Name of product:
Canon PowerShot SX20 ISApproximate date of purchase:
2009My Review
The only things that I would like to see added are the ability to shoot RAW and a remote shutter release capability.
I have used this camera for about 2 years, and it has done most of what I have asked of it. At the urging of some friends in my camera club I recently purchased an Canon EOS T1i Rebel DSLR with two lenses. Except for the fact that it shoots RAW and has the remote capability, it is in no way superior to the SX20 IS, and it makes the most simple of operations very complicated at times. I am now going to order the SX30 IS this week, even though it does not have the other improvements I want, and give the Rebel to my 15 year old grandson as he thinks he wants it. I have made enlargements up to 13 x 19 inches (very sharp). This camera is very intuitive, and I did not need the manual much. I will use the SX20 IS as a backup. With this camera, I also do not have to haul a bag with multiple lenses, etc., around with me. The only con I can think of -- other then the issue I mentioned above -- is the lens cap comes off very easily in the bag, and I fixed that by buying a different brand cap for about $6. I have done some semi-pro work in a steel fabrication plant with this camera. I have folks ask me what DSLR I use, and they are amazed that I use a high end point and shoot. The thing I like most is the swivel LCD, and the lack of one on the Rebel makes it very awkward to use.
Camera "pros"
Swivel LCD, do not have constantly changing lenses, easy to focus, I can use filters, etc. The whole kit for my general use weighs about 6 pounds and fits in a very small bag.
Camera "cons"
See above
