Canon SX30IS 14.1MP Digital Camera with 35x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.7 Inch Wide LCD
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Manufacturer: CanonAudio: English (Original Language)
Model: SX30IS
Color: Black
Product features:
- 35x wide-angle optical zoom (24-840mm) with Optical Image Stabilizer
- Improvements to Movie modes: use the Optical Image Stabilizer in the wide-angle setting;Optical Zoom is now available while shooting video
- 720p HD video with stereo sound; HDMI output
- New Zoom Framing Assist button; DIGIC 4 Image Processor and 14.1 megapixels
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Canon SX30IS 14.1MP Digital Camera with 35x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.7 Inch Wide LCD
Customer Review: Outstanding Camera!!
Summary: 5 Stars
I've had a number of Canon digital point & shoots over the last 7 or 8 years. We've had compact ones that my wife likes and I've several of the 'S' and 'SX' models.
We did our dream vacation this summer - Alaska cruise and land tour. Purchased an SX20IS and got some great pics. Part way through the vacation I broke the latch on the battery door and finished the trip with it taped closed. When I saw that Canon had a new model with a 35X zoom I decided to sell the broken one and buy the SX30. Glad I did. This is by far the best of the Canon's I have owned. Things I like -
1. I wear glasses & always dial in the focus on the viewfinder. On all of the old models I would have to re-adjust after the camera was handled. Canon added a ratchet 'clicker' on this model to lock in the adjustment. Small improvement, but handy.
2. The button to zoom out when trying to follow a subject at extreme magnification is a wonderful feature. Have only had the camera for a couple weeks but I think it will be great. Example - On the Alaska vacation it was a big challenge to try and follow moving wildlife like killer whales with the SX20. Wish I had this camera on the trip.
3. One of the SX30 reviewers commented about poor resolution with this model compared with the SX20. I did not find that to be the case. All of the pics I saw from this other person were taken past the optical zoom and at the extreme digital zoom. Personally, I never use digital zoom because I know the images lose quality. The chickadee I posted for this camera was taken about 75 feet from our deck & was hand-held. I cropped the image slightly. Think it looks good. Nature photography has been one of the greatest thrills of the extreme zooms on these cameras.
4. Location of controls. Quite a few years ago I lost the tip on my right index finger in an industrial mishap. My grip on the camera is a little different because of this. On the SX20 I found myself bumping the manual focus control frequently. The SX30 moved this control to a different `clock position' on the rear control. Have not had any problems bumping the manual focus at all.
5. Battery stuff. I had several sets of Rayovac Hybrid AA batteries for the SX20 & loved them. Great shelf life and lots of power. Was not sure how I would like going to a proprietary battery on the SX30. The battery on the SX30 appears to be a monster. The battery life indicator in the viewfinder is a terrific feature too. I shot 45 minutes of HD video at a grandkids Christmas show and played it back into the PC to burn a DVD. The battery indicator never moved off full. When I first got the SX30 I thought about buying a spare battery. Now I'm not sure if I will ever need it. I mentioned that I broke the battery door on the SX20. The SX20 door seemed kind of flimsy, which is unusual for Canon products. I think the battery door on the SX30 is more `robust' & doubt I will ever have a problem.
5. The control wheel on the top of the SX30 has more heavy duty grooves than on previous models. Would be nice if shooting in the cold with gloves on.
All in all, I think Canon really has a winner in this new model. I'm an active amateur, not a pro. I'm not sure what benefits RAW format has. It is missing on this model too. I'll let some other reviewer comment on RAW format images. I may add comments as I use the camera more.
Notes added 12/29/10 - I still think this is an awesome camera. I've seen comments comparing this camera to Nikon DSLR's and the fact that it doesn't have the features or accessories that a Nikon D50 has. Duh, this isn't an $1800 DSLR, it's a $369 (as of 12/2010) high end point and shoot. You cannot compare this camera with a DSLR. It you want all of those other features and accessories, go out and spend another $1500. For what this camera is and what it costs, it does a tremendous job. It gives you awesome zoom capabilities, a nice size screen, wonderful results when used on auto and programming features that allows you to customize your shooting session if you like to do that. All this is in a compact size with a lot of easy to access controls. I have found from owning several of these type Canons (SX20IS, S2IS and S5IS), I often leave the camera on 'P' as I like to set 'film' speed lower to get better images. One thing I changed on the camera was the strap. Although the factory strap is decent, it is shorter than I like. I spent $20 of a Tamrak N45 strap. It is longer than the factory unit, looks tough as nails and is comfortable and non-slip on your shoulder.
One thing I noticed taking flash pics during the holidays - I got better results using the 'P' mode with the flash turned on and ISO set to 200. This forced the shutter speed to 1/60 where the auto mode may have used a slower shutter.
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Description of Canon SX30IS 14.1MP Digital Camera with 35x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.7 Inch Wide LCD
Canon's 4344B001 PowerShot SX30 IS 14.1MP Compact Digital Camera has got you prepared for your next extreme photo opportunity. This point-and-shoot digital camera comes with a massive 35x wide-angle (24-840mm) optical zoom lens - a first for any PowerShot. It also comes with a 2.7-inch Vari-angle LCD, 14.1 megapixels, Zoom Framing Assist and much more. Shoot superb 720p HD video with stereo sound and then view them with an HDMI output connector for easy playback on your HDTV.Digital Cameras
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