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Вектрон-5WUSO
07.06.2009
8/10
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I bought this camera to take with me to a concert I went to back in february. I knew that I was in the 6th row, so I needed a good zoom, and I needed something with fairly low noise at high ISOs because of the indoor lighting. I also needed something that was fairly low in price.
After much searching I decided on this little gem of a camera, and boy am I glad I did!
Some of the things I love about this camera:
It's compact. I was looking at the sx10is which is a bit of an upgrade, but ultimately the compactness of the 110 won me over.
It's inexpensive. At least as far as cameras go. I make very little money with my part time job, so I was looking for something that wouldn't break the bank and for about $[...] you can't argue with this.
You can set most everything manually. This came in great handy at the concert when I needed a quicker shutter speed than the pre-set settings wanted to give me. I also like knowing that I can control the image instead of just pushing a button and hoping for the best.
Beautiful 3in screen. Very lovely to use and very clear.
Manual flash. I hate hate hate built in flash for anything other than when you're taking a quick snapshot of you and a friend at night, so this was very convenient for me. I could flip up the flash when I wanted it, and when I didn't it would stay down.
Pretty nice in low lighting. At the concert there was very little light on stage so I cranked the ISO up to 800 and was happy with the amount of noise. It was still there, but it wasn't distracting like on some other cameras.
Nice video quality. I wasn't sure of the video quality when I bought it and was hoping for the best at my concert where I know lots of videos get overwhelmed with the bass. Luckily, it didn't sound like a bomb was going off at every beat. The sound isn't as good (in my opinion) as the sx10, but it's still pretty good. The video is also pretty high quality.
10x optical zoom. I. Love. This. The whole trip I took while seeing the concert was filled with me playing around with the zoom from our 9th story hotel room. There was a group of police officers talking with a man directly across the street from our hotel and you could literally read their name badges from how close it could zoom in.
Now for some things that I don't like so much.
First of all, the screen has no protection so it's easily scratched if it's not in a case whenever it's not being used. This is a turn off for me only because I'm the kind of person who likes to throw stuff into my bag and be on my way without worrying about it getting scratched up, or having to worry about the bulkiness of a case. This is by no means a reason to not buy the camera as this problem is easily remedied by keeping the camera in a small case or using a screen protector.
Next is that you can't use the optical zoom while taking movies. This bothers me because I really like to take video at concerts and it's a pain if you set the zoom wrong at the beginning of a video and can't change it throughout.
On that note, it's also VERY easy to switch from "standard" video mode to "compact" mode. Compact mode is a considerably lower resolution than standard and is closer to the resolution on a camera phone than the much higher quality of the standard mode. This has happened to me on at least two occasions and I couldn't figure out how it was happening until too late. It can easily change if the wheel located near the right thumb is moved while the camera is in movie mode. This is the one flaw that is causing me to give the camera 4 stars instead of 5 (I'm still bitter about the footage I lost because of it). This, however, can become a non problem if you're aware of how it can happen and how to fix it if it does happen.
To wrap this up, the sx110is is an excellent camera if you want an awesome zoom, and good quality images on a budget. I will definitely continue to use this as a non DSLR concert/everyday camera far into the future!
EDIT: I tried to leave some links to pictures and video I took with this camera, but apparently I can't do links in a review. If you'd like to see pictures just search flickr for katiebean, for video search youtube for katiebean08.
After much searching I decided on this little gem of a camera, and boy am I glad I did!
Some of the things I love about this camera:
It's compact. I was looking at the sx10is which is a bit of an upgrade, but ultimately the compactness of the 110 won me over.
It's inexpensive. At least as far as cameras go. I make very little money with my part time job, so I was looking for something that wouldn't break the bank and for about $[...] you can't argue with this.
You can set most everything manually. This came in great handy at the concert when I needed a quicker shutter speed than the pre-set settings wanted to give me. I also like knowing that I can control the image instead of just pushing a button and hoping for the best.
Beautiful 3in screen. Very lovely to use and very clear.
Manual flash. I hate hate hate built in flash for anything other than when you're taking a quick snapshot of you and a friend at night, so this was very convenient for me. I could flip up the flash when I wanted it, and when I didn't it would stay down.
Pretty nice in low lighting. At the concert there was very little light on stage so I cranked the ISO up to 800 and was happy with the amount of noise. It was still there, but it wasn't distracting like on some other cameras.
Nice video quality. I wasn't sure of the video quality when I bought it and was hoping for the best at my concert where I know lots of videos get overwhelmed with the bass. Luckily, it didn't sound like a bomb was going off at every beat. The sound isn't as good (in my opinion) as the sx10, but it's still pretty good. The video is also pretty high quality.
10x optical zoom. I. Love. This. The whole trip I took while seeing the concert was filled with me playing around with the zoom from our 9th story hotel room. There was a group of police officers talking with a man directly across the street from our hotel and you could literally read their name badges from how close it could zoom in.
Now for some things that I don't like so much.
First of all, the screen has no protection so it's easily scratched if it's not in a case whenever it's not being used. This is a turn off for me only because I'm the kind of person who likes to throw stuff into my bag and be on my way without worrying about it getting scratched up, or having to worry about the bulkiness of a case. This is by no means a reason to not buy the camera as this problem is easily remedied by keeping the camera in a small case or using a screen protector.
Next is that you can't use the optical zoom while taking movies. This bothers me because I really like to take video at concerts and it's a pain if you set the zoom wrong at the beginning of a video and can't change it throughout.
On that note, it's also VERY easy to switch from "standard" video mode to "compact" mode. Compact mode is a considerably lower resolution than standard and is closer to the resolution on a camera phone than the much higher quality of the standard mode. This has happened to me on at least two occasions and I couldn't figure out how it was happening until too late. It can easily change if the wheel located near the right thumb is moved while the camera is in movie mode. This is the one flaw that is causing me to give the camera 4 stars instead of 5 (I'm still bitter about the footage I lost because of it). This, however, can become a non problem if you're aware of how it can happen and how to fix it if it does happen.
To wrap this up, the sx110is is an excellent camera if you want an awesome zoom, and good quality images on a budget. I will definitely continue to use this as a non DSLR concert/everyday camera far into the future!
EDIT: I tried to leave some links to pictures and video I took with this camera, but apparently I can't do links in a review. If you'd like to see pictures just search flickr for katiebean, for video search youtube for katiebean08.
Астрон-2QOJT
09.07.2012
10/10
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I actually bought this camera at a yard sale for way cheap! I absolutely love it! I bought it just after I finished a photography class, so I knew a little about cameras and was excited to get my own, even if it was just a point and shoot. I quickly learned that this camera can take some amazing shots! It has a feature called "super macro" that allows you to get sharp pictures of very small things! It's an amazing camera for beginners who love to control what is in and out of focus!
Синтрон-2MJFI
29.09.2010
2/10
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I bought this camera in January 2010, and I had to call Amazon.co.uk immediately after using for 5 minutes as it had a rattling sound coming from inside the camera once the power to the camera was switched off. Full credit to Amazon, they gave me the option to get the refund or get a replacement. Thinking that the camera is made by such a big company, I decided to take a replacement option. Amazon sent the replacement without waiting for the return of the original unit. I returned the first unit straight away, although Amazon gave me 30 days to return.
The rattling noise never went away - it always gave me the feeling that the lens never retracted properly. I believe it is a design fault and perhaps other owners can also check. Unfortunately the camera lens does not open at all and gives me the error - "Lens error. Restart camera". I called Amazon, and they asked me to call Canon UK. Canon UK support was awful. They said that I should send the camera to a third party (gave me a choice to pick a company - one from Colchester, one from Stoke-on-Trent, one from Glasgow ). How would I know which company to pick. I then picked one from Colchester. After calling them it became very clear that this company had nothing to do with Canon. So if the camera is lost in transit or misplaced by this company. I am not sure where I will end up.
I explained this to Amazon, and they are now arranging the unit to be collected from me and have promised me to refund the original money (I notice that the new price has gone up by around £100 since January 2010).
I dont think I can add any more to the image quality of this camera, and is shown with great enthusiasm by some of the other reviewers, but the build quality is equally important. I am planning to go on holiday in 2 weeks time, and I am devastated that the camera does not even open.
My advise will be not to go for this model of Canon. I had a similar bad experience with Canon 5 or so years ago when I bought a high end, all singing and dancing camcorder, and exactly the same way, it stopped working one day after the warranty had expired. At the time I thought I will never buy Canon products again. May be I have been un-lucky or may be I don't use these camera enough to keep them in prime condition. However I have owned a number of Sony cameras over the last 10 years, and they are still working after 5 or 6 years.
I thought I share this experience with other customers who might be thinking of buying one of these. I use customer experience regularly and I am certainly influenced by what I read. I must admit it is hard to sit down and write, but then somebody got to write for me to read as well.
The rattling noise never went away - it always gave me the feeling that the lens never retracted properly. I believe it is a design fault and perhaps other owners can also check. Unfortunately the camera lens does not open at all and gives me the error - "Lens error. Restart camera". I called Amazon, and they asked me to call Canon UK. Canon UK support was awful. They said that I should send the camera to a third party (gave me a choice to pick a company - one from Colchester, one from Stoke-on-Trent, one from Glasgow ). How would I know which company to pick. I then picked one from Colchester. After calling them it became very clear that this company had nothing to do with Canon. So if the camera is lost in transit or misplaced by this company. I am not sure where I will end up.
I explained this to Amazon, and they are now arranging the unit to be collected from me and have promised me to refund the original money (I notice that the new price has gone up by around £100 since January 2010).
I dont think I can add any more to the image quality of this camera, and is shown with great enthusiasm by some of the other reviewers, but the build quality is equally important. I am planning to go on holiday in 2 weeks time, and I am devastated that the camera does not even open.
My advise will be not to go for this model of Canon. I had a similar bad experience with Canon 5 or so years ago when I bought a high end, all singing and dancing camcorder, and exactly the same way, it stopped working one day after the warranty had expired. At the time I thought I will never buy Canon products again. May be I have been un-lucky or may be I don't use these camera enough to keep them in prime condition. However I have owned a number of Sony cameras over the last 10 years, and they are still working after 5 or 6 years.
I thought I share this experience with other customers who might be thinking of buying one of these. I use customer experience regularly and I am certainly influenced by what I read. I must admit it is hard to sit down and write, but then somebody got to write for me to read as well.
Аэронавт-8JINY
25.09.2012
4/10
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Ужасно
This camera takes good outdoor pictures. But that's about all it can do. It is slow to focus. It uses AA batteries and they must be replaced often. Low light pictures are very dark. Just not worth the money.
Странник-4RFQP
17.02.2009
6/10
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Плохо
I've had the PowerShot a590IS for only about a month now. I didn't expect the two AA batteries or the SD card that came with it to be anything spectacular. They weren't. Replaced the card with a 1gb eFilm PRO SD card and solved that problem. But the batteries -- After the supplied batteries quickly died, I replaced them with a pair of 2300 mAh Lenmar rechargables - fully charged. I expected to be off and running with a reasonable amount of battery life on hand. Not so. That wretched little, red low battery flashing icon came on in less than two hours of non-constant camera use. Two additional, freshly charged, batteries had the same result. I'm thinking this may be partially my fault as I did use the LED screen and flash about half that time. But I really do think I should have gotten more use from these batteries. So, I have purchased a pack of four Sanyo NiMH, Eneloop batteries and await their arrival. I did a lot of research on which batteries to purchase and try, and these seem to come out on top. It is claimed these particular batteries don't leak juice, just sitting there, the way others will. I have a Nikon dSLR and a Canon SD870IS and I'm just not used to low battery life. I wish this a590IS had the same type of battery that's in the 870. Perhaps I see the need to change the approach I have of tending to battery life with my use of the a590 camera. I've shut the LED off (on the 590) except for a few seconds of post-view after a shot. I have to use the LED to compose with the 870IS, but won't with the a590. I also find that the 590 gives me a "softer" print than the 870, but I can live with this. I really only want the a590 as a camera that can travel with me that I dont have to worry about. But, it would be nice to get some mileage out of it if I'm along the coast of Maine, or some such place for the day where it would get a good amount of use. I do really like this a590IS, but give it only three stars because I have no confidence in it's ability to last a reasonable amount of time. It hasn't done that yet. Perhaps the new batteries and my new approach (which I don't really think I should have to take) will make a difference here. I'll edit this whole thing if that's my experience after a reasonable amount of time. Maybe I should have gotten the updated Canon SD880IS and use 870IS as my travel companion. That would have been a great idea, but the 870IS is too expensive for the casual attitude I could have with the a590. Again, I do like the a590, but it does chew up the batteries - at least for me. I hope that changes. If it does, I'll report that. Until then. . . .
