Photography (Canon)
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Price: $339.00
- 4x optical zoom
- Captures images to SD memory cards (included); powered by AA batteries
- 8.0-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 16x 22-inch prints
- 2.5-inch LCD screen; Face Detection
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Holiday Buyers Guide 2011: Which Big Sensor Camera Should You Buy? Digital Camera Review
Is a bigger sensor better? In many ways, yes. For our purposes, we'll call a Four Thirds sensor, and anything larger, a ‘big sensor.' Compacts like the Canon PowerShot G12 and even the ILC Pentax Q offer sensors larger than that of a typical point-and-shoot, but for now, let's focus on Four Thirds and bigger. What advantages do they offer? Shallower depth of field: A larger imaging chip allows you greater ability to single out your subject and encompass the rest of the scene in beautiful out of focus bokeh. This is only if you're shooting wide open (at a wider aperture) of course. Better colors and dynamic range: Better colors will mean that your images will look much more pleasing. The dynamic range boost means that you'll be able to recover more details in the shadows or highlights while editing. Better high ISO settings: If you're not the type that likes to use a flash or that love to shoot sports, better high ISO settings will mean that you shoot images with less noise/grain and less color noise issues as well.Combine all the advantages of a big sensor and put them into a camera approximately the size of a point and shoot and you'll get a powerful but compact package. That's the type of camera that professionals are asking for as a backup, or as their leisure camera.
So then why have a big camera in the first place?
Traditional DSLRs: Big Sensor, Big Camera Big cameras, like the Canon 5D Mk II, Nikon D7000 and Sony A580 all have advantages over mirrorless cameras. For starters, the bigger cameras sometimes use larger full frame sensors: which are almost the size of an exposure of 35mm film. Besides being able to currently house larger sensors, they also have other advantages.
Cameras with mirrors and pentaprisms all use phase detection focusing. Phase detection is extremely quick and also very smart in focusing on a particular subject based on the user's composition of the scene. At the time of this writing, phase detection is the only system that can quickly focus the large and heavy f/2.8 zoom lenses. When they switch into contrast detection mode (Live View) they focus significantly slower. If you need faster focus with lenses that many professionals call their bread and butter, then DSLRs are for you.
The exceptions to this rule are the Sony line of cameras with a translucent sensor, such as the Alpha A77 we previewed this fall. They don't have a pentaprism, but do have a translucent mirror. Because of this, you get an electronic viewfinder. Depending on who you ask, this is either a good or bad feature. Indeed, many people prefer to see through the lens optically, and not electronically. For that reason, the pentaprism is preffered.
Big cameras like a DSLR are currently able to take more punishment in real life shooting environments and situations. For example, no mirrorless camera at the moment has weather sealing. In contrast, DSLRs with weather sealing can be used in inclement weather. Still though, most people would not take their camera out into the rain unless you are an Olympus or Pentax shooter. The high end cameras made by these two companies can endure punishment like no other. In fact, I buried an Olympus E-5 in the snow for 10 minutes and it still worked. I've also shot on assignment in the worst blizzard NYC has ever seen with one.
If you're talking about entry-level DSLRs like the Canon Rebels, their advantage still lies in the large line of lenses that they can use and still be able to autofocus.
Mirrorless ILCs: Big Sensor, Small Camera Cameras with a smaller body but bigger sensor aren't necessarily geared for professionals, but they are designed to offer DSLR and professional image quality. Enthusaists, semi-professionals, and people that want to get their feet wet with interchangeable lens cameras might be best suited for this class.
The major design difference with these cameras is their lack of a pentaprism and mirror. Instead, what the lens sees directly hits the sensor. These cameras are often called:
EVIL: Electronic Viewfinder Interchangeable Lens cameras CILC: Compact Interchangeable Lens Cameras MILC: Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens CamerasThese cameras use the Contrast Detection focusing system which, up until now, has been very slow. Olympus, Panasonic and Sony have made large strides in improving the system to the point where they say that the speed rivals and even bests those of top end phase detection cameras. They've even proven themselves to be steller performers in low light focusing situations.
One of the chief strengths of the cameras with interchangeable lenses is the fact that they can adapt nearly any lens due to the lack of a mirror. This has created a lust for vintage lenses that has spread like wildfire across eBay and Craigslist. It also meant that photographers with older cameras could finally use their lenses in the digital age.
Situations where we have seen these mirrorless cameras really take off is in street photography and videography: with cameras like the Fuji X100, Olympus EP3 and Panasonic GH2 pioneering the front. For more, consider reading this posting on how to use your CILC like a pro .
Photography (HQRP)
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- Safety Features: High Efficiency and Reliability; Automatic Overload cut-off;
- Input Voltage: 110V-240V AC (USA plug + EURO adapter); Output Voltage: DC 3V; Output Current: 2A
- Compatible AC Adapter Models: ACK-800, ACK800, PS-700, CA-PS700
- HQRP® AC Adapter with Power Cord plus HQRP® Euro Plug;
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2x Telephoto Lens and .45x Wide Angle Lens W/macro (Close Up) for Canon Powershot 520, Powershot 600, Powershot A10, Powershot A100, Powershot A20,...
Photography (Sakar)
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Canon PowerShot A580 first look
In general, it's best not to expect too much from a budget camera: the 8-megapixel Canon PowerShot A580 exemplifies this philosophy. Sure, it ...
Does the canon powershot A580 have color accent?
Does the canon powershot A580 have color accent? Or whatever the thing is where you pick out one color and everything else is black/white (monotone)?
ok does anyone know this? i REALLY like this function and i need to know now :P
No, the A580 does NOT have the color accent or color swap feature. And, the A650 IS, A590 IS and A720 IS do not have it either.
