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Canon Powershot SX110IS 9MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Black)

- Everything Cons : - None Let me address some other users cons . * Poor battery life - This camera has excellent battery life . I had an older HP digital and the batteries kept dying after about 30 shots , then 20 , then 10 then nothing . I thought it was the camera . Turns out it was the batteries . I was using a fast charger ( 30 ' ) and that killed them . I educated myself about batteries and found that you need a good charger that is capable of charging at different rates . The fast chargers are harmful and will prematurely end the batteries life . My friend who had the Olympus had the same problem . New batteries and was only getting about 30 photos . She thought it was the camera . I took her batteries and charged them in the Maha C9000 charger and after the first charge , she got over 180 photos ( test ) with the same batteries . GET A GOOD BATTERY CHARGER AND YOU WILL SEE A MAJOR DIFFERANCE WITH ANY DEVICE . Another ' con ' mentioned was about poor indoor shooting quality . The camera has an ' indoor ' mode that takes away the tungsten lighting effect and gives great PQ . Of course you still need the flash . I took photos of Grandchildren moving indoors and the PQ was great again . Even without the indoor setting the PQ was great . As mentioned , I was blown away about the PQ of video . It was THAT good . Granted , if you put the setting on 320 which is the setting for emailing , then you will see some PQ degradation . But on the upper quality settings it is outstanding . With a 2GB memory card , you can get about 18 ' of video on the highest quality setting . About 45 ' on the lowest setting . Of course , the camera , will have features you will never use , but it's merits are the PQ and overall features . The macro setting is excellent also . You can get within a 1 / 2 of the object . The detail it shows is terrific also . As you can see , I can't rave enough about this camera . I do NOT work for Canon or have any affiliation with them . It's just that I am that pleased with this camera . A word on their customer support . Great ! I emailed them with a question AFTER I bought the camera ( locally ) . Their Web site says they will get back to you within 24 hours . I was skeptical . Were talking CANON , not Mom & Pop . They answered me in 12 hours ! Great camera . . . just remember to educate yourself on batteries . This is important . It's the batteries that are failing BUT it's the CHARGER thats making them fail , prematurely . Go to a site like Thomas Distributing and you can get a lot of information there . STAY AWAY FROM THE CHEAP FAST CHARGERS .

025 4 I researched for a long time on the different brands out there . I have had Canon products for many years ( was a professional ) and decided to stick with them . This camera is absolutley amazing . The PQ is outstanding as is the video quality . I was blown away by that . We recently had a snow storm and I took night photos ( tripod ) and the photos were excellent . I then took more photos the next morning and they were outstanding . The photos were of trees with heavy snow on one side . Great contrast between the snow and the bark . The trees were about 30 - 200 feet away . And all photos were taken through a window ! They almost appeared to be HD quality . If anyone doubts this , I will gladly email you some samples . The camera is feature packed and some have complained about this ( too many settings ) . My advice would be to get a cheaper digital that you may feel is easier . But for a novice it is still a great camera since you can put it on full ' auto ' and get exceptional photos . Then you can learn at your pace . But I would recommend this camera just for the PQ alone . A friend of mine had a new Olympus and after seeing this camera and it's PQ , they returned the Olympus and bought this one . Pros : - Everything Cons : - None Let me address some other users cons . * Poor battery life - This camera has excellent battery life . I had an older HP digital and the batteries kept dying after about 30 shots , then 20 , then 10 then nothing . I thought it was the camera . Turns out it was the batteries . I was using a fast charger ( 30 ' ) and that killed them . I educated myself about batteries and found that you need a good charger that is capable of charging at different rates . The fast chargers are harmful and will prematurely end the batteries life . My friend who had the Olympus had the same problem . New batteries and was only getting about 30 photos . She thought it was the camera . I took her batteries and charged them in the Maha C9000 charger and after the first charge , she got over 180 photos ( test ) with the same batteries . GET A GOOD BATTERY CHARGER AND YOU WILL SEE A MAJOR DIFFERANCE WITH ANY DEVICE . Another ' con ' mentioned was about poor indoor shooting quality . The camera has an ' indoor ' mode that takes away the tungsten lighting effect and gives great PQ . Of course you still need the flash . I took photos of Grandchildren moving indoors and the PQ was great again . Even without the indoor setting the PQ was great . As mentioned , I was blown away about the PQ of video . It was THAT good . Granted , if you put the setting on 320 which is the setting for emailing , then you will see some PQ degradation . But on the upper quality settings it is outstanding . With a 2GB memory card , you can get about 18 ' of video on the highest quality setting . About 45 ' on the lowest setting . Of course , the camera , will have features you will never use , but it's merits are the PQ and overall features . The macro setting is excellent also . You can get within a 1 / 2 of the object . The detail it shows is terrific also . As you can see , I can't rave enough about this camera . I do NOT work for Canon or have any affiliation with them . It's just that I am that pleased with this camera . A word on their customer support . Great ! I emailed them with a question AFTER I bought the camera ( locally ) . Their Web site says they will get back to you within 24 hours . I was skeptical . Were talking CANON , not Mom & Pop . They answered me in 12 hours ! Great camera . . . just remember to educate yourself on batteries . This is important . It's the batteries that are failing BUT it's the CHARGER thats making them fail , prematurely . Go to a site like Thomas Distributing and you can get a lot of information there . STAY AWAY FROM THE CHEAP FAST CHARGERS .
046 4 For thu low $200 range , this camera CANNOT BE BEAT ! the electronic processing on this camera is VERY fast . You can take as many pictures in a row ( burst mode ) as you want and when you're done , there's no processing time . the camera will immediately be ready for the next picture . the video mode is great . the best part about this camera is that you get 10X optical zoom and 4X digital zoom for a total of 40X max . Getting this amount of zoom for $200 is unheard of . and it zooms FAST ! I've had other cameras that take forever processing pictures during burst mode . this camera is a breath of fresh air . 2 AA batteries required .
049 4 This review is from : Canon Powershot SX110IS 9MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom ( Black ) ( Electronics ) My old PowerShot ( 2 pixel , 3x zoom ) died and I wanted something like it . It's hard to pick a camera , so I decided since I liked what I had , just wanted more zoom and more pixel , why not stick with Canon PowerShot ? A wise choice . I am in amateur photography heaven with the choice . Zoom is all you can handle without tripod . Works good enough to catch the glint on the eye of a deer across our pond . Details include tongues of baby robins being fed worms before their eyes are open . Individual hairs on feathers of birds 50 - 60 feet away . All with auto-focus point and shoot ease . And fantastic macro capability on the other end of the spectrum . Batteries last as long as the 4 required in my last camera , but only takes 2 AAs . Since I bought a relative inexpensive half-hour battery recharger set , cost of batteries will be free after a month or two of shooting . Something I recommend . If you travel , then buy batteries to avoid carrying the charger . No lens replacement capability of a SLR , but I don't need that . One camera fits all my needs , inside and out , landscape and portrait , nature and still life , passive and action shots , in the light or dark . AND THIS CANON POWERSHOT FITS IN MY SHIRT POCKET . Image stabilization great for this grandpa shooting grandkids , flowers , and animals . The only thing I regret about this camera is the fact that I waited until the other camera died before I made my purchase . If your not a professional , enjoy just taking family , vacation , and nature pictures - - THEN THIS IS THE CAMERA YOU WILL BE PLEASED WITH .
113 4 I have had this camera for about 9 months now , and have almost no complaints . It takes clear photos , is easy to use , and the zoom is lovely . The only downside that I have noticed is that in some light conditions it can be hard to see what you're taking a photo of in the view screen . Otherwise - a good camera for an affordable price .
138 4 well I had been searching for a new digital camcorder actually and the 2 I bought and tried did not work well in low light , I had previously been using a canon powershot to tape indoors and it worked well but had only 3x zoom and 7megapixles I thought the 10x zoom would be perfect ( I tape nail tutorials and makeup tutorials ) so I thought it was worth a shot I LOVE THIS CAMERA ! ! The pictures rival my canon SLR Rebel and the video is wonderful in low light even and the 10x zoom is perfect there are many detailed reviews here mine is short , VERY VERY HAPPY ! !
147 4 I like the camera in almost every way . This is a nice , easy to use , all around camera with some key features . I like to be able to imprint the date on the photo itself ( not just the file name ) and this camera has that feature ( not supported in many newer cameras ) . It supports SD media card so I did not have to get new cards or change formats . The camera also has great optical zoom and easy to find batteries ; accepting two double AA batteries ( available almost anywhere ) . My biggest issue is that I cannot default the flash to on in average light situations . Sometimes , in average to low light , the pics may appear grainy due to the less than adequate light ( I don't believe that the camera's sensor engages the flash to on even if the flash is ready and up . ) I have not read the book in detail as of yet , so this MAY be a possibility , but I am skeptical . Otherwise , NO complaints . Easy to use , good quality , large LCD screen and more . This is a very nice camera with better than average features ( specifically optical zoom and date imprint on image ) for the price . I recommeded it to my dad to buy as a gift for my stepmom I liked it so much .
169 4 the camera is pretty good - easy to set up and easy to use . it takes pretty good quality pictures ; the only things i really don't like are that it seems a bit slow - the shutter speed is slow ( but it could be that i just messed that up while playing around in manual setting ) and the flash takes a long time to recharge . also , the screen goes black while the flash is loading , which is really annoying . otherwise it's a really good camera for someone with moderate photography experience !
181 4 Records video and takes nice pictures for a point an shoot . As a professional photographer carrying a large camera isn't always an option for gatherings of friends and family . The menu's are well laid out and simple enough so anyone can pick the camera up and play . You can view the photos on the screen without having to turn the actual camera on which is nice . The zoom is perfect for most indoor use as well as long enough for taking outdoor pictures . The flash doesn't pop up on it's own which i personally like as it gives me the choice of using it or not . Runs for about 2 weeks ( used almost every day ) on 2 AA rechargeable NiMH batteries from Energizer . I use an 8gb SDHC card from SanDisk and love it . My only gripe is that when it came new in box there was a screw missing from the back of the camera . Nothing that would be a show stopper , I just can't believe Canon would miss something like that . ( Which is why I use Nikon DSLR's . : ) That was in jest for those of you Nikon haters . )
182 4 I LOVE my new camera . I am always the person with the camera , so , it is important it be lightweight and idiot proof . . . this camera is both . ZOOM is great , pics are still clear . The time between shots is more then I wanted , but , I am hoping that is just a setting issue .

018 4 I bought this camera as soon as it came out . It is my third Canon and I have always been happy with this brand . It takes beautiful pictures and has a huge view finder . It is very clear and the stabilized zoom is a huge help in eliminating blurry pictures . If I had any complaints about the camera it is that the time between taking pictures seems to be longer than on other cameras , but the pop up flash is a huge bonus and makes it worth the wait . I would highly recommend this camera .

123 4 We have enjoyed our Canon although the menu is not so user friendly . . . a bit complicated at first but after reading and figuring things out , it's fine . The optical zoom is very good and the 9 megapixels are just right . We're satisfied and would recommend it to others .
185 4 A great compliment camera to my Canon SLR . . . . . pictures are wonderful , colors crisp and the zoom is first rate . This camera is intuitive to use , controls are straight forward and yet it has manual controls that make even diehard buffs smile . Kudos to Canon .

026 4 With flash , camera takes good , sharp pictures . But indoor shots in a well lit room and no flash turned out blurred . Also the camera has no viewfinder , making it almost impossible to frame a shot taken in sunlight .

164 4 Very nice , will recommend to anyone who is looking for a great point and shoot camera ! ! !

038 4 I'm basically a point and shoot guy , but I have enjoyed changing camera settings and dabbling a little bit in taking pictures of individual tropical fish in my aquarium , which is somewhat of a chore . Last year I bought a Sony H7 to replace my Canon A85 . Though I could get good fish pictures after much reading and fiddling around , I was terribly disappointed and frustrated by the Sony's inability to take good indoor pictures using the automatic settings . I always had to go through the long process of editing the brightness and color of my pictures and even then was not always happy . I now have the Canon SX110 and am very happy with it . Here's my take on a comparison of it to my old camera . Things I really like about my Canon SX110 compared to my Sony H7 and others . . . 1 . Blur check feature on playback setting 2 . The mode dial doesn't get accidentally turned as easy and mess up my pictures ! ! ! ! 3 . The auto setting puts out better picture color in florescent light than the Sony did ! ! ! 4 . The auto setting chooses a lower ISO ( 200 vs 400 ) in low light giving less grainy pictures than the Sony ! ! 5 . The view screen is bigger and has more pixels making it easier to tell if my printed results will be satisfactory ! ! 6 . Image stabilization seems to work better than with the Sony 7 . This camera is small enough to carry on my belt , in my coat pocket , or in my wife's purse 8 . The cheaper price ( counting a case , batteries , and cards , I spent $220 versus around $300 9 . The lense cover is automatic instead of having to remember to take it off and put it on . 10 . The manual settings are more easily navigated - e.g.the 2 click process to change ISO or face detection 11 . Ability to erase a picture with two button pushes rather than three 12 . The Program mode will hold it's settings even if you have changed the ISO , aperature , or shutter speed while in Manual mode ( I missed good pictures because the Sony changed settings across the board ) The few things I don't like about my Canon SX110 compared to my Sony H7 and others . . . 1 . The flash does not pop up automatically 2 . The flash does not recharge as quickly 3 . The zoom is shorter 4 . There is no neck strap , but instead just a wrist strap 5 . The memory card is inside the battery compartment so batteries can easily fall out while removing the card . Concerning the flash , I just have to get in the habit of putting it up like I had to get in the habit of taking off the lens cap with the Sony . If I forget , the camera does tell me . Concerning the recharge time , I have to live with that , but you can take a non flash picture while waiting and there is some benefit to being able to use AA Alkalines in a pinch and cheap rechargeables the rest of the time . Concerning the zoom , I have yet to miss it and can always cut and crop . When I did zoom the full 15x on my Sony it seemed I always had color output and exposure problems anyway . Concerning the lack of a neck strap , a good camera bag will have one and you can add one to your camera too if you can find one like I had from a Sandisk flash drive . Concerning the battery compartment , I've found it easiest to hook the camera to the computer using the USB cord that I just leave attached to the computer , and that's a small price to pay for the ease of getting good picture output . On the same note , it would have been nice if the cord attached to the camera on the side opposite the grip of the camera . A few other features some may dislike or miss with the Canon vs the Sony 1 . The battery life is shorter 2 . There is no viewfinder to use in bright light or to help conserve battery power 3 . The flash is not as powerful But none of the above bother me in the least . It's easy to carry extra Nimh AA batteries and I never used the viewfinder with my Sony to begin with nor on the other digital camera I had before it . As for the flash , even though I envision that I would use the extra power occasionally and did try it a few times with the Sony , that occasion is too rare to worry about . I was never happy with Sony's green and grainy output in such circumstances , so that makes it easier not to miss . Besides , Canon does sell an add on flash that one can use with this camera if he sees a need for it . A few other features some may like about the Canon versus the Sony 1 . On the fly red eye removal 2 . The well chosen scene setting selections available with the twist of the dial and others easily accessible 3 . The more popular and universal SD memory card versus Sony's propriety MS Pro Duo card 4 . The easy setting that requires no camera know how except to pop up the flash , point , and shoot That does it for a review from the perspective of a simple point and shoot guy . I hope it can help someone make the choice that will best meet their needs on the first try , instead of having to buy two cameras like I did . Happy shooting !

