Canon PowerShot SX130IS 12.1 MP Digital Camera with 12x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom with 3.0-Inch LCD
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Manufacturer: CanonAudio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Format: CD-ROM
Model: SX130IS
Color: Black
Product features:
- Shoot 720p HD video with stereo sound while using the optical zoom
- High-powered 12x wide-angle optical zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer
- Scene modes like Miniature Effect for Movie and Fisheye Effect; Advanced Smart AUTO
- DIGIC 4 Image Processor, with 12.1 megapixels; 3.0-inch wide LCD
- Capture images to SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards (not included)
- Adobe Photoshop CS5 Upgrade [Old Version]
- Manfrotto 7302YB M-Y Tripod with Ball - Replaces 725B
- Canon CBK4-300 AA Battery & Charger Kit for Cameras (Retail Package)
Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Canon PowerShot SX130IS 12.1 MP Digital Camera with 12x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom with 3.0-Inch LCD
Customer Review: Stupid Reviews, RTFM, Rechargeable Batteries, and Class 10 Memory Cards
Summary: 5 Stars
I received my SX130IS yesterday (one day earlier than Amazon's estimated delivery) and I absolutely love it!
I know... one day's not enough time to accurately judge its functionality and reliability over the long haul, but in terms of appearance, this camera looks great. It's expensive looking, giving off an aura of prestige and power (like driving an Audi A8). When you point this Baby at somebody, you look like a serious photog [:-)
Yeah, it's a little bulkier than a lot of other P&S cameras, but it'll fit in your shirt pocket, and I find the larger body easier to hold. All the controls seem ergonomically perfect for my hands, the big 3" LCD helps me quickly focus on my subject, and the 12X zoom is amazing. It powers on and is ready to shoot fast enough for my amateur photo needs, which are typical family/home subjects as well as product photos for eBay and Craigslist. Because my other camera is a PowerShot A560, I'm familiar with Canon's menus and was taking photos right away without having to learn a new camera's idiosyncrasies.
I know this review is not very technical, but I wanted to let everyone know that for less than $200, this is one powerhouse camera that you'll probably like a lot too.
Unlike Free's ridiculous review below, more intelligent reviewers have pointed out some important considerations about using this camera:
1) Ever heard the acronym RTFM? It's too vulgar to spell out, but it can't be repeated often enough. Probably 80% of the problems people whine about in their 1 and 2 star reviews could have been resolved by RTFM.
2) Forget about using regular alkalines in this camera... buy AA NiMH rechargeables and a charger. For my A560, I bought Powerex batteries and their MH-C204F charger, which processes 2 or 4 batteries at a time. There's a newer model of the 204F--the 204W--or you can buy the more functional MH-C801D that charges 1 to 8 batteries at a time. Check out the Amazon reviews of these products for more information. Ansmann and Eneloop batteries also get good reviews.
3) The SX130 will function much faster with a class 10 memory card. I bought SanDisk for my A560, and it's functioned flawlessly for 3 years. For my SX130, I bought a SanDisk Extreme Class 10 card. Check out the Amazon reviews and you'll see that the class 10 cards are a much better choice for a digital camera. Note that cards in the "bulk" package cost less because you're not paying for the retail box with all the plastic packaging.
I plan to update this review in the future if I experience any problems you should be aware of.
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Description of Canon PowerShot SX130IS 12.1 MP Digital Camera with 12x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom with 3.0-Inch LCD
Canon's 4345B001 PowerShot SX130 IS 12.1 MP Compact Digital Camera is the perfect companion to all your good times. Now you can capture every detail of special moments in crisp, stunning 720p HD even while using the high-powered 12x wide-angle optical zoom. You'll record in stereo sound, then play back your videos instantly on you computer. The SX130 IS all about creativity, with fun new scene modes like Miniature Effect for Movies, and Fisheye Effect for artistically distorted stills. While you're having fun creating, the camera's Smart Flash Exposure and advanced Smart AUTO systems are ensuring that every image is the best it can be. Add the DIGIC 4 Image Processor, 12.1 megapixels and Optical Image Stabilizer, and you've got the ideal camera for making the good times last.Digital Cameras
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