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НаноПилигрим-0HNFY
24.12.2011
10/10
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This is a great little camera. Have taken a couple thousand pictures with it, it is easy to use and its compact size lets you take it anywhere.
Интеллектор-2JCUX
07.01.2011
8/10
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Just realized I've had this camera since dec 2008, paid 110.00 for it. Was looking it up today to show a friend and couldn't believe how much the price had gone up for this older model. Recently I was envious of a friend's kid pictures who had a cannon rebel DSLR, and was telling myself I needed it if I wanted better pictures of my kid than I have been able to get to date.
But now I am realizing I need to learn how to use what I already have to it's fullest.
I have had good pictures and so far I have not had any operational issues with this camera. Battery life has been decent with rechargeables. Two things that have been annoying are the slow recovery between shots at times and the flash is too much light when no flash isn't enough. I like how most pictures look more natural without the flash but they get blurry.
So I making a new effort to learn how to take a picture. After reading reviews today I am going look into trying set the flash to medium? Consider new batteries, external flash and additional lens.
My bottom line is to take natural clear images of my daughter and family; maybe taking the time to learn the craft a little & a couple of accessories will do instead of jumping into a DSLR investment.
I was interested in the canon S95 if I stay with point and shoots for my next camera.
But now I am realizing I need to learn how to use what I already have to it's fullest.
I have had good pictures and so far I have not had any operational issues with this camera. Battery life has been decent with rechargeables. Two things that have been annoying are the slow recovery between shots at times and the flash is too much light when no flash isn't enough. I like how most pictures look more natural without the flash but they get blurry.
So I making a new effort to learn how to take a picture. After reading reviews today I am going look into trying set the flash to medium? Consider new batteries, external flash and additional lens.
My bottom line is to take natural clear images of my daughter and family; maybe taking the time to learn the craft a little & a couple of accessories will do instead of jumping into a DSLR investment.
I was interested in the canon S95 if I stay with point and shoots for my next camera.
ИнфраГость-4PBKH
26.12.2011
10/10
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Needed another batter for my Canon Rebel xt. It works great! Far cheaper then if I had gone to a camera shop to purchase one.
Гиперион-0QNYL
17.01.2011
10/10
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I bought one of these new in 2006, and still use it occasionally. Works flawlessly, takes great pictures, as long as you don't ask too much of it; after all, it's basically a point-and-shoot.
Personally, I like using AA's. On a trip to Israel, I brought my SLR, and on the second day, the charger shorted out, leaving me unable to use it for about half of the trip. Fortunately, I'd had the sense to pack the A620 both for backup and for those days when I didn't want to shlep the SLR. Since the A620 runs on AA's, I was good to go. And looking at the pictures from that trip, I have a hard time telling which camera I used for any given shot.
The articulated LCD is a nice feature; I wish that it were common. Not only can you use it for taking pictures at odd angles (especially over crowds), but it protects the screen.
The only things that the A620 really lacks are image stabilization (which wasn't common on cameras when I bought this) and optimal wide angle coverage (the A620 goes out to about 35 mm equivalent, which really isn't good enough some of the time).
If you see one at a yard sale, it's worth picking up, just to have a spare camera to keep in the car (it's my "car trunk camera" now. I'll keep using it until it dies, which may be never....
Personally, I like using AA's. On a trip to Israel, I brought my SLR, and on the second day, the charger shorted out, leaving me unable to use it for about half of the trip. Fortunately, I'd had the sense to pack the A620 both for backup and for those days when I didn't want to shlep the SLR. Since the A620 runs on AA's, I was good to go. And looking at the pictures from that trip, I have a hard time telling which camera I used for any given shot.
The articulated LCD is a nice feature; I wish that it were common. Not only can you use it for taking pictures at odd angles (especially over crowds), but it protects the screen.
The only things that the A620 really lacks are image stabilization (which wasn't common on cameras when I bought this) and optimal wide angle coverage (the A620 goes out to about 35 mm equivalent, which really isn't good enough some of the time).
If you see one at a yard sale, it's worth picking up, just to have a spare camera to keep in the car (it's my "car trunk camera" now. I'll keep using it until it dies, which may be never....
Гелиос-8YGLF
11.12.2008
8/10
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I have had the Canon s10 for less than 24 hours, so these are my first impressions. I will update later. Assuming you have read other reviews, let me add some different information. Specific points.
1. Comments about the lens cap are absolutely true; it is awkward and does not fit easily. You wind up dropping it frequently and sticking your fingers on the lens. This is not good.
2. After inserting the 4 AA batteries, it is very hard getting the cover correctly shut. I am guessing that it will break easily, if that task is not done very carefully.
3. The feel of the camera is great; it fits my older arthritic bulky hands very well.
4. I didn't know until I read part of the instruction manual, that the camera has a control that allows you to vary the loudness of separate functions of the camera; shutter, turning on, menu opening, etc... PLUS, there is a button on the top left of the camera that enables you to MUTE ALL sounds of the camera if you press it as you are turning the camera on. I think this sound adjustment feature is very handy, although my poor ears have difficulty hearing anything...
5. The pictures I have taken have been very good and sharp for me. I was coming from an older Panasonic point and shoot.
6. I am really, really having to read the manual to learn all the different capabilities. If you get this camera, plan on spending some real time with the manual. For example, it is not intuitively obvious how one changes the size of the desired image from 10 to 1 megapixel. It took real manual reading to figure that out.
7. Despite my nit-picks, I am loving this camera. It is absolutely doing what I wanted. Namely giving me some really good manual and varied functions in a premium point and shoot without the expense of a DSLR.
My plan, if I continue to use this and enjoy photography, then I will upgrade to a DSLR, but right now, I have lots to learn, and enjoy with the Canon S10.
Nick
UPDATE: 16 Dec 2008
Still love the camera, but still learning. You MUST read the User Manual, and study it, in combination with playing with the camera. Good way to spend a couple of hours at Star$$s. The manual tells you specifically how to make certain changes in settings; however, it does NOT tell you when or why to make the changes. You need to study it and THINK. If you want a camera just to take simple, quick snapshots, this camera will do it, but that would be wasting this cameras terrific abilities. Spend a lot less and get a regular Canon or Sony P&S.
If you want a camera to learn how to do manual settings, like aperture and shutter priority settings, and others, WITHOUT spending the big $$$s needed to buy a DSLR, then this is the perfect camera for that.
Specific points:
1. The built in flash is not very strong at all. I will need to get a Canon external flash, probably the 430ex model, to make it as strong as I would like.
2. Figuring out how to change the image size, from 10 M to 8 or even down to less than 1 M for a 640x480 pixel photo is NOT intuitively obvious. You have to read the manual and learn that it is necessary to push the Function button while the camera is in take photo mode and then look down the list of items and choose from: 10M, 8M, etc...
3. The lens for this camera isn't the world's greatest. When it is dark it will only open up to 4.0 and that just isn't fast enough; then with a low power flash, your low light shooting is compromised yielding "noisy"/unsharp images.
4. I haven't found a camera bag that suits my taste for this camera yet; still looking. I want something that will carry the camera, an external flash, a spare set of batteries, and little nit-bits. I am sure they exist, just haven't found the right one. But then, searching for photography stuff is always fun... I AM loving the camera, but would still leave the rating at four stars.
1. Comments about the lens cap are absolutely true; it is awkward and does not fit easily. You wind up dropping it frequently and sticking your fingers on the lens. This is not good.
2. After inserting the 4 AA batteries, it is very hard getting the cover correctly shut. I am guessing that it will break easily, if that task is not done very carefully.
3. The feel of the camera is great; it fits my older arthritic bulky hands very well.
4. I didn't know until I read part of the instruction manual, that the camera has a control that allows you to vary the loudness of separate functions of the camera; shutter, turning on, menu opening, etc... PLUS, there is a button on the top left of the camera that enables you to MUTE ALL sounds of the camera if you press it as you are turning the camera on. I think this sound adjustment feature is very handy, although my poor ears have difficulty hearing anything...
5. The pictures I have taken have been very good and sharp for me. I was coming from an older Panasonic point and shoot.
6. I am really, really having to read the manual to learn all the different capabilities. If you get this camera, plan on spending some real time with the manual. For example, it is not intuitively obvious how one changes the size of the desired image from 10 to 1 megapixel. It took real manual reading to figure that out.
7. Despite my nit-picks, I am loving this camera. It is absolutely doing what I wanted. Namely giving me some really good manual and varied functions in a premium point and shoot without the expense of a DSLR.