001 4 This review is from : Canon Powershot SX110IS 9MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom ( Black ) ( Electronics ) This camera marries some of the best features of the Canon S series like zoom and manual flash with the convenience of the A series . This camera is an upgrade of the SX100 and feels much more sleeker than the previous model . Here is my take on the camera : Strengths : - 9MP CCD sensor with DigicIII processor , the CCD sensor is 1 / 2.3 inch which is bigger than the most SD series cameras resulting in better pictures - Controls are intuitive and a separate replay start button on the back gives you the flexibility to switch on the camera for playback without extending the lens - Feels good in the hands , battery compartment gives the camera a better grip , DSLR like black color - Huge 3 LCD scratch resistant screen makes composing shots easy - Great 10X optical zoom and 40X digital zoom - Flash can be flipped up or down as needed , this camera also offers 3 manual flash settings which really helps with portraits - Sharp pictures - Daylight pictures are excellent and zoom is great for capturing landscapes - Many modes to shoot - night mode , portrait , landscape , kids and pets , indoors , special scene modes ( fireworks , aquarium , foliage , snow , beach etc . ) and custom colors too - 2 extra buttons at the back for changing exposure in 1 / 3 stops and also adjust for face detection - Macro mode results in stunning close-ups with outstanding level of detail - Uses 2 AA batteries , can take 300 - 400 pics with one set of rechargeable NiMHs and if you run out of battery they are universally available Limitations : - Size and bulk makes it inconvenient to carry at all times , this will probably become your vacation / special occasion camera . - No optical viewfinder , has not bothered me but can become an issue for some especially in bright sunlight or if you want to conserve battery - Noise is noticeable beginning at ISO 400 , ISO 1600 mostly unuseable - Cannot adjust focus or optical zoom while shooting in movie mode , you can only zoom in digitally which reduces movie picture quality - Typical Canon chromatic aberration ( common problem with P & S cameras ) - No RAW shooting mode Overall , this is a great camera for the price if you want a camera with high zoom , especially for shooting outdoors in good light . It also offers some manual functions as well as flash reduction which helps you take the best picture .
002 4 This camera marries some of the best features of the Canon S series like zoom and manual flash with the convenience of the A series . This camera is an upgrade of the SX100 and feels much more sleeker than the previous model . Here is my take on the camera : Strengths : - 9MP CCD sensor with DigicIII processor , the CCD sensor is 1 / 2.3 inch which is bigger than the most SD series cameras resulting in better pictures - Controls are intuitive and a separate replay start button on the back gives you the flexibility to switch on the camera for playback without extending the lens - Feels good in the hands , battery compartment gives the camera a better grip , DSLR like black color - Huge 3 LCD scratch resistant screen makes composing shots easy - Great 10X optical zoom and 40X digital zoom - Flash can be flipped up or down as needed , this camera also offers 3 manual flash settings which really helps with portraits - Sharp pictures - Daylight pictures are excellent and zoom is great for capturing landscapes - Many modes to shoot - night mode , portrait , landscape , kids and pets , indoors , special scene modes ( fireworks , aquarium , foliage , snow , beach etc . ) and custom colors too - 2 extra buttons at the back for changing exposure in 1 / 3 stops and also adjust for face detection - Macro mode results in stunning close-ups with outstanding level of detail - Uses 2 AA batteries , can take 300 - 400 pics with one set of rechargeable NiMHs and if you run out of battery they are universally available Limitations : - Size and bulk makes it inconvenient to carry at all times , this will probably become your vacation / special occasion camera . - No optical viewfinder , has not bothered me but can become an issue for some especially in bright sunlight or if you want to conserve battery - Noise is noticeable beginning at ISO 400 , ISO 1600 mostly unuseable - Cannot adjust focus or optical zoom while shooting in movie mode , you can only zoom in digitally which reduces movie picture quality - Typical Canon chromatic aberration ( common problem with P & S cameras ) - No RAW shooting mode Overall , this is a great camera for the price if you want a camera with high zoom , especially for shooting outdoors in good light . It also offers some manual functions as well as flash reduction which helps you take the best picture .
003 4 I searched for along time for this kind of camera . ( in the $200 range ) I was drawn by the 10x zoom and Optical Image Stabilization ( IS ) . ( both work great and are very nice to have ! ) After using it for a few weeks , I have had mixed results . Before you read on , understand that I also shoot with a canon xti , often with a $300 50mm lens on it , so I think my standards might be a little higher than the average user . With that said , here is what I think : When you shoot in auto mode , the ISO it chooses ( ISO 200 ) will not be as clear as the camera is capable of . Thus I find you have to use a Program ( P ) mode and set it to ISO 80 to get better reduced-noise pictures . Otherwise pictures can be grainy . The pictures are poor at ISO higher than 200 . Focusing is a bit slow in low light , and unless you can balance the camera on something steady , and your subject is not moving , you will need to use the flash . As I have read it on reviews on its predecessor Canon sx100 , the recycle time on the flash is somewhat annoying . You will have to wait a good 5 - 6 seconds before you can ready up for another shot . This is a drag when you have people who are posing , or for a subject that is passing you by , like at an evening parade . The flash is set on or off by manually raising the flash with your finger . No automatic pop-up . Not a problem for me as I don't like using flashes anyways , especially on this camera ! ! ! I think the video quality out of this camera is great , far better than what I got out of older Sony Cybershot models DSCW - 50 and the DSCW - 55 . Note that you cannot optically zoom while shooting video ; it will let you zoom digitally . The upsides for this camera are many . The 3 - inch screen is amazing . It does stick out from the back of the camera , rather than being inset , so it may be prone to scratching . The programmable features are excellent . You can adjust the exposure time to 15 seconds . Playback / review is easy and fast , due to a wheel that lets you scroll through pictures quickly . Viewing it on the big screen with auto-rotation ( landscape-portrait ) makes it easy to check for focusing and such . Macro shooting is amazing . You can practically touch the subject with the lens and get a clear , very detailed shot ! If you want a quick convenient camera for casual shooting , don't really care about too much zoom , don't get this camera . Get something smaller and faster , and something that comes with a rechargeable lithium battery . I would stick to Nikons , Sonys and Canons . This one takes two AA's , and dealing with those has its pros and cons . I bought this camera for the big 10x zoom for the relatively small size , and the programmable options . I studied studio tests from dpreview.com ( great site ! ) and found this was the best for my needs . The Lumix TZ5 pics looked fuzzy and the design of the Sony H3 is ugly . For other models and side-by-side comparisons , check that site out . Hope this helped you , and good luck on your decision !
004 4 Was searching for a camera with an extended zoom and the resolution in the range of 8 - 10 MP . Caught hold of Canon SX 100 IS , but it vanished from the market before I could purchase it . Wanted a medium size camera so could not settle for Nikon P80 / Canon S5 IS , because of its large size . Ordered Canon SX110 on the launch date itself with apprehensions about its features . . but believe me , I am not dissapointed AT ALL . Great manual controls for Aperture and Shutter speed make it a camera for Pros , while the Auto mode is wonderful for learning photographers . The zoom is great and the image stabilisation that the camera offers at the maximum zoom level ( Even at 10x optical and 4x digital i.e 40x combined zoom ) is awesome . The photos in low light during my recent trip to a hill station were good in the Night mode with lots of saturation of natural colours . Face detection is also a good feature with the camera able to detect faces very very easily ( I don't know how does it work , but it really works : - ) ) The Digital Zoom , unlike others cameras I have used , does not distort the image to a very large extent , thanks to the high resolution and the safety zoom features . I can upload photos to depict this . ( I don't know how to do this in Amazon : - ) ) The battery life seemed ok only , as I was able to shoot around 200 shots with my Sony NiMH ( 2500mAH ) bateries with flash . But the batteries are brand new and should gain more strength with a couple of charge-discharge cycles . But a spare set of batteries is always helpful . I had a Nikon 5600 prior to this so wanted a middle size camera with extended zoom and manual controls , and glad to find SX 110 fit all my needs . A thing that is missing is a Sports mode , which is a feature to shoot fast moving objects . I had this in my Nikon 5600 , but could not yet find it on my SX110 . Possibly the Manual controls for Aperture and Shutters could make this up for me . Still in the learning phase : - )
005 4 The feature that made me buy this camera was its image stabilization system . Friends who use digital cameras professionally all told me that Canons optical image stabilized zoom system was the best in its price range . Due to a slowly worsening tremor , this has evolved into an important issue . The digital zoom is amazingly effective . Recently , I caught a game at Fenway Park . My seat was adjacent to the infamous Green Monster . From that distance , I was able to take photos of players at bat , that captured detailed facial features . I was even able to get some very respectable images of players in action . The camera settings are easy to use , and equally easy to access . The Auto setting is fairly idiot proof and does a good job under a wide variety of conditions . I found the SX110 to be solid , well built yet still small enough to fit into a laptop carrying bag . I never imagined that I would buy anything other than a Nikon , but now I think this was one of the best purchases that I have made in a long time . It delivers on its promises , producing pictures whose quality rivals those of much more expensive digital cameras .
006 4 I'm a fairly serious hobby photographer and have used the previous model Canon SX100 in addition to the latest SX110 . Everything about it is slightly better than the older model , so all the past reviews on the SX100 and praises still apply . The SX110 is like the cheaper version of the Canon G10 ( minus RAW , wide angle , flash hotshoe , and build quality ) , but the CHDK mod could close the gap even more with advanced features . Here's my summary of likes and dislikes : Likes : - Superb image quality for a compact camera , lens corner to corner sharpness , minimum color fringing , and detail vs noise tradeoff are all better than other cameras in its class . - Manual controls ( PASM ) , exposure compensation , contrast / saturation / sharpness adjustments , custom white balance , flash intensity are all adjustable . - 3 LCD screen with 230k resolution , average specs for new generation cameras today . Viewable from a wide angle , and visible in bright sunny conditions . - 9 Megapixels is good for most large prints , more megapixels would've meant more noise without much improved detail due to physical light diffraction limits . - Good 10x zoom all the way to 360mm equiv . - Macro mode focuses all the way close to 1cm ( less than half an inch ) . - Fast lens , meaning the aperture doesn't get too small as you zoom in so a fast shutter speed can still be used to freeze action far away or in dim conditions . - Optical image stabilization works well giving about 2 stops advantage . - AA batteries are great , get the pre-charged ( aka hybrid ) NiMH and you can get consistently 400 - 500 shots per recharge . Also don't have to worry about lost charger on a trip . Better for the environment long-term than proprietary batteries that only fit one camera . Dislikes : - Wide angle not wide enough ( 28mm would've been better than 36mm ) - Minor barrel distortion at the wide angle , only noticeable when there are straight edges in the frame , they look curved . - The zoom setting is not displayed , it only pops up briefly when you change the zoom , and it's not exact . A better solution would've been to always display the 35mm equiv value . Also a zoom resume or preset would be nice , so when camera is powered off and on , it resumes the zoom it was in before . This does happen when the camera powers off to save battery , but not all settings are restored in that situation , such as the drive mode or macro focus settings . - No optical zoom during video recording and HD video , only 640x480 30 fps highest quality . - The software interface is outdated and unintuitive sometimes . Turning auto ISO shift on should AUTOMATICALLY shift the ISO ( like older SX100 ) , not requiring the press of the print button after half pressing the shutter . Some of the features require a lot of button presses . Also auto-power off mode only has option of off or 3 mins , and lens retract in playback is either immediate or 1 min , there should be values in between . - Image noise is noticeable at ISO 800 & higher , not unexpected for a small sensor camera . Maybe if Canon used a slightly bigger sensor like 1 / 1.6 instead of 1 / 2.3 . . . - No live histogram . For a serious camera with manual controls , live histogram should be an option instead of only available after the image is taken . - The command wheel is only good for scrolling through a long list , but I would've preferred a less finicky button interface . Sometimes it's easy to accidentally scroll a value when you meant to press the button or vice versa . - Flash recycle can take 7 - 10 seconds after a full power discharge , but not a big deal since I don't use the on-camera flash much ( I use natural lighting with higher ISO sensitivities , or an external slave flash triggered by the camera's flash ) . It's one of the tradeoffs of using AA batteries . I admit the dislikes are very nit-picky , overall this is a great camera , but I'm writing them here so that either Canon or one if its competitors can pick up on these issues and improve on them in future models .
007 4 What I love about this camera is it's just plain easy to pick up and use , but it's got a load of advanced features that you can learn as you go . Pick up the SX110 and you can feel how solid and stable it is in your hands . Okay , it's not the new thinner camera , but it still fits nicely into a shirt pocket . Right off the bat , all the controls are up top and pretty clearly marked and understandable . Good for Canon . I looked at another brand and someone had to clue me in on what BS meant in terms of photography . It means Best Shot , by the way , but should I have to read the manual to find that out ? The ' easy ' settings should be intuitive and they are on the Canon . The zoom is 10X optical , which means you're going to get clearer zooms than you would with a digitally produced effect . That ends the jagged edges . The 3 LCD is clear as a bell . Colors are sharp and they stay that way in the pictures . In order to defeat the automatic white balance correction , you have scene selectors for sunset , snow scene , and night scene among others . Anti-shake means the camera will correct for tremors in your hands . This is great if you're like me and take a lot of scenes from a passenger side window . A huge plus is the camera operates on two AA size batteries . Trust me , this is a very good feature . We once got ready to go on a whale watching cruise only to discover our fancy camera's proprietary batteries were DOA . What to do ? No camera store in the vicinity . We were lucky to find a disposable film camera to take semi-decent shots , but if our camera took AA's we could have bought replacement batteries right off the wharf . The only drawback in this camera is the proximity of the flash to the lens . Even with red eye on , photos of my Siamese cat looked wrong . We finally took pictures in room light with 1 / 10th of a second exposure counting on the anti-shake and got EXCELLENT shots of the cats . If you're looking for a portable camera that's easy to use and supply , this little Canon is a great camera to look at . For the money , the features and quality of pictures are excellent ! Rebecca Kyle , October 2008
008 4 Out of the box impressions are excellent . Skipped the manual and wanted to see how it did in Auto . If you owned an SX100 or read the reviews this camera fixes any cons that were written . The LCD is very bright and no issues in the sun . One other item of quick notice is the digital zoom which is normally a gimmick is pretty impressive . At full optical zoom and 4x digital images are still sharp when using the super fine and 9MP settings . Gonna read the book and start playing with all the features . If I find a time lapse feature I am set . I would say this camera is about the best you can buy for a point and shoot before entering into the SLR like and true SLR's .
009 4 * 4.5 Star Rating * My first digital camera was a Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W50 . I dropped it a lot , and after 2 years of prodigious beatings it finally gave out on me . It was nice while it lasted , but one thing is for sure , I hated the fact that I could not zoom while recording in movie mode . I received that Cyber-Shot 2 years ago , and when I recently researched Sony Cameras , I found out that they still did not offer zoom in movie mode , even in their top of the line equipment . So my first priority when researching a new camera was to make sure Optical or Digital zoom was available while recording video . I researched every camera on the market , and after such extensive research , Canon was at the top of my list , followed by Nikon and Panasonic . It took me about a week to finally reach my decision , and I am very satisfied with my purchase . Canon Digital cameras are top of the line , and most of them offer digital zoom in movie mode , and the Canon SX10 even offers 20x Optical zoom in movie mode , but it was too rich for my blood . At the end of the day , the Canon SX110IS had everything I wanted and more . The things I was looking for were : 1 . Zoom enabled in movie mode . 2 . 3 inch LCD at 230,000 megapixels . 3 . Manual mode . ( So I could prepare for Professional SLR cams ) 4 . Long range zoom in still mode , between 5x - 20x . 5 . AA cell operated . 6 . 8 - 15 Megapixels . 7 . 28mm Wide Angle Zoom Lens The Canon delivers 6 of the options I wanted and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5 delivers 5 of the options I wanted . The DMC-TZ5 is equipped with options 1,2,4,6 , and 7 , while the Canon is equipped with all of those options , except 7 . We might also note that the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5 records movies in HD , and has Optical zoom enabled in movie mode , while the Canon SX110IS does not offer HD quality movies , and only has the Digital zoom in movie mode . If you do not know the difference ; For an easy summary , Digital zoom magnifies the target but distorts the picture as you zoom closer , while Optical zoom magnifies the target , and as you zoom closer it keeps the image as sharp and clear as possible . The Canon can only shoot still shots using the 10x Optical zoom . In movie mode , it only offers the 4x Digital zoom , which is not that bad , considering I had no zoom at all in my Sony Cyber-shot . I have no quibble with the Digital zoom ; I use it , and the picture quality looks fine to me . I went with the Canon because even though I wanted the 28mm wide angle zoom ( and the HD video quality , along with Optical zoom was tempting ) , I was willing to sacrifice those options for the full manual controls and AA cell operation ( and this might only be a rumor , but I heard the Panasonic's picture quality didn't come close to the Canon ) . The Panasonic does not offer any manual mode / controls , which would've been an impediment to my learning in order to advance to professional SLR's . I especially like having a camera that is powered by AA batteries . I recently went to an auto show here in Los Angeles , and I took around 300 pictures ( with flash ) , and when my batteries ran out , I had 2 more AA's to back me up ( Sanyo Eneloop , rechargeable ( highly recommended ) ) . But even if I didn't have any of my rechargeables on me , I could have went to any concession stand and purchased a pair . But with a propriety ( custom battery ) , I would've been out of luck . The cons of this camera are as follows : 1 . The flash can take forever to recharge sometimes . At the auto show , the cars spin around on a platform , and when you snap one shot with the flash , you could be looking at 10.3 seconds before your next shot ( if the camera had to use the full power of the flash ) , but then you'll have to wait for the car to spin back around to the position that you wanted . I watched as my neighbors with their thousand dollar cameras , snapped shot after shot , every half second with full power flashes , and never had to stop and wait . Of course , cheaper cameras offer those functions , but not every other feature I was looking for to go along with it . 2 . There is no in camera picture edit , but that's ok , because Canon provides 3 software programs you can use to edit your photos which work perfectly for trimming , cropping , and sharpening , etc . You can turn on Red Eye Correction in the camera , though . 3 . No optical viewfinder , which can really come in handy when you want to conserve power . But at the same time , I didn't want an optical viewfinder ; I wanted a 3 - inch LCD . Most optical viewfinders on cameras within this price range are going to be WAY off targeting ( about % 80 accurate ) , but will come in handy when you don't have a place to purchase batteries . 4 . If Canon would've went with 28mm wide angle zoom with this camera , I'd be in heaven . Those are the only things I didn't like . But trust me , the picture quality is so superb , that even when the camera recommends you use the flash , you don't have to , and your pictures will still come out excellent ( as long as you had the right settings ) ; so also the functionality , wide range of options , and the manual mode also make your experience highly enjoyable . I also recommend that you buy at least an 8gb memory card . I purchased the SanDisk , Ultra 2 , which is class 4 in speed . I uploaded around 300 , superfine ( highest quality ) , pictures to my computer within 3 - 4 minutes . For only $200 bucks , the Canon SX110IS is easily worth the buy . Check out the images I upload from the car show . I check my comments often , so ask any questions if you're still unsure on which camera to go with . And lastly , I don't know why people are rating this camera at 2 and 3 stars , but most of the reviewers sounded like they didn't know what they were doing . But I do know one thing ; Jesus is God .
010 4 This is the best camera on earth . I bought this camera to create beautiful memories of my daughter growing up . I'm mainly leaving this review for people with kids who are wondering if this camera can keep up with taking quick fast shots , without missing out on precious moments . Fast Camera ! ! ! This camera has NEVER missed a shot and she's a very quick and fast little two year old . I've captured every single quick smile , precious pose , and all of her active moments . I do this using the sports mode . In this mode , the camera actually takes the picture the very same instant you press down on the button ( no delay whatsoever ) . In this mode , when she's running , there is no blurryness . Great Indoor Camera ! ! ! This camera also takes GREAT indoor pics as well . It is a bit heavier than the little camera's out there . . . . but if you want to sacrifice qaulity and performance . . . go for a little one . Outstanding Detail and Zoom qaulity I wanted something that was powerful , and something that my husband can take to football games , basketball and other sporting events . That's actually how I sold him on the idea of purchasing this camera . The zoom capability is out of this world . For example , we went to the park the other day and I was able to get pictures of the ducks from the OTHER SIDE OF THE LAKE . . . . and in very clear detail . Now that's powerful . Easy to use ! ! ! The minute this camera arrived , I took it out of the box and started using it . I didn't even read the instructions . . . that's how easy it is to use . I'm more of a beginner type when it comes to camera's . I popped the batteries in , and went crazy taking pics . The video mode has a dedicated button so you can video events very quickly without fussing with dials . No Regrets ! ! ! I hope I've helped someone out on making their purchase decision . I get compliments all of the time on how fast the camera is and how wonderful the pics look . I love this CAMERA ! ! ! I can tell you that you won't regret this purchase .
011 4 I was very impressed by the features and capability of this camera , especially considering its size and price . The automatic mode delivers crisp , easy to take pictures with little fuss , and shutter lag is a non-issue . The lens zoom is great , and the image stabilization is very useful in long range shots . The manual modes give a ton of options , and are very easy to use and access . For walkabout and general photography I definitely prefer this camera over a more expensive and bulkier DSLR .
012 4 I was looking for an upgrade to my previous camera , the Canon Powershot A75 , which had served me extremely well over 4 years . I purchased an Olympus camera , which despite its high price , I found in my opinion terrible in comparison to my old Canon . As the camera was for our honeymoon , I decided to buy another camera . Unfortunately I purchased the Olympus online at a store that does not offer refunds or exchange on poor choice . Expensive lesson learned there . I purchased the Canon SX110IS from a bricks and mortar store with refund / exchange policy , for peace of mind . Just days before I had recommended friends buy a Canon , and they bought this camera , and when I saw their shots , I knew this was the camera for me . Straight away I felt so relieved and happy that I had purchased another Canon . Beautiful shots even on Auto and Easy modes , with lots of other modes and settings to play around with if you wish . The most important thing about a camera to me is that it takes great pictures on Auto - as I dont like to spend much time playing around , I just like to have fun snapping . The canon has the same size LCD as the Olympus , but the quality of the pixels is MUCH better , and clearer . Image Stabiliser is excellent , ( it stabilises the LENS , not the camera body like other cameras ) , sometimes my hands get shaky with some pictures , but they still come out absolutely beautifully . The colour is amazing , pictures are crisp and sharp , even in low light . I took pictures in a completely dark room and they came out great . I don't mind waiting for the flash to recharge , it does not let you take pictures till it is recharged . In the Olympus I erroneously bought , you had no idea whether the flash was charged or still charging , so you could make the mistake of taking shots too quickly in low light . The camera body feels very sturdy in your hands and you can easily grip it , your hand can wrap around where you see the silver bit , near the words PowerShot SX110 . This is in contrast to slimline cameras that probably look prettier this camera . I'd rather have sturdy , especially with such a big lens and zoom . I was , however , surprised when I saw the camera in the flesh it is a lot smaller than I imagined . Don't worry about lifting the flash ( Where canon is written ) , it's not a bother at all , and the camera ( at least in Auto and Easy mode ) suggests you lift the flash when it deems it appropriate . If you lift it and have the flash on auto , it wont fire unless required . I just lift the flash whenever I take pictures , but it will only fire when needed . Canon have improved their picture program for the computer too , but some people may not think the program gives you enough to play around with and may seek other programs . One thing that i think would be neat would be the ability to change pictures to black and white or sepia on the camera . That is about the only thing that Olympus did that the Canon didn't do thousands of times better . Overall , I think the camera's brilliant . I will never buy anything but Canon again .
013 4 This is a new purchase , but I've been putting it through it's paces . It takes nice , in focus pictures , and the image stabilization is useful in avoiding flash shots , which need some color adjustment . It snaps much quicker than my old Lumix TZ7 , and the large display is very nice , although a little difficult to see in bright sunlight . I miss the articulated screen that I had on my old S1 IS , but wasn't ready to spring for the S5 IS . For macro pictures I learned that I cannot zoom in if I also want an in focus picture . The scene options are useful , and I expect I will be using the Kids / pets option often . I took a serviceable video practically in the dark , and was pleased with the result . The long ( ish ) zoom is useful in a very portable size camera .
014 4 I recently bought this camera after fighting with the decision to go with a Sony Cybershot DSC-H10 8.1MP or go up in size and get the Canon Powershot SX10IS 10MP . I chose to stick to a smaller size camera so I would take it with me most places instead of leaving the bigger camera at home . So even though I love all the features of the Canon Powershot SX10IS 10MP it's just too big for me right now . First I would like to point out that this is a point and shoot camera , designed for everyday pictures and some advanced shots if you have the know how . We would all love to get the hand held digital camera that can take stunning SLR pictures but unfortunately that still doesn't exist . This camera with the right equipment and experience can come close though . I have to disagree with those that are saying the battery life is short . I have had very good battery runs , including the batteries that were supplied with the camera . So far this has been one of the best point and shoot cameras I have ever used . Here are my run downs : Pro : - Great image quality , I mean really superb . Can go to ISO 400 and still be a good enough to print pictures . After that your going to need some clean up with an editing software or noise will be too prevalent . - Fast response time from power up to shot . In between shots it depends on what level flash you use , the brighter the flash the longer it will take to recharge the flash . This problem , however , is in just about all cameras of this caliber . Even the sony and canon SX10 would take 5 - 7 seconds to recharge after a full flash was used . I have a sony alpha and that flash drains sometimes takes 4 or more seconds to catch up . - Great LCD . I have it at half brightness and it's more than enough in almost any situation . - Easy to learn operation , don't believe me , just set it to easy and it'll do all the work and be right most of the time . - Nice solid feel to it . - Prints have been excellent and full of color . Cons : - I wish the f / stop would go below 2.8 . That's just me maybe . - Even though I know the flash will take a few seconds to recharge , I wish someone could come up with a way to make that faster . It would save some missed pictures . All in all it's a great camera . Easy to use and not so bulky that you won't take it with you everywhere . I carry mine in belt pouch and have been lucky I had it for some great pictures , that yes would have looked slightly better with my dslr , but I wouldn't have gotten them at all if I didn't carry my dslr with me . Highly recommend it and am probably going to get one for my wife so she'll stop taking mine .
015 4 I was in the market for a new camera and had always owned Pentax or Kodak . As i researched I noticed Canon's get great ratings so I considered a few Canon's in my quest for a new digital camera . I also checked out the Panasonic Lumix TZ5 , very nice , however I liked the options and features on the Canon SX110 better . One really neat feature it has that I did not see on any of the cameras I looked at was the playback button . You can view the pictures you have taken without powering on the camera , WOW ! Besides the awesome pictures this camera takes and how easy it is to use , you can also use the zoom feature while in video mode ( most digicams do not do that ) . Great camera overall , however the only 2 faults I have found is the date can only be imprinted on the picture in postcard mode ( think this is 2mp ) . This is alright for me b / c I use low res for mostly emails and 4x6 prints , however may not be good for people who like to take pics in higher resolutions . The other flaw is the SLOW flash recycle , you could miss out on some good pics bc of this . I also want to praise amazon.com for the great price which was $55 cheaper than the local retail stores in my area and I received my camera the day after I ordered it ! Now that's super fast service ! !
016 4 I usually do not write reviews but thought I'd throw in my 2 cents about this camera . I purchased it because it had the best reviews of the point & shoot variety cameras and the digital camera I have is only a 4 megapixel & it was time to upgrade . . . . or so I thought . I used it for a week and returned it for the following problems : 1 . It had an excruciatingly long shutter lag compared to my old kodak easy share . I couldn't ever get off shots in time to catch my 1 year old doing something cute . And , if she moved . . . like all kids do . . . the shots came out blurry . I even had it on the setting for kids and pets . Also I had the SDHC card in it . 2 . No matter what I did ( yes , I read the manual ) I kept getting photos that looked very poorly focused . Not even as crisp as my 4 megapixel . 3 . With the flash on , people were washed out , with it off , they were in dark shadows . There seemed no happy medium . 4 . The face finder feature made getting a shot off take too long . 5 . The color in photos seemed off . . . not natural . 6 . The menus just were not all that easy to follow or intuitive , at least to me , from other cameras I have used in the past . I have been taking photos for 25 years and am used to getting really great shots . That just didn't happen with this camera . It was pretty frustrating . Maybe it is great for things that don't move , like flowers , but for anyone wanting to catch their kids before the moment is gone , maybe this camera is not for you .
017 4 I was looking for a replacement to my SD600 that went down for the count with the famed ' lens error ' . Not wanting a full-blown DSLR I figured this somewhat pocketable superzoom might do the trick but no luck . First off , this has a manual flash . A manual flash . . . in 2009 ? Why ? Second , this is bulkier to carry around than four SD600 ' s , that's right , four of them ! Third , the LCD is set waaay too bright , even on the dimmest setting . Goodbye battery life . . . . . . and fourth , since I'm on the batteries , it conveniently runs off 2 AA's but the flash recharge time ( time between shots ) is the slowest of any camera I've used in over 20 years - film or digital ! While the flash is recharging , you can't even take other non-flash pictures . Sigh , why Canon , why ? As a result of the flash recharge and screen brightness defects I returned the camera after just one day . For what it's worth , the few pictures I took were reasonably clear but even with the image stabilization they were no better than those taken with my old SD600 . Back to the drawing board for me . If you can live with it's shortcomings , the superzoom is nice , but I found the deficiencies too much to bear .
019 4 I purchased a pair of these cameras on Amazon the end of December , which were shipped from Adorama Camera . After less than 3 months of light use , both of them exhibited the Lens error , restart camera message . In my case , one lens is stuck all the way out and the other was partway retracted . I'm probably going to get stiffed on the repair fees for the second , which I pushed in after it got stuck and now semi-operates . The features are great for the price - - especially the 10x zoom . I initially liked the cameras a lot , and I would have written off one failure as bad luck . After all I've had 4 other Canon digicams over the course of the past ~ 7 years that have been completely trouble-free . However 2 for 2 seems like a quality control problem - - one which I find unacceptable on a high-end ( Canon's descriptor ) consumer camera .
020 4 This review is from : Canon Powershot SX110IS 9MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom ( Black ) ( Electronics ) I've read almost all the reviews here , and there is nothing major for me to add . I do have some minor points to add , however . I am using this camera for more than a month now , and overall I am very pleased , even though a few things does bother me . First of all , I miss the wide angle zoom . Canon released the G10 and the SX10 ( 20x super zoom ) at the same time along with the SX110 , the other 2 got the wide-angle lens , but not the SX110 . Why ? I would anytime pick a wide-angle and 9x zoom over the 10x zoom . Also , Canon features the new Digic 4 processor on the other 2 cameras , while in the SX110 it is still the older Digic III . It's not bad , but I would appreciate the newer technology with the i-Contrast and more . The SX10 ( with 20x zoom ) lets you zoom ( optical ) during video recording ; However with the SX110 ( and G10 ) you can't zoom ( only with the useless digital zoom ) . The biggest problem , as many others pointed out , is the flash recharging time . I had several Canon's in the past ( point & shoot ) , and have never encountered such a big delay between shots ( when using flash ) . I am upgrading from the PowerShot SD700 , which was much faster between shots . The battery also lasted much longer . In overall , I am from those who appreciate Canon's battery pack over AA , even though I can not ignore the benefits of AA availability - and this is true even with the rechargeable AA's - I just don't like them . A major drawback for me was when I found out that there is no battery meter . One of the things I hated in my older SD700 was the lack of a battery meter ( it only notifies you when the battery is dead to replace it , no prior notice ) , and I was happy to see that since the release of the PowerShot SD1100 Canon added the battery meter so you always know how much juice you have left . I was looking forward for that on the SX110 as well . . . Well , I was wrong . Seems that Canon is unable to meter third party ( AA ) batteries ! What a disappointment ! I also think that there is not enough grip . I would like the battery compartment a tad bigger , and some added rubber . The way it's now , it's a bit slippery . Also , the battery / card door is a little difficult to open and requires an extra unnecessary step of pulling a little piece before opening . Another problem is the placement of the little speaker . I find it always covered with my left hand ! The area on top left is a natural place for the fingers to sit ; the speaker does not belong on this spot ! About the 3.0 LCD - when I first got my SX110 , I was surprised at the nice 3.0 LCD - until I compared it to the 3.0 LCD of the Canon G10 which my friend bought at the same time - what a difference ! The resolution is so much better on the G10 , with double the amount of pixels ( 460,000 instead of the 230,000 on the SX110 ) . ( By the way , the new professional Canon EOS 50D has even double the pixels of the G10 , for an unbelievable total of 920,000 ! ! ) Also important to note , that this camera does not feature the EDIT MOVIE feature which most other Canon cameras does . That means no more cropping beginning / end of your clips ! I really miss that ! Otherwise , I think this is an excellent overall camera . I am really impressed with the pictures , and they're better than the SD700 , especially in lower light conditions . The image stabilizer also works a lot better . So much more flexible and all the controls are so useful . Manual raise / close flash is excellent and makes it very easy to control flash ON / OFF ( and it's beyond me why they didn't the same on the G10 ) ; the face detection works great , and it will never overexpose a human face even with flash close to the face - which my old SD770 was terrible at it . Noise appears in higher ISO or in dim light conditions , but usually in most situations it's perfect , and definitely better than previous Canon's . Highly recommended !
021 4 I've read almost all the reviews here , and there is nothing major for me to add . I do have some minor points to add , however . I am using this camera for more than a month now , and overall I am very pleased , even though a few things does bother me . First of all , I miss the wide angle zoom . Canon released the G10 and the SX10 ( 20x super zoom ) at the same time along with the SX110 , the other 2 got the wide-angle lens , but not the SX110 . Why ? I would anytime pick a wide-angle and 9x zoom over the 10x zoom . Also , Canon features the new Digic 4 processor on the other 2 cameras , while in the SX110 it is still the older Digic III . It's not bad , but I would appreciate the newer technology with the i-Contrast and more . The SX10 ( with 20x zoom ) lets you zoom ( optical ) during video recording ; However with the SX110 ( and G10 ) you can't zoom ( only with the useless digital zoom ) . The biggest problem , as many others pointed out , is the flash recharging time . I had several Canon's in the past ( point & shoot ) , and have never encountered such a big delay between shots ( when using flash ) . I am upgrading from the PowerShot SD700 , which was much faster between shots . The battery also lasted much longer . In overall , I am from those who appreciate Canon's battery pack over AA , even though I can not ignore the benefits of AA availability - and this is true even with the rechargeable AA's - I just don't like them . A major drawback for me was when I found out that there is no battery meter . One of the things I hated in my older SD700 was the lack of a battery meter ( it only notifies you when the battery is dead to replace it , no prior notice ) , and I was happy to see that since the release of the PowerShot SD1100 Canon added the battery meter so you always know how much juice you have left . I was looking forward for that on the SX110 as well . . . Well , I was wrong . Seems that Canon is unable to meter third party ( AA ) batteries ! What a disappointment ! I also think that there is not enough grip . I would like the battery compartment a tad bigger , and some added rubber . The way it's now , it's a bit slippery . Also , the battery / card door is a little difficult to open and requires an extra unnecessary step of pulling a little piece before opening . Another problem is the placement of the little speaker . I find it always covered with my left hand ! The area on top left is a natural place for the fingers to sit ; the speaker does not belong on this spot ! About the 3.0 LCD - when I first got my SX110 , I was surprised at the nice 3.0 LCD - until I compared it to the 3.0 LCD of the Canon G10 which my friend bought at the same time - what a difference ! The resolution is so much better on the G10 , with double the amount of pixels ( 460,000 instead of the 230,000 on the SX110 ) . ( By the way , the new professional Canon EOS 50D has even double the pixels of the G10 , for an unbelievable total of 920,000 ! ! ) Also important to note , that this camera does not feature the EDIT MOVIE feature which most other Canon cameras does . That means no more cropping beginning / end of your clips ! I really miss that ! Otherwise , I think this is an excellent overall camera . I am really impressed with the pictures , and they're better than the SD700 , especially in lower light conditions . The image stabilizer also works a lot better . So much more flexible and all the controls are so useful . Manual raise / close flash is excellent and makes it very easy to control flash ON / OFF ( and it's beyond me why they didn't the same on the G10 ) ; the face detection works great , and it will never overexpose a human face even with flash close to the face - which my old SD770 was terrible at it . Noise appears in higher ISO or in dim light conditions , but usually in most situations it's perfect , and definitely better than previous Canon's . Highly recommended !