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Well, It's been almost two months since the above post. A very helpful person replied and suggested a stronger battery - but, please read on: The four Sanyo Eneloop batteries arrived and I purchased four 8X Energizer Lithium batteries (+/- $11 for either 4 pack). I took two of the Eneloops right out of the pack and put them in the camera. It's well over 200 shots later now and the Eneloops appear to be still going strong. I have become a believer in the Eneloops and now have the confidence in the A590IS that caused me to give the camera only three stars earlier. I have two of the 8X Energizer lithium batteries in the camera case for when the Eneloops need to be replaced, only to be recharged. The 8X Energizers are not rechargable. I have since purchased four additional Eneloops along with the charger for these batteries. Around $15, on sale, at Amazon. The Eneloops (and, possibly the Energizers) will eventually replace, and become my only AA battery. The Sanyo Eneloop batteries are only 2000 mAh, but they don't loose their charge the way other rechargables will while just sitting there. I don't seem to need anything more than this 2000 mAh rateing. If I could change the star rate of the A590IS, it would be to four stars. Not five because I would like to see a wider field of view at that end, and I do find that sunlight in back of me does diminish the LED effectivness - but the optical viewfinder is there for those occasions. I suppose the camera would be more expensive if it overcame these two points. So, it was the batteries all along. Sanyo Eneloops solved this and I expect the 8X Energizer lithiums will be good also. I would report on the Energizers, but the Sanyo product doesn't seem to want to give up so I can try the lithiums. Just a moment to say that I keep the camera on aperature priority or progrm so I can keep the ISO at 200 (manually set), or below. Others have complained about noise, but I haven't seen any at these ISO settings. It's good to have the confidence, now, in this nice little camera.
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Well, It's been almost two months since the above post. A very helpful person replied and suggested a stronger battery - but, please read on: The four Sanyo Eneloop batteries arrived and I purchased four 8X Energizer Lithium batteries (+/- $11 for either 4 pack). I took two of the Eneloops right out of the pack and put them in the camera. It's well over 200 shots later now and the Eneloops appear to be still going strong. I have become a believer in the Eneloops and now have the confidence in the A590IS that caused me to give the camera only three stars earlier. I have two of the 8X Energizer lithium batteries in the camera case for when the Eneloops need to be replaced, only to be recharged. The 8X Energizers are not rechargable. I have since purchased four additional Eneloops along with the charger for these batteries. Around $15, on sale, at Amazon. The Eneloops (and, possibly the Energizers) will eventually replace, and become my only AA battery. The Sanyo Eneloop batteries are only 2000 mAh, but they don't loose their charge the way other rechargables will while just sitting there. I don't seem to need anything more than this 2000 mAh rateing. If I could change the star rate of the A590IS, it would be to four stars. Not five because I would like to see a wider field of view at that end, and I do find that sunlight in back of me does diminish the LED effectivness - but the optical viewfinder is there for those occasions. I suppose the camera would be more expensive if it overcame these two points. So, it was the batteries all along. Sanyo Eneloops solved this and I expect the 8X Energizer lithiums will be good also. I would report on the Energizers, but the Sanyo product doesn't seem to want to give up so I can try the lithiums. Just a moment to say that I keep the camera on aperature priority or progrm so I can keep the ISO at 200 (manually set), or below. Others have complained about noise, but I haven't seen any at these ISO settings. It's good to have the confidence, now, in this nice little camera.
Сатурниан-6KKOW
24.09.2012
10/10
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Великолепно
Very solid full metal construction. Strong leaf springs on bayonet. A little TOO snug but it is fine. The release button on the adapter isn't the best but it works fine. For the price you can't beat it.
Кронос-1LGCN
03.12.2011
10/10
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I have this exact camera. It is sitting in front of me so I'm sure. I really don't remember what I paid for it, but I did NOT pay anywhere close to $688.00! I know that because I've NEVER paid that kind of money for a camera. I doubt I paid over $300 at a major retailer less than a year ago. It's a great little camera, but it doesn't have to cost nearly this much. I didn't buy it used and I didn't buy it refurbished. Mine was new out of the box from a major retail electronic store. And it wasn't a discount store. Or a Black Friday. I just found one new on-line for list $375, selling for $279. There is something wrong with this picture! lol, I didn't even mean to make a funny!
Amazon itself is selling the Canon PowerShot SX130IS 12.1 MP Digital Camera with 12x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom with 3.0-Inch LCD for $175.00 and it is the next higher model from the camera in this ad, Canon Powershot SX110IS 9MP Digital Camera With 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Black)
I like Canon cameras, and I really like my Canon Powershot SX110IS. I just don't think you have to pay almost $700 for it. I'm just saying, do some research before you order this camera for this price.
Amazon itself is selling the Canon PowerShot SX130IS 12.1 MP Digital Camera with 12x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom with 3.0-Inch LCD for $175.00 and it is the next higher model from the camera in this ad, Canon Powershot SX110IS 9MP Digital Camera With 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Black)
I like Canon cameras, and I really like my Canon Powershot SX110IS. I just don't think you have to pay almost $700 for it. I'm just saying, do some research before you order this camera for this price.
Синтрон-0DGNJ
04.12.2011
10/10
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I've had this camera for about three years. I normally don't write reviews, but I started looking for a new (additional) camera with a longer lens which got me to realize what a terrific buy this was. I have taken super pictures with it. I don't understand some of the reviews that complain of battery life. I've had a great experience with battery life. Now if I can only find a comparable camera with a much longer lens I would be very happy. The newer cameras have a gps for some reason and no optical viewfinder which is necessary in bright light situations. Dropping the optical viewfinder was a big mistake and many of the new bells and whistles hardly make a difference. I don't understand why manufacturers don't build on previous successes and instead wander off into the great unknown. As someone who is only interested in stills, I would like not to sink money into movie capabilities and gps's. Cannon seems to be asleep at the wheel. Don't they notice that the A590 is selling for many times its original price? Apparently not. Why could they not have simply improved on the 590 with a longer lens and possibly more pixels? Too easy? This seems to be a problem with the corporate culture. Idiots.
Капеллан-8UCCT
04.01.2010
8/10
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Quick review:
Pros:
- Great price.
- Easy to use.
- Feels like a real camera in your hand.
- Takes great pictures right out of the box.
Cons:
- It doesn't automatically get turned off when it's idle for too long.
- It takes grainy pictures when the light is poor.
- When you zoom in at some of your pictures in full resolution, you will find that some of them are grainy.
Full review:
I purchased this camera right before leaving for a long trip abroad. I expected it to be a wonderful camera for taking all those pictures of my vacation. It never did disappoint me and it produced wonderful results, some of which do indeed look very artistic. I have a friend who's a professional photographer, and he did praise some of the pictures that I took. It really never failed me.
The first major thing that other reviewers mention is the design of this beauty. It's very well-designed and isn't ugly at all. It sure isn't as slim as some other cameras, but I think that the size is just right, the buttons aren't hard to press and it has that intuitive Canon interface that allowed me to take my first pictures of my vacation right after I left the airport.
I bought Energizer Rechargeable Batteries for use with them, and they generally lasted for about 4-5 days of average tourist usage - this means taking a picture every 5-10 meters. I don't use flash as I only took pictures in daylight, when sightseeing and public transportation networks were functional. The battery life is great.
I only had one issue with the battery life. I always had the camera in my backpack, and it did get turned on somehow and remained on till the batteries were empty a couple of times. This actually prevented me taking any pictures of one of the most beautiful towns that I have been to, which is a real pity. It was on a weekend and I couldn't find any place where I can find some batteries. I think that Canon should add a functionality that will prevent the camera from staying on for too long.
Another issue that I had with this Camera was the fact that it takes grainy pictures when the light is poor. This means that most pictures taken in the dark will be somewhat grainy. I don't think that it's a real issue as taking pictures of ghosts isn't one of my hobbies, but it still is something to consider.
Another thing to consider is the level of the details. When you download your full-resolution pictures to your computer, open them in an image viewer, and zoom in to 200-400% you will notice that the pictures can be grainy. This isn't that great when you're editing those pictures in Photoshop, but this isn't a real issue if you're not a professional photographer or a hobbyist. You can not the pictures from this camera to be as crisp as those coming from a Nikon D3 after all.
All my customer images on Amazon were taken using this camera, you can see how great this camera really is.
I took thousands of pictures with this camera and it's still going strong. I think that it will really serve me well for my needs for years to come. I am not a photographer, and all that I am interested in is taking pictures of the places that I go to, family, and friends. This camera does that, does it well, and comes at a great price. It's unbeatable in this price range. It's a great camera for a student like me.
It really helped me document my vacation and gave me more than two thousands pictures of pure beauty. I am really grateful for that.
Pros:
- Great price.
- Easy to use.
- Feels like a real camera in your hand.
- Takes great pictures right out of the box.
Cons:
- It doesn't automatically get turned off when it's idle for too long.
- It takes grainy pictures when the light is poor.
- When you zoom in at some of your pictures in full resolution, you will find that some of them are grainy.
Full review:
I purchased this camera right before leaving for a long trip abroad. I expected it to be a wonderful camera for taking all those pictures of my vacation. It never did disappoint me and it produced wonderful results, some of which do indeed look very artistic. I have a friend who's a professional photographer, and he did praise some of the pictures that I took. It really never failed me.
The first major thing that other reviewers mention is the design of this beauty. It's very well-designed and isn't ugly at all. It sure isn't as slim as some other cameras, but I think that the size is just right, the buttons aren't hard to press and it has that intuitive Canon interface that allowed me to take my first pictures of my vacation right after I left the airport.
I bought Energizer Rechargeable Batteries for use with them, and they generally lasted for about 4-5 days of average tourist usage - this means taking a picture every 5-10 meters. I don't use flash as I only took pictures in daylight, when sightseeing and public transportation networks were functional. The battery life is great.
I only had one issue with the battery life. I always had the camera in my backpack, and it did get turned on somehow and remained on till the batteries were empty a couple of times. This actually prevented me taking any pictures of one of the most beautiful towns that I have been to, which is a real pity. It was on a weekend and I couldn't find any place where I can find some batteries. I think that Canon should add a functionality that will prevent the camera from staying on for too long.
Another issue that I had with this Camera was the fact that it takes grainy pictures when the light is poor. This means that most pictures taken in the dark will be somewhat grainy. I don't think that it's a real issue as taking pictures of ghosts isn't one of my hobbies, but it still is something to consider.
Another thing to consider is the level of the details. When you download your full-resolution pictures to your computer, open them in an image viewer, and zoom in to 200-400% you will notice that the pictures can be grainy. This isn't that great when you're editing those pictures in Photoshop, but this isn't a real issue if you're not a professional photographer or a hobbyist. You can not the pictures from this camera to be as crisp as those coming from a Nikon D3 after all.
All my customer images on Amazon were taken using this camera, you can see how great this camera really is.
I took thousands of pictures with this camera and it's still going strong. I think that it will really serve me well for my needs for years to come. I am not a photographer, and all that I am interested in is taking pictures of the places that I go to, family, and friends. This camera does that, does it well, and comes at a great price. It's unbeatable in this price range. It's a great camera for a student like me.
It really helped me document my vacation and gave me more than two thousands pictures of pure beauty. I am really grateful for that.
Интеллектор-7MKJN
22.11.2008
10/10
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Великолепно
*4.5 Star Rating*
My first digital camera was a Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W50. I dropped it a lot, and after 2 years of prodigious beatings it finally gave out on me. It was nice while it lasted, but one thing is for sure, I hated the fact that I could not zoom while recording in movie mode.
I received that Cyber-Shot 2 years ago, and when I recently researched Sony Cameras, I found out that they still did not offer zoom in movie mode, even in their top of the line equipment.
So my first priority when researching a new camera was to make sure Optical or Digital zoom was available while recording video. I researched every camera on the market, and after such extensive research, Canon was at the top of my list, followed by Nikon and Panasonic.
It took me about a week to finally reach my decision, and I am very satisfied with my purchase. Canon Digital cameras are top of the line, and most of them offer digital zoom in movie mode, and the Canon SX10 even offers 20x Optical zoom in movie mode, but it was too rich for my blood.
At the end of the day, the Canon SX110IS had everything I wanted and more. The things I was looking for were:
1. Zoom enabled in movie mode.
2. 3 inch LCD at 230,000 megapixels.
3. Manual mode. (So I could prepare for Professional SLR cams)
4. Long range zoom in still mode, between 5x-20x.
5. AA cell operated.
6. 8-15 Megapixels.
7. 28mm Wide Angle Zoom Lens
The Canon delivers 6 of the options I wanted and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5 delivers 5 of the options I wanted. The DMC-TZ5 is equipped with options 1,2,4,6, and 7, while the Canon is equipped with all of those options, except 7.
We might also note that the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5 records movies in HD, and has "Optical" zoom enabled in movie mode, while the Canon SX110IS does not offer HD quality movies, and only has the "Digital" zoom in movie mode.
If you do not know the difference; For an easy summary, "Digital" zoom magnifies the target but distorts the picture as you zoom closer, while "Optical" zoom magnifies the target, and as you zoom closer it keeps the image as sharp and clear as possible. The Canon can only shoot "still shots" using the 10x "Optical" zoom.
In movie mode, it only offers the 4x "Digital" zoom, which is not that bad, considering I had no zoom at all in my Sony Cyber-shot. I have no quibble with the "Digital" zoom; I use it, and the picture quality looks fine to me.
I went with the Canon because even though I wanted the 28mm wide angle zoom (and the HD video quality, along with "Optical" zoom was tempting), I was willing to sacrifice those options for the full manual controls and AA cell operation (and this might only be a rumor, but I heard the Panasonic's picture quality didn't come close to the Canon). The Panasonic does not offer any manual mode/controls, which would've been an impediment to my learning in order to advance to professional SLR's.
