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Things I like: easy to move dial for settings (including video), several scenes set right on dial, auto setting works well most of the time, flash can be turned off by not putting it up (lift flash manually or leave down for no flash), zoom is clear for full range of optical zoom, takes good video, big LCD on back, timer easy to get to, face recognition works well, several manual options are easy to get to (if I can remember how to find them).
Things I don't like: slow flash charges between photos, battery seems to run out fast (my last camera had a lithium-ion and I miss it), for other people taking a picture for me, the flash is often forgotten (b/c it has to be flipped up to use), sometimes when I push down the shutter button (half way to focus, then all the way to snap a picture), it doesn't take - as if I didn't focus (it's picky about wanting you to focus before pressing the shutter all the way), manual is only partially helpful - it doesn't always explain in full sentences how to do something - a lot of tables/charts. Although I'd like to use more manual settings, and have played around with them, I usually keep it on auto (sometimes ignoring the warning that I need a flash), and pretty much always get good pictures (even when it warns me of a possible shaky picture - it's usually not.
Overall, it's been a nice camera to upgrade to (my last was a kodak easyshare DX7440 - loved the lithium ion battery and no waiting for a flash to charge) . Those are my only real complaints about this one. The time between charged flashes is shorter with a well charged battery, and the pictures are good, even in low light or less than ideal conditions.
Anyway, I just bought (and returned) the SX10. I really wanted to love this camera, but will stick with my Sony T500 for now (check my review of the T500 - that little baby is a keeper).
To keep it short, the still pictures are what you would expect from a Canon, but actually, I think my old Canon G7 takes better pictures. But here are the grips (I prefer the cons in a review more than the pros) in no particular order.
1) The Camera is BIG. Easy to hold but BIG. Love the flip screen - but the camera is BIG. Great lens - but BIG. I guess what I'm trying to say, the damn thing is BIG, almost as big as a DSLR. This is something that you can not just slip in your pocket and run! I guess I would put up with the BIGness of the camera if the video was better (see below).
2) Battery: some might like it, but I did not. Four "AA" batteries! I had to buy a rather expensive charger and rechargeable batteries. Come on, what's going on here! Now adays with all this new technology, Canon couldn't come up with a small battery that holds a decent charge! I know the Sony T500 has poor battery life, but at least the camera is small - you would expect that! Who wants to schlep around 4 extra "AA" batteries - not me! This one was my fault, I did not ever read about the batteries before I bought the camera, but like above, if the Video was better, I could look the other way.
3) Video: This was pretty important to me (again check out the T500). What is up with only the small video format when EVERY other camera company is opting for new 16:9 widescreen format? Again, my old G7 takes just as good "small" video and I can play/edit it with anything! Actually, the video from the SX10 is not all that good, except the fact that you can zoom all the way in (actually that is pretty cool), but not worth keeping it. I was hoping that even though the SX10 was not widescreen 720/1080, it would take decent "HD like" video with the new .MOV video format. Why Canon did not bring the SX1 out first I'll never know; because then if the videos were good - I might have kept the Canon. As many other reviewers have mentioned, I just don't understand these companies or their marketing plan. If they need any help, all they have to do is ask a few geeks like me - I'll tell em' an ear full!
So all in all, I'm keeping the Sony T500 - even if the pictures are not quite as sharp. That little camera is all I need - "right now"! Just my opinion Canon lovers.
One of the reasons I chose this particular camera, as opposed to selecting one of the many other, smaller cameras currently on the market, was that this camera has a viewfinder in addition to the LCD screen. Viewfinders on digital cameras are hard to come by anymore, but they are very useful if you're trying to take a picture when it's bright outside (making the LCD picture almost impossible to see.)
