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I think Canon has pretty much perfect the point-and-shoot digital camera. There's dedicated switches for those things needing "switching", dedicated buttons for those things needing "buttoning", etc. Go ahead, use a digital camera from 4-5 years ago when manufacturers were still figuring out what was really necessary, what users needed to get to quickly, and you'll see what I mean.
This camera is fine. Solid construction. Since you don't need anywhere near 10 megapixels, set it at 6 and you'll be happy. The menus make sense. The batteries can die when you're in East Botswania and you can replace them.
It is a TAD big for the pocket (for a guy) and it's surprisingly heavy if you're a wimp like me and have a man purse. Not "heavy" per se, just heavy enough that you definitely notice when it's not in your bag. Actually, being a little heavy in that regard could be a good thing.
So stop reading endless reviews. You have better things to do with your time. Buy this camera. Then go buy 4 rechargeable AAs and a charger for $15 from Target. Just don't drop it on the lens like I did... unless you're looking for an excuse to upgrade.
Worst of all, the battery compartment cap/cover broke and now the camera cannot hold the batteries in. A camera this price should be more durable.
I really enjoy using this camera. It has helped me to grow in knowledge of photography without being confusing or intimidating. I continue to be impressed with the color and clarity of the shots I have taken with the SX-10 - sharp and clear without use of a tripod. I love the zoom lens, especially nice when I can't get as close as I want for one reason or another ... it brings the subject to me. It's especially useful for wildlife and nature shots.
Picture quality? Amazing.
I want to highlight how useful the articulated screen is. They aren't available on many point and shoot cameras any more (if they ever were) but they are a real plus! They enable you to take photos from all sorts of awkward, odd angles - even over your head - and still see your viewscreen clearly to compose your shot. Additionally, the viewscreen has excellent resolution/clarity, making it invaluable, and there is a pretty decent viewfinder for those times only a viewfinder will do. The camera's flash is adequate for typical uses and a standard external flash connection is built in, which is a real plus.
The SX-10 is a bit heavier and bulkier than other cameras I have used or have now but it is surprisingly easy to hold, with a "natural" handle built into the design. Additionally, it's a real plus that it runs on AA batteries. I've found that battery life is good.. All in all it's a great specialty camera, an exceptional value for what it can do, it can't be beat. I love this camera.
I think there should be threads on end of lens so that I could use filters, such as a polarizer. However, Lensmate is fabricating an adapter that will permit the use of filters. But the absence of threads is one of reasons I gave it a 4 instead of a 5.
This is definitely a camera anyone who wants an advanced non-SLR camera should consider. For me, it seems to be the perfect camera, giving me many of the controls of an SLR but without need to buy and carry lenses.
UPDATE
I have taken several hundred photos since writing my first review so can now say it is perfect for my use.
Some reviewers complain a bit about the weight; I like the weight. It weighs noticeably more than my Powershot A620, but I like the substanial feel when I use it. I don't shake more with this camera, if anything less, and the image stabilization lens takes care of that.
Some have commented about the camera being slippery. I have not noticed that. Don't know why, but to me the SX10 is not a slippery camera.
I am really pleased with the wide angle lens, something I did not have on the A620. I didn't know what I was missing. Likewise the 20x zoom. What a difference compared to the 4x I was using. This is great for distance shots, I am also using it like a macro lens.
I know now that I made the right choice. I have most of the options I would have if I purchased an SLR, but at a much lower price.
The camera isn't perfect, but no camera is. I'd like threads so I could use a polarizer, and I don't like the wheel used to change the aperture value or shutter speed. It works, but is more time consuming than the way it was on the A620.
I like the camera so much that now I feel as thought I was nit-picking when I rated it 4 instead of 5.
TOM GILLESPIE
1801 NEIRA LN
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The image quality of the Canon SX10IS is pretty good but you always give up some image quality to gain such a large zoom range so there is a small bit of chromatic aberration, purple fringing, in the extreme zoom ranges.
