Отзывы о Цифровой Фотоаппарат Canon PowerShot SX160 IS

I purchased this camera a month ago as Consumer Reports gave it high marks. It takes nice pictures and the video function is camcorder quality. Unfortunately yesterday I got the dreaded "lens error restart camera" message. Basically that disables the camera. Even if there is a problem with the lens (and not clear there is) it also won't allow me to download the pictures as it just shuts off after several seconds. Since it is under warranty I will get it repaired. Turns out this is a common problem across Canon camera lines.

I want to preface and say that I am not a professional photographer, but an amateur amateur photographer. I like to take quality pictures without having to go thru alot of hassle. My previous camera was a Kodak Easyshare C875, which is a great camera and allowed me to take some pretty awesome shots...but I knew i was ready for more. I take my friends' kids' pictures in every season...again, its really just for practice for me, and she reaps the benefit.

So I do my homework and read reviews on this camera, and pretty much everyone who uses it likes it. I get it in my hands finally and i LOVE the way it feels....it is a little bulky, but I like the weight in my hands. I love the swing out LCD screen, which also doubles as a protective measure for it too. The pictures I have taken so far with this camera have been of amazing quality, and print out fantastic. I like that this camera is great for people of all abilities too....as I learn more about photography, I can do more with the camera. But someone could even "point and click" with this camera too. I cant wait to be able to get more out of this camera. I love it!

For all intents and purposes, this is a very plain looking camera, but it has some astounding qualities: the size is fabulous, fits neatly into a small inobtrusive pouch on your hip, no fussy controls and those there are, are extremely easy to use. The picture quality is absolutley brilliant giving crystal clear photos with stunning colour matching on the large rear lcd screen. It has easy to use software which makes it very quick to download your holiday pictures to the pc... It is worth the very good price and for a first camera or for the more aspiring photographer would make an excellent purchase.

...my daughter needed a camera for a digital photography class and this is the model the teacher recommended as the lowest-priced camera capable of doing all the things larger more-expensive digital SLRs can do, like manual focus, manual exposure, f-stops etc. Turned out to be a good choice; she's learning all about those things and it takes great pictures. Only thing is that compared to cameras like the Elph or the CoolPix, it's bulky and she doesn't like carrying it around while just sightseeing. I'm hoping she'll give it to me when she's done and I'll get her a "cute" camera instead!

I am very satisfied with the Canon PowerShot A590 IS. I read many reviews of many digital cameras and I found this one to have the most features I wanted for the price. This camera takes great pictures indoors and out. The 4x zoom is great. Nice close-ups. I am glad I read the directions though. When in auto mode you have to be sure and pause halfway when pushing the shutter button so the camera can focus. Otherwise, blurry picture. I love the video feature, which I didn't even expect, I now use all the time. With the software it comes with you can take stills from any frame of a video. I did buy an accessory kit to go with it because the memory card it came with only held a few pictures and I wanted rechargable batteries. I have had it for about a month and use it all the time. For $109 it was a steal.

I have owned the S3 and the S5 before buying the SX10.
So far, the camera is excellent although I would like a remote control.
I have owned Canon products for the last 50 years and have always been pleased with the quality.

I purchased this camera to replace an older Canon Powershot (a 3 Megapixel version.) I was looking for a very portable camera (but not credit card sized) to take decent pictures - something to compliment my 35mm film SLR. Recently I went to the San Diego Wild Animal Park and figured this would be a good test of the camera. I was pleasantly surprised at how great the pictures came out. Usually I end up doing a little color correction on my digital photos but I will hardly have to touch the over 100 shots I took. I brought them into work the next day to show people and EVERYBODY kept asking me what was the model and make of my camera.
The images are crisp and clean. The digital zoom works wonderfully and you can get some very clean closeups. I was able to get head and shoulder shots of a cheetah over 500 feet away. The image stabilization worked well. I took a few shots of some animals in a slowly moving vehicle. I fully expected the images to blur but they didn't. The only thing I didn't test was the video capture mode but I expect it to work well from what I found.
One slight warning for anyone that plans to use the stitch assist (for panorama shots.) My previous camera had this feature and it assembled the photo as you went along (creating a very small picture in a small LCD on the camera back.) This camera assembles the pictures in your computer once you get back and download them ... but it does it much easier. Before you had to line up the pictures in the small LCD screen. With this camera you just have to get it close and the software will line it up automatically. Both cameras show the previous picture taken so you know where to line up the next shot but this time the software just asks what order the pictures were taken (which I guess means you can take them out of order) and then you click assemble and they all line up. It is quite easy.
I would highly recommend this camera for anyone interested in a very portable camera. I think the days of not using my film camera are getting closer and closer.

