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# 1080p Full HD Video Built-in GPS Tagging 14x Optical Zoom PowerShot SX230 HS 12.1 MP CMOS Digital Camera with 14x Image Stabilized Zoom 28mm Wide-Angle Lens and 1080p Full-HD Video (Black) (OLD MODEL)

**Brand:** canon
**Price:** € 334.41
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## Summary

> 📸 Travel Smarter, Shoot Sharper, Share Instantly!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** PowerShot SX230 HS 12.1 MP CMOS Digital Camera with 14x Image Stabilized Zoom 28mm Wide-Angle Lens and 1080p Full-HD Video (Black) (OLD MODEL) by canon
- **How much does it cost?** € 334.41 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- canon enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted canon brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Low-Light Mastery:** Canon’s HS SYSTEM with 12.1 MP CMOS sensor and DIGIC 4 processor delivers clear, noise-free images even in challenging lighting.
- • **Zoom into Every Detail:** Powerful 14x optical zoom with image stabilization ensures crisp, steady shots from wide landscapes to distant subjects.
- • **Capture Life in Full HD:** Record stunning 1080p videos with stereo sound and dynamic image stabilization for smooth, professional-quality footage.
- • **Never Lose Your Location:** Integrated GPS automatically tags your photos with time and place, perfect for mapping your adventures and sharing your story.
- • **Smart Auto for Effortless Excellence:** Advanced Smart AUTO mode intelligently selects from 32 shooting scenarios, so you get perfect shots without the hassle.

## Overview

The Canon PowerShot SX230 HS is a compact, travel-ready digital camera featuring a 12.1 MP CMOS sensor paired with Canon’s DIGIC 4 processor for superior low-light performance. It boasts a versatile 14x optical zoom with image stabilization, 1080p Full HD video recording with stereo sound, and built-in GPS for automatic geotagging of your photos. With Smart AUTO mode offering 32 scene presets, this camera effortlessly adapts to diverse shooting conditions, making it an ideal companion for millennials who want professional-quality images and videos on the go.

