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# 720p HD Video with Stereo Sound HDMI Output for Big Screen Playback 35x Optical Zoom (24-840mm) Canon SX30IS 14.1MP Digital Camera with 35x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.7 Inch Wide LCD (OLD MODEL)

**Brand:** canon
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## Summary

> 📸 Zoom farther, shoot sharper, and share bigger—own the moment with Canon SX30 IS!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Canon SX30IS 14.1MP Digital Camera with 35x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.7 Inch Wide LCD (OLD MODEL) by canon
- **How much does it cost?** AR$21870 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
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## Best For

- canon enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted canon brand quality
- Free international shipping included
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- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Steady Shots, Always:** Optical Image Stabilizer ensures blur-free photos and smooth videos—even at max zoom or on the move.
- • **Pro-Level Manual Controls:** Full manual mode lets you fine-tune ISO, exposure, and focus—perfect for mastering your photography style.
- • **Massive 35x Wide-Angle Zoom:** Capture every detail from sweeping landscapes to distant wildlife with crystal clarity.
- • **Seamless HD Video & Playback:** Record stunning 720p HD videos with stereo sound and instantly share on your HDTV via HDMI output.
- • **Versatile 2.7" Vari-Angle LCD:** Frame your shots from any angle with a bright, articulating screen designed for creative freedom.

## Overview

The Canon PowerShot SX30 IS is a powerhouse bridge camera featuring a groundbreaking 35x wide-angle optical zoom (24-840mm) paired with advanced Optical Image Stabilization for crisp photos and smooth 720p HD videos. Its 14.1MP CCD sensor and DIGIC 4 processor deliver high-resolution images with professional-grade manual controls. The 2.7-inch vari-angle LCD and HDMI output make framing and sharing effortless, while the Zoom Framing Assist button simplifies tracking distant subjects. Ideal for millennials seeking DSLR-like versatility in a compact, travel-ready package.

