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Canon Powershot SX10 IS zoom and camera shake test

I test the zoom and image stabilization capabilities of the Canon Powershot SX10 IS.

Canon has closed the lens gap using the introduction from the Canon PowerShot SX10 IS and its 20x zoom. What remains to become observed is when the rest from the camera is as competitive as that large lens.

The camera functions a 2.5 inch variable angle LCD keep track of additionally to some viewfinder, having a 10 megapixel sensor and Canon’s most recent generation DIGIC IV picture processor with “improved encounter detection, servo AF, encounter detection self-timer and intelligent contrast correction for higher versatility.” As you may have surmised, intelligent contrast correction is Canon’s method to expand the camera’s dynamic variety, and it could be enabled like a camera setting too as be applied in camera for post processing of captured pictures. The camera includes a nominal ISO variety from 80 to 1600 at complete resolution, with ISO 3200 obtainable at decreased resolution (1600 x 1200 pixels, or about 2 megapixels). There’s a hot shoe for mounting an exterior flash, and also the SX10 IS can take advantage of SD/SDHC or MMC card media.

Canon consists of 4 AA alkaline batteries, a neck strap, lens hood and cap, stereo video and USB cables, and CD-ROM software program with every camera.

Although Canon has trailed the competitors for some time in lens size inside the digital ultrazoom marketplace segment, they are back within the game inside a large way using the 20x zoom about the new SX10 IS. The camera provides great shutter and AF overall performance, great picture colour and high quality, along with a basic and simple to utilize film capability for all those who are so inclined. But it is that large lens that stretches from 28 to 560mm that requires the prize right here.

The camera’s continuous shooting rate of about 1.5 fps is compromised by a viewfinder/monitor that lags a little and can make precise panning to stick to a moving topic an physical exercise in aggravation. Flash recycle times are about par for that class, which would be to say not overly fast, but Canon will probably be pleased to market you an exterior flash unit that ought to fix any recycle shortcomings ought to you so wish. And if you are able to handle to shoot without having heading over ISO 200 you are able to make large enlargements without having be concerned of ISO music possibly raining in your picture parade. The SX10 IS is not a ideal camera, but its blemishes are little and allow it to be a worthy follow-on towards the S5 IS along with a actual competitor for that other producers in this marketplace segment.

Pros:

* Great picture and colour high quality
* Great shutter and AF overall performance
* Simple to utilize film mode
* Great construct high quality
* Manual controls

Cons:

* Music at ISO 400 and over can effect picture high quality on some enlarged shots
* Telephoto end of lens is slower than competitors
* Car WB cannot manage incandescent light

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  1. ShotgunSandwich
    June 27th, 2009 at 09:32 | #1

    if you take a picture of something too close to the lens it will be blurry unless you turn macro or super macro mode on. these modes let the camera focus closer. if your pictures come out blurry when you are not trying to take a macro shot, try turning the shutter speed up.

  2. freakinpineapple
    June 27th, 2009 at 09:32 | #2

    i just got this camera, and when i take pictures they come out blurry.
    either when i zoom out of take a pic of something too close…help?

  3. ShotgunSandwich
    June 27th, 2009 at 09:32 | #3

    unfortunately, no.

  4. SRHawk24
    June 27th, 2009 at 09:32 | #4

    thats amazing.

  5. Wistbacka
    June 27th, 2009 at 09:32 | #5

    Would the image get bad if you shot with image stabilisation turned on while having it standing still on a tripod or like you on a chair?

  6. kevy293
    June 27th, 2009 at 09:32 | #6

    can you zoom by hand without using button?

  7. zeebranut
    June 27th, 2009 at 09:32 | #7

    Thanks Mon

  8. ShotgunSandwich
    June 27th, 2009 at 09:32 | #8

    absolutely.

  9. zeebranut
    June 27th, 2009 at 09:32 | #9

    Can I haz recon

  10. ShotgunSandwich
    June 27th, 2009 at 09:32 | #10

    No, you cannot change the lens on the camera. if you want to do that, you will need a DSLR. I would suggest the Canon 50D, or if that is too much, the Canon Rebel XSi.

  11. ShotgunSandwich
    June 27th, 2009 at 09:32 | #11

    i edited it a little bit, but only to cut the videos together. i didnt alter the footage at all.

  12. ShotgunSandwich
    June 27th, 2009 at 09:32 | #12

    it can record until it fills the card up.

  13. criticalballer1
    June 27th, 2009 at 09:32 | #13

    also can you put a fish eye an such on it?

  14. criticalballer1
    June 27th, 2009 at 09:32 | #14

    how long can it record at 1 time

  15. glowinthedarkmagnum
    June 27th, 2009 at 09:32 | #15

    did you by any chance edit this video?
    tell me please
    your video helped me

  16. BirdWhisperer46
    June 27th, 2009 at 09:32 | #16

    Thanks for the test. Mine is coming on Friday and I am chuffed about this new camera after using 40D’s and other DSLR’s.

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