tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-45259282125075077792024-03-13T21:44:07.931-07:00Camera & Photosinthaihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00489784881328372803noreply@blogger.comBlogger61125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525928212507507779.post-70877198124123866472011-02-19T14:26:00.000-08:002011-02-19T14:26:00.653-08:00# 7: Canon PowerShot S95 10 MP digital camera with 3.8 x Wide Angle Optical Image stabilized Zoom and 3.0 inch LCDTranslate Request has too much data<br />Parameter name: request<br />Translate Request has too much data<br />Parameter name: request<br /> <B class=h3color>Most Helpful Customer Reviews</B><BR><A name=R1UJFMADX2W7HQ></A><BR>386 of 394 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars <B>Excellent image quality, full controls and pocketable</B>, September 9, 2010 <B>This review is from: Canon PowerShot S95 10 MP Digital Camera with 3.8x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 3.0-Inch inch LCD (Electronics)</B> If you're looking for a pocketable camera that has reasonably high quality images, lets you control aperture, speed and focus and shoot in RAW format, this is it. I bought mine as an upgrade from a previous small but versatile camera, a Canon Powershot S70. <P>The Powershot S95 was introduced in August 2010 as a slight upgrade to the S90, which was widely praised for its image quality and excellent interface but criticized for being hard to hold ("like a bar of soap in the shower") and for having a control dial that turned too easily. The S95 fixes both problems and adds a couple of other features in a package that fits in the pocket of your jeans (if they're not super tight). The case is metal, and although there are no finger grips on the body, it's not slippery at all. It feels like it's covered with super-fine sandpaper (like 1000 or 1500 grit, for those you who know what that feels like). </P><P>The second major complaint about the S-90 was that the function selection ring on the rear moved too easily. The ring on the S-95 has a slight click when you move it, and it doesn't move unless you want it to. </P><P>There are a couple of other cameras of this type, including the Panasonic LX-3 and LX-5 and the Samsung TL500. They all have let you control camera functions, and like the S95 they have 10 MP sensors that are almost twice as large as a typical pocket camera, so the pixels on the sensor are larger. That lets them gather light more efficiently, which reduces digital "noise" when you shoot in dim light. Image quality is noticeably better than photos from typical pocket cameras. You can make an 8 x 10 or perhaps 11x14 enlargement, although a digital SLR will be significantly better for larger prints. They also have f/2.0 lenses at their widest angle, although the aperture closes down as you zoom in. </P><P>The Canon has two advantages over the Panasonic LX-3 & LX-5. First, you really can put it in your pocket or in a belt case no bigger than the one you use for a mobile phone. Second, the interface is a brilliant re-thinking of how a very small camera with a full set of controls should work. There's not much room for buttons on the small surface, but you don't have to get into a multi-level menu on the LCD, and yet changing settings is fast and intuitive. <BR>For example, there's a ring around the lens that you can grip easily to control zoom, or, shutter speed, or aperture, change ISO, or manually focus. You select what you want it to do by pressing a button on the top, and when you look at the LCD screen you can see what it's programmed for. There's a selection wheel on the back for other functions, and when you move it, a clear set of choices appears on the screen. The selections are context-appropriate, so they change depending on whether you've set the camera for aperture control, "Program" control, etc. </P><P>The two Panasonics have the same sensor as their Canon equivalents, but they offer a slightly wider lens (24mm vs. 28 for the S95). The LX-3 has a much shorter telephoto - only 60 mm. The LX-5, which was introduced a couple of weeks before the S95, has a 90mm telephoto, and you can buy an add-on optical viewfinder. It also has a flash shoe in addition to the pop-up flash, although you can buy a dedicated add-on flash for the S-95 to supplement its pop-up flash The LX-5 is about 25% more expensive than the Canon S95 (and 60% more with the optional viewfinder) and while it would fit in a coat pocket, you can't stuff it into a trouser pocket. </P><P>If you want a truly pocketable camera that gives you good image quality and full control over your photography, the S95 is an excellent choice. <BR></P><B class=tiny>Help other customers find the most helpful reviews</B> <A name=R1UJFMADX2W7HQ.2115.Helpful.Reviews></A>Was this review helpful to you? <A class=votingButtonReviews href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/voting/cast/Reviews/2115/R1UJFMADX2W7HQ/Helpful/1/ref=cm_cr_dpvoteyn?ie=UTF8&token=5DBC0BA544634E32671ACA93B4E93A19F18F5BED&target=aHR0cDovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL2dwL3Byb2R1Y3QvQjAwM1pTSE5HUy9yZWY9Y21fY3JfZHB2b3RlcmRyP2llPVVURjgmdGFnPWNsaWNrZnJpZW5kLTIwJmlzU1JBZG1pbj0&voteAnchorName=R1UJFMADX2W7HQ.2115.Helpful.Reviews&voteSessionID=180-5163767-2007857" rel="nofollow"></A> <A class=votingButtonReviews href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/voting/cast/Reviews/2115/R1UJFMADX2W7HQ/Helpful/-1/ref=cm_cr_dpvoteyn?ie=UTF8&token=99D1F2FB3B377695582FA53B9128436574AB1AA3&target=aHR0cDovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL2dwL3Byb2R1Y3QvQjAwM1pTSE5HUy9yZWY9Y21fY3JfZHB2b3RlcmRyP2llPVVURjgmdGFnPWNsaWNrZnJpZW5kLTIwJmlzU1JBZG1pbj0&voteAnchorName=R1UJFMADX2W7HQ.2115.Helpful.Reviews&voteSessionID=180-5163767-2007857" rel="nofollow"></A><BR><A name=R7VPW73E93XPC></A><BR>375 of 389 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars <B>Wow! What an improvement!</B>, August 31, 2010 <B>This review is from: Canon PowerShot S95 10 MP Digital Camera with 3.8x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 3.0-Inch inch LCD (Electronics)</B> I spent two or three months doing tons of research to replace my old Canon SD870. Finally a month ago I decided to buy the S90 despite the fact that it didn't have 720 HD video, it was a one-year old model, and many reviewers disliked the looseness of the control dial. My S90 arrived in the middle of August and over the course of many days I learned how to use all the functions and was very pleased with the results. <P>And then on August 19 Canon announced the upcoming release of the Canon S95. I immediately returned my S90 and anxiously awaited the arrival of its successor. Earlier today it was delivered and I've been using it all day. </P><P>I must say that I wanted to love the S90, but the smoothness of the body annoyed me. I figured I'd just have to get used to the slipperiness. But now that I have the S95 in my hands, I can't believe what a difference the matte finish makes regarding secure handling. There's no way you can appreciate the difference if you haven't handled both models yourself. Honestly, that feature alone is worth the slightly higher price. </P><P>Control dial issues? No longer! Subtle click-stops have solved that problem. </P><P>Finger missing the shutter button on the S90? Well, the geniuses at Canon took care of that, also. You won't mistake the shutter button on the S95 for any other button due to the distinct and secure feel. </P><P>I'm in love with this camera. I won't go into details about picture quality because it's as good as its predecessor; there are examples all over the Internet. And of course the S95's 720 HD video is a big improvement over the standard video of the S90. </P><P>Only one "con" I can think of: The new, smooth, elegant display on the back is no longer recessed therefore you'll have to be careful if you place the camera face up on a flat surface. In that position it appears the screen will come in direct contact with the table's surface. </P><B class=tiny>Help other customers find the most helpful reviews</B> <A name=R7VPW73E93XPC.2115.Helpful.Reviews></A>Was this review helpful to you? <A class=votingButtonReviews href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/voting/cast/Reviews/2115/R7VPW73E93XPC/Helpful/1/ref=cm_cr_dpvoteyn?ie=UTF8&token=4D4B649245D7C9CE2407DAAD5F852360D22063AD&target=aHR0cDovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL2dwL3Byb2R1Y3QvQjAwM1pTSE5HUy9yZWY9Y21fY3JfZHB2b3RlcmRyP2llPVVURjgmdGFnPWNsaWNrZnJpZW5kLTIwJmlzU1JBZG1pbj0&voteAnchorName=R7VPW73E93XPC.2115.Helpful.Reviews&voteSessionID=180-5163767-2007857" rel="nofollow"></A> <A class=votingButtonReviews href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/voting/cast/Reviews/2115/R7VPW73E93XPC/Helpful/-1/ref=cm_cr_dpvoteyn?ie=UTF8&token=7AF054AE0DA73192419019BDDA0DE105F6135430&target=aHR0cDovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL2dwL3Byb2R1Y3QvQjAwM1pTSE5HUy9yZWY9Y21fY3JfZHB2b3RlcmRyP2llPVVURjgmdGFnPWNsaWNrZnJpZW5kLTIwJmlzU1JBZG1pbj0&voteAnchorName=R7VPW73E93XPC.2115.Helpful.Reviews&voteSessionID=180-5163767-2007857" rel="nofollow"></A><BR><A name=R1JNZFV47FSMPU></A><BR>187 of 191 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars <B>Great camera and upgrade to superb S90</B>, September 5, 2010 <B>This review is from: Canon PowerShot S95 10 MP Digital Camera with 3.8x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 3.0-Inch inch LCD (Electronics)</B> I own both the S90 and S95 (G10 and G11 also, as well as F-1 and numerous Nikons including the D90). <BR>Hands down, I took more photos on a daily basis with the S90 since I took it EVERYWHERE. <BR>As they say, the absolute best camera is the one you have when you need to take a photograph. <BR>The picture quality of the S90 is superb and the S95 is at least as good. <BR>Often the biggest limiter to picture quality is the skill of the photographer. <BR>Time spent mastering a particular camera is well spent and paper specs often can mislead. <BR>Discussing subtle nuances over comparable cameras is often more academic than practical. <BR>The S95 gives the serious photographer tremendous flexibility from full auto to full manual and superb features that are packaged in a truly pocketable high performing camera that is arguably best in class. <P>So what has improved: </P><P>Body finish...more tactile and grippy <BR>Selection wheel on back has click stops....hurray! <BR>On/off button is where it should be. <BR>720p movie mode added (24 fps vs 30 for lx5) with stereo recording. <BR>More scenes including High Dynamic Range (very cool) <BR>Numerous technical innovations that result in more stable, sharper pictures. <BR>Button feel on back is more positive. <BR>Ring on front has more friction and feels more positive. <BR>Body even smaller and more pocketable. <BR>Menu system updated but if you can drive a S90, G10 or G11 you will be off and running. <BR>Improved hand lanyard placement. <BR>Improved shutter release. <BR>Slightly rounded corners...looks feels better. </P><P>What stayed the same: </P><P>Battery door and card slot. <BR>Same cables and connectors. <BR>Lack of grip....no denying it would add weight but... <BR>Build quality...as good as it will get. </P><P>What got worse: <BR>This part is highly subjective because different people see the same change differently (I see the size reduction as good, while others have said it's bad....so be wary and know if you agree with peoples reasons). <BR>Thumb rest no longer there...I missed it. </P><P>So there you have my first impressions and if I had to choose between the S90 and S95, the S95 is the clear winner! <BR></P><B class=tiny>Help other customers find the most helpful reviews</B> <A name=R1JNZFV47FSMPU.2115.Helpful.Reviews></A>Was this review helpful to you? 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It's that good. <BR>Handling <P>This camera is brilliant to hold and use. Nikon has done it again and has made the user interface more usable and streamlined. What to change flash modes. Press the flash pop-up button and rotate the control wheel. Sweet. Want to change create and use a User defined mode? There are two. Set your mode up. Go to the menu and save it. To use it rotate the shooting mode dial to U1 or U2. Presto you are there. In the D300 and D700 you to have to setup things in the menu and switch in the menu. Also, there were 2 sets of things you could change and they were not all inclusive. It was all horribly confusing and I never used it. Speaking of shooting modes. There is now one position on the shooting mode dial for scene mode shooting. You change through the different scene modes with the control wheel and the type scene shows up on the back screen. Sweet. I can go on and on but needless to say Nikon have really improved their interface. One caveat, I don't think it is quite up to par with the GH1 to change exposure compensation (IMO the most important control) but still a huge step in the correct direction in handling. I like the handling of the D7000 better than either the D700/300. </P><P>Low Light Shooting </P><P>The D300 wasn't that great for Hi ISO. It shoots clean at 400 ISO and usable up to 1600. (The D90 and D300s were better) The D700 was fantastic. Clean at 1600 ISO and usable up to 6400. It opened up new worlds. The D7000 is close to the equal of the D700. Enough said. Just to give you an example. The bouquet toss at a reception is often done in poor light. By using 1600 instead of 400 you get the equivalent of 4 times more light. At ISO400 you flash may need to use 1/4 power and you can get 1 maybe 2 shots of the toss and catch before the flash needs to recharge. At ISO1600 your flash would only need to use 1/16th power and now you can get 5-6 shots. This is huge. </P><P>Picture Quality </P><P>Like all modern DSLRs it takes great pictures. I don't pixel peep so I can't really say that I notice a difference between the pictures from the D7000 and any of my 12mp cameras. It makes really nice pictures and that is all I care about. </P><P>Useful Photography Features (Not Marketing Features) </P><P>--100% view finder! Big bright with 100% coverage. No more guessing of your framing. (It is not as bright as the D700. However, it is 100% vice 95%) <BR>--2 SD slots - When your getting paid to shoot a wedding or any gig, my card broke is not an excuse. Very useful feature. For the home user put two smaller cards rather than one big card and save some money. <BR>--Smaller and lighter than D300, D700, D3s, D3x- When you stand on your feet for 9 hours shooting the wedding and reception, you start to feel every ounce you are carrying. Often you will be carrying two bodies with a fast tele zoom and fast wide zoom. That starts to get heavy. Light weight here we come. <BR>--2016-Segment RGB Meter- for spot on exposure and white balance--No one touches Nikon on this and this one is fantastic. <BR>--1/8000th -- Very useful for shooting into the sun wide open with a bright lens <BR>--1/250 -- Could be better (1/500th for D40) but could be much worse. Auto FP helps. <BR>--Magnesium body and better sealing -- Shoot in dusty environments without messing up the inside your camera. <BR>--Uses the ML-L3 infra red remote -- Small and cheap. IR sensor on the front and back of the camera. <BR>--Autofocus focus motor for non-AF-S lenses </P><P>Marketing Features that will sometimes be Useful </P><P>--16Mp -- Nikon was obviously getting creamed in the marketing wars on this. This is going to lead to bigger files requiring larger hard drives and faster computers. Occasionally it will be useful if you can't frame as close as you would like and you need to crop or you need to print big. Alien Skin Blow Up 2, Image Resizing Plug-in Software for Photoshop, Macintosh & Windows and Genuine Fractals 6 Professional Edition 1-user Full are two very nice programs that can increase the size of your photos for printing large. 16 MP is nice by not necessary. <BR>--39 Point Auto Focus -- To me in some ways this is better than the 51 point of the D300 and D700 as that gets too unwieldy. However, you really don't even need 39. However, still useful on occasion. <BR>--6 frames per second-- I very rarely ever put my camera in 3 frames per second. When I do so it fills the card quickly. If you are shooting the big game then 6 is nice. Or it is nice for some cool special effects shots. Other than that you won't really find yourself using it that much. </P><P>Video <BR>The other thing I am not really going to dwell on is the video capabilities. In my opinion all the various video options are mostly marketing hype really targeted at a niche market. Shallow depth of field video is difficult and time consuming to shoot and edit properly. The average family home user has neither the time nor inclination to do this. With that said, it is nice to only have to carry one device to take still pictures and video. So I do enjoy that feature, however 1080 is not really necessary. In fact with up converting DVD players standard def is still very usable and takes up far less space. Suffice it to say that the video capabilities are very good and should do anything a home user would need it to do. Can be used for pro Videos as demonstrated by Chase Jarvis. </P><P>Intangibles </P><P>This is a very nice camera and it feels very solid in your hands. It feels far more substantial than the D40/D90 without feeling like a brick the way the D300/D700 do. I am sure the D300 has more marketing features than the D7000 but I would have to research them to figure out what they are. </P><P>Conclusion </P><P>In the end it all comes down to what is important to you. Smaller weight and size is becoming much more important to me and this camera is a very good trade off of features for size and weight. Anything that is missing I don't even use so I am not sure what it may be. My D700 was recently stolen and while I miss it, the D7000 is a worthy replacement for it. I opted to get the D7000 and Panasonic GH2 and save the $300 difference for a lens. </P><P>Pros </P><P>--100% view finder! <BR>--6 fps (7D is 8. However, I think this number is overhyped in most cases. Even shooting at 3 FPS will fill up you card with photos that look remarkably similar) 8+ is needed for professionals shooting professional sports. Not enthusiast shooting High School etc. <BR>--16mp sensor (a marketing increase but still nice to allow some room for cropping) <BR>--14 bit photos <BR>--39 point auto focus sensors (19 cross point) this is a bit of a marketing thing but it is still nice and it does not matter about the 51 on D300s and above. Still very nice. <BR>--2016 scene meter - compares against data base for WB setting and color settings <BR>--Excellent battery life <BR>--MD-11 Optional Battery Grip <BR>--2 SD card slots for back up redundancy or double the card space! Outstanding <BR>--Magnesium used to make camera stronger </P><P>Cons <BR>--16mp senor (takes up more storage on your hard drive) (12mp JPG 3mb 12 mp RAW = 12 mb 16mp JPEG = 5 mb 16 mp RAW = 16 mb. This is for 12 bit. 14 bit would require more) <BR>--Camera heavier than it used to be <BR>--No swivel screen - after using the GH1 extensively you really miss this when shooting at weird angles. You especially miss it for macro photography. <BR>--No full time live view - Ditto from above. Live view is what you see is what you get. Forgot to change white balance-- you will see that when people are yellow, blue or green. Have it set in manual and blowing everything out-- you'll see that as a white screen. </P><P>Decision Matrix </P><P>Nikon <BR>For the Nikon shooter this is a no brainer. If you are in the market for a camera, then skip the D300s. The D700 is getting long in the tooth and many people are buying the D7000 while waiting for D800. If you already own a D700 then this camera is a very good complement to it. Use the money you saved over the more expensive camera to buy a nice lens. </P><P>Here is a breakdown vs other Nikon DSLRs </P><P>D3100-- Two completely different classes with the D7000 being worth the difference in many. However at the end of the day they will both make nice pictures. Also, the lenses are more important than the camera. You can get the D3100 and 18-200mm for the same price. Something to think about. <BR>D5000-- Good sensor and nice camera. D3100 comments also apply here. <BR>D90--Tough choice. The best DX sensor of its generation and still better than most. If you can't quite stretch to the D7000, this is a very tempting proposition. <BR>D300S-- Irrelevant. The D7000 has a much better sensor, is smaller, lighter, cheaper, and better metering. <BR>Nikon D700-- Would be a good complement to the D7000. Use D7000 when you need the 1.5x crop on the long end and a deeper depth of field due to the smaller chip (about 1 stop deeper) and D700 for when you want to isolate a subject with a shallow depth of field or you want to use the full width of a wide angle such as the 14-24mm. If you don't need the shallower depth of field of a FX sensor and you have the lenses to cover the 1.5x crop then the D7000 should suit just fine. D3s and D3x -- Different leagues altogether. However, the D7000 is 90% of the camera for 1/4 to 1/6th the money. </P><P>Canon </P><P>The 7D is an outstanding camera and while I think the D7000 is a better camera (better sensor, 2 SD card slots, 2016 RGB metering, Price) it is not that much better to warrant switching... <A href="http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-D7000-DX-Format-3-0-Inch-Body/dp/customer-reviews/B0042X9LC4/ref=cm_cr_dp_cq?ie=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&n=502394&s=photo#RKM91CMQJYE4S">Read more ?</A> </P><B class=tiny>Help other customers find the most helpful reviews</B> <A name=RKM91CMQJYE4S.2115.Helpful.Reviews></A>Was this review helpful to you? <A class=votingButtonReviews href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/voting/cast/Reviews/2115/RKM91CMQJYE4S/Helpful/1/ref=cm_cr_dpvoteyn?ie=UTF8&token=2D5D336140EDF1A2EE16D846333AC5BB9BD78DBD&target=aHR0cDovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL2dwL3Byb2R1Y3QvQjAwNDJYOUxDNC9yZWY9Y21fY3JfZHB2b3RlcmRyP2llPVVURjgmdGFnPWNsaWNrZnJpZW5kLTIwJmlzU1JBZG1pbj0&voteAnchorName=RKM91CMQJYE4S.2115.Helpful.Reviews&voteSessionID=185-1989265-7967828" rel="nofollow"></A> <A class=votingButtonReviews href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/voting/cast/Reviews/2115/RKM91CMQJYE4S/Helpful/-1/ref=cm_cr_dpvoteyn?ie=UTF8&token=2477FA75CA882D94BC7BD9C9141F3764DABE4559&target=aHR0cDovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL2dwL3Byb2R1Y3QvQjAwNDJYOUxDNC9yZWY9Y21fY3JfZHB2b3RlcmRyP2llPVVURjgmdGFnPWNsaWNrZnJpZW5kLTIwJmlzU1JBZG1pbj0&voteAnchorName=RKM91CMQJYE4S.2115.Helpful.Reviews&voteSessionID=185-1989265-7967828" rel="nofollow"></A><BR><A name=R2GH8CMZKMLBA></A><BR>171 of 181 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars <B>Cool things you might not know the D7000 can do</B>, October 26, 2010 <B>This review is from: Nikon D7000 16.2MP DX-Format CMOS Digital SLR with 3.0-Inch LCD (Body Only) (Electronics)</B> Just take it for granted that this takes amazing pictures under all conditions, including low light, and that it contains all the manual controls that you'd ever want. <P>Instead, here's some things that the camera does that you might not have heard about: </P><P>* Built-in EyeFi support </P><P>If you've used EyeFi SD cards before, you probably assumed that it would work with the D7000, since the D7000 now uses SD cards instead of CF. But not only do you not have to mess around with SD-to-CF adapters, the camera is actually EyeFi aware-- you can choose to have it upload or not upload on a slot-by-slot basis (so you might have it automatically upload the RAW files you saved to an EyeFi Pro card in slot 1, but not bother to upload the JPEGs you saved to the EyeFi Explorer card in slot 2), and there is also an icon that appears on the Info display to indicate that there are files waiting to upload, that the upload is in progress or disabled, etc. </P><P>The Nikon Wifi adapter is going for $400. A 4GB, class 6 EyeFi card goes for $40. If you really want to move RAW files, snag the Pro version for $80. Yes, the Nikon adapter does things that EyeFi can't, but if you just want to get your files onto a PC without pulling the card, why spend 10X the money? </P><P>You're stuck with the usual limitations of the EyeFi card, but I fully expect to use this feature a LOT with studio portraits-- yeah, it only takes 10 seconds to pull the card and have Windows recognize that you added it, then another 5 seconds to eject the card and stick it back in the camera. But if you just want a quick check that your exposure or focus is where you want it, wouldn't you rather just hit a single key and see your last shot, then get right back into the flow? You may want to drop your JPEG file sizes to speed up the transfer. </P><P>* In-camera RAW file processing </P><P>The camera contains a ton of built-in settings-- in addition to the basics like Standard, Normal, Landscape, etc, you also get all the various Scene modes, which are basically variations on those main settings. </P><P>RAW processing allows you to see how the shot would have looked had you used one of those other modes. In other words, you shoot in Normal, which basically applies no processing to the image, then select the RAW file, and choose how you'd like to adjust it. You can change the white balance settings, exposure, basic picture setting (landscape, portrait, etc), noise reduction, color space, and dynamic lighting. With the exception of the advanced details on the basic picture settings, you see a preview of how your change will affect the picture. </P><P>If you like it, just hit EXEcute and it writes out a JPEG to your card. Don't like it, just back out and nothing's saved. </P><P>This means that you don't have to worry that shooting in Vivid is going to result in an oversaturated image, or you can punch something up even more after the fact. The only real drawback here to me is that it is going to kick out a JPEG, so if you're planning on doing further editing in Photoshop, this may not be the best route. But if you're just looking to go right from the camera to the web, or want to get an idea of how playing with custom settings will affect your shots, this is a massive shortcut to taking and then deleting a ton of shots. (And keep in mind that Photoshop will allow you to mess with most of these settings when importing RAW files anyway, and the plugin D7000-compatible RAW plugin had a release candidate posted yesterday, so you can finally open your RAW shots.) </P><P>And a related feature that's in most other Nikons, but that you might not know about-- you can define your own basic picture settings. Want something that's super-saturated and super-contrasty? Just hit a few buttons, choose a name, and you're done. On the older Nikons, you had to edit the basic profile itself, now, you can use one as a starting point and adjust from there. Much cleaner. </P><P>* User-defined settings on the control knob </P><P>Not as hidden as the first two, but I can't emphasize how cool this feature is. Here's the situation I was in last night-- I was shooting a singing contest in a dimly-lit venue. I was allowed to use a flash, but I didn't want to constantly be blasting the singers while they were performing. </P><P>I defined one setting as shutter priority, 1/60th, ISO Hi 2, center-weighted metering & focus, no flash. The second setting was automatic, ISO auto, full metering and autofocus, flash enabled. I'd take a couple shots in U2 with the flash, close the flash down and switch to U1 and shoot a half a dozen shots, then switch back to U2 and use the flash for a couple more shots. There was no fumbling for controls, no worrying that I changed the shutter speed without realizing it when changing between Auto and S-- every time I went from U2 to U1, all my settings were reset to where I put them before the event started. </P><P>I don't think I ever felt as confident about my camera settings in a rapidly changing situation as I did last night-- with just a simple twist of a knob, I was able to change to a completely different shooting configuration with absolute confidence that it was what I wanted. </P><P>To me, the utility of this is almost endless-- I'll probably set up one setting for studio portraits, and the other for landscape stuff. If I was still shooting news, I'd probably be swapping between flash and no-flash configurations. For sports, I'd change between action modes and post-game portraits. </P><P>The only thing that would make this even better would be if I could import and export settings for later use-- even if you use the "Save/Load" settings option to back up your current configuration to a memory card, it doesn't appear that this information is stored. However, it may be a bug in the Load settings feature, as a number of my settings were incorrectly reset when I tried to load in settings. Either way, it would work better if I could treat these like custom basic picture settings, saving them by name and loading them at will. </P><P>* Built-in interval timer shooting </P><P>Want to take time-lapse pictures? Just set up your camera on the tripod, specify when you want it to start, how many pictures to take overall, and how many pictures to take each interval and walk away. When it's time to start taking pictures, the camera will automatically focus and shoot, then go back to waiting for the next shot. No messing around with tethering, 3rd party software, whatever-- it's all in the camera, and it's all super-easy to set up. You'll find yourself taking pictures of your living room just to see what your cat actually does all day while you're at work. </P><P>* Zoom in live view </P><P>This might just be "new to me," but I found it to be very cool for manually adjusting focus when on a tripod-- frame your basic shot, then change to live view. From there, zoom in with the magnifying glass key, and move around the image with the navigation pad until you find the point you want to focus on, then manually focus. Since you can zoom into a tiny portion of the overall image, you can see that you're getting exactly the focus point you want before you take the shot. One gotcha that I always forget, though-- don't forget to pick your aperture BEFORE going into live view, as you can't change it once live view has started. </P><P>* Adjustable shooting rate </P><P>Again, might be "new to me," but in addition to blasting away at 6fps, you can manually adjust that from 1 to 5 FPS in order to get a different effect. You obviously need to be using a fast enough shutter speed to support your choice-- if you're at 1/2 a second, you're not going to shoot faster than 2FPS. </P><P>As I mentioned in one of my other reviews, I used to be a semi-pro photographer-- I was the photo editor for both a weekly and a daily paper, I've shot tons of sports and news photos, and landscape photography is my hobby. I've recently gotten back into portrait photography as well. While I never owned as many cameras as a true pro would have (that semi- means that I never made enough money at it to be able to really spring for equipment), I have shot with a lot of other people's equipment, and I can honestly say that this is the best camera I've ever used. <BR></P><B class=tiny>Help other customers find the most helpful reviews</B> <A name=R2GH8CMZKMLBA.2115.Helpful.Reviews></A>Was this review helpful to you? <A class=votingButtonReviews href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/voting/cast/Reviews/2115/R2GH8CMZKMLBA/Helpful/1/ref=cm_cr_dpvoteyn?ie=UTF8&token=AEA613773F48E2BE60A7D152B0E53FF1F53BA684&target=aHR0cDovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL2dwL3Byb2R1Y3QvQjAwNDJYOUxDNC9yZWY9Y21fY3JfZHB2b3RlcmRyP2llPVVURjgmdGFnPWNsaWNrZnJpZW5kLTIwJmlzU1JBZG1pbj0&voteAnchorName=R2GH8CMZKMLBA.2115.Helpful.Reviews&voteSessionID=185-1989265-7967828" rel="nofollow"></A> <A class=votingButtonReviews href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/voting/cast/Reviews/2115/R2GH8CMZKMLBA/Helpful/-1/ref=cm_cr_dpvoteyn?ie=UTF8&token=73885A41E7F6C9691FB18228C32D3B52FF85AC4F&target=aHR0cDovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL2dwL3Byb2R1Y3QvQjAwNDJYOUxDNC9yZWY9Y21fY3JfZHB2b3RlcmRyP2llPVVURjgmdGFnPWNsaWNrZnJpZW5kLTIwJmlzU1JBZG1pbj0&voteAnchorName=R2GH8CMZKMLBA.2115.Helpful.Reviews&voteSessionID=185-1989265-7967828" rel="nofollow"></A><BR><A name=R2GK42CR93E3YY></A><BR>97 of 104 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars <B>Best DX (cropped) Camera To Date; Amazing ISO Performance</B>, October 21, 2010 <B>This review is from: Nikon D7000 16.2MP DX-Format CMOS Digital SLR with 3.0-Inch LCD (Body Only) (Electronics)</B> My first DSLR was a D80 I purchased four years ago. The shutter went out a few weeks back but I had been planning to upgrade to the D7000 anyway so this just hurried things up. I bought the D7000 kit with the 18-105 lens but quickly sold that on Ebay. I was shooting with a Tamron 17-50 2.8 lens on the D80. For low light, it worked pretty well but greater than half the time I needed to use my SB-600 flash to capture my young kids doing what they do (move). The only downside to the Tamron, or combination of the Tamron with the D80, was that the images tended to be soft, especially when opened up. So I also upgraded my lens to the Nikkor 16-85. While this is a variable lens that maxes out at 3.5, it is amazingly sharp combined with the D7000. And the extra reach is great for getting better shots and also providing relatively shallow depth of field that otherwise would be lost with the slower aperture. <P>The reason I mention the lens change is that I wouldn't have gone to a variable lens had it not been for the amazing ISO performance on the D7000. I am now shooting flashless at very fast shutter speeds. I usually shoot raw and process with Lightroom and I'm seeing amazing results at 800 ISO even when fully blown up (1:1). At ISO 1600, I can see minor noise but Lightroom 3's noise reduction easily eliminates it. 3200 certainly isn't noiseless but again, Lightroom can clean it up very well in most situations. My old D80 had more noise at 400 than the D7000 has at 1600; I'd say 800 on it was equivalent to 3200 on the D7000. I could see printing 1600 shots at smaller sizes with no need for software cleanup. So while my results are preliminary (3 weeks in), I am astonished at the ISO capabilities of this camera. I no longer have d700 envy and am glad I can get great dx lenses for under $700 as opposed to $1500 for fx. Perfect for enthusiasts like me! </P><P>You've seen the stat that the D7000 can shoot 6 shots per second. The 6FPS shutter is in some ways overkill. But if you shoot HDR/Bracket shots in quick succession having such a rapid shutter can allow you to do so handheld. This is really only possible because of the high ISO capabilities enabling very fast shutter times. And for sporting events and the like, it's nice to have the ability to rapidly fire off shots. </P><P>I have also noticed considerably improved metering and white balance on the D7000 compared to my old D80. Of the 350 or so shots I've taken, I am spending much less time adjusting lighting and white balance in Lightroom. </P><P>As others have mentioned, the ergonomics/design of the camera are quite good and I really enjoy the many direct access shortcuts for adjusting everything from focus to flash to white balance and much more. The two custom settings are very easy to set and perfect for your two most common profiles (e.g. indoor portrait and outdoor landscape). The screen is beautiful and moving in and around even RAW files is very smooth and fast. I went with two 16GB SD class 10 Transcend cards and while I'm currently using the RAW 1 / JPEG 2 option, I plan to use the second as a backup card once I go to RAW only. </P><P>I've only toyed with the video function but that was a part of my consideration since I dislike carrying two cameras, plus chargers and media, on family vacations. The tests I've done in 1080P have been very impressive, albeit large as you would expect. Auto-focusing while video recording is okay, as long as the background isn't too noisy or subjects too many. The biggest downside I have experienced is the built-in microphone picks up lots of auto focusing noise. I have not yet invested in an external mic but probably will need to. </P><P>All in all I am very pleased with the D7000 and see no major shortcomings. It's not cheap, but you get a lot for your money if you are in the market for a prosumer class DSLR. For users who won't explore and use the MANY options and capabilities of this camera, I would recommend considering the 3100 at less than half the cost. For D70/80/90 users who are ready to step up big time in terms of performance, this is the upgrade you have been waiting for. Some will hold out for a D700 successor (D800 or whatever it ends up being called). I have no doubt it will be an amazing camera but cost wise, you're going to be looking at $2500+ for the body alone and pay roughly double for coverage equivalent lenses. So figure $4K just to get started. Too rich for my non-professional needs but certainly should be considered if your work or wants dictate that level of camera. And there maybe be a D300s replacement in the works too. 