Overall, I am happy with the A590IS. I like the fact that it's small (by no means the smallest camera on the market, but small enough for my purse or even a coat pocket). I like that it can take good photos in many different conditions. I am most impressed with its ability to get good shots outside at night, even without the flash. I took a photo of some friends in front of a Ferris wheel at the fair. The sun had just set, so the sky was dark, and while there were lights around from the rides, the lighting conditions weren't ideal. The photo still came out beautiful and bright, with the lights from the Ferris wheel noticeable, yet my friends weren't washed out or too dark in the photo. I also took "experimental" shots of the different rides at the fair. Depending on which mode I used, I could either get a clean shot of a lit-up ride with the black sky in the background, or I could get an "artsy" shot (while the ride was moving) using a setting where the shutter was a bit slower.
A few cons: The battery life isn't anything to write home about; I had to change the batteries twice during a recent 5-day vacation (to compare, I only had to change the batteries once on a 10-day vacation with the S2 a few years ago.) Also, I still get blurry photos from time to time, for no apparent reason. The subject is still, my hands are steady, and yet photos can still turn out blurry. This can be kind of frustrating. This used to happen with the S2, too, though, so maybe it's just me.
If you want the smallest camera on the market, or one with the most megapixels or zoom capabilities, then the A590 may not be for you. If you want a camera that's kind of in the middle of everything (except picture quality), check this one out. For the amount of features it has and the quality of the photos, I think the price is good.
I have also purchased 2 more, and on one unstiching the canon logo and neck string attachment and using it as protective sock for my Iphone4 when I go to the gym. All other socks I have looked at poor quality by comparison,
Canon PowerShot A590IS 8MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom
I've only had my Canon A590IS for a few months, but I love it! The pictures are great and it's easy to use. To me this seems like a great camera for the price. It's my first Canon, and it's superior to the pocket digitals that I've owned previously.
The Canon brand name, the features, and the price sold me on the PowerShot A590IS. Specifically, I wanted a high-quality name brand camera, relatively small digital camera, for less than $200- that had 8.0 megapixels resolution, a large LCD monitor screen, at least a 4x optical zoom, a viewfinder for sunny days, video with sound capability, that uses SD memory cards. The A590IS includes all of these, plus some additional features that I'm enjoying.
When you turn the camera sideways for a vertically oriented picture, the camera adjusts so that you don't have to rotate the downloaded images, later. Also, the processor is the same that Canon uses in their high-end digital SLR professional quality cameras. There's also an optical image stabilization feature that reduces the number of blurry images as a result of photographer movement.
[...]My only concern is that the LCD Monitor Screen is virtually flush with (even with) the camera's body, in other words, the screen isn't protected from scratches and damage. To help protect the LCD monitor screen, I've added an inexpensive plastic collapsible digital camera LCD monitor shade. There are numerous brands on the market. I'm using an eFilm DU 2.5"-M made by delkin.com. It cost less than $10-, fits well, gives great shading of the LCD for sunny days outside. It includes a thin clear plastic screen protector which does not adhere to the LCD monitor screen, but sits about 1/16" above the LCD. This attached device adds only about 1/4" of thickness to the rear of the camera, when collapsed. In addition, the LCD Monitor pop-up cover has a quick-removal feature.
I read a good recommendation in another review link regarding Canon cameras. That's to store the camera in the picture "review" mode (used for viewing pictures already taken)as opposed to "shoot" mode (used for taking still pictures and video). That way if the power on/off button is accidentally pressed, the lens mechanism won't be activated in a camera case, purse, or pocket--potentially damaging the mechanical optical lens mechanism.
For me, a service contract makes sense. In my case I bought my Canon A590IS and 1-year service contract from another online source. The price now, however, is less at Amazon.com with a 2-year service contract, than I paid, elsewhere.
I'm pleased with the image quality, the camera's ease of use, the features, the price, and the look and feel of the A590IS. Hands down, I'm enjoying it more than any camera, digital or film, that I've owned previously. I hope others find this review helpful.
The lcd is beautiful, everything is clear and looks nice on the lcd. The viewfinder is pretty good it is useful for battery conservation and sunny days but it doesn't show the entire picture and you can't see the digital zoom (I could with my old camera).
The 4x zoom is ok my old camera had 10x zoom but it was huge. The digital zoom is 4x so that helps to get in close to the shot.
