Отзывы о Цифровой Фотоаппарат Canon PowerShot SX160 IS

I just received this camera after months of research.I narrowed it down between the sx10 and the fx28. I now know I made the right decision with the sx10. Any bad reviews on this product can only be for three reasons.
they are canon haters, they dont know how to operate the camera, or they received a defective camera. This camera focuses spot on quickly in light or dark areas.The picture quality is close to dslr quality. The movie mode is as good as my sony digital handy cam.The camera feels great in your hands and there are so many options that it is a great camera for photo enthusiasts. It is also a great point and shoot camera if you dont want to get into all of the options. The purple fringing everybody talks about is absent on regular size prints. If you blow them up the pictures look beautiful, with vivid scrumptious quality. If you purchase this camera make sure you buy the 4000 leather case made by canon for it. they go well togeather. Like I said dont listen to the negative feed back. True it doesnt have raw, But I know it will be available on wiki soon for a download. Dont hesitate get it now Canon Powershot SX10IS 10MP Digital Camera with 20x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoomyou wont be disappointed.

I was the proud owner of a Canon S1 IS very soon after it was released. I loved the compact size, additional lens attachment, and zoom capability. Its quality was nice for the time but soon the megapixel race was on and 3MB images were left in the dust. I opted next for a Canon Rebel XT and spent $$$$ on lenses, flashes, memory, bags, tripods, etc. Don't get me wrong... I love my DSLR, but when I heard that the SX10 IS was available I did not hesitate to purchase it for my wife who was beginning to be a photo-junky like myself. The 20X zoom lens reaches from 28mm (wide angle)to 560mm (very long range) and is incredibly compact. The body is about the same size as my XT. It has the bells and whistles of a more sophisticated DSLR yet can operate as a point-and-shoot for those with less complicated needs. We love Yellowstone so this will be a magnificent addition to our arsenal of photo gear. Forget the time setting up a tripod since it has built-in image stability. Forget changing lenses for the scenery shot versus the distance shot. The image quality is very good, has more megapixels than my Rebel, and even fits in my wife's purse (though bulky). I give this camera an A+ for what it was designed for. My wife's only complaint is the need to keep up with a lens cap that was connected by a strap in earlier versions (S1-S5). Way to go, Canon! Buy it! I don't think you'll be disappointed. I would even recommend it for the novice to intermediate photographer who is traveling and does not have the space for all the extras that a DSLR requires.

I bought this camera in 2006 from new egg dot com for about $150. Ever since, it has impressed many, not simply because of its well built design and features, but because image after image, it proves itself to be one of the BEST sub SLR cameras ever built. I have taken this on various journeys and carried in my front jacket pocket for the majority of the time with no effect to the camera.

Never mind the technical specs. The pictures are spectacular. And with a completely customizable manual mode, the possibilities are endless. 7.1mp is sufficient for the non-professional user (95% of consumers). Anything above just creates extra space in your pc and makes you have to crop more.

Reasons to not buy this camera but instead upgrade to the new generations:

-You need to process in RAW
-You need more optical zoom (yes, 4x is quite average)
-You want an SLR or a Digital Rebel
-You want to take landscape or wildlife photographs
-You want to use lots of depth of field tricks
-You do TONS of low light photography and need 800 or more ISO

Otherwise,

for 95% of you out there, if you can get this for around $120, jump on it.

No joke, this A620 camera has been a dedicated workhorse for point and shoot photogs that needs small cameras to do big jobs. Whether in the fields of Mexico or in the grit of Paris and London, this camera takes AMAZING 7.1 mp pictures every time. An old set of 2300nmh AA batteries powers it for about 300 pictures. In good lighting situations, the pictures are crisp and sharp. The Auto setting is fantastic, but the manual settings are impressive. I've had this camera for two years and it hasn't failed, despite being jostled in a cargo pants pocket and being pulled in and out of camera bags. This will not replace an SLR, as those have huge CCDs, twice the light entering the huge lens, etc., but this is definitely a perfect backup for the SLR.

I previously had purchased the Canon PowerShot A610 and was so satisfied with the convenience of use and quality of the picture that I decided to look for another one as a backup for my point-and-shot activities. I was pleased to find out that I could still purchase a camera from the series even though it is no longer currently on the market. I was fortunate to find a new one on Amazon and quickly grabbed it up. I opted for the A630 which has 8 MP and a 3" articulated screen vs. the 5 MP and 2.5" screen on my old A610. I am very pleased with my purchase and the A630 has met my expectations for a reliable and quality point-and-shot camera. I use it on my hiking trips all the time to capture the moment. It's one of the few cameras that offer an articulated viewer - a feature that I use all the time.