The one thing that I do miss is a remote shutter release, I like to do night photography. The 2 second self-timer setting helps a bit to overcome this oversight. Also the operating temperature range is a bit limited, 32 degrees F. Anyone who likes to take winter photos may have to keep the camera under cover, against their bodies when not shooting. I haven't tried it in below freezing temperatures yet so I don't know the practical limitations as yet.
If even this price range is too much I'd strongly suggest the Fujifilm Finepix S1000fd at less then half the price. It has most of the features though less zoom and no external flash hotshoe. I bought the Fuji as an early Christmas present for my girlfriend and she's quite enjoying it.
March 9, 2009 UPDATE:
This has been a very good "consumer" camera but there are two things that bug me about it so far.
The first is that the Command Dial (I think that's what they call it) is not very responsive at all. You'll see other people complain about it as well. If you are using the dial to make exposure adjustments or if you are selecting "Scene" settings then jerk the dial in 1/4 turn increments. Simply using a smooth dialing motion won't work. Secondly, it really sucks for manually focusing! It is really hard to manually focus this camera. *so sad*
Secondly... because this is a consumer level camera the CCD sensor, the chip that senses the light in place of film, is a smaller sensor then pro or semi-pro cameras. This has the very sad side effect of creating "digital noise". This is the equivalent of higher ASA/ISO film having more grain and in some ways is to be expected BUT if you can afford one of the higher priced DSLR cameras then I'd go for that as the larger sensors have less digital noise.
If you want to get a little better image out of this smaller sensor try using the "dust and scratch" removal settings in your photo editing software. Try a 2 pixel setting first.
Overall it is still a great camera. If you move up to a DSLR later then keep it as a backup.
- you really need to know what settings to use, even if you use the AUTO mode you have to make some changes in settings for face detection for example.
- you will see noise on certain pictures, I am still trying to figure out that part.
- I recommend purchasing a separate flash, the quality is really good with the Speedlite 270
- yes the 20x zoom is really good and totally silent (unlike a Lumix camera I tried) so when shooting in HD you won't hear anything.
- HD movie is really good as well and it is very convenient to only have one camera to carry.
- transfer to mac or pc is effortless and there is no need to convert the movie files, HOWEVER, I am currently unable to read the RAW file on my mac.
- the camera is fairly heavy which can be an advantage or disadvantage depending on how you look at it.
- quality via HDMI on a high def TV is excellent
- love the fact that you can use AA batteries, much easier to deal with if you travel and run out of power.
- you can't take pictures in RAW format if shooting in 16x9 format
- if recording a movie, 4x3 will be VGA, 16x9 HD, you can't change that.
- buttons are well placed
- one touch printing is really convenient
- the rotating display is great if shooting above a crowd or something close to the ground.
- yes you can take pictures while shooting a movie but when I played the movie you can hear the shutter "sound" and the picture would freeze briefly (the sound continued).
I hope this can help you make a decision, if you are looking for something less expensive, with a great zoom but without HD movie mode, get the Lumix FZ28, it's an awesome camera.
I am not employed by Canon nor do I have any affiliations with Canon. Come to think of it, maybe I should send them this review of the camera and ask them for a check. LOL. Bet they would just love that. LOL.
The link below is the same camera I purchased:
Canon PowerShot SX100IS 8MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Silver)
The link below is a package I wish was available to me at the time of purchase, I would have gotten it. To buy these item 'a la carte' (separately) would simply be outrageous.
Canon PowerShot SX100IS 8MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Black) + Transcend 4GB SecureDigital (SDHC) Memory Card + USB Card Reader + NiMH Rapid Charger & High-Capacity Rechargeable Batteries + Padded Camera Case
Inexpensive camera worked great while lasted- light use about 250 lifetime photos but expensive considering the use I got out of it...
I have not deciphered how to easily remove mass photos from the camera on my Macintosh. Camera seems to be one-by-one delete. I guess I could drop and dump when the camera is on my desktop downloading photos.
