Comments on: Canon Powershot SX10IS 10MP Digital Camera with 20x http://www.digitalcameraguru.net/point-shoot-digital-cameras/canon-powershot-sx10is-10mp-digital-camera-with-20x Mon, 03 Oct 2011 20:16:31 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: K. Pride http://www.digitalcameraguru.net/point-shoot-digital-cameras/canon-powershot-sx10is-10mp-digital-camera-with-20x#comment-77891 K. Pride Fri, 30 Jul 2010 23:02:12 +0000 http://digitalcameraguru.net/point-shoot-digital-cameras/canon-powershot-sx10is-10mp-digital-camera-with-20x#comment-77891 Super Camera<br>Rating:5 out of 5 stars<br>This camera is super! Couldn't be happier. It is metal not plastic which is a personal preference to me, seems more solid. Takes nice photos and is easy to use, easy to move the photos on to my PC. It is my second digital, I actually wore out my first one (I have small kids) and this one seems pretty tough. The only thing I have at all to say that is negative is that the lens cap does not have a cord which attaches it permanantly to the camera. I will lose the cap. My Kodak digital just had a little string so the cap could not get lost. <br />I researched this for weeks and this camera is probably the best digital camera you can buy before going to the type of digital that you have to change the lenses around. <br />This is a very nice camera. Super Camera
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This camera is super! Couldn’t be happier. It is metal not plastic which is a personal preference to me, seems more solid. Takes nice photos and is easy to use, easy to move the photos on to my PC. It is my second digital, I actually wore out my first one (I have small kids) and this one seems pretty tough. The only thing I have at all to say that is negative is that the lens cap does not have a cord which attaches it permanantly to the camera. I will lose the cap. My Kodak digital just had a little string so the cap could not get lost.

I researched this for weeks and this camera is probably the best digital camera you can buy before going to the type of digital that you have to change the lenses around.

This is a very nice camera.

]]> By: Khumbu Trekker http://www.digitalcameraguru.net/point-shoot-digital-cameras/canon-powershot-sx10is-10mp-digital-camera-with-20x#comment-77793 Khumbu Trekker Fri, 30 Jul 2010 20:46:17 +0000 http://digitalcameraguru.net/point-shoot-digital-cameras/canon-powershot-sx10is-10mp-digital-camera-with-20x#comment-77793 Good camera but dislike the DVF<br>Rating:4 out of 5 stars<br>I was so enamored by the reviews of this camera I couldn't wait to get it. But the reality was such a disappointment I'm returning it to Amazon tomorrow. <br /> <br />If you're accustomed to using an LCD or digital viewfinder for shooting pictures, then you'll probably love this camera. I'm not, and I don't like them one bit. I had no idea optical viewfinders are becoming obsolete. Is this really technological advancement? I took dozens of shots with this camera, but couldn't even see my subject clearly. (Yes, I adjusted the diopter wheel.) All the photos either came out blurry or the subject's head was chopped off. I've been a photographer for many years and have even been published several times. I'm no pro, but I'm not a novice either. <br /> <br />Sadly, the digital viewfinder was a deal-breaker for me. I'll have to pay a re-stocking fee and a fortune in shipping costs, but thankfully I can return it. I learned the hard way. I suppose one star is harsh, but I can't tell you how disappointed I am, just two weeks away from a month-long trip to the Himalayas. <br /> <br />[Update] OK, I'm eating a lot of crow. I jumped the gun on this review. I decided to keep this camera and took 740 photos in Nepal last March. I had to use the auto settings because I hadn't learned to use the camera fully, and STILL don't know how to use manual settings, mainly because I'm happy with the shots I get on auto. It has turned out to be a great camera. Some of my photos are so good I'm going to enter them in contests. I'm upgrading my review from one to four stars. I still don't like the DVF, but I've learned to live with it. It's a great camera for the price, probably one of the better point & shoot cameras currently available. Someday I may get an SLR, but in the meantime, I'm very happy with this camera. The zoom is astonishing. Good camera but dislike the DVF
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I was so enamored by the reviews of this camera I couldn’t wait to get it. But the reality was such a disappointment I’m returning it to Amazon tomorrow.

