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Кронос-9AWXD
07.02.2010
10/10
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I liked this Canon PowerShot camera. I bought this camera based on the fabulous customers' reviews in Amazon.com. Recently I had to take some pictures in a house without any lights in a cloudy late afternoon. This camera gave me very clear pictures with its flash in this type of environment. As long as you position your camera towards the object and hold it steady, you will get a very sharp picture with the automatic flash even you could not see the target clearly with your eyes.
I used to have a Fuji FinePix S3000 I bought from a local store based on a salesperson's recommendation. This was a very stupid camera with a heavy and big body and gave shady pictures. The camera broke somehow last year. I will never buy Fuji camera again.
I had a analog-type Canon PowerShot camera before and I think I liked that old camera.
I would buy Canon PowerShot cameras again If necessary.
I used to have a Fuji FinePix S3000 I bought from a local store based on a salesperson's recommendation. This was a very stupid camera with a heavy and big body and gave shady pictures. The camera broke somehow last year. I will never buy Fuji camera again.
I had a analog-type Canon PowerShot camera before and I think I liked that old camera.
I would buy Canon PowerShot cameras again If necessary.
Странник-6FOJB
11.01.2010
2/10
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Ужасно
I started out happy with this camera, having bought it based on great reviews by Consumer Reports. After about 8 months of use, totalling approx. 300 pictures ... the battery indicator kept flashing red, and then shut off. No matter what batteries I placed inside: brand new disposable Energizer, or rechargeable Sony NiMh ... I kept getting the low battery indicator. I sent it 2x to Canon for repair and they insisted there is nothing wrong with the camera and that I should use Canon batteries. Here's the thing: I used an old Nikon Coolpix 3mp camera while the Canon was away for repair. Upon its return to which Canon did nothing to fix the problem, I used the same batteries, the Canon would indicate low battery while the Nikon had no such problems and instead kept taking pictures. Bottomline is that the camera was defective, Canon just kept making an excuse that it was a battery issue. I am glad that Amazon was able to refund me most of the camera cost. I will now shop around for a Nikon.
Квантум-0NUXC
28.01.2010
10/10
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Brought this for my wife and we both love it, so simple to use and gives great pictures all the time.
OK it want produce those studio professional pictures but it will produce very good quality pictures with the minimum or worry and set-up.
I have used the various setting, night pictures, portrait pictures etc. when required and these produce great results.
You can just turn it on, point, focus and shot which is great if you are not about being professional.
Easy to set-up on a PC for photo transfer, CD is included when purchasing and the software really makes it simple to transfer the pictures, store them safely and even to print as required.
I would hoever suggest investing in an external hard drive for storage of your treasured pictures, with this camera you could literally end up with thousands of pictures, especially if you are like us with yyoung children....
All round a very nice little camera
OK it want produce those studio professional pictures but it will produce very good quality pictures with the minimum or worry and set-up.
I have used the various setting, night pictures, portrait pictures etc. when required and these produce great results.
You can just turn it on, point, focus and shot which is great if you are not about being professional.
Easy to set-up on a PC for photo transfer, CD is included when purchasing and the software really makes it simple to transfer the pictures, store them safely and even to print as required.
I would hoever suggest investing in an external hard drive for storage of your treasured pictures, with this camera you could literally end up with thousands of pictures, especially if you are like us with yyoung children....
All round a very nice little camera
Гиперион-0KIYN
23.09.2010
10/10
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arrived promptly - perfect for what I needed, esp the neckstrap. Not a 'case' but great for protection in a pocket/bag.
Странник-3ZXYK
10.07.2010
6/10
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Don't get me wrong, its easy to use and everything works, but its so big in comparison to other cameras you can get today. I even had problems finding a case for it because they don't sell any in boots and jesops that are big enough. it doesn't fit well in a handbag and would never fit in a pocket like my old one used to. Its size makes it less convenient for travelling.
Вектрон-1FWYH
23.12.2009
10/10
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Great little camera.... already have 3900 shots on first one.... bought a 2nd camera as back-up.
I am hand-holding 1/8 second at 560mm, 800 ISO & getting over 50% good photos....amazing I.S. system. I frequently get good results on ISO 80 at 1/15, 560mm.
I shoot everything at minus 2/3's stop under exposure with great results....with bracketing by locking exposure in different areas of frame.
Digital noise at ISO 800 is terrible though.
Plan on adding rubber grips in (3) different places for right hand .... camera surface is real slick. Use 3M safety tread with PSA adhesive similar to material used in bath tub strips.
Also, plan on buying the filter adapter from Lens Mate which allows full use of 58mm filters......use a 58mm aluminum screw lens cap after installing the filter adapter & filter. (available from B&H.)
Don't believe the 1 star dummies on the review list.... I bought two of the things !!!
Sample photos can be viewed on [...]
Rich Barger
I am hand-holding 1/8 second at 560mm, 800 ISO & getting over 50% good photos....amazing I.S. system. I frequently get good results on ISO 80 at 1/15, 560mm.
I shoot everything at minus 2/3's stop under exposure with great results....with bracketing by locking exposure in different areas of frame.
Digital noise at ISO 800 is terrible though.
Plan on adding rubber grips in (3) different places for right hand .... camera surface is real slick. Use 3M safety tread with PSA adhesive similar to material used in bath tub strips.
Also, plan on buying the filter adapter from Lens Mate which allows full use of 58mm filters......use a 58mm aluminum screw lens cap after installing the filter adapter & filter. (available from B&H.)
Don't believe the 1 star dummies on the review list.... I bought two of the things !!!
Sample photos can be viewed on [...]
Rich Barger
Странник-8MDFX
29.12.2008
8/10
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Хорошо
I purchased this camera to replace my 3-year-old Konica/Minolta Dimage 6. The Konica had a 12X optical zoom, one of the reasons I purchased it in the first place. But the 12X optical zoom made the camera a little bulky. Too bulky to slip into my coat pocket or a small carrying case. Because of that, I found myself taking fewer and fewer photos. Enter the Canon PowerShot A590 IS. So far, I am totally happy with this camera. First of all, its size is perfect for me. It fits neatly into a coat pocket, or sometimes into even my pants pocket. Though it only has a 4X optical zoom, its 8MP ability allows me to PhotoShop the scenes I can't zoom in on enough with very little loss of resolution. I take the majority of my photos at the 5MP setting. At this setting, with a 4 Gb card, I can store over 2700 photos. The color settings are great too. I have the options of B/W, sepia, neutral, vivid, and custom. And the vivid setting lives up to its meaning; the colors just pop! I also chose this camera because of the shutter and aperture priority settings; I like to make my own settings on occasion. Most of the compact digitals out there now no longer allow that. But it still has enough presets for those who don't want to fiddle...full auto, easy, program, portrait, landscape, night snapshot, kids & pets, indoor, sunset, and video. Since I haven't taken any video with it yet, I can't comment on that feature. The view screen doesn't have as many pixels as some of the other compact digitals. So if you compare what you see on the view screen with those having more pixels, it won't be as sharp and clear. But don't think that will take away from the actual finished photo...it doesn't. The view screen image on most digitals is very hard or next to impossible to see in bright sunlight. That's why this camera is great. It has a viewfinder; something else one doesn't see much any more. It may seem a bit old-fashioned, but when the sun is at your back and you're trying to frame your subject, and the view screen becomes useless, you'll be very glad you have a viewfinder. All in all, a great little camera; well worth the money. I absolutely recommend this camera. I've heard a rumor that Canon has discontinued this model, so get one while you still can.
Гиперион-2UTZC
04.11.2006
10/10
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I purchased this camera in a kit with just about all the available accessories. Then, to further the deal, i ended up getting the pricey underwater casing that complements this camera. In a few simple words, amazing. This camera has shattered all of my expectations and then some. I face little to no problem with red eye upon taking hundreds of pictures. I went to the Milwaukee Domes and Botanical gardens and managed to obtain professional grade photo close ups on hundreds of flowers and pictures. With a 1gb sd card (only about thirty bucks outside a kit) you can take about 800 pictures on the highest resolution or about 8 minutes of video. The video is top notch, providing high quality sound and video that is good enough for putting on the television screen. This means if you feel like investing in say a 4 gb sd card, you can have upwards of 24 minutes of video, which is a pretty much all you would need for video recording (you'd be surprises how long 24 minutes is when you are playing it back on your computer)
The battery life is amazing. Upon taking it to the gardens, the domes, Noah's Ark (to test underwater), a nearby park, a few other test runs one takes when they get a new toy, i finally managed to wear out the batteries that came with it. After that, I started using rechargeable batteries that came with my kit. I charged them once about three months ago, and I am still using the camera on there first charge after two months of camera use.
The LCD screen seems a bit fragile, seeing as it is not completely attached to the camera from all sides (for its swivel feature). I have really only had a use for the swivel feature once with all my shooting, but it is nice to have and I wouldn't have it any other way.
The one or two disadvantages is no internal memory, so if you forget to put an sd card in the camera, it doesn't function at all. Also, it isn't a small camera. Which means investing in a good case is a smart idea, especially if you got all the accessories and want to use most of them. (The one that came with the kit is lacking)
With respect to the attachments one may think about getting with this camera, the filters are nice. there is a uv filter, pl filter, and another filter. The HD and wide angle lenses are lacking in practical use for the computer. They don't seem to help very much unless your intent on getting a full landscape picture that doesn't already turn out nice without. The other problem is that the flash produces a very pronounce shadow over the corner, meaning you have to turn the flash off if you are ever using any of the filters or lenses. (in other words, they can only be used in well lit areas). The stand that came with the kit is just some small short thing with bendy legs, not really useful for portraits, but pretty useful for trips if you want something to take a steady shot or if you want to be in your shot. The underwater camera case is nice, and unlike the filters and lenses, it comes with a flash blocker that keeps the flash from casting a shadow (unfortunately you can't use this for the filters and stuff). The casing is pricey, but if you consider they fact you can take very high quality underwater picts without having to buy expensive disposables and movies too, its worth it.
Back to the actual camera, it has a large degree of modes, functions and speeds. For less experienced people, you can use the 5 some modes for auto set features. These include an in camera stitching functions for extreme wide angle views. What is does it takes a picture, then places the edge of the picture next to the screen of the current camera view. This allows you to line up your shot and not make any mistakes with the stitch while taking the adjacent pictures. For those who don't know what a stitch is, a stitch is taking two picture side by side, then using a program to match them together, thus giving one continual shot. For more advanced users, you can manipulate hundreds of functions from how rapidly it takes photos to how long it get the image of the photo. You can also manipulate lighting, flashes, resolution, and a 100 other things in another five settings that range in what they specifically target (one mode concentrates on shutter speed, another concentrates on something else. You can also take sepia, black and white, and even underwater picture settings(a setting designed to decrease the blueness of water while using the casing). Also, the close up feature is very good, which allows the picture to adjust with every picture distance to give the optimum clear picture for close ups. (I use this extensively).
Long story short (although it already is pretty long), this camera is definitely a great camera that anyone could find a great deal of uses for. I use it for everything and it has never given me any trouble. I have had it for four months and have not once come up with any major complaint. It still works fine and does no
The battery life is amazing. Upon taking it to the gardens, the domes, Noah's Ark (to test underwater), a nearby park, a few other test runs one takes when they get a new toy, i finally managed to wear out the batteries that came with it. After that, I started using rechargeable batteries that came with my kit. I charged them once about three months ago, and I am still using the camera on there first charge after two months of camera use.
