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 satisfied with SX10
Summary: 5 Stars
I was lured to the SX10 after 3 years of great satisfaction with the Canon SX2 IS. Many of my photos are taken indoors at church events. I prefer to avoid flash so that I can be as inconspicuous as possible, but occasionally I require it. With ISO 1600 capability and a hot shoe for external flash, the SX10 fits the bill.
Canon made all the right tradeoffs for my applications. AA batteries are preferable to proprietary lithium ions because of their widespread availability and low cost. Having 4 AA's instead of 2 is a good tradeoff that provides longer battery life at the expense of size and weight. The vari-angle LCD lets me take photos from all angles. I prefer point and shoot to DSLR because the cameras are less expensive and more convenient to carry and use. Like its predecessors in Canon's S-series, the SX10 lets you record audio for each shot which is a great convenience for documenting landmarks during my journeys. 10 megapixel resolution is more than adequate for the online pictures I mainly use and even for my occasional enlargements of 16x20. The controls are very convenient to access. The video quality is excellent. It seems like Canon thought of everything.
I haven't decided yet whether to buy a Canon flash for maximum compatibility or a different brand for less cost at the expense of reduced compatibility. Since I use flash infrequently, I can wait to make that decision. In a little more than a week I've taken 500+ photos to experiment with the camera. I'm very satisfied that the SX10 provides the improvements I sought.
Customer Review: For the $$$ -- Wow!
Summary: 5 Stars
I wasn't expecting very much because of the price. But boy did I get a great surprise!
Especially after looking at all the new, and great, point and shoots out now by Canon, Leica and Panasonic. But I noticed that the newer models are leaving off the viewfinder! That was not acceptable to me.
I was missing my old SLR and was willing to carry a larger camera if I could get better shots.
So I ordered this camera, half expecting to send it back. But now I totally love it.
The viewfinder on this one is not perfect but it's fantastic when I need it.
I took a trip right after I got it, so had to use it without reading the manual. And it did fine. It's very intuitive, but reading the manual does help a lot.
Everything is better than I expected, even the battery life -- I use rechargeable. The swivel LCD is fantastic! Now I can't imagine having a camera without one.
Two things I don't like are 1.- Using the flash. But then I never like to use it on any camera. And I do need to get better at shooting in low light without the flash. And 2. - Dealing with a loose lens cap. But am getting used to it.
There some minor technicalities that aren't perfect, but they're not important to me.
I'm very happy with this camera.
And Amazon as well -- for allowing me to research my options on this site and sending it just in time for my trip!
You can see photos I take with this camera here (since August 15) -- http://2bnmaine.com/blog/
Customer Review: Great All-purpose Camera!!
Summary: 5 Stars
I am very happy with this camera. I was looking to replace/upgrade my Canon SD600 and significantly increase the zooming capability without getting back into the SLR realm. My current photography requirements call for a flexible point & shoot camera, and I did not want the bulk of another SLR system. This camera fulfills my needs perfectly. Although it's too large to fit in my pocket, the SLR-like capabilities it comes with make up for the larger form factor. Several friends who are new digital SLR owners were all impressed with the SX10's zoom range.
I have shot almost 900 pictures in the four weeks I've had the SX10, but am still learning many of its controls and capabilities. I've discarded about 5% of the shot I've taken due mainly to poor exposure or focus, but have learned how to aim the focusing points and exposure metering properly to eliminate those problems.
My previous cameras were: Nikon FM2, Canon RebelG (35mm), Canon A70, Canon A75, and Canon SD600. The SX10 reminds me of the RebelG in terms of flexibility and ease of use.
I like Canon's use of AA batteries and SDHC memory cards, both of which are inexpensive and readily available. I was able to get a pair of Sandisk 8gb Extreme II and 3 Sandisk 4gb Extreme III SDHC cards for under $25 each during Black Friday sales, which should be more than sufficient for any future trips I take.
I would strongly recommend this camera to anyone looking for a feature-packed point & shoot that is willing to sacrifice camera size for capability.
Customer Review: Great camera for those with no patience for lenses and tripods
Summary: 5 Stars
I was the proud owner of a Canon S1 IS very soon after it was released. I loved the compact size, additional lens attachment, and zoom capability. Its quality was nice for the time but soon the megapixel race was on and 3MB images were left in the dust. I opted next for a Canon Rebel XT and spent $$$$ on lenses, flashes, memory, bags, tripods, etc. Don't get me wrong... I love my DSLR, but when I heard that the SX10 IS was available I did not hesitate to purchase it for my wife who was beginning to be a photo-junky like myself. The 20X zoom lens reaches from 28mm (wide angle)to 560mm (very long range) and is incredibly compact. The body is about the same size as my XT. It has the bells and whistles of a more sophisticated DSLR yet can operate as a point-and-shoot for those with less complicated needs. We love Yellowstone so this will be a magnificent addition to our arsenal of photo gear. Forget the time setting up a tripod since it has built-in image stability. Forget changing lenses for the scenery shot versus the distance shot. The image quality is very good, has more megapixels than my Rebel, and even fits in my wife's purse (though bulky). I give this camera an A+ for what it was designed for. My wife's only complaint is the need to keep up with a lens cap that was connected by a strap in earlier versions (S1-S5). Way to go, Canon! Buy it! I don't think you'll be disappointed. I would even recommend it for the novice to intermediate photographer who is traveling and does not have the space for all the extras that a DSLR requires.Customer Review: Super Camera - Super Seller - Great Buying Experience
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this for my son for Christmas to take on a trip to South America. I had done my research and knew it was a great camera.
My Review is about my buying experience not the camera.
I went online, found the best price at one of the NY camera houses only to to told a few days later that the camera & instruction book were the Japanese version. For another $30 I could get the English version. Needless to say I cancelled.
I placed the order a second time with another camera house only to be told the camera was not available. They tried to upsell me - once again I cancelled.
I had just about given up on the camera when I went to search one more time.
This time I found the camera here on Amazon. With the free postage the cost was only about $10 more than the least expensive I had found to date.
I placed the order and had the camera in 8 days.
My son trekked around Patagonia and took wonderful shots both at close range and distance using the 20x zoom. If it is not the best camera in its class out there I don't know what is.
The MORAL here is save yourself the aggravation of dealing with the NY camera houses which are known for somewhat questionable tactics. Just order it from an Authorized Amazon seller!!!
Ewald Wiberg
author of The Perfect Vacation: One Couple's Adventures at Sea With and Without the Kids