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The flat buttons on the SD1300 are a ( tad larger than on the SD940 and SD1400 ). </P><P>* The menu screens are large and very easy to read and use.* </P><P>* You get a 2.7inch very clear LCD screen that has a (very good and wide viewing angle in all directions). </P><P>Note > when your LCD screen is set to a lower brightness you can push and hold down the display button for 1 second and it will go to the brightest setting and do that again and it will go back to the lower setting... </P><P>A 28mm x 112mm lens, a little better than the 35 x 105 on the SD1200 ( But no view finder on the SD1300 ). </P><P>* The SD1300 is very easy to use and small enough to carry every place you go for those spontaneous grand kid pictures like the SD 1200 was . <BR>Just a very good basic camera. </P><P>* I like that the mic for the video is in the front of the camera instead of being on the top (where I put my finger) like the canon SD970 and others, it picks up less finger movement noise being in the front. </P><P>** Timing and Performance** Very fast start up time of just over 1 sec. <BR>I can not tell any difference in shot to shot or flash shot to shot times between the SD1300 and the SD1200, <BR>which is ( 2secs with out the flash ), and 3 to 4secs with the flash on, (( up to 6secs for full flash recharge )). </P><P>(Update > Some of review sites(C-NET) are getting around 2.7 to 3 seconds for the SD1300 between shots with out the flash so I grabed the two cameras and tryed the two again(SD1300 SD1200) with and with out the flash on and I had the same results both ways, (I used program mode) both times and they would focus and recharge the flash evenly also...) </P><P>Shutter lag is good for a canon point and shoot but if you ( pre focus ) that will help even more. To pre focas > > Push shutter button down half way untill camera beeps and green square apears on LCD screen,picture should be clearly in focas at this point, if not let up on the shutter button and repeat the steps again. these steps will also help take a good clear (in focas) picture, just something for you to try if your having trouble getting your picture. </P><P>I never tested the continuous shooting( but see my battery test) but canon says it is 0.9 per sec where the sd 1200 is 1.4 shots per sec, if that is important to you. UPDATE > The 1200 does seem to be faster, quicker than the 1300 in continuous mode, how much I dont know but you can tell the difference... </P><P>* (Battery) I did test the battery (NB-6L same battery as SD1200) by using continuous shooting mode ( with the flash on ) and got well over 400 pictures and it was taking ( 1 picture every 2 seconds or less in the continuous mode( flash on ) if that helps you out on the continuous shooting part, and when I turned the flash off it seemed to do prety good coming from a newer small canon point and shoot world. </P><P>* (Battery life). In real life I get around 300 or more pictures with some of them using the flash, your still need a second battery for a backup. </P><P>* The battery has a little larger capacity at 1000mAh in the SD1300, were as the canon SD940 and the SD1400 is a smaller capacity at 760mAh if that matters to you. </P><P>** A nice backup battery is a (power2000) for canon NB-6L (1200mAh)$19.00. I have used them for years. <BR>I really like the battery charger that comes with the camera, it is small and charges quickley, about one and a half hours the very first charge and then one hour or less there after... <BR>Some set back the brightness of the LCD a couple of notches to save some battery. I think your new battery will do better after the first couple of charges. </P><P>* 10/30/2010 At the Columbus zoo we shot 350 pictures and a lot of them with flash on with one charge... </P><P>** Very good image quality keeping the iso at 200 and below. <BR>I am getting about the same image quality as the SD 1200 which is very good for this small size point and shoot camera. </P><P>* As point and shoots get better we often try and compare them to digital SLRs ( speed,noise, ISOs, picture quality ) but because of the point and shoots very small sensors and craming all those mega pixels into them it is just asking to much of the little cameras.... <BR>Fewer pixels mean there's more room on the sensor and the individual pixels can be made larger to gather more light, making the camera better able to record low-noise images in low-light situations. </P><P>This is just me, but I like using the program mode and 100,200iso best and I try not to use the auto mode indoors ((auto works good outdoors in good light though, Lighting is everything. Indoors alot of times auto seems to want to use a (very high iso)(and sometimes no flash) to get low light photos, but this just results in more noise, which makes your pictures look noisy grainy or snowy looking on larger prints,(or the yellow tint that some are talking about). <BR>* I use program mode and set the iso indoors to (( 100iso ))in good light conditions or ( 200 iso ) in poorer light indoors for the best image quality indoors with out all noise in the picture. Again auto does good outdoors in good light but keep your eye on the iso in auto indoors... </P><P>* Portrait mode does better indoors than auto in keeping the iso down. It uses 200iso and below. not bad... <BR>For some reason canon has done this with all there newer point and shoot cameras the last couple of years, again this is just me)... <BR>You may be happy with the pictures you take in auto mode and people have posted alot of very good pictures on this site using auto mode check them out, I am just saying if you have a problem try this and see if it helps, ( just something for you to try if your having trouble ). </P><P>*They also have taken away the supper fine quality option for the last couple of years , you just have fine and normal now, I miss the supper fine option... </P><P>With the SD1200 and SD940 I would use program mode and set to (auto iso) but when trying to do that with the SD1300 it wants to go to 500iso or higher some times where the SD1200 and SD940 would go to 250iso , go figure? The more I use this camera the more I find myself useing ( 100iso in program mode ) in good light conditions indoors or outdoors). Again indoors you might have to use 200 to get the picture you like... </P><P>** Just a side note, before judgeing the camera and your picture quality on your computer or camera screen get some pictures printed out, why I say this I thought the pictures that I took at the rest home were just ok, but I took them to the store and had 8 by 10s made and they look so so much better, you can see these pictures on this site under (view and share images on the SD1300s home page). I wish you could see the printed ones... </P><P>* A lot of the review sites blow there pictures way up and look for defects, your likely to only make 5x7 or 8x10s and not see (what they see). <BR>If you are going to make larger prints or need a better (low light camera) and still stay in a point and shoot you could go with a canon S90, S95 or the bigger G11, G12, but (much more money I know)! Just keep the iso down at 200 and below and you will do fine...) </P><P>* The SD1300 seems to have a nice sharp lens even at the telephoto end of the zoom. </P><P>Highlights sometimes tend to blow out in very bright sun (direct light source) as with all small cameras(small sensor) this size, you can see this in some of the pictures I posted on this sight for the 1300. ( But to be fair my G11 does this also ). </P><P>In my pictures,I do not see the bad vertical 'ghost' flare from top to bottom that D Kartman talks about in his review, just do not point it at a direct light source like the sun,( bright led lights at night) or very bright light coming in a window, and that goes double for when taking movies... </P><P>I do not use I-Contrast in the program mode while shooting, some times in play back I will try it but I am not a big fan of it even then, it will brighten the picture up in dark areas but seems to increase the noise a little, again this is just me alot of people seem to like it and have good luck with it see what you think... <BR>In auto mode you have no controll of I-Contrast and can not turn it off or on... </P><P>* I just realy like the colors in the pictures that the canon cameras produce, again thats just me thinking out loud. </P><P>Not much problem with red eye in pictures useing the SD1300 unless in a very dim lit room and there are some times when it can not modify or fix it in red-eye correction,... <A href="http://www.amazon.com/Canon-PowerShot-SD1300IS-Stabilized-Blue/dp/customer-reviews/B0035FZJKS/ref=cm_cr_dp_cq?ie=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&n=502394&s=photo#RCEP2ZJTABAV">Read more ?</A> </P><B class=tiny>Help other customers find the most helpful reviews</B> <A name=RCEP2ZJTABAV.2115.Helpful.Reviews></A>Was this review helpful to you? <A class=votingButtonReviews href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/voting/cast/Reviews/2115/RCEP2ZJTABAV/Helpful/1/ref=cm_cr_dpvoteyn?ie=UTF8&token=E14AD8D929C8C6E91B09DF31FA1CD8D43EA46955&target=aHR0cDovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL2dwL3Byb2R1Y3QvQjAwMzVGWkpLUy9yZWY9Y21fY3JfZHB2b3RlcmRyP2llPVVURjgmdGFnPWNsaWNrZnJpZW5kLTIwJmlzU1JBZG1pbj0&voteAnchorName=RCEP2ZJTABAV.2115.Helpful.Reviews&voteSessionID=179-3916675-5815310" rel="nofollow"></A> <A class=votingButtonReviews href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/voting/cast/Reviews/2115/RCEP2ZJTABAV/Helpful/-1/ref=cm_cr_dpvoteyn?ie=UTF8&token=D859D96149A2A43D154683B9DEECEEAE135004F4&target=aHR0cDovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL2dwL3Byb2R1Y3QvQjAwMzVGWkpLUy9yZWY9Y21fY3JfZHB2b3RlcmRyP2llPVVURjgmdGFnPWNsaWNrZnJpZW5kLTIwJmlzU1JBZG1pbj0&voteAnchorName=RCEP2ZJTABAV.2115.Helpful.Reviews&voteSessionID=179-3916675-5815310" rel="nofollow"></A><BR>110 of 112 people found the following review helpful: 4.0 out of 5 stars <B>Canon PowerShot SD1300IS</B>, April 4, 2010 I purchased this camera as a replacement to my Canon PowerShot SD600. The main reason I chose to replace it was for the IS feature. When I purchased to SD600 it was on sale and the IS features on cameras were an expensive option on upgraded models. I have to say the feature performs as expected. Obviously it's not going to do much if there is a lot of camera shake, but it does the job for what it's intended to do. Picture quality is excellent. Low light does well despite the reviews I've heard. Manual settings do just as well as auto settings. I like the playback button that lets you review pics rather than having to switch the camera into another mode. When taking multiple shots the lag time between pics is minimal. Videos work well with it but there is that pesky no in and out zoom during a video. Sound quality was surprisingly good with video mode as well. It takes outdoor video well with little wind noise. I was a bit cautious about buying a camera with no viewfinder as my last camera had one, but let's face it, I hardly used it when I had it. Insisting on a camera with a viewfinder also significantly limited my choices for point and shoots. I'm satisfied with no viewfinder and this camera is exactly what I expect in a good point and shoot. I considered the SD1200IS since it was on sale and a little less expensive but I figured for a few extra features, it's worth the extra $50. Battery life is great! Even under moderate to heavy use it lasted all night and part of the next day. I'd suggest always having another battery pack as a backup though as you never know when you might need it. I would recommend this camera to anyone looking for a quality point and shoot. For the price I don't think you can ask for much more in a compact digital camera. <B class=tiny>Help other customers find the most helpful reviews</B> <A name=R1UTXKR0HRMCBK.2115.Helpful.Reviews></A>Was this review helpful to you? <A class=votingButtonReviews href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/voting/cast/Reviews/2115/R1UTXKR0HRMCBK/Helpful/1/ref=cm_cr_dpvoteyn?ie=UTF8&token=4FC5B461B037453EF61A9FED7E64B174DED7A2B7&target=aHR0cDovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL2dwL3Byb2R1Y3QvQjAwMzVGWkpLUy9yZWY9Y21fY3JfZHB2b3RlcmRyP2llPVVURjgmdGFnPWNsaWNrZnJpZW5kLTIwJmlzU1JBZG1pbj0&voteAnchorName=R1UTXKR0HRMCBK.2115.Helpful.Reviews&voteSessionID=179-3916675-5815310" rel="nofollow"></A> <A class=votingButtonReviews href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/voting/cast/Reviews/2115/R1UTXKR0HRMCBK/Helpful/-1/ref=cm_cr_dpvoteyn?ie=UTF8&token=7EFDDEAD36B41AB78AF7519FFF60B9097547BCF0&target=aHR0cDovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL2dwL3Byb2R1Y3QvQjAwMzVGWkpLUy9yZWY9Y21fY3JfZHB2b3RlcmRyP2llPVVURjgmdGFnPWNsaWNrZnJpZW5kLTIwJmlzU1JBZG1pbj0&voteAnchorName=R1UTXKR0HRMCBK.2115.Helpful.Reviews&voteSessionID=179-3916675-5815310" rel="nofollow"></A><BR>205 of 216 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars <B>The best camera to have...</B>, May 21, 2010 <B>This review is from: Canon PowerShot SD1300IS 12.1 MP Digital Camera with 4x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.7-Inch LCD (Blue) (Electronics)</B> ...is one you'll have with you. The nice thing about the Canon ELPH series is they easily fit into your pocket, are well built/designed, don't cost a lot, come with a boatload of features, and take great pictures. The SD1300, the latest in the ELPH line continues in that tradition, adding considerable additional sophistication and sacrificing some useful functionality in the interest of cutting cost. <P>It is a small camera and carries with it the baggage that comes with the convenience of having to carry so little baggage. (sorry, couldn't resist) None of the issues raised, given that they comes as part of the convenience trade-off made me consider anything other than the 5-star rating this camera deserves. </P><P>- Many of the functions are only accessible through menus, sometimes several levels deep. The good new is the Automatic and scene modes are pretty good (as long as you spend a few minutes reviewing what they really do). This camera is not intended to be used in aperture or shutter priority, let alone full manual. </P><P>- The battery life might be shorter than you expect. That's a trade-off for having a camera that's small and light; you get a battery that is small and light. One thing you can do is get a spare battery. That is good advice for any camera. Another thing that will help is to keep the display off as much as possible. That means using the monitor as little as possible. The "sad" part is that Canon chose to drop the optical viewfinder in this model. That means a camera that is simpler and less expensive to make but will go through batteries quicker because you must use the display when taking picture. </P><P>- The camera response is a bit slow for effectively capturing children and pets. The trick for doing that is to either have a great sense of timing and a shutter that reacts instantly or a reasonably fast ( > 4x / sec ) burst mode. This camera has neither. </P><P>Some other suggestions that apply: </P><P>- Use the lowest ISO available given your requirement for either aperture or shutter speed. To avoid getting technical, higher ISO always introduces higher noise. At issue is when it becomes noticeable. In newer dSLR cameras you can get over 1000, maybe well over depending on the camera, before the noise becomes noticeable. For this camera keeping it at or below 200 is a good idea. </P><P>- Don't use in-camera sharpening. Digital pictures will almost always benefit from sharpening but you are better off doing it with a photo editing program. Computer-based algorithms tend to be more sophisticated and you can better judge the results on your monitor as opposed to the camera LCD. </P><P>- If you want more vivid colors and have the choice use sRGB instead of Adobe RGB. While you get fewer colors they are distributed over a wider range. They are also render better on computer monitors, many commercial labs, and any other place your pictures are likely to show up. </P><P>Finally, I've found the <A href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00093OLKS/ref=cm_cr_asin_lnk">Caselogic QPB-1 Compact Digital Camera Case (Black/Gray)</A> is just the right size for this camera. It's semi-rigid so you get a fair amount of protection but doesn't add a lot of bulk. It's made even better by using one of these, <A href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001DZNZZI/ref=cm_cr_asin_lnk">Nite Ize SB1-2PK-01 Size-1 S-Biner, Black, 2-Pack</A>, to secure it to a belt loop. <BR></P><B class=tiny>Help other customers find the most helpful reviews</B> <A name=RSAB96KI6NEP6.2115.Helpful.Reviews></A>Was this review helpful to you? <A class=votingButtonReviews href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/voting/cast/Reviews/2115/RSAB96KI6NEP6/Helpful/1/ref=cm_cr_dpvoteyn?ie=UTF8&token=5A96050539BAA30FD0B3536747F189C4A0DF0164&target=aHR0cDovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL2dwL3Byb2R1Y3QvQjAwMzVGWkpLUy9yZWY9Y21fY3JfZHB2b3RlcmRyP2llPVVURjgmdGFnPWNsaWNrZnJpZW5kLTIwJmlzU1JBZG1pbj0&voteAnchorName=RSAB96KI6NEP6.2115.Helpful.Reviews&voteSessionID=179-3916675-5815310" rel="nofollow"></A> <A class=votingButtonReviews href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/voting/cast/Reviews/2115/RSAB96KI6NEP6/Helpful/-1/ref=cm_cr_dpvoteyn?ie=UTF8&token=2B42EA44E9EB4D5DF0913ECEC51C99EF71AFEE30&target=aHR0cDovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL2dwL3Byb2R1Y3QvQjAwMzVGWkpLUy9yZWY9Y21fY3JfZHB2b3RlcmRyP2llPVVURjgmdGFnPWNsaWNrZnJpZW5kLTIwJmlzU1JBZG1pbj0&voteAnchorName=RSAB96KI6NEP6.2115.Helpful.Reviews&voteSessionID=179-3916675-5815310" rel="nofollow"></A><BR><br /><p><a href=" http://www.amazon.com/Canon-PowerShot-SD1300IS-Stabilized-Blue/dp/B0035FZJKS/ref=pd_zg_rss_ts_e_502394_9?ie=UTF8&tag=clickfriend-20 " target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p>sinthaihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00489784881328372803noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525928212507507779.post-46614279655689313322011-02-19T02:42:00.000-08:002011-02-19T02:42:00.652-08:00# 5: G12 10MP digital camera with canon 5 x Optical Image stabilized Zoom and 2.8-inch Vari-angle LCDTranslate Request has too much data<br />Parameter name: request<br />Translate Request has too much data<br />Parameter name: request<br /> <B class=h3color>Most Helpful Customer Reviews</B><BR><A name=R3K1D6BUHF7GCA></A><BR>845 of 875 people found the following review helpful: 4.0 out of 5 stars <B>Fantastic tool for serious photographers - but not perfect.</B>, October 2, 2010 <B>This review is from: Canon G12 10MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.8 inch Vari-Angle LCD (Electronics)</B> So I owned a G11 - and for whatever reason sold it a few months back. I have since tried the <A href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002IKLJUK/ref=cm_cr_asin_lnk">Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1</A>, <A href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003WJR69E/ref=cm_cr_asin_lnk">Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5</A> and <A href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003N2YVKW/ref=cm_cr_asin_lnk">Samsung TL500</A>. This whole time I was searching for something better than the G-series - I only found it with the GF1 - but it is too large to be a compact. <P>I only give this camera 4 stars instead of 5 for the following reasons. <BR>1. External Speedlite control - you still need a "Master" unit like a <A href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000NP3DJW/ref=cm_cr_asin_lnk">580EX II</A> or <A href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00004WCFY/ref=cm_cr_asin_lnk">Canon STE2</A> to control external Speedlites. Canon should get off their butt in this area to compete with the new <A href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00427ZLRO/ref=cm_cr_asin_lnk">Nikon P7000</A>. I almost considered going the Nikon route just to have that feature built in. Canon - start paying attention to what David Hobby says. </P><P>2. The screen is only 460K resolution. The Nikon mentioned above is 960K. The Samsung TL500 I mentioned above sports a beautiful AMOLED screen that knocks this one out of the park. </P><P>3. The pathetic optical viewfinder. You are catering to those people that say a camera MUST have one of these - stop it. You are wasting space with something so awful that even a disposable camera does better. I would rather have a higher resolution bigger screen (or a smaller camera) than this awful piece of warped tunnel-vision. </P><P>4. The rear control wheel is too small - enlarge it so it feels more like one of your DSLRs. </P><P>5. While the lens is gorgeously sharp (I mean competing with some of my L-lenses sharp) - f/2.8 to f/4.5 is slow. </P><P>6. The lens needs to be wider - 24mm f/2 (or even f/1.8 in the Samsung) equiv is the primary reason I tried the LX5 and TL500 before going back to Canon. </P><P>7. No microphone input for video recording. </P><P>8. Just too big and bulky - slim it down (but do NOT remove the articulating display). </P><P>So 8 knocks like that might sound like a big deal - but believe me when I say this - the camera is phenomenal. </P><P>Image quality is outstanding - I have had to process my RAW files with their converter (typically use <A href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003739DVY/ref=cm_cr_asin_lnk">Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 3</A> - but even with their converter image quality is second to none in the compact world. I actually prefer to do product shots with a G-Series than my usual 5D2 kit due to the flexibility and increased depth of field. The lens is magnificently sharp. HD video results look pretty good - but not stellar. It'll do in a pinch - but its no camcorder replacement. </P><P>Operation speed is very very good. I have read a few posts saying that focusing speed is vastly improved from the G11 - I haven't found that to be the case but none-the-less its pretty good. </P><P>Construction quality is pretty good - but I don't like the rough textured finish as much as the smooth finish on the G11 - it somehow makes it feel cheaper. </P><P>Controls are absolutely second to none. Dedicated EV and ISO dials are wonderful. The new front control dial is great. The rear dial however could use a bit of an extension - hard to operate quickly with my fat thumb. The whole camera is a little fat - slim it down and kill the awful optical viewfinder. Would like a dedicated movie button like pretty much all of its competitors. The articulating display is fantastic - PLEASE include this whenever you update the 5D. </P><P>Value for the money is mostly good - but if you are like me and need on-camera control of external flashes add a whopping $200+ for the ST-E2. </P><P>All in all a fantastic camera - even if it is a minimal update to the G11. </P><P>Why I picked it over LX5 > See my LX5 review - but I didn't particularly like that camera. Biggest reason would the articulating display followed by the awful screen resolution when composing on the LX5. </P><P>Why I picked it over the TL500 > I couldn't get the TL500 to trigger external strobes using radio triggers - that plus the lens is MUCH sharper on the Canon. I must have a bad copy of the TL500 as finding a sharp photo in my 50+ test shots is pretty hard. </P><P>Why I picked it over the S95 > Hotshoe and articulating display. If the S95 had those it would win hands down. </P><P>Why I picked it over the P7000 > Articulating display is about it here if you don't take into account I already own several Canon Speedlites. </P><P>Why I picked it over the GF1 or EP1 > Size + Nikon P7000 comments. </P><P>Hope you found my review helpful - if so please click the link below! </P><P>Edit 30 days in: I would add one more negative - once you lock focus in video to start recording - that focus cannot be changed after the fact - disappointed in that. </P><P>Also - I dropped mine this morning =( from 4ft onto concrete. Surprised that everything still works great and as expected it got marred up and one corner's metal is a little bent - but it still works which is impressive. </P><B class=tiny>Help other customers find the most helpful reviews</B> <A name=R3K1D6BUHF7GCA.2115.Helpful.Reviews></A>Was this review helpful to you? <A class=votingButtonReviews href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/voting/cast/Reviews/2115/R3K1D6BUHF7GCA/Helpful/1/ref=cm_cr_dpvoteyn?ie=UTF8&token=1D2817F4F173CA6EBF2EC71900E368A824F0C6FE&target=aHR0cDovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL2dwL3Byb2R1Y3QvQjAwNDFSU1BSUy9yZWY9Y21fY3JfZHB2b3RlcmRyP2llPVVURjgmdGFnPWNsaWNrZnJpZW5kLTIwJmlzU1JBZG1pbj0&voteAnchorName=R3K1D6BUHF7GCA.2115.Helpful.Reviews&voteSessionID=191-1951966-7612825" rel="nofollow"></A> <A class=votingButtonReviews href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/voting/cast/Reviews/2115/R3K1D6BUHF7GCA/Helpful/-1/ref=cm_cr_dpvoteyn?ie=UTF8&token=03142718E3DE9DE08DA35D7CA29BEBC33D25AE04&target=aHR0cDovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL2dwL3Byb2R1Y3QvQjAwNDFSU1BSUy9yZWY9Y21fY3JfZHB2b3RlcmRyP2llPVVURjgmdGFnPWNsaWNrZnJpZW5kLTIwJmlzU1JBZG1pbj0&voteAnchorName=R3K1D6BUHF7GCA.2115.Helpful.Reviews&voteSessionID=191-1951966-7612825" rel="nofollow"></A><BR><A name=R2BOLDKNIF6ZDI></A><BR>140 of 147 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars <B>Feast your eyes on an upgraded G series digital camera!</B>, October 5, 2010 <B>This review is from: Canon G12 10MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.8 inch Vari-Angle LCD (Electronics)</B> First, let me say I own or have owned a G10, G11, and G12. I am not really sure why anyone expect the G12 to be a major upgrade to the G11. The title of this review is the first line of Canon's marketing material on the Canon USA website....so this is what I personally expected, and Canon delivered, as far as I am concerned. I am not a professional, so my observations are from the viewpoint of an average guy with a serious camera addiction. I took photos side by side using my G10, G11, and G12 and I have to be honest, I could not tell much difference, though a slight nod would go to the newest camera. They are all great, however, and suit an average user like me perfectly. My tests were not scientific and not comprehensive - I have to work for a living after all. I am very pleased with the image quality, but is it a major upgrade from previous G series cameras, I do not think so. If I were forced to choose one, I would probably go for the G12 because the photos look slightly nicer to me, and the camera is easier to work with but only if I am forced to choose! <P>Build quality is also as you would come to expect from a Canon high end compact camera that costs $500. It is excellent just like the G10 and G11. They all feel and look pretty similar. There is an extra rubber grip on the back for your thumb which is kind of nice. Overall, and I have smallish hands, I find the G12 the easiest of these 3 cameras I have been comparing, to hold. </P><P>Probably the most important new feature is employment of Canon's HS (high sensitivity) system (combination of sensor and processing engine) which migrates from the EOS line. Does it deliver on its promise to improve image quality and allow shooting at higher ISO? I think the answer is yes it does, but not very much. The camera maxes out at 3200 ISO marked on the dial and you can bump it up to 12,800 albeit at lower resolution using the Low Light mode. Again, this is how it looks to my not professional rapidly aging, eyes. Whether it is worth running out an upgrading from a G11 is totally subjective and I cannot answer this for anyone. The camera also has the Hybrid IS system a la the updated 100mm Canon macro lens which compensates for a greater range of camera shake type. It looked to me like the camera did a more effective job at obtaining sharper photos at the same speeds as my G11. This is important to me as my hands do shake and I enjoy macro and cannot always use a tripod. Nor would I expect people buying a carry along point and shoot camera to carry a tripod with them. </P><P>There are additional new shooting modes like HDR that takes several photos then combines them for greater detail, better exposure. FYI, this feature was available in Ricoh cameras for sometime already, so Canon and Nikon are just catching up here. But I think it works a bit better on the Canon than it does in my Ricoh. The photos do look a bit richer, more detailed to me. Canon offers a level adjuster with this camera so you can keep your photos looking, well more level. Another feature that has been available elsewhere for years. </P><P>There are other niceties about this camera. Like you can pre-set the maximum ISO level (I like because a lot of cameras seem to default to a higher ISO than I would set for myself), there is a front dial to control settings (another inheritance from the EOS line), you can control the dynamic range (just like on Sony cameras from the past) for improved highlight clipping control, and you can shoot in a 1:1 aspect ratio (square which I personally like however, you guessed it, Canon is late to the party on this feature too) to name a few. </P><P>I will not comment on the video. I never use it and if I were able to trade video capability for say, a slightly bigger or better sensor, or a faster lens, I would do so in a heartbeat. But I have no idea if such a thing is even possible or practical. This is only my opinion and reflects my personal set of priorities. If it were up to me, I would dispense with most of the shooting scenes and the video if it meant a lower price or a camera with better image quality. </P><P>I share the findings of many that this is an incremental upgrade of the G11 as Canon's own literature seems to suggest. Higher expectations than this may be met with disappointment. But in my opinion, the G12 raises the bar, if only a little, of one of the best compact cameras available. I think as long as you keep what the G12 is, (an upgrade) in perspective with what it is not (evolutionary) you will not find yourself regretting your purchase. </P><B class=tiny>Help other customers find the most helpful reviews</B> <A name=R2BOLDKNIF6ZDI.2115.Helpful.Reviews></A>Was this review helpful to you? <A class=votingButtonReviews href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/voting/cast/Reviews/2115/R2BOLDKNIF6ZDI/Helpful/1/ref=cm_cr_dpvoteyn?ie=UTF8&token=D9FE98D90F3D037AF90E2FF9D2B79A18D0E85441&target=aHR0cDovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL2dwL3Byb2R1Y3QvQjAwNDFSU1BSUy9yZWY9Y21fY3JfZHB2b3RlcmRyP2llPVVURjgmdGFnPWNsaWNrZnJpZW5kLTIwJmlzU1JBZG1pbj0&voteAnchorName=R2BOLDKNIF6ZDI.2115.Helpful.Reviews&voteSessionID=191-1951966-7612825" rel="nofollow"></A> <A class=votingButtonReviews href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/voting/cast/Reviews/2115/R2BOLDKNIF6ZDI/Helpful/-1/ref=cm_cr_dpvoteyn?ie=UTF8&token=0B00979F6529FBBE1A93A39682468EB99AE87328&target=aHR0cDovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL2dwL3Byb2R1Y3QvQjAwNDFSU1BSUy9yZWY9Y21fY3JfZHB2b3RlcmRyP2llPVVURjgmdGFnPWNsaWNrZnJpZW5kLTIwJmlzU1JBZG1pbj0&voteAnchorName=R2BOLDKNIF6ZDI.2115.Helpful.Reviews&voteSessionID=191-1951966-7612825" rel="nofollow"></A><BR><A name=RHX0V2JQJS7DK></A><BR>87 of 90 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars <B>Not a toy, excellent photo quality for a serius photographer</B>, October 12, 2010 <B>This review is from: Canon G12 10MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.8 inch Vari-Angle LCD (Electronics)</B> I went to LA last week, from Ecuador for 10 days on vacations, I wished to have this new camera in my hands to feel it, but at Samy's store at Fairfax blvd, they didn't have the camera yet, I ordered one from Amazon, (cost ?