The LCD screen seems a bit fragile, seeing as it is not completely attached to the camera from all sides (for its swivel feature). I have really only had a use for the swivel feature once with all my shooting, but it is nice to have and I wouldn't have it any other way.
The one or two disadvantages is no internal memory, so if you forget to put an sd card in the camera, it doesn't function at all. Also, it isn't a small camera. Which means investing in a good case is a smart idea, especially if you got all the accessories and want to use most of them. (The one that came with the kit is lacking)
With respect to the attachments one may think about getting with this camera, the filters are nice. there is a uv filter, pl filter, and another filter. The HD and wide angle lenses are lacking in practical use for the computer. They don't seem to help very much unless your intent on getting a full landscape picture that doesn't already turn out nice without. The other problem is that the flash produces a very pronounce shadow over the corner, meaning you have to turn the flash off if you are ever using any of the filters or lenses. (in other words, they can only be used in well lit areas). The stand that came with the kit is just some small short thing with bendy legs, not really useful for portraits, but pretty useful for trips if you want something to take a steady shot or if you want to be in your shot. The underwater camera case is nice, and unlike the filters and lenses, it comes with a flash blocker that keeps the flash from casting a shadow (unfortunately you can't use this for the filters and stuff). The casing is pricey, but if you consider they fact you can take very high quality underwater picts without having to buy expensive disposables and movies too, its worth it.
Back to the actual camera, it has a large degree of modes, functions and speeds. For less experienced people, you can use the 5 some modes for auto set features. These include an in camera stitching functions for extreme wide angle views. What is does it takes a picture, then places the edge of the picture next to the screen of the current camera view. This allows you to line up your shot and not make any mistakes with the stitch while taking the adjacent pictures. For those who don't know what a stitch is, a stitch is taking two picture side by side, then using a program to match them together, thus giving one continual shot. For more advanced users, you can manipulate hundreds of functions from how rapidly it takes photos to how long it get the image of the photo. You can also manipulate lighting, flashes, resolution, and a 100 other things in another five settings that range in what they specifically target (one mode concentrates on shutter speed, another concentrates on something else. You can also take sepia, black and white, and even underwater picture settings(a setting designed to decrease the blueness of water while using the casing). Also, the close up feature is very good, which allows the picture to adjust with every picture distance to give the optimum clear picture for close ups. (I use this extensively).
Long story short (although it already is pretty long), this camera is definitely a great camera that anyone could find a great deal of uses for. I use it for everything and it has never given me any trouble. I have had it for four months and have not once come up with any major complaint. It still works fine and does no
ИнфраГость-1XOQF
21.08.2009
10/10
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This is my tenth digital camera, the second one from Canon. The first one was the Canon S1 and it was also a great camera. The zoom is ultrafast, so is the autofocus and colors and picture quality are outstanding.
While in Alaska, the Face Detection technology even detected faces when taking photos of a totem. That was kind of impressing. But obviously that's not so important so I'll tell you more about my experience. I enjoy taking wildlife and outdoor pictures very much and my Alaskan landscape pictures also came up great. I even went on a whale watching tour and my pictures were sharper and with better exposure than those of the gentleman next to me on the boat that was using a Nikon with 24x optical zoom.
I tried Panasonic and Kodak in between my last 2 Canons just for having a less bulky camera and the Kodak was cheap even performance-wise, the Panasonic was quite good but this one is by far the best of it's category. The Vary-Angle LCD is a great plus even though I use mostly the viewfinder to extend battery life. I'll definitely stick to Canon and maybe next year will buy the Canon S20 so I can have HD movie capability.
For those that don't want to put the lens cap in your pocket, just buy a lens cap string attachment for $3.99 in Radio-Shack or even from Amazon.
Wrapping things up, you can't go wrong when buying Canon and this is definitely the best camera I've owned and that you can find in this price-range.
While in Alaska, the Face Detection technology even detected faces when taking photos of a totem. That was kind of impressing. But obviously that's not so important so I'll tell you more about my experience. I enjoy taking wildlife and outdoor pictures very much and my Alaskan landscape pictures also came up great. I even went on a whale watching tour and my pictures were sharper and with better exposure than those of the gentleman next to me on the boat that was using a Nikon with 24x optical zoom.
I tried Panasonic and Kodak in between my last 2 Canons just for having a less bulky camera and the Kodak was cheap even performance-wise, the Panasonic was quite good but this one is by far the best of it's category. The Vary-Angle LCD is a great plus even though I use mostly the viewfinder to extend battery life. I'll definitely stick to Canon and maybe next year will buy the Canon S20 so I can have HD movie capability.
For those that don't want to put the lens cap in your pocket, just buy a lens cap string attachment for $3.99 in Radio-Shack or even from Amazon.
Wrapping things up, you can't go wrong when buying Canon and this is definitely the best camera I've owned and that you can find in this price-range.
Астрономад-6WQXX
18.07.2010
10/10
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i got this camera from my sister about 2 yrs ago for my 20th high school reunion. i worked like a charm. have had it ever since than until i tripped and broke it. it was a great camera and wish i never broke it. the only problem is that when you are outside it is hard to see the pitcher on the screen in the sun light.
Дроид-7TJNV
27.12.2009
10/10
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I have owned manual slrs, digital point and shoots and auto slrs. I take pictures everywhere I go, for pleasure and work. I previously owned the powershot elph cameras which I liked and found functional. I wanted to upgrade to a digital slr, but the price was too high for me at this time.
This camera does everything a digital single lens reflex does, but without the ability to change out lens. But who needs to with wide angle, macro, supermacro and 560mm zoom capability? For a slr equivalent the weight is actually lighter because the lens is more compact. It handles well. I really like the flexible view finder and how it pivots, but most of all I like the versatility of the picture taking experience. The macro is perfect for close ups. I recently zoomed in on the statute on top of the US Capitol and could clearly see the details. The video is easy to use too.
This camera does everything and at an affordable price. I enjoy taking pitures with this camera and take it with me all the time.
This camera does everything a digital single lens reflex does, but without the ability to change out lens. But who needs to with wide angle, macro, supermacro and 560mm zoom capability? For a slr equivalent the weight is actually lighter because the lens is more compact. It handles well. I really like the flexible view finder and how it pivots, but most of all I like the versatility of the picture taking experience. The macro is perfect for close ups. I recently zoomed in on the statute on top of the US Capitol and could clearly see the details. The video is easy to use too.
This camera does everything and at an affordable price. I enjoy taking pitures with this camera and take it with me all the time.
МехаРейнджер-8IARP
28.05.2009
10/10
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This is one Awesome Camera !
I've already used this camera indoors, outdoors, in the woods, at the beach, in an Aquarium, in light and dark situations, and everything in between.
Quick boot up / start up time, Auto settings, easy setting, well placed controls and menu's, Full Manual for those who like to use their talent in photography.
Easy to pack and carry and use.
Great pictures, great color and resolution, just an all around sweet sturdy little workhorse of a camera.
I was really surprised when I tried the video mode at the Aquarium, even in low light, in the glass tunnel under the shark tank, I got Awesome video With Sound ! That video is now a favorite of the Grand-kids AND Grandma ! :)
Uses easy to find SD cards and AA batteries, I recommend this camera to everyone !
A 2 GB SD card holds over 500 pictures at Max size and resolution.
As others have mentioned, normal alkaline batteries die fast in this camera...get the rechargeable Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries, found at Walmart, KMart, Walgreens, even in grocery stores.
Great Product, Great Price, and no issues with Amazon marketplace vendor Adorama Camera's product, delivery, or service.
@ Steven T Crowley
By the Way, this camera does have a timer.
As you would have seen in the manual, the timer is in the function set menu settings, Driver mode.
There is a 2 second timer, a 10 sec timer, and one you can custom set.
One of the beauties of this camera, one can point n shoot with it straight out of the box.
And one could read the manual and discover the huge abundance of advanced settings this camera has.
Truly a camera for all types !
I've already used this camera indoors, outdoors, in the woods, at the beach, in an Aquarium, in light and dark situations, and everything in between.
Quick boot up / start up time, Auto settings, easy setting, well placed controls and menu's, Full Manual for those who like to use their talent in photography.
Easy to pack and carry and use.
Great pictures, great color and resolution, just an all around sweet sturdy little workhorse of a camera.
I was really surprised when I tried the video mode at the Aquarium, even in low light, in the glass tunnel under the shark tank, I got Awesome video With Sound ! That video is now a favorite of the Grand-kids AND Grandma ! :)
Uses easy to find SD cards and AA batteries, I recommend this camera to everyone !
A 2 GB SD card holds over 500 pictures at Max size and resolution.
As others have mentioned, normal alkaline batteries die fast in this camera...get the rechargeable Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries, found at Walmart, KMart, Walgreens, even in grocery stores.
Great Product, Great Price, and no issues with Amazon marketplace vendor Adorama Camera's product, delivery, or service.
@ Steven T Crowley
By the Way, this camera does have a timer.
As you would have seen in the manual, the timer is in the function set menu settings, Driver mode.
There is a 2 second timer, a 10 sec timer, and one you can custom set.
One of the beauties of this camera, one can point n shoot with it straight out of the box.
And one could read the manual and discover the huge abundance of advanced settings this camera has.
Truly a camera for all types !
Интеллектор-6LLXK
25.05.2009
10/10
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Великолепно
Like:
Quick startup/setup
Lots of customization/tweaking
"Flippy" LCD screen
Incredible zoom feature
Option for flash attachment
Solid construction
Don't Like:
No ability to use filters (yet)
USB access has an awkward plastic cover
AC adapter not included
Impossible to clean dust off the sensor
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I was considering a DSLR for a while, but I wasn't really planning for the full commitment that DSLRs require. I wanted the convenience of a point-and-shoot, but the abilities of a "pro camera."
I've used a Canon Powershot before (I can't think of the model), and I've grown accustomed to the ease of use and quality of the photos, so I picked up the SX10IS because it had the features I was used to, and the features that I wanted.
I am not disappointed. After taking some trips to the baseball stadium (Go Giants!) and a couple hiking trips, I've been able to take -- from my perspective -- some really incredible shots; ones that I couldn't have otherwise done with the Powershot I used to use.
My only complaint regards some mild, dark spots in my photos, especially in my zoom photos. I've cleaned the lens as much as I could, with no results. After doing some research on the internet, it appears that the sensor may have dust on it. Since this is a "closed system," I have no way of getting to the sensor to dust it. It's a mild annoyance -- I can clean it up with a computer -- but enough of one for me to bring it up.
I'm very satisfied with this camera. Once I bought a bag for it, I intend to take it everywhere and learn all its features.
Quick startup/setup
Lots of customization/tweaking
"Flippy" LCD screen
Incredible zoom feature
Option for flash attachment
Solid construction
Don't Like:
No ability to use filters (yet)
USB access has an awkward plastic cover
AC adapter not included
Impossible to clean dust off the sensor
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I was considering a DSLR for a while, but I wasn't really planning for the full commitment that DSLRs require. I wanted the convenience of a point-and-shoot, but the abilities of a "pro camera."
I've used a Canon Powershot before (I can't think of the model), and I've grown accustomed to the ease of use and quality of the photos, so I picked up the SX10IS because it had the features I was used to, and the features that I wanted.
