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Canon SX40 HS 12.1MP Digital Camera with 35x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.7-Inch Vari-Angle Wide LCD

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  • 2.7-inch Vari-angle LCD,1-Year Canon U.S.A. Warranty
  • 35x Wide-Angle (24-840mm) Optical Zoom Lens,Shutter: 15 - 1/3200 sec, Self Timer: 2 Sec, 10 Sec
  • Capture stunning Full HD 1080p video in stereo sound
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    The Canon 5251B001 PowerShot SX40 HS 12.1MP Black Compact Digital Camera is a versatile compact point-and-shoot camera that easily captures amazing photos and videos. The HS SYSTEM boosts low-light performance with the DIGIC 5 Image Processor and a high-sensitivity 12.1 Megapixel CMOS sensor. The 35x Optical Zoom offers incredible reach and range, allowing you to shoot any scene, near or far. The camera also features a 2.7-inch Vari-angle LCD for great shooting flexibility. Packed with an array of powerful technologies, the PowerShot SX40 HS is a convenient digital camera capable of brilliant image capture.Built-in Flash Yes: Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, FE Lock, Flash On, Off, Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync.Effective Flash Range Wide: 1.6 - 23' (0.49 - 7.01 m),Telephoto: 4.6 - 9.8' (1.40 - 2.99 m).What's in the Box: PowerShot SX40 HS Body, Battery Pack NB-10L, Battery Charger CB-2LC, Lens Cap, Case for Hot Shoe Cap, Neck Strap NS-DC11, Interface Cable IFC-400PCU and Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM.

    From the Manufacturer

    Canon SX40 HS Zoom to Infinite Possibilities

    The PowerShot SX40 HS is a versatile compact point-and-shoot camera that easily captures amazing photos and videos. The Canon HS SYSTEM boosts low-light performance with the new Canon DIGIC 5 Image Processor and a high-sensitivity 12.1 Megapixel CMOS sensor. This advanced Canon technology delivers stunning image quality with reduced noise and blur. Colors are more vibrant and white balance is true-to-life. The 35x Optical Zoom offers incredible reach and range, allowing you to shoot any scene, near or far. The Optical Image Stabilizer helps images come out steady and clear, and a 24mm ultra Wide-Angle lens makes it easy to take pictures of large groups of people, tall buildings, expansive landscapes and much more. The camera also features a 2.7-inch Vari-angle LCD for great shooting flexibility. Packed with an array of powerful technologies, the PowerShot SX40 HS is a convenient digital camera capable of brilliant image capture.

    Extreme 35x Wide-Angle Optical Zoom and 24mm Lens

    The PowerShot SX40 HS is equipped with a Genuine Canon 35x Zoom lens that provides the telephoto power to bring your distant subjects incredibly close. It also features a useful zoom range that begins at 24mm wide-angle and extends to 840mm telephoto (35mm equivalent). The 24mm ultra Wide-Angle allows you to create shots with dramatic perspective and makes it easy to shoot sweeping landscapes, large groups of people and tall buildings. This superb lens delivers outstanding optical performance throughout its zoom range. It’s advanced design employs UD glass, double-sided aspherical glass-molded and ultra-high-refraction-index glass lens elements to effectively suppress chromatic aberration while maintaining a remarkably compact size. The camera uses a VCM (Voice Coil Motor) for high-speed, quiet, energy-efficient lens movement with precise control.

    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, providing excellent image quality in many difficult shooting situations: outdoors at dusk, inside without a flash, and even at the telephoto end of the zoom range without a tripod. For 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.

    Canon DIGIC 5 Image Processor

    The latest-generation Canon DIGIC 5 Image Processor brings phenomenal increases in processing speed and power. Improved chip architecture and algorithms deliver greatly expanded functionality with further refinement in image quality.
    Improved noise reduction produces clearer images when shooting in low light at high ISO speeds. Enhanced i-Contrast performance adjusts differences between light and dark areas to achieve even more natural-looking results.
    The faster processing speed also results in faster continuous shooting capability while maintaining full image quality. The DIGIC 5 Image Processor also makes possible a new, highly advanced automatic white balance system. Whereas conventional white balance makes an overall adjustment based on a single type of light source, the new Canon Multi-Area White Balance analyzes several areas of the image to determine whether different adjustments are needed, for example, for the main subject and the background.
    Noise Reduction
    Conventional Image Processor
    White Balance
    With DIGIC 5 Image Processor


