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- Мощный оптический зум 20x со стабилизацией:
- Позволяет снимать удаленные объекты четко даже handheld, видны кратеры Луны или детали на стадионе.
- Работает до 80x с цифровым зумом в хорошем освещении без сильной потери качества.
- Стабилизатор гасит тряску при ходьбе или ветре, лучше конкурентов вроде Panasonic ZS20.
- Компактный металлический корпус:
- Весит мало, помещается в карман джинсов или сумку, удобен для путешествий.
- Прочный, выдерживает падения на бетон, не царапается легко.
- Элегантный дизайн, не маркий, сборка Япония.
- Ручные режимы и фокусировка:
- Есть MF (ручная фокусировка), регулировка выдержки, диафрагмы, ISO до 3200.
- Полные M/P/Av/Tv режимы, не для новичков, но удобно для опытных.
- Live-режим для корректировки яркости/цветов/насыщенности на экране.
- Качество фото в хорошем освещении:
- Четкие, яркие, естественные цвета, хороший динамический диапазон.
- Макро от 5 см (ближе с диафрагмой), отличные портреты и пейзажи.
- Burst до 10 fps, низкий шум до ISO 800.
- GPS и геотегинг:
- Привязывает фото к карте, логи маршрута, удобно для путешествий.
- Автообновление времени по GPS.
- Полезные режимы съемки:
- Handheld night scene (3 кадра для ночных фото с рук), низкий свет без вспышки.
- Креативные фильтры (fisheye, toy, miniature), face ID.
- Быстрый отклик:
- Запуск за 1-2 сек, серийная съемка без лагов в хорошем свете.
Минусы по отзывам пользователей:
- Слабый аккумулятор:
- Держит 200-300 кадров без GPS, с GPS или видео садится за 50-100 снимков.
- Требует 2-6 запасных для дня съемки, особенно с GPS логом.
- Видео 1080p разряжает за 20-30 мин.
- Неудобная вспышка:
- Выпрыгивает под палец левой руки, мешает хвату, приводит к ошибкам и перезапуску.
- Агрессивная, засвечивает близко, слаба на расстоянии.
- Медленный автофокус в низком свете:
- Хантит 5-30 сек, фокусируется на фоне, не на объекте, размытость при движении детей/животных.
- В indoor/low light часто ISO 1600+, шум и смаз.
- Проблемы с видео:
- Шумы микрофона (вис, строб, зум слышен), фокус сбрасывается на авто.
- Темное/шумное в low light, 24 fps дерганое по сравнению с 60 fps у Sony.
- Автобаланс белого и цвета:
- Желтит/блекнет в AWB, осенняя листва лимонная, требует ручной настройки.
- Нет kids/pets/beach режимов, панорама только stitch assist (не авто).
- Пыль и объектив:
- Щель в объективе собирает пыль/ворсинки внутри, блики на фото/видео.
- Шторки царапают линзу со временем.
- Экран и видоискатель:
- Бликует на солнце, нет оптического видоискателя.
- Нет RAW без CHDK, touchscreen.
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Скромный эксперт
28.05.2014
10/10
Оценка пользователя
Великолепно
This camera was purchased as an upgrade to my Canon Power Shot SD1400 IS Digital Elf that I have used for the past few years. It only had a 4x zoom so I wanted to get a small pocket camera that had a longer zoom range so I picked the 20x SX260 HS after reading numerous reviews about the battery life problems with the SX280. I received the camera within a few days of ordering it and a week before a planned vacation. I tested it to make sure it was in working order. It is very user friendly and similar to my previous camera. I turned the GPS function OFF to save battery life & didn't have to worry about the WiFi feature since it isn't included. I set the pixel resolution for LARGE for the best quality since I usually make a DVD movie/audio disk at year end for each member of my family. I rarely print out pictures since I usually email them or post them to Facebook or other websites. I ordered extra NB-6L batteries to take with me on vacation but never received them. A week after returning home they are still lost and the vendor is issuing me a refund instead of shipping another set of batteries. My only complaint for this camera is the flash unit. When the camera is set to AUTO the flash pops up when needed. If your hand or finger is on the top left rear of the camera it prevents the flash unit from popping up & you may have to shut the camera off & turn it on before the flash can fire. When I know I must use the flash especially in a sunny back lighted situation I set the camera in LIVE mode & then set the dial to have the flash ON for the shot. The flash then pops up and is ready to fire & you don't have to worry about your hand or fingers being in the way. I shot some VIDEO and had no problem with the low battery light coming on. I had to charge the battery once during a two week period & lost some photo opportunities since I didn't have an extra charged battery with me. I haven't loaded the software CD yet so that will be next along with downloading the SD card onto my computer to view the picture and video files. I would like to see an optical viewfinder on this camera, since it is practically impossible to see anything on the LCD in bright sunlight. This is true of every LCD camera even with a fold down attachable LCD shade that I have used on my SD1400. The only other item I purchased was a set of LCD protective shields cut to the exact size for this camera. I was wiping off fingerprints, water & suntan lotion constantly & I am sure these screens helped protect the LCD from scratches & damage. Overall I am extremely satisfied with this camera, especially the 20x zoom. Although I also ordered the suggested CaseLogic case for the camera, I never used it since the camera was always in one of the pants pockets of my cargo shorts for easy retrieval. Portability was a priority and this camera is perfect. I didn't want a huge SLR to cart around while fishing, at the beach or pool, or visiting bars, restaurants or attractions with family and friends. It was easy to hand to a waitress or stranger to take your picture & stick in your pocket or wife's handbag when not needed. It's an excellent choice for a small point & shoot camera that has some great features and is easy to use. I think you will be satisfied with this camera.
Скромный эксперт
15.01.2013
8/10
Оценка пользователя
Хорошо
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------Several updated comments 4-20-13 :MAJOR PROS:a./ Good results at ISO 800 or less. Indoors, don't let the Auto take you to 1600 as it often wants to do - set to P mode and ISO at 800 for most indoor shooting where there is any movement. Better lit indoor scenes can use P or A mode and ISO400, if you are not shooting moving kids or pets. At least one reviewer commented that outdoor exposure was always too high, but I disagree, and my SX260 has never tried to use ISO800 outdoors as one person said. I think some people fiddled with settings and forgot what they did....:) There is always the "Reset" in the settings menu: If you don't think things are working correctly, you can clear most of what has gone before with a Reset and not lose any pictures already taken.b./ Nice zoom out to full optical 20X, and even on out to about 28-30X...Past that, maybe, maybe not. according to lighting conditions. Indoors, try not to go past 3 to 5X without flash, or the zoom will darken your photo. Panasonic's FZ200 zoom is better indoors and out, but it is also a much bulkier and more expensive camera.c./ Manually ajustable flash...very useful, for those restaurant and party scenes. Take a practice flash or two to get the proper compensation for the particular room lighting, and you are ready for the rest of the night, without having to fiddle around every with so many practice shots. With flash, you can set ISO, or use Auto ISO, and the camera will do well. I have used all the combinations to ISO 1600 indoors with good results. You can stop just about all kid and pet movements at 1600 with or without flash. Learn what works in practice shots inside at different light levels and time of day, instead of waiting and maybe missing an important shot. Photography is a practice, not a grab-and-shoot-that-perfect-shot. You have to get lucky if you rely on that ! Even without adjusting the flash power,Auto Flash is quite good, and appears to me to do a good job calculating distance to the subject, then minimizing the flash power if too close. Usable flash range varies by complexity of the subject, but for a built-in unit I rate it pretty high. I previously loved my Lumix ZS15, but its definite weak point was its nonadjustable and out-of-balance flash.d./ Live View, which lets you change (1)darkness, (2)vividness, and (3) warm/cool, and the effect is immediately viewable on the LCD.e,/ Color rendition is among the best of the under-$300 point-and-shoots. Again, that Live View option helps if you want to adjust color. The "Custom Set" for White Balance also works as well as any compact I've used. Go to WB menu, choose Custom Set, press the Disp button and then take a pic of something lighted in the subject area that is very white (a napkin ?).....then you are ready for the real photo, without doing anything else to WB.f./ Decent battery life, with GPS not running. If you use GPS a lot, or if you forget and keep it running, buy, charge, and set aside an extra battery or two. Also of course, if you us this camera as a video recorder, you would need an extra battery to carry with you. The battery for the SX260 is physically quite small for a camera that has GPS and good enough video that you will be using it quite a lot.g./ Speaking of video, I have very little complaint as I now used the video quite a lot. I tend to set the video for 1280x720, which gives better playback on more computer video players., and looks pretty good on an HDTV too. On a laptop or tablet, it looks great. Video recording mode has exposure and white balance adjustment settings also, which is very handy.g./ Very nice macro. This is where a good compact camera outperforms ILC's and DSLRs, which cannot do macro closer than 9-10 inches, without an expensive "true macro" lens. The SX260 can do macro down to anout 2 inches. Also, the "macro zoom" focus option works pretty well to get nice close-ups from a couple of feet away, esp. if you use a tripod or the wind is not too strong outdoors.MAJOR CONS:a./ That pesky flash position is really no big deal : to keep it from popping up when you don't want it, just set the Flash to off in the menu ; It's a lot better to have to turn a flash on when you need it, than to risk jamming the mechanism. I have had ZERO problems with the pop-up after following this procedure, so I really think most defective claims are from "finger jammers", not from the actual pop-up flash mechanism.b./ Indoor non-flash quality hits a wall at ISO800, as far as significantly magnified viewing, and 1600 is strictly standard view only. But in defense, I tried a $349 Olympus XZ1, and its 800 and 1600 was only a bit better. ( My other camera is a NEX-5N, if you want a very usable ISO 3200 and have $600 to spend.)c./ The LCD brightness is adjustable through the menu, but still can be a problem outdoors. I would rate it a solid B among all those I've tried.d./ On a more
Скромный эксперт
03.07.2013
8/10
Оценка пользователя
Хорошо
