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Canon PowerShot SX150 IS 14.1 MP Digital Camera with 12x Wide-Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom with 3.0-Inch LCD (Black) (OLD MODEL)

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  • 12x Wide-Angle Optical Zoom and 28mm lens with Optical Image Stabilizer
  • 14.1 Megapixel Image Sensor and DIGIC 4 Image Processor
  • 720p HD Video in Stereo Sound
  • Large 3.0-Inch Wide LCD Viewing Screen
  • Movie Digest Mode Records Video Clps Before Shoting a Photo
  • 12x wide-angle optical zoom
  • 12x Wide-Angle Optical Zoom and 28mm lens with Optical Image Stabilizer,1-Year Canon U.S.A. Warranty
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    Product Description

    Discover how simple and easy it is to be creative and shoot memorable photos and videos of your favorite subjects with the PowerShot SX150 IS digital camera. Its compact size makes it convenient to carry around everywhere to capture those special moments that can happen anytime! Sporting a stylish design, it comes in two great colors: Black and Red. 14.1 Megapixels deliver stunning image detail and enable you to make beautiful large prints. 12x Optical Zoom lets you get close to distant subjects, while the 28mm wide-angle capability makes this camera great for photographing large groups of people and scenic landscapes. Advanced technologies, such as Intelligent IS and Smart AUTO, make it easy and effortless to capture gorgeous still images and HD video. It all makes the PowerShot SX150 IS the perfect camera to capture the good times, wherever you might be.

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    Memory-Making Made Easy

    Discover how simple and easy it is to be creative and shoot memorable photos and videos of your favorite subjects with the PowerShot SX150 IS digital camera. Its compact size makes it convenient to carry around everywhere to capture those special moments that can happen anytime! Sporting a stylish design, it comes in two great colors: Black and Red. 14.1 Megapixels deliver stunning image detail and enable you to make beautiful large prints. 12x Optical Zoom lets you get close to distant subjects, while the 28mm wide-angle capability makes this camera great for photographing large groups of people and scenic landscapes. Advanced technologies, such as Intelligent IS and Smart AUTO, make it easy and effortless to capture gorgeous still images and HD video. It all makes the PowerShot SX150 IS the perfect camera to capture the good times, wherever you might be.

    Precision Canon Optics

    12x Optical Zoom with 28mm Wide-Angle Lens
    The PowerShot SX150 IS features a powerful Genuine Canon 12x Zoom Lens that delivers outstanding optical performance and versatility. With precision engineering and decades of leadership in optical technologies, Canon has created a bright, wide-angle lens that provides an extraordinary 12x zoom range. The lens starts at 28mm wide-angle and extends to 336mm telephoto (35mm equivalent), giving you tremendous coverage and reach. The telephoto end lets you capture subjects from a considerable distance, while the 28mm wide-angle makes it easy to shoot sweeping landscapes, large groups of people and tall buildings. Moreover, this superlative lens incorporates innovative designs that enable it to fit the compact profile of the PowerShot SX150 IS and perform at high speed with low power consumption.


    Optical Image Stabilizer
    Handheld shooting can often lead to camera shake, making photos and videos blurry. Canon’s Optical Image Stabilizer is a sophisticated system that uses lens-shift technology to correct for unwanted camera movement. It makes handheld photography more practical in more shooting situations, providing excellent image quality in many difficult situations: outdoors at dusk, inside without a flash, and even at the telephoto end of the zoom range without a tripod. For still photos, it enables shooting at slower shutter speeds, accommodating more low-light shooting situations than ever before without having to boost ISO sensitivity. With camera shake and vibration reduced, you get a sharper, steadier image. And because it is an optical system, there is none of the image degradation typical with electronic image stabilizers.


    Powerful Performance for Better Images

    14.1 Megapixel Sensor
    A 14.1 Megapixel sensor delivers beautiful photos with fine detail and brilliant color. The high resolution ensures superb image quality even when cropping or making very large prints.

    Canon DIGIC 4 Image Processor
    Canon DIGIC Image Processors have set the standard for functionality and performance since their groundbreaking introduction in 1999. With each successive generation, DIGIC processors have brought elevated performance and powerful new features to PowerShot digital cameras. The DIGIC 4 processor has ushered in a new level of picture quality and accelerated processing, making possible features such as high-speed continuous shooting, Full HD video and Face Detection Self-timer. New, more powerful noise reduction algorithms also provide improved low-light capture.


