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Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Point & Shoot Digital Camera – 14.1 Megapixel – 3″ Active Matrix TFT Color LCD – Gold 4245B001 Digital Cameras

Decidedly slim and sleekly refined, the PowerShot SX210 IS packs a feature set that reads like a wish list. The 14.1-megapixel CCD joins a 14x 28mm wide-angle zoom for imaging power to spare. Frame your shots in the bright 3.0-inch widescreen PureColor System LCD, with the Low Light mode for sharp images in dimly-lit situations.

It also captures stunning HD movies with Dynamic mode for intensified effigy stabilization when shooting movies using wide-angle settings. Capture smooth HD video (720p) with stereo sound for a genuinely natural, high quality HD experience. The PowerShot SX210 IS not only goes wherever you do, but takes your photography and video to a whole new place, too.

PowerShot SX210IS Highlights

Powerful 14x optical zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer
With the PowerShot SX210 IS’s powerful 14x optical zoom, you’ll get up-close fast, handy at sports and school events as well as daily originative shooting. And with Optical Image Stabilizer, camera shake is primarily scaled down even when shooting while walking, helping to assure clarity and acuity in all your images.

Improved Dynamic mode for heightened effigy stabilization
Canon engineering science helps to make sure your high definition movies are as shake-free as your stills. When shooting movies at wide-angle settings, the PowerShot SX210 IS uses the innovative Dynamic mode to primarily reduce camera shake that may occur when you are shooting while walking. Your HD movies play back steadily and without jerky movement.

14.1-megapixel solution will generate 16.5 x 23.4-inch prints
For all it is easy operability, the PowerShot SX210 IS nevertheless has a formidable feature set. 14.1-megapixel solution delivers a wealth of detail to each image, and allows you to crop and enlarge any part of your shot freely, up to poster-sized 16.5 x 23.4-inch prints.

28mm wide-angle lens to capture more in your frame
The 28mm wide-angle lens captures more in each frame, and gives your photography more flexibility. Everyone fits in a family gathering shot. You’ll capture more effigy in each shot, and add dandier depth to your overall photography.

3.0-inch wide PureColor System LCD
The PowerShot SX210 IS’s high solution (230,400 dots) 3.0-inch wide PureColor System LCD gives you the huge 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 specially convenient. Clear and bright, it features Night Display for easy looking at in low light.

HD shooting capability at 720p with stereo sound plus HDMI output
The PowerShot SX210 IS lets you record video in gorgeous high definition (1280 x 720 pixels). The camera likewise makes it easy to take delight in HD movies (and still photos) on your HDTV with a mini-HDMI connector for direct connection to a high-definition TV monitor. You’ll get enjoyment from the HD experience with no degradation of effigy or audio in the signal, plus the capacity to display up to 130 still images at once.

The PowerShot SX210 IS likewise includes spectacular movie functionality. With the Movie button, merely push and you may start out shooting video and never miss the perfective moment. When shooting movies, you may get up close with the 14x optical zoom for riveting detail and realism, from the overall aspect to facial expressions! And the camera’s Smart AUTO engineering science that helps see to it the perfective still effigy works to fetch that same quality to your movies.

DIGIC 4 Image Processor with evolved Face Detection Technology
Canon’s most innovative effigy processor, DIGIC 4, delivers evolved Face Detection Technology that keeps each face in each photo looking it is very best. The engineering science finds and tracks the faces of moving subjects until you’re ready to shoot, then delivers perfective focus. In addition, exposure, flash and white remainder are compensated, so that faces exhibit natural skin tones and backgrounds are decently exposed.

iSAPS Technology is an exclusively original scene-recognition engineering science devised for digital cameras by Canon. Using an internal database of thousands of dissimilar photos, iSAPS works with the innovative DIGIC 4 Image Processor to improve focus speed and accuracy, as well as exposure and white balance.

Face Detection Self-timer mechanically detects an increase in the number of faces and makes the suitable adjustments. For instance, to include the photographer’s face in a group shot, there’s no need to rush in. Just put the camera on a stand or tripod, specify Face Detection Self-timer, and the camera will wait for the photographer’s face to get on-camera before it takes the shot. Motion Detection tracks moving subjects in a much more spectacular range, and the Servo AF retains focus on a moving subject after the shutter button is pressed halfway–allowing you to wait for the perfective shot without refocusing.