    Canon HS SYSTEM

    The Canon HS SYSTEM lets you take bright, clear photos in an even wider range of shooting situations. Beautiful low-light shots are possible with minimal noise and maximum detail in highlight and shadow areas. The system is the result of two technologies brought together in PowerShot cameras: a high-sensitivity imaging sensor, which is able to capture more light; and the DIGIC Image Processor, which actively reduces noise with high-speed image processing. The 12.1 Megapixel Canon CMOS sensor in the PowerShot SX40 HS incorporates advanced light reception technology that enhances sensitivity. The new DIGIC 5 Image Processor provides a major boost in noise reduction, expanding the usable ISO range to an amazing high of ISO 3200. The Canon HS SYSTEM thus lets you use higher shutter speeds to capture clearer images with reduced noise and blur.

    Memorable Moments in Spectacular Full HD

    In addition to the Canon HS SYSTEM, the combination of the advanced CMOS sensor and DIGIC 5 Image Processor in the PowerShot SX40 HS makes it possible to shoot crisp, clear high definition video. Imagine the fun and excitement of being able to shoot spectacular 1080p Full HD video with stereo sound that you can later watch on your HDTV or download to your computer to share with family and friends. The PowerShot SX40 HS shoots Full HD video at 24* frames per second, ensuring clear lifelike motion images with a beautiful cinematic quality. It also shoots beautifully detailed 720p HD video at 30 fps.**
    *Actual frame rate is 23.976 fps.
    **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 SX40 HS 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 SX40 HS 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 SX40 HS lets you use the full range of optical zoom when you’re shooting a video.

    HDTV Playback via HDMI with CEC Support

    It’s easy to enjoy and share the videos you shoot with the PowerShot SX40 HS. Simply connect its HDMI terminal to your HDTV using an HDMI cable (not included). And because the PowerShot SX40 HS supports HDMI-CEC technology, you’ll be able to control the playback of your images and videos on any CEC-enabled HDTV using the TV’s remote control. (CEC – Consumer Electronic Control – is part of the HDMI specification, enabling components in a system to communicate with one another.)

    iFrame Movie Support
    With the PowerShot SX40 HS, 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.


    Vari-Angle LCD

    The PowerShot SX40 HS features a convenient and highly useful 2.7-inch Vari-Angle LCD screen that swivels out almost a full 180 degrees. It also rotates through approximately 270 degrees, letting you tilt it up or down to shoot at low or high angles. You can compose freely even when shooting from difficult vantage points and use the full range of angle adjustment even when the camera is mounted on a tripod. You can even rotate the LCD facing forward to capture perfectly framed self-portraits and to join group shots. The PureColor System LCD screen has 230,000 dots, giving you a crisp, clear picture to make shooting, playback and using the camera's menu functions especially convenient.


    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.

