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Canon Powershot SX10IS 10MP Digital Camera with 20x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom

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Brand: Canon
Category: Photography

List Price: ~~$399.99~~
Buy New: $334.77
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New (61) Used (1) from $445.10

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars

43 reviews
Sales Rank: 13

Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Includes Software: Yes
Optical Zoom: 20
Digital Zoom: 4
Connectivity: AV
Display Size: 2.5
Maximum Focal Length: 100
Minimum Focal Length: 5
Maximum Resolution: 10
Has Red Eye Reduction: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.2
Dimensions (in): 4.9 x 3.5 x 3.4

MPN: SX10IS
Model: SX10IS
UPC: 013803100785
EAN: 0013803100785
ASIN: B001G5ZTZO

Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

Features:

•	10.0-megapixel resolution for high-quality printing and flexibility when editing
•	20x optical zoom, wide-angle lens and Optical Image Stabilizer; improved speed and quiet zooming
•	2.5-inch Vari-angle LCD; DIGIC 4 Image Processor improves Face Detection
•	MovieSnap mode lets you capture high-resolution still images while shooting a movie
•	Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards

Accessories:

•	aVinci Media SMG-51-0013 Personal DVD Movie Kit
•	Transcend 16GB SDHC CARD (SD 2.0 SPD CLASS 6) with Compact Card Reader
•	Adobe Photoshop CS4 Upgrade
•	Adobe Photoshop CS4
•	Transcend 4 GB SDHC SD Class 6 Flash Memory Card TS4GSDHC6E [Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging]

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Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
Whether the action is fast or slow, close up or far away, youll always get the shot you want with the PowerShot SX10 IS. This camera puts you on the cutting edge of advanced technology, with an incredibly powerful 20x optical zoom, 10-megapixel resolution, and new DIGIC 4 Image Processor for high-performance face and motion detection.

Customer Reviews: Read 38 more reviews...

4 out of 5 stars

(Updated) Looks like winner so far. October 5, 2008
K. Heim (USA)
230 out of 237 found this review helpful

To my surprise, I stumbled across a SX10-IS from in a local store in Green Bay WI. Saturday Oct 4th. I bought it quickly. Amazon would have been my next step. (Cameras can be an addiction sometimes.) I have only been experimenting with it for 24hrs so far. I can't speak for its dependability yet. I will be comparing it to my old companion the S2-IS that has served me for 3 plus years and has worked for me flawlessly for many of thousands of pictures.

These new pictures are a noticeable improvement in every respect. High ISO is greatly improved. Colors, highlights, dark areas, all are excellent. I don't think I'll do checking for the edge sharpness or purple fringing. That is best left to the pros to check out.

Photography has been a hobby of mine since before 35mm cameras had light meters built in. I know a good picture from a bad one. This camera's 28-560mm is what makes this camera like no others. With the 100 or so pictures produce for me so far, it looks a feels like a winner. I have to repeat "so far". I know I'll be upsetting some SLR owners, (I been there, done that, and have a closet full of SLR equipment). If anyone is looking for a camera to just simply bring home the most pictures that everyone will want to look at, then this one is hard to beat.

If I sit down and think of what I would spend to get slightly better pictures in the 28-560mm range, there is no way I justify the cost difference. I remember lugging and switching all the lenses around. This just is not necessary anymore with the new super zooms. I always missed my 28mm with my old S2-IS. Really, the 28mm is very useful compared to the normal 35mm in any brand of camera. And on the long end, you can't have too much zoom. I have accepted the minuscule loss in sharpness compared to an SLR's when I bought my S2-IS. I have brought home more great pictures since that time then I would have lugging all that stuff. 28mm-560mm is one heck of range to have at your finger tips. I got off the subject a little.

