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Скроменый эксперт
31.01.2010
2/10
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Was hoping to get at least a couple years out of this camera, the pictures were great and everything but the LCD on it broke after the first year.
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20.07.2008
10/10
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This is the first digital camera I have owned. I purchased it a few days before a trip to California, which means I didn't have all that much time to get acquainted with the device.
I had absolutely no problems learning how to use the camera and taking good pictures with it. To my amateurish eyes, the pictures came out just fine and the camera was quite easy to use. There are a variety of settings you can use depending on what is being photographed and when: People, landscapes, action shots, nighttime shots, the "easy mode" etc. These are all nicely indicated using a graphic that appears on the LCD screen. For example, the portrait feature is indicated by a small graphic of a person's profile. There's also a video mode that can be fun.
The camera is pretty compact--not as small as some models out there, but I had no problems. One feature the camera includes that I think is quite important is a view finder in addition to the LCD screen. In bright sunlight it is difficult to take a photo using the LCD screen. I found myself using the viewfinder most of the time. I would caution anyone purchasing a camera with only an LCD screen. This was actually pointed out to me by a colleague who is experienced with digital cameras.
The camera also comes equipped with "image stabilizer" and "face recognition" features; from what I understand, these are two important features you should look for in a digital camera.
For basic photography (vacation pictures, family events, etc.) this is a fine camera at a reasonable price. Part of my research consisted of using Consumer Reports, and the magazine gave Canon products (not sure if this particular model was reviewed) a "Best Buy " rating.
About the only caveat I have is that the program included to load your picture on your computer is not particularly user-friendly. I wound up using iPhotos instead since I have a Mac. But on the other hand, I had no experience with loading photos on a computer--what seemed a bit clunky to me might be just fine for someone else.
I had absolutely no problems learning how to use the camera and taking good pictures with it. To my amateurish eyes, the pictures came out just fine and the camera was quite easy to use. There are a variety of settings you can use depending on what is being photographed and when: People, landscapes, action shots, nighttime shots, the "easy mode" etc. These are all nicely indicated using a graphic that appears on the LCD screen. For example, the portrait feature is indicated by a small graphic of a person's profile. There's also a video mode that can be fun.
The camera is pretty compact--not as small as some models out there, but I had no problems. One feature the camera includes that I think is quite important is a view finder in addition to the LCD screen. In bright sunlight it is difficult to take a photo using the LCD screen. I found myself using the viewfinder most of the time. I would caution anyone purchasing a camera with only an LCD screen. This was actually pointed out to me by a colleague who is experienced with digital cameras.
The camera also comes equipped with "image stabilizer" and "face recognition" features; from what I understand, these are two important features you should look for in a digital camera.
For basic photography (vacation pictures, family events, etc.) this is a fine camera at a reasonable price. Part of my research consisted of using Consumer Reports, and the magazine gave Canon products (not sure if this particular model was reviewed) a "Best Buy " rating.
About the only caveat I have is that the program included to load your picture on your computer is not particularly user-friendly. I wound up using iPhotos instead since I have a Mac. But on the other hand, I had no experience with loading photos on a computer--what seemed a bit clunky to me might be just fine for someone else.
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15.12.2009
10/10
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I thought this camera was really great. I bought a Canon of the same level only about 2 years ago, and this one as a gift, and I can definitely see a change in the quality of pictures. MUCH better than my 2 year old camera, and I am still pleased with those pictures. I like how small it is. Good design.
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28.12.2009
10/10
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Finally broke down and bought a digital camera, and this is a great one to get. I am only a beginner and don't like editing and fine tuning things, so this is perfect. Compact, takes great photos. Would recommend it to everyone. And I love the orange color!!!
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23.10.2009
2/10
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This is the third Canon I have purchased, two of which had bad LCD displays right out of the box and had to be returned. This latest one was purchased from Amazon through DBRoth who seems to be having a problem refunding my money even though they have received the returned item. Looks like I'll need to take this up with my credit card company shortly. I would not recommend either this camera or this seller and will never purchase anything from Amazon unless it is sold directly by them.
