for a good basic camera. But frankly, it's better than basic. It includes Canon's face detection technology and has a zoom lens, 14 shooting modes and the ability to set exposure compensation, ISO and white balance manually. Plus it looks great with the color inserts. Everyone with this little camera always seems to be having fun. $130 list.
1ST PLACE: The A590IS is the A580 (see 4th Place, above) with image stabilization and with the option of full manual controls. For an extra $30 those features are well worth it. I bought this model for myself. $180 list.
Скроменый эксперт
09.02.2009
6/10
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I had this camera for a couple of months and used it only a few times. It went through batteries so fast that I knew I couldn't take it on a trip and would have to purchase another camera. It takes nice photos but it's not a camera for travel.
I paid $235 at BuyDig so I advertised it for $197 on Amazon Market Place. It sold immediately!
I sent the camera to the buyer and after I sent it, he wanted to cancel and get his money back knowing it had to be sent within 2 days..
Fine I told him, as soon the camera is returned , I will credit you account. I had insured it for $200 and had a tracking number.
The Post Office says the camera was delivered, but Amazon favored the guy who got the camera for free because he put it in dispute with his credit card company. Therefore, I lost a camera, spent many hours sending proof from the Post Office and explaining the problem to Amazon. Post office wouldn't pay for a lost package as they say it was delivered. I was out $235 plus $13.50 in postage and insurance plus trips to the postoffice, telephone calls with Amazon, emails, etc...you get the picture!
Be very careful when selling your expensive cameras on Amazon.
I have since been told these people( crooks, thieves, con-artist) buy the Canons and Nikons under $200 on Market Place which are quick for them to sell. They get free products from us, take them out of the country to sell or at the weekly flea markets.
Beware!.
I paid $235 at BuyDig so I advertised it for $197 on Amazon Market Place. It sold immediately!
I sent the camera to the buyer and after I sent it, he wanted to cancel and get his money back knowing it had to be sent within 2 days..
Fine I told him, as soon the camera is returned , I will credit you account. I had insured it for $200 and had a tracking number.
The Post Office says the camera was delivered, but Amazon favored the guy who got the camera for free because he put it in dispute with his credit card company. Therefore, I lost a camera, spent many hours sending proof from the Post Office and explaining the problem to Amazon. Post office wouldn't pay for a lost package as they say it was delivered. I was out $235 plus $13.50 in postage and insurance plus trips to the postoffice, telephone calls with Amazon, emails, etc...you get the picture!
Be very careful when selling your expensive cameras on Amazon.
I have since been told these people( crooks, thieves, con-artist) buy the Canons and Nikons under $200 on Market Place which are quick for them to sell. They get free products from us, take them out of the country to sell or at the weekly flea markets.
Beware!.
Скроменый эксперт
04.01.2010
10/10
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Good reliable camera, takes abuse and still works fine.
Flash is a bit weak.
Ease of use makes up for any short comings.
I am confident enough in its durability, I hand it to the kids to go shoot what they want with it. They come back with some pretty amazing photos of what they find interesting.
Would recomend it.
Flash is a bit weak.
Ease of use makes up for any short comings.
I am confident enough in its durability, I hand it to the kids to go shoot what they want with it. They come back with some pretty amazing photos of what they find interesting.
Would recomend it.
Скроменый эксперт
06.10.2009
6/10
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Плохо
I bought this camera 2 months ago, I had another point and shoot Canon, powershot sd 1000, which I still like, but I was interested by the powerful zoom.
Overall, the camera is a bit of a disappointment, and I think I take better pictures with better contrast with the sd 1000, especially in low light situations.
you really need a tripod with the zoom at maximum power or with low light, or most of your pictures will be blurred, I should have spent a little more and bought a digital slr, but I will keep this camera, it is versatile enough, has a lot of features and is easier to carry around than a SLR with its different lenses.
Overall, the camera is a bit of a disappointment, and I think I take better pictures with better contrast with the sd 1000, especially in low light situations.
you really need a tripod with the zoom at maximum power or with low light, or most of your pictures will be blurred, I should have spent a little more and bought a digital slr, but I will keep this camera, it is versatile enough, has a lot of features and is easier to carry around than a SLR with its different lenses.