All of the newer ultra compact, SD (Ixus) models have it, though...
SD1100 IS (Ixus 80) has the color swap/accent feature (it was released at the same time as the A580). It costs a bit more than the A580, but that's because it's a better built camera and has IS (image stabilization).
Anyone With The Canon PowerShot A580 or Sanyo Xacti VPC-E870 Can You Answer Some Questions For Me?
So I was wondering how these cameras video taped could you rate the quality of the video out of 10? and whats the maximum recording length? Are the pictures good quality?
Questions are for BOTH cameras :)
Sorry for so many questions I just wanna know before I buy either one of them! Thanks!
Stupid Question; How do I charge my Canon PowerShot A580 Camera, because I have no clue how to...?
Does it charge when you plug it into your laptop or... is there something else, because I am really confused -.-
Hmmm...didn't you get a USER GUIDE with your camera???
Anyway, the A580 uses AA batteries for it's power source. For cost effectiveness (and good power), you should buy rechargeable AA NiMH batteries (2500-2700mAh) and a charger. It uses 2 batteries, so I recommend you buy 4, so you always have a spare set available.
Make sure you give them a charge at least a day or two before you need the camera, because these batteries will drain when not used.
Using this type of battery will allow up to 500 shots (more if you remember to turn off the LCD display in-between shots and limit how long you spend reviewing your images). Using ordinary alkaline batteries will only allow up to 200 shots, so you can see that NiMH batteries are the better buy.
READ THE MANUAL...!!!
That's of course if you have rechargeable batteries. If you're using the Alkaline ones that came in box with a camera, throw them away and put in a fresh set... Don't try to charge non-rechargeable ones - they won't charge, but can cause a fire or even explosion.
It is recommended that you get a set of NiMH rechargeables (AA size). They are pretty cheap and will last you a lot longer per set than non-rechargeable Alkalines.
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canon powershot a580?
I have the powershot a580 and it causing a lot of frustration with me.... all my pictures are coming out grainy.. i have the ISO setting to auto and i've tried a low ISO setting to see if the graininess went away and it doesn't. I've tried having a TON of light and that doesn't help either. I'm so frustrated. Somebody please help!
I'm certainly not an expert, but it sounds like you have an excessively dirty lens, or something is wrong with your sensor. Could be wrong.
which is better:canon powershot a580 or panasonic lumix dmc fs3?
all things considered - its down to the little differences for me. battery, manual options, etc.
I would buy a Canon before I'd buy a Panasonic. I've had a Powershot A540 for over two years and I love it. Have never had a bit of trouble with it.
You can compare them side by side here--
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/compare_post.asp?method=sidebyside&cameras=canon_a580%2Cpanasonic_dmcfs3&show=all
Although the Canon is a little cheaper, it has a little better zoom, and most important, it has a viewfinder, which is very beneficial in bright sunlight. LCD screens wash out in bright sunlight, so having the viewfinder will still let you take pictures. You can also use the manual focus if you want to learn more about setting the controls yourself, otherwise, it is fully automatic, too.
Does the Canon PowerShot A1000 IS record audio while recording movies?
If not, does the PowerShot A580? The SD1100 IS?
And what's the difference between a "Real-image zoom viewfinder" and a "Real image optical zoom viewfinder"?
Which is better?
If you spend a few minutes reading on the Canon website, you'll find the answer to all those questions.
I have a canon digital camera, powershot A580 8.0 4x optical zoom
does anybody know why my flash is delayed, I have brand new batteries in it, and they are rechargable batteries
First review the owners manual the camera came with. If this is unavailable go to the canon.com web site and search for your answer. There also should be an area on the camera funtions menu and here you will highlight the flash icon and you should be able to adjust or even shut down the flash delay. Some digi's have an automatic delay set as a default and will automatically delay the flash depending on the light situation. The poorer the light the longer the delay. It's not your batteries. Hope this helps.
Is canon powershot A580 IS made in Japan?
Canon A580 Powershot Digital Camera?
Hello
I wanted to get my daughter a basic digital camera and have been looking at the Canon A580. It is on the cheaper side, which I prefer at this point.
I wanted to hear the pro's and con's from people who have used this camera before.
As well, I know it does not have image stabilization, so I wonder if the photos turn out blurry? And how it does in low light?
Any feedback you have on the camera would be great.
Thank you!
I don't know the A580 well, but thought I'd chime in with this...
We wanted a simple camera for my daughter a few years ago, and we ended up getting one of the Kodak Sure-Shots. They do a nice job and they're very very simple to use. Inexpensive. And depending on which one you get, you get actually get a lot of photo for your dollar.
On cameras in general, I am a huge Nikon fan myself. (Just bought a D300, which is awesome) It's my third Nikon purchase in my life.
Canon PowerShot A570IS 7.1MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom?
or
Canon PowerShot A580 8MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Zoom
What's the difference?
What do the different megapixles mean exactly?
Which would YOU buy?
THANKS
OR this one
Canon PowerShot A590IS 8MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom
I would buy the Canon A570 IS over the other cameras.
In fact, I own one. It's a good camera, and since I own a lot of SLRs and use them a lot, I can tell you that this A570 IS is a superb point and shoot and a great value for the money.
The difference between 7.1 and 8 megapixels is nothing. You won't see the differences on the screen or in a print.
The A570 IS has image stabilization. That's a big plus over the A580. And the A570 IS is less expensive than the A590 IS with no difference in image quality.
So, buy the cameras in this order:
Canon A570 IS, then the A590 IS, and last the A580.
I can tell you it's not a question of which one I *would* buy. For me, it's the one i DID buy. And that's the A570 IS.
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