This is my first digital camera. At age 70, there was a lot to learn but I enjoyed learning. The information booklets helped me install the software, load the memory card, take my first pictures, and print them out. Consumer Reports had recommended the Canon Powershot camera and Amazon.com had a very good price with free shipping. I'm so pleased with the camera and the equipment that came with it. I can't compare it with any other digital camera because this is my first one but I'm glad I chose it. I will probably buy another memory card for use when taking several pictures without erasing. It has performed so well for me that I gave it a five star rating. This isn't intended to be a detailed rating of each function of the camera just a review from a satisfied customer.

I just bought this camera; perhaps I will have more to report in the future but these are my first impressions:

Design- Very good. Not an ultracompact, but quite small while still allowing ample space for comfortable, uncluttered controls. Combo of mode dial+ D-pad allows for easy access to many handy functions. The viewfinder, though not exactly accurate, is positioned well and functions decently when the LCD is not convenient-- you can always crop off the extra later. Overall, a very nice look and functional design. However, I would have preferred a sturdier body. The A530's plastic casing feels a little fragile to me; I'm quite nervous that it won't hold up very well to average bumps and scrapes.

Features- Also very good. Basically the same set of preset modes you'll get on any well-rounded camera, in addition to some manual settings. I appreciate being able to experiment with more professional tweaks, and I don't envision wanting more (aperture and shutter priorities available on more pro cameras). I like the fact that you are able to edit videos right on the camera. That means that you can keep shooting without missing anything, and then delete unwanted parts to free up the memory. Even though the video is not such high quality, it is a little perk that I enjoy.

Images- This is where the A530 really shines. The first day, I was disappointed that my pictures were coming out more grainy, blurry, or off-color than I'd expected. However, after a little bit of playing around, a peek into the manual (don't bother) and some online tips, I got the hang of taking great pictures in all kinds of settings. With a little practice, I hope to become even better at it. If you want to be able to just point and shoot, I reccomend sticking with "Auto" as often as possible, using the flash as infrequently as possible, and set the color mode to "vivid." According to my own experience and online reviews, this ought to produce in most situations. Oh, and the macro mode is awesome!

Manual- Wasn't terribly helpful. Look around at user reviews online for tips. The manual basically only says what the different options are called and how to access them, but not what they mean. Fortunately, the menus are quite intuitive once you get used to them (didn't take me long) so the tech-savvy user shouldn't need much help. A real novice would probably want to just stick with a simpler camera, trade in the fancy features for better ease of use.

BUT, the big BUT-- this camera is not speedy. Not at all. Without flash, it's about average- not bad, though not great. If you use the flash... well, for still life settings, it's just dandy. But if you have people posing, you'd better get it right on the first or second try because they're not going to stay for a third. This is the only thing that keeps the a530 from being the perfect family camera, which is a real pity because nothing else comes quite this close (unless you want to kick in another $200 at least, which I don't)

I'm not sure yet if I'll keep this or sacrifice the features for more family-friendly speed. I generally prefer not to use flash even if it would be fast. On the other hand, it does come in handy-- often, too. And many ultracompacts are zippier in other areas, too (startup, next shot). Unfortunately, the A530 and A540 are the only Canons this size-- very small without being too tiny to handle. I'm quite frustrated now, trying to make the decision. My other main option is the SD600, almost $100 more. Any advice or other suggestions are welcome, though they'll probably just make me more confused... :(

I have had this camera a little less than a month and have already taken 1200 pictures on it! 1089 of these were on on a trip to Alaska, while the rest were "practice" shots to become familiar with the camera. I am very impressed with the results as the beauty of our trip comes through perfectly in the photos.