022 4 I have owned this camera for 1.5 months , and am very happy . I am frankly amazed at the flexibility and image quality from a camera at this price point that fits in your pocket . I find myself grabbing it whenever I go for a walk . At a store I compared it to the Panasonic TZ5 and a Nikon super zoom in the same price range . In shots without flash the Canon had far better image quality . ( The TZ5 is nifty , but the image quality is mediocre : Its noise reduction really smears the colors . ) The 10X zoom lens is great if you don't mind a small amount of fringing on high contrast edges . The controls are logically laid out and easy to use , yet there is comprehensive manual controls if you need it . The image sharpening is a little overdone for my taste : I recommend shooting in P mode using a custom color profile with the sharpening turned down to the lowest level . The problem is that Canon chose to go light on the noise reduction ( a decision with which I agree ) , but the default sharpening tends to turn low-level noise into spiky artifacts . I wasn't expecting much from the video mode , but I must admit that it does well , even in low light conditions , and the sound is surprisingly good . It is a nuisance that you cannot adjust the optical zoom in video mode , since the digital zoom really degrades image quality . It obviously still has a relatively small sensor with limited dynamic range , so don't expect silky smooth DSLR-like images at medium / low lighting , but at reasonable light levels the images are beautiful . Highly recommended .
023 4 This camera probably has the best zoom lens among point and shoots under 300 bucks . The F2.8 - 4.3 works well with ISO400 without flash for indoors , concerts etc . AA NiMH rechargeable battery will give you over 100 shots without Flash . Flash recycle times are over five seconds . The macro mode pictures are excellent . The biggest minus is the cheap feel of the camera . While SX100 was made in Japan SX110 comes from China . My Sony DSC-H10 feels like a tank when compared to SX110 . SX110 has one stop ISO advantage over Sony thanks to Canon's fast lens . For scenes when SX110 picks ISO200 , DSC-H10 has to pick ISO400 . This causes noticeable quality difference for 1 / 2'5 sensor cameras . SX110 is slightly smaller than it's predecessor and DSCH10 making it easy to carry in front pocket of Jeans .
024 4 I will start with the bottom-line . . . . This is one excellent camera ! With that said , there are a couple of things you should know when un-boxing the system . First of all , the measly 32mb memory card you receive is just about worthless . Plan on purchasing a 8gb card . They can be had for about $15 and if you take many photos or any videos you will be glad you did . Also , my camera's video setting came out of the box in the compact mode , which in my option produces unusable video . Change it to the standard video / 640 30fps ( page 89 in the User Guide ) . While this still will not provide you with HD video , it is acceptable for causal shooting . However , the included 32mb memory card will only hold about 15 seconds of video at this setting . Now for the important part . For the price point , this camera would be extremely hard to beat ! The features are numerous and quite amazing . I took a picture of an object so far away I could hardly make it out , at full optical and digital zoom and the results were unbelievable . However , I must say I did enhance the photo a bit in Photoshop . You could probably do the same in just about any photo software program , even the one that comes with the camera . I can't say I found any cons with this camera . Since I take causal and semi-professional photographs in my web designing business , I wanted a camera that was compact yet provided excellent results . If I wasn't concern with the size , I would have likely purchased a SX10 IS or XS1 IS , but for what I need the SX110 IS is more than adequate . However , as others have mentioned the camera does eat a steady supply of batteries . Either buy your AAs in bulk or goes the rechargeable route . I didn't call the camera's energy requirement a con , because I like the big , bright and beautiful LCD and other power hungry features . For me , it is a reasonable tradeoff . I would highly recommend this camera and I wish you happy shooting !
027 4 Nice image quality outdoors . Zoom is nice . But for my purposes , the long waits between when the flash is ready is a showstopper . This makes it almost impossible to capture spontaneous moments . I generally respect Canon quality , but I'm afraid I'll be returning the SX110 IS to the store .
028 4 I purchased this camera late-December , after experimenting with it for a few weeks here is my take : The pros : - Interface is well done , very easy to understand , learn , and use . - The 10x optical zoom works great , very nice feature for a camera of this size . - Has a decent start-up time , from off to ready to shot is roughly 1.5 to 2 seconds . The cons : - Very slow when taking pictures . In auto-mode with-out flash it took three seconds to go from button push ( take a picture ) to being ready to take the next picture . The same shot took seven seconds using the flash . In general the actual image capture process is slow on this camera . - Picture quality issues . You can take a decent picture with this camera but odds are you will not be doing it in auto-mode . In particular I find ISO settings above 100 produce very grainy , noisy pictures . I tend to use this camera in either P-mode or M-mode 99% of the time so I can manually set the ISO value to 80 . If you always shoot in perfect lighting , or can use a flash maybe this may not be an issue but really you should be able to use higher ISO values without noise totally dominating the picture . - Construction quality . The construction of this camera makes it feel somewhat fragile , like I was cradling an egg needing to be super cautious . I kind of wonder at the durability of this unit . Maybe others who have had one longer can comment . Overall I think this camera had some pluses , and some definite minuses . Its likely I will return this unit but the experience piqued my interest enough that I would like to try other Canon models .
029 4 I purchased this camera after a great amount of research . It was my fourth digital camera purchase from Canon . I tested it immediately upon receipt and really liked the controls , zoom , and image quality . One month after receipt I took it on a trip to American Samoa and a number of other Pacific islands . The interior lens surfaces fogged extensively after it's first exposure to outside tropical air . I understand the proper procedures for moving a camera from an air-conditioned room to a hot , humid environment and I thought I had warmed the camera adequately before taking it outside . ( I live in S . Florida ) I could not get the lenses to clear no matter what I tried . When I got back home , ( after being unable to take any usable photographs on my trip ) I sent the camera back to Canon . I was told I had water damaged the camera and that it was not repairable and it was not covered under warranty . I spoke to 3 separate people at their service center and was treated rather rudely . After my experience with Canon's customer Service department , this will be my last purchase from Canon . I am in the process of shopping for a new DSLR , I will probably go Nikon instead . Long story short , I managed to take about 20 good test shots of my back yard and living room , my once in a lifetime trip to the South Pacific however , totally photo free . Thanks for nothing Canon .
030 4 When I make any kind of purchase , I like to research EVERYTHING . What I was looking for in a camera : - Higher megapixels - in the 10 MP range - Bigger zoom - manual modes - to help me prepare to tackle an SLR - double A batteries : because that's what I had , and I have a terrible fear of running out of battery power - reasonable pricing - less than $250 I checked out models in stores , and researched them online extensively . I narrowed it down to three choices : Canon SX 110 , Nikon L100 , and Panasonic Lumix TZ 5 . The Nikon L100 was the first to fall , because for more money , it does less - - it is best for a person that wants to take good pictures without putting in much effort , or taking time to learn about adjusting different values ( aperature , shutter speed , white balance , etc ) . It's a basic point and shoot - with a nice zoom - in a heavy casing that looks like it should do more than it does . This would be great for some people - like my parents - but not what I was looking for . Also , the L100 takes double As , but not rechargables . This really disappointed me . The next step for Nikon seemed to be the P90 , with manual modes and more control , but also out of my budget range . I would consider the P90 as a possible SLR replacement . Overall , I was disappointed that Nikon didn't offer a mid-range camera , somewhere between the L100 and P90 . As for the Panasonic TZ5 , I discovered that camera in a shop and considered it mostly because it has a Leica lens , a famous lens renowned for its quality . Added bonus : wide angle lens , 28 mm , unusual on a point and shoot , good for indoor shooting . First downside : no double As - so I'd have to put out extra expense for a back up battery . I eventually rejected this camera because it had no manual modes - although it did have extensive scene modes I was accustomed to from my other point and shoot - and I decided I really wanted that feature . Also , the 10x zoom was extremely unstable - - I was not impressed by the lack of clarity when I took pictures indoors at full zoom and had trouble holding it steady enough with my own hands . Carrying a tripod everywhere is not really an option . Additionally , I checked out a website touted by another reviewer , and noticed that the TZ5 picture quality in low lighting was not comparable to its Canon equivalent . Which leads me to the camera I chose - even without being able to test it in the stores ! This was the only camera I didn't try until it arrived in the mail - and my purchase was completely justified . I chose the camera for its manual modes ( Manual , AV , TV , P ) , for its 10x zoom and for its 9 MP . I was unprepared for how much I would enjoy those manual settings - - now I know why people love SLRs ! I've been able to take pictures previously impossible on a point and shoot . Even on this camera , taking a picture in auto mode ( still good ) just doesn't compare to the human calculation behind a picture taken in another mode where every setting can be perfectly adjusted . I took the camera into Philadelphia one night for some night shooting and was pleased with the clear results . Also , the image stabilization - a problem in the TZ5 - is excellent in the Canon SX 110 - - clear pictures , no matter the zoom . I never use digital zoom , and would never have recommended it at all before this camera , but surprisingly , this camera produces a clear image at 40x zoom , the max ( keep in mind you won't be able to print super large , but 4x6 would still be fine ) . Before receiving and testing the camera , I was worried about lag time with the flash . I read that it took several seconds to reboot . But I have not had a problem so far . Some modes - night specifically - take longer to store and adjust the image , but this has never gotten in the way of my picture taking . I never expected to be this impressed with my purchase - and I never expected to convert to Canon ( I've always been a Nikon girl ) . But I couldn't be happier . Only trouble I've had so far is that sometimes in macro focus and at the 10x zoom , I've had some trouble focusing on objects that blend in with backgrounds - no surprise there . Pretty standard for point and shoot . It just takes a little time to refocus - patience ! The manual flash clears out extra menu hopping , and I adjusted easily . Overall , this is the best camera I could have bought to meet my needs and budget .
031 4 This review is from : Canon Powershot SX110IS 9MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom ( Black ) ( Electronics ) I've had this camera for about 9 months , I've purchased quite a few cameras in the past few years , and I take pictures daily ( literally ! ) . So I'm writing this review with a bit of experience . But , to be fair , I'm no expert photographer . Anyway , I'm probably happier with this camera than any other point & shoot I've owned . But I'm still not fully satisfied , and I keep looking for something better . PROS : * AA batteries : you never have to worry about running out of juice . * 10X zoom , with a decent lens . * Small size , for a super-zoom . * 9MP - - I don't really care for more . In fact , I'd happily take less . * Face-detection auto-focus . * Image quality is very good in good lighting . CONS : * A little big for a compact - - but what can you expect from a super-zoom ? * Flash must be lifted manually . ( Really ? ! ) * A little slow shot-to-shot , especially with flash . * Somewhat cheap feel , especially the battery door . * Poor automatic ISO settings : often too high or too low . * Image quality is fine , but not good , in low lighting / high ISO . * DIGIC 3 instead of DIGIC IV ( older technology ) . Obviously , a compact point & shoot requires compromise , and this camera does as good a job of striking a balance as one could reasonably expect , especially at its price point . Most people would love it . But what I really want - - and I think most regular people do , too - - is a good low-light camera for indoors photography . This is not it . It's as good as the next camera , but that's not good enough . Final thoughts : Anyone considering this camera should at least look at the SX200 IS . When I bought this camera , I also considered the Canon Powershot SD990 , but it doesn't have enough zoom for me . And I'm currently lusting after the Fujifilm Finepix F200EXR , which has a much larger CCD and should be better indoors ; but it also has much less zoom ( a barely-enough 5X ) and has gotten mixed reviews . I wish there was a perfect camera , but I guess there isn't . All things considered , this one is pretty good .
032 4 I've had this camera for about 9 months , I've purchased quite a few cameras in the past few years , and I take pictures daily ( literally ! ) . So I'm writing this review with a bit of experience . But , to be fair , I'm no expert photographer . Anyway , I'm probably happier with this camera than any other point & shoot I've owned . But I'm still not fully satisfied , and I keep looking for something better . PROS : * AA batteries : you never have to worry about running out of juice . * 10X zoom , with a decent lens . * Small size , for a super-zoom . * 9MP - - I don't really care for more . In fact , I'd happily take less . * Face-detection auto-focus . * Image quality is very good in good lighting . CONS : * A little big for a compact - - but what can you expect from a super-zoom ? * Flash must be lifted manually . ( Really ? ! ) * A little slow shot-to-shot , especially with flash . * Somewhat cheap feel , especially the battery door . * Poor automatic ISO settings : often too high or too low . * Image quality is fine , but not good , in low lighting / high ISO . * DIGIC 3 instead of DIGIC IV ( older technology ) . Obviously , a compact point & shoot requires compromise , and this camera does as good a job of striking a balance as one could reasonably expect , especially at its price point . Most people would love it . But what I really want - - and I think most regular people do , too - - is a good low-light camera for indoors photography . This is not it . It's as good as the next camera , but that's not good enough . Final thoughts : Anyone considering this camera should at least look at the SX200 IS . When I bought this camera , I also considered the Canon Powershot SD990 , but it doesn't have enough zoom for me . And I'm currently lusting after the Fujifilm Finepix F200EXR , which has a much larger CCD and should be better indoors ; but it also has much less zoom ( a barely-enough 5X ) and has gotten mixed reviews . I wish there was a perfect camera , but I guess there isn't . All things considered , this one is pretty good .
033 4 My Powershot S2 IS 5MP w / 12x Optical Image was fabulous . It was stolen and I was torn between compactness of SX110 IS or the power of the SX10 IS . The SX10 is even larger than the S2 IS and not something that could be slipped into a moderately sized purse . Face it , when traveling , you want the least amount of junk to lug around . Every Canon I've owned produces superior photos with each generation . I prefer to point , shoot and produce Ansel Adams quality photos but I know that doesn't happen all that often . But the photos from my last trip were just astounding and I had had no time to experiment with the camera . My only comment is that shooting in lower light conditions , the angle of the camera can really make a difference in the colors picked up by the sensors . Since it is a visual thing , you are in control of the outcome . By far the most user friendly Canon I've owned .
034 4 I did a lot of research before settling on this camera - - about 6 weeks ' worth ! After all that , I've reached the conclusion that most expert camera reviews are mostly written by pros who typically review nuances most of us won't care about . As the proud parent of a toddler , I'm convinced the real test of a camera's capabilities is simply how well does it handle indoor shots of a fast moving toddler ? Well I'm happy to report that after 4 weeks of heavy use , this camera performs much better than my old Canon Powershot SD1000 ( Elph ) camera . But having said that , it does require a bit of fiddling with camera controls to get GREAT results . It's not very complicated really , just take plenty of test-shots and see which camera modes work best for your environment : Maybe you're at a wedding , and you're not allowed to use the flash . Well , the telephoto zoom lens with good indoor lighting should be fine . ( The zoom lens is a bit slow to fully extend , but once extended . . . whoa ! Amazing clarity ! ) I found power-on time acceptable at about 2 seconds . Maybe you don't want to carry a camcorder , but want the ability to take up to 1 hour-long videos . Well there are two vides modes , 30 and 15 frames per second . ( I know the Quicktime MOV format is gaining popularity among the HD-video crowd , but I prefer the ease of AVI format which can be easily played / edited on most computers - no additional software required . ) Maybe you want to compare your customized settings with the Canon's pre-programmed modes . Well there are 13 automatic scene modes , plus another 4 traditional manual modes - - and a large crisp LCD screen to view your results . But maybe , you're like my wife and just want to turn on the camera and start taking pictures . Well , there are not 1 , but 2 auto-modes ( one of which is an Easy mode that disables buttons from accidentally being pushed ) . The point is that is an incredibly versatile camera . Smaller to carry than the traditional UltraZoom cameras , but more feature rich than your traditional point-and-shoot cameras . PS - Forget any negative attention you might read about the battery life . I put in a couple of rechargeable AA ( 2650 mAh ) batteries , and they lasted for hundreds of shots over 10 days .
035 4 Just came back from 9 week backpacking trip in Asia . I usually use a Canon DSLR , but could not bring my SLR due to size , weight , worrying about its safety all the time , attracting too much attention , etc . However , if you're an SLR user like me , you miss all the professional functionality , versatility and most of all , zoom range when you settle for most point-and-shoot ( PAS ) cameras . The SX110 IS was my dream come true . The 10x optical zoom makes all the difference . . . in 35mm terms you have a max focal length of 360mm - - like carrying a massive zoom lens on an SLR . Can't count how many beautiful shots would have been impossible if I had been using an 5x zoom or less . Pros : - full creative modes ( Av , TV , Manual , exposure adjustments ) that are actually faster to adjust than my SLR , no fake Manual modes that lots of PAS's have , which are anything but Manual - ( it's still got all the scene modes , e.g . Landscape , Action , Portrait , etc . and most of the common ones are on the main dial so you don't have to cycle through them onscreen to get them quickly if you're not comfortable with the creative modes ) - lots of white balance options - you manually flip-up the flash , only when you want to use it . . . I hate it when cameras automatically decide for me when to pop-up and use the flash ( or you have to cycle through the flash buttons to get control of them ) . . . I know whether I want flash or not dammit . . . also you can adjust the flash intensity ( great for using light flash on daytime shots in the shade ) - massive and beautiful 3 - inch LCD - form factor . . . compared to others in its class , i.e . PAS's that have great zoom and full creative modes , this was the smallest - - it actually fits in your pocket ( bizarrely I've seen a bunch of reviews that say it's too big for your pocket - - not true at all as long as you're not wearing ridiculously tight pants ) , unlike those PAS's ( including a lot of Canons ) that are , to me , in no-man's-land because they're too big for a PAS and too small , not enough lens quality and w / o lens interchangeability to be a SLR - has a jog dial ! ( like SLRs have ) . . . so great , and not that many PAS's have it . Let's you very quickly review / search through tons of photos , and quickly change shooting parameters like ISO , aperture , shutter speed , instead of pushing pushing pushing buttons to get what you want - the awesome Canon user interface - - I have tried all different brands and Canon is the best hands down - image stabilization seemed to work pretty well Cons : Big Cons - I do not like the AA battery as power source . This camera chews up AA batteries like no other . . . on one day when I took about 250 + pictures I went through 8 AA batteries . Granted : I probably should have bought a rechargeable AA system before I left , never tried that and also , the batteries for sale in Asia are cheap but they are absolute crap ( even Western brands , although they were probably knockoffs ) . The high-quality $12 lithium AA's I bought in the US before I left lasted much longer , but still not that long . - the flash has to sit there and get recharged by the batteries before you can shoot again . My guess is it takes about 3 - 5 seconds , which is an eternity when you're asking people to hold a pose or you've got a fleeting chance at a great photo opp . . . this actually caused me to miss a few good shots - video - - you cannot zoom in or out once you start filming ! I have no idea why not . Also , the video quality options are that of cameras from a few years ago . . can't shoot in HD , and can't shoot at a super-high rate of frames per second like some tiny Elphs from years ago can Small cons - can't shoot in RAW - - won't bother most people since most people just shoot JPGs but I will be moving to RAW soon - a bit slow to focus , I have definitely seen better in lots of PAS cameras - face detection was not as good as some other PAS's I've seen - - slow to recognize faces if it even recognized them at all - - although not a huge deal for me as I never rely on face detection to focus - in the display review , there are four displays to cycle through - - the 4th is a focus check which zooms on the center of the photo ( or face if detected ) . It's pointless - - it does nothing more than what you do anyway to check focus when you do a standard review , you zoom in using the zoom buttons and move around the picture to see what you want to check - - except it adds extra cumbersome steps . Canon should get rid of this - - all I want when I cycle through review display modes is the 3rd display - - to check the histogram and see what the camera chose if I'm not in full Manual ( i.e . what ISO if I'm using auto-ISO , what shutter speed if I'm using aperture-priority , etc . ) - would be nice to have an exposure bracketing feature , but this is something you almost never see on PAS's anyway Anyway , I gave this 5 stars , I couldn't have bought a better camera for my trip , but would have given it a 4.5 if possible due to the above issues . . . HOWEVER , I see now that Canon has already fixed some of this in a new model called the SX200 IS , which has rechargeable lithium ion battery , more megapixels , HD video and more zoom ( although I believe this is deceiving since the 35mm equivalent is actually lower than the SX110 , maybe the SX200 has a smaller sensor ? Anyway the upside is you have a wider angle shot when not zoomed ) . In summary I highly recommend this camera .
036 4 This review is from : Canon Powershot SX110IS 9MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom ( Black ) ( Electronics ) The Canon Powershot SX110IS is a fantastic camera . Before you buy a camera , make sure that you do your research and know what you are buying . I Purchased this camera for 2 main reasons , the 10X Optical Zoom and the 3 inch viewer window . The 10X Optical Zoom is amzing . I take mostly outdoor pictures , so the fact that I need to flip my the flash is not a factor for me . I do not take many indoor action pictures so that 10 second recharge of the flash is not an issue for me . This camera does not have a view finder and again , my former camera did , but I never used it , I always used the view finder so not having a view finder was not an issue for me . The quality of pictures are 100% what I was looking for . The Camera is easy to hold , the controls are located in perfect spots for me to use . I looked at the A2000IS in addition to the SX110IS and found that the A2000IS was not easy to hold and that the controls were not in easy to operate locations for me . When I puchased this camera from Amazon.com , I selected the free shipping , the 6 - 10 day delivery . . I ordered the camera on a Tuesday and it was delivered to my house the very next day , Wednesday . I was expecting the 6 - 10 day wait and was totally surprised when it was delivered the very next day . I find the SX110IS is a perfect camera for my needs . . I encourage everyone to do your research before you purchase a camera so that when you purchase a camera , you know what you are buying and you know the pros and cons of every camera .
037 4 The Canon Powershot SX110IS is a fantastic camera . Before you buy a camera , make sure that you do your research and know what you are buying . I Purchased this camera for 2 main reasons , the 10X Optical Zoom and the 3 inch viewer window . The 10X Optical Zoom is amzing . I take mostly outdoor pictures , so the fact that I need to flip my the flash is not a factor for me . I do not take many indoor action pictures so that 10 second recharge of the flash is not an issue for me . This camera does not have a view finder and again , my former camera did , but I never used it , I always used the view finder so not having a view finder was not an issue for me . The quality of pictures are 100% what I was looking for . The Camera is easy to hold , the controls are located in perfect spots for me to use . I looked at the A2000IS in addition to the SX110IS and found that the A2000IS was not easy to hold and that the controls were not in easy to operate locations for me . When I puchased this camera from Amazon.com , I selected the free shipping , the 6 - 10 day delivery . . I ordered the camera on a Tuesday and it was delivered to my house the very next day , Wednesday . I was expecting the 6 - 10 day wait and was totally surprised when it was delivered the very next day . I find the SX110IS is a perfect camera for my needs . . I encourage everyone to do your research before you purchase a camera so that when you purchase a camera , you know what you are buying and you know the pros and cons of every camera .
039 4 I've been using a PowerShot A520 for several years and have been very happy with it's simplity , size , and adaptability , but I needed a higher megapixel count than its mere 4 ( though that was comparatively high for the p & s's when I bought it ) . And I wanted a stronger zoom for wildlife shots . I wanted something pocket / purse size to keep with me , which ruled out the SLRs , and this seemed to have both the size and the zoom capability I wanted . It does . And it's so slightly larger than the older camera that I can still use the same protective case ( by Pentax , not Canon ) . However . . . It has taken some time to get used to its differences from the A520 ( some more , some less convenient ) . One of the elements that I don't like is that the SD card slot is in the same compartment as the batteries , so I have to be very careful not to dump the batteries out when I'm removing or changing the card . I need either an extra finger or two , or a lap , available to hold them while I'm manipulating everything else . Also , I often find the DC-in / AV-out compartment cover ajar . Whether it opens upon being brushed or bumped or whether it simply doesn't latch firmly , I haven't yet determined . I'm concerned because it appears flimsy enough to break off without much effort . As others have mentioned , there is no viewfinder on this camera . I was used to using a viewfinder but have had no difficulty adapting to using the screen . I must admit , however , that I haven't tried to use it on days bright enough to potentially make viewing the screen difficult . I tend to shoot during the golden hours or with angled lighting rather than in strong sunlight so haven't given that an adequate test . I expected the stabilization to work better than it seemed to at first , as I shot casual critter shots . Then I discovered the setting for children and pets . That has helped considerably . Practice and experimentation will no doubt teach me to use the camera more effectively in other ways , as well , in the months ahead . By the way , I don't like the Canon Zoombrowser software at all . I use it only to download from the card ( rather than directly from the camera ) , and then I switch to a different software program for editing .
040 4 This camera is everything I had hoped for in a mega-zoom , compact digital . Over the past month , I've been able to really test it out , and it hasn't let me down even once . The 10x optical zoom is not a 10x digital zoom , it is true optical zoom with excellent lenses . Some of the other 10x ( mega-zoom ) camera were reviewed to have poor exposure results through their lenses , surprisingly this included Nikon . The Canon performance is awesome . The effective pixels total 9 mega-pixels , plenty of pixel density on a .28cm sensor . The main sensor is a CCD type that measures 0.28 sq cm . There is a huge LCD on the back and the screen is awesome with lots of detail and a built-in portrait-to-landscape accelerometer ( orientation sensor ) . The flash is manual which means you just flip the flash up if the display says you need it ; leave it down if you don't need it - - no fumbling for buttons to set the flash preference . I haven't be disappointed by the shots I've taken on auto yet . With face detection , just a light touch on the exposure button , the face detection senses the faces in your shot and focuses perfectly . Then mash the button and get a great shot every time . Easy to learn right out of the box . Nothing complicated about this camera . If you want aperture or shutter priority , you'll have to spend more . This camera is the best value I was able to find for the features and I've been really impressed with the quality of the prints that I've made on top-quality photo paper . The video is awesome , even on a 52 plasma . We're using this camera exclusively and pretty much shelved our Canon DV video camera . The research that informed my choice included Amazon reviews , JR Photo reviews , Consumer Reports , Digital Camera Review , Canon Web site , Nikon Web site and the Sony Web site . In my research , I looked at the most critical things that mattered to me . Sensor size and mega-pixels ratings can be confusing and deceiving . The higher the number doesn't necessarily mean better shots , especially if you're comparing a compact with a subcompact . I used the buying guide at Digital Camera Review extensively to narrow down to the compacts with the best performance features and to make sure I was comparing apples to apples . I compared camera in the Consumer Reports ratings , and though I found that they didn't seem to pay much attention to CCD sensor size in their ratings , as always , the review was very informative and helped narrow down the top brands for features , performance and reliability . Once I had a narrowed down list of a few cameras that looked like they had the best mix of features , performance , usability , price and quality , the clear winner was this Canon . Plus the fact that I have had excellent experiences with other Canon electronics , I chose the SX110 . Bottom line , this camera takes great pictures and video . I've photographed and shot video at the max of 60 feet from my subject with excellent results . I've photographed in low light , too , and as long as you're relatively still , great results with minimal blur . I've been amazed at how much I've been able to shoot without the flash . The flash does produce some red-eye , but it is possible to fix it with a feature right on the camera . I use a Mac Book Pro with iPhoto , and the compatibility is ideal . I'm sure the same is true with PCs . The first shot delay is almost not even noticeable ; very quick and second shot recovery after using the flash is great . I also recommend getting a 4GB memory card and a Sanyo Eneloop 4 Pack AA NiMH Pre-Charged Rechargable Batteries w / Charger .
041 4 This camera takes exceptional pictures ! Huge 3 viewing screen , and the zoom quality is absolutely amazing ! Though you can set it on auto and take great pictures that way , it's manual settings allow you to adjust shutter speed , aperture , white balance , and much more to take those beautiful pictures that professional cameras take . I've read reviews that said it eats batteries , but in my experience , that's only if you're constantly using the flash . If your setting are right , you don't need the flash on most the time , unless most of your shooting is done in low / dark light . Frankly , i rarely use the flash unless i'm in that kind of light setting and my pictures look better for it . I would NOT recommend this camera for the first time , or casual picture-taker . This camera is best suited for someone who has a growing interest in taking better pictures because while you're learning to use the more advanced features ( which takes time and practice ) you can still take great shots in the auto setting . THREE NEGATIVES : 1 . It's somewhat heavy ( which i don't mind but you might ) . 2 . Also , when you DO use the flash , the viewing delay time is pretty significant . What I mean is as soon as you take a picture with the flash on you will have to wait atleast four seconds to take another picture . 3 . There is no eye viewer ( i'm sure that's not the correct term ) . What i mean is - you can only view your subject on the viewing screen , not by peeking through the eye hole that most cameras have .
042 4 I'm a Canon fan , no doubt about it - - and this camera is yet another reason why . Canon continues to make high quality cameras , packed with features , for a reasonable price . I previously owned a Digital Rebel SLR ( 300D ) and a pocket Powershot S410 . The S410 was starting to show its age , and I was tired of dragging out the big ' ole SLR just to take a random picture or two here or there . I decided it was time to replace both cameras with a single camera that can offer me a lot of the best features of both of the previous cameras . The 10x zoom on this camera is fantastic . This is a longer zoom range than I had on my normal walk-around SLR lens on my Rebel . It will definitely come in handy when walking around outdoors . The 9mp sensor creates nice quality photos . Yes , the noise level in higher ISO photos can be noticeable , but frankly that is kinda expected in most smaller cameras with smaller sensor sizes - - it's the nature of the beast . The size of the camera is great . Its larger than my S410 , but still small enough that I can toss it in my jeans pocket and walk around with it if I want . The screen on the back is huge and quite nice . Its also nice to have a 640x480 @ 30fps movie mode , though I highly doubt I'll use it very often .
043 4 Ordered this as a gift for my folks . Clear crisp pictures . Autoshoot mode is great . Image stabilizer works like a charm . Took a picture at a fairly long distance of an AV - 8B Harrier hovering over a runway . No blur whatsoever . Great camera .
044 4 After doing all the research , I just knew this was the camera for me . My main camera is a Canon Rebel and I was looking for a backup camera to use when I don't feel like carrying the big one around . When I read the specs and reviews for this one , I rushed out to get it . Problems : Focusing is iffy . Of the 15 pictures I shot , about 6 were out of focus . I've never had that problem with any other camera . The macro function didn't focus at all . Battery life is non-existent . I shot about 15 pictures yesterday , picked up the camera today to take a quick snapshot and the batteries are totally dead . The zoom makes it a great camera for kids sports pictures , but the delay makes it difficult to get any decent snapshots . I admit , I'm spoiled with the SLR , but at my son's flag football game yesterday , I could , at best , get off one shot per play . If you take just basic , posed , every body say cheese snap shots , then the quality of the pictures is great and the camera is easy to use . Beyond that , I just find it frustrating .
045 4 I have had the Canon Power Shot SX 110 IS for a couple of months now . Just for context : I am an amateur , mostly taking pictures of family , friends , and outdoor scenes . However I have been taking pictures for at least 20 years and have used digital cameras ( previously Nikon Coolpix ) for at least the past 5 , so I do have experience . I am really enjoying this camera . Here are some points : Pros : 1 . Nice feel in your hands ; solid but light and small enough to take everywhere - which I do . I have back problems so I wanted something lightweight but with reasonable zoom , and I have no problem carrying this around . 2 . Great optical zoom , really fun to use , works great 3 . I personally love the fact that you manually raise the flash - less redeye concern and it gives you more control . I've heard people say they forget to lower it , but I can't imagine having this problem : it's staring you in the face ! 4 . Takes great pictures with wonderful color ! 5 . LCD screen is beautiful and really a pleasure to use 6 . Very convenient with controls which are pretty intuitive and easy to use , although reading the manual first makes a big difference ! 7 . Once you get used to the digital displays ( again , read the manual ! ) they are pretty easy to use Cons : 1 . Darn , can't get rid of the next-shot-delay - I don't know the exact timing and it's better than my old Nikon Coolpix was , but this is still frustrating at times 2 . The battery and memory card sit in the same housing and the cover is awkward / tough to open , I anticipate that it will break at some point , which I know can happen because I've had that happen before with other cameras . 3 . No viewfinder so there can be washout in bright sun / beach scenes , although the screen is large and clear enough to make up for this to some extent . I don't find this a problem but I know it's a pet peeve for some . 4 . You can't find every feature you want in one camera , but I knew I would miss wide-angle capability - and I do .
047 4 After suffering with a Sony CyberShot and a short-lived Olympus , I read an enormous number of owner reviews of cameras before selecting this one . The pictures are superior , particularly in low light and taken by someone who relies on a good point-and-shoot camera . I must say that the battery life is just ridiculously short . Using freshly purchased ( and I checked - no where near expiring ) batteries , and trying two different brands ( separately , not mixed ) , I find that the batteries last for maybe 30 shots before I start getting the flashing icon warning me that they are about to die . I put in fresh batteries as I arrived at my child's school function , and the warning light was flashing within two hours . Note the camera was not on for two hours . This is nuts ! I love everything else about the camera , but can't imagine walking around with a backpack full of batteries to get through a five day vacation .
