5 comments about Canon PowerShot SD890IS 10MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom.

1. This is one of the best cameras that I have ever laid my hands on. It is very simple to use and has a LOT of features that you can play with to create great creative images.
   
   I like the fact that it has an optical viewfinder. The optical viewfinder is very useful when you are outdoor and the sun is bright. It will be very hard to view ANY LCD screen in this condition. Because it has the optical viewfinder, the LCD screen is slightly smaller than most of its competitors; it only has 2.5" compared to 3" on some other cameras.
   
   The slight UI issue that I have is the LAG that the wheel has. If you turn it too slow, it does not change the option or change the option VERY slowly. But, if you turn the wheel too fast, there is a LAG before the option changes. So, sometimes, you need to go back and forth a few times to get to the option that you want.
   
   Oh yeah... The multiple frames shot is only available WITHOUT flash. This is true for most point-and-shoot cameras.
   
   In conclusion, this is an excellent compact camera. I carry this camera wherever I go. And, the battery life on this camera is not too shabby at all. The longest that I have ever experienced with any compact point-and-shoot cameras.



2. I needed a new camera, and using the info on Canon's website, I decided between the 890IS and the 720IS. Because this camera wasn't yet available, I went to Walmart and bought the 720. It was a huge waste of money and time. It sucked power out of the batteries like no other camera I've used. After reading a few reviews on Amazon and other camera websites, I took the plunge and paid $349.99 for it. It went down to about $306 within the first 30 days of purchase, and Amazon refunded me the difference from the $349.99.
   
   This camera takes EXCELLENT photos! There is a bit of a learning curve, but the book is very helpful. The 5X zoom is great, and the macro is superb. I bought the high-power flash to accompany it, and I feel like I'm set for any situation. The image stabilization is also fantastic. I took photos of a train moving south while we drove north and still got great pics. You know how hard it is with kids sometimes, but this camera captures them well.
   
   People have complained a bit about the on/off button, but it's just a matter of getting used to. The camera is really small, but packed with power. I still have to explore some of the other features, but thus far, it's definitely worth every penny. You won't be disappointed!



3. This PowerShot SD890IS is fantastic! I took several pictures while we were driving on the high way at 75 MPH, and the pictures turned out to be fine, just like I took them when I was standing on the ground. Also it offers several special modes which are very useful. I can't imagine that it could take clear pictures of firework and sunset! I bought a SD600 before, that one couldn't take pictures of firework at all. But SD890IS is great! All most like a professional camera!
   One disadvantage is that the battery runs out very fast, I have to recharge it everyday. And if I choose the largest size of the photos, the files are too big and fill up the memory card very soon. I had to change the picture size to M2.



4. My family has purchased, over the years, several versions of this camera starting the first Elph version about five years ago. I have a Canon XT also and multiple lenses and do a lot of amateur photography. We have been really happy with our Canon equipment. It's not as flashy with all the bells and whistles of some of the other manufacturers but the quality is good and the firm reliable.
   
   We were going to Italy and France for two weeks and I didn't want to lug around all the XT lenses. We were determined to both carry laptops but NOT check luggage and so really needed to minimize the camera equipment. We would be on planes, trains, buses and partly on foot (we stayed three nights in Careno, Italy, a pedestrian only village in Lake Como).
   
   I searched through the various Elphs and picked this one for the 5x zoom and image stabilization features. We carried along the camera's USB cord to download photos to the laptop, an extra battery and the battery charger and that was it. Oh, a little plug adapter for European wall plugs (the battery charger works in Europe so you don't need a converter, just the wall adapter). The setup is much like earlier Elphs so the learning curve was easy. I didn't discover until quite late that there was a wide-angle option on the camera and wished I had realized that earlier.
   
   We took almost 1,000 photos with in on the trip. The quality of the photos is great, and the ability to slip the camera into a pocket such a plus. We'll be carrying this little baby along on other trips and I'll save the big one for stationary visits.



5. Most reviews offer too much information. If you want great digital photos at a great price (you get what you pay for), this is the best out there today. Forget about speeds, delays, body color, and yadda yadda yadda. . . .I mean, isn't point and click the idea here?

5 comments about Canon PowerShot SX100IS 8MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Black).

1. This camera is awesome! I just wish the onboard memory was a bit larger... I can only shoot about 20 pics with the standard memory.



2. I am on my second one of this exact model. The first did not last but 24 hours. Amazon was great and exchanged it with no problem and fast too. Canon said that this is a problem that can occur with this model (the LCD screen went black). They said they could diagnose it and fix it but the turn around time for Canon was much longer than what Amazon was able to do. I do like the camera. I am hoping that it lasts over time...only time will tell.