    A Smarter Camera Means Better Photos and Videos

    Smart AUTO
    The PowerShot SX150 IS features Smart AUTO – sophisticated Canon technology that makes getting that great shot as simple as pressing the shutter button. Smart AUTO automatically detects scenes by assessing various factors in both the background and the subject. Detected scenes are analyzed using 32 predefined shooting situations. The camera then makes optimal settings to ensure the best possible image capture, whether you’re shooting stills or video. Smart AUTO also includes Advanced Subject Detection, which allows the camera to detect and track non-human moving subjects like animals and vehicles. With Smart AUTO, all you have to do is frame your shot and capture away.


    Shooting Modes/Special Scene Modes
    Smart AUTO
    The camera automatically selects the best shooting settings for optimal quality based on subjects and environmental factors to provide point-and-shoot simplicity.
    Kids & Pets
    Reduced focusing time freezes fast-moving subjects, so you won't miss those special shots. Portrait
    The camera sets a large aperture, focusing the subject and artistically blurring the background to make your subject “pop.”
    Manual
    You have complete contrl of exposure, selecting both aperture and shutter speed manually.
    Low Light For high quality image capture in an amazing range of dimly-lit situations.
    Toy Camera Effect Simulates photos taken with "toy" or pinhole cameras, darkening the image at the edges to create a vignette effect.
    Poster Effect Poster Effect combines several similar shades into one color, turning subtle gradations into eye-catching, scene-popping contrasts.
    Beach Beach Get clear shots of people at a sunny beach without darkened faces.
    Fireworks Grab brilliant images of skyrocketing fireworks.
    Aperture-Priority
    You set the aperture, controlling depth-of-field. The camera automatically selects the shutter speed.
    Program Access advanced exposure compensation features while shooting mostly automatically.
    Fisheye Effect Add a classic photo distortion without a fisheye lens.
    Shutter-priority You select the shutter speed to stop or blur action, and the camera finds the appropriate aperture. With slow exposure times, Canon's noise reduction system activates to ensure low image noise.
    Monochrome Choose from three single-tone effects: Black-and-White, Sepia, or Blue.
    Color Accent Choose to retain a single color in your image while other colors turn monochrome.
    Foliage Capture brilliant shots of autumn foliage, greenery and blossoms.
    Landscape Increases depth-of-field for sharp and sweeping landscape shots.
    Movie Digest Records a video clip before capturing a still image and then combines one day’s worth of clips into a video.
    Smart Shutter The camera automatically takes the photo when people smile, wink, or get into frame.
    Discreet Mode Disables flash, AF assist beam, and all camera sounds with one mode dial setting — so you can capture images in quiet areas.
    Miniature Effect for Movies & Stills Emphasizes perspectives for a miniature effect by blurring upper and bottom portions of the image.
    Super Vivid Super Vivid intensifies existing hues, saturating the scene with bright colors.

    Color Swap Select a color and replace it with a color you specify for special effects.
    Snow Shoot clear snow scenes without darkened subjects or an unnatural bluish tint.
    iFrame Movie The Apple® movie format, iFrame, makes it easier and quicker to import and upload videos while retaining high image quality.
    Movie
    Record video in stereo sound. Unwanted scenes can be deleted in playback mode. Easy Mode
    In Easy mode, shooting is simple and relaxed—the camera handles all the settings automatically.


    Turn Any Moment into an HD Video Memory

    Canon HD Video Advantage

    The PowerShot SX150 IS lets you record spectacularly detailed 720p HD video at 30* frames per second with clear stereo sound. Imagine the fun and excitement of being able to shoot high definition video whenever you want, then downloading the videos to your computer to watch or share with family and friends.
    *Actual frame rate is 29.97 fps.

    Dedicated Movie Button, Wind Filter and Optical Zoom While Shooting
    It’s never been easier to shoot videos with a PowerShot digital camera. The PowerShot SX150 IS has a dedicated movie button that lets you start and stop recording instantly. There is no need to go through layers of menus or operate switches or dials to switch to and from video recording mode. The camera is always ready to shoot stills or video whenever you want. The PowerShot SX150 IS also incorporates an electronic wind filter, which suppresses wind noise that can muffle or distort the sound. And unlike less sophisticated point-and-shoot cameras, the PowerShot SX150 IS lets you use the full 12x range of optical zoom when you’re shooting a video without sacrificing HD video resolution.

    iFrame Movie Support
    With the PowerShot SX150 IS, you can also shoot video in the Apple iFrame format, which is a computer-friendly standard that speeds up importing and editing of videos. It keeps file sizes small, making it more convenient to upload or e-mail high-quality videos. The iFrame format enjoys native support in compatible Mac and Windows video applications, making it unnecessary to perform time-consuming and often quality-degrading conversions.