This is a wonderful camera and I am very pleased with it. I actually bought a Kodak Easyshare Z812IS 8.2MP Digital Camera first but was disappointed with it. There is a lag between pressing the button and the photo being taken. Especially when you have young children this is a deal breaker!!! They would often be heading out of the shot by the time the photo was taken. Also the book that came with the Kodak camera was really minimal - you were instead supposed to go to the website and download the guide book. Very annoying and also cheap on Kodak's part.

I had previously owned a Canon and was very pleased with it so I ordered this camera. Like my previous Canon it is very user friendly and intuitive. Here are my pros and cons

Pros

Large view finder

Complete and in-depth guide book included with camera

Sharp, clear photos

10x optical is wonderful - you can get great closeups without moving close to subject. Also for portraits you can throw the background out of focus with a long zoom in. (A long optical zoom is one of the most important features to have on your camera - the longer the better.)

Face recognition is quite useful. Allows you to concentrate on the photo you're taking and let the camera take care of the faces being in focus.

Taking a picture in "portrait" size can be viewed full screen in viewfinder if you turn the camera.

Lightweight & easy to hold

Takes AA batteries. Easy to change batteries if they die, unlike lithium.

Very easy to scroll thru photos

User friendly, my kids can even use it with ease

Cons

Need to raise the flash manually to use. (Wasn't too clear at first why flash wouldn't fire but once you realize you need to raise the flash yourself its no problem.)

Seems to go thru batteries quickly. Easy to solve though - just get a recharger.

I had seriously considered an digital SLR but chose this camera instead because it has such large optical zoom & very clear photos . Its also a fraction of the cost and so much easier to carry around with you.

This is just a fabulous camera for the price. I am very happy with it.

I can't evaluate the product. I would expect that a memory card would be included in the pkg. The main reason for buying on line is not to have to hunt from store to store. However, the camera came without a memory card which means I still have to either wait for another order specific for memory card or go to a store. Since I am unable to drive, this is a difficult situation for me. Once I am able to get the memory card and can begin to use the camera, I would be happy to do a new evaluation.

***NOTE: Canon has once again upgraded its A-series of compact digital cameras for 2007. I have upgraded to the outstanding A570IS, which adds optical image stabilization, lower noise, and a better LCD. Check out my review of the Canon A570IS***

After many years of fantastic pictures (as long as the subject was stationary!) my trusty Olympus D40-Zoom died - luckily at the end of a vacation. I spent about 30 hours researching a replacement that would satisfy my goals of (a) compact size, (b) standard AA batteries, (c) full manual controls, (d) outstanding image quality, (e) speed, (f) optical viewfinder.

In my opinion, the Canon A540 fits the bill almost perfectly. It's small enough to fit in a coat pocket or small belt case yet uses 2 AA batteries. Overall processing speed is blazingly fast unless you're taking flash pictures (and then you should expect about 4-5 seconds between flashes). Note that flash time is significantly better with rechargeable NiMh batteries than with standard AAs. And, unlike some other cameras I tried, the speed of the user interface (especially during playback) is very fast.

Picture quality in general is excellent, even in night situations. You have the option of ISO 80 - ISO 800 with the latter being noisy but usable. (Would you rather miss a shot completely or have a little noise? How about the ability to take a picture in low lighting without the flash?) And, you have full manual controls, in addition to the 21 predefined scene types. I'm not sold on the usefullness of the Color Swap and Color Accent modes, but the other modes are well thought out.

Perhaps the biggest surprise was the movie mode, which offers up to 30 fps VGA quality 640x480 continuous shooting up to 1GB per clip, to the maximum size of your SD card. This is still no substitute for a high-quality camcorder, but it's a nice option to have in those situations where you just have the camera. (And note that unlike this camera, most camcorders offer some form of image stabilization.) Note that the movie mode on the A540 is significantly more capable than the lower-megapixel twin A530 (which is limited to 2 minute clips at 15fps).

