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So when doing a macro photo of some colorful leaf-hopper with the camera, the face detection is able to pick out the tiny insect eyes and focus on the insect face correctly.Photos using the flash tend to come out very well, and it takes a second to learn that you need to manually pop up the flash to make it work. For normal picture taking the results are very good.
First the minor quibbles:1) flash-recycle time is a little slow2) you cannot change zoom when shooting video3) menu navigation is not idiot-proof4) low-light level results are fair.The auto-focus, especially the face-finder feature, works flawlessly, and the 10x zoom capability is great. Have had it about a year.
The image stabilization works very well, although photo quality in very low light is not great. The LCD is big and bright, and I have not missed having a viewfinder yet.
I use Sanyo Eneloop rechargeable AA NiMH batteries (2000 maH) in it and can typically shoot at least a couple of hundred pictures without flash or shoot a half-hour or so before having to swap to the backup set of batteries. The photos have good contrast and colors, and the auto-focus and face detection work well and don't get in the way of taking pictures.An interesting thing about face detection is that it detects eyes, human or not.
Pictures are clear. I did A LOT of comparative shopping prior to purchase. GREAT Product for the price. There is no delay between photos. I was hesitant to purchase a camera that did not have automatic flash. I've come to like this feature too. I liked this purchase so much, I bought 2 more for gifts. The recepients like them too.
I loved this camera, although it has been surpassed by newer models. The 10x optical zoom was great, the flip-up flash meant never blinding kids in the school play by accident (or on purpose)., it fits easily in a pocket so you don't have to decide whether to carry it somewhere, the software/menus are simple, and the picture and video quality is great.Unfortunately, this camera broke on me twice (the second time after a repair for which I paid $100 - a testament to how much I like this camera). What happened is that somehow it was turned on in my pocket by bumping something, and when the lens tried to open up, it got jammed. Any time this happens, your camera is dead.A great camera, but don't buy it.
I had this camera for a couple of months and used it only a few times. They get free products from us, take them out of the country to sell or at the weekly flea markets. Therefore, I lost a camera, spent many hours sending proof from the Post Office and explaining the problem to Amazon.
It takes nice photos but it's not a camera for travel.I paid $235 at BuyDig so I advertised it for $197 on Amazon Market Place. I was out $235 plus $13.50 in postage and insurance plus trips to the postoffice, telephone calls with Amazon, emails, etc.you get the picture.Be very careful when selling your expensive cameras on Amazon. It went through batteries so fast that I knew I couldn't take it on a trip and would have to purchase another camera.
Post office wouldn't pay for a lost package as they say it was delivered. It sold immediately.I sent the camera to the buyer and after I sent it, he wanted to cancel and get his money back knowing it had to be sent within 2 days.Fine I told him, as soon the camera is returned , I will credit you account. I had insured it for $200 and had a tracking number.The Post Office says the camera was delivered, but Amazon favored the guy who got the camera for free because he put it in dispute with his credit card company.
I have since been told these people( crooks, thieves, con-artist) buy the Canons and Nikons under $200 on Market Place which are quick for them to sell. Beware.
While it would be nice to have an optical viewfinder, the LCD screen is large and crisp and makes looking at your recent shots a lot of fun. I was difficult to get a great hand-held clear shot at full zoom.
The camera body feels solid. I have been very happy with the PowerShot SX100 IS so far.
While the image stabilizing helps, if your going to take several pictures at full zoom, you might want to have a tripod or some other stable surface for the camera to rest on. Controls are fairly intuitive so you can be up and snapping pics in minutes after a quick glance at the manual.The thing I love most is the zoom.
My previous camera only had a 4x zoom so the SX100 gives me 2.5 times that. I have been very happy with the 8MP imaging as well.
I haven't checked it out with the sun to my back yet so I can't comment on how the LCD looks in bright light.Like most modern compact cameras, the SX100's Achille's heel is the recharge time before you can snap another flash picture, though it really hasn't been a problem so far.Over all I am very pleased with the performance of the camera and would definitely recommend it.
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