    A Steady Image Is a Beautiful Image

    Intelligent IS
    The latest advance in Canon Optical Image Stabilization technology, Intelligent IS analyzes camera movement and applies the best shake correction method for the shooting situation. For stills, the system automatically selects among Normal, Panning, Macro (Hybrid) and Tripod IS modes. When shooting video, the system automatically selects among Dynamic, Powered, Macro and Tripod IS modes. With Intelligent IS, you can concentrate on image capture, letting the camera make the most effective IS settings to assure the steadiest possible image.

    Normal
    Corrects for a wide range of camera movement when shooting stills. Panning
    Panning motion is detected so that IS does not interfere with desired camera movement. Hybrid
    Corrects for shift-type camera shake, which typically occurs in macro (close-up) shooting. Dynamic
    Effective for video shooting at wide-angle focal lengths, eliminating the unwanted shaking that typically occurs while walking. Powered
    Compensates for hand movement when shooting video at the telephoto end of the zoom range, where camera shake is magnified. Tripod
    When tripod use is detected, the Image Stabilizer is stopped because it is not needed.

    See the Image in a Big Screen

    Large 3.0-inch LCD
    The camera's high-resolution (230,000 dots) 3.0-inch LCD gives you the big picture, whether you're shooting, reviewing or showing off your images. This high-resolution screen offers a crisp, clear picture to make shooting, playback and using the camera's menu functions especially convenient. Clear and bright, it also features Night Display for easy viewing in low light.


    Power on the Go

    AA Battery Powered
    Recharging batteries can often be an inconvenience, especially when traveling in foreign countries. With the PowerShot SX150 IS, you’ll never need special power adapters or chargers because it’s powered by two AA batteries that are widely available around the world.


    Easier, More Enjoyable Photography

    Face Detection Technology
    Special Scene Modes
    Best Image Selection

    What’s in the Box
    • PowerShot SX150 IS Body
    • 2 AA-size Alkaline Batteries
    • Wrist Strap WS-800
    • USB Interface Cable IFC-400PCU
    • Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM


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    Customers say

    Customers like the quality and ease of use of the digital camera. For example, they say it's the best in its class, easy to maneuver the settings, and convenient to always have on hand. Customers are also impresseded with the zoom. However, some complain about the battery life.

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    260 customers mention229 positive31 negative

    Customers like the image quality of the camera. They mention that it makes great pictures and videos, and is easy to use. They appreciate the clear, crisp pictures with great color and depth. Some say that the SX150 does a fine job of taking still photos, and has a slightly better picture resolution. Overall, most are happy with the quality and functionality of this versatile camera.

    "UPDATE: Still camera shots are great. Video is usually good, but if you are filming a performance where there is silence at times (say a play), you..." Read more

    "...Taking pictures at night is awesome, I haven't seen cameras on this price range taking pictures in low light with the quality that this camera gives..." Read more

    "...that provides a lot of shooting features in a small package with HD video and is easy to learn to use. I highly recommend it." Read more

    "...The Powershot SX150 is a versatile camera, perfect for the photographer who wants to use it for every day conditions and/or on trips with some..." Read more

    200 customers mention178 positive22 negative

    Customers like the quality of the digital camera. They say it is the very best in its class, great, and blows them away with its quality. They also like the features and say it does a nice job with even high speed events. Customers also say that the camera is very good for experienced or learning photographers, and continues to be the best value. The noise is reasonable, and the lens quality is more than good. Overall, customers are satisfied with the quality and quantity of the product.

    "...but the case is nicely made with a good strap...." Read more

    "...The movie feature is a nice function, but keep in mind that this camera is not a movie camera, so don't expect Hollywood quality from it, but it's..." Read more

    "...This is a great camera for the value. The Powershot SX150 is a versatile camera, perfect for the photographer who wants to use it for every day..." Read more

    "...The features of the camera blew me away...." Read more

    134 customers mention120 positive14 negative

    Customers like the ease of use of the camera. They mention that it is easy to maneuver the settings and the zoom. They also say that the manual controls are a must, and the controls in the on-screen menu are easy to use. Customers also mention that the camera is easy carry and convenient to always have on hand. They say that it offers a lot of control to the photo taker.

