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antipyev80
31.08.2011
10/10
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- + CMOS матрица (фото с CCD матричного SX5 даже рядом не поставить), зум, разнообразие режимов фото и видео съемки.
+ Особенно понравился режим "подборка видео" суть в том что пишет 4 секунды пред спуском затвора в один видео файл за день. прикольно посмотреть/послушать комментарии пред спуском, расстановку персонажей и т.п.
+ съемка видео 240 кадр/сек (прыгающий мяч, падение капли молока и т.д.)
+ автоматический подбор сцены в "зеленом" режиме съемка макро, в контровом свете и прочее. - - Маленький аккумулятор...
Никитиа
23.02.2012
2/10
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Ужасно
модель с серьезными недостатками
- + кэнон всегда сможет продать всё что угодно под маркой кэнон
- - не фокусирует, всегда пересвечивает, хуже чем самая дешевая мыльница за 1,5к, не получил ни одного кадра ни на одном режиме, даже в идеально солнечную погоду. ЭТО МУСОР!
не покупайте ни в коем случае
Скроменый эксперт
10.09.2011
6/10
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Плохо
- + Удобное управление (ну, для меня)
Быстрый автофокус
Множество настроек, режимы PASM
Офигительное видео!!! Просто супер.
Отличный ночной режим (снимает быстро несколько фоток и накладывает друг на друга) - - Все мелочи, есть одна БОЛЬШАЯ фигня.
Аккумулятор. Садится просто раз...
Олег
16.06.2011
8/10
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Хорошо
хорошая модель
После того, как съездил в отпуск с этим фотиком, могу добавить, что: 1) одного аккумулятора хватает на неск. дней неинтенсивных съемок (при выключенной функции записи журнала GPS). Если активно фотографировать / снимать видео в течение дня, то лучше запастись вторым аккумулятором. 2) большие видео можно пережать на компьютере. Получаются вполне приемлимые файлы (используя Adobe Premiere Elements 9 или любой другой редактор). 3) Уронил фотик с высоты ~ 80 см. на бетон, но удачно, он еще жив и здоров, хотя корпус чуток помялся.
Зимаков Павел
06.05.2011
10/10
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- + + Качество - Япония!
+ Очень компактный, при этом по тех. параметрам просто классный!
+ Симпатичный, современный дизайн.
+ Качественные снимки, даже в условиях недостаточной освещённости. - - особенных недостатков нет, могу только выделить:
- постоянно выскакивающая вспышка при включении, даже когда она не нужна
- не очень удобный интерфейс управления
- полный автомат не всегда правильно настраивает параметры
Купил недавно,...
Крючков Андрей
31.07.2011
10/10
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- + Как фотоаппарат пока не использовал, но как камера работает очень прилично. Снимал в 720p качеством остался доволен, работает стабилизатор и автофокус очень не плохо.
- - При съемке видео в сумерках ошибается...
Скроменый эксперт
07.08.2011
8/10
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Хорошо
Решайте сами
- + Широкоформатный дисплей
- - Нет встроенной памяти и в комплекте отсутствует карта памяти, а без них фотик просто игрушка. Не забудьте купить карту памяти. GPS функция не всегда работает и посмотреть координаты можно только на ПК. Нет зарядки от USB. По сравнению с CASIO мало время работы.
Сергей
14.09.2011
10/10
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Великолепно
отличная модель
Вообще неплох, но аккумулятор реально нужен второй, особенно для туриста, как он и обозначен. А так- просто удача. Всё при нём за свои деньги. И отражение на картах "Google" фото, где снято- самое то!
Артем
17.06.2011
10/10
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отличная модель
Фотоаппарат просто супер! Делает качественные снимки и + снимает в видео в высоком качестве! Я доволен покупкой всем советую!!!
Скроменый эксперт
16.12.2013
10/10
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Компактный фотик с очень неплохими характеристиками. Фотографии отличные получаются для такой маленькой камеры! Я довольна.
Скроменый эксперт
28.12.2012
10/10
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Отличная камера, для тех кто любит хорошие снимки и не любит возиться с настройками)
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15.03.2014
10/10
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I have had this camera for approximately 3 years now, and it still works like brand new.Simply put, I love it. The settings are almost identical to that of a more "high-end" digital camera like various Canon DSLR models.This camera is extremely simple to use. The layout is easy to grasp knowledge of and master. On the top of the camera (where it says "GPS") you have the internal flash, shutter button, and zoom. There is also what seems to be holes for a speaker, but (I'll explain later as to why) I am not sure what they are for. The flash is on the left side of the camera (when you are facing the screen) and it automatically pops up when you turn on the camera. Forcing it not to fire is as easy as pressing it shut. The circle button is the shutter button. Press halfway down to focus, and fully down to take the picture or start a video. The little nub at the front of the shutter button is the zoom control. To use it, put your fingertip overtop of the nub and pull it to the right to zoom in on something, and to the left to zoom out.On the side of the camera with the screen you have all of your important controls. The screen is not touchscreen, but is high quality. You'll find the on/off button clearly labeled on the top right corner of the screen next to the settings wheel. I will describe the various camera settings in the next section of this review. To make sure the setting you want is "selected", make sure it is aligned with the little white dash on the top right side of the screen. Underneath the settings wheel you have two circular buttons. One has a "play" symbol on it, and this is the button on the right side. Press this to see a playback of your photos and videos. The one on the left has a red dot in the middle, and this is for starting and stopping video recording. The wheel below this is for playback mode mainly, to roll between various shots. The "menu" button is pretty self-explanatory, opens up a menu, and the "dips" button hides and shows the information on the screen when shooting.On the Canon PowerShot SX230 there are a variety of settings that each work beautifully in producing results you'll appreciate. You can let the camera do all the work for you, or tweak the settings around to create the results you want. The first setting is M which stands for Manual-in this mode you can tweak and change everything that the camera lets you, including ISO, Aperture, and the basics like flash and # of shots. The next mode is AV-Aperture Priority mode. This is personally my favorite mode because it really makes the subjects stand out and the backgrounds blur. You can change the F-stops. The next mode is TV-Shutter Speed Priority. This is