## Description

Product Description Canon's 4344B001 PowerShot SX30 IS 14.1MP Compact Digital Camera has got you prepared for your next extreme photo opportunity. This point-and-shoot digital camera comes with a massive 35x wide-angle (24-840mm) optical zoom lens - a first for any PowerShot. It also comes with a 2.7-inch Vari-angle LCD, 14.1 megapixels, Zoom Framing Assist and much more. Shoot superb 720p HD video with stereo sound and then view them with an HDMI output connector for easy playback on your HDTV. From the Manufacturer The PowerShot SX30 IS has got you prepared for your next extreme photo opportunity. This point-and-shoot digital camera comes with a massive 35x Wide-Angle (24-840mm) Optical Zoom lens--a first for any PowerShot! It also comes with a 2.7-inch Vari-angle LCD, 14.1 Megapixels, High Dynamic Range, Zoom Framing Assist and much more. Canon PowerShot SX30 Highlights 35x wide-angle optical zoom (24-840mm) with Optical Image Stabilizer The PowerShot SX30 IS is equipped with a 35x Optical Zoom lens with a focal length of 4.3-150.5mm (35mm equivalent: 24-840mm) that allows you to shoot any scene from wide-angle to telephoto. The camera uses a VCM (Voice Coil Motor) for high-speed, quiet, energy-efficient lens movement with precise control. Focal length is conveniently indicated on the lens barrel. The lens is optimized to fully exploit its zoom length and wide shooting angle in concert with the camera's high 14.1 Megapixel resolution. UD glass effectively suppresses chromatic aberration, while enhanced negative refractive power ensures that distortion at the wide-angle is also corrected. Further aberration is controlled with the inclusion of a double-sided aspherical glass-molded lens and ultra-high refraction index lens. The SX30 IS is equipped with Canon's acclaimed Optical Image Stabilizer Technology that automatically detects and corrects camera shake--one of the leading causes of fuzzy or blurred shots. Even when zoomed in, you can get the steady, crisp, brilliant images you'll be proud to shoot and share. And Canon's Optical Image Stabilizer Technology is convenient to use. It functions perfectly with or without a flash. Improvements to Movie modes: Dynamic mode enables users to use the Optical Image Stabilizer while shooting video Dynamic IS allows you to capture video with more precision and ease than ever before! Without having to make any additional camera adjustments, Dynamic IS automatically operates the moment you start recording video. This image stabilizer continuously readjusts throughout the camera's entire zoom range to correct a broad range of motion -- especially when shooting in the wide-angle end, so footage comes out steady and clear even while you're walking and recording at the same time! And with a powerful 35x Optical Zoom, you'll never be too far away from capturing your greatest memories! Best of all, the Optical Zoom can now be used while shooting video--a first for any of the Canon PowerShot SX digital cameras! So no matter the distance or environment, Canon lets you stay confident that you'll capture the footage you want. Shoots superb 720p HD video with stereo sound; HDMI output The PowerShot SX30 IS lets you record video in beautiful high definition (1280 x 720 pixels). The camera also makes it easy to enjoy HD videos (and still photos) on your HDTV with a mini-HDMI connector for direct connection to a high-definition TV monitor. You'll enjoy the HD experience with no degradation of image or audio in the signal, plus the ability to display up to 130 still images at once. New Zoom Framing Assist button With its 35x Optical Zoom lens, the SX30 IS can certainly capture subjects located at a very far distance; however, even with a powerful zoom lens it can often be tricky to track a moving subject while zoomed out to the maximum telephoto range and attempting to steady the camera. To counter this problem, Canon created the Zoom Framing Assist function. By simply pressing and holding the convenient Zoom Framing Assist function button, the camera will automatically zoom out to a wider focal point, allowing you to look for your elusive subject. Once found, releasing the button will cause the camera to return to its original position and intelligently keep the subject in focus, so you don't have to trouble yourself with any of the controls. Recording video and images has never been easier with a Canon PowerShot! Advanced Smart AUTO intelligently selects the proper settings Just set the Canon PowerShot SX30 IS to Smart AUTO and you're ready for maximum enjoyment from your picture taking every time. It's a relaxing and satisfying way to shoot because you can completely concentrate on your subject knowing that the camera has the technical details covered. Advanced Canon technology intelligently analyzes your situation and shooting conditions. Then it automatically selects an appropriate setting from 28 specially defined settings. So whether you're photographing flowers, a captivating sunset, or your friends at the park, you can be confident that you're getting dramatic, memorable images. DIGIC 4 Image Processor and 14.1 megapixels The PowerShot SX30 IS is equipped with many of the same features as a higher-end camera: an ultra-powerful zoom, eye-popping resolution and advanced picture-improving technology. 14.1 Megapixels of resolution gives your photography incomparable depth and ensures that any section of any shot can be enlarged and cropped with no loss in quality when you edit the image or even if you choose to print the image. It can create crisp, clear 13" x 19" posters. Canon's proprietary DIGIC Image Processors have long set its cameras apart from the competition, and the new DIGIC 4 sets the bar even higher. Faster, more accurate noise reduction delivers better image quality, even at high ISO speeds. iSAPS Technology is an entirely original scene-recognition technology developed for digital cameras by Canon. Using an internal database of thousands of different photos, iSAPS works with the advanced DIGIC 4 Image Processor to improve focus speed and accuracy, as well as exposure and white balance. Large 2.7-inch Vari-angle LCD enables easy viewing The camera's 2.7-inch PureColor System LCD screen gives you the big 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 especially convenient. The clear and bright LCD also features Night Display for easy viewing in low light. It also has an electronic viewfinder that provides sharp images when you shoot up close during Macro photography. Lithium-ion rechargeable batteries, which makes powering up simple The PowerShot SX30 IS now uses a rechargeable lithium-ion NB-7L battery. For ultimate convenience and simplicity, just charge the batteries and you're ready for your next photographic adventure! What's in the BoxPowerShot SX30 IS Camera body Lithium-ion Battery Pack NB-7L Battery Charger CB-2LZ Neck Strap NS-DC11 Lens Cap Case for Hot Shoe Cap AV Cable AVC-DC400ST USB Interface Cable IFC-400PCU Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM

Review: Compared to DSLR's - Alright, so I purchased the Canon SX30 IS and was expecting nothing more than an advanced Point and Shoot digital camera with a well known name. I've shot with Point and shoot camera's since they first hit the shelves. My last Point and shoot was a FujiFilm S1800 (great camera by the way, had it for about 3 years or more). I own a Nikon D7000 DSLR and love it (or used to). I've actually considered selling it now! I got this camera on the 13th of Oct. 2011 for a good stack of money. Talk on the net was that it was a bridge camera DSLR/Point and Shoot. I had to see this thing in real life action, so, I bought it. Reviews on the web i.e. youtube.com and other sites alike, made me almost not want to buy it. But, I did anyway. Here's what I've got to say about it. I "am" going to be replacing my D7000 with this Canon SX30 IS. Why? This camera is capable of shooting the same if not beyond the D7000 capability's without a doubt. I paid more than 1200.00 for my 300mm max zoom lens for my D7000 and am getting 500+ more power from a 350.00 point and shoot for 1. The clarity is amazing if you use the manual focus for all of your photographs and it's pretty simple to figure out. The best part about this camera is that you don't remove the lens and have to worry about dust or anything getting into the components and having to clean the camera about every time you turn around. The camera has full manual mode which allows you to set your ISO, Exposure, f/stop, and focus manually to your specs. Some reviews said it did poorly in low light, ha, okay, sure it did. I took a 30sec. Night shot of a water fall and believe me or not, It's beautiful, sharp, and very well lit with detail. Having the hot shoe is a major plus for me. Without it, I'd be lost with all of the portraits I take (which by the way, are amazing.) I've been a professional photographer for 6years young and having this camera saves me so much time and effort with the same and even higher quality photographs as the D7000. It does have it's flaws just like any other camera out there. But, does anyone complain when it's a DSLR that has flaws? No! So why complain about a bridge camera with the same types of flaws? I have a friend on a forum who shoots with a Canon Mark 5, he's been complaining about it since he got it about the same issue. (the manual focus don't work like the other's he's used to). It's an electronic what do you expect? Superb quality? Not me, I know the rules of electronics and that is that of each and every one on the shelf of the same exact product will be different in one way or the other, no electronic is made exactly the same. It's impossible. On with the camera! I have used every single setting on the camera just since I got it. I went to the local lake to shoot some wild life, portraits, and water sports along with waters capes and landscapes down to macro and back up to high above the atmosphere (moon). I didn't come up short in any hand with any of my photographs. Each and every one of them was sharp and in focus with the right exposure each and every time. 840mm is a distance and shooting completely hand held, with this quality, this camera should have been put in the market as a DSLR fixed lens. The biggest mistake most people make is (they don't read the manual). This is the most important thing to do before you even turn any new camera on. The manual will teach you how to take some really good photographs to start off and once you've got them down pat, then you can start advancing to more of your style photographs. I won't even get started on the software enhancements area it's just to much to deal with. Bottom line! It's affordable for almost anyone, It sits in your hand just right, it's also light compared to a DSLR, it takes crisp shots from the start, but most of all, it's a CANON. I used to be a Nikon fan, not anymore! This camera is amazing in all aspects. TIP: the camera is 14MP and has a sensor that isn't set for that high of a resolution. Go into the menu and down the resolution to med. This is where your crisp shots will come from. Med. is 7MP but well worth it. Besides, why take photographs so huge you can make a good sized billboard out of them? I normally don't shoot past 5MP do to the size and all of the re-sizing for prints I'd have to do, just saves more time and gets your work done that much faster. Good luck and happy shopping, oh, and if you do get this camera, happy shooting!
Review: Excellent Camera! - The camera is excellent and has a large number of resources to take good pictures. But we strongly recommend reading the manual, because even in AUTO mode, the photographer must press the shutter button halfway to focus, and then tightening them to shoot (even in automatic modes, the user must have a minimum of knowledge of the camera). I think that many complain about the image quality by not knowing how to use the various features of the camera (not knowing how to use the automatic features and the various resource manuals) or wait for the quality of a DSLR. If all machine resources are used, the photographer can get close to this quality of DSLR, but SX30IS is not a DSLR! See the pictures I posted in the gallery that show the strength and quality of the maximum zoom (840 mm - 35X) and image stabilizer. All photos taken by hand, without tripod! Pros: - The 35X zoom is really impressive and the image stabilization is spectacular. In the requirement zoom and image stabilization, there are no competitors that come near the SX30IS. You can get excellent pictures by hand using the 35X zoom. But in low light conditions the user must know how to use the resources and / or tripod to get sharp photos. (When using a tripod, the image stabilization must be switched off) - The menu is easy to use and intuitive. The LCD Flip-out screen is the best among the competitors, being very clear. - There are several features to take great photos. I'm still reading the manual and I can not use all resources, but the pictures and movies are improving as I know the camera better. - The movies are good quality Cons: - The greatest shortcoming of the camera is to have low FPS, because the camera does not take many pictures per second. In this variable the superzoom competitors are way better. - Do not shoot in full HD, though HD movies are already very good. It could have 3-inch screen instead of 2.7. - No High-speed frame rate (slow motion) in the movies. This feature is present in the competitors. But you can see the movies in slow motion in the camera (not the same thing already burn in slow motion). Thus, I considered this an excellent camera, especially because I'm still learning to use the various features, and photos are improving. I bought a tripod, a Canon 270EX flash, Canon filter adapter and Tiffen filter polarizer, which are greatly improving my photos. I'm still waiting for my Canon 270EX flash, which I believe will greatly improve my indoor photos, completion, macro and portraits (bounce flash) The tripod has greatly improved the pictures in low light. And now that I'm using Canon 270EX external flash indoor pictures and portraits have improved a lot! Great combination: SX30IS and 270EX! And I have much still to learn with this camera and flash! Highly recommended! Every day I learn to use resources better camera, I am more convinced of the five stars that dot the SX30IS. The full manual mode, knowing how to use, delivers excellent photos. And the automatic mode or semi-automatic'm also learning what the correct situation in which it must be utilized. The effect of leaving only one color appearing in the picture and the remaining P&B found it very interesting.