3. Canon PowerShot SX100IS 8MP Digital Camera with 10...
   
   I bought this camera for my Alaskan Cruise.
   I had no trouble with it and it took clear pictures
   including close ups. I would buy it again.



4. I wanted a camera that would allow me to have an extended focal without spending a lot of money and the 10X power of the Powershot SX100 allows me to do that.



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5 comments about Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5A 9MP Digital Camera with 10x Wide Angle MEGA Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Blue).

1. Pros-
   easy to see on/off switch
   physical switch to move to review pictures from taking pictures
   great optical zoom
   very good pictures
   easy computer hook up
   big LCD screen
   easy to understand settings
   seems sturdy
   fast zoom button
   Cons-
   microphone placed where hand would naturally go
   a bit heavy and large
   not much in manual choices
   
   overall a good camera and one I would recomend.



2. I took this camera on a five-country European trip in July and took about 1,000 photos with it. The photos come out just great in IA mode. Press down and the camera makes its first assumption on what it is you're focusing, if that's not correct, release and try again. Face recognition works great, too. And most important to me was that it takes great photos in low light without a flash. I had the flash off for all my shots. I got the camera in blue which is done in a powder-type of coating. I didn't care for that at first, but now I like it because it makes the camera a little grippier and it looks great.
   
   Two things that could need fixing:
   
   1. When taking a movie, the zoom makes a noice when zooming in and out.
   2. When reviewing your photos, holding down the advance button should fast-forward you through the photos. It only does one at a time. When you have 4 or 8 gig cards, that can be a lot of clicking through.
   
   Overall though, I love this camera and would buy it again.



3. I have had this camera for two days now and will update with my more formal review once I've had more time to absorb it all. I will make a few comments right away though because I have discovered a few things about it that I didn't see mentioned in other reviews and might be helpful to those making a decision.
   
   Just the significant details for now:
   
   1. Since image quality drops off quickly at ISO settings over 200 I was glad to find that it had a way to specify a max ISO in the auto ISO mode, but unfortunately the lowest option is 400, which it chooses for nearly all indoor shots. Also, some modes ignore this setting so even though you may think you'll always be under 400, you won't in certain scene modes.
   
   2. I can not understand why they do this in the first place, and it's even more frustrating to not be able to turn it off or choose some options in this 'feature': This camera subdivides your photos into separate folders of pictures and as far as I can tell there's no way around it. After shooting about 300 pics, the memory card has several separate folders of pictures: 100_PANA (containing pics 1-100 which are titled 100001 through 100100), 101_PANA (containing pics 101-200, but now they're renamed with 101000 through 101100, etc so that you don't even end up with sequential picture numbers. Even worse, after the first 100 pics these numbers do not correspond to the numbers used to identify them on the camera screen in play mode. Therefore, if you are keeping notes on your photographs as you take them, the numbering that the files have on the SD card will be difficult to match up to the numbers you've been tracking off the camera screen. I can not imagine why they think everyone would want this (or anyone for that matter). I could almost understand if they separated them by date or some other criterion, but by arbitrary lots of 100 pics? And changing the numbering sequence? That's just dumb. With other cameras I have always just had them all in the same folder, that way I don't have to go switching around looking for the photos, they're all in the same place ready to go, and sequentially numbered withoput gaps. I really hate having them all split up in different places.
   
   3. Battery life seems to be quite good on my initial encounter. I have shot over 300 pics and the battery indicator still reads full. Perhaps that means that it will suddenly decline leaving me with little warning, but 300 pics is pretty good anyway. One note, the battery does not come charged, so be prepared to spend two hours reading the manual while your battery charges before you can use the camera. Sorry folks, you can't bring it home from the store and start using it right away.
   
   4. Amazon's price on this camera fluctuates on a daily basis, both up and down. Since I started looking last week the price started at $270, went up to $296, and is now back to $284. I have no idea why, but if today's price is closer to $300 you might consider waiting a day or two to see if it gets better.
   
   That's the four main points I wanted to share at the moment. I will be back with a more comprehensive review after a few thousand shots.
   
   A brief background on my purchase... I initially started this quest to find the most compact camera with the most SLR-style features I could get. The natural choice for that pursuit is the Canon G9 which was the front runner until I played with this TZ5. It handled simple point & shoot operations so much better than the canon while inside the store that I was swayed to consider this Panasonic more seriously. The downside is that it offers virtually no SLR-like features. My first constraint was a portable, pocketable camera which both of these models fit, but the panasonic moreso. I wanted point and shoot performance with the option to get more creative when I want. Since embracing the digital revolutoin eight years ago I haven't even touched my film SLR again, not once. But I miss the manual control so much. In the end the point and shoot won me over, I think the Canon is not quite there yet to be what I want for manual control. It's a little clumsier in terms of user interface, and it's gone after way too many megapixels at the cost of low light capability.
   