All the good things have been said about the SX260 HS, and I can agree with most commercial and owner reviews. So I'll outline briefly the problems I've had in my 15 months of ownership, as an alert to prospective buyers, who will find similar issues with the new SX280 HS upgraded model.The pop-up flash is an annoyance, and one that has earned a few cuss words from me when it caused the camera to stall and require a reboot, effectively loosing a prime shot. The ideal resting place for the left forefinger is atop the left corner of the camera. If the automatic flash is on and the light low enough, the flash will emerge unexpectedly under that finger. The finger will cause interference enough that the flash won't fully pop up. That tells the camera to leave you a message that the camera must be turned off and then on again in order to resume operations. I've missed many good shots as a result. It would seem to me the flash should not use the extra mechanism space and weight that a pop-up demands, but rather should be built in to the left upper front corner like many less expensive cameras.The focus speed can be slow, especially in telephoto mode, but that is common among all digital cameras. The newer SX280 HS has apparently sped the focus up by using a faster image processor, and that is attractive to me since I've experienced some aggravating low-light focus lag with my SX260 HS; as I said, I like the camera in most regards and will keep it because of them, but there are these few gripes. The same basic camera minus these cons would be my ideal all-around, go to, easy-carry camera.The diaphragm lens cover proved nearly disastrous last summer. Most compacts, if not all, use them. But moving from shot to shot outdoors on a vacation means not examining closely the camera lens each and every time I shut it off - I mean who really is in that habit? Apparently a piece of dirt or small grit landed on the lens at some point, so when the cover closed, it jammed. I had trouble getting it to close, but eventually it did, and never has jammed like that since. I saw no debris on the lens or camera. But some time later I was cleaning the lens and noticed two side-by-side fine scratches or nicks near the lens middle. They don't appear to affect the images taken, but I was pretty depressed about those scratches that had to have come from that diaphragm/iris type of cover that moves across the lens surface; after 40 years using Canon cameras, I am very careful about handling them, and the exposed lens gets near nothing that could harm it, and is carefully brushed and cleaned with specialized equipment.I was cleaning the lens again a few weeks ago and found a small white speck that wouldn't come off. Close inspection revealed it was actually inside, between lens components! That may be why there was a mild small halo on one image I took; there may be more, and without further testing I can't be sure the speck is the cause. Being only 2 months out of warranty, Canon Customer Service had me send it to Virginia for inspection and possible repair. $13 shipping and 2 days later they inform me they don't repair such cameras, and they don't mention the debris inside the lens, only the scratches. They offer to send me a "refurbished" or new one for $249. No thanks. Then their Loyalty Program offers an exchange for $158. Hmmm. No, just send the camera back. If it still takes good pix with no image degradation, I'll use it or find a good buy on an SX280 HS - so far around $263, $8 more than I paid for the SX260 HS.I note one other minor glitch. The service repair document from Canon did not enter a figure in the serial number field. When I submitted it to begin with, I had to get that number off the original registration and box. Why? Because they don't engrave serial numbers anymore apparently; they are just printed as far as I can tell, and mine had worn off enough as to not be legible on the camera. I've got 40 year old Canon SLR's with easily read serial numbers. Cheez. So nobody is supposed to care if it's stolen or something. Just like they don't repair them, they replace them. $300 disposable cameras... what have we come to.
Скромный эксперт
27.09.2012
6/10
Оценка пользователя
Плохо
I couldn't decide between these three cameras (and their variants, the Sony HX30 and the Panasonic ZX20) because many of the reviews of each made the cameras sound very similar. So, I went out and bought (from merchants who accepted returns) one of each of these three cameras (I didn't need WI-FI or GPS, so that's how I settled on these less expensive variants). And then I took photos and videos in various conditions. I am not a professional photographer, and I didn't do Imatest or any other specific tests on the images (you can read C/net for that), but this is an experience of a regular person who was taking pictures and videos with these three cameras side by side, which is a comparison that you do not often see.The bottom line is that these three cameras are very similar with a few minor differences, but those differences set them apart and may make you decide that you like one more than the other.Generally speaking, NONE of these cameras is a DSLR replacement. Whomever writes that the pictures are as good as a DSLR is not speaking accurately. Also, none of the cameras is a replacement for a high end camcorder.OUTSIDE PICTURESIf you are taking pictures outside on a sunny day all of these cameras will take very nice pictures for small to medium enlargements (no bigger than 8 x 10). The cameras all produce nice fairly sharp images that would be well suited for that purpose. And, like most people, I don't remember ever enlarging a picture more than 8 x 10, so it is not a common problem.What might be an issue is if you are zoomed in all the way and wanted to crop a photo (which sometimes happens), the differences in the way the cameras' photos look when you "pixel peep" might make a difference. In good light outside, the cameras were close, but the best photos were from the CANON with the SONY and the PANASONIC a close second.INSIDE PICTURES - GOOD LIGHTIf you are inside and you are taking pictures in low light, you will see a different story. Again, at smaller sized prints 4x6, 5x7, most people will see almost no difference between the pictures of the three cameras other than the PANASONIC's colors are a little less vibrant than those in the CANON and the SONY. I am not sure whether those colors are less accurate, they are just a little less vivid.If you pixel peep at these pictures, the CANON's photos are clearly the best with the PANASONIC's being second. The CANON's remain very sharp through a good amount of enlargement while the PANASONIC's, although close, get softer a little faster. The SONY's pictures inside with good light became soft rather quickly and, I'm not sure if this is because the SONY has 18MP on a small chip (as some of the tech reviewers write), but there is a "watercolor" effect where after you enlarge it a little bit, it looks like a Claude Manet painting.INSIDE PICTURES - LOW LIGHTIn poor light, the hierarchy between the cameras remains the same, but there is less of a gap between the CANON and the PANASONIC. It seems as if the CANON takes somewhat worse pictures in low light, and the PANASONIC just doesn't get that much worse. As a result, the gap between these two becomes somewhat closer. The SONY's pictures remain the poorest of the three in low light.VIDEO - OUTSIDE GOOD LIGHTAll three cameras take very nice video outside in good light. If you are editing or nitpicky, you will note that the SONY and the PANASONIC take 60 frames per second, which is somewhat easier to edit, than the 24 frames per second that the CANON records. While you have to look for it, the CANON's outside video does have a couple of instances where it seems to be a tad jerky compared to the SONY and PANASONIC's video. But you really have to look for it and most people won't notice if you don't have another video outside for comparison.While all the outdoor video is close, I would give the edge to the SONY in video, with the PANASONIC second and the CANON third. But they are close for outside video.VIDEO - INSIDETaking video inside is a different story. Inside, the SONY shines and clearly has the best video. The video from this camera is actually good. It is not professional level by any stretch, but it is good solid quite viewable video from a camera that takes still pictures.There is a noticeable difference on indoor video between the SONY and the PANASONIC. This difference was perhaps most noticeable to me because I had both videos from both cameras and watched them over and over again looking for differences. While the difference is noticeable, it is not a tremendous difference. The SONY video is super smooth and seems to get as much out of the light as it can. The PANASONIC video also is smooth and gets a good contrast tone and color out of the available light, but is slightly less smooth than the SONY. The PANASONIC video is still very viewable and looks good, but not as good as the SONY.The CANON will take decent indoor video in good light, but in poor light, it just seems to
Скромный эксперт
02.01.2013
2/10
Оценка пользователя
Ужасно
I am stunned that this camera has such high ranking feedback. I assume the picture quality is very good (I've yet to download and see my photos.) The issue is--TAKING THE PHOTOS! Good luck. There's multiple huge issues: The mechanical FLASH is placed exactly where most people hold the camera with their left hand. The shutter release button is right next to the Power on/off switch on the right side top of the camera. AGAIN? After All These Years!? How long have digital cameras been around now? I remember having this crazy-making issue (accidentally shutting the camera off rather than snapping the photo) on cameras years and years ago. After inadvertenly shutting the camera off, now you have the ten second restart cycle and the picture is gone. WHY HAS CANON NOT LEARNED THIS? (Yes, the power button is shaped differently. So what? When taking a picture, one's left and right brain are most likely occupied with the subject and the picture.) I'll tell you why the on/off button is next to the shutter--because the engineers put it there and do not care about what the consumers/users want or need. It's a classic example of "The Inmates Are Running the Asylum: Why High Tech Products Drive Us Crazy and How to Restore the Sanity"--This is a book written over ten years ago and available here on Amazon. BTW, I am an engineer with an MSEE---I know when I see tech decisions that totally ignore common street smarts. (I owned a Ford Explorer where the change holder was immediately next to the CD player cartridge door. Coins would fall into the player and destroy it. Ford's solution---they placed a sticker on the CD player which read: DO NOT DROP COINS INTO THE CD PLAYER--making it YOUR PROBLEM.) 