The camera's body is simply magnificent, it feels sturdy but isn't heavy. The colors are nice (I got the grey one). The plastic looks and feels like it is of high quality so I don't think it will break easily (although I don't recommend throwing it at the ground). The plastic also feels smooth. There is some metal mixed in there around the lens when it is closed.
The pictures that this camera takes are beautiful. They are some of the best I've seen. They aren't close to a dslr but compared to similar cameras the pictures that it takes are superior. It doesn't matter if you're shaking the camera or if the subject is moving around the camera still takes crystal clear pictures. The video quality is amazing I have never seen a point and shoot camera record video as well as this camera does.
The camera is easy to use and turns on almost instantly, it turns of even faster. I also think that allowing you to review pictures by pressing the review but and not turning the camera completely on is a nice touch.
I recommend this camera to everyone who wants a relatively inexpensive high quality camera.
I am going on vacation in two weeks so i will update this review when I get back.
I got back from vacation and the camera preformed beautifully. The pictures that were taken turn out crystal clear without any bur. The video function does not preform well indoors with little light ( you can see the picture but the image noise is bad )
Over all the camera preformed better than I would have expected so I think that this is a great camera for the money.
Pros: This camera definitely has crisper pictures with a softer look & snaps photos quickly, one right after another which is great. I haven't had to change the batteries yet & have used the camera a lot. The lighting is spectacular, even indoors & it wasn't even on the indoor setting. The manual was easy to read & provides much information on how to get the best shot in all situations. (Personally, I can't remember it all & only focus on how to get the best still shot, action shot & indoor shot).
Cons: The on/off button. I keep hitting that instead on taking the picture. Canon should have put it in a different place. The flash; it isn't automatic but it tells you to put it up when necessary (by then your one & only shot may be gone). When using the zoom at its max, the pictures are blurry unless your hand is perfectly steady (not mine! & I try really hard). I would suggest a tripod. It is a little bulky & bigger than my previous one.
I give 4 stars because even if I have to snap 6 pictures in 5 seconds, one at least turns out & I just delete the others whereas I missed the shot entirely with my other camera! My pictures are great. I need to work on action pictures so they are not blurry but I just read up on it last night & haven't had the chance to experiment yet. So, if you are a mom like me & want great pictures of your little ones, I suggest this camera! (Nikon may be nice too but if you already own a Canon, the features are very similiar & you'll adjust in no time).
In the 1000-odd pictures I took, there were two where I forced it to take the picture before the focus had caught up, and a couple that were shot out of a moving car, and it focused on the apprently statioary distance rather than the nearer item.
Oh, yes, and one of my bear shots had a great shot of the rain that I was standing in, rather than the bear behind the rainfall.
The rest were great. In fact so great, it was hard to remember how difficult the picture actually was. About the only example of that was when I was head-on to a bison, and wanted a profile shot. I walked to the side about 50 yds, and when focussed again on the distant dot, realised that his head had turned, and he was still watching me. Not a panic, since he was a long way away, but I then took the shot (zoomed in and out) to show how far away their awareness runs. Still get the thrill of realising that the distant dot was watching me...
I kept wanting to stand next to people with cumbersome (D)SLRs, and say "Is this the photo you wanted?", before slipping the camera back into my pocket.
Away from the great outdoors, the flash combines well with the dynamic ISO seting, and allows good head shots across the dance floor at parties.
Oh, and the usual thing from Canon CCDs that have minimal cascade even in low light conditions; near-black photos still have little sparkle in the image, just as it should be.
And I have found good macro pictures, which I didn't expect. Probably only about 1:1 macro (in old 35mm terms) but able to get photo of half a paper staple, and the damage on the staple and the paper from the action of fitting.
So, recommend? You betcha. Buy again? You betcha.
I took over 1000 photos with it over the next two days and quickly found myself becoming the "hey could you take my photo and send it to me" guy in the tour groups we traveled in. Over the next 4 months I easily took over 5000 photos of pretty much everywhere I went. I suddenly found myself carrying a camera all the time, and purchasing "how to" books about photography. Every week it seemed like the camera became less of a "point and shoot" and more of a DSLR as I figured out feature after hidden feature that was on this thing.