    "...It's easy to use with just one hand while your other hand has a soda or a beer, so no need to worry that you will miss enjoying the food and drinks..." Read more

    "...The controls in the on-screen menu are easy to use and, if you're familiar with Canon's menu system, you'll be able to start shooting right away...." Read more

    "...Interfacing with the camera is easy and logical. Most used features/options are usually one or two button clicks away...." Read more

    "...Both modes are awesome and I especially like the miniature mode. Very cool effect!..." Read more

    94 customers mention85 positive9 negative

    Customers appreciate the value of the camera. They say it's well worth the money spent, has a lot of features, and is a solid camera for the money.

    "...Value is excellent. There are more than enough features that you'll ever need. The best and most used feature is the powerful zoom...." Read more

    "...The full auto setting on this device is worth the admission price alone & even though there is a bit of an initial delay when first using the auto-..." Read more

    "...Overall, for the price, this is a pretty good deal and you also have the Cannon name and quality behind you. I'd recommend to a friend...." Read more

    "...But hey, i can live with it as it is. Well worth the money spent overall i feel happy to recommend this camera without reservation...." Read more

    84 customers mention73 positive11 negative

    Customers like the zoom of the digital camera. They say it has a reasonable long zoom (12x) and is easy to use. Customers also appreciate the great flexibility of the zoom, saying they can zoom in and out while videotaping.

    "...first class compact camera with me all the time with the great flexibility of a 12x zoom and manual mode and no worries about battery replacement..." Read more

    "...The zoom of this camera is lots of fun, especially on video mode, I was in a race track the other day and it was cool to use it to not miss any part..." Read more

    "...The camera boasts a 14MP picture size with 12x optical zoom capability and the camera delivers...." Read more

    "...The best and most used feature is the powerful zoom. One can get some great effects with the zoom. I noticed no drop off in quality...." Read more

    69 customers mention45 positive24 negative

    Customers are mixed about the performance of the digital camera. Some mention that it works very well, does more things well than not well, and all of the functions on it seem to be very nice. However, others say that the battery life is pretty low, the stabilizer does its job, and movies they have taken to date have all turned out very well. Overall, some like it, while others say they're not happy with its performance when taking multiple shots and filming movies.

    "...The video footage is well lit and even does reasonably well in a semi-dark room when you zoom in on the subject...." Read more

    "...While filming movies, it will just stop filming after about 5 seconds, again with no warning...." Read more

    "...The stereo sound for the movie function is quite good as well, but the microphones will pick up the sound of the zoom lens motor whirring if you..." Read more

    "...is my 5th camera over the years- checked it out- nice looking, everything works-hope to get many years of use out of it/ love double A batteries..." Read more

    145 customers mention41 positive104 negative

    Customers are dissatisfied with the battery life of the digital camera. They mention that it uses up batteries like crazy, even when off. The camera is a battery hog and needs to be charged frequently.

    "...I had put newly charged batteries in it warned me that the batteries were getting low. I decided to see how long the batteries would last...." Read more

    "...The only real complaint I have about the camera is the battery life with alkaline AA batteries (this is why I rated it 4 stars instead of 5)...." Read more

    "...Battery usage was not an issue. Double AA batteries was an actually a feature I wanted in a camera since I know I can easily bring along several..." Read more

    "...But now the downside... this camera EATS AA batteries...." Read more

    62 customers mention7 positive55 negative

    Customers are dissatisfied with the flash of the camera. They mention that it takes too long to fire, it does not pop up automatically, and it takes forever to snap pictures. Some complain that the shutter button seems to have a slight delay. Overall, most are disappointed with the quality and functionality of the flash.