'pretty bad, but it really gets worse. The brilliant, crack engineering team put the flash unit (which mechanically rises out of the camera) on the exact opposite (top left) side of the camera, where most everybody (symmetrically) holds the camera. Your right hand/finger are on the right at the shutter/power button, and your left hand/finger are now on the left side, covering the flash unit. SHAME ON YOU! So what happens? You're trying to get a picture off---you're lucky enough not to shut the camera off with the power button, then the flash struggles to pop up through your finger...then it jams. Not only is the picture lost---but it gets user-unfriendly WORSE from here. The camera's software now goes into an error mode. The flash can no longer be used with the camera. An ERROR MESSAGE comes up on the screen telling you that you must restart the camera before the FLASH can be used again. WOW!! I'm writing this from the floor. Really? Imagine if airline software or even automobile software was written this way. You'd have to pull off the road and restart the car because you didn't get your seatbelt on right. WHY can't the software itself reboot without your attention? BTW: Canon's solution to this: MAKE IT YOUR PROBLEM: In the instruction manual they tell you how you should hold the camera---palm down under the bottom. Really? Good thing Canon does not (re)design forks or knives. We'd be holding them in some foreign way. So now, again, you are in a power-recycle mode trying to get a picture taken. FRUSTRATING frustrating FRuStRaTiNg! We want to take pictures of our ACTIVE five year old. The reason I bought this specific camera after hours of research was because its response time was supposedly quick. We completely miss the shots with all this nonsense---and guess what? Its response time is miserable anyway---pathetic---even if you manage to get your fingers in all of the right places. Lastly (in the physically ridiculous department) the battery goes in MORE EASILY backwards. One needs to struggle to get it in correctly. It's easier to "plop" it in backwards. You only then know it's backwards because it will not seat the remaining 5% of the way down. YIKES again! I am so disappointed with this design-disaster. I believe the optical/electronic engineers did their job, but the interface engineers were out to lunch. Shameful---after years and years of people using cameras, they ignore how people use cameras and the booby traps that they so easily fall into. I want to cry or smack a designer after all of the time and trouble I put into choosing this camera FOR MY WIFE for Christmas. Rather than showing her how easy it is to use, I have to show her the many things to avoid, watch out for, and how to RECOVER from the problem once engaged. Sad.
Скромный эксперт
13.06.2012
10/10
Оценка пользователя
Великолепно
I bought the Cannon SX260HS for a long list of reasons. Primarily I needed an updated camera to replace my much loved Panasonic DMC-TZ3 we bought almost 5 years ago. A lot has changed in compact zoom "travel" cameras since then! I still wanted the quality optical zoom, but I now knew I wanted image stabilization, and manual settings for ISO, aperture/iris, and focus for both photos and videos. The aperture/iris setting is (somewhat) adjustable in the 1080p and iFrame but not in the 640x480 320x240 high speed modes. The ability to have a so many quality options in a light weight compact camera even though I shoot video professionally on professional cameras this camera is still quite fun to use.As many others have stated there are times you want the flexibility of everything in a small package, in fact that pretty much most of the time because very few us would enjoy carrying around all day a 4lb DSLR, or similar video camera, lighting kit, and sound kit. The SX260HS has many of the "capabilities" the professional cameras have, yet I wear it on my belt and hardly notice it is there.Off course there are limitations; especially in sound recording, but built-in sound is not very good on any camera.I have loved my Panasonic DMC-TZ3, but I have a relatively minor concern about the new ZS20/19; the touch screen sounds good, but fingerprints can quickly obscure the screen and in some situations it may be un-viewable. At least here where I have to deal with a lot of sun outdoors it can be. I would have liked the HDR of the ZS20/19, but there is software for that, some of it free. The panorama setting can also be duplicated with free software (Hugin). Mainly where I purchased my Cannon they had the ZS19 for the same price and that was my main objection.In the SX260HS I do not like the built in default color setting. The neutral setting is the most realistic as well as color correctable. Unless you never plan on using some type of color correction software (which in most cases will be vastly superior to in-camera settings) the best solution is to use the neutral setting. Professional photographers use raw with the same basic precept, easier and more detailed post image manipulation.I found the 320x240 240fps mode quite difficult to work with since the iris is set. In addition, there are problems with moire and aliasing. It can be useable as I produced in a video I made called "Birds, bees and cheese" which is you tube. I don't think they will let me leave the link in but here it is: [...]. I have not seen reviews which test the moire on the high speeds yet. I used this camera to shoot mostly 1080p 24fps video of "birds, bees and cheese" so it shows some of the capabilities will be viewable at 1080p. There are also samples of the 640x480 120fps and 640x480 24fps so you can see how important it may be to you shooting everything in 1080p.Focusing on wildlife in the outdoors is even with the best equipment difficult. For instance, with a bird in a tree, the auto setting will want to focus on the leaves/branches. In my short movie I shot a bird in a tree and some shots were definitely sharper than others, but because of the full zoom I ended up using that shot was not the sharpest (but can you tell). So until there is truly pinpoint tracking you will need to be manual to be somewhat assured of the best shot. If you get too close for the autofocus I've seen the bird will fly. The 20x=500mm is very functional and I've found even at 39x=975mm the photo/video is generally useable. Even on a 50" HDTV. 1000mm (F6.8) is a very big lens on a DSLR (with the best ones I can find quickly) only down to F5.6.The auto focus can be off a hair or 2 and although the image is not super sharp for most of us its fine. In addition I am not so sure the focus distances on the MF indicator are accurate either. I think the M setting should have Manual focus as default.My opening photo would be be much sharper if I had used a tripod and stitched a panorama, whereas I cropped a single photo and then did Ken Burns pan on the photo.If you are very perceptive the quick sound byte of the quail call has a humming sound, I believe that is actually a nearby A/C. That clip was accidentally shot at 640x480 and cropped.The close up of the bees was a difficult shot to get. I made a rig to hold the camera with and I stabilized it, but even so it wasn't super steady.I attained some nice depth of field for a few of the shots and I am quite happy with the results.From what I am reading and seeing 90% of people's problem of photos and video are primarily caused by the operator. If you want great photos/video don't expect that any camera will do it for you. Grab you camera which best suits your needs, shoot and have fun.Edit: June 20, 2012 Deleted: "Unfortunately (for me) the video side does not maintain manual focus (switches to automatic)." It will stay on MF (Manual focus)in video mode says so when recording. I went over several of my concerns above with Cann
Скромный эксперт
03.05.2012
10/10
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I am an experienced amateur photographer and I've owned many cameras over the past 40 years. I've had some photos published but photography has always been strictly a hobby, though a serious one. I shoot with a Canon 7D, Rebel backup, various 'L' lenses, and I also use an Olympus E-P1 occasionally as well as a Canon S90 and Powershot 1100S (kept in my glovebox for 'emergencies'). I enjoy taking pictures.I also enjoy traveling and have traveled around the states as well as visited many foreign countries. I'm sure I echo the frustrations of every photographer out there when I say that choosing which photo equipment to take on a vacation is the most agonizing process in planning a trip.Let me share two experiences--one pleasant, another frustrating. In 2003, I visited New Zealand and took one of Canon's first digital Powershots. It was very small, fit in my pocket, and I could easily whip it out for quick photos. Even though the pictures were not pristine SLR quality, it was easy and fun using that camera and I still enjoy viewing those photos today. I had a pleasant and memorable trip. Second experience: a 10-day tour of China in 2007. I took a DSLR and 3 lenses as well as an HD camcorder, all in the same shoulder bag. It turned out to be total frustration. Instead of being able to enjoy the moment of seeing all that glorious ancient history and the people of China, I was overly concerned with 'getting the shot' -- all the time. Also, HD video was new in those days and I thought I could record the 'trip of a lifetime' with the latest technology. But switching between video and still photography simply added to my frustration. Although I got quite a few good pictures and videos, I did not enjoy that trip as much as I should have because I let my photo-taking desires get in the way of my vacation needs and cultural immersion. As a matter of fact, my wife used a point-and-shoot to get some great candid photos of people and children that totally outshone my efforts.OK, fast forward to 2012. Like so many other photographers out there, when traveling I need a camera that's pocketable but can do everything. Impossible. It doesn't exist. But I remember the lessons learned from the experiences described above. Concessions must be made. With experience, I've learned what is a necessity, and what 'would be nice to have' when traveling. I have concluded that for me, a camera that takes 'very good' pictures, that is small and lightweight, is a NECESSITY. Anything else would be 'nice to have' but is not worth the enormous hassle.I've had the Powershot SX260 HS for about a week now and I think I may have found the camera that will adequately meet my travel needs. I've shot a couple hundred photos and I'm surprised at the results. They are sharp, contrasty, colorful, noiseless, and good enough to use as desktop pictures on my 24-inch monitor without editing. The 20x lens is coupled to a shake-free technology that is very, very good. It's pocketable and has easy to use buttons that are logically placed. Canon has done their homework in finding the right balance between sharpness and noise, as far as I am concerned. Although it doesn't shoot RAW (that's a debate for another time), I am very happy with the JPEGs and I use the included highlight-taming technology built in to the camera and it works very well.What I like:1) Pocketable. Pocketable. Did I say pocketable?2) Turns on quickly to get the shot.3) 20x lens -- 25mm to 500mm. The 25mm shots are corrected internally for distortion and the 500mm shots are sharp thanks to the IS technology.4) Very good noise control -- I haven't tested it at 1600 or 3200 but several other review sites reveal surprising, low noise photos at those ISO levels.5) My copy is very sharp -- no need to sharpen the photos it produces.6) Color accuracy is on par with my Olympus E-P1, which I consider to be the paragon of color accuracy.7) Full manual when desired.8) Takes very good HD video -- though that doesn't interest me so much these days. IS corrects for camera shake in video mode and zooming works well.What I don't like:Nothing yet, though I will update this review if anything comes up.Does this camera take pictures comparable to my 7D? No. My E-P1? Very close. My S90? Superior to the S90 in my view.The 20x zooming feature of this camera can't be overstated -- it's wonderful.So many reviewers nitpick about technical matters. Sure, I could do that with any camera, including this one. But the point is--what need does the camera serve? All I know is this: If this camera had existed at the time, the SX260 would be the camera I would have taken to China.Highly recommended.[UPDATE: Many people have asked me about the so-called 'squeal' in video mode. When ambient sounds are low, the condenser mic (as in all cameras) boosts the gain. Most cameras will then pick up the internal motor/electronic sounds. This camera is no exception. The noise I've noticed is a very subtle high pitched ring similar to tinn