The more photos I took the more hooked I got to the hobby, and now 6 Months later I've upgraded to a Nikon D300 and a 24-70mm f/2.8 lens... somewhere around $3,500 worth of gear. Despite the awesomeness of that camera and lens, I still keep the Canon with me as a back up and I usually let my friends use it so they have something to do whenever I say "hold on let me get a picture of this." I'm finding that the camera is having the same effect on my friends as it had on me, and several of them have either purchased this same camera or they've taken the plunge into the DSLR world and picked up Nikon D90s or Canon 40/50Ds.
My point? This is an AWESOME camera that caters to pretty much anyone that's only carried around those little cell-phone sized point-and-shoots or disposables and they now want to try out something a little bit better. It's a great way to get your feet wet as you take your first few steps into the world of amateur photography.
Anyway, I'm probably happier with this camera than any other point & shoot I've owned. But I'm still not fully satisfied, and I keep looking for something better.
PROS:
* AA batteries: you never have to worry about running out of juice.
* 10X zoom, with a decent lens.
* Small size, for a super-zoom.
* 9MP -- I don't really care for more. In fact, I'd happily take less.
* Face-detection auto-focus.
* Image quality is very good in good lighting.
CONS:
* A little big for a compact -- but what can you expect from a super-zoom?
* Flash must be lifted manually. (Really?!)
* A little slow shot-to-shot, especially with flash.
* Somewhat cheap feel, especially the battery door.
* Poor automatic ISO settings: often too high or too low.
* Image quality is fine, but not good, in low lighting / high ISO.
* DIGIC 3 instead of DIGIC IV (older technology).
Obviously, a compact point & shoot requires compromise, and this camera does as good a job of striking a balance as one could reasonably expect, especially at its price point. Most people would love it. But what I really want -- and I think most regular people do, too -- is a good low-light camera for indoors photography. This is not it. It's as good as the next camera, but that's not good enough.
Final thoughts: Anyone considering this camera should at least look at the SX200 IS. When I bought this camera, I also considered the Canon Powershot SD990, but it doesn't have enough zoom for me. And I'm currently lusting after the Fujifilm Finepix F200EXR, which has a much larger CCD and should be better indoors; but it also has much less zoom (a barely-enough 5X) and has gotten mixed reviews. I wish there was a perfect camera, but I guess there isn't. All things considered, this one is pretty good.
1. Well the obvious is you can't change lenses but with such a large zoom and super macro why carry around all that stuff just to take hobby shots?
2. The sensor is never going to be as great as the higher end cameras, but it does a darn good job if you know how to work your settings and use a tripod.
3. You can't shoot raw. Again this is for the person who likes to take photos rather than switching out lenses, cleaning innards of the body, and sitting in front of the computer tweaking all day.
That being said if you're looking for a more "professional camera" go for the new Rebel (I believe the new one has live view that the older models don't and that is a real plus.)
Okay so shooting at anything above 400ISO gets noisy. My solution - use a tripod for longer exposures at a lower ISO or use flash when possible.
The zoom is great and though you do lose some quality there is an image stabalizer, you will get shake -- again use a tripod or monopod.
The thing is so easy to use, I never even read the instruction manual. It's all right there on the camera, you just have to play around with it.
Burst mode is kinda slow, but again it's under $400 camera -- there are going to be some trade offs for the all-in-one-point-and-shoot.
USE the scene settings, they are marvelous, and can actually help train you on how to set the camera manually. The indoor mode is fantastic at setting the white balance.
The best situation for any camera is lots of light so expect noise, blur etc in darker settings. Get yourself a flash -- Speedlite 430ex or better if you have the cash. I am still waiting for mine, but if you like to bounce flash off the wall behind you do some more research on it. Get a diffuser and/or bounce the crap out of it. Experiment and play. Once you learn the camera and its nuances, you will be able to get the most out of it.
Spend the money and get a fast memory card with a lot of space.
This camera is now my baby and I have used the Olympus Camedia 3.2 MP for quite some time and I have taken a lot of great photos with it. I had the older rebel, hated that it didn't have live view and didn't have the money to buy fast telephoto lenses. Sold it. I recommend you keep yours if you have one though... they are great cameras.
