Отзывы о Цифровой Фотоаппарат Canon PowerShot SX160 IS

takes great pictures but it eats batteries very quickly. rechargable batteries do not last but 10 min.

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.

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.

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.

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 :)

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

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.

Super pocket size camera. Most desired features found on more expensive cameras. Handy, conenient to cary. Excellent value.

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.

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.

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.

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.

(+) Upgraded from the 6MP model, which I loved. This camera meets all expectations. Similar easy-to-use format; a few minor changes for the good. And, yes, you can see the craters on the moon with the 20x optical zoom. But I prefer using it to bring objects 6 feet away to within inches. This model also features a hot shoe for an optional flash. The Zoom-Browser software has been improved...good for maintaining files and simple photo fixes.
(-) Had to buy a lense cap tether. Sometimes the auto-focus has trouble if you are zooming in too much on close-ups. (That's just a matter of getting used to the camera's quirks.)

What can you say about this camera other than spectacular value probably the best buy out there on the market today.I am convinced that you won't find a camera out there with this impressive feature set with canon quality and world class imaging technology in such a compact package for this very reasonable price.When it comes to advanced point and shoot cameras the powershot line is the benchmark by which all others are measured.In fact it is a misnomer to classify this camera as just a point and shoot it is capable of producing excellent images with an astounding 20x zoom range and a feature set that is incredible period.However with that said entry level DSLR's are closing the gap with aggressive pricing stratagies squarely aimed at this segment of the market.This might be something to consider if you have contemplated making the jump DSLR's still produce the best quality images because of the sensor size and type(CMOS)very low noise levels even at high iso sensitivities.If your not ready to convert this camera would be the perfect bridge,solidly constructed with built in image stabilization for shooting long zoom shots and an array of settings that cover most any situation you will encounter.I highly endorse this product I think you will be delighted with it's performance and amazed at it's versatility.

THis replaces a Sony that my wife really didn't like and ended up losing. I compared this with a Nikon and another Sony and it seemed to have the best balance between features and cost and I wasn't disappointed. Picture quality is flawless, digital 'face finding' focusing is pretty cool.

Battery life seems good and the fact that it takes AA batteries is actually a good alternative to the Sony which has a proprietary battery pack.

The slightly larger than minimal form factor is actually a help in providing a solid grip on the camera while still allowing portability.

Like the camera, hate the manual. I think someone who knew the camera far too well wrote the manual, and assumed that everyone reading it was a pro photographer, rather than someone who just wanted to move up to a camera with a little more capabilities from the simple point and shoot they owned and was used to. I am learning more about the camera from website reviews of it than I could from the manual.

As soon as I got it, Kodak came out with their new one with 24x zoom. I wish I could have compared it to the Canon since I had a Kodak before and loved it.

So far, I am getting very good pictures with the new Canon, and I love the zoom and stabilization. My old camera was only 4mp, so with 10 I am able to crop pictures much more with good results. Great video, but such high resolution that only very short clips are emailable.

Pros:
The A590IS is the best point and shoot under $200 today (closer to $155 most places). I own an SD600 and my wife, friend, and father (all different people mind you!) own A570IS's. The A590IS is the new version of the A570IS, 2007's best selling camera. Generally, see the rave reviews of the A570IS if you want to know the major pros and cons (in summary: Image Stabilization is amazing, noise is limited, features of all there including manual controls [though no auto-bracketing which no other cameras at this price point have regardless], final picture quality is superior to all other brands at this price point and type, [i.e., point-and-shoot], good size). Rather, here I'll address the main improvements over the A570IS (which is about $30 cheaper):

(1) The A590IS has 8mp vs. 7mp on the A570IS (negligible difference)

(2) The A590IS is slightly faster between non-flash shots BUT slightly SLOWER before the first shot can be taken and slower between shots where flash is used (less than .5 second difference according to CNet)

(3) It's charcoal/gray - minor change from silver, but I like it a lot.

(4) It's "rounder" on the edges but no less stable in your hand, neither camera is too slippery like other overly polished cameras (also, no finger smudges as a result).

(5) There is sometimes increased noise with higher MP cameras, this is NOT the case here - noise levels are similar.