048 4 I bought this camera to take with me to a concert I went to back in february . I knew that I was in the 6th row , so I needed a good zoom , and I needed something with fairly low noise at high ISOs because of the indoor lighting . I also needed something that was fairly low in price . After much searching I decided on this little gem of a camera , and boy am I glad I did ! Some of the things I love about this camera : It's compact . I was looking at the sx10is which is a bit of an upgrade , but ultimately the compactness of the 110 won me over . It's inexpensive . At least as far as cameras go . I make very little money with my part time job , so I was looking for something that wouldn't break the bank and for about $ [ . . . ] you can't argue with this . You can set most everything manually . This came in great handy at the concert when I needed a quicker shutter speed than the pre-set settings wanted to give me . I also like knowing that I can control the image instead of just pushing a button and hoping for the best . Beautiful 3in screen . Very lovely to use and very clear . Manual flash . I hate hate hate built in flash for anything other than when you're taking a quick snapshot of you and a friend at night , so this was very convenient for me . I could flip up the flash when I wanted it , and when I didn't it would stay down . Pretty nice in low lighting . At the concert there was very little light on stage so I cranked the ISO up to 800 and was happy with the amount of noise . It was still there , but it wasn't distracting like on some other cameras . Nice video quality . I wasn't sure of the video quality when I bought it and was hoping for the best at my concert where I know lots of videos get overwhelmed with the bass . Luckily , it didn't sound like a bomb was going off at every beat . The sound isn't as good ( in my opinion ) as the sx10 , but it's still pretty good . The video is also pretty high quality . 10x optical zoom . I . Love . This . The whole trip I took while seeing the concert was filled with me playing around with the zoom from our 9th story hotel room . There was a group of police officers talking with a man directly across the street from our hotel and you could literally read their name badges from how close it could zoom in . Now for some things that I don't like so much . First of all , the screen has no protection so it's easily scratched if it's not in a case whenever it's not being used . This is a turn off for me only because I'm the kind of person who likes to throw stuff into my bag and be on my way without worrying about it getting scratched up , or having to worry about the bulkiness of a case . This is by no means a reason to not buy the camera as this problem is easily remedied by keeping the camera in a small case or using a screen protector . Next is that you can't use the optical zoom while taking movies . This bothers me because I really like to take video at concerts and it's a pain if you set the zoom wrong at the beginning of a video and can't change it throughout . On that note , it's also VERY easy to switch from standard video mode to compact mode . Compact mode is a considerably lower resolution than standard and is closer to the resolution on a camera phone than the much higher quality of the standard mode . This has happened to me on at least two occasions and I couldn't figure out how it was happening until too late . It can easily change if the wheel located near the right thumb is moved while the camera is in movie mode . This is the one flaw that is causing me to give the camera 4 stars instead of 5 ( I'm still bitter about the footage I lost because of it ) . This , however , can become a non problem if you're aware of how it can happen and how to fix it if it does happen . To wrap this up , the sx110is is an excellent camera if you want an awesome zoom , and good quality images on a budget . I will definitely continue to use this as a non DSLR concert / everyday camera far into the future ! EDIT : I tried to leave some links to pictures and video I took with this camera , but apparently I can't do links in a review . If you'd like to see pictures just search flickr for katiebean , for video search youtube for katiebean08 .
050 4 My old PowerShot ( 2 pixel , 3x zoom ) died and I wanted something like it . It's hard to pick a camera , so I decided since I liked what I had , just wanted more zoom and more pixel , why not stick with Canon PowerShot ? A wise choice . I am in amateur photography heaven with the choice . Zoom is all you can handle without tripod . Works good enough to catch the glint on the eye of a deer across our pond . Details include tongues of baby robins being fed worms before their eyes are open . Individual hairs on feathers of birds 50 - 60 feet away . All with auto-focus point and shoot ease . And fantastic macro capability on the other end of the spectrum . Batteries last as long as the 4 required in my last camera , but only takes 2 AAs . Since I bought a relative inexpensive half-hour battery recharger set , cost of batteries will be free after a month or two of shooting . Something I recommend . If you travel , then buy batteries to avoid carrying the charger . No lens replacement capability of a SLR , but I don't need that . One camera fits all my needs , inside and out , landscape and portrait , nature and still life , passive and action shots , in the light or dark . AND THIS CANON POWERSHOT FITS IN MY SHIRT POCKET . Image stabilization great for this grandpa shooting grandkids , flowers , and animals . The only thing I regret about this camera is the fact that I waited until the other camera died before I made my purchase . If your not a professional , enjoy just taking family , vacation , and nature pictures - - THEN THIS IS THE CAMERA YOU WILL BE PLEASED WITH .
052 4 This review is from : Canon Powershot SX110IS 9MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom ( Silver ) ( Electronics ) I read a few reviews and I'm impressed by the features of this camera . It's not the smallest camera in the market but I didn't get it because of the size . All other features are just what I needed . One month with the camera and so far I'm really pleased .
055 4 After much research , I settled on this camera because ( 1 ) I have owned 2 Canons that I have loved , and ( 2 ) I wanted a more powerful zoom than is available in most standard point-and-shoots . The zoom ? Very cool . But I can't get past how grainy / noisy the photos are , especially when taken outdoors . I even had photos taken in ideal lighting conditions that had so much noise it was distracting ( well , to me anyways ) . I finally took similar photos side by side with this camera and my 4 + - year-old , 5MP Canon Powershot A95 , figuring the side-by-side comparison would give me the answers I was looking for . I took photos with and without flash , in sunlight and shade , using auto , portrait , and landscape modes . The verdict was clear : Old Reliable was the winner . Sadly , I will be returning the SX110 . Back to the drawing board in search of a new camera , once again . I am sorely disappointed .
056 4 As an owner of several Canon digital cameras throughout the past 10 years , I'd have to say that I am really pleased with Canon's latest prosumer camera . It really captures the needs of a lot of different users , from great advanced features and access to setting modification for those who like to dabble with the outcome of their shots , to a large and vibrant display that will satisfy any mom or pop at Jonny's soccer game . Over time , Canon has trimmed its on-board buttons and menus down to a VERY useable and accessible set , now rivaling the super-easy to use ( but not very high quality ) Kodak line of point and shooters . The picture quality on this guy rivals my Canon 30D's quality on automatic settings in both incandescent indoor shooting as well as outdoor shooting , but have not put the high ISOs to the test . The face detection feature is really nice ; it does a nice job of picking up on the faces in a shot , so you do not have to try to manually focus . Again , very nice for Gramma to take great looking shots . It seems like there had been a boom in DSLR sales in the past few years , with people forking out WAY too much cash for more camera than they need ( and end up using in the long run ) . If you are one of those folks who are tempted to get into photography more seriously , but really don't have the money to spend on a number of lenses ( let alone a decent body ) , or the time for classes at your local tech school , this is a really nice camera to consider . The 10x optical zoom , rarely before seen on a sub - $200 camera , can give you some added push in your shots . If you insist on looking cooler with a big camera that ( until you learn its nuances ) will yield shots of equal quality to this one in automatic mode , then I'd recommend staying in the Canon family , with a Rebel product or even a 40 or 50D . Canon really does the best job for the money . The ONLY minute detail that I would point out to the negative would be the fact that small size coupled with the smooth rounded edges makes it just a bit difficult to grab and shoot if you have big paws like I do . Not a huge drawback , just something to mention .
057 4 This review is from : Canon Powershot SX110IS 9MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom ( Black ) ( Electronics ) This camera is absolutely the best camera I have ever owned and I have owned many . Only drawback is battery life but this camera is so versitle that it can be used by everyone from a novice to a professional . Love it , love it , love it .
059 4 Takes decent photos for a pocket camera . Seems to over expose when left to its own devices . Claims that battery life is poor are exaggerated . I have lithium batteries in it and have taken over 880 photos and 5 videos with no change in batteries . Timed shutter functions make night photography a breeze .
060 4 I'm not too demanding . I want to take nice , clear photos and review them on a sizable screen . I want to be able to snap away using the flash often and not have to wait too long with flash availability . I want the total package at a low price and with double A batteries and the SX1101S delivers . When I'm a little more demanding of features and performance , the Canon provides all I ask for . I couldn't be more pleased .
061 4 This review is from : Canon Powershot SX110IS 9MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom ( Black ) ( Electronics ) I bought this camera about a month ago and love it . I wanted one to keep in my purse because my Sony was too large . I love it . It's a little heavy for a purse , but I carry it anyway . I just developed some digital photos and they were so much clearer than my older Sony camera makes . I love the large screen . It's easy to use and easy to view the pictures you've taken . I'm not sure I like having the double A batteries , because they seem to go out pretty quickly the way I use the camera , so i don't like throwing away so many but I'm going to try some rechargeable batteries in it to see how that does . I'd recommend this camera !
062 4 I bought this camera about a month ago and love it . I wanted one to keep in my purse because my Sony was too large . I love it . It's a little heavy for a purse , but I carry it anyway . I just developed some digital photos and they were so much clearer than my older Sony camera makes . I love the large screen . It's easy to use and easy to view the pictures you've taken . I'm not sure I like having the double A batteries , because they seem to go out pretty quickly the way I use the camera , so i don't like throwing away so many but I'm going to try some rechargeable batteries in it to see how that does . I'd recommend this camera !
063 4 This review is from : Canon Powershot SX110IS 9MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom ( Black ) ( Electronics ) This camera has alot of features and settings you can adjust which might seem a little intimidating if your not a pro but it is really easy to use . The menu is clear and I like how you can view everything ( settings ) on the screen . Speaking of the screen , this camera has a large ( 3 ) one and is easily viewable in bright sunlight unlike older lcd displays . The preset picture settings are handy and work well , Sunset and Landscape are great ! The 10X optical makes the zoom very clear and the automatic image stabilizer is very helpfull especially when zoomed in on a distant object . I do like how it uses regular batteries ( 2 AA's ) over using a battery pack . It does consume alot of juice but I tried the Energizer Ultimate Lithum batteries and they last much , much longer . Don't bother using the supplied 32mb memory card it holds very little . Just buy the Transcend 8GB HDSC card and this camera will take thousands of pics even on the highest resolution setting . Overall this camera is a good size , has great zoom , is easy to use , takes excellent pictures , and is a good price for how many features it has .
064 4 This camera has alot of features and settings you can adjust which might seem a little intimidating if your not a pro but it is really easy to use . The menu is clear and I like how you can view everything ( settings ) on the screen . Speaking of the screen , this camera has a large ( 3 ) one and is easily viewable in bright sunlight unlike older lcd displays . The preset picture settings are handy and work well , Sunset and Landscape are great ! The 10X optical makes the zoom very clear and the automatic image stabilizer is very helpfull especially when zoomed in on a distant object . I do like how it uses regular batteries ( 2 AA's ) over using a battery pack . It does consume alot of juice but I tried the Energizer Ultimate Lithum batteries and they last much , much longer . Don't bother using the supplied 32mb memory card it holds very little . Just buy the Transcend 8GB HDSC card and this camera will take thousands of pics even on the highest resolution setting . Overall this camera is a good size , has great zoom , is easy to use , takes excellent pictures , and is a good price for how many features it has .
065 4 I really am impressed with this little camera . It has some amazing features . Great for the amature photographer like myself . I would highly recommend the seller because the product came exactly as described and within a shorter time than expected ! I am very happy with the deal !
066 4 We were impressed by the amount this camera can zoom in on objects and still maintain clarity . We zoomed in on a mailbox far down the road and were able to read the numbers . Print quality is still great , even zoomed in that much . There are a lot of features to get-to-know , but an easy-mode as well so you can just grab the camera quick to catch the kids or creatures doing something funny ( while they're still doing it ! ) . Size and weight still allows you to slip it in a purse , tote or oversized pocket if you don't want to tote a camera case . A VERY nice camera and good value .
067 4 The Canon SX 110 is well worth considering for anyone looking for a versatile camera that provides a lot of control without breaking the bank . It has a powerful zoom lens , good macro setting , good battery life , intuitive controls , and extensive manual settings - including focus , ISO , aperture , light balance , etc . The large screen on the back is good for all but the brightest light . Canon's face recognition technology is useful : whatever it does I am not sure , but portraits come out great . The camera's real asset is the long lens combined with image stabilization . 10x optical and 4x digital zoom , for a combined 40x zoom make amateur wildlife photography a possibility , which really can't be done with a point and shoot and until a few years back could only be done with SLRs with huge lenses . I've been able to get acceptable images on full 40x zoom without using the tripod in good light - the image stabilizer is that good . Macro focus is also available and high quality . Bottom line : you won't get this versatility anywhere else for the price . pros : - manual options for all settings - good long lens and image stabilizer performance - good screen - intuitive button layout - low price - long battery life ( with high capacity rechargables ) cons : - slightly too large for most pockets - built-in flash is not great - grainy at higher ISO settings
069 4 This is our third Canon camera . The first was stolen and the second got old . We love this camera as it takes great photos , has enough features to please him , is easy enough for her , and the same user interface as the previous models we owned . The zoom is incredible and the image stabilization is really nice . The flash takes a long time to charge , but the batteries last a long time . The problem is that after less then two months the shutter release button fell off . It continued to work fine so we hesitated to loose it for a couple weeks for service . Then the camera started giving intermittent lens error messages . When we sent it in for warranty service they refused service on the basis there was damage . They also claimed the button just doesn't fall off . When the camera was returned not repaired because I refused to pay half the purchase price , I had to search very hard to find the damage . It is very small and barely noticeable . In my discussions with Canon they claim quality products with very low product failure rate , but in my experience they do their best to find fault with the customer rather then provide support for the few products that need service . It's still a good product , but we will be wary of Canon in the future .
070 4 This review is from : Canon Powershot SX110IS 9MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom ( Black ) ( Electronics ) I immediately put the Canon SX110IS to work shooting flowers using the M ( manual ) mode with micro . I was amazed with the clarity and sharpness of each shot after I'd made the necessary manual F Stop and speed adjustments . Over the last two months I'd been experimenting with all the scene modes ; indoor mode shots , kids & pets mode , night-snapshot mode , landscape and portrait modes . I wasn't as impressed with any one of them . The TV and AV modes don't impress me , however , if I don't want to use time making manual adjustments , TV and AV work fine . Don't expect your photos to be exceptionally sharp . I have yet to work with the P ( Program mode ) . This Canon takes clear , steady movies . The sound is good , too . Just be careful . . . when you turn to movie mode and want to shoot in standard , turn the ring around the Func / set button . You'll get a readout , it tell you which mode you are in . . . Standard or Compact . Compact makes the movie small thereby emailing will go faster . But the compact mode gets blurry when watching it on the full screen computer or TV . I take my movies on Standard mode 640x480 30fps . By using that you'll get the clarity of almost HD movies . Oh , I use rechargeable Ni-MH AA batteries . I was in Denver , CO for three days last month and took 150 photos and three movies on one set of rechargeable AAs , and they still had juice in them when I got home . I also use a 16GB memory so I'll won't run out , but I do carry a 4GB SanDick ExtremeIII memory card as backup . Check the front page of this camera to see the closeup shot of a yellow flower I took last month . This Canon SX110IS is my fav . I'm going to purchase a Flip UltraHD camcorder , 120 minute . Both cameras will accompany me to San Miguel de Allende , Mexico in October when I go for my son's wedding . I'm aware that the Flip doesn't have image stabilizing , but my hand is Ultra Steady . Good like people with your camera purchase . I hope you'll be as happy with yours as I am with mine .
071 4 I immediately put the Canon SX110IS to work shooting flowers using the M ( manual ) mode with micro . I was amazed with the clarity and sharpness of each shot after I'd made the necessary manual F Stop and speed adjustments . Over the last two months I'd been experimenting with all the scene modes ; indoor mode shots , kids & pets mode , night-snapshot mode , landscape and portrait modes . I wasn't as impressed with any one of them . The TV and AV modes don't impress me , however , if I don't want to use time making manual adjustments , TV and AV work fine . Don't expect your photos to be exceptionally sharp . I have yet to work with the P ( Program mode ) . This Canon takes clear , steady movies . The sound is good , too . Just be careful . . . when you turn to movie mode and want to shoot in standard , turn the ring around the Func / set button . You'll get a readout , it tell you which mode you are in . . . Standard or Compact . Compact makes the movie small thereby emailing will go faster . But the compact mode gets blurry when watching it on the full screen computer or TV . I take my movies on Standard mode 640x480 30fps . By using that you'll get the clarity of almost HD movies . Oh , I use rechargeable Ni-MH AA batteries . I was in Denver , CO for three days last month and took 150 photos and three movies on one set of rechargeable AAs , and they still had juice in them when I got home . I also use a 16GB memory so I'll won't run out , but I do carry a 4GB SanDick ExtremeIII memory card as backup . Check the front page of this camera to see the closeup shot of a yellow flower I took last month . This Canon SX110IS is my fav . I'm going to purchase a Flip UltraHD camcorder , 120 minute . Both cameras will accompany me to San Miguel de Allende , Mexico in October when I go for my son's wedding . I'm aware that the Flip doesn't have image stabilizing , but my hand is Ultra Steady . Good like people with your camera purchase . I hope you'll be as happy with yours as I am with mine .
072 4 I bought this camera almost a year back , and used for both indoor and outdoor photography . It worked well , gave me nice pictures . Also it has several photograhy modes , esp on the beach and moving objects etc , which I liked . However on a recent trip to Florida , it just gave up and threw a lens error , and never came to life since then . I tried everything myself from removing the batteries to manually adjusting it etc . , however it did not work at all . Now it is sitting dead and I guess I have to send it to Canon or take it to Best Buy for repair . It seems repairing them will be very costly . May be buying a new one will be cheaper .
073 4 This review is from : Canon Powershot SX110IS 9MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom ( Black ) ( Electronics ) This camera is excellent . It was bought to photograph small items close up and it does this nicely . It also takes photos of all kinds exceptionally well . One problem : the memory card that comes with it is worthless it takes about 8 photos before it is full.Ordered a 16 card and it will now take many many photos .
076 4 I like this camera a lot . I should mention I haven't used a lot of the features yet , like movies . . . but for basic point-and-shoot picture taking it is excellent . The focussing and exposure decisions that it makes are usually very good and pretty fast , controls are in good positions , picture quality and color quality are high , and stuff works smoothly and well . I feel the camera was implemented by people who use cameras a lot . I'm very happy with this camera . Just shot 400 + pix in Canyonlands and Goblin Valley in Utah . Dave Goodale
078 4 This review is from : Canon Powershot SX110IS 9MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom ( Black ) ( Electronics ) If you want a camera that you can just point and shoot , this is it . Canon cameras are wonderful . This is the 5th Canon camera that I have purchased . Some of the purchases were for my daughters . Everyone loves their Canons . This camera in particular takes really sharp pictures on the auto setting . You have a choice of 3 manual flash settings if you like to use them , a 10x zoom and a 40x digital zoom , a 3 LCD screen , image stabilization and it uses AA batteries which you can find in just about any store if you need to purchase new ones . The software works great with Windows operating systems . The Easy Photo software makes editing pictures easy . I love it most of all . I would recommend this camera for anyone .
079 4 If you want a camera that you can just point and shoot , this is it . Canon cameras are wonderful . This is the 5th Canon camera that I have purchased . Some of the purchases were for my daughters . Everyone loves their Canons . This camera in particular takes really sharp pictures on the auto setting . You have a choice of 3 manual flash settings if you like to use them , a 10x zoom and a 40x digital zoom , a 3 LCD screen , image stabilization and it uses AA batteries which you can find in just about any store if you need to purchase new ones . The software works great with Windows operating systems . The Easy Photo software makes editing pictures easy . I love it most of all . I would recommend this camera for anyone .
082 4 This review is from : Canon Powershot SX110IS 9MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom ( Black ) ( Electronics ) This camera is so good that I also bought one for my wife ! I have never done that before . Two of my daughters have expensive digital SLR cameras in the $1,500.00 range which are around two years old . The SX110IS takes better photos ! This shows how fast technology is moving . My wife is an artist and enters contests via a photo of her paintings . Taking an excellent photograph of an original oil painting is almost impossible . My wife has even hired professional photographers . The SX110IS absolutely takes the best photos of oil paintings that I have ever seen . The photos aren't just a little bit better , but a whole lot better !
083 4 This camera is so good that I also bought one for my wife ! I have never done that before . Two of my daughters have expensive digital SLR cameras in the $1,500.00 range which are around two years old . The SX110IS takes better photos ! This shows how fast technology is moving . My wife is an artist and enters contests via a photo of her paintings . Taking an excellent photograph of an original oil painting is almost impossible . My wife has even hired professional photographers . The SX110IS absolutely takes the best photos of oil paintings that I have ever seen . The photos aren't just a little bit better , but a whole lot better !
084 4 After reading the many customer reviews here , and Consumer Reports ' Best Buy rating , convinced me to try the Canon Powershot SX110IS . Simply put , I could not be more pleased with the purchase . Everything about the camera is impressive - from the feature set , ease of use , price and especially the quality of the photos . Highly recommended !
085 4 When used outside in good light ( or extremely bright indoor light , such as next to a window ) it is an outstanding camera . It can take high-quality shots of stills , portraits , and action shots . The zoom is very effective at distance , and the settings can go from fully automatic to completely manual . In the right light this camera can get professional-quality shots . However , indoors this camera is no better than a typical point and shoot camera that would fit in your pocket . The flash is weak ( even at the highest setting ) , and pictures without flash are almost impossible . ISO greater than 200 is pointless as photos will be overcome by noise . If all you plan to do is have people hold still while you take a picture from less than seven feet , then you'll be fine . If you are trying to get action shots indoors , forget about it . This camera will gobble batteries faster than a pig runs to slops . You'll be lucky to get fifty pictures out of a new set of alkaline batteries . However , if you get a good set of rechargable batteries , you'll be overwhelmingly and pleasantly surprised by how many pictures you can get : hundreds . Go figure . I have four rechargable batteries . I use two at a time , and can easily take 500 pictures before having to recharge . The flash is very slow to recycle , so again , indoor shots with this camera are slow and annoying . The camera is very reasonably priced . I paid two Benjamins for it new and have taken a couple thousand photos already . The colors are brilliant and popping , but realistic . Like I said , with good light , you can't go wrong with this camera . I mostly use the TV setting . I set my shutter speed at about 250 - 360 and then I don't miss a single action shot . It's fast , reliable , and fun . This camera can get you results that look professional . The camera is bulky . If you carry a large purse , you'll be fine with it , or if you use a backpack / briefcase . But if you're expecting to slip this into your shirt pocket or jeans pocket , forgetabboutit . It won't fit . It will only fit in a very loose pants pocket , and even then it's annoying . You could put it in a case and attach it to your belt , which works great , but ruins the style factor . This camera looks like an old 1980s film camera ( although it performs like a dynamite digital ) . You won't win any style points with this camera . If you are going to have to lug something around and want the best quality you can afford , look at the Rebel XS , the best priced digital DSLR on the market . But if you only have two hundred bucks , and can't go another three hundred , then get this SX110is . It's a great camera and I don't regret the purchase for a minute .
086 4 This review is from : Canon Powershot SX110IS 9MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom ( Black ) ( Electronics ) Canon has always come through for me with cameras . The pictures are always vivid and clear and easy to shoot . I have not had a chance to play extensively with the more advanced features yet , but with what I have seen , I cannot expect more for $200 . If only . . Canon would put the swivelling lcd screen on all their models . I nearly paid another $150 for the SX10 simply because of it . Pros : - Clear pictures - Reasonable video - Easy to operate in simple and advanced modes - Decent price Cons : - Sometimes a little hard to get the camera to focus on what you want it to . - some features feel a little less sturdy that some of the previous A series cameras .
087 4 Canon has always come through for me with cameras . The pictures are always vivid and clear and easy to shoot . I have not had a chance to play extensively with the more advanced features yet , but with what I have seen , I cannot expect more for $200 . If only . . Canon would put the swivelling lcd screen on all their models . I nearly paid another $150 for the SX10 simply because of it . Pros : - Clear pictures - Reasonable video - Easy to operate in simple and advanced modes - Decent price Cons : - Sometimes a little hard to get the camera to focus on what you want it to . - some features feel a little less sturdy that some of the previous A series cameras .
088 4 This is the best camera I have ever owned ! The pictures are crystal clear , and I never get a fuzzy picture . I have two small children and I can set the camera to the kids and pets setting and get great quick shots of them . We just took it to the snow and got great shots of the kids , and great video as well ! I would recommend this camera to anyone and everyone ! The screen on the back is the perfect size to view photos , and buy rechargeable digital camera batteries ( you can find them at target with the charger for under $20 ) , and they will last about 300 - 400 pictures .
089 4 I am a novice at using a digital camera . Being disappointed with the quality of my Kodak EasyShare ( broken flash , poor pics ) , I poured over reviews and took a chance on this Canon Powershot . The photos are wonderful ! The colors are great and it is easy to focus , for sharp images . I get loads of compliments on the photos . I am still learning all the nuances , and very , very pleased with this purchase . Canon Powershot SX110IS 9MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom ( Black )
090 4 This review is from : Canon Powershot SX110IS 9MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom ( Black ) ( Electronics ) Amazing quality . The 10X optical zoom is super and along with the image stabilization the picture comes out perfect . Can't wait to really try it out when I go boating and can take some nature pictures . Don't really need 9mp . I turn it way down and still have to shrink the pictures to Email them . Guess if I turn pro I'll get some use out of it .
091 4 Amazing quality . The 10X optical zoom is super and along with the image stabilization the picture comes out perfect . Can't wait to really try it out when I go boating and can take some nature pictures . Don't really need 9mp . I turn it way down and still have to shrink the pictures to Email them . Guess if I turn pro I'll get some use out of it .
092 4 I really like this camera even though it does not have a conventional viewfider . The 10x zoom lens is great . The large display is fine and usable in full sun . Battery life is good and it accepts AA rechargables that I like better than the flat batteries . While these batteries make the camera larger than pocket size , my I usually do not put my camera away when I hike , unless it goes into my backpack . The camera has a great feel and look , but more importantly it takes great images that are sharp from corner to corner . It comes up quickly and is ready for the second shot in less than three seconds even at full resolution and lowest compression . The image stabilization is very useful and effective in low light or when seriously zoomed . I use this camera to take very large panoramas of 200 megapixels and larger by shooting a hundred photos in rapid sequence by using a robotic system ( GigaPan ) . This is a dependable workhorse camera that is easy to use but also allows quick access to important features for the knowledgable user .
093 4 This review is from : Canon Powershot SX110IS 9MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom ( Black ) ( Electronics ) Price was excellent . I first purchased this at Best Buy for $249.99 . The day I brought it home I found it online for $199.99 . I have gone through a half dozen cameras in the last 3 years . This one is by far the best . Great photos , very easy to use , ( Menu / Review Photos / Options ) . | Have very few blury / poor pictures that have to be deleted . Zoom photos are very clear .
094 4 Price was excellent . I first purchased this at Best Buy for $249.99 . The day I brought it home I found it online for $199.99 . I have gone through a half dozen cameras in the last 3 years . This one is by far the best . Great photos , very easy to use , ( Menu / Review Photos / Options ) . | Have very few blury / poor pictures that have to be deleted . Zoom photos are very clear .
096 4 I needed a good macro mode ( close-up capability ) to use at work to take photos of quality issues with our product ( sometimes circuit boards ) . I've uploaded a close-up of a circuit board . The macro mode can focus to less than half an inch . In fact , the lens will focus so close , that eventually the lens is blocking the surrounding light . If you can set the camera on something solid during a close-up shot , then you can crank up the f-stop to the maximum of F8 for excellent depth of field .
098 4 Canon Powershot SX110IS 9MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom ( Black ) I took this camera on a 5 week travel trip across the US and got the most amazing photographs ; even a professional photographer was impressed with the clarity , especially when we practiced drive by photography while speeding down the highway at 70mph . The only drawback is there is no view finder , so after trying to look through the flash attachment a couple of times , I figured out that wasn't going to work . The zoom is great , and I was able to get pictures of prairie dogs that looked like I was inches away from them . It takes great pictures inside without the flash ( actually better than with a flash ) . If you are looking for a point and shoot camera that gives you a taste of zoom , then this is the one for you .
100 4 This review is from : Canon Powershot SX110IS 9MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom ( Black ) ( Electronics ) The camera is well designed and the 10X optical zoom is exactly what I was looking for . I still have a lot to learn about the many features of the camera . If you don't want to get too tecnical with your picture taking , the camera offers two settings that promise a good shot everytime . The Easy and the AUTO setting work very well . This camera works well in low light situations . It also offers many Scene settings . I think this camera is excellent !
101 4 The camera is well designed and the 10X optical zoom is exactly what I was looking for . I still have a lot to learn about the many features of the camera . If you don't want to get too tecnical with your picture taking , the camera offers two settings that promise a good shot everytime . The Easy and the AUTO setting work very well . This camera works well in low light situations . It also offers many Scene settings . I think this camera is excellent !
102 4 Got this camera to my wife for her art works . This camera has very nice features ; high zoom , image stabilization , I was able to get very good images in almost darkness with max zoom and flash from 25 ' . The regular batteries are a real confidance for me , not to get stuck without batteries just when I need more power , I was going to by the Ricoh R8 which is a great product as well , but because it has a Li-ion custom battery , I have chosen to stick to normal , easy to get batteries , which can be also rechargable if I want . be sure to have on hand some extra batteries if you are going to places which might make you take many photos . Even with automatic settings , my wife gets beautiful photos , not to mention the manual settings which can give much more control on the result . I would like if the camera had rubber where the hand grips it like in the Ricoh R8 , but this is a minor thing . I would buy the same one for my self as well .
103 4 This review is from : Canon Powershot SX110IS 9MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom ( Silver ) ( Electronics ) This camera is very nice with its big LED screen , ease of use and image quality . However , it is a little heavy with its AA batteries . The batteries don't last long either - maybe for just an hour or two of total usage and the flash takes a considerable amount of time to recover for the next shot , which quickly becomes irritating . It has a nice macro feature , but I have found the auto focus to be a bit inconsistent . The manual zoom is a bit difficult to use , instead I take 10 pictures with auto focus to get one or two nice macro shots . The zoom is awesome as well as the range of features , and it takes large / good quality video . This camera is a bit much for everyday photos of kids and such , but if you plan to use it for hobby photography as well it would be worth it .
105 4 This review is from : Canon Powershot SX110IS 9MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom ( Black ) ( Electronics ) Amazing camera it has all the features I look for : AA battery , high power zoom , and a decent megapixel , easy to use , and every picture I take comes out perfect
107 4 I've had this camera for a year now . Things I like : easy to move dial for settings ( including video ) , several scenes set right on dial , auto setting works well most of the time , flash can be turned off by not putting it up ( lift flash manually or leave down for no flash ) , zoom is clear for full range of optical zoom , takes good video , big LCD on back , timer easy to get to , face recognition works well , several manual options are easy to get to ( if I can remember how to find them ) . Things I don't like : slow flash charges between photos , battery seems to run out fast ( my last camera had a lithium-ion and I miss it ) , for other people taking a picture for me , the flash is often forgotten ( b / c it has to be flipped up to use ) , sometimes when I push down the shutter button ( half way to focus , then all the way to snap a picture ) , it doesn't take - as if I didn't focus ( it's picky about wanting you to focus before pressing the shutter all the way ) , manual is only partially helpful - it doesn't always explain in full sentences how to do something - a lot of tables / charts . Although I'd like to use more manual settings , and have played around with them , I usually keep it on auto ( sometimes ignoring the warning that I need a flash ) , and pretty much always get good pictures ( even when it warns me of a possible shaky picture - it's usually not . Overall , it's been a nice camera to upgrade to ( my last was a kodak easyshare DX7440 - loved the lithium ion battery and no waiting for a flash to charge ) . Those are my only real complaints about this one . The time between charged flashes is shorter with a well charged battery , and the pictures are good , even in low light or less than ideal conditions .
108 4 This review is from : Canon Powershot SX110IS 9MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom ( Black ) ( Electronics ) Though I purchased this item for someone else , but I got a fair share of usage on this camera before I eventually handed it over to its owner . The camera is an extremely good package of advanced features in a point-and-shoot model . People who are aware of manual controls , they get enough tweaks to make in this camera to satisfy their urge . A more than generous screen makes everything you are doing a pleasure on your eyes , fonts are bigger and easy to read without a squint in eye . Though battery-life is a concern , but I understand the display and zooming takes a toll on its life , and that's understandable . Usage of AA batteries makes it a good camera to travel with , without looking for a charging station for chargeable batteries . Overall , a great camera , equally good for beginners as well as advanced users who would like to tinker with manual controls before joining the DSLR league .
109 4 Though I purchased this item for someone else , but I got a fair share of usage on this camera before I eventually handed it over to its owner . The camera is an extremely good package of advanced features in a point-and-shoot model . People who are aware of manual controls , they get enough tweaks to make in this camera to satisfy their urge . A more than generous screen makes everything you are doing a pleasure on your eyes , fonts are bigger and easy to read without a squint in eye . Though battery-life is a concern , but I understand the display and zooming takes a toll on its life , and that's understandable . Usage of AA batteries makes it a good camera to travel with , without looking for a charging station for chargeable batteries . Overall , a great camera , equally good for beginners as well as advanced users who would like to tinker with manual controls before joining the DSLR league .
110 4 This review is from : Canon Powershot SX110IS 9MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom ( Black ) ( Electronics ) My sister-in-law had gotten this camera a year ago and has loved it ! We both have kids getting into activities and it takes great pictures ! I would suggest it to anyone . It is easy to use and handle . Great price !
111 4 My sister-in-law had gotten this camera a year ago and has loved it ! We both have kids getting into activities and it takes great pictures ! I would suggest it to anyone . It is easy to use and handle . Great price !
112 4 I bought this camera for a trip to Yellowstone , and came home with a wonderful collection of prints that completely belie how excellent the camera is at getting out there and stopping the shaking blurring the images . In the 1000 - odd pictures I took , there were two where I forced it to take the picture before the focus had caught up , and a couple that were shot out of a moving car , and it focused on the apprently statioary distance rather than the nearer item . Oh , yes , and one of my bear shots had a great shot of the rain that I was standing in , rather than the bear behind the rainfall . The rest were great . In fact so great , it was hard to remember how difficult the picture actually was . About the only example of that was when I was head-on to a bison , and wanted a profile shot . I walked to the side about 50 yds , and when focussed again on the distant dot , realised that his head had turned , and he was still watching me . Not a panic , since he was a long way away , but I then took the shot ( zoomed in and out ) to show how far away their awareness runs . Still get the thrill of realising that the distant dot was watching me . . . I kept wanting to stand next to people with cumbersome ( D ) SLRs , and say Is this the photo you wanted ? , before slipping the camera back into my pocket . Away from the great outdoors , the flash combines well with the dynamic ISO seting , and allows good head shots across the dance floor at parties . Oh , and the usual thing from Canon CCDs that have minimal cascade even in low light conditions ; near-black photos still have little sparkle in the image , just as it should be . And I have found good macro pictures , which I didn't expect . Probably only about 1 : 1 macro ( in old 35mm terms ) but able to get photo of half a paper staple , and the damage on the staple and the paper from the action of fitting . So , recommend ? You betcha . Buy again ? You betcha .