Two things I am disappointed in. The miner one is it is heavy compared to my S2-IS. It probably is in the lens. Secondly, I can't believe Canon went to using the Apple .mov files for recording movies in this camera. This is clearly a big negative. So there it is, this great camera that is going to change forever what we can do with one single do it all camera, and then Canon goes and throws a big old horse fly in the ointment, with their .mov format movie recording.

**** UPDATE ****
The movie recording in the proprietary Apple (.mov) container means that you cannot directly edit your movies in Windows "Movie Maker".
"Movie Maker" is the editing program that at least 99 percent of the population has available for free at their finger tips, in every Windows computer. "Movie Maker" is excellent and very easy to use. Canon could have compressed the movies without using the proprietary Apple format.
ISO at 400 and above has improved. This means ISO 800 on my new SX10 is like ISO 400 on my S2-IS. Please keep in mind that this can be very subjective from one person to the next. I don't think anyone would be disappointed with the ISO improvement. Some of the forums are reporting even better improvements. We all need to see some reliable reviews on the SX10.
The quality at 20X is very good and will produce impressive pictures to all but the critics. 8x10 prints should no problem. Using any lens at 560mm needs to be used with care and a basic understanding of long lenses.
We need to keep this in prospective. This lens ranges from 28mm to 560mm. If a person is looking for this kind of range in one single lens, what are our options? Correct me if I'm wrong but I see only the SX10 and the Olympus SP570. Again correct me if I'm wrong, that a 28-560mm is not available even in a single SLR lens. So really I have no choice at this time. If I want to get a nice picture of that mountain range at 28mm and the close-up of the wild mustang before it runs away using 560mm, both from one lens, I have only two choices. (SX10 or SP570).
In addition to all this, because the high pixel count, now the digital zoom is useable with caution and can produce some surprising results.
The new "Wheel" control on the SX10 is not good and hard to use, I don't like it at all. It functions, but is very clumsy to use. Depending on the user, some users might not use it much.
I have never seen a perfect camera at any price and doubt that I ever will. So far I am happy overall, and feel I have a quality and fun camera that I will take more pictures with than any other choices that I could have made. I would buy it again.

*****Update(2)***** 10/30/08

Canon SX10IS -------- 28-560mm
Olympus SP570/SP565 - 26-520mm
Casio EX-FH20 ------- 26-520mm

Not all 20X cameras are exactly equal in there focal lengths. So if that little extra reach in the optical zoom is important to you, then check them carefully. The Canon reaches just a little further.
Now, with many more pictures taken since my first post, I can say that anyone looking to buy this camera needs to consider that this SX10IS uses a 5.7 lens when zoomed out to 560mm. This is normal for a 560mm lens, even with many SLR lenses. Buyers should check out what these numbers mean and make sure you understand how they impact the final image. It's gets to detailed for this post.
Still a happy SX10IS user.

5 out of 5 stars

Probably best in class, worthy upgrade October 17, 2008
Kevin K. Fosler
135 out of 136 found this review helpful

I've owned each new version of this camera since the Powershot S2IS. For me this is a worthwhile upgrade over the prior version, the S5IS.

I'll start by saying that I am not a digital camera "power user". I just want good quality photos without a lot of hassle. This camera provides that, yet also provides a lot of room for growth with plenty of custom settings that I can use if I want to learn how to use them in the future (for example, aperture priority).

Pros:
- In initial testing, the face detection technology seems to work well. I can take a self portrait now and the lighting comes out very good. I think the technology has gone from buzzword marketing to true usefulness.

- One side benefit of the face detection technology is that it enables the camera to intelligently take red-eye out of pictures without using the red-eye reduction lamp.

- The flip-out and rotating viewfinder has always and continues to set this camera apart from its peers from other companies. It allows for less intrusive candid photos and has many other advantages.

- Thankfully, the SD card door is separate from the battery door as it was with the S3IS. Thank you Canon! There are times that I just want to take a few pictures, and now I don't have to open the battery door to take the SD card out and put in my PC's card reader.

- Low battery warning. I think this is the first version to have that and it's very welcome.

