Canon Powershot SX10IS 10MP Digital Camera with 20x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Canon Powershot SX10IS 10MP Digital Camera with 20x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom
Customer Review: Very pleased with this camera - outstanding in every way!
Summary: 5 Stars
My dad has resisted updating his digital camera for several years. I finally convinced him this year and this was the camera I chose for his Christmas gift.
It is simply outstanding. The camera is full featured and offers all of the controls that the DSLR's have when it comes to aperture and shutter speed settings and manual controls. But the real test is how it shoots in full auto, because that is when the camera has to make critical decisions.
This camera succeeds wildly. We were at a Christmas party and I had my Canon 30D DSLR in full manual mode with a 550EXII flash mounted and my dad had his new Canon Powershot SX10IS. When we got home we compared pictures and he fared very well against my shots.
The flash is surprisingly strong, but doesn't wash out close shots. It can light up a big room from far away. The focus is good and fast. The colors are OUTSTANDING and the 20x zoom and 28mm wide angle are features that offer the best of both worlds when it comes to handling a variety of situations.
On top of that, the Image Stabilization works very well and makes the 20x zoom usable.
Plus, my dad has now retired his old video camera as well since you can get image stabilized, 20x zoomable, 640x480 stereo video at the press of a button. This camera is really the best featured and easy to use camera out there and at a price that is unbeatable. Add an inexpensive 8Gb memory card and a set of four rechargable AA batteries and you are in at under $400 for everything you need.
I highly recommend this camera as the best ALL-AROUND camera you can buy right now when you consider price, features, size and image quality.
Customer Review: UNA CAMARA FANTASTICA!
Summary: 5 Stars
Una pieza fantastica. Siempre he usado camaras de bolsillo y sencillas de usar y realmente tenia mis serias dudas para adquirir una camara compleja para un usuario noprofesioanlcomo yo. Sin embargo, la especificidad delmanual, las recomendaciones de todos los usuarios escritas en los "reviews@ aqui y un el sinnumero de "blogs"que estan disponible en la red para este producto permitieron una experiencia maravillosa. Definitivamente puedo enumerar ciertos aspectos que la hacen tan versatil:
1. El zoom: proporciona posibildiades de captura de imagenes fantasticas.
2. Las baterias: para los amantes de la aventura al aire libre en sitios hinospitos y para travesias de larga duracion, el uso de baterias del tipo AA permiten cambiarlas sin necesidad de contar con celdas de recarga solar.
3. La pantalla movil: sin palabras, solo debe usarse y se tendran imagenes previas y enfoques que de otra manera seria imposible incluso pensarlos...
4. Tan robusta, fuerte y resistente como aparenta ser: creanme, la he llevado a expedicioens espeleologicas, acesos a altas montañas, sitios de elevado nivel desertico y elevada humedad, condiciones de exrremo frio y aun es mi pieza favorita entre el equipaje.
5. Es liviana. Pese a su gran tamaño el peso realmente esmenor al que aparenta ser...
algun contra? la ubicacion de los controles en condiciones de baja iluminacion podrian mejorarse para hacerlos mas accesibles.Alguna especie de "flood light" podria ayudar.
Conclusion: altamente recomendada y, en mi caso particular, ahora es necesario trascender alas PRO de la misma serie....
Customer Review: A great camera, period!
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this camera to replace my older point and shoot Canon because I have recently gotten into racing photography and graphic design for my business. I needed something a little more high end without going the full digital SLR route. Honestly, most people that carry around the SLR's and 4 lenses are total overkill anyway. The shots from this camera I can almost guarantee you, are just as good as theirs.
This camera has totally exceeded my expectations in both picture quality and ease of use. The manual adjustments on this camera make it really easy to adjust settings for various environments, including racing photography. The size of the camera is perfect and I love having the flexibility of it without having to buy or carry around 10 different lenses, flashes, etc.
I have tested this camera out on all sorts of different subjects and it really produces great shots across the entire spectrum. For the money, I really don't see how this camera can be beat. Unless you are some stalker paparazzi type of person, this camera should fit most any photographic need you have, while still being a simple camera to operate.
I find the layout of the buttons to be quite nice, contrary to other reviews. The screen on this camera is also really nice, but I rarely use it.
My only negative for this camera (as others have mentioned) is that the lens cap needs a string on it or some way to keep better track of it.
Overall, a great camera that I am extremely happy with. I have purchased Canon products for the last 10 years and will continue to do so.
Customer Review: I'm impressed, bet you will be too
Summary: 5 Stars
I really enjoy using this camera. It has helped me to grow in knowledge of photography without being confusing or intimidating. I continue to be impressed with the color and clarity of the shots I have taken with the SX-10 - sharp and clear without use of a tripod. I love the zoom lens, especially nice when I can't get as close as I want for one reason or another ... it brings the subject to me. It's especially useful for wildlife and nature shots.
I want to highlight how useful the articulated screen is. They aren't available on many point and shoot cameras any more (if they ever were) but they are a real plus! They enable you to take photos from all sorts of awkward, odd angles - even over your head - and still see your viewscreen clearly to compose your shot. Additionally, the viewscreen has excellent resolution/clarity, making it invaluable, and there is a pretty decent viewfinder for those times only a viewfinder will do. The camera's flash is adequate for typical uses and a standard external flash connection is built in, which is a real plus.
The SX-10 is a bit heavier and bulkier than other cameras I have used or have now but it is surprisingly easy to hold, with a "natural" handle built into the design. Additionally, it's a real plus that it runs on AA batteries. I've found that battery life is good. I find the line-out connection a little difficult .. and the cover a bit loose but it's a tiny irritant in such a fine camera. All in all it's a great specialty camera, an exceptional value for what it can do, a worthwhile investment!
Customer Review: Loving my new camera so far
Summary: 5 Stars
I received my SX10IS in the mail yesterday and have been playing with it since. I am not a pro my any means, but I knew I wanted to upgrade to a better camera that takes quality pictures. I was thinking about buying an SLR until I found the Canon SX10IS and did my research. This camera has so many options, a fantastic zoom, is very user friendly and takes beautiful pictures. Like many reviews have said, if you don't want to go the SLR route yet, this is the next best thing. Now, I really feel like I'm working with a "real" camera that is so far proving to give me the pro-like photos I want to achieve. I'm also very determined to learn how to use this camera correctly. I have been reading the manual and researching online so I know how to set my camera to the appropriate setting to achieve the desired look I want. Out of the box you can set this camera to auto and shoot away for great photos, but I believe that understanding how the camera works and its settings are going to give you the best quality shots. I'm not going to lie, I don't have it all perfect yet! Today I tried setting the self-timer and taking a few shots of the myself and the sun was really glaring on me in the photos, so I do have to work with the setting to perfect this! Lastly, it's only been two days, so I have a long way to go, but so far I'm very satisfied with my canon. Some of the pictures I've taken are just gorgeous and look like postcards! The price is also fantastic for this camera. I remember paying more for my little point and shoot three years ago and the photos don't even compare!