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Астрон-6TKHA
24.01.2008
6/10
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i have been reading reviews on the TX1 for quite some time now, and most of them (maybe 90%) have done nothing but praise its features. so this past christmas i replaced my aging canon SD450 with the TX1. right off the bat....this thing is beautiful. stainless steel, heafty weight (but not too heavy), and a eye catching design. it fits in my pocket quite well, and i love the flip out screen. its design reminded me of the early CF canon Elph models before they got all slim and streamlined. the TX1 is hefty and substantial.
a little background.....i dont take alot of still photos. and yes, i know the TX1 is somewhat lacking in comparison to other 7 megapixel cameras in this respect. mostly i wanted it for its 1080x720 30FPS video capabilities. after having it roughly over a month, i estimate ive taken close to 100 short video clips, ranging from 30 seconds to several minutes. i wanted to really give this puppy a thorough runthrough before writing my review, to be fair.
after the initial "oh i got a new toy and its shiny and i heart it" feeling wore off, i started analyzing the video clips rather closely, and found that in many of the clips (i would say close to 80% of them) there were noticeable blurring issues. sometimes several times in one videoclip, the subject matter would become out of focus for a second, before refocusing. at first i thought i was just being a bit nitpicky, but after seeing that it was happening quite often, i began to worry. i read the manual and adjusted the ISO to auto, then to HI (the manual recommends doing this if u are having focus and shaking issues), and still there was blurring. (i have not taken enough still pictures to give an accurate review of the quality there).
i tried changing the IS mode to "continuous", "shoot only", and "panning", but still got the same results. i shot indoors (which resulted in grainy, dark video clips) and also shot outside in bright sunlight, and still got the blurring. even when im staying completely still, and my subject is also unmoving, i still had issues. but when i would do a quick panning shot, i noticed it was even more pronounced. honestly....i have more confidence in my old SD450, as well as my old(er) sd100 than the TX1 for taking video clips. they may not be HD quality, but at least they were clear. i will say tho, that the few clips that were blur-free were beautiful, except for the fact they were just so few and far between.
i bought an SD6 8 gig SDHC card, supposedly very fast, and noticed that some of the clips would...hang...for a second during playback. i did some research ([...] is a great resource for this camera) and found that this issue is due to slow write speeds of the memory card, not the camera's fault at all. but still, i picked a pretty fast card (and paid a pretty penny for it) so its disapointing that im having these problems.
on a good note (so far), i called canon support and they were very helpful. they helped me troubleshoot what they thought could have been the problem....but it didnt resolve my issues. they recommended that i send it back for repair, which i plan on doing. overall, this is disappointing because....i mean, who wants to send back their new christmas toy to get fixed, after having it less than a month?
in short:
pros:
great design, fits in pocket
records video in 1080x720 with stereo sound
u can watch directly from this camera to your HDTV set
7.1 megapixel still camera
several shooting options, including color swap, B&W, etc
good customer service from canon
supports SDHC memory cards, for longer shooting times
comes with a handstrap (dont laugh. the handstraps have saved my camera from accidental drops countless times.)
cons:
blurring issues when shooting video.
depending on memory card, can have hangups during video playback.
somewhat expensive.
large video files.
bad quality video clips in low light or indoors.
conclusion:
maybe i got a bad model or something, but this camera was a bit of a let down. if i send it back to canon, and it gets returned with all the problems rectified, i will adjust my score on amazon accordingly. i wanted to love this thing. but i cant honestly give it anything higher than a 3.5 stars.
ALSO: i do NOT recommend buying from Broadway Photo in New York. they advertised free shipping, but ended up charging me a hidden $25 handling fee that was NOT on their website. i got a call from one of their salesmen after i placed my order, and got nothing but an upsale pitch. the guy was quite rude and when i asked why i was getting a handling fee, he hung up on me. i would NOT buy from them again.
a little background.....i dont take alot of still photos. and yes, i know the TX1 is somewhat lacking in comparison to other 7 megapixel cameras in this respect. mostly i wanted it for its 1080x720 30FPS video capabilities. after having it roughly over a month, i estimate ive taken close to 100 short video clips, ranging from 30 seconds to several minutes. i wanted to really give this puppy a thorough runthrough before writing my review, to be fair.
after the initial "oh i got a new toy and its shiny and i heart it" feeling wore off, i started analyzing the video clips rather closely, and found that in many of the clips (i would say close to 80% of them) there were noticeable blurring issues. sometimes several times in one videoclip, the subject matter would become out of focus for a second, before refocusing. at first i thought i was just being a bit nitpicky, but after seeing that it was happening quite often, i began to worry. i read the manual and adjusted the ISO to auto, then to HI (the manual recommends doing this if u are having focus and shaking issues), and still there was blurring. (i have not taken enough still pictures to give an accurate review of the quality there).
i tried changing the IS mode to "continuous", "shoot only", and "panning", but still got the same results. i shot indoors (which resulted in grainy, dark video clips) and also shot outside in bright sunlight, and still got the blurring. even when im staying completely still, and my subject is also unmoving, i still had issues. but when i would do a quick panning shot, i noticed it was even more pronounced. honestly....i have more confidence in my old SD450, as well as my old(er) sd100 than the TX1 for taking video clips. they may not be HD quality, but at least they were clear. i will say tho, that the few clips that were blur-free were beautiful, except for the fact they were just so few and far between.
i bought an SD6 8 gig SDHC card, supposedly very fast, and noticed that some of the clips would...hang...for a second during playback. i did some research ([...] is a great resource for this camera) and found that this issue is due to slow write speeds of the memory card, not the camera's fault at all. but still, i picked a pretty fast card (and paid a pretty penny for it) so its disapointing that im having these problems.
on a good note (so far), i called canon support and they were very helpful. they helped me troubleshoot what they thought could have been the problem....but it didnt resolve my issues. they recommended that i send it back for repair, which i plan on doing. overall, this is disappointing because....i mean, who wants to send back their new christmas toy to get fixed, after having it less than a month?
in short:
pros:
great design, fits in pocket
records video in 1080x720 with stereo sound
u can watch directly from this camera to your HDTV set
7.1 megapixel still camera
several shooting options, including color swap, B&W, etc
good customer service from canon
supports SDHC memory cards, for longer shooting times
comes with a handstrap (dont laugh. the handstraps have saved my camera from accidental drops countless times.)
cons:
blurring issues when shooting video.
depending on memory card, can have hangups during video playback.
somewhat expensive.
large video files.
bad quality video clips in low light or indoors.
conclusion:
maybe i got a bad model or something, but this camera was a bit of a let down. if i send it back to canon, and it gets returned with all the problems rectified, i will adjust my score on amazon accordingly. i wanted to love this thing. but i cant honestly give it anything higher than a 3.5 stars.
ALSO: i do NOT recommend buying from Broadway Photo in New York. they advertised free shipping, but ended up charging me a hidden $25 handling fee that was NOT on their website. i got a call from one of their salesmen after i placed my order, and got nothing but an upsale pitch. the guy was quite rude and when i asked why i was getting a handling fee, he hung up on me. i would NOT buy from them again.
Вектрон-3LEBZ
27.02.2010
4/10
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Ужасно
for average to low usage: don't buy. i like to take pictures on my trips (national and state parks), family, in and out... sorry, i do not understand the extremely good ratings on canon cameras (i own also a little compact SD1200IS) particularly this model..
cons:
-low light pictures are grainy, very grainy.
-the colors are a bit saturated for my taste.
-the auto-focus is slow and kind of unreliable. it grabs what you do not want to focus on ...
-you can not put a filter to the lens (mainly to protect the lens from scratches ... basics)
-it drains batteries faster than expected, much faster. it even drains the batteries when it is off for a week or so: unbelievable.
-there is no monitor of battery charge on the screen ... when the batteries die, the camera shuts down with no warning! even the small cheap compact cameras have that feature!
-4 AA batteries make the camera heavy.
-many 'push buttons' placed almost randomly all over the right side of the body that make little sense unless you master the manual perfectly.
-no on-screen display of the beginning of a self-timed shot makes it awkward to use (many, if not all, small cameras have front and back warnings that the timer started).
-the x20 zoom is useless if you do not have a tripod.
-zooming in and out is too sensitive. it is difficult to set.
-the software menus are cumbersome to my taste (i've used kodak, panasonic, samsung, nikon so it is fair to make the statement).
-esthetically, and that's my personal taste, the body looks big and unrefined. we passed the 2,000s 10 years ago ... some re-design would not hurt (ie look at panasonic, nikon).
pros:
there are many 'pros' already described by other reviewers.
in summary, what's the hype with canon? digital cameras perform in general good nowadays so i think we need to think more about ergonomics, user friendly software, battery life and forget about 'the brand hype' that obviously canon benefits from. i understand that a low review will not do 'anything' on the average star of the product ... it is the review that counts: i hope it is of any help.
cons:
-low light pictures are grainy, very grainy.
-the colors are a bit saturated for my taste.
-the auto-focus is slow and kind of unreliable. it grabs what you do not want to focus on ...
-you can not put a filter to the lens (mainly to protect the lens from scratches ... basics)
-it drains batteries faster than expected, much faster. it even drains the batteries when it is off for a week or so: unbelievable.
-there is no monitor of battery charge on the screen ... when the batteries die, the camera shuts down with no warning! even the small cheap compact cameras have that feature!
-4 AA batteries make the camera heavy.
-many 'push buttons' placed almost randomly all over the right side of the body that make little sense unless you master the manual perfectly.
-no on-screen display of the beginning of a self-timed shot makes it awkward to use (many, if not all, small cameras have front and back warnings that the timer started).
-the x20 zoom is useless if you do not have a tripod.
-zooming in and out is too sensitive. it is difficult to set.
-the software menus are cumbersome to my taste (i've used kodak, panasonic, samsung, nikon so it is fair to make the statement).