   As I mentioned earlier, more to come after more experience with this camera.



4. Compact camera with a good sized LED viewer. Lots of bells & whistles but I haven't had it long enough to learn to use all of them. For the simple task of taking a quick photo, it's a breeze to use. We have also used it to take short video clips and are highly impressed with the quality. I think I'm going to love this thing.



5. You really need to know the settings and use them for different shots, or else the pictures tend to really wash out in certain areas. Also, I'm having a hard time with not having the pictures look grainy. I had a Canon before this, and I wish I stuck with that brand. What's great about the Lumix though is that it has burst mode and a great zoom. It responds very fast as well. I just wish that I could get a little bit more of a crisp look to my pictures.

5 comments about Canon PowerShot Pro Series S5 IS 8.0MP Digital Camera with 12x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom.

1. Excellent value. Occasionally a little slow to autofocus especially in low light. Zoom is easier to use than I believed based on other reviews. Also, if your careful you should have no problem with the battery cover. I agree the sd card should removable without opening the battery cover.



2. This camera is the best camera I have ever owned and I have gotten comments on how great it is from many photography enthusiasts as well! I would highly recommend this camera for beginners and right on up to professional photographers. I am still playing with all the settings and experimenting and it is really easy and enjoyable learning.
   Thanks for offering such a great camera at such a reasonable price.



3. It's a great camera for someone who wants a little more than a pocket size camera. It has a lot of features which at the beginning was a little overwhelming but it has a manual which is easy to follow. If you don't want to bother with all the settings the auto mode is very intuitive and helps to take a great photos first time you use it. My favorite option is the ability to extent exposure up to 15 sec which makes an awesome night picture.
   The other great thing is the ability to record movies with an impressive quality for a photo camera. Just have a 2 gb sd card.



4. The camera takes great photos when using the AUTO setting. Some of the instructions for using other setting aren't as clear as they should be. After 3 weeks I still haven't figured out how to get it in the super close macro setting. Detail is great with the 8 MPs, zoom is really nice too. But, of course when you start getting up over 20X you really do need a tripod. I have found that the image stabilizer is great for me as I am getting older and not quite as steady as I used to be. All in all it is a great camera that should serve me well, just a little larger than what I wanted to be carrying around on trips though.



5. As promised, cannon did a very nice job w/ this camera.
   my dad wants one!

5 comments about Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18K 8.1MP Digital Camera with 18x Wide Angle MEGA Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Black).

1. Got this camera in Dec last year. The FZ18 is my 3rd digi cam after the nikon 5400 and canon sd400 and it's the best! It takes great photos, is light, has a fantastic 18X zoom and good image stablisation. i just love it! If you're ok with a slightly larger camera, this is the one to buy.



2. I recently wanted to upgrade from a simple point & shoot to something with a little more manual control, without spending a whole lot of money on a DSLR and here's what I got.... I think I made a GREAT decision on buying this camera!!!
   
   If you're thinking about buying a camera that's not as simple as a P&S, but not as expensive as a DSLR this a great option. I just got the camera, charged the battery and starting taking shots, and even using the IA (intelligent auto) mode the pictures are VERY VERY GOOD! Actually, according to some of the reviews I found here, I was expecting a little less quality on the pics but they were more than good.
   
   The feel is pretty good, nice grip and it feels really comfortable in your hands (doesn't feel cheap at all!!!) The camera is not bulky, you probably wont want to put it in your pocket, unless you want everybody to stare at your leg like somethings coming out of it though....
   
   Zooming is very smooth and focusing doesn't take long at all...
   When I first fully charged the battery, it took like 10 minutes of video and like 200 pictures to drain it almost completely, which I think is very good.
   
   The menu is very intuitive, and if you know what you're doing it'll be a lot easier to manually adjust the camera settings.
   
   In conclusion, I would strongly recommend this camera for people who are not willing to pay for a DSLR or probably think it's too complicated (like myself LOL) and you won't be disappointed... BELIEVE ME!!!



3. It's an excellent camera, it have some details like the flashlight sometimes is covered by the lens when you use it close to the object, but in general review it's an excellent camera.



4. PROS:
   
   1. Nice long zoom
   2. Optional lens (fish eye, wide angle) can be had for cheap (I got mine for $30 each!!!!)
   3. Solid picture quality (formatted for viewing on HDTV)
   4. Anti-shake works well
   5. Excellent battery life.
   