$600 plus fast shipping! because it was the only one available at that moment, but...), finally I have it in my hands. <BR>first impressions: small enough, not exactly a point & shoot camera, but not to big too, ideal to bring with you a better equipment than any point & shoot camera any were without to carry a big dslr and a bunch of lenses, actually y have a Canon 5d mkII, a canon 50d and I began the dslr world with the famous Canon 20d, something interesting is that I use all this cameras with a bunch of old Nikkor lenses (at least 20 years old) using an adapter ring, for me it is the perfect marriage, Canon body with old Nikkor lenses, of course I can only use the manual mode and have to use the manual focus ring to get focus but... while my sight is 20/20 love the final results. <P>Some features about this camera: </P><P>1 The lcd is fantastic, allows to take pictures or movie shoots in practical any position and situation, nice also when you are taking videos or do not want to be noticed when you are shooting, getting more spontaneous photos. <BR>2 The ergonomic of the wheels for ISO,compensation and the mode selector are very well located, they work firmly. <BR>3 The new front wheel, that works for increase or decrease the aperture or shutter speed is great. <BR>4 The menu is easy to use and I like the new formats and sizes you can take pictures, 10:9, 4:3, 1:1, 3:2, 4:5 allows to get a better composition and photo formats without crop the image. <BR>5 the rugged feel is nice for me, besides is only in two parts of the camera, where your hand and fingers needs more support. <BR>6 At first instance I though the optical view finder appears to be so simple and "awful" like somebody told before, but, the diopter corrector works fine and when I clean the visor glasses, become so clear and nice that actually I am using it a lot, because do not need to open the lcd screen and it is possible to see the green or orange light which tells you that the exposition is ok or not, "going back to the old times". <BR>7 I did not test enough the video, but at first look, it is ok and allows to record some interesting moments. <BR>8 The quality of the pictures is awesome, really love it, finally can get almost the quality I have with my DSLRs but in a small camera. <BR>9 It is fast, is ready to take pictures maybe in a second. <BR>10 The quality of the lcd screen may be is not the best, but, allows you to see if the picture is ok, and normally if you see that the picture is ok, when you opened in any software the picture is !really great! <BR>11 for me all the wheels are well located, the buttons are in the right place, I have a normal hands size, use xl gloves, but have not fat fingers. <BR>12 The autofocus works great, fast and with an excellent accuracy, feature not easy to find in a small camera, so reduces the possibility of loosing a nice photo. <BR>12 Could be perfect, but nothing is. </P><P>This is my first week with this camera, I will let you know more and more of my experience. </P><P>for now, I am really happy, fits my requirements. </P><B class=tiny>Help other customers find the most helpful reviews</B> <A name=RHX0V2JQJS7DK.2115.Helpful.Reviews></A>Was this review helpful to you? 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The flat buttons on the SD1300 are a ( tad larger than on the SD940 and SD1400 ). </P><P>* The menu screens are large and very easy to read and use.* </P><P>* You get a 2.7inch very clear LCD screen that has a (very good and wide viewing angle in all directions). </P><P>Note > when your LCD screen is set to a lower brightness you can push and hold down the display button for 1 second and it will go to the brightest setting and do that again and it will go back to the lower setting... </P><P>A 28mm x 112mm lens, a little better than the 35 x 105 on the SD1200 ( But no view finder on the SD1300 ). </P><P>* The SD1300 is very easy to use and small enough to carry every place you go for those spontaneous grand kid pictures like the SD 1200 was . <BR>Just a very good basic camera. </P><P>* I like that the mic for the video is in the front of the camera instead of being on the top (where I put my finger) like the canon SD970 and others, it picks up less finger movement noise being in the front. </P><P>** Timing and Performance** Very fast start up time of just over 1 sec. <BR>I can not tell any difference in shot to shot or flash shot to shot times between the SD1300 and the SD1200, <BR>which is ( 2secs with out the flash ), and 3 to 4secs with the flash on, (( up to 6secs for full flash recharge )). </P><P>(Update > Some of review sites(C-NET) are getting around 2.7 to 3 seconds for the SD1300 between shots with out the flash so I grabed the two cameras and tryed the two again(SD1300 SD1200) with and with out the flash on and I had the same results both ways, (I used program mode) both times and they would focus and recharge the flash evenly also...) </P><P>Shutter lag is good for a canon point and shoot but if you ( pre focus ) that will help even more. To pre focas > > Push shutter button down half way untill camera beeps and green square apears on LCD screen,picture should be clearly in focas at this point, if not let up on the shutter button and repeat the steps again. these steps will also help take a good clear (in focas) picture, just something for you to try if your having trouble getting your picture. </P><P>I never tested the continuous shooting( but see my battery test) but canon says it is 0.9 per sec where the sd 1200 is 1.4 shots per sec, if that is important to you. UPDATE > The 1200 does seem to be faster, quicker than the 1300 in continuous mode, how much I dont know but you can tell the difference... </P><P>* (Battery) I did test the battery (NB-6L same battery as SD1200) by using continuous shooting mode ( with the flash on ) and got well over 400 pictures and it was taking ( 1 picture every 2 seconds or less in the continuous mode( flash on ) if that helps you out on the continuous shooting part, and when I turned the flash off it seemed to do prety good coming from a newer small canon point and shoot world. </P><P>* (Battery life). In real life I get around 300 or more pictures with some of them using the flash, your still need a second battery for a backup. </P><P>* The battery has a little larger capacity at 1000mAh in the SD1300, were as the canon SD940 and the SD1400 is a smaller capacity at 760mAh if that matters to you. </P><P>** A nice backup battery is a (power2000) for canon NB-6L (1200mAh)$19.00. I have used them for years. <BR>I really like the battery charger that comes with the camera, it is small and charges quickley, about one and a half hours the very first charge and then one hour or less there after... <BR>Some set back the brightness of the LCD a couple of notches to save some battery. I think your new battery will do better after the first couple of charges. </P><P>* 10/30/2010 At the Columbus zoo we shot 350 pictures and a lot of them with flash on with one charge... </P><P>** Very good image quality keeping the iso at 200 and below. <BR>I am getting about the same image quality as the SD 1200 which is very good for this small size point and shoot camera. </P><P>* As point and shoots get better we often try and compare them to digital SLRs ( speed,noise, ISOs, picture quality ) but because of the point and shoots very small sensors and craming all those mega pixels into them it is just asking to much of the little cameras.... <BR>Fewer pixels mean there's more room on the sensor and the individual pixels can be made larger to gather more light, making the camera better able to record low-noise images in low-light situations. </P><P>This is just me, but I like using the program mode and 100,200iso best and I try not to use the auto mode indoors ((auto works good outdoors in good light though, Lighting is everything. Indoors alot of times auto seems to want to use a (very high iso)(and sometimes no flash) to get low light photos, but this just results in more noise, which makes your pictures look noisy grainy or snowy looking on larger prints,(or the yellow tint that some are talking about). <BR>* I use program mode and set the iso indoors to (( 100iso ))in good light conditions or ( 200 iso ) in poorer light indoors for the best image quality indoors with out all noise in the picture. Again auto does good outdoors in good light but keep your eye on the iso in auto indoors... </P><P>* Portrait mode does better indoors than auto in keeping the iso down. It uses 200iso and below. not bad... <BR>For some reason canon has done this with all there newer point and shoot cameras the last couple of years, again this is just me)... <BR>You may be happy with the pictures you take in auto mode and people have posted alot of very good pictures on this site using auto mode check them out, I am just saying if you have a problem try this and see if it helps, ( just something for you to try if your having trouble ). </P><P>*They also have taken away the supper fine quality option for the last couple of years , you just have fine and normal now, I miss the supper fine option... </P><P>With the SD1200 and SD940 I would use program mode and set to (auto iso) but when trying to do that with the SD1300 it wants to go to 500iso or higher some times where the SD1200 and SD940 would go to 250iso , go figure? The more I use this camera the more I find myself useing ( 100iso in program mode ) in good light conditions indoors or outdoors). Again indoors you might have to use 200 to get the picture you like... </P><P>** Just a side note, before judgeing the camera and your picture quality on your computer or camera screen get some pictures printed out, why I say this I thought the pictures that I took at the rest home were just ok, but I took them to the store and had 8 by 10s made and they look so so much better, you can see these pictures on this site under (view and share images on the SD1300s home page). I wish you could see the printed ones... </P><P>* A lot of the review sites blow there pictures way up and look for defects, your likely to only make 5x7 or 8x10s and not see (what they see). <BR>If you are going to make larger prints or need a better (low light camera) and still stay in a point and shoot you could go with a canon S90, S95 or the bigger G11, G12, but (much more money I know)! Just keep the iso down at 200 and below and you will do fine...) </P><P>* The SD1300 seems to have a nice sharp lens even at the telephoto end of the zoom. </P><P>Highlights sometimes tend to blow out in very bright sun (direct light source) as with all small cameras(small sensor) this size, you can see this in some of the pictures I posted on this sight for the 1300. ( But to be fair my G11 does this also ). </P><P>In my pictures,I do not see the bad vertical 'ghost' flare from top to bottom that D Kartman talks about in his review, just do not point it at a direct light source like the sun,( bright led lights at night) or very bright light coming in a window, and that goes double for when taking movies... </P><P>I do not use I-Contrast in the program mode while shooting, some times in play back I will try it but I am not a big fan of it even then, it will brighten the picture up in dark areas but seems to increase the noise a little, again this is just me alot of people seem to like it and have good luck with it see what you think... <BR>In auto mode you have no controll of I-Contrast and can not turn it off or on... </P><P>* I just realy like the colors in the pictures that the canon cameras produce, again thats just me thinking out loud. </P><P>Not much problem with red eye in pictures useing the SD1300 unless in a very dim lit room and there are some times when it can not modify or fix it in red-eye correction,... <A href="http://www.amazon.com/Canon-PowerShot-Stabilized-2-7-Inch-Silver/dp/customer-reviews/B0035FZJKI/ref=cm_cr_dp_cq?ie=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&n=502394&s=photo#RCEP2ZJTABAV">Read more ?</A> </P><B class=tiny>Help other customers find the most helpful reviews</B> <A name=RCEP2ZJTABAV.2115.Helpful.Reviews></A>Was this review helpful to you? <A class=votingButtonReviews href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/voting/cast/Reviews/2115/RCEP2ZJTABAV/Helpful/1/ref=cm_cr_dpvoteyn?ie=UTF8&token=FBC9A241D3020E8436A3A7064A0514A67512DC89&target=aHR0cDovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL2dwL3Byb2R1Y3QvQjAwMzVGWkpLSS9yZWY9Y21fY3JfZHB2b3RlcmRyP2llPVVURjgmdGFnPWNsaWNrZnJpZW5kLTIwJmlzU1JBZG1pbj0&voteAnchorName=RCEP2ZJTABAV.2115.Helpful.Reviews&voteSessionID=180-2793761-4287260" rel="nofollow"></A> <A class=votingButtonReviews href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/voting/cast/Reviews/2115/RCEP2ZJTABAV/Helpful/-1/ref=cm_cr_dpvoteyn?ie=UTF8&token=5F6D9A6B4B250F985CBB67171F7E9A3D4910A9E5&target=aHR0cDovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL2dwL3Byb2R1Y3QvQjAwMzVGWkpLSS9yZWY9Y21fY3JfZHB2b3RlcmRyP2llPVVURjgmdGFnPWNsaWNrZnJpZW5kLTIwJmlzU1JBZG1pbj0&voteAnchorName=RCEP2ZJTABAV.2115.Helpful.Reviews&voteSessionID=180-2793761-4287260" rel="nofollow"></A><BR>110 of 112 people found the following review helpful: 4.0 out of 5 stars <B>Canon PowerShot SD1300IS</B>, April 4, 2010 <B>This review is from: Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS 12.1 MP Digital Camera with 4x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.7-Inch LCD (Silver) (Electronics)</B> I purchased this camera as a replacement to my Canon PowerShot SD600. The main reason I chose to replace it was for the IS feature. When I purchased to SD600 it was on sale and the IS features on cameras were an expensive option on upgraded models. I have to say the feature performs as expected. Obviously it's not going to do much if there is a lot of camera shake, but it does the job for what it's intended to do. Picture quality is excellent. Low light does well despite the reviews I've heard. Manual settings do just as well as auto settings. I like the playback button that lets you review pics rather than having to switch the camera into another mode. When taking multiple shots the lag time between pics is minimal. Videos work well with it but there is that pesky no in and out zoom during a video. Sound quality was surprisingly good with video mode as well. It takes outdoor video well with little wind noise. I was a bit cautious about buying a camera with no viewfinder as my last camera had one, but let's face it, I hardly used it when I had it. Insisting on a camera with a viewfinder also significantly limited my choices for point and shoots. I'm satisfied with no viewfinder and this camera is exactly what I expect in a good point and shoot. I considered the SD1200IS since it was on sale and a little less expensive but I figured for a few extra features, it's worth the extra $50. Battery life is great! Even under moderate to heavy use it lasted all night and part of the next day. I'd suggest always having another battery pack as a backup though as you never know when you might need it. I would recommend this camera to anyone looking for a quality point and shoot. For the price I don't think you can ask for much more in a compact digital camera. <B class=tiny>Help other customers find the most helpful reviews</B> <A name=R1UTXKR0HRMCBK.2115.Helpful.Reviews></A>Was this review helpful to you? <A class=votingButtonReviews href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/voting/cast/Reviews/2115/R1UTXKR0HRMCBK/Helpful/1/ref=cm_cr_dpvoteyn?ie=UTF8&token=254140B4CAAB63BB5AB820C4E897B3CA8D77D892&target=aHR0cDovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL2dwL3Byb2R1Y3QvQjAwMzVGWkpLSS9yZWY9Y21fY3JfZHB2b3RlcmRyP2llPVVURjgmdGFnPWNsaWNrZnJpZW5kLTIwJmlzU1JBZG1pbj0&voteAnchorName=R1UTXKR0HRMCBK.2115.Helpful.Reviews&voteSessionID=180-2793761-4287260" rel="nofollow"></A> <A class=votingButtonReviews href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/voting/cast/Reviews/2115/R1UTXKR0HRMCBK/Helpful/-1/ref=cm_cr_dpvoteyn?ie=UTF8&token=43F8A0AF85734520C368A75CAC33CBC9234D5DF3&target=aHR0cDovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL2dwL3Byb2R1Y3QvQjAwMzVGWkpLSS9yZWY9Y21fY3JfZHB2b3RlcmRyP2llPVVURjgmdGFnPWNsaWNrZnJpZW5kLTIwJmlzU1JBZG1pbj0&voteAnchorName=R1UTXKR0HRMCBK.2115.Helpful.Reviews&voteSessionID=180-2793761-4287260" rel="nofollow"></A><BR>205 of 216 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars <B>The best camera to have...</B>, May 21, 2010 ...is one you'll have with you. The nice thing about the Canon ELPH series is they easily fit into your pocket, are well built/designed, don't cost a lot, come with a boatload of features, and take great pictures. The SD1300, the latest in the ELPH line continues in that tradition, adding considerable additional sophistication and sacrificing some useful functionality in the interest of cutting cost. <P>It is a small camera and carries with it the baggage that comes with the convenience of having to carry so little baggage. (sorry, couldn't resist) None of the issues raised, given that they comes as part of the convenience trade-off made me consider anything other than the 5-star rating this camera deserves. </P><P>- Many of the functions are only accessible through menus, sometimes several levels deep. The good new is the Automatic and scene modes are pretty good (as long as you spend a few minutes reviewing what they really do). This camera is not intended to be used in aperture or shutter priority, let alone full manual. </P><P>- The battery life might be shorter than you expect. That's a trade-off for having a camera that's small and light; you get a battery that is small and light. One thing you can do is get a spare battery. That is good advice for any camera. Another thing that will help is to keep the display off as much as possible. That means using the monitor as little as possible. The "sad" part is that Canon chose to drop the optical viewfinder in this model. That means a camera that is simpler and less expensive to make but will go through batteries quicker because you must use the display when taking picture. </P><P>- The camera response is a bit slow for effectively capturing children and pets. The trick for doing that is to either have a great sense of timing and a shutter that reacts instantly or a reasonably fast ( > 4x / sec ) burst mode. This camera has neither. </P><P>Some other suggestions that apply: </P><P>- Use the lowest ISO available given your requirement for either aperture or shutter speed. To avoid getting technical, higher ISO always introduces higher noise. At issue is when it becomes noticeable. In newer dSLR cameras you can get over 1000, maybe well over depending on the camera, before the noise becomes noticeable. For this camera keeping it at or below 200 is a good idea. </P><P>- Don't use in-camera sharpening. Digital pictures will almost always benefit from sharpening but you are better off doing it with a photo editing program. Computer-based algorithms tend to be more sophisticated and you can better judge the results on your monitor as opposed to the camera LCD. </P><P>- If you want more vivid colors and have the choice use sRGB instead of Adobe RGB. While you get fewer colors they are distributed over a wider range. They are also render better on computer monitors, many commercial labs, and any other place your pictures are likely to show up. </P><P>Finally, I've found the <A href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00093OLKS/ref=cm_cr_asin_lnk">Caselogic QPB-1 Compact Digital Camera Case (Black/Gray)</A> is just the right size for this camera. It's semi-rigid so you get a fair amount of protection but doesn't add a lot of bulk. It's made even better by using one of these, <A href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001DZNZZI/ref=cm_cr_asin_lnk">Nite Ize SB1-2PK-01 Size-1 S-Biner, Black, 2-Pack</A>, to secure it to a belt loop. <BR></P><B class=tiny>Help other customers find the most helpful reviews</B> <A name=RSAB96KI6NEP6.2115.Helpful.Reviews></A>Was this review helpful to you? <A class=votingButtonReviews href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/voting/cast/Reviews/2115/RSAB96KI6NEP6/Helpful/1/ref=cm_cr_dpvoteyn?ie=UTF8&token=7DC6509DDD0528B459B12055F4D09CA5AA5BBB37&target=aHR0cDovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL2dwL3Byb2R1Y3QvQjAwMzVGWkpLSS9yZWY9Y21fY3JfZHB2b3RlcmRyP2llPVVURjgmdGFnPWNsaWNrZnJpZW5kLTIwJmlzU1JBZG1pbj0&voteAnchorName=RSAB96KI6NEP6.2115.Helpful.Reviews&voteSessionID=180-2793761-4287260" rel="nofollow"></A> <A class=votingButtonReviews href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/voting/cast/Reviews/2115/RSAB96KI6NEP6/Helpful/-1/ref=cm_cr_dpvoteyn?ie=UTF8&token=FA15FA1110ABBE2E0C399C9AC473546A09FAD702&target=aHR0cDovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL2dwL3Byb2R1Y3QvQjAwMzVGWkpLSS9yZWY9Y21fY3JfZHB2b3RlcmRyP2llPVVURjgmdGFnPWNsaWNrZnJpZW5kLTIwJmlzU1JBZG1pbj0&voteAnchorName=RSAB96KI6NEP6.2115.Helpful.Reviews&voteSessionID=180-2793761-4287260" rel="nofollow"></A><BR><br /><p><a href=" http://www.amazon.com/Canon-PowerShot-Stabilized-2-7-Inch-Silver/dp/B0035FZJKI/ref=pd_zg_rss_ts_e_502394_3?ie=UTF8&tag=clickfriend-20 " target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p>sinthaihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00489784881328372803noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525928212507507779.post-83999959977442018842011-02-18T18:28:00.001-08:002011-02-18T18:28:43.769-08:00# 10: Canon PowerShot SX130IS 12.1 MP Digital Camera with 12 x Wide Angle optical image stabilized Zoom and 3.0-inch LCDTranslate Request has too much data<br />Parameter name: request<br />Translate Request has too much data<br />Parameter name: request<br /> <B class=h3color>Most Helpful Customer Reviews</B><BR><A name=R3LBGEPQZ5RZ97></A><BR>737 of 740 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars <B>FINALLY I found an AWESOME CAMERA after all these years!</B>, September 26, 2010 <B>This review is from: Canon PowerShot SX130IS 12.1 MP Digital Camera with 12x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom with 3.0-Inch LCD (Electronics)</B> For the last 2 years I've been searching for a camera to be a companion to my Sony DSC 7.2 megapixel (bought in 2005) which takes awesome pictures even when enlarged and the color is just phenomenal! I wanted something with zoom power, neat features to play around, and of course must provide awesome color. <P>I tried: <BR>Panasonic ZS1...awful, awful pictures. So noisy/unclear it was unbelievable. <BR>Sony DSC W290...noisy/unclear. Sony really went the way of the dodo on this one. <BR>Sony TX5 ($350)...again, just not as clear as my old 7.2 megapixel. <BR>Sony DSC H55...almost a keeper, but still not as good as my old 7.2 megapixel. </P><P>Finally I tried this Canon and I bought it as soon as it came out, before any reviews were posted. I was simply hoping that the technology this year would be perfected and I would not find the same noisy/low-light/poor-light performance problems that every camera I read about on Amazon seems to have had in the past 3 years. WELL I HIT THE JACKPOT! </P><P>If you buy this camera, this is what you need to do: <BR>1) Print up the manual (at home, and trim it to size) then have FedEx/Kinkos spiral bind it for $8. <BR>2) Set aside 1 to 2 full hours (completely undisturbed) and read the manual. It's a very good manual and pretty thorough. <BR>3) This really is not a camera for people who just want to keep it on "auto" all the time and snap away. Because this camera really only shines when you learn how to work it and play with it's settings, which are easy to learn and numerous. This camera is fun and provides many, many fun options. <BR>NOTE: I am not a camera pro, and at my age learning how to work and remembering new technology can be a task, but this camera makes me feel like a camera pro, and I must reiterate it is easy to learn/navigate. This camera has way too many cool features to cover, but I'll highlight some. </P><P>SOME FUN FEATURES/SETTINGS...DO NOT BE OVERWHELMED: <BR>1) Takes photos automatically when someone smiles. <BR>2) Has a "wink" self-timer. <BR>3) Customizable self-timer. You can set the self timer to take as many photos as you want, at intervals of time, for example you can tell it take 30 photos in 3 second intervals, or whatever combo of numbers. Very cool feature! <BR>4) Takes a photo when a "new face" enters the picture. So you can set it on a tripod to take pics of a gathering and when new faces enter the scene it just keeps snapping away. <BR>5) SCENE OPTIONS: Lowlight, Vivid Colors, Poster Effect (old/worn look), Accent color (keep only one color and make others B&W), Color Swap (I changed my black appliances to my wood cabinets and vice-versa), Fisheye Effect (very funny), Miniature Effect (blurs top and bottom with a clear center), Beach Scene (for sunshine/good blues), Foliage (for vivid foliage), Snow Scene, Fireworks. <BR>6) LIGHTING: You can set white balance, tell it the lighting around you like flourescent, daylight, cloudy, et al. <BR>7) COLOR: You can set color saturation to vivid, neutral, sepia, B&W, positive (like silver-tape movies), light skin tone, dark skin tone, vivid blue, green, red, and even completely customize even more than this. <BR>8) SHOOTING: It'll take one shot, or continuous shots. <BR>9) FLASH: You can set your flash power. And you raise it manually or hide it if not needed. <BR>10) QUALITY/SIZE: Obviously you can set size/quality of photos. <BR>11) OTHER: You can set shutter speed, aperature, both together, ISO from 80-1600, AND SO MUCH MORE! <BR>12) MOVIES: Very clear video recording...I was amazed! <BR>13) MORE AUTO SETTINGS: Kids & Pets, Landscape, Portrait, Easy, Auto. <BR>14) And "within" all of these setting mentioned you can do more things, for example, if you're on Auto or Easy or Portrait you can tell it to take continuous shots, or self-timed at intervals, and on and on. <BR>15) And this camera still offers even more features than what I listed!!! </P><P>BEST FEATURE OF ALL: <BR>1) With every selection, with every turn of the dial, every press of the button, a clear and easy explanation of what you are doing or selecting appears on the screen. You simply cannot make a mistake. </P><P>BATTERY LIFE: <BR>It ate through my Duracells within hours. So I purchased Sanyo Eneloop Rechargable Batteries and they seem to be lasting longer and better. But it is nice to have the ability to buy AAs when needed and not need an outlet to recharge, so I liked that feature. </P><P>PHOTOS I'VE TAKEN: <BR>At sunset of people in backyard: Clear and vivid and picked up green palm trees, tan skin, etc. <BR>At 1am of people on porch: Clear and vivid and picked up everything as though it was daylight. <BR>In dark living room: Clear and vivid and picked up wood chest, painted wall, everything as though the lights were on. <BR>Landscapes during the day: Just awesome! <BR>Pool/foliage during the day: Again, amazing color and clarity...and did I mention amazing color! </P><P>DO NOT BE OVERWHELMED OR INTIMIATED BY THIS CANON CAMERA AND ITS FEATURES. <BR>Here are the errors I always find I make: <BR>1) Can't find a "setting," it's because I forget to turn the dial to "SCN" which will then allow me to pull up the menus I'm looking for. <BR>2) Can't access the ISO Speed, White Balance, Tone/Color Change, I forget to turn the dial to "P" which then gives me the menus for those. <BR>3) Not getting a flash, I forget to manually raise the flash bulb. Yes, you just flip it up with a finger, or flip it down to hide it. </P><P>If you read the manual, this camera will make you feel like a professional photographer and provide endless enjoyment and fun making memories! </P><B class=tiny>Help other customers find the most helpful reviews</B> <A name=R3LBGEPQZ5RZ97.2115.Helpful.Reviews></A>Was this review helpful to you? <A class=votingButtonReviews href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/voting/cast/Reviews/2115/R3LBGEPQZ5RZ97/Helpful/1/ref=cm_cr_dpvoteyn?ie=UTF8&token=34CE74AF231A56151F977B55069B9BA301EDC441&target=aHR0cDovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL2dwL3Byb2R1Y3QvQjAwM1pTSE5HOC9yZWY9Y21fY3JfZHB2b3RlcmRyP2llPVVURjgmdGFnPWNsaWNrZnJpZW5kLTIwJmlzU1JBZG1pbj0&voteAnchorName=R3LBGEPQZ5RZ97.2115.Helpful.Reviews&voteSessionID=181-4662418-6447565" rel="nofollow"></A> <A class=votingButtonReviews href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/voting/cast/Reviews/2115/R3LBGEPQZ5RZ97/Helpful/-1/ref=cm_cr_dpvoteyn?ie=UTF8&token=97F99D56EC0F5AE5AC49814F0A8F806DF999FBE9&target=aHR0cDovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL2dwL3Byb2R1Y3QvQjAwM1pTSE5HOC9yZWY9Y21fY3JfZHB2b3RlcmRyP2llPVVURjgmdGFnPWNsaWNrZnJpZW5kLTIwJmlzU1JBZG1pbj0&voteAnchorName=R3LBGEPQZ5RZ97.2115.Helpful.Reviews&voteSessionID=181-4662418-6447565" rel="nofollow"></A><BR><A name=R234JFV6AP577A></A><BR>196 of 202 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars <B>Amazing Straight From The Box</B>, August 31, 2010 <B>This review is from: Canon PowerShot SX130IS 12.1 MP Digital Camera with 12x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom with 3.0-Inch LCD (Electronics)</B> I first heard about the SX130is on August 19th- the same day I had decided that my final purchase decision would be the SX120is. After reading a few reviews, it had me convinced that this would be worth waiting for. I received my SX130is late this morning- and have to say, right from the box it was just amazing. Every time in the past when purchasing a new camera, it takes some adjusting and "breaking in" before fully great-quality pictures come, but with this one, literally from the first shot it has been wonderful. The HD video also records wonderfuly, and the sound is great as well- even with using all of the 48x digital zoom! The one "downside" to the video mode is that the image doesn't auto-focus as you zoom in, at times you have to re-focus using the shutter just as you normally would when taking a picture, but I personally didn't find that too annoying once I figured it out. The miniature and fisheye modes are a blast to use, and the smart-shutter mode (takes the photo when a smile is detected, without using the shutter) is neat too. The LCD is a nice big size, and has an auto-rotate for images in the playback mode, as well as an option to scroll through them when selecting. A fun fact which I also noticed is that it has a "screensaver," which displays the time to save the screen (as a computer would). Although some might consider it a bit "bulky" compared to most compact point and shoots, the size is perfect for someone like me who has bigger hands, allowing for a decent grip and non-clumsy hold. Overall, I just absolutely LOVE this camera (which I why I already give it 5 stars, hands down). Definitely recomend this to anyone; is well worth the money! <P>***Updated on 9/24*** <BR>After finally getting some Rayovac recharcable NiMH batteries, I can finally say that this camera is well worth the money. If you use regular AA (nonrechargeable) batteries, it will blow through them like crazy, so I learned the hard way. But the NiMH last much, much longer, plus are rechargeable. If you plan on purchasing this camera, I would highly recommend also getting the batteries- it is well worth the extra money. </P><B class=tiny>Help other customers find the most helpful reviews</B> <A name=R234JFV6AP577A.2115.Helpful.Reviews></A>Was this review helpful to you? <A class=votingButtonReviews href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/voting/cast/Reviews/2115/R234JFV6AP577A/Helpful/1/ref=cm_cr_dpvoteyn?ie=UTF8&token=66A8FC3A40EBB92CA3AB67CC95ACBEAA9C55237D&target=aHR0cDovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL2dwL3Byb2R1Y3QvQjAwM1pTSE5HOC9yZWY9Y21fY3JfZHB2b3RlcmRyP2llPVVURjgmdGFnPWNsaWNrZnJpZW5kLTIwJmlzU1JBZG1pbj0&voteAnchorName=R234JFV6AP577A.2115.Helpful.Reviews&voteSessionID=181-4662418-6447565" rel="nofollow"></A> <A class=votingButtonReviews href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/voting/cast/Reviews/2115/R234JFV6AP577A/Helpful/-1/ref=cm_cr_dpvoteyn?ie=UTF8&token=FCE305403E271F3FAEF1F4AC5E5AF369C0F7532B&target=aHR0cDovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL2dwL3Byb2R1Y3QvQjAwM1pTSE5HOC9yZWY9Y21fY3JfZHB2b3RlcmRyP2llPVVURjgmdGFnPWNsaWNrZnJpZW5kLTIwJmlzU1JBZG1pbj0&voteAnchorName=R234JFV6AP577A.2115.Helpful.Reviews&voteSessionID=181-4662418-6447565" rel="nofollow"></A><BR><A name=R3O7IJORZDRID1></A><BR>96 of 99 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars <B>Great Camera, nice and clear!