Canon Powershot SX10IS 10MP Digital Camera with 20x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom | 
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| Brand: Canon
Category: Photography
List Price: $399.99
Buy New: $334.77
You Save: $65.22 (16%)
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Avg. Customer Rating:  40 reviews
Sales Rank: 10
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Includes Software: Yes
Optical Zoom: 20
Digital Zoom: 4
Connectivity: AV
Display Size: 2.5
Maximum Focal Length: 100
Minimum Focal Length: 5
Maximum Resolution: 10
Has Red Eye Reduction: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.2
Dimensions (in): 4.9 x 3.5 x 3.4
MPN: SX10IS
Model: SX10IS
UPC: 013803100785
EAN: 0013803100785
ASIN: B001G5ZTZO
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 10.0-megapixel resolution for high-quality printing and flexibility when editing | | • | 20x optical zoom, wide-angle lens and Optical Image Stabilizer; improved speed and quiet zooming | | • | 2.5-inch Vari-angle LCD; DIGIC 4 Image Processor improves Face Detection | | • | MovieSnap mode lets you capture high-resolution still images while shooting a movie | | • | Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards |
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Product Description
Whether the action is fast or slow, close up or far away, youll always get the shot you want with thePowerShot SX10 IS. This camera puts you on the cutting edge of advanced technology, with an incrediblypowerful 20x optical zoom, 10-megapixel resolution, and new DIGIC 4 Image Processor for high-performanceface and motion detection.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 35 more reviews...
 Sorry Canon - just not quite there yet! December 1, 2008
Another one returned! Sorry Canon, I really like your products, but KEEP UP WITH THE TIMES for goodness sake!!!! (Excuse the rant) I've tried just about EVERY point and shoot that takes some kind of video, plus countless other digital cameras over the years. The HD P&S's I've tried are: Canon TX1, Panasonic TX5, several flash drive camcorders that also take still pic's, Sanyo HD1000 & HD700, Samsung HV24HD, and ALL the Kodak's that take HD Video. Plus there has been other camera's - too many to mention (i.e. Canon 550, 770, etc.)
Anyway, I just bought (and returned) the SX10. I really wanted to love this camera, but will stick with my Sony T500 for now (check my review of the T500 - that little baby is a keeper).
To keep it short, the still pictures are what you would expect from a Canon, but actually, I think my old Canon G7 takes better pictures. But here are the grips (I prefer the cons in a review more than the pros) in no particular order.
1)The Camera is BIG. Easy to hold but BIG. Love the flip screen - but the camera is BIG. Great lens - but BIG. I guess what I'm trying to say, the damn thing is BIG, almost as big as a DSLR. This is something that you can not just slip in your pocket and run! I guess I would put up with the BIGness of the camera if the video was better (see below).
2)Battery: some might like it, but I did not. Four "AA" batteries! I had to buy a rather expensive charger and rechargeable batteries. Come on, what's going on here! Now adays with all this new technology, Canon couldn't come up with a small battery that holds a decent charge! I know the Sony T500 has poor battery life, but at least the camera is small - you would expect that! Who wants to schlep around 4 extra "AA" batteries - not me! This one was my fault, I did not ever read about the batteries before I bought the camera, but like above, if the Video was better, I could look the other way.
3)Video: This was pretty important to me (again check out the T500). What is up with only the small video format when EVERY other camera company is opting for new 16:9 widescreen format? Again, my old G7 takes just as good "small" video and I can play/edit it with anything! Actually, the video from the SX10 is not all that good, except the fact that you can zoom all the way in (actually that is pretty cool), but not worth keeping it. I was hoping that even though the SX10 was not widescreen 720/1080, it would take decent "HD like" video with the new .MOV video format. Why Canon did not bring the SX1 out first I'll never know; because then if the videos were good - I might have kept the Canon. As many other reviewers have mentioned, I just don't understand these companies or their marketing plan. If they need any help, all they have to do is ask a few geeks like me - I'll tell em' an ear full!
So all in all, I'm keeping the Sony T500 - even if the pictures are not quite as sharp. That little camera is all I need - "right now"! Just my opinion Canon lovers.
 Nice Image Quality, Image stabilization, Video quality ans amzing Zoom December 1, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is my first ultrazoom camera.
I have used in Macy's thanksgiving parade.
Pros :
-> Image Quality is good even in max zoom, Low light
-> Image Stabilization works fine taking pic in max optical zoom
-> Auto focus work fine.
-> If you have understanding of Shutter speed and Appeture, it gives nice manual Control, if you dont know - Auto mode will take care of everything.