My plan, if I continue to use this and enjoy photography, then I will upgrade to a DSLR, but right now, I have lots to learn, and enjoy with the Canon S10.
Nick
UPDATE: 16 Dec 2008
Still love the camera, but still learning. You MUST read the User Manual, and study it, in combination with playing with the camera. Good way to spend a couple of hours at Star$$s. The manual tells you specifically how to make certain changes in settings; however, it does NOT tell you when or why to make the changes. You need to study it and THINK. If you want a camera just to take simple, quick snapshots, this camera will do it, but that would be wasting this cameras terrific abilities. Spend a lot less and get a regular Canon or Sony P&S.
If you want a camera to learn how to do manual settings, like aperture and shutter priority settings, and others, WITHOUT spending the big $$$s needed to buy a DSLR, then this is the perfect camera for that.
Specific points:
1. The built in flash is not very strong at all. I will need to get a Canon external flash, probably the 430ex model, to make it as strong as I would like.
2. Figuring out how to change the image size, from 10 M to 8 or even down to less than 1 M for a 640x480 pixel photo is NOT intuitively obvious. You have to read the manual and learn that it is necessary to push the Function button while the camera is in take photo mode and then look down the list of items and choose from: 10M, 8M, etc...
3. The lens for this camera isn't the world's greatest. When it is dark it will only open up to 4.0 and that just isn't fast enough; then with a low power flash, your low light shooting is compromised yielding "noisy"/unsharp images.
4. I haven't found a camera bag that suits my taste for this camera yet; still looking. I want something that will carry the camera, an external flash, a spare set of batteries, and little nit-bits. I am sure they exist, just haven't found the right one. But then, searching for photography stuff is always fun... I AM loving the camera, but would still leave the rating at four stars.
Аэронавт-5OEQI
12.12.2011
6/10
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Плохо
I lost the lens cap within a month because the sticky tab did not hold the lens cap. Warning do not use the sticky tab or you may(will)lose the lens cap.
НеоВояжер-3XPFU
21.10.2011
10/10
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Found Canon camera at garage sale, battery was dead.
Scored killer camera and replaced battery. The newer cameras seem to have bad sensors and don't capture very well with motion. The IXUS 70 I got for 5 bucks and replaced the battery for 2 is leaps and bounds better than the 300 newer canon I bought last year.
Scored killer camera and replaced battery. The newer cameras seem to have bad sensors and don't capture very well with motion. The IXUS 70 I got for 5 bucks and replaced the battery for 2 is leaps and bounds better than the 300 newer canon I bought last year.
Спектроник-3CFNU
14.09.2011
10/10
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After reading the reviews I was somewhat scare to order this lens cap but, I needed one since I lost my and the price was right so I thought I would give it a try. To my surprise, this cap fits GREAT and I like having a string leash to prevent another lost cap. The service was great and the shipping was very FAST. If you ever need one, please give this seller your business. They were outstanding with a good price and fast shipping.
Вектрон-1GVML
10.11.2011
10/10
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We needed a quick temporary charger. This arrived super fast, did the job, and even has more options for charging than we originally had. Not sure when I'd use the car charger, but it's nice to have. No complaints - can't beat the price.
Астероид-8TOMJ
05.06.2011
8/10
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I got this as a replacement lens cap for my Canon Powershot SX10IS. The price and delivery is good, and it fits the lens that comes on the Canon Powershot SX10IS. The original lens cap with the camera did not have a way of tying the cap to the body, so I used a nice strap that had a stick-on attachment to the cap. This worked well, but after a time, the stick-on part came loose and I lost the cap. I liked the fact that this lens cap had an attached strap. The downside is that the original cap fits with the lens hood in place. This cap requires the lens hood to be removed. Not a big deal, because it is easy to remove the cap, then put on the lens hood. However, I probably would not have gotten this particular cap, had I known it was not compatible with the lens hood.
Эксопилот-2CSGG
29.06.2011
10/10
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I bought this camera about 2 years ago and I am still amazed by the clarity of the images it produces, how versatile it is and the build quality.
I use it for everything, stills, video etc. and I am never disappointed by it. The zoom is staggering, the image stabilising is outstanding. It conveniently sized, has a positive feel and a solid shutter click! I am an EOS 5 owner as well, but I have stopped using that now in preference to the SX1 is.
Downsides, do you know I cannot think of any, if you are looking for a brilliant all round camera that will give you a huge choice of settings or just simple point and shoot then this is it. I would buy it again tomorrow!. Brilliant.
I use it for everything, stills, video etc. and I am never disappointed by it. The zoom is staggering, the image stabilising is outstanding. It conveniently sized, has a positive feel and a solid shutter click! I am an EOS 5 owner as well, but I have stopped using that now in preference to the SX1 is.
Downsides, do you know I cannot think of any, if you are looking for a brilliant all round camera that will give you a huge choice of settings or just simple point and shoot then this is it. I would buy it again tomorrow!. Brilliant.
НаноПилигрим-3JCNP
07.08.2011
4/10
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I bought this camera for school, because it was recommended. It was really expensive ($208) compared to other cameras, but I went with it anyway. Needless to say I've had the camera for two years and it is a piece of junk. The battery life is terrible on it. I put in brand new batteries every time and the camera always still blinks battery is low and shuts off. I wouldn't buy this ever again, there are much better cameras out there with way better functions and quality. And, the warranty is useless. Trust me dont waste your money.
НаноПилигрим-4ODLY
23.06.2011
2/10
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I've had this camera for two years with barely any use. The 'stabilizer' sucks and I mostly get unfocused pictures. The battery life is absolutely horrible. It always drained super fast and now its at the point where I take one or two pictures with a new set of batteries and then it dies. This will last you maybe a year with minimal use IF you're lucky. I can take better pictures on my cellphone that's only 5mp! I'm not going to even bother to replace it and waste my money. It's ridiculous that I've only used it a half a dozen times and kept it safely in my home and this is the results I've ended up with. I'm extremely disappointed in canon for making such a bad quality camera.
Синтрон-4KCTO
06.05.2011
10/10
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I made the mistake of ordering the camera from A&R Photo WITH something they advertised as a "Pro kit" for some $150 additional, but offered as a package for $549. Being somewhat new to online ordering and to photography, I was led to believe the Pro Kit was a collection of accessories for THIS particular camera. It turned out to be a collection of inexpensive brand X items, many of which are not suited for this camera. Inquiring about two missing items, I was told that I didn't need them anyway. One was advertised as a Canon Wireless Remote, the only brand name in the kit. I never did get the items and after 4 months of trying, I gave up. Needless to say, it was a most disappointing and expensive -- but educational -- experience. I love dealing with Amazon - service is exceptional - but dealing with vendors is sometimes a problem.
Астрономад-9AGMT
29.04.2009
10/10
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I've been a (more or less) serious photographer for almost 70 years, and an earlybird with practically every technological advance in photography since then. In other words, I've seen 'em all.
Digital is the great revolution -- nothing in the past comes close to that leap forward. I migrated to it 10 years ago, have owned a dozen or more cameras, and haven't looked back since.
Disclaimer: I'm not a professional photographer. What photos I sell might cover my expenses plus a little (13" x 19" prints take lots of expensive ink). I don't have to produce near-perfect work day in and day out in a studio or on assignments. Those who have the talent and energy to do this work should have whatever equipment fits their needs. They earn it.
I, on the other hand, am among the legions who have the luxury of picking and choosing when, where, and what to photograph. I can make as many errors as I do without damage except to my ego. I can play around with subject, setting, lighting, color, mood, and all those little things that differentiate photography from cellphone snapshots. I don't pay penalties for my goofs.
I've had my Canon SX10IS for a only a few weeks, but I can conclude that its value for the money is simply incredible! Whatever nits I can pick (and there are a few) are more in the realm of digging through its scores of features and trying to decide which to use; not in the overall quality, which is simply outstanding.
That said, I have to object to what appears to be an ongoing undercurrent of disdain for anything-but-SLRs that keeps coming up in product reviews. Aside from larger CCD sensors, I can't find anything significantly better in most SLRs than in the mid-range non-SLRs such as the SX-10. After decades of lugging several bodies and a half-dozen lenses around in multiple suitcase-sized bags, missing shots because it took so long to screw everything together, while paying many thousands of bucks for the inconvenience, I'm absolutely liberated from the SLR and hope I never have to use one again. The SX10's incredible 20x wide-angle optical zoom eliminates any need I might have for multiple lenses -- I'm not a telephoto zealot. The ease of use eclipses any extra features the SLR might have. The historic SLR advantage of an image seen through the taking lens has been made obsolete by the electronic viewfinder and LCD screen that see through the lens. All that's left for the SLR is lens super-quality and interchangability, more light-gathering ability, and snob appeal. Most of us won't improve our non-professional results much, if at all, with these technical advantages. (I can use Tiger Woods' $10,000 golf clubs and not take a stroke off my score. But he can take my $750 set and shoot under par right out of the bag.)
