Отзывы о Цифровой Фотоаппарат Canon PowerShot SX160 IS

I am a photography enthusiast turning semi-pro and a very picky individual when it comes to my cameras. I have to admit I was slighty skeptical when it came to dropping all that cash on a point and shoot camera instead of looking at new lens for my Canon DSLR.I will not write any specs or any of the stuff all of you are most likely tired of reading or watching on YouTube, but things I know you will ALL be interested to know if the G15 is part of your wishlist.It's worth the high cost. It's literally a professional level point and shoot intended as a DSLR companion which can take advantage of your Speedlite Flash if you own one! It gives FULL manual control to your pictures as if it was your DSLR! Amazing noise control when using ISO up to 800 (noticeable after that) and of course, it's huge aperture even while fully zoomed makes it ideal for low light situations and offers excellent bokeh shots! Amazing macro capabilities.It has no tilting screen unfortunately, this in an effort to keep it's size under control. Not a big deal for me, but for others it can be an issue when comparing it to the G12.Please people, I noticed you CAN'T judge the quality of the picture you just took by looking at it from the camera itself. When looking at the from your computer, the difference is quite amazing. I was disappointed when zooming into the picture I just took from the camera itself to notice high noise and color issues only to see a perfect picture when transferred to my computer.Ability to shoot RAW+JPEG is also a very refreshing thing to see! A SanDisk Extreme 32 GB SDHC card will be ideal with this purchase. Amazing battery life in my opinion.Did I mention it feels just, right? It's tank-like construction makes me feel like if I am holding nothing but pure quality! Yes, it's not all metal like the G1X (which I don't really like at all when comparing it to this camera) but it is constructed extremely well. It can definitely survive some punishment!It's video quality of 1080p is superb! You won't be able to really obtain film-quality video with it like a camcorder but it will surely please your video recording needs when on the go! Simply look up "G15 Video Samples" on YouTube and turn on the 1080p option. It's really good considering everything this little camera can do.I often notice people comparing it to the Sony RX100 which is an amazing compact camera as well! But keep in mind there are a few things to consider here. I went with the G15 over the fact that I am a big Canon guy, with a Canon DSLR, lens and flashes. I want to be able to use my flash and I've grown close to Canon products. If you want to spent more money on a DSLR companion, then perhaps the Sony RX100 will be a good choice (over the G1X "yes, I hated it") but I personally don't see a reason to give out my G15. It feels solid, it' packed with amazing features able to satisfy my manual mode cravings and it performs beautifully (even better than the Sony RX100 based on many video reviews) when it comes to low light situations.I am happy with my purchase. It's an amazing compact companion and I take it everywhere I go! If a great picture opportunity arises where my DSLR is not available, I would feels just as comfortable to snap a picture if I have this baby with me.

Build Quality 5/5Picture Quality (for category) 5/5Portability 5/5Options and Settings 5/5User Friendly 5/5This is the best S-series camera Canon has come out with by far. The S110 and S100 do not compare to this one in terms of picture quality and features available. I have used the Powershot G15 and G1x as well and the picture quality is almost identical. For the size of this camera, I will be using this one over the G1x any time I travel from now on. It fits perfectly and comfortably in your pocket, unlike the G1x and G15. That alone is almost a game changer when on vacation.The build quality is quite excellent for a touchscreen point and shoot. It is made of the same durable texturized plastic that the G1x is made from, something most point and shoots are lacking. Since it is so new, I still dont know how strong the touch screen is, but it is really responsive and seems very durable. The physical buttons are very responsive and easy to use. You can easily hand this to somebody else to take a picture for you if needed without much instruction besides "press the button on top".The settings and features available are really exhaustive for a point and shoot. RAW compatibility, manual mode, f/1.8 aperture, 9.4 fps shooting, in-camera HDR, GPS, and tons of other features help take amazing photos for professional editing. Only major thing lacking is an external flash hot-shoe, but the included flash is not terrible and the sensor takes pretty good low-light pictures anyway. When using manual mode, the control ring is really a great alternative for the dial that DSLRs use.As far as amateur features go, the WiFi is the best part. Its really easy to use and you can easily transfer photos to your iPhone in seconds. Really nice for sending high-quality pictures to your friends or posting to facebook if you dont have your computer with you and you want to free up some space on the memory card.The video quality is just as good as the G15. I could not tell a difference between the two at all.The startup speed is a little longer than most DSLRs, but still good for a point and shoot at about 1 second.This camera will be relevant for a while. The features and picture quality are simply amazing for the size of this thing. When you dont want to lug around all the equipment needed for a DSLR, and need something to fit in a pocket, this camera is for you.

Canon targets the S series of cameras at people who want a decent quality camera that fits into most any pocket. It shares its electronics with the larger G series cameras.What defines "decent?" The lens is fairly well made, if a bit fuzzy in the corners on full wide angle shots. The body of the camera is made of this remarkable, new material, called "metal." The metal body gives the camera considerable weight and heft. The screen is fairly large, boasts almost 4 times the resolution of other camera screens, and is touch sensitive. The camera interface is a combination of touch, buttons and rotating rings. It's really rather well thought out.Above all, the S120 features a 1/1.7" sensor for lower noise per given ISO sensitivity level. Aside from lower noise images, the larger sensor makes fewer demands on the resolving power of the lens. In practice that means you can use slower lenses, or higher f ratios.Most ultra compacts use a 1/2.3" sensor. The upside to the smaller sensor is you can use a smaller lens and other parts to achieve similar results. Therefore, it is all the more remarkable that Canon managed to keep the size of this camera down. They managed it by shortening the overall focal length of the lens. Yes, this is a 5x zoom, but it zooms from 24-120mm, rather than the more typical 28-140. They also gave it a fairly long focal ratio on telephoto shots. While f5.7 is faster that what is offered on an ultra cheap camera, it's still pretty slow.What does increasing the camera size give you? Look at the G series cameras. Aside from a not-so-great viewfinder, you get a larger lens. Not only is it longer (28-140), it's faster (f1.8-2.8), too. The greater lens speed carries with it two advantages. First, you can shoot in dimmer light. Second, because faster lenses deliver higher resolution, the G series cameras can take full advantage of the sensor's 12 mega-pixels throughout the zoom range. The S120 can take some advantage of 6 mega-pixels at full telephoto zoom. I'll exaggerate a bit (but only a bit) and say that the S120 is actually a good 6 mega-pixel camera.To put it baldly, the G series is significantly better than the S series for taking pictures, unless you want a very small camera. If "size matters," then the S120 is the best game in town.