I will be shooting intimate events (baby showers, small weddings, birthday and holiday parties) with this one and using my friend's rebel as a backup. LOL imagine that!!? I figure I can make some of my cash back maybe even enough to get the new rebel.
If you want something that is easy to use, has a great zoom lens, takes great photos and is under $400, this is the camera for you. It's a canon and the resale value should stick should you want to upgrade in a year.
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It performed beautifully. Very easy to use, brilliant pictures on automatic but also has SLR-like options. (I just need to learn how to really use them instead of just playing around with them.) Fantastic low light performance, too. There were many places where flash pictures weren't allowed but I was still able to get a great shot without it. I've seen some complaints about the lens cap having no tether, but the inside of it has a clip that attaches to the strap, which I like much more than a tether. No dangling lens cap!
And the zoom and zoom stabilization! I couldn't ask for more.
I love this camera.
It is light weight, compact, and the image quality is really nice!
I bought this camera as an upgrade to my old Powershot Pro, and it is my "everyday" camera compared to my Canon EOS 5D with a motor drive. After about 400 pictures and about a dozen video clips, I find it an almost perfect point-and-shoot, but that was not my first impression. The user interface is a bit awkward at first, but I think that is partly because it is so powerful and there are so many options. A beginner, or someone who does not use the camera regularly, will not find it wonderful. And some of the buttons, especially in the lower right of the back, are too easy to hit by accident.
The mandatory features for me for a point-and-shoot are RAW mode, HDR (autobracketing) support, flip screen, video capabilities in addition to still image. While I love the large and excellent flip screen, I find myself using the viewfinder more with this camera than I ever did with the Powershot Pro. I also find myself using manual mode more than the aperture or shutter priority that I used before. Manual mode makes it easier to get a better preview of the real image lighting as well as tonal curve while making small aperture adjustments.
A camera with this much power should have the same connector for an external cable shutter release that my 5D does. Canon: hint, hint.
My only real disappointment is that the zoom is electronic only. I expected a manual zoom capability as with my old Powershot Pro. The zoom is often too fast for what I want with video. However, the image stabilization at full zoom in is incredibly good. I didn't think that a 560mm shot with a handheld camera would be sharp, but it always is. I am very, very pleased with that. It has allowed me to get some great unexpected shots that I couldn't have gotten with any other camera without a tripod.
I have noticed the excessive grain that some users mention at high ISO, but since I hardly ever shoot over ISO 200 that is not a problem. At 80, 100 and 200, detail is excellent.
Overall, the camera definitely deserves a 5 star rating unless (a) you are a beginner or (b) you want high details at high ISO speeds.
The video clips are surprisingly sharp and clear on this camera, rivaling those on the Canon SD1200. I took some indoor family photos at Christmas, and this camera's photos were actually somewhat sharper than the very same images taken with a Sony DSC-H20, which has bad indoor noise.
The camera has easy to use features and buttons and a sturdy build. I like that it has a rounded grip on the right side. I also like the easy access ISO button.
One bad thing was that I took some of my photos using an indoor scene mode, because in the LCD screen they looked so nice and warm. However, after viewing them on a computer in Photoshop, those photos were actually too orange. So don't be deceived by what you see on the screen, apparently the color there is not totally accurate. I should have just taken the photos in Auto mode.
I love the cool design and colors of this camera. I bought the white one because it reminded me of my Electra Rosie bike. So I stuck one of my little red rose stickers that came with my bike on the camera, and now they match! Not that I'll be using my camera while I ride the bike, but still. The camera looks really cool. The white one also looks like a little Apple computer.
First off, I notice that some reviewers are comparing this camera to much more expensive ones such as the A650 and deciding that the 590 comes up short. Considering the price difference (125.00 vs. over 500.00) I'm not sure this is fair. And comparing it to a DSLR is not worth commenting on.
But anyway, on to this camera.