If you’re accustomed to using an LCD or digital viewfinder for shooting pictures, then you’ll probably love this camera. I’m not, and I don’t like them one bit. I had no idea optical viewfinders are becoming obsolete. Is this really technological advancement? I took dozens of shots with this camera, but couldn’t even see my subject clearly. (Yes, I adjusted the diopter wheel.) All the photos either came out blurry or the subject’s head was chopped off. I’ve been a photographer for many years and have even been published several times. I’m no pro, but I’m not a novice either.

Sadly, the digital viewfinder was a deal-breaker for me. I’ll have to pay a re-stocking fee and a fortune in shipping costs, but thankfully I can return it. I learned the hard way. I suppose one star is harsh, but I can’t tell you how disappointed I am, just two weeks away from a month-long trip to the Himalayas.

[Update] OK, I’m eating a lot of crow. I jumped the gun on this review. I decided to keep this camera and took 740 photos in Nepal last March. I had to use the auto settings because I hadn’t learned to use the camera fully, and STILL don’t know how to use manual settings, mainly because I’m happy with the shots I get on auto. It has turned out to be a great camera. Some of my photos are so good I’m going to enter them in contests. I’m upgrading my review from one to four stars. I still don’t like the DVF, but I’ve learned to live with it. It’s a great camera for the price, probably one of the better point & shoot cameras currently available. Someday I may get an SLR, but in the meantime, I’m very happy with this camera. The zoom is astonishing.

]]> By: Mike Keller http://www.digitalcameraguru.net/point-shoot-digital-cameras/canon-powershot-sx10is-10mp-digital-camera-with-20x#comment-77525 Mike Keller Fri, 30 Jul 2010 19:21:06 +0000 http://digitalcameraguru.net/point-shoot-digital-cameras/canon-powershot-sx10is-10mp-digital-camera-with-20x#comment-77525 Happy with my decision: aware of the drawbacks<br>Rating:5 out of 5 stars<br>I purchased a SX10IS through Amazon - process and delivery was perfect. Wanting an advanced Point-and-Shoot for wildlife and wanting to avoid interchangeable lenses, I researched this camera thoroughly. It looks as though Canon has tried to overcome the shortcomings of the SX10 with changes in the SX20 and SX1 but went backwards in image quality and viewfinder definition. I needed wins in both these areas so I went with the older SX10. There must be a reason that they keep it in the lineup even after its replacements have been brought to market. Being my first serious digital camera, and coming from a film SLR background, I find I use the viewfinder as much as the LCD. I will grow into the LCD use I am sure. I was concerned by the reports that this camera does not take good pictures. I find it is very sharp right out of the box. It can not stretch the envelope with low light, way out zoom, ultra slow shutter speeds, but within these limitations I have been producing some very credible pictures after only a few days. They will only get better as I learn about this tool and get a tripod. I have not tried the video feature yet. Rigth out of the box, I set this SX10 up with a Lensmate filter converter, a 58mm protective filter, Eneloop recharge AA batts, 8 gig SD card and a LCD screen protective sheet. All set for a walk in the woods or shots into my backyard. I am very satisfied with my decision. Happy with my decision: aware of the drawbacks
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I purchased a SX10IS through Amazon – process and delivery was perfect. Wanting an advanced Point-and-Shoot for wildlife and wanting to avoid interchangeable lenses, I researched this camera thoroughly. It looks as though Canon has tried to overcome the shortcomings of the SX10 with changes in the SX20 and SX1 but went backwards in image quality and viewfinder definition. I needed wins in both these areas so I went with the older SX10. There must be a reason that they keep it in the lineup even after its replacements have been brought to market. Being my first serious digital camera, and coming from a film SLR background, I find I use the viewfinder as much as the LCD. I will grow into the LCD use I am sure. I was concerned by the reports that this camera does not take good pictures. I find it is very sharp right out of the box. It can not stretch the envelope with low light, way out zoom, ultra slow shutter speeds, but within these limitations I have been producing some very credible pictures after only a few days. They will only get better as I learn about this tool and get a tripod. I have not tried the video feature yet. Rigth out of the box, I set this SX10 up with a Lensmate filter converter, a 58mm protective filter, Eneloop recharge AA batts, 8 gig SD card and a LCD screen protective sheet. All set for a walk in the woods or shots into my backyard. I am very satisfied with my decision.

