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К.Д.А.
20.08.2014
8/10
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Хорошо
хорошая модель
Дмитрий, из Пензы, ошибаетесь насчет зума - при съемке видео zoom есть и он очень хороший
Сергей
04.04.2014
6/10
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Плохо
обычная модель
Фотик самый обычный, ничем не примечательный, кроме зума 20х оптического,снимает не лучше своего собрата Кэнон ixus, матрица маленькая,соответственно и снимки с таким же уровнем шума
Золотов Роман
13.01.2014
10/10
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Великолепно
- + качетсво фото-видео отличное за такие деньги.
- - надо привыкнуть к тому как держать, чтобы не задеть вспышку
доволен покупкой...
Gaibov Azizjon
15.01.2014
10/10
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Великолепно
- + Отличный вещь недели назад купил еще не знаю хорошо все функцию но не жалуюсь пока!!!!! фотки получаются отличные...
Скроменый эксперт
04.09.2012
8/10
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Хорошо
- + Заменил свой Canon sx210 is на эту модель. Поэтому буду сравнивать с этим фотоаппаратом.
- Шире угол и больше приближение. 20x вместо 14x.
- Исо стали лучше. Появилось 3200.
- Сделали хват для пальцев справа, а то держать было неудобно 210.
- Вспышка больше не выпрыгивает в ручных режимах. В 210 она в обязательном порядке подымалась.
- Рычажок зума стал намного удобнее.
- Экран стал побольше.
- Видео вроде как лучше, но я особо не сравнивал. - - - Разрешение сделали L - 12 мегапикселей, а M1 - только 6. У canon sx210 М1 был 9 мегапикселей, его я и ставил всегда.
- Аккумулятор у 210 был более ёмким - 1120mAh, а тут только 1000. Хотя второй придётся покупать по любому
- Ремешок для запястье стал лучше, но могли бы ползунок-замочек для него сделать, чтобы регулировать петлю.
- Экспонометр также любит подвирать, осветляя кадр. Лечится...
Скроменый эксперт
20.05.2013
2/10
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Ужасно
- + качество материалов,зум,настройки
- - отработал 3 месяца,на 4й погас дисплей!.просто так,без причины...и на этом хорошие впечатления закончились
отвез в гарантмастерскую,сообщили ,что в наличии нужной запчасти нет..,в итоге забрал только через 25дней,хорошо,что имеется...
Косов Александр
28.10.2012
6/10
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Плохо
- + 1.компактный
2.автофокусировка по лицам
3. приличное качество видео (только старый формат)
4. неплохой зум (хоть реально и не 20 -учитавая особенности широкоуг. объектива примерно 14-16). Качество при использовании только оптического зума не меняется! - - 1.качество асферической линзы в объективе ниже любого ожидаемого уровня. Дисторсия при съёмке на широком угле не только огромная но и несимметричная. Сравнл с широкоуголкой другой фирмы, даже стаскал в сервисный ценр Canon, говорят нелинейные искажения особенность объектива. Готовьтесь лечить программами обработки изображений. Или снимайте портреты издалека в телережиме.
2. Заявленные...
Захаров Валерий
24.05.2013
8/10
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Хорошо
- + Качественная съёмка фото и видеоизображения!
- - При видеосъёмке на Canon 260, когда небольшой уровень звука (шума) или его полное отсутствие (тишина) реально записывается громкий, крайне неприятный свистяще-шипящий...
Нисковский Алексей
02.04.2013
8/10
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Хорошо
- + большой зум, быстро фокусируется, много ручных настроек.
- - сильно зашумленные фотографии при недостаточном освещении, шторки царапают линзу объектива( видимо попала пыль) при открытии/закрытии.не заряжается от USB.
брал для работы, чтоб всегда под рукой в поездках и если сфоткать какую нибудь железяку...
bombini diego
28.03.2013
4/10
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Ужасно
- - На 7 день использования появилась проблема с дисплеем, поделился на 10 параллельных зон, в нечетных видна картинка, четные серые.
Так все нахваливают...
Скроменый эксперт
15.02.2013
10/10
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Великолепно
- + 1.Качество материалов на высоком уровне. 2. Превосходный 20-ти кратный зум, плюс к нему хороший стабилизатор. 3. Широкий спектр ручных настроек, хотя и на авто получаются качественные...
Kochurov Alexander
25.11.2012
8/10
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Хорошо
- + 1 Оптимальное сочетание компактности и большого зума
2 Видео Full HD
3 Шпионский режим сьемки
4 идентификатор лиц
5 ручные настройки выдержки, диафрагмы, фокусировка - - 1 Слабый аккумулятор
2 Достаточно маркий ЖК-экран
Качество фото оказалось хуже чем у старого A530 что немного расстроило,...
rzaev Dima
18.09.2012
10/10
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Великолепно
- + Отличный фотоаппарат
ВОТ иммено что качество фото у него лучше чем у сони НХ20 и прочих,да и корпус из металла. В руках держать одно удовольствие.
При хорошем освещении отличный результат.
Вспышка там где надо а не под самим пальцем!) - - видео снимает похуже чем НХ20 от сони за счет формата,но и этого вам хватит вполне. ГПС жрет акумулятор. больше придраться не...
Скроменый эксперт
18.06.2012
8/10
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Хорошо
- + Всё хорошо, отличные снимки и днем и ночью и на скорости, макро... кроме одного, читатй недостатки.
- - Пыль с обратной стороны...
Скроменый эксперт
08.10.2012
8/10
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Хорошо
Один из лучших компактных цифровиков, особенно удобна функция записи GPS-логов в отдельные файлы после съёмки и возможность потом вставлять геотеги в данные изображений (http://jj-warez.livejournal.com/27066.html) и т.п.
Скроменый 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.
Скроменый эксперт
15.01.2013
8/10
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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
Скроменый эксперт
03.07.2013
8/10
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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.
Скроменый эксперт
27.09.2012
6/10
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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
Скроменый эксперт
02.01.2013
2/10
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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.
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13.06.2012
10/10
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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
Скроменый 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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Великолепно
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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