## Features

- 35x wide-angle optical zoom (24-840mm) with Optical Image Stabilizer
- Improvements to Movie modes: use the Optical Image Stabilizer in the wide-angle setting;Optical Zoom is now available while shooting video
- 720p HD video with stereo sound; HDMI output
- New Zoom Framing Assist button; DIGIC 4 Image Processor and 14.1 megapixels
- Capture images and video to SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card, MultiMediaCard, MMC Plus Card, HC MMC Plus Card (not included)

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0041RSPR8 |
| Aperture modes | F1.2-F35 |
| Are Batteries Included | No |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Auto Focus Technology | Contrast Detection, Live View, Multi-area, Single |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Autofocus Points | 9 |
| Battery Weight | 1 Grams |
| Best Sellers Rank | #205,946 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #1,832 in Digital Point & Shoot Cameras |
| Bit Depth | 12 Bit |
| Brand | Canon |
| Built-In Media | Battery, Battery Charger, Lens Cap, Neck Strap |
| Camera Flash | Built-In |
| Camera Lens | 24-840mm equivalent zoom lens |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Canon RF, Canon EF |
| Compatible Flash Memory Type | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
| Compatible Mountings | Canon EF, Canon RF |
| Connectivity Technology | HDMI, USB |
| Continuous Shooting | 0.6 |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 506 Reviews |
| Digital Scene Transition | zoom |
| Digital Zoom | 4 |
| Digital-Still | No |
| Display Fixture Type | Articulating |
| Display Maximum Resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
| Display Resolution Maximum | 230,000 |
| Display Type | LCD |
| Dots Per Screen | 230000 |
| Effective Still Resolution | 14.1 |
| Expanded ISO Maximum | 1600 |
| Expanded ISO Minimum | 80 |
| Exposure Control | Automatic |
| File Format | RAW |
| Flash Memory Bus Interface Type | UHS-I |
| Flash Memory Speed Class | C10 |
| Flash Memory Type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus |
| Flash Modes | Auto, On, Off, Red Eye Reduction |
| Focal Length Description | 24.0 to 840.0 millimeters |
| Focus Features | AiAF TTL |
| Focus Mode | Automatic AF (AF-A) |
| Focus Type | Autofocus & Manual |
| Form Factor | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Generation | 30 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00013803127348 |
| HDMI Type | Built-in |
| Hardware Interface | HDMI |
| Has Color Screen | Yes |
| Image Capture Type | Stills |
| Image Stabilization | Optical |
| Image stabilization | Optical |
| Item Weight | 1.32 Pounds |
| JPEG Quality Level | Fine, Normal |
| Lens Type | zoom |
| Manufacturer | Canon Cameras US |
| Manufacturer Part Number | SX30IS |
| Maximum Aperture | 1.2 Millimeters |
| Maximum Focal Length | 840 Millimeters |
| Maximum Image Size | 14.1 MP |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/3200 Seconds |
| Metering Methods | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Minimum Focal Length | 24 Millimeters |
| Minimum Shutter Speed | 15 seconds |
| Model Name | Canon PowerShot SX30IS |
| Model Number | SX30 |
| Model Series | 30 |
| Movie Mode | Yes |
| Night vision | No |
| Optical Zoom | 35 x |
| Photo Sensor Resolution | 14.1 MP |
| Photo Sensor Size | 1/2.3-inch |
| Photo Sensor Technology | CCD |
| Real Angle Of View | 63.1 Degrees |
| Remote Included | No |
| Screen Size | 2.7 Inches |
| Sensor Type | CCD |
| Series Number | 3 |
| Shooting Modes | Automatic, Scene |
| Skill Level | Professional |
| Special Feature | Image Stabilization |
| Supported File Format | RAW |
| Supported Image Format | RAW |
| Total Still Resolution | 14.1 MP |
| Total USB 2.0 Ports | 1 |
| Total USB Ports | 1 |
| UPC | 013803127348 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Video Capture Format | MJPEG |
| Video Output | HDMI |
| Video Resolution | HD 720p |
| Viewfinder | Electronic |
| White Balance Settings | Auto |
| Wireless Technology | EyeFi |
| Write Speed | 104 MB/s |
| Zoom | Optical |