]]> By: D. Gold http://www.digitalcameraguru.net/point-shoot-digital-cameras/canon-powershot-sx10is-10mp-digital-camera-with-20x#comment-77543 D. Gold Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:13:39 +0000 http://digitalcameraguru.net/point-shoot-digital-cameras/canon-powershot-sx10is-10mp-digital-camera-with-20x#comment-77543 Don't Waste Your Money<br>Rating:1 out of 5 stars<br>Canon should be ashamed of the (lack) of quality with this product. I have already had to send the Powershot 10IS back twice. When it came back the second time with a problem in the zoom lens getting hung up, I wrote to Canon directly. They sent me the newer version of this camera the 20IS. I haven't had it but two weeks and already it is doing some of the same things, zoom lens getting hung up, quality of the picture is poor, and the focusing is hard to manage. I would not recommend this product at all!! Of course, they are not calling me back after the second go round. I will no longer be a Canon fan nor recommend Canon to anyone. I am semi-pro. I had a Panasonic Lumix that was a far cry better than this one. Don’t Waste Your Money
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
Canon should be ashamed of the (lack) of quality with this product. I have already had to send the Powershot 10IS back twice. When it came back the second time with a problem in the zoom lens getting hung up, I wrote to Canon directly. They sent me the newer version of this camera the 20IS. I haven’t had it but two weeks and already it is doing some of the same things, zoom lens getting hung up, quality of the picture is poor, and the focusing is hard to manage. I would not recommend this product at all!! Of course, they are not calling me back after the second go round. I will no longer be a Canon fan nor recommend Canon to anyone. I am semi-pro. I had a Panasonic Lumix that was a far cry better than this one.

]]> By: C. E. Dingeldey Jr. http://www.digitalcameraguru.net/point-shoot-digital-cameras/canon-powershot-sx10is-10mp-digital-camera-with-20x#comment-77843 C. E. Dingeldey Jr. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 18:41:09 +0000 http://digitalcameraguru.net/point-shoot-digital-cameras/canon-powershot-sx10is-10mp-digital-camera-with-20x#comment-77843 Definitely 5 Stars<br>Rating:5 out of 5 stars<br>Let me start off by saying, the last time I bought a digital camera 3.1MP and 3X Optical Zoom is what you got for the same price as the SX10 IS. I'm still learning myself, since I bought my previous camera I was just describing over 7 years ago, so I'm by no means an expert or any authority. I'm still getting used to this camera. When I first bought this camera, I never even heard of shutter priority, apertures, white balance, ISO speeds etc. It all seemed overwhelming really, almost made the camera seem too complicated to use on anything other than Auto. But I read up on that stuff, and quickly understood it. Once that happened, putting it all into practice was easy. <br /> <br />I finally decided it was time to upgrade, and on paper the SX10 IS looked like it would last me quite a while with all the features it offers. <br /> <br />This is a LARGE, heavy, DSL like point and shoot, with all the mode and options you'd find in the lower end DSLR's like the Nikon D40 etc. I was able to figure out the basic operation just by playing with it, but the manual is helpful. I STRONGLY urge you to read the manual. <br /> <br />I just have to mention the Face Detection. Playing around with the camera the day I received it, I was pointing it at the TV while watch Law and Order or something like that. And wouldn't you know it the Face Detection was going nuts. Every person's face who was on that TV screen, no matter how brief, no matter if it was one face or 3-4 faces, the camera detected their faces and put a white bracket around it. <br /> <br />Macro, and Especially Super Macro mode are amazing. This was one of the things that drew me to this camera. Being able to put suck a sharp focus on something so close it could be touching the lens is amazing. <br /> <br />Like I said previously, before I got this camera I knew nothing about shutter priority, apertures, white balance, ISO speeds and all that. With that said, after about a week of owning this camera I take almost all my pictures on either Auto, or Full Manual (50/50). Its just great to be able to fine tune your pictures before you take them. One of the other things I was worried about when buying a camera is having to rely on software to make the pictures look the way I wanted after transferring them to my PC. With full manual control, edits like that are almost unnecessary. <br /> <br />A word about the "wheel". I guess to some this is a departure from the conventional type of digital camera controls they're used to. I've never owned a camera like this and with no prior experience I can't really comment on that. I can comment on the wheel though. It is a little tough to use, takes anywhere from a 1/4 to 1/2 a turn, probably even more, just to get it to respond. I suppose that delay in response was probably to prevent setting changes if you accidentally touch the wheel or something. Either way, it takes some getting used to using. <br /> <br />Also, after having this camera for just a week, I have to say I don't know what I'd do with another camera that didn't have the swivel LCD screen. Its one of those things that you never knew you needed, until you have it and you wonder how other people get by without it. Definitely handy for macro shots and when using the camera at weird angels. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Definitely 5 Stars
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Let me start off by saying, the last time I bought a digital camera 3.1MP and 3X Optical Zoom is what you got for the same price as the SX10 IS. I’m still learning myself, since I bought my previous camera I was just describing over 7 years ago, so I’m by no means an expert or any authority. I’m still getting used to this camera. When I first bought this camera, I never even heard of shutter priority, apertures, white balance, ISO speeds etc. It all seemed overwhelming really, almost made the camera seem too complicated to use on anything other than Auto. But I read up on that stuff, and quickly understood it. Once that happened, putting it all into practice was easy.