    "...The flash does take a little bit to load, but it is not a big problem for me, it's not like you have to sit or make people hold a smile for 30..." Read more

    "...The flash is a little different for this camera...." Read more

    "...Flash - at night when I open the flash I have seen the message flash is charging which takes a few seconds. This delays the picture...." Read more

    "...Fun filters to 'Play' with cameraCons:Horrible flash performance - IQ with flash worst, flash charging for 6-7 seconds worst of..." Read more

    Good step-up camera between ultra-compact and DSLR
    4 Stars
    Good step-up camera between ultra-compact and DSLR
    First, let me say that while I am not a professinal photographer, I do earn some money from photographing weddings and other events for friends and acquaintences, and consider myself to be an advanced user and photography enthusiast. I shoot primarily with Canon DSLRs and was looking for a compact camera to supplement my current photography equipment. The Canon PowerShot XS150 IS is a very nice compliment to my gear and overall, I am pleased with it.Canon has produced a very good alternative for the compact camera market in its PowerShot XS150 IS platform. The camera boasts a 14MP picture size with 12x optical zoom capability and the camera delivers. The XS150 IS is a little larger and heavier than most compact cameras but is of quality construction and durable. The case is molded plastic and has a very ergonomic design with specific places to rest your fingers and thumb for one-hand operation. All the controls can be operated with the right hand while holding the camera.The picture quality is very good. Canon's processor provides vivid colors and impressive clarity for a compact design. The large viewing screen is impressive and easy to see, even in bright sunlight. The controls are easy to use and placed such that they won't be accidentally changed. The controls in the on-screen menu are easy to use and, if you're familiar with Canon's menu system, you'll be able to start shooting right away. Those that aren't familiar with Canon should read the manual, but even then, the menu selections and control layout are very intuitive and easy to use.The camera provides a lot of special shooting features that can be used not only for still photography, but also for the video recording. There's an "easy shooting" mode for those that want to pick up the camera and start shooting right away, allowing the camera to make all the decisions about ISO, white balance, focus, etc. There are scene and filter shooting modes that allow the photographer to select a style for their photos (monochrome, color accent, color replacement, miniature mode, macro, smile and face detection, beach and snow scenes, fireworks, etc.). For those that want more control over their photography, the camera does offer shooting modes in Manual, Program, Aperture and Shutter Priority.The movie feature works well and provides decent HD video that can be copied directly from the SD card to your computer. The movie feature is a nice function, but keep in mind that this camera is not a movie camera, so don't expect Hollywood quality from it, but it's nice enough to document short events for display on HD TVs and the web. The stereo sound for the movie function is quite good as well, but the microphones will pick up the sound of the zoom lens motor whirring if you use the zoom feature while shooting video. The lens motor sound can probably be minimized or eliminated in some video or sound editing programs such as Adobe Premier, DVD Studio Pro, or Soundbooth, etc.The flash is a little different for this camera. It's centered over the telescoping lens but is manually activated (you have to lift the flash open with your finger) to turn on the auto-flash feature. While this may seem like an annoyance at first, it's actually not a bad feature, just different; and it prevents that annoying "pop-up" of the flash when you really don't want flash but the camera's sensors require it.The XS150 IS is a little larger and heavier than most other compact cameras but is still very portable. The weight and size are detemined mostly by the fact that the camera uses two AA batteries, and the size of the lens for this camera. Still it's a small camera for what it can do and will easily fit into a cargo pocket or purse, or in a case that can be worn on a belt or attached to a backpack.The only real complaint I have about the camera is the battery life with alkaline AA batteries (this is why I rated it 4 stars instead of 5). While it's nice to have a camera that accepts a common battery type (AA) that can be purchased almost anywhere in the world, I would recommend getting the rechargeable NiMH AA batteries because the battery life for alkiline AA batteries seems to be a little short, especially if you're going to shoot video.Overall, this is a great compact camera and it will meet most user's needs especially if they are looking for a camera that provides a lot of shooting features in a small package with HD video and is easy to learn to use. I highly recommend it.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Great little camera; battery strength better than indicator; zoom noise & clicks
    Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2012
    UPDATE: Still camera shots are great. Video is usually good, but if you are filming a performance where there is silence at times (say a play), you can hear the zoom motor and a definite click as it stops and locks. This does not make for good video as any zooming is underlined and attention is taken away from what you are filming. I rarely do that kind of filming, but this is a disappointing camera in that aspect. However, to be fair, I don't notice the zoom noise when taping musical performances or when speaking is pretty much non-stop as with a speech, sermon or lecture. But zoom motor noise is glaringly there when there is silent or very low volume action going on.

