Фотоаппарат Canon PowerShot SX500 IS — 479 отзывов, плюсы и минусы

I'm a die hard DSL user but wanted a smaller, more compact camera to take hiking, boating etc, instead of lugging around my big camera. I was very surprised to find that the PowerShot (and I'm guessing other point & shoots) are so much more complicated to use than the DSL's.Pro's: Price is right, it's light and compact and easy to carry around, additional batteries are reasonable (15$ for 2), it has fun features that take the place of specialty lenses, and when you get a good shot, it's a really good shot.Con's: It can be difficult to get it to focus where you want it to focus, many times it tells you subject is in focus and it's not, features don't always work when telephoto is engaged and the battery has a short lifespan (90 minutes and/or about 200 photos. however the batteries are small and cheap enough that it's easy to have extra available to switch out.)I'm still playing around with the different shooting modes and hopefully will get in sync with it for consistently good shots. The advanced user manual is okay...but it must be for several cameras because it tells me to go to things on the menu that I don't have icons for on my camera. It has been helpful though.Update: I've found shooting in "Live" mode, all the features work and am getting much more consistant quality. Equal to what I get with my DSL. You definitely want to turn on the AF Point Zoom feature to magnify the focus area and make sure the camera is focusing where you think it is. Am still playing and figuring it all out, but am much more optimistic about it now.

I purchased this camera after much research and comparison shopping with other businesses and felt like this was the best style and model for my needs. Initially, I was thrilled with my purchase and am now happy I waited to review this product. Things have changed, quickly and dramatically for the worse...After using the camera roughly 20 times since it arrived, the zoom has stopped working, which renders the camera useless. And as luck would have it, although i am a Prime member for 3 years, I am unable to return the product. I still have the original packaging (it conveniently did not arrive with a printed receipt, which I notice happens frequently with my purchases through Amazon). Perhaps an oversight on their part... I have recommended Amazon to family, coworkers and friends and have purchased thousands and thousands of dollars worth of merchandise through Amazon. I will no longer buy from Amazon after this experience due to my complete dissatisfaction with this camera and their convoluted return policy. Basically I have a 200 dollar useless trinket and gave my old camera away so I can no longer take photos, which is something I enjoy tremendously. Thanks Amazon (not so much)...

I sent this camera back. I have always had Canon cameras, and was relying on the brand's reputation. I wanted to upgrade from a basic, pocket size point and shoot, as I use the camera primarily to take product photographs indoors. I found the photos to be grainy when set on auto-mode. I've always used a viewfinder, but decided to give this camera a chance. The flash was just too bright when I had to use it, and the photos were washed out. I didn't find the camera user-friendly. When I went to take action shots, since there is a big lag time while posting, I wasn't able to capture the exact photo shots I wanted. While it was in the price point I was looking to spend, I didn't want to waste my money on a camera I felt I would ultimately be unhappy with. On the recommendation of a professional photographer who did some further research for me, I purchased the Fujifilm FinePix S8400W 16.2 MP Digital Camera instead.

I purchased this camera with the sole intent to take to my vacation in Yosemite however after the first couple of days on my trip I was very disappointed. The auto settings were taking some very washed out pictures. If I control everything manually I could get some really good ones, but having to do that when all you want is to snap and take some good pictures is a pain. So I ended up having to do that for much of my vacation, and then I also had to manually edit some pictures after the fact. The shutter is super slow also, and you have to hold the shutter button for a while for the picture to snap. Also I don't like having to manually pop up the flash, seems like it should just pop up by itself. I was going to return the camera when I got back but ended up taking too long and now it's past the return policy date. Bummer, I am really not happy with it. Also the battery goes down very fast, couldn't go for 2 days of shooting without having to charge it.

I have had my Canon SX500 IS for about a year. My initial requirements for this camera were that it be light, easy to pack in a backpack, high resolution, big optical zoom, high (not perfect) image quality and easy to use on the move. The SX500 IS meets all of these criteria. The battery lasts for all day shooting, and with a 64GB SanDisk Ultra memory card, I can shoot all day and not run out of memory.The only negative, I miss having a viewfinder. For on the go shooting, I have never been a fan of Live View imaging.Pros: Light, easy to use, good image quality.Cons: Live View shooting only.Recommend to others: Yes

I wanted a nicer camera that could take great wide angle landscape shots and I was not disappointed by this camera. It's solid, easy to use for super noob digital camera people, comes with a connector cable to easily transfer to a computer.Our trip was to Alaska, and the scenery was profound. I couldn't stop taking pictures of it and the camera never let me down. The zoom was perfect for the scenic touring we did especially since the sheer size of everything was so large, but also so distant.Battery life was great, but I turned it off between uses. Came with a handy strap to carry around the neck and a lense cover. I purchased the Case Logic DCB-304 Compact System/Hybrid Camera Case (Black) for it and an extra memory card.

I love this camera! Its Great for going to my sons baseball games, small enough to pack around with Great zoom!! Great clarity! The image stabilizer is a Must for sports! Canon knows how to make great cameras for life's memorable moments. I wanted to get the powershot with the 50x zoom but it wasn't in my budget. This affordable camera is an Awesome alternative. Love it!!!!