Still playing around with the camera with time I don't have currently to discover all the cool features. Downloading is a snap, and similar to most cameras. I also appreciated the use of a SD memory card. You can buy them anywhere. Love the orange color! Exactly what we wanted.
Fits well in our hands and pockets (a must for us). We didn't want a large camera. For the price I wouldn't be devastated to take this camera as a loss and I have been nothing but pleased to this point with this great little camera. Perfect for our needs of real estate. Clean crisp photo and not an overbearing flash. No big "blow-outs" of white to discriminate details, but again early on with the camera. Still takes a great well-sized photo and love it. I will take it also on personal trips too.
Only thing I am not crazy about are the markings of how to "hit enter or accept" on the camera. It doesn't come naturally with the icons and markings Canon chose. Just something to get used to and not second nature for me yet. Still LOVE this camera.
update 9/18/09: Camera is still working great. Lapse between photos for quick shots gets annoying after awhile, but it does the job and takes a decent photo. We use the video portion of camera still as well. This camera has been good to us overall for our quick business camera. There are many more fine tuning features we could be using as well to even further enhance the quality of our photos that I am still discovering. I love Canon cameras. Great for the price is still my feeling. (plus it's orange! LOL) ... please note I am not a professional, but I do take a decent photo. ;-)
update: 6/10: The camera has now stopped focusing and is taking horrible photos. It's done. LAME! LAME! Two years for a point shoot's survival? That's a joke. We took such kind care of this camera. Even if it were an easy fix, I wouldn't put another dime into it. Since my 9/09 review it's been downhill and shutter time was taking longer and longer to rip off shots. I grew a strong hatred of this "easy" camera. I would rather use my Digi Rebel thank you than this hunk of junk. ~ All the more reason to do review revises people. :-) Your love has to be evaluated on the long-term.
There are so many features that one might feel overwhelmed, but you can start taking pictures immediately with the easy mode or the auto mode and let the camera take care of things for you. You can disable flash in all modes, so if you are using easy mode in a museum where you aren't permitted to take flash pictures, you can turn it off.
Battery life is much better than the last camera I had (a Fuji Finepix 1300), and it takes 1/2 as many batteries (2 versus 4) also. I use the Duracell 2650 ma/hr rechargeable NiMH batteries, the highest capacity I could find locally, and keep 2 spares freshly charged. I haven't tried this camera on alkaline batteries but I would expect shorter battery life, though probably better than in most cameras.
Zoom works well. It stops at 4x optical when you zoom but it can go further with digital zoom (with some picture degradation, of course), up to 16x. I like the fact that it stops you from going beyond the maximum optical zoom before you enter the digital zoom, and beyond 4x it changes the magnification factor number to blue characters, so 5.5x would be blue, to warn you that you are beyond the optical zoom's capabilities. It's easy to mute the camera when you turn it on if you need to be quiet when you take a snapshot, as in some nature photography. You just have to hold one button on while you turn the camera on and it puts it in mute mode so the camera doesn't beep every time you push a button to change some setting.
Great camera, great price at $109, and you can find it in the Amazon Marketplace for about $10 less right now from Adorama Camera as a refurbished unit if you don't mind that. I would have bought one of those refurbs from them but at the time there were none for sale below $109 anywhere else.
If you need more features and greater zoom range, consider the 10x model, but this one got the greatest overall reviews everywhere (not just on Amazon) and that was a major decider for me.
UPDATE October 15, 2009- The lens jammed again and will not retract just after it stopped focusing again. Canon has said that they will only repair it if I pay for the repair. This is the fourth time in under 2 years that the camera has malfunctioned. This is my last Canon camera... no question about it. It might make a decent paper weight.
Compared to the S2 through S5, the zoom is now 20x optical starting at 28mm instead of 12x starting at 35mm (much wider shots), as well as a 10MP sensor, up from 5-8MP, and Digic IV (instead of Digic II and III) for improved shots.
