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Canon - PowerShot D10 12.1-Megapixel Digital Camera - Blue
Average customer rating
4.2
(158 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 158 reviews
5 Stars
98
4 Stars
31
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
8
1 Star
12
81%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for Canon - PowerShot D10 12.1-Megapixel Digital Camera - Blue
Customer Rating
5
Good yes, great maybe?
on May 7, 2009
Posted by: Teach
from Canfield, OH
I knew it did not have a function selection dial, and did not realize how much I had become use to that Cannon feature. It took some getting use to clicking the buttons to set the shooting mode, and through gloves I have had a problem hitting the right buttons.
The screen is bright and easy to see at angle. It has clean lines, and the strap attachment is strong, and adjusts to any of the 4 corners.
This camera mates Cannon's great optics with a durable case. It worked well in the pool, and will get to the beaches this summer!
The screen is bright and easy to see at angle. It has clean lines, and the strap attachment is strong, and adjusts to any of the 4 corners.
This camera mates Cannon's great optics with a durable case. It worked well in the pool, and will get to the beaches this summer!
Pros: durable, waterproof, bright screen, strap attachment
Cons: 'different' function setting
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Amazing Camera
on May 29, 2009
Posted by: LuckyGirl
from Conway, AR
When I purchased this camera I had no idea I was getting a great out-of water camera and video recorder in addition to an amazing underwater camera. This camera ROCKS! The pictures underwater are amazing and so is the video. I'm tempted to use the camera as my video camera as well and get rid of my old video recorder. I had no idea you could record underwater and still actually hear audio, but with this camera you can! It does it all. I would highly recommend this camera to anyone and everyone. I am so glad Canon came out with this amazing underwater camera. Thank you Canon!!!
Pros: affordable, user friendly, takes great video, takes great photos in and out of water
Cons: not much zoom but that is understandable
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
The best camera so far.
on October 13, 2010
Posted by: Joe
from California
I purchased this camera in 2009 for a January 2010 mountain climbing expedition to the Argentine Andes. The reason I purchased this model is because I had cameras ruined due to rain and from being dropped.
My Powershot D10 has been dropped countless times on rock, concrete sidewalks, and has been subjected to the sub zero temperatures and extreme altitude of Cerro Aconcagua in Argentina without failure.
I am also a professional firefighter, I carry my Powershot D10 in my turnout coat pocket during my shift. While in my pocket, it has been inside several burning structures and been soaked countless times from fire attack hose lines. It also has been dropped several times on the engine house floor without damage.
Just recently, I took my Powershot D10 on two trips to the high Sierra in California and it took great photos and video.
My Powershot D10 has been dropped countless times on rock, concrete sidewalks, and has been subjected to the sub zero temperatures and extreme altitude of Cerro Aconcagua in Argentina without failure.
I am also a professional firefighter, I carry my Powershot D10 in my turnout coat pocket during my shift. While in my pocket, it has been inside several burning structures and been soaked countless times from fire attack hose lines. It also has been dropped several times on the engine house floor without damage.
Just recently, I took my Powershot D10 on two trips to the high Sierra in California and it took great photos and video.
Pros: durable, easy to use, great photos, excellent video
Cons: no lens cover
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
4
Great for snorkeling
on March 4, 2010
Posted by: Crawdad
from California
I regularly shoot a digital SLR but got the D-10 for a trip to Hawaii specifically for snorkeling. It worked really well for that purpose. I took it down to about 15 feet. No leaks or other problems at all. And, because of the built-in "underwater" setting and the ability to set white balance and use the strobe, the results were remarkable. I now have a 2X3 foot poster on my wall and it is sharp as a tack with great color saturation.
The pleasant surprise was how well the camera did out of the water. I put it in my pocket at night and got sunset and night shots in Waikiki using built-in settings and these shots rival what I can do with my SLR.
I've heard criticism about the camera's bulk compared to other point-and-shoot cameras - yes it is bigger, but it is also more rugged and versatile, and as an SLR user, the size was not a drawback. I've also heard that some complain about the controls, but I actually found them pretty intuitive. I'm not sure what the complaint could be, but then, I'm not used to other point-and-shoot digital cameras, so I found the learning curve pretty easy.