    Modes/Special Scene Modes Custom Define and store your own settings to achieve the effects you prefer.
    Manual
    You have complete control of exposure, selecting both aperture and shutter speed manually.
    Aperture-Priority
    You set the aperture, controlling depth-of-field. The camera automatically selects the shutter speed. 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.
    Program Access advanced exposure compensation features while shooting mostly automatically.
    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.
    Movie Digest Records a video clip before capturing a still image and then combines one day’s worth of clips into a video. Portrait The camera sets a large aperture, focusing the subject and artistically blurring the background to make your subject “pop.” Kids & Pets Reduced focusing time freezes fast-moving subjects, so you won't miss those special shots. Landscape
    Increases depth-of-field for sharp and sweeping landscape shots.
    Smart Shutter The camera automatically takes the photo when people smile, wink, or get into frame. High-Speed Burst HQ Capture fast-action shots at full sensor resolution, by shooting continuously when the shutter button is held down.
    Handheld Night Scene Take clear and steady pictures at night without the use of a tripod.
    Beach Beach Get clear shots of people at a sunny beach without darkened faces. Underwater Capture underwater images with reduced backscatter effect. Optional Underwater Case required.
    Foliage
    Capture brilliant shots of autumn foliage, greenery and blossoms.
    Snow Shoot clear snow scenes without darkened subjects or an unnatural bluish tint.
    Fireworks Grab brilliant images of skyrocketing fireworks. Stitch Assist
    Easy-to-use guidelines simplify the shooting of aligned multiple frames that can later be combined (using bundled software) to create panoramic photos.
    Creative Filters
    This setting provides easy access to special filter effects and scene modes, such as Toy Camera Effect, Poster Effect, Monochrome and more.
    High Dynamic Range
    The camera combines three different exposures to get one evenly lit image.
    Super Slow Motion Movie Record your clips in high speed (approx. 240 fps), and then watch your videos in slow motion.
    Program Access advanced exposure compensation features while shooting mostly automatically.
    Fisheye Effect Add a classic photo distortion without a fisheye lens.
    Nostalgic
    Create the look and feel of old photographs using sepia tones and black-and-white.
    Fisheye Effect
    Add a classic photo distortion without a fisheye lens.
    Miniature Effect for Movies & Stills Emphasizes perspectives for a miniature effect by blurring upper and bottom portions of the image. 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. Monochrome Choose from three single-tone effects: Black-and-White, Sepia, or Blue. Super Vivid
    Super Vivid intensifies existing hues, saturating the scene with bright colors. Color Accent Choose to retain a single color in your image while other colors turn monochrome. Color Swap Select a color and replace it with a color you specify for special effects. Movie The camera takes five photos in succession, and then chooses the best one out of the bunch.
    Super Slow Motion Movie
    Record your clips in high speed (approx. 240 fps), and then watch your videos in slow motion.
    iFrame Movie The Apple® movie format, iFrame, makes it easier and quicker to import and upload videos while retaining high image quality.



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    Customers say

    Customers are happy with the 35x optical zoom, quality, value, image quality and battery life of the digital camera. They mention that the manual zoom feature works smoothly, provides near DSLR quality and control and that the battery charges quite quickly. They are also satisfied with performance, and ease of use. However, some customers are mixed on size.

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    268 customers mention248 positive20 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the image quality of the digital camera. They mention that it turns out really great pictures that you could only dream of, produces clearer images, the CMOS sensor produced crisp, sharp photos, and the detail in the image is incredible for a camera under $400. It also produces excellent high-def video that is beautiful on a high-resolution TV. Customers also find it acceptable for candid shots at events, flowers, and animals not in quick motion.

    "...Anyhow the photos are never the less very cool. My first celestial photos!! I am now trying to get a picture of my favorite constellation, Orion!!..." Read more

    "...And I can't disagree, this is a fun camera that takes very nice pictures...." Read more

    "...However I find this camera, even being older to be absolutely amazing at taking beautiful photos...." Read more

    "...cameras, thanks to modern age of built in computers, turn out really great pictures that you could only dream of getting with using film...." Read more

    206 customers mention182 positive24 negative

    Customers like the quality of the camera. They say it is an easy to use, high quality camera packed with features designed for family use. Some customers mention that the flash does not work and did not come with the camera, but overall, they recommend it as a fantastic family camera. The camera is a great all-around camera that is not pocketable.

    "...Image quality (12 MP CMOS) very good, but JPG compression needs improvement. Articulated LCD screen (a must-have for me now). Slow motion video. "..." Read more

    "...The manual is very complete and large, and a user should thoroughly learn all aspects of this camera to adequately be able to take good pictures...." Read more

    "...Overall, the SX40 is a nice camera with some great features, but unfortunately it is prevented from performing to its full potential by restrictions..." Read more

    "...some photos that I took on the first day, and I must say that they're pretty good. However, there were only 8 out of 51 taken. ......" Read more

    145 customers mention131 positive14 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the zoom of the digital camera. They mention that it has an amazing zoom, the manual feature works well, and the 35X optical zoom works flawlessly. The lens and IS at 35x are superb, and low light shots are amazing.

    "...BUT it does take some kickin' nice photos!! and I LOVE the zoom. For me its fairly quick to pull out of..." Read more

    "...The zoom is awesome and fun...." Read more

    "...P.S. I really like the great zoom of the SX40 HS. The video was taken hand held in a wheelchair on a pier." Read more

    "...Pros: great zoom range, nice picture and video quality, improved low light performance..." Read more

    105 customers mention98 positive7 negative

    Customers find the digital camera easy to use. They mention that it has great features and a pretty darn good zoom. Customers also say that it is simple, compact and efficient for pictures they do now and need a bridge camera. The adapter attached easily, and the camera user friendliness is unbelievable. They say that the menu is easy to navigate, and that the viewing screen allows them to easily compose their images.

