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: ZOOM ZOOM BABY!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
It is awesome!!! All I can say is zoom zoom baby. You can get any picture anywhere no matter how far. It is amazing. The zoom works really well and with the stability thing I think the pictures come out great for its class. This is no DSLR don't think it is. But for its class this is worth it.
You also can get amazing close up group shots with the 28mm wide angle built in. All I can say is I will never ever buy a camera without that wide angle again. It is perfect.
It is a bit bulky but worth it for the crispy zoomed pictures you get. And you get use to the bulk and the grip and I have small hands so no problem. It is probably bigger than you are use to, this is not ELPH. But with the 20x...
It runs on double AA's but if you get some nice rechargeable they should last you long while. I was on a recent trip in Peru and used some sanyo batteries and they lasted for 3 days of continuous picture taking.
the one annoying thing is no lens cap tether! but you can buy one for a buck and do that yourself.
one of the best things is the flip out LCD it helps you take really hard to angle shots.
I found the wheel a little annoying and I had to use the book a lot when I was trying to figure other controls in the beginning, but if you want to just up and go with the camera you use the auto functions and get great pictures.
So picture takers who want ZOOM take this camera and go!!!!!
Customer Review: Excellent Upgrade
Summary: 5 Stars
Update (08/12/2009) - This camera is still working! I have had an issue with transitioning between an point and shoot to this (portability). I just can't bring it everywhere as it is not pocket friendly. However, with that said, 9 months later, this camera is still taking phenomenal pictures!!!.. I could not recommend any better camera for those who like the convienence of a point and shoot.. while having the power, quality, and option of an SLR
I purchased this product to upgrade from a simple Point and Shoot. I read about the comparisons between this and another camera in the same range; however, if you are adjusting from a beginner point and shoot to not exactly a DSLR, this IS the camera for you.
I ordered this for Thanksgiving, and read a quick lesson in the book about how to get some of the features running. Not a single shot has disappointed me. Granted, I am not a professional camera person, nor do I intend on going into details about pixels.
All I wanted to know is: Does it produce good images? Answer: For Sure! Does it produce good PRINTED images? Answer: I printed 8x10, 5x7, and 4x6 and all of them come out excellent.
I have an niece that is only 18 months (just walking) and this camera took phenomenal pictures of her. I have had this camera a little over 2 weeks and it has yet to disappoint me. It is great to find a good camera and that has the LCD screen that rotates!
It comes Highly recommended
Customer Review: Great camera - a whole new level for me
Summary: 5 Stars
I've been using the PowerShot A710IS for more than a year now and come to love this package for the workhorse service it has unfailingly provided. When I read about the SX10IS, I jumped at the chance to upgrade at an incredibly affordable price. I didn't look around too much -- I'm brand faithful and would go Canon anytime.
There are so many detailed reviews here that I would never hope to match them. As an "avid amateur" though, and after using the camera for about three weeks, I have only praise for it.
I've shot hundreds of pictures, indoors and outdoors. I experimented with shooting video. The results were always more than five-star in my book. The camera feels "positive" and "points naturally." Yes, it is on the heavier side, but the strap does a good job of helping you carry it with no problems. Minor complaints are the absence of thread to allow using filters and the annoying little plasticky cover of the USB hookup. However, the filter problem should be solved soon: check out this site [...] And don't underestimate the GREAT practicality of the SX10IS running on 4 AA batteries -- no proprietary rechargeable, AC adapters, and all such to lug around. Just buy batteries at the drugstore or, better, get a couple of sets of AA rechargeables with your own little charger and you're on, no sweat and tears.
This is a super package at an unbeatable price. And it carries Canon quality. Statistically, you can't go wrong.
Customer Review: It's a Canon plus it's the best you can get for under $400
Summary: 5 Stars
This is my tenth digital camera, the second one from Canon. The first one was the Canon S1 and it was also a great camera. The zoom is ultrafast, so is the autofocus and colors and picture quality are outstanding.
While in Alaska, the Face Detection technology even detected faces when taking photos of a totem. That was kind of impressing. But obviously that's not so important so I'll tell you more about my experience. I enjoy taking wildlife and outdoor pictures very much and my Alaskan landscape pictures also came up great. I even went on a whale watching tour and my pictures were sharper and with better exposure than those of the gentleman next to me on the boat that was using a Nikon with 24x optical zoom.
I tried Panasonic and Kodak in between my last 2 Canons just for having a less bulky camera and the Kodak was cheap even performance-wise, the Panasonic was quite good but this one is by far the best of it's category. The Vary-Angle LCD is a great plus even though I use mostly the viewfinder to extend battery life. I'll definitely stick to Canon and maybe next year will buy the Canon S20 so I can have HD movie capability.
For those that don't want to put the lens cap in your pocket, just buy a lens cap string attachment for $3.99 in Radio-Shack or even from Amazon.
Wrapping things up, you can't go wrong when buying Canon and this is definitely the best camera I've owned and that you can find in this price-range.
Customer Review: Wonderful Camera
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a great camera! Once you spend a bit of time with the manual, it is quite easy to use. I was rather hesitant to buy this camera because of the bad reviews I read, but I am so glad I decided to get it anyway. The 20x zoom is amazing, and the macro ability is equally impressive. It takes clear, focused close-ups, even if the subject is touching the lens! Another great feature of this camera is the amount of control it allows you to have over the settings. It is very helpful to be able to adjust the white balance, shutter speed, and aperture while shooting. It also has many, many other settings that allow you to have full control over your images. Although I haven't used the video feature much, it seems alright. Of course it's videos aren't as good as those of a proper camcorder, but it still takes clear enough videos to record some good memories.
Overall, this is a fantastic camera! As far as cons go, there isn't a lot. The only thing I can think of, is the time you must spend with the manual. I'd say it takes a good couple of hours with the manual to get an idea of how to use the features. Even after you've studied the manual for a while, keep it around for future reference. I don't like reading manuals myself, but the amazing photos this camera can take, really make the two hours worthwhile. I would recommend this camera to anyone looking for a high performance camera, without spending lots of money on a DSLR.