   CONS:
   1. Digital noise on zoomed pictures
   2. Little slow to respond
   
   Overall, very satisfied after 6 months of use.



5. I bought the camera because my daughter also has a older model and she loves it!!I took her camera to Ireland last year and got fantastic pictures.It is easy to operate and the results are terrific!!!

5 comments about Canon PowerShot G9 12.1MP Digital Camera with 6x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom.

1. I wanted a compact camera with full manual controls to use this summer. I also wanted RAW, decent zoom length, and good build quality (not flimsy plastic). I didn't want a DSLR (too big and way too expensive when you add in the cost multiple lenses). I chose the G9 by default because there's almost nothing else on the market with these specs today. On the whole, I really like the G9, but I wish there had been more options. If I could have waited any longer, I would have because there should be more choices at better prices within the next few months.
   
   
   Pro's
   
   Full manual controls
   RAW
   Excellent build quality -- best of any compact camera I've ever held
   Lots of non-gimmicky functions (too many to name)
   6X zoom length -- way above average
   Perfect size -- relatively compact, but thick enough to get a good grip
   Great macro focus
   Viewfinder
   Rechargeable battery (not AA)
   Great pictures from ISO 80-200
   Excellent ergonomics
   Shoots quickly
   
   Con's
   
   Expensive
   ISO 400 not great
   ISO 800+ pretty bad, very limited usefulness
   Much worse in low light than in bright light (both performance and image quality)
   Bundled software is annoying to work with
   No hand strap -- had to buy one separately
   
   
   Comments/ Explanations:
   
   Performance: When shooting in JPEG the shot-to-shot time seems faster than any other compacts that I have tried. Shooting in RAW is only a little bit slower, still very fast. No problems with focus in bright light. Focus and shot-to-shot time are not as good in low-light (e.g., indoors).
   
   Image Quality: ISO 200 is excellent, almost as good as ISO 80. ISO 400 looks pretty smudgy and produces somewhat disappointing images (especially macros, even in bright light). ISO 800 is barely useful, very smudgy. Low-light image quality is much, much worse because the higher ISO's aren't very good and because the focus isn't as good in low light.
   
   Software: The bundled RAW software, though useful, is annoying to work with. The work flow is just not as streamlined as it could be.
   
   Conclusion: I would give this 4 1/2 stars if I could. I highly recommend this camera for someone who wants a sophisticated compact camera rather than a DSLR, and who wants it ASAP. The build quality and ergonomics are superlative. I cannot see myself outgrowing this anytime soon because there are just so many functions that I have control over. At the same time, I think the camera was a little overpriced at $430 plus tax. Also, I would really have preferred a camera that had better image quality at ISO 400+. (This makes a huge difference because if high ISO's are good, then you can drop the shutter speed very low and get much better pictures in low light and of fast-moving subjects.) Currently, there are no acceptable alternatives if you want a prosumer compact -- i.e., RAW, full manual controls, decent zoom length, and a compact body. (There is the Panasonic LX2, but it has at least as many problems as the G9, probably more IMO.) Canon has the market cornered, so Canon can get away with charging a premium for the G9. I've heard there will probably be a G10 out this year, and I know that some other companies are definitely coming out with new prosumer models (e.g., The Panasonic LX3, and possibly Nikon). So if you aren't 100% sold on the G9 and you can wait a few months, then there should be a more competitive market with a more diverse range of prosumer compacts, and prices will probably be lower.



2. Canon PowerShot G9 12.1MP Digital Camera with 6x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom
   This camera has restored the fun in photography for me. Let me explain: I am 80 years old, started out with a Speed Graphic using the Ansel Adams Zone System, graduated to a Linhof Technica V with all the extras, downsized to an Olympus OM-1, then a Canon EOS 35mm with most of the extras, got older and grew tired of toting all that gear and, in 2000, gave it all up for snapshots with a Canon Digital Power Shot 100. Shot lots of 2.1 MP stuff and quickly lost all interest in photography. But the spark was still smouldering so this year (2008)I bought a Canon G9 and started shooting again. Wow! It's like my Linhof days with 2 pounds of equipment (including the tripod) instead of fifty pounds.
   There's an abundance of technical reviews on the G9 so I'll skip that and move on to the REAL reason I give it 5 stars: When I put this little digital tank on a tripod and set it on M (manual) it reminds me of my 4x5 days, under a focus cloth composing on a 4x5 screen or peeking though a mirror back and checking parallex, depth of field, and composition. When I scroll through the aperture and exposure settings it reminds me of my spot meter days of evaluation except, with this little jewel, you see the final result BEFORE you press the shutter.
   What I missed most was the way 4x5 slowed you down and made you study your subject. You weren't after 10 shots bracketed, you were after 1 shot carefully composed and technically structured. There was something special about getting to know your environment while you took the time to compoose and evaluate or wait for the right sky conditions. 35mm didn't satisfy, it simply motivated me to become a quick shot bracketed shooter. And, like 4x5, it hid its final result until after the darkroom.
   So - if you REALLY want to experience the shot and put it in your memory bank, get this camera, put it on a tripod, and ENJOY photography. And, when circumstances dictate, just whip it out, point and shoot on auto, and get the shot. Either way, this camera excels. Then there's always RAW if you miss the darkroom and want to adventure into Adobe's Creative Suite.
   Happy Shooting!