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12.04.2014
10/10
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I had bought this camera a few years ago for my wife to replace an older Canon point and shoot. The old one took great pictures, but noise or artifacts started to show up in the pictures in the form of dots here and there. Then bought another one for her mother few years later.Right away, when she started using the new camera, she noticed that it took great, sharp pictures. What the difference was that by just using the auto setting, the pictures came out great, effortlessly. No need to fuss with the settings for anything particular. The camera did the adjustments quite accurately, enough.The camera is full of useful features. One I was interested in was the burst modes, where you can take several shots in a row. I took a sequence shot of my kid jumping off from a swing. It captured the path that she took to where she landed in the sand.I've read comments about noises/hissing with video mode. We never noticed any noises until I compared the second SX260 with my old Sanyo video camera. Sure enough, there was hissing. Then I compared the first SX260 and the same hissing was there as well.I don't know if the hissing I heard is the same as ones mentioned in other comments, though. But it wasn't bad enough that we didn't even realize until they were compared.There were other comments about speed. This camera can be fast in bright settings, but will yield poor/blurred images in darker situations. I'd guess that this is related to the size of the optical sensor where the light is absorbed. So, (in simplified form) if you have lots of light, the "shutter" speed can be fast, but with low light, the shutter has to be slower. Therefore, blurred images.So, this camera may not be for taking sports scenes in all types of lighting. Find a camera with much larger sensor(s) if you want to take fast action shots.Lastly, this camera has been obsoleted a while ago when the SX280 came out. It turns out that the SX280 is inferior to SX260 in quality. They have low ratings for being a "lemon." So, at that time of purchase, SX280 was selling for much less than the SX260. That is if you can find SX260 any more. The SX260 seems to be getting harder to find, so I was afraid that some of the stores that are still selling these, may be the last of the returned items. They could be defective/refurbished, or last of the leftover stocks. The one I got turned out fine. Everything seems to be in order. But then, we haven't used it much, since it's a gift to my wife's mother.
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29.03.2012
6/10
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Плохо
I am revising my review because I just returned the camera to Canon. On reviewing the videos taken in quiet rooms, I found that I had clicks and whirs. Perhaps it is something about the autofocus mechanism but a properly designed microphone shouldn't be picking up internal sounds.The quality of the video, apart from the sound, is excellent. The camera's performance indoors in situations like museums and restaurants is great. The AWB is not as good as the one on the Nikon S8100 (but the lens mechanism seems to be better than Nikon's, which failed). The zoom and image stabilization are fantastic for both video and stills. I am hoping that Canon gives corrects the problem because as a travel camera, having this much zoom and quality of video in a pocket-size package is great. If they can fix the sound problem, I'll change the review back to the 5 star I first gave it.Here's the rest of original review:I just got the camera yesterday so I haven't gone anywhere. How can I say it's a great travel camera? Last summer I traveled for 30 days in China, carrying a backpack, roller bag, and a ScottEVest. As much as I would love to take an SLR, the weight of the camera and lenses I would need, plus being alone with a prominent camera, make taking an SLR impractical and unwise. I was very happy with the NIkon S8100, but I went through two of them (scratched lens on the first; "lens error" on the second. After reading other's experiences trying to get Nikon, I decided to come back to Canon. I looked the Sony travel zooms too and they looked like excellent choices, but I have had good luck with Canon.While I had glanced at the manual online, once the camera arrived, I wanted to start shooting right away. I didn't wait to give the battery a full charge. The controls are fairly intuitive (finding the scene modes takes a bit of practice). The Auto and Easy focus modes work great (I need to read up on the difference; apparently you can easily change settings in the Easy mode, but I have only turned off the flash.). Reviews of the SX230 had complained about the flash automatically popping up and the position. When you are out of the Easy mode, the flash stays down even after you turn it off. In the Easy mode, it pops up after you turn it off if it needs light.The default for the GPS is apparently off when it comes out of the box. When I found I had no GPS data (there's map software that uses Google Maps), I turned it on and took more pictures outside. The SX230 reviews had complained that the camera often wouldn't shoot if it didn't have a GPS fix. I didn't experience that, but I also have an acre and clear shot of the sky. When I checked the track log in the software, I found that at the closest zoom level I had a track that showed all of my wanderings around my yard. iPhoto picked up the location data without any problem. Pictures in Picasa showed the precise location but the default setting hides the location so you don't have to worry about your privacy if you wish to hide it. With the proper setting in Flickr, you get a nice map of the locations in your uploads with precise locations you never even heard of. iy home shows up with the name of the subdivision plot. The only other place I have seen that is on my property deed and the county assessor maps.. I have both a Mac and a PC; there are versions of the software for both. However, I probably won't be using it since I use Lightroom and iPhoto. Both the Mac and the PC had no problem recognizing the camera and transferring the pictures.I tried a few of the scene and effect modes and they seem to work fine. The Supervivid gave a very impressive brightly colored picture of my neighbor's field and horses (see my uploaded images). The "fisheye" worked as expected. I shot some "Very Low Light" pictures and the camera worked well even though I didn't use a tripod; however, the version that showed up when I tried to upload it to the Amazon gallery didn't show a tree caught in the moonlight. I guess that was because of the compression.The video mode works fine and is accessible with a red record button so you don't have to dial up the video setting which is on the dial. The microphone is very sensitive. I could hear the cars passing on the street 150 yards away (we don't have any buildings between the road and us that dampens the sound). HOWEVER, you can also hear the zoom motor sometimes so if you are going to make video, it would be best to shoot, stop the shot, zoom in or out, and then shoot again. You can see some of the video in my Flickr photostream; I am eslbruce. Of course, when you zoom at the extreme ranges, you do get camera jerking and moving when you are just holding the camera with your hands.I have ordered three extra aftermarket batteries and a charger for my travels. I expect the GPS to drain the battery; hopefully , four batteries will do the trick. In an unusual setting like the Forbidden City or Summer Palace in Beijing, I can easily shoot over 1000 p
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14.02.2014
6/10
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I am not a photographer -- I'm a picture-taker. I got a bit compulsive about snapping photos when I owned a Canon PowerShot SD 4000 IS (the box says "Digital Elph") . Purchased in, like, 2007, I think. Perfect camera for me. I loved the smooth, slim shape, and how the controls were easy to manipulate one-handed. Seriously, I have great photos that I've taken while biking, horseback riding, walking the dog...And the best thing about that old camera was Canon's low-light technology. I have so many fun shots from just whipping out the camera at parties or in bars or even around campfires -- no flash, and they all come out great. The camera is like a cat's eye or something, the way it can use ambient lighting to illuminate indoor/dusky photos that otherwise would come out dark. As a candid image shooter, I rely on the element of surprise/spontaneity. So when I broke my old SD 4000 IS (my bad entirely), I definitely wanted another Canon with the same low-light technology!Canon had introduced a lot of new products since I purchased my old "digital Elph" so I had a hard time figuring out which new model to go with. My two main issues: I wanted the low-light tech & I wanted something very small & portable & discreet. I sketched out the measurements for this model on paper before ordering. It actually appeared a little smaller than my old SD 4000....In person though, ugh. It's a stout little thing. Heavy!! Clunky in my hand. Controls aren't nearly as intuitive for me. Hard to find a good case for it, the one I bought along with the camera is a tight, tight squeeze which is nice protection I guess but makes it hard for me to just whip out the camera on a whim.Takes great pics but they're HUGE. I use the "burst" function when I take candids so I get like a dozen at once and then pick out the best ones to name & post, right? Well with this camera, I am eating up memory cards, I needed to buy a bigger system backup package, ugh....Other stuff I didn't like: eats up batteries (compared to my old SD 4000, that is). And it's a bit slower than my old camera, when you hold down the button to take a bunch of shots at once, there's considerably more lag. I am not a big fan of all the options, either. Fish eye lens? Really? I'd rather less functions, more functionality.But not a bad camera, at all. Just little too much for this casual picture-taker. I'm not trying to publish calendars, I'm just goofing around, here. Thank goodness for ebay, I've got my little SD 4000 back again so this story has a happy ending!Good luck with your camera search, hope this helped.