This camera is the best choice for someone who wants something above an advanced point-and-shoot, but is not ready for a full DSLR setup. The user will appreciate this camera since it has a wide array of options (many built-in filters, post-processing, movie digest).This camera was chosen after conducting a fair amount of research. The Panasonic DMC-LX7 was initially my first choice since I have owned Lumix cameras in the past. I was very satisfied with their performance and build quality. The LX7 is still a good choice, and the final decision may come down to personal preference.In comparison to the Panasonic LX7, here are the main reasons I chose this camera:1. Higher megapixel resolution, which still matters in the 10-12MP range.2. Better optical zoom range. Again, this matters when you only have 5x to use. The higher megapixel rating lets you push past the 5x optical range into the digital zoom, where you are still shooting with 9-10MP. The Panasonic can't optically zoom past 3.8x before it starts dropping resolution below 10MP. (If you don't print photos above 8x10 or crop your photos, then this would not impact you.)3a. Better lens. An advanced photography website did a lens comparison with a multiple objects and a color wheel. I could literally see how the Canon lens was better than the Panasonic. It was not a whole lot better, but the difference was consistent. That was really the #1 reason that swayed me.3b. Defocusing (Bokeh) for shallow depth of field. Again, pictures posted from both cameras showed a significant difference. Canon's shallow depth of field can't be beat at this price point.Panasonic does have more built-in filters, but the most utilized ones are available in both. With most post-production software you can make your own creations.Other notes about the operation of the camera:- The speed to turn on and operate is fast. About 2 secs.- The Image stabilization is excellent. I have held the camera as low as 1/2 sec with sharp pics.- It's natural default to low ISO and a wide open aperture tends to yield great photographs.- The macro setting lets you get as close as 1 inch to your subject.- The fish-eye lens setting and other options are very fun to use. (There is an option to make the entire photo black and white except for one color, which can yield professional style pictures. You don't have to post-edit - you can see it on the preview screen.)- Works fine with after-market brand batteries.Minor cons/ drawbacks- I found using the add-on 430EX flash creates a significant weight imbalance. This should be expected for a camera this small.- It turns off to save the battery life fairly soon. This can be changed in the settings.- My $250 point-and shoot had a printed manual. My $700 DSLR had a printed manual. This camera puts the 300 page manual on a CD-ROM, which is inconvenient. I printed 2 pages front and back, totaling about 75 pages I put in a binder.- For a woman putting it in a purse, the size won't compare well to point-and-shoot models. Compared to other cameras with this range of features and lens quality, its size is average.- Sometimes when reviewing photos, it takes some time to process the images taken and to show them on the LCD screen. I have a Class 6 memory card, so it should not be a slow writer/reading issue.I am overall very impressed with this camera. I also own a Canon Rebel T2i, and don't know if I still need it!

I do quite a bit of photography as an advanced, but not professional, photographer. I have used point-and-shoot digital cameras in the past, moved to a Nikon D70, followed by a Nikon D200. As many others have reported, at times it's just not convenient to carry 30 lbs of gear, but you never want to be without a camera. Add to that some early stages of arthritis in my hands, it was time to purchase something lighter and less cumbersome. As I conducted my research, I couldn't imagine a point-and-shoot camera would meet my needs, but I was impressed by the features and reviews of this camera so I decided to make the investment. I'm writing today to say it was well worth it! I've only had it for two weeks, and I am so impressed with this camera! First - remember the shutter lag with point and shoots? Not here! That was a major concern. One of the reviews I read indicated that if you took it out of facial recognition mode, it would shoot faster, so I did that right away. While it has an "auto" mode, I shoot primarily in "P" or "Tv (shutter priority)" and find the exposure evaluation to be incredible, even in low light (thanks to a very fast lens!). It has 5X digital zoom, and, even when I have gone into the first two levels of optical zoom, I haven't seen any degrading of the images. Because of the excellent exposure evaluation, about the only post-processing I do in Lightroom is crop (I shoot in both RAW and jpeg). Having used Nikon for all these years, I was surprised at how quickly I adapted to the controls and features - it's very intuitively-created and user-friendly. I also appreciate some of the more "professional" options such as RAW, continuous shooting, a 2.8 lens, ISO starting at 80, frequently-used settings available outside the "Menu" feature, etc. It's comfortable to hold (unlike my smart phone, which has been my point-and-shoot for the past year), the image stabilization feature works nicely, and I really appreciate the fact that while one is shooting movies, you can zoom in or out during the process. The only drawback I have found is that while it shoots quickly, there is a pause while it saves the image and will not shoot until that has completed. I have turned the Review feature off and think that it may be my card as much as the camera itself, and the fact that I am shooting either in RAW or in the highest resolution of jpeg. It has a continuous shoot feature, though, that I use in settings where I need shots quickly. In spite of that, I still give this 5 stars, because, after all, it's an incredible camera in its class. If I know I'm going to be in action settings where I need incredibly fast picture-taking capabilities, I need to use my D200. Other than that, it certainly holds its own against my D200, and I highly recommend making the investment in this camera.