I was close to getting the Canon A700, which uses the same 6MP sensor and user interface but offers a 6x optical zoom instead of a 4x zoom. In the end, after trying both cameras in the store, I settled on the A540. Why? The A700 is ever-so-slightly larger (about 0.25 inches wider and slightly taller), and the more complicated lens takes longer to startup and to zoom. Maybe it was the lighting, but the noise quality on the A700 seemed higher than the A540, although they use the same sensor. Perhaps this has something to do with the different lenses? Finally, the A700 doesn't offer an underwater case which I'd like to have as an option some day.

In summary, Canon A540 Pros:
- very fast startup and shot-to-shot speed (flash not withstanding)
- excellent and speedy auto-focus even in low light (although the AF assist light can slow this down)
- extremely fast user interface and playback performance, even zooming in on photos
- outstanding photo quality, even in relatively low light (good color balance, noise levels at high ISO are acceptable, almost non-existent chromatic aberation)
- 6 megapixel sensor, 4x optical zoom
- ISO 80 to 800 (800 has noticeable noise but still usable)
- surprisingly usable movie mode (unlike the A530, can record up 30fps of continuous video at 1GB sections up to size of the SD card)
- outstanding user interface: options are well laid out and easy to locate, very well thought-out record and playback options
- full manual controls (shutter priority, appeture priority, full manual)
- custom white balance option in addition to presets
- flash adjusts angle based on wide-telephoto zoom
- well built case, very comfortable grip
- uses SD cards (and takes advantage of high-speed SD)
- uses 2 AA batteries
- unbelieveable battery life (approx 350 shots on 2 rechargeable NiMh AA, with the display on)
- supports optional conversion lenses and underwater case

Cons (to me, all very minor):
- screen while large isn't very high res (85k pixels)
- flash recharge time is acceptable but not great (4 - 5sec between pictures using NiMh batteries)
- preview display blanks while flash recharges
- it's possible to insert the SD card upside down and you don't realize until you try to close the cover (would be easy to break the cover if you force this)
- the markings for the battery orientation are difficult to read
- no RAW image support, but you can select from 3 different compression ratios for image quality
- dubious color accent and color swap modes

I must say I am mightily impressed with it. there are extensive reviews on this camera in the net, hence my take on it is more personal.

This camera will :

1. take high quality pictures (2-3 mb each)
2. support a fat 8 GB SD card
3. priced under $150
4. shoot movies in mpg format with very good clarity
5. remain rugged even after dropping.

The pictures are more than a normal family needs to preserve as memories. They are clear and print worthy. The short movies you can make are absolutely great. Since they are recorded directly in mpg format, one does not have to belabor through encoding which is a norm in all non-disk based camcorders. This is a great feature especially when you do not want to roam around with another piece of video equipment hanging in your shoulder especially when you are going to shoot only small movies (say of 5 minutes duration max). You only need a big 8GB SD card.

I bought this camera followed by a Canon PowerShot A560 and Canon PowerShot A590IS. That is three in a row for my family. All are great cameras.

PROS: Great controls that are easy to use, lightweight, simple to operate and not at all intimidating like many more expensive "advanced point-and-shoot" cameras.

CONS: Despite quality, there is some appreciable picture "noise" at the highest resolutions. This is a minor issue as it is to be expected in a camera this inexpensive.

I purchased this camera yesterday based on reviews of this camera and similar cameras I found here on Amazon, but I felt that this model didn't have enough reviews going for it.

First of all, the SX100 is a good size and the controls are easy to use, especially when compared to similar cameras in the "advanced point and shoot" category.

While the camera is fairly large when compared to newer "sleek" cameras that are so popular right now, when I compare this camera to the Canon Powershot A40 that I'm replacing, it's a little bit smaller and MUCH lighter. Furthermore, when you compare the size of this camera to Canon's upper-end models and competitor's cameras in the same segment, the SX100 is quite a bit smaller.

The controls are excellent - firm, crisp, and very logical. I doubt anyone will have difficulty figuring out all of the camera's basic functions. The controls are one of the best aspects of this camera. The competing cameras I tried had a lot of buttons and they were intimidating. I'm sure that I'd figure those out too, but I like the idea of knowing how to use a camera in 30 seconds (easier to explain to people taking pics for me, my girlfriend, etc.).

The movie feature works quite well, but like all camcorders an external mic is required to get halfway decent sound. Still, for the money, it's a great added feature.