I tried out the demo model in the store, and some differences I noticed were:
- The camera is much taller and deeper to accommodate the huge lens, and does not feel as good in my hands as even the S5
- The body of the camera is very smooth compared to previous models, but it feels bulky compared to the S5
- The button layout is COMPLETELY different, there are no buttons on the front of the camera, MF and macro buttons are located in the back, you now press a button to turn the camera on and off (instead of turning a jog dial), the 4-way directional pad has been replaced with a clickable scroll wheel, also to enter playback mode you must press a button instead. I do not like this layout, but it does offer the advantage of being able to enter macro and MF mode using your right hand only.
- After taking a shot, you can view very detailed information about the shot (ISO, aperture, histogram, etc) which is a nice add-on
- The lens is marked on the top with approximate zoom levels and focal lengths
- Unlike the S5, the battery compartment is again separated from the SD-card slot, which is good
- The picture quality is better, thanks to improved high-ISO quality, so the pictures come out less blurry than on the S5. The sharpness and auto-focus at 20x is very good, with no visible distortion at any zoom level
I did not see the intervalometer function in the menu, so I assume it is still gone as it was removed in the S5, also no RAW support, and there is no custom firmware available for the SX10 (since it is Digic IV), look for that in the future. Movies are in .MOV format instead of .AVI, still 480p, and still one of the best "camcorders" around.
The MSRP is also $100 lower than the S5 was at launch, making this a terrific bargain for a 20x superzoom with Canon's great quality. My only concerns are with the size of the camera and the button layout. However, the huge zoom lens makes up for it, and the fact is it is still much smaller and lighter than a D-SLR plus wide-angle and telephoto lens. Overall, you can't go wrong with this camera, the quality is superb.
Update July 2013
Can't believe I've owned this camera for four years. It has never let me down. I've been on numerous vacations with family. On one trip I took over 800 photos!
The only drawback is its weight! I'm not getting any younger and scrambling over rocks up and down back trails with this hanging around my neck - well bottom line is, I'm looking for a light weight pocket camera.
Any suggestions?
never failed to do exactely what it was supposed to do
Auto and full manual control is incorporated into this camera with all sorts of extra features that is at your fingertips for any shot that you want to take and it is a breeze to operate.
The moment you pick this camera up out of its box you can see and feel the quality your money as paid for and this is also reflected in the quality of the pictures too.
From flash to low light shots this camera never fails to please its bang on with exposure and colour balance producing brilliant shots time after time with fantastic pixel quality to boot.
Macro shots are breath taking in quality showing detail that I have never experienced before with some of the other digitals I have used, so if Macro is your game you are not going to get much better than the 980 at this moment in time at least not in the other compact range that's for sure.
To sum up you get what you pay for in life and with the Canon 980is YOU HAVE , its big bucks for a big performer and this is a camera that is going to be with you for a very long time.
Canon have produced a camera here that is second to none and if the only thing you can knock it on is the video side of it then you're in the wrong game and a compact HD recorder is what you really need.
You won't go wrong with this camera no matter what the subject form from Macro, Portrait, Landscape you name it this camera will do it and do it damned well and it's in silver or black too so what more can you ask for? I give it 20 out of 10 because giving just 10/10 would not be doing it justice.
Thank you Canon for a great product and for listening for once to what the customer wants in their compacts and doing something about it.
They made good for it, but I had to pay for return shipping. I'd be a
happier camper if they gave me the benefit of the doubt and picked up the
shipping. The principle should revolve around the customer's satisfaction.
My primary reasons for buying were size (yes its big, but still smaller than SLRs and with many of the same features), use of AA batteries (which adds to its size, but allows for being able to slip in a set of fresh batteries just about anywhere), and the ability to capture RAW (hence why I don't rely on the preset options). And, oh yes, the zoom. The massive zoom is fantastic.