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16.02.2009
10/10
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Much has been said in earlier reviews so I'll limit my review to subjective feedback. This is my 7th digital camera, including use of a Canon XSi. I've had limited shooting opportunities with this so far, but am VERY impressed with how capable it is. I've shot several shots now at the full 20x zoom and am very surprised by the high level of detail captured by this lens (see sample photo of a shore bird on the beach). Video quality is likewise superb and is one reason that this is my take-everywhere camera. The fact that it has a hotshoe allowing you to add a pro-level flash (e.g. 430EX) adds to the versatility of this camera. Also appreciated is the swivel LCD. This is a carry-over from older models. Few cameras offer this now. For most shooting, I prefer the optical viewfinder, but you'll be surprised how many uses you find for an LCD like this.
Is this camera for you? That all depends on what you'll do with the camera. The zoom feature (including wide angle), combined with excellent image quality, is really what pushes this camera over the top for me. There is very little you cannot do with this camera. The downside is that it is not a pocketable camera. It is fairly large and heavy. But if you don't mind the bulk, the camera will reward you with some great shots and video. It is worth a serious look.
Is this camera for you? That all depends on what you'll do with the camera. The zoom feature (including wide angle), combined with excellent image quality, is really what pushes this camera over the top for me. There is very little you cannot do with this camera. The downside is that it is not a pocketable camera. It is fairly large and heavy. But if you don't mind the bulk, the camera will reward you with some great shots and video. It is worth a serious look.
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02.01.2009
10/10
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This camera is absolutely brilliant. I'm in Oz at the moment and I've just bought one of these to take my travelling photo's and it is the easiest to use and most rewarding camera ever. You can, if you want, change all the settings and go manual, but I've taken 600 pics in the last 3 weeks and haven't felt the need so far..my pics are on facebook and my mates comment on them all the time..the quality of shots is nowt to do with me!
If you want to take a nice picture of your girlfriend (or boyfriend), set it to sepia, shoot, bob's your uncle, she's in love with you - she'll look stunning - don't believe me, try the camera out in a camera shop...
Sunsets and scenery can be done in black and white, or mess around with the colours and see what happens..
I know this review sounds jovial and a bit waffley, but what do you want to hear - I could bore you with explaining how each feature works like they say it does and blah blah blah. Basically, if you're after a compact digital and you've got £250+ to spend, then this is it - I can't imagine that anything else comes close to producing the images that this thing does.
This is my second Ixus (nothing wrong with the previous one, just my stupidity..) the other was a 5 yr old Ixus 50, which was one of the best things I ever owned and this baby is even better..I've had Nikon and Olympus, a Canon A720 (not so good, check my review) and used Sony and while they're all good...this is business.
If you want to take a nice picture of your girlfriend (or boyfriend), set it to sepia, shoot, bob's your uncle, she's in love with you - she'll look stunning - don't believe me, try the camera out in a camera shop...
Sunsets and scenery can be done in black and white, or mess around with the colours and see what happens..
I know this review sounds jovial and a bit waffley, but what do you want to hear - I could bore you with explaining how each feature works like they say it does and blah blah blah. Basically, if you're after a compact digital and you've got £250+ to spend, then this is it - I can't imagine that anything else comes close to producing the images that this thing does.
This is my second Ixus (nothing wrong with the previous one, just my stupidity..) the other was a 5 yr old Ixus 50, which was one of the best things I ever owned and this baby is even better..I've had Nikon and Olympus, a Canon A720 (not so good, check my review) and used Sony and while they're all good...this is business.
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17.07.2007
10/10
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This is my first digital camera. It can be used on fully automatic settings, fully manual, or a combination of auto and manual. It's very versatile that way. I didn't read the user manuals that came with it, I just started using it. It took me about an hour of shooting and two sets of batteries to figure out all the different options and features it has. So I'd say the controls are pretty easy to learn and understand.