(6) there are some minor additional shooting modes and improvements to other shooting

Cons:
The only change that is not an improvement is the lowering of the frames per second in the video mode.
A570IS: 640x480 = 30fps --- 320x240 = 60fps
A590IS: 640x480 = 20fps --- 320x240 = 30fps

Frankly, this is a bummer and cannon should correct it with firmware ASAP; however, the lower FPS is still quiet good, but this was a pointless change that is not appreciated -- the reality is that most people don't use video often and those who do will see a minimal difference ... if you're paying that much attention to the video you may be more interested in a different camera or a video camera.

Conclusion:
This will be the best selling camera of 2008 and it's a VERY safe purchase you won't regret (unless it gives you such a new found love for photography that suddenly you wish you had a Canon S5 or G7 ... which are more than twice as expensive!).

I had already ordered a camera for my kids to take pictures for about $34 less than this one. However, I decided to explore a bit more on what was out there, since my first choice was based on my budgeted price. I read the reviews about the camera and immediately cancelled my order and ordered this camera. I was not sure about the size of the camera because when we go to parties, I do not want to be invenience with a bulky camera. The reviews however were stronger than my bulky problem. To my amazement, I do not have a bulky problem, the camera is small, compact, light, it takes amazing pictures. I love the face view finder feature, I do remember reading about it on the description, but I was hoping this camera had that feature, and I did get it. By the time I came home, my 12 year old already had inserted a 4gb memory card (purchased seperate) and created a movie dancing with this friends, the picture was amazing. I love my camera, I love the quality of the picture, the quality of the video, thinking of give it to my niece for the 16th birthday. Oh, the battery is lasting for a long time, I am still waiting to change the battery and a replace has not been necessary. On my old digital camera, we had to, had to replace the batteries every 20 pictures or so. thumps up to Canon for producing a great product for someone on a budget and thumps up to Amazon.com, received my camera one day head of delivery schedule, Great job

After suffering with a Sony CyberShot and a short-lived Olympus, I read an enormous number of owner reviews of cameras before selecting this one. The pictures are superior, particularly in low light and taken by someone who relies on a good point-and-shoot camera. I must say that the battery life is just ridiculously short. Using freshly purchased (and I checked - no where near expiring) batteries, and trying two different brands (separately, not mixed), I find that the batteries last for maybe 30 shots before I start getting the flashing icon warning me that they are about to die. I put in fresh batteries as I arrived at my child's school function, and the warning light was flashing within two hours. Note the camera was not on for two hours. This is nuts! I love everything else about the camera, but can't imagine walking around with a backpack full of batteries to get through a five day vacation.

Canon PowerShot TX1 7.1MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom
I was in the market for a new camera & a new camcorder, to replace my 3.0 MP Olympus & my JVC DV camcorder. In my research , I came across the Canon TX1 . For me, it is the perfect solution. I am by no means an expert photographer- just a guy who wants to be able to take some nice pictures & video of the family. We are going to be taking a big Mediterranean cruise this summer and want to be able to bring back some nice photos & video. Here are the things I was looking for:
1. Compact. This camera is a little larger than some , but still small enough to fit in my pocket without a problem
2. Good video capabilty. This can record Hi-Def video at 30 fps. The video looks great on my Sony LCD TV.
3.Plenty of storage capability. I also purchased through Amazon a Transcend 8GB,class 6 SDHC card for about $35. This allows plenty of room & works great!
4. A good zoom. This camera is the only one of its size with a 10x optical zoom.
I've also found that the Canon face recognition software works well. The red-eye reduction also works pretty well, although I've had a couple photos it didn't clear up.The video looks much better than my old camcorder. I immediately took it to my daughter's water polo game, at an indoor pool with somewhat dim lighting. I was afraid the video wouldn't come out well in that lighting, but it worked wondefully - very good color & balance. The LCD screen is a bit small , but necessarily so to keep the unit compact. The LCD is quite crisp though- much brighter than most. I would say that a person looking for a digital camera that is extremely portable and easy to use, and also needs a camcorder would be well served to purchase one of these. I also got a great price from Worldwide Distributors on Amazon ( about $335). You can also get a Pelican 1010 micro-case which fits this camera nicely for about $13, and a spare Lenmar battery (DLC4L) for about $11 through Amazon. I'm extremely pleased with all the purchases and would highly recommend the TX1 for the family on the go that wants nice pictures & video without lugging a bunch of cumbersome equipment- stick it in your pocket or purse & Go!!!