## Description

Product Description Travel the world with the new PowerShot SX230 HS digital camera. It's the first Canon PowerShot to come with GPS technology that'll automatically tag your photos with time and locations. You can even view all the photos' locations on a map by using special bundled software. And with amazing features, such as the HS SYSTEM, 12.1 Megapixels, 14x Wide-Angle Optical Zoom and 1080p Full HD Video, the stylish PowerShot SX230 HS is your essential traveling companion.Experience the Power. From the Manufacturer Experience the Power.Canon's HS SYSTEM with a 12.1 Megapixel CMOS and DIGIC 4 Image Processor improves shooting in low-light situations without the need for a flash and lowers noise levels at higher ISO settings. The Canon HS SYSTEM takes the frustration out of low light shooting. The system delivers clear, blur-free shots with all the ambiance intact, and frees you from the sometimes unwanted effects of using the flash. Beautiful low light shots are possible at both low and high ISO speeds, and the dynamic range is expanded to retain maximum detail in highlight and shadow areas.The system is the result of two technologies brought together in a compact PowerShot. The first is the 12.1 Megapixel CMOS Sensor, which positions the light-receiving surface for optimal light reception. More light means clearer, blur-free images with plenty of detail and nuance, even in dark areas. Working together with the CMOS sensor to deliver the HS SYSTEM is Canon's advanced DIGIC 4 Image Processor, which actively reduces noise and delivers high speed image processing. Memorable Moments in Spectacular Full HD.Full 1080p HD Video for exceptional quality with stereo sound, plus a dedicated movie button for easy access. Zoom optically while shooting video and keep footage stabilized with Dynamic IS. Experiencing the brilliance of Full 1080p HD video in a Canon PowerShot ELPH digital camera has never been easier. With the convenient dedicated movie button, you'll be able to instantly record everyday moments in amazing life-like realism at a push of a button. You can also operate the optical zoom while shooting video so you can get in close–but don't worry about shaky footage because Dynamic IS will help keep your videos steady! The Ideal Travel Companion. Remember where you were and when your pictures were taken with a GPS tracker that records your location, and a logger lets you view the locations on a map via Canon's software. The new PowerShot SX230 HS digital camera is the first PowerShot digital camera to come equipped with Global Positioning System (GPS)* technology. Now you can travel the world and let the camera automatically record the locations and local times of your stills and videos for you to vividly remember time and time again! You can also maximize the usefulness of this GPS technology by using the special bundled Map Utility software that makes sharing the memories of your worldly adventures very fun. Besides displaying all your photos' locations on a world map, the SX230 HS digital camera's GPS system can also track your route from photo to photo–a great way to visualize how much you've traveled during a particular trip! You can also create and share custom maps–like a personal mini-travel guide!–with friends and family members to give them ideas on what to see and do when they visit a particular destination. * In certain countries and regions, the use of GPS may be restricted. Therefore, be sure to use GPS in accordance with the laws and regulations of your country or region. Be particularly careful when traveling outside your home country. As a signal is received from GPS satellites, take sufficient measures when using in locations where the use of electronics is regulated. This software uses Google Map for displaying maps.Incredible Zooming Power. Powerful 14x Optical Zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer and a 28mm Wide-Angle lens. Great overall zoom for a family vacation to your favorite tourist destination. A powerful 14x Optical Zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer and a 28mm Wide-Angle lens provides a wide range of shooting possibilities that are great for traveling and everyday photography. The versatile 14x Optical Zoom will let you get the shot you want, whether it's a close-up or a subject that's far away. An ultra wide lens will let you photograph large groups, beautiful landscape and tall buildings, while the Optical Image Stabilizer will help keep images steady and clear. Advanced Smart AUTO for Stills and Videos that Shine. Smart AUTO intelligently selects the proper settings for the camera based on 32 predefined shooting situations. The PowerShot SX230 HS digital camera takes the quality of your still images and videos to a whole new level - automatically. The camera's advanced Smart AUTO system detects a wealth of information about the scene you're shooting, then automatically selects the optimal settings for you. Now with an expanded range of 32 shooting scenarios, the camera handles a wide variety of situations, freeing you up to concentrate on composing your shot and capturing the moment you're looking for. From portraits to landscapes to action scenes, the PowerShot SX230 HS digital camera has you covered whether you're shooting stills or videos. Smart AUTOThe camera automatically selects the best shooting settings for optimal quality based on subjects and environmental factors to provide point-and-shoot simplicity.P Program Access advanced exposure compensation features while shooting mostly automatically.Av Aperture-priority You define the aperture to either isolate your subject or have clarity throughout the entire picture, and the camera will choose the corresponding shutter speed.Tv Shutter-priority You select the shutter speed to stop or blur action, and the camera finds the appropriate aperture. With slow exposure times, Canon's noise reduction system activates to ensure low image noise.Movie Digest Mode Records a video clip before capturing a still image and then combines one day's worth of clips into a video.Portrait The camera sets a large aperture, focusing the subject and artistically blurring the background to make your subject pop.Kids & Pets Reduced focusing time freezes fast-moving subjects, so you won't miss those special shots.Smart Shutter The camera automatically takes the photo when people smile, wink, or get into frame.High-speed Burst The camera shoots continuously at a high speed of approx. 8.2fps while you hold down the shutter.Best Image Selection The camera takes five photos in succession, and then chooses the best one out of the bunch.Handheld Night Scene Suppresses image blur even without the help of a tripod.Low Light For high quality image capture in an amazing range of dimly-lit situations.Fisheye Effect Add a classic photo distortion without a fisheye lens.Miniature Effect for Movies & Stills Emphasizes perspective for a miniature effect by blurring upper and bottom portions of videos and stills.Toy Camera Effect Simulates photos taken with "toy" or pinhole cameras, darkening the image at the edges to create a vignette effect.Creative Light Effect Transform background bright spots to stars, hearts, music motes and more.Monochrome Choose from three single-tone effects: Black-and-White, Sepia, or Blue.Super Vivid Super Vivid intensifies existing hues, saturating the scene with bright colors.Poster Effect Poster Effect combines several similar shades into one color, turning subtle gradations into eye-catching, scene-popping contrasts.Color Accent Choose to retain a single color in your image while other colors turn monochrome.Color Swap Select a color and replace it with a color you specify for special effects.Beach Get clear shots of people at a sunny beach without darkened faces.Foliage Capture brilliant shots of autumn foliage, greenery and blossoms.Snow Shoot clear snow scenes without darkened subjects or an unnatural bluish tint.Fireworks Grab brilliant images of skyrocketing fireworks.Stitch Assist Build awe-inspiring panoramas by neatly aligning sequential images.Movie Shoot in Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 24 fps for up to 14 min. and 34 sec. or 4GB per clip. Shoot in HD (1280 x 720) at 30 fps for up to 20 min and 43 sec. or 4GB per clip. Shoot in VGA (640 x 480) at 30 fps for up to 43 min. and 43 sec. or 4GB per clip and QVGA (320 x 240 at 30 fps) for up to 1 hour 58 min. and 19 sec. or 4GB per clip. Also shoot in iFrame Movie format (1280 x 720) at 30 fps for up to 13 min. and 35 sec. or 4GB per clip. Super Slow Motion Movie Record your clips in high speed (approx. 240fps), and then watch your videos in slow motion. Actual results may vary from examples shown above. Final image may vary depending on picture composition. Easily Turn Your Memories into Videos. Movie Digest Mode records a short video clip right before shooting a still image and then combines one day's worth of clips into one video. Putting together a video containing highlights from family vacations, important occasions and other special events is now easier than you might imagine. Using the Movie Digest Mode, you can have the camera automatically record a short video clip (up to approximately 4 seconds) every time you shoot a still image. The camera will then combine an entire day's worth of clips into a single video. No editing required Ð Movie Digest Mode does all the work, so you can sit back and enjoy your video!Add some Fun to Your Photos! New scene modes, Toy Camera Effect and Monochrome, add an artistic look to your photos. Add some vintage nostalgia with Toy Camera Effect. Toy Camera Effect recreates this look by darkening the edges to make them appear as if they were photographed through a pinhole lens and adding contrast. Monochrome lets you sway away from the usual black & white combination. Now you can choose from three single-toned effects: Black & White, Sepia or Blue to really give your photos the effect you're looking for. See the Image on a Big Screen. Large, bright 3.0-inch wide PureColor System LCD with high resolution and wide viewing angle. The PowerShot SX230 HS digital camera's high resolution (461,000 dots) 3.0-inch wide PureColor System LCD gives you the big picture, whether you're shooting, reviewing or showing off your images. This high-resolution screen offers a crisp, clear picture to make shooting, playback and using the camera's menu functions especially convenient. Clear and bright, it features Night Display for easy viewing in low light. 3.0-inch with PureColor System LCD Screen