There are mossbacks out there who cling to the notion that if it ain't film, it ain't photography; and that if it ain't an SLR, it ain't a camera. Nonsense. It ain't the equipment, it's what you do with it.
Oh, and by the way -- the best camera is the one you have with you. For me, it's my Canon SD-1100-IS that's always in my pocket; my SX-10-IS is now the one that rides around with me in my car; while my SLRs and bags of lenses languish at home in the closet.
These are serious cameras for the rest of us. Bless you, Canon :-)
Digital is the great revolution -- nothing in the past comes close to that leap forward. I migrated to it 10 years ago, have owned a dozen or more cameras, and haven't looked back since.
Disclaimer: I'm not a professional photographer. What photos I sell might cover my expenses plus a little (13" x 19" prints take lots of expensive ink). I don't have to produce near-perfect work day in and day out in a studio or on assignments. Those who have the talent and energy to do this work should have whatever equipment fits their needs. They earn it.
I, on the other hand, am among the legions who have the luxury of picking and choosing when, where, and what to photograph. I can make as many errors as I do without damage except to my ego. I can play around with subject, setting, lighting, color, mood, and all those little things that differentiate photography from cellphone snapshots. I don't pay penalties for my goofs.
I've had my Canon SX10IS for a only a few weeks, but I can conclude that its value for the money is simply incredible! Whatever nits I can pick (and there are a few) are more in the realm of digging through its scores of features and trying to decide which to use; not in the overall quality, which is simply outstanding.
That said, I have to object to what appears to be an ongoing undercurrent of disdain for anything-but-SLRs that keeps coming up in product reviews. Aside from larger CCD sensors, I can't find anything significantly better in most SLRs than in the mid-range non-SLRs such as the SX-10. After decades of lugging several bodies and a half-dozen lenses around in multiple suitcase-sized bags, missing shots because it took so long to screw everything together, while paying many thousands of bucks for the inconvenience, I'm absolutely liberated from the SLR and hope I never have to use one again. The SX10's incredible 20x wide-angle optical zoom eliminates any need I might have for multiple lenses -- I'm not a telephoto zealot. The ease of use eclipses any extra features the SLR might have. The historic SLR advantage of an image seen through the taking lens has been made obsolete by the electronic viewfinder and LCD screen that see through the lens. All that's left for the SLR is lens super-quality and interchangability, more light-gathering ability, and snob appeal. Most of us won't improve our non-professional results much, if at all, with these technical advantages. (I can use Tiger Woods' $10,000 golf clubs and not take a stroke off my score. But he can take my $750 set and shoot under par right out of the bag.)
There are mossbacks out there who cling to the notion that if it ain't film, it ain't photography; and that if it ain't an SLR, it ain't a camera. Nonsense. It ain't the equipment, it's what you do with it.
Oh, and by the way -- the best camera is the one you have with you. For me, it's my Canon SD-1100-IS that's always in my pocket; my SX-10-IS is now the one that rides around with me in my car; while my SLRs and bags of lenses languish at home in the closet.
These are serious cameras for the rest of us. Bless you, Canon :-)
Гравитон-4TAGG
19.04.2011
8/10
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I've had this camera for a couple of years now and it has given me some great photographs but only because I have experience with film cameras and DSLR's. I am a biologist/wildlife photographer and I've used it while doing field work with great results. Its a great ''walk-around'' camera if (and only if) you know the basics of photographic composition and how to properly handle aperture, shutter speed, and ISO sensibility. I like the fact that you can have the entire range of lenses on a single machine, from macro to super tele photo, but I don't like the automatic focus, it tends to miss quite often. Battery life is critical, you need to use good quality rechargeable batteries. the main advantages this camera offers are RAW mode, Full HD video and the 20x zoom (560mm). the downsides are the poor autofocus precision and high noise over ISO 200. over all a very good camera. 4/5 stars
Вектрон-1CNVN
25.08.2011
8/10
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i would say that, the battery charge is good but not great as the original. Usually batteries will show the difference only after certain number of charge and discharge cycle. As of now, there is no much difference i can see from the 3 year old original battery and this one. But one thing i found is that when i use flash in the camera, the battery drains faster compared to original one...
over all for the price, the battery is good
over all for the price, the battery is good
Спектр-5UATA
18.11.2011
10/10
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I purchased the product in April, 2011. It works and costs 40% less than the manufacture Canon charges.
Great product with reasonable price.
Great product with reasonable price.
Фотон-5KGBA
29.11.2011
10/10
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This cap fits my camera and the attached leash is a very convenient feature. The clips hold it securely in place.
Дроид-5TEZU
28.10.2009
4/10
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My S1IS went back to the factory for a faulty image sensor on a recall a couple of years ago. A few months later, the lens retraction mechanism got stuck. Despire thousands of complaints about this problem, Canon never recalled the camera. After hours of trying to fix it myself (or pay 90% of the value of the camera for a repair?), I trashed it. Hesitated to try Canon again, but bought the SX10IS anyway.
It was a mistake. Image quality in Auto mode pales compared to the S1IS. Low light? Forget it. Without a flash, you get unacceptable grain in even decent light levels. I wanna cry when I look at my old S1 images compared to the 10. The S1 was an incredible camera. You would never know it was only 3.2MP by looking at images it produced.
The SX10IS is bulky and heavy for the feature set. The LCD is bigger, which is nice, but that's not a good tradeoff for the weight. The USB port sits behind a plastic door that does not open all the way, making it awkward to connect a cable. Menu settings are inconveniently organized, making it difficult and time-consuming to try to adjust settings to compensate for the inadequate Auto mode.
It's beyond me why Canon still has not provided a lens cap with a string to keep the thing attached when you're shooting. Worse, the clip on the cap is poorly designed - it doesn't stay on.
I have all sorts of Canon products in my home and office - scanners, printers, old SLR's (my 1984 A-1 is still my favorite camera - a work horse). I have always recommended Canon products. That's why I gave Canon the benefit of the doubt and replaced the S1 with the 10. Big mistake.
When a $400 digital camera won't take a really good, quick snapshot on Auto under good light conditions, the camera design is poor. I gave this camera more than one star because it's got some redeeming qualities, including a nice face-focus, but it's not worth half the price I paid. Too bad. It has dimmed my opinion of Canon dramatically.
In closing, I'll add that I'm not a pro, but I'm more than a novice. I read the manual cover to cover to find settings that helped the image quality of my photos. The results still don't come close to my old S1. I can't recommend this camera. Wish I had time to go research a good replacement...
UPDATE Jue 16 2010: More time with this camera has just confirmed my experience. It takes poor photos. What mystifies me is how Canon produced such an incredible S1IS with just 3.2 MP, then bombed with the SX10IS. There is no amount of fiddling with settings that will allow me to produce the kinds of pix I got from the S1. I'm getting rid of it. Wish I could find another S1IS! I had no idea how good I had it!
It was a mistake. Image quality in Auto mode pales compared to the S1IS. Low light? Forget it. Without a flash, you get unacceptable grain in even decent light levels. I wanna cry when I look at my old S1 images compared to the 10. The S1 was an incredible camera. You would never know it was only 3.2MP by looking at images it produced.
The SX10IS is bulky and heavy for the feature set. The LCD is bigger, which is nice, but that's not a good tradeoff for the weight. The USB port sits behind a plastic door that does not open all the way, making it awkward to connect a cable. Menu settings are inconveniently organized, making it difficult and time-consuming to try to adjust settings to compensate for the inadequate Auto mode.
It's beyond me why Canon still has not provided a lens cap with a string to keep the thing attached when you're shooting. Worse, the clip on the cap is poorly designed - it doesn't stay on.
I have all sorts of Canon products in my home and office - scanners, printers, old SLR's (my 1984 A-1 is still my favorite camera - a work horse). I have always recommended Canon products. That's why I gave Canon the benefit of the doubt and replaced the S1 with the 10. Big mistake.
When a $400 digital camera won't take a really good, quick snapshot on Auto under good light conditions, the camera design is poor. I gave this camera more than one star because it's got some redeeming qualities, including a nice face-focus, but it's not worth half the price I paid. Too bad. It has dimmed my opinion of Canon dramatically.