-esthetically, and that's my personal taste, the body looks big and unrefined. we passed the 2,000s 10 years ago ... some re-design would not hurt (ie look at panasonic, nikon).
pros:
there are many 'pros' already described by other reviewers.
in summary, what's the hype with canon? digital cameras perform in general good nowadays so i think we need to think more about ergonomics, user friendly software, battery life and forget about 'the brand hype' that obviously canon benefits from. i understand that a low review will not do 'anything' on the average star of the product ... it is the review that counts: i hope it is of any help.
Дроид-3EPLW
30.01.2010
10/10
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Великолепно
This has got to be the easiest to use digital camera I have ever used. It does use regular AA batteries, which is a real plus when traveling. Cameras with special batteries can be a pain if you forget the charger, or run out of power in the middle of an event. It is very hard on those AA's, so I would budget in an AC adapter if you do indoor shooting. I have used the camera both for work projects to photo-document machines and testing, as well as fun events like car shows. It comes with optical and digital zoom, as well as the cool Macro mode (I keep calling it Flower Mode since that's the symbol on the button) which I use a lot in my work. An unusual COOL feature is the 1/8" phono jack which continuously outputs an NTSC signal which can be viewed on any standard TV with an RCA video input jack. You can go directly to VHS tape if you wanted to, or have a monitor running during your work to simplify aiming and shooting. I've not seen other cameras with that ability. The video capability is nice to have as well to make small movies. My favorite feature is the memory card. I upgraded to a high-speed SanDisk Ultra II 2GB card with 15MB/second rate to capture movies. Remember that not all SD cards are created equally. Think of it as the difference between USB 1 and USB 2. For video, it is best to get a high data rate card. The supplied SD card is very tiny at 32MB and slow. Be sure to budget in for a new SD card and possibly the AC adapter. The great thing about the card is that most Dell laptops now have an SD reader. I have one also in my desktop at home, so accessing photos IS A BREEZE!! NO SOFTWARE REQUIRED!! When they created these memory devices as "drives," that simplifies so much. It comes with software if you want it, but in my high-stress work environment, I need the pics and I NEED THEM NOW. Opening an explorer window is perfect. I can preview them as I scan down the list. I also recommend using the 640x480 size for easy drop-in into WORD documents. So many people leave the cameras on their default settings wihtout realizing that the huge file sizes clot up WORD documents without improving image quality. This is a great product; I'm very satisfied with it and it was very economical with a lot of features.
Квазар-8TILJ
30.05.2011
10/10
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Великолепно
I am a Canon loyalist and true to every Canon I have ever owned; this one did not disappoint! It has a better zoom than my 35mm Tamron lens (28-300). I have rechargeable batteries and can easily get 80-100 shots before recharging. I have also used duracell digital batteries and get just as good results. The camera is something I can easily carry and often keep it in my coat pocket. It takes wonderfully clear pictures. My only complaints are that when using a flash it is a bit slow to reset itself and in very low light conditions the results are not as clear as I would like them to be.
Небулоид-8XLNX
21.08.2011
10/10
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I use this Camera for work and at home. Easy to use and the picture quailty is great. For the money you can't beat it. My friend has a Cannon which has more features but the quailty is here with this camera. I would say the Camera is well worth it. The seller was great and the shipping was super fast.
Синтрон-8GDIH
11.10.2011
8/10
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Хорошо
This was good one now most of the camera is adv. than this one but I still like this because of picture quality...
Интеллектор-6TCSI
04.01.2011
8/10
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Хорошо
I have purchased this camera 4 years ago, and I am completely satisfied with its high quality photos. It gives a great quality which nearly similar to other middle professional cameras. I love its small size, great features and built in pre-configured modes of shooting. The only two things that I didn't like are the short life of batteries, and inability to change the lenses.
For batteries: I switched to rechargeable batteries from Radioshack, which really solved the problem.
for lenses: I recommend everyone to go for the Powershot A540 which has the ability to change the lens.
In general I am really happy and satisfied buying this camera as a beginning to my way to buy a professional camera (wishing for the Nikon D7000).
(The reviewer was compensated for posting this review. However, the opinion stated in the review is that of the reviewer and the reviewer alone. Further, the reviewer independently selected this product to review and has no affiliation with the product maker/distributor, Amazon or the review requester.)
For batteries: I switched to rechargeable batteries from Radioshack, which really solved the problem.
for lenses: I recommend everyone to go for the Powershot A540 which has the ability to change the lens.
In general I am really happy and satisfied buying this camera as a beginning to my way to buy a professional camera (wishing for the Nikon D7000).
(The reviewer was compensated for posting this review. However, the opinion stated in the review is that of the reviewer and the reviewer alone. Further, the reviewer independently selected this product to review and has no affiliation with the product maker/distributor, Amazon or the review requester.)
Аргонавт-7EEEO
02.02.2009
8/10
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Хорошо
I have owned this camera for about a month, during which time I had enough opportunities to play around with it. My impressions are generally very good; although it is made of plastic it feels solid enough and weighty. It may feel slightly slippery sometimes, therefore it's advisable to use the supplied wrist wrap to avoid dropping it accidentally. The LCD screen is nice and bright (I also recommend buying a screen protector for it to avoid scratches), and the controls are easy to use and feel of quality. The flash is manual pop-up, which for me is an advantage, as you can just leave it down if you definetely don't need it (e.g. in museums where flash photography is not allowed). The size of the camera is bigger than the latest ultra-thin compacts, but much smaller that DSLRs and super-zooms. You can easily fit it in a coat pocket, although it's more difficult to fit in a jeans pocket if you have it with a case.
Coming to the foremost criterion on which cameras should be judged, i.e. picture quality, let me first mention that this is not a DSLR, and as all cameras with sensors much smaller than DSLRs (i.e. compact, bridge and super-zoom cameras), you are going to encounter some image noise at higher ISOs and poorer lighting conditions. In this camera however I did not find this to be too prohibitive and is not really a problem unless you go above ISO 400 or the lighting conditions are very poor (near dark without a flash). At ISO 80 or 100 outside you generally won't encounter any noise at all. I am generally happy with the quality of the pictures, including colours and white balance, although I would prefer some better handling of shadow areas. Also, there is some purple fringing around areas of high contract and some slight geometric distortion, this is nothing too serious. I would say apart from that the lens is quite good and consistent across various focal lengths, from wide to telephoto. I have uploaded some images on Amazon so you can get an idea of the quality of pictures that come out of the camera.
The biggest advantage of this camera and the reason I bought it is the possibilities it gives you for creative photography. You can have full manual control of exposure settings, i.e. adjust aperture opening, speed and ISO. You can also lock exposure and focus while playing around with other settings. Alternatively, if you are not comfortable taking control of the camera, you can put it in fully automatic or easy mode or select a special scene mode (e.g. portrait, beach, snow, landscape etc) and it will do everything for you; you just point and shoot. The pictures will come out excellent in most cases. In addition to this, one also has a quite large optical zoom of 10x at the full 9 Megapixels. This zoom can go progressively up to 40x if one drops the number of Megapixels (i.e. with interpolation), with no loss of quality of the picture. Combined with an additional 4x of digital zoom, you get a theoretical maximum of 160x, although by using digital zoom you would get deteriorated picture quality.
All in all I am happy with the quality of this camera, and I expect to learn a lot from it before I finally move onto a DSLR. Even then, I envisage keeping this camera for the cases when carrying around a bulky DSLR is not convenient. I would recommend buying this camera to use as an all-rounder, including point and shoot, but also when you want to become more creative and experiment with photography.
Coming to the foremost criterion on which cameras should be judged, i.e. picture quality, let me first mention that this is not a DSLR, and as all cameras with sensors much smaller than DSLRs (i.e. compact, bridge and super-zoom cameras), you are going to encounter some image noise at higher ISOs and poorer lighting conditions. In this camera however I did not find this to be too prohibitive and is not really a problem unless you go above ISO 400 or the lighting conditions are very poor (near dark without a flash). At ISO 80 or 100 outside you generally won't encounter any noise at all. I am generally happy with the quality of the pictures, including colours and white balance, although I would prefer some better handling of shadow areas. Also, there is some purple fringing around areas of high contract and some slight geometric distortion, this is nothing too serious. I would say apart from that the lens is quite good and consistent across various focal lengths, from wide to telephoto. I have uploaded some images on Amazon so you can get an idea of the quality of pictures that come out of the camera.
The biggest advantage of this camera and the reason I bought it is the possibilities it gives you for creative photography. You can have full manual control of exposure settings, i.e. adjust aperture opening, speed and ISO. You can also lock exposure and focus while playing around with other settings. Alternatively, if you are not comfortable taking control of the camera, you can put it in fully automatic or easy mode or select a special scene mode (e.g. portrait, beach, snow, landscape etc) and it will do everything for you; you just point and shoot. The pictures will come out excellent in most cases. In addition to this, one also has a quite large optical zoom of 10x at the full 9 Megapixels. This zoom can go progressively up to 40x if one drops the number of Megapixels (i.e. with interpolation), with no loss of quality of the picture. Combined with an additional 4x of digital zoom, you get a theoretical maximum of 160x, although by using digital zoom you would get deteriorated picture quality.
All in all I am happy with the quality of this camera, and I expect to learn a lot from it before I finally move onto a DSLR. Even then, I envisage keeping this camera for the cases when carrying around a bulky DSLR is not convenient. I would recommend buying this camera to use as an all-rounder, including point and shoot, but also when you want to become more creative and experiment with photography.
Астрономад-2YRBF
20.08.2011
8/10
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Хорошо
This little sock is perfect to keep my Canon Ixus 100 from being scratched in my handbag. I took notice of all the reviews and removed the carabiner first, before placing the camera in the sock, to avoid scratching the screen. A bargain at this price - possibly not at full RRP!