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04.01.2009
10/10
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After a lot of research and hands-on examinations, I have now purchased the Canon PowerShot A1000IS and am very happy with it. It is a great point and shoot camera that is fun for my family to use right out of the box with the "EASY" button setting. It has some more technical settings if one wants to tinker a little with their shots, but I bought it for my wife to carry in her small purse and take fast, high quality pictures without any fuss and this camera fits the bill. I have found Canon products and tech support to be superior over any other maker of consumer electronic products, especially including cameras and printers. The flash recharges faster with rechargeable Ni-MH batteries and they last longer. I bought a AA/AAA charger with 4 pre-charged AA batteries for only $10 and they work great, last forever. Also like the use of SD memory cards that are fairly cheap, readily available and work directly with my printer or through the included mini USB cable that I connect to my computer. I have owned a Canon 35mm SLR camera in the past and was always very happy with it, but cannot say the same about my prior Pentax, Nikon, Kodak or Sony camera purchases, both digital and non-digital. The Canon A1000IS is just a good all-around camera for general everyday use. It is small and compact, yet loaded with features and looks and feels like a more expensive camera. I really like the inverting LCD display, wide angle option and location of the zoom feature on the top shutter button insead on the back of the camera like most digitals. I will be buying a Canon again for sure.
Скроменый эксперт
01.12.2009
10/10
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I bought this camera in December of 2008 and it's been fantastic. I'm just wondering what happened to the price. I bought the camera for one hundred and thirteen dollars from Amazon, and now it's well over three hundred. Wow!
Anyhow, I have no complaints. The key is to use those AA Lithium 8x Energizer batteries. I got the twenty dollar underwater bag and shot 1500 pictures underwater without having to change the battery once.
Anyhow, I have no complaints. The key is to use those AA Lithium 8x Energizer batteries. I got the twenty dollar underwater bag and shot 1500 pictures underwater without having to change the battery once.
Скроменый эксперт
21.11.2008
10/10
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I own two other Canon cameras, A Digital Rebel Xt DSLR with two zoom lenses and a Power Shot A720 IS. The DSLR is used for serious photography and the A720 for informal family pictures and things like fishing. As I am getting older I am finding that the DSLR outfit is getting harder to carry so I was looking for a lighter outfit when I did not want to carry it. At first I thought that getting auxiliary lenses for the A720 would do the job but found it too bulky and inconvenient. Then Canon came out with the SX 10 IS. I got the first one my local dealer got in. It is far more versatile than the A720 but only slightly larger. It covers the complete focal length range I need for almost all picture taking needs. The quality of the pictures is slightly better than the already very good A720 at most ranges. At the extreme telephoto end it loses some as expected. Of course it is not as good as the DSLR but how can one expect a camera that sells for under 400 dollars to be as good as one that was over 1000 dollars? I was able to get close to the DSLR quality with a little help from my Photoshop Elements.
The camera is light for what it does and very convenient. I like the variable angle viewing for odd angle shots as close to the ground and the electronic viewfinder for bright situations. The electronic viewfinder is best for telephoto use as you can hold the camera steadier. The image stabilizer works all the way out to the 560mm equivalent but I recommend taking several pictures just in case. I like the fact that I don't have to carry extension tubes for close ups. The camera has too many other useful features to mention here. I have used it for over a month now and feel I got more than my moneys worth.
The camera is light for what it does and very convenient. I like the variable angle viewing for odd angle shots as close to the ground and the electronic viewfinder for bright situations. The electronic viewfinder is best for telephoto use as you can hold the camera steadier. The image stabilizer works all the way out to the 560mm equivalent but I recommend taking several pictures just in case. I like the fact that I don't have to carry extension tubes for close ups. The camera has too many other useful features to mention here. I have used it for over a month now and feel I got more than my moneys worth.
Скроменый эксперт
28.06.2009
8/10
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The Canon SX10 is an outstanding camera sold at a fair price. The highly literate nature of some of the reviews gives a good clue as to who is buying it.
I am depriving it of one star because of one inept design decision - albeit one that the user easily can remedy.
