Canon Powershot SX10IS 10MP Digital Camera with 20x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom
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Customer Review: CANON Powershot SX 10 IS - Exceeded My Expectations
Summary: 5 Stars
I absolutely love this camera. I have only had the SX 10 for a little over a month and i wanted to be fully familiar with it before i wrote a review on it. I decided to get the SX 10 for several reasons. Cost, Quality, Functionality, and Ease Of Use. I have been using Canon cameras for many years. I love Canon products, they have never let me down. To me this camera is the best of both worlds. I do a lot of landscape and nature photography and so i really need the wide angle and the telephoto reach. The macro and supermacro modes are outstanding. To me the 5.0-100.0mm (35mm equivalent: 28-560mm) Lens is the most amazing thing about this camera. The lens on this camera is truly amazing. You can really reach out and touch somebody with this bad boy.
The Canon SX 10 IS is a excellent choice if you don't have the money for DSLR. I am still learning and this camera is certainly a great one to learn with because you have many of the functions of a good DSLR. The Auto mode works really well and you can get away with most shots by simply point and shoot. But for the shots that you cant pull of in Auto you have the ability to go full Manual Which i love. There are way too many great functions on this camera for me to list. I didn't buy this camera for the video but the video is fantastic as well. I was actually shocked the first time i the recorded a practice session of my friends band, the audio and video quality are truly awesome. The SX 10 really is the one of the closest things you can get to DSLR without having to spend thousands of dollars.
A lot of people seem to think that you can't use lens filters with the SX10, but they couldn't be more wrong. Just google Lensmate SX 10. I got the Lensmate Adapter 58mm, Hoya UV filter 58mm, an extra Lens Cap 58mm to fit the UV filter, and a Hoya HMC Circular Polarizer 58 mm and a few other goodies. I leave the Lensmate Adapter and the UV filter on the SX10 at all times to protect the main lens. This is the perfect addition. You can have a lot of fun with a Cir Polarizer. They are very useful for Landscape Photography because they help make the skies blue and the clouds white as they should be. The Polarizer is also great for taking the reflections off of water or glass.
My only complaint with this camera is Canon or actually Myself. I bought this camera about a month ago and about two weeks later Canon sent me an email saying that the Canon Powershot SX 20 was about to be released. That really struck a nerve ha. I really don't know how they could improve this model very much but i would have definitely loved to have had a heads up about the new SX 20 IS. Oh Well i guess that's what i get for not doing more research. I am certainly very happy with the SX 10. And with this model i can use the Canon Powershot SX10 IS CHDK Hack to unlock many more functions and capabilities such as RAW Image Format, Time Lapse, Remote Shutter Release, Motion detection, Bracketing, DOF Calculator, ETC ETC.
This was my first purchase from Amazon.com and i am extremely satisfied with Amazon. I ordered this camera late in the afternoon around 3:00pm or 4:00pm on a Thursday and it was at my house by 4:00pm Friday, ready for the weekend abuse.
The Canon Powershot SX 10 IS is an excellent choice for beginner as well as advanced photographers. The Quality and Functionality of this camera greatly out weigh the cost. I would recommend the Canon SX 10 to anybody looking for an excellent all in one type of camera. Go ahead and pick one up you won't be disappointed.
Customer Review: Keeps getting better & better
Summary: 5 Stars
I've been a (more or less) serious photographer for almost 70 years, and an earlybird with practically every technological advance in photography since then. In other words, I've seen 'em all.
Digital is the great revolution -- nothing in the past comes close to that leap forward. I migrated to it 10 years ago, have owned a dozen or more cameras, and haven't looked back since.
Disclaimer: I'm not a professional photographer. What photos I sell might cover my expenses plus a little (13" x 19" prints take lots of expensive ink). I don't have to produce near-perfect work day in and day out in a studio or on assignments. Those who have the talent and energy to do this work should have whatever equipment fits their needs. They earn it.
I, on the other hand, am among the legions who have the luxury of picking and choosing when, where, and what to photograph. I can make as many errors as I do without damage except to my ego. I can play around with subject, setting, lighting, color, mood, and all those little things that differentiate photography from cellphone snapshots. I don't pay penalties for my goofs.
I've had my Canon SX10IS for a only a few weeks, but I can conclude that its value for the money is simply incredible! Whatever nits I can pick (and there are a few) are more in the realm of digging through its scores of features and trying to decide which to use; not in the overall quality, which is simply outstanding.