I finally decided it was time to upgrade, and on paper the SX10 IS looked like it would last me quite a while with all the features it offers.

This is a LARGE, heavy, DSL like point and shoot, with all the mode and options you’d find in the lower end DSLR’s like the Nikon D40 etc. I was able to figure out the basic operation just by playing with it, but the manual is helpful. I STRONGLY urge you to read the manual.

I just have to mention the Face Detection. Playing around with the camera the day I received it, I was pointing it at the TV while watch Law and Order or something like that. And wouldn’t you know it the Face Detection was going nuts. Every person’s face who was on that TV screen, no matter how brief, no matter if it was one face or 3-4 faces, the camera detected their faces and put a white bracket around it.

Macro, and Especially Super Macro mode are amazing. This was one of the things that drew me to this camera. Being able to put suck a sharp focus on something so close it could be touching the lens is amazing.

Like I said previously, before I got this camera I knew nothing about shutter priority, apertures, white balance, ISO speeds and all that. With that said, after about a week of owning this camera I take almost all my pictures on either Auto, or Full Manual (50/50). Its just great to be able to fine tune your pictures before you take them. One of the other things I was worried about when buying a camera is having to rely on software to make the pictures look the way I wanted after transferring them to my PC. With full manual control, edits like that are almost unnecessary.

A word about the “wheel”. I guess to some this is a departure from the conventional type of digital camera controls they’re used to. I’ve never owned a camera like this and with no prior experience I can’t really comment on that. I can comment on the wheel though. It is a little tough to use, takes anywhere from a 1/4 to 1/2 a turn, probably even more, just to get it to respond. I suppose that delay in response was probably to prevent setting changes if you accidentally touch the wheel or something. Either way, it takes some getting used to using.

Also, after having this camera for just a week, I have to say I don’t know what I’d do with another camera that didn’t have the swivel LCD screen. Its one of those things that you never knew you needed, until you have it and you wonder how other people get by without it. Definitely handy for macro shots and when using the camera at weird angels.

]]> By: William K. Perkins http://www.digitalcameraguru.net/point-shoot-digital-cameras/canon-powershot-sx10is-10mp-digital-camera-with-20x#comment-77811 William K. Perkins Thu, 29 Jul 2010 18:27:59 +0000 http://digitalcameraguru.net/point-shoot-digital-cameras/canon-powershot-sx10is-10mp-digital-camera-with-20x#comment-77811 My other camera<br>Rating:4 out of 5 stars<br>The appeal of the SX10IS was its super-zoom lens. When carrying my regular cameras might be too cumbersome and awkward, I'll just slip the SX10IS into my dashboard compartment and feel I can cover most sudden desires to snap a few shots. The camera's performance comes close to excellent. My other camera
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
The appeal of the SX10IS was its super-zoom lens. When carrying my regular cameras might be too cumbersome and awkward, I’ll just slip the SX10IS into my dashboard compartment and feel I can cover most sudden desires to snap a few shots. The camera’s performance comes close to excellent.