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15.03.2012
10/10
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Canon SX260 HS: I'm happy to say that I was one of the first people to buy this camera. I bought it from one of the sellers on Amazon Marketplace, before it was officially released (it wasn't even available on amazon.com itself when I bought it).It's a good camera & quality clear pictures, with a clear & sharp LCD screen.The camera has the option of changing the aspect ratio for the pictures; you could choose from 16:9, 4:3, 3:2 & 1:1. You could also change the amount of recording pixels from L, M1, M2 & S. In auto mode, it has many predefined scenes. The camera could also be set to various scene modes, including portrait, Smooth skin, smart shutter, High-speed Burst HQ, Handheld night scene, low light, underwater, snow, fireworks, discreet & stitch assist. It does not have the scene modes for Kids & pets, foliage or beach, which other Canon powershot cameras have, but I don't think that would make a big difference, as it takes great pictures anyway. It also has creative filters which I haven't yet used, including fish-eye effect, miniature effect, toy camera effect, soft focus, monochrome, super vivid, poster effect, color accent & color swap. It has the movie digest feature & face ID. It also features continuous shooting.In manual mode, there are many different options, including setting the ISO speed (speeds available: 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 & 3200), flash output, changing the compression between fine & superfine (superfine is not available in Auto mode, but is available in P mode), white balance (settings available: auto, daylight, cloudy, tungsten, fluorescent, fluorescent H, underwater & custom), my colors (including: vivid, neutral, sepia, B/W, film, lighter & darker skin tone, vivid blue, vivid green, vivid red & custom) & light metering. Manual mode has the option to have the flash forced on (forced flash is not available in auto mode, but is available in P mode). You can also set the shutter speed anywhere between 1/3200 of a second & 15 seconds (with speeds slower than 1.3 seconds, ISO speed is set at 100). Aperture value could be set anywhere between f/3.5 & f/8.0, but it also depends on the zoom position (with maximum zoom, aperture value could be set either at f/6.8 or at f/8.0).There is also a P mode, where various functions can be set. (Many of the options available in manaual mode are available in P mode also, including forced flash). I'm not here to describe every detail of the camera, as there are many more functions available as well (including setting the focus & exposure, plus some more that I haven't yet figured out), but for those that would like to know everything prior to buying the camera, they could go to Canon's website - [...] (find the camera, click on brochures & manuals) & download the complete user guide.Movies: Good quality with very clear sound. Optical zoom could be used for movies (& the sound of the zoom during the movie is extremely faint, not like some of the previous canon powershots). Options available are: Full HD (1920 x 1080, 24 fps), HD (1280 x 720, 30 fps) & VGA (640 x 480, 30 fps). Maximum clip length is approx 30 minutes for Full HD & HD, & approx an hour for VGA (or until the memory card is full). Movie format is .MOV. It also has iFrame (1280 x 720), & super slow motion (640 x 480, 120 fps, or 320 x 240, 240 fps). Please note since the primary function of this camera is for stills (as this is not a camcorder), therefore when you shoot a movie, it uses quite a lot of memory & the files will be very big. On an 8GB memory card: Full HD will be approx 30 minutes, HD - approx 42 minutes & VGA - approx 1 hour & 28 minutes, whereas on a camcorder, for the same amount of memory, the shooting time could be much longer, even in HD. But for shooting small clips here & there, it's very good.Zoom: zoom is very good - 20x zoom. It zooms quickly. Wide angle is 25mm which is very good & for some pictures you might want to zoom in a bit; otherwise it might be a bit too wide. In full maximum zoom, you may want to use a tripod; otherwise it might take some time to focus (but you could get good pictures even without a tripod). I found that in full maximum zoom (indoors), auto mode might not get the right ISO speeds etc. & you might need to use some manual settings, but that shouldn't be a big problem (plus you don't have to always use the full maximum zoom).Playback: It has some cool features for playback, including giving you various transitions between pictures (fade, slide or scroll), or watch them in a slide show on the camera. Erasing pictures is very easy; you do not need to go into the menu to erase pictures. You could also organize pictures in categories, or set-up a photo book. It has red-eye correction in shooting mode & in playback. You can also trim pictures or resize them in playback.Camera body: I find that the camera is very solid; the door for the memory card & battery compartment is sturdy, though the cover for the (AV & HDMI) terminals is flexible. The tri
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19.04.2014
6/10
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I am your average person. Average in so many ways. When it comes to cameras... the simpler, the better. BUT... I still have SOME requirements. For instance, the size of the lens is important to me. I don't want a small lens. I also don't want to lug around some monstrosity of a camera in order to take pictures of my kids and family. Sorry but being a momtographer just isn't my thing. I still want good pictures though.It was important for me to have a point-and-shoot camera that I could fit in my jeans pockets (and I don't mean skinny jeans. I suppose to a degree I wear "mom" jeans, lol). Anyway, this fit the bill for that. I also wanted a camera that took crisp, clear pictures. This also fit the bill for that. I ALSO wanted a camera that was easy to use, since as I said, I am no photographer or momtographer.The "auto" feature on this camera was lacking, big time. Although it was wonderful for taking pictures with no flash (particularly pictures of fidgety kids who can't sit still) without having blur.... it sucked for the times I wanted to have a flash for a picture! Too many picture ops. were lost because I had to roll the dial to the "portrait" setting, and then change that to "flash on" since the auto setting only allows you to have either "auto" flash (where IT decides, and sometimes thinks there's enough light when there isn't) or "off." I HATED that about this camera and it was very, very frustrating.I also despised that the flash was a pop-up flash. Prior to this camera I had the Canon Sx110. It was a little bulkier but at least I could pop up that lens when I saw fit. This one popped up for you - except often, it was right underneath your finger. So then it would jam because your finger was holding it down (simply because your finger naturally went there in order to grip the camera correctly!)Videos were a good quality, no complaints. Though I didn't like that I wasn't able to snap stills while video was in motion. I can do that with my cell phone but not with this camera? Ugh.It's not a bad camera.... and as I said, the pictures are usually crisp and good. The compactness of the camera and the size of the lens makes me happy. But this is certainly not one of Canon's best. My next camera will be a Panasonic Lumix. Hoping I'll love that one because this one was not one of my favorites.
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19.12.2012
2/10
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Although I own the previous model of this camera (SX230) I thought a review under this current model may help others. I am employed in an Audio-Visual field and take photos as part of my job. I have also taken over 15,000 family photos. I was looking for a small camera for home that had some manual controls and thought this camera fit the bill.Unfortunately, it is in the repair shop for the third time. The first time they replaced the focus assembly. As soon as I began using it I noticed the problem wasn't corrected and I immediately sent it back. The focus assembly was then replaced a second time. I started using it again with mixed results, getting a few very nice photos, but the majority of them were unacceptable and I could not trust it for important photos. At this point I noticed the camera in complete auto mode would very often default to ISO1600. I took the same pictures with my Canon Vixia video camera in still camera mode and the pictures came out great. The ISO1600 occurred in both well-lit situations and in medium lighting. I spent time on the phone with a technician changing some settings and doing some testing but ultimately it went back a third time.A "Senior Technician" reviewed sample pictures and agreed that several settings seemed off including iso, aperture, and shutter speed and he was going to consult with a supervisor. I spoke to a supervisor and asked for a replacement camera based on all the issues. He said he would not send a replacement because the repair was too far along and he wanted me to try the camera after the repair and we could take it from there. I asked what was done in the repair and he said nothing was found to be wrong with the camera and no repairs were made. I asked how trying it after the repair would help if no repairs were made. He then proceeded to tell me that if I continued to have problems after I got my camera back he would have me talk to a technician on how to properly take the pictures. I explained to him I take photos as part of my job and I understood the operation of the camera and if he would just allow me to send him a couple sample pictures he could see the issue I was having. He would also see that the photos were taken in a normal picture taking environment where a typical point and shoot camera would excel . He said that sending him samples wasn't possible and he would only go by the opinion of his technician. I also asked to speak to the person making the repair hoping if I could further clarify the problem maybe it could be corrected, he told me that wasn't possible either. In my opinion I felt the supervisor was condescending and unwilling to offer any real solution.After years of buying Canon still cameras and video cameras I think it is now time to look at other brands.If you look under the one and two star reviews for the sx230 and sx260 you will see other people have had similar issues with these cameras.If you look at the product images I added a photo of a stuffed bear. I also uploaded it to a Canon technician who said it had sharp focus and he could see the individual hairs of the bear. When I argued it was not in focus he said it was a great photo because it has a soft look like it was taken in a studio. This is how most of my indoor pictures have been coming out. It's hard to argue with support when they tell me this is a great quality photo.I also spent time taking duplicate photos one with the canon camera and one with my canon hfs20 camcorder. The camcorder stills consistently came out great while the still camera had grainy out of focus pictures.I would expect a dedicated camera should take better pictures than a camcorder but that is not the case for me. The technician told me this is the quality I should expect from this camera in auto mode and he could find no issues at all.