Вектрон-4ETAV
02.09.2011
10/10
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Великолепно
This is my hubs' camera, for me it's just way too bulky and heavy (i prefer a tiny card-stack type of camera myself). However, it takes GREAT photos, with minimum distortion. When we need quality photos this is the camera we pick.
НоваГость-0FYYZ
02.02.2009
8/10
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Хорошо
Firstly, I'm not a professional photographer by any means. However I do know several people who are, and having run it through their tests and mine, can say that this camera is great for the price point. I say almost professional because you won't be getting photos in National Geographic with it (unless you're really good). For a wedding photographer, "lesser journalist", or professional "Ebay-er" it meets and exceeds what one requires. It's also just fun to play with. Alright let's talk features. The 20X optical zoom does not disappoint, with sharp focus corner to corner. Add in an additional 60x digital zoom for a whopping 80x that allows for stunning close-ups with suprisingly low distortion/color noise. With the very aggressive tremor reduction it's possible to get clear pictures of the moon without a tripod! The ability to lock the focus by holding the shutter button halfway is another standout feature for un-cooperative subjects. Additionally the burst shooting mode works well, with low lag. It can get some immpressive action shots when combined with the 3200 ISO high shutter speed mode. Let's not forget the plethora of packed in modes and tools. Photos can be resized, cropped, and colors tweaked directly from the camera without navigating 15 menus. The latter color editing is merely choosing from optimized presets, but works well enough for a pack in. Shooting modes range from fireworks to aquarium, are readily accessed by spinning a dial and are genuinely useful. Some of the more artistic and interesting ones are the color swap/color accent which swaps a color you pick from whatever's in the viewfinder, and the more striking color accent which renders the whole image slightly greyscale except for a user selected color. It looks really cool when used to highlight trees/plants/flowers. Speaking of the viewfinder, it sports a mini LCD with crisp image and bright backlight. The main LCD is equally clear, if sometimes too bright to accurately judge whether you got the colors/lighting you wanted. My advice, use the big LCD to show off your pics or as a reference. When in doubt check the viewfinder and trust it over the exterior screen (lower res. but better contrast, besides real photographers use the viewfinder!). The external LCD has a neat feature of rotating the image as you rotate the camera to keep it upright. If you take a pic sideways the camera will automatically straighten it out while preserving the taller aspect ratio, a nice time saver. I could keep going for pages but these are just a few of the things that really sold me on it. To cover a few gripes for good measure, the manual is HUGE and some kind of awful confusing. Best bet is to skim it to find out what buttons do what and then put it away and experiment(You were gonna do that anyway right?). The included software is clunky and boring, but you probably knew that. The flash works well enough, but to Canon's credit it features a hotshoe for remote flash which I recommend. The battery life is not terribly immpressive either, typically a fresh set seems to last 4-6 hours. Closer to 6 if you judiciously hide the big LCD. If you like to show off your work, get a battery pack and recharger and prepare to use it ALOT (That goes double if you use the flash often). All taken into account this camera is literally THE BEST you will find without taking the plunge into $700+ professional territory. A great investment, or a fun toy if you have disposable income.
Астероид-1BHEE
02.04.2011
6/10
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Плохо
Bought this camera 2 years ago. It does take great pictures but if you're in the habit of carrying it around with you take a supply of batteries along with it.
You can't let it set idle for more than a week. The batteries will run down just sitting in the camera. Many a time I've grabbed the camera for an impromptu shot only to find the batteries dead. And....as a consequence by the time you reload fresh batteries you've missed the shot.
One other down side...No view finder. All you have is the digital display which works fine indoors or outside on cloudy days. The least bit of sunlight can make it near impossible to see the image. So if your interests include outdoor activities this is definitely not the camera for you.
You can't let it set idle for more than a week. The batteries will run down just sitting in the camera. Many a time I've grabbed the camera for an impromptu shot only to find the batteries dead. And....as a consequence by the time you reload fresh batteries you've missed the shot.
One other down side...No view finder. All you have is the digital display which works fine indoors or outside on cloudy days. The least bit of sunlight can make it near impossible to see the image. So if your interests include outdoor activities this is definitely not the camera for you.
НоваГость-4YHMR
17.07.2011
8/10
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I purchased this lens cap for my wife who lost the cap that came with the camera so this review is a reflection of her experience. The bottom line is she is very pleased with it. Since the lens cap is now attached to the camera she no longer worries about losing another lens cap while herding grandchildren or doing other distracting activities. It has proved to be very convenient.
Спектр-7UDRZ
30.09.2010
2/10
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I strongly discourage you from purchasing a Canon A1000IS. I had my camera for about 3 months when periodically it would display "lens error" and would not work at all. The lens would lock in the extended position and camera could not be "shut down" or put back into the case. As weeks went on, this happened more frequently until it happened 100% of the time. I sent the camera to the Canon Service Center where it was evaluation and "repaired," with a 3 month repair warranty. Almost immediately after the 3 month repair warranty and also the one year original warranty, the camera begun to fail again, with the exact same problem. I was able to use it a few more times, sometimes it worked, sometimes it didn't. Of course it picked the most inopportune times to stop working - my child's birthday party and school graduation, among other events. Sadly, I do not have photos of those important event because of the camera's unreliability. I returned the camera again and this time they would not repair the camera for no-charge since it was out of warranty, but I had only had the camera for a little over a year. It was going to cost close to $100 including shipping. In addition to not offering to fix the camera, the Canon representatives I spoke with on the phone were extremely rude, condescending and patronizing. I will not be buying another Canon product again.
Вектрон-5CYBO
10.08.2011
10/10
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I own a Canon SX20IS the lens cap of which I just lost in a trip. I order this replacement cap, shipped right one time, exactly what I had seen on the picture, and it fits my camera lens perfectly. There is a band attached to this cap, so I don't need to do anything extra. I am satisfied!
ТерраБот-3SJUR
21.09.2011
8/10
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This has proved great at keeping my camera safe and tucks away neatly in my handbag, instead of the big and bulky case. Well worth the money.
Астероид-2OCZJ
28.08.2011
10/10
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Great replacement to the expensive brand option. I have had mine a few months and it has worked great. I put it in my extra grip with the brand battery and works fine. It shows the remainging power with no problem.
Вояджер-6RVEU
10.09.2011
10/10
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Great and idea for travelling with, easier to use than the recomended case when out on holiday, and very reasonably priced. Good long cord which can around the neck.
Альфа-Юнит-3VNGX
18.05.2011
10/10
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It was EXACTLY what I was looking for! The lens cap that came with my camera did not have the leash strap to attach it to the camera - I knew I would lose it, and I did. The Amazon information for the lens cap included which cameras the lens cap was compatible with - that was invaluable information and what prompted me to purchase it from Amazon. I had been searching the web and found several similar caps, but they never listed the compatible cameras, which made the listing useless in my view. Thank you Amazon for a thorough description of the item.
Зета-Орион-3QXLF
13.05.2009
10/10
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After many weeks of research and reading of reviews on multiple different brands and models of cameras, trying to find a replacement for my Sony P72 which I was unhappy with before it broke, I settled on purchasing the Canon SX10IS. Checking out some review sites that showed pictures taken with the differnt cameras, the pictures taken by the Canon SX10IS were better than any pictures taken by other superzooms in the same conditions and settings. Besides good picture quality, it also has all the features I was looking for in a digital camera: full manual controls, a camera that wasn't small and easily lost, AA batteries, and good macro and wide angle capabilities. When I was looking for the camera I didn't realize I actually desired a good zoom capability as well. In my first actual use of the camera at a baseball game where my son's class sang the national anthem, I found myself thanking myself for having gotten one with 20x zoom. I was able to get good pictures of him by home plate while I sat in the outfield nosebleed cheap seats. I'm loving the outstanding zoom capabilities.
In all of my tests and real world use of the camera I've not been let down. It performs just as well as the reveiwers said it would. I switched to rechargable AA batteries, but I wasn't able to drain the four alkaline AA batteries that came with it, before I replaced them before the earlier mentioned baseball game, and I took about 150 shots with the alkalines. I've taken video and about 200 shots with the recharables and haven't yet drained them. I do have a backup set of recharable batteries for when I really get to some extended photo sessions, but I don't see needing more than the one extra set. I have no complaints about its battery life.
I was also very pleased with its image stabilization. I was able to take pictures at extreme zoom that I know I wouldn't have been able to take clearly without it. I also took some macro photos without using a tripod, hand held only, and got some very clear results.
I'm glad it didn't come with a small memory card like some other people complain about. My old Sony came with a 16MB Sony card which was all but useless, as I could only get 12 or so pictures on it. Nobody has a use for that small a card. The SX10-IS not coming with one allowed me to get one of the size I want and not have to be saddled with a wasted card.
My only complaint is that it is fairly heavy and you'll definitely want to use the neck strap. You won't want to hand carry this camera around for long periods of time.
I do not regret for an instant purchasing this camera. I know I would have been unhappy with other models had I chosen differently. It's my first superzoom and with its similarity and functioning similar to a DSLR, it has me seriously thinking about taking the plunge into the DSLR realm at some point in the future after I improve my photography skills. In the mean time there are some third party add ons that can expand it's capabilities to be more DSLR like until I decide to take the plunge.
In all of my tests and real world use of the camera I've not been let down. It performs just as well as the reveiwers said it would. I switched to rechargable AA batteries, but I wasn't able to drain the four alkaline AA batteries that came with it, before I replaced them before the earlier mentioned baseball game, and I took about 150 shots with the alkalines. I've taken video and about 200 shots with the recharables and haven't yet drained them. I do have a backup set of recharable batteries for when I really get to some extended photo sessions, but I don't see needing more than the one extra set. I have no complaints about its battery life.
I was also very pleased with its image stabilization. I was able to take pictures at extreme zoom that I know I wouldn't have been able to take clearly without it. I also took some macro photos without using a tripod, hand held only, and got some very clear results.