3. I have had this camera for a few months now and find it absolutely incredible. Shots are great and it's a very easy camera to get to know even with all the bells and whistles. Iso 800 is almost completely useless though... way too much noise in photos. Keep it to to the lower Iso levels and you're golden. The landscape photography excellent with it although I'd recommend getting a lens adapter so you can put some filters on the camera. A polarizing filter is a must when shooting landscapes. Opt for an aluminum filter from Lensmate as opposed to the cheap plastic one from Canon. You will spend about $5 more but it will be well worth it.



4. This is a wonderful camera, I love it. It takes incredibly detailed shots and is easy to carry and use.



5. I have had this camera for a few weeks, and its been great. Its not perfect but it is really fun to use. This is an upgrade for me from a Samsung D53, so I was quite excited to put the Canon strap around my neck and take a look through the glorious 3" LCD II screen. The Macro and Manual zoom modes have been great as has the auto-focus.
   
   Noise is still a bit of an annoyance, so I generally keep the ISO setting below 200. It takes so-so images in the upper ISO settings, but just don't try to crop them. A lot of my photography I just like to set the camera on a tripod and take a picture. This is where the 2 second timer release really shines. This image IS works very well though. I have taken a picture at 1/3 of a second and the exposure has turned out just fine.
   
   What really bugs me about this camera is the definition you lose when you take a picture of grass or something and the detail just doesn't pop like you want it. I had it on a tripod and was shooting the sunrise, and the grass on the knoll was just... "fuzzy". But, its what I expect with a P&S without a zoom lens.
   
   Still, I suggest this camera as a viable option for a d-SLR alternative.

5 comments about Olympus Stylus 770SW 7.1MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Silver).

1. After a lot of research we bought the Olympus 770SW to have a camera we could take snorkeling, hiking, and many places/activities where I would not take my Nikon D80 or our beloved Minolta (RIP) point and shoot. I was concerned about reviewers who mentioned soft images and image quality. I'm fairly critical when looking at images, and I believe there is little to worry about for 90%+ of users on that score. We used the camera over a week in Orlando, through swamp boat rides, log flume rides, swimming pools, snorkeling, and pretty much everywhere and are very happy with it and our results.
   
   Pros: Solidly built and appears to stand up to the dropping, submersion, and crushing Olympus claims. Fit easily in velcro pocket of cargo shorts. Good feel in the hand (balance, button placement). Picture quality has been well above expectations (see comments under cons below for caveats). I found the menus to be easily learned and intuitive (some reviewers don't like the menu set-up). Others mentioned battery life, but in fairly heavy use (over 100 exposures per day, many with fill flash, and lots of "power on time" reviewing pictures on the LCD), we never ran the battery to zero (we did charge every night though). The LCD is bright and clear and just excellent.
   
   Cons: There is a notable delay from shutter press to firing, even when pre-focused. The delay is about the same as a 2003 era point and shoot, and we were easily able to overcome this by anticipating most of the time. The only place this was an issue was snorkeling after fish and trying to get them in-frame and in focus. They do not like to stay still, so the delay was a bit tough in that pursuit, but I still got some good shots with persistence. The flash is quite anemic. Very weak. Much much worse than a typical p&S flash these days. There is no viewfinder, which is an issue when trying to shoot using the LCD in bright sun. A few times we'd try to cup our hands over the LCD to try to line up a shot. The lens is in a position where one might inadvertantly have a finger or two in frame, but this is again easily resolved with some practice on hand position. Images tended to lack deep black tones and may appear somewhat washed out. This is easily fixed in Photoshop by hitting control L and bumping up the black level (moving the left-most triangle slider to the right) on images. Image quality with some light Photoshop work was excellent. Even the anemic flash can be somewhat overcome by brightening in the "level" function of Photoshop (moving the right-most slider left). Also, the camera is not buoyant AT ALL, so if you are in deep water, maybe you should get one of those floaty straps. In snorkeling, the included wrist strap worked for me, but I can see how in open water one might want something more floatable or more firmly attached to the diver.
   