Returned it yesterday. Looking for camera to travel with so I don't have to take my Rebel EOS. It's not this one. Took it on a trip and the outdoor pictures were OK, not great, but OK. Problem was with the inside photos coming out grainy and sometimes blur. The Flash doesn't pop up when needed, there is a message on the screen to manually lift up the flash. Sometimes it prompts the flash, sometimes it doesn't. It is lightweight and compact, but picture quality suffers. First negative experience I've had with a Canon product.

Almost didn't buy this because of the "Not a good beginner camera" review. Wanted an easy to use camera with a lot of zoom and small enough to fit in my motorcycle side bag. Bought it 8/13 and took a 6500 mile bike trip. Put the camera on auto and made sure the stabilizer feature was on. Took 400 ish pictures, many in a hurry sitting at roadside on the bike. For me, 99% are great, clear pictures showing me what I had seen traveling America. Have taken several thousand pictures since and as long as I keep my settings as stated I get great pictures.Just like my phone that I only want to talk on, I want a camera that works well without learning the 100 things it may be able to do.

Camera worked good at first. Then in Zion on vacation the image sensor went out. We didn't get back in time to return to amazon and our only hope is that Cannon will stand behind their product.

I love this camera ! Easy to use takes terrific pictures even in low light! My grand daughter was in a play and we were towards the back of the auditorium. I took a video and was able to zoom enough to get a great picture, clear and perfect. Out doors I took a video of her on a faris wheel not knowing which car she was I and was able to see her very clearly when I zoomed in on my computer. I'm very happy with this multi functional camera. I would like to have a cover or hood over the screen but it's great for the price. The flash doesn't pop up automatically and there isn't a view finder but if you don't mind that its a great buy.

We are very happy that we have stepped up to this camera from our Canon PowerShot SD850 IS Digital ELPH, which was really nice when traveling. It fit in our pockets as well as worked wonderfully on trips. Extra memory cards allowed us to take all the photos we wanted. But, we found it inadequate for either long distance or quite near objects.So we tried this one. Being frequent photographers but infrequent travelers we felt it was enough. Since we have begun taking photos of birds both near and afar, we stepped up to the SX500. It is still simple enough for us to handle. It does not require frequent lens changes. A few filters, once in a while might yet prove useful, some day.This works very well for us.We suggest you take a look into purchasing this camera.

I have always loved cannon cameras and this is no exception. since I purchased mine my recommendation has led to the purchase of 6 more of the same camera. I purchased one for my grandson, my son in law bought his own, my friend purchased one for them selves and one for their daughter and two friends at work purchased it also. just waiting for my check from cannon.

I bought this camera for my trip to Mt. Kilimanjaro. I was looking for a good camera that was not as big and bulky as a professional camera but would still take great pictures! THIS IS IT!!! Awesome zoom and pictures.

Bought this little camera for a trip to Egypt last month because I was concerned about taking my 5D M3 with all its high-end lenses. Sometimes pro photographers aren't welcome over there with the situation as it is. I managed to take some really great shots with this camera, and the zoom on it is crazy.It' small and light, shoots fairly fast but not like an DSLR; you do have to give it a couple of seconds between shots. I used it only on auto though, so perhaps others settings would cure the problem. Since I didn't have much time to get accustomed to the camera before leaving I just chose auto to be safe. It's a good buy.

The features are not anything special. I expected something better, but considering the price, it is ok, not more than ok.

pictures are great,camera works better than anything I've had in a while,received fast.So far no problems,pictures and wide angle look great.

It is a good camera for the price it is. I haven't had a problem with it at all. The only thing that I could see improvement in is capturing pictures of cities at night from afar.

Bought this for my hubby for Christmas, and he has already gotten some great use out of it! And you really can't beat the price!

This is an awesome camera with a great feature set. My daughter is just starting with an interest in photography and rather than invest in a digital SLR right out of the gate we decided to try this one. After reading a lot of reviews this camera seemed too good to be true, but it does not disappoint. It has a small form factor for such a feature packed camera. The screen is HUGE which is nice to review your settings and framing. The level of "optical" zoom this camera can achieve is ridiculous for it's size. The controls are very intuitive especially if you have used other Canon cameras. The video recording and effects are a very nice plus.The biggest factor of course should be "does it take good pictures?"... this takes GREAT pictures and awesome videos. If you are in the market for something more than a pocket point and shoot then I would highly recommend this camera.

The camera took a while to get used to. It takes a little longer then I expected to focus and the pictures tended to be dark in the AUTO mode. Much better in the LIVE mode. Also the video did not always work. It refused to start a few times. Those are the negatives. I really enjoyed the wider angle lens and the 30X zoom was great. Took about 1200 pictures on a recent trip to Russia and was not disappointed in the number of high quality pictures the camera took both indoors, without a flash, and outside. Flash photography was forbidden in many of the historic sites. Battery life was average about 75 pictures. All in all the camera was worth the price.

I use this camera for video and still pics. I've not had any problems. Very easy to use and easy for others to use. No more of you not being in any pics because no one else can use your camera.