I've been using this camera for a couple of months now. Got it for Christmas 2012. So far everything i wanted plus a little more.Pros:1. Nice size which helps with holding it steady at super zoom distances. But can still carry it in my pocket.2. Very nice 16 mp shots. The bigger the better.3. Super zoom to get close up shots from far away. (This replaced a 3x zoom camera).4. Lots and lots of manual adjustments. Anywhere from full manual to full automatic and everything in between.5. AA batteries for easy replacement on the go.6. Cool flash pop up.7. Price for what you get.Negatives: I was aware of these prior to purchase, thus why no stars off.1. Drains batteries fairly quickly.2. Somewhat slow between flash shots, can be up to 7 sec while flash recharges.3. Low def display screen.This is by far the best digital camera I've owned. I love the larger size. It actually makes you look like a semi-pro photographer ;). DSLR is too big for me at this time. I didn't want to carry around a camera bag and be constantly worried about a $900 investment. This camera is not an investment at $150, it cost less than most smartphones, but the image quality and ability far exceeds any phone camera. I can take it out of it's small bag and just carry it in my pocket, which is soooo nice and convenient. Easy to quickly put away while needing both hands for something else.Portraits and family shots are why I got it. It excels at those. Motion shots can get blurry, but half of a quality motion shot has to do with the photographer. That being said, I've taken very nice motion shots. If the motion is predictable and the lighting is good you can get decent shots. I actually had an easier time getting quality motion shots when the motion was side to side relative to me. Motion towards or away from me meant I needed a quick trigger to get a good shot. The auto focus could not keep up with objects changing depth. One way around this is to pre focus at the desired depth, wait for the object to get back to the predicted position then shoot. This worked for a kid on a swing and is one example of what I meant by predictable motion. It does take patience, several shots and 'living through' the camera; what I mean by that, is spending a lot of time viewing the action through the camera display instead of in the real world. But there are good shots to be had, it just takes a little work. Don't let all the negative reviews convince you that the world has to stop while you set up the shot.Picture quality is excellent. Although some of the auto setting do need manual tweaking. For instance with a bright background some photos tend to be be washed out. Auto white balance is not compensating enough. Auto focus sometimes focuses on the wrong object at the incorrect depth. But being digital you can take as many shots as you want and ditch the bad ones. The burst shots are a little slow. More like a shot every one-half to full second. I'm very happy with its appearance, performance, manual options and picture quality and for $150 it's really not reasonable to expect $900 performance. Even with its limitations due to being a budget camera, it is the best one I've ever owned.

Canon SX160 is a fun camera. It does what is claimed. Let me use my usual disclaimer, in the interest of fairness, and admit that many cameras by reputable makers (and there are many) deliver what they promise. It is more about what camera traits you are looking for. So, I would suggest to anyone looking to buy one to google 'camera trait search' and get the whole picture.The SX160 is a fixed lens camera (point and shoot, some would say), with 16 resolution (megapixels), and a big x16 zoom. The sensor size is 1/2.3 inch CCD-type, which is standard for cameras of its class.If you were to, say, take pictures of friends and family at an outdoor gathering, this camera is what you need. If you get ambitious, there will be stumbling blocks. Here is the camera's trait mix: It does not have a viewfinder, which, again, many in its class don't. The ISO rating, which is the gauge for how well it does in low light, is 1600. That rating is lower than many others, but it is sufficient for most purposes. The video is a Full HD- that is 1980x1080 resolution. The camera gives you the option to control manually both the exposure and the focus. It does not have a hot shoe for an external flash option. That is not unexpected for its size and category. The LCD screen is a 230,000 resolution. The camera does not do RAW processing but you would need only if you did not want to be limited by JPEG type storage. The weight of the camera is 291 grams, which is light for its zoom.Overall, nice camera. Having been into photography for a while, I do stress though that you do a camera trait search. That will also tell you more about what you want.

*Update 10/7/13*Still in photographic love with the g15. I've started taking pictures in RAW format and have actually noticed a significant difference between JPEG and RAW. The colors are better, shadows are more defined, and while I haven't tried this myself, those in the know say RAW format is much easier to edit in post production. Here's the thing - compared to JPEG, RAW format files are H-U-G-E (in some cases, almost EIGHT times as large!) No wonder the RAW images are prettier. The JPEG files average out at about 3.5 - 4 Megs per photo, while the raw files are upwards of 27 megs . . .! I guess I'd better invest in some extra storage space!I have been a fan of the Powershot G series since the G1. I have owned the G1, G5, G9, as well as SX200IS and SX40. I was lured away from the "traditional" G series by the prospect of a greater optical zoom (SX200is) and ultimately the "superzoom" (SX40). Now I have returned to the G15 and I am overwhelmed with joy. While the zoom and superzoom cameras take decent shots and have nice close-up capabilities, the overall quality of the photos (color balance, sharpness, depth of field) was lacking. The superzoom had issues with vignetting and distortion of the image at the outer edges. One of the things that the early G series (as well as most early model digital cameras) had problems with was low light shots. The sensors couldn't handle low light situations without graininess.Enter the G15. It is a solidly constructed body, has plenty of functionality for the budding photographer and the serious amateur, takes GREAT low light shots, and just takes beautifully crisp, balanced pictures. I am very pleased with my purchase.Pros:*Much improved low light shooting*TONS of features (facial recognition, self portrait with a wink, "fisheye," posterizing, slo-mo video, HD video, etc, etc, etc, etc!*Dials and buttons are placed within easy reach (new exposure setting dial is very nice)*LCD is big and beautiful (doesn't flip out, but I always figured that was one more thing to break)*AUTO shots are crisp, balanced, deeply colored and gorgeous*Plenty of options to allow you to play with exposure time, aperture, timer, white balance, color swap, monochrome and much much more.*Multiple accessories allow for adapting filters and lenses, external flash, macro ring lights, remotes, slaves, and on and on.Cons:*unless you are interested in delving into tweaking your photos, all of these features might be a bit overwhelming.*body might be a little heavy for some .This is a brilliant camera. I'm glad I came back.