## Product Details

- **Aspect Ratio:** 16:9
- **Compatible Mountings:** Canon EF, Canon RF
- **Expanded ISO Minimum:** 80
- **Image Stabilization:** Optical
- **Maximum Aperture:** 1.2 Millimeters
- **Maximum Focal Length:** 840 Millimeters
- **Metering Description:** Multi, Center-weighted, Spot
- **Optical Zoom:** 35 x
- **Photo Sensor Technology:** CCD
- **Supported File Format:** RAW

## Images

![Canon SX30IS 14.1MP Digital Camera with 35x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.7 Inch Wide LCD (OLD MODEL) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71X9wCYA7GS.jpg)
![Canon SX30IS 14.1MP Digital Camera with 35x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.7 Inch Wide LCD (OLD MODEL) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71PhbPU3XxS.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: how do i get rid of the fence when taking pictures at a softball game?**
A: Get close-up, and take the picture through one of the holes in the fence.  There's no way to get rid of the fence, otherwise.

**Q: Is it able to have a external microphone**
A: There are several places to connect other devices. Under the flip up on right side below on/off switch. HDMI upper/A/V out lower. AC coupler on side by battery cover. So I would say no, maybe thru other devices on playback volume can be increased /decreased. Manual aviable online only under canon.com.

**Q: What is the largest size SD card this camera can hold?**
A: It holds a standard sd card size. So whether it is an 8gb or a 32gb, it'll fit because all sd cards are the same size. The only thing you would want to be careful of is not to buy a micro sd card, which are more typically used for camera phones, not actual cameras.

**Q: Full spectrum? IR on?**
A: From what I researched it is full spectrum. Not sure about the IR.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Compared to DSLR's
*by J***N on October 14, 2011*