In closing, I'll add that I'm not a pro, but I'm more than a novice. I read the manual cover to cover to find settings that helped the image quality of my photos. The results still don't come close to my old S1. I can't recommend this camera. Wish I had time to go research a good replacement...
UPDATE Jue 16 2010: More time with this camera has just confirmed my experience. It takes poor photos. What mystifies me is how Canon produced such an incredible S1IS with just 3.2 MP, then bombed with the SX10IS. There is no amount of fiddling with settings that will allow me to produce the kinds of pix I got from the S1. I'm getting rid of it. Wish I could find another S1IS! I had no idea how good I had it!
Альфа-Юнит-3GBMN
13.11.2011
10/10
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Amazing value for money! A well made product at a great price. Would definitely not hesitate to recommend this to anyone looking for a case for their Ixus camera.
Астрон-6MOBG
27.03.2011
10/10
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I shot 35mm Kodachrome II for 30 years with an Olympus OM1 and Zuiko lenses. This was my first venture into digital still. It was such an unknown I did not even know this camera shot video when I ordered it. What a nice surprise - it is not even 720HD so it's not the greatest but it blows away the analog 8 video I was using!!! I liked that I could shoot the still photo's in 16x9 aspect so they display full frame with no issues on a widescreen TV, monitor or digital photo frame. The pics are very nice for the price & pixel count. However, by now there are some nicer point&shoot from Canon and my new favorite Lumix, that shoot both still & video in 16x9 and at least 720p....The canon cameras seem to be just a bit more vivid and better white balanced right out of the box, the Lumix took alot of tweaking to get it to suit my eye, but it could be done...All-in-all the little A460 has been a reliable point&shoot that is still giving pleasing images...
Лунатик-6ZPHL
14.11.2011
2/10
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Bought in 2008 ... had to take to canon service twice... last time .. not worth fixing ... needs new lens ....
will not buy any more canon products....
will not buy any more canon products....
Странник-4EIQW
18.11.2011
10/10
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Perfect fit like the original, only better because of the lanyard strap. It'll be tough to lose this one, no more misplaced lens caps.
Нейрон-8HTFU
23.06.2011
10/10
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The original cap fit my SX20IS a little loosely. This one is a much more secure fit and the spring locks are SIGNIFICANTLY better than on the original cap. Mine arrived with the leash already attached - a nice bonus.
I lost the hood that came with the camera as well. It was attached to the camera. We walked around the zoo and when I looked down the hood was gone. It too, wasn't very secure and it wiggled off or bumped against my hip and fell off. I am happy to know I won't lose another one this way.....the strap from this lens cap will catch it since it's tied to the camera.
SO VERY HAPPY with this new cap!!!
I lost the hood that came with the camera as well. It was attached to the camera. We walked around the zoo and when I looked down the hood was gone. It too, wasn't very secure and it wiggled off or bumped against my hip and fell off. I am happy to know I won't lose another one this way.....the strap from this lens cap will catch it since it's tied to the camera.
SO VERY HAPPY with this new cap!!!
КиберНаблюдатель-6PSCM
17.11.2009
10/10
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I just returned (last night) from a 12 day MIT alumni safari trip in Tanzania. I've been a serious amateur photographer for 50+ years, and had planned to take my Rebel xsi and two zoom lenses. I bought the sx1 3 months ago to evaluate it, and after many hours of using it, shooting test shots vs. the xsi, and traveling with it, I decided to take only the sx1 to Tanzania. Four people in our group had quality DSLRs and big lenses; one had an HD DVR. I am VERY happy that I chose to take the sx1. I got many more very good stills and HD videos than any one else. The DSLR people did get some exceptional stills that are better than anything the sx1 could do, but I knew that would be the case. My sx1 was always with me, always a second or two away from taking a quick shot, and even mixing stills and HD video simultaneously. I love that you can zoom while shooting video. I used Energizer "ultimate lithium" non-rechargeable AA batteries. I got 800 stills and 45 minutes of video on the first set before the "low battery" warning.
For me, reviews that point out that the sx1 image quality is not quite as good as a DSLR+lens that are 4x bigger and heavier are not helpful. It is true, and should be obvious. The big lenses are also better in dim light. In good light and mid-distance scenes, I can't tell the difference in 8x10 images from my best DSLR and my pocket Canon SD970.
I had a choice of taking the sx1 on safari, with a total weight of 1.47 pounds including batteries, or the xsi plus a canon 17-85 and a sigma 50-500 zoom, total weight 7.05 pounds without cases and charger. The sx1 was more than worth the image quality tradeoff, and the ability to shoot HD video was a real bonus. I'm fairly new to video, but using PowerDirector I'm integrating stills and video, all 1080 HD quality, into a really attractive presentation.
I found that the Tamrac 5230 case was best for the sx1 on safari. I wore it on my belt, with the top unzipped (it has velcro and snap closures as well as the zipper). I put the spare batteries, lens cleaner, etc. in a big zip-lock bag and folded that in the bottom of the Tamrac, under the camera. The Tamrac would fit into the zip-lock bag in a downpour. I got an adapter (LensMate, I think), and kept a 58mm skylight filter on the lens, with no lens cap. I could wipe the filter clean quickly without worrying about scratching the lens. I kept a tiny tripod in the outer pouch of the Tamrac, and I was ready for anything.
If you are considering a camera in this size and price range, and you want the 20x zoom and HD video, you will love the sx1.
For me, reviews that point out that the sx1 image quality is not quite as good as a DSLR+lens that are 4x bigger and heavier are not helpful. It is true, and should be obvious. The big lenses are also better in dim light. In good light and mid-distance scenes, I can't tell the difference in 8x10 images from my best DSLR and my pocket Canon SD970.
I had a choice of taking the sx1 on safari, with a total weight of 1.47 pounds including batteries, or the xsi plus a canon 17-85 and a sigma 50-500 zoom, total weight 7.05 pounds without cases and charger. The sx1 was more than worth the image quality tradeoff, and the ability to shoot HD video was a real bonus. I'm fairly new to video, but using PowerDirector I'm integrating stills and video, all 1080 HD quality, into a really attractive presentation.
I found that the Tamrac 5230 case was best for the sx1 on safari. I wore it on my belt, with the top unzipped (it has velcro and snap closures as well as the zipper). I put the spare batteries, lens cleaner, etc. in a big zip-lock bag and folded that in the bottom of the Tamrac, under the camera. The Tamrac would fit into the zip-lock bag in a downpour. I got an adapter (LensMate, I think), and kept a 58mm skylight filter on the lens, with no lens cap. I could wipe the filter clean quickly without worrying about scratching the lens. I kept a tiny tripod in the outer pouch of the Tamrac, and I was ready for anything.
If you are considering a camera in this size and price range, and you want the 20x zoom and HD video, you will love the sx1.
Плазмонавт-8BAJZ
09.11.2010
10/10
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I bought this camera as an information gathering tool, and as such, the large fold-out adjustable screen and powerful zoom in a compact, easy-carry body, were the most important features for me. I'm not particularily worried about obtaining ultra-wonderful results, but if that was my main criteria, I'd be investing in a DSLR rather than a one-lens-does-all camera. Having said that, I'm very happy with the quality of the images I'm getting, and anybody that's seen them reckons I've got a good camera.
The negative issues for me have mostly been mentioned i.e. it's easy to hit buttons unintentionally,vague function selection dial,a slight shutter lag, and the on-line manual, which is a real pain. There's a lot to learn about this model, and not being able to stuff a printed manual in your pocket is frustrating when you're up a mountain and the memory goes.
Don't worry if the body seems "plasticky" - it's tough. I fell last week on rocks and the Canon landed pretty heavily, but amazingly, apart from a few scratches it was 100%, so you can drop it on the pavement any time you feel like it. And the batteries seem to last forever. I haven't had to change a set yet in the course of a day's work.
Overall, very happy with my purchase. It does everything I want without the necessity and bother of having to carry and change lenses. This is as much camera as the average person would ever need.
The negative issues for me have mostly been mentioned i.e. it's easy to hit buttons unintentionally,vague function selection dial,a slight shutter lag, and the on-line manual, which is a real pain. There's a lot to learn about this model, and not being able to stuff a printed manual in your pocket is frustrating when you're up a mountain and the memory goes.
Don't worry if the body seems "plasticky" - it's tough. I fell last week on rocks and the Canon landed pretty heavily, but amazingly, apart from a few scratches it was 100%, so you can drop it on the pavement any time you feel like it. And the batteries seem to last forever. I haven't had to change a set yet in the course of a day's work.