Review: High Quality - Low Price - It All Fits! - UPDATE: The video portion of my camera went dead, which I consider one of the better qualities. I just purchased another one to replace it. I'll give the older one to someone who only wants to take photos. I purposely bought this camera and housing for SCUBA. After spending $100 to $1,400 on cameras, I was stunned to see how great the pictures and videos came out. I added this video to show what it is like by simply selecting SCUBA mode (a little fish icon) and doing nothing else. You can get fancier with development of the `white balance', but I stuck to the basics. The sea lion scenes were at 20 feet and the rest of the dives were at 40-70 feet. The color was almost always balanced and the focus very crisp. The description of all the other functions of this camera are listed below, but I think the first reviewer here nailed the camera's qualities. It is an easy point `n shoot camera with some extras. The GPS is a gimmick, but it does work well in placing your photos if you want to display them on GOOGLE Earth. However, the housing restricts that feature. The 12.1 megapixels are great for even posters or flat screen televisions (I use mine through my Blu-ray disc player for YOUTUBE). The function set, display, menu and the dial are all easy and intuitive. The zoom is remarkably steady (I recommend a small tripod). I've never cared for Optical Zoom, but the 14X works as well as any. I do not care for the location of the flash. This surprised me, so you have to get used to keeping your left fingers from the top left of the camera. The HDMI A/V out cover is very flimsy and fortunately you may not have to use this much, but I can see it as being very fragile. This is really a remarkable camera for the price. I have yet to test the stereo microphones, but I can imagine that for the family filmmaker, this might be fun to watch and listen to on a television with stereo speakers. The software that is included is also very simple but important. The features are numerous and it's nice to have something that directly deals with the camera features other than just `Windows Movie Maker". If you ski, snorkel or particularly SCUBA, you will love this camera.
Review: SX230HS A lot of features for the price - I needed a high zoom, compact camera, that I could slip into a jacket pocket. I own a Canon T2i DSLR so I was already comfortable with Canon's quality. I also own a Panasonic DMC-FH25, which is also a good quality, compact, high zoom camera (8x). What prompted me to purchase this camera was the CMOS sensor coupled with Canon's DIGIC 4 image processor (the same processor used in the T2i DSLR). My opinion; This is one fantastic little camera. When I do not want to haul out my DSLR and it's bag of associated lenses, this is my absolute favorite. The Panasonic FH25 has more pixels but, to me, it also has noticeably more noise. On a 4x6 print, I doubt that anyone could tell the difference (for daylight shots). This Canon excels at low light shots. I took a few test shots this morning, before sunrise, using the 'auto' mode with no flash. I pointed this at a store front and took a hand held 'auto mode' picture. It came out as f/3.1, 1/30 second, ISO1600 and was excellent quality. I then zoomed all the way in on the store's glass door and got another shot at the same settings. The picture quality amazed me. This little thing, at low light, equals or betters my older T2i for low noise. If you are thinking of purchasing a compact, hi zoom, camera, please consider this one. My Panasonic FH25 was priced (at the time of purchase) only about $50.00 less than this Canon. The extra $50 for this camera bought some very good features and extra performance. For the old school people (like me): The F stop has a good range of manual settings. You can do 'Program', 'Manual' or 'Tv/Av' settings as in a much higher priced camera. I did not buy this for videos, but, it will make a good quality HDTV video. Some nice things in that department; You can zoom while recording and this thing has two microphones on the front for that '2-channel' sound. It also has a dedicated 'record video' button. I am just super happy with the performance (for cost) of this thing. Ken