As designed, the camera cannot take filters which would be a serious defect in a camera of this class. My guess is that some marketing person did not want the SX10 to compete with Canon's more expensive SLR's, a marketing strategy that has been tried, unsuccessfully, by other companies in the past.
The fix is easy. The SX10 comes with a sunshade that attaches to a fixture built onto the barrel. Lensmate sells a well-made ring which uses that fixture and which holds 58mm screw-in filters. Of course, while it is attached one cannot use the sunshade, but for about $7 one can buy a screw-in sunshade that works just as well and that can be used in conjunction with the filters.
I am depriving it of one star because of one inept design decision - albeit one that the user easily can remedy.
As designed, the camera cannot take filters which would be a serious defect in a camera of this class. My guess is that some marketing person did not want the SX10 to compete with Canon's more expensive SLR's, a marketing strategy that has been tried, unsuccessfully, by other companies in the past.
The fix is easy. The SX10 comes with a sunshade that attaches to a fixture built onto the barrel. Lensmate sells a well-made ring which uses that fixture and which holds 58mm screw-in filters. Of course, while it is attached one cannot use the sunshade, but for about $7 one can buy a screw-in sunshade that works just as well and that can be used in conjunction with the filters.
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16.07.2009
10/10
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My Powershot S2 IS 5MP w/12x Optical Image was fabulous. It was stolen and I was torn between compactness of SX110 IS or the power of the SX10 IS. The SX10 is even larger than the S2 IS and not something that could be slipped into a moderately sized purse. Face it, when traveling, you want the least amount of junk to lug around.
Every Canon I've owned produces superior photos with each generation. I prefer to point, shoot and produce Ansel Adams quality photos but I know that doesn't happen all that often. But the photos from my last trip were just astounding and I had had no time to experiment with the camera.
My only comment is that shooting in lower light conditions, the angle of the camera can really make a difference in the colors picked up by the sensors. Since it is a visual thing, you are in control of the outcome.
By far the most user friendly Canon I've owned.
Every Canon I've owned produces superior photos with each generation. I prefer to point, shoot and produce Ansel Adams quality photos but I know that doesn't happen all that often. But the photos from my last trip were just astounding and I had had no time to experiment with the camera.
My only comment is that shooting in lower light conditions, the angle of the camera can really make a difference in the colors picked up by the sensors. Since it is a visual thing, you are in control of the outcome.
By far the most user friendly Canon I've owned.
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28.08.2007
8/10
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I purchased a Canon TX1 and have it about a week now and I'm very happy with my purchase. It's not perfect, it does have some pretty sticky issues, most that I've been able to work around though.
The camera itself is a joy to use. Great menus, easy to use, even in manual mode, and my smaller hands don't make this the ergonomic nightmare that tech critics are panning the camera work. There are a few things that could be changed, the shutter button could be placed maybe someplace else (not really sure where though so maybe it is in the best spot) but I've gotten used to it and it take pictures pretty well with it. The auto focus speed isn't terrible as others have noted unless your at full max zoom (and at 10x I can forgive a bit of auto focus speed issues). The 16:9 aspect photos are very clear, I hear the professionals talk about excessive noise in low light and at high ISO, but I haven't seen it so far with mine, but I'm also not a trained photographer nor do I have a trained eye for that. It takes photos, they're clear and in focus, the colors are accurate, that's really all i can ask for. In indoor lighting it is a little more difficult to take good photos, but it is possible. Outdoors though there are no issues whatsoever, it's just a fun point and shoot 7 megapixel beauty that I'm glad I own now.
Video is another story though. At 1280x720 30fps, the video is good in bright conditions. In medium indoor lighting or less, the video becomes very very grainy. Not surprising maybe, but a little disappointing. It's obvious from the LCD that the video is going to be grainy, and on my HDTV or on the computer, it looks VHS like grainy, the quality just isn't there. The resolution might be there, but things although in focus, look like upscaled SDTV or worse. Outdoor video shooting is similar to the photo quality, everything works great. It looks great on the HDTV. But indoor video is very grainy unless you have very well lit conditions. At the price I guess you shouldn't expect a product to compete with HDV camcorders though. And HDV camcorders don't do 7 MP stills.