Overall, very happy with my purchase. It does everything I want without the necessity and bother of having to carry and change lenses. This is as much camera as the average person would ever need.
Фотон-8NTTY
31.10.2011
10/10
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Delivery was fast, no problems at all with this purchase.
Fits my camera perfectly. I have a Canon SX10. The included strap helps ensure you won't lose this cap.
Fits my camera perfectly. I have a Canon SX10. The included strap helps ensure you won't lose this cap.
Пульсар-5BFPQ
04.10.2011
4/10
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It can take great pictures but it eats the batteries. I would never buy a cameras with alkaline or rechargeable batteries again because of this camera. My kids have cameras that have an internal battery and have no issue with the battery giving out so soon.
ОмниКод-3URZL
07.11.2011
10/10
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I have 2 cannon dx1 camermas now my first camera was good and I needed another one to do some experments. I LOVE THE SIZE AND THE FEATHERS.
Квазар-9SXCJ
26.05.2011
10/10
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The A590IS takes outstanding pictures, beautiful large image size and rapid processing. Adding a 4GB card holds 300-400 pictures and videos. Lens quality is excellent. Hey, it's a CANON! A little bulky compared to the newer cameras, but I specifically needed a point-and-shoot that would go completely manual, also with Aperture- and shutterspeed-automatic capabilities. There aren't that many out there, and this one takes superb pictures. The battery length is a bit worse than predecessors in the Canon line, typical load lasts for about 100 pictures, without flash.
More expensive than the newer and smaller point-and-shoots, but it does a lot more. And that makes all the difference.
More expensive than the newer and smaller point-and-shoots, but it does a lot more. And that makes all the difference.
Вояджер-0SFEZ
09.11.2011
10/10
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Works great! Just what I needed to keep the lens clean. Attaches to strap so it won't get lost. Highly recommended.
Альфа-Юнит-5JUEH
23.09.2011
10/10
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This lens cover is the one to buy. I bought another style on Amazon that had a peel off to stick to camera...lost that one. This one has the cord connected to the lens cover and the other end of the cord loops around camera strap.
Very satisfied with product and supplier.
Very satisfied with product and supplier.
Сатурниан-1VDPD
14.06.2011
10/10
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This camera is a great compromise for someone who wants all the ease of a point and shoot camera, along with the image quality of a DSLR. It's beginner-friendly -- most everything is self explanatory, and the camera guide (on a disk) is comprehensive. There are also enough manual controls to satisfy photographers with more experience. I've been using my new camera for around two years now, and have no problems whatsoever. The images are consistently clear and sharp, even in low light. The zoom is, of course, fantastic. I'd definitely recommend this to a friend! While it is expensive, it's very much worth the cost.
Вояджер-7TJHH
24.09.2011
6/10
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I'm not really sure why Canon put the metal clip where they did because it's very obvious it will cause damage to the camera. I simply unclipped it and use the sock without which is completely fine. I'm sure this is why they are selling at this price.
Гравитон-6BIKS
02.06.2011
2/10
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I've owned this camera for 3 years now and unless the pictures were taken in broad day ligth ,they would be realy dark! The only way to kind of fix this problem is to try by playing with the settings ! But if you are like me that I just want to grab and shoot. Then there is no time to fix every picture. if I wanted that I would have bougth a slr camera . This camera has every feature to help you get a good picture but it falls short compare to other point and shoots , I did try my best to work with it but in the end it really sucked. You will reget it ! sorry but I sold it yesterday ,Now I have a Nikon l120 Worth every cent !
Плазмоид-6TMVA
14.09.2008
10/10
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So allow me to start by saying i'm just your average "joe-user" who enjoys snapping photos while on vacations and out with friends. Recently i owned an Olympus Stylus 810 and was very, very pleased with it. Unfortunately i dropped it damaging the entire lens assembly and it was going to cost $140 to repair. With a week at the beach coming up i didn't have time to research a lot. On a friends recommendation i made this purchase.
Now my goals are to have a smaller sized camera that will allow nice point and shoot photography but has some manual (even minimal) controls as i do enjoy photography and if i decide to go further, i'll be familiar with the manual controls and such. So after getting this camera i did a few test runs to get it all working w/ my MacBook Pro laptop. Here's my experience thus far:
Install on Windows Vista and Mac OS X Leopard were both absolutely flawless. Software went right in, once connected downloading the images and viewing them was a one click event. The software bundled is actually quite nice. I no longer have iPhoto (thanks Leopard) so i was unsure what to use for basic photo management. Not to worry Canons bundled software, "ZoomBrowserEX" does a fantastic job of that.
Now as far as options go i'm by no means skilled in the realm of cameras, however from my limited experience i can say this camera packs quite a large array for such a small price tag. The auto modes work very well, not to mention having the ability to just pop it into "Manual" mode and tweak by hand! All it takes is 20-30min of reading on the internet and you can be messing with the settings and taking some great low light, artistic, etc... photographs. I also found it's quite easy to use single handed. A lot of times on my beach trip i was holding onto a rock to balance myself and only had my right hand available. Switching into say "Macro" mode is very simple. Same goes for things like zoom, flash, etc... overall very user friendly design.
Picture quality has been absolutely stunning! I truly did not expect it from a camera under $160. As with most "point and shoot" cameras when upping the ISO level to take dim light shots without a flash it does tend to get grainy. Although this camera does counter balance that a little, and does a good job, it's still noticeable. That's where the "Manual" mode came in for me. Being able to adjust shutter and aperture etc... really allowed me to take some exceptional low light shots that are not grainy at all.
So my overall impression is absolutely pleased! For the money i doubt you'd find a better camera with as many features that can produce the quality of photos this can. I was impressed to see how small it is in person and exactly just how well constructed it feels. Also the thing i loved is there's a huge wealth of accessories like extra lenses such as telephoto, macro, lens filters, etc... Amazon has a "kit" that looks like a fantastic deal that comes with most of those things including a tripod. That is definitely going to be my next purchase.
So if you're looking for a great camera that can "point and shoot" and has the manual controls if you think you may be interested in getting into photography, this is my recommendation hands down. I posted 11 photos in the "Customer Photos" section. Feel free to check them out to hopefully get an idea of what this camera can do with "default" settings, i was blown away. Lastly as i'm finding out photography is all about your "eye" and knowing enough about your hardware to capture what you "see." I'm not much for taking pictures of people i really enjoy closeups and different angles, so that's what i'm learning to capture with this camera. Hopefully my pictures will be a decent display of what this camera can do. Just remember if you don't like your photos it's probably not the cameras fault! There will never be a one stop solution, but overall this one is fantastic!
Hope it helps,
Happy picture taking,
Frank L. Morales II
Now my goals are to have a smaller sized camera that will allow nice point and shoot photography but has some manual (even minimal) controls as i do enjoy photography and if i decide to go further, i'll be familiar with the manual controls and such. So after getting this camera i did a few test runs to get it all working w/ my MacBook Pro laptop. Here's my experience thus far:
Install on Windows Vista and Mac OS X Leopard were both absolutely flawless. Software went right in, once connected downloading the images and viewing them was a one click event. The software bundled is actually quite nice. I no longer have iPhoto (thanks Leopard) so i was unsure what to use for basic photo management. Not to worry Canons bundled software, "ZoomBrowserEX" does a fantastic job of that.
Now as far as options go i'm by no means skilled in the realm of cameras, however from my limited experience i can say this camera packs quite a large array for such a small price tag. The auto modes work very well, not to mention having the ability to just pop it into "Manual" mode and tweak by hand! All it takes is 20-30min of reading on the internet and you can be messing with the settings and taking some great low light, artistic, etc... photographs. I also found it's quite easy to use single handed. A lot of times on my beach trip i was holding onto a rock to balance myself and only had my right hand available. Switching into say "Macro" mode is very simple. Same goes for things like zoom, flash, etc... overall very user friendly design.
Picture quality has been absolutely stunning! I truly did not expect it from a camera under $160. As with most "point and shoot" cameras when upping the ISO level to take dim light shots without a flash it does tend to get grainy. Although this camera does counter balance that a little, and does a good job, it's still noticeable. That's where the "Manual" mode came in for me. Being able to adjust shutter and aperture etc... really allowed me to take some exceptional low light shots that are not grainy at all.
So my overall impression is absolutely pleased! For the money i doubt you'd find a better camera with as many features that can produce the quality of photos this can. I was impressed to see how small it is in person and exactly just how well constructed it feels. Also the thing i loved is there's a huge wealth of accessories like extra lenses such as telephoto, macro, lens filters, etc... Amazon has a "kit" that looks like a fantastic deal that comes with most of those things including a tripod. That is definitely going to be my next purchase.