I'm glad it didn't come with a small memory card like some other people complain about. My old Sony came with a 16MB Sony card which was all but useless, as I could only get 12 or so pictures on it. Nobody has a use for that small a card. The SX10-IS not coming with one allowed me to get one of the size I want and not have to be saddled with a wasted card.
My only complaint is that it is fairly heavy and you'll definitely want to use the neck strap. You won't want to hand carry this camera around for long periods of time.
I do not regret for an instant purchasing this camera. I know I would have been unhappy with other models had I chosen differently. It's my first superzoom and with its similarity and functioning similar to a DSLR, it has me seriously thinking about taking the plunge into the DSLR realm at some point in the future after I improve my photography skills. In the mean time there are some third party add ons that can expand it's capabilities to be more DSLR like until I decide to take the plunge.
Гиперион-5VZKO
10.05.2011
10/10
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I bought one of these a couple of years ago, and honestly for the price you can get these cameras at, I don't understand why more people don't opt for this model. If you want the DSLR experience without spending £500+ on a camera, this is the best transition one you can get for this price. The digital zoom on this was so good I was able to photograph the night sky without blurring. Super impressed with this camera and I doubt I'll ever change it! Canon are great for point and click functions as well as their manual operations, and this one has both options. Love it!
Дроид-1IHLL
14.06.2011
6/10
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Purchased in February, 2009. Love the zoom, ease of use, flexibility, AA batteries and pic quality. Not happy with quality of Canon cameras these days. This had a problem with a spot on the pics that Canon repaired under warranty in March, 2010. Had a problem with a color shift in April, 2011 that Canon will not repair under warranty and quote $100 to repair. Not worth it. Two years use is pretty bad when my earlier Canon cameras lasted 5+ years.
Аэронавт-4HNJV
06.11.2008
10/10
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I read a lot of reviews while selecting this camera. Kudos to RLSd, F. Gillett, & Molly P., among others. Forget the stars - it was their accurate realistic detail that really helped. Lacking their expertise, I'll confine myself to a few areas that concerned me until I actually used the A590IS. This was partly due to other reviews that weren't as well done.
First is the size and "chunkiness" issue. It's chunkier than some of its peers, but only a bit. It slides into a jacket or jeans pocket very nicely. In exchange for the chunkiness you get a camera you can grip securely and hold steady. You also get a shape you are far less likely to drop, even holding it in one hand while scrambling over the rocks. Finally, you get a view finder, not just a screen. During a recent two weeks in Greece, that was a Godsend, as the bright Aegean sun totally wiped out the electronic image.
Second there is the battery issue. I read complaints from folks who said the camera ate batteries and died after too few shots. I'm not sure what was going on there, but you need to research the batteries the way you did your camera. The new Energizer lithium batteries got off about 400 shots, half with flash, before I had to replace them. And because it was a new toy, I was constantly using the camera to show my shots to my wife, which burned still more power. Hard to beat that. Are they the right choice for everyone? Maybe not. They are not rechargeable, so there's an ecological price to pay. Around the house I may switch to something greener, but for overseas trips, I'll stick with them.
Another issue is the lag time between flash shots. Let's be real. If you want instant turn-around time, you shouldn't be looking at a $130 camera that uses a pair of AAs. If you want a camera for fast-breaking sports and photo-journalism, don't get an A590IS. That said, I didn't think it took insufferably long. I can't think of any shots I failed to get due to recycle time.
Some folks had tales of woe about taking all these wonderful shots, only to have them disappear from the chip. When the camera arrives, read the little book, esp. the part on formatting your chip. That should prevent such sorrow from striking.
Incidentally, one little discussed but really cool feature is the zoom capability when examining photos already in the can. You can zoom in to an incredible degree and find things in pix you've already taken that you didn't even know was there. (Honestly, honey, I had no idea she was topless.) I was stunned by the clarity.
Do I have any complaints? A few. The manual is good but it has one of the worst indexes I've ever seen. Don't assume it omits a topic just because it isn't in the index. Flip through the pages and you'll find what you need. On occasion, I was disappointed in the inability of the camera to handle sharp lighting contrasts. Granted, Greek sunlight and shadow can create some extreme challenges, but it's still a limiting factor. The flash is useful but don't ask too much of it. You have to be quite close to your subject, esp. at night. If you are outdoors, it's easy to be too far away without realizing it.
I guess that's about it. My bottom line is that I love this camera and I'm pleased and amazed with the shots I brought back from my recent trip. It's a great transitional camera for someone like myself who finally decided to leave his old 35mm gear and give in to digital. The auto setting is really good, but it permits manual control as well. Am still experimenting with that but am encouraged by what I see. I would buy this camera again in a heartbeat.
First is the size and "chunkiness" issue. It's chunkier than some of its peers, but only a bit. It slides into a jacket or jeans pocket very nicely. In exchange for the chunkiness you get a camera you can grip securely and hold steady. You also get a shape you are far less likely to drop, even holding it in one hand while scrambling over the rocks. Finally, you get a view finder, not just a screen. During a recent two weeks in Greece, that was a Godsend, as the bright Aegean sun totally wiped out the electronic image.
Second there is the battery issue. I read complaints from folks who said the camera ate batteries and died after too few shots. I'm not sure what was going on there, but you need to research the batteries the way you did your camera. The new Energizer lithium batteries got off about 400 shots, half with flash, before I had to replace them. And because it was a new toy, I was constantly using the camera to show my shots to my wife, which burned still more power. Hard to beat that. Are they the right choice for everyone? Maybe not. They are not rechargeable, so there's an ecological price to pay. Around the house I may switch to something greener, but for overseas trips, I'll stick with them.
Another issue is the lag time between flash shots. Let's be real. If you want instant turn-around time, you shouldn't be looking at a $130 camera that uses a pair of AAs. If you want a camera for fast-breaking sports and photo-journalism, don't get an A590IS. That said, I didn't think it took insufferably long. I can't think of any shots I failed to get due to recycle time.
Some folks had tales of woe about taking all these wonderful shots, only to have them disappear from the chip. When the camera arrives, read the little book, esp. the part on formatting your chip. That should prevent such sorrow from striking.
Incidentally, one little discussed but really cool feature is the zoom capability when examining photos already in the can. You can zoom in to an incredible degree and find things in pix you've already taken that you didn't even know was there. (Honestly, honey, I had no idea she was topless.) I was stunned by the clarity.
Do I have any complaints? A few. The manual is good but it has one of the worst indexes I've ever seen. Don't assume it omits a topic just because it isn't in the index. Flip through the pages and you'll find what you need. On occasion, I was disappointed in the inability of the camera to handle sharp lighting contrasts. Granted, Greek sunlight and shadow can create some extreme challenges, but it's still a limiting factor. The flash is useful but don't ask too much of it. You have to be quite close to your subject, esp. at night. If you are outdoors, it's easy to be too far away without realizing it.
I guess that's about it. My bottom line is that I love this camera and I'm pleased and amazed with the shots I brought back from my recent trip. It's a great transitional camera for someone like myself who finally decided to leave his old 35mm gear and give in to digital. The auto setting is really good, but it permits manual control as well. Am still experimenting with that but am encouraged by what I see. I would buy this camera again in a heartbeat.
Сириус-0RMBU
01.04.2010
8/10
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The good:
1) It's compact enough to be taken anywhere U go,
2) Good price to performance ratio,
3) Manual controls in a compact camera with a view finder. Something that's getting rare these days,
4) Decent image quality under ISO 400. Good with macro photography.
5) AA batteries give U the choice to upgrade to better quality batteries than proprietary batteries,
6) Thank God it's not one of those 10MP plus compact cameras. 8MP is still too much for me. I w'd have been happy with 6MP. I wonder when will the 'more megapixel is better' syndrome ever die out?
The bad:
1) Slow as X'mas. Best for casual photography & especially for still or slow subjects,
2) Body has a very cheap feel to it. It w'd have been great in a black matt finish like the one found on the Canon G10,
3) This is a 2008 model & is no longer in production.
Conclusion:
If U want a very fast digital camera then pls avoid buying this camera. This is the kind of compact digital camera that can actually make U pick up photography if U are a beginner & help U learn the basics of photography. It c'd also be a good standby camera for a photography enthusiast who may already have a DSLR. In its time, it was one of the best compact cameras ever made under the 8MP category. I still enjoy using it for casual photography. I really wish Canon continues making such superb, highly capable, budget compacts with bigger sensors & less than 8MP size.
For the best experience, I use the Canon Powershot 590IS with Sandisk Extreme lll 4GB SDHC Sandisk 4 GB Extreme III SDHC Card (SDSDX3-4096, Static Pack), Sanyo Eneloop AA rechargeable batteries SANYO eneloop 4 Pack AA NiMH Pre-Charged Rechargeable Batteries & La Crosse Technology BC-700 battery charger La Crosse Technology BC-700 Alpha Power Battery Charger.
Just my $0.02.
Brgds.
1) It's compact enough to be taken anywhere U go,
2) Good price to performance ratio,
3) Manual controls in a compact camera with a view finder. Something that's getting rare these days,
4) Decent image quality under ISO 400. Good with macro photography.
5) AA batteries give U the choice to upgrade to better quality batteries than proprietary batteries,
6) Thank God it's not one of those 10MP plus compact cameras. 8MP is still too much for me. I w'd have been happy with 6MP. I wonder when will the 'more megapixel is better' syndrome ever die out?
The bad:
1) Slow as X'mas. Best for casual photography & especially for still or slow subjects,
2) Body has a very cheap feel to it. It w'd have been great in a black matt finish like the one found on the Canon G10,
3) This is a 2008 model & is no longer in production.