## Features

- Canon's HS SYSTEM with a 12.1 MP CMOS and DIGIC 4 Image Processor
- Full 1080p HD Video for exceptional quality with stereo sound, plus a dedicated movie button for easy access
- Remember where you were and when your pictures were taken with a GPS tracker that records your location, and a logger
- Powerful 14x Optical Zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer and a 28mm Wide-Angle lens.
- Smart AUTO intelligently selects the proper settings for the camera based on 32 predefined shooting situations
- 12.1 effective megapixels, 1/2.3-inch high-sensitivity CMOS; 14x optical zoom and 4x digital zoom

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B004J3YCGM |
| Age Range Description | Kid |
| Aperture modes | F3.5–F5.6 |
| Are Batteries Included | No |
| Aspect Ratio | 1.77:1 |
| Auto Focus Technology | Center, Continuous, Contrast Detection, Face Detection, Live View, Multi-area, Single, Tracking |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Autofocus Points | 9 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #49,674 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #458 in Digital Point & Shoot Cameras |
| Bit Depth | 12 Bit |
| Brand | Canon |
| Built-In Media | Tripod |
| Camera Flash | Built-In |
| Camera Lens | 28 Mm |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Canon RF |
| Compatible Flash Memory Type | MMC, MMC Plus, SDHC, SDXC |
| Compatible Mountings | Canon RF |
| Connectivity Technology | HDMI, USB |
| Continuous Shooting | 3.2 |
| Crop Mode | 16:9 |
| Customer Reviews | 4.1 out of 5 stars 646 Reviews |
| Digital Scene Transition | zoom |
| Digital Zoom | 4 |
| Digital-Still | Yes |
| Display Fixture Type | Fixed |
| Display Maximum Resolution | 461,000 |
| Display Resolution Maximum | 461,000 |
| Display Type | LCD |
| Dots Per Screen | 23574229 |
| Effective Still Resolution | 12.1 |
| Expanded ISO Minimum | 100 |
| Exposure Control | Automatic |
| File Format | JPEG, RAW |
| Flash Memory Bus Interface Type | SD |
| Flash Memory Speed Class | 10 |
| Flash Memory Type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus |
| Flash Modes | Auto, Custom, Flash, Face Detection |
| Flash Sync Speed | 1/250 |
| Focal Length Description | 28 millimeters |
| Focus Features | AiAF TTL |
| Focus Mode | Automatic AF (AF-A) |
| Focus Type | Autofocus & Manual |
| Form Factor | Compact |
| Generation | Generation 2 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00013803133929 |
| HDMI Type | Mini Connector |
| Hardware Interface | USB |
| Has Color Screen | Yes |
| Image Capture Type | Stills & Video |
| Image Stabilization | Optical |
| Image stabilization | Optical |
| Item Weight | 7.87 ounces |
| JPEG Quality Level | Fine |
| Lens Construction | >1 |
| Lens Type | zoom |
| Manufacturer | Canon |
| Manufacturer Part Number | SX230HS - BK |
| Maximum Aperture | 3.5 f |
| Maximum Focal Length | 392 Millimeters |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/3200 Seconds |
| Memory Slots Available | 1 |
| Metering Methods | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Minimum Focal Length | 28 Millimeters |
| Minimum Shutter Speed | 15 seconds |
| Model Name | Canon PowerShot SX230 HS |
| Model Number | 5043B001 |
| Model Series | SX |
| Movie Mode | Yes |
| Night vision | No |
| Number of Diaphragm Blades | 6 |
| Optical Zoom | 14 x |
| Photo Filter Size | 28 Millimeters |
| Photo Sensor Resolution | 12.1 MP |
| Photo Sensor Size | 1/2.3-inch |
| Photo Sensor Technology | CMOS |
| Real Angle Of View | 39.8 Degrees |
| Recording Capacity | 32 Minutes |
| Remote Included | No |
| Screen Size | 3 Inches |
| Sensor Type | CMOS |
| Series Number | 5043 |
| Shooting Modes | Scene |
| Skill Level | Professional |
| Special Feature | GPS Enabled, HS SYSTEM with a 12.1 MP CMOS and DIGIC 4 Image Processor |
| Specific Uses For Product | Photography |
| Supported File Format | JPEG, RAW |
| Supported Image Format | JPEG, RAW |
| Total Still Resolution | 12.1 MP |
| Total USB 2.0 Ports | 1 |
| Total USB Ports | 1 |
| UPC | 013803133929 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Video Capture Format | AVC |
| Video Output | HDMI |
| Video Resolution | FHD 1080p |
| Viewfinder | Optical |
| White Balance Settings | Auto, Custom, Flash torch, Shade |
| Wireless Technology | EyeFi |
| Write Speed | 10 MB/s |
| Zoom | Digital Zoom, Optical Zoom |