Intelligent Contrast Correction DIGIC 4 likewise makes possible the i-Contrast (Intelligent Contrast Correction) system, which controls the compensation level in pixel units to brighten dark areas while leaving bright areas unchanged for better images where the main subject is dark, and more natural transition. The PowerShot SX210 IS may even use i-Contrast in playback mode to adjust images that were shot without the setting activated.

Red-eye Correction provides three choices for removing red-eye from subjects in flash pictures.
1) Red-eye Correction for the duration of shooting in truth identifies and corrects red-eye in humane subjects as pictures are taken.
2) The PowerShot SX210 IS may be set to mechanically detect and rectify red-eye for the duration of effigy playback.
3) You may manually locate any red eyes in a scene for the duration of effigy playback on the LCD screen, and command the camera to remove them.

Life doesn’t give you second prospects to capture special times. That’s why the PowerShot SX210 IS features an ISO 1600 setting that reduces the effects of camera shake and sharpens subjects in low-light situations, giving you more outstanding shooting flexibility. ISO may be expanded up to 6400 when you select Low Light mode.

New scene modes for more originative shooting
The Canon PowerShot SX210 IS offers originative effects similar to those found in professional lenses. Miniature Effect produces an illusion where very huge objects appear in miniature proportions. Turn soaring cityscapes into a scene in seemingly dollhouse-like proportions.

Fisheye Effect uses barrel distortion to warp the effigy around the center, giving a distinctive curvature effect to the photo. The curvilinear images produced by Fisheye Effect may suggest the curve of the Earth, the inside of a dome, or the effigy you see through the peephole of a door.

With an ISO of 400-6400, the Low Light mode takes the Canon PowerShot SX210 IS bravely into the shadows–literally! Now even scenes notorious for having insufficient light, such as those lit by candles, fire, or street lamp, come through in fantastic color and clarity, with less noise. You may keep the feel of the scene intact without adding further and added light, so the result will be scenes with the visual accuracy, depth and clarity you suppose from a Canon camera.

The Canon PowerShot SX210 IS also has Smart Shutter technology, which detects faces in the scene and releases the shutter mechanically in response to the aspect of an further and added face, or when a smile or sassy wink occurs. These technologies aid to make your photography less rushed and more natural, so getting the perfective shot is even easier.

Smart AUTO mode intelligently selects from 22 settings

Just set the Canon PowerShot SX210 IS to Smart AUTO and you’re ready for greatest or most complete or best possible enjoyment from your picture taking each time. It’s a relaxing and satisfying way to shoot because you may completely concentrate on your subject knowing that the camera has the technical details covered. Advanced Canon engineering science intelligently analyzes your circumstance and shooting conditions. Then it mechanically selects an suitable setting from 22 exceptionally specified settings. So whether you’re photographing flowers, a captivating sunset, or your friends at the park, you may be convinced that you’re getting dramatic, unforgettable images.

Shooting Modes
Advanced presets for the best possible photos underneath sure conditions. With 12 Shooting Modes plus 11 Special Scene Modes, you’re ready for whatsoever shot comes your way.

Servo AF/AE proceeds to focus and track subject
In PowerShot SX210 IS’s Servo AF mode, Auto Exposure (AE) functionality is linked to the Auto Focus (AF) frame, creating a sophisticated Servo AF/AE that delivers sharp focus and proper exposure of subjects on the move.

Now you may wait for the shot you want, with no need to reframe and refocus. With the shutter button pressed halfway, Servo AF/AE will proceed to focus and track your subject as the moment you want to capture approaches. Press the shutter fully, and you’ve got your shot–with tight focus and utterly calibrated exposure.

Smart Flash Exposure
Smart Flash Exposure is a technology that may manufacture magnificent flash exposures throughout a wide range of conditions, and helps make sure versus over- or under-exposed images. The detail and color of your photo stay intact and truer to life even in challenging lighting.

What’s in the Box

PowerShot SX210 IS Body
Lithium-ion Battery Pack NB-5L
Battery Charger CB-2LX
Wrist Strap WS-DC9
Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM
USB Interface Cable IFC-400PCU
AV Cable AVC-DC400ST

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1358 of 1372 people found the following review helpful.
An Amazing Compact Camera
By Stephen
Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/RBW5FATHST40A Update 5/31/2011 You may want to consider the new SX230. It has a faster CMOS chip which will give you better low light picture quality. This was my biggest complaint with the SX210is.