114 4 This camera is easy to use and takes great pictures . I really need to read the book , but that's how easy the camera is to use . I figured out the basics without looking at the manual .
115 4 This review is from : Canon Powershot SX110IS 9MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom ( Black ) ( Electronics ) This is a really great camera . Canon is an excellent digital camera compared to all the others I have owned . This camera for the price is an excellent choice . We love the features and quality . I highly recommend this camera or other Canon products . They never disappoint .
116 4 This is a really great camera . Canon is an excellent digital camera compared to all the others I have owned . This camera for the price is an excellent choice . We love the features and quality . I highly recommend this camera or other Canon products . They never disappoint .
117 4 This review is from : Canon Powershot SX110IS 9MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom ( Black ) ( Electronics ) THis replaces a Sony that my wife really didn't like and ended up losing . I compared this with a Nikon and another Sony and it seemed to have the best balance between features and cost and I wasn't disappointed . Picture quality is flawless , digital ' face finding ' focusing is pretty cool . Battery life seems good and the fact that it takes AA batteries is actually a good alternative to the Sony which has a proprietary battery pack . The slightly larger than minimal form factor is actually a help in providing a solid grip on the camera while still allowing portability .
118 4 THis replaces a Sony that my wife really didn't like and ended up losing . I compared this with a Nikon and another Sony and it seemed to have the best balance between features and cost and I wasn't disappointed . Picture quality is flawless , digital ' face finding ' focusing is pretty cool . Battery life seems good and the fact that it takes AA batteries is actually a good alternative to the Sony which has a proprietary battery pack . The slightly larger than minimal form factor is actually a help in providing a solid grip on the camera while still allowing portability .
119 4 This review is from : Canon Powershot SX110IS 9MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom ( Black ) ( Electronics ) I bought this camera a month back . . . picture resolution is really good and optical zoom of 10x is what I was looking for in a small camera . . I could capture few nice images using this camera . . . It's definitely a camera worth having . .
121 4 This review is from : Canon Powershot SX110IS 9MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom ( Black ) ( Electronics ) I bought this camera for my father who is not the most technically astute person in the world but he used it for a trip to the Southwest and came home with some great photos . It's definitely bigger than most point and shoots but for him that was a plus - the buttons on the back are a little bit bigger and slightly more spaced apart , making operation a bit easier . It's not an ultracompact , but the trade-off is you also get the 10x optical zoom . Image quality is very good , especially in bright light outdoors . Overall very good camera and I highly recommend if it meets your needs .
124 4 This review is from : Canon Powershot SX110IS 9MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom ( Black ) ( Electronics ) I honestly think that this is the best digital non-SLR out there right now . For its sub-SLR size , and its price , you simply can't beat it . The features on this thing are just endless . I find myself using ' Manual ' mode almost all the time . Once you get to know your way around this thing , tuning the different parameters becomes second nature . I bought this camera to use on a 2 week trip to Uganda . I didn't have a chance to work with it much before I left , so I had to learn by doing , but the learning curve isn't that bad . I find it very easy to get exactly what I'm looking for in a shot . The manual focus is great , with the little focus box like a 35mm lens . I like the manual flip-up flash , too . It keeps it from firing when I don't want it too , and you don't have to try and remember what setting you had the flash on , you just have to look and see if it's up or down . I think that 9 megapixels is more than enough to work with , even when cropping . I have had a few problems with graininess above ISO 400 . The continuous shooting mode isn't bad ; I can 6 pics in 5 seconds if I'm using a fast shutter speed . I generally try and keep it in the 80 - 200 range and make up for it with shutter speed and focus range . The zoom is perfect . It's just enough to really get in close without getting too crazy . I don't see why you'd need the 20x zoom of the sx10 . It just isn't necessary . As far as battery life goes , it uses 2 AAs , so . . . it's easy and fast to just carry extras and replace them , but the battery life suffers with more than I'd like , especially if you zoom in and out a lot , or review your pics quite a bit . I wish it did have an optical viewfinder , which would save a little on juice , but I'm not sure where you'd put it , since the flash is smack in the middle of the camera . A second loophole for a neckstrap might have been nice , too . Overall , though , I haven't seen another non-SLR camera out there that I like better . I really think that the image stabilization and the zoom combined with the amazing manual mode are the biggest strong points on this camera . I've never had a problem with an image being blurry because I was zoomed at the time . No camera is perfect , but this one really is top-notch . I spend my money very carefully , doing my research and waiting for a good deal , and I have in no way regretted choosing this camera . Canon Powershot SX110IS 9MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom ( Black ) Canon Powershot SX110IS 9MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom ( Black )
125 4 I honestly think that this is the best digital non-SLR out there right now . For its sub-SLR size , and its price , you simply can't beat it . The features on this thing are just endless . I find myself using ' Manual ' mode almost all the time . Once you get to know your way around this thing , tuning the different parameters becomes second nature . I bought this camera to use on a 2 week trip to Uganda . I didn't have a chance to work with it much before I left , so I had to learn by doing , but the learning curve isn't that bad . I find it very easy to get exactly what I'm looking for in a shot . The manual focus is great , with the little focus box like a 35mm lens . I like the manual flip-up flash , too . It keeps it from firing when I don't want it too , and you don't have to try and remember what setting you had the flash on , you just have to look and see if it's up or down . I think that 9 megapixels is more than enough to work with , even when cropping . I have had a few problems with graininess above ISO 400 . The continuous shooting mode isn't bad ; I can 6 pics in 5 seconds if I'm using a fast shutter speed . I generally try and keep it in the 80 - 200 range and make up for it with shutter speed and focus range . The zoom is perfect . It's just enough to really get in close without getting too crazy . I don't see why you'd need the 20x zoom of the sx10 . It just isn't necessary . As far as battery life goes , it uses 2 AAs , so . . . it's easy and fast to just carry extras and replace them , but the battery life suffers with more than I'd like , especially if you zoom in and out a lot , or review your pics quite a bit . I wish it did have an optical viewfinder , which would save a little on juice , but I'm not sure where you'd put it , since the flash is smack in the middle of the camera . A second loophole for a neckstrap might have been nice , too . Overall , though , I haven't seen another non-SLR camera out there that I like better . I really think that the image stabilization and the zoom combined with the amazing manual mode are the biggest strong points on this camera . I've never had a problem with an image being blurry because I was zoomed at the time . No camera is perfect , but this one really is top-notch . I spend my money very carefully , doing my research and waiting for a good deal , and I have in no way regretted choosing this camera . Canon Powershot SX110IS 9MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom ( Black ) Canon Powershot SX110IS 9MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom ( Black )
127 4 This review is from : Canon Powershot SX110IS 9MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom ( Silver ) ( Electronics ) i'm no expert at photography but this camera is amazing ! it takes pictures with incredible detail ; has up to a 40x zoom ( which i've already used a lot ) ; it takes super nice video ! ! ! i wasn't sure how i'd like that but now that i'm using it i'm hooked ! if you have never used a camera like this . . . . . . at first it may be a little intimidating but i came to grips with everything in about 3 days . ( take lots of practice photos and familiarize yourself with all the features ) i've found that the more i mess with the menus , the more things i find this camera can do ! ! ! really , you can't go wrong with the sx110is . and also . . . . do yourself a favor and get a canon printer . . . . . they match up perfectly with the camera and prints great photos .
128 4 i'm no expert at photography but this camera is amazing ! it takes pictures with incredible detail ; has up to a 40x zoom ( which i've already used a lot ) ; it takes super nice video ! ! ! i wasn't sure how i'd like that but now that i'm using it i'm hooked ! if you have never used a camera like this . . . . . . at first it may be a little intimidating but i came to grips with everything in about 3 days . ( take lots of practice photos and familiarize yourself with all the features ) i've found that the more i mess with the menus , the more things i find this camera can do ! ! ! really , you can't go wrong with the sx110is . and also . . . . do yourself a favor and get a canon printer . . . . . they match up perfectly with the camera and prints great photos .
129 4 This review is from : Canon Powershot SX110IS 9MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom ( Black ) ( Electronics ) Just a brief review , as I'm no photography expert . This is the third in the Canon Powershot line of cameras I've owned over the years . While on the other hand my old Nikon F4 SLR from the 80 ' s is still holding its ' own . Perhaps a statement on the general lack of quality in electronics in these days of rapid fire progress and obsolescence . But . . . The changes that have been made over the past 3 - 4 years in Canon Powershot cameras is stunning . This model SX110 IS , is a fabulous camera . The viewing screen is very large , easy to see details , which lends itself to facilitate taking pictures . The face recognition feature is also an improvement which makes taking good pictures easier than ever . I've only been using this camera for over a month now , but have only praise for it . It's a bargain for the money and won't disappoint . It gets a very high recommendation from me .
130 4 Just a brief review , as I'm no photography expert . This is the third in the Canon Powershot line of cameras I've owned over the years . While on the other hand my old Nikon F4 SLR from the 80 ' s is still holding its ' own . Perhaps a statement on the general lack of quality in electronics in these days of rapid fire progress and obsolescence . But . . . The changes that have been made over the past 3 - 4 years in Canon Powershot cameras is stunning . This model SX110 IS , is a fabulous camera . The viewing screen is very large , easy to see details , which lends itself to facilitate taking pictures . The face recognition feature is also an improvement which makes taking good pictures easier than ever . I've only been using this camera for over a month now , but have only praise for it . It's a bargain for the money and won't disappoint . It gets a very high recommendation from me .
131 4 I really got some nice pictures at the beach on a bright sunny day however camera takes very fuzzy pictures in less than ideal lighting . All detail is completely gone when the clouds come out . It is what it is . No amount of advanced processing can produce quality pictures in less than ideal conditions given the very small sensor size of this camera . That's just the laws of physics . . . no amount of processing can compensate for it .
132 4 We purchased this camera after much research on Amazon and other sites . We previously had a Canon Powershot 530 that died after years of great service . We narrowed our choices down to the SX110 and the SX200 and decided on the SX110 because of price and overall it had slightly better reviews . We have had the camera for about a month and are totally pleased with the pictures and the features . It is easy to use and all of the settings are intuitive , once you go through the manual . The LCD screen is bright ; we were concerned about not having a viewfinder but this has not been a problem . The face recognition feature is a great touch and works as described . We have been exceptionally pleased with the image quality . It does a better than average job with red-eye reduction . The megazoom feature is flat-out amazing . We were able to take clear pictures at a ballgame with the 40X digital zoom feature without a tripod . This camera has exceeded our expectations . This will be a great companion to our Nikon SLR . An excellent product .
133 4 I've always been a Canon fan - my last four cameras have all been Canon - and never a disappointment among them . This SX110IS has so many features that I've wanted , like the 10X optical zoom and 9 megapixels . Nine is more than enough for me . It also takes close-up pictures without a macro lens ( up to a few inches away ) . And the new memory card yields over 4,000 images on an 8G card . The big 3 LCD display is nice too . All in all , it really is a great camera , I'm enjoying it .
134 4 I bought this camera for a trip we were about to take because I needed something smaller and lighter than our more expensive Canons , and also wanted to try video . This camera did not disappoint . It is small ( we didn't want the newer version because of the larger size and the need for 4 batteries which increases the weight ) and it fit in my pocketbook easily . The photos are very , very nice - actually comparable ( almost as sharp ) as the XTI which takes really gorgeous photos for me . I took photos of the same mountain vistas with both cameras and they are very close in quality . The video - however - the video was as sharp and clear as I could wish for . We burned them to DVD and viewed on our big screen TV and the clarity of the videos held up great . I found no audio issues - again , very sharp and clear . Only once did wind noise get picked up . The digital zoom for video was poor and I stopped using it right away . When I wanted to zoom , I stopped recording , changed the zoom , and then went right back to recording . Since I did our recordings in fairly short segments , this worked fine . I was most impressed by the low light capability . We photographed and video'd dark interiors , as well as fast-moving shows on a large stage with mediocre lighting , and it's all clear and bright ! Battery life was great and exceeded my expectations . No regrets here at all .
135 4 I purchased this camera and it takes great pictures and it is not difficult to use . After about a year of use it had a lens error problem and shut itself off . I tried everything to get it to work again but to no avail . It is very costly to get it fix . So if you buy it you will enjoy it until it says lens error . Hopfully yours will last more than a year .
136 4 This review is from : Canon Powershot SX110IS 9MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom ( Black ) ( Electronics ) I ordered this Canon Powershot SX110IS camera for my daughter . I have not even seen it yet . But she took it on vacation to Colorado and loved it . We live 4 hrs . away from each other and I'll get to see the pictures of the trip this week-end - when we visit.I understand from her it is a quality camera . Ordering and the delivery of the camera was super fast . I was very satisfied all around . Rovene Hamner Kahoka , MO 63445
137 4 I ordered this Canon Powershot SX110IS camera for my daughter . I have not even seen it yet . But she took it on vacation to Colorado and loved it . We live 4 hrs . away from each other and I'll get to see the pictures of the trip this week-end - when we visit.I understand from her it is a quality camera . Ordering and the delivery of the camera was super fast . I was very satisfied all around . Rovene Hamner Kahoka , MO 63445
139 4 This review is from : Canon Powershot SX110IS 9MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom ( Silver ) ( Electronics ) . . . my daughter needed a camera for a digital photography class and this is the model the teacher recommended as the lowest-priced camera capable of doing all the things larger more-expensive digital SLRs can do , like manual focus , manual exposure , f-stops etc . Turned out to be a good choice ; she's learning all about those things and it takes great pictures . Only thing is that compared to cameras like the Elph or the CoolPix , it's bulky and she doesn't like carrying it around while just sightseeing . I'm hoping she'll give it to me when she's done and I'll get her a cute camera instead !
141 4 Ordered this camera from Amazon just before Christmas ' 08 . I've been using Kodak products for the past few years , but my last camera was too clunky and inconvenient to just grab for some quick pictures . Image stabilization is really great , and with the manual ISO setting up to 1600 , you can get really sharp pictures at a distance without using a flash - great for taking shots of the kids at school functions when they're a mile away on a stage . The video quality is excellent as well , and at 30 fps rivals the quality of my digital video camcorder ( also a Canon ) . Be sure to get a high capacity , high speed SD card as well . I purchased with the camera a SanDisk Extreme III Class 6 8GB card and have been impressed with its performance ; with this card I can take over 2000 photos at the highest resolution setting and / or 68 minutes of video . I also like the fact that the camera uses AA batteries instead of its own proprietary battery . I'm using Rayovac Hybrid rechargeables , and I've only had to change the batteries once in almost 6 months , and that includes a trip to Florida , plus Christmas and birthday pictures .
142 4 This review is from : Canon Powershot SX110IS 9MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom ( Black ) ( Electronics ) A great camera for the price ! I'm still getting used to no viewfinder , but the large 3 display is very nice . It has virtually every setting my SLR 35 mm camera's had . I am using this camera to photograph the night sky for my astronomy class , it works fine with a 15 second exposure and wide angle setting .
144 4 I've had a chance to take this camera for a spin and I like what I've seen . The 10x optical zoom is wonderful ( compared to the 3x on my other camera . ) The colors are vibrant so there's little need to tune up my photos . The large screen is a treat to use as well . There are several features I still need to play with but overall I feel this camera is worth the money ! : )
145 4 This review is from : Canon Powershot SX110IS 9MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom ( Black ) ( Electronics ) I purchased this camera after my previous Canon Powershot digital camera was stolen at a construction site . This is my 3rd Powershot and to say that Canon has a winner in this series would be an understatement . The current model is a powerhouse . 9 MB file size , a 10x optical zoom giving you the same view as a 550 mm 35 mm camera lens lets you really pull images in from almost any vantage point . The image stabilizer is also a great tool as there is no visible blurring due to hand shake . The only issue for a really great camera is battery life . The first set of batteries , the ones that came with the camera ran out fairly quickly , granted my 10 year son was shooting movies and then reviewing them over and over again , but still . This is the first digital camera that allows for the use of AA batteries off the shelf which in theory shouldbe convenient except that they really don't last very long compared to the rechargable batteries that usually come with these cameras . As a result a sprang for rechargable batteries and a charger and then batteries seem to last a bit longer . Only time will tell so we will have to wait and see . Overall I am very happy with this camera and I think that you will be as well . Also the black colering is very cool .
146 4 I purchased this camera after my previous Canon Powershot digital camera was stolen at a construction site . This is my 3rd Powershot and to say that Canon has a winner in this series would be an understatement . The current model is a powerhouse . 9 MB file size , a 10x optical zoom giving you the same view as a 550 mm 35 mm camera lens lets you really pull images in from almost any vantage point . The image stabilizer is also a great tool as there is no visible blurring due to hand shake . The only issue for a really great camera is battery life . The first set of batteries , the ones that came with the camera ran out fairly quickly , granted my 10 year son was shooting movies and then reviewing them over and over again , but still . This is the first digital camera that allows for the use of AA batteries off the shelf which in theory shouldbe convenient except that they really don't last very long compared to the rechargable batteries that usually come with these cameras . As a result a sprang for rechargable batteries and a charger and then batteries seem to last a bit longer . Only time will tell so we will have to wait and see . Overall I am very happy with this camera and I think that you will be as well . Also the black colering is very cool .
148 4 This review is from : Canon Powershot SX110IS 9MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom ( Silver ) ( Electronics ) The SX110IS takes great pictures . It uses a lot of power so have extra batteries . Would be better if it had a view finder , however ; the large display does not seem to pose any problem with glare . Downloading pics to a computer is very easy with the usb cable provided and the software . This is a great camera for a novice or even for the more advanced photo taker .
149 4 The SX110IS takes great pictures . It uses a lot of power so have extra batteries . Would be better if it had a view finder , however ; the large display does not seem to pose any problem with glare . Downloading pics to a computer is very easy with the usb cable provided and the software . This is a great camera for a novice or even for the more advanced photo taker .
150 4 This product is awesome . I use it to get action shots of girls softball . It works wonderfully . The zoom is great , clearity is great , easy to use , large display . Great Great Great ! ! !
153 4 It is goog for every day to take in small bag or pocket . . Manuel settings are good , menu and usage is good . ISO is not good at higher levels ( after 800 ) but I think that is normal . Image quality is good for this camera ( I do not wait an SLR perf . ! ) no RAW . 10X optical zoom is good for its size . Actually I never use digital zoom . Always carry backup batteries . Battery perf decrease abit fast if you use flash , so be vareful if you do not have backup batteries .
158 4 This review is from : Canon Powershot SX110IS 9MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom ( Black ) ( Electronics ) This camera is my first venture into the world of digital photography , although I used to be an advanced amateur in the older film photography . I had all kinds of lenses and my own darkroom . Finally I could see the writing on the wall , however , and realized that I had to go digital . I am glad that I selected this camera . It has an amazing variety of settings , most of which I haven't learned yet . But that is no drawback at all , since it works so well in the Auto or Easy settings . So it is the best of both worlds : I can use it as a simple point and shoot , or I can gradually work into the complexities and all the capabilities that this little masterpiece boasts . So far , results have been very satisfactory , both for outdoor shooting and for indoor use , both with and without flash . I have experimented with the 10x zoom , which works great , thanks to the image stabilization . I tried a movie clip of my dog , and it is perfect . Currently my wife and I are house hunting , so I take the camera along and capture views of the houses inside and out so that we can remember which house is which . This is a great help in keeping them from all running together . I am definitely enjoying my SX110is very much . Now I do have one minor quibble : the camera comes with a 32 MB memory card - - 32 MB ! That is hardly enough to even try the camera out . Come on , Canon - - you can do better than that !
163 4 I am very pleased with this product . Almost everything about it is exactly what I was expecting . I wanted a camera that had good zoom capabilities without being too bulky , and this one is perfect for that . I have taken many photos since I received this camera , including many zoomed-in photos . I couldn't believe how clear they turned out ! The only thing I don't like about this camera is that I find it difficult to open the batter / memory card compartment . On my last Canon , the compartment slid open easily . This one opens the same way , however I have to pry and pry to get it to pop fully open . Overall I would recommend this product .
165 4 I bought this camera for business use , to take pictures of small objects at very close range ( macro mode ) . The camera does a nice job with this ; you can be literally on top of an object and get a clear shot . It goes through batteries like candy though , so I bought rechargeables after the fact .
166 4 OK , I admit it . I am just a regular person who has a dream of being a great photographer some day . Well , I think this is the camera that will help me do just that . Right now , I can use easy mode to take totally awesome pictures . I took a zoom picture at the airport to see how it worked , and you can almost read the names on the luggage tags ! My pictures out of the airplane window looked professional . And as I figure stuff out , this camera grows with you . It does all kinds of amazing things , so I will never outgrow it . I was afraid I would miss the viewfinder . Not at all . I even forgot it doesn't have one . The screen is better anyway . I have glasses , and no more bumping the viewfinder into my glasses ! Like I said , I'm no expert . I can't go into detail about pixels and all the settings , and camera noise . But I WILL learn ! In the meantime , I can still take great pictures . I am soooooo happy . A tip : Get the black Tamrac bag that goes with it . You'll want it !
167 4 This review is from : Canon Powershot SX110IS 9MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom ( Black ) ( Electronics ) I have been using this camera for last two months . Only problem I found is flash charging . Flash charging is very slow . Some times it could take 7 - 8 seconds which is annoying . Probably I need to buy good batteries . Picture quality is good . Flash is powerful for taking photos in dark .
168 4 I have been using this camera for last two months . Only problem I found is flash charging . Flash charging is very slow . Some times it could take 7 - 8 seconds which is annoying . Probably I need to buy good batteries . Picture quality is good . Flash is powerful for taking photos in dark .
170 4 This is the first digital camera that I've purchased.The transition from film to digital turned out to be a wonderful experience.I picked one with the largest display ( 3 ) . which is perfect for reviewing what you have just done and for showing to others.The zoom is another great feature for getting in close to my cat without being close and for bringing outside stuff closer.The settings are pretty easy to set and for the most part I've left most the decision making to the camera in it's auto mode.It's easy to take dozens of pictures and then delete all the bad ones and then take another bunch.I use rechargeable batteries and one of those sdhc cards that can let me store about 1000 pictures on it-which is far more than I've taken in my life.I have made beautiful prints on my canon mp960 printer which again makes most the adjustments for me . I know I've babbled on but the point is I feel this is one great camera and it made the transition easy and enjoyable without a whole bunch of stress.I would strongly recommend this great camera to anyone.Gete a little camera bag and take it everywhere you go.It is fun and so easy to review , delete , keep your shots and then take more .
171 4 I really love this camera , i've had it for awhile now , 8 months . First my negatives are that the Flash is super slow , and trying to take sport shots is horrible . That might be user error though . I was scared to get a camera that uses double AA , but I got energizer batteries and i take millions of pictures and my camera never dies . On a recent week long trip to cali i took atleast 200 pics and never had to charge my batteries . The pictures are crisp , and look good blown up . The camera is a little bulky , compared to the point and shoot cameras they are making now , but all in all i love it and would buy it again . I also like the option that it is only 200 . ( best buy will price match from amazon ) and it has the option of being advanced if i decide i want to get creative . I would recommend this for somone else .
175 4 This review is from : Canon Powershot SX110IS 9MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom ( Black ) ( Electronics ) I've owned three point and shoot digital cameras in my life , each one a different brand . In addition I do a lot of SLR digital photography and find myself in the middle of discussions about cameras a great deal . When people ask me about this little Canon I will definitely give it a thumbs up , albeit with one or two caveats . First of all , let me say that I am an insanely impatient person . When I get a brand new camera I want to use it RIGHT AWAY ! I don't want to have to spend any time mucking around with a manual . I want a camera that is going to be user friendly enough for me to navigate within the first 5 minuets of owning it . So on the scale for impatient people like me , this camera rates about a seven . I could find my way around most of it but have had to pull out the dreaded manual once or twice to get to a menu that was well hidden , or to interpret a symbol that was unfamiliar . I like flexibility in a camera . I want to have plenty of quick-to-get-at user settings , but also want the freedom to adjust my settings as needed . The camera gets a TEN on the flexibility scale . It also gets big points for the 10x lens , and the way the flash works . I hate flashes that pop up automatically when you have all your settings on automatic . There are plenty of times when you don't want a flash even though your subject is technically too dark . This camera suggests ( in big letters so you wont miss it ) that you raise the flash , but doesn't insist . If you do choose to use the flash it's as simple as manually flipping it up . There are some other great features about this PowerShot as well . The zoom is fast , the lag time is short , and the camera just plain feels good to hang on to . My only complaints so far are the batteries . I prefer to have rechargeable , camera specific , batteries from the manufacturer . I keep an extra set and have one charging while one is in use . This PowerShot takes regular AA batteries . In addition to being wasteful ( the camera pulls a lot of power and sucks down batteries pretty quickly ) this is no good for cold weather conditions . I've gone and gotten some rechargeable AA's , but those seem to wear out even faster than the regular ones . For the price though , I think this camera is one of the best you'll ever own and I have no problem highly recommending it .
176 4 I've owned three point and shoot digital cameras in my life , each one a different brand . In addition I do a lot of SLR digital photography and find myself in the middle of discussions about cameras a great deal . When people ask me about this little Canon I will definitely give it a thumbs up , albeit with one or two caveats . First of all , let me say that I am an insanely impatient person . When I get a brand new camera I want to use it RIGHT AWAY ! I don't want to have to spend any time mucking around with a manual . I want a camera that is going to be user friendly enough for me to navigate within the first 5 minuets of owning it . So on the scale for impatient people like me , this camera rates about a seven . I could find my way around most of it but have had to pull out the dreaded manual once or twice to get to a menu that was well hidden , or to interpret a symbol that was unfamiliar . I like flexibility in a camera . I want to have plenty of quick-to-get-at user settings , but also want the freedom to adjust my settings as needed . The camera gets a TEN on the flexibility scale . It also gets big points for the 10x lens , and the way the flash works . I hate flashes that pop up automatically when you have all your settings on automatic . There are plenty of times when you don't want a flash even though your subject is technically too dark . This camera suggests ( in big letters so you wont miss it ) that you raise the flash , but doesn't insist . If you do choose to use the flash it's as simple as manually flipping it up . There are some other great features about this PowerShot as well . The zoom is fast , the lag time is short , and the camera just plain feels good to hang on to . My only complaints so far are the batteries . I prefer to have rechargeable , camera specific , batteries from the manufacturer . I keep an extra set and have one charging while one is in use . This PowerShot takes regular AA batteries . In addition to being wasteful ( the camera pulls a lot of power and sucks down batteries pretty quickly ) this is no good for cold weather conditions . I've gone and gotten some rechargeable AA's , but those seem to wear out even faster than the regular ones . For the price though , I think this camera is one of the best you'll ever own and I have no problem highly recommending it .
177 4 This review is from : Canon Powershot SX110IS 9MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom ( Black ) ( Electronics ) Too bad it won't let me change the star rating . The camera was well taken care of , kept in a case , wrist strap always used , never left out for little hands to grab . Went on vacation and was in the process of putting the camera back into it's case when it dropped to the floor ( maybe a 2 foot drop ) . Immediately the flash stopped working , even when it was raised I got the ' raise flash ' error . It still took pictures , but you had to have perfect artificial lighting for the camera not to need the flash to focus . I kept it throughout the summer and sent it off to the repair facility . For all purposes of this review , I will skip 99% of this story . Just make a mental note that if you crap from Canon breaks and it ' might not ' be under warranty DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME WITH THE SERVICE CENTER . They are by far the worst customer service center I've ever had to deal with . After keeping my camera for a month , ( and failing to email me status updates , as they had promised ) I find out the camera is being shipped back to me because it's ' beyond economical repair ' . For a camera that was as well taken care of as this one was , and dropped ONCE , 5 months old and cost a few hundred dollars . It should be a little more durable than that . I went from a ' buy nothing BUT canon ' to a ' never buy Canon ( or allow my family to buy ) canon ever again . ' It's pitiful that one customer service department cost this company hundreds or even thousands of dollars worth of business from screwing over my family alone . We will be upgrading to Nikon and participating in the extended and accidental warranties . Surprisingly all of the photographers I personally know recommend Nikon anyway . Now why didn't I just listen to them in the first place ? ^ EDIT ^ I put a lot of work into picking out this camera . I wanted a better quality camera for a great price . The more professional cameras started at $400 it seemed , so I stuck with the bargains . I had the Powershot A630 with a flip out screen previously . My daughter found it on my desk and started to play with it , dropped it and the shutter broke and the auto focus seems to be off too . ( For Christmas she got her own durable kid's camera , lesson learned ! ) So the first brand I started reading about was Canon Powershot . I saw an ad for this camera by chance while browsing another Powershot and immediately I loved it . It looked like a great balance between the SLR's and the pocket cameras . It's exactly what I wanted . Pros : Very large LCD screen , large viewing range , 9MP , Great auto focus and a great pop up flash . It's a ' meaty ' camera . It makes me feel like it's durable-although I'm not going to let my 3 year old test that theory . It takes AA batteries . I guess that could be a pro or a con , depending on your preference . I prefer AA's because if I get in a bind I can just run into any store and pick up some cheap batteries to last a few hours . Cons : No eye hole ( sorry , don't know the correct term for that thing ! ) . It's a little slow recovering from a busy picture . If there is a lot going on in the background it takes a few seconds to write the picture and be ready for another one . It's also large for a pocket camera . That doesn't bother me , but if you're looking for an Elph size , this isn't for you .
178 4 Too bad it won't let me change the star rating . The camera was well taken care of , kept in a case , wrist strap always used , never left out for little hands to grab . Went on vacation and was in the process of putting the camera back into it's case when it dropped to the floor ( maybe a 2 foot drop ) . Immediately the flash stopped working , even when it was raised I got the ' raise flash ' error . It still took pictures , but you had to have perfect artificial lighting for the camera not to need the flash to focus . I kept it throughout the summer and sent it off to the repair facility . For all purposes of this review , I will skip 99% of this story . Just make a mental note that if you crap from Canon breaks and it ' might not ' be under warranty DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME WITH THE SERVICE CENTER . They are by far the worst customer service center I've ever had to deal with . After keeping my camera for a month , ( and failing to email me status updates , as they had promised ) I find out the camera is being shipped back to me because it's ' beyond economical repair ' . For a camera that was as well taken care of as this one was , and dropped ONCE , 5 months old and cost a few hundred dollars . It should be a little more durable than that . I went from a ' buy nothing BUT canon ' to a ' never buy Canon ( or allow my family to buy ) canon ever again . ' It's pitiful that one customer service department cost this company hundreds or even thousands of dollars worth of business from screwing over my family alone . We will be upgrading to Nikon and participating in the extended and accidental warranties . Surprisingly all of the photographers I personally know recommend Nikon anyway . Now why didn't I just listen to them in the first place ? ^ EDIT ^ I put a lot of work into picking out this camera . I wanted a better quality camera for a great price . The more professional cameras started at $400 it seemed , so I stuck with the bargains . I had the Powershot A630 with a flip out screen previously . My daughter found it on my desk and started to play with it , dropped it and the shutter broke and the auto focus seems to be off too . ( For Christmas she got her own durable kid's camera , lesson learned ! ) So the first brand I started reading about was Canon Powershot . I saw an ad for this camera by chance while browsing another Powershot and immediately I loved it . It looked like a great balance between the SLR's and the pocket cameras . It's exactly what I wanted . Pros : Very large LCD screen , large viewing range , 9MP , Great auto focus and a great pop up flash . It's a ' meaty ' camera . It makes me feel like it's durable-although I'm not going to let my 3 year old test that theory . It takes AA batteries . I guess that could be a pro or a con , depending on your preference . I prefer AA's because if I get in a bind I can just run into any store and pick up some cheap batteries to last a few hours . Cons : No eye hole ( sorry , don't know the correct term for that thing ! ) . It's a little slow recovering from a busy picture . If there is a lot going on in the background it takes a few seconds to write the picture and be ready for another one . It's also large for a pocket camera . That doesn't bother me , but if you're looking for an Elph size , this isn't for you .
179 4 This review is from : Canon Powershot SX110IS 9MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom ( Black ) ( Electronics ) This Canon has many good qualities . It is comfortable to hold and shoot with , it's zoom is very good , and it takes pretty good pictures . But I'm quite disappointed with the flip flash . I much prefer automatic flash . I don't like having to remember to flip up the flash every time I need it . Since I use flash fill a lot , I miss my old camera that has flash on demand . I also find the zoom controls in an inconvenient location . I prefer them to be in a place where I can easily toggle them with my thumb .
183 4 Great Camera . I specially like that it takes regular AA batteries . Good photos and its easy to operate . I highly recommend it .
184 4 Great pictures with this camera . Plenty of options , maybe too many but you obviously can pick what you want to use . Better low light results than I had with my old Kodak DX7630 . Good size for someone with larger hands but compact enough to keep in coat pocket . Only downside is that it does not have a viewfinder , which I like to use in bright light conditions but I am adapting .
187 4 Love It ! This is my 1st Digital Camera . I was wanting a camera to use basically for family , sports , and outdoor shots . I took my selection down to 2 cameras - this one , the Canon Powershot SX110IS and the Sony Cybershot DSC-H - 10 Digital Camera . I really liked the Sony and probably would have purchased that one , except they advertise a 3 screen , but the images shown on the screen only used 2 of the screen . There is a black border on top and on bottom , just like the wide screen movies on your TV . Plus there is no lens cover . One of my requirements was to have a 3 screen , which I love . The 10x zoom is great ; pictures are clear and beautiful . The only issues that may bother some are : 1 ) Slight delay on 1st shot 2 ) The Flash has to be manually raised ; This is a great camera and would definitely recommend it to others .