So if you're looking for a great camera that can "point and shoot" and has the manual controls if you think you may be interested in getting into photography, this is my recommendation hands down. I posted 11 photos in the "Customer Photos" section. Feel free to check them out to hopefully get an idea of what this camera can do with "default" settings, i was blown away. Lastly as i'm finding out photography is all about your "eye" and knowing enough about your hardware to capture what you "see." I'm not much for taking pictures of people i really enjoy closeups and different angles, so that's what i'm learning to capture with this camera. Hopefully my pictures will be a decent display of what this camera can do. Just remember if you don't like your photos it's probably not the cameras fault! There will never be a one stop solution, but overall this one is fantastic!
Hope it helps,
Happy picture taking,
Frank L. Morales II
Аргонавт-4TTBA
15.06.2011
2/10
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After paying several hundred dollars, this camera has been a disappointment. During our trip to Costa Rica this year, it went into a "lens error" and was unusable for the remainder of the trip. We sent it in for repair and it worked just long enough to die (same error) at the beginning of our Australia/New Zealand trip. Next week we are going on a 400-mile bicycle trip, and guess what... The camera has gone into the same error, and Is not usable for this trip either. We bought this camera with the assumption that the quality would be better than this. Very disappointed.
Вектрон-7TGPV
14.07.2011
6/10
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The picture of this product is deceiving. It is not a leash that attaches to the camera lens cap through the hole, it has a sticky tab on it that you are supposed to peel the backing off and stick to the lens cap as a loss prevention measure, which didn't seem reliable to me. So I cut the sticky part off and strung the string through the hold and tied it off. So, it will work. Not super happy that I had to make the modification, but it will do and the cap fits my camera.
Плазмонавт-3UCOE
10.01.2009
10/10
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This camera is everything I had hoped for in a mega-zoom, compact digital. Over the past month, I've been able to really test it out, and it hasn't let me down even once.
The 10x optical zoom is not a 10x digital zoom, it is true optical zoom with excellent lenses. Some of the other 10x (mega-zoom) camera were reviewed to have poor exposure results through their lenses, surprisingly this included Nikon. The Canon performance is awesome. The effective pixels total 9 mega-pixels, plenty of pixel density on a .28cm sensor. The main sensor is a CCD type that measures 0.28 sq cm. There is a huge LCD on the back and the screen is awesome with lots of detail and a built-in portrait-to-landscape accelerometer (orientation sensor). The flash is manual which means you just flip the flash up if the display says you need it; leave it down if you don't need it--no fumbling for buttons to set the flash preference. I haven't be disappointed by the shots I've taken on auto yet. With face detection, just a light touch on the exposure button, the face detection senses the faces in your shot and focuses perfectly. Then mash the button and get a great shot every time. Easy to learn right out of the box. Nothing complicated about this camera. If you want aperture or shutter priority, you'll have to spend more. This camera is the best value I was able to find for the features and I've been really impressed with the quality of the prints that I've made on top-quality photo paper. The video is awesome, even on a 52" plasma. We're using this camera exclusively and pretty much shelved our Canon DV video camera.
The research that informed my choice included Amazon reviews, JR Photo reviews, Consumer Reports, Digital Camera Review, Canon Web site, Nikon Web site and the Sony Web site. In my research, I looked at the most critical things that mattered to me. Sensor size and mega-pixels ratings can be confusing and deceiving. The higher the number doesn't necessarily mean better shots, especially if you're comparing a compact with a subcompact. I used the buying guide at Digital Camera Review extensively to narrow down to the compacts with the best performance features and to make sure I was comparing apples to apples.
I compared camera in the Consumer Reports ratings, and though I found that they didn't seem to pay much attention to CCD sensor size in their ratings, as always, the review was very informative and helped narrow down the top brands for features, performance and reliability.
Once I had a narrowed down list of a few cameras that looked like they had the best mix of features, performance, usability, price and quality, the clear winner was this Canon. Plus the fact that I have had excellent experiences with other Canon electronics, I chose the SX110.
Bottom line, this camera takes great pictures and video. I've photographed and shot video at the max of 60 feet from my subject with excellent results. I've photographed in low light, too, and as long as you're relatively still, great results with minimal blur. I've been amazed at how much I've been able to shoot without the flash. The flash does produce some red-eye, but it is possible to fix it with a feature right on the camera. I use a Mac Book Pro with iPhoto, and the compatibility is ideal. I'm sure the same is true with PCs.
The first shot delay is almost not even noticeable; very quick and second shot recovery after using the flash is great.
I also recommend getting a 4GB memory card and a Sanyo Eneloop 4 Pack AA NiMH Pre-Charged Rechargable Batteries w/ Charger.
The 10x optical zoom is not a 10x digital zoom, it is true optical zoom with excellent lenses. Some of the other 10x (mega-zoom) camera were reviewed to have poor exposure results through their lenses, surprisingly this included Nikon. The Canon performance is awesome. The effective pixels total 9 mega-pixels, plenty of pixel density on a .28cm sensor. The main sensor is a CCD type that measures 0.28 sq cm. There is a huge LCD on the back and the screen is awesome with lots of detail and a built-in portrait-to-landscape accelerometer (orientation sensor). The flash is manual which means you just flip the flash up if the display says you need it; leave it down if you don't need it--no fumbling for buttons to set the flash preference. I haven't be disappointed by the shots I've taken on auto yet. With face detection, just a light touch on the exposure button, the face detection senses the faces in your shot and focuses perfectly. Then mash the button and get a great shot every time. Easy to learn right out of the box. Nothing complicated about this camera. If you want aperture or shutter priority, you'll have to spend more. This camera is the best value I was able to find for the features and I've been really impressed with the quality of the prints that I've made on top-quality photo paper. The video is awesome, even on a 52" plasma. We're using this camera exclusively and pretty much shelved our Canon DV video camera.
The research that informed my choice included Amazon reviews, JR Photo reviews, Consumer Reports, Digital Camera Review, Canon Web site, Nikon Web site and the Sony Web site. In my research, I looked at the most critical things that mattered to me. Sensor size and mega-pixels ratings can be confusing and deceiving. The higher the number doesn't necessarily mean better shots, especially if you're comparing a compact with a subcompact. I used the buying guide at Digital Camera Review extensively to narrow down to the compacts with the best performance features and to make sure I was comparing apples to apples.
I compared camera in the Consumer Reports ratings, and though I found that they didn't seem to pay much attention to CCD sensor size in their ratings, as always, the review was very informative and helped narrow down the top brands for features, performance and reliability.
Once I had a narrowed down list of a few cameras that looked like they had the best mix of features, performance, usability, price and quality, the clear winner was this Canon. Plus the fact that I have had excellent experiences with other Canon electronics, I chose the SX110.
Bottom line, this camera takes great pictures and video. I've photographed and shot video at the max of 60 feet from my subject with excellent results. I've photographed in low light, too, and as long as you're relatively still, great results with minimal blur. I've been amazed at how much I've been able to shoot without the flash. The flash does produce some red-eye, but it is possible to fix it with a feature right on the camera. I use a Mac Book Pro with iPhoto, and the compatibility is ideal. I'm sure the same is true with PCs.
The first shot delay is almost not even noticeable; very quick and second shot recovery after using the flash is great.
I also recommend getting a 4GB memory card and a Sanyo Eneloop 4 Pack AA NiMH Pre-Charged Rechargable Batteries w/ Charger.
ИнфраГость-0DZXA
12.08.2010
8/10
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I agree with most of the previous more detailed reviews. This is a very good point and shoot camera in its price range.
Good points:
- It isn't perfectly flat like most cheap p/s cameras. My larger hands like something to hold onto. Too bad this is a disappearing feature.
- It uses two AA batteries stored in the right hand side grip. Rechargeable NiMh batteries run about $2 each and can be recharged hundreds of times. Non rechargeables are everywhere. Proprietary (usually Li ion) format batteries are pure manufacturer Greed - vote with your pocketbook until there is some standardization.
- Good optical image stabilization and reliable autofocus.
Bad points:
- Its immediate and similar successor (the A1100IS) is out of production. The newest successors use Li ion batteries, have the hard-to-grip flat and tiny form factor and are loaded with unneeded sensor pixels (>12M) to jack up the price.