I especially like having a camera that is powered by AA batteries. I recently went to an auto show here in Los Angeles, and I took around 300 pictures (with flash), and when my batteries ran out, I had 2 more AA's to back me up (Sanyo Eneloop, rechargeable (highly recommended)).
But even if I didn't have any of my rechargeables on me, I could have went to any concession stand and purchased a pair. But with a propriety (custom battery), I would've been out of luck.
The cons of this camera are as follows:
1. The flash can take forever to recharge sometimes. At the auto show, the cars spin around on a platform, and when you snap one shot with the flash, you could be looking at 10.3 seconds before your next shot (if the camera had to use the full power of the flash), but then you'll have to wait for the car to spin back around to the position that you wanted.
I watched as my neighbors with their thousand dollar cameras, snapped shot after shot, every half second with full power flashes, and never had to stop and wait. Of course, cheaper cameras offer those functions, but not every other feature I was looking for to go along with it.
2. There is no in camera picture edit, but that's ok, because Canon provides 3 software programs you can use to edit your photos which work perfectly for trimming, cropping, and sharpening, etc. You can turn on Red Eye Correction in the camera, though.
3. No optical viewfinder, which can really come in handy when you want to conserve power. But at the same time, I didn't want an optical viewfinder; I wanted a 3-inch LCD. Most optical viewfinders on cameras within this price range are going to be WAY off targeting (about %80 accurate), but will come in handy when you don't have a place to purchase batteries.
4. If Canon would've went with 28mm wide
My first digital camera was a Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W50. I dropped it a lot, and after 2 years of prodigious beatings it finally gave out on me. It was nice while it lasted, but one thing is for sure, I hated the fact that I could not zoom while recording in movie mode.
I received that Cyber-Shot 2 years ago, and when I recently researched Sony Cameras, I found out that they still did not offer zoom in movie mode, even in their top of the line equipment.
So my first priority when researching a new camera was to make sure Optical or Digital zoom was available while recording video. I researched every camera on the market, and after such extensive research, Canon was at the top of my list, followed by Nikon and Panasonic.
It took me about a week to finally reach my decision, and I am very satisfied with my purchase. Canon Digital cameras are top of the line, and most of them offer digital zoom in movie mode, and the Canon SX10 even offers 20x Optical zoom in movie mode, but it was too rich for my blood.
At the end of the day, the Canon SX110IS had everything I wanted and more. The things I was looking for were:
1. Zoom enabled in movie mode.
2. 3 inch LCD at 230,000 megapixels.
3. Manual mode. (So I could prepare for Professional SLR cams)
4. Long range zoom in still mode, between 5x-20x.
5. AA cell operated.
6. 8-15 Megapixels.
7. 28mm Wide Angle Zoom Lens
The Canon delivers 6 of the options I wanted and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5 delivers 5 of the options I wanted. The DMC-TZ5 is equipped with options 1,2,4,6, and 7, while the Canon is equipped with all of those options, except 7.
We might also note that the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5 records movies in HD, and has "Optical" zoom enabled in movie mode, while the Canon SX110IS does not offer HD quality movies, and only has the "Digital" zoom in movie mode.
If you do not know the difference; For an easy summary, "Digital" zoom magnifies the target but distorts the picture as you zoom closer, while "Optical" zoom magnifies the target, and as you zoom closer it keeps the image as sharp and clear as possible. The Canon can only shoot "still shots" using the 10x "Optical" zoom.
In movie mode, it only offers the 4x "Digital" zoom, which is not that bad, considering I had no zoom at all in my Sony Cyber-shot. I have no quibble with the "Digital" zoom; I use it, and the picture quality looks fine to me.
I went with the Canon because even though I wanted the 28mm wide angle zoom (and the HD video quality, along with "Optical" zoom was tempting), I was willing to sacrifice those options for the full manual controls and AA cell operation (and this might only be a rumor, but I heard the Panasonic's picture quality didn't come close to the Canon). The Panasonic does not offer any manual mode/controls, which would've been an impediment to my learning in order to advance to professional SLR's.
I especially like having a camera that is powered by AA batteries. I recently went to an auto show here in Los Angeles, and I took around 300 pictures (with flash), and when my batteries ran out, I had 2 more AA's to back me up (Sanyo Eneloop, rechargeable (highly recommended)).
But even if I didn't have any of my rechargeables on me, I could have went to any concession stand and purchased a pair. But with a propriety (custom battery), I would've been out of luck.
The cons of this camera are as follows:
1. The flash can take forever to recharge sometimes. At the auto show, the cars spin around on a platform, and when you snap one shot with the flash, you could be looking at 10.3 seconds before your next shot (if the camera had to use the full power of the flash), but then you'll have to wait for the car to spin back around to the position that you wanted.
I watched as my neighbors with their thousand dollar cameras, snapped shot after shot, every half second with full power flashes, and never had to stop and wait. Of course, cheaper cameras offer those functions, but not every other feature I was looking for to go along with it.
2. There is no in camera picture edit, but that's ok, because Canon provides 3 software programs you can use to edit your photos which work perfectly for trimming, cropping, and sharpening, etc. You can turn on Red Eye Correction in the camera, though.
3. No optical viewfinder, which can really come in handy when you want to conserve power. But at the same time, I didn't want an optical viewfinder; I wanted a 3-inch LCD. Most optical viewfinders on cameras within this price range are going to be WAY off targeting (about %80 accurate), but will come in handy when you don't have a place to purchase batteries.
4. If Canon would've went with 28mm wide
ТерраБот-7EKDI
02.08.2012
10/10
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Ordered b/c I lost my lense cap (of course). Shipping was FAST (like, 3 or 4 days!) and the cap fits just fine w/o popping off. The attachment string is perfect, I just attached it to the neck strap b/c I didn't see where to attach it anywhere else, and it will be wonderful b/c I can pop it off and not worry about it :) Great product
Астероид-8UZSW
11.09.2012
8/10
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This little CANON is a tough camera that takes AA batteries. I have left this camera in the side pocket of my truck and it continues to take pictures after all paint has been rubbed off.!
Пандорец-7JJNJ
30.08.2012
8/10
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Good size viewing screen with good definition. I have large hands and found that the operating buttons are very close together and I sometimes pressed the video button by mistake. Otherwise the camera performed well
Кварковец-5AYAB
07.04.2011
6/10
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If you buy this camera and want to shoot movies, get a separate, dedicated digital movie camera. You won't be able to get your regular photo settings back once you've set up the SX10 IS for Movie mode.
I've had this camera since it first came out and it performed heroically with all my still photo needs. I'm a researcher, so I need to photograph many documents and naturally, there is no point in shooting black-and-white documents in color. With this camera I could even get beautifully legible images from documents on microfilm.
No problems whatsoever--until a granddaughter had the lead role in a school play. So I set up the Movie shooting mode for the conditions that I knew I'd have to cope with. As it happens, I wasn't able to attend and didn't actually shoot even one second of the play. But now, in EVERY shooting mode, the camera essentially defaults to Movie mode for all settings. No more black and white; no center-point zoom to see if a document is legible.
The manual says "In modes other than Movie mode, some of the settings previously set in menus such as the FUNCT and REC. menus may be changed to those of the movie recording mode." What it DOESN'T tell you is that once that happens, YOU CAN'T CHANGE THEM BACK TO WHAT YOU HAD BEFORE! I took the thing to Samy's Camera--a large and very expert company--and they couldn't get the old settings back either. Canon wasn't much help either. They led me through the process which was supposed to restore everything to the default settings. It didn't work. The camera now insists on all settings in all modes being compatible with Movie mode.
This makes the camera useless for my purposes.
Pity. This was a great camera until it got set for Movie mode. Now I'm going to have to shop for a replacement. If you want to shoot both movies and still photos, get a separate camera for each purpose. Anything this expensive shouldn't have this kind of bug.
I've had this camera since it first came out and it performed heroically with all my still photo needs. I'm a researcher, so I need to photograph many documents and naturally, there is no point in shooting black-and-white documents in color. With this camera I could even get beautifully legible images from documents on microfilm.
No problems whatsoever--until a granddaughter had the lead role in a school play. So I set up the Movie shooting mode for the conditions that I knew I'd have to cope with. As it happens, I wasn't able to attend and didn't actually shoot even one second of the play. But now, in EVERY shooting mode, the camera essentially defaults to Movie mode for all settings. No more black and white; no center-point zoom to see if a document is legible.
The manual says "In modes other than Movie mode, some of the settings previously set in menus such as the FUNCT and REC. menus may be changed to those of the movie recording mode." What it DOESN'T tell you is that once that happens, YOU CAN'T CHANGE THEM BACK TO WHAT YOU HAD BEFORE! I took the thing to Samy's Camera--a large and very expert company--and they couldn't get the old settings back either. Canon wasn't much help either. They led me through the process which was supposed to restore everything to the default settings. It didn't work. The camera now insists on all settings in all modes being compatible with Movie mode.
This makes the camera useless for my purposes.
Pity. This was a great camera until it got set for Movie mode. Now I'm going to have to shop for a replacement. If you want to shoot both movies and still photos, get a separate camera for each purpose. Anything this expensive shouldn't have this kind of bug.
ТерраБот-3RXKT
02.04.2012
8/10
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This camera is a great product for those who want to take great digital photos without a lot of fuss.
However, you can grow into the more advanced features if you want. The image stabilization is a must for any digital camera owner who wants sharp pictures in movement situations. The 20x wide angle lens lets you bring far objects into great focus, again with the image stabilization zoom in day time light. It has a video feature which also records sounds in stereo. With the available cable, you can watch your videos on your T.V. I also like the option of either looking through the viewfinder, or using the digital screen. Many other features make this a fun camera to use. All in all, my favorite camera yet!
However, you can grow into the more advanced features if you want. The image stabilization is a must for any digital camera owner who wants sharp pictures in movement situations. The 20x wide angle lens lets you bring far objects into great focus, again with the image stabilization zoom in day time light. It has a video feature which also records sounds in stereo. With the available cable, you can watch your videos on your T.V. I also like the option of either looking through the viewfinder, or using the digital screen. Many other features make this a fun camera to use. All in all, my favorite camera yet!
ТехноНаблюдатель-4OMFB
07.11.2008
8/10
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This is a second update. It comes after several months working with an SX10 IS.
SHORT LIST
Pros:
Excellent resolution
Very good noise control
Image edge and corner sharpness
Less than average color fringing
True wide angle and phenomenal telephoto
iContrast for highlight/shadow
Vari-angle LCD
Focus frame size adjustment
Brightness, contrast, sharpness and color settings
Great movie mode with stereo sound
Hot shoe
Lens hood
Cons:
Slow f5.7 maximum aperture beyond 100mm
Tendency to overexpose (though this can be an advantage--see below)
Low light autofocus issues
Minor lens distortions and color fringing at either end of zoom
Tedious control dial
LCD hard to see in bright outdoor light
Zoom sounds audible in movies
IN DEPTH
A semi-pro photographer with 30+ years' shooting experience, I am respectful yet rigorously demanding of my photo equipment. I push parameters, often absurdly so, but the SX10 doesn't seem to mind it one bit. For its price point, features and class, this is a stellar offering, and I highly recommend it.
The camera is solidly built and, although hefty for a point-and-shoot, feels well balanced in the hand. Controls are intuitively placed and easy to find with your fingers--no need to take your eye off the LCD or viewfinder when you've become acquainted with their positions.
Performance is excellent in all but low light, where autofocus and shutter lag are sometimes at issue. The camera powers on and is ready to shoot very quickly. Image recording time is swift, especially with a Class 6 card, and in reasonable lighting focus is both swift and accurate. Resolution is superb; image stabilization is best in class. And the sheer zoom range--wow!
Point-and-shoot capability is great. Open the box, install batteries and memory card, and fire away. It's so easy, kids can do it. And given a little time and tinkering, in its creative modes the camera really shows its chops.
In this review, you'll see several references to existing-light photography. It's my personal preference; I only use flash when I must. So I've spent a lot of time working out the angles for that sort of shooting. What you won't see is anything more than a cursory remark about action photography. It's not something I've used this camera for just yet.
In this model Canon addresses several issues inherent in the "S" series--most notably noise and dynamic range. Though still noisy at ISO 800, about half the images I've shot at that setting have been okay for prints, and nearly all are very good at ISO 400. Pictures taken between ISOs 80 and 200 are clean and excellent. Noise reduction at higher ISOs does degrade saturation and details a bit (more noticeable at the longer end of the zoom, especially in low-contrast lighting) but not enough to abandon the higher sensitivities altogether.
Both edge and corner sharpness are very good at anything but widest angle and full zoom, and even here sharpness is much improved over the S5 at ANY focal length. In truth, no zoom lens of such wide range has edge-to-edge sharpness at its focal extremes.
Color fringe is a mixed bag. Depends somewhat on the focal length, ISO, aperture and shutter speed. Overall, fringing is not that bothersome. At both the widest angle and full telephoto ends you'll see some colored edges, most noticeably in areas of high contrast. Bumping the zoom lever once or twice makes all the difference.