Conclusion:
If U want a very fast digital camera then pls avoid buying this camera. This is the kind of compact digital camera that can actually make U pick up photography if U are a beginner & help U learn the basics of photography. It c'd also be a good standby camera for a photography enthusiast who may already have a DSLR. In its time, it was one of the best compact cameras ever made under the 8MP category. I still enjoy using it for casual photography. I really wish Canon continues making such superb, highly capable, budget compacts with bigger sensors & less than 8MP size.
For the best experience, I use the Canon Powershot 590IS with Sandisk Extreme lll 4GB SDHC Sandisk 4 GB Extreme III SDHC Card (SDSDX3-4096, Static Pack), Sanyo Eneloop AA rechargeable batteries SANYO eneloop 4 Pack AA NiMH Pre-Charged Rechargeable Batteries & La Crosse Technology BC-700 battery charger La Crosse Technology BC-700 Alpha Power Battery Charger.
Just my $0.02.
Brgds.
Сатурниан-9IFLI
29.06.2011
10/10
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Why the Powershot lens cap does not come with a way to attach it to the camera is beyond me. My wife and I tried to be careful about keeping tabs on it at all times but ended up losing it somewhere in Africa. This completely solves the problem. Who the heck wants to spend a vacation worrying about where they put the dang lens cap? A piece of sanity for less than $10.
Вояджер-4VBMP
26.04.2009
8/10
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I mostly shoot with Canon SLRs, but we wanted a compact camera for the times when we don't want to lug a bulky camera around just to take snapshots. I also wanted a simple camera for our kids to use. We used to use a Canon S50 for that purpose, but it's getting long in the tooth and I felt it was time to replace it.
My criteria were simple- it needed to use AA batteries and SD memory cards, because I didn't want to clutter our house with another charger or buy new cards. We have tons of rechargeable AAs in the house, I'd use those with this rather than disposables. And it needed to be inexpensive, but still take good photos. I also wanted optical image stabilization and an optical view finder for bright, sunny days. I didn't really care about the brand, but Canon has always served me well.
This wasn't the least expensive camera out there, but it was the least expensive that gave me everything I was looking for.
For what it is, this little camera is fantastic. It doesn't compare to SLRs in terms of performance or image quality, but I wouldn't expect it to. It does, deliver nice snapshots. If you know how to pre-focus (a necessary skill with all autofocus cameras), it's quick enough. The S50 that it replaced was a $500 camera when I bought it six years ago; I think this is faster and more fun to use.
The photo quality is good; I put the camera on "easy" mode and snapped a few shots of my kids. The camera used fill flash appropriately, and did a good job with exposure. There is almost no noise in the ISO 80 photos (you'll get these in bright light if you let the camera select ISO). ISO 400 has pretty bad noise; it looks like ISO 1600 on the Digital Rebel XT or XS, but it is entirely acceptable for snapshots that will be printed at 4x6.
I didn't buy this to be a video camera, but it has pretty much replaced a six-year-old Mini-DV camcorder. The video quality is almost as good as that one, and the camera is more convenient, so we've found ourselves getting video that we otherwise would have missed by not having the video camera with us. Don't expect stunning video, but it sure beats the VHS video of me when I was a kid. It's good enough to record the memories.
The build of the camera seems a little flimsy, especially the battery door; I'm docking the camera a star for that. The battery door is also difficult to open.
The manual controls are pretty limited, but, to be honest, I don't feel like I need them on a camera like this. You can manually control the ISO and flash; letting the camera pick the shutter speed and aperture based on that is fine for me. If I want full control, I can lug my DSLR around; if I have this, I just want to record the moment.
For the price, this camera is great- it does everything I expected it to do and it does it well. Look elsewhere (and be prepared to spend more money) if you're concerned about manual controls or advanced features. But if you just want an inexpensive camera to capture memories, you can't go wrong with this one.
My criteria were simple- it needed to use AA batteries and SD memory cards, because I didn't want to clutter our house with another charger or buy new cards. We have tons of rechargeable AAs in the house, I'd use those with this rather than disposables. And it needed to be inexpensive, but still take good photos. I also wanted optical image stabilization and an optical view finder for bright, sunny days. I didn't really care about the brand, but Canon has always served me well.
This wasn't the least expensive camera out there, but it was the least expensive that gave me everything I was looking for.
For what it is, this little camera is fantastic. It doesn't compare to SLRs in terms of performance or image quality, but I wouldn't expect it to. It does, deliver nice snapshots. If you know how to pre-focus (a necessary skill with all autofocus cameras), it's quick enough. The S50 that it replaced was a $500 camera when I bought it six years ago; I think this is faster and more fun to use.
The photo quality is good; I put the camera on "easy" mode and snapped a few shots of my kids. The camera used fill flash appropriately, and did a good job with exposure. There is almost no noise in the ISO 80 photos (you'll get these in bright light if you let the camera select ISO). ISO 400 has pretty bad noise; it looks like ISO 1600 on the Digital Rebel XT or XS, but it is entirely acceptable for snapshots that will be printed at 4x6.
I didn't buy this to be a video camera, but it has pretty much replaced a six-year-old Mini-DV camcorder. The video quality is almost as good as that one, and the camera is more convenient, so we've found ourselves getting video that we otherwise would have missed by not having the video camera with us. Don't expect stunning video, but it sure beats the VHS video of me when I was a kid. It's good enough to record the memories.
The build of the camera seems a little flimsy, especially the battery door; I'm docking the camera a star for that. The battery door is also difficult to open.
The manual controls are pretty limited, but, to be honest, I don't feel like I need them on a camera like this. You can manually control the ISO and flash; letting the camera pick the shutter speed and aperture based on that is fine for me. If I want full control, I can lug my DSLR around; if I have this, I just want to record the moment.
For the price, this camera is great- it does everything I expected it to do and it does it well. Look elsewhere (and be prepared to spend more money) if you're concerned about manual controls or advanced features. But if you just want an inexpensive camera to capture memories, you can't go wrong with this one.
Сатурниан-2QUQG
13.11.2010
10/10
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----I carry this camera a lot in my side pocket (otherwise empty, of course!).----I am a nature hobbyist and use it in zooms and close-ups outdoors with good results -- I am impressed with the sharpness, but I DO have a steady hand.----I almost always use indoor available light with good results. The flash is also OK within its limited range (not for zoom shots). ---- The features are numerous and the detailed manual clear and thorough, but these could be intimidating to some. --- I had to just keep turning the dials and shooting till I became familiar with most of the nice features. IF you don't use the features much, you can usually shoot automatic.-- I use rechargeable batteries that have served well. (I also keep extras always ready). -- I find the time, aperture, and manual settings important (I even located a comet with the 15 second full aperture setting). Maybe the one thing that will be a problem will be the lack of an optical view finder which "in the old days" was how you aimed your film camera, and these day on some other digital cameras. -- I got this camera new at a price lower than it might be going for today at some sellers.
Эксопилот-0EODQ
10.08.2011
8/10
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Very happy with this product, it fits well my canon powershot sx20is. The only negative point is that it doesn't fully clip when the sun protector is on my camera. When the sun protector is off, it fits perfectly.
Астероид-5CJYA
30.08.2010
10/10
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I am a amateur photographer who has been using this camera for two years now and it is hands down the best camera out there for the price. I bought two more of the SX120IS version for family because they were so impressed with what my SX110IS could do. The 3.0" screen is gorgeous and huge compared to most. The 10x optical and 40x digital zoom allow me to get almost any shot I want. My friends with DSLRs have trouble getting as good of pictures as I do because of my ability to zoom. The picture quality is also perfect and the colors are all so bright and vibrant. I like the AAs because I was able to get a set of 4 rechargeable's which give me 200+ shots a pair. If I ever run out of juice on the go, AAs are very easy to find. The SD card slot is also nice because the cards are cheap for a large one and SD is becoming so universal.
I wanted a camera that I could carry around in my pocket, with good zoom and very good picture quality. This camera was the ticket and I would buy another in a heartbeat. A friend bought the Canon S5 for much much more and mine takes the same picture quality, has significantly better zoom and is much more straight forward to use.
Pros:
Price
Image Quality
Zoom!
Large 3.0" LCD Display
Universal AAs and SD Card
Easy to Use
Cons:
You're still reading this and haven't started to enjoy one yet.
I wanted a camera that I could carry around in my pocket, with good zoom and very good picture quality. This camera was the ticket and I would buy another in a heartbeat. A friend bought the Canon S5 for much much more and mine takes the same picture quality, has significantly better zoom and is much more straight forward to use.
Pros:
Price
Image Quality
Zoom!
Large 3.0" LCD Display
Universal AAs and SD Card
Easy to Use
Cons:
You're still reading this and haven't started to enjoy one yet.
Альфа-Юнит-3RXNF
28.02.2011
8/10
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I have this little camera about three years now .
It goes with me wherever I go because of its convenient size .
After reading MOST of the reviews I am surprised that people have not addressed the BEST feature besides taking very good pictures, on the A550 - IT HAS AN OPTICAL VIEW FINDER ! ! !
That allows you to take a QUICK picture in bright daylight . Just about impossible with ALL other digital cameras were you have to interpret that barely visible image on the washed out screen .
To me this is the deal breaker for all other newer cameras .
Yes , there are the SLRs but they don't meet my size requirement .
I just hope that my A550 last many more years because there are no cameras in this size that have an optical view finder .
It goes with me wherever I go because of its convenient size .
After reading MOST of the reviews I am surprised that people have not addressed the BEST feature besides taking very good pictures, on the A550 - IT HAS AN OPTICAL VIEW FINDER ! ! !
That allows you to take a QUICK picture in bright daylight . Just about impossible with ALL other digital cameras were you have to interpret that barely visible image on the washed out screen .
To me this is the deal breaker for all other newer cameras .
Yes , there are the SLRs but they don't meet my size requirement .
I just hope that my A550 last many more years because there are no cameras in this size that have an optical view finder .