The lens cap design could do with a bit of an improvement. There is no tether and due to my clumsiness I've inadvertently knocked it off a couple times. The hood is a nice design.
it worked GREAT on our scuba dives to 40 feet but you HAVE to use the little plastic flash diffuser underwater if you don't want the dreaded "black shadow" in the bottom corner of every pic. It came loose for a few pics and that shadow appeared (it attaches with a little cord so it didn't float away). Took a few minutes to find the "underwater" setting on our camera but once we did, the pics were even better. Just look for the fish symbol when you're scrolling thru your cameras settings. Make sure to follow all the instructions (we did) and had no problems. Make sure to use the wrist strap so it doesn't float to the top when you're diving. We did NOT buy the optional weight. We figured it would be much easier to find it at the surface than on the bottom of the ocean (with the weight) if the wrist strap came lose.
Only 2 minor cons...
1. the cost really is ridiculous! You can buy a decent underwater camera for the same price and then you don't have the 'risk' of a leak ruining your regular camera.
2. now our camera makes a slight 'grainy' sound every time we turn it on and the lens comes out and during zoom. It has not affected the picture quality and camera still works fine other than this. We have NO idea why this happens since there's nothing visually wrong with the camera but it occurred after we used the underwater case the first time and is STILL making that sound every time we use it (normal out-of-water use).
But the camera is not without a few problems. Coming from a Canon D-SLR, the image quality leaves a little to be desired. At 100% magnification, the images are a little noisy. However, most people don't look at pictures at this zoom-level, and at normal print sizes, the images are sharp and noise is not really noticeable in real-world shooting. I personally don't like the neck strap. Maybe I just need to wear it in, but at its current stiffness, it sometimes gets in the way of the camera controls. The video looks a little wobbly sometimes due to the design of CMOS sensors (Google "rolling shutter effect"). However, I only notice it when moving the camera quickly (such as panning). The battery compartment doesn't open the way you might expect (look in the manual before attempting it). The on-screen menu is a pretty good but could be better. The viewfinder is electronic and the colors on it appear washed out, but it gets the job done. Finally, there are no threads on the front of the lens to mount filters on, but there are third-party adapters that will let you do this (Lensmate makes one).
However, I'm still very satisfied with my purchase and would not hesitate to recommend the camera to others looking for this kind of hybrid camera. I'm going on a trip in June and it'll be the only camera I take.
I bought it for 2 reasons: quality and zoom. As far as I can tell, I'm not able to get either of those. The quality of the shots (mostly done in "automatic" mode) are just plain terrible with noise I'd associate with a call phone camera, not a $600 one. Most shots I take, whether or not I'm using flash, are unusable. The auto-focus is VERY slow too, when it works - 4 or 5 seconds for it to finally report a good focus is unacceptable.
As far as zoom is concerned: yes, it's 20x zoom. But the only way to get a good quality shot at even close to this range is to fiddle with the manual focus controls, which are very poorly handled via a very touchy jog wheel.
For what it's worth, I am also comparing this camera's quality and performance to a 3-year-old Sony with 10 megapixels but a much lower zoom level. My wife and I had planned on giving the Sony to a family member for their use, but that plan has changed. I get consistently good quality pictures from the Sony, and can live without a high zoom level for now.
I had very high hopes for the SX1IS, having had great luck with Canon products in the past. But, as I said, I'll take my loss on this purchase, and am going to have to reconsider Canon products going forward.
Anyone want to buy a cheap (yep... not inexpensive... cheap) camera?
I've searched the web for this error message and found an abundance of people that have experienced the problem, across the Canon product range. If it was just a few people, I would have felt part of the unlucky few, but there are loads of people posting reviews containing this message.
I have a Nikon DSLR and am thoroughly disappointed at the issues that have arisen from my Canon IXUS 85 IS. Well actually, I am seething as I only purchased the Canon IXUS 85 IS in May 2009.
Altho the lens will not accommodate filters, I managed to fit one on and found the camera takes much better photos with out it.
