New member here. Why should I buy a Canon SX10?

[Zell]

I'm thinking of getting the Canon SX10. I have always enjoyed photography, and believe I have an "eye" for good pictures. My experience up to this point has been using compact point and shoots on a casual basis. I now want to move forward into photography as a hobby but at this point I don't want to lug around a heavy bag of lenses, other equipment, and a camera. Maybe I'll graduate to that level later on. So, I've been doing a bit of research and found that an advanced point and shoot is all I want/need. I am thinking of the Canon SX10 PowerShot. I like the flexibility of its lens (wide angle vs. long zoom), IS, and the Canon reputation for quality cameras and nice looking pictures.

Is the SX10 a good camera and why?

Thank you.

[watt100]

I'm thinking of getting the Canon SX10. I have always enjoyed photography, and believe I have an "eye" for good pictures. My experience up to this point has been using compact point and shoots on a casual basis. I now want to move forward into photography as a hobby but at this point I don't want to lug around a heavy bag of lenses, other equipment, and a camera. Maybe I'll graduate to that level later on. So, I've been doing a bit of research and found that an advanced point and shoot is all I want/need. I am thinking of the Canon SX10 PowerShot. I like the flexibility of its lens (wide angle vs. long zoom), IS, and the Canon reputation for quality cameras and nice looking pictures.

Is the SX10 a good camera and why?

Thank you.

yes, because it has the best "image quality" of the superzoom type cameras

[gregpphoto]

I'm thinking of getting the Canon SX10. I have always enjoyed photography, and believe I have an "eye" for good pictures. My experience up to this point has been using compact point and shoots on a casual basis. I now want to move forward into photography as a hobby but at this point I don't want to lug around a heavy bag of lenses, other equipment, and a camera. Maybe I'll graduate to that level later on. So, I've been doing a bit of research and found that an advanced point and shoot is all I want/need. I am thinking of the Canon SX10 PowerShot. I like the flexibility of its lens (wide angle vs. long zoom), IS, and the Canon reputation for quality cameras and nice looking pictures.

Is the SX10 a good camera and why?

Thank you.

Get a real camera. You don't need a ton of lenses either, just two or three good ones. For ex, rebel or 40/50D with a 17-40 f/L, 50 1.4 and a 70-200 f/4L or 2.8L. It may cost you a penny or two, but you'd be set with that kind of package for years and years, maybe upgrading bodies here and there but lenses are forever. Take that, de beers.

[watt100]

Get a real camera. You don't need a ton of lenses either, just two or three good ones. For ex, rebel or 40/50D with a 17-40 f/L, 50 1.4 and a 70-200 f/4L or 2.8L. It may cost you a penny or two, but you'd be set with that kind of package for years and years, maybe upgrading bodies here and there but lenses are forever. Take that, de beers.

actually most people eventually discard or try to sell their Rebel and buy a superzoom camera like the SX10 because they want telephoto, macro, video and great pics in one camera.

[hottstuff_284]

I will never regret buying my SX10. I do plan on moving to a DSLR before too long but for the price there is a lot of different things you can do with the SX10. It is a good learning tool for digital photography. If you do decide to buy it, check with Adorama or B&H, they have good prices and free shipping!

[ninobrn99]

actually most people eventually discard or try to sell their Rebel and buy a superzoom camera like the SX10 because they want telephoto, macro, video and great pics in one camera.
I have to admit, I may end up joining that statistic. A st-e2 and a speedlite, I should be golden!

[PhotoFranz]

I may not be typical, but here goes. A year and a half ago I bought a Canon XTi and several lenses. I started with a Sigma 17-70mm and a Sigma 70-300 APO. The 70-300 APO was a disappointment from the start, if it was not on a tripod, the shot was blurred. I got tired of carrying the big camera and lenses around, making tons of adjustments and changing lenses. I did sell the 70-300 and bought a Tamron 28-300 VC which gave me MUCH better shots. I stll got tired of all the fooling around.

I sold the whole works and bought the Canon SX10 IS!

Wow, am I ever happy. Now I pretty much point and shoot and get shots I generally like better. I never did want to be Ansel Adams anyway and now, life is easier. I always did just want nice photos, not to be a photographer. Most people on here never print bigger than 5 x 7 anyway. If you are a "family" photographer, like me, save your money.

Look at my profile and follow the link to all of my posts. The last 3 weeks or so have all be with the SX10. Or hit the link to my Flickr page below and I have all shots taken with the new camera tagged "SX10". If you need all gallery quality shots, spend the money. If you just want to be close to that, get the SX10. I am sure happy I did.