I was in the market for a pocket sized camera for traveling (I own a Canon 60D, but at times it is just too bulky for what I need.) The G15 sounded like just what I needed - viewfinder, RAW, compact, external hot shoe, high ISO, many features similar to my 60D.I've used this camera all of 5 times, and I will be returning it. The battery won't hold a charge for more than 20-ish photos, the camera actually *heats up* under the grip where the battery is housed, the camera will regularly turn itsself off with the lens extended, and yes, the viewfinder is kind of useless (yes, yes, paralax -- I was spoiled with the 60D.) Minor gripe for not including a paper manual (lame.)I am gong to return this - it may be some sort of fluke, crappy battery, etc. I WANT to like this camera a LOT. But right now I can't trust it to last half an hour, much less a trip. :(I will update my review after camera #2. But I will also admit I am buying a different camera on Amazon on the day-after-Christmas sales to hedge my bets, just in case.C'mon, Canon, don't let me down....Update:So, I turned the previous camera back in and got a new one of the same model. So far, zero issues of the first camera, which leads me to believe it was just unlucky chance. Very pleased with new/same camera so far. I haven't played around with all the features as I still have to print out the manual (still lame). I really like the heft of this camera, and it fits nicely into my sweatshirt pocket, so I take photos all the time. I do get a little nervous just throwing the camera into my pocket with the delicate lens cover, but so far so good. The viewfinder is no good unless you have time to set up a shot and correct for the errors not being lined up with the lens. Otherwise its screen all the way.Update 2 (Aug '13):Less impressed with this camera over time. The replacement camera is still operating normally, so its not that. Just got back from vacation and am feeling less than pleased.- I *really* dislike the lag after pressing the shutter button. Just a split second, but enough that I missed shot after shot.- This one is personal opinion: I do not like having to use the screen to compose shots. I much much prefer the viewfinder/eyepiece, but the offset from the lens is so bad its not really an option.- That delicate lens cover? Yeah, my lens got scratched. And yes I do own a case for it. Obviously it happened some other time, something brushed against it enough to move the cover and put a nice mark on my glass.- The auto/P/Tv/Av etc dial on top turns *too* easily. I'd be snapping away happily, walk away looking at my pictures and realize the dial had slipped to SET yet again. Arg!- The auto focus often seemed to have a mind of its own. We regularly disagreed about what it was supposed to be focusing on.- I did enjoy playing with some of the creative effects.I'll look into having the glass fixed, but I'm concerned it'll be too cost prohibitive. I'd love for this to be my grab and go camera, but I really can't recommend it as such. I'm not sure what I would recommend it for, except perhaps its size? Your mileage may vary. (shrug)

I would have preferred to stay in 12 mp , as the 16 mp sensor produces more noise. For the price, is the best compact camera with manual controls and batteries aa, already say that swallows alkaline batteries , but with a smart charger with refresh cycle ( I bought one for less than 30 dollars ) and battery hybrid as the sanyo eneloop , maha imedion 2400, Ansmann max -e 2500, is another story, perhaps better than many compact lithium batteries , if already ... many will say they are costs attachments are to the camera, but I guarantee which is much cheaper than buying a charger and extra battery for a camera that uses lithium battery proprietary type (which can cost up to 80 dollars or more if you buy the original brand , because the imitations are good for nothing ) , for example, I purchase 4 of 4 batteries aa combos imedion 2400 (total 16 ) for 44 bucks and sony charger with refresh cycle for 28 dollars , meaning I have the equivalent of 8 changes battery and charger for only 72 dollars (I forget to change batteries for all my vacation, since these batteries only lose 25 % of their power after a year , for those who want to save, every 4 batteries are sold for 12 dollars , okay buy only 8 batteries ) . Also these batteries are more consistent with the use of flash .If we add the ability of many manual settings, zoom good enough to be compact and price, and some reduction in size compared to its predecessors , we have a winner of 4 stars , the only reason I did not give 5 stars is because . canon was tempted to increase the megapixels to 16, for marketing purposes , and this produced that its picture quality is fine for the price but now the images have more noise. (which is acceptable for this price but a deterioration with respect to the sensors 12 and 14 Mp) . For less than 145 dollars is very good camera for those who like manual controls and AA batteries .Now that canon, decided to change the sx series , with the new model sx 170 lithium batteries , the canon sx 160 becomes an added value, because for 200 dollars or more , one would recommend the canon sx 260 or higher models. For its low price and aa batteries , now more than ever the sx160 is a good option .

Updated 9/25/13The first thing I noticed when I took the G15 out of its box for the first time was its impressive build quality. Everything is tightly constructed and what feels like a tough mag alloy body. It's not necessarily pocketable but is slightly smaller and thinner than the G12. One minor complaint, however, is that the handgrip up front seems shallower than on the G12 so at first it doesn't feel as comfortable to grip. The battery is of a good size and the camera gets excellent battery life.The control layout on the back of the camera is the same as the G12 and G1X, generally straight-forward and logically placed. The menu system has not changed at all from previous models... so if you're coming from the G12, you should be able to locate where everything is rather quickly. You have the function button for the most commonly accessed settings and the menu button for all other settings. The LCD on back, while sadly, not articulated like on the G12 is gorgeous...very bright and clear. The viewfinder is the same small one found in the G1X and G12..but it works okay when you can't use the LCD.Canon promised improved AF performance over the G12 and it is most certainly quicker. It isn't the fastest in its class but it does have reliable AF and no problems even in low light locking on. Most folks will find it perfectly satisfactory. Lens performance is quite snappy though, and you can zoom in and out relatively quickly. The camera also has some of the most rock solid image stabilization on any camera I have seen.The image quality that this camera produces is excellent considering its sensor size. You can of course wring out more detail out of your photos if you shoot RAW. But the JEPGS are excellent as well. Color performance is excellent. It produces punchy but accurate colors and the lens is decently sharp at all focal lengths. Noise is well controlled through ISO400 but you can still get decent results up through ISO1600, especially if you shoot RAW and don't blow the photos up to huge sizes. However, with the fast lens, you may never need to go that high. My one minor gripe with this camera is that it overexposes at times. You can correct that problem very quickly though by dialing in some negative exposure compensation. But overall, I think most people will find the photos that this camera produces very nice.I have not messed much with the movie mode but it has a few manual controls. One feature that stuck out to me is the 1280x720 HD iframe recording, which can be imported right into Apple video editing software without losing any of its quality. If this feature is important to you...the new G16 does not have this feature so it might be worth sticking with the G15.Judged by image quality alone, the Sony RX100 models are at the top of the enthusiast point and shoot heap. But if you're not interested in plunking down $650-$750, this camera offers a well-rounded shooting experience and will probably give you many years of dependable operation and great photos. This camera is soon to be replaced by the G16, which will command a $100 price premium over this model. The G16 is an overall much faster camera with about the same photo quality (maybe slightly improved high ISO performance), but if you're fine with slower AF and don't need the high burst rate of the G16, I would save your money and get the G15.