    "...The pros: the ease of use, for someone unfamiliar with DSLR this camera is great and affordable. The zoom is awesome and fun...." Read more

    "...because its made by Canon, but because of what it can do and how easy it is to use even a paralyzed person can use it with great ease and results...." Read more

    "...SUMMARY: The SX40HS is an excellent bridge camera - automatic enough for beginners with adequate control for enthusiasts...." Read more

    "...Love that it has a viewfinder. Easy to use." Read more

    94 customers mention82 positive12 negative

    Customers like the performance of the digital camera. They say it does well on HD or 4K TV, the digital zoom is excellent, and the smart-auto really works great. The camera works fine, has no scratches on the actual lens, and has an optical stabilizer that works well. Some customers say that the images came out really fantastic and that it is simply awesome.

    "...pros: the ease of use, for someone unfamiliar with DSLR this camera is great and affordable. The zoom is awesome and fun...." Read more

    "...The camera came in excellent shape and everything works perfectly. Thank you so much ❤️..." Read more

    "...Speaking of flash, the camera works well with the SpeedLite 270EX flash...." Read more

    "...So far, it has performed well enough, but there is a learning curve from the SX20 which allowed greater latitude in overriding what the camera "..." Read more

    78 customers mention75 positive3 negative

    Customers appreciate the value of the digital camera. They mention that it is worth the price and has a good quality/price ratio.

    "...of use, for someone unfamiliar with DSLR this camera is great and affordable. The zoom is awesome and fun...." Read more

    "...I am saying 'wow' more than I am saying "I regret"....Value for price paid-very good...." Read more

    "...It feels well-made, not cheap and plasticky...." Read more

    "This was worth the money. I paid about $375 for this in June (2012)and I must say I was not disappointed...." Read more

    51 customers mention43 positive8 negative

    Customers like the battery life of the camera. They say that the shot-to-shot time is now acceptable fast, the slow motion video is fun, and the ability to reduce fps is useful. The camera charges quite quickly, and it has excellent performance. Some mention that the zoom lens is shocking and that the slow-motion video is great.

    "...I find that the battery charges pretty quick and lasts a fair while. I will probably get a second battery though, just to have a fresh one handy...." Read more

    "...Articulated LCD screen (a must-have for me now). Slow motion video. "Zoom Framing Assist" button...." Read more

    "...Still having the SX30 and comparing them, the SX40 appears to be faster, better in low light, and has clearer images...." Read more

    "...AA batteries, lasts longer (for about 1000 pictures), and fully recharges in under 2 hours while I often have to let the AAs recharge over night...." Read more

    62 customers mention43 positive19 negative

    Customers have mixed opinions about the size of the digital camera. Some mention that it is not too bulky, it's portable, and the battery life doesn't suck. However, others say that the viewfinder is a tad small and low-res, and that it'd be better to carry a heavy DSLR around all day.

    "...Well I couldn't be more satisfied. Its light in weight, easy to carry around and with the new processor takes pictures comparable to my SLR's...." Read more

    "...Its still small enough to pack around...." Read more

    "...VIEWFINDER: It's a tad small and low-res (202k), but useable. Mine has a yellowish tinge...." Read more

    "...Given the enormous telephoto lens, the camera is well balanced and light weight, but well built...." Read more

