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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
8
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
SX40 HS very nice Digital Camera
on January 2, 2012
Posted by: headybass289
from Creve Coeur, ILL
I love this camera it is working great so far. Takes really good pictures that are really clear!!! i love it!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Can't believe my eyes!!!
on January 1, 2012
Posted by: Flying Scotsman
from Lake Norman, NC
Just gave a family member my trusty SX30 IS because I replaced it with this marvelous SX40 HS. Less than 2 weeks in my hands and ... I can't believe my eyes!!!
This has to be the perfect fixed-lens P-n-S camera! In any mode, shooting stills or video, the images and files are jaw-dropping and astounding in every respect.
As a long-time PowerShot owner, the controls are familar and all settings are easy to set and adjust. Modern security inspections make dragging your best dSLRs thru airports a real pain ... but not to worry that you can't get those eye-popping vacation shots. Take an SX40 HS for a good test shooting at your favorite camera store and you'll be impressed!!!
Pros: everything!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
A telescope with a camera attached.
on December 26, 2011
Posted by: PhonyPhotographer
from Hampton Roads
This camera was purchased as a replacement for my A3300 IS. It by far exceeded my prospects for quality and features. I had for some time been wanting to purchase a camera that had a manual mode and a strong zoom when the SX40 HS was announced. Having the good fortune of borrowing one for a week, I was so satisfied with the unit that I purchased one from a local store. I have played with all the shooting modes and the settings and have found the following information:
The battery life is good. I can shoot a day's worth of photos and videos for a small excursion on one charge. Charging is not long either.
Flash is powerful; the camera has a shoe for an additional flash, but I have not found this necessary.
Focus: my only complaint. The auto-focus is superb, but sometimes slow. Manual focus is cool, but hard to do as the only ring on the camera is a small ring on the back that takes a long time to rotate.
Screen is great; variangle, high-quality.
Zoom is UNBELIEVEABLE! It can shoot wide for huge landscapes and telephoto like a telescope.
Overall, I am highly satisfied at this purchase and would reccomend this camera to anyone who is looking for pro-features in an inexpensive camera. I often quipped that I would like to have an adapter for my telescope so that I could put my A3300 on it. I no longer desire this as I have a camera with a telescope for a lens!
The battery life is good. I can shoot a day's worth of photos and videos for a small excursion on one charge. Charging is not long either.
Flash is powerful; the camera has a shoe for an additional flash, but I have not found this necessary.
Focus: my only complaint. The auto-focus is superb, but sometimes slow. Manual focus is cool, but hard to do as the only ring on the camera is a small ring on the back that takes a long time to rotate.
Screen is great; variangle, high-quality.
Zoom is UNBELIEVEABLE! It can shoot wide for huge landscapes and telephoto like a telescope.
Overall, I am highly satisfied at this purchase and would reccomend this camera to anyone who is looking for pro-features in an inexpensive camera. I often quipped that I would like to have an adapter for my telescope so that I could put my A3300 on it. I no longer desire this as I have a camera with a telescope for a lens!
Pros: high zoom, ease of use, quality of materials, battery life
Cons: manual focus
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
New features
on December 25, 2011
Posted by: WOODCARVER
from Mountain Home, AR
Really enjoy the new features of the Powershot SX 40 HS. Great lens that is wide angle and telephoto with macro all in one lens. This SLR has a movable viewing screen that is large and very clear for the hard shots.
Pros: great features
Cons: finding lens hood in store
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
best compact I've ever owned
on December 23, 2011
Posted by: dad
from Palm Beach County,Florida
Camera is quality oriented and user friendly. Superb optics and excellent zoom reach.
Pros: lithium ion battery
Cons: poor diopter control
I would recommend this to a friend!
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