Alright, so I purchased the Canon SX30 IS and was expecting nothing more than an advanced Point and Shoot digital camera with a well known name. I've shot with Point and shoot camera's since they first hit the shelves. My last Point and shoot was a FujiFilm S1800 (great camera by the way, had it for about 3 years or more). I own a Nikon D7000 DSLR and love it (or used to). I've actually considered selling it now! I got this camera on the 13th of Oct. 2011 for a good stack of money. Talk on the net was that it was a bridge camera DSLR/Point and Shoot. I had to see this thing in real life action, so, I bought it. Reviews on the web i.e. youtube.com and other sites alike, made me almost not want to buy it. But, I did anyway. Here's what I've got to say about it. I "am" going to be replacing my D7000 with this Canon SX30 IS. Why? This camera is capable of shooting the same if not beyond the D7000 capability's without a doubt. I paid more than 1200.00 for my 300mm max zoom lens for my D7000 and am getting 500+ more power from a 350.00 point and shoot for 1. The clarity is amazing if you use the manual focus for all of your photographs and it's pretty simple to figure out. The best part about this camera is that you don't remove the lens and have to worry about dust or anything getting into the components and having to clean the camera about every time you turn around. The camera has full manual mode which allows you to set your ISO, Exposure, f/stop, and focus manually to your specs. Some reviews said it did poorly in low light, ha, okay, sure it did. I took a 30sec. Night shot of a water fall and believe me or not, It's beautiful, sharp, and very well lit with detail. Having the hot shoe is a major plus for me. Without it, I'd be lost with all of the portraits I take (which by the way, are amazing.) I've been a professional photographer for 6years young and having this camera saves me so much time and effort with the same and even higher quality photographs as the D7000. It does have it's flaws just like any other camera out there. But, does anyone complain when it's a DSLR that has flaws? No! So why complain about a bridge camera with the same types of flaws? I have a friend on a forum who shoots with a Canon Mark 5, he's been complaining about it since he got it about the same issue. (the manual focus don't work like the other's he's used to). It's an electronic what do you expect? Superb quality? Not me, I know the rules of electronics and that is that of each and every one on the shelf of the same exact product will be different in one way or the other, no electronic is made exactly the same. It's impossible. On with the camera! I have used every single setting on the camera just since I got it. I went to the local lake to shoot some wild life, portraits, and water sports along with waters capes and landscapes down to macro and back up to high above the atmosphere (moon). I didn't come up short in any hand with any of my photographs. Each and every one of them was sharp and in focus with the right exposure each and every time. 840mm is a distance and shooting completely hand held, with this quality, this camera should have been put in the market as a DSLR fixed lens. The biggest mistake most people make is (they don't read the manual). This is the most important thing to do before you even turn any new camera on. The manual will teach you how to take some really good photographs to start off and once you've got them down pat, then you can start advancing to more of your style photographs. I won't even get started on the software enhancements area it's just to much to deal with. Bottom line! It's affordable for almost anyone, It sits in your hand just right, it's also light compared to a DSLR, it takes crisp shots from the start, but most of all, it's a CANON. I used to be a Nikon fan, not anymore! This camera is amazing in all aspects. TIP: the camera is 14MP and has a sensor that isn't set for that high of a resolution. Go into the menu and down the resolution to med. This is where your crisp shots will come from. Med. is 7MP but well worth it. Besides, why take photographs so huge you can make a good sized billboard out of them? I normally don't shoot past 5MP do to the size and all of the re-sizing for prints I'd have to do, just saves more time and gets your work done that much faster. Good luck and happy shopping, oh, and if you do get this camera, happy shooting!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent Camera!
*by A***E on January 13, 2011*

The camera is excellent and has a large number of resources to take good pictures. But we strongly recommend reading the manual, because even in AUTO mode, the photographer must press the shutter button halfway to focus, and then tightening them to shoot (even in automatic modes, the user must have a minimum of knowledge of the camera). I think that many complain about the image quality by not knowing how to use the various features of the camera (not knowing how to use the automatic features and the various resource manuals) or wait for the quality of a DSLR. If all machine resources are used, the photographer can get close to this quality of DSLR, but SX30IS is not a DSLR! See the pictures I posted in the gallery that show the strength and quality of the maximum zoom (840 mm - 35X) and image stabilizer. All photos taken by hand, without tripod! Pros: - The 35X zoom is really impressive and the image stabilization is spectacular. In the requirement zoom and image stabilization, there are no competitors that come near the SX30IS. You can get excellent pictures by hand using the 35X zoom. But in low light conditions the user must know how to use the resources and / or tripod to get sharp photos. (When using a tripod, the image stabilization must be switched off) - The menu is easy to use and intuitive. The LCD Flip-out screen is the best among the competitors, being very clear. - There are several features to take great photos. I'm still reading the manual and I can not use all resources, but the pictures and movies are improving as I know the camera better. - The movies are good quality Cons: - The greatest shortcoming of the camera is to have low FPS, because the camera does not take many pictures per second. In this variable the superzoom competitors are way better. - Do not shoot in full HD, though HD movies are already very good. It could have 3-inch screen instead of 2.7. - No High-speed frame rate (slow motion) in the movies. This feature is present in the competitors. But you can see the movies in slow motion in the camera (not the same thing already burn in slow motion). Thus, I considered this an excellent camera, especially because I'm still learning to use the various features, and photos are improving. I bought a tripod, a Canon 270EX flash, Canon filter adapter and Tiffen filter polarizer, which are greatly improving my photos. I'm still waiting for my Canon 270EX flash, which I believe will greatly improve my indoor photos, completion, macro and portraits (bounce flash) The tripod has greatly improved the pictures in low light. And now that I'm using Canon 270EX external flash indoor pictures and portraits have improved a lot! Great combination: SX30IS and 270EX! And I have much still to learn with this camera and flash! Highly recommended! Every day I learn to use resources better camera, I am more convinced of the five stars that dot the SX30IS. The full manual mode, knowing how to use, delivers excellent photos. And the automatic mode or semi-automatic'm also learning what the correct situation in which it must be utilized. The effect of leaving only one color appearing in the picture and the remaining P&B found it very interesting.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Outstanding Camera!!
*by D***N on December 20, 2010*

