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Canon - PowerShot SX40 HS 12.1-Megapixel Digital Camera - Black
Average customer rating
4.7
(125 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 125 reviews
5 Stars
97
4 Stars
19
3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Star
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90%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for Canon - PowerShot SX40 HS 12.1-Megapixel Digital Camera - Black
Customer Rating
5
best middle priced camera
on February 18, 2012
Posted by: freddy fred
from Orance County, CA
WOW, This camera has everything I ever wanted in a camera. It is priced right and a lot better than point and shoot.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Fabulous carry around camera!
on February 18, 2012
Posted by: jmistudio
from NYC area
This is a great camera to take along all the time! The image quality is excellent and the camera is rich with features. I shoot with the 1DS Mark III but that is a bit much to lug around all the time, and with the all the lenses needed to match the range of this little marvel, my case would weigh about 40 pounds. Truth be told, the image quality can't compare to the 1DS Mark III, but I had no illusions that it would. The bottom line is that because this camera is so easy to carry around, I have captured a lot of great images that I would have missed while the 1DS Mark III was back at the studio.
I also have a G9 and an SX1 which are equally great carry around cameras, but the range of this camera's lens is what sets it apart. The one BIG thing those other Powershot cameras can do that this cannot, is capture RAW files. That is really my only serious complaint. If the SX40 could capture RAW it would be the ultimate carry around!
Pros: great lens range, very good image quality, easy to carry along
Cons: no raw files, no printed manual
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Outstanding!
on February 14, 2012
Posted by: TexasDaddy
from Keller, TX
I had accepted the fact that I was going to spend over a grand to get a new DSLR with lenses, and I was not happy about it. I came across the SX 40 by accident, but after reading the features/reviews, it had exactly what I was looking for all along (speed burst, latest sensor, super zoom, 1080p at 24fps, and manual controls)for less than half of what a new DSLR set up would cost. I'm not starting a photog business - I'm just growin' some kids. I figure I could buy this "tweener" to see if I really liked photography - and upgrade to a DSLR later if my passion bloomed. My first test shot indoors on Auto was just beautiful. The 35X zoom is, in a word, Unbelieveable! On my first day of shooting (yesterday) I was using the Tv mode to blur my kids arms for a butterfly effect (plan to do some 'light painting' today), shooting super slow motion dog runs, and taking smooth close-ups in Av mode. I have zero photography experience beyond point and click up until this point. All I can say now is - who needs DSLR? The SX 40 has everything a family on a budget needs without all the lens changes. I'm very pleased...
Pros: no lens changes, image stabilizer, good price, manual controls, speed burst, slow motion
Cons: 2.8 is biggest aperture
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Great Camera
on February 12, 2012
Posted by: volleymom
from Puerto Rico
I bought this camera about a month ago and I simply love it. I've shoot volleyball games and it freeze the image without the noise. I also went to a concert were I was seat far (real far!!) from the stage, and showing the pictures I took, people thought I was at the first row!! I am in love with my new camera!!
Pros: great lense., great pictures., easy to use.
Cons: can't find original iv filters for it., does not include manual
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
4
AWESOME CAMERA
on February 10, 2012
Posted by: big-ant
from New York,NY
great camera i had it for 2 weeks now and its top notch just all i needs is a video light n and will be even more awesome
Pros: great pics, good video, great zoom, very good reducing noise, versatile
Cons: needs more precise video zoom, needs a pause button for videos, geo tag pics and videos needed, small screen
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Best camera for NOT Being a DSLR
on February 9, 2012
Posted by: Photo Geek 92
from Phoenix AZ
Love it... I am used to Canon brand, Best Canon ever.
It is the best camera for not being a Digital SLR! I've had other brands of cameras and not as satisfied. I mostly use my camera for sports events and car shows, I also love the 35x zoom... I was at the airport and the photos and the zoom were extremely good (quality and features). I really haven't been on any vacations or to any car shows since I got this camera.
It is the best camera for not being a Digital SLR! I've had other brands of cameras and not as satisfied. I mostly use my camera for sports events and car shows, I also love the 35x zoom... I was at the airport and the photos and the zoom were extremely good (quality and features). I really haven't been on any vacations or to any car shows since I got this camera.
Oh and by the way... the User Manual is on that CD in the box.
Pros: mostly everything
Cons: battery life
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Off to a good start
on February 5, 2012
Posted by: shorty
from San Francisco, CA
Just received my SX40 HS yesterday shipped in from XXX in just a few days. The Getting Started Guide was great and I am up and running in all basic areas. Everything is straight forward, and I would urge an adventurous novice user to take the plunge like I did. Product registration iseasy. The Zoom quality is truly fantastic and really intuative to use. It will add great creative depth to the photos I take.
In terms of manuals/software syncs, the package includes a CD and assums everyone still has CD ROM capabilities on their PCs, which I dropped 2 laptops back. The downloads for manuals etc are on the website, but not referenced in the packaging. Easy to find by searching the Cannon site
The full user manual is 220 pages long so I have some homework to do. That was a bit danuting; maybe they have tutorials etc to break this into chunks. One step at a time!
Overall a very good purchase and step up experience for me so far.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Very Satisfied
on January 27, 2012
Posted by: undrgnd40
from Minnesota
I use this camera to supplement my professional equipment. When I don't want to tote around the bags filled with lenses I take this PowerShot. It's a nice upgrade from my PowerShot SX110 IS. So far I have taken nice family and landscape photos, and some good little movie clips. It's packed with features, has great zoom length and takes clear images. If you want nice family and vacation pics without the bulk and price of an SLR, this is your camera. If you have professional equipment but don't always carry it - this camera is good for a lightweight backup.
Pros: really nice for the money, lightweight, packed with features
Cons: where's the owners manual???
I would recommend this to a friend!
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