Canon SX10 1S - with a 20X optical (80X digital) zoom!

**nctomatoman** · March 17, 2009

Flipping my kayak last week did in my Canon S3 1S. But it was time for an upgrade anyway (how's that for rationalizing) - I ended up with the SX10 1S - and finally got a chance to play with it a bit (it's been raining every day since it came in...finally the sun today).

Can't wait to do some nature photography with this, but just to show the zoom - our cherry tree just started blooming. The first pic is normal standing on my deck looking up at the tip of the tree - the next with the 20X zoom. The next pair - we have a Bradford Pear in our azalea garden - this is from my front porch - normal and zoomed. I think I went into a bit of digital zoom, since it is a bit grainy - but this is hand held on an overcast day!)

If you are looking for a non-SLR camera, this is a great one - and very reasonably priced for the features!

newatthiskat · March 18, 2009

Nice! That 10 MP will let you blow the pics way up if you want to. 20X digital zoom is outstanding. Very nice choice!. I have my little point and click Cannon. It takes great pics in Caves. My daughter has Kodack that I borrow for all the nature shots, hers is only 10X Optical but with 20X you will really be able to focus in on objects! Hope you have a lightweight tripod!Expect to see alot of pics now.

Kat
PS would still recommend a waterproof camera for Kayaking

**nctomatoman** · March 18, 2009

Yes, I do have a tripod. Haven't tested the macro or super macro modes yet. Digital photography is just a remarkable advance....allows you to see the world in a whole new way!

newatthiskat · March 18, 2009

I was going through a drawer and actually found a ton of film I have not gotten developed. I am thinking that it might be as old as 10 years or more. I would have more if digital had not come around!

Kat

March 18, 2009	#2
newatthiskat Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: texas Posts: 1,451	reply Nice! That 10 MP will let you blow the pics way up if you want to. 20X digital zoom is outstanding. Very nice choice!. I have my little point and click Cannon. It takes great pics in Caves. My daughter has Kodack that I borrow for all the nature shots, hers is only 10X Optical but with 20X you will really be able to focus in on objects! Hope you have a lightweight tripod!Expect to see alot of pics now. Kat PS would still recommend a waterproof camera for Kayaking Last edited by newatthiskat; March 18, 2009 at 12:41 AM. Reason: added PS

March 18, 2009	#3
nctomatoman Tomatoville® Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Hendersonville, NC zone 7 Posts: 10,385	Yes, I do have a tripod. Haven't tested the macro or super macro modes yet. Digital photography is just a remarkable advance....allows you to see the world in a whole new way! __________________ Craig

March 18, 2009	#4
newatthiskat Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: texas Posts: 1,451	Reply I was going through a drawer and actually found a ton of film I have not gotten developed. I am thinking that it might be as old as 10 years or more. I would have more if digital had not come around! Kat