205 of 205 people found the following review helpful.
My thoughts on SX210 + update
By R. Murdock
First off – background on me and what I was looking for: I would classify myself as an intermediate photographer. I own a Nikon DSLR which I use primarily for low light situations having learned the hardway at my son’s 18th birthday that my old point-and-shoot did a lousy job of photos in low light situations. I am planning a trip to Europe in the fall and simply did not want to lug my Nikon camera around with me along with all the other stuff – like map, dictionary, travel guide – that I would have to take with me as I wandered around whatever town I was in. So I started my search for a really good PNS camera. What was I looking for in the PNS ? My goal in picture taking is to have a terrific photo of what I actually saw. So when I got home and looked at the photo, I would say: Yes, that’s exactly what it looked like when I was there. So onto my criteria: First size. I wanted it to be small enough to fit comfortably in a pocket. Second, confidence that it would take good to great photos under normal (not low-light) conditions. Third, I liked the idea of HD videos of my trip, so I wanted that capability. Fourth and finally, at least decent performance in low light conditions as I expected to frequently want to take photos inside a museum or art gallery.

The search turned out to be much more difficult than I had expected. Frustratingly difficult I will add. No one camera is loved by all reviewers. So those of you reading this review, who are still searching, I feel your pain. I came to the conclusion that currently there is no perfect PNS that does it all. I would do hours of research on the web and then go to the local camera store to actually play with the PNS cameras that had caught my interest. In the end I concluded that there are 3 or 4 reasonably good PNS cameras out there, but all of them required me to compromise on something I wanted. So figure out what your must-haves are and sort through the available cameras accordingly.

Obviously I chose the Canon SX210. I have had it about 3 weeks now and have taken about 200 photos and about 6 HD movies. My comments in no particular order:

1. the Canon does a good but not outstanding job of taking photos under normal daylight conditions. I did play with several photos on my computer and kept zooming in on a particular point to see when the picture would deteriorate. Of course it did eventually, but again, since 8.5 x 11 is the max size I expect for any enlargement, I do not see any problem with the picture quality.
2. the HD video capability is more fun than I had expected. Again as already noted, the mic’s are located on the top of the camera. Great for recording my commentary, but not so good for recording sounds coming from whatever you are videoing. One other point: the Canon allows you to zoom in while taking an HD video. That’s great, but with 14X optical zoom, the more you zoom, the more susceptible the camera and the video you are taking is to shaking. If you zoom all the way to 14X, I found it impossible to avoid shaking when holding the camera in my hand. At no zoom, there is no problem with shake when taking a video. Bottom line: limit your zooming in when taking a video.
3. I agree with everyone else that placement of the pop-up flash and the telephoto zoom in-and-out mechanism is NUTS. What were the Canon engineers thinking ? However both are annoyances rather than deal-breakers.
4. the battery life is reasonable but not outstanding. I never ran out of battery life during a day of shooting photos and the battery re-charges in about 2-3 hours. Not bad.
5. Speed – I bought 2 Sandisk Extreme III 4 GB Class 6 SD disks. I agree with the suggestions that you have to step up to a Class 6 disk to avoid serious delays when writing the photo to the disk. I also decided against one 8GB disk since I did not want all my pics on one disk. Back to speed – I also turned off the automatic review after each photo taken, and found that improved the speed of the picture taking noticeably. You can also turn on continuous picture taking and take a “burst” of photos if so desired. Bottom Line: speed is fast enough for my needs.
6. Definitely buy a plastic shield (or cover?) to protect the 3″ LCD screen on the back. The Apple Store has them if you can’t find them cheaper any place else.
7. The camera feels surprisingly heavy to me. But solid. I guess 14X optical zoom does create some weight.
8. I set the camera on 9MP pictures since 14MP is overkill for me. I would never enlarge a photo to more than 8.5 x 11 anyway. I left the movie on HD settings however. Dumming down the photos to 9MP also improves the write-to-disk speed BTW.
9. Expect a serious learning curve with this camera. I printed out the manual from the PDF file and it is 180 pages. Not all was relevant to me and my interests, but still I have spent several hours reading and re-reading sections of the manual. Since I will not take the manual with me on my upcoming trip, I have to know how to manipulate this camera.
10. The 14X optical zoom is really impressive. While that was not a top consideration for me, having that capability is very cool. You can easily zoom in to an amazing degree on something from a considerable distance away.
11. Low-light – I am still working on this one and how to manipulate the camera to get the best LL photos. In dim lighting it does OK – by upping the ISO, so you pay a price in the quality of the photo. In the black of night – it does OK if the subject of the photo is not more than 6-8 ft away from you. But I tried a photo at night of the moon shining off the Pacific ocean from my balcony and that did not work. Not a real surprise, but like I said, I need to experiment more in this area.

