I am going to Europe next spring and is this a good camera to take I need wide and zoom? I have a Canon Power Shot S515 which one do you this is better for what I want it is about 7 years old. I want the wide so when a take a picture of a building it...
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I liked all the features the camera had to offer, but when viewed on my 17 laptop screen the images were a bit fuzzy, and that is before any enlargement to them. I am going to look at buying the SX280 camera. Size wise, I find my current A2000is very convenient for everyday carry around as would also be the case for the SX160.
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First, what camera are you shooting with and what lens(s) do you have already? Second, you said you need a wide angle lens. What kind of pictures are you planning to take? Let's go from here.Michael
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Jake,I wanted a camera that I could put in my pocket instead of lugging around my SLR equipment. I had the canon s95 before this which was slightly smaller took great shots but has a small zoom. This camera for its flexibility as far as manual controls, great picture quality, more than adequate video and of course 20x optical is a as good as it gets for the price. Depends on what you are looking for however. There are many times I cant tell the difference between the shots I have taken with my more advanced equipment and this one. Very pleased with my purchase. Feel free to ask me any other questions .Milt Jake,I wanted a camera that I could put in my pocket instead of lugging around my SLR equipment. I had the canon s95 before this which was slightly smaller took great shots but has a small zoom. This camera for its flexibility as far as manual controls, great picture quality, more than adequate video and of course 20x optical is a as good as it gets for the price. Depends on what you are looking for however. There are many times I cant tell the difference between the shots I have taken with my more advanced equipment and this one. Very pleased with my purchase. Feel free to ask me any... » Read More Jake,I wanted a camera that I could put in my pocket instead of lugging around my SLR equipment. I had the canon s95 before this which was slightly smaller took great shots but has a small zoom. This camera for its flexibility as far as manual controls, great picture quality, more than adequate video and of course 20x optical is a as good as it gets for the price. Depends on what you are looking for however. There are many times I cant tell the difference between the shots I have taken with my more advanced equipment and this one. Very pleased with my purchase. Feel free to ask me any other questions .Milt « Show Less
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I'd like to suggest the sx40 because it's fabulous. However, it is larger than the sx230 and won't fit in the pocket. The smaller you get the less perfection a camera has, whereas it can't possibly please every need. But canon has done decent job trying to fit in a fast camera with 7FPS [really cool, but a smaller file size]. I find it hard without a viewfinder to shoot birds in flight other than off a limb. This camera is small, so without high shutter speeds fast moving animals can be blurred. You really have to have a good technigue on small cameras. The sx230 is a little faster than the rest of the pack.
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I have owned a Cannon S90 and now the Panasonic LX5. I found the S90 wasn't nearly as accurate with white balance and I also had to fiddle around with it too much to get a good pic in some situations. The LX5 while a little bigger is much easier to get a very good shot, meaning much less fiddling. And the updated 2.0 firmware makes it that much better. I'll take a little bigger size any day to get the ease of use and fantastic shots that I get with little effort. IMHO.
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I'm somewhat new to this too, but I'll try to be accurate. First, this is a "Micro 4/3", not a dslr. Call it a point and shoot that "thinks" it's a dslr. As a user, "you" decide which you want it to be. The 14-45 lense included is 28-90mm in 35mm terms. This is comparable to a typical P&S compact with a 3x zoom. Most dslr user's would consider this a "walkaround" lens. Very useful and versatile for the type of shots common with a simple compact or entry level dslr. This camera has a unique feature called Extended Zoom (EZ) that allows an increase in "zoom" if you find the need on occassion. The camera has a functional pop-up flash as well as a "hot shoe" for using a specialized flash unit if you prefer. You must open the flash when needed, it doesn't pop-up automatically. Amazon has a 30 day return policy I think, and I think the warranty is 1 year, but check Panasonic.com to be sure. In years, most cameras will last indefinitely. In "shutter clicks" that is probably an unknown at this time. "I" am assuming that 50,000 clicks is certain and expect 100,000 or I will be sorely disappointed. At my rate of 2000 per month that buys me 2 to 4 years, but for most people that is a lot. That is roughly the range of a good dslr. That's probably 10 years for someone "normal".
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I'm also trying to decide if the Canon XS or XSI is right for me. I own the original 6.1mp Canon digital Rebel slr and am wondering if now is a good time to upgrade? I used to shoot primarily landscapes while traveling, but am doing more portraits now that I have kids. The Digic III processor definitely caught my attention, but I'm wondering how much of a difference in the cameras will I notice?
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I love this camera because it takes really nice pictures and it is easy to carry. I also have a Nikon D-40 which I absolutely love. I have several lenses to help me capture long range photos. You may want to go to a re-furbished camera website to see what is out there. I bought a piece for my camera that helps out with lighting.