I have an earlier-model PowerShot A570. I wanted to upgrade to this G15, thinking it would be an amazing way to upgrade, considering all the good reviews I found for it on the Internet. I got it out of the box and took a few photos in auto mode. From photo 1, everything in the corners of the photo skewed outward. This looked especially annoying with people's faces and with walls and curtains and hanging pictures. Ever see a person's face in a black hole warp? Get a person on the side of a photo taken with this camera.I emailed customer support, sure something was wrong with the camera. They tried to help, but nothing worked. I called technical support. They tried to help, but nothing worked, and they said I should send it in to the Canon service center on the east coast. I ponied up $18 in UPS charges to insure and send the thing--obliterating the savings I had gained by buying it form Amazon instead of an actual store. Canon held onto it so long, without a resolution, that the time passed when I could just return it to Amazon--so I can no longer return it, because of Canon. Finally they contacted me and said it might be barrel distortion, but that this was all within the specs for the camera. They asked me to describe the problem again. I did, and they said they would look at it again and get back to me.In the meantime, I looked up barrel distortion on the Internet (I did not previously know what that was) and found a couple of sites explaining that this thing is inherent to wide-angle zoom lenses, and that the only way to fix it is either to not take photos in wide angle, or to Photoshop it out using a lens filter. Well, you don't actually get a choice of taking a photo in wide angle or not with this camera, unless you zoom every photo, because the un-zoomed setting is always wide-angle. Also, Photoshop does not yet have a lens filter for this particular lens--Photoshop does have a lens filter for the G10 and G12, but the G15 lens is special because of its F1.8-F2.8 range. I tried using Photoshop to clean up some of my photos, but the G10 and G12 lens filters didn't work. And in any case, I shouldn't have to use Photoshop on every picture I take.Finally Canon decided to send me the camera back, about a week ago, well into the start of February, a month after I sent it in for repair. They did nothing to it. It still works the same. And I can't send it back to Amazon to get my money back.The camera does have excellent automatic light adjustment and battery charge life, far better than my A570. But my A570 takes far better pictures, since it does not warp people's heads into black holes.If you looking for a camera to take normal photos, DO NOT BUY THIS CAMERA. Only buy it if you intend to use it for wide-angle shots with the telltale barrel distortion, because that is what you will get.

I've had the G7 the G10 and now the G15. As a professional photographer I don't like to carry my expensive pro gear around when I'm out and about. Yet I want to have a camera on me at all times for personal shots, practice shots, and just having fun with my camera!The G7 was great. I bought the camera and canon case where I could loop the case to my belt and I had the camera with me at all times. It lasted about 3 years before the zoom lever spring broke. Fortunately I had bought an extended warranty and got the g10 as a free replacement. Good deal! The g10 came able to shoot RAW files and I used it quite a lot as I like to do some HDR photography and you need RAW files and a tripod for this. The biggest advantage though that I found of both these cameras is their Macro feature (able to shoot close up--just inches away from the subject). With the small sensor they give a lot of depth of field (more area in focus than even a pro macro lense!). I can copy text, or small objects, car parts, whatever with great clarity.The one downside to the G10 which was a 15 megapixel camera is that it had a lot of noise at 1600 ISO. I needed less noise when shooting indoors without using flash (shooting natural light). To offset the noise/grain in the image I used a software program to reduce it but typically the image would then look softer!Amazon allowed me to trade the G10 (which was still in good working order) and get approx. $100 off the price of a new G15. The G15 comes with a faster lense and has less noise at the higher ISO's and is slightly smaller in size. This is just what I wanted! It shoots great portraits in low light without flash.The G15 comes with a new pop-up flash and I cannot get any red eye when using it (which is just amazing!). I like that they have included a dedicated button for video and also I can now shoot HD video! They added a new dial for adjusting fstop and shutter speed which is great too! (before you had to jump through the menu's which was a pain).Lastly this camera and their new line of Canon Powershots now come with Smart Auto. Will go through 37 different program modes automatically picking the one that is best for your photography situation. If the subject is moving it knows to track it! If shooting close up it automatically goes into Macro mode! Etc...Etc. About the only time I found it not useful is when the subject is back lite! I had to pop the flash and manually force it to fire or I would get more of a sillouette.All in all this is a great camera and I would not be afraid to use it on a pro job as well. It is that good of a camera!

Canon G15 does what it promises, and does it well. I have to admit, though, that many cameras by reputable makers (and there are many) deliver what they promise. It is more about what camera traits you are looking for. So, I would suggest to anyone looking to buy one to google 'camera trait search' and get the lay of the land.The G15 is a fixed lens camera (point and shoot, some would say), with 12.1 resolution (megapixels), and x5 zoom. Probably the most important point for this class of cameras is the sensor size, which is 1/1.7 inch CMOS-type. That is just a number, but one that matters. Most point and shoots have a 1/2.3 inch sensor, which is a couple of steps worse than the G15.It also has a viewfinder, which many don't. The ISO rating is 12,800 which makes it work better in low light. The video is a Full HD- that is 1980x1080 resolution. The camera gives you the option to control manually both the exposure and the focus. It does have an external flash option. That is a plus too, especially for portraits. The LCD screen has a 922,000 resolution, and the burst rate- for fast action- of 2.1 specified works fine. The camera also does RAW processing which would matter if you did not want to be limited by JPEG storage only. And all this with a fairly light camera weighing only 352 grams.Overall, great camera. Having been into photography for a while, I do stress though that you do a camera trait search. That will also tell you more about what you want.

