do others feel the same way about the cannon 40 and the cannon 50 - just bought the sz 50 but may send it back> Any thoughts???
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I bought the Canon X50 HS about a year ago, hoping to go to Africa for a photo safari. The trip got put off but the camera didn't. I took a class with it, in which I was the only student with a non-SLR. I found it to support all the features my teacher suggested we try and learn.I really like the camera, and with me being a photo newbie, it was easily introduced. My other camera is also a Canon (smaller - for bike trips). It supports a good subset of features, and the menues are the same as for the SX50 HS, so swapping between them is easy.I find the SX50 HS very easy to carry, easy to use; good for finding candids. It still supports more creativity than I have! I bought the Canon X50 HS about a year ago, hoping to go to Africa for a photo safari. The trip got put off but the camera didn't. I took a class with it, in which I was the only student with a non-SLR. I found it to support all the features my teacher suggested we try and learn.I really like the camera, and with me being a photo newbie, it was easily introduced. My other camera is also a Canon (smaller - for bike trips). It supports a good subset of features, and the menues are the same as for the SX50 HS, so swapping between them is easy.I find the SX50 HS very... » Read More I bought the Canon X50 HS about a year ago, hoping to go to Africa for a photo safari. The trip got put off but the camera didn't. I took a class with it, in which I was the only student with a non-SLR. I found it to support all the features my teacher suggested we try and learn.I really like the camera, and with me being a photo newbie, it was easily introduced. My other camera is also a Canon (smaller - for bike trips). It supports a good subset of features, and the menues are the same as for the SX50 HS, so swapping between them is easy.I find the SX50 HS very easy to carry, easy to use; good for finding candids. It still supports more creativity than I have! « Show Less
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I have no direct experience with the SX40, but looked at it as an option when I purchased the SX50. The faster shutter speed, ability to shoot in RAW, and most significantly, the substantial difference in optical zoom, made the SX50 the best investment for me. I had been shooting with a 30 optical zoom camera before, and there really is a big difference with the 50 Optical Zoom of the SX50 HS.
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Thanks !, Old amazonian, and Nikon fan...appreciate the input. Haven't made the choice yet, and will sweat out amazon on the LX3.And then I found out that my sister is going to AC this weekend and can wrangle a "Nikon SLR" out of Tropicana- they're desperate for repeat business- so I'll play with that for a while. Must be a D40.Happy New Year!
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I have had 3 of these Canon SX-50 HS cameras now and still use it. I think this is about the best Bridge Camera to get. I have lately debating if I should upgrade to the larger and newer Canon SX-60 HS or Nikon's new P900. Both cameras are very expensive with same sized CMOS sensors in them that the Canon SX-50 HS has. I have heard of focusing issues with the newer Canon SX-60 HS camera from a handful of folks with that camera already and the new Nikon P900 has just been introduced and too new for me to get enough reviews to consider getting this camera. The Canon SX-50 HS has and still consistently takes great photos for me, indoors and outdoors. I am pleased with the Canon SX-50 HS camera. I have had 3 of these Canon SX-50 HS cameras now and still use it. I think this is about the best Bridge Camera to get. I have lately debating if I should upgrade to the larger and newer Canon SX-60 HS or Nikon's new P900. Both cameras are very expensive with same sized CMOS sensors in them that the Canon SX-50 HS has. I have heard of focusing issues with the newer Canon SX-60 HS camera from a handful of folks with that camera already and the new Nikon P900 has just been introduced and too new for me to get enough reviews to consider getting this camera. The Canon SX-50 HS has and still... » Read More I have had 3 of these Canon SX-50 HS cameras now and still use it. I think this is about the best Bridge Camera to get. I have lately debating if I should upgrade to the larger and newer Canon SX-60 HS or Nikon's new P900. Both cameras are very expensive with same sized CMOS sensors in them that the Canon SX-50 HS has. I have heard of focusing issues with the newer Canon SX-60 HS camera from a handful of folks with that camera already and the new Nikon P900 has just been introduced and too new for me to get enough reviews to consider getting this camera. The Canon SX-50 HS has and still consistently takes great photos for me, indoors and outdoors. I am pleased with the Canon SX-50 HS camera. « Show Less
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Thanks Janet, I kinda knew that, but was surprised that you would be using p&s.; I would love nothing more than to stick with a p&s;,but the shutter lag (for shooting puppies/dogs in motion)(low-key professionally) is KILLING me. Is it true, there is no p&s; with a truly shorter shutter lag?p.s. not to mention a big ol' black SLR scares heck outta puppies!
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I got cheep aftermarket batteries because I got mine used and the Cannon batteries wouldn't last that long. The cheep batteries work great, and I can shoot for hours without a recharge. I got a bigger memory card, and that was nice. The flash on the 40D isn't that great, so consider getting something that will let you use the bounce technique. Lenses are all about what you like to shoot, so it'd be tough to advise, but I like the prime 50mm f1.4 Cannon lens for photographs of people.