- 28mm -- I will never get another camera without wide angle built in. I have the Canon Elph 880IS too, which is a very powerful "pocketable" camera that complements this one well.

- Sharp 20x zoom. Pictures turn out very good even at high zooms. In an indoor-lit apartment, I can read fairly small print from a photo taken all the way across a room -- it truly is amazing.

- The picture quality is better at higher ISO's than previous models. Each model improves on this and this one definitely continues that. I haven't tried out the "I-Contrast" setting (on vs. off) but I can say that in some outdoor pictures that I have taken detail is good in shadow areas.

- Finally, a standard lens-cap. It doesn't have a tether, but you can buy a cap attachment from a camera store that sticks on the front of the cap. The one that I got has an elastic band that goes around the base of the lens. I also got a better lens cap which can now be done since it's standard.

- Controls ... I like the new placement of the controls such as dedicated on-off button and display button. I don't think I will like the scroll wheel but time will tell. For those not familiar with this camera, there is a dedicated video button so that you can take video quickly without having to mess with the controls.

- Weight and shape. I liked the shape of the S5IS a little better. This one seems too "boxy" and the grip seems too abrupt. It's bigger and heavier but not in a way that matters. It's expected with the new lens.

The only thing I would have liked to see improved is the size of the rotating display. It's usable, but the 3" one on my pocket SD880IS is much better, and competing cameras offer a larger display. In order to get a larger display though the electronic viewfinder would probably have to be eliminated which is something that many wouldn't like. I'd rather have a larger display.

I don't know if the compressed movie mode results in less quality because I didn't take movies with prior versions of this camera because the file size was larger. I like that videos take up less space now and I will use the video feature of this version.

Canon released a camera similar to this with HD video capabilities but it's not available, as far as I know, in the U.S. Check the Canon website for more info. if you want to research that.

There is not a way to screw filters on this camera as there was with the optional lens adapters available for the S5IS. It seems that Canon could have easily done this by threading the end of the lens but maybe I am missing something. I anticipate that Canon or some other company will come out with an adapter that will allow filters. My main use of filters was simply to protect the lens.

I don't know if the software is improved because I don't use it. If you want date / time stamps on your photos, you need to do it via software.

If you like this camera and are interested in a great pocket-sized camera to complement this one, check out the SD880IS. It has many of the same features such as the Digic 4 chip, face detection, wide angle, I-contrast, and in addition it has a beautiful 3" display.

Update 10-26-08
- I previously commented that I thought the shape was too boxy" and the grip "too abrupt". After using the camera for a while I have grown to like the shape because it helps keep the camera more steady and helps prevent dropping it. There is a ridge below where the index finger is, and above the other 3 fingers holding the camera. That helps keep a good grip on the camera which makes it steadier while shooting and helps prevent dropping it while carrying it around.

4 out of 5 stars

Happy with the SX10 IS October 11, 2008
Mark N. (Texas)
121 out of 125 found this review helpful

This camera replaced my old Olympus C2100, a formidable 10x zoom camera introduced 8 years ago that started the mega-zoom race. Have played with the SX10 IS for a week now and very happy with it.

Below are what I like:
-It uses regular "AA" batteries. Never buy a camera that uses specialized batteries no matter what people may tell you.
-It has a useful 28mm wide angle lens. This means you can include a whole group of people in a picture without standing too far back(such as in a small room). Most cameras (I say 90%) do not have lens this wide.
-You can zoom (optical & digital, with audio) while taking movies. Many cameras do not allow optical or audio during movie taking.
-It takes SD memory cards which is most popular (plentiful, cheap). Do not settle for cameras that take any other type of memory cards.
-It has a rotating LCD display.
-It is quick to take (and view) pictures and movies.
-Picture and movie quality (with stereo audio) is superbly competitive to any other high quality cameras.