ideal for pictures (for example, of fountains with water droplets) where you have things that are moving and you want to capture them in all their glory and with as least blur as possible. This is the setting where you can control your ISO speeds. If you want to capture faster things like fountains with droplets, you choose a bigger number. If you don't need that, go lower. Next setting which is P is one that I honestly cannot describe properly because I haven't used it. Next mode is AUTO. This is an ideal mode for beginners. Every setting is chosen to fit the environment of the picture you are taking. It is best especially if you are just trying to become one with your camera and want to learn how it functions before you take full control. The next mode is EASY mode. This mode makes the picture smaller, and has no settings available for you to change except auto-flash. Next is Movie Digest which is a cool feature-every time you take a photo in this mode it also records a short clip of before and after you took the photo to make a collection at the end of the day. It's (honestly) kind of useless, not to be harsh, but it is a cool feature, that is for sure. Next is Portrait, which I also prefer not to use in my work. If I am to photograph people, I just use AV mode to make them stand out. Landscape mode also doesn't change much. Kids and Pets tries to capture active subjects. Another cool feature (but very useful!) is the SCN mode. This mode automatically detects when you smile and snaps the shutter when you do. It's really cool, and actually works! We've used this with a timer on holidays so that we could all be in the shot at the right time. I love the next mode for creative shots of cityscapes and landscapes. It is called Fish Eye mode and gives you the effect of shooting a DSLR with a detachable fish eye lens all built in. It is really cool. It bubbles the center of the image for you and makes for funny shots of people. The last mode is Standard Movie shooting mode. Just know-you do not have to have Standard selected as your shooting mode to shoot video. Just press the red button and you're good. If you know your way around a Canon, just stick to M, AV, or TV modes to make the most out of your shots. If not, AUTO is just as good.I wonder why this is because the camera
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11.09.2013
10/10
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Canon is so busy making annual improvements to its cameras--from the tiny Elves to the more ostentatious and ultra professional EOS Rebels--that it's extremely hard to resist "trading up" every other year. Normally, I'm a "buy and hold" guy, driving cars 15 years, or until the oven pans covering up the rusted-out floor boards are more than my wife and kids can tolerate. And the same always held true with respect to cameras--from my first Agfa Ambi Silette to my last Pentax Spotmatic (both lasting 15-20 years before I reluctantly retired each). But I still find that "real" cameras, as opposed to smartphones and the latest iPod Touch 5g, give me more control over "what" and "how" I shoot and produce better results.Which brings us to the Canon SX230. I know--it's been superseded by the SX260. But before I lose your attention, let me give you perhaps the foremost reason that you should look at the SX230 before considering any other point and shoot. First of all, Amazon does not invarably offer the best price. In the case of a few items, it pays to do the thing that's so obvious most shoppers overlook it: Go to the manufacturer's site. In most instances, their "fire sale" price is no better than Amazon's regular price. But I've uncovered a few manufacturers--eg. Tivoli Audio and Canon U.S.A.--who usually have at least one product that's accumulating in their warehouses faster than they can make room for their more recent models. The result is a temporary sale of the item at a price no merchandiser, not even Amazon, can match.If you haven't gone to the Canon site as yet, and require some further justification for purchasing this camera--as opposed to relying on your iPhone or moving up to the SX260, here's what you might want to know:Canon and other camera manufacturers are well aware of the threat that "smart phones" represent to the entire industry. Consequently, they're busy upgrading--above all, "power," since iPhones don't come with a telphoto lens (I realize some consumers will attach professional recording mics and specially-built telephoto lenses to their iPod--but then what's the point of having a paper-thin, weightless iPod in the first place?). I work with my photos in iPhoto, but the shots I get from my Canons are sharper, deeper, clearer, more colorful than those from my iPod. I'm still a camera guy, and most likely you are too, or you wouldn't be scouting out "dedicated" cameras.So the next question: should you buy the SX230? All things being equal (above all, price), I would opt for the SX260 like most other consumers. But should you pay a whole lot more (150%) for the SX260? Here's a comparison of the crucial differences (and similarities):1. Both have a GPS2. Both shoot movies at the desirable 24fps rather than 30.3. Both are compact, with identical dimensions (though the SX230 is 30 grams lighter).4. The lens of the SX230 "stops down" to f/3.5 (not so great for indoor, low-light shooting; the lens of the SX260 has only a slightly larger maximum aperture of f/3.1 (hardly a deal maker or breaker--my old Spotmatic had a lens that was f/1.9. Nowadays, I use my Elph SD4000, with an f/2.0 lens).5. The wide-angle field of the SX230 is 28mm; the SX260 has a 25mm lens, or 10% better wide angle range. Again, a slight edge for the SX260, but not enough to make a big difference.6. Here's the big one, the reason that so many people who have no right to be shooting bad pictures are shooting them anyway: the SX260 has a zoom that's 20X; the zoom lens of the SX230 is "only" 14X.If you think a zoom lens is such a big deal, notice the consumer cameras that are suddenly sporting 30X to 50X zoom power, all in an attempt to dazzle the inexperienced buyer. 1st, buyers were tricked into assuming the more megapixels the better; now much the same is occurring with zoom lens ratios.The fact of the matter is that excessive magnification and over-use of the zoom usually results in inferior photos (and movies)--grainy, out-of-focus, poorly composed, and distracting images. My best results have always occurred when I used no zoom at all--or, to be more accurate, I used my body as a "replacement" for a zoom lens. When I wanted a picture of a celebrity, I went to the front of the stage and shot from my knees! Same with animals. I got as close as I dared (within an arm's reach) of a Yellowstone bear (admittedly, not a Grizzly), offered it a cracker (on one occasion an egg boiled in a hot spring next to Old Faithful), then shot its picture. You've got to work to get good photos! My favorite, all-purpose Canon is also the tiniest Elf the company has released to date, the PowerShot SD780. It has a zoom that's a measly 3X. And that's all you really need--a lens that's ideal for portrait photography (since subjects tend to tense up when a camera is thrown in their face--or maybe it's the photographer's bad breath). Still, I'll grant that some people don't like to get close to wild bears (e.g. Colbert). And o