   The cons list is long here because I wanted to give a full honest appraisal of the camera, not because I'm trying to be critical. None of these cons stopped us from getting the pictures we hoped for with this camera.
   
   The short version of this review is that this is a seemingly bulletproof camera that has worked great, and helped my family get a lot of great images of things we never would have had otherwise. The joy on our 2 year old's face as she leaps into daddy's arms in the pool (from the splash zone), our ten year old son's snorkeling adventure, the grandparents getting drenched on various log flume rides, a squirt gun fight, everyone getting soaked in a tropical downpour. We look forward to many more years of getting these kinds of shots that we wouldn't have otherwise. Great, tough little companion. I recommend it for any outdoors person.



2. I read all the reviews before I chose to buy this camera. Having three kids, a shockproof and waterproof camera sounded unbelievable and perfect for me. At first it was great. The pictures came out great and the camera was very user friendly. I love to take pictures and had the camera in my purse at all times to never miss a golden opportunity of the perfect picture. Then after using it one day with no problems, two days later when I went to use it again and the camera would not stay on. I tried a new battery, but still nothing. So much for this camera, its was supposed to be shockproof and waterproof yet it broke in its case inside of my purse.



3. I had this camera flood once although it may have been user error. Olympus fixed it and returned it. Then the next time I used it anywhere near water the screen stopped working. Well it comes on for a couple seconds but then goes black. This doesn't seem like a water issue but I don't know what else it could be. So I am not sure whether to send it back to Olympus or forget about it. Also, in general while the pictures are OK for what it is, it's really hard to take pictures with. You can't see a thing on the screen in daylight or under water and the screen illuminator feature doesn't seem to do anything. I got lots of pictures of fish going either into or out of the picture, not fish nicely centered on the picture. When the picture does come out it is nice, but it is not easy. Perhaps I am spoiled by DSLR but I was hoping for something a little better and more reliable.



4. I bought this camera in anticipation of a long planned trip to Hawaii. On my fourth snorkeling trip,(no more than 15 feet deep) the camera quit. Went back to the boat to change the battery and water poured from the inside. Sent Olympus an e-mail seeking help and got no response from them until five weeks later giving me their standard warranty BS.



5. I suppose I could easily do a video review and really show off the camera - but I'm in writing mode at the moment. At any rate, we bought the camera to take underwater photos on a snorkeling vacation - where it performed perfectly - but I love it for food blogging. The macro feature takes perfect food porn pictures effortlessly, and if you get a bit of bechamel on your lens, it washes or wipes right off. I'm neither a trained or talented photographer, but I've been very happy with this product, which we've had for a year.

5 comments about Canon PowerShot A580 8MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Zoom.

1. The Canon Power Shot is an excellent camera for anyone to use. It is simple to use and it takes very good pictures.



2. the canon powershot was great when i first used it. it took really good pictures. However, when the battery ran out and i changed them it would not work properly anymore. It would take about two pictures and then shut off. It would say change batteries. Even when I changed the batteries it still would stay on for just a moment then shut off. I had to return it.



3. A very good camera. I presented these to my kids and both love this camera. Its better than the Sony camera I bought them 3 yrs ago.
   I got a good price at Amazon.



4. I bought this camera for my trip to the States recently, and all I can say so far is, absolutely great! Bought from Amazon.com and delivered in 2 working days - spot on!
   
   I have to admit, I am one for trying to use something without having to bother with reading instructions. Thankfully, this camera is definately user-friendly. It is so easy to use. Sure there are more sophisticated options available to use on this camera, that will I probably need to address the manual for but, for a camera that you can just pick up and shoot impressive photos straight away, this baby does the trick. Even at full zoom, the picture quality is not distorted much at all.
   
   I previously had a Samsung 8 MP camera, and the difference in quality of pictures this Canon takes compared to the Samsung are impressive. I could ramble on about how good this camera is, but if you are like me, you will just want to be re-assured that this is worth buying - IT IS!
   
   Easy and simple to use, great pictures (day or night), nice looking and compact camera. Oh and I nearly forgot, I don't know what Canon put in there batteries, but the standard alkaline ones that came with the camera are lasting ages. I have taking over 80 pictures so far and no sign of them running out (no doubt they will, now I have mentioned it!); very impressed.
   
   This Canon A580 PowerShot camera is a great buy!



5. Amazing how much better (and cheaper) digitial cameras have become in recent years. The number of true pixels has increased while prices decline. What I like about this one is the autofocus capability (which makes sure that faces are in focus) and the fact that yoiu can use it like a point and shoot or play with it if one is more adverturous. Does it provide all of the features a serious photographer would want? No. But is is certainly serviceable, takes excellent pictures, and is quite handy to use. The fact that it runs on regular batteries is a plus. The memory card it comes with is insufficient, so you'll need a bigger capacity card right away.