It's pretty easy on batteries, as long as you don't use the flash. I put some cheaper Rayovac alkaline batteries (size AA) in it after the first set went dead and the camera has no problem with them. The flash drains the batteries quickly though - I didn't count the number of photos, but I probably only got 20 or 30 flash photos before the "low battery" warning started blinking. But the warning comes early - you can take another 15 or so photos after the low battery warning pops up. I don't know how many it'll take without the flash, but it's a lot more than when you're using the flash.
The upside is that this camera is VERY sensitive to light, so it hardly even needs a flash. Frankly, as on most compact cameras, the flash sucks. It's too bright and flattens images. But if you have decent lighting indoors, the thing is so light sensitive it takes good photos without the flash. I suppose you'd need the flash if you were taking photos inside someplace dark, like a pub or bar, but in places like houses where there are usually plenty of lights on, it does great without a flash.
It'll record up to an hour of video on a 1G SD card, which is great, because it also has a mic that works perfectly so you get good audio too.
The photos are great - crystal clear and sharp. Most cameras come with a 3x optical zoom at this price, but this camera has a 4x optical zoom. It really helps, especially when you can't simply step closer to your subject for some reason.
Here's the one thing I didn't like about this camera. Out of the box, on the fully auto setting, it takes very bright, sharp, and high contrast photos. Great, right? Unless you're taking pictures of people.
Few people look their best with their foreheads, cheekbones, and chins highlighted by bright, high contrast photos while their faces are somehow oddly flattened. But if you play around with the manual exposure and color settings, you can pretty easily set it right so it takes normal looking pictures. And because you can adjust only those setting you want to change, you can still benefit from the auto features you want to use. Once I found the settings I liked, I left it that way and the camera remembers them, so it's still a point and shoot camera, but with my customized settings.
It seems very sturdy, much more so than many of the cameras I looked at in stores before buying this one. It's too heavy to carry in your shirt pocket, but it's no problem in a cargo pocket or in your pants pocket if you're wearing pants with big pockets.
I think this is a high quality, versatile camera at a great price. It's great in almost every way, but just be aware that there's a bit of a learning curve at the outset to find the combination of settings that'll allow you to produce more "natural" looking photos if that's important to you.
It's pretty easy on batteries, as long as you don't use the flash. I put some cheaper Rayovac alkaline batteries (size AA) in it after the first set went dead and the camera has no problem with them. The flash drains the batteries quickly though - I didn't count the number of photos, but I probably only got 20 or 30 flash photos before the "low battery" warning started blinking. But the warning comes early - you can take another 15 or so photos after the low battery warning pops up. I don't know how many it'll take without the flash, but it's a lot more than when you're using the flash.
The upside is that this camera is VERY sensitive to light, so it hardly even needs a flash. Frankly, as on most compact cameras, the flash sucks. It's too bright and flattens images. But if you have decent lighting indoors, the thing is so light sensitive it takes good photos without the flash. I suppose you'd need the flash if you were taking photos inside someplace dark, like a pub or bar, but in places like houses where there are usually plenty of lights on, it does great without a flash.
It'll record up to an hour of video on a 1G SD card, which is great, because it also has a mic that works perfectly so you get good audio too.
The photos are great - crystal clear and sharp. Most cameras come with a 3x optical zoom at this price, but this camera has a 4x optical zoom. It really helps, especially when you can't simply step closer to your subject for some reason.
Here's the one thing I didn't like about this camera. Out of the box, on the fully auto setting, it takes very bright, sharp, and high contrast photos. Great, right? Unless you're taking pictures of people.