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15.07.2012
10/10
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The Canon SX260 HS has a zoom lens of astounding power and quality that covers the range from an ultra wide 25mm out to a 500mm long range zoom that enables you to get a good photo of the batter from a seat in center field.Why do I love this lense? The photos in the wide-angle range of 25mm to 35mm are superior in quality to those taken with my Nikon and Minolta wide angle lenses that sold for twice the price of this camera. The lens is especially sharp in the 50mm to 150mm range where most photos are taken. And, surprisingly, the long-range photos in the 300mm to 500mm can be superb if you take the time to carefully steady the camera and lock in a precise focus.The stabilization mode enables you to take good photos at 500mm without a tripod, although supporting your hands on a railing or other support will increase the percentage of sharp pictures. The Canon will focus quickly at 500mm in bright sun light, but in hazy, or cloudy conditions, it may take a few seconds to lock in a precise focus.In the "old days", we used a heavy duty tripod and a magnifying eyepiece to get sharp photos at 500mm. So, I don't mind the fact that the Canon sometimes takes five or six seconds to get a precise focus lock on long range subjects...beats carrying a five pound tripod and two pound telephoto lens.The Canon's many manual modes permit getting exactly the photo you want, although studying the full 240 page manual, and reading Burian's "Canon Powershot G12" Guide will help you learn how to unlock all of the powerful features of the SX260. And, you can put the Canon into the "easy mode" with the red heart symbol, hand it to a ten year old, and most of the photos will turn out great.I prefer to use manual mode, with the ISO locked at ISO 100, and the aperture set near f/4 for the sharpest results. Under cloudy/hazy conditions, I use ISO 400 and I found that an 8 x 10 enlargement from the ISO 400 photos look just as sharp as an 8 x 10 enlargement from a ISO 100 photo. The quality of 8 x 10 enlargements at ISO 800 are noticeably lower, which is why I don't like using the Canon's auto modes...the auto modes often select ISO 800 when ISO 400 would be a much better choice.The SX260 has a "Live" mode that enabled me to take a photo I've struggled with for years. A building in my neighborhood has a facade that mixes white stone with gold stone, and brown stone. I've taken photos of it with about six different cameras and every possible setting. At best, I can get the color and tone of two of the three colors of stone just right, but never all three.The "live" mode puts an image of the building on the screen and then lets me move three sliders for the color balance, brightness, and color saturation. Just keep moving the sliders until the image on the camera's screen has all three sets of stone precisely the correct color, then take the picture. The photo will be perfect.The power of the "live" mode is that you are not chosing a "sunny" color balance or a "shade" color balance...the slider lets you dial in a precise color balance that may be somewhere between "sunny" and "shade". Likewise, the color saturation slider lets you get colors that are stronger than "neutral", but not as strong as "vivid". The live mode is easier to use than to describe, but the bottom line is: you will be able to get a perfect photo of any subject, no matter how challenging.Flash photos are mediocre. I get better results indoors by using ISO 400 and keeping the flash off. The "custom" white balance feature makes it possible to reproduce a candle lighted dinner or a Klieg lighted rock concert.The SX260 is the smallest and lightest camera with a 25mm to 500mm zoom lens that provides full manual modes. It is the best light weight travel camera on the market selling for anything close to its price. I suspect more than a few pros will have one in their bag.If you want to be able to enjoy the full power of the SX260, buy Burian's "Canon Powershot G12" guide. The SX260 and G12 share most of their key features, although some features have different names. Burian will show you how to take photos with the SX260 that look like photos taken with a $3,000 pro DSLR.
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28.12.2012
10/10
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Like many other reviewers, I spent countless hours researching before purchasing. I seriously debated between this camera and the Panasonic Lumix DMC- ZS15 Panasonic LUMIX DMC-ZS15 12.1 MP High Sensitivity MOS Digital Camera with 16x Optical Zoom (Black) I read all of the reviews posted here (plus comments) as well as the in-depth reviews from c/net and dpreview (I would strongly suggest reading the reviews on dpreview - very, very helpful!) I was in the market for a point and shoot because I am having my first baby very soon. In the end, I picked the Canon over the Panasonic because I've heard that the Canons are more "user friendly" and I want to enjoy taking pics, not be struggling with a camera. I won't re-iterate everything already posted here, just some comments: 1) If you are considering buying the "red" camera, be advised that the color is definitely more of a pink/rose/plum. (I posted a pic above) 2) The camera does NOT come with a memory card. You will not be able to take pics without one - like the old fashioned film cameras, you had to buy the film separately - not sure why this is a huge problem for so many people. I would suggest getting a class 10 - I bought this one & it works great. I have NO ISSUES with it being "slow to focus" or delay between shots --> Transcend 16GB Class 10 SDHC Flash Memory Card (TS16GSDHC10E) 3) It does NOT come with a full printed manual - it is accessed via the included CD or online at the Canon website. At 238 pages, it's "greener" to not include it. It comes with a quick-start printed 35 page booklet only. HOWEVER, in EASY mode, step-by-step instructions appear on the LCD screen to guide you along. 4) Lots of reviewers complain about the pop-up flash interfering with finger placement and how it pops-up "unexpectedly" during a shot. The flash does not obliterate the entire corner. It actually takes up less than half of the depth. There is plenty of room behind the flash to rest your finger if you insist on placing your fingers on the corners (unless you have huge fingertips). Also, you can simply turn the flash off - it is very easy to turn on and off with each shot. 5) Auto mode vs Easy mode - Auto mode is fully automatic, all buttons except zoom, flash disable, and movie button disabled. Easy mode is ALSO fully automatic with all buttons except zoom, flash disable and movie button disabled HOWEVER on-screen instructions on the LCD screen guide you through each shot. SUPER easy!PROS (some repeats of other reviews - sorry, just can't help myself!) :-The zoom is just freakin' awesome - I didn't think I needed it, but wow!-Made from metal, not plastic - feels sturdy and well built, without being heavy.-Very, very easy to use - literally just point and shoot for great shots, but with enough options to "grow" with the you and/or satisfy the more camera-savvy-So many settings and options! Not just the fun stuff like fisheye and pinhole effect, but settings for red-eye correction, wind filter, checking for closed eyes, face detection, wink self-timer, smooth skin, customizing sounds, discreet mode, snow, fireworks, underwater...plus so much more-Simply outstanding pictures - clear, crisp, vivid, bright, no blurring or overexposed photos - just AMAZING!-Price - for under 200 bucks, its a steal!-Amazon's phenomenal return policy. If you're not happy, return it - simple as that.CONS:-NONE so far - but I'll update if anything changes-Battery life - I haven't had an issue but others do complain about it. I have the GPS off which supposedly makes a big difference.