I was recently surprised after taking hundreds of photos, and finding the next day had battery power for hundreds of more using standard AA batteries.
Just behind the flip-up flash, is a hot shoe for a more powerful flash, if you think you'll need one. But I've found the flip-up flash adequate for anything within 40 feet in total darkness. The infra red focus assist in darkness is a priceless, well though of, feature. Normally the camera uses its brain to focus in light on the subject, But if it can't see the subject or object in the dark, the infra red kicks in and gets the job done.
The software included with the camera is compatible with my Mac OS 10, and Canon customer care is the best in the USA. I really don't think it's possible to find a better camera for the price. As each day passes I keep falling in love with how well this camera helps me share what I see with others.
Cons: Slow flash recycle; battery life may be so-so
As an advanced amateur I wanted a point and shoot camera that I could keep with me that was compact yet allowed me to control the exposure if I wanted to. My DSLR is just to bulky to carry with me and too expensive to just leave laying around. This camera meets my needs perfectly as it is compact and is one of the few Canon point and shoots that allows you to control exposure by aperture, shutter speed or manually. This is handy when in difficult light situations, portraiture, and especially in landscape shooting. Although the ability to use a histogram (a graph that tells you about the details of exposure) may not be used by many folks in everyday photography, it is available on this camera.
The viewfinder allows you to hold the camera up to your face instead of having use the LCD screen by holding the camera away from you. This allows you to hold the camera steadier and makes it easier to use the zoom controls. I find it unbelievable that so few point and shoots have this what I consider to be necessary feature. The view finder adjusts as you zoom the lens so you can see what you are shooting.
When you have too many megapixels in a small camera, you really don't gain anything useful, but you do loose picture quality, especially color quality. This camera is just about right in that you should be able to make about a 16x20 inch print (or do some cropping)while still have good sharpness and quality. The picture, compared to the 10 or more megapixel cameras, has bright colors and good sharpness.
The shape has a nice feel to it and it fits in my hand nicely. The controls are easy to get to and the menus are fairly intuitive.
Since I carry it in my brief case, I first used it at an office party and the pictures came out great. The 8X10 group portrait was sharp with good colors and contrast. Canon makes a great camera and this one is no exception. What I don't understand is why it is so inexpensive compared with others in its class, yet has so many features. I strongly recommend it for the person looking for a good point and shoot.
Enjoy it and take some good pictures.
The battery life with typical AA's stinks. They only lasted a short afternoon of shooting (not many shots either). However, I replaced them with rechargeables and was able to get several days of shooting.
I'm on my second camera and there's still a bug with the date/time setting. It will continually force you to set the date every time you turn it on. Even the guys at the camera shop don't know why the camera does this and can't help me so back it goes again.
The camera is slow and you will miss shots. I can't count the number times I had to delete photos and try again and again to get a decent shot of my little girls playing with flowers. When I push the button I expect the camera to respond and this one doesn't. Even with a high speed SD card this camera is too slow if you are photographing moving subjects.
The flash recycle time is very slow. It's better with rechargables, but still too slow to be used frequently. I finally gave up using it and either opted to shoot in ISO-HI or just put the camera away.
I'm also dissatisfied with the zoom. You can only get 10x with the optical zoom which isn't very good and produces grainy, pixelated photos.
On the positive side, it does take good sharp photos and I like the way I interact with this camera. I usually shoot in Programmable mode and its very quick and easy to change settings. It also has a really good Macro mode. You can nearly touch the subject and still get a clear, sharp photo.
Especially after looking at all the new, and great, point and shoots out now by Canon, Leica and Panasonic. But I noticed that the newer models are leaving off the viewfinder! That was not acceptable to me.
I was missing my old SLR and was willing to carry a larger camera if I could get better shots.
So I ordered this camera, half expecting to send it back. But now I totally love it.
The viewfinder on this one is not perfect but it's fantastic when I need it.
I took a trip right after I got it, so had to use it without reading the manual. And it did fine. It's very intuitive, but reading the manual does help a lot.