That said, I have to object to what appears to be an ongoing undercurrent of disdain for anything-but-SLRs that keeps coming up in product reviews. Aside from larger CCD sensors, I can't find anything significantly better in most SLRs than in the mid-range non-SLRs such as the SX-10. After decades of lugging several bodies and a half-dozen lenses around in multiple suitcase-sized bags, missing shots because it took so long to screw everything together, while paying many thousands of bucks for the inconvenience, I'm absolutely liberated from the SLR and hope I never have to use one again. The SX10's incredible 20x wide-angle optical zoom eliminates any need I might have for multiple lenses -- I'm not a telephoto zealot. The ease of use eclipses any extra features the SLR might have. The historic SLR advantage of an image seen through the taking lens has been made obsolete by the electronic viewfinder and LCD screen that see through the lens. All that's left for the SLR is lens super-quality and interchangability, more light-gathering ability, and snob appeal. Most of us won't improve our non-professional results much, if at all, with these technical advantages. (I can use Tiger Woods' $10,000 golf clubs and not take a stroke off my score. But he can take my $750 set and shoot under par right out of the bag.)
There are mossbacks out there who cling to the notion that if it ain't film, it ain't photography; and that if it ain't an SLR, it ain't a camera. Nonsense. It ain't the equipment, it's what you do with it.
Oh, and by the way -- the best camera is the one you have with you. For me, it's my Canon SD-1100-IS that's always in my pocket; my SX-10-IS is now the one that rides around with me in my car; while my SLRs and bags of lenses languish at home in the closet.
These are serious cameras for the rest of us. Bless you, Canon :-)
Customer Review: Definitely 5 Stars
Summary: 5 Stars
Let me start off by saying, the last time I bought a digital camera 3.1MP and 3X Optical Zoom is what you got for the same price as the SX10 IS. I'm still learning myself, since I bought my previous camera I was just describing over 7 years ago, so I'm by no means an expert or any authority. I'm still getting used to this camera. When I first bought this camera, I never even heard of shutter priority, apertures, white balance, ISO speeds etc. It all seemed overwhelming really, almost made the camera seem too complicated to use on anything other than Auto. But I read up on that stuff, and quickly understood it. Once that happened, putting it all into practice was easy.
I finally decided it was time to upgrade, and on paper the SX10 IS looked like it would last me quite a while with all the features it offers.
This is a LARGE, heavy, DSL like point and shoot, with all the mode and options you'd find in the lower end DSLR's like the Nikon D40 etc. I was able to figure out the basic operation just by playing with it, but the manual is helpful. I STRONGLY urge you to read the manual.
I just have to mention the Face Detection. Playing around with the camera the day I received it, I was pointing it at the TV while watch Law and Order or something like that. And wouldn't you know it the Face Detection was going nuts. Every person's face who was on that TV screen, no matter how brief, no matter if it was one face or 3-4 faces, the camera detected their faces and put a white bracket around it.
Macro, and Especially Super Macro mode are amazing. This was one of the things that drew me to this camera. Being able to put suck a sharp focus on something so close it could be touching the lens is amazing.
Like I said previously, before I got this camera I knew nothing about shutter priority, apertures, white balance, ISO speeds and all that. With that said, after about a week of owning this camera I take almost all my pictures on either Auto, or Full Manual (50/50). Its just great to be able to fine tune your pictures before you take them. One of the other things I was worried about when buying a camera is having to rely on software to make the pictures look the way I wanted after transferring them to my PC. With full manual control, edits like that are almost unnecessary.
A word about the "wheel". I guess to some this is a departure from the conventional type of digital camera controls they're used to. I've never owned a camera like this and with no prior experience I can't really comment on that. I can comment on the wheel though. It is a little tough to use, takes anywhere from a 1/4 to 1/2 a turn, probably even more, just to get it to respond. I suppose that delay in response was probably to prevent setting changes if you accidentally touch the wheel or something. Either way, it takes some getting used to using.
Also, after having this camera for just a week, I have to say I don't know what I'd do with another camera that didn't have the swivel LCD screen. Its one of those things that you never knew you needed, until you have it and you wonder how other people get by without it. Definitely handy for macro shots and when using the camera at weird angels.
Customer Review: An Excellent Journeyman Camera
Summary: 5 Stars
I originally bought this camera when it first came out. I was a strong Canon fan due to two other Canon digital point and shoot cameras in our household.
This time I was ready for a more DLSR camera and shooting experience. I was hesitant to invest thousands of dollars like I had with a film based DLSR years ago. One of the things that lead me to get this camera was that I remembered I did not often use my DLSR since it was a logistical hassle bringing all the lens, flashes, and equipment around. Once I realized this self truth, I looked to see what my options were. So when I saw the impressive specs on this camera, I had to try it out. Good choice on my part.