</B>, September 3, 2010 <B>This review is from: Canon PowerShot SX130IS 12.1 MP Digital Camera with 12x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom with 3.0-Inch LCD (Electronics)</B> I was looking for a new camera to replace my 4 year old canon a630, 8mp, 4x zoom before our vacation next month. I was going to go with the sx120is, but it did not have HD video like all the other cameras had on them. Will I use that much, maybe, maybe not, but I at least wanted that option since all the other new cameras have it. Then I found out why the sx120is was going down in price, to make way for the sx130is. I looked everywhere and no one had it in stock yet. Then amazon got it a couple days later and I ordered it. Right away I thought it looked great. Very nice, something to hold onto, unlike the new small size cameras-I just don't like that they are so tiny. Love the big screen on the back. I thought I would miss not having a viewfinder and only using the rear display, but then i thought about it-I only use the display anyways on my camera and never the viewfinder! Sometimes the display looks grainy when not enough light, but after seeing the shot I just took, the pic was perfect. I like that it uses 2 AA batteries since I use rechargables-my other one used 4, so I have 2 extra for a backup now. I love how it zooms in on the face and the smile shutter is a neat trick. Have not played with the hd video yet, but I would have liked a mini-hdmi out of the camera. Also would like the flash to pop up on its own instead of saying on the screen to put the flash up. Other than that, there are so many controls, I'll probably never use them all and mainly use it on auto, which is great! The 12 MP and 12x optical zoom is great. Just note the 4x digital zoom does not work in widescreen mode, but it never did on my other camera either. 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I've had nothing but great experiences with it so far, and highly recommend to everyone. <P>Other than the T2i, I own (and primarily shoot with) the Rebel XS (1000D), and also have extensive experience with the Canon 50D. While my XS still serves me very well, I wanted to get an SLR with video capabilities since the release of the T1i. After finally saving up enough for the T1i, I really lucked out that Canon announced the T2i, which has even better features! I am lucky enough to finally have it, and want to share my experiences, and how they compare to my expectations <BR>================== <BR>OVERALL IMPRESSIONS <BR>The camera is very small and light. It is not weather-sealed or as durable as some of the more expensive SLRs, but it doesn't "feel cheap" in my opinion. It features a 3-inch LCD (compared to the Rebel XS's 2.5 inch screen), which also has a very high resolution. It looks lovely! Auto-focus is fast, and I've been very pleased with the quality of the pictures and videos I've taken so far. <BR>================== <BR>PROS <BR>IMAGE QUALITY: I feared that cramming so many megapixels onto this sensor, there would be a lot of image 'noise' (the megapixel myth). This thankfully hasn't been an issue, and I've been very pleased with the pictures taken with this camera! Aside from White Balance issues (see below, Cons), image quality is pretty good! </P><P>VIDEO: Some people have disparagingly said that Video on DSLRs is just a gimmick. I disagree. Based on sample clips I'd seen on YouTube, I was excited about getting an HDSLR, and while videos are sometimes shaky if you don't have very steady hands, a tripod eliminates those concerns. Audio quality on the T1i was criticized by many, but the T2i has a microphone input jack, which allows you to connect a mic. I don't yet own one so can't comment on that feature, but will update this review if and when I save enough to try this feature out. Additionally, this offers improved recording options, including higher fps (frames per second) than the T1i, which technically offered "true HD" recording of 1080, but only at a choppy 20 fps. </P><P>LOW-LIGHT PERFORMANCE: I am much more impressed than I expected. My Rebel XS could go up to ISO 1600, but would perform pretty poorly there. This not only can go up to a significantly higher ISO level, but performs much better. Less image noise means you have to waste less time editing your pics, and many more keepers! </P><P>SDXC SUPPORT: Only own SDHC cards up until now, but it's great to know that this supports the next generation of flash storage, which means you'll in the future be able to hold many more pictures than currently available. </P><P>CONS <BR>NOT A FULL-FRAME SLR: This is not a full-frame SLR like the Canon 5D Mark II, and the APS-C sized sensor results in a crop factor (1.6x), and doesn't necessarily provide the same image quality as the larger, full-frame sensor does. Still, at less than half the cost of the Mark II, I think this is a trade-off that's well worth it for most users. </P><P>Crop factor means that this camera, like other Canon DSLRs that have the APS-C size image sensor, will not be true to the lens's designation. A 50mm lens will produce an image more in line with 50mm x 1.6, or 80mm on a full-frame. This not only makes a difference for those who want to do landscape photography (which usually benefits from wide-angle views), but for those with unsteady hands. The general logic is that to ensure a steady shot, you need to shoot at the reciprocal of your focal length. So for a 50mm focal length, you should be shooting at a speed faster than 1/50 second for a steady shot. Keeping the crop factor in mind, you really should be shooting at a speed faster than 1/80 a second. </P><P>Crop factors are common for most digital SLRs, as full-frame sensors jack up the cost of production, which are then passed on to the consumer in the form of very expensive cameras. So it's not so much a shortcoming of the Rebel T2i, but just a note to keep in the back of your mind. </P><P>DIFFERENT BATTERY: This is more of a hassle for those who owned spare batteries than for those whose first SLR would be the T2i, but Canon changed the battery. Again, not such a big deal, but might be a hassle for some who find out that their old batteries can't be used on this model. </P><P>WHITE BALANCE: I found that the 'Auto' White-Balance setting was wildly inaccurate on my Rebel XS (often giving indoor shots a yellow tint unless I changed the WB to the 'Incandescent Light' mode), and I feel that the WB settings on this model still aren't as accurate as they should be. If you want truly accurate WB, you can use a gray card, or an alternative would be to simply try digitally editing the photos on your computer after shooting. </P><P>NO ARTICULATING SCREEN: No articulating screen, but this is a rare feature in DSLR's in general, so it's not a shortcoming of the T2i. Since most of your shots will probably be composed using the viewfinder, not a big deal, although it would have been convenient! If you absolutely must have an articulating screen on an HDSLR, look into the Nikon D5000. </P><P>=================== <BR>A NOTE ABOUT THE KIT LENS <BR>The lens that comes with this is the standard 18-55 f/3.5-5.6 that comes with the other Rebels. It's a very good all-around lens, but you more likely than not will want to at some point upgrade your lens for either (a) better image quality, or (b) better performance in low-light conditions. </P><P>This lens is very good, but for pros or those who pay incredibly close attention to detail, the optical quality of Canon's higher-end lenses is superior than to the kit lens. For most users, I don't think image quality will be a huge issue. </P><P>More likely, the aperture size will be the reason people want to upgrade their lens over time. A lens with a wider aperture allows more light to reach the sensor in less time than a lens with a narrower aperture. That means you can employ a faster shutter speed, which allows you to snap the shot faster, reducing the likelihood of a blurry picture. Outdoors on a sunny day, this aperture range of this lens won't be a limiting factor; inside a poorly-lit gym, however, you'll notice some blurry shots (see below for a recommended alternative for low-light shooting). </P><P>Still, this is a pretty good all-around lens that can result in some great shots! <BR>=================== <BR>RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES </P><P>1. An external flash: This will come in very handy. With the built-in flash, your photos often come out harshly lit. Bouncing an external flash off the wall makes a huge difference in image quality. I personally use the Speedlite 580EX II, but there are cheaper alternatives that are very good. Some higher-end cameras (i.e. Canon 5D Mark II) don't even have a built-in flash, which goes to show something about how high-level photographers view the lighting provided by internal flashes. </P><P>2. 50mm f/1.8 II lens - At around one hundred dollars, this lens is relatively cheap when compared to others on the market. Despite its low price, it offers great image quality. While it lacks IS (image stabilization) like some other Canon lenses (including the kit lens), with a wide aperture of f/1.8, enough light usually comes in to ensure a fast shutter speed, which in turn minimizes camera shake. Keep in mind that as a 'prime' lens, your feet will have to do the zooming in and out. This is not as convenient as an everyday walk-around lens like the 18-55 kit lens which gives a good zoom range, but is a great lens for portraits. Also would ideally be a good option for poorly-lit places where the aperture of the kit-lens isn't wide enough to ensure a steady shot. </P><P>CONCLUSIONS <BR>From my list of 4 pros and 4 cons, you might wonder why I'm giving this product 5 stars?... It's because considering the great performance - and low price - of the T2i, the 'cons' I list really aren't that big of a deal. Just because some cameras offer the aforementioned features the T2i lacks, it doesn't mean the T2i isn't a solid performer. On the contrary, I have been completely satisfied with this camera's image and video quality, performance, features, AND PRICE, and would recommend the T2i to anyone looking for an affordable way to capture memories! </P><P>------------------ <BR>EDIT 11/27/10 </P><P>I just wanted to update this review to say that after shooting with the T2i for nearly half a year, I'm still as impressed by this camera as when I first got it. I have a few comments to expand on my initial review: </P><P>VIDEO I have been using the video mode a lot more than I initially expected. While it doesn't offer continuous auto-focus and therefore might not replace a camcorder, once you get the hang of manually focusing this is not a big problem. I many times have found myself in situations where photos couldn't capture the moment as well as a video could, and the ability to record clips has been very convenient. </P><P>A note on the video mode, however...while it's automatic exposure is fine for most situations, if you find your videos are grainy, it's best to manually control the exposure. I've seen that sometimes even in good lighting, the camera will keep the aperture small (to have a less shallow depth of field) and boost the ISO. You can get around that by manually adjusting exposure settings, but again, the automatic exposures are usually fine. </P><P>As for audio with videos, I personally still have not purchased an external microphone, but for those who are serious about movie production Amazon sells a highly popular 'Rode VideoMic' for a... Read more ? </P><B class=tiny>Help other customers find the most helpful reviews</B> Was this review helpful to you? <BR><BR>225 of 234 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars <B>Excellent photo camera! Video...hmmm</B>, March 4, 2010 <B>This review is from: Canon EOS Rebel T2i 18 MP CMOS APS-C Digital SLR Camera with 3.0-Inch LCD and EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens (Electronics)</B> First, I have an extensive background in both photography and video. I was looking for a smaller camera to carry around that could also shoot video. When I heard about this one I thought it would be perfect and it is good, very good BUT its does have its issues... I will try to keep this short and to the point. <P>Pros: </P><P>1. Superb image quality in both photos and video. <BR>You can expect image quality comparable to a Canon Pro DSLR. <BR>And I am not just saying that. I actually did compare it to our 1Ds MkII. <BR>This camera can produces usable images up to ISO 3200. Noise is there but they <BR>do a good job of controlling it. With this said, it would be noted that there <BR>really isn't that much difference between a Canon 20D and the most expensive DSLR <BR>for photos that will be displayed on the web or in regular size prints. <BR>If you don't really need video then you can save yourself a lot of money and just <BR>get a used 20D :) I actually still have my original 20D as a backup. </P><P>2. Amazingly, the 18-55 kit lens turned out to be remarkably good. How good? <BR>Well, within the center area of the frame it would give the more expensive lens a run for their money :) <BR>Where it begins to break down is in corner detail but this is to be expected. <BR>The focusing is also too noisy to use for video, IF you are recording sound. </P><P>UPDATE: if you are looking to upgrade the lens, I can recommended the Canon 15-85 IS. </P><P>3. The built in mic is also very good. Even on regular video cameras this is almost a universal weakness. <BR>If you are looking for a better mic I can recommend the Rode SVM Stereo Video Mic. <BR>Works very well with this camera, unlike the Audio Technica 24CM. Its not cheap but good mics never are. <BR>On all of these cameras hiss is a problem to varying degrees especially when recording in a quiet environment. <BR>The quiter the source the more you will hear it. The only way to get remove it is to use an external audio <BR>record like the Zoom H4N or do it in software with something like SoundSoap. </P><P>4. Light weight compared to the higher end Canon bodies. </P><P>5. Amazing low light video capability. With a fast lens f2.8 or lower even a Pro video camera can't touch it. <BR>So if shooting in dark places is a big requirement then these cameras are the way to go. </P><P>Cons: </P><P>1. This is my biggest problem. I personally find the small body a lot more difficult to handle than the larger <BR>Canon cameras we have. Maybe I am just use to the larger bodies but they are a lot more natural and easier <BR>to work with. If you shoot pro or semi pro get the 7D just for this reason. The battery grip will help. <BR>I have small hands so I hate to think how it would feel with someone that has large hands. I would highly recommend <BR>you go somewhere and play with the T2i just to see how it feels in your hands. </P><P>UPDATE: The BG-E8 battery grip makes a big difference in this regard! </P><P>2. For my personal taste I find the T2i to over expose a bit. This could be related to the Peripheral Illumination <BR>Correction, Highlight Priority, etc. I usually just under expose by 1/3 of a stop to compensate for this. </P><P>3. My 2nd big disappointment is the video. The video quality is superb this is not the issue. Where the problem lies <BR>is in actually using the camera as a video camera. It has two big problems in this regard: the manual zoom and lack <BR>of auto focus. It is practically impossible to hold the camera steady and do a smooth zoom in or out. Panning and zooming <BR>at the same time is almost impossible. A regular video camera have electronic zoom controls that allows you to zoom <BR>in and out very smoothly. The other problem is lack of auto focus. Sure you can refocus manually but again very difficult <BR>to hold the camera steady and focus. Using the camera auto focus in video mode is possible but its really slow and <BR>the mic will pick up the noise from the lens as it hunts for the focus. For me, this means, the camera is more useful <BR>for recording short video clips not a full video shoot e.g. shooting a whole wedding. I don't feel it can replace a regular <BR>video camera as yet. For example, if you are thinking of using this camera to shoot your kids running around, it can do it, <BR>but there will be a lot of out of focus parts because it cannot track a subject like a regular video camera can and you <BR>won't be able to adjust the focus quickly enough either. </P><P>UPDATE: the video can work for the most part, IF you shoot with the intent of editing the final video. A SLR will require <BR>a bit more post production work than a regular video camera but the video quality will be superior. It works more like <BR>a professional film camera they use in movies than the video cameras we know. But with that said, this camera still has <BR>some real issues. Neither the shutter or aperture is continuous. You can only change them in 1/3 intervals...enough to <BR>cause a jump in exposure in many instances. On top of that you cannot change anything without recording the clicking <BR>noise the dial makes when you change the values. If you are using the mic in or on the camera this is a problem. <BR>With this camera you have to setup a scene, setup your exposure, set your focus, and shoot the scene. Don't plan on <BR>making any changes while you are shooting. So while the manual control is nice its not usable while shooting a scene. </P><P>If you can live with the Cons. Its a great camera that offers image quality comparable to any high end Canon model. <BR></P><B class=tiny>Help other customers find the most helpful reviews</B> Was this review helpful to you? <BR><BR>194 of 206 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars <B>You can't get better than this for under $1000</B>, March 2, 2010 <B>This review is from: Canon EOS Rebel T2i 18 MP CMOS APS-C Digital SLR Camera with 3.0-Inch LCD and EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens (Electronics)</B> I'm a frequent upgrader and loyal Canon fan. I traded up from an XSi last year to the T1i, and now this year to the T2i. I was within days of ordering the 7D until they announced the T2i, with all the features I wanted from the 7D at half the cost. I immediately pre-ordered the T2i and have been having some fun with it over the last 24 hours. The verdict so far? I am in love with this SLR. <P>I believe the last few iterations in the Rebel series have been comparable in quality. The T2i shares much of the same pros and cons with its predecessors, and ultimately, not too much has really changed. That said, the very minor things that did change were huge to me. I'm big into video, which is what got me looking into the 7D. Both the 7D and the T2i have the stereo audio input jack. My T1i just had the built-in mono mic which was unacceptable for someone who is doing more than home videos with this camera. So that feature, along with full manual control of video recording (not available in T1i), and 1080/24p (and 30p if that's your preference) makes this a common sense upgrade if you're serious about video. 720p/60 is also really cool for the silky smooth framerate, although I personally find the movie-like feel of 24p video best. </P><P>As for what the camera is really made for, still photography, it is still the king at (in the mid-entry-level DSLR class). 18 megapixels really, truly is more than any person really needs. My XSi from a couple years back met all my needs with 12mp, however, 18 creates for even better bragging rights to the general public. "How many megapixies is that thingy? Eighteen? OMG! You are such a pro!" Anyway, back on track now. The noise levels in most photos I've taken are pretty decent for 18 megapixels. It's comparable to the noise on the 15MP T1i from what I've experienced so far. 6400 ISO is now a default option instead of an expanded setting (12800 ISO still is), which is nice to have, though you'll hopefully never have to use it. </P><P>The kit lens is of course the same old 18-55 I've bought practically 5 times over now. A great budget lens and excellent value, but I absolutely can't go back to using it after buying some of the better lenses Canon has to offer. If the money's there, you will not regret investing another few hundred dollars some better glass. Otherwise, the 18-55 is a great lens to start out with. </P><P>Only major complaint I have is the white balance in incandescent lighting still isn't as accurate as I'd like. I also wish they kept the same LP-E5 battery so the two I already have would be compatible with both of my cameras. And a nitpick, the "Rebel" name is stupid, to be completely honest. It should be named "550D" as it is in the Europe market. SDXC support is cool, but I can't really comment on it as I'll be using SDHC cards for the foreseeable future. Oh, and the slightly redesigned buttons are a welcome change. A little more ergonomic than before. </P><P>In conclusion, if you're thinking about upgrading from a T1i, there isn't really a compelling reason to unless you are okay spending hundreds just for the sake of having the latest in gadgetry (what I do), UNLESS you are in it for the video support, which is AMAZING at this price point. You used to have to spend at least a couple thousand on a professional camcorder to get the kind of video support that you can now get in a consumer DSLR at a very reasonable price. Thanks, Canon! Oh, and amazon got it to me super fast too! </P><B class=tiny>Help other customers find the most helpful reviews</B> Was this review helpful to you? <BR>Share your thoughts with other customers: <IMG height=7 alt=Ad src="http://www.mybestboard.com/imageblog//advertisement-sm-headV192575712.gif" width=123 border=0><B class=h3color>Most Recent Customer Reviews</B><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><br /><p><a href=" http://www.amazon.com/Canon-T2i-Digital-3-0-Inch-18-55mm/dp/B0035FZJHQ/ref=pd_zg_rss_ts_e_502394_7?ie=UTF8&tag=clickfriend-20 " target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p>sinthaihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00489784881328372803noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525928212507507779.post-68360765563647828642011-02-06T12:11:00.000-08:002011-02-06T12:11:00.171-08:00# 8: Flip Video Tripod <br>Your comments can help make our site better for everyone. Please note that we are able to respond directly to all feedback sent through this form, but we'll ask you to sign so we can contact you if necessary. Feedback is limited to 1000 characters.<br /><p><a href=" http://www.amazon.com/Flip-Video-ATR1B-Tripod/dp/B000VJRUKS/ref=pd_zg_rss_ts_e_502394_8?ie=UTF8&tag=clickfriend-20 " target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p>sinthaihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00489784881328372803noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525928212507507779.post-34281004800009016052011-02-06T07:39:00.000-08:002011-02-06T07:39:00.356-08:00# 7: Canon PowerShot SX130IS 12.1 MP Digital Camera with 12 x Wide Angle optical image stabilized Zoom and 3.0-inch LCDTranslate Request has too much data<br />Parameter name: request<br />Translate Request has too much data<br />Parameter name: request<br /> <B class=h3color>Most Helpful Customer Reviews</B><BR><BR>670 of 673 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars <B>FINALLY I found an AWESOME CAMERA after all these years!</B>, September 26, 2010 <B>This review is from: Canon PowerShot SX130IS 12.1 MP Digital Camera with 12x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom with 3.0-Inch LCD (Electronics)</B> For the last 2 years I've been searching for a camera to be a companion to my Sony DSC 7.2 megapixel (bought in 2005) which takes awesome pictures even when enlarged and the color is just phenomenal! I wanted something with zoom power, neat features to play around, and of course must provide awesome color. <P>I tried: <BR>Panasonic ZS1...awful, awful pictures. So noisy/unclear it was unbelievable. <BR>Sony DSC W290...noisy/unclear. Sony really went the way of the dodo on this one. <BR>Sony TX5 ($350)...again, just not as clear as my old 7.2 megapixel. <BR>Sony DSC H55...almost a keeper, but still not as good as my old 7.2 megapixel. </P><P>Finally I tried this Canon and I bought it as soon as it came out, before any reviews were posted. I was simply hoping that the technology this year would be perfected and I would not find the same noisy/low-light/poor-light performance problems that every camera I read about on Amazon seems to have had in the past 3 years. WELL I HIT THE JACKPOT! </P><P>If you buy this camera, this is what you need to do: <BR>1) Print up the manual (at home, and trim it to size) then have FedEx/Kinkos spiral bind it for $8. <BR>2) Set aside 1 to 2 full hours (completely undisturbed) and read the manual. It's a very good manual and pretty thorough. <BR>3) This really is not a camera for people who just want to keep it on "auto" all the time and snap away. Because this camera really only shines when you learn how to work it and play with it's settings, which are easy to learn and numerous. This camera is fun and provides many, many fun options. <BR>NOTE: I am not a camera pro, and at my age learning how to work and remembering new technology can be a task, but this camera makes me feel like a camera pro, and I must reiterate it is easy to learn/navigate. This camera has way too many cool features to cover, but I'll highlight some. </P><P>SOME FUN FEATURES/SETTINGS...DO NOT BE OVERWHELMED: <BR>1) Takes photos automatically when someone smiles. <BR>2) Has a "wink" self-timer. <BR>3) Customizable self-timer. You can set the self timer to take as many photos as you want, at intervals of time, for example you can tell it take 30 photos in 3 second intervals, or whatever combo of numbers. Very cool feature! <BR>4) Takes a photo when a "new face" enters the picture. So you can set it on a tripod to take pics of a gathering and when new faces enter the scene it just keeps snapping away. <BR>5) SCENE OPTIONS: Lowlight, Vivid Colors, Poster Effect (old/worn look), Accent color (keep only one color and make others B&W), Color Swap (I changed my black appliances to my wood cabinets and vice-versa), Fisheye Effect (very funny), Miniature Effect (blurs top and bottom with a clear center), Beach Scene (for sunshine/good blues), Foliage (for vivid foliage), Snow Scene, Fireworks. <BR>6) LIGHTING: You can set white balance, tell it the lighting around you like flourescent, daylight, cloudy, et al. <BR>7) COLOR: You can set color saturation to vivid, neutral, sepia, B&W, positive (like silver-tape movies), light skin tone, dark skin tone, vivid blue, green, red, and even completely customize even more than this. <BR>8) SHOOTING: It'll take one shot, or continuous shots. <BR>9) FLASH: You can set your flash power. And you raise it manually or hide it if not needed. <BR>10) QUALITY/SIZE: Obviously you can set size/quality of photos. <BR>11) OTHER: You can set shutter speed, aperature, both together, ISO from 80-1600, AND SO MUCH MORE! <BR>12) MOVIES: Very clear video recording...I was amazed! <BR>13) MORE AUTO SETTINGS: Kids & Pets, Landscape, Portrait, Easy, Auto. <BR>14) And "within" all of these setting mentioned you can do more things, for example, if you're on Auto or Easy or Portrait you can tell it to take continuous shots, or self-timed at intervals, and on and on. <BR>15) And this camera still offers even more features than what I listed!!! </P><P>BEST FEATURE OF ALL: <BR>1) With every selection, with every turn of the dial, every press of the button, a clear and easy explanation of what you are doing or selecting appears on the screen. You simply cannot make a mistake. </P><P>BATTERY LIFE: <BR>It ate through my Duracells within hours. So I purchased Sanyo Eneloop Rechargable Batteries and they seem to be lasting longer and better. But it is nice to have the ability to buy AAs when needed and not need an outlet to recharge, so I liked that feature. </P><P>PHOTOS I'VE TAKEN: <BR>At sunset of people in backyard: Clear and vivid and picked up green palm trees, tan skin, etc. <BR>At 1am of people on porch: Clear and vivid and picked up everything as though it was daylight. <BR>In dark living room: Clear and vivid and picked up wood chest, painted wall, everything as though the lights were on. <BR>Landscapes during the day: Just awesome! <BR>Pool/foliage during the day: Again, amazing color and clarity...and did I mention amazing color! </P><P>DO NOT BE OVERWHELMED OR INTIMIATED BY THIS CANON CAMERA AND ITS FEATURES. <BR>Here are the errors I always find I make: <BR>1) Can't find a "setting," it's because I forget to turn the dial to "SCN" which will then allow me to pull up the menus I'm looking for. <BR>2) Can't access the ISO Speed, White Balance, Tone/Color Change, I forget to turn the dial to "P" which then gives me the menus for those. <BR>3) Not getting a flash, I forget to manually raise the flash bulb. Yes, you just flip it up with a finger, or flip it down to hide it. </P><P>If you read the manual, this camera will make you feel like a professional photographer and provide endless enjoyment and fun making memories! </P><B class=tiny>Help other customers find the most helpful reviews</B> Was this review helpful to you? <BR><BR>184 of 190 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars <B>Amazing Straight From The Box</B>, August 31, 2010 <B>This review is from: Canon PowerShot SX130IS 12.1 MP Digital Camera with 12x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom with 3.0-Inch LCD (Electronics)</B> I first heard about the SX130is on August 19th- the same day I had decided that my final purchase decision would be the SX120is. After reading a few reviews, it had me convinced that this would be worth waiting for. I received my SX130is late this morning- and have to say, right from the box it was just amazing. Every time in the past when purchasing a new camera, it takes some adjusting and "breaking in" before fully great-quality pictures come, but with this one, literally from the first shot it has been wonderful. The HD video also records wonderfuly, and the sound is great as well- even with using all of the 48x digital zoom! The one "downside" to the video mode is that the image doesn't auto-focus as you zoom in, at times you have to re-focus using the shutter just as you normally would when taking a picture, but I personally didn't find that too annoying once I figured it out. The miniature and fisheye modes are a blast to use, and the smart-shutter mode (takes the photo when a smile is detected, without using the shutter) is neat too. The LCD is a nice big size, and has an auto-rotate for images in the playback mode, as well as an option to scroll through them when selecting. A fun fact which I also noticed is that it has a "screensaver," which displays the time to save the screen (as a computer would). Although some might consider it a bit "bulky" compared to most compact point and shoots, the size is perfect for someone like me who has bigger hands, allowing for a decent grip and non-clumsy hold. Overall, I just absolutely LOVE this camera (which I why I already give it 5 stars, hands down). Definitely recomend this to anyone; is well worth the money! <P>***Updated on 9/24*** <BR>After finally getting some Rayovac recharcable NiMH batteries, I can finally say that this camera is well worth the money. If you use regular AA (nonrechargeable) batteries, it will blow through them like crazy, so I learned the hard way. But the NiMH last much, much longer, plus are rechargeable. If you plan on purchasing this camera, I would highly recommend also getting the batteries- it is well worth the extra money. </P><B class=tiny>Help other customers find the most helpful reviews</B> Was this review helpful to you? <BR><BR>90 of 93 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars <B>Great Camera, nice and clear!