I bought mine at BuyDig.com for $349, no tax - no shipping.

[PhotoFranz]

Get a real camera. You don't need a ton of lenses either, just two or three good ones. For ex, rebel or 40/50D with a 17-40 f/L, 50 1.4 and a 70-200 f/4L or 2.8L. It may cost you a penny or two, but you'd be set with that kind of package for years and years, maybe upgrading bodies here and there but lenses are forever. Take that, de beers.


I just looked those three lenses up on Amazon. They are currently going for $638, $319.95 & $1533.79 respectively. That is a total of $2491.74 (yikes) add the camera body and a few goodies that you NEED and you are soon talking more than a "a penny or two"!

Zell, if you have THAT kind of money, Buy the XTi and all the stuff you need - AND buy an SX10 for when you just feel like taking a few easy pictures.

[Zell]

Get a real camera. You don't need a ton of lenses either, just two or three good ones. For ex, rebel or 40/50D with a 17-40 f/L, 50 1.4 and a 70-200 f/4L or 2.8L. It may cost you a penny or two, but you'd be set with that kind of package for years and years, maybe upgrading bodies here and there but lenses are forever. Take that, de beers.

I believe the SX10 is a "real" camera. The reason I like it is because I don't want to carry around a heavy bag of two or three lenses. I'm not interested in that now -- and may not ever be. Thanks.

[Zell]

I just looked those three lenses up on Amazon. They are currently going for $638, $319.95 & $1533.79 respectively. That is a total of $2491.74 (yikes) add the camera body and a few goodies that you NEED and you are soon talking more than a "a penny or two"!

Zell, if you have THAT kind of money, Buy the XTi and all the stuff you need - AND buy an SX10 for when you just feel like taking a few easy pictures.

Yikes! That is way too much money to spend since I have a family to support. My wife would kill me if I spent that kind of money right now.

Thanks for the great info. I did buy the camera from Amazon. I'll get it tomorrow but I'll Christmas-wrap the box and give it to myself and my wife on Christmas -- she doesn't know we're getting it but I've told her about it and she likes the camera.

[Zell]

By the way, a few weeks ago I also bought (before I knew about the SX10) a Canon Powershot A590 IS. Also got it from Amazon for $113. It's a great camera for taking family photos such as birthdays, holidays, etc. It will also be our vacation camera when we got to Disneyland or some other destination like that. It's a fair-to-good camera that suits that purpose just fine. It replaces an old Nikon Coolpix point and shoot that is dieing on us. So we'll have both cameras. The SX10 will be for when we go hiking in the mountains in UT or visit national parks like Yellow Stone and the Grand Canyon. It's the camera we'll use to try and take some good and somewhat creative photos.

[PhotoFranz]

Zell, you will love the SX10 IS. It is the only camera I use right now, so I use it for everything. With the camera off and the lens retracted, it fits in my coat pocket. My wife and I are going downtown Chicago this evening to try and get a nice shot for our Christmas card. I will post some shots tomorrow so you can see what I got.

[Zell]

Zell, you will love the SX10 IS. It is the only camera I use right now, so I use it for everything. With the camera off and the lens retracted, it fits in my coat pocket. My wife and I are going downtown Chicago this evening to try and get a nice shot for our Christmas card. I will post some shots tomorrow so you can see what I got.

Thank you. I'm pretty excited about it and I'm certain my wife will be as well.

Yes, I'd like to see your shots. I'll check your photos on Flickr as well. Take care.

[SamClarkPhotography]

Ever considered the G10? I think it's a pretty dang-sexy P&S/ProSumer!

[wildmike]

i to am planning on buying the sx10 is. i am moving up from a olympus stylus 4 meg point and shoot. can anyone tell me if this camera can take those long exposure shots of the stars that show how they travel across the sky(the star trail effect)?

[PhotoFranz]

i to am planning on buying the sx10 is. i am moving up from a olympus stylus 4 meg point and shoot. can anyone tell me if this camera can take those long exposure shots of the stars that show how they travel across the sky(the star trail effect)?

Wildmike, sorry, no. The max time for the shutter is 15 seconds and there is no "Bulb". Also, since you cannot shoot in RAW mode, this might not be the camera for such specialized shooting.

[PhotoFranz]

My wife and I went downtown last night and I took a lot of pictures with the SX10. I posted a few here:

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=6804249#post6804249

I do have to work on blown highlights. There are a lot of settings I have to get used to.

[BubbaBob]

Like almost every Canon P&S camera, you need to leave the exposure bias at -1/3 stop for most shooting; -2/3 when you see that you're likely to have highlight problems. You'd think that after a few hundred thousand complaints over the years, Canon would do something about this.