- Image Quality: (always most important) - at ISO 80 or 100, image quality is excellent. The lens is nice and sharp. No complaints, in fact I'm pleasantly surprised. IS allows hand-held exposures at slow shutter speeds without flash, so you can use low ISO with less light. This is a good thing, because at anything over ISO 100 the image starts to degrade quickly. I'd say 200 is acceptable, anything over that stay away. My Fuji was the king (queen?) of high ISO, this camera falls over badly.
- Controls: Amazing array of manual controls including Aperture priority, shutter priority, full manual, exposure compensation, flash compensation(!), spot metering, control of in-camera sharpening, contrast, and saturation, etc. Manual focus is actually usable, and the viewfinder magnifies the center of the image for easier focusing. Lots of good features for macro photography. There is really nothing left to be desired, in fact there is almost too much, this is just a partial list.
Negatives:
Build: While build feels ok to me, the battery door is rather flimsy. In order to get the card out, you must open the battery compartment and if you are not careful the batteries will fall out. You quickly learn to cope with this however.
High ISO: Mentioned above. Not really useful over 200.
Battery Life: Sucks. Pardon my language. The worst I have ever seen. My Fuji specialized battery lasted FOREVER on a single charge. Don't believe the specs, they are wildly optimistic. Plan on buying rechargeables.
Overall Rating: Considering the price, the image quality at low ISO, and the level of controls, this camera is an amazing value. The biggest drawback is the battery life. I leave it to each of you to decide whether the high ISO is important to you: if it is, don't buy this camera.
There are no consumer cameras with better lenses and color rendition than Canon. I had some issues with
my Canon $350 SD950 - but it was never picture quality - it was durability. I am pleased to say
that the A1000 gets high marks for both durability and picture quality. It has taken a lot of abuse
including being dropped from three feet on a concrete floor, being sprayed with a hose, and being caught in a dust storm.
I bought it as soon as it came out because it uses AA batteries and I never have to worry about
having batteries. Get decent quality AA's and the camera has battery life comparable to any consumer point-and-shoot. There was no 12MP version available when I bought this but 10MP is adequate for most purposes. (I am a little concerned with the upgraded version - the 12MP A1100 because I recently bought one from Amazon and within a few days the lens refused to open. Of course Amazon stands behind their products and the exchange for a new camera was quick and cost nothing because we were in the 30 day window - which Amazon actually extends to about 37 days because of shipping. Thank you Amazon.)
I read in a few reviews about the door that you open to insert the batteries and the SD card. It did
concern me at first, but it didn't take long to get the hang of it. Be aware that batteries have
to fit snugly for the current to flow properly,especially with AA's, so there has to be some pressure on them and that explains the design of the door.
I have heard that this camera has been very well-received by the public and I cannot believe that the
street price actually went up rather than down, as is common. This camera reminds me of the basic Toyota Camry - sturdy and reliable.
Simple! Exactly as advertised and delivered promptly.
UPDATE: Since I changed to the Energizer Ultimate Lithium 8X batteries, my original complaint has disappeared. I have been taking pictures and have not changed batteries yet. Only one more issue...can someone tell me how to shoot continuously without a delay between shots? This delay causes many missed pictures, especially when it's a parade, etc.
Update:
this is still a sucky camera...
the auto zoom stopped working about a year ago....
Now I'm totally happy with it and I think the photos I've taken so far have impressed all my friends even those who are semi-professional with expensive DSLRs!
It's capable of doing everything you want day and night.
what you need along with it are rechargeable batteries, a memory card and a camera case.
I've got 2850mAh rechargeable batteries and 16GB SDHC memory card and a fit case for sx1. Ah, I received a good tripod as a gift so I didn't buy it but if you can afford it's better to have it.
ok, if you need any technical info. read the other reviews cause am not expert but what I want to recommend you is if you can afford it don't waste you money to buy a cheaper one to save 10% or 20%. It's worth paying a premium to enjoy your photography with full satisfaction rather than save some percentage with much less satisfaction.