</B>, September 3, 2010 <B>This review is from: Canon PowerShot SX130IS 12.1 MP Digital Camera with 12x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom with 3.0-Inch LCD (Electronics)</B> I was looking for a new camera to replace my 4 year old canon a630, 8mp, 4x zoom before our vacation next month. I was going to go with the sx120is, but it did not have HD video like all the other cameras had on them. Will I use that much, maybe, maybe not, but I at least wanted that option since all the other new cameras have it. Then I found out why the sx120is was going down in price, to make way for the sx130is. I looked everywhere and no one had it in stock yet. Then amazon got it a couple days later and I ordered it. Right away I thought it looked great. Very nice, something to hold onto, unlike the new small size cameras-I just don't like that they are so tiny. Love the big screen on the back. I thought I would miss not having a viewfinder and only using the rear display, but then i thought about it-I only use the display anyways on my camera and never the viewfinder! Sometimes the display looks grainy when not enough light, but after seeing the shot I just took, the pic was perfect. I like that it uses 2 AA batteries since I use rechargables-my other one used 4, so I have 2 extra for a backup now. I love how it zooms in on the face and the smile shutter is a neat trick. Have not played with the hd video yet, but I would have liked a mini-hdmi out of the camera. Also would like the flash to pop up on its own instead of saying on the screen to put the flash up. Other than that, there are so many controls, I'll probably never use them all and mainly use it on auto, which is great! The 12 MP and 12x optical zoom is great. Just note the 4x digital zoom does not work in widescreen mode, but it never did on my other camera either. A great camera to get without paying the extra money for the D-SLR cameras. <B class=tiny>Help other customers find the most helpful reviews</B> Was this review helpful to you? <BR>Share your thoughts with other customers: <IMG height=7 alt=Ad src="http://www.mybestboard.com/imageblog//advertisement-sm-headV192575712.gif" width=123 border=0><B class=h3color>Most Recent Customer Reviews</B><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><br /><p><a href=" http://www.amazon.com/Canon-PowerShot-SX130IS-Stabilized-3-0-Inch/dp/B003ZSHNG8/ref=pd_zg_rss_ts_e_502394_6?ie=UTF8&tag=clickfriend-20 " target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p>sinthaihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00489784881328372803noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525928212507507779.post-81491453304332258032011-02-06T04:38:00.000-08:002011-02-06T04:38:00.796-08:00# 5: Kodak Zi8 Pocket Video Camera (Black)Translate Request has too much data<br />Parameter name: request<br />Error in deserializing body of reply message for operation 'Translate'. The maximum string content length quota (8192) has been exceeded while reading XML data. This quota may be increased by changing the MaxStringContentLength property on the XmlDictionaryReaderQuotas object used when creating the XML reader. Line 1, position 8954.<br /> <B class=h3color>Most Helpful Customer Reviews</B><BR><BR>1,227 of 1,252 people found the following review helpful: 4.0 out of 5 stars <B>Best camcorder if you're on a budget and need external mic input</B>, August 22, 2009 <B>This review is from: Kodak Zi8 Pocket Video Camera (Black) (Electronics)</B> Check out my sample footage video on Youtube. On Youtube search "djeror zi8 low light" <P>In my previous review of the Kodak Zi8 I was pretty frustrated at the fact that whenever I used the built in microphone the recorded videos had an annoying high pitch whine that made the audio from my videos almost unusable. Kodak recognized that this was an issue and created a firmware update that fixed the problem. It also fixed a few other things like the previous issue of the image getting darker as you zoomed in. They seem to have fixed all of the major problems with this firmware fix. </P><P>I do tech product reviews so I need the following things: </P><P>- External mic input - most of my videos are shot wearing a lapel mic <BR>- Macro mode - I have to get close to little tiny screens <BR>- SDHC memory - I go to all day trade shows, I need 10+ hours of video <BR>- Power options - I need to be able to shoot while AC power is plugged in or use a large external battery. <BR>- Under $200 - I'm poor. </P><P>Because of these requirements no other camcorder can fit my needs. One cool thing about this camera is that it is much more upgradable than the other pocket cameras on the market. </P><P>Con: <BR>-The built in microphone is OK now that they fixed the whining noise, but it's still not amazing. </P><P>Work-around: <BR>- Don't use the internal mic... I use an Audio Technica lapel mic for 1 person interviews.Audio Technica ATR-3350 Lavalier Omnidirectional Condenser Microphone For events I ordered a Sony stereo mic to use instead of the built in mic. Sony ECM-DS70P Electret Condenser Stereo Microphone . Although I wish that Kodak made the internal mic better, for the most part I am kind of excited that the Sony stereo mic will give me much better sound than any of the standard internal mics that any of the pocket cams have. </P><P>Con: <BR>-Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS) sucks a lot of juice. Also the Zi8 uses a proprietary battery rather than cheap swappable AA's. Battery life when shooting non-stop is 1hr 16min in 720p 60fps with EIS on. If you turn off EIS you get about 1hr 41min at 720p 60fps. </P><P>Work-around: <BR>- Use the USB to power cable that comes with the camera in conjunction with an external battery source. This is a must if you are going to be recording for more than an hour with EIS, cause that's about what the internal battery will give you. Tekkeon TekCharge Rechargeable Li-Poly Battery You can just stick this battery pack in your pocket and connect the charging cable to the Zi8. This will allow you to record for a super long amount of time. I haven't tested to see what my total record time with the battery pack will be but it should be around 5X the standard recording time. (about 6 hours with EIS on, almost 9 with it off) This gives you the best battery life of almost any camcorder. Sure it's an extra cost, but when you're at an all day trade show you don't have to worry about running out of juice. </P><P>Con: <BR>- Image stabilization can't rescue video you shoot while moving around. Any camera motion makes video awful. </P><P>Work-round: <BR>- Accept the fact you should probably be using a mini tripod with this camera or at least stand still. Also, although it takes a bunch of time to process if you have the new iMovie the image stabilization processing you can do is light years beyond what the EIS in the Kodak Zi8 can do. </P><P>One more important note. Make sure you buy high speed SDHC memory cards for this thing. If your SD card is not fast enough the camera will record for like 2 seconds and then stop with an error. It took me a while to figure out why the camera kept stopping recording when in HD mode but worked fine in SD mode. It was because of my old SD card. You need to make sure your SD card has a write speed of at least 9MB/s if you want to record in 1080p. These high speed cards cost more, but you need them for any camcorder that is going to record HD video to them, it's not just the Zi8. I think most Class 6 high speed SDHC cards should work. </P><P>If you want to get the most out of this camera plan on spending an extra $100 - $150 in order to buy upgrade items. Personally I've come to the conclusion that the extra expenses were worth it. It all depends on what you plan on using the camera for. For a typical mom purse cam this would not be my recommendation, I would say go with a Flip Ultra HD. But for someone with particular needs like mine this camera may be the only one that fits the bill. </P><B class=tiny>Help other customers find the most helpful reviews</B> Was this review helpful to you? <BR><BR>408 of 417 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars <B>Great Value, awesome! But don't expect it to compete with $3000 camera</B>, October 12, 2009 <B>This review is from: Kodak Zi8 Pocket Video Camera (Black) (Electronics)</B> I rarely will type/review products but I've been a little frustrated reading the reviews of this product on Amazon and by users at other sites. Many users seem to think that this camera was designed to compete with expensive, professional cameras that cost thousands of dollars and produce full HD quality video. That's not what this is. Also, while my camera hasn't had the 'noise' issue from the Mic, i have seen a camera that had the issue and its BARELY noticeable. Its almost like a very quiet background noise from a Florescent light or something. <P>Kodak has designed, marketed, and built a camera to compete with FLiP and has clearly produced a FAR better product. </P><P>I'll keep it short and sweet and first explain who I am and what I am using this camera for. I use it for: <BR>-Home Videos/Fun stuff with old buddies and friends <BR>-For work when I need some quick video that's easy to upload online, or put in iMovie and edit <BR>-For work when I need more complex videos that may require editing, or somewhat lengthy video but I want the ease of use/portability. </P><P>I have seen some of the problems stated with the internal Mic and I have had none of them (I do have the upgraded Firmware that is now standard 1.03, and Kodak says this completely eliminates the issue...again have never had the issue on my camera). A relative of mine was lucky enough to purchase this product when Kodak did an 'early' release a few months ago and occasionally his videos will have a bit of a higher pitched background noise, but it doesn't interfere with the sound from the video -- its just a light background noise that, honestly, i've heard on dozens of cameras. Don't forget, without an external Mic the camera only records mono so -- the sounds quality isn't going to be great anyway! </P><P>The video is great, image stability isn't as advanced as those available on more expensive cameras but it is better than anything i've seen in a FLiP or other Kodak model. It does work and you can see a difference, even if its not huge. Its SO easy to flip between video modes. The 1080p is awesome, but sometimes its nice to move back down to 720 and the 60fps to capture 'action' footage. </P><P>One negative -- which most people may see as a positive -- i do wish there were more settings, or at least the ability to play around with more features/edit modes. Its GREAT easy to use, its a point and shoot video camera -- but with the great lens and abilities, it seems like Kodak could have -- pretty easily -- had this camera competing with much higher end cameras. If all the hardware was put to great use this could compete with $500+ cameras. But I understand wanting to keep it simple. </P><P>I like having the SD card. Some people would prefer the internal memory, and yes by the time you buy a decent sized SD card the camera is more expensive than the FLiP, but, the FLiP has a very limited memory. This camera is limited only by the size of the card...Definitely a positive! </P><P>Finally, I know people that are both in the TV business and do a lot of Video blogging and they are drooling over this camera because of the external mic capabilities. One reason lots of 'pros' didn't like FLiP was because of the audio issues. Kodak has solved those, not to mention providing better quality video. </P><P>Again this isn't something to shoot with if your a young film-maker or a die-hard amateur cinematographer. But if you need something cheap to get some great quality video, or need something super easy to use that is really portable....Take the plunge. And if your considering FLiP -- don't bother... </P><B class=tiny>Help other customers find the most helpful reviews</B> Was this review helpful to you? <BR><BR>613 of 631 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars <B>Actual footage in different lighting conditions</B>, December 3, 2009 <B>This review is from: Kodak Zi8 Pocket Video Camera (Black) (Electronics)</B> Length:: 2:22 Mins <P>Instead of shooting a review, I took some video, outdoors in the dark, in a dim room, and various lighting conditions. I erased the audio portion - it was just wind and ambient noise. The original video is great quality - hopefully Amazon does not compress it too much! </P><P>Christmas lights in front of the house, the tree inside the house, and some footage at the local gym (dark, medium and bright conditions!) </P><P>I also shot some close-up footage with the close-up setting on and off so you can see how it works. </P><P>All videos are recorded by the camera in .mov format. </P><B class=tiny>Help other customers find the most helpful reviews</B> Was this review helpful to you? <BR>2115|R3TR6TJ9OH2IB0;2115|R24NLQQ739CN43;2115|R3DTAE8IALESIN;Share your thoughts with other customers: <IMG height=7 alt=Ad src="http://www.mybestboard.com/imageblog//advertisement-sm-headV192575712.gif" width=123 border=0><B class=h3color>Most Recent Customer Reviews</B><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><br /><p><a href=" http://www.amazon.com/Kodak-Pocket-Video-Camera-Black/dp/B002HOPUPC/ref=pd_zg_rss_ts_e_502394_5?ie=UTF8&tag=clickfriend-20 " target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p>sinthaihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00489784881328372803noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525928212507507779.post-78857833258793655812011-02-06T00:05:00.000-08:002011-02-06T00:05:01.179-08:00# 1: Nikon Coolpix S3000 12 .0MP Digital camera with Zoom 4 x optical vibration reduction (VR) and 2.7 inch LCD (black)text is null<br />Parameter name: text<br /><p><a href=" http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-S3000-Vibration-Reduction-Black/dp/B0034XKDN4/ref=pd_zg_rss_ts_e_502394_1?ie=UTF8&tag=clickfriend-20 " target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p>sinthaihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00489784881328372803noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525928212507507779.post-76436603077836104992011-02-05T20:29:00.000-08:002011-02-05T20:29:00.214-08:00# 4: Nikon D3100 14 .2MP digital SLR camera with 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6 AF-S DX VR Nikkor Zoom LensAll Electronics brands bestselling Digital SLR lenses & point-and-shoots Pro Video camcorder accessories<br /><p><a href=" http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-D3100-Digital-18-55mm-3-5-5-6/dp/B003ZYF3LO/ref=pd_zg_rss_ts_e_502394_4?ie=UTF8&tag=clickfriend-20 " target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p>sinthaihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00489784881328372803noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525928212507507779.post-59996730480375300632011-02-05T16:54:00.000-08:002011-02-05T16:54:00.364-08:00# 2: HP V5061u digital camcorder with 1080p for LCD Touchscreen 3 (black)text is null<br />Parameter name: text<br /><p><a href=" http://www.amazon.com/HP-V5061u-Digital-Camcorder-Touchscreen/dp/B003IZ97XA/ref=pd_zg_rss_ts_e_502394_2?ie=UTF8&tag=clickfriend-20 " target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p>sinthaihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00489784881328372803noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525928212507507779.post-1043729248761303172011-02-05T12:44:00.000-08:002011-02-05T12:44:00.537-08:00# 7: Canon PowerShot S95 10 MP digital camera with 3.8 x Wide Angle Optical Image stabilized Zoom and 3.0 inch LCDError in deserializing body of reply message for operation 'Translate'. 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Line 1, position 8943.<br /> <B class=h3color>Most Helpful Customer Reviews</B><BR><BR>343 of 349 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars <B>Excellent image quality, full controls and pocketable</B>, September 9, 2010 <B>This review is from: Canon PowerShot S95 10 MP Digital Camera with 3.8x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 3.0-Inch inch LCD (Electronics)</B> If you're looking for a pocketable camera that has reasonably high quality images, lets you control aperture, speed and focus and shoot in RAW format, this is it. I bought mine as an upgrade from a previous small but versatile camera, a Canon Powershot S70. <P>The Powershot S95 was introduced in August 2010 as a slight upgrade to the S90, which was widely praised for its image quality and excellent interface but criticized for being hard to hold ("like a bar of soap in the shower") and for having a control dial that turned too easily. The S95 fixes both problems and adds a couple of other features in a package that fits in the pocket of your jeans (if they're not super tight). The case is metal, and although there are no finger grips on the body, it's not slippery at all. It feels like it's covered with super-fine sandpaper (like 1000 or 1500 grit, for those you who know what that feels like). </P><P>The second major complaint about the S-90 was that the function selection ring on the rear moved too easily. The ring on the S-95 has a slight click when you move it, and it doesn't move unless you want it to. </P><P>There are a couple of other cameras of this type, including the Panasonic LX-3 and LX-5 and the Samsung TL500. They all have let you control camera functions, and like the S95 they have 10 MP sensors that are almost twice as large as a typical pocket camera, so the pixels on the sensor are larger. That lets them gather light more efficiently, which reduces digital "noise" when you shoot in dim light. Image quality is noticeably better than photos from typical pocket cameras. You can make an 8 x 10 or perhaps 11x14 enlargement, although a digital SLR will be significantly better for larger prints. They also have f/2.0 lenses at their widest angle, although the aperture closes down as you zoom in. </P><P>The Canon has two advantages over the Panasonic LX-3 & LX-5. First, you really can put it in your pocket or in a belt case no bigger than the one you use for a mobile phone. Second, the interface is a brilliant re-thinking of how a very small camera with a full set of controls should work. There's not much room for buttons on the small surface, but you don't have to get into a multi-level menu on the LCD, and yet changing settings is fast and intuitive. <BR>For example, there's a ring around the lens that you can grip easily to control zoom, or, shutter speed, or aperture, change ISO, or manually focus. You select what you want it to do by pressing a button on the top, and when you look at the LCD screen you can see what it's programmed for. There's a selection wheel on the back for other functions, and when you move it, a clear set of choices appears on the screen. The selections are context-appropriate, so they change depending on whether you've set the camera for aperture control, "Program" control, etc. </P><P>The two Panasonics have the same sensor as their Canon equivalents, but they offer a slightly wider lens (24mm vs. 28 for the S95). The LX-3 has a much shorter telephoto - only 60 mm. The LX-5, which was introduced a couple of weeks before the S95, has a 90mm telephoto, and you can buy an add-on optical viewfinder. It also has a flash shoe in addition to the pop-up flash, although you can buy a dedicated add-on flash for the S-95 to supplement its pop-up flash The LX-5 is about 25% more expensive than the Canon S95 (and 60% more with the optional viewfinder) and while it would fit in a coat pocket, you can't stuff it into a trouser pocket. </P><P>If you want a truly pocketable camera that gives you good image quality and full control over your photography, the S95 is an excellent choice. <BR></P><B class=tiny>Help other customers find the most helpful reviews</B> Was this review helpful to you? <BR><BR>362 of 375 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars <B>Wow! What an improvement!</B>, August 31, 2010 <B>This review is from: Canon PowerShot S95 10 MP Digital Camera with 3.8x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 3.0-Inch inch LCD (Electronics)</B> I spent two or three months doing tons of research to replace my old Canon SD870. Finally a month ago I decided to buy the S90 despite the fact that it didn't have 720 HD video, it was a one-year old model, and many reviewers disliked the looseness of the control dial. My S90 arrived in the middle of August and over the course of many days I learned how to use all the functions and was very pleased with the results. <P>And then on August 19 Canon announced the upcoming release of the Canon S95. I immediately returned my S90 and anxiously awaited the arrival of its successor. Earlier today it was delivered and I've been using it all day. </P><P>I must say that I wanted to love the S90, but the smoothness of the body annoyed me. I figured I'd just have to get used to the slipperiness. But now that I have the S95 in my hands, I can't believe what a difference the matte finish makes regarding secure handling. There's no way you can appreciate the difference if you haven't handled both models yourself. Honestly, that feature alone is worth the slightly higher price. </P><P>Control dial issues? No longer! Subtle click-stops have solved that problem. </P><P>Finger missing the shutter button on the S90? Well, the geniuses at Canon took care of that, also. You won't mistake the shutter button on the S95 for any other button due to the distinct and secure feel. </P><P>I'm in love with this camera. I won't go into details about picture quality because it's as good as its predecessor; there are examples all over the Internet. And of course the S95's 720 HD video is a big improvement over the standard video of the S90. </P><P>Only one "con" I can think of: The new, smooth, elegant display on the back is no longer recessed therefore you'll have to be careful if you place the camera face up on a flat surface. In that position it appears the screen will come in direct contact with the table's surface. </P><B class=tiny>Help other customers find the most helpful reviews</B> Was this review helpful to you? <BR><BR>172 of 175 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars <B>Great camera and upgrade to superb S90</B>, September 5, 2010 <B>This review is from: Canon PowerShot S95 10 MP Digital Camera with 3.8x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 3.0-Inch inch LCD (Electronics)</B> I own both the S90 and S95 (G10 and G11 also, as well as F-1 and numerous Nikons including the D90). <BR>Hands down, I took more photos on a daily basis with the S90 since I took it EVERYWHERE. <BR>As they say, the absolute best camera is the one you have when you need to take a photograph. <BR>The picture quality of the S90 is superb and the S95 is at least as good. <BR>Often the biggest limiter to picture quality is the skill of the photographer. <BR>Time spent mastering a particular camera is well spent and paper specs often can mislead. <BR>Discussing subtle nuances over comparable cameras is often more academic than practical. <BR>The S95 gives the serious photographer tremendous flexibility from full auto to full manual and superb features that are packaged in a truly pocketable high performing camera that is arguably best in class. <P>So what has improved: </P><P>Body finish...more tactile and grippy <BR>Selection wheel on back has click stops....hurray! <BR>On/off button is where it should be. <BR>720p movie mode added (24 fps vs 30 for lx5) with stereo recording. <BR>More scenes including High Dynamic Range (very cool) <BR>Numerous technical innovations that result in more stable, sharper pictures. <BR>Button feel on back is more positive. <BR>Ring on front has more friction and feels more positive. <BR>Body even smaller and more pocketable. <BR>Menu system updated but if you can drive a S90, G10 or G11 you will be off and running. <BR>Improved hand lanyard placement. <BR>Improved shutter release. <BR>Slightly rounded corners...looks feels better. </P><P>What stayed the same: </P><P>Battery door and card slot. <BR>Same cables and connectors. <BR>Lack of grip....no denying it would add weight but... <BR>Build quality...as good as it will get. </P><P>What got worse: <BR>This part is highly subjective because different people see the same change differently (I see the size reduction as good, while others have said it's bad....so be wary and know if you agree with peoples reasons). <BR>Thumb rest no longer there...I missed it. </P><P>So there you have my first impressions and if I had to choose between the S90 and S95, the S95 is the clear winner! <BR></P><B class=tiny>Help other customers find the most helpful reviews</B> Was this review helpful to you? <BR>Share your thoughts with other customers: <IMG height=7 alt=Ad src="http://www.mybestboard.com/imageblog//advertisement-sm-headV192575712.gif" width=123 border=0><B class=h3color>Most Recent Customer Reviews</B><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><br /><p><a href=" http://www.amazon.com/Canon-PowerShot-S95-Stabilized-3-0-Inch/dp/B003ZSHNGS/ref=pd_zg_rss_ts_e_502394_9?ie=UTF8&tag=clickfriend-20 " target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p>sinthaihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00489784881328372803noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525928212507507779.post-55845581647790728792011-02-05T08:40:00.000-08:002011-02-05T08:41:19.592-08:00# 10: Canon PowerShot SD1300 is 12.1 MP Digital Camera with 4 x wide angle optical image stabilized Zoom and 2.7 inch LCD (Silver)Translate Request has too much data<br />Parameter name: request<br />Translate Request has too much data<br />Parameter name: request<br /> 583 of 619 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars <B>It is classy and it takes great pictures</B>, March 13, 2010 <B>This review is from: Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS 12.1 MP Digital Camera with 4x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.7-Inch LCD (Silver) (Electronics)</B> I will try to share some things I have discovered about this camera, these are just my thoughts, I hope they might be of help . <P>Some things I am compairing to a canon SD1200 and the SD940, SD1400. <BR>I do not use the viedo enough to judge that part of the cameras. </P><P>** No SD memory card included with this camera **, see below </P><P>* Some will miss the eye viewfinder that the SD1200 has. </P><P>* Some will miss the HD 720p in the movie mode that the SD940,SD1400 has, The SD1300 has 640x480 at 30fps like the canon SD1200, G11 and S90. </P><P>* The SD1300 has ( no optical zoom while recording video ) just digital zoom. </P><P>* There is a date feature on the SD1300, see below </P><P>* The flat button arangement is the same as the SD1200 all but the (( Power Button )) on top is larger and easier to turn on and off, I like that ( but be careful ) it does not come on in your pocket, purse or in your soft camera case. </P><P>* I have not had any trouble using any of the buttons even with my big old hands. The flat buttons are a tad larger than on the SD940 and SD1400. </P><P>* The menu screens are large and very easy to read and use.* </P><P>* You get a 2.7inch very clear LCD screen that has a (very good and wide viewing angle in all directions). </P><P>Note > when your LCD screen is set to a lower brightness you can push and hold down the display button for 1 second and it will go to the brightest setting and do that again and it will go back to the lower setting... </P><P>A 28mm x 112mm lens, a little better than the 35 x 105 on the SD1200 ( But no view finder on the SD1300 ). </P><P>* The SD1300 is very easy to use and small enough to carry every place you go for those spontaneous grand kid pictures like the SD 1200 was . <BR>Just a very good basic camera. </P><P>* I like that the mic for the video is in the front of the camera instead of being on the top (where I put my finger) like the canon SD970 and others, it picks up less finger movement noise being in the front. </P><P>** Timing and Performance** Very fast start up time of just over 1 sec. <BR>I can not tell any difference in shot to shot or flash shot to shot times between the SD1300 and the SD1200, <BR>which is ( 2secs with out the flash ), and 3 to 4secs with the flash on, (( up to 6secs for full flash recharge )). </P><P>(Update > Some of review sites(C-NET) are getting around 2.7 to 3 seconds for the SD1300 between shots with out the flash so I grabed the two cameras and tryed the two again(SD1300 SD1200) with and with out the flash on and I had the same results both ways, I used program mode both times and they would focus and recharge the flash evenly also...) </P><P>Shutter lag is good for a canon point and shoot but if you ( pre focus ) that will help even more. </P><P>I never tested the continuous shooting( but see my battery test) but canon says it is 0.9 per sec where the sd 1200 is 1.4 shots per sec, if that is important to you. UPDATE > The 1200 does seem to be faster, quicker than the 1300 in continuous mode, how much I dont know but you can tell the difference... </P><P>* (Battery) I did test the battery (NB-6L same battery as SD1200) by using continuous shooting mode ( with the flash on ) and got well over 400 pictures and it was taking ( 1 picture every 2 seconds or less in the continuous mode( flash on ) if that helps you out on the continuous shooting part, and when I turned the flash off it seemed to be fast coming from a small canon point and shoot world. </P><P>* (Battery life). In real life I get around 300 or more pictures with some of them using the flash, your still need a second battery for a backup. </P><P>* The battery has a little larger capacity at 1000mAh in the SD1300, were as the canon SD940 and the SD1400 is a smaller capacity at 760mAh if that matters to you. </P><P>** A nice backup battery is a (power2000) for canon NB-6L (1200mAh)$19.00. I have used them for years. <BR>I really like the battery charger that comes with the camera, it is small and charges quickley, about one and a half hours the very first charge and then one hour or less there after... <BR>Some set back the brightness of the LCD a couple of notches to save some battery. I think your new battery will do better after the first couple of charges. </P><P>* 10/30/2010 At the Columbus zoo we shot 350 pictures and a lot of them with flash on with one charge... </P><P>** Very good image quality keeping the iso at 200 and below. <BR>I am getting about the same image quality as the SD 1200 which is very good for this small size point and shoot camera. </P><P>* As point and shoots get better we often try and compare them to digital SLRs ( speed,noise, ISOs, picture quality ) but because of the point and shoots very small sensors and craming all those mega pixels into them it is just asking to much of the little cameras.... <BR>Fewer pixels mean there's more room on the sensor and the individual pixels can be made larger to gather more light, making the camera better able to record low-noise images in low-light situations. </P><P>This is just me, but I like using the program mode and 100,200iso best and I try not to use the auto mode indoors ((auto works good outdoors in good light though, Lighting is everything. Indoors alot of times auto seems to want to use a (very high iso)(and sometimes no flash) to get low light photos, but this just results in more noise, which makes your pictures look noisy grainy or snowy looking on larger prints,(or the yellow tint that some are talking about). <BR>* I use program mode and set the iso indoors to (( 100iso ))in good light conditions or ( 200 iso ) in poorer light indoors for the best image quality indoors with out all noise in the picture. Again auto does good outdoors in good light but keep your eye on the iso in auto indoors... </P><P>* Portrait mode does better indoors than auto in keeping the iso down. It uses 200iso and below. not bad... <BR>For some reason canon has done this with all there newer point and shoot cameras the last couple of years, again this is just me)... <BR>You may be happy with the pictures you take in auto mode and people have posted alot of very good pictures on this site using auto mode check them out, I am just saying if you have a problem try this and see if it helps, ( just something for you to try if your having trouble ). </P><P>*They also have taken away the supper fine quality option for the last couple of years , you just have fine and normal now, I miss the supper fine option... </P><P>With the SD1200 and SD940 I would use program mode and auto iso but when trying to do that with the SD1300 it wants to go to 500iso or higher some times where the SD1200 and SD940 would go to 250iso ,go figure? The more I use this camera the more I find myself useing ( 100iso in program mode ) in good light conditions indoors or outdoors). Again indoors you might have to use 200 to get the picture you like... </P><P>** Just a side note, before judgeing the camera and your picture quality on your computer or camera screen get some pictures printed out, why I say this I thought the pictures that I took at the rest home were just ok, but I took them to the store and had 8 by 10s made and they look so so much better, you can see these pictures on this site under (view and share images on the SD1300s home page). I wish you could see the printed ones... </P><P>* A lot of the review sites blow there pictures way up and look for defects, your likely to only make 5x7 or 8x10s and not see (what they see). <BR>If you are going to make larger prints or need a better (low light camera) and still stay in a point and shoot you could go with a canon S90, S95 or the bigger G11, G12, but (much more money I know)! Just keep the iso down at 200 and below and you will do fine...) </P><P>* The SD1300 seems to have a nice sharp lens even at the telephoto end of the zoom. </P><P>Highlights sometimes tend to blow out in very bright sun (direct light source) as with all small cameras(small sensor) this size, you can see this in some of the pictures I posted on this sight for the 1300. ( But to be fair my G11 does this also ). </P><P>In my pictures,I do not see the bad vertical 'ghost' flare from top to bottom that D Kartman talks about in his review, just do not point it at a direct light source like the sun,( bright led lights at night) or very bright light coming in a window, and that goes double for when taking movies... </P><P>I do not use I-Contrast in the program mode while shooting, some times in play back I will try it but I am not a big fan of it even then, it will brighten the picture up in dark areas but seems to increase the noise a little, again this is just me alot of people seem to like it and have good luck with it see what you think... <BR>In auto mode you have no controll of I-Contrast and can not turn it off or on... </P><P>* I just realy like the colors in the pictures that the canon cameras produce, again thats just me thinking out loud. </P><P>Not much problem with red eye in pictures useing the SD1300 unless in a very dim lit room and there are some times when it can not modify or fix it in red-eye correction, <BR>I have many small newer canon cameras and it is no worse or better with red eye than the rest of my newer cameras with red eye correction. </P><P>The SD1300 has a touch more style, larger LCD and a little more virsatle lens than the SD1200, but the 1200 is also a very good camera. </P><P>The SD1300 does have a weak battery door cover like the SD1200. </P><P>* Memory card * You do not get a... Read more ? </P><B class=tiny>Help other customers find the most helpful reviews</B> Was this review helpful to you? <BR>196 of 207 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars <B>The best camera to have...