## Product Details

- **Aspect Ratio:** 1.77:1
- **Compatible Mountings:** Canon RF
- **Expanded ISO Minimum:** 100
- **Image Stabilization:** Optical
- **Maximum Aperture:** 3.5 f
- **Maximum Focal Length:** 392 Millimeters
- **Metering Description:** Multi, Center-weighted, Spot
- **Optical Zoom:** 14 x
- **Photo Sensor Technology:** CMOS
- **Supported File Format:** JPEG, RAW

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## Available Options

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ High Quality - Low Price - It All Fits!
*by M***N on October 21, 2012*

UPDATE: The video portion of my camera went dead, which I consider one of the better qualities. I just purchased another one to replace it. I'll give the older one to someone who only wants to take photos. I purposely bought this camera and housing for SCUBA. After spending $100 to $1,400 on cameras, I was stunned to see how great the pictures and videos came out. I added this video to show what it is like by simply selecting SCUBA mode (a little fish icon) and doing nothing else. You can get fancier with development of the `white balance', but I stuck to the basics. The sea lion scenes were at 20 feet and the rest of the dives were at 40-70 feet. The color was almost always balanced and the focus very crisp. The description of all the other functions of this camera are listed below, but I think the first reviewer here nailed the camera's qualities. It is an easy point `n shoot camera with some extras. The GPS is a gimmick, but it does work well in placing your photos if you want to display them on GOOGLE Earth. However, the housing restricts that feature. The 12.1 megapixels are great for even posters or flat screen televisions (I use mine through my Blu-ray disc player for YOUTUBE). The function set, display, menu and the dial are all easy and intuitive. The zoom is remarkably steady (I recommend a small tripod). I've never cared for Optical Zoom, but the 14X works as well as any. I do not care for the location of the flash. This surprised me, so you have to get used to keeping your left fingers from the top left of the camera. The HDMI A/V out cover is very flimsy and fortunately you may not have to use this much, but I can see it as being very fragile. This is really a remarkable camera for the price. I have yet to test the stereo microphones, but I can imagine that for the family filmmaker, this might be fun to watch and listen to on a television with stereo speakers. The software that is included is also very simple but important. The features are numerous and it's nice to have something that directly deals with the camera features other than just `Windows Movie Maker". If you ski, snorkel or particularly SCUBA, you will love this camera.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ SX230HS A lot of features for the price
*by K***M on December 17, 2011*