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20.03.2014
10/10
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I own one of these which I bought two and a half years ago and I am going to suggest you get one and ignore all the niggling comments about features that most people don't care about or will never use. For instance I honestly do not get the necessity all of the sudden to geo tag each photograph you take. Is that like a bread crumb thing so you can find your way back home? I don't get it. I started with a Kodak Brownie I got for Christmas almost 60 years ago. No geo tagging and wow it took really great pictures I really loved. Never felt like I was cheated by not having a geo tagging ability. Of course Sputnik had just been launched so that was a ways off.Why don't we forget all this new wave garbage and use a camera for what it was designed for, taking pictures. This is a wonderful camera. This camera is a full featured powerhouse camera masquerading as a point and shoot., it takes massive file size pictures with its' 14X OPTICAL zoom and they are razor sharp. And I know razor sharp having used almost every Canon camera since my first Canon the original F-1 in 1972 to the EOS 1NRS which I still use although I think film pretty much died when Kodak cancelled its Kodachrome film.As for battery life, you can buy extra batteries for next to nothing on Amazon or ebay which I did and I keep a couple in my pocket. Rarely have to change them. As for the flash, I normally put my hand there to hold the camera anyway so it never has a chance to pop up.And as for using the flash at night or in low light situations, I rarely if ever use it. This thing takes simply incredible pictures in low light and with its' image stabilization. Just make sure you hold it steady and gently press the shutter button....all things you would do with any camera. I prefer low light non flash pictures as there is a magic about them a flash destroys and the camera takes care of the white balance all by itself. I have been taking low light no flash pictures for 40 years and once you get the hang of it you will never go back to using a flash.This thing also takes incredible 1080 HD video and you can change from stills to video by pushing one button on the back of the camera, no jumping through hoops,. It is a truly amazing camera and I have had great fun with it for the over two years I have had it. If you are in the mood for a very capable camera that takes incredible pictures and really beautiful 1080HD video this one is a bargain at $250. And, unlike the SLRs with all the bells and whistles it will fit on your pants pocket. And yes I always enjoyed carrying around a high end SLR with a motor drive and who knows what else attached to it, but it was an image thing, sort of who has the biggest camera, although they did take great pictures. After those 3 pound monsters this thing is a joy.Spend the $250 You won't be sorry. And while you can take this thing out of the box, set it on auto and never set anything else and it will take incredible pictures I suggest taking a small section of the instruction booklet at a time and reading it to see what you can really do with this camera....if you have the interest. You waste no film doing it so it is like free fun. Truth is I set it on auto and leave it there. You can't miss.Also I would buy a couple of San Disc Extreme Cards to go with it... 8 or 16 GB is enough. They have a high transfer rate which makes them ideal for video and I have never had a problem with either of the two I have been using constantly for almost three years.If you are looking for a camera that takes beautiful pictures and video and is easy to use this is it.Trust me (:o)
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27.01.2014
6/10
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Although this camera was purchased in 2011, it wasn't until recently that I had an opportunity to really use it on a two week Asia vacation.This camera was selected for the many fine features it has within but specifically for the GPS feature to be used on my vacations.The Good:It has exceptional ability to shoot in low light without a flash. The ability to zoom in quite a lot is also very good. Because of all the options in shooting, you can be as manual or as automatic as you wish. Overall the pictures and movies it takes are very good for amateur photography.The Bad: As mentioned earlier, I chose this model specifically for the GPS function. That function is next to worthless. It's not a faulty part as I thought but actually the way it is built into the camera. Unless you are on a mountain top or in a open field, the probability is that it won't even see the three satellites it needs to provide the data. Worse yet, the data is only available in your computer and does not stamp your pictures like date and time. When it does function the information is so vague you may as well not have it unless you are a navigator by profession.The pop up flash is always in the way when you start the camera as this area is normally where your fingers go to hold it properly. Really poor planning on Canon's part.The button to start a short movie is in a really lousy spot to find unless you are looking directly at it and when you shut it off, you must "bump" the camera because of the obscure spot in which it was designed.Perhaps some of these features were improved in newer models but I am told the GPS is still just as lousy.I was also using a SONY GPS video camera on this same trip I just returned from. The Sony video camera took in the satellite information instantly whenever I was shooting outdoors and a local camera repair shop told me recently that the video cameras always do a better job at GPS then any still digital model. But the bottom line is that even in the video camera, the GPS information is only for the computer therefore worthless as part of making a slide show or movie and including a map as reference to your photography experience.Bottom Line: DON'T BUY GPS IN A CAMERA. If there is a similar model without GPS your saving money and a better value. Perhaps someday the camera makers will wake up and do something to make it worthwhile and powerful enough to do it quickly and stamp it to the shots you take. Until then, all GPS is, is a broken promise.So it was the lousy GPS that reduced the rating (mostly) on this purchase.Rare for me to write a lousy review on a Canon product as I have other Canons that are wonderful but in this case Canon deserves my ire.