</B>, May 21, 2010 ...is one you'll have with you. The nice thing about the Canon ELPH series is they easily fit into your pocket, are well built/designed, don't cost a lot, come with a boatload of features, and take great pictures. The SD1300, the latest in the ELPH line continues in that tradition, adding considerable additional sophistication and sacrificing some useful functionality in the interest of cutting cost. <P>It is a small camera and carries with it the baggage that comes with the convenience of having to carry so little baggage. (sorry, couldn't resist) None of the issues raised, given that they comes as part of the convenience trade-off made me consider anything other than the 5-star rating this camera deserves. </P><P>- Many of the functions are only accessible through menus, sometimes several levels deep. The good new is the Automatic and scene modes are pretty good (as long as you spend a few minutes reviewing what they really do). This camera is not intended to be used in aperture or shutter priority, let alone full manual. </P><P>- The battery life might be shorter than you expect. That's a trade-off for having a camera that's small and light; you get a battery that is small and light. One thing you can do is get a spare battery. That is good advice for any camera. Another thing that will help is to keep the display off as much as possible. That means using the monitor as little as possible. The "sad" part is that Canon chose to drop the optical viewfinder in this model. That means a camera that is simpler and less expensive to make but will go through batteries quicker because you must use the display when taking picture. </P><P>- The camera response is a bit slow for effectively capturing children and pets. The trick for doing that is to either have a great sense of timing and a shutter that reacts instantly or a reasonably fast ( > 4x / sec ) burst mode. This camera has neither. </P><P>Some other suggestions that apply: </P><P>- Use the lowest ISO available given your requirement for either aperture or shutter speed. To avoid getting technical, higher ISO always introduces higher noise. At issue is when it becomes noticeable. In newer dSLR cameras you can get over 1000, maybe well over depending on the camera, before the noise becomes noticeable. For this camera keeping it at or below 200 is a good idea. </P><P>- Don't use in-camera sharpening. Digital pictures will almost always benefit from sharpening but you are better off doing it with a photo editing program. Computer-based algorithms tend to be more sophisticated and you can better judge the results on your monitor as opposed to the camera LCD. </P><P>- If you want more vivid colors and have the choice use sRGB instead of Adobe RGB. While you get fewer colors they are distributed over a wider range. They are also render better on computer monitors, many commercial labs, and any other place your pictures are likely to show up. </P><P>Finally, I've found the Caselogic QPB-1 Compact Digital Camera Case (Black/Gray) is just the right size for this camera. It's semi-rigid so you get a fair amount of protection but doesn't add a lot of bulk. It's made even better by using one of these, Nite Ize SB1-2PK-01 Size-1 S-Biner, Black, 2-Pack, to secure it to a belt loop. <BR></P><B class=tiny>Help other customers find the most helpful reviews</B> Was this review helpful to you? <BR><br /><p><a href=" http://www.amazon.com/Canon-PowerShot-Stabilized-2-7-Inch-Silver/dp/B0035FZJKI/ref=pd_zg_rss_ts_e_502394_10?ie=UTF8&tag=clickfriend-20 " target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p>sinthaihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00489784881328372803noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525928212507507779.post-80795511544841676172011-01-27T06:53:00.000-08:002011-01-27T06:53:00.768-08:00# 2: Nikon D3100 14 .2MP digital SLR camera with 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6 AF-S DX VR Nikkor Zoom Lens <body readability="2">All Electronics brands bestselling Digital SLR lenses & point-and-shoots Pro Video camcorder accessories</body><br /><p><a href=" http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-D3100-Digital-18-55mm-3-5-5-6/dp/B003ZYF3LO/ref=pd_zg_rss_ts_e_502394_2?ie=UTF8&tag=clickfriend-20 " target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p>sinthaihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00489784881328372803noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525928212507507779.post-67573661506789296912011-01-27T03:47:00.000-08:002011-01-27T03:47:00.270-08:00# 10: Canon PowerShot SD1400IS 14.1 MP Digital Camera with 4 x wide angle optical image stabilized Zoom and 2.7 inch LCD (black) <body readability="2"><p>So yesterday was shy and modest. Get ready for the brilliance that is in the spotlight, once the camera PowerShot SD1400 IS Digital ELPH is in your hands. First glance says it all: nothing moves like the impact of sleek sculpture, especially when it is soaked in the purest colours, bunches. Inside, Canon engineers defy micro-space with brilliant, great innovation.</p><p><b>PowerShot SD1400IS Highlights</b> </p><p><b>14.1-megapixel resolution and large, 2.7-inch PureColor system LCD</b><br><img alt="Canon Powershot SD1400IS highlights" src="http://www.mybestboard.com/imageblog//sd1400isresolution14mp.jpg" border="0">Canon's commitment to innovation defines the thrill of the PowerShot SD1400 IS Digital ELPH. 14.1-megapixel resolution is more than one number, is your link for the exceptional clarity and quality you've always wanted in the images. That bold and big, because oversized prints are sharp. Get the picture? It is absolutely brilliant.</p><p><img alt="Canon Powershot SD1400IS highlights" src="http://www.mybestboard.com/imageblog//sd1400islcd.jpg" border="0">The PowerShot SD1400 IS Digital ELPH features a large 2.7-inch LCD screen for excellent control when framing your shots. Canon's PureColor system LCD offers spectacular color, resolution and contrast even when viewed at an angle. The screen is highly durable and easy to see in any light with an anti-glare coating and scratch resistant. It also features night Display for easy viewing in low light--a perfect functionality for gathering friends and family around to see the images.</p><p><b>Slim, sleek and sophisticated</b><br>It takes meticulous engineering to create a camera so slim, stylish and yet so extraordinarily equipped with the most advanced Canon camera. Cool, confident and ready to hit the road with shock loads. The PowerShot SD1400 IS Digital ELPH is your fave fashion accessory. Quite elegant of insert anywhere. Bold enough to be in the spotlight.</p><p><b>28 mm wide-angle lens, 4 x optical zoom and optical image stabilizer</b><br>The PowerShot SD1400 IS Digital ELPH has a 28 mm wide-angle lens with 4 x optical zoom lens that makes it easier to get not only breathtaking but also the close-up inspiring, emotional, that will make your images lasting memories. This magnificent lens gives you the power to shoot subjects distant accurately sharp and stunning colours. So brilliantly you can capture a shot of a landscape or big smile of a child.</p><p><img alt="Canon Powershot SD1400IS highlights" src="http://www.mybestboard.com/imageblog//sd1300is4xzoom.jpg" border="0"></p><p>The PowerShot SD1400 IS Digital ELPH is equipped with the acclaimed Canon optical image stabilizer, which automatically detects and corrects camera shake-one of the leading causes of fuzzy or blurred shots. Even when zoomed, you can get the steady, crisp images, brilliant, you'll be proud to shoot and share. And technology Canon optical image stabilizer is so convenient to use. Works perfectly with or without flash.</p><p><img alt="Canon Powershot SD1400IS highlights" src="http://www.mybestboard.com/imageblog//sd1400ishdmi.jpg" border="0"><br><b>720 p HD movie shooting capability plus HDMI output</b><br>The PowerShot SD1400 IS Digital ELPH allows to record video in high definition of beautiful 720 p (1280 x 720 pixels). The camera also makes it easy to enjoy HD movies (and still picture) on your HDTV with a mini-HDMI connector for direct connection to a TV monitor in high definition. You can enjoy the HD experience with no degradation of image or audio signal, plus the ability to display up to 130 images at once.</p><p><b>Let Smart cars to do the job for you intelligently selecting settings 22</b><br>Simply set the Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS Digital ELPH Smart cars and you are ready for the maximum enjoyment from your shot every time. It is a relaxing and satisfying way to shoot because you can fully concentrate on your subject knowing that the camera has covered the technical details. Canon's advanced technology intelligently analyzes the situation and the shooting conditions. Then automatically selects an appropriate setting from 22 specially defined settings. So if you're photographing flowers, a sunset appealing or your friends to the Park, you can be sure you're getting dramatic, memorable images.</p><p><b>Capture mode</b><br>Advanced presets for the best possible photos under certain conditions. With 20 shooting modes, you're ready for whatever shot comes your way.</p><p><b>Bring creativity to your photos with new scene modes, the effect of thumbnail and Fisheye effect</b></p><p>The Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS Digital ELPH gives creative effects similar to those found in some professional lenses. Miniature effect creates an illusion that display very large objects in miniature scale. Shoot cityscapes in a scene in soaring dollhouse apparently similar proportions.</p><p><img alt="Canon Powershot SD1400IS highlights" src="http://www.mybestboard.com/imageblog//canonminiature.jpg" border="0"><br>Fisheye effect uses the barrel distortion to alter the image around the Center, giving an effect of curvature badge for the photo. Curvilinear produced images from Fisheye effect may suggest the curve of the Earth, inside of a dome, or the image you see through the peephole door.</p><p><b>ISO 400-6400 in Low Light mode</b><br>Now also famous scenes shadows, as illuminated by candles, fire or the street lamp, crossed in the amazing color and clarity, with less noise. You can keep intact the feel of the scene without adding additional light, so that the result will be scenes with Visual accuracy, depth and clarity that you would expect from a Canon camera.</p><p><img alt="Canon Powershot SD1400IS highlights" src="http://www.mybestboard.com/imageblog//canonlowlightps.jpg" border="0"><br><b>New Smart shutter technology</b><br>Smart shutter, which includes the smile, Wink self-timer self-timer and face self-timer, detect faces in the scene and releases the shutter automatically in response to the appearance of a face, or when there is a smile or a wink sassy. These technologies take the guesswork out of your photography, allowing you to focus exclusively on the subject and get the perfect shot.</p><p><img alt="Canon Powershot SD1400IS highlights" src="http://www.mybestboard.com/imageblog//sd1400iskitcontents.jpg" border="0"><b>what is the Box</b> PowerShot SD1400 IS Digital ELPH body Li-Ion Battery Pack NB-4 L Battery Charger CB-2LV Wrist Strap WS-DC 7 digital camera solution CD-ROM USB interface cable IFC-400PCU AV Cable AVC-DC 400 Canon commitment to innovation defines the thrill of megapixel PowerShot SD1400 IS ELPH 14.1 digital is more than one number your link for the exceptional clarity and quality you've always wanted in the images.That bold and big why razor sharp oversized prints are a breeze. Get the image its absolutely brilliant</p></body><br /><p><a href=" http://www.amazon.com/Canon-PowerShot-SD1400IS-Stabilized-Black/dp/B0035FZJJ4/ref=pd_zg_rss_ts_e_502394_10?ie=UTF8&tag=clickfriend-20 " target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p>sinthaihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00489784881328372803noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525928212507507779.post-39326197215627219532011-01-26T23:02:00.000-08:002011-01-26T23:02:00.541-08:00# 9: Nikon Coolpix L22 12 .0MP Digital camera with 3.6 x Optical Zoom and 3.0-inch LCD (black) <body readability="2"><p>Remember to make and share the joy with new high-resolution Nikon Coolpix L22 and his 12.0 effective megapixels, a 3.6 x zoom, huge, bright 3.0-inch LCD. System of stabilisation of Nikon 3-way VR images automatically detects the subject's movement and adjusts the shutter speed and ISO to compensate for camera shake and minimize image blur. Easy camera Auto mode with scene auto selector makes it easy to capture your experience by letting the camera automatically selects the best settings to get great images. Nikon's Smart Portrait system will be; Remove red eye, detect faces, fire the shutter when the subject smiles and warn if they blink, to get great portraits.<img alt="Nikon Coolpix Digital Camera highlights" src="http://www.mybestboard.com/imageblog//nikonl22lcd.jpg" border="0"></p><p><b>Carefree operation and high performance combined for consistently great</b> </p><p>Combining the precision optics of a Nikkor lens with the benefits of performance and image quality of digital-l ' EXPEED image processing concept, the Nikon Coolpix L22 is a quality compact digital camera that combines high performance with exceptional ease of operation.</p><p>Automated and intuitive operation ensures carefree command above high-performance features of the Coolpix L22. Activated in easy Auto mode, Nikon's scene auto selector makes capturing special moments as easy as turning on the camera and shooting without worrying about any settings. Electronic VR image stabilization, Motion Detection, BSS (Best Shot Selector) function Nikon and ISO 1600 capability ensure sharper results in lower light or when capturing fast-moving subjects.</p><p>The Coolpix L22 is powered by AA-size/R6, for the added benefit of being able to pick up a new series in any corner of the world. The Coolpix L22 provides reassuring freedom from any worries about recharging or running out of power when there is a special occasion shutter.</p><p>Large 3-inch LCD monitor with high resolution offers a bright image that is a pleasure to view, even outdoors. The controls are sized and designed to ensure an intuitive operation. For example, dedicated buttons on the back of the body make it easy to switch between the playback mode and scene modes. And the rest big inch and the body itself assure a solid grip. The design is only one aspect of the Coolpix L22 that combines functionality and beauty.</p><p><b>Nikon Coolpix L22 Feature Highlights</b> </p><p><b>EXPEED digital imaging technology</b><br>Intelligent approach Nikon digital imaging technology. By capturing the image processing concept, EXPEED digital imaging full Nikon includes the entire operation. EXPEED is much more of a transformation engine; It is a revolution in digital photography.</p><p><b>Intelligent automation contributes to carefree shooting</b><br>Easy Auto mode simplifies photography by taking control of settings; Just turn on the camera and shoot freely. Activated in easy Auto mode, Nikon's scene Auto selector eliminates the need to manually select a scene mode to match the shot, making it faster and easier to capture the moment beautifully. The Coolpix L22 and L21 use this intelligent function to analyze the subject and its surrounding settings and automatically selects the most appropriate scene mode to achieve optimal results.</p><p><img alt="Nikon Coolpix Digital Camera highlights" src="http://www.mybestboard.com/imageblog//nikonlogovr.jpg" border="0"><b>Advanced Image stabilizing features * ensure sharper results</b> Nikon's electronic VR image stabilization, Motion Detection and compensate for the movement of the subject, as well as camera shake. Original BSS (Best Shot Selector) function automatically shoots a Nikon series of sequential frames and saves the one with the sharpest focus.<br>* The camera selects and uses only the features required to optimize each image.</p><p><img alt="Nikon Coolpix Digital Camera highlights" src="http://www.mybestboard.com/imageblog//nikonlogoportrait.jpg" border="0"><b>Nikon's exclusive system of Smart Portrait</b><br>Automatically detect as many as 12 faces in a shot, face-priority AF can produce satisfying portraits by adjusting the exposure and focus. Smart Portrait mode helps to faithfully record * precious moments automatically releasing the shutter when the subject smiles. Blink warning displays a warning if suspected that a subject has blinked. Difficulty of red-eye in the camera automatically corrects red-eye perceived before saving the image in memory.<br>* Smart Portrait mode feature for Coolpix L22 and L21 L22, works the same way as the smile mode function for other models.</p><p><b>Nikon Coolpix L22 other features</b> Macro shooting from as close as 5 cm (2.) ISO 1600 16 shooting for optimized shooting in various settings, D-lighting, two movie mode with sound approximately 19 MB of internal memory, <b>what is in the box</b>/L40 LR6 (AA size) alkaline batteries 2 x CD-ROM Coolpix Software Suite Strap AN-CP 7 USB Cable UC-6</p></body><br /><p><a href=" http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-Coolpix-L22-3-0-Inch-Black/dp/B0036ORZBO/ref=pd_zg_rss_ts_e_502394_9?ie=UTF8&tag=clickfriend-20 " target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p>sinthaihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00489784881328372803noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525928212507507779.post-26724572057133540822011-01-26T18:06:00.000-08:002011-01-26T18:06:00.284-08:00# 7: Flip Video Tripod <body readability="2"><br>Your comments can help make our site better for everyone. Please note that we are able to respond directly to all feedback sent through this form, but we'll ask you to sign so we can contact you if necessary. Feedback is limited to 1000 characters.</body><br /><p><a href=" http://www.amazon.com/Flip-Video-ATR1B-Tripod/dp/B000VJRUKS/ref=pd_zg_rss_ts_e_502394_7?ie=UTF8&tag=clickfriend-20 " target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p>sinthaihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00489784881328372803noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525928212507507779.post-69812299515936150202011-01-26T14:21:00.000-08:002011-01-26T14:21:00.500-08:00# 5: Canon PowerShot SD1300 is 12.1 MP Digital Camera with 4 x wide angle optical image stabilized Zoom and 2.7 inch LCD (Silver)Translate Request has too much data<br />Parameter name: request<br />Translate Request has too much data<br />Parameter name: request<br /> <BODY readability="2">576 of 612 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars <B>It is classy and it takes great pictures</B>, March 13, 2010 <B>This review is from: Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS 12.1 MP Digital Camera with 4x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.7-Inch LCD (Silver) (Electronics)</B> I will try to share some things I have discovered about this camera, these are just my thoughts, I hope they might be of help . <P>Some things I am compairing to a canon SD1200 and the SD940, SD1400. <BR>I do not use the viedo enough to judge that part of the cameras. </P><P>** No SD memory card included with this camera **, see below </P><P>* Some will miss the eye viewfinder that the SD1200 has. </P><P>* Some will miss the HD 720p in the movie mode that the SD940,SD1400 has, The SD1300 has 640x480 at 30fps like the canon SD1200, G11 and S90. </P><P>* The SD1300 has ( no optical zoom while recording video ) just digital zoom. </P><P>* There is a date feature on the SD1300, see below </P><P>* The flat button arangement is the same as the SD1200 all but the (( Power Button )) on top is larger and easier to turn on and off, I like that ( but be careful ) it does not come on in your pocket, purse or in your soft camera case. </P><P>* I have not had any trouble using any of the buttons even with my big old hands. The flat buttons are a tad larger than on the SD940 and SD1400. </P><P>* The menu screens are large and very easy to read and use.* </P><P>* You get a 2.7inch very clear LCD screen that has a (very good and wide viewing angle in all directions). </P><P>Note > when your LCD screen is set to a lower brightness you can push and hold down the display button for 1 second and it will go to the brightest setting and do that again and it will go back to the lower setting... </P><P>A 28mm x 112mm lens, a little better than the 35 x 105 on the SD1200 ( But no view finder on the SD1300 ). </P><P>* The SD1300 is very easy to use and small enough to carry every place you go for those spontaneous grand kid pictures like the SD 1200 was . <BR>Just a very good basic camera. </P><P>* I like that the mic for the video is in the front of the camera instead of being on the top (where I put my finger) like the canon SD970 and others, it picks up less finger movement noise being in the front. </P><P>** Timing and Performance** Very fast start up time of just over 1 sec. <BR>I can not tell any difference in shot to shot or flash shot to shot times between the SD1300 and the SD1200, <BR>which is ( 2secs with out the flash ), and 3 to 4secs with the flash on, (( up to 6secs for full flash recharge )). </P><P>(Update > Some of review sites(C-NET) are getting around 2.7 to 3 seconds for the SD1300 between shots with out the flash so I grabed the two cameras and tryed the two again(SD1300 SD1200) with and with out the flash on and I had the same results both ways, I used program mode both times and they would focus and recharge the flash evenly also...) </P><P>Shutter lag is good for a canon point and shoot but if you ( pre focus ) that will help even more. </P><P>I never tested the continuous shooting( but see my battery test) but canon says it is 0.9 per sec where the sd 1200 is 1.4 shots per sec, if that is important to you. UPDATE > The 1200 does seem to be faster, quicker than the 1300 in continuous mode, how much I dont know but you can tell the difference... </P><P>* (Battery) I did test the battery (NB-6L same battery as SD1200) by using continuous shooting mode ( with the flash on ) and got well over 400 pictures and it was taking ( 1 picture every 2 seconds or less in the continuous mode( flash on ) if that helps you out on the continuous shooting part, and when I turned the flash off it seemed to be fast coming from a small canon point and shoot world. </P><P>* (Battery life). In real life I get around 300 or more pictures with some of them using the flash, your still need a second battery for a backup. </P><P>* The battery has a little larger capacity at 1000mAh in the SD1300, were as the canon SD940 and the SD1400 is a smaller capacity at 760mAh if that matters to you. </P><P>** A nice backup battery is a (power2000) for canon NB-6L (1200mAh)$19.00. I have used them for years. <BR>I really like the battery charger that comes with the camera, it is small and charges quickley, about one and a half hours the very first charge and then one hour or less there after... <BR>Some set back the brightness of the LCD a couple of notches to save some battery. I think your new battery will do better after the first couple of charges. </P><P>* 10/30/2010 At the Columbus zoo we shot 350 pictures and a lot of them with flash on with one charge... </P><P>** Very good image quality keeping the iso at 200 and below. <BR>I am getting about the same image quality as the SD 1200 which is very good for this small size point and shoot camera. </P><P>* As point and shoots get better we often try and compare them to digital SLRs ( speed,noise, ISOs, picture quality ) but because of the point and shoots very small sensors and craming all those mega pixels into them it is just asking to much of the little cameras.... <BR>Fewer pixels mean there's more room on the sensor and the individual pixels can be made larger to gather more light, making the camera better able to record low-noise images in low-light situations. </P><P>This is just me, but I like using the program mode and 100,200iso best and I try not to use the auto mode indoors ((auto works good outdoors in good light though, Lighting is everything. Indoors alot of times auto seems to want to use a (very high iso)(and sometimes no flash) to get low light photos, but this just results in more noise, which makes your pictures look noisy grainy or snowy looking on larger prints,(or the yellow tint that some are talking about). <BR>* I use program mode and set the iso indoors to (( 100iso ))in good light conditions or ( 200 iso ) in poorer light indoors for the best image quality indoors with out all noise in the picture. Again auto does good outdoors in good light but keep your eye on the iso in auto indoors... </P><P>* Portrait mode does better indoors than auto in keeping the iso down. It uses 200iso and below. not bad... <BR>For some reason canon has done this with all there newer point and shoot cameras the last couple of years, again this is just me)... <BR>You may be happy with the pictures you take in auto mode and people have posted alot of very good pictures on this site using auto mode check them out, I am just saying if you have a problem try this and see if it helps, ( just something for you to try if your having trouble ). </P><P>*They also have taken away the supper fine quality option for the last couple of years , you just have fine and normal now, I miss the supper fine option... </P><P>With the SD1200 and SD940 I would use program mode and auto iso but when trying to do that with the SD1300 it wants to go to 500iso or higher some times where the SD1200 and SD940 would go to 250iso ,go figure? The more I use this camera the more I find myself useing ( 100iso in program mode ) in good light conditions indoors or outdoors). Again indoors you might have to use 200 to get the picture you like... </P><P>** Just a side note, before judgeing the camera and your picture quality on your computer or camera screen get some pictures printed out, why I say this I thought the pictures that I took at the rest home were just ok, but I took them to the store and had 8 by 10s made and they look so so much better, you can see these pictures on this site under (view and share images on the SD1300s home page). I wish you could see the printed ones... </P><P>* A lot of the review sites blow there pictures way up and look for defects, your likely to only make 5x7 or 8x10s and not see (what they see). <BR>If you are going to make larger prints or need a better (low light camera) and still stay in a point and shoot you could go with a canon S90, S95 or the bigger G11, G12, but (much more money I know)! Just keep the iso down at 200 and below and you will do fine...) </P><P>* The SD1300 seems to have a nice sharp lens even at the telephoto end of the zoom. </P><P>Highlights sometimes tend to blow out in very bright sun (direct light source) as with all small cameras(small sensor) this size, you can see this in some of the pictures I posted on this sight for the 1300. ( But to be fair my G11 does this also ). </P><P>In my pictures,I do not see the bad vertical 'ghost' flare from top to bottom that D Kartman talks about in his review, just do not point it at a direct light source like the sun,( bright led lights at night) or very bright light coming in a window, and that goes double for when taking movies... </P><P>I do not use I-Contrast in the program mode while shooting, some times in play back I will try it but I am not a big fan of it even then, it will brighten the picture up in dark areas but seems to increase the noise a little, again this is just me alot of people seem to like it and have good luck with it see what you think... <BR>In auto mode you have no controll of I-Contrast and can not turn it off or on... </P><P>* I just realy like the colors in the pictures that the canon cameras produce, again thats just me thinking out loud. </P><P>Not much problem with red eye in pictures useing the SD1300 unless in a very dim lit room and there are some times when it can not modify or fix it in red-eye correction, <BR>I have many small newer canon cameras and it is no worse or better with red eye than the rest of my newer cameras with red eye correction. </P><P>The SD1300 has a touch more style, larger LCD and a little more virsatle lens than the SD1200, but the 1200 is also a very good camera. </P><P>The SD1300 does have a weak battery door cover like the SD1200. </P><P>* Memory card * You do not get a... Read more ? </P><B class=tiny>Help other customers find the most helpful reviews</B> Was this review helpful to you? <BR>195 of 206 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars <B>The best camera to have...