I am not disappointed. After taking some trips to the baseball stadium (Go Giants!) and a couple hiking trips, I've been able to take -- from my perspective -- some really incredible shots; ones that I couldn't have otherwise done with the Powershot I used to use.
My only complaint regards some mild, dark spots in my photos, especially in my zoom photos. I've cleaned the lens as much as I could, with no results. After doing some research on the internet, it appears that the sensor may have dust on it. Since this is a "closed system," I have no way of getting to the sensor to dust it. It's a mild annoyance -- I can clean it up with a computer -- but enough of one for me to bring it up.
I'm very satisfied with this camera. Once I bought a bag for it, I intend to take it everywhere and learn all its features.
Капеллан-6LGXN
28.06.2010
8/10
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Хорошо
STOP searching.
Just BUY THIS CAMERA.
It does "it" at a good price.
The "good" reviews I read were TRUE.
I'm "content", I suppose...
and you will be too.
DON'T buy a KODAK crapper.
They have PLASTIC lenses.
HEY CANON... WHY NOT MAKE THIS MODEL IN VARIOUS COLOURS ?
I would have purchased TURQUOISE or PURPLE
Just BUY THIS CAMERA.
It does "it" at a good price.
The "good" reviews I read were TRUE.
I'm "content", I suppose...
and you will be too.
DON'T buy a KODAK crapper.
They have PLASTIC lenses.
HEY CANON... WHY NOT MAKE THIS MODEL IN VARIOUS COLOURS ?
I would have purchased TURQUOISE or PURPLE
Супернова-2CLZR
03.08.2010
6/10
Оценка пользователя
Плохо
I was very happy with this item for the first week...then the little sticky part that adheres the leash to the lens cap started falling off. Kind of negates the purpose of the leash. I keep sticking it back on. It stays on most of the time.
Супернова-9DJLE
06.05.2010
10/10
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I was using a Kodak, then it got broke! I could turn the dial to on!! Then one of my brothers gave me this oneVivitar Vivicam V8225 8.1MP 2.4 TFT Point and Shoot Digital Camera Not a fan! I was about to just going stop shooting my walks when I thought I'll just buy this one,! Saw the photos my friend had taking!! I didn't even knew it would do close up even if you didn't set to close up! I really should read the manual! But it's kinda fun to find out what it can do!!! I finally used the movie feature I didn't even know it does sound too!
Квантум-5TASD
20.06.2010
6/10
Оценка пользователя
Плохо
Great camera but don't expect it to last more than a year or so, battery door broken,dark burn spots against bright backgrounds, the video function is a novelty, lens sticky, sloooow especially w flash, all the markings have worn off but I plan on replacing it with another Canon point & shoot, my old Sony Cyber Shot is built like a tank, still works like new and takes crappy pics....
НаноРейдер-9FPPJ
20.04.2010
10/10
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We went to the beach with a Canon Powershot. In the past with other digital cameras, there has always been a delay. But with
this one, my son threw up a handfull of goldfish to the seagulls, and I got pictures of the gold fish in mid-air with the
seagulls zooming toward them. No delay!!! Love it!!!
(This purchase of the Canon was my 2nd Canon Powershot A1000IS....I dropped the 1st one off a balcony at a magic show, and
could not recover it....so immediately raced home to get online to find the EXACT same one I dropped....Thank you for having it!!!) Robbie Vekselman
this one, my son threw up a handfull of goldfish to the seagulls, and I got pictures of the gold fish in mid-air with the
seagulls zooming toward them. No delay!!! Love it!!!
(This purchase of the Canon was my 2nd Canon Powershot A1000IS....I dropped the 1st one off a balcony at a magic show, and
could not recover it....so immediately raced home to get online to find the EXACT same one I dropped....Thank you for having it!!!) Robbie Vekselman
ОмниКод-9TGNA
07.02.2010
8/10
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I bought this camera/camcorder hoping that because of its portability I would actually take more pictures and video of my family. (and I am!) in the past I was reluctant to drag out my considerably larger camcorder. this takes very nice pictures. I have a video of my daughter singing on youtube if you search under "emily sings at keikos recital" you can see the video quality. during the recording I decided to use the camera feature but there is a clicking sound
on the video because of this. I am hoping that I can
find a way to remove this sound from future videos. Also when taking a picture the video stops briefly.
the size of the camcorder/camera is very nice and I
haven't had any trouble understanding how to operate it. did a lot of research before purchasing this and overall am very pleased with it.
on the video because of this. I am hoping that I can
find a way to remove this sound from future videos. Also when taking a picture the video stops briefly.
the size of the camcorder/camera is very nice and I
haven't had any trouble understanding how to operate it. did a lot of research before purchasing this and overall am very pleased with it.
Плазмоид-8XHMD
07.08.2010
8/10
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The Canon A580 an excellent camera for my needs as a normal family "snapper", plenty of features are available if required or the camera will look after itself in the "simple" mode,ideal for youngsters to use.
Кварковец-3IHFM
25.04.2010
8/10
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I have had this camera for 2 1/2 yrs. I purchased primarily because of great reviews at the time. I wanted a camera that took quick pictures of my grand kids, had good zoom function and was light-enough to be carried in my purse. This camera has exceed my expectations. I have learned to shoot in aperture priority, change the white balance and ISO as indicated by setting and subject. Overall pictures of grand kids as well as vacation scenery have been terrific. We have been pleased with the video---though having a zoom for it would be a plus.
Аргонавт-1SJTB
06.06.2009
10/10
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Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Digital Camera - Black (10MP, 20x Optical Zoom) 2.8" LCD
Having just had our first Baby, we decided that it was high time to get a decent camera. However, we were stuck betwen getting a decent SLR or a decent HD video camcorder.
After a modicum of research, we came to this - the Canon Powershot SX1 IS, which bridges both worlds ery nicely.
It's a ProSumer camera, so therefore has a fixed high quality Powerzoom lens - (20x optical to be precise), and lots of manual and automatic options. It also allows you to shoot 1080p HD video and use the super-quiet zooming function on the lens - just as if it were a real camcorder.
The resulting images are impressive, colourful without being over-saturated, and there is nary a hint of whiteout on brighter photos.
If there was a downside it would be that the lens cap is not tethered to the body, so you need to buy one separately (though they are only a few pence or pounds - depending where you get them from), plus you have to keep buying batteries. (get some rechargeable - I have some 2900mha AA batteries from Uniross - they last forever and with the right charger can be charged in around 15 minutes)
It has a good solid feel, with a large metal ring around th lens . Although it appears to be threaded to accept accessories, none are available and ou certainly cant add any filters without someone desinging a 3dd party add on.
Overall, I'd thoroughly reccomend this to anyone not quite ready to make the leap to full SLR - or does not want to lug about dozens of expensive lenses, but wants more than just snapshots.
Having just had our first Baby, we decided that it was high time to get a decent camera. However, we were stuck betwen getting a decent SLR or a decent HD video camcorder.
After a modicum of research, we came to this - the Canon Powershot SX1 IS, which bridges both worlds ery nicely.
It's a ProSumer camera, so therefore has a fixed high quality Powerzoom lens - (20x optical to be precise), and lots of manual and automatic options. It also allows you to shoot 1080p HD video and use the super-quiet zooming function on the lens - just as if it were a real camcorder.
The resulting images are impressive, colourful without being over-saturated, and there is nary a hint of whiteout on brighter photos.
If there was a downside it would be that the lens cap is not tethered to the body, so you need to buy one separately (though they are only a few pence or pounds - depending where you get them from), plus you have to keep buying batteries. (get some rechargeable - I have some 2900mha AA batteries from Uniross - they last forever and with the right charger can be charged in around 15 minutes)
It has a good solid feel, with a large metal ring around th lens . Although it appears to be threaded to accept accessories, none are available and ou certainly cant add any filters without someone desinging a 3dd party add on.
Overall, I'd thoroughly reccomend this to anyone not quite ready to make the leap to full SLR - or does not want to lug about dozens of expensive lenses, but wants more than just snapshots.
Астероид-7ELYU
25.01.2009
10/10
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I am a novice to this type of camera. My older camera is a Canon A80 which I like. Naturally I found this Canon SX10IS to be a little confusing and intimidating. However, I found the cure for this was, and is, practice and study.
I first tried pictures of the moon which were disappointing. The focus was not good (just a fuzzy yellow ball) and the digital zoom was set "on" from the factory. This meant that the zoom was 80X. Even with a tripod it was difficult to keep the moon in the camera sight. I set the digital zoom to "off" and I recommend that it never be set to "on". If you want a closer image you can crop the picture later. This is all the digital zoom does but which a lot more fuss. I then set the focus to spot and got a great picture of the moon.
The 20X zoom is especially nice. I live at the ocean and can photograph fishing vessels just off the coast or seagulls sitting on a post in the harbor. Distant mountains are drawn up and the foreground foreshortened. This can produce very wonderful pictures that you cannot get with a lesser zoom. A tripod helps to keep the camera steady on many occasions.
I tried the "SCN" setting (on sunset) for the first time and got dramatic results. I tried the same picture with the normal setting and it was just okay. With the SCN setting some people said that I should sell the picture commercially.
Pictures in the camera can be viewed without turning the camera on as it to photograph. This may seem like a small thing but I found it to be useful and battery saving.
The camera uses 4 AA size batteries. I believe that prior versions of this camera used the speciality lithium battery which is a major reason I didn't buy it before. I have known too many people whose photography during a vacation was cut short by a depleted battery. AA batteries can be purchased anywhere in the world and in my limited experience so far battery life appears excellent.
I am enjoying the camera. It is just darn fun to use and try new things. I can get results in it that I never could get with my Canon A80.
I first tried pictures of the moon which were disappointing. The focus was not good (just a fuzzy yellow ball) and the digital zoom was set "on" from the factory. This meant that the zoom was 80X. Even with a tripod it was difficult to keep the moon in the camera sight. I set the digital zoom to "off" and I recommend that it never be set to "on". If you want a closer image you can crop the picture later. This is all the digital zoom does but which a lot more fuss. I then set the focus to spot and got a great picture of the moon.
The 20X zoom is especially nice. I live at the ocean and can photograph fishing vessels just off the coast or seagulls sitting on a post in the harbor. Distant mountains are drawn up and the foreground foreshortened. This can produce very wonderful pictures that you cannot get with a lesser zoom. A tripod helps to keep the camera steady on many occasions.
I tried the "SCN" setting (on sunset) for the first time and got dramatic results. I tried the same picture with the normal setting and it was just okay. With the SCN setting some people said that I should sell the picture commercially.
Pictures in the camera can be viewed without turning the camera on as it to photograph. This may seem like a small thing but I found it to be useful and battery saving.
The camera uses 4 AA size batteries. I believe that prior versions of this camera used the speciality lithium battery which is a major reason I didn't buy it before. I have known too many people whose photography during a vacation was cut short by a depleted battery. AA batteries can be purchased anywhere in the world and in my limited experience so far battery life appears excellent.
I am enjoying the camera. It is just darn fun to use and try new things. I can get results in it that I never could get with my Canon A80.
Спектр-2UTAO
01.04.2009
10/10
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Without doubt the best camera I've had out of the 5 I've used over a 6-year period. Given that 3 of them have broken down or gone faulty in some way (a Fuji Finepix, a Casio, and a Canon PowerShot A640 which has had so many faults I've now given up on it)- I must say that as I've only had this Ixus for 4 months I suppose it could still go the same way as all the others, but I can't see into the future!
