10 Megapixel - 16:9 - 20x Optical Zoom - 2.5" LCD - 3648 x 2736 Image - 640 x 480 Video - PictBridge: Yes - MPN: 2665B001
Strengths: Optical Zoom, ease of use, variety of settings
Weakness: None
I have been a Canon owner for over 30 years. I have the S3is and now the SX10is. Very similar but the increased megapixels and optical zoom of the SX10 make this a great upgrade. Using a different neck strap makes the weight of this camera go away, the thin neckstrap that comes with the camera is not good. I use a monopod when I am hiking and that makes a huge difference in the picture taking. This is a great camera for a reasonable cost and all of the features, when you play with them and get used to them, are a nice addition for the novice photographer. I would recommended this camera to anyone.
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TopStrengths: Takes great pictures and it's very verstile, it's a good point and shoot camera. Zoom is awesome compared to other brands like Nikon, Panasonic, Casio.
Weakness: LCD is too dark, flash doesn't popup
For a good point and shoot camera, I think this one is good enough for the average needs.
I don't need a G8 or G9 or something too expensive. The price is very reasonable and it's has an excellent zoom that beats out some SLRs on the market. The video mode is awesome but you don't want to zoom in/out during the recording.
My biggest grips are the LCD screen doesn't reflect the image and is way too dark to really see. Adjusting the LCD menu to brighest doesn't make much difference. The flash is a manual popup but it's a nuisance to have to do it all the time and it would not let you take some pictures without it in the up position.
I say if you are amateur, this is a good camera but not excellent.
Extra included is hot shoe for flash, lens hood.
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TopI agree that the flash is a bit of a pain, and could have been a "pop up" to good advantage. However, I don't find the view plate to be dark and I find this is much more than just a point and shoot.I have been a professional for over 40 years and have been a Nikon believer who just changed over. This camera is heavy with user friendly advantages. And, what a piece of glass... It is beautiful from Macro to 560mm, a feat not many zooms can claim. I might add that it is light, easy to handle and in a very reasonable price range.
R. A. Elder
Strengths: Fantastic pictures. Color reproduction and clarity are incredible. Lens versatility is outstanding from wide angle to 20X being crisp and clear. The image stabilization is also very affective.
Weakness: The included lens cap's a bit on the cheap side. Get a 52MM cap and keeper. As mentioned by others, the camera has no provision for filter attachment. Hope some outfit comes out with an adapter.
Both my wife and I have one of these cameras and together, on our recent trip to the Grand Canyon, took well over 2000 shots. Yep, over 9 gigs worth and I'll put must of them up against the postcards you can buy of the canyon any day. I've got stills of Condors in flight so clear that you can see the veins of their feathers and the radio tracking transmitters on their wings.
Does every picture you take give you what you want? No of course not, but it's not the camera necessarily but the shooter. That's why we took over 2000 shots. Having said that, most of them did indeed turn out quite well.
The features of this camera are far too numerous to cover here and can be quite intimidating to a novice shutter bug. However, this camera can be left on auto for newbies and it will do you proud. Happy shooting.
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TopStrengths: Compact, great clarity and sharpness of photos at all focal lengths. Feels comfortable while holding and shooting. Many, many features and great battery life with rechargeables. Hot shoe.
Weakness: A little slow. But I expected that because it is not an SLR. Doesn't shoot in RAW format. But I can do that with my XTi. Recommend you sit down at least 1-2 hours with camera and manual.
Takes excellent photos even at 20x optical zoom. Oh, by the way, it DOES take filters. I have a 52mm Sunpak UV filter on mine that I took off of my 80-200mm Canon lens that I don't use any more and it threads perfectly.
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TopI see no threads to thread a filter.
Canon states one cannot use a filter.
I will investigate but believe the filter acceptability is not
accurate.
Strengths: Takes very nice pictures; light weight; uses AA batteries so extra batteries and a charger are not necessarily required to take along. Pictures with 20x zoom and digital zoom are awesome!
Weakness: Lens error
I've had the camera for just about 5 weeks. I haven't used it much because when I zoom with the camera I get a "lens error, restart camera" message. The camera shuts down and does not turn on right away. Several good shots have been lost due to the camera error. I have returned the camera to Canon for repair or replacement. We'll see what happens. If it wasn't for the lens error, I would highly recommend this camera and would purchase again.
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TopStrengths: easy to use after reading the documentation, and rereading it again after using the camera for a few days. Takes 52mm Filters.
Weakness: feels like I am going to break it -- light and very plastic.
