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Canon PowerShot SX10 IS Digital Camera (10MP, 20x Optical Zoom) 2.5" Vari-angle LCD | 
 enlarge | Brand: Canon
Category: CE
Buy New: £269.99
New (12) from £269.99
Rating:  3 reviews
Sales Rank: 922
Media: Electronics
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.2
Dimensions (in): 8.9 x 6.6 x 5.2
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MPN: PowerShot SX10 IS
Model: PowerShot SX10 IS
EAN: 8714574525655
ASIN: B001FWYT9U
Release Date: October 31, 2008 (New: Last 30 Days)
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually dispatched within 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | 10 Mega pixels | | • | 2.5 wide vari-angle LCD | | • | 20x wide-angle optical zoom optical/digital zoom | | • | Built-in flash | | • | Face Detection |
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Product Description
Get closer to the action and capture even the tiniest details with the PowerShot SX10 IS from Canon. The PowerShot SX10 IS is a bridge camera that puts you on the cutting edge of technology, with a powerful 20x optical zoom and a 28 mm wide-angle lens. The SX10 IS also comes with a 10-megapixel sensor and an electronic viewfinder, as well as an ultrasonic motor for fast, silent, precise and practical focusing. Besides these features, the PowerShot SX10 IS boasts Canon's new DIGIX 4 processor and iSAPS technology to help you get the perfect shot. In fact, this programme assists you by optimising the PowerShot SX10 IS's different settings, to ensure you get steady, crisp images that you'll be proud to share. Plus, the PowerShot SX10IS includes a new, automatic i-Contrast mode, which analyses exposure and corrects brightness accordingly, while face recognition technology, a maximum sensitivity range of ISO 3200 and an optical image stabiliser work to bring out the best in your photos! The SX10 IS means you never have to miss another shot!
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Good things come in small packages November 11, 2008
N. Butt (UK)
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
I am not a camera expert, more of an enthusiastic amateur, and I am sure that much more qualified people will, given time, publish reviews for Canon's latest UltraZoom. However, reviews are pretty scarce at the moment, so I will share with you my first thoughts on the SX10.
The camera is neat, and sits comfortably in the hand. It is not as light as some, but exudes the impression of quality with a solid look and feel. For those who are familiar with Canon, the immediate impression is of familiar controls and menu options. For those new to the brand then I don't think that you will feel 'at sea'. I had read some comments that the instructions with the camera are not very good, but I would disagree. The quick start guide is mimimal but adequate, and the accompanying CD does include a manual that runs through all of the features, how to use them, and when you might want to use them. It is not a teach-in to photography, but certainly acts as a useful reminder.
And what a set of features this camera has. It has the very latest DIGIC 4 processor that is only just coming in for Canon's top end cameras, and this gives the SX10 a very comprehensive set of functions. For example, face detection is an absolute gem. If there is a face in your picture then the exposure and focus lock to it. The little focus square just follows the face around the picture. Even better, you can set the autotimer so that the cameras takes the shot when a face, or even an additional face, comes into frame. That is powerful processing.
Of course, all is lost if the optics and sensor are not up to the job. After a bit of experimenting, I am satisfied that Canon are onto a good thing with this camera. At full optical zoom, and heavily into the digital zone, you can take image stabilised shots that are crisp and without a trace of the chromatic aberrations that plague this type of picture. With a 28mm equivalent wide angle capability. this camera offers both ends of the spectrum.
So who wants this camera? I am sure that SLR enthusiasts will continue to state that the optics are compromised compared to interchangeable lenses. The point and shoot brigade will continue to buy tiny pocket cameras. However, for those who want to explore their photography then the SX10 might just be the right camera for you. And remember, it's a Canon so it is never going to be a bad choice.
Outstanding and excellent value November 4, 2008
C. R. Hickman (East Sussex)
13 out of 13 found this review helpful
I purchased this for my wife to replace her classic Nikon Coolpix 5400 which has been a wonderful camera over the years with a great 28-116mm zoom. I wanted a camera with a 28mm at the wide end and with more at the telephoto and having recently converted to a Canon SLR (40d) myself considered a Powershot as the Nikon equivalent does not have a real Nikon lense and the reviews have been patchy. We have taken a few shots with the SX10 and it more than meets expectations. The reach of the zoom is incredible. The colours are as accurate as my 40d and they are sharp--even the edges at the wide setting. No visible signs of chromatic aberrations and very little distortion. The camera is BIG compared with a typical point and shoot but this one has an incredibly good 20X zoom, a swivelling 230k pixel screen and the ability to shoot high quality movies. The built in image stabilizer allows you to take sharp pictures even at the 500mm setting which is crucial. I do not care for the Electronic Viewfinder and much prefer the view through a mirror reflex SLR but for the value you are getting for less than the price of a single decent SLR lens the fuzzy electronic viewfinder is no big deal. If you don't like it you can always use live view on the swivelling 230k pixel screen. Build quality is very good--not a tank like my metal 40d but again, value for money is outstanding. I give this camera my highest recommendation.
First Class October 14, 2008
john grant (gateshead, tyne wear United Kingdom)
7 out of 15 found this review helpful
My Son has just returned from San Fransisco were he bought this camera and believe me this camera as he said does handstands, the photos and videos from this camera are as the title says First Class.
The camera is totaly amazing I have tried it and Im realy going to get myself one when I get the pennies together.
I have given it five stars on my sons recomendation and my own trial of the camera.
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