As far as the zoom feature goes, it's solid. 10x isn't enough for me (I don't know what would be), but it's quite a bit better than most digital cameras on the market. It was enough to get a decent picture of a person standing over 60 feet away. It should work well for my purpose of taking decent photos at sporting events.

If I had to make one complaint, it would be that there is some "noise" present at the highest resolutions. It's quite a bit better than a cheaper 5MP camera I've used in the past, but it doesn't compare to the image quality from an SLR. This is a minor complaint, simply because most cameras in this segment (and for this price) have some picture noise.

To sum it up, I'd recommend this camera to anyone looking for a quality point and shoot who doesn't need or want the features of an SLR. If you're really interested in total control, lots of buttons, a "shoe" for mounting external flash, mic, etc., this isn't your camera. For everyone else who just wants to take pictures, go for it. It's a great deal

I have owned this camera for 1.5 months, and am very happy. I am frankly amazed at the flexibility and image quality from a camera at this price point that fits in your pocket. I find myself grabbing it whenever I go for a walk. At a store I compared it to the Panasonic TZ5 and a Nikon super zoom in the same price range. In shots without flash the Canon had far better image quality. (The TZ5 is nifty, but the image quality is mediocre: Its noise reduction really smears the colors.)

The 10X zoom lens is great if you don't mind a small amount of fringing on high contrast edges. The controls are logically laid out and easy to use, yet there is comprehensive manual controls if you need it. The image sharpening is a little overdone for my taste: I recommend shooting in P mode using a custom color profile with the sharpening turned down to the lowest level. The problem is that Canon chose to go light on the noise reduction (a decision with which I agree), but the default sharpening tends to turn low-level noise into "spiky" artifacts.

I wasn't expecting much from the video mode, but I must admit that it does well, even in low light conditions, and the sound is surprisingly good. It is a nuisance that you cannot adjust the optical zoom in video mode, since the digital zoom really degrades image quality.

It obviously still has a relatively small sensor with limited dynamic range, so don't expect silky smooth DSLR-like images at medium/low lighting, but at reasonable light levels the images are beautiful.

Highly recommended.

This is my first camera.. This is very easy to use and it also good quality pics.. The various modes in it is easy to use and move around.. I m sure it is well worth the money u pay...

I have really enjoyed this camera. It takes very good pictures and is very easy to handle. As usual, the batteries just don't last very long but I got the accessory package with this and was pleased to find that the charger is easy to use and is not bulky so fits nicely in my camera bag as well. I would recommend this camera to anyone.

The Cannin Oiwershot SX10IS can do everything a high end professional camera can do with the ease of aim and shoot. How easy can it get?

A quick little review for this camera. I bought this camera sort of on a whim while on vacation. My previous camera, also a Cannon Powershot, had fallen to the ground and would not work. Since the old camera was about 5 years old, I felt it was time for a replacement.

The new camera is packed with features, half of which you will never need. This model is a 10mp which is agreat step up from my 3mp that it replaced. I have only had this for a month now, so I am still getting used to it and all the features.

One thing to note. This being a 10mp camera for the price is what attracted me to it. I wanted something a tad smaller than my original powershot, but this model kept me looking at it. It smaller and lighter, yet still has the fell of a bigger camera.

Only gripe so far is that I have not yet figured out how to take instantaneous photos with it. There is always 1-2 second delay. I am sure I can get around that, just have to find the setting!

I own a Kodak V803 8 MP camera. That is a great little camera.... I love it I use it all the time to take pictures of my new baby and our dogs and family. Well my husband is going to Iraq so we needed two digital cameras. I researched budget digital cameras and this one came up #1 almost every single time. I told my husband which ever camera turned out to be better I was keeping! Well this camera blew me away! I didn't realize how washed out the background colors seemed to be with my other camera, it never captured the real light! This camera does! I love it, it takes great pictures, they are life like pictures and when looking at a picture I just took on the screen and looking up at what I took the pic of, they look exactly the same. I love this camera, and I'm so glad I got it!

EDIT
After using this camera for a while I have noticed one MAJOR and ANNOYING flaw. It takes FOREVER to take pictures, and to recoop from the last picture. I have a fast SD card so I don't think it is the picture writing that slows it. It takes sometimes up to 6 seconds to take a second picture which is not helpful if you have a baby or a toddler who can't or won't hold a pose, or to get candid shots. I absolutely hate this camera and will probably never buy a cannon again. I will stick with kodak, and I am trying a new nikon coolpix.