The build is solid, the startup is quick, there's very little shutter-lag, it handles all types of light (for some portrait pics indoors I've got some great results by deselecting the flash because it can wash-out skin tones), locks its focus on quickly, has good manual controls that I've yet to use to their limits, nice clear screen AND the option of using a viewfinder (which in really bright sunlight is a bonus), the 14.7 megapixels give crisp image and colour and although it seems an excessive number of pixels, even cropped images come out great because of the tight quality of image, similarly on digital zoom beyond the optical, there's still plenty to play with. It has image stabiliser, good battery life on a full charge, and does fantastic quality video.
All this in something that fits neatly in hand or pocket; it is a joy to have. I really can't fault it, so as long as it doesn't go wrong on me I'm a happy man. I sometimes need to "point and shoot" on auto for stuff I do for a newspaper, and it stands up well. No doubt the pro photographers may sniff at such a small unit, but I can have this little beast in my pocket just in case, whereas they have to struggle around all day with massive-bodied cameras and humungous lenses.
If I'm by any chance near the next tsunami or volcanic eruption or plane crash I also know I'll be able to get hours-worth of excellent quality video on my 16 GB card and still have space for loads of stills! Steve Riches.
The build is solid, the startup is quick, there's very little shutter-lag, it handles all types of light (for some portrait pics indoors I've got some great results by deselecting the flash because it can wash-out skin tones), locks its focus on quickly, has good manual controls that I've yet to use to their limits, nice clear screen AND the option of using a viewfinder (which in really bright sunlight is a bonus), the 14.7 megapixels give crisp image and colour and although it seems an excessive number of pixels, even cropped images come out great because of the tight quality of image, similarly on digital zoom beyond the optical, there's still plenty to play with. It has image stabiliser, good battery life on a full charge, and does fantastic quality video.
All this in something that fits neatly in hand or pocket; it is a joy to have. I really can't fault it, so as long as it doesn't go wrong on me I'm a happy man. I sometimes need to "point and shoot" on auto for stuff I do for a newspaper, and it stands up well. No doubt the pro photographers may sniff at such a small unit, but I can have this little beast in my pocket just in case, whereas they have to struggle around all day with massive-bodied cameras and humungous lenses.
If I'm by any chance near the next tsunami or volcanic eruption or plane crash I also know I'll be able to get hours-worth of excellent quality video on my 16 GB card and still have space for loads of stills! Steve Riches.
ИнфраГость-5JYMN
05.08.2009
8/10
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I upgraded to this from a simpler Powershot A70 (if I recall the model correctly) that "fried" after 2500 photos on a study tour at desert archeological sites last year. I wasn't ready for carrying and swapping multiple lenses and larger bags whether climbing through tight quarters in ancient temples or over slippery rocks and trails in rain forests. So the SX10IS was a logical move with the easy for a non-power-user interface, what was the most powerful zoom at the time for the price range, and 10MP. So far the photos have been pretty good, with only a few blurred. Colors appear clear and bright. Battery life appears to be pretty good. And I like the movie mode that runs as long as I have power or memory left. However, it has two flaws a new buyer should consider. The lesser is the very blurry optical viewer. It is only good for aiming the camera at an object and trusting the auto-focus to get the shot. It usually does a good job of focusing if given enough time for the autofocus to engage. The digital viewer works great though. The bigger issue is with the time it takes to refresh in between shots. If you need to take a series of shots within 3 seconds, forget it. Refresh rate is very slow. Use the movie mode instead. I am adjusting my tactics to get the images I want around these two flaws and overall I still like the camera. The pluses outweigh the minuses for my use. But be informed before making your decision.
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18.05.2007
10/10
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This is simply a great camera to get whether you are buying a digital camera for the first time or the fifth time. Why? Because you get all the Canon quality and features for a very good price. At this price you can afford to even gift it to a teenager who wants to learn a little more photography as it offers a little more than just point and shoot.
I've owned about 4 A series cameras in the past, along with S2/S3 series and SD series and I still recommend A series as the best value for money based on its performance. I tried this particular camera when I bought it recently for a gift. Although the size of A series cameras is bigger than SD series making them jacket-pocket cameras, the advantage is in the styling. It gives you a convenient grip on the side which helps hold the camera steady and results in less "blurry" pictures than SD. The mode selector dial on top helps you zip through selections from portrait, landscape to nightshot and special scenes. The convenience of AA batteries which are available in every corner of the world, no missing out on pictures as your battery was discharged, is a great convenience. You can buy 2NiMH batteries with a charger like I did, and never have to buy any more again. The screen is only 2 inch (up from 1.8 earlier) but it makes the camera more durable, as the design makes it more resistant to damage.
And what about the features? :
- It has an intelligent 9 point focusing system with auto red eye correction which means it can choose the focus pretty accurately, although it also gives you the flexibility to choose the focus through 3 modes. (Centered, Evaluative, Spot)
- SD card/MMC card slot - These cards are so cheap now so get the 2GB to store a whole vacation's worth of pictures.
-Pic size- You can choose from 6 sizes for the pics including a widescreen 16:9 format which can be viewed on your HDTV.
-Speed Dial: This dial on top allows fast spinning between shooting modes (night, landscape, indoors, kids, portrait, movie, auto, manual, special) so you never miss a shot. For this feature alone, I'd prefer an A series over SD as I keep missing shots on SD series while trying to change modes through the menu. With this dial even a kid becomes a pro. The SCN(special scenes) mode has Fireworks, Foliage, Beach, Snow, and Night Scene. Now even amateurs can use Canon experience to get the best shot. Fireworks is particularly amazing as it produced some great 4th of July shots. This camera does not have the Photostitch mode found on some other cameras but it does have the macro mode to take close ups.
-Special effects (B/W, Sepia, Vivid, Nuetral etc.) I've used sepia a lot when taking potraits giving them an 'old world' feel. Vivid has been helpful in special situations like a red kite against a blue sky to bring out the colors. You can do this in Photoshop later but how many of us actually get the time to do this, once a pic is taken it's over with for me! This camera does not have the color accent/color swap option which is available on some other Canons.
-You can set white balance manually on this camera or manually adjust shutter or aperture priority. It also has an optical viewfinder which is handy for very dark/very bright situations.
-You can also take videos in 3 different resolutions with this camera and edit them right on the camera.
-The zoom button shows one or many images at a time in the replay mode and you can zoom into each individual image to see parts of it closely.
- While replaying, the images auto-rotate to landscape or portrait mode to align with how you're holding the camera. It's a nice feature as otherwise you can't see the portrait shots properly in the landscape mode.
This camera makes a great first camera, with many features, and the image quality is superb. Especially if you are shooting outdoors the images are unsurpassed by any other brand, in my opinion. So go get it, at this price it's well worth getting it as a second camera for another member of your family during the vacation. You won't mind taking this one on the ride where you'd be scared to take your more expensive cameras!
I've owned about 4 A series cameras in the past, along with S2/S3 series and SD series and I still recommend A series as the best value for money based on its performance. I tried this particular camera when I bought it recently for a gift. Although the size of A series cameras is bigger than SD series making them jacket-pocket cameras, the advantage is in the styling. It gives you a convenient grip on the side which helps hold the camera steady and results in less "blurry" pictures than SD. The mode selector dial on top helps you zip through selections from portrait, landscape to nightshot and special scenes. The convenience of AA batteries which are available in every corner of the world, no missing out on pictures as your battery was discharged, is a great convenience. You can buy 2NiMH batteries with a charger like I did, and never have to buy any more again. The screen is only 2 inch (up from 1.8 earlier) but it makes the camera more durable, as the design makes it more resistant to damage.
And what about the features? :
- It has an intelligent 9 point focusing system with auto red eye correction which means it can choose the focus pretty accurately, although it also gives you the flexibility to choose the focus through 3 modes. (Centered, Evaluative, Spot)
- SD card/MMC card slot - These cards are so cheap now so get the 2GB to store a whole vacation's worth of pictures.
-Pic size- You can choose from 6 sizes for the pics including a widescreen 16:9 format which can be viewed on your HDTV.
-Speed Dial: This dial on top allows fast spinning between shooting modes (night, landscape, indoors, kids, portrait, movie, auto, manual, special) so you never miss a shot. For this feature alone, I'd prefer an A series over SD as I keep missing shots on SD series while trying to change modes through the menu. With this dial even a kid becomes a pro. The SCN(special scenes) mode has Fireworks, Foliage, Beach, Snow, and Night Scene. Now even amateurs can use Canon experience to get the best shot. Fireworks is particularly amazing as it produced some great 4th of July shots. This camera does not have the Photostitch mode found on some other cameras but it does have the macro mode to take close ups.
-Special effects (B/W, Sepia, Vivid, Nuetral etc.) I've used sepia a lot when taking potraits giving them an 'old world' feel. Vivid has been helpful in special situations like a red kite against a blue sky to bring out the colors. You can do this in Photoshop later but how many of us actually get the time to do this, once a pic is taken it's over with for me! This camera does not have the color accent/color swap option which is available on some other Canons.
-You can set white balance manually on this camera or manually adjust shutter or aperture priority. It also has an optical viewfinder which is handy for very dark/very bright situations.
-You can also take videos in 3 different resolutions with this camera and edit them right on the camera.
-The zoom button shows one or many images at a time in the replay mode and you can zoom into each individual image to see parts of it closely.
- While replaying, the images auto-rotate to landscape or portrait mode to align with how you're holding the camera. It's a nice feature as otherwise you can't see the portrait shots properly in the landscape mode.
This camera makes a great first camera, with many features, and the image quality is superb. Especially if you are shooting outdoors the images are unsurpassed by any other brand, in my opinion. So go get it, at this price it's well worth getting it as a second camera for another member of your family during the vacation. You won't mind taking this one on the ride where you'd be scared to take your more expensive cameras!
Сириус-4TWYL
04.07.2010
10/10
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i just going to keep this camera because i did realize people dont buy it
and give bAD reviews about it
but this camera makes so much nices pictures
also this camera is different and people dont want to buy it
it cost almost new in box 45 dollars
thats why am going to keep it
and give bAD reviews about it
but this camera makes so much nices pictures
also this camera is different and people dont want to buy it
it cost almost new in box 45 dollars
thats why am going to keep it
Дроид-7FPYM
05.10.2009
10/10
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I have bought pocket size as well as 35-mm based digital cameras through the years. After a friend bought the Canon Powershot SX1 and was raving, as well as showing some fantastic prints she had created, I did my own research and determined the few features that were different between the SX1 and the SX10 were minute and not anything I would need for almost $200.00 difference in price. Also some of the reviews had the SX10 having less noise or graininess in the zoom shots. So, after much debate, I bought the SX10.
I am so pleased with my decision. So far, I have only just "played" around with it, but I have taken shots in low-light, bright light and distance and each one has all the quality I could ask for.
After going on vacation in July, and forgetting my Sony's battery charger (and spending quite a bit of time locating a replacement charger - finally found at a Radio Shack), it is nice having a camera that takes AA batteries. Available everywhere!
I have only just begun to examine all the features, but the real test is coming -- in December we're going to DisneyWorld! Unless you have some extreme need for the high quality video feature (I buy cameras for photos, not video) this is the best buy.