5 comments about Nikon D60 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX VR Nikkor Zoom Lens.

1. I purchased the Nikon D60 because I was going on vacation to the Bahamas for 5 days. Big mistake. After taking the lens off for the first time, one of the connectors inside came right off. I returned it for a new one. This one worked fine, so I snapped some pictures just to try it out, and I viewed them on the back of the camera. What I didn't notice was that all the pictures had purple swirls on the top right corner. I got back from the Bahamas and all my pictures were trash. I had to pay someone 200 dollars to fix some of my more important pictures in Photoshop. I've since returned it and purchased a Canon 40D. I had an EOS lens for it, so I just bought the body. It works really good too.



2. My daughter and I purchased this camera together and we love it. We took it on vacation the week after we received it and the pictures turned out fabulous. Neither one of us have either had a camera that would take a decent photo at night, but this one is the exception. The photos at night were just perfect. We only used the camera on auto because we didn't know how to use all the settings yet, but the photos turned out amazing. If you're looking to purchase your first SLR digital camera, both of us highly recommend the Nikon D60!



3. This was my first digital SLR camera. It's easy to use and understand, would highly recommend it for beginners. It's also good for those who are interesting in photography as a fine art, but not expecting to go pro. It worth the cost and can be expanded with alot of available lenses. I was once told that "it's not the camera that makes a good photo but the person holding it".



4. I've had the camera several weeks now and have used it a number of times. Although I've used a regular SLR for years, the D60 was my first time to use a digital SLR. So far, the controls seem to be pretty intuitive, the auto-focus has worked better than expected, and the clarity of the pictures has been fantastic. I'm very pleased with the camera.



5. I began my excursion into the DSLR world with the Olympus 4/3 system, which is a fantastic system, period. What lured me away from Olympus to the Nikon DX DSLR system was the simultaneous introduction earlier this year of the now widely acclaimed 16-85mm VR zoom lens and the D60 DSLR, which has a built-in dust reduction system. IMO, the IQ of the D60, when used in RAW capture mode with the 16-85mm zoom lens, is a notch above that of the Olympus E-410 (equipped with the ZD 14-54mm zoom lens), which I owned for several months (and before that the E-1 and E-330). The D60 wins hands-down in the noise department, even at low ISO settings, and beats the pants off the E-410 at higher ISOs. The same is true for dynamic range. It's not that the E-410 has poor dynamic range, becuase it doesn't. Rather, the D60 has such unbelievable dynamic range that, compared side-by-side, it makes the dynamic range of the E-410 look weak by comparison.
   
   Bottom line: With the exception of a few missing features noted below, the D60 has nearly everything I could ask for in a compact DSLR and is nearly perfect when combined with the spectacular 16-85mm VR zoom lens.
   
   Features missing or lacking in the D60, include:
   
   * no exposure or white balance bracketing
   
   * only 3 focus points (not really a problem for me personally)
   
   * no live view feature (I bet this feature will be included in the D60 upgrade)
   
   * menu navigation system is much clunkier than the one used by Olympus consumer DSLRs
   
   Regarding the 18-55mm VR D60 kit lens, it's actually quite decent. Stopped down a bit, it may be close in IQ to the 16-85mm VR lens. If cost is factor, the quality of the 18-55mm VR lens makes the D60 kit a fantastic deal.

5 comments about Canon PowerShot SD790IS 10MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom.

1. This small "Elph" creates high quality pix (10Mp), and the image stabilization makes using it almost idiot proof. Lots of features, but easy and effective in AUTO mode.



2. Now first things first. I am upgrading from a Sony p-72 3.2 mega pixel camera that I got back in 2003. So there are many cameras out there that would be a big step up.
   I was only interested in a point and shoot and it had to be compact for traveling purposes. I would love a DSLR but they are pricey, bulky and did not fit my daily needs.
   
   I started reading around for a month or so to see what was out there and read all the pros and cons. I have read so much that I finally grew sick of it. In its basic form, all point and shoot cameras have +'s and -'s. It all depends on features that are most important to you and how you will be using the camera.
   
   After many reviews, forums, and websites I decided to go with the Canon 790IS. I was very apprehensive on the quality of picture this camera would provide due to manufacturers pushing the limitations of the sensor. The sweet spot for most point and shoots are 6-8MP.
   
   So what drew me to this camera?
   I was really impressed with the size, screen size, material that the camera was made out of (not cheap plastic), and most of the automated settings which make the camera very easy/quick .
   