Some barrel distortion occurs at the wide end as well, though not too bad. It's only noticeable where there are obvious vertical or horizontal lines (again, a bump or two of zoom, and lines strighten right up). These issues can of course be corrected in most photo editing programs, although not in Zoombrowser EX, the camera's supplied software.
Achieving focus in certain lighting can be iffy and sometimes fails. Changing the focus frame size will usually remedy this. When it doesn't, manual focus feature comes to the rescue. Fortunately this feature is improved in the SX10. The autofocus issue seems linked to extremes in contrast, whether low or high, rather than actual light available. Low contrast, low light situations present the most difficulty, but a couple of times my copy has struggled and failed in high-contrast, intense lighting, too. Lowering the ISO helped.
If you prefer existing light photos and stay at ISO 400 and under, at focal lengths beyond 100mm you'll need to reduce shutter speeds due to narrowing apertures, and action shots get tricky. For stationary subjects, though, the camera can be hand-held at speeds as low as 1/6 sec to produce sharp images without flash--phenomenal. This works best with image stabilization set to single shot rather than continuous.
It IS a good
SHORT LIST
Pros:
Excellent resolution
Very good noise control
Image edge and corner sharpness
Less than average color fringing
True wide angle and phenomenal telephoto
iContrast for highlight/shadow
Vari-angle LCD
Focus frame size adjustment
Brightness, contrast, sharpness and color settings
Great movie mode with stereo sound
Hot shoe
Lens hood
Cons:
Slow f5.7 maximum aperture beyond 100mm
Tendency to overexpose (though this can be an advantage--see below)
Low light autofocus issues
Minor lens distortions and color fringing at either end of zoom
Tedious control dial
LCD hard to see in bright outdoor light
Zoom sounds audible in movies
IN DEPTH
A semi-pro photographer with 30+ years' shooting experience, I am respectful yet rigorously demanding of my photo equipment. I push parameters, often absurdly so, but the SX10 doesn't seem to mind it one bit. For its price point, features and class, this is a stellar offering, and I highly recommend it.
The camera is solidly built and, although hefty for a point-and-shoot, feels well balanced in the hand. Controls are intuitively placed and easy to find with your fingers--no need to take your eye off the LCD or viewfinder when you've become acquainted with their positions.
Performance is excellent in all but low light, where autofocus and shutter lag are sometimes at issue. The camera powers on and is ready to shoot very quickly. Image recording time is swift, especially with a Class 6 card, and in reasonable lighting focus is both swift and accurate. Resolution is superb; image stabilization is best in class. And the sheer zoom range--wow!
Point-and-shoot capability is great. Open the box, install batteries and memory card, and fire away. It's so easy, kids can do it. And given a little time and tinkering, in its creative modes the camera really shows its chops.
In this review, you'll see several references to existing-light photography. It's my personal preference; I only use flash when I must. So I've spent a lot of time working out the angles for that sort of shooting. What you won't see is anything more than a cursory remark about action photography. It's not something I've used this camera for just yet.
In this model Canon addresses several issues inherent in the "S" series--most notably noise and dynamic range. Though still noisy at ISO 800, about half the images I've shot at that setting have been okay for prints, and nearly all are very good at ISO 400. Pictures taken between ISOs 80 and 200 are clean and excellent. Noise reduction at higher ISOs does degrade saturation and details a bit (more noticeable at the longer end of the zoom, especially in low-contrast lighting) but not enough to abandon the higher sensitivities altogether.
Both edge and corner sharpness are very good at anything but widest angle and full zoom, and even here sharpness is much improved over the S5 at ANY focal length. In truth, no zoom lens of such wide range has edge-to-edge sharpness at its focal extremes.
Color fringe is a mixed bag. Depends somewhat on the focal length, ISO, aperture and shutter speed. Overall, fringing is not that bothersome. At both the widest angle and full telephoto ends you'll see some colored edges, most noticeably in areas of high contrast. Bumping the zoom lever once or twice makes all the difference.
Some barrel distortion occurs at the wide end as well, though not too bad. It's only noticeable where there are obvious vertical or horizontal lines (again, a bump or two of zoom, and lines strighten right up). These issues can of course be corrected in most photo editing programs, although not in Zoombrowser EX, the camera's supplied software.
Achieving focus in certain lighting can be iffy and sometimes fails. Changing the focus frame size will usually remedy this. When it doesn't, manual focus feature comes to the rescue. Fortunately this feature is improved in the SX10. The autofocus issue seems linked to extremes in contrast, whether low or high, rather than actual light available. Low contrast, low light situations present the most difficulty, but a couple of times my copy has struggled and failed in high-contrast, intense lighting, too. Lowering the ISO helped.
If you prefer existing light photos and stay at ISO 400 and under, at focal lengths beyond 100mm you'll need to reduce shutter speeds due to narrowing apertures, and action shots get tricky. For stationary subjects, though, the camera can be hand-held at speeds as low as 1/6 sec to produce sharp images without flash--phenomenal. This works best with image stabilization set to single shot rather than continuous.
It IS a good
Аэронавт-3TJMN
22.07.2012
10/10
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I bought this camera to carry in my vehicle for my job. It is the best. I am no camera expert, so it is easy for me to use. Never had a problem, batteries don't last long before needing to replace so, I got new rechargables and now no problems. Good camera. Have used a lot, good pics. Buy this and you will be happy.
Аргонавт-2UOXI
11.07.2012
10/10
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Wanted camera that was to be used as a "Point and shoot". Took photos both inside and out for a Prom. Photos turned out as good as ones bought from professional that evening. Much better quality and features than similar priced nikon camera I purchased in 2004. How things have moved on!
Battery life - 2 duracell AA gave 100 pics before dying.
Battery life - 2 duracell AA gave 100 pics before dying.
НаноРейдер-3MXDE
22.08.2012
10/10
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I am very happy with this purchase. The camera operates just as it should. The price was right. I wanted a small camera with a view finder. It is not possible to find any new ones with view finders.
Спектр-6FXBW
12.09.2012
8/10
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Heavier than I thought it would be =O .. good, easy to use camera, with the sort of good quality specs you expect from Canon
КиберНаблюдатель-4DWGT
13.07.2011
4/10
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The picture quality is decent, and it's easily portable. It takes rechargeable AA batteries, which for me is a requirement. The flower/close up option works well, though unfortunately there is not a separate option for it on the selection wheel. Here are the main problems I've had:
The lens cover often sticks and fails to open all the way. This blacks out half the picture. You often can't tell without specifically checking (and in the beginning I constantly forgot to check), because the image in the view screen is not visible in sunlight or at night. I've lost many good pictures this way.
Although it is supposed to remember my settings, it often doesn't, so the flash is constantly going off when I've just set it to not go off (for that wheel setting). This really chews up the battery life, and make for an extremely long delay time between pix.
As I said, the view screen is generally useless. That means I have to rely on the optical viewfinder, which is offset so far that I do not get what I see even with landscapes and other distant objects. Forget about anything close.
The switch to review and delete pix fell out early on. I can now only delete by popping the memory card in my computer, and I can't review how well pix turn out as I take them---for example if the lens cover has blacked out half the pic again, or if the the optical offset is so bad that I failed to capture what I was trying to get.
Over all, grab it if you find it at a garage sale, and be grateful if it's a gift, but otherwise try something else.
The lens cover often sticks and fails to open all the way. This blacks out half the picture. You often can't tell without specifically checking (and in the beginning I constantly forgot to check), because the image in the view screen is not visible in sunlight or at night. I've lost many good pictures this way.
Although it is supposed to remember my settings, it often doesn't, so the flash is constantly going off when I've just set it to not go off (for that wheel setting). This really chews up the battery life, and make for an extremely long delay time between pix.
As I said, the view screen is generally useless. That means I have to rely on the optical viewfinder, which is offset so far that I do not get what I see even with landscapes and other distant objects. Forget about anything close.
The switch to review and delete pix fell out early on. I can now only delete by popping the memory card in my computer, and I can't review how well pix turn out as I take them---for example if the lens cover has blacked out half the pic again, or if the the optical offset is so bad that I failed to capture what I was trying to get.
Over all, grab it if you find it at a garage sale, and be grateful if it's a gift, but otherwise try something else.
Вояджер-1SHFH
29.10.2008
4/10
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I have owned and loved every S series camera since the S2 and so I was very apprehensive when I learned that they had made dramatic changes to the next iteration. The size is bigger, the zoom is longer, video files more compressed and the button layout has been switched around a good deal.
It's not that I resist change, I just believe that if you've got a good thing going - DON'T MESS WITH IT! But I had already promised my photo-loving little sister that I'd give her my S5 when the new one came out so I figured I had to at least give it a try, so I went ahead and ordered it.
I was most worried about the new video format as that was my favorite feature of the previous cameras, so as soon as I received the SX10 I ripped it out of the box, threw a 4gb extreme 3 memory card in and hit the record button. 4gb provided a little more than 45 minutes of the highest quality of video on the new .mov format, while on the S5's .avi, I got a little less than 30 minutes, but I've never been one to complain about the size of the files - just the quality! I walked around, trying to test it in as many ways possible, bright light, low light, wide open, fully zoomed, inside, outside, etc. I could tell that this camera had a more difficult time staying in focus when I zoomed in and out than the previous S cameras, but it wasn't appallingly bad, and I figured if that was the worst thing, it would still be a wonderful camera. So I watched the video on my computer and even though I was annoyed with having to use quicktime and found it a little less convenient (.avi files are displayed in windows with a picture of the first frame, making them very easily identified, whereas .mov files just show the quicktime "Q", meaning I would have to come up with catchy titles for all of my many video clips), I had to admit that the video quality was still quite good, and I think the audio is even a little better (that might just be the camera though).
At this point I'll talk about my impressions of the body handling. It is definitely larger than the S5, but still not nearly as large as any SLR I've ever handled - it still has a relatively compact feel, expecially considering it zooms all the way to 560mm! The grip in the right hand does feel a little weak and slippery, but I didn't ever have a problem with it slipping. In the left hand though, it actually feels quite nice as the larger lens protrusion gives you something to hold on to, including some very functional ridges along the bottom. So I'd say the ergonomics are very decent. The buttons are placed fairly well (I'd switch the play button with the function button) and they all feel nice. The wheel I hated, but I'll get to that later.
So it barely passed the first test, but I still wasn't convinced and I cleared 6 hours from my Saturday to really give it a thorough examination. I also brought my SD1100 just to have something to compare the pics and vids too.
I tried testing every limit of this camera as I stalked a crane, observed an ant colony, tried (unsuccessfully) to catch fish as they sprang from the water and just enjoyed a wonderful day among nature. Within the first five minutes I had come across two fairly serious issues. The colors and exposure of the viewfinder were terrible; things that shouldn't have been blown out were, and I had a difficult time composing a shot as nothing looked nice! The second problem came when I switched to manual (my preferred shooting method) and realized that the wheel had actually made things more complicated as now you have to adjust exposure and shutter speed on the same wheel and switch between them by pushing a button, whereas before up-down (on the 4 way selector) did the exposure and left-right did shutter speed. The interface has been improved but that was little consolation as I found this to be very frustrating.
But even all of this could have been forgiven if everything else was great. The flip screen was as good as ever, so I pushed on.
When I was finished I was actually feeling pretty good. I really enjoyed the extra zoom on this camera and I thought it handled very well. I had my reservations still, but I felt like I could get over them and learn to really love this camera. Not to mention I was really excited about some of the pictures I had taken and wanted to get back to my computer and see how they really looked.
This is when things got ugly, pun intended. I've read all the other reviews and I know some people say this camera produces sharp pics, throughout the entire zoom range, but I have to disagree, strongly. At the long end of the zoom, pictures look like there's a slightly filmy sheet of glass in between my subject and me. Any bit of cropping and this becomes very pronounced. The NR on this camera is very strong and any high-contrast, straight lines were severely deformed. Almost like the mirage effect only more bloc
It's not that I resist change, I just believe that if you've got a good thing going - DON'T MESS WITH IT! But I had already promised my photo-loving little sister that I'd give her my S5 when the new one came out so I figured I had to at least give it a try, so I went ahead and ordered it.
I was most worried about the new video format as that was my favorite feature of the previous cameras, so as soon as I received the SX10 I ripped it out of the box, threw a 4gb extreme 3 memory card in and hit the record button. 4gb provided a little more than 45 minutes of the highest quality of video on the new .mov format, while on the S5's .avi, I got a little less than 30 minutes, but I've never been one to complain about the size of the files - just the quality! I walked around, trying to test it in as many ways possible, bright light, low light, wide open, fully zoomed, inside, outside, etc. I could tell that this camera had a more difficult time staying in focus when I zoomed in and out than the previous S cameras, but it wasn't appallingly bad, and I figured if that was the worst thing, it would still be a wonderful camera. So I watched the video on my computer and even though I was annoyed with having to use quicktime and found it a little less convenient (.avi files are displayed in windows with a picture of the first frame, making them very easily identified, whereas .mov files just show the quicktime "Q", meaning I would have to come up with catchy titles for all of my many video clips), I had to admit that the video quality was still quite good, and I think the audio is even a little better (that might just be the camera though).