- The incredibly ugly 'software' (if you could call it that) that comes with the camera. A separate 'Camera Window' component used to transfer pictures consists of two independent windows (one fixed) that look like no user interface in the Windows, MacOS or Linux universe. Once you close CW, the editing component 'ZoomBrowser' is launched whether you want it to or not. Fortunately, there are free alternatives like digikam (Linux based) that recognize the AS590IS.
In a better world Canon would continue making this camera, maintain and improve the build quality and move the feature set down into a lower price range. Current <$100 p/s cameras are throwaway junk!
Good points:
- It isn't perfectly flat like most cheap p/s cameras. My larger hands like something to hold onto. Too bad this is a disappearing feature.
- It uses two AA batteries stored in the right hand side grip. Rechargeable NiMh batteries run about $2 each and can be recharged hundreds of times. Non rechargeables are everywhere. Proprietary (usually Li ion) format batteries are pure manufacturer Greed - vote with your pocketbook until there is some standardization.
- Good optical image stabilization and reliable autofocus.
Bad points:
- Its immediate and similar successor (the A1100IS) is out of production. The newest successors use Li ion batteries, have the hard-to-grip flat and tiny form factor and are loaded with unneeded sensor pixels (>12M) to jack up the price.
- The incredibly ugly 'software' (if you could call it that) that comes with the camera. A separate 'Camera Window' component used to transfer pictures consists of two independent windows (one fixed) that look like no user interface in the Windows, MacOS or Linux universe. Once you close CW, the editing component 'ZoomBrowser' is launched whether you want it to or not. Fortunately, there are free alternatives like digikam (Linux based) that recognize the AS590IS.
In a better world Canon would continue making this camera, maintain and improve the build quality and move the feature set down into a lower price range. Current <$100 p/s cameras are throwaway junk!
Кронос-9DONP
04.04.2008
6/10
Оценка пользователя
Плохо
I bought the A590 as a camera to keep with me in the book bag/briefcase that I carry around most every weekday. You may recall the old saying that the camera you have with you (when you see a photo op) is your best camera. The A590 fills that role by virtue of its small size combined with full exposure control. The big problem is that the noise generated by putting 8 mpix on a tiny (1/2.5) sensor chip can overwhelm the image and render detail moot.
I use Imagenomic NoiseWare combined with Photoshop Elements to reduce noise and sharpen the image as best I can. If possible I shoot at the lowest ISO setting, 80, which lowers the noise. I never go over ISO 100 if I can help it, and usually at -2/3 on the exposure control. It's much better to have the photo-editing software brighten up the image than the amplifier boosting the signal (and noise) from the sensor. When you play back the image on the camera's LCD, it should look a little dark -- never overly bright (which can also blow out details).
Here are two other items about the Canon A-series cameras. My 15 year old son uses a Canon A720 for what are essentially snapshots and is very happy with it. If you don't crop substantially and aren't too picky about sharpness and noise, the camera is quite capable. From what I can tell, the A720 uses the same electronics (including the sensor and image stabilization) as the A590. The A720 has greater zoom capabilities (and hence a different lens system) and is a little bit larger and heavier. If I were going to get just one of these, I would go for the A720 because of the zoom.
The second point is that the other camera I frequently use is a Canon A650, and it is far more capable than either the A590 or A720. The A650 has 12 mpix on a larger sensor (1/1.7). Comparing sensor sizes (available at [...]) and mpix shows that the A650's sensor has 1.75 times the area as those of the A590 and A720 with only 1.5 times the pix -- hence pix density is lower and the noise generated by the A650 is much better controlled. And because there are more pix, the noise gets smoothed over as a result of more little points covering the same area in the image. (FYI: Greater pix density on a sensor chip creates more noise.)
I did a noise and sharpness test with all three of these cameras plus my Nikon D40 DSLR. I set two shoes, one black and one brown (the latter with lots of texture) on a rug, just beside a sunlit spot inside my house. The shoes were well lit but not in direct sun. I shot all of the cameras at 200 ISO (because that is as low as the Nikon would go) and f/5.6, with the exposure control at -2/3 of an f/stop.
The results surprised me. For whatever reason, and despite several tries, I could not get the Nikon to focus adequately on the shoes -- this from a distance of about four feet. I know from experience that the Nikon D40, with 6 mpix on a 2/3 sensor (2/3 the size of a standard 35mm film frame) has extremely well controlled noise and excellent sharpness, but the inability to focus here took it out of the comparison.
The superiority of the A650 to the A590 and A720 was startling. Keep in mind that I "zoomed" in on the images in Photoshop after I had transferred them to my 24" iMac (a great computer for photo editing). This made different sections of the shoes appear much larger (the laces were really telling), and the 12 mpix A650 (vs. 8 mpix of the others) had more pixes to work with for any particular area I looked at. Nonetheless, the other two cameras had so much noise that the details were overwhelmed and no amount of noise reduction and sharpening could change that. The A650's image was far sharper and clearer.
The A650 has one other big advantage so far as I'm concerned and one drawback. The advantage is the articulating LCD, which I find extremely useful for many shots. Yesterday, I had to lay down on the cold, damp ground to get a shot with the A590, but with the A650 I would have put the camera at foot level and looked down into the cocked LCD. That is really nice, almost addicting. However, the A650's drawback is that it's bulky and surprisingly heavy, which is why I don't carry it along all the time.
So you pay your money and take your choice -- or, like me, pay your money twice and have it both ways. Remember, the camera that you have with you is the best camera you own -- so think about what size and type of camera you want to carry plus when and how you will use it. For some people, that means owning more than one camera.
I use Imagenomic NoiseWare combined with Photoshop Elements to reduce noise and sharpen the image as best I can. If possible I shoot at the lowest ISO setting, 80, which lowers the noise. I never go over ISO 100 if I can help it, and usually at -2/3 on the exposure control. It's much better to have the photo-editing software brighten up the image than the amplifier boosting the signal (and noise) from the sensor. When you play back the image on the camera's LCD, it should look a little dark -- never overly bright (which can also blow out details).
Here are two other items about the Canon A-series cameras. My 15 year old son uses a Canon A720 for what are essentially snapshots and is very happy with it. If you don't crop substantially and aren't too picky about sharpness and noise, the camera is quite capable. From what I can tell, the A720 uses the same electronics (including the sensor and image stabilization) as the A590. The A720 has greater zoom capabilities (and hence a different lens system) and is a little bit larger and heavier. If I were going to get just one of these, I would go for the A720 because of the zoom.
The second point is that the other camera I frequently use is a Canon A650, and it is far more capable than either the A590 or A720. The A650 has 12 mpix on a larger sensor (1/1.7). Comparing sensor sizes (available at [...]) and mpix shows that the A650's sensor has 1.75 times the area as those of the A590 and A720 with only 1.5 times the pix -- hence pix density is lower and the noise generated by the A650 is much better controlled. And because there are more pix, the noise gets smoothed over as a result of more little points covering the same area in the image. (FYI: Greater pix density on a sensor chip creates more noise.)
I did a noise and sharpness test with all three of these cameras plus my Nikon D40 DSLR. I set two shoes, one black and one brown (the latter with lots of texture) on a rug, just beside a sunlit spot inside my house. The shoes were well lit but not in direct sun. I shot all of the cameras at 200 ISO (because that is as low as the Nikon would go) and f/5.6, with the exposure control at -2/3 of an f/stop.
The results surprised me. For whatever reason, and despite several tries, I could not get the Nikon to focus adequately on the shoes -- this from a distance of about four feet. I know from experience that the Nikon D40, with 6 mpix on a 2/3 sensor (2/3 the size of a standard 35mm film frame) has extremely well controlled noise and excellent sharpness, but the inability to focus here took it out of the comparison.
The superiority of the A650 to the A590 and A720 was startling. Keep in mind that I "zoomed" in on the images in Photoshop after I had transferred them to my 24" iMac (a great computer for photo editing). This made different sections of the shoes appear much larger (the laces were really telling), and the 12 mpix A650 (vs. 8 mpix of the others) had more pixes to work with for any particular area I looked at. Nonetheless, the other two cameras had so much noise that the details were overwhelmed and no amount of noise reduction and sharpening could change that. The A650's image was far sharper and clearer.
The A650 has one other big advantage so far as I'm concerned and one drawback. The advantage is the articulating LCD, which I find extremely useful for many shots. Yesterday, I had to lay down on the cold, damp ground to get a shot with the A590, but with the A650 I would have put the camera at foot level and looked down into the cocked LCD. That is really nice, almost addicting. However, the A650's drawback is that it's bulky and surprisingly heavy, which is why I don't carry it along all the time.