In summary – I would describe this camera as being a really solid good versatile PNS. You can put it on full Auto and snap away happily, or switch to one of several pre-defined settings (landscape, portrait etc), or if you are really into it, go all the way to completely manual and set everything yourself. That’s not for me – but you do have that capability. The HD Videos are great, but even a short one takes up about 80-90MB of disk space. And as noted, you are unlikely to pick up the sounds from whatever it is you are videoing. PS: I have never encountered the much discussed problem with lens shadow.

All-in-all a solid performer in an amazingly small form factor that will do what I am looking for and more on my upcoming trip to Europe.

10/10/2010 update: Just returned from my 3 week trip to Europe and wanted to update my review. Took about 1,500 photos and about 30 movies. And right now I am in the midst of reviewing them on my home computer. So how did the Canon perform ? It was terrific. First off – I really appreciated the small form factor on the trip. It easily fit into a slot in my messenger bag that I used on the trip or into a front pants pocket. I was able to quickly retrieve it and snap photos very rapidly. Never missed a shot I wanted to take. Second – the zoom feature turned out to be very useful when I wanted to take a photo of something in a museum or art gallery along with 1,000 other tourists. I would stand as tall as I could and zoom in over the heads of the crowd and 90% of the time could snap a great photo. Third – I took a lot of photos inside churches and art museums where flash was not permitted. Especially stained glass windows in several cathedrals. When I took the photo I could tell from the sound of the shutter, that the camera was using a very slow shutter speed. Most times I was taking the photo with only my hands to hold the camera – and always hoping that the image stabilization software would do a good job. Now that I am home I can tell you that the IS software did a remarkable job. I have had to delete about 5-10 photos at most. It truly is impressive. Fourth – the movie feature turned out to be very worthwhile. As I look at the movies now, I am impressed with how faithfully the camera captured what I was viewing at the time. Fifth – battery life was terrific. Never had any problem during the day when I would be taking the photos. However I did recharge the battery most every night. Overall – for me and what I am looking for in a point and shoot camera with a compact form factor – the Canon SX210 turned out to be a perfect choice. Highly recommended.

285 of 288 people found the following review helpful.
It’s all about the zoom
By Iowadad
This is a very fun compact camera. I don’t believe they upgraded the sensor from previous Powershot cameras so the picture quality isn’t a miracle or anything. What is really cool about the sx 210 is the zoom lens. I get shots with this camera that just wouldn’t have been possible with my old Elf. There is such a huge difference between using the true optical zoom on this or the digital zoom of my old camera. In that way, there is sort of an increase in picture quality because I can get in close on my subject and not have to crop my pictures and lose resolution later.

The video function is also a plus. The sound from the stereo mic is decent and, again, the zoom lens really comes into play in terms of the shots you can get. I’ve shot videos of my kids on stage, clear across a large hall, and really come up with some nice clips.

I haven’t used the manual settings on this camera as much as I thought I would. I’ve found it difficult to focus accurately or quickly enough with the little wheel. I play with it sometimes for macro shots and such but, primarily, I’ve used the automatic function to good effect. Someone who wants to spend the time and play with the various functions and gimmicks will probably enjoy this quite a bit. I tend to have my hands full these days and it has been very useful as a point and shoot, enhanced significantly by the ability to zoom in close.

The pop-up flash takes some getting used to but over time I’ve come to like that feature. There are a lot of times I don’t want the flash to fire and it’s nice to be able to just snap it shut or hold it shut as you turn on the camera. It becomes second nature eventually.

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