I bought this camera as a backup to my aging Canon S2IS with its 12X zoom, just in case it decided to quit during the trip. The S2 survived and was used almost as much as the 590 - just the opposite of what I expected. The size and convenience of the larger LCD screen on the 590 quickly made it a favorite of mine, and my wife's. Because the Canon controls were very similar on both cameras, it was easy to learn, and switch between cameras. The newer Zoom Browser software is better than the S2's, but similar and was easy to learn.

I have not figured out how to disable the flash on the Auto setting, other than after I turn the camera on. The camera takes great shots inside with some light, and the flash washes some of these out, if used. I feel the default setting should be "Off" for the flash, even in the Auto setting, but can understand why it is "On". I just have to remember to turn the flash off whenever I turn the 590 on.

The only complaint I had of the 590 was the slowness of taking a picture. However, I discovered in my haste to get a new memory card before the trip, I had picked up an SD card, rather than an SDHC card. I feel the new SDHC card I ordered will solve that problem.

I used the Landscape setting for many shots of Mt. McKinley, Denali, glaciers, and others with great results.

Thanks to Amazon and the reviews submitted by other 590 owners, I am really enjoying this PowerShot and the unbelievable beauty of Alaska that it captured!

This is exactly the camera I wanted. Easy to use and it takes high quality pictures indoors and out. I recently went to Monster Jam and was able to take close up pictures of the trucks in action from the upper deck of the Metrodome. This camera will be an excellent tool for taking shots at my sons' sporting events. This is a significant upgrade over my old Canon Powershot A70. Autofocus is faster, shutter speed is faster, the zoom rocks, and the large LCD screen is handy for scrutinizing your shots. My only negative would be the requirement to manually flip up the flash when needed. The camera does let you know when the flash is needed, but I'm used to having a total autoflash. Just something I have to get used to.

Update: I've had this camera for a year now and still love it more than ever. One slight drawback to add: It only takes 2 AA batteries, so I had to purchase some newer high quality rechargeable batteries (Eneloop) to get decent life on a single set of batteries. Works great with the new batteries now.

purchased three of these for x-mas @ $110 each, from amazon & free shipping. I have no idea why the price jumped up for the same exact camera a590is 5 months later $259 now on amazon, that's crazy. One needs hybrid precharged rechargeable (Eneloops & duracells) work very well. Get a high capacity high quality sdhc card. I have 8gb in each (shoot avi. video I am very pleased. the people who received them as gifts really enjoyed them but one was sent back due to mistaken low voltage triggered by using the cheap panasonic AAs enclosed. It's a high drain device, get decent batteries for goodness sake.

Pros.
Excellent zoom
Decent Low light performance

Cons.
Noise in pictures
You may need an external flash

I bought this camera to replace my 6+ year old canon S50.

I was expecting the out door 10MP picture would have been noise free. Unfortunately the AUTO mode picture created significant noise.

Surprisingly My old S50 5MP picture has less noise than the new SX10.

Other than that this camera is excellent

Update: 5/6/09
Had some research why this camera has more noise that my S50.

The pixel density SX10(35MP/CM2) vs S50 (13MP/CM2) - Means the sensor in SX10 is packed tightly than in S50

I ordered this camera in December. I was at first not happy with how long it would take amazon to ship the product, but pleased that it was shipped quite a bit earlier than the estimated date. It was well packaged and everything was in the box, and in perfect condition.
I love the camera, even though I still have a lot to learn about it yet. It seems to have many features that I at least seem to be impressed by. The zoom is great and works very smooth. Batteries seem to last quite a while, I think even better than my older smaller Cannon. Picture quality is very nice. Camera seems to focus really well. I noticed when you zoom in close though you need to wait a couple of seconds longer before it focuses in. I love the flip out LCD screen. The movie feature is great too.
I was at first interested in an SLR camera, but since I am not a professionl I am happy with what this camera does for what I will need to use it for. Maybe someday I can become a professional at photography

This is an outstanding small camera. It is difficult to call it a "point and shoot" considering the number of advanced options. It has most of the core features offered on even upscale 35mm cameras just a decade or so ago, updated for digital. Regardless, those seeking family shapshots will find it very easy to use (the "basic" users guide covers everything), while the more advanced features (covered in the "advanced" users guide) will appeal to more serious photographers. In addition to the standard shooting modes (full auto, aperture priority, shutter priority, full manual, and so on), one will find complete control of white balance, numerious pre-programmed color modes along with full color adjustment, the ability to use auxiliary lenses and filters, and more.