I am so pleased with my decision. So far, I have only just "played" around with it, but I have taken shots in low-light, bright light and distance and each one has all the quality I could ask for.
After going on vacation in July, and forgetting my Sony's battery charger (and spending quite a bit of time locating a replacement charger - finally found at a Radio Shack), it is nice having a camera that takes AA batteries. Available everywhere!
I have only just begun to examine all the features, but the real test is coming -- in December we're going to DisneyWorld! Unless you have some extreme need for the high quality video feature (I buy cameras for photos, not video) this is the best buy.
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07.11.2006
10/10
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I have owned several A series Canon cameras in the past, as well as the Canon SD series, the Canon S series and also the S2 IS.
A series - In my opinion, the A series is best for you if you're looking for a low cost camera that gives you a wide range of features, many manual controls and great image quality. Especially if you love the convenience of AA batteries which are available in every corner of the world.
The SD series cameras are smaller and fit into small pockets but more expensive and their smallness makes some features only accessible through the menu which makes changing between modes more cumbersome. They also have less manual controls. I also find that the smallness and lightness of the SD series makes my hand shake more than when I'm holding the A series camera with the side grip. I get more fuzzy pics with the SD series and I hardly ever got any fuzzies with my A series.
The S2 and S3 have great image sensors, a great zoom and super macro function but are also more expensive and pretty bulky.
The A530 comes to you at a super low price with some great features, and at this price is an easy upgrade. At this price, it is just a tiny bit more expensive than some toy cameras and makes a great gift for a "tween" or teen who is just starting to learn about the power of the camera lens.
The A530 gives you:
- A nice sized 1.8 inch LCD screen, and 5MP resolution. Seriously, you don't need any more to for regular sized prints. The higher MP cameras also create giant files and fill up my hard disk too quickly!
- It has an intelligent focusing system AiAF and a DIGIC II processor which can give some pretty good results on auto mode
- SD card slot - cheap to buy 1 GB. You can choose from 4 sizes for the pics depending on the size you may want to store/ print.
-The controls are pretty simple too. The top dial helps you scroll through modes including the special SCN mode
-Photo-stitch - For stitching together panoramic views. I have shot countless seascapes, 'bridge'scapes, and landscapes from all my Canons using this function and stitching together 6-10 shots in one. It is really easy too with the software provided which does it intuitively!
- Portrait, Landscape and Night shot modes. The night shot mode gives great results if you can hold the camera steady with the delayed shutter response.
-Macro mode - Great for close ups of babies or product shots
- The SCN mode is great for point and shoot convenience in special situations- Fireworks, Beach, Snow, kids and pets, Underwater (with the waterproof case), Foliage and Indoor. Now even amateurs can use Canon experience to get the best shot quickly before they miss the photo opportunity while fiddling with manual controls.
-The "My colors" option allows you to choose a color you want to highlight or darken and lighten skin tones. It also allows you to capture only a particular color in a shot while the rest of the picture is black and white. So you can do a black and white portrait of your child with a red ribbon or red ball. Or you can swap out one color with the other, like change your car color to blue from red...In a nutshell, it allows for some creativity in your pictures.
-Complete Manual functions available - shutter priority, Aperture priority, White balancing, Manual focusing etc.
- Tone settings for different lighting (Tungsten, Sunlight, Cloudy etc.) which helps correct the White balance
-Special effects (B/W, Sepia, Vivid, Nuetral etc.) I have used sepia a lot when taking potraits giving them an 'old world' feel. Vivid has been helpful in special situations like a red kite against a blue sky to bring out the colors.
-You can also take videos in 3 different resolutions with this camera and edit them right on the camera. And you can create a slide show of all the images you took on the camera itself with fancy transition effects of your choice. The zoom button shows one or many images at a time in the replay mode and you can zoom into each individual image to see parts of it closely.
-Free Canon software, which though not the best in the world works well and allows you to edit images, photo-stitch images, maintain an album, change camera settings from your computer, subtitle and edit videos, upload images back to camera to transfer to another computer etc.
-It uses AA batteries which are available anywhere in the world.
A Sony Super Quick Charger (5 hours) with 4 rechargeable 2300mAH NiMH batteries is available for around 20 bucks Amazon! Charge these batteries up to 1000 times. I keep the LCD on for all my shots and usually I get 300-400 shots from each charge.
Overall, you are getting a great deal for the price you pay for this camera. With all the features available even amateurs can take pictures like pros!
A series - In my opinion, the A series is best for you if you're looking for a low cost camera that gives you a wide range of features, many manual controls and great image quality. Especially if you love the convenience of AA batteries which are available in every corner of the world.
The SD series cameras are smaller and fit into small pockets but more expensive and their smallness makes some features only accessible through the menu which makes changing between modes more cumbersome. They also have less manual controls. I also find that the smallness and lightness of the SD series makes my hand shake more than when I'm holding the A series camera with the side grip. I get more fuzzy pics with the SD series and I hardly ever got any fuzzies with my A series.
The S2 and S3 have great image sensors, a great zoom and super macro function but are also more expensive and pretty bulky.
The A530 comes to you at a super low price with some great features, and at this price is an easy upgrade. At this price, it is just a tiny bit more expensive than some toy cameras and makes a great gift for a "tween" or teen who is just starting to learn about the power of the camera lens.
The A530 gives you:
- A nice sized 1.8 inch LCD screen, and 5MP resolution. Seriously, you don't need any more to for regular sized prints. The higher MP cameras also create giant files and fill up my hard disk too quickly!
- It has an intelligent focusing system AiAF and a DIGIC II processor which can give some pretty good results on auto mode
- SD card slot - cheap to buy 1 GB. You can choose from 4 sizes for the pics depending on the size you may want to store/ print.
-The controls are pretty simple too. The top dial helps you scroll through modes including the special SCN mode
-Photo-stitch - For stitching together panoramic views. I have shot countless seascapes, 'bridge'scapes, and landscapes from all my Canons using this function and stitching together 6-10 shots in one. It is really easy too with the software provided which does it intuitively!
- Portrait, Landscape and Night shot modes. The night shot mode gives great results if you can hold the camera steady with the delayed shutter response.
-Macro mode - Great for close ups of babies or product shots
- The SCN mode is great for point and shoot convenience in special situations- Fireworks, Beach, Snow, kids and pets, Underwater (with the waterproof case), Foliage and Indoor. Now even amateurs can use Canon experience to get the best shot quickly before they miss the photo opportunity while fiddling with manual controls.
-The "My colors" option allows you to choose a color you want to highlight or darken and lighten skin tones. It also allows you to capture only a particular color in a shot while the rest of the picture is black and white. So you can do a black and white portrait of your child with a red ribbon or red ball. Or you can swap out one color with the other, like change your car color to blue from red...In a nutshell, it allows for some creativity in your pictures.
-Complete Manual functions available - shutter priority, Aperture priority, White balancing, Manual focusing etc.
- Tone settings for different lighting (Tungsten, Sunlight, Cloudy etc.) which helps correct the White balance
-Special effects (B/W, Sepia, Vivid, Nuetral etc.) I have used sepia a lot when taking potraits giving them an 'old world' feel. Vivid has been helpful in special situations like a red kite against a blue sky to bring out the colors.
-You can also take videos in 3 different resolutions with this camera and edit them right on the camera. And you can create a slide show of all the images you took on the camera itself with fancy transition effects of your choice. The zoom button shows one or many images at a time in the replay mode and you can zoom into each individual image to see parts of it closely.
-Free Canon software, which though not the best in the world works well and allows you to edit images, photo-stitch images, maintain an album, change camera settings from your computer, subtitle and edit videos, upload images back to camera to transfer to another computer etc.
-It uses AA batteries which are available anywhere in the world.
A Sony Super Quick Charger (5 hours) with 4 rechargeable 2300mAH NiMH batteries is available for around 20 bucks Amazon! Charge these batteries up to 1000 times. I keep the LCD on for all my shots and usually I get 300-400 shots from each charge.
Overall, you are getting a great deal for the price you pay for this camera. With all the features available even amateurs can take pictures like pros!
Лунатик-1TDKZ
20.10.2009
10/10
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A lot has changed since my last camera purchase in 2003.
I purchased this camera for my Vacation to Las Vegas. I wanted a High End Point and Shoot Camera.
What amazed me most about this camera was the 20X zoom and the FUll HD Video. I used the Full HD Video to capture clips that were almost impossible to capture taking a normal picture due to so much movement. I thought the pictures were amazing, but then again I had an old NIkon 4300 coolpix I paid 500 for with.
The day pictures were Awesome, and the night pictures were good. The only night pictures that came out amazing where the vegas lights on the casinos. The flash feature work great, but only in a limited area not a huge casino.
This camera comes with video cables so you can quickly show off your pictures. I highly reccomend to purchased 16gb class6 or higher memory, so You can take advantage of the video feature.
I purchased the pre rechargeable Eneeloop batteries along with the Lacross charger bc-700. These batteries can hold there charge up to 12 months with no use. The normal rechargeable batteries will die with in 30 days even if the camera is not used.
I purchased this camera for my Vacation to Las Vegas. I wanted a High End Point and Shoot Camera.
What amazed me most about this camera was the 20X zoom and the FUll HD Video. I used the Full HD Video to capture clips that were almost impossible to capture taking a normal picture due to so much movement. I thought the pictures were amazing, but then again I had an old NIkon 4300 coolpix I paid 500 for with.
The day pictures were Awesome, and the night pictures were good. The only night pictures that came out amazing where the vegas lights on the casinos. The flash feature work great, but only in a limited area not a huge casino.
This camera comes with video cables so you can quickly show off your pictures. I highly reccomend to purchased 16gb class6 or higher memory, so You can take advantage of the video feature.
I purchased the pre rechargeable Eneeloop batteries along with the Lacross charger bc-700. These batteries can hold there charge up to 12 months with no use. The normal rechargeable batteries will die with in 30 days even if the camera is not used.
НаноРейдер-3CWFU
18.10.2008
8/10
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This camera marries some of the best features of the Canon S series like zoom and manual flash with the convenience of the A series. This camera is an upgrade of the SX100 and feels much more sleeker than the previous model.
Here is my take on the camera:
Strengths:
- 9MP CCD sensor with DigicIII processor, the CCD sensor is 1/2.3 inch which is bigger than the most SD series cameras resulting in better pictures
- Controls are intuitive and a separate replay start button on the back gives you the flexibility to switch on the camera for playback without extending the lens
- Feels good in the hands, battery compartment gives the camera a better grip, DSLR like black color
- Huge 3" LCD scratch resistant screen makes composing shots easy
- Great 10X optical zoom and 40X digital zoom
- Flash can be flipped up or down as needed, this camera also offers 3 manual flash settings which really helps with portraits
- Sharp pictures - Daylight pictures are excellent and zoom is great for capturing landscapes
- Many modes to shoot - night mode, portrait, landscape, kids and pets, indoors, special scene modes (fireworks, aquarium, foliage, snow, beach etc.) and custom colors too
- 2 extra buttons at the back for changing exposure in 1/3 stops and also adjust for face detection
- Macro mode results in stunning close-ups with outstanding level of detail
- Uses 2 AA batteries, can take 300-400 pics with one set of rechargeable NiMHs and if you run out of battery they are universally available
Limitations:
- Size and bulk makes it inconvenient to carry at all times, this will probably become your vacation/ special occasion camera.
