When it comes to digital cameras, you will often have to choose between buying a portable camera, and one that takes professional-quality photographs. Small compact cameras usually do not have a lot of features and professional cameras are usually relatively big and bulky. After a lot of browsing, I came across the Canon PowerShot SX200IS 12 MP digital camera (black), which in my opinion is the perfect balance between features and portability.
The Canon PowerShot SX200IS 12 MP digital camera measures art 4.1"x1.5"x2.4", which is slightly larger than your average point-and-shoot model. It looks a little different too. Unlike the usually, sleek and stylish design, the SX200IS sports a very professional design, sending vibes that it is a 'serious' camera. It has a matte black surface, a pop-up flash and silver edges - the color palette of traditional retro professional cameras.
Although it is on the large side for a compact camera, it is much smaller than digital SLR cameras and other professional cameras. The slightly larger size is due to the fact that it bellies many features that are found in professional cameras.
For starters, it s can take images of up to 12.1MP in resolution. It also has a powerful 12x optical zoom and a large 28mm wide-angle lens. The 28mm lens enable you to capture more within one shot without the need to find a further vantage point. It has the usual red-eye correction, image stabilization and face detection feature. It also has a blink detection feature. The camera will let you know if it senses that anyone was blinking in the last shot so that you can retake the shot before the subject moves away.
The Canon PowerShot SX200IS 12 MP digital camera comes with a huge scratch-resistant 3" LCD screen. The screen's brightness and contrasts automatically adjust to the surrounding lighting conditions for optimum viewing. This camera also record HD videos and comes with a HDMI output.
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The photography industry is ramping up for the year's biggest event. It is the annual PMA (Photography Manufacturers' Association) trade show in Las Vegas. If I could pick a vacation spot next month as an amateur photographer, it would be PMA. This year, Canon has announced two new entries in the mid-level compact camera market. Actually, there are many new products by Canon and others, but this article will deal with two. The Powershot SX1 IS and Powershot SX200 IS are packed with improvements and new features that will make photographers at all levels, from rank amateurs to professionals, take a long look.
The Canon Powershot SX1 IS is an upgrade of the SX10, and it has actually already hit the camera market, but it has not yet been offered in the US. In spite of being an upgrade, it is a prosumer model with features like none before it. It is the first non-DSLR to have the CMOS sensor that is included in the DSLR professional models. The ISO range of the SX1 goes from 80 to 1600 with only slight image deterioration at the high end. Here are some of the other specs:
10 megapixels
Variable position 2.7" LCD
20x Optical Zoom (28mm to 560mm)
Hotshoe (for external flash)
DIGIC 4 processor
1080p HD video records at 30fps
Suggested Retail Price $599
Video recording on this camera is as good as a dedicated video camera. It can be played back on a HD television with great clarity. For the amateur photographer who is looking for a professional look, with video capabilities, but does not want the hassel of carrying equipment and switching lenses, this may be the one for you. It could also be the "carry everywhere" camera for professionals. The second of the two SX models offered in March is the Canon Powershot SX200 IS. This is a truly compact camera with amazing power and flexibility. It will capture close-up at 28mm and zoom to 12x (336mm). It is sleek and good-looking, coming in 3 designer colors, black, blue, and cranberry. This new digital camera has an array of controls and options to give the user as much or as little control over the outcome as desired. Some of the notable specs are:
12.1 megapixels
12x Zoom (28-336 mm equivalent)
Digic 4 processor
Optical image stabilization to reduce camera blur
720p HD video
ISO up to 3200
3" LCD
Suggested Retail Price $349
The Canon Powershot SX200 IS is a little package with a powerful punch. It is a great camera for outings or vactions. It can be carried anywhere because it is a true compact, yet has the capablility to take large enough pictures to easily print at 8 x10 and much larger. It will capture HD video as good as a dedicated camcorder. It will most undoubtedly put Canon at the top of their game once again.
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The 12 megapixel Canon PowerShot SX200 IS is one of Canon's newest point and shoot cameras. It combines a compact design with a 12x - 28-336mm optical zoom lens. It features a high resolution 3.0 inch LCD. It shoots HD video at 1280 x 720 pixels.
As of this month, according to DigitalCameraReview.com, the Canon Powershot SX200 IS tops the list as the #1 most popular camera in its class. This camera was not even in the top 10 prior to taking the top spot. An amazing leap, don't you think? Why?
I believe it is because of the versatility of the camera. When I go camera shopping, I am attracted by a number of features:
-How many megapixels.
-Digital zoom (I personally am not going to buy a 3x or 4x zoom camera).
-Image quality when photos are printed.
-What kind of reviews is the camera getting - not only from professional reviewers, but also from folks who already bought the camera.
-Camera control features - how much control do I have over the image I'm taking - do I get to control what I'm doing or does the camera do it.
-And now, Video capability.
With this new entry, Canon has met all of my expectations. For example:
-12.1 megapixels is huge - you can print wall-sized prints.
-12x zoom is, in my opinion, excellent when compared to most other cameras in the same category.
-Image quality has been reportedly very good.
-The reviews have been good, which is why this camera has jumped to the top of the popularity list.
-Control features are unsurpassed when compared to other cameras in this category. Even professionals are grabbing this little camera as a carry-anywhere spare.
OK, so now we come to Video, which is the reason for this article. The Canon Powershot SX200 IS has some fantastic video capabilities. Check this out:
My daughter-in-law uses her Sony point and shoot camera all the time for videos of the kids - shoot time is about 30 seconds. The SX200 is capable of a full 30 minutes (that's minutes, not seconds) of video.
Add to that the ability to take HD video at 1280 x 720 pixels. At this resolution you get fantastic quality results that can be shown on your HDTV screen. The camera comes with a mini-HDMI connector for direct connection to a high-definition monitor so that you view your video without loss of quality to the picture or the audio output.
So you get great quality and long shooting times, along with the 12x zoom. I must mention that there is no stereo sound capability when shooting video, but the other options, including digital zoom help to make this a very nice option for those who want to carry only one camera for both still and video shooting.
As you can guess, I'm a fan of the Powershot SX200. It's a fine advance for Canon in the personal point and shoot category of cameras.
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