Few people look their best with their foreheads, cheekbones, and chins highlighted by bright, high contrast photos while their faces are somehow oddly flattened. But if you play around with the manual exposure and color settings, you can pretty easily set it right so it takes normal looking pictures. And because you can adjust only those setting you want to change, you can still benefit from the auto features you want to use. Once I found the settings I liked, I left it that way and the camera remembers them, so it's still a point and shoot camera, but with my customized settings.
It seems very sturdy, much more so than many of the cameras I looked at in stores before buying this one. It's too heavy to carry in your shirt pocket, but it's no problem in a cargo pocket or in your pants pocket if you're wearing pants with big pockets.
I think this is a high quality, versatile camera at a great price. It's great in almost every way, but just be aware that there's a bit of a learning curve at the outset to find the combination of settings that'll allow you to produce more "natural" looking photos if that's important to you.
Скроменый эксперт
24.02.2009
10/10
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Having owned a Canon Powershot S1 IS for several years, this camera had many familiar touches. There are some differences, too, so there is a bit of a learning curve. However, the more I use the camera, the more I appreciate the changes. For example, to set the self-timer, I push a button on the back of the camera instead of one on the front top. The view finder is much more clear and the LCD screen is significantly larger than previous models - and very usable when I choose to not use the view finder. What I like about this over many cameras in its price range is that it has multiple automatic settings and it has manual settings for the serious amateur who wants full creative control over what the camera does. The ONLY down side I have found is that the camera really does not support lens filters. I have been able to gently screw the 52 mm UV filter from my old camera in place, and I have not had any problems doing so. But I can tell the few threads on the lens are not really intended for this use, so I won't be changing filters any more than absolutely necessary. If Canon would make that one change, I would say this is the perfect camera for someone who does not need the step up - in both price and weight, as well as cost - of a full DSLR, but who wants to do much more than point and shoot.
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05.12.2008
10/10
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I was lured to the SX10 after 3 years of great satisfaction with the Canon SX2 IS. Many of my photos are taken indoors at church events. I prefer to avoid flash so that I can be as inconspicuous as possible, but occasionally I require it. With ISO 1600 capability and a hot shoe for external flash, the SX10 fits the bill.
Canon made all the right tradeoffs for my applications. AA batteries are preferable to proprietary lithium ions because of their widespread availability and low cost. Having 4 AA's instead of 2 is a good tradeoff that provides longer battery life at the expense of size and weight. The vari-angle LCD lets me take photos from all angles. I prefer point and shoot to DSLR because the cameras are less expensive and more convenient to carry and use. Like its predecessors in Canon's S-series, the SX10 lets you record audio for each shot which is a great convenience for documenting landmarks during my journeys. 10 megapixel resolution is more than adequate for the online pictures I mainly use and even for my occasional enlargements of 16x20. The controls are very convenient to access. The video quality is excellent. It seems like Canon thought of everything.
I haven't decided yet whether to buy a Canon flash for maximum compatibility or a different brand for less cost at the expense of reduced compatibility. Since I use flash infrequently, I can wait to make that decision. In a little more than a week I've taken 500+ photos to experiment with the camera. I'm very satisfied that the SX10 provides the improvements I sought.
Canon made all the right tradeoffs for my applications. AA batteries are preferable to proprietary lithium ions because of their widespread availability and low cost. Having 4 AA's instead of 2 is a good tradeoff that provides longer battery life at the expense of size and weight. The vari-angle LCD lets me take photos from all angles. I prefer point and shoot to DSLR because the cameras are less expensive and more convenient to carry and use. Like its predecessors in Canon's S-series, the SX10 lets you record audio for each shot which is a great convenience for documenting landmarks during my journeys. 10 megapixel resolution is more than adequate for the online pictures I mainly use and even for my occasional enlargements of 16x20. The controls are very convenient to access. The video quality is excellent. It seems like Canon thought of everything.
I haven't decided yet whether to buy a Canon flash for maximum compatibility or a different brand for less cost at the expense of reduced compatibility. Since I use flash infrequently, I can wait to make that decision. In a little more than a week I've taken 500+ photos to experiment with the camera. I'm very satisfied that the SX10 provides the improvements I sought.