At this point I'll talk about my impressions of the body handling. It is definitely larger than the S5, but still not nearly as large as any SLR I've ever handled - it still has a relatively compact feel, expecially considering it zooms all the way to 560mm! The grip in the right hand does feel a little weak and slippery, but I didn't ever have a problem with it slipping. In the left hand though, it actually feels quite nice as the larger lens protrusion gives you something to hold on to, including some very functional ridges along the bottom. So I'd say the ergonomics are very decent. The buttons are placed fairly well (I'd switch the play button with the function button) and they all feel nice. The wheel I hated, but I'll get to that later.
So it barely passed the first test, but I still wasn't convinced and I cleared 6 hours from my Saturday to really give it a thorough examination. I also brought my SD1100 just to have something to compare the pics and vids too.
I tried testing every limit of this camera as I stalked a crane, observed an ant colony, tried (unsuccessfully) to catch fish as they sprang from the water and just enjoyed a wonderful day among nature. Within the first five minutes I had come across two fairly serious issues. The colors and exposure of the viewfinder were terrible; things that shouldn't have been blown out were, and I had a difficult time composing a shot as nothing looked nice! The second problem came when I switched to manual (my preferred shooting method) and realized that the wheel had actually made things more complicated as now you have to adjust exposure and shutter speed on the same wheel and switch between them by pushing a button, whereas before up-down (on the 4 way selector) did the exposure and left-right did shutter speed. The interface has been improved but that was little consolation as I found this to be very frustrating.
But even all of this could have been forgiven if everything else was great. The flip screen was as good as ever, so I pushed on.
When I was finished I was actually feeling pretty good. I really enjoyed the extra zoom on this camera and I thought it handled very well. I had my reservations still, but I felt like I could get over them and learn to really love this camera. Not to mention I was really excited about some of the pictures I had taken and wanted to get back to my computer and see how they really looked.
This is when things got ugly, pun intended. I've read all the other reviews and I know some people say this camera produces sharp pics, throughout the entire zoom range, but I have to disagree, strongly. At the long end of the zoom, pictures look like there's a slightly filmy sheet of glass in between my subject and me. Any bit of cropping and this becomes very pronounced. The NR on this camera is very strong and any high-contrast, straight lines were severely deformed. Almost like the mirage effect only more bloc
Нейрон-1FMOJ
17.10.2008
10/10
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I've owned each new version of this camera since the Powershot S2IS. For me this is a worthwhile upgrade over the prior version, the S5IS.
I'll start by saying that I am not a digital camera "power user". I just want good quality photos without a lot of hassle. This camera provides that, yet also provides a lot of room for growth with plenty of custom settings that I can use if I want to learn how to use them in the future (for example, aperture priority).
Pros:
- In initial testing, the face detection technology seems to work well. I can take a self portrait now and the lighting comes out very good. I think the technology has gone from buzzword marketing to true usefulness.
- One side benefit of the face detection technology is that it enables the camera to intelligently take red-eye out of pictures without using the red-eye reduction lamp.
- The flip-out and rotating viewfinder has always and continues to set this camera apart from its peers from other companies. It allows for less intrusive candid photos and has many other advantages.
- Thankfully, the SD card door is separate from the battery door as it was with the S3IS. Thank you Canon! There are times that I just want to take a few pictures, and now I don't have to open the battery door to take the SD card out and put in my PC's card reader.
- Low battery warning. I think this is the first version to have that and it's very welcome.
- 28mm -- I will never get another camera without wide angle built in. I have the Canon Elph 880IS too, which is a very powerful "pocketable" camera that complements this one well.
- Sharp 20x zoom. Pictures turn out very good even at high zooms. In an indoor-lit apartment, I can read fairly small print from a photo taken all the way across a room -- it truly is amazing.
- The picture quality is better at higher ISO's than previous models. Each model improves on this and this one definitely continues that. I haven't tried out the "I-Contrast" setting (on vs. off) but I can say that in some outdoor pictures that I have taken detail is good in shadow areas.
- Finally, a standard lens-cap. It doesn't have a tether, but you can buy a cap attachment from a camera store that sticks on the front of the cap. The one that I got has an elastic band that goes around the base of the lens. I also got a better lens cap which can now be done since it's standard.
- Controls ... I like the new placement of the controls such as dedicated on-off button and display button. I don't think I will like the scroll wheel but time will tell. For those not familiar with this camera, there is a dedicated video button so that you can take video quickly without having to mess with the controls.
- Weight and shape. I liked the shape of the S5IS a little better. This one seems too "boxy" and the grip seems too abrupt. It's bigger and heavier but not in a way that matters. It's expected with the new lens.
The only thing I would have liked to see improved is the size of the rotating display. It's usable, but the 3" one on my pocket SD880IS is much better, and competing cameras offer a larger display. In order to get a larger display though the electronic viewfinder would probably have to be eliminated which is something that many wouldn't like. I'd rather have a larger display.
I don't know if the compressed movie mode results in less quality because I didn't take movies with prior versions of this camera because the file size was larger. I like that videos take up less space now and I will use the video feature of this version.
Canon released a camera similar to this with HD video capabilities but it's not available, as far as I know, in the U.S. Check the Canon website for more info. if you want to research that.
There is not a way to screw filters on this camera as there was with the optional lens adapters available for the S5IS. It seems that Canon could have easily done this by threading the end of the lens but maybe I am missing something. I anticipate that Canon or some other company will come out with an adapter that will allow filters. My main use of filters was simply to protect the lens.
I don't know if the software is improved because I don't use it. If you want date / time stamps on your photos, you need to do it via software.
If you like this camera and are interested in a great pocket-sized camera to complement this one, check out the SD880IS. It has many of the same features such as the Digic 4 chip, face detection, wide angle, I-contrast, and in addition it has a beautiful 3" display.
Update 10-26-08
- I previously commented that I thought the shape was too boxy" and the grip "too abrupt". After using the camera for a while I have grown to like the shape because it helps keep th
I'll start by saying that I am not a digital camera "power user". I just want good quality photos without a lot of hassle. This camera provides that, yet also provides a lot of room for growth with plenty of custom settings that I can use if I want to learn how to use them in the future (for example, aperture priority).
Pros:
- In initial testing, the face detection technology seems to work well. I can take a self portrait now and the lighting comes out very good. I think the technology has gone from buzzword marketing to true usefulness.
- One side benefit of the face detection technology is that it enables the camera to intelligently take red-eye out of pictures without using the red-eye reduction lamp.
- The flip-out and rotating viewfinder has always and continues to set this camera apart from its peers from other companies. It allows for less intrusive candid photos and has many other advantages.
- Thankfully, the SD card door is separate from the battery door as it was with the S3IS. Thank you Canon! There are times that I just want to take a few pictures, and now I don't have to open the battery door to take the SD card out and put in my PC's card reader.
- Low battery warning. I think this is the first version to have that and it's very welcome.
- 28mm -- I will never get another camera without wide angle built in. I have the Canon Elph 880IS too, which is a very powerful "pocketable" camera that complements this one well.
- Sharp 20x zoom. Pictures turn out very good even at high zooms. In an indoor-lit apartment, I can read fairly small print from a photo taken all the way across a room -- it truly is amazing.
- The picture quality is better at higher ISO's than previous models. Each model improves on this and this one definitely continues that. I haven't tried out the "I-Contrast" setting (on vs. off) but I can say that in some outdoor pictures that I have taken detail is good in shadow areas.
- Finally, a standard lens-cap. It doesn't have a tether, but you can buy a cap attachment from a camera store that sticks on the front of the cap. The one that I got has an elastic band that goes around the base of the lens. I also got a better lens cap which can now be done since it's standard.
- Controls ... I like the new placement of the controls such as dedicated on-off button and display button. I don't think I will like the scroll wheel but time will tell. For those not familiar with this camera, there is a dedicated video button so that you can take video quickly without having to mess with the controls.
- Weight and shape. I liked the shape of the S5IS a little better. This one seems too "boxy" and the grip seems too abrupt. It's bigger and heavier but not in a way that matters. It's expected with the new lens.
The only thing I would have liked to see improved is the size of the rotating display. It's usable, but the 3" one on my pocket SD880IS is much better, and competing cameras offer a larger display. In order to get a larger display though the electronic viewfinder would probably have to be eliminated which is something that many wouldn't like. I'd rather have a larger display.
I don't know if the compressed movie mode results in less quality because I didn't take movies with prior versions of this camera because the file size was larger. I like that videos take up less space now and I will use the video feature of this version.
Canon released a camera similar to this with HD video capabilities but it's not available, as far as I know, in the U.S. Check the Canon website for more info. if you want to research that.
There is not a way to screw filters on this camera as there was with the optional lens adapters available for the S5IS. It seems that Canon could have easily done this by threading the end of the lens but maybe I am missing something. I anticipate that Canon or some other company will come out with an adapter that will allow filters. My main use of filters was simply to protect the lens.
I don't know if the software is improved because I don't use it. If you want date / time stamps on your photos, you need to do it via software.
If you like this camera and are interested in a great pocket-sized camera to complement this one, check out the SD880IS. It has many of the same features such as the Digic 4 chip, face detection, wide angle, I-contrast, and in addition it has a beautiful 3" display.
Update 10-26-08
- I previously commented that I thought the shape was too boxy" and the grip "too abrupt". After using the camera for a while I have grown to like the shape because it helps keep th
Интеллектор-0LUVN
06.08.2012
6/10
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This is an excellent camera to have in bright conditions, does great when it has good light, but even in moderate light, image noise is high. Also, it is very easy to click the wheel while scrolling.
Дроид-1PLRP
30.05.2012
10/10
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I bought this camera before leaving for Egypt in 2009, and I was just thinking the other day about what a great purchase it was. It gave me a year full of great travel photos, and now I use it to take pictures of my nearly 1-year old son. The quality of pictures is very good for such an affordable camera; I am not a photography aficionado but people comment all the time on what great pictures I have. Would definitely recommend.
Лунатик-7VYZT
15.07.2012
6/10
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I was very happy with this camera until a flaw developed. It will give me the low battery indicator even if I install fresh batteries. (and it subsequently shuts down after a pic or two..)
I did use it a lot, but it used it gently, taking shots of my jewelry pieces.
I did use it a lot, but it used it gently, taking shots of my jewelry pieces.
МехаРейнджер-3GHXU
24.10.2009
8/10
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Canon A590IS Powershot: The A line of digital cameras in Canon's Powershot line is the entry level and cheapest generally of their digital cameras. They use plastic bodies and are not as nice a quality as the Digital Elph line they make. That said, if you are looking for a camera in the entry level, that also runs on AA batteries (Their Elph line uses a rechargeable Li-ion battery pack), these are the way to go. This particular model has all the features you would expect on much more advanced models at a cheap price. You get all the auto modes including various scene mode options (although no Sport mode) and full manual modes on the camera as well, which enable you to pretty much do whatever you want with the camera. That is a plus if you are a camera buyer looking for something to learn and grow into, or in my case an avid Digital SLR user who wants a small camera when lugging around your DSLR and gear is impractical.
The specs on the A590IS:
Canon 8MP sensor with Digic III image processor
Canon 4X optical zoom
2.5" LCD with viewfinder as well (a rare thing these days)
Face Detection
The lens is also Image Stabilized to reduce blur and camera shake.
Power source: 2 "AA" size batteries
Pros in my opinion:
A full line of manual features (for example the "M, P, Tv and Av modes)
"AA" batteries for power, although many out there don't like them. Its just my preference. If you are on a trip, and you forget your charger for your camera that uses one of those Li-ion batteries, you're screwed. With this camera, you can buy batteries anywhere. I use Duracell's rechargeable 2650mAh rated NIMH type and I seem able to get around 400 shots before putting new ones in. The camera is also easy to hold, because of the large grip. Most of the new A line have been shrunk and don't have the same grip anymore, which I don't like.
Cons: The lens mechanism is slow when you want to change your focal length. The noise in the images is pronounced, even at pretty low ISO's because of the fact that 8MP is packed onto such a tiny sensor. I don't know if that problem can ever be solved. But, I haven't really played with the newer A1000 or A1100, because maybe they do better now. Potential lens problem: the lens gears fail and the lens no longer retracts. This is pretty rare though, and newer cannon models seem to have that issue worked out better. No Sport Mode! You can forget trying to capture fast moving subjects very well.
Even after the cons, I would reccomend any of the A line of the Canon Powershot line if you want an inexpensive camera or you are looking for your first digital camera. They have better reliability than other brands in this class of camera (especially over Kodak and Olympus!). I make this statement based on my years of experience selling these products. I have rarely seen Canon cameras come back with problems. The only real problem I have seen on Canon is the lens mechanism failing.
So all in all, I recommend this camera or generally any Canon Powershot. They beat the competition for quality and features.
Also note, I recommend you use a type 4 or type 6 SDHC memory card, not the slow type 2 SDHC cards. The faster cards make the camera operate much better in terms of responsiveness. I use Sandisk's Ultra II line of card. They read and write up to 15mb /s and make a big difference over the slower regular line of cards from them or any other manufacturer for that matter.
