Canon PowerShot SX20IS 12.1MP Digital Camera with 20x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5-inch Articulating LCD
- High-powered 20x wide-angle optical zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer
- Capture 720p HD movies with stereo sound; HDMI output connector for easy playback on your HDTV
- 2.5-inch Vari-Angle System LCD; improved Smart AUTO intelligently selects from 22 predefined shooting situations
- DIGIC 4 Image Processor; 12.1-megapixel resolution for poster-size, photo-quality prints
- Powered by AA batteries (included); capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)
Photography User Product Description
Canon PowerShot SX20 12.1 Megapixel Digital Camera is an automatic point-&-shoot for those aiming for the best shots possible. With the classically stylish Canon PowerShot SX20 IS, you can produce magnificent HD movies and dazzling photos. Loaded with features, it’s got a high-powered 20x Wide-Angle Optical Zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer, 12.1 Megapixels, a big 2.5-inch Vari-Angle LCD, Blink Detection and more. With a (35mm equivalent) focal length the 20x zoom lens spans from a 28mm wide-angle to 560mm telephoto. That just about covers any visual perspective you might need. This camera takes great stills and HD quality movies. Large 2.5-inch Vari-angle LCD enables easy viewing This AA battery powered camera enables you to easily power up Effective Pixels – Approx. 12.1 Megapixels Type – 1/2.3-inch type Charge Coupled Device (CCD) Lens – Canon 20x optical zoom with Focal Length – 5.0 (W) – 100 (T) mm f/2.8-5.7 (35mm equivalent – … More >>
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9:09 pm on September 26th, 2009
I received this three days ago and have used it ever since! I LOVE IT!!! It is by far excellent quality HD still pictures. It is simple to use and provides professional quality pictures. I am still trying to figure out the video and other features of he camera; but it’s fairly straight forward to use just out of the box! BUY THIS CAMERA, YOU WILL BE PLEASED AT THE RESULTS!!!!
Rating: 5 / 5
10:48 pm on September 26th, 2009
I purchased the SX20 last week and was shocked to find out it had no paper advanced instruction manual – just a CDrom. I love my instruction books and usually carry these with me always with my camera. I have had a few Canon and have always been happy with their products. I am not much of a computer person – just transfer my pictures to my I-Photo on my Mack for printing. I may return this product only because of the lack of a manual.
Rating: 4 / 5
10:55 pm on September 26th, 2009
Based on reviews and the fact that Consumer Guide listed the SX10 a best buy, my expectations were quite high. To be honest, I’m a little disappointed. I’ve taken about 20 pictures using the Auto funtion and so far not one of them is completely in focus. I’ve followed instructions in terms of holding down the shutter until it’s had a chance to focus, but every picture is slightly blurred, especially when viewed at full size. I’m going to experiment with manual focus, but that’s not really why I bought this camera.
On the plus side, the zoom is incredible, and you may not find a better video function on a camera of this type.
Rating: 3 / 5
11:39 pm on September 26th, 2009
I just got this camera yesterday. I am just a regular consumer not a photographer but so far I have been very pleased with this camera. The HD video looks great on my TV. If you just want to take great photos of kids this is your ticket.
Rating: 5 / 5
2:12 am on September 27th, 2009
I bought this camera after seeing reviews on some of the web sites. Just 2 days of clicking photo’s with this and I am pleased with the photo and Video quality specially!. I was looking for a advanced point and shoot camera with good zoom and HD video. With only $250 away from and DSLR, it was tempting to go for Canon 1000D.
Finally I decided to go for this one for following reasons :
1. 20x optical zoom
2. Great natural color pictures.
3. Excellent HD video with zoom in/out facility while shooting!
4. Very easy to operate.
I am giving 4 stars as with 12.1MP when I am looking some of the pictures with zoom in, the sharpness is not that much. I am not sure about other camera with similar functions having the same issue.
Overall an great buy if you are not ready for the DSLR yet! ..go for it!
Rating: 4 / 5