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06.01.2010
2/10
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I had the camera for about 1 year after which it's shutter stopped opening fully. Sometime it will open half or sometime not at all. I searched web about the issue and it seems that it is known issues in canon models.
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12.07.2009
2/10
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this camera was great for about 1 year and then I got a red spot in the pictures when taken at night time which indicates dead pixels. the battery door is too weak so after a couple hundred of times of opening a closing it for replacing the batteries and dumping the pictures to the computer from the memory card removal the battery door broke off the 3 days later I started receiving a lens error please restart camera message so many times so I was going to buy a new camera and use this one as a spare until I grabbed up the camera and at the same time the wrist strap snapped and the camera fell to the floor and broke the lcd screen so there was nothing to do with tis one instead of throwing it away and buy a new one I think cannon should make the camera to last more than a year on the dead pixle or battery door issue
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08.02.2010
6/10
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takes great pictures but it eats batteries very quickly. rechargable batteries do not last but 10 min.
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28.05.2009
10/10
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I did a lot of research before buying this camera. I was looking for a camera in the $100-$150 range to replace a Nikon Coolpix I had had for 5 years; I was happy with that camera until I dropped and broke it. I bought the Powershot on the basis of a couple different camera comparison sites which rated it technically very highly, and because it is one of the few cameras in its class with a separate viewfinder, which is very useful when shooting in low light or very bright light when it's hard to see the image on the screen. I like the way it feels in the hand and the choice of colors was fun, too - who ever heard of a brown camera! I've been using it now for a few weeks and am very happy with it. It makes separate sounds when you focus, and then when you shoot; my Coolpix didn't make any sound so if you weren't familiar with the camera you wouldn't know if the picture was taken. I bought a 4 gig card with it for an amazing $11, so it holds 1500 photos. Highly recommended.
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29.07.2009
10/10
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I've been using the WP-DC8 for my Canon Powershot A640 for about three years and have had no problems whatsoever. Always check and clean the o-ring; don't over lube the o-ring (a little dab will do ya), and assure no straps are caught when sealing the case shut. The buttons on the UW case are the same as the ones on the camera and are easily accessible even with scuba gloves on. I've taken some great shots with this case using my A640 and wouldn't trade them. I take mostly UW macro shots and find the camera flash is enough to light my subject well. Note: be sure to tether the camera securely because it will float and I've let it get away from me on several occasions, but have always been fortunate enough to be able to get her back as soon as it's happened.
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10.11.2009
4/10
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Received new and in good condition. However, the first day of use the lens would not retract. I went back to the instruction booklet and did what they asked but to no avail. I ended up calling Canon and sending the camera back. I was told by a customer service rep that it was more then likely a defective item. After many phone calls and much red tape they did finally fix the camera under its warranty.
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23.12.2009
6/10
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Плохо
This is a nice woolly sock for my Ixus 100.
Silly thing about it is the metal clip/strap holder. Why they decided to put this on the inside I dont know, it will only scratch my camera so I have taken it out.
Other than that no problems :)
Silly thing about it is the metal clip/strap holder. Why they decided to put this on the inside I dont know, it will only scratch my camera so I have taken it out.