I hope this review was helpful on deciding on this camera or any other of Canon's Powershot line. In my humble opinion, they are the best at this price point. :)
The specs on the A590IS:
Canon 8MP sensor with Digic III image processor
Canon 4X optical zoom
2.5" LCD with viewfinder as well (a rare thing these days)
Face Detection
The lens is also Image Stabilized to reduce blur and camera shake.
Power source: 2 "AA" size batteries
Pros in my opinion:
A full line of manual features (for example the "M, P, Tv and Av modes)
"AA" batteries for power, although many out there don't like them. Its just my preference. If you are on a trip, and you forget your charger for your camera that uses one of those Li-ion batteries, you're screwed. With this camera, you can buy batteries anywhere. I use Duracell's rechargeable 2650mAh rated NIMH type and I seem able to get around 400 shots before putting new ones in. The camera is also easy to hold, because of the large grip. Most of the new A line have been shrunk and don't have the same grip anymore, which I don't like.
Cons: The lens mechanism is slow when you want to change your focal length. The noise in the images is pronounced, even at pretty low ISO's because of the fact that 8MP is packed onto such a tiny sensor. I don't know if that problem can ever be solved. But, I haven't really played with the newer A1000 or A1100, because maybe they do better now. Potential lens problem: the lens gears fail and the lens no longer retracts. This is pretty rare though, and newer cannon models seem to have that issue worked out better. No Sport Mode! You can forget trying to capture fast moving subjects very well.
Even after the cons, I would reccomend any of the A line of the Canon Powershot line if you want an inexpensive camera or you are looking for your first digital camera. They have better reliability than other brands in this class of camera (especially over Kodak and Olympus!). I make this statement based on my years of experience selling these products. I have rarely seen Canon cameras come back with problems. The only real problem I have seen on Canon is the lens mechanism failing.
So all in all, I recommend this camera or generally any Canon Powershot. They beat the competition for quality and features.
Also note, I recommend you use a type 4 or type 6 SDHC memory card, not the slow type 2 SDHC cards. The faster cards make the camera operate much better in terms of responsiveness. I use Sandisk's Ultra II line of card. They read and write up to 15mb /s and make a big difference over the slower regular line of cards from them or any other manufacturer for that matter.
I hope this review was helpful on deciding on this camera or any other of Canon's Powershot line. In my humble opinion, they are the best at this price point. :)
Эксопилот-9SLKY
29.05.2012
10/10
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I recently Purchased a Used TRX 1 , and was Very Surprised at Both The Camera Itself , and The Pictures It Produced ! I am Not a Video Fan , But This Little " Gem " is Wonderful to Use , and To Admire ! The Build is Pure Quality ! I also Located a Rare New TRX 1 , and Now Have A Reserve Unit ! The Still Images are really Very Good ! Easy to Handle and Use , with Few Quirks ! A Real Nice Collectible !!!
КиберНаблюдатель-1XGJD
29.01.2012
10/10
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We had the same one for a couple years now, and my daughter accidentally dropped it on the HW floor, and that was the end of that one.
It was the perfect size for use and portability, took really good pictures. Clear, crisp, sharp. 7.1 is a great resolution for having photos and moderate enlargements printed, and you can step-down the res for online/email/web uses so it will take pictures more quickly.
It has a lot of features aside from the usual dumbed-down point and shoot modes, and I do use portrait/landscape modes sometimes, but the dumbed-down automatic settings are just fine really.
So I ordered another of the same right away. I didn't check reviews on new models. This one was great and the price is very reasonable. Why would I waste my time when I was so happy with the A470?
It was the perfect size for use and portability, took really good pictures. Clear, crisp, sharp. 7.1 is a great resolution for having photos and moderate enlargements printed, and you can step-down the res for online/email/web uses so it will take pictures more quickly.
It has a lot of features aside from the usual dumbed-down point and shoot modes, and I do use portrait/landscape modes sometimes, but the dumbed-down automatic settings are just fine really.
So I ordered another of the same right away. I didn't check reviews on new models. This one was great and the price is very reasonable. Why would I waste my time when I was so happy with the A470?
ХроноГость-3BEYG
06.08.2012
10/10
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I've owned ths canon camera since 2002 and this is the third battery I've bought for it. Ths battery holds a charge well and is a good value
Супернова-9GGSE
01.12.2011
10/10
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This is a small, light camera that's excellent for travel. I've taken pictures with it that I've been very happy with under a variety of conditions including difficult lighting, strong colour contrast, landscapes and macros. The camera itself has a lovely look and feel to it, and it fits easily into a small pocket without no cover and mine hasn't gotten damaged without one. It's been my primary source of holiday pictures over the past couple of years as it's so convenient compared to lugging around an SLR. Battery life has been more than good enough for my purposes and I have not experienced any mechanical issues in the time I've owned it. I recommend this as a good option for people who like me enjoy taking pictures and want them to be of a reasonably good quality, but don't quite care enough about the subject to have crossed the threshold into the 'amateur photographer' status and being willing to invest the time and money in the subject that upgrading to that next level entails.
Пандорец-1ZGLE
13.07.2012
10/10
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Canon hit it out of the park with this one. It is a wonderful camera. Affordable and takes awesome pictures. It is extremely easy to use. We have had it for almost 4 years now and we haven't had a single issue with it.
Дроид-3HZIL
29.04.2012
8/10
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I've had this camera for about 6 years now, still love it even though i broke the screen( left it in my backpack unprotected on the train) but even on auto mode i still use it with the viewfinder, and i'm so glad to be able yo upload great looking pics without even getting to preview them. This little fighter has served me so well over the years, It survived highschool and two years of university longer than all 4 of my past cell phones even..
Such an awesome camera.
Such an awesome camera.
Плазмоид-9CIEI
21.06.2009
10/10
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The Canon SX1 is a great all around camera for advanced amateurs who are willing to sacrifice some quality for the convenience of having a lot of features in one (relatively) small package. It is great for travelers who want to take some quality photographs plus occasional video clips without having to lug a lot of different gadgets plus accessories.
Note that while it offers a good balance between the convenience of a point & shoot and the image quality of a DSLR, it's not going to beat either at the things each is specifically good at. Jack of all trades, master of none, but does pretty well if you know its limitations. I have samples of photos and a video using this camera on my website. The address is listed at the end of this review.
As with any camera, the major factor in taking good photographs is you and your skills. You'll also benefit from reading the manual. This camera has a lot of advanced photography features normally found on DSLRs that, if you make full use of them, will get you excellent results.
What's Good (not in any particular order):
1. Wide angle plus 20x zoom without swapping lenses. I hate carrying too much stuff around, which is why I don't use a DSLR. You can shoot landscapes and close ups of wildlife without wasting valuable time to put on the appropriate lens. Plus the weight can really add up when you're backpacking or out on an extended day hike.
2. Vari-angle display. Great for taking shots at odd angles like ground level, above your head, over the cliff or self-portraits. I don't think I'll buy another camera without this feature. You will get amazing shots with ease that you can't with other cameras that don't have this feature.
3. Can add filters. With a lensmate adapter (google lensmate), you can add a wide variety of filters like a circular polarizer, UV, infrared, neutral density, etc. You can add a lot to the quality of your photographs with filters.
4. Does HD video at 1080p. You can get some pretty cool clips from this camera without needing to have a camcorder.
5. Has a lot of advanced features: autobracketing for high dynamic range photos, raw and raw + jpeg, exposure compensation, aperture and shutter priority, etc.
6. Has a lot of convenience features such as the scene modes for different types of photography you may be doing.
7. Hot shoe for external flash. Only way to go for flash photography.
8. Can be vastly expanded using CHDK firmware. Not approved by Canon but loading up this firmware allows this camera to do a lot more. For example, long shutter is normally limited to 15 seconds, which doesn't allow you to take night shots very well. With CHDK you can open your shutter for minutes to get amazing night shots of the sky or the skyline. You'll also be able to do time lapse photography, go beyond the 4gb video file limit and much more.
9. Uses standard AA batteries. With custom rechargeables you are SOL when you run out of juice. With AA, you can run into any convenience store to get more batteries. On my recent trip to Yosemite I took 4 sets of rechargeables thinking it was more than enough juice for my 5 day trip. Sometimes things don't go according to plan and I was glad this thing takes AAs when I ran out of juice on the 4th day. Would have otherwise missed some very beautiful shots on my last day.
So what are the Cons?
1. Poor low light shots. Not anything worse that most point and shoots. But don't expect it to be as good as DSLRs. Yes it has a CMOS sensor but it is small. Beyond 200 ISO you're going to see a lot of noise. Having good lighting is crucial for this camera. A tripod will also help immensely.
2. Size and weight. Yeah it would be nice if it was the size and weight of my iPhone. But hey, this hybrid is a compromise.
If you want to get an idea of what this camera can do, check out the photos and video I posted on my website. [...]
Highly recommended but not for everyone.
Note that while it offers a good balance between the convenience of a point & shoot and the image quality of a DSLR, it's not going to beat either at the things each is specifically good at. Jack of all trades, master of none, but does pretty well if you know its limitations. I have samples of photos and a video using this camera on my website. The address is listed at the end of this review.
As with any camera, the major factor in taking good photographs is you and your skills. You'll also benefit from reading the manual. This camera has a lot of advanced photography features normally found on DSLRs that, if you make full use of them, will get you excellent results.
What's Good (not in any particular order):
1. Wide angle plus 20x zoom without swapping lenses. I hate carrying too much stuff around, which is why I don't use a DSLR. You can shoot landscapes and close ups of wildlife without wasting valuable time to put on the appropriate lens. Plus the weight can really add up when you're backpacking or out on an extended day hike.
2. Vari-angle display. Great for taking shots at odd angles like ground level, above your head, over the cliff or self-portraits. I don't think I'll buy another camera without this feature. You will get amazing shots with ease that you can't with other cameras that don't have this feature.
3. Can add filters. With a lensmate adapter (google lensmate), you can add a wide variety of filters like a circular polarizer, UV, infrared, neutral density, etc. You can add a lot to the quality of your photographs with filters.
4. Does HD video at 1080p. You can get some pretty cool clips from this camera without needing to have a camcorder.
5. Has a lot of advanced features: autobracketing for high dynamic range photos, raw and raw + jpeg, exposure compensation, aperture and shutter priority, etc.
6. Has a lot of convenience features such as the scene modes for different types of photography you may be doing.
7. Hot shoe for external flash. Only way to go for flash photography.
8. Can be vastly expanded using CHDK firmware. Not approved by Canon but loading up this firmware allows this camera to do a lot more. For example, long shutter is normally limited to 15 seconds, which doesn't allow you to take night shots very well. With CHDK you can open your shutter for minutes to get amazing night shots of the sky or the skyline. You'll also be able to do time lapse photography, go beyond the 4gb video file limit and much more.
9. Uses standard AA batteries. With custom rechargeables you are SOL when you run out of juice. With AA, you can run into any convenience store to get more batteries. On my recent trip to Yosemite I took 4 sets of rechargeables thinking it was more than enough juice for my 5 day trip. Sometimes things don't go according to plan and I was glad this thing takes AAs when I ran out of juice on the 4th day. Would have otherwise missed some very beautiful shots on my last day.
So what are the Cons?
1. Poor low light shots. Not anything worse that most point and shoots. But don't expect it to be as good as DSLRs. Yes it has a CMOS sensor but it is small. Beyond 200 ISO you're going to see a lot of noise. Having good lighting is crucial for this camera. A tripod will also help immensely.
2. Size and weight. Yeah it would be nice if it was the size and weight of my iPhone. But hey, this hybrid is a compromise.
If you want to get an idea of what this camera can do, check out the photos and video I posted on my website. [...]
Highly recommended but not for everyone.
НаноРейдер-2RKOG
27.05.2009
10/10
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So many things in one relatively small camera, wow!
Let's start with the lense. Very wide angle, careful to keep your foot out of the picture all the way to 20X zoom. Stood on the beach shooting an island a mile away and zoomed to people on the island beach not visible with the unaided eye without changing lenses. You are looking through the lense in this DSLR with diopter control if you wear glasses.
The DIGIC 4 is the computer chip that arranges pixels from the 10meg digital CCD. Even most triple priced DSLR cameras do not have this next generation digital chip yet. They have the DIGIC III (3). Want to change colors in the picture or black and white pictures with or without one color? It will take some time to learn all the composing powers this SX10IS has to offer because of the DIGIC 4 chip.
Needs 4 AAs instead of two like my other "pocket" cameras. That adds to the size and weight putting the SX10IS into a heavier catagory BUT way lighter than most DSLRs. Easy to hold with one hand. Four batteries means the right handed grip protrudes more with a nice little lip for your second finger to fit into to leaving your first finger on the picture button.
Several hundred pictures down the road with many armchair reviews in the 2 1/2" LCD that pulls out and swivels no battery change yet. AAs are cheap and available everywhere. Won't even bother with rechargeables because one set lasts so long the rechargeables will run down waiting to be used. Two and half inch LCD and not highly detailed but adequate. Zooming in while reviewing taken pictures nice. I suspect that DIGIC 4 is helping too.
