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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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Brand | Canon |
Model Name | 5251B001 |
Maximum Webcam Image Resolution | 12.1 MP |
Photo Sensor Size | 1/2.3-inch |
Image Stabilization | Optical |
Max Shutter Speed | 15 seconds |
Min Shutter Speed | 15 seconds |
Metering Description | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot |
Exposure Control Type | manual /automatic |
Form Factor | SLR-like (bridge) |
About this item
- 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
- SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card Compatible (156, 7.4v)
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Picture quality | 4.6 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.7 | 3.8 | 5.0 |
Zoom | 4.1 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.7 | 4.1 | — |
Image stabilization | 4.0 | — | — | — | 3.8 | 4.8 |
Easy to use | — | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.6 | — | — |
Value for money | — | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.9 | — | — |
Sold By | TxPrime USA | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
display type | LCD | LCD | LCD | LCD | LCD | LCD |
display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches | 3 inches | 3 inches | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
lens type | Zoom, Wide Angle | Wide Angle | Wide Angle | Telephoto | Telephoto | Telephoto |
zoom type | Optical Zoom | Optical Zoom | Optical Zoom | Optical Zoom | Optical Zoom | Digital Zoom |
shooting modes | C2 C1 M Av Tv P Auto*1 Sports SCN*2 Creative Filters*3 Movie | — | — | Automatic, Movie, Panorama, Portrait, Macro | Panorama, Automatic, Easy | Automatic |
connectivity tech | HDMI, USB | USB | USB | Wi-Fi, USB | wired, wireless | Wi-Fi |
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Auto Focus Technology | Selective single-point, Face Detection, Multi-area, Single, Continuous, Live View, Contrast Detection |
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Aspect Ratio | 4:3 |
Display Resolution Maximum | 230,000 |
Photo Sensor Size | 1/2.3-inch |
Photo Sensor Technology | CMOS |
Effective Still Resolution | 12.1 |
Maximum Webcam Image Resolution | 12.1 MP |
White balance settings | Auto, Custom |
Self Timer Duration | 10 seconds |
JPEG quality level | Basic, Fine, Normal |
Image Stabilization | Optical |
Video Capture Format | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Video Capture Resolution | FHD 1080p |
Expanded ISO Maximum | 3200 |
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Expanded ISO Minimum | 100 |
Max Shutter Speed | 15 seconds |
Min Shutter Speed | 15 seconds |
Exposure Control Type | manual /automatic |
Metering Description | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot |
Shooting Modes | C2 C1 M Av Tv P Auto*1 Sports SCN*2 Creative Filters*3 Movie |
Model Name | 5251B001 |
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Brand | Canon |
Model Number | PowerShot S100 (BK) |
Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #96,783 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #586 in Digital Point & Shoot Cameras |
ASIN | B005MTMFHU |
Color | Black |
Included Components | Battery Charger, Tripod, Lens Cap, Battery, Remote, HDMI Cable, Neck Strap, Instruction Manual |
Language | English |
Assembly Required | No |
Age Range (Description) | Kid |
Processor Description | digic 5 |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 4.84 x 4.24 x 3.64 inches |
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Item Weight | 1.33 Pounds |
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Feedback
Lens Type | Zoom, Wide Angle |
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Optical Zoom | 35 x |
Digital Zoom | 4 x |
Maximum Aperture | 5.8 f |
Real Angle of View | 24 Millimeters |
Minimum Aperture | 2.7 f |
Zoom Type | Optical Zoom |
Autofocus Points | 9 |
Camera Lens Description | Wide angle |
Compatible Mountings | Canon EF |
Focus Type | Autofocus & Manual |
Maximum Focal Length | 840 Millimeters |
Minimum Focal Length | 24 Millimeters |
Viewfinder Type | Electronic |
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Screen Size | 2.7 Inches |
Display Type | LCD |
Display Fixture Type | Fully-articulated |
Batteries Required? | Yes |
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Number of Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
Are Batteries Included | Yes |
Rechargeable Battery Included | No |
Battery Cell Composition | Lithium Ion |
Battery Description | Lithium Ion |
Battery Weight | 1 Grams |
Battery Life | 380 Photos |
Target Gender | Unisex |
Digital Scene Transition | zoom |
Connectivity Technology | USB, HDMI |
Continuous Shooting Speed | 10.3 |
Wireless Communication Technology | EyeFi |
Flash Memory Type | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Memory Storage Capacity | 4 GB |
Special Feature | Varied-angled LCD |
Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
Skill Level | Novice |
Specific Uses For Product | personal |
Form Factor | SLR-like (bridge) |
Hardware Interface | AV Port |
Audio Recording | Yes |
Photo Sensor Technology | CMOS |
Product Description
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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.