Picture quality is impressive for such a small camera - better than any 35mm point & shoot camera ever used. Images are sharp, with colors vivid and accurate. Focus and exposure metering are spot on (even more so with spot metering and selectable metering zones available). Lens aberrations (barrel distortion and edge blurriness) are virtually undetectable in "real-world" photos. Purple fringing, a problem with some digital CCD sensors, is not a major issue here.

The flash is perhaps the weakest point of this camera. Not horrible, but obviously could be better. Like most compact cameras, red-eye with flash pictures can be a problem. There is a red-eye reducing flash mode and the camera has a built-in filter to address this, but neither fully eliminated the problem with all subjects. An external slave flash, such as the Canon HF-DC1 or more fully featured Metz 28 CS-2, may offer some relief in this regard. But, even if one eliminates the red-eye problem, the flash is still too weak, located too close to the lense, and not automated enough - too often resulting in over-exposures, vignetting with close subjects (even more so with the conversion lenses), and not enough light for distant subjects. One is almost forced into existing light photography with this camera, but the results are certainly worth it.

The Canon .45x wide angle (WC-DC58N) and 1.7x telephoto (TC-DC58N) conversion lenses are a blast to use. As explained in the "advanced" users guide, these require a special lense adapter (sold separately) attached using the bayanet mount hidden under the large metal ring at the base of the primary lense. The ring is removed by pressing silver button on camera body to the bottom right of the lense. These two increase coverage from 24mm wide angle to about 245mm telephoto. However, vignetting prevents the use of the entire zoom range. With the telephoto, for example, vignetting starts just below 80-90mm, limiting use to above that - offering a zoom range with the conversion lens of roughly 180-245mm. The lense adapter also accepts standard 58mm filters, but many (light correction, color effects, and so on) can be simulated in the camera.

I did extensive research (magazine and user reviews, as well as several trips to the camera store) before deciding on this particular camera. In that process, I was able to narrow the list of possibles down to six - this camera, the FinePix E900 (weak low light focusing), the PowerShot S80 (strange lens adapter and too easy to accidently turn on), the Cybershot DSC-V3 (discontinued in this market, but still available if one hunts), the Olympus SP-350 (somewhat sluggish performance), and the Pentax Optio 750z (weak viewfinder, weak focusing, and somewhat sluggish performance). None of these other cameras performed especially poorly, which is why they made it into the final selection list. So, even with the minor issues noted, any of them would be a good choice. However, this camera, the PowerShot A620, just seemed to do almost everything well - ultimately making it the best choice in this camera category.

Note: Several reviewers here have expressed doubts about the soft plastic door over the USB and A/V connectors. When I mentioned this to a repair tech at a local camera shop, he allowed me to try pulling the door off a store damaged camera (dropped flat on it's face on the hard tile covered cement floor). While I'm sure the door will come off if pulled hard enough, it is a lot tougher than it appears.

I purchased this camera after a great deal of research. The camera (if you take the time to read the manual) is user friendly, and takes great pictures. I especially like the image stabilization, and the viewfinder outlining the faces for proper alignment. Though a bit heavier than some of the competition, the body is solid and I believe it will last.