SX10IS is not a pocket camera in size or weight. Last trip to Mexico took the 590IS which is pocket size along with this one but never used it. 20X and wide angle and other features were so nice to have. Generally I do not try to carry a camera ALL the time. Like to carry with one hand and wrist strap. Never around my neck.
Smallest quality bag that fits is the LowePro Apex 100AW roughly 3 1/2 x 4 1/2 by 6". That is pretty darn small. Plenty of room for batteries. Too small for instruction book. Tossed the neck strap and cut the water proof bag off to gain storage. I carry bag with built in handle. Usually just carry the camera without the bag. Think I bought this from Amazon. Might also fit in shoulder bag where you carry other things.
Settings for special picture conditions like night, or action, or many many others extensive. "Auto" seems to come pretty close to compensating for most pictures. And you have all the manual choices too. If you shoot a lot of pictures in specific lighting conditions you can set ISO, shutter speed, etc then record that group of settings along with multiple others as custom choices easily selected again later. DIGIC 4 again?
Easy camera for no-brainer shots. If you are a technocrat that likes many composing elements here is a camera that offers choices you never imagined. Movies with sound and zoom, yes! Panorama 180 or 360 degrees...........or just pick it up and shoot.
I would suggest this camera is an excellent choice that fits above point and shoot and below much bigger much more expensive, change the lense, type cameras. Moms that just want a simple, small, light camera, might find SX10IS more than they wanted...........unless you want a close-up at the other end of the soccer field when your little hero kicks a field goal. It is just not an easy walk around, carry it all the time, type of camera. It is a super-power camera of picture choices that will look spectacular in you large digital picture frames.
P.S. Just noticed Consumer Report gave this camera a "78" rating. Among all the other digital camera categories only one had a 78, Nikon D300 which is in the "advanced" section and costs $1600 before you buy lenses. No other camera of any type rated as high. Type of personal usage still determines which is best. Multiple photographing choices make up for being a little larger than a point and shoot for me.
Let's start with the lense. Very wide angle, careful to keep your foot out of the picture all the way to 20X zoom. Stood on the beach shooting an island a mile away and zoomed to people on the island beach not visible with the unaided eye without changing lenses. You are looking through the lense in this DSLR with diopter control if you wear glasses.
The DIGIC 4 is the computer chip that arranges pixels from the 10meg digital CCD. Even most triple priced DSLR cameras do not have this next generation digital chip yet. They have the DIGIC III (3). Want to change colors in the picture or black and white pictures with or without one color? It will take some time to learn all the composing powers this SX10IS has to offer because of the DIGIC 4 chip.
Needs 4 AAs instead of two like my other "pocket" cameras. That adds to the size and weight putting the SX10IS into a heavier catagory BUT way lighter than most DSLRs. Easy to hold with one hand. Four batteries means the right handed grip protrudes more with a nice little lip for your second finger to fit into to leaving your first finger on the picture button.
Several hundred pictures down the road with many armchair reviews in the 2 1/2" LCD that pulls out and swivels no battery change yet. AAs are cheap and available everywhere. Won't even bother with rechargeables because one set lasts so long the rechargeables will run down waiting to be used. Two and half inch LCD and not highly detailed but adequate. Zooming in while reviewing taken pictures nice. I suspect that DIGIC 4 is helping too.
SX10IS is not a pocket camera in size or weight. Last trip to Mexico took the 590IS which is pocket size along with this one but never used it. 20X and wide angle and other features were so nice to have. Generally I do not try to carry a camera ALL the time. Like to carry with one hand and wrist strap. Never around my neck.
Smallest quality bag that fits is the LowePro Apex 100AW roughly 3 1/2 x 4 1/2 by 6". That is pretty darn small. Plenty of room for batteries. Too small for instruction book. Tossed the neck strap and cut the water proof bag off to gain storage. I carry bag with built in handle. Usually just carry the camera without the bag. Think I bought this from Amazon. Might also fit in shoulder bag where you carry other things.
Settings for special picture conditions like night, or action, or many many others extensive. "Auto" seems to come pretty close to compensating for most pictures. And you have all the manual choices too. If you shoot a lot of pictures in specific lighting conditions you can set ISO, shutter speed, etc then record that group of settings along with multiple others as custom choices easily selected again later. DIGIC 4 again?
Easy camera for no-brainer shots. If you are a technocrat that likes many composing elements here is a camera that offers choices you never imagined. Movies with sound and zoom, yes! Panorama 180 or 360 degrees...........or just pick it up and shoot.
I would suggest this camera is an excellent choice that fits above point and shoot and below much bigger much more expensive, change the lense, type cameras. Moms that just want a simple, small, light camera, might find SX10IS more than they wanted...........unless you want a close-up at the other end of the soccer field when your little hero kicks a field goal. It is just not an easy walk around, carry it all the time, type of camera. It is a super-power camera of picture choices that will look spectacular in you large digital picture frames.
P.S. Just noticed Consumer Report gave this camera a "78" rating. Among all the other digital camera categories only one had a 78, Nikon D300 which is in the "advanced" section and costs $1600 before you buy lenses. No other camera of any type rated as high. Type of personal usage still determines which is best. Multiple photographing choices make up for being a little larger than a point and shoot for me.
Квантум-9RJVG
10.02.2012
8/10
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I use a PowerShot A520 for shooting timelapse photography when coupled to a computer, and thought that this A470 would be a good for a stand-alone outdoor timelapse project, since it can run the custom firmware CHDK. While it does work this way (and supports my 16GB SDHC card), it is also much simpler than the A520 by default. The most noticeable difference is that this camera does not have a true Aperture setting. Instead, it has a sort of "on" and "off" filter which functions as an extremely poor man's aperture.
If you only want to take quick photos like most people, it's probably fine. At this point, it's rather outdated, but it's also cheap. Do not get it if you are planning on learning much about photography.
If you only want to take quick photos like most people, it's probably fine. At this point, it's rather outdated, but it's also cheap. Do not get it if you are planning on learning much about photography.
Альфа-Юнит-8SQRI
18.07.2012
10/10
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Works fine with our cannon SX30. Hooked it onto the camera strap and the "leash" is plenty long enough.The cap snaps onto the lens with no problem and it does what I bought it to do!
Зета-Орион-8OCPD
23.07.2012
10/10
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Got this little inexpensive camera for my daughter....and have used it myself - more than the more expensive one that I bought for myself....TAKES GREAT PICS!
Пульсар-7MQWX
08.06.2012
2/10
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I received this camera with the lens frozen, no batteries, no memory chip. I do not know if it even works. The seller advertised the cameraq as in very good condition; Not! The shutter is frozen eliminating all the close-up and shots you want depth adjustment. I am through with Amazon forever.
КиберНаблюдатель-5ZSAO
26.03.2012
10/10
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I bought this camera back in January of 2006, and I'm amazed that this camera is still marketed. I have pics on here too that I took from back then. (One is "Car Tail Lights") at dusk and other pics too. I still have the A620 and it still works well.
A year later I bought the A630 (didn't like it) and a year after that I bough a Rebel Xsi. But all I have left is the A620. Sold the Xsi because I needed the money.
I'm now looking at the 12 MP Canon elph 100 HS because it is new technology with HD movies. Price is good.
A year later I bought the A630 (didn't like it) and a year after that I bough a Rebel Xsi. But all I have left is the A620. Sold the Xsi because I needed the money.
I'm now looking at the 12 MP Canon elph 100 HS because it is new technology with HD movies. Price is good.
Туманник-0VFDE
20.12.2011
10/10
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When my husband bought this camera for me, it was the first "real" camera I ever owned. Previously, I had only had point-and-shoot instant cameras. As soon as I started using it, my love for photography has blossomed and I love the ease of use and the large variety of features of this camera. I've travelled to 15 countries sinc getting this camera, and I've been able to take some great shots.
I like the fact that this camera uses batteries instead of a battery pack that has to be recharged.
I like the fact that the zoom allows me to capture images at great distances without having to purchase an expensive lens and have to waste time putting lenses on.
I like the light weight of this camera.
I've had no trouble with this camera at all and it has handled all my different types of photography needs, from nature to portraits.
I like the fact that this camera uses batteries instead of a battery pack that has to be recharged.
I like the fact that the zoom allows me to capture images at great distances without having to purchase an expensive lens and have to waste time putting lenses on.
I like the light weight of this camera.
I've had no trouble with this camera at all and it has handled all my different types of photography needs, from nature to portraits.
КиберНаблюдатель-4PIMA
31.08.2011
10/10
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Just a few points in answer to comments about the Canon SX1-IS SLR.
I have had mine for 18 Months and very pleased with it.
Got fed up with carring various combinations of camcorders & cameras so I purchased the above.
I managed to screw a UV filter in front the lens.
Useing a needle burnt 2 small holes in the lens cap by the clip,fastend it to the strap with thin string.
Had no trouble with the time rechargeable batteries last(Energizer 2450mAh),suggest you could be on standby to long.
Only used the camera & video in auto, make sure you have the best quality photo's from the camera's menu.
You will need a fast SDHD card, I use a 32g Class 10.
Some people have mentiond Sandisk extreme III, I have 2 rated 20mb/s & 2 @ 30mb/s. so check the speed.
The class number is the Minimum write speed.
You will need a fast computer I bought a quad core I7.
I tried WMF & other convertion but lost video quality.
You can Top & Tail the video with the programme that comes with the camera(ZoomBrowserEX).
Try "Video Pad Editor" for free and save at 12.8
But the play back is jerky whether edited or not.
Go to the Mirillis web page and download "Splash lite" Its free and runs smooth.
I have had mine for 18 Months and very pleased with it.
Got fed up with carring various combinations of camcorders & cameras so I purchased the above.
I managed to screw a UV filter in front the lens.
Useing a needle burnt 2 small holes in the lens cap by the clip,fastend it to the strap with thin string.
Had no trouble with the time rechargeable batteries last(Energizer 2450mAh),suggest you could be on standby to long.
Only used the camera & video in auto, make sure you have the best quality photo's from the camera's menu.
You will need a fast SDHD card, I use a 32g Class 10.
Some people have mentiond Sandisk extreme III, I have 2 rated 20mb/s & 2 @ 30mb/s. so check the speed.
The class number is the Minimum write speed.
You will need a fast computer I bought a quad core I7.
I tried WMF & other convertion but lost video quality.
You can Top & Tail the video with the programme that comes with the camera(ZoomBrowserEX).
Try "Video Pad Editor" for free and save at 12.8
But the play back is jerky whether edited or not.
Go to the Mirillis web page and download "Splash lite" Its free and runs smooth.
НоваГость-6DSQO
04.07.2012
2/10
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It's a great camera but the zoom motor fails after one or two years of normal use. It happened to me and also to a friend. Repair this problem costs almost the same that a new camera (U$450).
Плазмонавт-3OSGH
11.09.2008
8/10
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I purchased this camera about 3 months ago from Amazon, which had the best price. I spent a bit of time learning about the features, trying them out, testing the camera, and finally, USING the camera.
All in all I am mostly pleased with this camera. My previous digital camera was an Olympus D550 zoom, which took great pictures and was very easy to use. The Canon camera is also easy to use, if you want to keep it in AUTO mode, which I often do. If you want to use a different mode or change one of the settings, there are so many different combinations and possibilities that I find it can be a bit overwhelming. I think I just need to get used to it more. I thought I was pretty proficient with it at first, but if I don't use it frequently and consistently, I tend to forget which menu the feature I'm looking for is on.
One thing I really like about this camera is the feel of it in my hands. I was torn between one of the smaller Camera SD models and this one, but the A590 felt so good and comfortable in my hand, I figured it would be easier to hold it steady. (My sister has a Canon SD camera and it is so small, her pictures often come out blurry because she has difficulty holding it steady when she takes a shot.) My old Olympus was much bigger than either camera, so I figured the A590 would be an improvement over it and I shouldn't worry so much about the size. I also liked the idea of having it use AA batteries, vs. the Canon rechargable one in the smaller cameras. (While on vacation, my sister would go to take a picture and lament that her battery needed charging. With AA batteries, if you run out of power, just go buy more.)
I am pleased with the photos I have taken so far, for the most part. It does not do well outdoors at dusk, but my Olympus didn't, either, and I suspect more savy users would know what to set to make these kinds of photos come out better. One thing I noticed in a lot of my photos is that if there is a lamp or light near the subject, or if the subject is near a window letting in bright light, you'll get a bright, overexposed area in the photo. I never noticed this problem with my Olympus, and friends/relatives who have taken shots of the same subject with their cameras did not have this problem. For this reason I am taking away one star.
One thing I was concerned about after reading a lot of the reviews here was bettery life. I preferred a camera that ran on AA batteries, but not if it was going to eat up batteries. My Olympus ran on 4 AA batteries, so I bought rechargeable ones. The A590 only uses 2 AA batteries, so I figured I'd be changing batteries often. Not so! I started off using the 2 Panasonic batteries that came with the camera. I figured I'd use them up just playing with the camera. I kept turning it on and off as I was reading the manual, trying the different menus and features. Surely they'd be dead in a couple of days. Nope. I took many test shots in different lighting, with different settings, and downloaded them to my laptop. Still the batteries continued working. I took a LOT of photos at my and my husband's anniversary party, when all our relatives came in from out of town, but still the batteries lasted. Then I took the camera on a trip and took many more photos, then a couple of birthdays, then my son's college apartment and STILL the batteries lasted. (I must've taken over 100 photos, not to mention my training sessions). It's been a month since I've used the camera and just now I noticed the low battery warning is coming on, so I replaced the Panasonics with 2 rechargeable batteries.