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08.03.2012
10/10
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This is going to be a review with a little difference. I have read almost all of the over 280 customer reviews of the Canon SX230HS camera on the Amazon.com Web site. AFTER THAT I ORDERED ONE. The following observations explain why.Like so many people that buy things from Amazon.com I rely heavily on the customer reviews before ordering things. I appreciate the time and effort reviewers take in trying to help customers make informed buying decisions, but the greater number of reviews the greater number of contradictions one must wade through. Here is what the reviews of the Canon SX30HS camera told me:1. Most negative comments were referring to the automatic popup flash feature. The reviewers carried on about where the flash unit was located and the fact the thing opened when the camera was activated and the only way they could stop that was to keep their finger on the flash while turning on the camera. Then they usually went on to say it didn't matter.2. Almost every review in the bunch said the battery drain in the Canon SX230HS was awful, but that is about what the manufacture implied it would be with the GPS and all. Give me a break.3. Another big complaint was with how the camera was difficult to hold and one needed to be careful in order to keep from dropping it. Well, gee people--is being careful with an expensive camera an unusual thing to keep in mind when using it?4. More than one reviewer admitted that they dropped their cameras and then described the resulting damage. I am not sure they were suggesting that Canon was responsible for that, but even mentioning how clumsy they were and then blaming the camera was a bit over the top.5. Some reviewers were critical of one or all of the user settings offered on the camera. Most of those reviews came from people who couldn't tell the difference between an ISO setting and a prune. After whining about the complexity of making manual adjustments they usually said pictures shot using the AUTO setting were great. When one buys a point and shoot camera then complains when not using it that way probably should have kept the Kodak Baby Brownie.6. The GPS doesn't work indoors. Yep, that is exactly what most reviews said. I guess it is true, but maybe that all depends on the `doors' one is in.7. The camera is heavy say some. How heavy could a thin four inch wide camera be?8. A wish that the camera made it easier to delete a bad photo might be a legitimate complaint and it appears in the reviews several times. At least it is possible to erase bad shots even if it takes a few clicks to do it.9. Not having a view finder on the camera was mentioned, but how many other little point and shoot pocket sized cameras have one of those?10. The reviewers all seemed to like the HDMI and HD features. I guess both have something to do with television and there is a special cable involved that isn't included with the camera (sold separately).The camera "experts" provided detailed lists of Pros and Cons which seldom did much too understandably critique the Canon SX230HS for non-experts. I guess other experts like to know that the white balance is good, the camera compares favorably to a NIKON S9100 or that the focal range is acceptable. Is this a point and shoot camera or what? Anyhow, those lists were sort of interesting albeit mostly esoteric comparisons meaningful to very few readers.Most of the Canon SX230HS reviews were very positive and told of how happy the owners were with the camera. The reviewers liked the high12 to 1 MP resolution, the anti-shake feature, the remarkable zoom and the excellent video capability. They liked the looks of the camera and many said it was generally the best on the market. Above all, most reviewers said the camera produced excellent photographs. But then there were a few that had very little good to say about anything. Go figure.Some hated the GPS feature unless they really liked it.Over and over the reviews contained grumbling about the flash, the short battery life and how hard the camera was to hold# Some of this is probably warranted, but none of it is likely to be a deal breaker.Then there were reviews that were silly or just plain picky Is it all that important to know the blue colored camera is actually a dark turquoise? Or, who wouldn't buy the Canon SX230HS because somebody thought the camera they received was poorly packed in the shipping box? "If you want more, pay more--If you want less, then pay less." I'll have to remember that one. A comment about how puzzling it is to open the battery compartment was hard to believe. Can that really be a problem?"The camera doesn't let me think." That could be a blessing. How about this? "I have big hands so the camera was hard to grip." Was that a criticism of the camera or the reviewer's large hands? Then there are the helpful gold stars. I presume that a half star is better than no star? But, by how much would that be? Is there a margin of error? One reviewer
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18.02.2012
8/10
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From Randy Wakeman Outdoors:Digital Cameras for Hunting and the OutdoorsCameras have changed immeasurably over the years. The Eastman Kodak "Brownie" was introduced back in 1900, with millions of Brownie 127 cameras sold between 1952 and 1967. The Brownie slogan was, "You push the button, we do the rest." It was in 1948 when Edwin Land introduced the Land camera which became the Polaroid Land Camera. It was in response to daughter Jennifer's question, "Why can't I see them now?"At one time, it was all the rage, as when I was a kid film often had to mailed away for processing. Three or five weeks later, you finally knew who had their eyes closed or their tongues sticking out. My Dad still has his Polaroid Land Camera. Later, it became a niche market used by realtors and by my mentor, Ed Marlo, as you could approximate half-tones for publishing with a screened adapter."Point and Shoot" cameras have always had great appeal. The Kodak Instamatic sold some 50 million between 1963 - 1970. In 1970, the battery-powered flash bulb gave way to the self-contained pyrotechnic wonder, the "Magicube." The Kodak 110 format Pocket Instamatic came about in 1972, selling 25 million in less than three years. Times have changed, the last film camera I purchased was an Olympus 35mm Quickshooter Zoom, 35-70mm. By today's standards, it is monstrously large and heavy point and shoot, but back then it was living pretty large. We went through grocery bags of film shooting pre-illustrative photographs for several of my earlier books.Several AA-powered Canon PowerShots are still in the "collection," with the PowerShot A610 featuring a humble 4x optical zoom and 20 scene modes to go with its 5.0 megapixels. As it turns out, "megapixels" are currently the pet rock of the digital camera world. We like more "mega" everything, but image quality come from lens quality and sensor size, not just cramming more un-needed pixels onto a tiny sensor. The Mega-Pixel Myth still rages rampant, even though 5 megapixels is more than most consumers could ever want or use, even going up to 16 x 24 posters as David Pogue was able to show in the New York Times in February, 2007.Every couple of years, digital cameras get slimmer, lighter, and more feature-laden. The bulbous old Canon PowerShot A610, long ago retired from the field, looks like odd plastic rock compared to the latest digital pocket cameras, that now actually fit in pockets.The travel zoom category was more or less pioneered by Panasonic, with the 2006 model Lumix DMC-TZ1. It was the first consumer compact to offer a 10x optical zoom. For the hunter, hiker, outdoors person, it is attractive to have a unit that is handy and pocketable, yet capable of grabbing both a dazzling sunset and having enough magnification to get to whatever wildlife is encountered. In preparation for this little article from an enthusiast's point of view, I spend some quality time with a Panasonic 8x (10x intelligent) zoom DMC-ZR3 made in Japan, a Sony 10x Cyber-Shot DSC-HX7V made in China, a Nikon 18x Coolpix S9100 made in Indonesia, and a Canon 14x PowerShot