Received as a gift purchased at Best Buy (paid $15 more than Amazon price).I was very excited to receive this camera on Father's Day, June 16, 2013. After reading the manual, we immediately took it on a trip to the west coast. We shot over 400 pictures using several different cameras while on the trip: the Canon SX160, a phone camera, and lesser model Canon. When we returned home and loaded the pictures on the PC, I was amazed to see how poorly the Canon SX160IS compared to the same pictures from other cameras. As an example, with pictures of the desert (i can send provide examples) the SX160 had a faded look to it and the clarity was just 'ok'...while the other pictures were vibrant and clear. With indoor pictures using a flash, they were very grainy even using the low light features...unacceptable. It would have gone unnoticed had we not had other pictures to compare to...taken at the same time at the same place. Because of my extreme disappointment, I decided to return the camera to Best Buy and get something else. I explained to them the camera did not take good pictures and I'd like refund. Since it was purchased on June 12, and I requested a refund on July 2 after I returned from vacation, I was told it was purchased 20 days ago which is beyond the 15-day policy. I proceeded to explain the camera wasn't functioning properly and I was very disappointed with the picture quality. The sales person took the camera, snapped a few pictures in the store and said "it is working fine". After escalating to the Store General manager, James Pascoe - store #587, and arguing with him for 10 minutes I was told "We just can't accept returns from people who don't want their cameras anymore". My options were to keep the camera or "have it serviced and Best Buy will 100% determine whether it takes good pictures" and that was it. I like to spread my business around and purchase locally as well as via the internet. Needless to say Bust Buy just made a very easy decision for me as I will NEVER purchase from them again after receiving this type of poor, unprofessional customer service - and not standing behind what they sell. I was hoping they would survive in this tough industry, but with policies and customer service like this Best Buy won't last much longer. Lesson learned: I'll stick with Amazon from now on...

As a semi-pro who's evolved from his own darkroom with multiple Nikon SLRs to just finding the best point and shoot out there, this one comes close. It does have many more "user defined features and options" than the Nikon L 610, both of which I own, but it fails in comparison to the Nikon in a number of very important areas. (You'll also see that the price for the SX160 is dropping weekly and is now below the Nikon L 610 as more buyers realize the shortcomings of this camera.)The 3" display is inferior. It has a measly 230,000 pixels, while all the other cameras in it's class- such as the Nikon L 610 have a razor sharp 460,000 dot display. Canon needs to fix this pronto. Your pictures will look much better than they show up on this Canon's muddy display. If you want a crisp display, buy the Nikon L 610.The Canon's CMOS, while the same size as the Nikon's- 1"x2.3" is not as sensitive for sharp pics in lower light without flash. At ISOs at or above 400, (e.g. taking pictures of the baby while she's asleep) the Canon's pictures are dim and dark compared to the Nikon L 610.The lag time between shots is noticeably longer with the Canon versus the Nikon using the same- and best available- SanDisk, class 10, 45MB/s, 16gig card - probably because the Nikon has a user defined menu/circuitry option to allow you to define the type of AA you're using-alkaline, rechargeable or lithium and take advantage of the lithiums superior capacity.This is a AA camera- which is it's charm. Forget all the review "noise" about alkaline AAs or AA rechargeable batteries, which will be an ongoing misery. Just get a big pack of Energizer Lithium Extreme 9X AA's from Amazon. A pair will last well over 200 shots with flash.The SX 160 has two strap attachment points on the camera, but sadly, Canon and also Nikon with their L 610, only ship a one point wrist strap. If you still want to buy this camera, or the Nikon, solve this this by ordering the Nikon AN-CP23 strap from Amazon. Minimal mass, tiny logos, tucks neatly in your bag and, most of all, lets you hang the camera around your neck!The very best case for the Canon SX 160 or the Nikon L 610, is the Tamrac 5292. Fits perfectly, holds 4 AAs, an extra card and your cable.The best 3" display protector for either, is the "GGS optical glass protector". Be aware of counterfeits- get it "fulfilled by Amazon."Enjoy!

I've had the S120 for 2 weeks now and have put it thru it's paces .. my S95 was my constant companion in the years I used it and it performed flawlessly over 15,000 shutter clicks .. I still can't decide if I want to sell it ..There are plenty of pro reviews out there .. as well as a goodly number of reviews here on Amazon .. so, I'm not going to really review the camera other than to say, it is performing for me as flawlessly as my trusty S95 did ..What I am saddened by here in the review section is the number of folks that slam, and rate 3 stars or less, an otherwise fantastic camera .. because of things like the WI FI setup, or the focus assist lamp, or the battery charge life .. etc ..Learn the camera .. this is not a $70.00 point and shoot .. it is a highly advanced pocket cam that requires a degree of study and commitment .. it is a Photographers camera, first and foremost .. and although many of the issues that some have with it can be corrected by learning the camera, nothing can be gained by not learning the camera .. and yes, it requires a degree of commitment ..Myself, and I know it can be debated, however, I believe that the S120 is the best camera of it's type in the World today .. overall .. feature for feature and quality of photographs .. if you are willing to devote the time it requires to learn ..03_21_2014 ,, and let me add the ridiculous reviews that slam the CAMERA over the need to download a PDF manual ...

I bought this camera about a month before I went on a vacation. I tried it out on a variety of everyday situations, and it seemed to work reasonably well, although the viewfinder turned out to be even more worthless then mentioned in other reviews. The wide angle was less wide than my previous camera, but I thought it would be OK for most pictures. It wasn't until I started using it on my trip that I discovered that this camera has very serious flaws which are especially evident at long distance shots. When shooting at maximum wide angle, the LCD shows a wider field of view than the camera can actually photograph. Everything looks good on the LCD up to pressing the shutter button, but when the display comes up afterward, the result is cropped picture about 5-10% smaller on the LCD screen (and on the memory card) than was shown in the preview. If you try to take a near maximum width picture of a wide building, the sides get cut off. If you notice the cropping when the two second display comes up, in theory you can back up and take an overly large picture, but I found in many city situations the combination of the limited wide angle capability and this cropping made taking the picture of a moderately wide building or similar subject impossible. There was an even worse problem, however. Every so often I would take a carefully composed photo, and the the result would the a picture skewed up or down by about 20%, from what was shown in the viewfinder when I clicked the shutter. It turns out that you can carefully click the shutter, wait for the screen to go dark and the shutter sounds to complete, but apparently the camera has still not captured the image. I found I had to wait and hold the camera steady for a couple of seconds or so after the shutter click to make sure the picture registered properly. To be really safe, you need to wait for the preview to come up and look at it carefully. Needless to say these problems are a disaster if you are taking any sort of action scene. I've never had this sort of problem with any other digital camera. Canon PowerShot G15 12MP Digital Camera with 3-Inch LCD (Black)