Some people have complained about the MJPEG format for video. With an 8 GB SDHC card, you get get 27 minutes of shooting time. And bigger SDHC cards will exist in the future. MJPEG may not be the most advanced codec like AVC is, but it certainly is still useable and great to edit movies with and older computers can watch MJPEG with little computing power. On my old Mac, the H.264 files I converted the MJPEG films from choke my computer at full resolution.
One big flaw I find is that in OS X, when you plug in the camera, it does not mount the SDHC card, but rather iPhoto or Image Capture just grabs the images and downloads them. But there's no way to reverse the process without a dedicated SDHC card reader. I believe that holds true for many Canon models though, not just the TX1. Again annoying, but there are work arounds.
Overall I'm still giddy about my purchase. I love the product. It would have been a 5 if it had better indoor / low light performance. Other than that, this is a great product, and hopefully will only get better with the next version (please Canon keep updating this product).
The camera itself is a joy to use. Great menus, easy to use, even in manual mode, and my smaller hands don't make this the ergonomic nightmare that tech critics are panning the camera work. There are a few things that could be changed, the shutter button could be placed maybe someplace else (not really sure where though so maybe it is in the best spot) but I've gotten used to it and it take pictures pretty well with it. The auto focus speed isn't terrible as others have noted unless your at full max zoom (and at 10x I can forgive a bit of auto focus speed issues). The 16:9 aspect photos are very clear, I hear the professionals talk about excessive noise in low light and at high ISO, but I haven't seen it so far with mine, but I'm also not a trained photographer nor do I have a trained eye for that. It takes photos, they're clear and in focus, the colors are accurate, that's really all i can ask for. In indoor lighting it is a little more difficult to take good photos, but it is possible. Outdoors though there are no issues whatsoever, it's just a fun point and shoot 7 megapixel beauty that I'm glad I own now.
Video is another story though. At 1280x720 30fps, the video is good in bright conditions. In medium indoor lighting or less, the video becomes very very grainy. Not surprising maybe, but a little disappointing. It's obvious from the LCD that the video is going to be grainy, and on my HDTV or on the computer, it looks VHS like grainy, the quality just isn't there. The resolution might be there, but things although in focus, look like upscaled SDTV or worse. Outdoor video shooting is similar to the photo quality, everything works great. It looks great on the HDTV. But indoor video is very grainy unless you have very well lit conditions. At the price I guess you shouldn't expect a product to compete with HDV camcorders though. And HDV camcorders don't do 7 MP stills.
Some people have complained about the MJPEG format for video. With an 8 GB SDHC card, you get get 27 minutes of shooting time. And bigger SDHC cards will exist in the future. MJPEG may not be the most advanced codec like AVC is, but it certainly is still useable and great to edit movies with and older computers can watch MJPEG with little computing power. On my old Mac, the H.264 files I converted the MJPEG films from choke my computer at full resolution.
One big flaw I find is that in OS X, when you plug in the camera, it does not mount the SDHC card, but rather iPhoto or Image Capture just grabs the images and downloads them. But there's no way to reverse the process without a dedicated SDHC card reader. I believe that holds true for many Canon models though, not just the TX1. Again annoying, but there are work arounds.
Overall I'm still giddy about my purchase. I love the product. It would have been a 5 if it had better indoor / low light performance. Other than that, this is a great product, and hopefully will only get better with the next version (please Canon keep updating this product).
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30.12.2009
10/10
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I am a Flight Attendant for a major USA carrier and travel alot internationally and domestic. It is small enough to stick inside my tote bag and travels very well in a front pocket should I need it on the go. Takes awesome pictures with just a click. I have not had any issues with this at all. I have also gotten so many compliments.
Скроменый эксперт
17.05.2009
8/10
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I bought this camera specifically to take close up pictures to upload onto my etsy shop. [...] if you want to see how well the pictures come out. They are awesome. The only problems I have so far is short battery life (I'm not sure if that's my fault for not turning the camera off??), and the pixels were actually too big for etsy. Reading the owner's manual showed me clearly how to change the pixels, and it even displays the pixels on the camera in case you forget what the symbol stands for. The pictures for my shop were taken with the flash off, and macro (flower icon) on.