- No optical viewfinder, has not bothered me but can become an issue for some especially in bright sunlight or if you want to conserve battery
- Noise is noticeable beginning at ISO 400, ISO 1600 mostly unuseable
- Cannot adjust focus or optical zoom while shooting in movie mode, you can only zoom in digitally which reduces movie picture quality
- Typical Canon chromatic aberration (common problem with P&S cameras)
- No RAW shooting mode
Overall, this is a great camera for the price if you want a camera with high zoom, especially for shooting outdoors in good light. It also offers some manual functions as well as flash reduction which helps you take the best picture.
Here is my take on the camera:
Strengths:
- 9MP CCD sensor with DigicIII processor, the CCD sensor is 1/2.3 inch which is bigger than the most SD series cameras resulting in better pictures
- Controls are intuitive and a separate replay start button on the back gives you the flexibility to switch on the camera for playback without extending the lens
- Feels good in the hands, battery compartment gives the camera a better grip, DSLR like black color
- Huge 3" LCD scratch resistant screen makes composing shots easy
- Great 10X optical zoom and 40X digital zoom
- Flash can be flipped up or down as needed, this camera also offers 3 manual flash settings which really helps with portraits
- Sharp pictures - Daylight pictures are excellent and zoom is great for capturing landscapes
- Many modes to shoot - night mode, portrait, landscape, kids and pets, indoors, special scene modes (fireworks, aquarium, foliage, snow, beach etc.) and custom colors too
- 2 extra buttons at the back for changing exposure in 1/3 stops and also adjust for face detection
- Macro mode results in stunning close-ups with outstanding level of detail
- Uses 2 AA batteries, can take 300-400 pics with one set of rechargeable NiMHs and if you run out of battery they are universally available
Limitations:
- Size and bulk makes it inconvenient to carry at all times, this will probably become your vacation/ special occasion camera.
- No optical viewfinder, has not bothered me but can become an issue for some especially in bright sunlight or if you want to conserve battery
- Noise is noticeable beginning at ISO 400, ISO 1600 mostly unuseable
- Cannot adjust focus or optical zoom while shooting in movie mode, you can only zoom in digitally which reduces movie picture quality
- Typical Canon chromatic aberration (common problem with P&S cameras)
- No RAW shooting mode
Overall, this is a great camera for the price if you want a camera with high zoom, especially for shooting outdoors in good light. It also offers some manual functions as well as flash reduction which helps you take the best picture.
Вояджер-2TVUB
09.10.2009
6/10
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You get what you pay for, and I evidently down-sized in some unanticipated ways from a Panasonic FZ-50 to this Canon, hoping for the added benefit of the extra zoom. Just beware of this camera's limited capabilities in low light - and without bright light - the problem of uncertainty of focus at maximum zoom. When you change the ISO to 200, you pick up discernible noise, inapparent when you check you pictures on the LCD. I should add that the "wheel" which manages ISO and other changes is cheaply made and awkward to use and that both the view finder and the LCD are - frankly - not quality. By the way, the video button, which is easy to get to, is in fact awkward to use and I find I have to push down. I will say I have no problem with the rechargeable battery solution - though its a nuisance - and an obvious way of Canon controlling costs. Do know I spent much less for this camera than for the Panasonic when it first came out, so I understand I got what I paid for. There are some interesting bells and whistles, but these compensate for the shortcomings in the basics. My hunch is that this is the case with the SI 20 as well. But with any luck Canon won't have me as a consumer again.
Супернова-7TPPM
25.01.2009
10/10
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I'm a diligent shopper when it comes to some purchases. I've been researching buying a new digital camera off and on for about 6 months and I can say my patience has been rewarded. My two previous digital cameras were Sony's. The main reason for a new digicam was image stabilization. I've taken up kayaking and found many of my on water photos were coming out blurry, even in bright daylight.
Likes:
Macro is amazing with the SX110is. You can rest the cameras lens on a page and it will autofocus on the lettering. You can also manual focus in most modes. Great for catching minute details.
10x optical zoom! 40x digital zoom! It gets you up close when distance between you and your subject is required. Zoom up to 4x digitally while recording movie, although it does get grainy and you can hear the lever click on the recording.
This flash is so much better than either of my Sony's. The range is so much farther, and that's without any flash level adjustments.
The cost! A camera of this quality, with so many options at the $200 mark! Outstanding!
Dislikes:
It would be nice if the flash would automatically pop up when needed like the Sony does. Although I'll admit it made me jump while playing with one at Best Buy.
Too many options (13!) on the Mode Dial . My last Sony had 6 and the other options were software accessible. I'm just afraid all that turning is going to wear out the dial faster.
Also the control dial can be skittish while reviewing photos. It's too easy to press (select) while spinning (scrolling).
This is the second SX110is I purchased from Amazon. I think the first one was a return because it was missing the documentation tray and the little tag that was hanging of my new one. I returned it because the usb/av cover wouldn't stay closed. No problem with the new one I'm happy to say.
Overall it's a great camera. My first Canon. I can't wait to get back on the water with it. I keep it in a dry bag until I use if you are wondering.
Likes:
Macro is amazing with the SX110is. You can rest the cameras lens on a page and it will autofocus on the lettering. You can also manual focus in most modes. Great for catching minute details.
10x optical zoom! 40x digital zoom! It gets you up close when distance between you and your subject is required. Zoom up to 4x digitally while recording movie, although it does get grainy and you can hear the lever click on the recording.
This flash is so much better than either of my Sony's. The range is so much farther, and that's without any flash level adjustments.
The cost! A camera of this quality, with so many options at the $200 mark! Outstanding!
Dislikes:
It would be nice if the flash would automatically pop up when needed like the Sony does. Although I'll admit it made me jump while playing with one at Best Buy.
Too many options (13!) on the Mode Dial . My last Sony had 6 and the other options were software accessible. I'm just afraid all that turning is going to wear out the dial faster.
Also the control dial can be skittish while reviewing photos. It's too easy to press (select) while spinning (scrolling).
This is the second SX110is I purchased from Amazon. I think the first one was a return because it was missing the documentation tray and the little tag that was hanging of my new one. I returned it because the usb/av cover wouldn't stay closed. No problem with the new one I'm happy to say.
Overall it's a great camera. My first Canon. I can't wait to get back on the water with it. I keep it in a dry bag until I use if you are wondering.
Кронос-0NTFL
12.01.2009
10/10
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After tinkering with this camera in some detail, here is what I found:
Image Stablization: Quite effective. I have had very few blurry pictures, even though I was constantly taking pictures with shutter speed of 1/8 ~ 1/15.
Battery: The "low battery" warning comes up prematurely sometimes, and it is quite annoying. Once I figure out that I can easily take 400+ photos on a set of Eneloop (or Rayovac Hybrid), I have learned to simply ignore the warning. I love the fact that it uses AA batteries, one less device I have to remember to charge.
Auto Mode: If you allow the camera to decide all the settings for you, you should be able to take decent pictures consistently. Good lighting produces good pictures, bad lighting produces bland pictures, on par with most other entry level cameras. Noise level at ISO 320 is not noticeable, unless you are looking for it.
Shutter/Aperture Priority Mode: Disappointing. The EV setting does not work properly when the flash is activated. And I use flash a lot in non-auto mode.
Manual Mode: Great feature. You can combine different levels of flash with proper ISO and shutter speed to get great result. Instead of bland, washed-out indoor pictures, I was able to obtain good vibrant photos. Once you get the hang of it, you are usually adjusting between flash level and shutter speed, so it's not very complex to use.
Size: It's a little too thick to fit in pants pocket, but should fit in some coat pocket fine. Its shape provides good grip, allowing better shot taking.
Flash: The recycle time is fast enough for me. I suspect it's due to Eneloop.
Reboot: The camera sometimes slows down after extended use. This is easily corrected by shutting it off, then turning it back on.
Overall this camera is very fun to play with. The manaul adjustments allow you to do so much more than a regular point and shoot camera. However, when you bring your A590 to the company party, you would wish some of these features are available in the auto mode too. As a practical camera: 4.5 stars. As a toy: 5 stars.
Image Stablization: Quite effective. I have had very few blurry pictures, even though I was constantly taking pictures with shutter speed of 1/8 ~ 1/15.
Battery: The "low battery" warning comes up prematurely sometimes, and it is quite annoying. Once I figure out that I can easily take 400+ photos on a set of Eneloop (or Rayovac Hybrid), I have learned to simply ignore the warning. I love the fact that it uses AA batteries, one less device I have to remember to charge.
Auto Mode: If you allow the camera to decide all the settings for you, you should be able to take decent pictures consistently. Good lighting produces good pictures, bad lighting produces bland pictures, on par with most other entry level cameras. Noise level at ISO 320 is not noticeable, unless you are looking for it.
Shutter/Aperture Priority Mode: Disappointing. The EV setting does not work properly when the flash is activated. And I use flash a lot in non-auto mode.
Manual Mode: Great feature. You can combine different levels of flash with proper ISO and shutter speed to get great result. Instead of bland, washed-out indoor pictures, I was able to obtain good vibrant photos. Once you get the hang of it, you are usually adjusting between flash level and shutter speed, so it's not very complex to use.
Size: It's a little too thick to fit in pants pocket, but should fit in some coat pocket fine. Its shape provides good grip, allowing better shot taking.
Flash: The recycle time is fast enough for me. I suspect it's due to Eneloop.
Reboot: The camera sometimes slows down after extended use. This is easily corrected by shutting it off, then turning it back on.
Overall this camera is very fun to play with. The manaul adjustments allow you to do so much more than a regular point and shoot camera. However, when you bring your A590 to the company party, you would wish some of these features are available in the auto mode too. As a practical camera: 4.5 stars. As a toy: 5 stars.
МехаРейнджер-0MQJL
27.11.2009
10/10
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To date, 11/09, I have won 5 Photo of the Day awards from Canon. It is true that the image was important but I took them all with this camera. The absolute best quality camera I have ever owned, and I have owned quite a few. It is all in the lens, not the size of the megapixels. Remember that, that is the one most important thing about any camera and Canon makes some of the worlds best lens. For the money, I would put it up against any camera on the market today. And it surprised me how clear the video and sound is on this model. I have absolutely no problem recommending this model. I paid 129.00 for this and i guess they have replaced it with the a1100 because the price is now is much higher, i suppose it has been discontinued. But the a1100 is 129.00 and I would buy it. Looks to be the same but with more megapixels.
Update: As of 2/24/12 I ended up winning 13 photos of the day from the Canon website, to bad they took the site down. Although a discontinued model, it can still be found on auction sites.
Update: As of 2/24/12 I ended up winning 13 photos of the day from the Canon website, to bad they took the site down. Although a discontinued model, it can still be found on auction sites.
Спектроник-4LTOX
23.03.2008
10/10
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I own Sony's original subcompact DSC-T1 (without image stabilization) as well as a digital SLR for serious amateur photography. I was in the market to replace the subcompact Sony with a compact with a minimum 10x optical zoom and image stabilization to be used for both video and photos. My choices came down to the Canon SX100IS, Sony DSC-H3 and Canon S5IS.
The Canon S5 on Amazon was only $75 more than the SX100 and Sony, for a lot more features including stereo sound for movies, a flip out screen and 12x optical zoom. In terms of bang for the buck, the S5 was easily the best deal. But it was just too bulky to easily carry to concerts, and i thought it was overkill so ruled out the S5.