SX230 HS made in Japan.One "feature," worthless as far as I'm concerned, is a GPS included with your camera so you can bore people with clumsy maps telling them the coordinates you've been to, or just leave it on and wait for your camera battery to discharge prematurely. It is hard to find products without GPS's, meaning cell phones, binoculars, and even your GPS includes a GPS. It's really dumb, but it is called "geotagging" and it is nevertheless a feature. Of the cameras mentioned, the Sony and the Canon both have it. Sony takes the trouble to tell you what direction your camera was pointed in when you took the picture, not exactly wake the President material.The consumer based digital camera, as well as higher end cell-phones, have extremely small sensors. A 1/2.5 in. sensor is actually 5.3 x 4.0mm. Most of the latest cameras (including the Nikon and Canon) have a 1/2.3 in. sensor, or 6.1 x 4.6mm. None of these camera capture in RAW, minimally processed format that more interested photo-shoppers might prefer, saving the files in JPEG compressed format. All of these cameras capture 720 HD video as well, or better. The importance of that is up to the individual.Going down the line, it is easy to eliminate cameras in my terms, although obviously different folks (including the many fine dedicated photophile sites) don't always agree. The Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-HX7V is close to a disaster, as it is turtle slow. I was able to get reasonably good output, but the camera is like a slow laptop with a lens, insisting on processing and saving at an irritatingly slow pace. It is even worse when attempting video, as it takes as much as 6 seconds before it so much as starts recording. Despite other gimmicks, like 3D shooting and a very good LCD display, this camera is just too slow to be a worthy hunting or outdoor companion.I purchased the "Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 14.1 MP Digi
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18.12.2011
8/10
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Update 02/10/2012 -- No change to my rating, but I learned the hard way that you have to treat this camera as though it is more fragile than glass and more slippery than soap. ALWAYS use a hand or neck strap, or you will drop it, and it will be toast or need substantial repair. I think any product at this price point should be more sturdy, but apparently this is a longstanding issue with most point-and-shoot cameras. If they can't engineer them to withstand a short drop, I would suggest they be sold with a high-quality strap already installed and a conspicuous warning sticker that STRAP MUST BE USED AT ALL TIMES. I don't much like the one that came with this camera, and now have the following strap carefully tied onto it: COSMOS Ž Black Detachable Neck Strap Band Lanyard For Camera Cell phone ipod mp3 mp4 PSP Wii and other Electronic Devices + Cosmos cable tie-----------------------------------------------------------------------Before buying, I researched and compared various low-budget cameras, and was leaning toward the Canon ELPH 300 over the Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-WX9. Planning to use whatever I bought as a backup camcorder, I watched a lot of videos created by these and numerous other cameras. I also looked at many photos users had taken, and read a plethora of buyer and pro reviews. Of those two topping my sub-$200 short list, it seemed the Canon ELPH maybe had a slight advantage on photos. The Sony was looking a little better on videos, except I was concerned its audio might be more susceptible to clipping at concerts and wind noise outdoors.About the time I was ready to buy the ELPH, the Canon SX230HS dropped into my price range. After studying it for awhile, the evidence suggested it should produce results at least as good as the ELPH, with the added benefit of a big zoom in a small case (and one not as noisy for videos as, say, a bulky Fuji super-zoom). So, it really wasn't a difficult decision to go with the SX230HS at that point. I was fully aware from the reviews that battery life wasn't going to be great, the flash was in an awkward spot, and that there would be a learning curve before getting the best results.After receiving the product, I first charged the battery and then tried to install it, which wasn't as intuitive as I'd hoped - it took a few minutes to figure out how to open the compartment and a few more to get the battery locked in, all the while hoping I didn't break something. Probably, it was just me, and there were no further problems after the first time. I did get the memory card inserted from the start without issues.On the initial battery charge, I snapped about 150 photos and recorded several short video clips. At least one-third of the pictures were taken with flash, and the GPS may also have been on for about that many. This all occurred in three separate sessions over a few days (with the camera turned on continuously once a session began), and total time was likely about an hour and a half before the battery died. That's not great, but should be fine for my usage pattern. I bought a couple of the cheap spares in case I ever need to extend my daily shooting time.The main difficulty I've had thus far is in knowing when and how to control the flash. As someone mentioned, you can get yellowing under certain circumstances. For example, I would get good colors on the main objects in the foreground, yet the off-white wall in the back would sometimes have a yellowish tint. This seemed to happen primarily when shooting indoor objects that were within a few feet and fairly well lit already. Auto mode was firing the flash anyway. I switched to Program mode to stop it, and this gave better results.Having the flash active for well-lit objects at greater distances didn't seem to matter as much, and I also got true colors using the flash when there was very little light (usually had to hold the button down a second before it would fire, though). I should note that Kids/Pets mode appeared to work reasonably well outside, but there was some trouble with the flash slowing it down inside. Non-action outdoor shots were fine when using Auto mode, other than I may need to experiment on the settings for using wide-angle on drab, cloudy days (the pictures were pretty, but may have been automatically color-enhanced). Extra zoom is nice to have, and the pictures seemed pretty sharp, even when going beyond the 14x optical to somewhat over 20x total. You may want to steady the camera against something or use a tripod for the higher zoom levels.Overall, maybe 80 percent of my shots have been fine, and I have a good idea of what went wrong on most of the rest. I'm still learning, but this camera seems to be pretty much what I expected, so I'm pleased. While it's possibly not the best at any one given feature, it seems capable of doing many things very well, making it a well-rounded choice. I do want to test the video aspect more before commenting on that, but if it's as good as
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03.12.2011
8/10