I can honestly say that this is the best camera I have ever used! It is versatile, rugged, user-friendly--and takes awesome photos! I could not be happier! My son recently purchased an identical camera on my strong recommendation!

Camera does not have single viewer for picture taking. Using the screen for photos is not possible outside in sunlight, as sun causes such a glare on screen you cannot see the item you want to photograph

I've had this camera for over 9 months and I love it. The lens is amazing and the zoom is powerful. Definitely a good buy.

A nice easy to handle camera that takes great pictures and gets good shots with excellent wide angle and long views.

I was tired of going through compact cameras with mediocre pictures. We have two children and I wanted great photos of them. This camera does not disappoint. The zoom is incredible. I was able to catch and zoom in on a jumping dolphin in the middle of the ocean and it is so close you can see it's eye.This camera is easy to use and takes the best pictures I've ever seen.

Excellent, the best camera I've ever had! Easy to use, lightweight, great focus, pictures are incredible, zoom is really good

We use this for business purposes and it is excellent for our needs. Would recommend highly for a simple to use camera.

I bought this camera for over a year. I have recently upgraded to a DSLR but this is a perfect camera for those who want to get started on photography. Very light weight. it is a Point and Shoot Camera.

Nothing like a Canon.This camera is light weight.Takes excellent pictures.Love the size and the zoom is just amazing.

Excellent Camera. Practical, comfortable, easy to use and carry. Very good optical zoom. Only one thing is negative, during video recording, the image many times turns a little opaque for a seconds, and as a result the video is not 100% sharp.

This camera has an astoundingly long telephoto lens, good image stabilization, great price, compact size, light weight and abundant pixels. This makes for at least a fabulous vacation camera, and a bit more. The negatives include what you have to expect: the trade offs for size and price necessitate a slow (small aperature) lens. This means the flash range is limited, and the automatic controls tend to select a higher ASA. I haven't figured out how to lock the ASA at 100 or 200. Except in bright sunlight, a tripod is essential at the longer focal lengths. Shutting off the image stabilization is recommended by the manufacturer when using a tripod. There is no remote shutter release, so to avoid camera shake using a tripod, the self-timer is recommended. This, coupled withe the shutter delay in normal operation means some difficulty in composing shots with moving objects.That said, overall it is a great camera at a great price.

I am very happy with it. Good size (small) and good zoom, that was what I was looking for. I recomend it.

Loved this camera although it wasn't what I was looking for. It's a simple point and shoot camera with a big lens. Perfect for everyday use, however best to go with an SLR if you want more features, options, and higher grade photos.

Simple to use but with more sophisticated options. Takes the best photos of any camera I have owned. Great zoom for an amateur photographer like me and for an inexpensive camera.

This is a great camera,have been waiting for a good buy,I found it!I will recommend to others,arrived on time,thank you.

The zoom takes sharp pictures as does the wide angle. It's a little bulky but worth the effort to carry it around. Glad I bought it!

Bought this camera for my Alaskan Cruise vacation. Everything works as advertized. Got some really great shots on cloudy days, indoors without flash and many other situations.The zoom function is unbelievably good. I did buy a monopod for these deep zoom shots, but i quickly found out that the camera does a great job compensating for any shake. Even at 60 x zoom I took some great and clear hand held shots.The main drawback is the lack of a viewfinder. On bright sunny days all you see is your reflection on the LCD screen. Total washout of all detail and color. So in that situation it becomes point and guess, not point and shoot.The recovery between shots is also quite long.Great movie camera even if its only 720p HD.Battery life OK unless its very cold (like in Alaska at 5 AM). Buy an extra batteryI'll try one of those anti-glare screen protectors to see if that improves the situation.Overall, great camera if you can live without a viewfinder.

amazing eazy one handed clear focus. Now I have memories forever.There's also a video mode and you can have direct access to video recording by pressing the red button on the back of the camera.

Am not too impressed with the resulting color. If only I could return it. I liked the previous Canon I lost and its even cheaper than this one.

Can anyone tell me if this camera is big or small? I'm looking for a camera big enough that I could wear it around my neck while taking pictures. I'm not a fan of small cameras.

So far my girlfriend loves it, she took a digital photo glass in school and says it's fantastic, obviously not as good as slr but defiantly worth the price!!

tends to be a little unforgiving when subjects move. occassionaly it cannot get a clear shot of the subject. Love it on a tri-pod

I am not an professional when it comes to taking pictures, I just love to take picterus when i go on vacation or when i go on a trip. But one of my friends is an professional photograhper and he really likes to play with it, since it is very small and it has alot of functions so yes if you are an amature photographer and want to take it to the next level this will be the one. also the movies you mke with this camera are amazing!

Every picture taken with this camera is blurry. I have gone through Canon troubleshooting and made adjustments suggested by the manual. No luck. Horrible pictures.I have previously owned a Nikon L series and plan on purchasing the newer version.

Takes great shots, especially for someone who is looking for a fun camera that is not too techy. Great zoom tooo!!

This is a great camera. I truly enjoy taking pictures with it. It was recommended by a friend and I'm very pleased that I purchased. The price was right and with Amazon Prime the shipping was free. Make sure you take a look.