    So Far So Good. Not Perfect, But What Is? (Have Moved to the SX50)
    4 Stars
    So Far So Good. Not Perfect, But What Is? (Have Moved to the SX50)
    March 1, 2014 - It took six months of research before making the decision, but I did move up to the SX50. Other than the longer zoom which was a minor consideration, the SX50 had very little shutter lag, does much better in low light, focuses much more quickly, and has a spot focus where the SX50 focuses on a bird, for example, rather than trying to focus on the twigs and leaves in a tree. See my review of the SX50. (I had to buy two now that I got my wife involved in nature photography. Let's hope there's no SX60...)****Sept. 1, 2012 - Although I'm always leery that Canon will come out with a new model soon after I order a camera, I have just placed an order for an SX40HS for my wife! Some of you may think that it must be worth 5 stars now, and the answer is that it is not perfect. Shutter lag and spot focusing continue to be problematic. Low light even using a higher ISO is still an issue, but the lens and IS at 35x are superb. Many of the photos that I have posted with this review have recently won photo contests, and that is certainly due to the equipment almost as much as my knowing how to use it.****May 23, 2012 - I have now taken over 30,000 photos with this camera, and probably would have taken 50,000 except that I didn't start using the burst mode until 6 weeks ago. Once in a while, I do have the "universal" digital problem of the camera not "wanting" to focus on the object, especially when the subject is a bird in front of a grassy field or worse, a bird IN a mustard field, but I've learned a secret to correct this.A bigger pain in the neck is that this camera is still not terrific in low light, and "low light" can be defined as a cloudy day rather than just indoors. The difference between sunny and cloudy can be 1/2500 of a second to 1/50th of a second. Canon disagrees, but I notice that they and all manufacturers still have cameras without the extreme zoom that are advertised to be perfect in low light.The camera still gets 4.5 stars, and that's where it will stay. Would I buy it again? In a heartbeat, but now I really know this camera.****Nov. 3, 2011 and Jan. 13, 2012 - [Please see posted photos here and web site from my first days' and most recent shootings. A picture is worth a thousand words.] I will do a complete review as the weather clears and I can take some photos in various light conditions. So far, it has performed well enough, but there is a learning curve from the SX20 which allowed greater latitude in overriding what the camera "wants to do."It may take a month before I can review the camera adequately, so I have uploaded some photos that I took on the first day, and I must say that they're pretty good. However, there were only 8 out of 51 taken. ...And then it started to rain. Please note that I am not new to the Canon line or (nature) photography: I have had the A620, S3, S5, SX10, SX20, and now the SX40. (I returned the SX30 which was a terrible disappointment.) And I've been taking pictures for over 60 years. So, unless you really get to know the camera - and even then - you may or may not get the results that I do.On that note, I might add that I was sorely disappointed that Canon didn't pop for a printed manual which, with this camera, is a must. Unlike the SX20 for which I could use the SX10 manual, this camera is quite different and - so far - I think more complex or at least more different than the SX20. Because of the issues that I've run into just in 3 days, it's very difficult to cross-reference what it says under Av with Tv or C1. This is not the basic point-and-shoot Elph, and I rarely shoot in "Auto." As I said, I have to give it a couple of weeks before I'll pass judgment.I must say that the photos that WERE already posted when I bought the camera gave me some trepidation in that so many were a little washed out. What I am finding so far is that, "Auto" might well be "Average." Average aperture, Average speed, Average contrast. But I purchased it anyway, and I've already found that Av or Tv or M are still the best settings although, unlike the SX20 where one could just set the speed and the camera would use the setting, I had to save the Tv settings to C1 or C2. This became routine by my third day (today).Nov. 8, 2011:Five days since I got the camera, and three days of shooting. I must say I've never seen so many comments regarding reviews, and many people have agreed with the more negative comments. What I've found is that the quality of photos I've taken have been excellent, needing very little post-production diddling. That said, and having used the burst mode, I'm deleting 4/5ths of the pix that I've taken, some because of duplication, some because of focus, and some because I just screwed up.In looking at the negative comments, I would admonish people to decide before buying this camera - or any other camera - WHAT DO YOU WANT TO USE THE CAMERA FOR??? I take pictures of nature, some scenery, but mostly birds, bugs, bunnies, bees, bears, and begonias. The SX40 HS has done very well in these areas, and I realize that there is a learning curve for such extreme focal lengths and the macro (which I rarely use).If you're going to take night time shots - which seems to have garnered so much comment about viewfinders and such - I can't address it. I took a picture of the (harvest) moon, hand-held, in Tv mode and it came out beautifully. But I don't take many nighttime pix, and I haven't had a chance to take fireworks in years. (If I want snapshots of people or parties, I use my wife's Elph.)I am still having some difficulty