075 4 Except for the latch on the battery compartment , we have been happy with the camera . My wife prefers the easy-to-hold size . She does not like tiny cameras . But we started having trouble with power on after changing batteries or switching SD cards . The problem was the white spring switch on the inside of the battery cover . When the battery compartment is properly closed the white switch is forced toward the SD card . For a few months I was able to hold the outside sliding battery cover lock while closing , thus causing the inside white switch to be pushed toward the SD card , allowing power on . Over time however , even this trick failed . In desperation , I forced a thinly folded piece of paper behind the inside white switch while holding forward . I held the paper in place with scotch tape . We will see how long it lasts .

095 4 This is a great little camera . Nice large lcd screen , easy point and shoot for stills and quick dial turn for video . There is not a view finder , so the lcd is the only option . Manual flash flip up , but that is barely worth writing about . Great zoom . On photos that I took from max zoom , they didnt turn out grainy at all . My last digital camera was top of the line eight years ago . The fact that is was 8 yrs old may be part of the reason I am so thrilled with the Canon . HA ! Even so . This is a great camera for the price . The size is a bit larger than the other pocket cameras but for the zoom lens , its worth it . Neighbor has an Elph and stated that she liked mine much better .
151 4 This is a great camera . The only problems that I have had are human errors . I forget to raise the flash , and while trying to find the red eye correction somehow all of my pictures were lost ! If it asks if you want to format the memory card , don't ! That is what lost all of my son's prom pictures . It takes great pictures , just read the user manual before using it !
154 4 I love my new camera . I had to buy a new camera , because my old one got burn in . It was a hard choice , because my other camera took great pictures and has cool features . My canon doesn't have as many features , but the pictures are great and the screen is so big that you know when you took a great picture !
161 4 I searched based on some specific criteria I was looking for in a camera . I wanted good zoom quality in my family photos and this camera delivers . Although there is a long time between flashes , the quality and efficiency of the camera overall outweighs this one aspect . I thoroughly enjoy taking photos with this camera and it is not too heavy or bulky . A great camera for families and the up and coming photograher .
173 4 I love this camera , great vendor , quick service . This is our second canon so we can both have one on us if we are in different cars . I have a bigger slr canon and this one takes just as good if not better with less hassel than the bigger camera . Gotta love it , quick easy and great pictures . I have recommended it to many of my friends and even a few strangers .
180 4 This Canon has many good qualities . It is comfortable to hold and shoot with , it's zoom is very good , and it takes pretty good pictures . But I'm quite disappointed with the flip flash . I much prefer automatic flash . I don't like having to remember to flip up the flash every time I need it . Since I use flash fill a lot , I miss my old camera that has flash on demand . I also find the zoom controls in an inconvenient location . I prefer them to be in a place where I can easily toggle them with my thumb .