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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.
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 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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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wildlife, birds, insects and so forth and give me good photos. A long time ago
I had a Pentax SLR, the old film kind but have not done any photography since, until
now. I did not want to have to mess with different lenses either so after some
research online I decided on this camera, being the best mix of what I wanted in a camera and
what I could afford.
I am impressed!! I know it does not do RAW, and you cant really put filters on the front
and it has some other issues with not being able to go manual for a few things and it could be a bit faster and better here and there,
BUT it does take some kickin' nice photos!! and I LOVE the zoom. For me its fairly quick to pull out of
the bag and start up if I see some critter I have to snap on the fly. It has been easy to work with and I have been really having fun and getting some great shots!!. 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. I think for the money it is an excellent camera and unless you require RAW data, or have a lot more funds available for something more professional you cant go wrong with this camera.
10/7/2012 UPDATE
Still enjoying the camera. I had taken awesome(for me) pictures of the "Blue" moon we had on August 31st. unfortunately positioning the camera in the grass and everything else took some patience and just rightness. There are some limitations on the selections in full manual, I could not select an F11(as recommended on a website 'how to photograph the moon"). I just had to pick the widest f-stop available and set the shutter speed to turtle, but not too slow since the moon is a moving object. 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!! but I need a real tripod, so I'm searching around.
One thing I will say is, if you put a filter on the front or an adapter ring to accommodate a larger filter, be careful when threading it on(others have mentioned this). I put my adapter ring on and it is slightly crooked and I cant seem to budge it with out using some force, so I have just left it for now. I plan to take to a camera shop to see if they can find a safe way to dislodge it. but it is not interfering with my photo taking just annoying knowing its not exactly straight. grrr.
Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2012
wildlife, birds, insects and so forth and give me good photos. A long time ago
I had a Pentax SLR, the old film kind but have not done any photography since, until
now. I did not want to have to mess with different lenses either so after some
research online I decided on this camera, being the best mix of what I wanted in a camera and
what I could afford.
I am impressed!! I know it does not do RAW, and you cant really put filters on the front
and it has some other issues with not being able to go manual for a few things and it could be a bit faster and better here and there,
BUT it does take some kickin' nice photos!! and I LOVE the zoom. For me its fairly quick to pull out of
the bag and start up if I see some critter I have to snap on the fly. It has been easy to work with and I have been really having fun and getting some great shots!!. 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. I think for the money it is an excellent camera and unless you require RAW data, or have a lot more funds available for something more professional you cant go wrong with this camera.
10/7/2012 UPDATE
Still enjoying the camera. I had taken awesome(for me) pictures of the "Blue" moon we had on August 31st. unfortunately positioning the camera in the grass and everything else took some patience and just rightness. There are some limitations on the selections in full manual, I could not select an F11(as recommended on a website 'how to photograph the moon"). I just had to pick the widest f-stop available and set the shutter speed to turtle, but not too slow since the moon is a moving object. 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!! but I need a real tripod, so I'm searching around.
One thing I will say is, if you put a filter on the front or an adapter ring to accommodate a larger filter, be careful when threading it on(others have mentioned this). I put my adapter ring on and it is slightly crooked and I cant seem to budge it with out using some force, so I have just left it for now. I plan to take to a camera shop to see if they can find a safe way to dislodge it. but it is not interfering with my photo taking just annoying knowing its not exactly straight. grrr.
The pros: the ease of use, for someone unfamiliar with DSLR this camera is great and affordable. The zoom is awesome and fun. There will be some pros out there that will tell you that the zoom is good but that it does not compare with zoom lenses from DSLR's. This is comparing apples to oranges, a DSLR camera is superior in every way, but the price is waaaayyyy superios as well.
The cons: doesn't do great in low lighting, and the shutter speed is dissapointing. I read the Panasonic lumix has better shutter speed, so, if you're primary use for the camera is action or sports, than another camera might be better suited for you.
Overall, I am very happy with the camera, outdoor pictures and pictures taken in good lighting look great. Again, the zoom in the camera is very fun to play with, and the stablization technology they have in the camera works very well. I recommend this camera for anyone who wants a step up from the point and shoot cameras while still maintaining the simplicity of use from that category.
Oh, I also included a few pictures that I took with the camera after I received it to show the quality of the pictures.
Oh, I also included a few pictures that I took with the camera after I received it to show the quality of the pictures.