Finally, it's worthwhile, HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
The impressive bits are first and foremost the lens - it's fantastic, having something that goes from 28mm to 560mm is REALLY useful. I've got shots I would have missed, or lacked any impact otherwise. The addition of RAW is nice, and is now supported by Adobe Lightroom latest update. The SX1 feels good in the hand and about as easy to use as a camera this well specified can be. HD video is much better than I expected, sharp, well exposed, with a functioning zoom, focus and good stereo audio. Image stabilisation is excellent allowing hand held shots at very low speeds even at full zoom (1/30 at 560mm is easily achievable - see picture).
The flaws? Well noise is an issue, even with RAW files. It's not a deal breaker and on an A4 print most people would not notice - but it is there - those moving from a compact to the SX1 may not notice anything, but anyone coming from a recent DSLR may be disappointed. RAW files don't have the expose latitude you might expect either, still better than JPEG though. Choice of aperture settings is limited. Filming in HD means switching to wide screen mode, which does not support RAW when taking still pictures and it's easy to forget to switch back to 4:3 mode and RAW once you're done. Fast panning in movie mode will result in 'leaning' verticals. Some buttons a bit too easy to press by accident, and the mode wheel requires a rather delicate touch, you adapt but it can be irritating to start with. Finally the build is a little bit plasticy in places.
While I may be rather critical, I feel these are just comments on what is a pretty expensive bridge camera, especially considering the very similar SX10 (no HD video, no RAW) is about 30% cheaper. Having said all that though this is still an superb choice for those who do not wish to lug an SLR and lenses around with them and don't want to compromise too much on image quality. In spite of my moans I still recommend the SX1 - with a different (G10?) sensor it could be amazing.
- We bought a competitor's camera, which broke in 8 months (zoom lens got off track), fixed it, then broke again 5 months later.
- We bought our first Powershot, then left it on the train. (Whoops!)
- Got another one, then dropped it on stone in the Kaibab Nat'l Forest in AZ (Whoops!) This one, however, was packaged with a Selphy photo printer (Bonus!)
- Got a third one, which had a bigger viewing screen and more megapixels, but then after dropping a few times, a screw came loose inside and shorted out the circuit board so it wouldn't turn on - I found this by taking it apart after finding out the 1-year warranty expired.
- Since the repair cost was $100, and I found out I could get the newer version for just a little more than that, I opted for the new version.
I like this level of Powershot (in particular, the A590) for 3 reasons: 1) it's a good point and shoot with decent start-up time and recover times (except with flash on full power); 2) it has MANUAL mode to set your own F-stop, Aperture, and flash intensity, along with ISO and white balance, etc. - even manual focus; 3) it uses AA batteries (we use rechargable AA batts) and SD memory cards, which work with every other device we have. If the rechargeables go out while we're away, I can just buy AA batts anywhere.
You can read about the features - just warning that the flash recovery time is fairly slow (at least 10 seconds) in your Auto or Easy mode. For this reason, I frequently use manual mode with low-intensity flash and 2.6 F-stop with 1/40 sec shutter speed for twilight conditions.
You can collect a lot of data on your picture automatically, and the camera can remove redeye and crop shots, also you can analyze how well the picture came into focus.
Also, a note - only the (current) A5xx (past) A4xx series Powershots have a clip on the front that comes off to add aftermarket accessories such as filters, wide-angle lenses, etc.
In all, for this price, you get a top-notch camera that is NOT the best but is certainly by far the best, most reliable, and feature-full camera in this price range. My other camera is a film-based SLR.
There are a fair few things that are actually better about the smaller, cheaper, old s3 that really shouldn't be. For example the zoom speed is slower in the sx1 and the button placement is awkward. My main issue is that they seem to have taken out some of the software that made the s3 exceptional such as the time delay shooting, where you could set it to take a photo at regular intervals over a few hours or days. Even little things sbout the sx1, like not being able to have a shutter speed slower than one second unless you use night mode (in which you have no control over the iso and the aperture) are annoying. This is supposed to be a superzoom bridge and i really liked the versatility of the s3, which is not as present here.
All that said it is a good camera, the zoom is very good and there is far less noise. To be honest though i could have done without the fancy remote or massive screen for a couple of the old s3 features back.
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