077 4 This cam is an example of superior engineering ! It offers so much that you really have to keep it in hands to appreciate its versatility . It retired the DSLR for all home / fun related shooting . It is study , offers decent quality , great lens , superb stabilization and absolutely best exposure ! It is easy to carry around , fast nice and ENJOYABLE to no end ! Thanks Canon !

099 4 This camera is great . The zoom is amazing and the clarity is wonderful . The 3 screen makes taking and viewing pictures a breeze . This camera takes great pictures in low lighting conditions . One example . . . my old Olympus 5 MP camera took horrible pictures of my Christmas tree when lit . The picture would come out looking like a blurry fireball . With this Canon , with the flash off in the dark and my Christmas tree illuminated , the lighted tree comes out in perfect clarity . You can see each individual bulb perfectly clear . I was amazed . I will have this camera for a long time .

104 4 This camera is very nice with its big LED screen , ease of use and image quality . However , it is a little heavy with its AA batteries . The batteries don't last long either - maybe for just an hour or two of total usage and the flash takes a considerable amount of time to recover for the next shot , which quickly becomes irritating . It has a nice macro feature , but I have found the auto focus to be a bit inconsistent . The manual zoom is a bit difficult to use , instead I take 10 pictures with auto focus to get one or two nice macro shots . The zoom is awesome as well as the range of features , and it takes large / good quality video . This camera is a bit much for everyday photos of kids and such , but if you plan to use it for hobby photography as well it would be worth it .