   I didn't want to have to mess with manual settings on a point and shoot. My impression of a point and shoot is it is ready to go when I need it. Maybe 5-10 seconds to change the macro but that is it. If I have to spend much more than that, great picture opportunities would be lost.
   
   So I took the plunge and bought it here off of Amazon in addition to a 8 gig Sandisk ultra II for pictures and a spare battery.
   
   I am not going to go into what the camera comes with as other people have done a great job with that already.
   
   After three days of waiting, I got the camera.
   
   I was quickly impressed on the startup speed of the camera and quality of the pictures. I took 150 in the first day. The battery is still going strong.
   
   I also tried the higher ISO settings and they will only be good on a tripod. The 3200 iso macro that is in the camera is really good. It downgrades the 10 MP to 2ish but makes a really dark shot seem to be early evening. I used it many times and it worked great. Way better than what I am use to. You can do it manually but need to keep the camera stable or you will get a blur.
   
   I have had the camera for almost a month and I am very pleased with it.
   You can't go wrong with the Amazon price. It is 100$ lower than retail.
   The camera is very well built and does an excellent job as a point and shoot. Even quick when using the flash. So again, you need to look at what you will use the camera for and what features are important to you. This one satisfied all of my requirements and I am very happy with my purchase.
   
   As a side note:
   I recommend getting a screen protector for the large screen. It will be easily scratched if you put in your pocket with change or other objects.
   Just keep in mind you get what you pay for in screen protectors. Boxwave ones are highly rated and last forever. IT would suck to get a scratch across that beautiful 3inch screen.
   
   
   



3. I just got my first Cannon today and I'm impressed with the technology which went into this camera. I did a lot of research on this camera before I bought it. Unlike the lousy SONY I owned before it. Cannon is the only brand of digital camera's that is consistently top rated for picture clarity. After having the Sony for 6 mos. I can really appreciate that characteristic. There is too many cool feature's about this product to list so you'll just have to read the spec's on it yourself.Canon PowerShot SD790IS 10MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom However, the feature's which stand out the most are the stitch assist and the computer-less printing abilities. The stitch assist allows you to bridge multiple picture's together to create a panoramic picture. You don't have to worry about lining the pic's up perfectly either, the camera automatically does it for you. Secondly, The picture bridging ( computer-less printing) allows you to crop, select multiple images for same page printing, select paper size and image size all from your camera. Face detection on this little gem is also pretty outstanding. While detecting a face, it magnifies just the face for your approval before you take that 10 mega-pixel work of art. So, before you waste money on any other brand, do your own research. You'll see, Cannon reign's supreme!



4. I searched for the BEST point and shoot out there for over a month! After reviewing all the reviews and recommendations...and after buying the wrong camera and returning it, I choose this awesome camera.
   
   I bought the 12 mega pixel Kodak that is around 200 dollars before i started my research. BIG mistake. if its too good to be true it probably is. On some professional sites, kodak didn't even get a mention, and when it did it was always discribed as good "for the money". I didn't want good for the money, I wanted plain good...great.
   
   So let me save everyone some time. Buy this one, it is the best, buy it on amazon because it runs $350 in all retail stores, I got mine for 300. I don't regret this camera even a little. For the extra 100 I spent on it, I got a whole different caliber of camera, it took a picture of my dog shaking off after a swim...and it didn't blur at all!



5. This camera is absolutely outstanding, and quite possibly magical. The first few shots I took with this thing look like something out of National Geographic. You don't know me, but lets just say, prior to this camera my pictures look like they were taken while I was intoxicated on a moving boat. Yes, that's how bad they were, and no, I've never been drunk on a boat. Was it the worthless Konica Minolta I was using? Perhaps. But, I'm thinking magic has something to do with it instantly transforming me into a photographer. I've actually had people offer to BUY my photographs!! Me!!
   
   The color is vibrant, with superb clarity and sharpness, plus fantastic depth, which I think can be the hardest thing to achieve in a photograph. The Macro settings are unreal, and the focus and lighting are exceptional without a flash. The battery life is really long, and the video quality looks better than my video camera, and even has better sound. The screen is really impressive.
   
   For the most part- it's easy to use!! It did take me awhile to learn all the camera's functions and experiment with settings because it was significantly more complex than my old camera. I don't know what half the manual settings do, so I just stick with the settings in Auto mode- which has wonderful options. It works great. I love how this camera functions- and I am SOLD on Canon. My boyfriend had an older generation of this camera and his pictures were amazing, so I just went ahead and bought this without even holding it first.
   
   I truly couldn't be happier with it, and I can't imagine anyone not absolutely loving it. Its tiny, but packs quite a punch!! I just wish it came with a case...