So it came down to the Sony and SX 100. Both were the same price, about the same size, with similar features. Consumer Reports gave a good review to the Sony, but hadn't yet reviewed the Canon. What pushed me toward the Canon was (1) the ability to zoom while recording a movie whereas the zoom on the Sony is locked while recording movies; (2) Canon uses all forms of SD cards including the new high capacity format, while the Sony uses proprietary Memorystick Duo. But I was concerned about the battery life of the Canon versus Sony's longlife lithium rechargeable battery.
First test was at an outdoor festival concert. Still photos were absolutely superb at all zoom lengths. Note that in movie mode, you can only use the optical zoom prior to starting the recording. Once recording starts, you can continue to zoom in or out using digital zoom. I had to figure out how to focus the movies. By default continuous focus is turned off (i guess to save battery life). I eventually figured out that i should lock subject into focus at the maximum optical zoom, hit record, and then i can zoom in and out using digital zoom with everything remaining in focus. Once i figured out the focus part, the videos were crisp and clear, even using the digital zoom. The audio was totally distorted and clipped because I was standing close to the speakers, a problem that's endemic to most digital cameras which don't have microphone gain control.
Next test was an indoor nighttime concert, same artist. This time, I applied a homemade sound filter in the form of a fabric bandaid placed over the microphone. Again, the videos were great. The sound was totally acceptable, although understandably some of the high range was muffled by my filter. The photos were great with flash. I actually like the fact that the flash doesn't automatically pop up, and has to be manually flipped up. That way the flash doesn't go off at an inopportune time, since most artists don't like flashes going off while they're performing.
I recorded +/- 25 minutes of video and a handful of photos with each set of Duracell Ultra AA batteries, and changed the batteries before they ran low. I don't know how long they would have lasted if i hadn't pre-emptively changed them. But battery life has been a non-issue.
So great photos, great videos, acceptable audio, reasonably compact. 4.5 stars.
The Canon S5 on Amazon was only $75 more than the SX100 and Sony, for a lot more features including stereo sound for movies, a flip out screen and 12x optical zoom. In terms of bang for the buck, the S5 was easily the best deal. But it was just too bulky to easily carry to concerts, and i thought it was overkill so ruled out the S5.
So it came down to the Sony and SX 100. Both were the same price, about the same size, with similar features. Consumer Reports gave a good review to the Sony, but hadn't yet reviewed the Canon. What pushed me toward the Canon was (1) the ability to zoom while recording a movie whereas the zoom on the Sony is locked while recording movies; (2) Canon uses all forms of SD cards including the new high capacity format, while the Sony uses proprietary Memorystick Duo. But I was concerned about the battery life of the Canon versus Sony's longlife lithium rechargeable battery.
First test was at an outdoor festival concert. Still photos were absolutely superb at all zoom lengths. Note that in movie mode, you can only use the optical zoom prior to starting the recording. Once recording starts, you can continue to zoom in or out using digital zoom. I had to figure out how to focus the movies. By default continuous focus is turned off (i guess to save battery life). I eventually figured out that i should lock subject into focus at the maximum optical zoom, hit record, and then i can zoom in and out using digital zoom with everything remaining in focus. Once i figured out the focus part, the videos were crisp and clear, even using the digital zoom. The audio was totally distorted and clipped because I was standing close to the speakers, a problem that's endemic to most digital cameras which don't have microphone gain control.
Next test was an indoor nighttime concert, same artist. This time, I applied a homemade sound filter in the form of a fabric bandaid placed over the microphone. Again, the videos were great. The sound was totally acceptable, although understandably some of the high range was muffled by my filter. The photos were great with flash. I actually like the fact that the flash doesn't automatically pop up, and has to be manually flipped up. That way the flash doesn't go off at an inopportune time, since most artists don't like flashes going off while they're performing.
I recorded +/- 25 minutes of video and a handful of photos with each set of Duracell Ultra AA batteries, and changed the batteries before they ran low. I don't know how long they would have lasted if i hadn't pre-emptively changed them. But battery life has been a non-issue.
So great photos, great videos, acceptable audio, reasonably compact. 4.5 stars.
ХроноГость-0XPBF
18.01.2009
6/10
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Sometimes I wonder if someone slipped me the wrong camera.
My Canon A95 was such a wonderful thing; flip and turn LCD screen, good clear shots, relatively fast speed (2.8), great for macros. But somewhere, the A630 just leaves me missing my A95 (the first camera met a salty demise in one of those camera "baggies" in the Gulf of Mexico looking for jewfish).
First I'll tell you what I did find to be pros about the camera:
-Flip and turn lcd - big and it FLIPS AND TURNS. Very nice for macros and sneaky shots.
-Quick shutter button reaction - you don't have to wait forever between pushing the shutter and actually taking the picture. It's almost instantaneously in my experience.
-You can use accessories with it - buy an off brand extension and you can put polarizing filters (i highly recommend this), a Cokin set with a ND graduated filter and your landscape or sunrise/set shots will suddenly get much greater. Even without anything on the extension, it acts like a hood and keeps glare from marring a shot.
-This is my camera of choice for macros and infrared shots (using a filter). You can get millimeters away from things. It's amazing. It's like having a microscope with 100x magnifier.
And my main camera (an EOS digital Canon camera) doesn't have the advantage of actually seeing through the infrared filter (which is a deep red/almost black), so it's difficult to frame shots. The A630 lets you see through the filter on the LCD screen.
Now, the not so hot;
-You're limited in the use of your ISO. Anything over 200 is unusable in my opinion (and 200 is not that hot either). Any ISO under 100 is unusable without a tripod or hands of steel.
-The size. Not small enough to tuck in your pocket. I really wish it were. This is supposed to be my little camera.
-Photo quality. I know this camera should take better pictures than my A95 but I'm just not convinced it does.
All in all, get it for a reallyreally good price and you should be happy. :)
My Canon A95 was such a wonderful thing; flip and turn LCD screen, good clear shots, relatively fast speed (2.8), great for macros. But somewhere, the A630 just leaves me missing my A95 (the first camera met a salty demise in one of those camera "baggies" in the Gulf of Mexico looking for jewfish).
First I'll tell you what I did find to be pros about the camera:
-Flip and turn lcd - big and it FLIPS AND TURNS. Very nice for macros and sneaky shots.
-Quick shutter button reaction - you don't have to wait forever between pushing the shutter and actually taking the picture. It's almost instantaneously in my experience.
-You can use accessories with it - buy an off brand extension and you can put polarizing filters (i highly recommend this), a Cokin set with a ND graduated filter and your landscape or sunrise/set shots will suddenly get much greater. Even without anything on the extension, it acts like a hood and keeps glare from marring a shot.
-This is my camera of choice for macros and infrared shots (using a filter). You can get millimeters away from things. It's amazing. It's like having a microscope with 100x magnifier.
And my main camera (an EOS digital Canon camera) doesn't have the advantage of actually seeing through the infrared filter (which is a deep red/almost black), so it's difficult to frame shots. The A630 lets you see through the filter on the LCD screen.
Now, the not so hot;
-You're limited in the use of your ISO. Anything over 200 is unusable in my opinion (and 200 is not that hot either). Any ISO under 100 is unusable without a tripod or hands of steel.
-The size. Not small enough to tuck in your pocket. I really wish it were. This is supposed to be my little camera.
-Photo quality. I know this camera should take better pictures than my A95 but I'm just not convinced it does.
All in all, get it for a reallyreally good price and you should be happy. :)
Странник-4CUKB
22.06.2008
8/10
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I'm not sure of why Canon introduced the SX100 IS. Its most distinctive feature is a 10x zoom of the usual Canon quality. It appears intended to compete with the Panasonic Lumix TZ series. Compared to the TZ, it is larger and heavier, but it does have a pop-up flash which can offer slightly better modeling and, more important, for many photographers, a manual exposure mode. Canon apparently intended the SX100 to fill what they perceive as the "gap" between the venerable (and excellent) A series and the DSLR lookalike, but not function alike, Powershot S5, which is also excellent.
The SX100 has, in my opinion, one major design flaw. Instead of the more typical 4-way touch mechanism for function selection, the SX100 has a rotating wheel. This is, again in my opinion, a massive error since the wheel is very difficult to rotate accurately: fingers tend to slip off and either set a function prematurely or hit another button bringing up an unwanted function or, worst of all, both. Perhaps people with very small fingers and an acute sense of touch can reliably use this wheel. I cannot and see it as a major negative in the design of the SX100.
Other than that flaw - which I think of as a showstopper for many people - the camera is typical Canon, which means very good value for the money. The 8 Megapixel images are crisp. As always, except for very expensive DSLRs, noise becomes a problem at higher ISO values, in this case starting at about ISO 200. If the choice is between having no picture at all and a noisy picture, the decision is obvious.
The SX100 has face detection and it seems to work. The 2.5" LCD viewfinder is okay. There are a few specialized scene selectors, such as beach scene and portraits.
In video mode, you can capture 640 x 480 video at 30fps. Audio quality is passable. But you cannot zoom while doing video. Up to one hour of video can be recorded.
The zoom range is 36 - 360mm. I wish all the manufacturers would lop off the top end and make the wide angle wider.
Shot to shot recyling times are a bit on the slow side, but not unusual for this class of camera. Flash recyling time is just plain awful and much slower than other similar cameras.
The camera runs on two AA batteries, which I consider a plus since such batteries are available everywhere in the world. But make sure you carry extras because this camera eats batteries. Rechargeables are a must with this camera.
Overall, this is a general purpose camera with no truly outstanding features. While image quality is high - and the primary reason for the 4-star rating - the rest of the camera is kind of ho-hum. You might want to carefully consider this camera in comparison to its competitors.
Jerry
The SX100 has, in my opinion, one major design flaw. Instead of the more typical 4-way touch mechanism for function selection, the SX100 has a rotating wheel. This is, again in my opinion, a massive error since the wheel is very difficult to rotate accurately: fingers tend to slip off and either set a function prematurely or hit another button bringing up an unwanted function or, worst of all, both. Perhaps people with very small fingers and an acute sense of touch can reliably use this wheel. I cannot and see it as a major negative in the design of the SX100.
Other than that flaw - which I think of as a showstopper for many people - the camera is typical Canon, which means very good value for the money. The 8 Megapixel images are crisp. As always, except for very expensive DSLRs, noise becomes a problem at higher ISO values, in this case starting at about ISO 200. If the choice is between having no picture at all and a noisy picture, the decision is obvious.
The SX100 has face detection and it seems to work. The 2.5" LCD viewfinder is okay. There are a few specialized scene selectors, such as beach scene and portraits.
In video mode, you can capture 640 x 480 video at 30fps. Audio quality is passable. But you cannot zoom while doing video. Up to one hour of video can be recorded.
The zoom range is 36 - 360mm. I wish all the manufacturers would lop off the top end and make the wide angle wider.
Shot to shot recyling times are a bit on the slow side, but not unusual for this class of camera. Flash recyling time is just plain awful and much slower than other similar cameras.
The camera runs on two AA batteries, which I consider a plus since such batteries are available everywhere in the world. But make sure you carry extras because this camera eats batteries. Rechargeables are a must with this camera.