Below are what I don't like:
-No grip: this is one slippery camera and I know I will accidentally drop it in no time. I like its size and weight but its grip needs to be designed accordingly.
-The LCD display is very easy scratched. Do not wear this camera with a neck strap with the LCD facing out, because your shirt buttons will scratch the LCD. Immediately put a protective screen on this LCD first; there are several protective screen or tape products available.
-The lens has no thread so you can't put on a lens filter to protect it from smears and dust.
-The lens cap has no tether or tether hole so there is little you can do to attach the cap to the camera. Canon, what was you thinking?
-I wish it can record movies in widescreen 16:9 VGA. It does not have HD movie feature but I don't need HD, I only wish widescreen VGA.

Currently there are several 20x zoom cameras available, such as the Olympus SP-570UZ and SP-565UZ, Casio EX-FH20. I've tried all of them, and eventually chose the Canon SX10IS as I think it gives you superb features and quality for an unbelievable price.

5 out of 5 stars

Very Good Camera for the Class October 3, 2008
L. Yang (SF, CA USA)
68 out of 74 found this review helpful

I just bought this camera and took some shots. It's an excellent one. I am the owner of both S3 IS and EOS XSi, so I can easily judge the quality of the SX10 IS. For $400, it's definitely a good buy. It's bigger than S3 IS, almost the body size of Xsi.

Image quality is very good, correct color rendering (surely, not as good as Xsi, however, but its sharpness is better than Xsi).

The only thing I don't like is the EVF. When I move camera around, the view is not smooth, rather jumpy, make my eye uncomfortable. Again, for the price, what you get is a lot.

4 out of 5 stars

Some minor quibbles, overall a terrific camera October 12, 2008
Terry R. Umbenhaur (Frisco, CA USA)
58 out of 59 found this review helpful

I have been looking forward to the "S6 IS" coming out this year (after skipping out on the S3 and S5), and now it's out, with the name "SX10 IS". I think Canon wanted to show that this camera is a huge leap forward from the S5 IS, and it certainly is given the new specs.

Compared to the S2 through S5, the zoom is now 20x optical starting at 28mm instead of 12x starting at 35mm (much wider shots), as well as a 10MP sensor, up from 5-8MP, and Digic IV (instead of Digic II and III) for improved shots.

I tried out the demo model in the store, and some differences I noticed were:
- The camera is much taller and deeper to accommodate the huge lens, and does not feel as good in my hands as even the S5
- The body of the camera is very smooth compared to previous models, but it feels bulky compared to the S5
- The button layout is COMPLETELY different, there are no buttons on the front of the camera, MF and macro buttons are located in the back, you now press a button to turn the camera on and off (instead of turning a jog dial), the 4-way directional pad has been replaced with a clickable scroll wheel, also to enter playback mode you must press a button instead. I do not like this layout, but it does offer the advantage of being able to enter macro and MF mode using your right hand only.
- After taking a shot, you can view very detailed information about the shot (ISO, aperture, histogram, etc) which is a nice add-on
- The lens is marked on the top with approximate zoom levels and focal lengths
- Unlike the S5, the battery compartment is again separated from the SD-card slot, which is good
- The picture quality is better, thanks to improved high-ISO quality, so the pictures come out less blurry than on the S5. The sharpness and auto-focus at 20x is very good, with no visible distortion at any zoom level

I did not see the intervalometer function in the menu, so I assume it is still gone as it was removed in the S5, also no RAW support, and there is no custom firmware available for the SX10 (since it is Digic IV), look for that in the future. Movies are in .MOV format instead of .AVI, still 480p, and still one of the best "camcorders" around.

The MSRP is also $100 lower than the S5 was at launch, making this a terrific bargain for a 20x superzoom with Canon's great quality. My only concerns are with the size of the camera and the button layout. However, the huge zoom lens makes up for it, and the fact is it is still much smaller and lighter than a D-SLR plus wide-angle and telephoto lens. Overall, you can't go wrong with this camera, the quality is superb.

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