Скромный эксперт
25.06.2013
10/10
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Canon PowerShot SX260 HS is a very nice versatile camera (w/ really powerful zoom!) and ability to take some decent videos as well (mine doesn't make weird sound, just make sure you have some ambient sound. Otherwise it calibrates microphone to catch every lightest sound, even the sound of inner mechanism). Others wrote already enough about the camera itself, so I just want to provide some hints about protecting it.I've checked many of camera cases and I found 3 which fit the best - snugly but not too tight:Lowepro - Newport 10 - it's just simply pouch with zippered main compartment and zippered front pocket (which can accommodate spare memory card and battery without getting bulky). Pros - price; cons - only not-so-convenient sewn-on loop on back (makes necessary to unbuckle belt, strap, e.g.).NO shoulder strap, nor possibility to attach one! But it's more than OK if you plan to carry it only in your purse or on your belt.Case Logic DCB-302 - nice, well-padded case. Main pocket zippered, so is an additional front pocket (with internal slip for memory card - nice!). On the picture this case looks more bulky than it really is. In fact even with 2 spare batteries it doesn't get fat. Sew-on belt loop and detachable shoulder strap. Pros - price, padding, shape; cons - permanent belt loop, plastic (somehow cheap) hooks on shoulder strap.LowePro Rezo 30 - zippered main compartment with soft lining (it opens wide - careful not to drop camera!). Two zippers allow you to lay out the camera strip outside and carry it in the case on your wrist (and that's additional option - always nice to have!). Front pocket (w/ internal slip) has Velcro flap opening (too bad it gets awkwardly bulky with anything else than one battery inside). Pros - high quality materials, well refined details (e.g. stretchable gussets provide a tight fit with easy access), unfastening Velcro belt loop (but with a snap to make sure it won't open by itself!), doubled zippers in main compartment; cons - bulky front pocket, somehow too widely opening main compartment (learn not to open it all the way and you're OK).I've heard Tamrac 3821 Neo's Digital 21 is also a good fit if you prefer Velcro flap opening rather than zippered one. But front pocket doesn't have the separate closing and isn't extremely big. It has belt loop too (but I don't know if it's opening) and shoulder strap. Pros - easy, fast access, cons - price (4 times DCB-302 and twice Rezo 30!) small front pocket.Warning - Case Logic TBC-302 FFP is too tight (unless you have a few minutes each time you take the camera out or in. But I bet in long run it will make more harm than protection...)
Скромный эксперт
20.09.2013
10/10
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Великолепно
I was 14 when I bought it; so I've had it for a couple of months now. I was looking for a good camera because my old Nikon was junk. When I got it, I went outside right away and started shooting (I love taking pictures). I was absolutely amazed. Every time I took a picture, I was shocked at the clear quality. I had been concerned about it not having RAW, but I have no regrets. The only thing is, I took it out onto the beach and didn't take good enough care of it, and now there's some minor problem with the lens cover not popping out by itself (It didn't affect the pic quality) because I got sand into it:(. I still love it though. The only complaint I have is some of the night scene pictures aren't very good (sunset is spectacular though), and, of course, I blame myself for not taking more care with it! :( I saw some reviews that the flash placement was a problem? It doesn't bother me because there's enough space behind it to grip, but, of course, I realize that to some people this is big. Another thing is the battery. I leave my battery in the charger most of time that I'm not using it, and it hasn't really given me a problem so far. I would suggest getting a replacement battery though.I saw some reviews where people complained about slow response time? I don't know if this is common knowledge or if I sound dumb saying this, but in order to take a picture, you have to press the shutter release down halfways down until the viewfinder flashes green, THEN press it down all the way. So far, I have not had a problem with response. The camera's great for action shots. If I know somebody's going to move, I hold the shutter release down halfways, and when the action's "going" I press it down completely. I get some great shots.Videos? Awesome! The sound and resolution quality is great! The only complaint I have of the video is that when I'm taking videos of group singing, I can't sing because it'll pick up my voice too well. But that's not a big deal because it stands by itself really well; therefore I can walk away from it.I've taken a lot photos and videos and it still affects me the same way as it did at first. It's soooo cool. Especially with the different effects. My fave "funny effect" is the poster effect. And don't get me started on the zoom: it's...indescribable!
Скромный эксперт
27.03.2013
10/10
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Великолепно
I just got the camera a few days ago and my initial impressions are very positive. I bought this camera to replace my older Olympus 550uz or 7.1mp and 16x zoom. I wanted a more compact camera that fit in my pocket for travel while still being able to accomplish the same things as my old camera.I have tested it out and the pictures look as good as indicated in many other reviews. However, I do not yet know if my video will have the noise problem some others have encountered. Looking at video from the camera viewfinder and listening through the camera speakers have only indicated some light backround noice, but nothing that seemed offensive to me.This camera also gives the user quite a bit of freedom to set their own speed, aperature or full manual mode as well as fully automatic. This is a major reason I chose this camera. One feature I liked on my old camera was the SCN mode that I used frequently when shooting through glass or on a bus. Although this is not part of the SCN function on this Canon, the camera is smart enough in to take a great picture through glass in AUTO mode.I have learned that it is necessary to read the manual and understand how a camera works and what it can do before evaluating the camera itself. I have seen many reviews mentioning blurry pictures. I originally had this problem with my old camera and had to learn how to use the auto-focus mode. Once I did, I now get clear pictures. Using this technique, which involves letting the camera get the exposure correct with a 1/2 button depress followed by a quick full press once set allows for the best pictures. When objects are in motion, I always go to fast exposure in Tv mode with 1/1000 setting or faster, depending on lighting. The face recognition function also looks quite useful.I have not yet tried all functions, but most seem like my old camera, and that makes me satisfied with the purchase. One thing I especially like is the slow-motion picture mode in video that lets you shoot video with over 200 frames/sec and plays them back at normal speed to allow for the slow-motion effect.Lastly, the handling of the camera is nice and it feels well build (not cheap) when holding it. The flash is in an awkward spot but I have learned to work around it and don't take many flash pictures anyway.For any new users that worry about fast battery use, I have learned to turn my camera off when not in use and then back on when I plan to use it. Leaving a digital camera on indefinately will use up your batteries pretty quickly.Update...4/24/2013...I have now used the camera quite a bit and on a vacation and the pictures have turned out quite well. I like the automatic focus that "knows" what to focus upon. It works well through windows. The only complaint I have is some sunset pictures I took were too yellow rather than reddish. Overall, I am very happy with this purchase
Скромный эксперт
13.02.2013
10/10
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This is a great camera, if you want a large zoom and need a compact body that will fit in your pocket.This camera had two major competitors when I was deciding what to buy: the Canon S100 (+ larger sensor, + larger max aperture, - less zoom, - more expensive) and the Panasonic ZS20 (+ touch screen, - shorter zoom). I didn't put the Sony HX20 in the 'race' because I found it's image quality to be subpar, although it seems to have better video capability (which is not rather important to me), nor the Nikon S9300, because of it's lack of manual controls (PASM).After a lot of research and some quick hands-on experience (I was lucky to find some people who let me use their cameras for a short while), it was very difficult to choose - all three are GREAT pocket cameras.I'm not a touch-screen type of person, I have big fingers, and I find it easier to navigate using buttons, specially in shaky environments (moving vehicles and such), but I have to agree that the Panasonic ZS20 has a cleaner working area.In the end, I valued the zoom range more than the larger sensor, so I had to drop the Canon S100. If I shot more indoors, and had a deeper pocket, the S100 would have a far better chance.After some pixel-peeping and *very* close inspection, I decided that the pictures from the Canon SX260 had a slightly better contrast and color vibrance than the ones from the Panasonic ZS20.In the end, they both performed great, yielding fantastic pictures and videos, most of them keepers. I ended up choosing the Canon SX260, mainly because it felt better in my hands, its price was a bit lower and the zoom reached a tad farther than the ZS20.Now for the ugly part: Amazon has a terrible habit of pushing its prices through the roof when their inventory is low - when I was in the market for the camera, the price here was $279, and everywhere else was $229 or lower. I finally got it at $209 at a flash sale, at Walmart. Once again, shame on you, Amazon! I would have waited, had you just told me 'more are on their way', and offered me a better price.----------------------------------Update - March 23rd 2013: I have shot over 500 pictures with my camera, and although I already knew that battery life was rather short, I didn't realize exactly what that meant. I had to change batteries during a party, because they go dead all of a sudden. This brings me to the second and third points: buy extra batteries (2 Pack Battery Kit For Canon PowerShot SX260 HS, SX260HS, Canon PowerShot SX500 IS, SX500IS Digital Camera Includes 2 Extended Replacement (1200Mah) NB-6L Batteries + LCD Screen Protectors + MicroFiber Cleaning Cloth are great, and cheap), and install CDHK in your SD card - you'll be able to shoot RAW images, use bracketing, live histograms, control your battery life and much more.All in all, this is the best pocket camera I have used in years!
Скромный эксперт
22.07.2013
10/10
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Великолепно
I purchased this camera just a bit over a year ago to take on a trip to Europe. I have had several Canons in the past and had always been pleased with each of them. My Canon PowerShot SX260 HS 12.1 MP CMOS Digital Camera with 20x Image Stabilized Zoom 25mm Wide-Angle Lens and 1080p Full-HD Video (Black) did not disappoint. The images are very clear, the controls easy to use and the performance is usually fast (some caveats in low light, flash photography especially with a battery that needs charging). I love the small size, being compact enough to carry in my front pocket while I hike or travel. I was able to get alot of great shots during the travels for which I purchased the camera. I continue to enjoy it for every day pics, hikes, travel, skiing,...BUT---The reason that I felt prompted to write this review is due to my experience these past two weeks with Canon's repair department. About 10 days ago I noticed that I could not use my self-timer as that functionality of the control dial had apparently broken since my last usage (a hike a couple of weeks ago). Using Canon's support website I very quickly ascertained that the product was still under warranty (Yay!) and could be returned for repair. The online forms were quite easy to fill out and in a snap I had the camera sent off. I received a confirmation email within a couple of days as well as two more emails within the next week keeping me informed on the status of my repair. Due to the nature of the malfunction, Canon chose to replace the product, at no cost to me. I received it via FedEx today. It is labeled as "refurbished" but looks brand new. All the parts were in the box as if it were new and it works like a charm, just like it did previously. Also, in the course of my repair I had occasion to call the Canon repair center in Irvine and both times was treated very efficiently and with friendly service. I was very impressed with the entire repair experience and will definitely favor Canon's products for my future purchases as I have found them to have the best feature sets as well as superior customer service. Thank-you Canon!