It also takes nice crisp photos of the family, red eye doesn't seem to be much of a problem, and the images all look really good - even when I was just taking practice snapshots of my husband on the computer, kids giving me silly looks, etc.
My aunts, both artists and photographers, both have this camera as well and highly recommended it to me. One aunt pointed out how easy it is to use the buttons - they are well placed on the camera. Consumer reports also had good things to say about the Powershot.
It also takes nice crisp photos of the family, red eye doesn't seem to be much of a problem, and the images all look really good - even when I was just taking practice snapshots of my husband on the computer, kids giving me silly looks, etc.
My aunts, both artists and photographers, both have this camera as well and highly recommended it to me. One aunt pointed out how easy it is to use the buttons - they are well placed on the camera. Consumer reports also had good things to say about the Powershot.
Скроменый эксперт
13.01.2009
8/10
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I adored my old Canon S2 IS so much that when it got dropped in the ocean there was really no question about replacing it with another Canon superzoom. I take a lot of wildlife pix, and the availability of a 560mm lens in a small, light, inexpensive package made the selection of my new SX10 IS pretty much a no-brainer.
The trick new features like evaluative color balance and the histogram-in-viewfinder are easy and intuitive to use, but it's that incredible lens that really makes the package. It's not perfect - any lens that's so compact has to have some chromatic aberration: there's purple fringing visible in high-contrast areas of the images. It all depends on how closely you look, and how picky you are. But it's a fair trade, considering that the long lens allows me to capture images that I couldn't even consider with the average DSLR. Not to mention that the size, weight, and cost of DSLR's means that they stay home on most casual outings.
Go ahead and price a stabilized 500mm lens for your SLR, and after you recover from fainting, you'll appreciate how much this little guy offers for the price. Amazingly, I paid exactly the same for my new SX10 IS that I did for my S2 IS several years ago.
Downsides: I miss the time-lapse feature, or "Intervalometer." The package is heavier than my old S2 IS. And there's that fringing visible in outdoor shots.
Upsides: 20X, low price, fast & intuitive controls, and zero shutter lag. It's also nice to use SD cards and AA batteries.
The trick new features like evaluative color balance and the histogram-in-viewfinder are easy and intuitive to use, but it's that incredible lens that really makes the package. It's not perfect - any lens that's so compact has to have some chromatic aberration: there's purple fringing visible in high-contrast areas of the images. It all depends on how closely you look, and how picky you are. But it's a fair trade, considering that the long lens allows me to capture images that I couldn't even consider with the average DSLR. Not to mention that the size, weight, and cost of DSLR's means that they stay home on most casual outings.
Go ahead and price a stabilized 500mm lens for your SLR, and after you recover from fainting, you'll appreciate how much this little guy offers for the price. Amazingly, I paid exactly the same for my new SX10 IS that I did for my S2 IS several years ago.
Downsides: I miss the time-lapse feature, or "Intervalometer." The package is heavier than my old S2 IS. And there's that fringing visible in outdoor shots.
Upsides: 20X, low price, fast & intuitive controls, and zero shutter lag. It's also nice to use SD cards and AA batteries.
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02.10.2009
10/10
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I absolutely love this camera! I am not a professional photographer, and this camera is perfect. I am still learning all the different things it can do. I like that there is so much to it, but you don't need to know how to use all the extras to take nice pictures. The LCD screen did get a small scratch on it already, but I am extra careful with it to make sure that doesn't happen again. And the lens cap is easily misplaced, so you need to be cautious of that.
I am still learning how to use this camera. It is taking a while, because I have a 3 year old and a 1 year old, but I use the camera all the time.
I am still learning how to use this camera. It is taking a while, because I have a 3 year old and a 1 year old, but I use the camera all the time.
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07.02.2009
2/10
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I purchased this camera while on vacation. After returning home and viewing the pictures, I realized that none of them had a sharp image quality. I began to experiment with many settings and with many options. Some pictures were better than others but everyone has less definition and less crispness to the images than my old HP 2 megapixel camera.
All of the pictures, if viewed at 100% of their size, had blurred or softened edges on picture frames, edges of houses, lamp shades, etc. The smaller I made the picture, the less noticeable it became but it still was not clear. I don't know if this is what is referred to as noise but I do not want to have to adjust the sharpness of every picture I take with editing software.