This camera is a wonderful value, but it has one flaw that might make you think you got a lemon: the LCD makes almost every picture look slightly blurry. Compared to other Canon Powershots, the image preview looks washed out and ugly. However, the actual pictures come out looking great, and the image stabilization really works.

Video quality is extremely good, and as far as I can tell there's no limit on how long your videos can last. The sound is good in most situations, but loud noises (such as concerts) blow out the audio.

My only other complaint is that it can take a long time to actually take a picture after you hit the shutter button. Prefocusing helps, but sometimes the camera will simply refuse to take a picture. Playing with the modes might make a difference; I'm not sure.

There are lots of digital cameras out there now, good ones for not too much money, but Canon is the real camera maker. This little camera just fits my hand and my lifestyle, I have a Minolta that does the big stuff, but not something to carry around all the time. This little Powershot takes fantastic pictures. Love it!

Previously I owned the older version of the power-shot with a movable screen and I was very satisfied with that. After it broke, (my fault), I decided to go for this camera for a last minute trip to hawaii. I have to say, I was really disappointed. The zoom is grainy and does not come out well, and no matter the ISO, glaring sunlight, and a steady hand, photos are all to apt to come out blurry. In general, I really think this is an inferior camera of it's predecessor, and not the greatest camera overall. It might cost more to buy a better camera, but I think the upgrade in quality is worth it. Okay for the causal-point-and-shooter, but if you really want nice pictures, I would not recommend this at all.

Having previously used the Canon S2 IS, I looked forward to using the SX10 IS, and I was not disappointed. The SX10 IS is all I expected and more. I've looked for things to be critical of, and can only find two minor ones; the door covering the USB connector is a tad loose after first use, and the movies are stored in MOV format rather than the AVI format that was used by the S2. As my video editing program (Pinnacle Studio) won't accept MOV files, a conversion step is required. There are plenty of free conversion programs available that can be used to solve the second problem (I use "format factory"). The 20X optical zoom, 10 megapixel resolution, comfortable "feel", and long battery life (with rechargeable NiMH batteries) makes this a tremendously versatile camera, and it's all there without the need for interchangeable lenses. The quality is what I've come to expect with Canon cameras. I recommend this camera for any serious amateur photographer, and it just might do it for beginning professionals.

I purchased the Canon Powershot SX10IS a few weeks ago. It's a great camera and I highly recommend it. I'm a novice when it comes to photography. Despite my lack of experience in photography, I needed a new camera for a food blog that I was starting. Specifically, I needed a camera that could take decent up-close (macro) shots. As with most digital cameras in this price range, the SX10 shots are a bit noisy at ISO400 or greater. It's really easy-to-use and there are a lot of great features for the price. If you want to see some actual images shot with the camera, do a google search for "Cooking Ventures". All images were shot with the SX10.

This is a great camera for taking high quality, better than your pocket digital camera pictures. Good value. My only complaint is that the frames per second feature is slow. I have kids in sports and would like to be able to shoot images more quickly.

This a stunningly good camera at a very reasonable price. The colour rendition and sharpness from that large lens (in comparison to small compacts)in low light levels is something to behold. Intuitive menus, superb fully manual function for ex-SLR users, long battery life (from 2700mAhr rechargeables), quick opening up time, quick data transfer, quick focussing, nice weight - all add up to one exceptional package. It is a very big step up from tiny compacts in terms of performance, while still very pocketable. Ideal for the serious photoprapher who doesn't want all that heavy weight kit to carry around. Don't bother with anything else!

And 1 year and 1 month after buying it, it packed up. Sorry, Canon, that's just not good enough.

I bought this camera a few months ago, and it has proved to be very good in all aspects. The colour is very good, macro is outstanding, and I don't know how I did without the 10x zoom. If there was one downside it's that the lens is rather noisy. I attend classical concerts and have to say that you're unable to zoom when it is quiet. Other than that I cannot say a bad word about this camera. Very easy to use, with plenty of wonderful options to make taking photos all the more fun. A great bargain.

I received the camera and it was exactly the same as the picture, no visible wear and it works great. The only reason I'm not giving 5 stars is that the packing slip said it should include the av cable which it does not. It didn't particularly matter to me because I ended up buying a USB SD card reader. Other than that, it arrived promptly and in good condition. It seems to have very good battery life with my rechargeable batteries (one pair lasted me for more than a week on my vacation, taking pictures all day every day)