-> I like flipping LCD, which helps me to take picture with raising my hands it helped me take pics in too crowded area where i was not able to see parade, taking my pic with flipping LCD at 180 degree.
-> Video Quality is realy nice, and I was surprised by very clear Sound Quality which it capture with two microphones infront of camera.
Cons:
Little bit bulky.But you have to pay prise for getting alle this above nice features.
Conclusion : Superb Camera with all Nice features..!
Finally, a High Quality Super Zoom November 30, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Many picture buffs like myself are torn between the weight, expense and size of many digital SLR's, and the increasing power and convenience of the near SLR portables. Hardcore travelers like myself know the convenience of throwing a camera in a case or backpack, and the hassle that the weight, care and feeding of an SLR can pose on such trips.
Fortunately, what I've seen so far is that the high quality of zoom shots is setting a brand new standard with this new camera from Canon. Earlier "super-zoom" models, or those with zooms in excess of 10x or 12x, suffered from image quality problems as long zooms strained the limits of the tiny processors needed to capture light and reduce the effects of vibration. All these negative effects increase exponentially with each increase in zoom power. It used to be that only the large lenses and higher sensitivity power of expensive SLR's solved this problem.
Processor sensitivity has finally caught up with the portable 20x optical zoom. Finally 100mm zoom power, without SLR expense and weight.
This is an EXCELLENT camera! November 30, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
This is an EXCELLENT camera! I highly recommend purchasing it if you're in the market for a Mega Zoom. I just can't say enough about it. It offers several pre-set photo options. The zoom is incredible. Picture quality is also excellent. It feels good in your hands.
I suggest that you study the manual to become familiar with the camera features. It's an easy read. Plan on burning the provided AA batteries becoming familiar with the camera (comparing the manual to actually testing them out on the camera). It's worth investing the time to truly realize the camera's benefits.
I purchased rechargeable AA batteries rather than continually buying traditional alkaline batteries. AA battery vs. a proprietary rechargeable battery was a feature I was looking for in this type of camera. It doesn't burn through the batteries.
Again - it's a great camera for armature or semi-professional photographers. Good luck!
 One of the better cameras I ever owned November 28, 2008
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
It's not a DSLR but it comes pretty darn close. What doesn't it have that a DSLR does?
1. Well the obvious is you can't change lenses but with such a large zoom and super macro why carry around all that stuff just to take hobby shots?
2. The sensor is never going to be as great as the higher end cameras, but it does a darn good job if you know how to work your settings and use a tripod.
3. You can't shoot raw. Again this is for the person who likes to take photos rather than switching out lenses, cleaning innards of the body, and sitting in front of the computer tweaking all day.
That being said if you're looking for a more "professional camera" go for the new Rebel (I believe the new one has live view that the older models don't and that is a real plus.)
Okay so shooting at anything above 400ISO gets noisy. My solution - use a tripod for longer exposures at a lower ISO or use flash when possible.
The zoom is great and though you do lose some quality there is an image stabalizer, you will get shake -- again use a tripod or monopod.
The thing is so easy to use, I never even read the instruction manual. It's all right there on the camera, you just have to play around with it.
Burst mode is kinda slow, but again it's under $400 camera -- there are going to be some trade offs for the all-in-one-point-and-shoot.
USE the scene settings, they are marvelous, and can actually help train you on how to set the camera manually. The indoor mode is fantastic at setting the white balance.
The best situation for any camera is lots of light so expect noise, blur etc in darker settings. Get yourself a flash -- Speedlite 430ex or better if you have the cash. I am still waiting for mine, but if you like to bounce flash off the wall behind you do some more research on it. Get a diffuser and/or bounce the crap out of it. Experiment and play. Once you learn the camera and its nuances, you will be able to get the most out of it.
Spend the money and get a fast memory card with a lot of space.
This camera is now my baby and I have used the Olympus Camedia 3.2 MP for quite some time and I have taken a lot of great photos with it. I had the older rebel, hated that it didn't have live view and didn't have the money to buy fast telephoto lenses. Sold it. I recommend you keep yours if you have one though... they are great cameras.
I will be shooting intimate events (baby showers, small weddings, birthday and holiday parties) with this one and using my friend's rebel as a backup. LOL imagine that!!? I figure I can make some of my cash back maybe even enough to get the new rebel.
If you want something that is easy to use, has a great zoom lens, takes great photos and is under $400, this is the camera for you. It's a canon and the resale value should stick should you want to upgrade in a year.
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