Based on so many good reviews, I began to think that I must have gotten a defective camera and returned it to the chain store in my home location. I purchased another A590IS from Amazon. In the mean time, I read all the instructions for the different settings so that I would understand how to use it. I did not want the poorness of pictures to be operator error.
When the new camera arrived, I took comparison pictures. I had the same results. The colors are good but the sharpness is not there. I took identical shots with my old HP and with the new Canon. The Canon has good color and the pictures are larger but the definition and quality of the image is just not there.
All of the pictures, if viewed at 100% of their size, had blurred or softened edges on picture frames, edges of houses, lamp shades, etc. The smaller I made the picture, the less noticeable it became but it still was not clear. I don't know if this is what is referred to as noise but I do not want to have to adjust the sharpness of every picture I take with editing software.
Based on so many good reviews, I began to think that I must have gotten a defective camera and returned it to the chain store in my home location. I purchased another A590IS from Amazon. In the mean time, I read all the instructions for the different settings so that I would understand how to use it. I did not want the poorness of pictures to be operator error.
When the new camera arrived, I took comparison pictures. I had the same results. The colors are good but the sharpness is not there. I took identical shots with my old HP and with the new Canon. The Canon has good color and the pictures are larger but the definition and quality of the image is just not there.
Скроменый эксперт
01.05.2009
8/10
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Хорошо
I like the camera in almost every way. This is a nice, easy to use, all around camera with some key features. I like to be able to imprint the date on the photo itself (not just the file name) and this camera has that feature (not supported in many newer cameras). It supports SD media card so I did not have to get new cards or change formats. The camera also has great optical zoom and easy to find batteries; accepting two double AA batteries (available almost anywhere). My biggest issue is that I cannot default the flash to "on" in average light situations. Sometimes, in average to low light, the pics may appear grainy due to the less than adequate light (I don't believe that the camera's sensor engages the flash to on even if the flash is ready and up.) I have not read the book in detail as of yet, so this MAY be a possibility, but I am skeptical. Otherwise, NO complaints. Easy to use, good quality, large LCD screen and more. This is a very nice camera with better than average features (specifically optical zoom and date imprint on image) for the price. I recommeded it to my dad to buy as a gift for my stepmom I liked it so much.
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17.06.2009
10/10
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JUST RECEIVED MY CAMERA TODAY AND DID SOME SHOOTING. AS THE OWNER OF THE CANON REBEL XT AND XSI I HAD NO PROBLEM WORKING THE CONTROLS OF THE SX10 IS. BUT EVEN IF YOU HAVE NEVER OWNED A DSLR - NOT TO WORRY. THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL IS CLEAR AND PRECISE. DON'T TRY TO LEARN ALL OF THE ADVANCED FEATURES UNTIL YOU HAVE THE BASICS DOWN FIRST. THIS WAY YOU WILL GET TO ENJOY THE CAMERA AND GET THE FEEL OF IT BEFORE ADVANCING.
THIS CAMERA IS AMAZING. THE MACRO PHOTOS WERE CLEAR AND SHARP. THE 20X ZOOM WAS A WOW!!! THE VIDEO IS TERRIFIC TOO.
I KNOW I AM GOING TO ENJOY THE FREEDOM OF CLOSEUP AND ZOOM WITHOUT CHANGING LENSES.
IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A CAMERA WITH ALL THE CONTROLS OF A DSLR WITHOUT THE HASSLE OF CARRYING EXTRA LENSES THEN THIS IS THE CAMERA FOR YOU.
FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO HAVE ALMOST LOST THE LENS CAP JUST ADD A CAP KEEPER AND THIS WILL SOLVE THE PROBLEM.
THIS IS A GREAT BUY FOR THE MONEY AND YOU WON'T BE DISAPPOINTED.
THIS CAMERA IS AMAZING. THE MACRO PHOTOS WERE CLEAR AND SHARP. THE 20X ZOOM WAS A WOW!!! THE VIDEO IS TERRIFIC TOO.
I KNOW I AM GOING TO ENJOY THE FREEDOM OF CLOSEUP AND ZOOM WITHOUT CHANGING LENSES.
IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A CAMERA WITH ALL THE CONTROLS OF A DSLR WITHOUT THE HASSLE OF CARRYING EXTRA LENSES THEN THIS IS THE CAMERA FOR YOU.
FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO HAVE ALMOST LOST THE LENS CAP JUST ADD A CAP KEEPER AND THIS WILL SOLVE THE PROBLEM.
THIS IS A GREAT BUY FOR THE MONEY AND YOU WON'T BE DISAPPOINTED.
Скроменый эксперт
22.01.2009
4/10
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Ужасно
I usually do not write reviews but thought I'd throw in my 2 cents about this camera. I purchased it because it had the best reviews of the point & shoot variety cameras and the digital camera I have is only a 4 megapixel & it was time to upgrade....or so I thought. I used it for a week and returned it for the following problems:
1. It had an excruciatingly long shutter lag compared to my "old" kodak easy share. I couldn't ever get off shots in time to catch my 1 year old doing something cute. And, if she moved...like all kids do...the shots came out blurry. I even had it on the setting for kids and pets. Also I had the SDHC card in it.
2. No matter what I did (yes, I read the manual) I kept getting photos that looked very poorly focused. Not even as crisp as my 4 megapixel.
3. With the flash on, people were washed out, with it off, they were in dark shadows. There seemed no happy medium.
4. The "face finder" feature made getting a shot off take too long.
5. The color in photos seemed off...not natural.
6. The menus just were not all that easy to follow or intuitive, at least to me, from other cameras I have used in the past.
I have been taking photos for 25 years and am used to getting really great shots. That just didn't happen with this camera. It was pretty frustrating. Maybe it is great for things that don't move, like flowers, but for anyone wanting to catch their kids before the moment is gone, maybe this camera is not for you.
1. It had an excruciatingly long shutter lag compared to my "old" kodak easy share. I couldn't ever get off shots in time to catch my 1 year old doing something cute. And, if she moved...like all kids do...the shots came out blurry. I even had it on the setting for kids and pets. Also I had the SDHC card in it.
2. No matter what I did (yes, I read the manual) I kept getting photos that looked very poorly focused. Not even as crisp as my 4 megapixel.
3. With the flash on, people were washed out, with it off, they were in dark shadows. There seemed no happy medium.
4. The "face finder" feature made getting a shot off take too long.
5. The color in photos seemed off...not natural.
6. The menus just were not all that easy to follow or intuitive, at least to me, from other cameras I have used in the past.
I have been taking photos for 25 years and am used to getting really great shots. That just didn't happen with this camera. It was pretty frustrating. Maybe it is great for things that don't move, like flowers, but for anyone wanting to catch their kids before the moment is gone, maybe this camera is not for you.
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25.04.2009
6/10
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Плохо
I actually loved my S80. The pictures I took of my children were beautiful and the camera is very easy to use. It operates extremely well in low light situations, is easy to take anywhere, and easy to download pics to computer.
I am heartbroken that after only 3 years of ownership, it is broken beyond repair. I did initially have problems with the lens cover not closing as other reviewers did, but usually if I took the battery out and charged it and then returned it the cover would close. Recently I accidentally leaned on it in my backpack. It was in a protective camera case, but the pressure of my back against my backpack broke the display screen. I took it to a repair shop and was told that to repair it would cost about $20 less than buying a new camera on Amazon. I am very dissapointed that it seems that these cameras are so throw away. Why can't canon control parts costs so that repairs can be made and cameras salvaged. Anyways, I am going to add to the landfill situation and toss my camera and buy a new one. I want a canon, but with the parts situation and lack of repair facilities I may have to look at another brand. Too bad.
I am heartbroken that after only 3 years of ownership, it is broken beyond repair. I did initially have problems with the lens cover not closing as other reviewers did, but usually if I took the battery out and charged it and then returned it the cover would close. Recently I accidentally leaned on it in my backpack. It was in a protective camera case, but the pressure of my back against my backpack broke the display screen. I took it to a repair shop and was told that to repair it would cost about $20 less than buying a new camera on Amazon. I am very dissapointed that it seems that these cameras are so throw away. Why can't canon control parts costs so that repairs can be made and cameras salvaged. Anyways, I am going to add to the landfill situation and toss my camera and buy a new one. I want a canon, but with the parts situation and lack of repair facilities I may have to look at another brand. Too bad.