I've had a number of Canon digital point & shoots over the last 7 or 8 years. We've had compact ones that my wife likes and I've several of the 'S' and 'SX' models. We did our dream vacation this summer - Alaska cruise and land tour. Purchased an SX20IS and got some great pics. Part way through the vacation I broke the latch on the battery door and finished the trip with it taped closed. When I saw that Canon had a new model with a 35X zoom I decided to sell the broken one and buy the SX30. Glad I did. This is by far the best of the Canon's I have owned. Things I like - 1. I wear glasses & always dial in the focus on the viewfinder. On all of the old models I would have to re-adjust after the camera was handled. Canon added a ratchet 'clicker' on this model to lock in the adjustment. Small improvement, but handy. 2. The button to zoom out when trying to follow a subject at extreme magnification is a wonderful feature. Have only had the camera for a couple weeks but I think it will be great. Example - On the Alaska vacation it was a big challenge to try and follow moving wildlife like killer whales with the SX20. Wish I had this camera on the trip. 3. One of the SX30 reviewers commented about poor resolution with this model compared with the SX20. I did not find that to be the case. All of the pics I saw from this other person were taken past the optical zoom and at the extreme digital zoom. Personally, I never use digital zoom because I know the images lose quality. The chickadee I posted for this camera was taken about 75 feet from our deck & was hand-held. I cropped the image slightly. Think it looks good. Nature photography has been one of the greatest thrills of the extreme zooms on these cameras. 4. Location of controls. Quite a few years ago I lost the tip on my right index finger in an industrial mishap. My grip on the camera is a little different because of this. On the SX20 I found myself bumping the manual focus control frequently. The SX30 moved this control to a different `clock position' on the rear control. Have not had any problems bumping the manual focus at all. 5. Battery stuff. I had several sets of Rayovac Hybrid AA batteries for the SX20 & loved them. Great shelf life and lots of power. Was not sure how I would like going to a proprietary battery on the SX30. The battery on the SX30 appears to be a monster. The battery life indicator in the viewfinder is a terrific feature too. I shot 45 minutes of HD video at a grandkids Christmas show and played it back into the PC to burn a DVD. The battery indicator never moved off full. When I first got the SX30 I thought about buying a spare battery. Now I'm not sure if I will ever need it. I mentioned that I broke the battery door on the SX20. The SX20 door seemed kind of flimsy, which is unusual for Canon products. I think the battery door on the SX30 is more `robust' & doubt I will ever have a problem. 5. The control wheel on the top of the SX30 has more heavy duty grooves than on previous models. Would be nice if shooting in the cold with gloves on. All in all, I think Canon really has a winner in this new model. I'm an active amateur, not a pro. I'm not sure what benefits RAW format has. It is missing on this model too. I'll let some other reviewer comment on RAW format images. I may add comments as I use the camera more. Notes added 12/29/10 - I still think this is an awesome camera. I've seen comments comparing this camera to Nikon DSLR's and the fact that it doesn't have the features or accessories that a Nikon D50 has. Duh, this isn't an $1800 DSLR, it's a $369 (as of 12/2010) high end point and shoot. You cannot compare this camera with a DSLR. It you want all of those other features and accessories, go out and spend another $1500. For what this camera is and what it costs, it does a tremendous job. It gives you awesome zoom capabilities, a nice size screen, wonderful results when used on auto and programming features that allows you to customize your shooting session if you like to do that. All this is in a compact size with a lot of easy to access controls. I have found from owning several of these type Canons (SX20IS, S2IS and S5IS), I often leave the camera on 'P' as I like to set 'film' speed lower to get better images. One thing I changed on the camera was the strap. Although the factory strap is decent, it is shorter than I like. I spent $20 of a Tamrak N45 strap. It is longer than the factory unit, looks tough as nails and is comfortable and non-slip on your shoulder. One thing I noticed taking flash pics during the holidays - I got better results using the 'P' mode with the flash turned on and ISO set to 200. This forced the shutter speed to 1/60 where the auto mode may have used a slower shutter. **************

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