This camera takes excellent pictures. I particularly like the Optical Image Stabalization, Motion sensor, and face recognition. I only make 4 X 6 prints. So far no problems. The pet/children mode does a good job of stopping action.
I've used the optical viewfinder a couple of times. It doesn't show 100% of the picture, but it sure makes a difference in extreme sunlight.
Sometimes it is necessary indoors to increase the ISO in order to increase the flash distance (easily done with a button). I still get great pictures. I know some reviewers blow the pictures up and indicate the noise in the picture. It's just not evident in normal picture prints. I'm sure there would be obvious noise if I was using high ISOs. Battery life is great also. I use Lithium AAs. They last so long there is no need to use recharageable batteries.
The only thing I definately miss is a button to delete "ALL" pictures. There's a button for individual deleting, but you have to use the menu to detete all. I guess you could look at it as a safety feature, making it hard to accidentially delete all your pictures.
There is a lack of manaul controls, but I never used the manual controls in my prior cameras.
The camera size will fit into a pocket, even though I prefer using a case that fits on my belt. I would highly recommend this camera to others.

This is my first digital camera and although I'm just learning it, I love it already!! I've taken some wonderful shots of people, flowers, cats and landscapes. I know that it has a lot of features that I've yet to discover but I've only owned it a couple of weeks. I would recommend this to anyone.

I bought this camera b/c it was so similar to my first ever digital camera a Canon which was excellent but as time went by I decided to upgrade and was conned into buying a panasonic lumix LS70. It took crappy pictures even my old Canon took better pictures, so not even a year and I decide to get a new camera and went back to old faithful Canon and I am not disappointed.

The camera takes excellent pictures, easy to use if I just want to take some quick shots and good manual settings for when I want to experiment with taking some shots. I actually like the size, most people may not like it but I am notorious for dropping my tech items and it would be the death of compact cameras in my hand. Even with its size it will fit in a average sized jeans pocket or even a small purse in the case of a woman. The only setback why I gave it a four is that when the flash is on there is a delay for taking the next shot but I believe most can live with that.

Advice - get some 2400nimh AA batteries it helps with the lag.

Highly recommend

14.7 Mega Pixel....and it can record movies...and it has full manual control...Can't complain and it has decent battery life.
My only criticism is the ultra small fiddly selector ring/jog wheel doofer..even in my small mitts it takes a bit of(frustrating)getting used to...but hey it looks cool and a lot less like a pack of cigarettes/Strepsils tin like the previous Ixus incarnations

I purchased this camera a few years ago. It has taken good pictures overall (it's not an slr quality of course). I liked the size and feel of it in my hands. It has the neccesary features I was looking for such as red eye, sport, and movie abilities. The down side to this camera is after a year the shutter had trouble closing and so the lens would get dirty. I also noticed that it was getting slower to capture each picture.

This is my first digital camera and I was concerned that it would take forever to figure out all the special features. The user guide is 207 pages! I ended up just reading the first few pages so that I could get started using the camera right away. I then discovered that many of the features are self-explanatory. Anyway, I have yet to read the guide or watch the video but have been using the camera almost daily for 2 months.
I love the quality of the pictures and unlike a 35mm, good light is not that important. I take a lot of pictures inside with pretty lousy light. The memory card that comes with the camera will let you take about 12 pictures but it only takes a minute to download the pictures onto your computer and clear the card. I am going to get the 1 GB memory card and camera case that Amazon offers, they are only $15.95. I have noticed that this camera burns through double A batteries pretty quick but it only takes two double A's. I ignore the low battery warning and keep going until the batteries are completely used up, this lets me get another couple days of use. Anyway, I love this camera! If you need a good camera for your Ebay pictures, this one is great!

This digital small camera is not a good value nor is it a win performer. Very poor performance in a low lighting venue. For this type of camera one would expect better sensitivity to low lighting photo shots.
Good for outside shots but not for indoors stills or movie low lighting.
Battery life short and small dimm lcd screen with no view lens making outdoor photos challenging.
I will probably give this one away and look for a Sony "one touch" user friendly with better indoor capabilities.

well I had been searching for a new digital camcorder actually and the 2 I bought and tried did not work well in low light, I had previously been using a canon powershot to tape indoors and it worked well but had only 3x zoom and 7megapixles
I thought the 10x zoom would be perfect (I tape nail tutorials and makeup tutorials) so I thought it was worth a shot
I LOVE THIS CAMERA!! The pictures rival my canon SLR Rebel and the video is wonderful in low light even and the 10x zoom is perfect
there are many detailed reviews here mine is short, VERY VERY HAPPY!!