Overall, this is a general purpose camera with no truly outstanding features. While image quality is high - and the primary reason for the 4-star rating - the rest of the camera is kind of ho-hum. You might want to carefully consider this camera in comparison to its competitors.
Jerry
Квантум-2ZBNU
20.06.2010
8/10
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I first got this camera Christmas 2006 and it was a great camera. It has good zoom, plenty of features to choose from (I personally prefer program), and best of all, it has very good picture quality. Less than 4 years and one extra camera later, this is still the only camera so far that I ever use.
Аргонавт-6YAQN
18.02.2009
10/10
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I will start with the bottom-line.... This is one excellent camera! With that said, there are a couple of things you should know when un-boxing the system. First of all, the measly 32mb memory card you receive is just about worthless. Plan on purchasing a 8gb card. They can be had for about $15 and if you take many photos or any videos you will be glad you did.
Also, my camera's video setting came out of the box in the "compact" mode, which in my option produces unusable video. Change it to the standard video/640 30fps (page 89 in the User Guide). While this still will not provide you with HD video, it is acceptable for causal shooting. However, the included 32mb memory card will only hold about 15 seconds of video at this setting.
Now for the important part. For the price point, this camera would be extremely hard to beat! The features are numerous and quite amazing. I took a picture of an object so far away I could hardly make it out, at full optical and digital zoom and the results were unbelievable. However, I must say I did enhance the photo a bit in Photoshop. You could probably do the same in just about any photo software program, even the one that comes with the camera.
I can't say I found any "cons" with this camera. Since I take causal and semi-professional photographs in my web designing business, I wanted a camera that was compact yet provided excellent results. If I wasn't concern with the size, I would have likely purchased a SX10 IS or XS1 IS, but for what I need the SX110 IS is more than adequate.
However, as others have mentioned the camera does eat a steady supply of batteries. Either buy your AAs in bulk or goes the rechargeable route. I didn't call the camera's energy requirement a con, because I like the big, bright and beautiful LCD and other power hungry features. For me, it is a reasonable tradeoff.
I would highly recommend this camera and I wish you happy shooting!
Also, my camera's video setting came out of the box in the "compact" mode, which in my option produces unusable video. Change it to the standard video/640 30fps (page 89 in the User Guide). While this still will not provide you with HD video, it is acceptable for causal shooting. However, the included 32mb memory card will only hold about 15 seconds of video at this setting.
Now for the important part. For the price point, this camera would be extremely hard to beat! The features are numerous and quite amazing. I took a picture of an object so far away I could hardly make it out, at full optical and digital zoom and the results were unbelievable. However, I must say I did enhance the photo a bit in Photoshop. You could probably do the same in just about any photo software program, even the one that comes with the camera.
I can't say I found any "cons" with this camera. Since I take causal and semi-professional photographs in my web designing business, I wanted a camera that was compact yet provided excellent results. If I wasn't concern with the size, I would have likely purchased a SX10 IS or XS1 IS, but for what I need the SX110 IS is more than adequate.
However, as others have mentioned the camera does eat a steady supply of batteries. Either buy your AAs in bulk or goes the rechargeable route. I didn't call the camera's energy requirement a con, because I like the big, bright and beautiful LCD and other power hungry features. For me, it is a reasonable tradeoff.
I would highly recommend this camera and I wish you happy shooting!
Плазмоид-5MRPB
09.08.2010
8/10
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Good camera case suited to purpose. Would have liked an extra carrying strap but heyho suppose you can't have everything!
Гелиос-1USEI
22.08.2009
8/10
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I was looking for a replacement for my Canon Powershot SD700. At the time, I think I paid a little over $300 for the SD700 and it was a great camera for my purposes. However, I hesitantly let my 6-year-old son take a picture of my daughter and I at the zoo and he accidentally dropped it. That was the end of that camera. I decided that I'd buy an inexpensive replacement rather than repair the old camera. I'm not a pro... just a mom who likes to take pictures of the kids, family vacations and gatherings, etc. When I have the time I even do a little scrapbooking. So, I just needed something basic for family memories. I would have preferred something with a lithium rechargeable battery since they are smaller and they battery life is great. However, the Powershot A1000IS (which I paid $129 for less than a year ago here at amazon)was a great choice.
I wouldn't pay the current listed amazon price of $399 for it but it's a great basic camera for what I paid. I use inexpensive eneloop rechargeable batteries and they are more than sufficient. Easy to use, especially if you're accustomed to using Canons. Takes movies. Good quality photos and fairly compact size. It's not quite as small as my SD700 was (RIP) but close enough. It'll fit into your purse or jacket pocket. I bought purple... love the color.
I wouldn't pay the current listed amazon price of $399 for it but it's a great basic camera for what I paid. I use inexpensive eneloop rechargeable batteries and they are more than sufficient. Easy to use, especially if you're accustomed to using Canons. Takes movies. Good quality photos and fairly compact size. It's not quite as small as my SD700 was (RIP) but close enough. It'll fit into your purse or jacket pocket. I bought purple... love the color.
Астероид-1YGSA
23.10.2009
4/10
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Ok,let me first say I am a fan of Canon products and purchased this one for the great reviews. This camera is awful! I was deciding between a DSLR and a 'point and shoot' and opted to go with the point and shoot. Even though the DSLR would have been nice...all I really need the camera for is taking pictures of my daughter. The fatal flaw of this camera is that it cannot take an action shot to save its life. Try telling a two year old to stay still every time you want to take a picture! All of my pictures come out blurry...in a series of about 20 pictures maybe 1 might be actually usable. I have tried setting the dial to the "action/sports" setting and it is no better than any of the other settings. I have also tried the custom settings to get it to work...but that kind of defeats the purpose of the point and shoot...not to mention it still doesn't work. My $100 little pocket camera takes better 'real' pictures than this. The camera is nice for taking pictures of still shots...but that's it. Not a good value for the money. Either upgrade to the DSLR or downgrade to a good point and shoot.
НоваГость-3OSFN
24.03.2009
8/10
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First of all, going from a 3 Megapixel camera I bought five years ago and found totally adequate to finally getting this 8-Megapixel wonder is an incredible experience. The fact that I paid 1/3 less for this camera than my previous digital snap-shooter makes the experience even more incredible!
It does everything as advertised for the tyro AND advanced photographer. Put it on Auto and you just press the button and an acceptable image appears on the LCD screen and goes into memory. Go through the Menu, set white balance, maximum resolution, aperture or shutter speed and you've got the potential of producing a really good shot.
As the title for this review suggests, however, there is one thing about this camera that I found disturbing. It's the "press the shutter button half way to focus then press all the way to take the picture" maneuver that is not overridable in the Menu. This may not be a problem if the purchaser is the only one using this camera, but give it to a complete stranger to take a picture of you and the wife in front of the Golden Gate Bridge and you are going to end up with a picture that will probably be out of focus. Let's face it, the average Joe you give the camera to to take a picture of you will have no idea of what you're talking about when you instruct him on proper shutter button etiquette.
A second, minor thought. After reading the instruction book thoroughly, one is left with the impression that the largest capacity SD card it will accept is a 512 Megabyte job. Which is not true. I loaded an 8 Gigabyte, Sandisk Ultra III card into the slot and it works perfectly.
All in all, I would recommend this camera to snap-shooter and advanced photographer alike. Just don't toss the thing to a fellow tourist to take a picture of you unless you want the image to be out of focus.
It does everything as advertised for the tyro AND advanced photographer. Put it on Auto and you just press the button and an acceptable image appears on the LCD screen and goes into memory. Go through the Menu, set white balance, maximum resolution, aperture or shutter speed and you've got the potential of producing a really good shot.
As the title for this review suggests, however, there is one thing about this camera that I found disturbing. It's the "press the shutter button half way to focus then press all the way to take the picture" maneuver that is not overridable in the Menu. This may not be a problem if the purchaser is the only one using this camera, but give it to a complete stranger to take a picture of you and the wife in front of the Golden Gate Bridge and you are going to end up with a picture that will probably be out of focus. Let's face it, the average Joe you give the camera to to take a picture of you will have no idea of what you're talking about when you instruct him on proper shutter button etiquette.
A second, minor thought. After reading the instruction book thoroughly, one is left with the impression that the largest capacity SD card it will accept is a 512 Megabyte job. Which is not true. I loaded an 8 Gigabyte, Sandisk Ultra III card into the slot and it works perfectly.
All in all, I would recommend this camera to snap-shooter and advanced photographer alike. Just don't toss the thing to a fellow tourist to take a picture of you unless you want the image to be out of focus.
Небулоид-7UVFH
02.03.2010
2/10
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I got this camera in January of 2009. And I LOVED it! Took fantastic pictures (good enough to sell - I'm a photographer with many cameras) portable and the battery lasted a long time. BUT at the beginning of February all of a sudden I'd put batteries in and they would last about an hour. Next thing I know I pull it out of it's case and the silver button on top flipped off on the street and I couldn't find it. It still worked, however. Now when I put new batteries in they last about 3 or 4 pictures and then are drained. It's over a year, so warranty is shot. It makes me so sad. I loved this little camera. Now I'm leery of getting another little canon.
ТехноНаблюдатель-7OJTY
01.08.2010
10/10
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Very good camera. With the image stabilization, you can take photos in much lower light without flash.
Mine was used, but like new.
Mine was used, but like new.
Астрон-3XYLA
20.07.2009
10/10
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The Canon SX 110 is well worth considering for anyone looking for a versatile camera that provides a lot of control without breaking the bank. It has a powerful zoom lens, good macro setting, good battery life, intuitive controls, and extensive manual settings - including focus, ISO, aperture, light balance, etc.
The large screen on the back is good for all but the brightest light. Canon's face recognition technology is useful: whatever it does I am not sure, but portraits come out great. The camera's real asset is the long lens combined with image stabilization. 10x optical and 4x digital zoom, for a combined 40x zoom make amateur wildlife photography a possibility, which really can't be done with a point and shoot and until a few years back could only be done with SLRs with huge lenses. I've been able to get acceptable images on full 40x zoom without using the tripod in good light - the image stabilizer is that good. Macro focus is also available and high quality.
Bottom line: you won't get this versatility anywhere else for the price.
pros:
-manual options for all settings
-good long lens and image stabilizer performance
-good screen
-intuitive button layout
-low price
-long battery life (with high capacity rechargables)
cons:
-slightly too large for most pockets
-built-in flash is not great
-grainy at higher ISO settings
The large screen on the back is good for all but the brightest light. Canon's face recognition technology is useful: whatever it does I am not sure, but portraits come out great. The camera's real asset is the long lens combined with image stabilization. 10x optical and 4x digital zoom, for a combined 40x zoom make amateur wildlife photography a possibility, which really can't be done with a point and shoot and until a few years back could only be done with SLRs with huge lenses. I've been able to get acceptable images on full 40x zoom without using the tripod in good light - the image stabilizer is that good. Macro focus is also available and high quality.
Bottom line: you won't get this versatility anywhere else for the price.
pros:
-manual options for all settings
-good long lens and image stabilizer performance
-good screen
-intuitive button layout
-low price
-long battery life (with high capacity rechargables)
cons:
-slightly too large for most pockets
-built-in flash is not great
-grainy at higher ISO settings
Кронос-9DWIN
15.07.2010
10/10
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Великолепно
I have had a Canon PowerShot camera for many years and required another with more facilities. The A470 met the bill and has performed brilliantly since I acquired it. Thank you Canon.
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