Canon PowerShot SX100IS 8MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Black) by Canon
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Digital camera reviews of Canon PowerShot SX100IS 8MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Black)
Digital camera Review: A Point and Shoot Camera with SLR Style Zoom
Summary: 4 Stars
This camera fills in the areas that I felt were wanting with my last two Canon PowerShot cameras, but is still just as intuitive in operation. Although this camera has a far more powerful zoom and more SLR style features than a typical point and shoot, it is laid out in a way that allows the user to quickly switch between functions. Often used features that in other P & S cameras were only accessible through a menu are now located on function knob on the top of the camera. So, if you want to switch to the children & pets function you don't have to navigate through a menu. There is also a button specifically for deleting photos, which I liked alot. I was a little disappointed that there is no viewfinder, in case I wanted to save battery life, but the absence of the little used viewfinder did little to dampen my overall enthusiasm, and keeps the price down. Also, I was disappointed that there was no rechargeable battery setup, but this camera uses AA batteries very efficiently. So, why didn't I give this camera 5 stars? Because at the moment I can't judge its durability. If it's still functioning well in 3-4 years, I will issue the 5th star at that time. Unfortunately, my last Canon PowerShot was not as long lasting as I would have liked and the light sensor conked out after 3.5 years of, up to then, faithful service. My PowerShot before that started developing problems with the zoom lens after 3 years. This camera (SX110IS) with far more features and twice the zoom of those dinosaurs is also far less expensive coming in at a little over $200. So I'll stick with Canon for the lens and overall value. At this price I guess I shouldn't expect it to last forever.Digital camera Review: A pretty interesting camera with few drawbacks
Summary: 5 Stars
This camera presents a lot of very interesting features. I especially like the IS, the use of AA batteries and 10X zoom.
However, the face detection still needs to be improved. It finds a face easily, but a second one is very often omitted making it a little tougher to take couple shots. Time between pictures is also a little long.
Digital camera Review: A very solid camera
Summary: 5 Stars
Well, I got this camera as a gift in early December, and I must say I am very pleased with its performance. It is one heck of a camera. Its a great medium range camera because a beginner in photography can use it, and it was great manual control for more advanced photographers. It takes very good pictures and is a lot of fun to use. Also, its 10X zoom is marvelous and allows you to get close and personal from far away, making it useful for concerts or other such performances.
Pros:
-Good shutter lag(when first auto focusing, then taking the photo)
-Good, bright flash
-Large, visible LCD screen.
-Excellent zoom
-Aperture, shutter speed and manual focus controls allow for excellent control over the camera for more serious photographers
-has excellent batter life and is nice and easy to hold
Cons:
-Slow flash recycle
-Only comes with a 16MB sD card.
Overall, this is an excellent camera, but buy a good set of rechargeable AA batteries, and a bigger sD card to go along with it. It is a great buy for the money and is made by a reputable and high quality company
Digital camera Review: AWFUL CAMERA - THE WORST-DO NOT BUY
Summary: 1 Stars
THIS CAMERA IS THE WORST. I BOUGHT IT NEW AT BEST BUY, TOOK IT ON VACATION 1 WEEK LATER, AND I GOT A LENS ERROR RESTART CAMERA SIGN- MISSED ALL MY VACATION PICS, BEST BUY WOULDNT TAKE IT BACK, SO CALLED CANON, WENT THRU TERRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE, PAID $50 TO FED EX IT TO THEM TO FIX, THEY SENT IT BACK "FIXED" AND WHEN I TRIED IT, HAD THE SAME ERROR. DO NOT BUY THIS CAMERA OR ANY OTHER CANON PRODUCT- THEY ARE TERRIBLE.
SINCE THEN I BOUGHT A SONY CYBERSHOT AND AM THRILLED WITH IT. CANON CUSTOMER CERVICE IS TOTALLY UNRESPONSIVE SO I AM OUT ABOUT $ 300 WITH A BROKEN - NEW- CAMERA.
Digital camera Review: Almost a Pro
Summary: 5 Stars
I like to take pictures and I think that is difficult to find a camera that let you explore all the aspects at a low price.
The manual exposure with the option of manual focus, etc. gives you the opportunity to see how creative you could be.
It's the perfect step before investing in a DSLR.