Canon Powershot SX10IS 10MP Digital Camera with 20x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom - 2665B001

Everything I expected

8/29/2009

I wanted a point and shoot with a 20 zoom and this camera is everything I expected. I researched this on [...] and like the ease of use and quality of the photos. I compared photos at a sporting event with a friend who is really into taking photos and cameras and he said he was thinking of picking one of these up to add to his collection.

GREAT CAMERA

8/28/2009

I purchased the camera a few days before my trip to the Caribbean. I didn't have much time to get the feel of it but took it anyway. It was quite user friendly and took out superb pictures. All my friends were amazed by the clarity and detail shown in the pics. I would recommend this camera to anyone who wants to snap some professonal style pics without having to purchase a $800 plus camera.

Loving my new camera so far

8/28/2009

I received my SX10IS in the mail yesterday and have been playing with it since. I am not a pro my any means, but I knew I wanted to upgrade to a better camera that takes quality pictures. I was thinking about buying an SLR until I found the Canon SX10IS and did my research. This camera has so many options, a fantastic zoom, is very user friendly and takes beautiful pictures. Like many reviews have said, if you don't want to go the SLR route yet, this is the next best thing. Now, I really feel like I'm working with a "real" camera that is so far proving to give me the pro-like photos I want to achieve. I'm also very determined to learn how to use this camera correctly. I have been reading the manual and researching online so I know how to set my camera to the appropriate setting to achieve the desired look I want. Out of the box you can set this camera to auto and shoot away for great photos, but I believe that understanding how the camera works and its settings are going to give you the best quality shots. I'm not going to lie, I don't have it all perfect yet! Today I tried setting the self-timer and taking a few shots of the myself and the sun was really glaring on me in the photos, so I do have to work with the setting to perfect this! Lastly, it's only been two days, so I have a long way to go, but so far I'm very satisfied with my canon. Some of the pictures I've taken are just gorgeous and look like postcards! The price is also fantastic for this camera. I remember paying more for my little point and shoot three years ago and the photos don't even compare!

Great Camera

8/24/2009

After lots of thinking (only because I still have/had a perfectly working digital camera, although already somewhat outdated) finally decided to buy this camera, and after the first minute all doubts were gone. Compared to my old camera (also a Canon), everything is so much improved that I should have bought it much earlier. For me, the perfect combination between a DSLR and a compact camera.

Just what I wanted

8/23/2009

After reading other reviews for tis and other cameras, I purchased this over a month ago. I have taken it on trips to Vermont and the coast of Maine and found it to be excellent for scenery. The zoom is great for birds which is one of the reasons I bought it. I am still learning the camera. The auto setting is about all I have used so far. I look forward to taking it to Florida in the fall to photograph the flora and wildlife!
It ia a bit complicated to use but doable.