Glad you're enjoying your SX10IS. I am, too.

[PhotoFranz]

Like almost every Canon P&S camera, you need to leave the exposure bias at -1/3 stop for most shooting; -2/3 when you see that you're likely to have highlight problems. You'd think that after a few hundred thousand complaints over the years, Canon would do something about this.

Glad you're enjoying your SX10IS. I am, too.


Thanks Bob, I'll give that a try.

[Hartness53]

I have a Kodak Z612 and love it.:???: I am sure the SX10 is a great camera that would compliment a SLR in the future very well. I sometimes leave my Canon at home so as not to have to carry everything. My 0.02. Christian

[Zell]

Franz,

Very nice pictures of downtown Chicago. I enjoyed your photos on Flickr as well -- good job!

I received my SX10 today via UPS. My wife didn't know it came. I was going to just leave it the UPS box and Christmas-wrap as is but couldn't resist the temptation to cut open the box and check out the camera. I was surprised they did not include an SD card of some kind in there but that's okay. I did insert the batteries and made sure everything was working like it should -- I just HAD to do all of that, you know.:) But then I put it all back in its box and hid it away until Christmas Eve. when I'll wrap it for the next morning. Hope I don't fall into temptation again to look at it before Christmas. It might spoil the whole thing for me come Christmas morning.

[johnnybfan]

Franz,

Very nice pictures of downtown Chicago. I enjoyed your photos on Flickr as well -- good job!

I received my SX10 today via UPS. My wife didn't know it came. I was going to just leave it the UPS box and Christmas-wrap as is but couldn't resist the temptation to cut open the box and check out the camera. I was surprised they did not include an SD card of some kind in there but that's okay. I did insert the batteries and made sure everything was working like it should -- I just HAD to do all of that, you know.:) But then I put it all back in its box and hid it away until Christmas Eve. when I'll wrap it for the next morning. Hope I don't fall into temptation again to look at it before Christmas. It might spoil the whole thing for me come Christmas morning.

OH,OH!!!! Zell, you're a bad, bad boy!!:mad: You should be ashamed of yourself. :lol::lol::lol:

[watt100]

But then I put it all back in its box and hid it away until Christmas Eve. when I'll wrap it for the next morning. Hope I don't fall into temptation again to look at it before Christmas. It might spoil the whole thing for me come Christmas morning.

I would be very tempted to go out and shoot more than test pics

[Zell]

I would be very tempted to go out and shoot more than test pics

I can't tell you how much I'm itchin to do just that. Maybe . . . when no one is around. We'll see. I think you could put money on the notion it will probably happen.:rolleyes:

[davebreal]

actually most people eventually discard or try to sell their Rebel and buy a superzoom camera like the SX10 because they want telephoto, macro, video and great pics in one camera.

define "most people"

[Hasitha]

SX10is great ! i hadn't had much faith on point and shoot camera's but this one has changed my opinion ..

If you don't have a budget for a DSLR but still you want something better than a usual P&S this is the choice.

I haven't met any SX10IS owners who dislike his/her SX10.

[pci2000]

My only thing now is to decide if I want the SX10, or if I want the SX1. I may get the SX1 if my funds will allow it, as I like the 4fps feature vs 1.4fps. I'm just not sure yet, as I don't know if I will even take a lot of action shots. But it will be a 'nice to have' if I do want it. I already know I won't go SLR, as I can't see lugging lenses all over the place, and I wantd a nice P&S with zoom.

[Hasitha]

If you have money for SX1 then go for it. It should be better than SX10 though it doesn't meant SX10 is bad.

[Jon]

Since the SX1 allows you to shoot "RAW", it also gives you better tools for reducing noise in your photos (which is inevitable with small sensors). I traded up to the SX1 from the SX10 primarily for that and the HD video capabilities. But then, I didn't need burst rate all that much.

[Hasitha]

Since the SX1 allows you to shoot "RAW", it also gives you better tools for reducing noise in your photos (which is inevitable with small sensors). I traded up to the SX1 from the SX10 primarily for that and the HD video capabilities. But then, I didn't need burst rate all that much.

What do you mean better tools for reducing noise in your photos ? software or the camera it self ?

Well now there is a CHDK (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=663689) which let you take RAW photos in SX10, isn't it ? Though I haven't tried it.

[Jon]

The CHDK "RAW" isn't the same as Canon's "RAW"; I use the same tools on the SX1 I do on my 1D3 and other DSLRs rather than having to load still more software on my computer(s). And NR in JPEG is much less flexible than it is with the RAW data.