Other than that no problems :)
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19.01.2010
8/10
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Хорошо
This is a great low cost alternative to expensive camera cases and protects the camera surfaces from scratches and minor damage when kept in a bag, in your pocket etc
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02.01.2009
4/10
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I bought this camera only after reading many of the excellent reviews of it. Sadly, none of the reviews I found mentioned how cheap this camera feels. As soon as I opened the box, I noticed that it was made out of cheap plastic, and several of the buttons were loose and shaky. I thought that I would get used to it, but every time I picked it up, it seemed to feel more cheap and plasticky. The picture quality on it was about average. Nothing special and a little grainy. That picture quality would only be acceptable on a cheaper camera with a more sturdy build. The Canon is also very slow. It takes a long time to turn on, and a long time to focus and take a picture. The many delays can be devastating if you plan to us the camera taking nature pictures. An animal could runaway before you have the camera turned on. Because of all these things, I returned it the same day that it came. I gave this camera two stars instead of one only because of the considerable number of high reviews. There must be something good about this camera, however, I could not see what it was.I bought the Nikon Coolpix S550 camera instead. It feels very sturdy, and can take excellent pictures. I have even dropped it several times and the Nikon barely scratched (this camera felt as if it would shatter if you were to drop it). However, if money is not a factor, and you don't care to much about picture quality, and you can be very gentle with this fragile camera, then this is the camera for you.
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30.01.2010
10/10
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Super pocket size camera. Most desired features found on more expensive cameras. Handy, conenient to cary. Excellent value.
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08.01.2009
8/10
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We have another model and bought this as a gift for my 80 year old mother who had expressed an interest in a digital camera. (And also purchased some rechargeable batteries and a recharger). It is not a pocket size, but it is pretty small.
It seems to take fine pictures for her purposes. With a short hands-on experience, she is comfortable with it. Despite a little arthritis in her hands, she can open the battery/SD card compartment to change batteries or take the card out for reading on her computer. We chose it because it had a view finder as well as the screen. (I appreciate using the viewfinder when I don't have my reading glasses handy since then I can't focus well on any 'screen'. I imagined that the same would apply for my mother).
It can be a little slow in taking pictures, but from our experience with another model, that will be alleviated when we get a fast (class 6) SDHC card for her. It came with a 512MB card that was nothing special. It would be sensible to upgrade that as soon as possible with something like a 4 or 8GB class 6 card and high speed card reader.
The only thing I do not like (perhaps I just didn't read the manual carefully enough to figure it out) is I cannot change the stored image names to a more unique and identifiable naming scheme that uses the date in the name. The best I can do is specify that it never reuse a number over, but it starts at img_0001.jpeg and goes from there.
It seems to take fine pictures for her purposes. With a short hands-on experience, she is comfortable with it. Despite a little arthritis in her hands, she can open the battery/SD card compartment to change batteries or take the card out for reading on her computer. We chose it because it had a view finder as well as the screen. (I appreciate using the viewfinder when I don't have my reading glasses handy since then I can't focus well on any 'screen'. I imagined that the same would apply for my mother).
It can be a little slow in taking pictures, but from our experience with another model, that will be alleviated when we get a fast (class 6) SDHC card for her. It came with a 512MB card that was nothing special. It would be sensible to upgrade that as soon as possible with something like a 4 or 8GB class 6 card and high speed card reader.
The only thing I do not like (perhaps I just didn't read the manual carefully enough to figure it out) is I cannot change the stored image names to a more unique and identifiable naming scheme that uses the date in the name. The best I can do is specify that it never reuse a number over, but it starts at img_0001.jpeg and goes from there.
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17.12.2007
10/10
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Whether you are an experienced DSLR owner (as I am) looking for a compact second camera or you are someone looking to upgrade from your old point-and-shoot digital camera, the Canon PowerShot SX100IS is a well designed compact camera that has a lot of rich features at a very reasonable price.
I've been using my Canon Digital Rebel (DSLR) for several years and am very pleased with it. However, I have become increasingly aware of how bulky it is, particularly when I want to go places where it's inconvenient to lug around - like going hiking. So I set out looking for a smaller pocket-sized camera that had as many features as I could find comparable to my DSLR.
Being a fan of Canon cameras I limited the field to the PowerShot G9, the PowerShot Pro Series S5 IS, and the PowerShot SX100IS, all Canon products. The G9 is promoted and priced as the best of Canon's non-DSLR cameras, although from the reviews I've read it is more appreciated for its look and feel than for its performance. It is an 12.1MP 6x optical image stabilized zoom camera that can shoot RAW images. In comparison, the SX100IS is an 8MP 10x image stabilized zoom camera that doesn't shoot RAW. (I've shot RAW using my DSLR and don't find it necessary to get great photos.) The SX100IS has almost all of the other features of the G9, is about the same size, but weighs a lot less.