My only real "con" is that the wide-angle to telephoto range is pretty small. And let's face it, you pay quite a bit for the ability to take this camera underwater or into adventure situations. For me, it was worth it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
4
Nice photos, but big lag underwater
on March 22, 2010
Posted by: Velo Steve
from Northern California
We bought this camera for a trip to Panama and Costa Rica. Besides snorkeling, we wanted a camera that would be safe in a rainstorm.
This camera is capable of really nice photos, both in water and on land. On the other hand, it was quite frustrating under water to watch a fish turn its back on the camera during the time between pushing the shutter button and the actual shot. There's only so long you can hold your breath waiting for the moment to repeat. Maybe I'm spoiled by my Canon 40D, but the lag seemed excessive.
We also didn't like the slippery body shape. You feel that the camera would be easy to drop, and sometimes we ended up wrapping our hands around it and leaving fingerprints on the lens cover.
Pros: 10 meter depth rating, great photos under good conditions, much easier to use than a housing
Cons: shutter lag, slippery shape, alternate straps only offered in an expensive set
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Great adventure camera
on March 31, 2010
Posted by: Andy
from San Diego
This camera is amazing. Considering what it can do and the alternatives, it is nonsense to complain about its price (look at the price of another camera and the additional cost of a water proof case) or the bulkiness (again, look at how much bigger the additional water proof cases are)
While kayaking, I can pull out the camera, turn it on and take great pictures in just a few seconds. In time for great wild animal and adventure shots. My bulky cased SLR could never make those pics. I now take this camera along on hikes and camping trips; smaller and lighter than my SLR, great macros, wonderful landscapes and I never worry about it getting wet, dirty, dusty, dropping it. It's incredibly solid.
While kayaking, I can pull out the camera, turn it on and take great pictures in just a few seconds. In time for great wild animal and adventure shots. My bulky cased SLR could never make those pics. I now take this camera along on hikes and camping trips; smaller and lighter than my SLR, great macros, wonderful landscapes and I never worry about it getting wet, dirty, dusty, dropping it. It's incredibly solid.
Pros: well built, great pictures
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Easy to use underwater..great pictures!
on November 24, 2009
Posted by: Snorkeler
from Hawaii
I love this camera. I live in Hawaii and get fabulous underwater shots while I am snorkeling. It is easy to find the right buttons to zoom or switch to video. Most of all, I can see what I am shooting at. I have had several underwater cameras and this one beats them all. It is so good, friends that have snorkeled with me and compared their pictures to mine….went out and bought a D10 camera. I could start a D10 Camera club! I would highly recommend this camera. As any underwater camera…pay attention to the rules. Check the locking mechanisms carefully, soak in tap water to clear all sea salt. Oh, and as an added bonus, I went to France a few months ago (I only had the camera for a few weeks) and all my vacation pictures came out great. Land or see…it is great.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
This camera is almost perfect
on June 11, 2011
Posted by: Ted
from San Diego, CA
I purchased my DC10 about two years ago for a trip to Australia. I wanted a camera that I could use when snorkeling and something that could withstand sand and moisture. I did a lot of research before selecting the D10, and as a long-time Canon PowerShot user, it wasn't a hard decision to make. The bottom line is that I was not disappointed. This camera takes incredibly detailed photographs under almost any conditions and it also does an outstanding job capturing the correct colors both in and out of the water. I also love that I can take it outdoors and not have to worry about sand or dirt in the mechanism of the camera because it is totally sealed - it can be rinsed off like your electric toothbrush. The only major issues I have with this camera are its size, and the lack of HD video - I would use it a lot more if it were smaller. The lens also has some barrel distortion at the edges and I find myself sometimes wishing for a more powerful zoom, but the photos that this camera takes are so detailed that the images can be enlarged significantly without losing image resolution. My one warning is that despite its looks, this camera is not a toy and is not a good camera for kids. The battery/memory card door must be carefully inspected and sealed every time it is closed, and the latch must click into place for the seal to be effective. I loaned the camera to a friend who was going to Hawaii and his kids destroyed it in an hour. I have had zero problems in two years of sporadic, but very intensive use. If you want an affordable and compact underwater camera for snorkeling, this is it. If you will be using this as an outdoor camera I would also highly recommend the accessory pack - a bit pricey, but it includes a very useful variety of straps and a nice neoprene soft case as well as some cool replacement covers if you don't like the blue color. Buy it!
Pros: good battery life, Good Low-Light Performance, excellent image quality, durable, easy to use, great underwater performance
Cons: Heavy/Bulky, no hd video support, no built in lens cover
I would recommend this to a friend!
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