051 4 I have had this camera for several weeks now . Most recently , I captured several shots of a Coopers Hawk enjoying some rodent dinner in a tree in my back yard . Using the 10x optical zoom and the full 9MP I took some of my best photo's ever . I have cropped and enlarged several to 8 x10 and they are stunning . The controls are logical and easy to use . The camera feels good in your hands . The only negative I have is that it chews and spits out standard AA batteries in a very short period of time . Rechargables are the only way to go .
097 4 this is a great camera for the price ! the 10x optical zoom is very useful.it seemed like most camera's in this price range only came with around 4x optical zoom . the larger viewing screen is a big plus . the quality of the photo's are pretty amazing . and i really like that it takes AA batteries instead of an exspensive and sometime's hard to find battery pack . i use rechargable AA's to cut down on waste . i have had this camera for only a month and i am very happy with it .
157 4 I think this a great camera for a photo enthusiast who doesn't want to deal with a bulky DSLR . The 10x zoom is great and the manual controls are great as well . My only complaint is the flash . It takes too long to power-up in between shots . Get some good rechargeable AA batteries , so you don't waste your money on lots of batteries .
172 4 Had the camera for 1 month so far and was easy to use out of the box . Takes great pics with clear , focused pics . The only small down side is it takes about 5 seconds for the flash to charge between pics . But that's all that I've found that wasn't great . Would fully recommend . Get rechargeble batteries and they will last 10x longer than regular AA's .

122 4 I bought this camera for my father who is not the most technically astute person in the world but he used it for a trip to the Southwest and came home with some great photos . It's definitely bigger than most point and shoots but for him that was a plus - the buttons on the back are a little bit bigger and slightly more spaced apart , making operation a bit easier . It's not an ultracompact , but the trade-off is you also get the 10x optical zoom . Image quality is very good , especially in bright light outdoors . Overall very good camera and I highly recommend if it meets your needs .

081 4 I recently upgraded to this camera from one with 3 - megapixel , 6x zoom limitations . With no more preparation than reading the manual on the plane on my way to Europe , I feel that I was able to use this camera effectively on my 3 - week trip . The manual is easy to follow , the variety of settings easy to use and my pictures have come out clean and crisp . I am most happy with this camera and especially like the possibilities afforded by the 10x zoom .
160 4 Because of my great experience with a 3 mp Canon digital Camera , I looked to Canon for an upgrade . The Power Shot SX 110 with 9 mp turned out to be a fine choice for me . It is very easy to use , and the quality is unusually good . Your price was very competitive . I highly recommend this camera .
162 4 I searched for several weeks using several camera review sites and finally picked this one . It had all the options I like at a great price . Even in low light environments such as at concerts it performed well . Pictures are crystal clear and my only complaint was the charge time for the flash . Takes 6 or 7 seconds to charge for the next shot .
174 4 I have been looking for a camera with a good 10x optical zoom lens that still fits in my pocket or daypack and this is it . The photos so far look great and the video works great too . You have to be a little careful about protecting this camera because of the butterfly shutter cover and 3 LCD . For example , you wouldn't want this camera and keys , etc . in the same pocket .
186 4 I am very satisfied with this product . It gives a good quality for the price I paid .

156 4 Slightly more bulky than other point and shoots , but the optical zoom is amazing . Large screen , easy to use .

106 4 Amazing camera it has all the features I look for : AA battery , high power zoom , and a decent megapixel , easy to use , and every picture I take comes out perfect

I can use it as a simple point and shoot , or I can gradually work into the complexities and all the capabilities that this little masterpiece boasts . So far , results have been very satisfactory , both for outdoor shooting and for indoor use , both with and without flash . I have experimented with the 10x zoom , which works great , thanks to the image stabilization . I tried a movie clip of my dog , and it is perfect . Currently my wife and I are house hunting , so I take the camera along and capture views of the houses inside and out so that we can remember which house is which . This is a great help in keeping them from all running together . I am definitely enjoying my SX110is very much . Now I do have one minor quibble : the camera comes with a 32 MB memory card - - 32 MB ! That is hardly enough to even try the camera out . Come on , Canon - - you can do better than that !

053 4 I read a few reviews and I'm impressed by the features of this camera . It's not the smallest camera in the market but I didn't get it because of the size . All other features are just what I needed . One month with the camera and so far I'm really pleased .
080 4 I love this camera ! I didn't even know I was in the market for a camera until I used my friends Canon SX110IS . It was so easy to use and understand , and downloading the pictures onto the computer was snap . The next week I bought mine . Since getting it I have taken many pictures-the first test was my 3 year olds birthday party . Let me tell you , the kids and pets setting on the camera was up to the occassion . I got some great group shots even though they were running around the back deck with our dog . I have since brought it to a concert , a couple trips to the park , and taken Easter portraits . All of them are clear . I will never buy anything but a canon again .
155 4 i didn't have the intention to buy this camera , but i had to , because i had an accident with my ex camera that i had for only 1 month . then , i bought this one , and i'm very satisfied ! for the price i paid and the quality of the image , i'm very happy with my purchase . i trully recommend this camera to everybody !

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