After getting the camera I sat down and read the manual -- got the PDF off the the Cannon site. Because this has so many automated settings, and some settings don't always work with other settings as "I" expect them to, I spent the time try'n to understand the diagram in the back that shows how they all interrelate with each other, then after a few days with the camera, spent time with the book again! Happy my Cannon flash works with this camera (it cost about as much as this camera too). and my little pile of 52mm filters work well -- the SX10 does not really deal well with some of them (some B/W filters like the deep Red, it try's to white balance it!!? Poor thing, So I am still play'n with the B/W filters just to see if they are worthwhile to pack with the SX10; so far: not.) But, of course I have a UV-Haze on the camera now, a polarizing and natural density filters in the pouch on the strap. So for a Sub $300 camera that takes very good pictures and acts like a Cannon when it comes to accessories -- this is a pretty great buy.
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TopCanon states that this camera does not accept filters.
No threads.
Strengths: High quality pictures. Great zoom with fine clarity and color retention. Easy to use and carry
Weakness: Not capable of RAW images.
I feel this camera is an excellent choice for any enthusiast. If you just take picture without much photo editing, RAW images is no concern. But if you like to shoot RAW and then edit, you will be disappointed.
The IS works well, and the 20x zoom is phenomenal. I also use a Canon D20, and I find myself looking at the SX10 as the "go to" camera.
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TopHave you updated the firmware?, because it will bring capable to take raw images.
Strengths: Offers lots of features. Nice viewing screen. Easy to setup.
Weakness: Heavy, does not accept lens filters. I can't believe canon would make such a nice camera that doesn't accept filters. WHAT ARE THEY THINKING! Not!
I also own a Powershot A620 and it takes pictures that are superior to the SX10IS and is much easier to use. I also see that they no longer make the A620. I love Canon but I am wondering what they are doing in the research and development department. Canon needs to make an adapter that accepts filters for the camera. Come on Canon, THINK! You are too good of a company to do something so stupid.
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TopI have been doing research on the canon sx 10 for hours even days ive read all the pros and cons one person says this the other person says that im getting very discouraged on geting this camera if some would be helpful and truth be greatly appreciated
Strengths: The camera more than meets my needs.
Weakness: Can't find info.
Is there a limit to the size of the memory card this camera can use? In short, what do you recommend for a memory card? I am considering 8GB or 16GB SanDisk cards. (I bought a 16GB on e-Bay and it became corrupted about a month into it and I lost many "once in a lifetime" images. Oh the woe of an apparent bargain.)
Sorry this isn't a review, but I haven't found this info.elsewhere.
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TopStrengths: Easy To Use, Good Image Quality, Good Image Stabilization, Great Zoom, Large Clear LCD
Weakness: Easy To Use, Good Image Quality, Good Image Stabilization, Great Zoom, Large Clear LCD,Heavier construction like the G11 woulda been nice.
I sold off my 20D DSLR and Sigma 24-70mm cuz it was a lot to lug.
I go where there is crowds or on Mountain Bike trips a DSLR was a bit much.
Found myself grabbing the Wifes Pro-1 more than my 20D!
So when I saw this was out and how powerful the zoom was.... 28-560mm....I had to give it a try. So far it hasn't disappointed me.
It can be used Full Auto or Full Manual. Great for the Beginner or the Advanced Ameture like myself.
I like the fact that it takes standard AA Batts.
Canon batts aren't cheap...AA's can be bought anywhere for nominal dinero. I recommend Energizer E2 rechargeable batteries.
They make a 15 min FAST charger for Car or Home.
Standard AA Alkaline will work also tho.
Woulda like to have had a remote system for this
Wireless prefered.
Rotary dial is tricky to use at times.
You hafta manually lift the flash when you want it. Found that kinda odd on a newer camera!
The threads on the lens are pretty weak for adding filters (52mm) disappointed in that.
Macro mode is pretty incredible!
The HD Video this lil camera does is amazing as is the stereo sound that goes with em.
I still give the SX20IS 5 stars cuz we all know there is no such thing as a perfect Camera that has everything!
Combine this with a G11 and you'd be pretty close!
(I have been a Photographer for 20+ years and Digital for 9 years)
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Awesome hardware, poor documentation...as usual
Strengths: Long zoom, information filled display, protected display screen
Weakness: Flash compatibility limited to EX family, only JPG still format, poor user manual
I have been a long time Canon fan, and this camera does nothing to change that. Overall, the camera is solid and it takes excellent pictures even at the max optical focal length...beyond that we all know what happens. The facial recognition is spot on, and it even recognized my dogs face once. This camera appealed to me mainly for its long lens. 10M pixels is more than sufficient as I am not blowing anthing up much beyond 8x10 anyway. With all of that said, Canon really needs to get with the program as far as documentation is concerned. Over the years it has been getting worse, and the user manual for the SX10 IS continues that trend. The manual actually made reference to a super macro capability that never functioned for me. For all I know the option was dropped before final production. Beyond that, an option for one of the bitmap outputs would be nice with RAW as the best. Hopefully that is something that can be added in a software update, but I'm not holding my breath.
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