First, let me tell you I like this camera and but I'm sending it back to Amazon. I was looking for a light, simple automatic p&s that I could stick in my pocket and take with me into the field where I record evidence of animal activity. The camera I need has to have AA batteries for power (there are no rechargers in the field and a $35 spare battery is no fun for me) and it's easier to pack a couple of spare AAs in my pocket. The SX-160 seemed to be the one!Comparing it to other small point and shoot cameras the problem is that it's just a little too bulky. It weighs in at 11 ounces (the A1100 is 7 ounces) and the lens barrel/back gives it a depth of about 1.75 inches. This is not a pocket camera. It is sort of intermediate to a digital SLR and a pocket point & shoot. All that being said, here what's good about this camera:The pictures are very good. When testing, I never failed to take at least an acceptable photo.The camera can be set to do ISO tracking, making it easier pick a detail to focus on.You can see what the final photo will actually look like with `exposure live view'There is a host of settings and special effectsLag time between shots is very short (except when using the flash)32x optical zoom and 64x(!) digital zoomHere's what what the problems are:The flash is not wholly automatic. If you need a flash, a message pops up on the screen telling you to pop up the flashThe flash has a long recharge time.It eats batteries quicker than other cameras in this class.It's not a pocket camera. It won't fit in a shirt pocket and is too bulky for a jacket pocket.It really is a pretty good camera but I will settle for the newer Canon A1400.

I'll write a longer review later, but I wanted to share my first impressions of the new Canon Powershot S120 after some initial use.This camera rocks. Many DEFINITE improvements over my previous Canon S95 from 2 years ago. Speed to turn on, speed to focus, speed to snap a photo, speed to recover and snap the next photo, etc. are AMAZING. Right out of the box these are the fundamental features that are most important and noticeable in my opinion, and they are substantially better than previous models. Finally, you can shoot a photo and IMMEDIATELY shoot the next photo. Of course it doesn't hurt that the SD cards are faster now as well. No point fooling around with cheap SD cards. I bought a SanDisk Extreme PRO 32 Gb (95 MB/s up and down) SD card, so I'm sure this helps.I notice the lens in this camera allows it to take non-flash photos in much darker conditions, so the flash does NOT automatically pop up all the time like the old one used to. The HD video is great, and the focus adjusts appropriately as you zoom in and out. Haven't tried the WiFi file transfers yet, but this feature should be slick.NOW for the only downside I've noticed so far. BATTERY LIFE IS ABYSMAL. I haven't properly benchmarked it yet, but off the top of my head after only 40 or 50 photos (at most) the first charge was done. I couldn't believe it when I looked at the battery indicator after 20 photos and maybe a 30 second video and it was already showing 50%. That's something like 1/4 of the power I had available on the old S95. WOW.

I bought this camera for a trip to Seoul, and wanted something more powerful than my cell phone camera or a normal point and shoot. This camera performed admirably for every scene I could throw at it, including low light shots. I am not a professional photographer or reviewer, so I will leave you to Google for good reviews, which there are a few. I will only comment from the point of view of a normal user.Image quality is, as stated above, excellent. I took some beautiful images with this, which my friends remarked were near professional quality.Build quality seems extremely good. Its a solid little camera with very little plastic used. Its just about the perfect weight, and the size is perfect. Small enough to comfortably fit in your pocket, without being too small to be comfortable in use.The LCD screen is beautiful. And if you need a better view, you can connect it to your tablet or smartphone via the WiFi connection, which worked very well. The Canon CW app for iOS 7 worked very well and never let me down. It even allows to attach location data from your smartphones GPS.The only drawbacks: NO PANORAMA MODE. Don't look for it. Its not there. Big shame, I could certainly have used it to great effect where I was. I had to fall back to my iPhone 5 for that function. Also the battery life is mediocre. Plan to get spare battery to keep around if you are gonna see heavy use. I nearly ran out of juice one day, and you can't charge it via USB while its in the camera, this would at least have let me juice it back up with my travel charger.I am keeping this a five star review because the pros outweigh the cons heavily, but this is more of a four-and-a-half star product.

I've had my Canon D20 for about a week now, so this review will not be exhaustive. However, I've played around with it enough to provide some helpful impressions.LIKES* Overall image quality is good. Considering the conditions in which you can shoot with this (wet, cold, hot, dusty, etc.), I'd rate image quality as very good.* Low-light performance. Most of the underwater pictures I've shot were in the pool in the evening with no direct sunlight. Given the lighting conditions, the images far exceed a typical point-and-shoot. Considering they were shot underwater (taking away quite a bit more light), the increased challenges of automatic focusing, etc. and I'd rate the image quality fantastic.* Form factor. A little awkward, but fun and easy to hold & use once you get the hang of it. The included strap is well done, rugged, and can easily cinch tight on your wrist for times when you are in the water or in other settings that might make keeping hold of it a challenge.* Video quality. Excellent! I've been shooting videos in full HD and watching them on my 42" HDTV. The quality far exceeds what I expected.* LCD. It is 3", bright, and easy to use underwater.* Battery life. Very good considering it has no optical viewfinder, meaning the LCD is constantly on.* Zoom. Haven't played with this too much, but the wide range on this camera makes this quite versatile.* Exposure. One pleasant surprise is how quickly and how well the exposure adjusts to/from underwater and out of the water lighting. It does have a dedicated underwater setting, which might further improve my underwater shots, but Auto works great if you are moving back & forth often.DISLIKES* Very limited manual controls. On the plus side, the Auto mode works well, and how much do you really want to fumble with manual settings while underwater or in other challenging settings?* Price. Yes, it is a bit too expensive for everyone to grab one. But $ for $, this is a fantastic bargain for a high-quality rugged, waterproof camera.* Limited flash control. Most point-and-shoots nowadays allow you to force the flash to fire, which can be really helpful at eliminating shadows, among other things. In Auto mode, you can't do this (though it might be possible when you use other modes). On the plus side, it does so well in low light that this is less of an issue.* It is not the best all-around point-and-shoot camera. If I were to have just 1 camera in this price range, it would be the Canon PowerShot S100 12.1 MP Digital Camera with 5x Wide-Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Black) or something similar. My S95 produces FAR superior images and offers full manual control. BUT... what you are paying for with the D20 is something that you can knock around, drop, take in the water, use in the rain or snow, etc. and not worry about.If you are an outdoor enthusiast and find yourself missing a lot of shooting opportunities because the conditions aren't safe for a regular point-and-shoot, I don't think you can much better than this. I thought of just using my S95 and getting an underwater housing for it, but those are costly. The D20 is capable of great shots, especially in tough conditions (see some of my samples from time in a pool), and is easy to grab at a moment's notice. And that fact that it is rugged makes me a lot more willing to allow my kids to shoot with it. Given the balance of features, image & video quality, and price, I happily give this 5 stars.