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I had a Canon PowerShot SD800, which also has a wide angle lens. In my opinoin, WIDE ANGLE is WAY MORE VALUABLE than higher zoom. I find that I often "can't back up far enough" to get the shot I want ... for many situations, wide angle is super useful. Zoom doesn't help nearly as much.. you're likely to get blur, etc. I'm now searching for a reaplacement and I will ONLY buy one with wide angle. I'd recommend the same for you. thx
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Hello.Would anyone please comment on the zoom function of the camera? I intend to take pictures from a far distance. Thank you. Corinne
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"Falling apart" is rather vague but I'm on my third "130", the first eventually two developing lens problems - not opening up fully, not zooming out fully. This is what happens when one uses a camera a lot in the outdoors, especially with fine dust and salt air (I live on the CA coast) being almost constant factors. But I have liked this camera so much - with its two AA battery set-up - that I have ordered, through Amazon, two "like new" replacements (both in the $75-$100 range, about the same cost, or less even, as a cleaning/repair these days). You could buy one of the newer models in this series as I believe a "150" and a "170" came out more recently. You could look at the specs to see any differences - no doubt the newer models have more megapixel at the highest setting, like maybe 16mp instead of max of 12mp with the "130". (I have done most of my shooting at the much lower M2 setting, which is 2mp, 1600x1200 to conserve my Rayovac rechargeable batteries and because I only email phos and do digital album folders, no large prints.) By the way, I believe the "170" (or maybe "160"?) switched from two AAs to the more common flat rechargeable. Finally, if you find that you have to keep resetting the date/time, that is because your separate little battery, the CR1220, that powers that function, needs replacing. I have seen that question/problem with this camera come up on this Amazon forum before. (You can get a replacement at Walmart, some jewelry stores, some camera stores for about $5.) I love both the Canon Elph series and the PowerShot series but heavily used cameras of any brand develop problems. Consider buying an extended warranty on the next Canon, if you, buy new! Good luck with your photography....
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First, great camera, two issues. One it is a big zoom, like you said some times in the little LCD Pic are not sharp once you view on computer screen. Second and the reason I got rid of the camera because sometimes focus is really slow and it can and will take an out of focus pictures occasionally.
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Hi I have the Canon XSI and its a terrific camera. I am thinking of getting the Powershot S1 IS because of its 20X zoom which is equivalent to 560mm. I like the fact that I don't have to change lenses and that it has image stabilization at the 20X zoom. If you are an ameteur to semi-professional photographer then the S1 IS is the way to go. With the XSI I have to keep chainging lenses and when I use my 300mm lens I no longer have Image Stabilization. It does require carrying extra lenses which can be a pain when traveling. I like the fact that the S1 IS has a better sensor and records HD movies. If I did not have the XSI I would definitely buy the S1 IS. Like I said I am stronlgly considering buying the new S1 IS. Hope this info helps.
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Better yet, if you swing it, get a used S95 or an S100. Any issue with the S100 return it and get a new one. A slightly larger camera (and better camera) is the Panasonic LX5. Great lens, larger sensor, better video (even if it's not 1080).
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This is a full frame camera. I'd pick a lens which opens wide. ... preferably F 2.8 or 1.8...You'll get a good foreground isolation / background blur with these lenses. For example, the 24-70mm F2.8 or the 50 mm F/1.4. Then again, if you intend to use this for travel etc., Any of the lenses you have here are good. My personal preference would be the 28-300.. Just because of the range.
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I bought the TZ5 (really liked the size and LCD) and ultimately returned it in favor of the SX 110. Just took a trip to Italy and am generally pleased with the photos I got. Excellent color, clarity, and the zoom came in handy. It's not the most rugged camera in the world, but with reasonable care, I think it will be fine. I'm not sure I will ever "love" this one, but it does its job very well.
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It depends on your camera experience and expertise. The SX160 was ideal for my personal use and needs..Which is mainly pics of Grandson..Had tried a few other camera's but the SX160 is the best for my amateur senior needs. the wide angle and zoom is adequate for my needs. Battery life is a problem..Keep extra's on handy..If wide angle and zoom are an priority you may want to step up to 25X or greater with a view finder..I use an very old Minolta 35 mm for outdoor and wide angle special shots, otherwise, the SX160 is used for 99% of my current pics and it has performed up to expectations..Good Luck It depends on your camera experience and expertise. The SX160 was ideal for my personal use and needs..Which is mainly pics of Grandson..Had tried a few other camera's but the SX160 is the best for my amateur senior needs. the wide angle and zoom is adequate for my needs. Battery life is a problem..Keep extra's on handy..If wide angle and zoom are an priority you may want to step up to 25X or greater with a view finder..I use an very old Minolta 35 mm for outdoor and wide angle special shots, otherwise, the SX160 is used for 99% of my current pics and it has performed up to... » Read More It depends on your camera experience and expertise. The SX160 was ideal for my personal use and needs..Which is mainly pics of Grandson..Had tried a few other camera's but the SX160 is the best for my amateur senior needs. the wide angle and zoom is adequate for my needs. Battery life is a problem..Keep extra's on handy..If wide angle and zoom are an priority you may want to step up to 25X or greater with a view finder..I use an very old Minolta 35 mm for outdoor and wide angle special shots, otherwise, the SX160 is used for 99% of my current pics and it has performed up to expectations..Good Luck « Show Less