I am happy with my purchase. When I compared photos that I took with my camera with the same photos my relatives took with their digital cameras, many of them much more expensive than my A590, I generally preferred my photos, and at the very least my photos were equally as good. As I mentioned above, the only photos that weren't as good was when there was bright light from a window or lamp near (though not necessarily behind) the subject.
UPDATE 12/15/08:
The first time I reviewed this camera, I had only used it on a few occasions. I was pretty happy with it at the time. However, it's been six months and the more I use it, the unhappier I become with it. It's enough to make me consider buying a new, different camera. I wonder if it's too late to return it to Amazon.
Yes it's easy to use and yes, it has a lot of nice features. But generally it doesn't take very good pictures. Some shots come out very nice - especially ones taken outdoors in full light. But there are too many problems with pictures taken if the light isn't just so. If there is a light on in the background, you get bright halos around the light source. If you use natural light on indoor shots, the colors look washed out. Even indoor shots taken with the flash look washed out.
Then there's the pro
All in all I am mostly pleased with this camera. My previous digital camera was an Olympus D550 zoom, which took great pictures and was very easy to use. The Canon camera is also easy to use, if you want to keep it in AUTO mode, which I often do. If you want to use a different mode or change one of the settings, there are so many different combinations and possibilities that I find it can be a bit overwhelming. I think I just need to get used to it more. I thought I was pretty proficient with it at first, but if I don't use it frequently and consistently, I tend to forget which menu the feature I'm looking for is on.
One thing I really like about this camera is the feel of it in my hands. I was torn between one of the smaller Camera SD models and this one, but the A590 felt so good and comfortable in my hand, I figured it would be easier to hold it steady. (My sister has a Canon SD camera and it is so small, her pictures often come out blurry because she has difficulty holding it steady when she takes a shot.) My old Olympus was much bigger than either camera, so I figured the A590 would be an improvement over it and I shouldn't worry so much about the size. I also liked the idea of having it use AA batteries, vs. the Canon rechargable one in the smaller cameras. (While on vacation, my sister would go to take a picture and lament that her battery needed charging. With AA batteries, if you run out of power, just go buy more.)
I am pleased with the photos I have taken so far, for the most part. It does not do well outdoors at dusk, but my Olympus didn't, either, and I suspect more savy users would know what to set to make these kinds of photos come out better. One thing I noticed in a lot of my photos is that if there is a lamp or light near the subject, or if the subject is near a window letting in bright light, you'll get a bright, overexposed area in the photo. I never noticed this problem with my Olympus, and friends/relatives who have taken shots of the same subject with their cameras did not have this problem. For this reason I am taking away one star.
One thing I was concerned about after reading a lot of the reviews here was bettery life. I preferred a camera that ran on AA batteries, but not if it was going to eat up batteries. My Olympus ran on 4 AA batteries, so I bought rechargeable ones. The A590 only uses 2 AA batteries, so I figured I'd be changing batteries often. Not so! I started off using the 2 Panasonic batteries that came with the camera. I figured I'd use them up just playing with the camera. I kept turning it on and off as I was reading the manual, trying the different menus and features. Surely they'd be dead in a couple of days. Nope. I took many test shots in different lighting, with different settings, and downloaded them to my laptop. Still the batteries continued working. I took a LOT of photos at my and my husband's anniversary party, when all our relatives came in from out of town, but still the batteries lasted. Then I took the camera on a trip and took many more photos, then a couple of birthdays, then my son's college apartment and STILL the batteries lasted. (I must've taken over 100 photos, not to mention my training sessions). It's been a month since I've used the camera and just now I noticed the low battery warning is coming on, so I replaced the Panasonics with 2 rechargeable batteries.
I am happy with my purchase. When I compared photos that I took with my camera with the same photos my relatives took with their digital cameras, many of them much more expensive than my A590, I generally preferred my photos, and at the very least my photos were equally as good. As I mentioned above, the only photos that weren't as good was when there was bright light from a window or lamp near (though not necessarily behind) the subject.
UPDATE 12/15/08:
The first time I reviewed this camera, I had only used it on a few occasions. I was pretty happy with it at the time. However, it's been six months and the more I use it, the unhappier I become with it. It's enough to make me consider buying a new, different camera. I wonder if it's too late to return it to Amazon.
Yes it's easy to use and yes, it has a lot of nice features. But generally it doesn't take very good pictures. Some shots come out very nice - especially ones taken outdoors in full light. But there are too many problems with pictures taken if the light isn't just so. If there is a light on in the background, you get bright halos around the light source. If you use natural light on indoor shots, the colors look washed out. Even indoor shots taken with the flash look washed out.
Then there's the pro
НеоВояжер-8BXNB
17.12.2011
2/10
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We ordered this camera for our daughter. We have never had any issues with having things arrive from Amazon sellers but this camera came to us in a flat rate envelope wrapped in bubble wrap. Nothing else. No original box either, nothing except the SD card that still had someone else's personal pictures on it. The box was pretty much flattened in the mailing process and the cameras' internal lens was totally crushed. When we contacted the seller we were told that's how he always mails things and never had any issues in the past. He even neglected to respond when we asked for at least a credit for another camera. I understand that things get lost/damaged in the mail but to send a camera through the mail without much more than one sheet of bubble wrap and the mailing envelope is ridiculous! Save yourself the frustration, time and money - buy elsewhere.
Астероид-5BZUE
02.07.2012
10/10
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Item came packaged well, fit camera perfectly- would not even notice that it did not come with the camera only thing missing was the canon name. Would purchase again fast shipping.
Дроид-2YUBD
06.09.2008
10/10
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The A590IS, based on price, is considered to be a budget or entry level camera. However, especially at this price point, it is feature rich including many not found in more expensive models. The feature set will appeal to a wide variety of people from those who want nothing more than an auto-focus point-and-shoot to the camera buff who wants a full set of manual controls, including manual focus, and to everyone in between. I was especially pleased that Canon included a viewfinder on this model, something that is being dropped from many product lines in favor of only an LCD screen. Anyone who has ever tried to compose a shot in bright sunlight only to find the LCD screen washed out or impossible to see will appreciate this feature.
I applaud Canon for developing a small camera with more attention to function rather than to style and minimal size. Many cameras can be found with dimensions smaller than a playing card or credit card but lack even basic controls, much less easy to use buttons. While the A590IS may not fit in the pocket of your jeans, it will fit into a jacket pocket or a moderately sized shirt pocket. Rather than being a flat or rounded rectangle this camera design feels good in your hand and feels secure during use.
Performance and picture quality was another pleasant surprise at this price point. Picture noise is not noticeable until ISO 400 and degrades rapidly at ISO 800 and above. Translated to laymen's terms, this means your shots will be crystal clear unless you specifically set the ISO to a high number for non-flash, low-light shots. Image stabilization is excellent throughout the three settings (off is also selectable). There are three auto-focus modes plus off including face detect which will automatically detect up to 9 faces in a shot and adjust the camera settings automatically so that faces are correctly exposed in your shot. Unless one of your subjects is moving fast, the camera detects the movement and adjusts according. The 4X optical zoom is a rarity in this price range with most not exceeding 3X. Combined with the 4X digital zoom you have a camera that is capable of mild wide angle to moderate telephoto. Color rendition is excellent and I have read a number of technical reviews that place it as nearly perfect. One of your many shooting options is "vivid" which increases contrast and heightens the colors in your shot. The camera's ability to shoot movies with sound is better than expected. However Canon did reduce the performance from the A590's predecessor to only 20 fps in 640x480. To get 30 fps you must drop down to the 320x240 size. Unlike my old digital, you can continue to shoot in movie mode until your memory card is full, not in shorter segments. Redeye reduction is accomplished with two methods which can be combined or shut off entirely, a redeye light and digital correction. Unfortunately, no camera manufacturer I am away of offers something that will work with pets so their eyes will often come out glowing green or gold in a flash shot.
Canon's decision to power the A590IS with AA batteries was sound. Avoiding a proprietary battery aided them in keeping the cost low. Replacement of a proprietary battery can cost upwards of $40. I would recommend purchasing a set of 2500 mAh NiMH rechargeable batteries and a good charger if you use your camera a lot. If you find your batteries dying and unable to plug in your charger, you can always pick up a set of AA batteries nearly anywhere. Battery life with the A590IS is reportedly one of the best with up to 450 shots. But if you are like I am and use all the bells and whistles as well as flash, expect battery life to be much lower, typical with any camera.
As with anything, there are always some cons. Writing to the memory card is a bit slow, especially in continuous shooting mode although still respectable for a camera in this class. I found that it did improve when I upgraded to a faster SD card (class 6+). As with all of Canon's A-series PowerShot cameras, flash recycle time leaves something to be desired approaching 5 seconds. Unless you are someone who wants to take rapid-fire shots using a flash, performance is acceptable. The LCD view screen is pretty low resolution and displays a lot of noise. Much to my relief the actual shots turn out much better than what you see on the view screen. When in movie mode with sound, I found that using the zoom or other buttons translates into an audible sound during playback.
In summary, I suppose it is possible to find a budget camera that will exceed the A590IS in one or two categories but the Canon has good, solid, balanced performance in all areas. I'd much prefer solid performance over stellar performance in one or two areas and below average performance everywhere else. It is by no means a high-performance SLR, but at $149 I can buy 10 of these before approaching what I paid for my SLR 10
I applaud Canon for developing a small camera with more attention to function rather than to style and minimal size. Many cameras can be found with dimensions smaller than a playing card or credit card but lack even basic controls, much less easy to use buttons. While the A590IS may not fit in the pocket of your jeans, it will fit into a jacket pocket or a moderately sized shirt pocket. Rather than being a flat or rounded rectangle this camera design feels good in your hand and feels secure during use.
Performance and picture quality was another pleasant surprise at this price point. Picture noise is not noticeable until ISO 400 and degrades rapidly at ISO 800 and above. Translated to laymen's terms, this means your shots will be crystal clear unless you specifically set the ISO to a high number for non-flash, low-light shots. Image stabilization is excellent throughout the three settings (off is also selectable). There are three auto-focus modes plus off including face detect which will automatically detect up to 9 faces in a shot and adjust the camera settings automatically so that faces are correctly exposed in your shot. Unless one of your subjects is moving fast, the camera detects the movement and adjusts according. The 4X optical zoom is a rarity in this price range with most not exceeding 3X. Combined with the 4X digital zoom you have a camera that is capable of mild wide angle to moderate telephoto. Color rendition is excellent and I have read a number of technical reviews that place it as nearly perfect. One of your many shooting options is "vivid" which increases contrast and heightens the colors in your shot. The camera's ability to shoot movies with sound is better than expected. However Canon did reduce the performance from the A590's predecessor to only 20 fps in 640x480. To get 30 fps you must drop down to the 320x240 size. Unlike my old digital, you can continue to shoot in movie mode until your memory card is full, not in shorter segments. Redeye reduction is accomplished with two methods which can be combined or shut off entirely, a redeye light and digital correction. Unfortunately, no camera manufacturer I am away of offers something that will work with pets so their eyes will often come out glowing green or gold in a flash shot.
Canon's decision to power the A590IS with AA batteries was sound. Avoiding a proprietary battery aided them in keeping the cost low. Replacement of a proprietary battery can cost upwards of $40. I would recommend purchasing a set of 2500 mAh NiMH rechargeable batteries and a good charger if you use your camera a lot. If you find your batteries dying and unable to plug in your charger, you can always pick up a set of AA batteries nearly anywhere. Battery life with the A590IS is reportedly one of the best with up to 450 shots. But if you are like I am and use all the bells and whistles as well as flash, expect battery life to be much lower, typical with any camera.
As with anything, there are always some cons. Writing to the memory card is a bit slow, especially in continuous shooting mode although still respectable for a camera in this class. I found that it did improve when I upgraded to a faster SD card (class 6+). As with all of Canon's A-series PowerShot cameras, flash recycle time leaves something to be desired approaching 5 seconds. Unless you are someone who wants to take rapid-fire shots using a flash, performance is acceptable. The LCD view screen is pretty low resolution and displays a lot of noise. Much to my relief the actual shots turn out much better than what you see on the view screen. When in movie mode with sound, I found that using the zoom or other buttons translates into an audible sound during playback.
In summary, I suppose it is possible to find a budget camera that will exceed the A590IS in one or two categories but the Canon has good, solid, balanced performance in all areas. I'd much prefer solid performance over stellar performance in one or two areas and below average performance everywhere else. It is by no means a high-performance SLR, but at $149 I can buy 10 of these before approaching what I paid for my SLR 10
Странник-2HENB
29.05.2012
10/10
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Yes sir, it does just what it's suppose to, battery works just like a battery, charger does its job and energizes the battery with a charge to keep it working like its suppose to. Battery works great, charger works great (don't just take my word for it, ask the battery), and life is good!!!
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