ИнфраГость-6XPJS
07.06.2009
10/10
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Unfortunately not many point-and-shoot cameras have optical viewfinders anymore and that's a shame. This camera DOES have an optical viewfinder and that helps it to stand above the crowd. It also has an LED screen but such screens are nearly impossible to see in bright sunlight. Holding a camera at arm's length to compose a picture on a screen can introduce shake and cause blurry photos. Therefore, for many, using an optical viewfinder is a much better option.
Since this camera has an optical viewfinder, image stabilization, face recognition and a 10 megapixel sensor an amateur photographer who is using this camera can take superior photographs in good light that will yield sharp 8 1/2 X 11 prints. Although I usually use a digital SLR, I must say that I'm impressed with the quality of the images that this camera delivers...especially considering its low price, small size and 7-ounce weight. With rechargeable or lithium AA cells, battery life is excellent and recycle times are short.
The July 2009 issue of Consumer Reports features a cover photo of this camera and ranks it just below a $450 camera in its "compact camera" ratings. On their recommendation and after doing considerable comparison shopping and reading other reviews, I bought this camera for my stepson. However, before I gave it to him, I took many photos under varied conditions to ensure that it would be adequate for his needs. I was so impressed that I'll probably get one for myself.
The fact that I could favorably compare the photos from this camera with those from my much more expensive digital SLR was remarkable, but there are inevitable limitations. There are no manual settings for exposure or focus. The 4X optical zoom may not give as much range as some photographers need and the effective flash distance is limited. The sensor has excellent dynamic range, but introduces noise in the pictures when they're taken in low light with ISO settings above 100.
A couple of AA batteries are included with the camera, but you'll soon need more and better ones. A small 32MB SD card is included but a much bigger SD card or cards will be needed if you want to store more than seven or eight full-resolution photos. Therefore, your initial investment will need to be larger than the base price of the camera for it to perform up to expectations. Nonetheless, when considering the price, small size and very good image quality I believe this camera will meet or exceed the expectations of all but the most demanding amateur photographers.
About a year after I bought and evaluated this camera, I bought Canon's replacement for this model; the Powershot A1100IS, for my wife. It is about the same size and price as this camera was last year but offers more pixels a bigger included memory card, more sophistication but retains the optical viewfinder. Check out the A1100IS. It's even better.
Since this camera has an optical viewfinder, image stabilization, face recognition and a 10 megapixel sensor an amateur photographer who is using this camera can take superior photographs in good light that will yield sharp 8 1/2 X 11 prints. Although I usually use a digital SLR, I must say that I'm impressed with the quality of the images that this camera delivers...especially considering its low price, small size and 7-ounce weight. With rechargeable or lithium AA cells, battery life is excellent and recycle times are short.
The July 2009 issue of Consumer Reports features a cover photo of this camera and ranks it just below a $450 camera in its "compact camera" ratings. On their recommendation and after doing considerable comparison shopping and reading other reviews, I bought this camera for my stepson. However, before I gave it to him, I took many photos under varied conditions to ensure that it would be adequate for his needs. I was so impressed that I'll probably get one for myself.
The fact that I could favorably compare the photos from this camera with those from my much more expensive digital SLR was remarkable, but there are inevitable limitations. There are no manual settings for exposure or focus. The 4X optical zoom may not give as much range as some photographers need and the effective flash distance is limited. The sensor has excellent dynamic range, but introduces noise in the pictures when they're taken in low light with ISO settings above 100.
A couple of AA batteries are included with the camera, but you'll soon need more and better ones. A small 32MB SD card is included but a much bigger SD card or cards will be needed if you want to store more than seven or eight full-resolution photos. Therefore, your initial investment will need to be larger than the base price of the camera for it to perform up to expectations. Nonetheless, when considering the price, small size and very good image quality I believe this camera will meet or exceed the expectations of all but the most demanding amateur photographers.
About a year after I bought and evaluated this camera, I bought Canon's replacement for this model; the Powershot A1100IS, for my wife. It is about the same size and price as this camera was last year but offers more pixels a bigger included memory card, more sophistication but retains the optical viewfinder. Check out the A1100IS. It's even better.
ОмниКод-9TDTM
01.08.2011
10/10
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I inherited my camara from my brother. He was like you should not need a leash for a lens cap. So of course first thing I do is lose the lens cap. Now with this one I am using the leash. Love it. Great service fast delivery. Very happy.
Капеллан-2UCCX
12.09.2009
10/10
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Before purchasing the Canon SX10IS I did about three months of looking over reviews, going in stores to actually hold different cameras, and constantly changing my mind from Canon to Sony to Panasonic and back again. As you know there are plenty of diehard Canon and Sony lovers that have reviewed their particular purchase. I have not been brand loyal when it comes to digital cameras. I have had mostly Sony's, a few Canon's and some lower end Kodak's. So when I finally made my decision to push that order button on the Canon SX10IS it was because I felt it was the best camera for me.
I was in a heated internal battle between the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 and the Canon PowerShot SX10IS. Both cameras have great ratings and reviews on Amazon and other electronic sites. One small thing to others was a big thing to me, the battery situation. I prefer to be able to use AA batteries over having to buy Sony batteries. Just for the ease of AA being handy no matter where I go. The other selling points for me were the flip LCD screen and the hot shoe feature for future use if I decide to get serious with my photos.
I have waited to post my review because I wanted to use the Canon a while before giving my final thoughts. I am by no means a top tier photo person and I do not know half of what my Canon will actually do (yet, still reading the manual as needed). However, I can honestly say the pictures are flat out beautiful that I have been taking. The 20X zoom is far more than enough for all my needs. The pictures I was taking so impressed the folks sitting next to me at a recent concert that they wrote down the model of the Canon so they could go home and order it from Amazon too! We were sitting in the middle of the arena and my shots of the singers are like I was in the third row. Not only are the pictures great because you can actually see who is on stage (unlike some of my previous camera's photos due to low zoom capability), but they are also so crisp. A major concern of mine prior to buying my camera was that there are not too many reviews that talk about concert photos. I give an A+++ on this bad boy when it comes to concerts.
The Canon SX10IS is a tad heavier than the Sony DSC-H50, but after holding both I liked the little extra weight. When we are getting to this level of point and shoot cameras, I liked the feel of holding something with a little more substance to it.
I hope this review helps you make a decision. On a side note, the shipping from Amazon was wonderful. My camera arrived two days earlier than expected!
I was in a heated internal battle between the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 and the Canon PowerShot SX10IS. Both cameras have great ratings and reviews on Amazon and other electronic sites. One small thing to others was a big thing to me, the battery situation. I prefer to be able to use AA batteries over having to buy Sony batteries. Just for the ease of AA being handy no matter where I go. The other selling points for me were the flip LCD screen and the hot shoe feature for future use if I decide to get serious with my photos.
I have waited to post my review because I wanted to use the Canon a while before giving my final thoughts. I am by no means a top tier photo person and I do not know half of what my Canon will actually do (yet, still reading the manual as needed). However, I can honestly say the pictures are flat out beautiful that I have been taking. The 20X zoom is far more than enough for all my needs. The pictures I was taking so impressed the folks sitting next to me at a recent concert that they wrote down the model of the Canon so they could go home and order it from Amazon too! We were sitting in the middle of the arena and my shots of the singers are like I was in the third row. Not only are the pictures great because you can actually see who is on stage (unlike some of my previous camera's photos due to low zoom capability), but they are also so crisp. A major concern of mine prior to buying my camera was that there are not too many reviews that talk about concert photos. I give an A+++ on this bad boy when it comes to concerts.
The Canon SX10IS is a tad heavier than the Sony DSC-H50, but after holding both I liked the little extra weight. When we are getting to this level of point and shoot cameras, I liked the feel of holding something with a little more substance to it.
I hope this review helps you make a decision. On a side note, the shipping from Amazon was wonderful. My camera arrived two days earlier than expected!
ТерраБот-8CWVG
30.07.2011
10/10
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Based on the reviews, I bought this camera for 3 of my friends who wanted it. All the 3 were very satisfied with the build and image quality of the camera. This is one of those very reliable and good quality point and shoot Canon cameras.
Плазмоид-8LGIL
01.07.2011
10/10
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The lens cap that came with my Canon XS20IS didn't come with a leash, and was designed so poorly that it fell off all the time. This replacement lens cap is perfect. It is much better than the original and I don't have to worry about losing it again. It doesn't say Canon on it but it does look like it should have come with the camera.
Эксопилот-9WIAJ
15.05.2011
6/10
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I bought this camera while I was pregnant with my first child. I thought the picture quality would be MUCH better than it is. An SLR is the way to go if you want crisp photos. This camera is a bulky point and shoot and I hardly ever use the zoom feature because the pictures are just not sharp so it's not worth it. My sister spent a little bit more money and got a brilliant SLR. If you are going to buy a bulky camera, pay the extra money to get the real thing. This was just not worth it!
ХроноГость-0TCLH
12.03.2010
8/10
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I am an independent insurance adjuster and while I use this camera for personal photography I mostly use it in my work. I had the Power Shot A 630 before and while it was good, it is bulky and hard to fit into your pants pocket. The big plus with it was the flip view finder that was most handy. There are other cameras that are more compact than this one but most of them do not have a viewfinder. I find a viewfinder most helpful when you are out on a sunny day with the sun on your screen.
If you use the camera to transfer your photos from camera to your PC you are going to find that it has a hearty appetite for batteries so I suggest you invest in a card reader. If you take a lot of photos, a card reader will pay for itself in short order.
My biggest complaint about the camera is it is easy to change the settings on it and not know it. When climbing ladders, I put it in my pocket so it sometimes changes to another setting without me knowing it. For its size the zoom is good but you always would like more. I would prefer if it had a little more wide angle setting for some of the shots I have to take. The flash is OK and does a pretty good job eliminating redeye and I suspect does just as well as its competition in terms of effect distance, harshness and redeye reduction.