I could not believe how much of a powerful and clear zoom lens this camera has! This camera is pretty fast in terms of frames/second and startup time for such an "entry level" camera.
The macro capability was quite impressive, as was the depth of field capabilities. These were two features that I was missing in other point and shoots, and I could not be happier with the quality in this camera.
Dark environments are usually well captured, and I find that most pictures in the 400-800 ISO range to be quite usable as long as there is reasonable room lighting and no extremes of motion.
An added bonus was the video camera with stereo sound. I did not buy the camera for this feature, but I was delighted to find it so excellent. It easily equals my old Sony DV camera in all ways except night vision capability.
Unfortunately, my wife tended to use it so much that I felt she should have it. I bought a replacement camera that did not work out quite as well as this Canon PowerShot SX10 IS camera. Even though the replacement (Nikon Coolpix P90)was similar in feature sets and functionality. The Nikon P90 is a very nice camera, but having both in our household, I just like the Canon considerably better.
I ended up buying another PowerShot SX10 IS to replace my replacement Nikon P90. After using this Canon camera for awhile after using the Nikon, I will simply state that I am a full=fledged Canon enthusiast.
Reasons I like it (and why I think it is better than my Nikon Coolpix P90):
* Better (and more natural) clarity and color
* When using auto-focus, I find the pictures quite Good!
* The telephoto can be used in all lighting environments (even if it is grainy at high ISOs)
* The macro feature is really tremendous
* Stunned by how good the NTSC 640 x 480 video and sound is (just wish it was HD)
* Slightly more intuitive menus and functionality
* Better flexibility with LCD screen (though the Nikon is a nicer screen)
* Much fewer blurry pictures in various manual modes and/or auto modes
* Image stability function is better on this camera
This is one person's impression. Is it a perfect camera? No, but I truly believe that the Canon PowerShot SX10IS is a truly GREAT camera for new or experienced photographers, who want good flexibility, convenience, and excellent image results.
When it gets RAW capability and true HD video (1080p) then it will be perfect (for me) and called the "Canon PowerShot SX30IS", or the Canon PowerShot SX1 IS minus $100.
Customer Review: I LOVE MY NEW SX10IS CAMERA!
Summary: 5 Stars
I couldn't make up my mind what type of camera I wanted to purchase; an SLR or a point and shoot. I knew what features I wanted, but up until recently I couldn't find a camera fitting all my needs. I decided that for my purposes of taking travel pictures I wanted something easy to use, but an upgrade to my present camera, a Canon PowerShot A610. I really liked the shape of the camera, which is easy to hold with one hand. Then one of the best features was vari-angle LCD. After searching different cameras I was thrilled when I found the SX10IS which had most if not all the features I had been looking for. I wanted at least 18x optical zoom and this has 20x; I definitely wanted the vari-angle LCD for taking pictures either higher or lower than a comfortable viewing level. (It sure saves on backs when wanting to take a close up of a flower and you can turn the viewer up and hold the camera down at arms length to get a great picture). It also has the easy grip like my older camera, however I find there are more buttons that I sometimes push inadvertantly, and get out of the mode that I want to be in. As I get more used to the camera I don't mess up as often. The pictures come out crystal clear and I can zoom in when viewing on my computer and still get great pixel clarity. The finished photos I have had processed have come out close to studio quality. Recently I took portraits of guests at our Christmas party and had rave reviews of the finished product with many ordering additional prints to send to family and friends. Also, I was extremely pleased when taking photos at the Tournament of Roses parade last week.
Most electonic gadgets have more features on them then one will ever use, and this camera is no exception. Slowly, I am trying to learn more to take advantage of more features. On the other hand, if you want ease of use then with this camera you can be out taking pictures as soon as you put in your batteries and memory card. Speaking of memory cards, you will want to buy a high speed card to take advantage of the continuous shoot feature. This is great when taking pictures of moving objects. Another feature I haven't mentioned is the great video (with sound) that you can take with this camera. Having a high capacity memory SD card helps. I always carry extra cards, but with my new 8 GB card I won't be using the extra cards very often.
Face recognition is another feature I haven't used before. It is an interesting feature and new tool when taking group shots.
I could go on and on, there are so many good things I could say about this camera. I really don't have any negatives other than accidentally pushing buttons when I don't want to. As I had read in another review, the controls are "touchy" and you have to be aware of where your "fat fingers" land.
I'm a senior citizen who loves to take pictures and have thousands of photos on my computer. I enjoy viewing slide shows of all the pictures of our travels throughout the USA and also abroad. If you want to take a step up from the compact point and shoot then I would highly recommend the Canon PowerShot SX10IS. It has features you will appreciate for taking photos both indoors and out.