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Canon Powershot SX10 IS

Canon Powershot SX10 IS

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20x Optical Zoom, Wide-Angle Lens

  • 5 out of 5
"Still Learning"
  • 5 out of 5
"An excellent package."
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With the SX10 IS, Canon is introducing a powerful extended zoom camera aimed at dethroning Olympus as king of the hill in that category. The SX10 IS features a long, 20x optical zoom and a wide angle lens, meaning you'll get maximum scope and coverage, no matter how close or far your subject is. It's an exceptional camera for travel and vacations... read more

Specifications

  • 10 megpaixels
  • 20x optical zoom
  • 28-56mm wide-angle lens
  • Image stabilization
  • 2.5-inch swivel-screen LCD
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Answered Questions for the SX10 IS

Q: Could someone clarify if the Canon SX10 IS takes regular AA batteries, or do you have the option to use a Lithium battery?
A: The SX10 IS uses 4 AA-size Alkaline Batteries or AA-size Ni-MH Batteries.4 AA batteries increase the weight of the camera... read more
Q: Does SX10 include a lens hood?
A: If you look at "What's in the box," the lens hood is included:http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&fcategoryid=144&modelid=17630#BoxContentsActLH-DC50.A lot of the higher end point and... read more
Q: SX10 -- How can I date-stamp my photos??
A: Althought the camera does icapture this information, there is no way of printing it onto the photos themselves.One minor drawback... read more

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Open Questions for the SX10 IS

Q: What significant differences are there with Canon SX10is that makes it better than a Canon S5is?
5 points for best answer - 3 replies
Q: Lens won't retract at full zoom on Cannon SX 10 IS
10 points for best answer - 1 reply
Q: Olympus SP-565-UZ Nikon P90, NikonL100, Pentax Optio X70 and the Canon SX10-IS which one is better for low light shooting?
5 points for best answer - 1 reply

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  • 4.28 out of 5

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  • 5 out of 5
Still Learning (Michael Ciantar - 6/30/09)

I have had the SX10 IS for a month or so, have taken lots of pics of ocean, sunrises and sunsets, pelicans, zooming in, playing... read more

  • 5 out of 5
An excellent package. (Joy - 6/18/09)

I had gone for either Olympus SP565UZ/SP570UZ or for Canon S5IS. But, I have got a Canon SX10IS at last. Its simply too good. It... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Canon SX 10 (Joey Carver - 6/3/09)

I really enjoy this camera and it's quality.However I am very dissappointed that there is no AC supply included with the camera, and it is... read more

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