Скромный эксперт
29.12.2012
2/10
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Ужасно
I am so disappointed with this camera. I purchased it after reading the hundreds of glowing reviews and found it to be an abysmal choice for my family. I guess if you were only shooting landscapes in brilliant sunlight, it might be an acceptable camera, but for capturing two young kids and the joy of Christmas it is a horrid choice.There's not a single photo of people that doesn't have some blurring in the photo. The auto focus function is very slow and randomly locks on to various spots in the frame. It makes trying to a photo more like trying to play a very frustrating video game, better fire when the sights are on the correct target, because who knows how long before it jumps to the next one. Many of the photos of the kids were missing one thing.... the kids, this camera is so laggy that they were often out of the frame by the time the camera decided to release the shutter. Forget about getting another shot off to make up for the one you missed, as the write time (even to a class 10 card) also seems excessive.I purchased this camera to replace a 6 year old Canon Powershot ELPH SD600 - now that is a fantastic camera. In fact, we gave that camera to our seven year old daughter and the photos that she took are so much clearer and in focus than those taken with the SX260. Even the photos I took with my iPhone 5 are better, since I could focus reliably. I've never seen a camera that focused so poorly. After I realized that the photo quality was so bad, I began testing and took multiple shots from the same location within a few seconds of each other. The focus point would change betwen these shots and result in wildly varied pictures. The one thing that I noticed was that on highly zoomed shots of inanimate objects, the focus was much sharper and more what I expected from this camera.Even though I purchased the camera to use for pickup and shoot pictures, I did try to experiment with the various settings and took the camera off Auto mode. I got better shots using AV or TV mode, but even then the shots were just plain bad. It seems that there's something off with the flash (in addition to the horrid placement, more on that later) it didn't freeze motion like I'm used to with other cameras. Even flash photos are very blurry if there is any motion.And speaking of the flash, it is like a jack-in-the-box that pops up, right where your fingers naturally rest, at the most in opportune times. This either shocks and makes you miss your shot or requires you to restart the camera if you don't get out of the way in time.The horrible photos, the frustrating focus, the draggy performance and the poor design all add to to make this the most aggrevating device that I've seen in a long time.
Скромный эксперт
29.12.2012
6/10
Оценка пользователя
Плохо
I went out and bought this camera, thinking that it would replace a Sony HX20V that I purchased, because I wasn't satisfied with the image quality on the Sony completely. All the professional review sites indicated that the SX260 has the best image quality out of the travel zoom compacts, so I went to a local retailer and purchased it to make sure before I sent back the Sony. Here's what I found:In bright daylight, the SX260 is a great little camera, it focuses well, takes good, sharp pictures and is very snappy overall. The build quality is solid, and overall it compares quite favorably to the Sony. The image quality is slightly better than the Sony's, but overall it's probably is not noticeable for most people. I did notice though, that the Sony has consistently sharper images across the entire scene, whereas the Canon tends to smudge focus towards the edges more.In lowlight though, it's a completely different story. The SX260 continuously hunts for focus in anything less than very bright lighting conditions, which means you're going to miss shots that you would otherwise get with a different camera if your subject is moving. When (or if) it finally does find focus, it often focuses on the wrong subject, especially in complex scenes. The result is that many pictures wind up with very soft focus which very noticeably degrades image quality, even at small print sizes. This is not an issue with other cameras in this class, such as the Sony or the ZS19. In a few cases, the Canon could not lock focus period. I had to go in and manually help it focus or change my position/enable the flash to take some of the shots. Of course, this was using the auto mode on both cameras, so you can probably get it to focus using the manual controls if you take the time to do so, but since most people will probably leave it in auto 90% of the time, it's a good test to compare the two cameras.The real problem though, is that it can take 10-30 seconds for it to hunt for focus, only for it to wind up failing to focus on anything at all! Try getting most people to stay still for that long, and you'll see why that can be a BIG problem with this camera. It's terribly frustrating to have a shot lined up, and then the camera fails to find focus, or worse yet, finds focus in the wrong part of the scene!Overall, the SX260 is a good camera, but the image quality suffers in many situations from focusing issues that it's competitors just don't have. I'm not sure if there's a definitive, "best" camera in this class as it seems that each one has its trade-offs, but I wound up keeping the Sony in the long run, even though it has worse image quality overall than the Canon.
Скромный эксперт
27.12.2012
10/10
Оценка пользователя
Великолепно
I received this camera as a Christmas gift, albeit a bit begrudgingly. I hadn't been allowed to get a Kodak because they're going out of the camera business, so I'd settled on this one. But it's definitely grown on me in the two days I've had it, and I just adore this camera.The image quality is excellent, with fairly minimal noise. In full optical zoom, obviously, there's noise, and I would recommend a tripod to get the full benefits of the 20x. Colors are very vivid and true to their actual pigments(and, if you so choose, you can accentuate certain colors via color settings).So here we go.PROS:- excellent optical zoom, good to use in situations where you can't get close or want to photograph some scenery- variety of settings to experiment and tinker with, one of my favorites is the color swap.- shutter speed and aperture are completely free to be manipulated, as well as many other aspects of shooting (the camera isn't always stuck in Auto)- The macro is fairly versatile, it can take pictures from more than just one specific cm range- if you're not an expert photographer and are new to it like myself, this camera can walk you right through the motions. Want to take a picture in the snow, but have no idea how to set the exposure correctly? Try the snow setting, it works pretty well and with a few adjustments from you it can be perfect! Etc.- The camera has shown no signs of lag or slowness when I navigate menus, change settings, turn the features wheel, scroll through pictures, etc. It's nice and quick.and there are many, many more... but I can't possibly get them all here!CONS:- the camera can be a bit slow to shoot when the shutter is depressed, especially with a flash. if you want to get an action shot, plan accordingly to shoot slightly before the event you're taking a picture of.- when in slow-motion video mode, the feature that allows you to take 240-frame-per-second videos, the video gets extremely dark. I recommend finding a good light to be under, because no matter how much I've fought with the thing it won't brighten the picture. However, this could also be human error; perhaps the option is there and I'm just not finding it.- Battery life is fairly short. ...then again I carry this baby around and take dozens of pictures because I just love it to death.In short, this is a great starting camera for someone who wants to learn how to take pictures while still capturing moments (ooh, how cliche) with great quality and a large variety of options! I'd recommend it to anyone; I read a review from a rather experienced photographer who loved this camera because it's so conveniently sized and is still a force to be reckoned with! Definitely worth it.
Скромный эксперт
24.02.2013
6/10
Оценка пользователя
Плохо
I upgraded to this camera from my nine years-old Canon S1IS, so of course I was blown away in many ways by this camera, including by the size and ease of using the LCD, the speed, the size of the camera, the power and stabilization of the zoom and generally speaking the sharpness and richness of color of the photos I can get out of it. I very nearly returned it, though, and have resigned myself to it with mixed feelings. Because there are so many options to tweedle with that I'm not sure I've mastered them, I won't lay down an absolute verdict on everything that dissatisfies me about the camera, but I have to let out a yowl over the funhouse mirror effect in the corners of the wide-angle images. People's hair-dos and heads splurge into the corners like lava lamp blobs, and I find myself having to throw away some of my favorite compositions (unless you like the cliche tourist snapshot with your subjects centered against that sunset or mountain range, you want to frame them toward the side, in which case, you can take the shot but won't want to show it to anybody who knows the person in the upper left or right hand corner). The auto-white balance is very untrustworthy indoors, the default the colors are surreally intense and over warm (as has become the standard it seems) and to my surprise the artificial intelligence can't tell you're under trees on an overcast day, so I have to stop down in order not to overexpose my photos. Even though there are many options, there is no mode that gives you all of them, so you don't get to take advantage of everything you might like. I find I can't easily stay away from the high ASA settings, over which the sharpness drops steeply. Partly it's just a slow lens even at wide angle, but also it seems pumping up the ASA to 1200 or higher is the camera's favorite way to get the exposure right. I also miss the spot-focus/spot-metering button of my old Canon (you have to enter the everything menu to do anything), and wish it either told me or had a stop mid-zoom for the equivalent of a standard lens (i.e. neither fish-eye nor telephoto). What else? It's not nearly so small and light as the less zoomy point-and-shoots--I was particularly surprised by how heavy it is--and it's just absurd how you're forced to hold the camera to avoid blocking the popup flash (fortunately for me, I don't use flash much, and just set it to off). Still, the thing is a marvel. As every reviewer says, you get a lot for the compromise it represents.
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