I bought this camera as a gift for my girlfriend because it satisfied my two main requirements: 1) it could be operated by someone who is not interested in learning the basics of camera design and features, and still produce reliable, quality photographs and 2) be capable of doing much more if one should so desire.

Apparently, the model one step down (the 580, I believe) is void of manual override controls, so for a small amount more one can get that capability in the 590. After using the camera for a few weeks I have determined that it actually does produce very sharp, nicely color toned pictures if you simply put it on AUTO or P, point, remember to hold the shutter half way down for a second to focus, and shoot. Perhaps learning when to force the flash to provide fill would be a handy, not too complicated step to learn, one which would greatly improve most backlit shots. I'm still trying to teach that :-) (it's only one button, hey!!)but I think I will eventually succeed. All in all, you can carry it anywhere and use it quickly and easily and without any real knowledge or skill manage to eke out a decent (if not really lovely) exposure.

If you understand something about how modern cameras are programmed, the manual controllability of this little demon will delight you. In bright light situations, it's a good thing to be able to use the traditional viewfinder which is not always provided these days in many other point and shoots. And if you wanted a quality shot, understanding how to use the many features intelligently, I think you will be amazed that the file produces such a high quality photograph. Five years ago it would have cost many hundreds more to achieve this quality, and now it's available for a pittance. Progress.

I haven't delved into the technical aspects of this camera here because I am assuming that most people who are looking for this kind of one would not be that interested. Suffice to say, this little camera does lots of stuff and it does it all with ease and grace and for a low price. Sounded good to me, and I'm glad I bought it. You could do different for the price, but not, I don't think, better. Highly recommended.

I had PowerShot A80 for a long time (5+ years) and I considered bying another only after the shutter of that camera actually stopped working. I still haven't repaired it although I will most certainly do that.
So, as a replacement I searched and bought little pricier model - Canon Powershot SX10IS 10MP - http://www.amazon.com/Canon-Powershot-SX10IS-Digital-Stabilized/dp/B001G5ZTZO.
However, I also bought for my friends and relatives (as present) this particular model and tested it myself - A590IS. This model is - at least by the manufacturing quality has less quality than A80 - it is 100% plastic and looks and feel pretty cheap. But do not the first impression lead you to wrong conclusion - the A80 cost was about 600 euros in 2003, and this camera together with 8 GB card costs less than 100 euros. It draws very little energy, pictures are excellent for this price range and it is small and very compact - refined version for literally everyday usage.

I like this little bugger - strongly recommended for everyday use, unlike the SX10IS which is the best camera I have ever had but is definitely not for everyday use - it is much too bulky and complex.

This camera was so inconsistent. Sometimes it would take good pictures, other times, photos were blurry. The flash, as another reviewer pointed out, is way too bright and washes out photos. I always had to turn it off. I say "had," as now the LCD monitor has gone kerfluey, and it will cost half the price of the camera to fix it. Suffice it to say I will not be buying another Canon camera!

I've been using the PowerShot A710IS for more than a year now and come to love this package for the workhorse service it has unfailingly provided. When I read about the SX10IS, I jumped at the chance to upgrade at an incredibly affordable price. I didn't look around too much -- I'm brand faithful and would go Canon anytime.

There are so many detailed reviews here that I would never hope to match them. As an "avid amateur" though, and after using the camera for about three weeks, I have only praise for it.

I've shot hundreds of pictures, indoors and outdoors. I experimented with shooting video. The results were always more than five-star in my book. The camera feels "positive" and "points naturally." Yes, it is on the heavier side, but the strap does a good job of helping you carry it with no problems. Minor complaints are the absence of thread to allow using filters and the annoying little plasticky cover of the USB hookup. However, the filter problem should be solved soon: check out this site [...] And don't underestimate the GREAT practicality of the SX10IS running on 4 AA batteries -- no proprietary rechargeable, AC adapters, and all such to lug around. Just buy batteries at the drugstore or, better, get a couple of sets of AA rechargeables with your own little charger and you're on, no sweat and tears.

This is a super package at an unbeatable price. And it carries Canon quality. Statistically, you can't go wrong.