</B>, May 21, 2010 ...is one you'll have with you. The nice thing about the Canon ELPH series is they easily fit into your pocket, are well built/designed, don't cost a lot, come with a boatload of features, and take great pictures. The SD1300, the latest in the ELPH line continues in that tradition, adding considerable additional sophistication and sacrificing some useful functionality in the interest of cutting cost. <P>It is a small camera and carries with it the baggage that comes with the convenience of having to carry so little baggage. (sorry, couldn't resist) None of the issues raised, given that they comes as part of the convenience trade-off made me consider anything other than the 5-star rating this camera deserves. </P><P>- Many of the functions are only accessible through menus, sometimes several levels deep. The good new is the Automatic and scene modes are pretty good (as long as you spend a few minutes reviewing what they really do). This camera is not intended to be used in aperture or shutter priority, let alone full manual. </P><P>- The battery life might be shorter than you expect. That's a trade-off for having a camera that's small and light; you get a battery that is small and light. One thing you can do is get a spare battery. That is good advice for any camera. Another thing that will help is to keep the display off as much as possible. That means using the monitor as little as possible. The "sad" part is that Canon chose to drop the optical viewfinder in this model. That means a camera that is simpler and less expensive to make but will go through batteries quicker because you must use the display when taking picture. </P><P>- The camera response is a bit slow for effectively capturing children and pets. The trick for doing that is to either have a great sense of timing and a shutter that reacts instantly or a reasonably fast ( > 4x / sec ) burst mode. This camera has neither. </P><P>Some other suggestions that apply: </P><P>- Use the lowest ISO available given your requirement for either aperture or shutter speed. To avoid getting technical, higher ISO always introduces higher noise. At issue is when it becomes noticeable. In newer dSLR cameras you can get over 1000, maybe well over depending on the camera, before the noise becomes noticeable. For this camera keeping it at or below 200 is a good idea. </P><P>- Don't use in-camera sharpening. Digital pictures will almost always benefit from sharpening but you are better off doing it with a photo editing program. Computer-based algorithms tend to be more sophisticated and you can better judge the results on your monitor as opposed to the camera LCD. </P><P>- If you want more vivid colors and have the choice use sRGB instead of Adobe RGB. While you get fewer colors they are distributed over a wider range. They are also render better on computer monitors, many commercial labs, and any other place your pictures are likely to show up. </P><P>Finally, I've found the Caselogic QPB-1 Compact Digital Camera Case (Black/Gray) is just the right size for this camera. It's semi-rigid so you get a fair amount of protection but doesn't add a lot of bulk. It's made even better by using one of these, Nite Ize SB1-2PK-01 Size-1 S-Biner, Black, 2-Pack, to secure it to a belt loop. <BR></P><B class=tiny>Help other customers find the most helpful reviews</B> Was this review helpful to you? <BR><br /><p><a href=" http://www.amazon.com/Canon-PowerShot-Stabilized-2-7-Inch-Silver/dp/B0035FZJKI/ref=pd_zg_rss_ts_e_502394_5?ie=UTF8&tag=clickfriend-20 " target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p>sinthaihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00489784881328372803noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525928212507507779.post-90133964303748934252011-01-26T09:46:00.000-08:002011-01-26T09:46:00.664-08:00# 10: Nikon D3100 14 .2MP digital SLR camera with 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6 AF-S DX VR Nikkor Zoom Lens <p>Nikon affordable, compact and lightweight D3100 digital SLR features a CMOS sensor 12-megapixel DX's high-resolution, high-quality 3 x NIKKOR 18-55 mm VR image stabilization lens zoom and intuitive assistance on board, including ways to help grow learn-as-is.</p><p>Capture the beautiful and stunning Full HD 1080p video with autofocus and full-time.</p><p>Easily capture the action other miss cameras with a rapid start-up time, capture split-second, 3 frames per second shot and autofocus 11 points.</p><p><img alt="Nikon D3100 Digital SLR Highlights" src="http://www.mybestboard.com/imageblog//d31003fps.jpg" border="0"><b>Acquisition of 3 frames per second for shooting fast action.</b><br>Capture images and movies in the darkness close with an ISO range of 100 to 3200 (expandable to 12800-Hi2). 2, new EXPEED image processing engine, Nikon, breathtaking picture quality, rich, color management, sharpening and noise exposure.</p><p>One touch recording video and Live View lets you see the action for the 3-inch monitor and the scene recognition system automatically selects the ideal settings.</p><p>You can also select from 6 ways to auto exposure scene modes: Portrait, landscape, child, sports, close-up or night portrait for results in otherwise challenging conditions.</p><p>Active D-Lighting Image Restore-improving detail in shadows and highlights.</p><p>A built-in pop-up flash is ready for those times when there is only enough light and image editing in the camera enables creative freedom and effects without the need of a computer.</p><p><b>Nikon D3100 Highlights</b> </p><p><img alt="Nikon D3100 Digital SLR Highlights" src="http://www.mybestboard.com/imageblog//D3100GInfo4.jpg" border="0"><b>driving mode, Easy-to-use walks through the settings required for the shot you want</b><b>CMOS image sensor DX format 14.2-megapixel</b><br>Delivers beautiful photographs and prints well beyond 20 x 30 cm.</p><p><b>Includes 3 x 18-55 mm Zoom-NIKKOR optical VR image stabilization</b><br>The legendary lens included offers NIKKOR optical quality and fast and accurate autofocus for vivid colours, striking contrast and crisp detail and VR image stabilization to ensure the most acute handheld Photos and movies.</p><p><b>1080P Full HD Video film</b><br>Autofocus feature full-time and sound; record cinema-quality movies in 1080p Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels).</p><p><b>Easy to use</b><br>How the Nikon D3100 features with intuitive controls and helping to support edge which best take pictures every step by step.</p><p><b>Compact and lightweight</b><br>Beautifully style--ready to go wherever life takes you.</p><p><b>Reply split-second shutter</b><br>Eliminates the frustration of shutter delay, capturing moments that other cameras Miss.</p><p><b>System of fast 11-point Autofocus</b><br>Provides sharp images.</p><p><b>ISO sensitivity of 100-3200, expandable to ISO 12800 equivalent</b><br>Offers exceptional results, even in the most difficult situations under low light conditions.<img alt="Nikon D3100 Digital SLR Highlights" src="http://www.mybestboard.com/imageblog//d3100lcd.jpg" border="0"></p><p><b>3-inch monitor</b><br>Live View feature One Touch shooting and capturing movies.</p><p><b>Auto scene selector</b><br>Enables better D3100 decide how to match the shooting situation, when you use live view.</p><p><b>EXPEED 2</b><br>New Nikon image processing engine which assures stunning picture quality, rich color, contrast, exposure, noise and speed.</p><p><b>Scene recognition system in live view</b><br>Automatically optimizes the autofocus, exposure and white balance, so you can get beautiful photos without the hassle of complicated camera adjustments themselves.</p><p><b>6 scene modes, auto exposure</b><br>Only set the mode dial to portrait, landscape, child, sports, close-up or night portrait for results in otherwise challenging conditions.</p><p><b>Active D-Lighting</b><br>Restore image-enhancing detail in shadows and highlights.</p><p><img alt="Nikon D3100 Digital SLR Highlights" src="http://www.mybestboard.com/imageblog//d3100b4afterus.jpg" border="0"><br><b>Image control</b><br>Choose from Standard, neutral, Vivid, monochrome, portrait or landscape to apply a personal aspect to your images.</p><p><b>Automatic image sensor cleaning</b><br>Ultrasonic process and exclusive airflow control combats the accumulation of dust in front of the image sensor, safeguarding image quality shot after shot.</p><p><b>Integrated pop-up Flash</b><br>Perfect for those times when there is not enough light.</p><p><b>Image Editing in the camera</b><br>Allows creative freedom, without the need for a computer, which provides easy editing functions.</p><p><b>Lenses compatible</b> AF-S and AF-i: all functions supported type g or D AF NIKKOR LENSES without built-in autofocus motor: all functions except autofocus supported. IX NIKKOR lenses not supported. Other AF NIKKOR: all functions supported except autofocus and 3D color matrix metering II. Lenses for F3AF not supported. Type D PC NIKKOR: all functions supported except autofocus and some shooting modes. AI-P NIKKOR: all functions supported except autofocus and 3D color matrix metering II. Non-CPU: Autofocus not supported. Can be used in exposure mode M, but exposure meter does not function. Note: electronic Rangefinder can be used if the lens has a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster.<p><b>What is in the box</b><br>Digital SLR camera body D3100; AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6 g VR lens; Battery Li-ion rechargeable en-EL 14 MH-24 Chargers, DK-5 Eyepiece CAP, DK-20 rubber Eyecap, AN-DC3 camera strap, cover BS-1 Accessory Shoe, body CAP BF-1B, ViewNX 2 CD-ROM</p></p><br /><p><a href=" http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-D3100-Digital-18-55mm-3-5-5-6/dp/B003ZYF3LO/ref=pd_zg_rss_ts_e_502394_10?ie=UTF8&tag=clickfriend-20 " target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p>sinthaihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00489784881328372803noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525928212507507779.post-18852813792657593072011-01-26T05:02:00.000-08:002011-01-26T05:02:00.693-08:00# 8: Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS 7 12.1 MP Digital Camera with 12 x optical image stabilized Zoom and 3.0-inch LCD (black)Translate Request has too much data<br />Parameter name: request<br />Translate Request has too much data<br />Parameter name: request<br /> <BODY readability="2"><B class=h3color>Most Helpful Customer Reviews</B><BR><BR>387 of 390 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars <B>Almost Perfect 4.9 stars!</B>, May 17, 2010 <B>This review is from: Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 12.1 MP Digital Camera with 12x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 3.0-Inch LCD (Black) (Electronics)</B> After using this camera for a few weeks I am amending my rating and giving it 5 stars. This camera is truly incredible. The intelligent automatic is amazing---I only move it to manual for a few special situations. The only real complaint is that I occasionally inadvertently hit the video button. Otherwise it is simply amazing. <P>It handles difficult situations with grace. Sunset with sky and foreground properly exposed. Delivery room newborn with no flash and low ambient lighting. Black and white is fantastic. Couldn't be happier. </P><P>This is a great camera for a beginner---Point and shoot. Lots of control for advance photographers. I'm sorry to say I don't lug around a camera bag and tripod anymore. Just slip this in my purse. </P><P>I waited a long time to upgrade from the first generation Panasonic Lumix TZ1 (complete with dangling lens cover & 5MP) Glad I did. The best improvements are the quick power-up and lack of a shutter delay for catching fast action. If you leave it in the completely automatic mode it does an impressive job---and if you need control there's plenty and then some. Lots of programs plus aperture and shutter priority or complete control. </P><P>Other notable improvements are in the macro end of things where capturing very fine close-ups are greatly improved---my TZ1 was always focusing on the background if I could get it to focus at all. This does an incredible job! Almost too much detail (if that's possible) Every speck on the petal of a flower is exposed. This camera is slightly smaller and has a larger display screen. Most of the functions and dials are similar and I find easy to use but that may be because they are familiar. </P><P>Flash is improved over the first generation. <BR>The zoom on the original was 10X. 12X even better. I took incredible photos of bullfrogs 15 feet away. Unbelievable detail. </P><P>This camera isn't perfect and no camera will ever be. It would be nice to have a more powerful flash and nice if you could shoot in lower light with less noise without flash and it would be nice if it had a 20X optical zoom and a faster lens but for what it is its an incredible piece of engineering. AND don't forget the Leica lens which is just plain beautiful. </P><P>All cameras have limitations and this is no exception. However it will get you a great photo most of the time. The wide angle to long telephoto range is why I bought my first Lumix. This flexibility makes for great travel photos. I did side by side comparisons of a Sony, Canon, Nikon and the first Lumix in the store and then we printed them out on the spot. No comparison. No ghosting, better color correction, better macro. And I like the ergonomics. I always place the wrist band over my wrist and hold onto the camera with fingers and pad of thumb and it feels secure. Some of the ultra small cameras are almost too small for me. (Didn't compare to current models) </P><P>What is truly awful about this camera is that the manual is on a disk and covers this camera and its 2 predecessors making it a bit (if Not totally confusing at times). It also does not come with MAC compatible editing software which is really not a big deal for me. One person asked if it is MAC OSX 10.6.3 compatible and it is. The only problem I've encountered is in using Aperture (a MAC program)it doesn't want to import directly into a project that has other images from my other Lumix camera. Make a new project and problem is solved but irritating. (Manual software and downloading from card to MAC is compatible) </P><P>Haven't tried uploading video yet. </P><P>DO purchase an extra Panasonic Battery DMW-BCG 10PP. Make sure it has the PP (It won't work without it) Also you'll need a SD Card. It's not necessary to go to the Class 6 cards unless you are shooting HD video. A SDHC 4GB card will hold 700+ photos at full MP.For most people this will be more than adequate. I carry two cards in case one goes south. You can always find them on sale for under $20. I also like the Caselogic TBC-302 Ultra Compact Camera Case for under $8. </P><B class=tiny>Help other customers find the most helpful reviews</B> Was this review helpful to you? <BR><BR>1,195 of 1,221 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars <B>Very Good Photos with Great Video</B>, March 18, 2010 I've got my ZS7 today - the camera is just great! A superior Leica lens with a high-resolution sensor, advanced image processing, and plenty of sophisticated features in a small but very solid and stylish body. <P>PROS: </P><P>- Solid metal body, stylish design, nice dark-blue color <BR>- Very convenient one-hand grip, unusual for such a small pocket-size body <BR>- Short startup time (1-1.5 sec), no shutter lag, fast auto focus <BR>- A dedicated Movie-button for instant recording <BR>- Big 3" colorful "juicy" display visible even in direct sunlight <BR>- Intuitive menu plus very convenient Quick-menu with a dedicated button <BR>- Excellent quality Leica lens: sharp and contrast in the entire zoom range <BR>- Wide 25mm (35mm equiv.) is very convenient for indoors <BR>- Huge 12x optical zoom (up to 300mm equiv.) in such a compact design <BR>- Two-speed of zooming - fast/slow controlled by the lever <BR>- Smooth and silent auto focus and optical image stabilization <BR>- Best in the industry "iAuto" mode - you can really trust it! <BR>- New "Intelligent Resolution" feature greatly improves the image quality <BR>- Creative Aperture- and Shutter-priority and full Manual modes <BR>- Three independent scenery modes including "High Dynamic" range scene <BR>- New GPS feature for those who travel a lot <BR>- Very good movie quality in 720p AVCHD mode looks like a full 1080 HD one <BR>- High-quality stereo microphones <BR>- Accepts SD/SDHC and new SDXC huge capacity memory cards </P><P>CONS: </P><P>- A mechanical lever for switching between shooting and playback modes <BR>- Some soft "sh-sh-sh" noise while zooming in and out (but no "clicks") <BR>- I wish more sensitivity for low-light shooting </P><P>BUILD: The ZS7 camera looks and feels as good as it's predecessor DMC-ZS3. The design is almost as the same, just the power switch and the mode dial exchanged their places. One significant addition - a GPS mark on the top, right above the lens. The blue color is not that dark as on TZ5 and not so striking bright as on ZR1. A slight dent on the back with some prominence on the right side makes a very convenient grip to operate with one hand. A metal body looks pretty solid, however it is not that heavy. </P><P>PERFORMANCE: The new camera has a pretty good performance: the startup time is a little bit more than 1 sec and with almost zero shutter lag. Taking into account a new very quick "Sonic Speed" auto focus, which takes about 0.35-0.4 sec, you will be able to catch virtually every spur-of-the-moment photo. And a dedicated movie button allows starting video recording at any time without any preparation. </P><P>LENS: Leica lens is just excellent: unusually big for a so small body 12x zoom starting with the very convenient for indoors shooting 25mm up to telephoto 300mm (equiv.) plus a quick and precise auto focus (however might be somewhat slower in low-light), and good optical image stabilization in conjunction with the digital one which allows you to take sharp pictures in the entire zoom range and at the very low shutter speed around 1/8 and even 1/4. The auto-focusing and optical image stabilization work in absolute silence, and the only zooming produces some soft "sh-sh-sh" noise. Good news - without any start/stop clicks on the footage :). </P><P>DISPLAY: A large 3-inch high-resolution LCD monitor with 460K pixels has a very good contrast and saturation - the pictures look very "juicy". The brightness also is high enough to be seen even in a direct sun-light (just a bit darker) and in a wide angle of view. All that allows to share photos and videos immediately with other people. </P><P>MENU: For those who used the Panasonic P&S cameras before the ZS7 menu looks very familiar, just some new items added. Also there is a Quick-Menu button which is very helpful for a quick access to the most frequently used settings. The new camera has such a luxury as the Aperture, Shutter speed, and Manual modes and there is a new Exposure button (next to the video one) which allows to set manually the aperture using the Left-Right buttons and the shutter speed with Up-Down buttons. </P><P>AUTO SETTINGS: The best in the industry Panasonic's Intelligent Auto mode is getting better with each new model. Actually it's a whole bunch of sophisticated algorithms which help to take really nice pictures with minimum efforts. They are worth to be aware about so here is a brief list of most effective of them. </P><P>"Intelligent Scene Selector" - It quickly analyzes the light conditions as well as focusing results and selects either portrait, scenery, macro, night portrait or night scenery. It also displays a small icon of the chosen scene in the top left corner. The feature is extremely helpful when you need to shoot very fast on spur-of-the-moment. </P><P>"Intelligent ISO" - If camera detects that your subject is moving, it raises ISO and shutter speed to take shots without motion blur, otherwise it will try to keep the lowest possible ISO to reduce noise and to get nice clear pictures. </P><P>"Intelligent Exposure" - it's a kind of a small brother of the High Dynamic Range feature. If the camera sets the correct overall exposure but some areas happen to be too dark, this feature automatically increases the brightness of the dark areas to make the entire picture to look more balanced. It also pretty effective for the backlight conditions - instead of getting just a silhouette of your subject against the bright sky it makes the subject normally exposed but without washing out the nice blue sky. </P><P>"Face Detection" - is another great thing for taking good-quality pictures of people. It happened to me a number of times in the past that a presence in the frame of a more contrast element somewhere behind the person I'm taking picture of was making the camera to adjust focus at that unimportant distant object and therefore made the major person out-of-focus. The same way if there is a bright background behind the person then the camera will measure the luminance of that background while the person's image will be pretty much underexposed (dark). The Face Detection feature identifies the human faces and tells the camera to adjust focus and exposure for the faces first so the people on the picture will be looking well exposed, clear and sharp. </P><P>ADVANCED FEATURES: I guess the most interesting and advanced is a new "Intelligent Resolution" feature. Actually it combines a sophisticated noise reduction with a new picture enhancement algorithm. This feature automatically identifies the 3 type of the picture areas: outlines, detailed textures, and smooth gradation panes and provides an optimized handling for each of them separately. As a result the photo looks sharper at the edges and more clean in between. Many old P&S cameras had pretty fast picture quality degradation at the ISO around 300-400 and higher. The shots taken by ZS7 even at ISO 400 look pretty good on the small and even medium-size prints. </P><P>IMAGE QUALITY: Imagine on a sunny day you take an outdoors picture of a wall made of the new brown bricks with a $3000 DSLR and a small P&S camera from the distance about 6-8 feet. How could you recognize by which camera was taken a certain shot? The subject is plain so no Depth-of-Field is involved into comparison. However in this example the two characteristics will help to distinct the cameras: 1) The edges of bricks will be well outlined on DSLR shots and a kind of fuzzy on the P&S ones; 2) The new bricks do not have any structure on their sides, they are just plane and so exactly that way they will look on the DSLR shots, while on the P&S ones their sides will show more or less amount of noise. If you perform the same test for an evenly cut line of bushes (again DOF is not involved) you will see the same result plus the internal structure of each leaf will be more clear on the DSLR photos. So to make pictures taken with your P&S camera looking like the DSLR ones the P&S camera should make the outlines sharper, clean the noise on the plane or soft gradation areas, and slightly emphasize the internal structures, if any. That is exactly what the new "Intelligent Resolution" (IR) feature tries to do. </P><P>The "iAuto" mode in ZS7 is organized the way that you will have decent, good photos in virtually any situation right out-of-the-box. The several hundreds shots I took by now look good on my 24" display and so they will on the similar size prints. But if you look at them at 100% crop (magnification) then on many of them you might find some areas which do not look natural. If the IR-algorithm decides about a certain low-contrast part on your picture that it's a plane area then it will remove all the noise altogether with all the subtle details from that part of the picture. If you take a picture of a big tree with hundreds of branches (but without leaves) against a bright sky the IR-feature will treat it as a structured area and will slightly sharpen it to look clearer. But when you take a landscape picture with many distant trees in front and behind, those hundreds of crossing branches will create a low-contrast pattern which together with internal sensor's noise might look for IR-algorithm as just a noisy plain area and so it will obliterate all the details leaving only some average color in that part of the picture and so making it looking very unnatural. The thing is that unlike the previous models the noise reduction in ZS7 is pretty strong. I would not call it "aggressive" but it's really strong. </P><P>QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS: There is a way how to get the best out of this camera while shooting landscapes on sunny days. Here is a recipe for experienced amateurs: <BR>- Switch the mode dial to the program "P" mode. <BR>- Press the Menu button and select the lowest... Read more ? </P><B class=tiny>Help other customers find the most helpful reviews</B> Was this review helpful to you? <BR><BR>367 of 376 people found the following review helpful: 3.0 out of 5 stars <B>Perfect Camera for the Field Biologist? Read Below.</B>, July 12, 2010 I thought this camera would be the perfect camera for the field biologist (ornithologist in my case) for several reasons: <P>1) Compact, really doesn't make sense to be lugging an SLR into remote locations on foot if amazing photography isn't your primary goal. <BR>2) Megazoom, Leica lens <BR>3) High quality 720p video (with zoom and stereo sound) <BR>4) Built-in geotagging capability </P><P>What separated this camera from my other considerations? The built-in geotagging capability. Why does this camera get 3 stars rather than 4? The built-in GPS. Field biologists beware: It will not lock-on in a forest; the canopy is too much of an obstruction. I should have known this was no Garmin receiver...oh well. </P><P>As for the rest of the camera. First let me say that I am coming from the Fuji Film F30, one of the finest compacts at its release in many's eyes. I have experience with dSLR but won't hold a compact to their picture quality standard. I've mated this camera to a class 10 8GB SD card with 30 mb/s write speed capability. </P><P>DISAPPOINTMENTS: <BR>1. Battery life and charging: Battery life is acceptable, but downright terrible in comparison to the F30. I recommend a second or third battery, especially if you are taking this into the field. The fact you can't charge it without removing the battery is an oversight by Panasonic, although it isn't a deal breaker for me as it is for some. I consider it a minor inconvenience. <BR>2. Picture-quality: *7/27 update* I've taken some great outdoor photos with this thing; it's very capable you just need to explore all its settings and give it a tripod so it can use low ISOs in low light situations* Inconsistent at times, pretty average to slightly above average all-around which is a disappointment for a compact at this price point. All the technology that goes into intelligent auto often leaves me thinking the camera is "thinking too hard" -- the camera is capable of very nice photos but consistently struggles in intelligent auto when lighting or subject are just a tad tricky. So essentially pictures are too hit or miss. But when the ZS7 nails the photo and can use a low ISO, I think it's well above average for a compact. Still, the low-light performance is not great. I'm shocked when the camera needs to go to ISO 800 in shady outdoor conditions to achieve 1/30s shutter speed...what the heck?! ISO 800 is just about the limit with a small sensor 12.1 MP camera before noise is obvious. I consider this an outdoor camera only now, especially coupled to such an anemic flash. The 6.1 MP CCD and metering in the 4 year-old Fuji F30 clearly takes superior pictures... <BR>3. GPS (see above) <BR>4. *7/27 Update*: After lot of heavy use, I still find the Macro mode auto-focus terrible, even if a flower is 80% of the frame, it seems to love to focus on the ground or whatever the lower surface is if its within a few inches of the subject. <BR>MACRO-mode autofocus (preliminary) and autofocus in general: Although I haven't had much time to use it, I was surprised how much trouble the autofocus was having taking a easy picture of a flower with macro mode enabled. I tried all of the autofocus settings (spot, average, 11 spot, etc etc) and still wasn't impressed. Autofocus has come to several "interesting conclusions" as to what the subject of my picture is as well. <BR>5. Burst mode limited to 3 pictures if you are shooting the high-quality picture size, and there definitely is pretty long lag between them. </P><P>THE "GOOD": <BR>1. The zoom lens. Very nice. Nearly silent (I can't hear it, but the speakers do pick it up in video mode) and powerful with little image deterioration. <BR>2. The large screen is of very high quality. <BR>3. Nice video, quick write times with this powerful card. Good audio. <BR>4. FULL FEATURED and logically laid out. Overall, navigating the plethora of menus and options is intuitive. I have not had problems with accidentally pressing the dedicated record button or accidentally switching to playback from image capture mode. The quick menu with dedicated button is especially nice. I have to say, some of the features are overboard and don't work that well, like face recognition. <BR>5. Manual control, shutter priority, and aperture priority modes. </P><P>MISCONCEPTIONS AND FIRMWARE UPDATE <BR>I also want to clear up something I believe I read in a review here. In airplane mode, the GPS does not use battery when the camera is off, at least AFAIK and as far as the detailed manual (which IS available online if you are persistent) indicates. Airplane mode means the camera will attempt to lock on only when the camera is first turned on. </P><P>A 1-star review also claims that the GPS reverts to "ON" whenever you turn the camera on. This is not true; if you select GPS OFF, it will remain off. </P><P>I have also not noticed any shutter lag. I'm not sure if that reviewer meant lag between pictures, which could be a function of the memory card used. </P><P>Also, please note that there is a firmware update for this camera. I purchased mine 2 weeks ago and it came with the outdated v1.0 firmware. Update (v. 1.1) and installation instructions are available on the product page at Panasonic's website. <BR>------- <BR>11/27/10 Update: <BR>How do I feel now that even more time has passed? <BR>a. I feel I was a little harsh in calling the battery life "terrible." It's adequate for most people I'm sure. Even with the GPS on continuously, one battery will last a full day. If you are going on an extended (2+ days) outdoors trip without access to charging, I still think you'll want an extra battery or two. <BR>b. Photo quality: Still feel the same. More hit or miss than I'd like; average to slightly above average photo quality overall, which would be okay if it were an average compact camera in pricing (it was $300 when I bought it). Still feel that macro mode autofocus is poor. <BR>c. Video quality: Actually not as good as I initially thought. This really won't substitute for a video camera unless you're in a pinch. <BR>d. Zoom is still very impressive! GPS still needs open sky above. Still 3 stars overall: Not bad, but I think you can probably do better nowadays. <BR></P><B class=tiny>Help other customers find the most helpful reviews</B> Was this review helpful to you? <BR>Share your thoughts with other customers: <IMG height=7 alt=Ad src="http://www.mybestboard.com/imageblog//advertisement-sm-headV192575712.gif" width=123 border=0><B class=h3color>Most Recent Customer Reviews</B><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><br /><p><a href=" http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-DMC-ZS7-Digital-Stabilized-3-0-Inch/dp/B00395WIXA/ref=pd_zg_rss_ts_e_502394_8?ie=UTF8&tag=clickfriend-20 " target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p>sinthaihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00489784881328372803noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525928212507507779.post-84880833106121543392011-01-26T01:12:00.001-08:002011-01-26T01:12:53.617-08:00# 4: Canon EOS Rebel T2i 18 MP CMOS APS-C digital SLR camera with 3.0-inch LCD and EF-S 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6 is lensTranslate Request has too much data<br />Parameter name: request<br />Translate Request has too much data<br />Parameter name: request<br /> <BODY readability="2"><B class=h3color>Most Helpful Customer Reviews</B><BR><BR>808 of 821 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars <B>PERFECT!