The quality appears to be excellent. I have not had one performance problem with it even though I have dropped it a couple of times. By the way, the A630 is still going strong too. When you are out on a claim you can't afford for your camera to quit on you so the A630 goes along as a back up. The only time I sue it is when I need the flip view finder.
Let's face it, since the coming of the digital age, Canon has been the number 1 seller and there is a reason for that. I also have a Canon Rebel SLR that I bought right after I retired from professional photography and it has also held up well and provides excellent exposures.
If you use the camera to transfer your photos from camera to your PC you are going to find that it has a hearty appetite for batteries so I suggest you invest in a card reader. If you take a lot of photos, a card reader will pay for itself in short order.
My biggest complaint about the camera is it is easy to change the settings on it and not know it. When climbing ladders, I put it in my pocket so it sometimes changes to another setting without me knowing it. For its size the zoom is good but you always would like more. I would prefer if it had a little more wide angle setting for some of the shots I have to take. The flash is OK and does a pretty good job eliminating redeye and I suspect does just as well as its competition in terms of effect distance, harshness and redeye reduction.
The quality appears to be excellent. I have not had one performance problem with it even though I have dropped it a couple of times. By the way, the A630 is still going strong too. When you are out on a claim you can't afford for your camera to quit on you so the A630 goes along as a back up. The only time I sue it is when I need the flip view finder.
Let's face it, since the coming of the digital age, Canon has been the number 1 seller and there is a reason for that. I also have a Canon Rebel SLR that I bought right after I retired from professional photography and it has also held up well and provides excellent exposures.
Гиперион-3RYVI
22.08.2011
10/10
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I was very happy with this item and yes I totally recommend it. Very classy and user friendly and battery hold charges.. Tripod looks and very flexible
ТехноНаблюдатель-0JRIL
04.08.2011
2/10
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Why clog up the site with obsolete equipment from years ago? This might have been a good buy in its day, but it's way past it prime now. Unlike classic film cameras, there's little point in old digital stuff.
Квантум-1JHVD
27.12.2010
10/10
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I purchased this camera in Dec. 2008 as a present for myself. At that time I paid $109.00 for it....I at that time had no idea it had just came out. BRAND NEW in the box. I loved the camera! Picture quality: excellent! I only have one complaint....At my son's graduation someone bumped into me and knocked the camera out of my hand onto the concrete....it was completeley destroyed...in pieces. I was heartbroken...so i decided to purchase another one...to my surprise the price had TRIPLED! It now runs in excess of $300.00. Well because I could not replace it at the original price I paid for it.....I don't have a camera. But it is worth the price! If you can afford it...buy it! you won't be disappointed. The video quality was amazing! I had a 4gb memory card and I could video up to 40mins. It was amazing! Canon outdid themselves on this one! I'll have to do some great negotiating to talk my husband into letting me purchase another one at this price! Enjoy!
Гелиос-1GSGV
02.08.2011
10/10
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I purchased the sock to protect my new Ixus 115 HS as I prefer to carry it in my jeans pocket.
The sock is a good fit and isn't bulky like a camera case.
Good price and I would recommend to others.
The sock is a good fit and isn't bulky like a camera case.
Good price and I would recommend to others.
Нейрон-9WTQU
29.09.2009
2/10
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my quarrel with this product is that it is a fine camera, but it throws it away by emitimg a dumbed-down format like jpeg. This format is used to save memory stick space, but folks, memory is cheap! It locks you out of good computer processing of your images, something your grand-children might want to do with your images, even if you don't. Use of this format is unecessary for any camera over 2 megapixels. and harmful to your photographic health. You need "raw" a faithful image of what your camera sees.
THat's the bad news, but the good news is the camera mfrs are finally coming out with raw shooters in this price range. So wait. And also look for cams that do bracketed exposures automatically at different exposures, emiting raw. Then you've got the photographic world by the horns because you can do HDR, high dynamic range. It's actually easy.
I am looking for a small cam to compliment my $5,000 Nikon monster, but I won't settle for a jpeg-shooter.
What's that You say you just want to take a few snaps and dont care about this rocket-science? Let me tell you a story. A friend's wife sent me a pic of animals expressing friendship to each other, a real "aww shucks" photo that I loved and wanted to print out and process. But it was in low res jpeg. Useless. OK, hi res jpeg would have been better, BUT:
It won't cost you much more money to use raw. Why not get your money's worth? You have an advanced 10 megapixel range sensor in even the cheapest cam these days, why throw it away on jpeg when some engineer made the wrong design decision? It's yours for your money, free! Demand it! ANd you don't have to use raw all the time, a simple switch will set you to jpeg if you want throw-away pics...
Wait like a cat and pounce when the camera mfrs offer raw with bracketed exposure.
By the way, programs to process photos on your computer are often free. Photomatix is used for HDR, using raw. Gimp is a free photoshop clone. Now HDR will give you control over your exposure of dark and light areas of your photos. A crappy shot will be saved and maybe turned into a wow shot. It's hard to shoot perfect photos out in the field. I have spent hours getting the "right" shot. Then I saw what computer processing can do, and I instantly realized that it could make a pro photo from an inexpensive camera. Or a good phto from a lousy shot. And most of your shots will be lousy, trust me. Even the pros throw away 90% of their shots. Less work, wow quality, mmmmm. Come to mama...
THat's the bad news, but the good news is the camera mfrs are finally coming out with raw shooters in this price range. So wait. And also look for cams that do bracketed exposures automatically at different exposures, emiting raw. Then you've got the photographic world by the horns because you can do HDR, high dynamic range. It's actually easy.
I am looking for a small cam to compliment my $5,000 Nikon monster, but I won't settle for a jpeg-shooter.
What's that You say you just want to take a few snaps and dont care about this rocket-science? Let me tell you a story. A friend's wife sent me a pic of animals expressing friendship to each other, a real "aww shucks" photo that I loved and wanted to print out and process. But it was in low res jpeg. Useless. OK, hi res jpeg would have been better, BUT:
It won't cost you much more money to use raw. Why not get your money's worth? You have an advanced 10 megapixel range sensor in even the cheapest cam these days, why throw it away on jpeg when some engineer made the wrong design decision? It's yours for your money, free! Demand it! ANd you don't have to use raw all the time, a simple switch will set you to jpeg if you want throw-away pics...
Wait like a cat and pounce when the camera mfrs offer raw with bracketed exposure.
By the way, programs to process photos on your computer are often free. Photomatix is used for HDR, using raw. Gimp is a free photoshop clone. Now HDR will give you control over your exposure of dark and light areas of your photos. A crappy shot will be saved and maybe turned into a wow shot. It's hard to shoot perfect photos out in the field. I have spent hours getting the "right" shot. Then I saw what computer processing can do, and I instantly realized that it could make a pro photo from an inexpensive camera. Or a good phto from a lousy shot. And most of your shots will be lousy, trust me. Even the pros throw away 90% of their shots. Less work, wow quality, mmmmm. Come to mama...
Альфа-Юнит-2XVVS
13.07.2011
8/10
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This is a soft and simple means of protecting your Ixus from scratches. It is easy on your pocket or handbag and will not damage any other items - e.g. your mobile phone.Canon Digital IXUS 95 IS Digital Camera - Silver (10 MP, 3.0x Optical Zoom) 2.5 inch LCD
Лунатик-2SDQV
03.12.2009
10/10
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After use it everyday for two months, I think I can say something.
the good:
1.- picture quality. CMOS sensor is realistic. The camera doesn't add any make up to the picture. Same quality than the G9, with it's 12.1MP CCD sensor. Noise appears at ISO 800 without flash. Personally, I never go that far in ISO selection. I prefer low ISO settings. This sensor do the job perfectly.
2.- speed. pretty fast stat up and continuous up to 4pps.
3.- impressive video quality. very good sound. No intrusion of zoom motor, neither in high speed zoom. Very precise and powerful zoom.
4.- built in flash turn on and off is easy. Simply raise it to fire it or leave it hiden if you want your picture natural. The camera will do the precice adjust so your picture is always good. (shake warning if too dark)
5.- wireless remote control is a must in entertainment cameras. this camera comes with one that can be used to control the player too. You can use it as a HDMI video player if you previously record the films in the card.
6.- vary angle 2.8" LCD wide screen. very useful.
THE BAD:
1.- the lens cap: Easy to lost. It should have a small cord to hold it so you can let go right after take it off the lens. precious moments lost because you have to engage it to the neck strap. And if you don't use the neck strap?...
2.- I almost always press accidentally the button "display" trying to open the screen. Need to be relocated.
3.- Lack of poketability: Spontaneous pictures lost. You have to decide whether you prefer to take this camera with you or leave it in the car... because it's big and noticeable. My soon stop being itself when he notice the camera in my hands... you know.
4.- remote control: Easy to lost. It should came with a holder attached to the neck strap.
5.- have to set at one of the night modes to get more than one second of aperture. You can't get it on speed priority mode.
6.- EVF is bad compared with the resolution in the main screen. but is useful if you want to capture the moment.
Over all, I really like it. The picture out of the CMOS sensor is another thing. It feels like a DSLR, as it's the same sensor. Everybody likes it's pictures and videos quality, resolution and brightness.
the good:
1.- picture quality. CMOS sensor is realistic. The camera doesn't add any make up to the picture. Same quality than the G9, with it's 12.1MP CCD sensor. Noise appears at ISO 800 without flash. Personally, I never go that far in ISO selection. I prefer low ISO settings. This sensor do the job perfectly.
2.- speed. pretty fast stat up and continuous up to 4pps.
3.- impressive video quality. very good sound. No intrusion of zoom motor, neither in high speed zoom. Very precise and powerful zoom.