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I've had this camera for a few weeks now and wanted to share some thoughts. First, this is my 5th compact digital camera (my 3rd from Canon), I also have owned 2 Canon DSLR's: the EOS 30D and the Rebel T2i (my current DSLR).While I shoot better than 90% of my photos with my wonderful T2i, there are times that it is either impractical to carry the DSLR with me, or I just don't feel like lugging it around. That's where the compact camera comes in to play. Of the compact digital cameras I've owned, my favorite is still the old Olympus C-5050, it was a tank of a camera and a bit of a slow performer, but took some of the most beautiful photos I've ever seen. It's taken 2 previous Canon compact digital cameras to get me to a point where I'm really impressed with one again.My first 2 Canon compacts were a mix of really bad and marginally OK. The first model, a PowerShot A570IS, took OK photos, but performance and battery life were quite poor. The second, an SD890IS Digital ELPH, I've used for the last 3 years and it's performed fairly well, but the performance in low light, the short zoom and the general quality of the shots left me often wishing I had my DSLR with me, or pining for my old Olympus.But Canon has made some strides in improving the quality of their compact digital cameras and this can be seen in the SX230HS. At the price point, I'm very pleased with this camera. I would have given it 5 stars, but it's got just a few issues that force me to leave one star off the rating. Here are some notes I have on this unit, sorry it's a bit long-winded:Pros:1. Good low-light performance for a compact camera. While the photos will be a bit grainy due to the smaller sensor size and high ISO needed for low-light, I am impressed at how well the camera performs indoors. I've taken photos in places where previous cameras always fired the flash, this camera left the flash off, which led to a much better looking photo. Again, it is a bit grainy, but I'd rather just get the shot.2. Decent flash performance. Considering the size of the unit, the flash works well, actually better than previous compact cameras I've owned. If you want a long-range flash, either purchase the Canon HF-DC1 accessory or buy a DSLR with a utility flash.3. Great video performance. Having owned 2 Canon DSLR's, one with HD video, I can honestly say that I will likely be using this camera as my primary video camera instead of the DSLR. Why? First, the auto-focus is active during shooting, something that my DSLR can't do. This is a huge issue because if I'm shooting a moving subject with my DSLR, I have to keep pressing the focus button, and the focus is pretty slow. Since I'm not shooting feature length movies, the quality from the smaller sensor size in the SX230HS is more than adequate for what I need. The sound performance during recording is quite good as well and they include a `wind screen' function/option to help quiet extraneous noise on a blustery day. The biggest problem with this camera when recording video is the size, it's a bit small to act as a `stable' video platform. This can be remedied by using a tripod or by learning to better brace the camera as you hold it. Like all video, it's best to keep panning slow rather than darting around the scene.4. Focusing is relatively quick for a compact camera and the macro focusing works very well. I really like that the camera display keeps you updated on how close you can focus based on the lens zoom length. I've found this feature to be very helpful.5. Good overall photo quality. Since this camera uses a smaller sensor, it's not capable of producing the quality of a DSLR, but I knew that before purchasing. For a compact camera, the picture quality is quite good. Colors seem to be accurate. Exposure using the auto modes is surprisingly good. Another bonus is that the automatic white balance seems to be very accurate as well. I went from fluorescent to incandescent to daylight and everything looked very good. As often as possible, try to keep the ISO under 400 for best results.6. Zoom lens. This is the longest optical zoom I've ever owned in a compact camera. For my money, it is a great investment. While it does add weight and size to the camera, the trade-off is the ability to get shots I just couldn't get with a compact camera before. The quality of the optics appears to be very good and the lens is fairly `fast' with a max aperture at the wide angle setting (5mm) of 3.1, not bad for a compact, and a big bonus for those lower light situations. The zoom is quiet and moves in and out quick enough for me. Just be sure to use a tripod or rest on a sturdy surface at the long end of the zoom to help ensure you get sharp photos.7. LCD display. Bright, colorful and large. No need to say more.8. Manual Modes. I love this in a camera. Full manual, Shutter Priority and Aperture Priority. Depending on the shot I'm making, it's nice to have these controls available.
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15.06.2012
6/10
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Camera design always involves trade-offs. In the case of this camera after a few shots I've noticed this tendency overall:- Camera tends to overexpose generally by about 1/3-1/2 stop.- There is noticable highlight clipping with this camera. It's average to a little worse than Panasonics in the same caliber.- Images tend to look very digital/video-ish rather than as genuine true-color, true-contrast images.- Macro mode is very fussy and has as many misses as hits in both focus and exposure.- The flash wants to pop-up just about every time you turn on the camera. I now keep my finger over the latch when turning it on.- The cameras ability to register hues in the purple/pink part of the spectrum is very limited. You end up getting tones which are much lighter and less saturated than they should be. This would not be a good camera for photographing flowers in that part of the color spectrum.- Auto White balance indoors is pretty good.- Menu system is generally good except when deleting photos, too many clicks. (It's hard for me to recommend Panasonic in particular over this camera because their menus look so ancient, largely unchanged in the past five or more years.)- Major functions of flash/exposure compensation/macro/self timer are NOT marked on the round dial in the back. Canon, what were you thinking?This is an ok camera but not stellar. I would not pay more than $225 new or $170 used for it. If you shop around you can find better cameras at this price point. And from what I can see the sx260 hs would be a definite pass due to quality control issues. It's very common for Canon and other manufacturers to get a design just right (say on the A620) and then fumble in the next couple of versions.Canon is at a crossroads now. They were extremely popular in P&S up through the mid-2000's. But they pulled the optical viewfinder from the A series (it has just returned in the A1200 which is closer in value to getting what you pay for then this camera), and frankly Canon has too many ELPH models just now. The G series is too bulky now that M4/3 and others like DMC-LX5 are on the scene. The superzoom sx40hs (whose body is just ugly compared to something like the Sony DSC-HX200V) exhibits a fatal attraction to zoom length (35x? you can't believe how much that hurts optical quality). Only in the past couple of years have manufacturers learned that the number of megapixels alone is not the way to get quality people will buy. And we'll see how long it takes for them to realize the same in zoom range. Somewhere from 10x-15x is probably the sweet spot for consumer super zooms. The S95/S100 is just a little too small to both hold and operate.If Canon were to reduce the current number of P&S cameras from THIRTY to like FIFTEEN, and really focus on building in the quality, and getting the features just right, then they would be a much stronger company. The CEO just resigned and this lack of focus (pun intended) on fewer but better models is symptomatic of what's going on in the company. They have what it takes, very much so, but are not thinking things through. Just cheap is not good. Megazoom kills optical quality. High megapixels (say over 7-9) in 1/2.3 " sensors does not make sense either.Canon currently has NO really compelling P&S cameras with a good mix of features and ergonomics IF you want some controls like Tv/Av/Manual and something more than 4x zoom.Now the T3i and T4i is another class of camera again, high recommended, but you have to want to carry around the extra bulk (and go with something like this Tamron AF 17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di-II LD SP Aspherical (IF) Zoom Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras instead of the kit lens).But if you get everything else right in a camera and don't have any kind of viewfinder, something you can frame with even in strong sunlight, then you are selling customers short. This camera does not have a viewfinder either which does not help it's overall value.At this price point (and of the current sx260 HS) I would have to say the Sony DSC-HX5V may be a stronger contender during 2012. (I own a Panasonic FZ35 and FX37. I recently sold my sx230 HS after having it for a few days and am looking at a older Canon A620 and A1200 instead. Both with enthusiast controls and an OPTICAL VIEWFINDER.)
