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Canon Powershot SX100 IS

Canon Powershot SX100 IS

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C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
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Meet the Canon Powershot SX100 IS, the first new offering in what should prove to be an exciting compact zoom line. The SX100 IS is looking to compete with Panasonic's TZ3, giving consumers a large, 10x optical zoom lens in a tiny, compact body. Lenses get longer and packages get smaller; there's no stopping this trend. So check out the SX100 IS... read more

Specifications

  • 8 megapixels
  • 10x optical zoom / 4x digital zoom
  • Lens-shift image stabilization
  • Auto and manual focus
  • Auto and manual exposure
  • ISO 80-1600
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Answered Questions for the SX100 IS

Q: With Stop Motion Softwares !
A: From the Stop Motion pro FAQ:you can use your still camera. There are two ways you can use it. You... read more
Q: I need to get 300dpi so that I can get my pictures in a magazine. How do I accomplish this after the fact and can it be done with the camera?
A: Get Adobe Photoshop Elements. The picture look to be in 72 dpi so that your LCD can read them. But... read more
Q: Different Size Memory Cards
A: Sandisk makes great cards and the Ultra IIIs are class 6, the fastest writing cards you can get. But while... read more

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Open Questions for the SX100 IS

Q: MY SX100 is not being detected by the computer.
10 points for best answer - 2 replies
Q: I am looking for a all around point and shoot. Canon has been recommended by sevral friends. What do you think about the SX100?
10 points for best answer - 2 replies
Q: Does the Canon powershot SX1000 IS have motion detection technology?
5 points for best answer - 1 reply

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  • 4.49 out of 5

Average rating based on 296 total reviews: 4.49/5

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  • 5 out of 5
quality (VAHID - 9/25/08)

Its quality is so good but for farway have problemread more

  • 5 out of 5
Fantastic Camera!!! (Lisa - 9/19/08)

when we go places friends with 1000$ cameras leave them at home and ask me to email them my pictures...clear, easy to use, great zoom! read more

  • 5 out of 5
Wedding pictures (Ms Jean - 9/14/08)

I purchased this camera on my wedding day because my Nikon was nowhere to be found. To my surprise it took excellent pictures in the... read more

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Professional Reviews

  • 4 out of 5
More Good Than Bad (CNET - 11/9/07)

CNET's esteemed reviewers take a look at the SX100 and are pleased overall, but do have a few concerns about the design and some inconsistent performance issues. Check out their exhaustive report. read original review

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Canon Powershot SX100 IS News

8/26/08

Just Announced: The Canon Powershot SX110 IS

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