]]> By: Elvio J. Nascimento http://www.digitalcameraguru.net/point-shoot-digital-cameras/canon-powershot-sx10is-10mp-digital-camera-with-20x#comment-77937 Elvio J. Nascimento Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:18:06 +0000 http://digitalcameraguru.net/point-shoot-digital-cameras/canon-powershot-sx10is-10mp-digital-camera-with-20x#comment-77937 Lens Cap <br>Rating:4 out of 5 stars<br>I've emailed Canon about the absence of the string to the lens cap on this camera, and they said it wasn't incorporated because it would not work well with the lens hood featuring this model. Otherwise, it's a great mega zoom Lens Cap
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I’ve emailed Canon about the absence of the string to the lens cap on this camera, and they said it wasn’t incorporated because it would not work well with the lens hood featuring this model. Otherwise, it’s a great mega zoom

]]> By: Mark J. Niclas http://www.digitalcameraguru.net/point-shoot-digital-cameras/canon-powershot-sx10is-10mp-digital-camera-with-20x#comment-77597 Mark J. Niclas Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:59:18 +0000 http://digitalcameraguru.net/point-shoot-digital-cameras/canon-powershot-sx10is-10mp-digital-camera-with-20x#comment-77597 Easy to use - beautiful photos!<br>Rating:5 out of 5 stars<br>This camera has taken amazingly beautiful pictures. There are many options I have not used yet - wish there was a book to buy on these features but nonetheless you place it on auto and the photos are wonderful. Easy to use – beautiful photos!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This camera has taken amazingly beautiful pictures. There are many options I have not used yet – wish there was a book to buy on these features but nonetheless you place it on auto and the photos are wonderful.

]]> By: D. Rebisz http://www.digitalcameraguru.net/point-shoot-digital-cameras/canon-powershot-sx10is-10mp-digital-camera-with-20x#comment-77808 D. Rebisz Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:08:16 +0000 http://digitalcameraguru.net/point-shoot-digital-cameras/canon-powershot-sx10is-10mp-digital-camera-with-20x#comment-77808 Fantastic camera for the price<br>Rating:5 out of 5 stars<br>I'm a bird watching freak and wanted a camera that would allow me to get closer to my subjects and capture fast motion (birds in flight). This camera does not disappoint! With the 20x optical zoom, I can get as close as I need to without sacrificing picture quality. I received it yesterday morning and went out the birdfeeder to practice with it. In 30 minutes, I managed 10 of the best bird photos I've ever taken. I also went over to Lowe's garden center and photographed new spring flowers and am very happy with the colors. A butterfly made an appearance and became an unknowing subject thanks to the 20x zoom. The pictures are just gorgeous! I really love this camera. Fantastic camera for the price
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I’m a bird watching freak and wanted a camera that would allow me to get closer to my subjects and capture fast motion (birds in flight). This camera does not disappoint! With the 20x optical zoom, I can get as close as I need to without sacrificing picture quality. I received it yesterday morning and went out the birdfeeder to practice with it. In 30 minutes, I managed 10 of the best bird photos I’ve ever taken. I also went over to Lowe’s garden center and photographed new spring flowers and am very happy with the colors. A butterfly made an appearance and became an unknowing subject thanks to the 20x zoom. The pictures are just gorgeous! I really love this camera.

]]> By: J. W. Myers http://www.digitalcameraguru.net/point-shoot-digital-cameras/canon-powershot-sx10is-10mp-digital-camera-with-20x#comment-77842 J. W. Myers Thu, 29 Jul 2010 04:01:12 +0000 http://digitalcameraguru.net/point-shoot-digital-cameras/canon-powershot-sx10is-10mp-digital-camera-with-20x#comment-77842 Awesome<br>Rating:5 out of 5 stars<br>The Canon SX10IS is superb all around. Both pictures and videos are excellent quality. Definitely worth having the video and 80X digital zoom. <br />Sunsets and beach shots are postcard perfect. Best camera ever owned. Awesome
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
The Canon SX10IS is superb all around. Both pictures and videos are excellent quality. Definitely worth having the video and 80X digital zoom.

Sunsets and beach shots are postcard perfect. Best camera ever owned.

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