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I would call Canon and bitch them out. Sadly, it seems like all the manufacturer are doing the same thing and I think it's a crock. Who wants to sit at the PC and read what I heard is a 96 page manual with COPY stamped on it. I was going to buy the 20is and found out there was no manual. I don't have to have a Canon for a P&S, I would rather find one with a manual, which I haven't yet.
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I find it frustrating that the. Sx40 does not take pictures fast enough. I don,t want to use burst mode. After reading that it has 1 sec. Between shots which is a built in feature I m. Thinking of returning it for one that can shoot faster. Any suggestions oncameras that shoot faster and are just as good?
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Thanks for the links, R.G.! Esp. the comparison. I've been holding off for THE p+s camera (to replace my Canon S410) and I think TZ5 is it.
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@Coog makes good points for a new G series, however, my number one interest in the G12 is the viewfinder. This is simply where the S100 doesn't make the cut. The fully articulating rear screen on my S5 IS has enabled many, many otherwise unobtainable shots. Being able to hold the camera in positions where one's head can't go simply enables shots that would otherwise be missed. With that, I hope that Canon does continue the G series, swapping sensors and processors as prices come down. I need these sub-$400 cameras because I'm pretty hard on pocketables. The last two only lasted 4 months each.
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I was also on the fence between these cameras. Tried both out at the local camera shop. I will probably be doing a fair amount of video too, and the Nikon P500 had the worst image stabilization I have ever seen. The FZ100 was rock solid in comparison. I also recently found out that the FZ100 can have filters and telephoto extensions added to the lens. I'm going to wait a few weeks to see if it gets upgraded, but if not the FZ100 seems the way to go. The Nikon felt cheap in comparison.
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Thank you! I haven't heard of the sx40 i'll check it out. I really like the specs. On the sx230. The images looked better than the Sony hx9 I was gonna get. But the canon seem to beat it with quality of picture. Thanks again
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Yeah the biggest complaint for the SX200IS was the automatic flash every time. I'm gonna wait to see if that has been fixed in the SX210IS before I go ahead an order. Looks like a great improvement in every other area!I'm glad I held out on getting my super-zoom point and shoot! Within the last few weeks Nikon, Fujifilm, Canon, and Panasonic all announced their Spring 2010 models. There are some real good options out there!
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I have a 40D that I use all the time. I did buy a 60D but I find myself still using the 40D for most of my photos. Unless the 40D is broken I'd keep using it. Of course if like me, you just want a new toy, there are a lot of 60D's on the market. I don't us my cameras for video so I can't speak to their abilities. Hope this helps.
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I just bought a 40D and I think it is a great camera. As posted, there is not best choice but I am sure if the extra (few) bucks is not an issue, we should go for the 40D. It is also the latest sensor and I found it to be really good. Took some shots and it is great.
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Have you received and tested out the M400? I'm also in the same boat--weighing the manual features of the S200 vs. the (possibly better?) video quality of the M400. I've scoured the net for initial reactions to the video performance of the HF M4 series and haven't found any as of yet. So, when you do test it out, please let us know your thoughts. Thanks!
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I went to pick mine up after satisfying myself that they were indeed made in Japan. My experience with my old Canon A-20 Powershot convinced me there's a difference. I'd just purchased it (2002 ?) and the next week they introduced the A-40 which offered video as well. Since I was still inside my 30 day return window I picked up the A-40 and compared the two in detail for a couple of weeks. The A-20 was made in Japan and the A-40 was made in Malaysia, or Singapore, or Myanmar. I can't remember exactly. Big difference! Fit and finish was superb on the Japanese version. Poor on the other. In one of the zoom steps I came to see an out-of-focus area where the Japanese version was consistently sharp. I returned the A-40 and kept the A-20. Still works great. Now the 780. I went to Best-Buy to pick it up and at the last second I decided I'd better verify that it was Japanese too. Nope, it was Chinese. I explained my concerns to the checker and requested to examine their inventory for the Japanese version I wanted. Fortunately, I was in luck. There was only one amongst several Chinese examples. I snapped it up and it's been just wonderful. To be completely fair and honest I must confess that my earlier experience with the A-20 may not have any validity today. I didn't do an in-depth comparison between the Chinese/Japanese versions. For all I Know the Chinese version is the superior of the two. I was simply relying on my limited, singular experience. The reviews here at Amazon are pretty accurate. My only issue is the audible noise in video mode. If it's a quiet setting you WILL hear it. Not a problem for me. I use it mostly for dirtbiking, snowmobiling, and boating.
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Does that lack of image stabilization in the 20 mm lens factor in against choosing it over the 14-45 lens? I think I'm all set to get the 20 mm lens after doing my research and reading these comments, but that was one area I was still questioning.