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11.02.2012
2/10
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Think hard about the SX230 - it may not be such a great solution for all. We researched quite a bit and thought the SX230HS was the best option in this class, but ultimately we are not happy. We are not pleased with the point-and-shoot image quality on this camera and it also has a few other annoyances. We are fairly fluent with tech devices and have used multiple digital cameras over the years with good success (including training others how to these types of tech devices as part of job). We were expecting an experience similar to what we have had with other intermediate digital cameras: point + shoot = good quality picture (a high majority of the time). Unfortunately, we have found our SX230HS is not a camera we can set to "auto" and trust to take consistent quality photos. After the first couple of months we have taken 900+ photos and multiple movies; here is what we have experienced:Size: Great size for coat pockets -- a huge plus over our larger Kodak. Much easier to bring along for any trip.Movies: We use a Class10 SD card and have had no problems. Movies devour storage space so don't think this is the device for extended movies unless you invest in storage. For a point-and-shoot camera the movies are really great - even in low through medium light. We have also been able to work on them in iMovie without issue (see transfer issue in battery section below).Battery: Weak, buy two. On a Mac it takes FOREVER to transfer movie files via USB, and it is VERY frustrating when the battery dies mid-transfer and you have to start the transfer all over again. Make sure battery is fully charged before transfer and hope for the best.Very Low Light Photos: It does better in very low light than the Kodak and Sony cameras we have (it can "focus" in situations the other cameras cannot). ** Keep in mind there can be significant noise in these low light photos, but at least you have a picture.Earth-tone Paint warning: If you have earth-tones in your house I suggest considering a different camera. Our house has mostly earth-tones, but it is not what I would call "dark". For example, during the day the many windows (12 on the first floor) provide enough light to read easily without needing electric lights. The problem is that when taking pictures inside our house day or night this camera's flash is very unpredictable from picture to picture resulting in disappointing images. Our SX230HS seems totally confused on what to do in a medium lighting situation, the only thing I can think of is the earth-tone paint. Tip: Our work-around in medium light is to force the flash on and then cover half the flash with our finger when we take the shot (this works pretty good, but we should not have to do it). Our Sony, Kodak and friends' various cameras don't require this type of work-around in our house -- it just seems medium light or earth-tones are really challenging to our SX230HS sensors.Point-and-Shoot: This class of camera should be really as simple as point + shoot = good pictures (the vast majority of the time). Unfortunately this has not been true for us regardless of the lighting (indoors or outdoors) or the photographer. After the initial poor results (very noisy or out of focus even though we had focus lock before fully depressing the shutter, etc.) we actually read the manual and tried various settings with mixed but still too many disappointing images. Our final outcome is that this camera just simply struggles for us on point-and-shoot. Photos taken on our Kodak, Sony and friends' various cameras are usually clearly better than the ones on our SX230HS.Zoom: Optical zoom is what you should focus upon when considering point-and-shoot digital cameras (ignore and turn off the digital zoom - digital zoom is mostly marketing hype). Also know that even though two cameras may have the same X zoom factor, they may not result in the same "close-up" photo ability. There is ample info on web explaining how to best estimate a relative comparison between cameras (on point and shoots the focal length is a key component). Interestingly, we found that although our calculations indicated the SX230HS should result in more "close-up" images than our point-and-shoot 8X Kodak, in our testing we found their optical zoom results are very similar -- the SX230HS has a nominal edge to the Canon, but not "wow!"Conclusion:While it has multiple neat features, regardless of the cause our SX230HS camera simply results in far too many unacceptable photos. It is not a point-and-shoot I can recommend. After so many great reviews we expected better.
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08.09.2013
10/10
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First off the question of the flash position many people complain about: It's a NON-ISSUE! Just keep your finger on the flash and it won't pop-up! It won't hurt the camera, read the manual.Now onto things that really matter. You're looking at this camera because it's a compact zoom. At 14x the images are really sharp, amazingly so for a small lens and camera. But there's no free lunch, even with image stabilization you can't handhold at 14x unless it's a really bright day and you're shooting at 1/500 or faster. And even then your hit rate for sharp shots will be low. At extended zoom you have to use a tripod or brace the camera on a railing, against a wall, whatever.Pictures straight out of the camera at ISO 100 are really good, ISO 200 is fine, and ISO 400 and even 800 are OK in the brighter areas of the photo but you do see grain in the shadows and when "pixel-peeping". However, this camera can produce very good photos up to at least ISO 1600 if you use CHDK which allows you to shoot RAW files, as well as providing exposure bracketing and other nifty things. CHDK is freeware you put on your SDHC card that replaces the cameras firmware temporarily, just Google it. It doesn't alter the camera permanently in anyway (it's loaded, if you want, when you turn the SX230 on and unloaded when you turn it off). You can then develop the RAW files in Photoshop just like you would your pics from expensive DSLR cameras and get great results, particularly in low light, high ISO situations where the RAW developed jpg will be much sharper and less grainy/blotchy than the jpg straight out of the camera. BTW, when set to shoot RAW the camera also takes its standard jpg, so if the picture looks good without RAW processing you don't need to bother with it.The camera is still very nice if used without CHDK, but having RAW capability (and bracketing etc) puts this camera way ahead of its point and shoot competitors. CHDK (Canon Hack Development Kit) is only available for Canons and there is no comparable software for Sony, Fuji, Panasonic, Nikon etc P&S cameras that I'm aware of.I was deciding between the SX230 and either the Sony WX150 or HX20V, all of which I shot with for a while. I got the Canon and after a recent trip realized that neither Sony, while nice cameras, could have come close to the picture quality of the Canon when shooting RAW.Highly recommended for your point and shoot travel zoom.