The S5 IS is an 8.0MP 12x optical image stabilized zoom camera. It looks a lot like a DSLR but doesn't allow for swapping lenses, and it can't shoot in RAW. It has very similar features to the SX100IS but is considerably bulkier and weighs more.
Even though all 3 cameras live up to Canon's reputation for taking great shots, I chose the SX100IS over the G9 because it had a higher optical zoom capability, weighed a lot less and was about $200 cheaper. I chose SX100IS over the S5 IS because it is more compact and lighter, and is about $80 cheaper. (Also, the SX100IS' 10x optical zoom is pretty amazing in its own right.)
The SX100IS has almost as many features as the other 2 cameras at a considerably lower price. I particularly like the Macro setting (which allows me to take really close-ups shots of ferns and the like on my hikes), and I like the manual focus capability for when the situation is such that the auto focus won't work properly. Also, I find that the lack of a viewfinder isn't bothersome. In fact, in some instances like when I'm playing around with white balance, I can get a preview of how the exposure changes on the 2.5" LCD screen, which isn't available on my DSLR.
Since purchasing the SX100IS about a month ago, I find myself reaching for it more often than I do my DSLR. For my money and for most of my needs, this camera is superb.
I've been using my Canon Digital Rebel (DSLR) for several years and am very pleased with it. However, I have become increasingly aware of how bulky it is, particularly when I want to go places where it's inconvenient to lug around - like going hiking. So I set out looking for a smaller pocket-sized camera that had as many features as I could find comparable to my DSLR.
Being a fan of Canon cameras I limited the field to the PowerShot G9, the PowerShot Pro Series S5 IS, and the PowerShot SX100IS, all Canon products. The G9 is promoted and priced as the best of Canon's non-DSLR cameras, although from the reviews I've read it is more appreciated for its look and feel than for its performance. It is an 12.1MP 6x optical image stabilized zoom camera that can shoot RAW images. In comparison, the SX100IS is an 8MP 10x image stabilized zoom camera that doesn't shoot RAW. (I've shot RAW using my DSLR and don't find it necessary to get great photos.) The SX100IS has almost all of the other features of the G9, is about the same size, but weighs a lot less.
The S5 IS is an 8.0MP 12x optical image stabilized zoom camera. It looks a lot like a DSLR but doesn't allow for swapping lenses, and it can't shoot in RAW. It has very similar features to the SX100IS but is considerably bulkier and weighs more.
Even though all 3 cameras live up to Canon's reputation for taking great shots, I chose the SX100IS over the G9 because it had a higher optical zoom capability, weighed a lot less and was about $200 cheaper. I chose SX100IS over the S5 IS because it is more compact and lighter, and is about $80 cheaper. (Also, the SX100IS' 10x optical zoom is pretty amazing in its own right.)
The SX100IS has almost as many features as the other 2 cameras at a considerably lower price. I particularly like the Macro setting (which allows me to take really close-ups shots of ferns and the like on my hikes), and I like the manual focus capability for when the situation is such that the auto focus won't work properly. Also, I find that the lack of a viewfinder isn't bothersome. In fact, in some instances like when I'm playing around with white balance, I can get a preview of how the exposure changes on the 2.5" LCD screen, which isn't available on my DSLR.
Since purchasing the SX100IS about a month ago, I find myself reaching for it more often than I do my DSLR. For my money and for most of my needs, this camera is superb.