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28.08.2009
10/10
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Великолепно
I have had this camera for about three years now and I could honestly say that this camera is overall a winner in my book. No camera is perfect and this is true for Canon A620 as well but its strengths and photographing capabilities makes up for that. I don't think I will be upgrading this P&S anytime soon. My fave is the vari-angle LCD, M mode, and color accent. Features of higher end cameras, these specs really lets me play around with my shots and I am the type of person who doesn't like taking "boring" photographs. People are usually impressed with my photographs but all I do is point to the camera. =))) So 4 thumbs up for A620. I would highly recommend this camera to anyone with a budget under $400 even now in 2009!!!!
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21.01.2010
10/10
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Великолепно
This compact camera is just fabulous. Some of the results we get are at least a match for our Nikon D-SLR which cost over a thousand pounds. This canon compact is an outstanding purchase in terms of quality and value for money.
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26.04.2009
10/10
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I got this camera as a Christmas present back in 2006. I've been using it solidly ever since, mostly for events (graduations, parties, etc), but also as a way to explore the city I live in. I have dropped it dozens of times, it's been knocked over, sat on, kicked, and always comes back with absolutely amazing pictures (many of my friends and family can't believe what can be done with this camera, despite its lack of manual lens control). In fact, I was just using it for a birthday party this weekend.
Last night, it was knocked from my hands - lens extended - and fell down a flight of brick steps. It returned a lens error message to me, and wouldn't turn on. Today, a friend of mine popped the lens back into place (it had apparently bent at an unhealthy angle), and it's back to working like it did on Christmas Day.
In short, I love this camera. My only recommendation would be to make sure you get good batteries, as mine seems to have slowly lost its edge with battery life over time. But that aside, this wonderful camera seems to be nearly indestructible, and takes great pictures to boot. Cannon has won a lifetime customer.
Last night, it was knocked from my hands - lens extended - and fell down a flight of brick steps. It returned a lens error message to me, and wouldn't turn on. Today, a friend of mine popped the lens back into place (it had apparently bent at an unhealthy angle), and it's back to working like it did on Christmas Day.
In short, I love this camera. My only recommendation would be to make sure you get good batteries, as mine seems to have slowly lost its edge with battery life over time. But that aside, this wonderful camera seems to be nearly indestructible, and takes great pictures to boot. Cannon has won a lifetime customer.
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28.12.2008
10/10
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During vacations, I want to shoot good quality pictures and some quick movie clips, thus I looked for a movie camera that fits in one hand & pocket, which is easy to use and shoots excellent digital pictures and pretty good movie clips. And: CANON's TX1 fit all those needs. Compared to my former Canon 5M ELPH, the TX1 shoots more colorful - not as hazy. The movie clips are actually "rolling" and not "stuttering". Sure, movies get grainy in-door / in low light situations, and sure you have to move slowly when taking movies (slowly zoom in and out). The 10x optical zoom reaches surprisingly far (I switched digital zoom off). While I like that the little screen rotates and automatically puts the pics on it's feet (you can "watch" yourself), it does not at all reflect the quality of the movie / picture taken. But, that doesn't matter much to me, since I have the habit to download, review and sort each day's pictures in the evening on my lap-top - for FaceBook and such. I bought a 16 GB SDHC card for it which is plenty for my daily picture and movie needs. I probably need around 1.5 to 2 GB a day. Battery - I can get through a day, but that's it. But, I have two batteries which I switch between. The 7.1 M pixel is plenty for my computer screen only usage. Downloading movies and playing those is no trouble at all, after downloading click on the movie clip and windows media player plays it just fine. All in all, a cute little film camera which takes very good pictures as well, ... for great vacation pictures and "quick and dirty" fun movie clips. ...
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19.01.2010
10/10
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Великолепно
I bought this as a Christmas present for my six year old son, based on reviews here. For the money it is an excellent camera for a beginner or a younger user. The only thing I would say is that you need to buy a bigger memory card.
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