I've had my Canon D20 for about a week now, so this review will not be exhaustive. However, I've played around with it enough to provide some helpful impressions.LIKES* Overall image quality is good. Considering the conditions in which you can shoot with this (wet, cold, hot, dusty, etc.), I'd rate image quality as very good.* Low-light performance. Most of the underwater pictures I've shot were in the pool in the evening with no direct sunlight. Given the lighting conditions, the images far exceed a typical point-and-shoot. Considering they were shot underwater (taking away quite a bit more light), the increased challenges of automatic focusing, etc. and I'd rate the image quality fantastic.* Form factor. A little awkward, but fun and easy to hold & use once you get the hang of it. The included strap is well done, rugged, and can easily cinch tight on your wrist for times when you are in the water or in other settings that might make keeping hold of it a challenge.* Video quality. Excellent! I've been shooting videos in full HD and watching them on my 42" HDTV. The quality far exceeds what I expected.* LCD. It is 3", bright, and easy to use underwater.* Battery life. Very good considering it has no optical viewfinder, meaning the LCD is constantly on.* Zoom. Haven't played with this too much, but the wide range on this camera makes this quite versatile.* Exposure. One pleasant surprise is how quickly and how well the exposure adjusts to/from underwater and out of the water lighting. It does have a dedicated underwater setting, which might further improve my underwater shots, but Auto works great if you are moving back & forth often.DISLIKES* Very limited manual controls. On the plus side, the Auto mode works well, and how much do you really want to fumble with manual settings while underwater or in other challenging settings?* Price. Yes, it is a bit too expensive for everyone to grab one. But $ for $, this is a fantastic bargain for a high-quality rugged, waterproof camera.* Limited flash control. Most point-and-shoots nowadays allow you to force the flash to fire, which can be really helpful at eliminating shadows, among other things. In Auto mode, you can't do this (though it might be possible when you use other modes). On the plus side, it does so well in low light that this is less of an issue.* It is not the best all-around point-and-shoot camera. If I were to have just 1 camera in this price range, it would be the Canon PowerShot S100 12.1 MP Digital Camera with 5x Wide-Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Black) or something similar. My S95 produces FAR superior images and offers full manual control. BUT... what you are paying for with the D20 is something that you can knock around, drop, take in the water, use in the rain or snow, etc. and not worry about.If you are an outdoor enthusiast and find yourself missing a lot of shooting opportunities because the conditions aren't safe for a regular point-and-shoot, I don't think you can much better than this. I thought of just using my S95 and getting an underwater housing for it, but those are costly. The D20 is capable of great shots, especially in tough conditions (see some of my samples from time in a pool), and is easy to grab at a moment's notice. And that fact that it is rugged makes me a lot more willing to allow my kids to shoot with it. Given the balance of features, image & video quality, and price, I happily give this 5 stars.

I've had my Canon D20 for about a week now, so this review will not be exhaustive. However, I've played around with it enough to provide some helpful impressions.LIKES* Overall image quality is good. Considering the conditions in which you can shoot with this (wet, cold, hot, dusty, etc.), I'd rate image quality as very good.* Low-light performance. Most of the underwater pictures I've shot were in the pool in the evening with no direct sunlight. Given the lighting conditions, the images far exceed a typical point-and-shoot. Considering they were shot underwater (taking away quite a bit more light), the increased challenges of automatic focusing, etc. and I'd rate the image quality fantastic.* Form factor. A little awkward, but fun and easy to hold & use once you get the hang of it. The included strap is well done, rugged, and can easily cinch tight on your wrist for times when you are in the water or in other settings that might make keeping hold of it a challenge.* Video quality. Excellent! I've been shooting videos in full HD and watching them on my 42" HDTV. The quality far exceeds what I expected.* LCD. It is 3", bright, and easy to use underwater.* Battery life. Very good considering it has no optical viewfinder, meaning the LCD is constantly on.* Zoom. Haven't played with this too much, but the wide range on this camera makes this quite versatile.* Exposure. One pleasant surprise is how quickly and how well the exposure adjusts to/from underwater and out of the water lighting. It does have a dedicated underwater setting, which might further improve my underwater shots, but Auto works great if you are moving back & forth often.DISLIKES* Very limited manual controls. On the plus side, the Auto mode works well, and how much do you really want to fumble with manual settings while underwater or in other challenging settings?* Price. Yes, it is a bit too expensive for everyone to grab one. But $ for $, this is a fantastic bargain for a high-quality rugged, waterproof camera.* Limited flash control. Most point-and-shoots nowadays allow you to force the flash to fire, which can be really helpful at eliminating shadows, among other things. In Auto mode, you can't do this (though it might be possible when you use other modes). On the plus side, it does so well in low light that this is less of an issue.* It is not the best all-around point-and-shoot camera. If I were to have just 1 camera in this price range, it would be the Canon PowerShot S100 12.1 MP Digital Camera with 5x Wide-Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Black) or something similar. My S95 produces FAR superior images and offers full manual control. BUT... what you are paying for with the D20 is something that you can knock around, drop, take in the water, use in the rain or snow, etc. and not worry about.If you are an outdoor enthusiast and find yourself missing a lot of shooting opportunities because the conditions aren't safe for a regular point-and-shoot, I don't think you can much better than this. I thought of just using my S95 and getting an underwater housing for it, but those are costly. The D20 is capable of great shots, especially in tough conditions (see some of my samples from time in a pool), and is easy to grab at a moment's notice. And that fact that it is rugged makes me a lot more willing to allow my kids to shoot with it. Given the balance of features, image & video quality, and price, I happily give this 5 stars.