4.- built in flash turn on and off is easy. Simply raise it to fire it or leave it hiden if you want your picture natural. The camera will do the precice adjust so your picture is always good. (shake warning if too dark)
5.- wireless remote control is a must in entertainment cameras. this camera comes with one that can be used to control the player too. You can use it as a HDMI video player if you previously record the films in the card.
6.- vary angle 2.8" LCD wide screen. very useful.
THE BAD:
1.- the lens cap: Easy to lost. It should have a small cord to hold it so you can let go right after take it off the lens. precious moments lost because you have to engage it to the neck strap. And if you don't use the neck strap?...
2.- I almost always press accidentally the button "display" trying to open the screen. Need to be relocated.
3.- Lack of poketability: Spontaneous pictures lost. You have to decide whether you prefer to take this camera with you or leave it in the car... because it's big and noticeable. My soon stop being itself when he notice the camera in my hands... you know.
4.- remote control: Easy to lost. It should came with a holder attached to the neck strap.
5.- have to set at one of the night modes to get more than one second of aperture. You can't get it on speed priority mode.
6.- EVF is bad compared with the resolution in the main screen. but is useful if you want to capture the moment.
Over all, I really like it. The picture out of the CMOS sensor is another thing. It feels like a DSLR, as it's the same sensor. Everybody likes it's pictures and videos quality, resolution and brightness.
МехаРейнджер-9HKRN
01.01.2010
10/10
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This camera is a really cool cross-over device. It bridges the gap between a point and shoot camera and a DSLR camera. This is good for someone interested in photography, but not sure that it will become a passion. It allows you to shoot with an incredibly simple mode for quick snapshots of friends and family, but you can switch to the more advanced modes (including fully manual) for taking specific photographs. I often use the camera in "easy" mode for general picture taking, but then I switch it over to "manual" for shooting serious photographs.
Using the camera in "manual" mode is a bit annoying, because manual focus, aperture and shutter speeds need to be changed individually with the arrow buttons. This is fine when taking the time to compose photographs, but annoying when trying to capture carefully composed photos on the fly.
Having used this camera for about a year and a half at this point, I now have a much better understanding of what all the different factors of a photo are, and I have a very good idea of what I need in a higher-end camera when I upgrade in the future.
This camera is a bit bulky, but not nearly as bad as a full-sized DSLR. It's a good compromise for carrying manual features when you might not use them, such as hanging out with friends and not wanting to miss the chance for a great photo. I carry mine with a Gorrilla Pod, but the smallest size is really too small for this camera. It makes a really good (nearly) fully featured camera in a small package.
Battery life is dramatically improved (it becomes great!) by using rechargeable batteries instead of disposables. Otherwise, battery life bites.
Interface with a Mac is a bit annoying, but not an issue at all. You just have to do "image capture" under applications, and it will pull up a folder to transfer the pictures. You can also set it up to download straight into iPhoto without any problems. Windows the camera just pops up like any additional drive.
This camera is really a cool camera, and you can upgrade it with various add-on lenses. I highly recommend it if it does what you need.
Using the camera in "manual" mode is a bit annoying, because manual focus, aperture and shutter speeds need to be changed individually with the arrow buttons. This is fine when taking the time to compose photographs, but annoying when trying to capture carefully composed photos on the fly.
Having used this camera for about a year and a half at this point, I now have a much better understanding of what all the different factors of a photo are, and I have a very good idea of what I need in a higher-end camera when I upgrade in the future.
This camera is a bit bulky, but not nearly as bad as a full-sized DSLR. It's a good compromise for carrying manual features when you might not use them, such as hanging out with friends and not wanting to miss the chance for a great photo. I carry mine with a Gorrilla Pod, but the smallest size is really too small for this camera. It makes a really good (nearly) fully featured camera in a small package.
Battery life is dramatically improved (it becomes great!) by using rechargeable batteries instead of disposables. Otherwise, battery life bites.
Interface with a Mac is a bit annoying, but not an issue at all. You just have to do "image capture" under applications, and it will pull up a folder to transfer the pictures. You can also set it up to download straight into iPhoto without any problems. Windows the camera just pops up like any additional drive.
This camera is really a cool camera, and you can upgrade it with various add-on lenses. I highly recommend it if it does what you need.
МехаРейнджер-3LMVP
04.02.2009
10/10
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Too bad it won't let me change the star rating. The camera was well taken care of, kept in a case, wrist strap always used, never left out for little hands to grab. Went on vacation and was in the process of putting the camera back into it's case when it dropped to the floor (maybe a 2 foot drop). Immediately the flash stopped working, even when it was raised I got the 'raise flash' error. It still took pictures, but you had to have perfect artificial lighting for the camera not to need the flash to focus. I kept it throughout the summer and sent it off to the repair facility. For all purposes of this review, I will skip 99% of this story. Just make a mental note that if you crap from Canon breaks and it 'might not' be under warranty DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME WITH THE SERVICE CENTER. They are by far the worst customer service center I've ever had to deal with. After keeping my camera for a month, (and failing to email me status updates, as they had promised) I find out the camera is being shipped back to me because it's 'beyond economical repair'. For a camera that was as well taken care of as this one was, and dropped ONCE, 5 months old and cost a few hundred dollars. It should be a little more durable than that. I went from a 'buy nothing BUT canon' to a 'never buy Canon (or allow my family to buy) canon ever again.' It's pitiful that one customer service department cost this company hundreds or even thousands of dollars worth of business from screwing over my family alone. We will be upgrading to Nikon and participating in the extended and accidental warranties. Surprisingly all of the photographers I personally know recommend Nikon anyway. Now why didn't I just listen to them in the first place?
^ EDIT ^
I put a lot of work into picking out this camera. I wanted a better quality camera for a great price. The more professional cameras started at $400 it seemed, so I stuck with the bargains. I had the Powershot A630 with a flip out screen previously. My daughter found it on my desk and started to play with it, dropped it and the shutter broke and the auto focus seems to be off too. (For Christmas she got her own durable kid's camera, lesson learned!) So the first brand I started reading about was Canon Powershot. I saw an ad for this camera by chance while browsing another Powershot and immediately I loved it. It looked like a great balance between the SLR's and the pocket cameras. It's exactly what I wanted.
Pros: Very large LCD screen, large viewing range, 9MP, Great auto focus and a great pop up flash. It's a 'meaty' camera. It makes me feel like it's durable-although I'm not going to let my 3 year old test that theory.
It takes AA batteries. I guess that could be a pro or a con, depending on your preference. I prefer AA's because if I get in a bind I can just run into any store and pick up some cheap batteries to last a few hours.
Cons: No eye hole (sorry, don't know the correct term for that thing!). It's a little slow recovering from a busy picture. If there is a lot going on in the background it takes a few seconds to write the picture and be ready for another one. It's also large for a pocket camera. That doesn't bother me, but if you're looking for an Elph size, this isn't for you.
^ EDIT ^
I put a lot of work into picking out this camera. I wanted a better quality camera for a great price. The more professional cameras started at $400 it seemed, so I stuck with the bargains. I had the Powershot A630 with a flip out screen previously. My daughter found it on my desk and started to play with it, dropped it and the shutter broke and the auto focus seems to be off too. (For Christmas she got her own durable kid's camera, lesson learned!) So the first brand I started reading about was Canon Powershot. I saw an ad for this camera by chance while browsing another Powershot and immediately I loved it. It looked like a great balance between the SLR's and the pocket cameras. It's exactly what I wanted.
Pros: Very large LCD screen, large viewing range, 9MP, Great auto focus and a great pop up flash. It's a 'meaty' camera. It makes me feel like it's durable-although I'm not going to let my 3 year old test that theory.
It takes AA batteries. I guess that could be a pro or a con, depending on your preference. I prefer AA's because if I get in a bind I can just run into any store and pick up some cheap batteries to last a few hours.
Cons: No eye hole (sorry, don't know the correct term for that thing!). It's a little slow recovering from a busy picture. If there is a lot going on in the background it takes a few seconds to write the picture and be ready for another one. It's also large for a pocket camera. That doesn't bother me, but if you're looking for an Elph size, this isn't for you.
Спектр-1LQCM
03.09.2010
8/10
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I bought this camera a little over a year ago and have really loved it for all it is. It is a wonderful camera you can take pictures in just about any lighting. I use to take all the photo's in auto mode or one of the set modes and it did alright and recently have gotten really serious into photography and have used the manual mode all the time now and it works beautifully. Much better than the auto mode.
ISO makes the picture a bit noisey above 400 ISO's
The processor is decent for the camera that it is which is a very begininger digital SLR i was told is a super zoom
The zoom is really awesome it is nice to be able to have the range that the lens does.
The image stabalizer is awesome I wouldn't be able to take a great picture hand held without the image stabalizer
If you are just getting into photography I would definately look at this camera but would also look at a real digital SLR that you can change out the lens for expansion.
The only con I have fount in the year of having it is the lcd screen when i try and take pictures with the lcd screen instead of the view finder the sensor inside is broken so the image is upside down but i like using the view finder whenever i am taking the picture anyway it isn't that much of a big deal for me
ISO makes the picture a bit noisey above 400 ISO's
The processor is decent for the camera that it is which is a very begininger digital SLR i was told is a super zoom
The zoom is really awesome it is nice to be able to have the range that the lens does.
The image stabalizer is awesome I wouldn't be able to take a great picture hand held without the image stabalizer
If you are just getting into photography I would definately look at this camera but would also look at a real digital SLR that you can change out the lens for expansion.
The only con I have fount in the year of having it is the lcd screen when i try and take pictures with the lcd screen instead of the view finder the sensor inside is broken so the image is upside down but i like using the view finder whenever i am taking the picture anyway it isn't that much of a big deal for me
Туманник-9USNM
22.07.2011
10/10
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Fits perfect. The original did not have a cord - so we lost it, This one has cord
No logo - one can tell its generic
Took a while to get it. Tracking info was not useful
No logo - one can tell its generic
Took a while to get it. Tracking info was not useful
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