So you pay your money and take your choice -- or, like me, pay your money twice and have it both ways. Remember, the camera that you have with you is the best camera you own -- so think about what size and type of camera you want to carry plus when and how you will use it. For some people, that means owning more than one camera.
Астрон-6KRCD
02.12.2010
4/10
Оценка пользователя
Ужасно
I got this camera after a lot of research and even after using it for a few months, it met my criteria. It takes really great pictures and I used it for about 6 months without disappointment, with the exception of diminished quality photos under low light situations. The reason why I rated this camera poorly, or more accurately, bothered to review it at all is because interested buyers need to know that this series of cameras is notorious for receiving a "Lens Error" message which renders the camera useless and is as costly to repair as it is to buy a new one. I got this message after only 6 months of use. I was not hard on the camera and I never dropped it. It did not get wet nor did I take it anywhere that got it dirty. I got online to try to diagnose the problem only to find that this is an extremely common complaint. I am really upset about it because it really is an otherwise good camera but I saved for a long time to buy mine and I feel pretty gilted at how short a time it lasted. I took good care of mine and now all I have is a hunk of useless metal so if you want a camera that you can throw in your purse or backpack or take to the beach where there is sand or the like - this most definately is not the one for you.
НеоВояжер-2MXZH
26.06.2011
6/10
Оценка пользователя
Плохо
This is a great camera to start on but with little options for use outside of auto mode. The manual setting always seems to have more trouble gathering light than when on auto mode-no matter how much you mess with the aperture. When you mess with the aperture, getting an unblurry photo is next to impossible and the photos come out grainy.
It's great to learn on but if you're looking for a more challenging camera something with an interchangeable lens and a manual focus feature would definitely be a better fit.
It's great to learn on but if you're looking for a more challenging camera something with an interchangeable lens and a manual focus feature would definitely be a better fit.
Аэронавт-3OYQG
24.03.2009
8/10
Оценка пользователя
Хорошо
I got this camera as a replacement to the Sony W150. I was not impressed with the blurry pics I was getting with the Sony. So i returned that item and got the Canon SX 110 IS. I did a lot of reading before getting this. I must say I got really good pictures with this camera. I took almost 600-700 pictures with this camera in different conditions. I took pictures on 2 completely different occasions, one was on a day on which we had a snow storm. So there was no sun and only snow, the other day being beautifully sunny. I got exceptional quality pics on both these occasions. I am still trying to explore the various options this camera provides especially the manual mode etc.
My list of good and bad is as follows:
G00D
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1. Great Picture quality in most conditions.
2. Very good in handling difficult light conditions.
3. Exceptional 10X Optical zoom. I could get really close to distant objects.
4. Beautiful black body. Very comfortable in your hand.
5. Terrific maintenance of colors. Got exceptional color quality in bright sunlight.
6. Great manual features. Helps photography enthusiasts like me to learn new ways of photography and techniques. Also has the auto modes for people who like to keep it simple.
7. I like the SD card format for its simplicity. I ordered an additional 4GB transcend class 6 card which is amazingly fast.
8. It runs on 2 NIMH rechargeable batteries. I got the Sony cycle energy 2000Mah to go with these and they also provide me exceptional long lasting power.
9. The SD card also performs very good. very fast to copy and delete, reformat etc.
NOT SO GOOD
===========
1. The Flash recharge time is very slow. This is one thing which I am not liking in this camera. It takes atleast 5-6 seconds to recharge the flash and during this time, you cannot take another shot. So you might miss out in catching a good shot on time.
2. The AA cells this cam uses makes a bit heavy to hold. I am ok with it but others might want a lighter camera.
3. Sometimes it looks like the camera takes some time and is a second late to take the picture after pressing the shutter button. So instead of capturing the intended action of the subject, it captures the next action which defeats the purpose of the shot.
4. In low light conditions and photos taken inside the house, it shows some kind of white patches in the picture. I took a picture of my wall and it is showing some kind of white patches on the wall which is not seen normally. I dont know what extra the camera is able to see or should I be changing the settings. Yet to explore on that.
5. It doesnt come with a neck strap. I would have liked if it came with a neck strap.
6. The supplied image gateway software has been useless to me. It is of huge size and is a drap on my laptop. I didnt find any real useful or addtional features in this than what is there on other image editing software.
All in all , I think this is a great camera for the $200 you spend. You will get beautiful snaps with this camera. At the same time, I think you should take this camera if you have real interst in learning photography and do a lot of reading becos thats how you can appreciate the lot of manual features this camera offers. I would definitely recommend this.
My list of good and bad is as follows:
G00D
======
1. Great Picture quality in most conditions.
2. Very good in handling difficult light conditions.
3. Exceptional 10X Optical zoom. I could get really close to distant objects.
4. Beautiful black body. Very comfortable in your hand.
5. Terrific maintenance of colors. Got exceptional color quality in bright sunlight.
6. Great manual features. Helps photography enthusiasts like me to learn new ways of photography and techniques. Also has the auto modes for people who like to keep it simple.
7. I like the SD card format for its simplicity. I ordered an additional 4GB transcend class 6 card which is amazingly fast.
8. It runs on 2 NIMH rechargeable batteries. I got the Sony cycle energy 2000Mah to go with these and they also provide me exceptional long lasting power.
9. The SD card also performs very good. very fast to copy and delete, reformat etc.
NOT SO GOOD
===========
1. The Flash recharge time is very slow. This is one thing which I am not liking in this camera. It takes atleast 5-6 seconds to recharge the flash and during this time, you cannot take another shot. So you might miss out in catching a good shot on time.
2. The AA cells this cam uses makes a bit heavy to hold. I am ok with it but others might want a lighter camera.
3. Sometimes it looks like the camera takes some time and is a second late to take the picture after pressing the shutter button. So instead of capturing the intended action of the subject, it captures the next action which defeats the purpose of the shot.
4. In low light conditions and photos taken inside the house, it shows some kind of white patches in the picture. I took a picture of my wall and it is showing some kind of white patches on the wall which is not seen normally. I dont know what extra the camera is able to see or should I be changing the settings. Yet to explore on that.
5. It doesnt come with a neck strap. I would have liked if it came with a neck strap.
6. The supplied image gateway software has been useless to me. It is of huge size and is a drap on my laptop. I didnt find any real useful or addtional features in this than what is there on other image editing software.
All in all , I think this is a great camera for the $200 you spend. You will get beautiful snaps with this camera. At the same time, I think you should take this camera if you have real interst in learning photography and do a lot of reading becos thats how you can appreciate the lot of manual features this camera offers. I would definitely recommend this.
Нейрон-6OIMX
31.12.2010
10/10
Оценка пользователя
Великолепно
I've always been a fan of Canon IXUS cameras, so when my previous IXUS finally packed up, it was an obvious choice. This was the range-topping model at the time, so this was the one I went for.
As a small compact camera it is absolutely superb. Light, very easy to use with good fool-proof auto mode, and lots of features and manual controls for those who like to play.
Picture quality is flawless and it works extremely well in low light.
I got a Canon neck strap for it as well and when on holiday I simply hang it round my next. When I have had enough I drop it under my t-shirt and you can't even tell it's there.
Yes it has no GPS tagging, and yes it has a limited zoom, but having used compact cameras by Panasonic which do have GPS and better zoom I found the picture quality and ease of use lacking compared with this. If GPS and zoom are important to you then this is not for you, but if picture quality and usability are key, then don't hesitate to get this camera.
Overall, still the best camera I have owned (in this category) and I would recommend it to anyone.
As a small compact camera it is absolutely superb. Light, very easy to use with good fool-proof auto mode, and lots of features and manual controls for those who like to play.
Picture quality is flawless and it works extremely well in low light.
I got a Canon neck strap for it as well and when on holiday I simply hang it round my next. When I have had enough I drop it under my t-shirt and you can't even tell it's there.
Yes it has no GPS tagging, and yes it has a limited zoom, but having used compact cameras by Panasonic which do have GPS and better zoom I found the picture quality and ease of use lacking compared with this. If GPS and zoom are important to you then this is not for you, but if picture quality and usability are key, then don't hesitate to get this camera.
Overall, still the best camera I have owned (in this category) and I would recommend it to anyone.
Пульсар-8RFQQ
23.10.2011
10/10
Оценка пользователя
Великолепно
I just love this little camera, easy to use. Not so small that you can't locate it like some are today.
Квантум-6QJXY
26.09.2011
10/10
Оценка пользователя
Великолепно
The camera arrived in a timely fashion, but could have been packaged a bit more securely (please use bubble wrap, etc.). Camera works GREAT! All of the items described were enclosed. Thanks!
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