Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Reviews

Pros: Brilliant zoom capability, easy to use, no separate lens needed.

Cons: Low light at full zoom range is quality compromised by the relatively small lens

Overall: This is a non SLR camera which has exceptional long range lens capability from its factory lens .. something like 35mm to 500mm + in old 35mm terminology. This means it cant be easily hand held at full zoom, although the in built image stabilisation is a big help. Overall the camera exceeded my expectations. Much faster shutter response than my previous Panasonic model which is a valuable improvement. Image quality at maximum zoom is average, but at normal distances its excellent. Basically for a non professional not wanting to spend mega bucks on a top of the line SLR with all the lens you need to buy separately (and lug about) , its a great option.

Canon PowerShot SX30 IS is recommended by walt

Pros: Simple to use, inexpensive, takes fantastic photos.

Overall: I got it as a gift and wasn't overly impressed with the design at first but then my impression changed as I was using it. It reminds me of SLR camera but without the bulkiness. Menus are easy to use, setting simple. All in all I am more that happy with it.

Canon PowerShot SX30 IS is recommended by Aggy

Pros: energy efficient, clear photo's & amazing zoom

Cons: time delay when using flash & Bulky if using all day

Overall: We brought this camera for our trip to New Zealand and came back with the clearest photo's we have ever taken. We purchased it in Mackay from Camera House in March 2011.
Pros:Zoom is amazing on it. I love portrait mode on the camera. It enabled me to take the best pictures of myself and the kids. The battery lasts a long time (a few days of none stop holiday pictures and video) It is rechargeable, saving you on buying replacements. Video camera is very easy to use and took good quality video. Bonus mine came with a free canon camera bag.
Con:
When using the flash there a bit of a delay before it takes a picture. Not that big of a deal, just annoying. It also is a bit bulky if you’re carrying it all day.
Overall:
We are happy with this camera and it has given us the best pictures that we have ever taken.

Canon PowerShot SX30 IS is recommended by njhjwb18

Pros: stylish,no shutter delay,huge zoom,easy to use,fantastic price,one of a kind,best camera ever!

Cons: absolutely nothingat all

Overall: I have waited my whole life for this camera!!! Sensational zoom,which was the main reason for purchasing but I am blown away by the other features,especially the fact that it has no shutter delay!!! I have had a few digital cameras and they have all had a delay which is frustrating when trying to take a quick shot.This camera takes every shot instantly,no delay at all! It takes exceptional shots,very easy to use,zooms in and out seamlessly,lots of scene modes,long battery life (rechargable battery),feels great in your hand,easy to use with one hand,placement of buttons is perfect-I can't fault it at all.My last camera was a Lumix with a 12x zoom which was also a fantastic camera but this one just blows it away! It also goes from optical to digital zoom automatically which means you can zoom out to 140x without having to make any extra adjustments.I considered going to a DSLR and looked at the EOS but I wanted a camera that I could just point and shoot and also one that the whole family could use,this one does everything! It has the same internal processor and body as the EOS,hence the speed,which makes it different from other compact digitals.This really is a true bridge from an automatic camera and a DSLR,it has to be seen to be believed! It is amazingly cheap - I got it online at Topbuy for $368! I would seriously pay three times that!