    Also, battery life doesn't do much better than 30 minutes even with freshly charged batteries. So, if you want to film a longer event, this is not your camera. Also, if you carry the camera around and expect to pull it out for events you just happen upon, don't expect more than 4-5 minutes of battery life for video footage.

    After 8 months of use, I would now give the SX150 a three or four star rating. It's a good camera, but with real limitations.

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    I bought this to replace a Canon A2000 IS. It doubled the optical zoom, still used AA batteries, and added manual mode and all for only $165.

    This is a beauty. I've tested it on people photos, hand held photos of the moon in manual mode, and macro close ups. It has performed very nicely. Even the flash has performed well for a little flash. The video footage is well lit and even does reasonably well in a semi-dark room when you zoom in on the subject.

    The battery indicator is way too sensitive. At a child's birthday party not long after I had put newly charged batteries in it warned me that the batteries were getting low. I decided to see how long the batteries would last. Twenty-one minutes of video and various still shots later the batteries were still going. Those batteries (NiMH) lasted for another week of relatively light photo taking before finally needing to be recharged. So, I have learned to disregard the low battery indicator.

    Though in a pinch the camera can fit in the front pocket of not too tight jeans (though it is visually evident you have something bulgy in your front pocket), I use a [[ASIN:B004UHZUDG Polaroid Studio Series Universal Compact Camera Case (Black) For The Canon, Nikon, Kodak, Sony, Polaroid, Panasonic, Olympus, Pantex, Fuji, Casio, Samsung Digital Camera]]. It just barely fits (only one way with the lens end up and fits best with the lens facing the front), but the case is nicely made with a good strap. In the case it can fit in a purse, briefcase or bookbag easily and is protected.

    Besides the overly sensitive battery warning indicator, I can't think of anything I don't like about this camera. This allows me to carry a first class compact camera with me all the time with the great flexibility of a 12x zoom and manual mode and no worries about battery replacement that using standard AA batteries brings.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Camera!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2011
    I got this camera at an amazing price on Black Friday and I couldn't be happier. Before this camera I had another canon camera, the Powershot A610, which was a great camera but after so many years with it, I wanted a little more without having to spend more than 200 dollars.

    The tryout: I have been trying the SX150is under different conditions: Under lots of sunlight, at night, taking pictures from my car, with my dogs, cloudy days and so far the pictures have been amazing. I haven't had any problems using the 3 inch screen under very sunny days. The zoom of this camera is lots of fun, especially on video mode, I was in a race track the other day and it was cool to use it to not miss any part of the action, even when the cars were far away on the other side of the track. Yes, it's true that it is a little bulky, you might not be able to slide it inside your jeans pockets but, just like somebody wrote, that's where your cellphone should go, not your camera. It's easy to use with just one hand while your other hand has a soda or a beer, so no need to worry that you will miss enjoying the food and drinks at the BBQ because you decided to take pictures.

    The Flash: Before getting the camera I was kinda worried about it, since you gotta be pulling it up if you want to use it. The truth is that once I got my camera and started taking pictures I didn't feel that was a problem, the camera lets you know if you need flash, although there are sooo many ways to take great pictures with this camera without even thinking of using the flash. Taking pictures at night is awesome, I haven't seen cameras on this price range taking pictures in low light with the quality that this camera gives you. The flash does take a little bit to load, but it is not a big problem for me, it's not like you have to sit or make people hold a smile for 30 seconds so that you can take a picture with flash.

    I have read some complaints about battery issues but, that shouldn't be a problem if you buy good rechargeable batteries. I got for this camera four (4) 3100 mAh rechargeable batteries and it's a whole big difference when you compare them with what alkaline batteries or lithium batteries can give you. The fun part is that, in case your rechargeable batteries run dry, you can always get some AA anywhere you are and keep having fun with your camera until you can recharge them again, so my advice is that if you have this camera and you don't want to be one of those people giving crappy scores to this camera just because they are too hard headed to keep feeding this camera with normal batteries, spend a little over 10 dollars in batteries as the ones I got, I spent a whole afternoon taking pictures and videos with these batteries without having to recharge them.

    To make this short, if you want the best camera that money can buy for less than 200 dollars, this is it. No other camera will give you the quality or the features that this one has. I'm very happy with what this camera offers, it has been way more than what I expected. You won't regret it and remember: BUY GOOD RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES!! It's just silly to keep seeing people writing complaints about using this camera with normal batteries of little capacity.
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