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13.08.2011
10/10
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First, let me start out by saying, I own a 7D. I love that camera! However, I do have a need for small point-and-shoot. The 7D doesn't go everywhere with me. Most of us know that the right camera is really the one you have with you when you need it!My goal in this latest camera purchase was to get a compact camera that takes great photos, even in low light. I want to take quick snapshots of my pets and the occasional HD video when the mood strikes. I also would like a camera to have a well-rounded set of "fun" options, like color swap and toy camera mode, and an exterior that can stand up to my dog's occasional game of "eat the camera". Although I've only owned the SX230HS for one day, I can say with certainty that it holds up to a quick nibble from a hyperactive Shih-Tzu/Poodle mix who thinks he's a rock star.As for features, the SX230HS is chock full of them! There is everything from "Easy" mode, where the camera sets all the settings for you and removes most of the information and icons from the screen, for a truly point-and-shoot setup, to full Manual mode, where you can set all standard shooting functions as you see fit. There is also a nice array of preset modes, such as Landscape, Portrait and Night Scene, along with fun ones like Toy Camera, Tilt-Shift Effect and Color Swap. Of course, this list isn't all-inclusive. There are many great shooting modes to choose from and they are all easy to get to with Canon's usual simple (yet powerful) controls.But with all those neat shooting modes, they would be worthless if the picture quality wasn't any good. Luckily, the SX230HS takes excellent photos all around! I am totally confident in saying this. The photos from this camera are excellent...FOR ITS' CLASS. Of course they do not compare to photos from my 7D, or from any of the most recent G-series cameras, nor should they! It is not reasonable to expect a $300 camera to perform at the standards of a $500 or $2000+ camera setup, even though a lot of people do make that comparison, and their reasoning boggles the mind. If you want more from a camera, you are going to have to pay more. With the SX230HS, you are getting a beautifully designed, great quality camera with lots of fun and useful features, (more than some people would probably ever use), that takes beautiful pictures, very good quality HD video (despite being only 30fps) and also tags your files with GPS information for you.Although I have only owned this camera for a day, I have done my best put it to the test. I will say that battery life is shorter than most of the other point-and-shoots I've owned. With the GPS on, screen on and using the flash in a little more than half my shots, the battery lasted about a day...through a little over 300 shots. This is actually better than I expected after reading other reviews. I will probably get a second battery, especially since I plan on using the GPS function, which really drains the battery. When you register your camera, Canon will give you a coupon code for 15% off your next purchase. You can use that towards an extra battery!A big selling point for me is the in-camera software. The menus. After all, you are going to be interacting with the camera's menus A LOT, especially if you like to play around with various settings in Manual mode, like me. As usual, Canon has made the camera very easy to navigate with shallow menus that are organized logically, including descriptions of what most of the settings do right on the screen. Oh, and it's a very nice screen, by the way. Three inches of LCD beauty. It's clear, sharp and displays colors very accurately. I'm very happy with the LCD screen. If you're not sure what a menu option does, or are having trouble figuring out how to do something, you can refer to either the included 34-page "Getting Started" guide or the PDF manual which is provided on CD.Now on to image quality! This is the main idea of a camera, right? To take good photos? Well, the SX230HS does take very good photos! I want to start out with the negatives. There are only a couple and for me, they are not that big a deal. First is chromatic aberration. With the lens wide open, it's noticeable. The center of the lens is fine, but on the edges there is significant ca. It's not terrible but it is noticeable. Zooming in a little or stopping down seems to correct this significantly, and there are computer apps that can also reduce this for you if it's a problem. I tend to zoom in a bit on my subject. That is one reason I chose this camera. Many compact zooms get very fuzzy the further you zoom in. Not this one! There is slight loss of quality, but nothing very significant. To me, this more than makes up for the ca on the edges.The other issue for me is the quality of night shots. Please note, the SX230HS takes excellent LOW-LIGHT photos...some of the best I've seen from a compact point-and-shoot. But the night scene mode and its' performance in very da
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28.07.2011
8/10
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I purchased this camera about one month ago in preparation for a trip to Spain I will be making in January, 2012. I had been researching travelcams for over 2 years, trying to save the money to purchase one and waiting for the right travelcam to come along. When I began research in earnest again a few months ago, I was thrilled to see how much they improved this camera over the original SX200IS. I spent hours and hours researching the top rated travelcams and then I went out to stores and held them in my hands before deciding on the SX230HS.This is my first Canon camera. My previous digital cameras were a Minolta and then a Panasonic Lumix FX07. I loved the compactness of the Panasonic and many other features about it, but was always disappointed with the low-light performance.Now that I have my Canon, my 8, 9, and 10 year old daughters use the Panasonic. When I upload the photos from the two cameras after weddings or family events, there is no comparison between the two. The Canon is such a big improvement over the Panasonic in image quality, especially in low-light.I purchased an extra battery, because, as many other reviewers said, the battery life is short. I just keep the extra battery charged and have not run out of battery power.I have found the Transcend 8GB Class 10 SDHC Flash Memory Card works great with this camera. My one problem has been that now that I have this camera, my computer is too old. I can't use this flash memory card in my computer or in my personal photo printer because they are too outdated. The card works fine in my sister's newer laptop computer, though, so I know that the problem is my outdated computer and printer. Sigh. I still can upload pics to my computer easily, however, by using the camera's USB cord. And I can still print pictures on my PictureMate because I just copy the pics to my smaller 2GB card in order to print them.The Pretty Hot Pink rooCASE is the perfect size and color for this camera. The outside pocket holds the extra battery and an extra memory card and the whole thing is still small enough to easily fit in my purse. I love color coordination, and I love how the camera and hot pink case match. I also have a hot pink and black gorilla-pod that matches perfectly, too. I know you guys reading this review are probably gagging by now, but my girlfriends reading are saying "Hey, hey, hey."I also purchased a mini HDMI cable for $35 so that I can watch my pictures and movies on our HDTV. I love the quality of the movies. I am glad I can play them on my TV because my computer is too outdated. So beware - this camera is going to end up costing more than I expected as I now realize the need for an updated computer!!!Since I would like to expand my photographic skills and learn how to use the manual controls more, I bought BetterPhoto Basics: The Absolute Beginner's Guide to Taking Photos Like a Pro by Jim Miotke. I just finished reading this book cover to cover and now want to go back and practice the exercises he suggests for expanding your photography skills. I found the photos in the book helpful and beautiful and his instructions clear and concise. I've already had some positive comments on photos I've taken that were a direct result of using his tips.I printed the owner's manual and put the whole thing in a 3-ring binder. You definitely need to read the manual if you want to be able to use all of the features this camera offers. By choosing the option of printing 4 pages to one 8.5 x 11 sheet of paper, and printing it front and back, the 212 page Camera User Guide and 62 page Software Guide didn't take up nearly as much paper and fit easily into a 3/4" binder. I am still working my way through the manual and learning new things about this camera every day. Although it is easy to use right out of the box and fairly easy to navigate, there is so much to it that it takes time to learn it all. I am glad I got the camera months ahead of my trip to Spain so I can become totally comfortable and familiar with it before attending the family wedding there.I can't comment on the GPS because I haven't even tried it yet and it wasn't why I bought the camera anyway. If they had carried the 220HS in the USA I would have paid a little less and gone without the GPS.I always keep the camera on the 3:2 ratio setting as that corresponds to the 4x6 photos I print the most often.I am still working through the manual, but some helpful things I learned by reading it:You can brighten the LCD without navigating through the menu system by holding down the display button a few seconds.You can turn the clock on by holding down the function button.You can review your pictures without having the lens pop out by holding down the function button while pushing the power on button at the same time.You can mute the sounds on the camera by holding down the display button while pushing the power on button. To turn the sounds back on you have to go into the menu system.I still have much of the manua
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