I needed a high zoom, compact camera, that I could slip into a jacket pocket. I own a Canon T2i DSLR so I was already comfortable with Canon's quality. I also own a Panasonic DMC-FH25, which is also a good quality, compact, high zoom camera (8x). What prompted me to purchase this camera was the CMOS sensor coupled with Canon's DIGIC 4 image processor (the same processor used in the T2i DSLR). My opinion; This is one fantastic little camera. When I do not want to haul out my DSLR and it's bag of associated lenses, this is my absolute favorite. The Panasonic FH25 has more pixels but, to me, it also has noticeably more noise. On a 4x6 print, I doubt that anyone could tell the difference (for daylight shots). This Canon excels at low light shots. I took a few test shots this morning, before sunrise, using the 'auto' mode with no flash. I pointed this at a store front and took a hand held 'auto mode' picture. It came out as f/3.1, 1/30 second, ISO1600 and was excellent quality. I then zoomed all the way in on the store's glass door and got another shot at the same settings. The picture quality amazed me. This little thing, at low light, equals or betters my older T2i for low noise. If you are thinking of purchasing a compact, hi zoom, camera, please consider this one. My Panasonic FH25 was priced (at the time of purchase) only about $50.00 less than this Canon. The extra $50 for this camera bought some very good features and extra performance. For the old school people (like me): The F stop has a good range of manual settings. You can do 'Program', 'Manual' or 'Tv/Av' settings as in a much higher priced camera. I did not buy this for videos, but, it will make a good quality HDTV video. Some nice things in that department; You can zoom while recording and this thing has two microphones on the front for that '2-channel' sound. It also has a dedicated 'record video' button. I am just super happy with the performance (for cost) of this thing. Ken

### ⭐ Grainy, Blurry, Loss of Detail
*by H***E on December 14, 2011*

If you're looking for a good point and shoot camera that delivers stunning pictures without a lot of tweaking and such, this IS NOT IT. While it's true that this camera performs better in low light conditions than other point n shoots, that improvement comes at the cost of photo quality in every other shooting condition. Not a very good trade-off in my opinion, and even those low light shots are underwhelming to say the least. Most low light shots taken without the flash are still quite grainy, and most have an amber tint. Battery life on this model certainly IS all it's cracked up to be. In other words, it's dismal. The battery is quickly depleted and takes a little more than two hours to charge. You might also find this excerpt from the owner's manual section on charging the battery interesting: "The battery may develop a bulge. This is a normal characteristic of the battery and does not indicate a problem. However if the battery bulges to the point where it will no longer fit into the camera, please contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk." (p. 15, bottom paragraph). Couldn't a major player like Canon come up with a better power solution than a battery with a known design flaw? What if the battery develops a bulge while it's in your camera? What about the meat and potatoes of any camera review, namely photo quality? Most of several hundred images I shot were blurry, grainy, and either washed out or amber tinted, depending on which settings the camera automatically chose based on shooting conditions. There were, admittedly, a few exceptions. They were brilliant, and if those exceptions were instead the rule, I'd be raving about the camera instead of panning it. At least the potential for that kind of photography is there, so I'll give it this: it has potential. But we aren't paying for potential, we're paying for performance. This camera frequently chooses inappropriate focal points, focusing on extraneous items in the composition space and blurring the intended subject. Sure, lots of shots taken with this Canon look pretty okay until they're viewed at full size on a computer screen. Then they're grainy as heck, with way too much loss of detail. I'm not talking about enlarging images, just about full size viewing on a computer screen, which is how all my photos will be viewed (on a computer screen). The position of the flash on the camera causes it to be obstructed by the extended lens when shooting close up/macro, resulting in the lens' shadow being projected on to the subject. That's the worst of it, but there's another problem with it that most reviewers have already pointed out - it's an ergonomic disaster. Because of its placement, there's just no good way to hold the camera stable when shooting. If you're not careful when you're turning the camera on, you'll wind up preventing the darn thing from even opening with your finger. The flash isn't just in a bad place on top of the camera, it actually curves around the corner just enough so that even when held on the side, you can easily obstruct the flash, causing it not to open. As far as all the tweaks and features, I bought the camera in spite of those, not for them. I couldn't care less about GPS, I'd NEVER settle for editing my photos on a tiny 3" screen, and I hate cheezy effects, which I find most on-board effects to be. On the positive side, Canon's photo import and edit software is really quite good compared to others, including my old Kodak's. Importing images to your hard drive is quick and as easy as pie. Basic editing tasks are too. No doubt some will tell me which settings I should have used and which ones I should have tweaked, but that's hardly the point of "point and shoot", is it? Granted, being able to tweak basic photographic settings comes in handy for shoots that are planned ahead of time, but shooting on the fly requires speed, and there's nothing speedy about navigating the complicated menu on this camera to get to those settings. I didn't buy this camera for studio work, I bought it for its supposed point and shoot capabilities, and they are woefully inadequate. My experience with Canon digital cameras has led me to conclude that they're overhyped, but there's no denying that they have a loyal following nonetheless. I wish I could say I'd joined their ranks as a result of buying this camera, but I can't, nor can I recommend it.

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