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03.08.2009
4/10
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This is my second Canon digicam, and I agree with the other reviewers that you get a lot of bang for your buck with this camera. HOWEVER, if I had to do it over again, I wouldn't buy this camera. This model (unlike my previous, older model) uses only 2 batteries instead of 4. I am constantly changing them out which is a big enough pain here at home, and I can only imagine what it would be like if I was traveling. Also, there is a huge delay between shots...even longer than my older Canon which I can only put down to it having two batteries. Those two problems outweigh everything else that I like about this camera.
I know the trend is for ever smaller profiles, but when you sacrifice usefulness for size, it's not worth it.
I know the trend is for ever smaller profiles, but when you sacrifice usefulness for size, it's not worth it.
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28.05.2008
8/10
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Let me start by saying I returned this camera already. The main reason was because the wife wanted to go back to something smaller aka a subcompact camera. I had to agree with her there after a few days of using the camera.
Second, she did not like the recharge time between flash pictures. I didn't time it, but it seemed like at least 5 or 6 seconds. I guess that's fairly typical of cameras with 2 AA batteries, but I could be wrong.
The subcompact we had before (Canon SD600) seemed alot better in this regard. It used a proprietary lithium rechargeable battery though.
My beef with the camera was the video wasn't as good as our previous SD600 camera. And I guess the specs don't lie because they state 20 fps for 640x480 video instead of 30 fps with most other Canon digital cameras. The IS seemed like it made the video more stable, but it also made panning with the camera more choppy. It wasn't a huge beef as I don't take alot of video with a digital camera, but it was annoying they made the video worse.
I also thought the construction was a bit cheap with the shell of the camera being plastic instead of metal. The zoom lever seemed a bit cheap too.
Now the good. I like the dial on the camera. It lets you quickly select a shooting mode. Very handy. On a subcompact you have to select modes through the menus at least on the old Canon we had. The pictures seem fairly nice. I wouldn't say they were better than our previous camera, but certainly I didn't notice they were that much worse either. The fact it uses AA batteries is convenient because AA batteries are everywhere and the access to the batteries, memory card and ports are easier to work with. (It's not as tiny as on a subcompact.) And this camera has lots of manual settings.
ULtimately though the camera wasn't as sleek and small as the subcompact we had before. It didn't take as nice of video and it seemed slower in between pictures specifically flash pictures.he only advantage to this one over a ~$200 CAnon subcompact would seem to be the convenience of AA batteries and a slightly greater zoom although perhaps some would find a larger camera easier to hold.
Second, she did not like the recharge time between flash pictures. I didn't time it, but it seemed like at least 5 or 6 seconds. I guess that's fairly typical of cameras with 2 AA batteries, but I could be wrong.
The subcompact we had before (Canon SD600) seemed alot better in this regard. It used a proprietary lithium rechargeable battery though.
My beef with the camera was the video wasn't as good as our previous SD600 camera. And I guess the specs don't lie because they state 20 fps for 640x480 video instead of 30 fps with most other Canon digital cameras. The IS seemed like it made the video more stable, but it also made panning with the camera more choppy. It wasn't a huge beef as I don't take alot of video with a digital camera, but it was annoying they made the video worse.
I also thought the construction was a bit cheap with the shell of the camera being plastic instead of metal. The zoom lever seemed a bit cheap too.
Now the good. I like the dial on the camera. It lets you quickly select a shooting mode. Very handy. On a subcompact you have to select modes through the menus at least on the old Canon we had. The pictures seem fairly nice. I wouldn't say they were better than our previous camera, but certainly I didn't notice they were that much worse either. The fact it uses AA batteries is convenient because AA batteries are everywhere and the access to the batteries, memory card and ports are easier to work with. (It's not as tiny as on a subcompact.) And this camera has lots of manual settings.
ULtimately though the camera wasn't as sleek and small as the subcompact we had before. It didn't take as nice of video and it seemed slower in between pictures specifically flash pictures.he only advantage to this one over a ~$200 CAnon subcompact would seem to be the convenience of AA batteries and a slightly greater zoom although perhaps some would find a larger camera easier to hold.
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