in overriding what the camera is set for re: aperture and speed. The SX20 could be overridden just by setting the speed to 1/2500th and one would get a much darker picture which could then be adjusted with software. Sometimes, it's the only way to get realistic clouds. With the SX40, I set it for 1/2500 and when I shoot, the camera comes down to 1/1600 or slower. IF I ever get the printed manual that Canon promised, I'll look for the menu where I can increase the value of the photo by -3 to +3. Yeah, I'm being a little lazy, but I hate the .pdf manual on disc that came with the camera.On the plus side, by coming down to 12 mp from 14 and by improving the processor, I can finally get SOME pix in low light or at least on a cloudy day. I've posted a few photos from the past few days: the two of the golden-crowned sparrows and the hummer were taken in low light and in thickets. They came out as sharp as anything I've ever taken with the SX10 or 20 (or S3 or S5 etc. etc.). Another plus, I am not having as much trouble with the SX40 focusing on a bird in the middle of a tree. The camera spots the center and at least HALF the time immediately seems to understand I want the bird not the branches.IF every photo I took came out perfectly, where's the fun in photography? Yes, sometimes the SX40 frustrates me, but Mother Nature sometimes frustrates me. Sometimes I think Mother Nature is picking on me. I ALWAYS though that Canon picked on everybody. After all, why do they come out with an improvement (?) every 10-12 months? Okay, the SX30 was terrible...I'll continue this in another week or so. For the time being, what I really like is the sharp photos I've been getting, and the 8 fps in the burst mode (the third is usually the best). I'm still not crazy about is the lack of an override for Tv and Av even using the C1, and I THINK the viewfinder is smaller than the SX20.Oh, btw, this camera is a few crucial (after a 5 hour hike) ounces less than the SX20. It's probably because it has a proprietary battery instead of the 4 AAs. I like the weight. What I don't like is that Canon wants $59 for a second battery, and has warned me about buying from "the secondary market." Comments? Suggestions? I'd appreciate knowing if there's a reliable battery that will work with this camera. (One of the other dealers offering a second battery as part of the SX40 HS package has been called out for offering a battery that doesn't fit the SX40!)I think it's silly to say that the LCD isn't as clear as a computer monitor. Never had one that was, and I'm often disappointed when something that looks in focus on the LCD is not nearly as sharp on my computer. After 12 years of digital photography, I've become accustomed to it. At least I didn't waste any film and have to wait two weeks to find out that my vacation pix are lousy.Still 4 stars for the features, 5 for the photos I've taken, and 3.5 for Canon engineers.Nov. 14, 2011.I posted more photos which speak for themselves. However, there is a caveat: I took 191 photos this morning mostly of deer, wild turkey, hawks, one praying mantis, and one tarantula. Of the 191, I posted (on my own site) 9. Here, I posted 5. And I kept 11. 180 were deleted, and that brings up two points. The burst mode of 8 fps works. That is, the SX40 really can shoot at 8 frames per second. However, not all will be in focus; many will be identical shots; and it is not the panacea for carefully composing and focusing and being at the right setting. (If you need the burst mode, you may be best off in Tv because speed is what you're after.)And please note: The battery is rated at being able to take 400 photos at the highest resolution and using the viewfinder (380 using the LCD). Well, if you shoot in the burst mode often or you take "movies," expect your battery to go in about 250 shots - and that's fast at 8 fps. I have just purchased two more batteries and, though they're not Canon "approved" because they're 1/4th the price, I'm hoping that I now will never run out of batteries while shooting. Will report on that when I get them.Just one note re: the battery indicator. When the battery indicator is down from 3 (full) to 2 bars, it only takes 3-5 more photos to get it to show red and Charge the Battery. This isn't a lot more helpful than the old SX20 which allowed about 10 shots when it said to change the battery without any precursor. I was really looking forward to having a real battery indicator. This ain't it. Still 4.5 stars.Nov. 22, 2011I started this review on Nov. 3 by saying, "So far so good," but I had a few reservations. I no longer have reservations, and would definitely recommend the SX40 to anyone who is more than a novice photographer. This is not a "simple" point and shoot, and you may get more than what you need or even want.It takes great photos, but you still have to know how to tweak its capabilities. If you're just going to keep this at "Auto," then you don't need this camera. However, if you really want such features as taking movies and using "my colors" and a quasi-fisheye mode, this may very well be the camera for you. If you want to take pictures in RAW, this is not the camera for you (it doesn't have RAW). I care about none of these things, so for me the camera gets 4.5 stars. If you want those features, this camera may be only a 3 or 4.So basically, I'm content with my purchase. There's no second-guessing. No alternative would have made me happier. I REALLY like it, but I don't love it. BUT look at it this way: if I got perfect pictures every time, it would take all the fun out of digital photography. I still need room for creativity ... and improvement.
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