Everything is better than I expected, even the battery life -- I use rechargeable. The swivel LCD is fantastic! Now I can't imagine having a camera without one.
Two things I don't like are 1.- Using the flash. But then I never like to use it on any camera. And I do need to get better at shooting in low light without the flash. And 2. - Dealing with a loose lens cap. But am getting used to it.
There some minor technicalities that aren't perfect, but they're not important to me.
I'm very happy with this camera.
And Amazon as well -- for allowing me to research my options on this site and sending it just in time for my trip!
You can see photos I take with this camera here (since August 15) -- [...]
However...It has taken some time to get used to its differences from the A520 (some more, some less convenient).
One of the elements that I don't like is that the SD card slot is in the same compartment as the batteries, so I have to be very careful not to dump the batteries out when I'm removing or changing the card. I need either an extra finger or two, or a lap, available to hold them while I'm manipulating everything else.
Also, I often find the DC-in/AV-out compartment cover ajar. Whether it opens upon being brushed or bumped or whether it simply doesn't latch firmly, I haven't yet determined. I'm concerned because it appears flimsy enough to break off without much effort.
As others have mentioned, there is no viewfinder on this camera. I was used to using a viewfinder but have had no difficulty adapting to using the screen. I must admit, however, that I haven't tried to use it on days bright enough to potentially make viewing the screen difficult. I tend to shoot during the golden hours or with angled lighting rather than in strong sunlight so haven't given that an adequate test.
I expected the stabilization to work better than it seemed to at first, as I shot casual critter shots. Then I discovered the setting for "children and pets." That has helped considerably. Practice and experimentation will no doubt teach me to use the camera more effectively in other ways, as well, in the months ahead.
By the way, I don't like the Canon Zoombrowser software at all. I use it only to download from the card (rather than directly from the camera), and then I switch to a different software program for editing.
If you are on the cusp of getting an SLR but not quite sure you want to delve into it (as I was), this is a good choice.
I really like most aspects of it and don't have any major complaints. Getting it to focus properly in the environments I used it in (I was photographing performers at music events) was pretty frustrating at times, but once I got to know it well enough it was better. The built-in flash is fairly useless for low light settings where the subject is more than a few feet away. Also a problem with the built-in flash if you plan on using it: if you have the Lens Hood attached, there will be a shadow along the bottom of your photos because the built-in flash does not project far enough over it.
I also got this for the video capability but was very annoyed by the sound recording. In loud environments, even on the lowest input-volume setting, it will record with lots of distortion. I didn't understand this because friends of mine have older and lower-model PowerShots and in the same environments they could record without distortion. You'd think this would be possible on the better model, but apparently not.
Other than that, a very solid product all around.
The clarity and color on the photos is very, very good. In all kinds of lighting, from bright sunlight to normally lit rooms. Indoors I used the full manual mode a lot, with ISO 800 and 1600. I haven't tried printing anything, but on a 1920x1600 screen things look great.
I also took about 12 minutes of video of my son's middle school orchestra, needing to shoot at ISO 1600. The sound quality was more than adequate from the rear of the auditorium. Definitely good enough to show the relatives.
Overall, the camera has a lot of strong points - LCD is bright and the swivel helps get a lot of shots that would be impossible otherwise. Previewing manual mode shots is very good. The zoom is very quiet, and with all the sound muted (I'm not into having my camera make cute little noises) the camera is silent. Manual mode is easy to control with the scroll wheel. Super macro mode is great for flowers, etc.
Cons - the lens cap has no tether. The lens hood will obscure the corners of wide angle shots. It's going to put a strain on my storage space, going from 1MB photos to 4MB photos (not really a con, but worth realizing). I'm not fully comfortable with the manual focus mode yet.
I had dithered a lot about whether to get this camera or a low-end DSLR. In the end, the lower price and the convenience of not having to mess with changing lenses won out. After seeing the first photos, I'm happy I went with this camera.
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