</B>, March 11, 2010 <B>This review is from: Canon EOS Rebel T2i 18 MP CMOS APS-C Digital SLR Camera with 3.0-Inch LCD and EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens (Electronics)</B> Whether you're new to the world of DSLRs, or are a seasoned photographer who wants to try your luck at video, the Canon Rebel T2i is perfect. I've had nothing but great experiences with it so far, and highly recommend to everyone. <P>Other than the T2i, I own (and primarily shoot with) the Rebel XS (1000D), and also have extensive experience with the Canon 50D. While my XS still serves me very well, I wanted to get an SLR with video capabilities since the release of the T1i. After finally saving up enough for the T1i, I really lucked out that Canon announced the T2i, which has even better features! I am lucky enough to finally have it, and want to share my experiences, and how they compare to my expectations <BR>================== <BR>OVERALL IMPRESSIONS <BR>The camera is very small and light. It is not weather-sealed or as durable as some of the more expensive SLRs, but it doesn't "feel cheap" in my opinion. It features a 3-inch LCD (compared to the Rebel XS's 2.5 inch screen), which also has a very high resolution. It looks lovely! Auto-focus is fast, and I've been very pleased with the quality of the pictures and videos I've taken so far. <BR>================== <BR>PROS <BR>IMAGE QUALITY: I feared that cramming so many megapixels onto this sensor, there would be a lot of image 'noise' (the megapixel myth). This thankfully hasn't been an issue, and I've been very pleased with the pictures taken with this camera! Aside from White Balance issues (see below, Cons), image quality is pretty good! </P><P>VIDEO: Some people have disparagingly said that Video on DSLRs is just a gimmick. I disagree. Based on sample clips I'd seen on YouTube, I was excited about getting an HDSLR, and while videos are sometimes shaky if you don't have very steady hands, a tripod eliminates those concerns. Audio quality on the T1i was criticized by many, but the T2i has a microphone input jack, which allows you to connect a mic. I don't yet own one so can't comment on that feature, but will update this review if and when I save enough to try this feature out. Additionally, this offers improved recording options, including higher fps (frames per second) than the T1i, which technically offered "true HD" recording of 1080, but only at a choppy 20 fps. </P><P>LOW-LIGHT PERFORMANCE: I am much more impressed than I expected. My Rebel XS could go up to ISO 1600, but would perform pretty poorly there. This not only can go up to a significantly higher ISO level, but performs much better. Less image noise means you have to waste less time editing your pics, and many more keepers! </P><P>SDXC SUPPORT: Only own SDHC cards up until now, but it's great to know that this supports the next generation of flash storage, which means you'll in the future be able to hold many more pictures than currently available. </P><P>CONS <BR>NOT A FULL-FRAME SLR: This is not a full-frame SLR like the Canon 5D Mark II, and the APS-C sized sensor results in a crop factor (1.6x), and doesn't necessarily provide the same image quality as the larger, full-frame sensor does. Still, at less than half the cost of the Mark II, I think this is a trade-off that's well worth it for most users. </P><P>Crop factor means that this camera, like other Canon DSLRs that have the APS-C size image sensor, will not be true to the lens's designation. A 50mm lens will produce an image more in line with 50mm x 1.6, or 80mm on a full-frame. This not only makes a difference for those who want to do landscape photography (which usually benefits from wide-angle views), but for those with unsteady hands. The general logic is that to ensure a steady shot, you need to shoot at the reciprocal of your focal length. So for a 50mm focal length, you should be shooting at a speed faster than 1/50 second for a steady shot. Keeping the crop factor in mind, you really should be shooting at a speed faster than 1/80 a second. </P><P>Crop factors are common for most digital SLRs, as full-frame sensors jack up the cost of production, which are then passed on to the consumer in the form of very expensive cameras. So it's not so much a shortcoming of the Rebel T2i, but just a note to keep in the back of your mind. </P><P>DIFFERENT BATTERY: This is more of a hassle for those who owned spare batteries than for those whose first SLR would be the T2i, but Canon changed the battery. Again, not such a big deal, but might be a hassle for some who find out that their old batteries can't be used on this model. </P><P>WHITE BALANCE: I found that the 'Auto' White-Balance setting was wildly inaccurate on my Rebel XS (often giving indoor shots a yellow tint unless I changed the WB to the 'Incandescent Light' mode), and I feel that the WB settings on this model still aren't as accurate as they should be. If you want truly accurate WB, you can use a gray card, or an alternative would be to simply try digitally editing the photos on your computer after shooting. </P><P>NO ARTICULATING SCREEN: No articulating screen, but this is a rare feature in DSLR's in general, so it's not a shortcoming of the T2i. Since most of your shots will probably be composed using the viewfinder, not a big deal, although it would have been convenient! If you absolutely must have an articulating screen on an HDSLR, look into the Nikon D5000. </P><P>=================== <BR>A NOTE ABOUT THE KIT LENS <BR>The lens that comes with this is the standard 18-55 f/3.5-5.6 that comes with the other Rebels. It's a very good all-around lens, but you more likely than not will want to at some point upgrade your lens for either (a) better image quality, or (b) better performance in low-light conditions. </P><P>This lens is very good, but for pros or those who pay incredibly close attention to detail, the optical quality of Canon's higher-end lenses is superior than to the kit lens. For most users, I don't think image quality will be a huge issue. </P><P>More likely, the aperture size will be the reason people want to upgrade their lens over time. A lens with a wider aperture allows more light to reach the sensor in less time than a lens with a narrower aperture. That means you can employ a faster shutter speed, which allows you to snap the shot faster, reducing the likelihood of a blurry picture. Outdoors on a sunny day, this aperture range of this lens won't be a limiting factor; inside a poorly-lit gym, however, you'll notice some blurry shots (see below for a recommended alternative for low-light shooting). </P><P>Still, this is a pretty good all-around lens that can result in some great shots! <BR>=================== <BR>RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES </P><P>1. An external flash: This will come in very handy. With the built-in flash, your photos often come out harshly lit. Bouncing an external flash off the wall makes a huge difference in image quality. I personally use the Speedlite 580EX II, but there are cheaper alternatives that are very good. Some higher-end cameras (i.e. Canon 5D Mark II) don't even have a built-in flash, which goes to show something about how high-level photographers view the lighting provided by internal flashes. </P><P>2. 50mm f/1.8 II lens - At around one hundred dollars, this lens is relatively cheap when compared to others on the market. Despite its low price, it offers great image quality. While it lacks IS (image stabilization) like some other Canon lenses (including the kit lens), with a wide aperture of f/1.8, enough light usually comes in to ensure a fast shutter speed, which in turn minimizes camera shake. Keep in mind that as a 'prime' lens, your feet will have to do the zooming in and out. This is not as convenient as an everyday walk-around lens like the 18-55 kit lens which gives a good zoom range, but is a great lens for portraits. Also would ideally be a good option for poorly-lit places where the aperture of the kit-lens isn't wide enough to ensure a steady shot. </P><P>CONCLUSIONS <BR>From my list of 4 pros and 4 cons, you might wonder why I'm giving this product 5 stars?... It's because considering the great performance - and low price - of the T2i, the 'cons' I list really aren't that big of a deal. Just because some cameras offer the aforementioned features the T2i lacks, it doesn't mean the T2i isn't a solid performer. On the contrary, I have been completely satisfied with this camera's image and video quality, performance, features, AND PRICE, and would recommend the T2i to anyone looking for an affordable way to capture memories! </P><P>------------------ <BR>EDIT 11/27/10 </P><P>I just wanted to update this review to say that after shooting with the T2i for nearly half a year, I'm still as impressed by this camera as when I first got it. I have a few comments to expand on my initial review: </P><P>VIDEO I have been using the video mode a lot more than I initially expected. While it doesn't offer continuous auto-focus and therefore might not replace a camcorder, once you get the hang of manually focusing this is not a big problem. I many times have found myself in situations where photos couldn't capture the moment as well as a video could, and the ability to record clips has been very convenient. </P><P>A note on the video mode, however...while it's automatic exposure is fine for most situations, if you find your videos are grainy, it's best to manually control the exposure. I've seen that sometimes even in good lighting, the camera will keep the aperture small (to have a less shallow depth of field) and boost the ISO. You can get around that by manually adjusting exposure settings, but again, the automatic exposures are usually fine. </P><P>As for audio with videos, I personally still have not purchased an external microphone, but for those who are serious about movie production Amazon sells a highly popular 'Rode VideoMic' for a... Read more ? </P><B class=tiny>Help other customers find the most helpful reviews</B> Was this review helpful to you? <BR><BR>221 of 230 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars <B>Excellent photo camera! Video...hmmm</B>, March 4, 2010 <B>This review is from: Canon EOS Rebel T2i 18 MP CMOS APS-C Digital SLR Camera with 3.0-Inch LCD and EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens (Electronics)</B> First, I have an extensive background in both photography and video. I was looking for a smaller camera to carry around that could also shoot video. When I heard about this one I thought it would be perfect and it is good, very good BUT its does have its issues... I will try to keep this short and to the point. <P>Pros: </P><P>1. Superb image quality in both photos and video. <BR>You can expect image quality comparable to a Canon Pro DSLR. <BR>And I am not just saying that. I actually did compare it to our 1Ds MkII. <BR>This camera can produces usable images up to ISO 3200. Noise is there but they <BR>do a good job of controlling it. With this said, it would be noted that there <BR>really isn't that much difference between a Canon 20D and the most expensive DSLR <BR>for photos that will be displayed on the web or in regular size prints. <BR>If you don't really need video then you can save yourself a lot of money and just <BR>get a used 20D :) I actually still have my original 20D as a backup. </P><P>2. Amazingly, the 18-55 kit lens turned out to be remarkably good. How good? <BR>Well, within the center area of the frame it would give the more expensive lens a run for their money :) <BR>Where it begins to break down is in corner detail but this is to be expected. <BR>The focusing is also too noisy to use for video, IF you are recording sound. </P><P>UPDATE: if you are looking to upgrade the lens, I can recommended the Canon 15-85 IS. </P><P>3. The built in mic is also very good. Even on regular video cameras this is almost a universal weakness. <BR>If you are looking for a better mic I can recommend the Rode SVM Stereo Video Mic. <BR>Works very well with this camera, unlike the Audio Technica 24CM. Its not cheap but good mics never are. <BR>On all of these cameras hiss is a problem to varying degrees especially when recording in a quiet environment. <BR>The quiter the source the more you will hear it. The only way to get remove it is to use an external audio <BR>record like the Zoom H4N or do it in software with something like SoundSoap. </P><P>4. Light weight compared to the higher end Canon bodies. </P><P>5. Amazing low light video capability. With a fast lens f2.8 or lower even a Pro video camera can't touch it. <BR>So if shooting in dark places is a big requirement then these cameras are the way to go. </P><P>Cons: </P><P>1. This is my biggest problem. I personally find the small body a lot more difficult to handle than the larger <BR>Canon cameras we have. Maybe I am just use to the larger bodies but they are a lot more natural and easier <BR>to work with. If you shoot pro or semi pro get the 7D just for this reason. The battery grip will help. <BR>I have small hands so I hate to think how it would feel with someone that has large hands. I would highly recommend <BR>you go somewhere and play with the T2i just to see how it feels in your hands. </P><P>UPDATE: The BG-E8 battery grip makes a big difference in this regard! </P><P>2. For my personal taste I find the T2i to over expose a bit. This could be related to the Peripheral Illumination <BR>Correction, Highlight Priority, etc. I usually just under expose by 1/3 of a stop to compensate for this. </P><P>3. My 2nd big disappointment is the video. The video quality is superb this is not the issue. Where the problem lies <BR>is in actually using the camera as a video camera. It has two big problems in this regard: the manual zoom and lack <BR>of auto focus. It is practically impossible to hold the camera steady and do a smooth zoom in or out. Panning and zooming <BR>at the same time is almost impossible. A regular video camera have electronic zoom controls that allows you to zoom <BR>in and out very smoothly. The other problem is lack of auto focus. Sure you can refocus manually but again very difficult <BR>to hold the camera steady and focus. Using the camera auto focus in video mode is possible but its really slow and <BR>the mic will pick up the noise from the lens as it hunts for the focus. For me, this means, the camera is more useful <BR>for recording short video clips not a full video shoot e.g. shooting a whole wedding. I don't feel it can replace a regular <BR>video camera as yet. For example, if you are thinking of using this camera to shoot your kids running around, it can do it, <BR>but there will be a lot of out of focus parts because it cannot track a subject like a regular video camera can and you <BR>won't be able to adjust the focus quickly enough either. </P><P>UPDATE: the video can work for the most part, IF you shoot with the intent of editing the final video. A SLR will require <BR>a bit more post production work than a regular video camera but the video quality will be superior. It works more like <BR>a professional film camera they use in movies than the video cameras we know. But with that said, this camera still has <BR>some real issues. Neither the shutter or aperture is continuous. You can only change them in 1/3 intervals...enough to <BR>cause a jump in exposure in many instances. On top of that you cannot change anything without recording the clicking <BR>noise the dial makes when you change the values. If you are using the mic in or on the camera this is a problem. <BR>With this camera you have to setup a scene, setup your exposure, set your focus, and shoot the scene. Don't plan on <BR>making any changes while you are shooting. So while the manual control is nice its not usable while shooting a scene. </P><P>If you can live with the Cons. Its a great camera that offers image quality comparable to any high end Canon model. <BR></P><B class=tiny>Help other customers find the most helpful reviews</B> Was this review helpful to you? <BR><BR>191 of 203 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars <B>You can't get better than this for under $1000</B>, March 2, 2010 <B>This review is from: Canon EOS Rebel T2i 18 MP CMOS APS-C Digital SLR Camera with 3.0-Inch LCD and EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens (Electronics)</B> I'm a frequent upgrader and loyal Canon fan. I traded up from an XSi last year to the T1i, and now this year to the T2i. I was within days of ordering the 7D until they announced the T2i, with all the features I wanted from the 7D at half the cost. I immediately pre-ordered the T2i and have been having some fun with it over the last 24 hours. The verdict so far? I am in love with this SLR. <P>I believe the last few iterations in the Rebel series have been comparable in quality. The T2i shares much of the same pros and cons with its predecessors, and ultimately, not too much has really changed. That said, the very minor things that did change were huge to me. I'm big into video, which is what got me looking into the 7D. Both the 7D and the T2i have the stereo audio input jack. My T1i just had the built-in mono mic which was unacceptable for someone who is doing more than home videos with this camera. So that feature, along with full manual control of video recording (not available in T1i), and 1080/24p (and 30p if that's your preference) makes this a common sense upgrade if you're serious about video. 720p/60 is also really cool for the silky smooth framerate, although I personally find the movie-like feel of 24p video best. </P><P>As for what the camera is really made for, still photography, it is still the king at (in the mid-entry-level DSLR class). 18 megapixels really, truly is more than any person really needs. My XSi from a couple years back met all my needs with 12mp, however, 18 creates for even better bragging rights to the general public. "How many megapixies is that thingy? Eighteen? OMG! You are such a pro!" Anyway, back on track now. The noise levels in most photos I've taken are pretty decent for 18 megapixels. It's comparable to the noise on the 15MP T1i from what I've experienced so far. 6400 ISO is now a default option instead of an expanded setting (12800 ISO still is), which is nice to have, though you'll hopefully never have to use it. </P><P>The kit lens is of course the same old 18-55 I've bought practically 5 times over now. A great budget lens and excellent value, but I absolutely can't go back to using it after buying some of the better lenses Canon has to offer. If the money's there, you will not regret investing another few hundred dollars some better glass. Otherwise, the 18-55 is a great lens to start out with. </P><P>Only major complaint I have is the white balance in incandescent lighting still isn't as accurate as I'd like. I also wish they kept the same LP-E5 battery so the two I already have would be compatible with both of my cameras. And a nitpick, the "Rebel" name is stupid, to be completely honest. It should be named "550D" as it is in the Europe market. SDXC support is cool, but I can't really comment on it as I'll be using SDHC cards for the foreseeable future. Oh, and the slightly redesigned buttons are a welcome change. A little more ergonomic than before. </P><P>In conclusion, if you're thinking about upgrading from a T1i, there isn't really a compelling reason to unless you are okay spending hundreds just for the sake of having the latest in gadgetry (what I do), UNLESS you are in it for the video support, which is AMAZING at this price point. You used to have to spend at least a couple thousand on a professional camcorder to get the kind of video support that you can now get in a consumer DSLR at a very reasonable price. Thanks, Canon! 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Please note that we are able to respond directly to all feedback sent through this form, but we'll ask you to sign so we can contact you if necessary. Feedback is limited to 1000 characters.<br /><p><a href=" http://www.amazon.com/Flip-Video-ATR1B-Tripod/dp/B000VJRUKS/ref=pd_zg_rss_ts_e_502394_4?ie=UTF8&tag=clickfriend-20 " target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p>sinthaihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00489784881328372803noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525928212507507779.post-81820463634516444312011-01-24T11:19:00.000-08:002011-01-24T11:19:00.363-08:00# 7: Canon PowerShot SD1300 is 12.1 MP Digital Camera with 4 x wide angle optical image stabilized Zoom and 2.7 inch LCD (Silver)Translate Request has too much data<br />Parameter name: request<br />Translate Request has too much data<br />Parameter name: request<br /> 568 of 604 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars <B>It is classy and it takes great pictures</B>, March 13, 2010 <B>This review is from: Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS 12.1 MP Digital Camera with 4x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.7-Inch LCD (Silver) (Electronics)</B> I will try to share some things I have discovered about this camera, these are just my thoughts, I hope they might be of help . <P>Some things I am compairing to a canon SD1200 and the SD940, SD1400. <BR>I do not use the viedo enough to judge that part of the cameras. </P><P>** No SD memory card included with this camera **, see below </P><P>* Some will miss the eye viewfinder that the SD1200 has. </P><P>* Some will miss the HD 720p in the movie mode that the SD940,SD1400 has, The SD1300 has 640x480 at 30fps like the canon SD1200, G11 and S90. </P><P>* The SD1300 has ( no optical zoom while recording video ) just digital zoom. </P><P>* There is a date feature on the SD1300, see below </P><P>* The flat button arangement is the same as the SD1200 all but the (( Power Button )) on top is larger and easier to turn on and off, I like that ( but be careful ) it does not come on in your pocket, purse or in your soft camera case. </P><P>* I have not had any trouble using any of the buttons even with my big old hands. The flat buttons are a tad larger than on the SD940 and SD1400. </P><P>* The menu screens are large and very easy to read and use.* </P><P>* You get a 2.7inch very clear LCD screen that has a (very good and wide viewing angle in all directions). </P><P>Note > when your LCD screen is set to a lower brightness you can push and hold down the display button for 1 second and it will go to the brightest setting and do that again and it will go back to the lower setting... </P><P>A 28mm x 112mm lens, a little better than the 35 x 105 on the SD1200 ( But no view finder on the SD1300 ). </P><P>* The SD1300 is very easy to use and small enough to carry every place you go for those spontaneous grand kid pictures like the SD 1200 was . <BR>Just a very good basic camera. </P><P>* I like that the mic for the video is in the front of the camera instead of being on the top (where I put my finger) like the canon SD970 and others, it picks up less finger movement noise being in the front. </P><P>** Timing and Performance** Very fast start up time of just over 1 sec. <BR>I can not tell any difference in shot to shot or flash shot to shot times between the SD1300 and the SD1200, <BR>which is ( 2secs with out the flash ), and 3 to 4secs with the flash on, (( up to 6secs for full flash recharge )). </P><P>(Update > Some of review sites(C-NET) are getting around 2.7 to 3 seconds for the SD1300 between shots with out the flash so I grabed the two cameras and tryed the two again(SD1300 SD1200) with and with out the flash on and I had the same results both ways, I used program mode both times and they would focus and recharge the flash evenly also...) </P><P>Shutter lag is good for a canon point and shoot but if you ( pre focus ) that will help even more. </P><P>I never tested the continuous shooting( but see my battery test) but canon says it is 0.9 per sec where the sd 1200 is 1.4 shots per sec, if that is important to you. UPDATE > The 1200 does seem to be faster, quicker than the 1300 in continuous mode, how much I dont know but you can tell the difference... </P><P>* (Battery) I did test the battery (NB-6L same battery as SD1200) by using continuous shooting mode ( with the flash on ) and got well over 400 pictures and it was taking ( 1 picture every 2 seconds or less in the continuous mode( flash on ) if that helps you out on the continuous shooting part, and when I turned the flash off it seemed to be fast coming from a small canon point and shoot world. </P><P>* (Battery life). In real life I get around 300 or more pictures with some of them using the flash, your still need a second battery for a backup. </P><P>* The battery has a little larger capacity at 1000mAh in the SD1300, were as the canon SD940 and the SD1400 is a smaller capacity at 760mAh if that matters to you. </P><P>** A nice backup battery is a (power2000) for canon NB-6L (1200mAh)$19.00. I have used them for years. <BR>I really like the battery charger that comes with the camera, it is small and charges quickley, about one and a half hours the very first charge and then one hour or less there after... <BR>Some set back the brightness of the LCD a couple of notches to save some battery. I think your new battery will do better after the first couple of charges. </P><P>* 10/30/2010 At the Columbus zoo we shot 350 pictures and a lot of them with flash on with one charge... </P><P>** Very good image quality keeping the iso at 200 and below. <BR>I am getting about the same image quality as the SD 1200 which is very good for this small size point and shoot camera. </P><P>* As point and shoots get better we often try and compare them to digital SLRs ( speed,noise, ISOs, picture quality ) but because of the point and shoots very small sensors and craming all those mega pixels into them it is just asking to much of the little cameras.... <BR>Fewer pixels mean there's more room on the sensor and the individual pixels can be made larger to gather more light, making the camera better able to record low-noise images in low-light situations. </P><P>This is just me, but I like using the program mode and 100iso best and I try not to use the auto mode indoors ((auto works good outdoors in good light though, Lighting is everything. Indoors alot of times auto seems to want to use a (very high iso)(and sometimes no flash) to get low light photos, but this just results in more noise, which makes your pictures look noisy grainy or snowy looking on larger prints. <BR>* I use program mode and set the iso indoors to (( 100iso ))in good light conditions or (200 iso in poorer light) indoors for the best image quality indoors with out all noise in the picture. Again auto does good outdoors in good light. </P><P>* Portrait mode does better indoors than auto in keeping the iso down. It uses 200iso and below. not bad... <BR>For some reason canon has done this with all there newer point and shoot cameras the last couple of years, again this is just me)... <BR>You may be happy with the pictures you take in auto mode and people have posted alot of very good pictures on this site using auto mode check them out, I am just saying if you have a problem try this and see if it helps, ( just something for you to try if your having trouble ). </P><P>*They also have taken away the supper fine quality option for the last couple of years , you just have fine and normal now, I miss the supper fine option... </P><P>With the SD1200 and SD940 I would use program mode and auto iso but when trying to do that with the SD1300 it wants to go to 500iso or higher some times where the SD1200 and SD940 would go to 250iso ,go figure? The more I use this camera the more I find myself useing ( 100iso in program mode ) in good light conditions indoors or outdoors). Again indoors you might have to use 200 to get the picture you like... </P><P>** Just a side note, before judgeing the camera and your picture quality on your computer or camera screen get some pictures printed out, why I say this I thought the pictures that I took at the rest home were just ok, but I took them to the store and had 8 by 10s made and they look so so much better, you can see these pictures on this site under (view and share images on the SD1300s home page). I wish you could see the printed ones... </P><P>* A lot of the review sites blow there pictures way up and look for defects, your likely to only make 5x7 or 8x10s and not see (what they see). <BR>If you are going to make larger prints or need a better (low light camera) and still stay in a point and shoot you could go with a canon S90, S95 or the bigger G11, G12, but (much more money I know)! Just keep the iso down at 200 and below and you will do fine...) </P><P>* The SD1300 seems to have a nice sharp lens even at the telephoto end of the zoom. </P><P>Highlights sometimes tend to blow out in very bright sun (direct light source) as with all small cameras(small sensor) this size, you can see this in some of the pictures I posted on this sight for the 1300. ( But to be fair my G11 does this also ). </P><P>In my pictures,I do not see the bad vertical 'ghost' flare from top to bottom that D Kartman talks about in his review, just do not point it at a direct light source like the sun,( bright led lights at night) or very bright light coming in a window, and that goes double for when taking movies... </P><P>I do not use I-Contrast in the program mode while shooting, some times in play back I will try it but I am not a big fan of it even then, it will brighten the picture up in dark areas but seems to increase the noise a little, again this is just me alot of people seem to like it and have good luck with it see what you think... <BR>In auto mode you have no controll of I-Contrast and can not turn it off or on... </P><P>* I just realy like the colors in the pictures that the canon cameras produce, again thats just me thinking out loud. </P><P>Not much problem with red eye in pictures useing the SD1300 unless in a very dim lit room and there are some times when it can not modify or fix it in red-eye correction, <BR>I have many small newer canon cameras and it is no worse or better with red eye than the rest of my newer cameras with red eye correction. </P><P>The SD1300 has a touch more style, larger LCD and a little more virsatle lens than the SD1200, but the 1200 is also a very good camera. </P><P>The SD1300 does have a weak battery door cover like the SD1200. </P><P>* Memory card * You do not get a (SD Memory Card) with the camera, they just do not include a card anymore, just be aware so you won't... Read more ? </P><B class=tiny>Help other customers find the most helpful reviews</B> Was this review helpful to you? <BR>194 of 205 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars <B>The best camera to have...</B>, May 21, 2010 ...is one you'll have with you. The nice thing about the Canon ELPH series is they easily fit into your pocket, are well built/designed, don't cost a lot, come with a boatload of features, and take great pictures. The SD1300, the latest in the ELPH line continues in that tradition, adding considerable additional sophistication and sacrificing some useful functionality in the interest of cutting cost. <P>It is a small camera and carries with it the baggage that comes with the convenience of having to carry so little baggage. (sorry, couldn't resist) None of the issues raised, given that they comes as part of the convenience trade-off made me consider anything other than the 5-star rating this camera deserves. </P><P>- Many of the functions are only accessible through menus, sometimes several levels deep. The good new is the Automatic and scene modes are pretty good (as long as you spend a few minutes reviewing what they really do). This camera is not intended to be used in aperture or shutter priority, let alone full manual. </P><P>- The battery life might be shorter than you expect. That's a trade-off for having a camera that's small and light; you get a battery that is small and light. One thing you can do is get a spare battery. That is good advice for any camera. Another thing that will help is to keep the display off as much as possible. That means using the monitor as little as possible. The "sad" part is that Canon chose to drop the optical viewfinder in this model. That means a camera that is simpler and less expensive to make but will go through batteries quicker because you must use the display when taking picture. </P><P>- The camera response is a bit slow for effectively capturing children and pets. The trick for doing that is to either have a great sense of timing and a shutter that reacts instantly or a reasonably fast ( > 4x / sec ) burst mode. This camera has neither. </P><P>Some other suggestions that apply: </P><P>- Use the lowest ISO available given your requirement for either aperture or shutter speed. To avoid getting technical, higher ISO always introduces higher noise. At issue is when it becomes noticeable. In newer dSLR cameras you can get over 1000, maybe well over depending on the camera, before the noise becomes noticeable. For this camera keeping it at or below 200 is a good idea. </P><P>- Don't use in-camera sharpening. Digital pictures will almost always benefit from sharpening but you are better off doing it with a photo editing program. Computer-based algorithms tend to be more sophisticated and you can better judge the results on your monitor as opposed to the camera LCD. </P><P>- If you want more vivid colors and have the choice use sRGB instead of Adobe RGB. While you get fewer colors they are distributed over a wider range. They are also render better on computer monitors, many commercial labs, and any other place your pictures are likely to show up. </P><P>Finally, I've found the Caselogic QPB-1 Compact Digital Camera Case (Black/Gray) is just the right size for this camera. It's semi-rigid so you get a fair amount of protection but doesn't add a lot of bulk. It's made even better by using one of these, Nite Ize SB1-2PK-01 Size-1 S-Biner, Black, 2-Pack, to secure it to a belt loop. <BR></P><B class=tiny>Help other customers find the most helpful reviews</B> Was this review helpful to you? <BR><br /><p><a href=" http://www.amazon.com/Canon-PowerShot-Stabilized-2-7-Inch-Silver/dp/B0035FZJKI/ref=pd_zg_rss_ts_e_502394_7?ie=UTF8&tag=clickfriend-20 " target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p>sinthaihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00489784881328372803noreply@blogger.com0