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Summary: Cannon Pro90 IS terrific tool
Review: I've been using my Pro90 IS for a few days now, and it exceded my wildest expectations. The stabilization system allows shots impossible with out a tripod. You have control over all the camera functions, and the flash system is a dream. I double flashes and uses the first to get the correct exposure, similar to TTL in underwater cameras. It has modes like the night mode which allow the subject to be illuminated by the flash and the background to be exposed properly. The controls are functional and logical. The viewfinder is lcd giving a slr type image. There is a diaopter setting for the viewfinder so the icons are crisp and ledgable for everyone. This is a winner.
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Summary: good middle of the road
Review: i've had the pro90 for about six months. the goods: * battery life: i have 3 bp511s and am not worried about running out of battery power. these last me for more than a FULL day of shooting. (get a battery charger. in camera charging makes it impossible to charge while shooting).
* zoom: 10x - this has been sufficient. i'd only need more if i were a spy, or stuck in bleachers far away from the action.
* i love the full swivel of the LCD. the digital viewfinder is also very cute (let's you see the picture for a couple seconds) after it's taken without having to turn on the LCD. the bads: * autofocus is challenging and manual foc is hardly exact.
* slow fps. slow slow slow. i don't even use the multiple
shot mode, even when i'm taking action. i just try to
time things.
* higher ISOs are, of course, grainy.
* this is picky, but i'd like more control when in black and white mode. the best thing about this camera: it makes me want to buy a new, professional grade camera.
Rating:
Summary: good middle of the road
Review: i've had the pro90 for about six months. the goods: * battery life: i have 3 bp511s and am not worried about running out of battery power. these last me for more than a FULL day of shooting. (get a battery charger. in camera charging makes it impossible to charge while shooting).
* zoom: 10x - this has been sufficient. i'd only need more if i were a spy, or stuck in bleachers far away from the action.
* i love the full swivel of the LCD. the digital viewfinder is also very cute (let's you see the picture for a couple seconds) after it's taken without having to turn on the LCD. the bads: * autofocus is challenging and manual foc is hardly exact.
* slow fps. slow slow slow. i don't even use the multiple
shot mode, even when i'm taking action. i just try to
time things.
* higher ISOs are, of course, grainy.
* this is picky, but i'd like more control when in black and white mode. the best thing about this camera: it makes me want to buy a new, professional grade camera.
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Summary: Zoom Delight
Review: The Canon Pro 90IS Digicam has basically been everything I wanted in a "Super Zoom" all-in-one SLR style camera. The Image Stabilized 10X Optical Zoom is great and has given me opportunistic shots that I would have missed either due to the need for a tripod mounted shot with my A40 or acceptance of a blurred image! Focusing problems, slow lag times and short battery life have been a few problems I'm learning to overcome. Even though it was discontinued, I still made the purchase for the overall features and have obtained some great pictures. Although most of my picture portfolio (torretab) was taken with the Canon A40, my Pro90 gallery can also be seen at Webshots. I am disappointed that Canon seems to have chosen to not to upgrade this camera. As a new user of the Pro90 and relatively newcomer to digital photography, I need to experiment and find solutions to the quirks of the Pro90. Thanks to all who have posted comments here. Your successes (& failures) help a great many of us!
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Summary: A great camera!
Review: The Pro90 IS is my third digital camera and it is the best of the bunch. It is a great package of quality images and an outstanging lens. While it is a little large to carry with you everywhere you go, it is worth the effort to take it with you nonetheless!!
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Summary: some more things
Review: this is a follow up to my pervous review. that review was written a week after I got my camera, now im up to 4000 photos (accourding to the image file naming system) I have to make a few corrections. the overexposing flash problem can be fixed by reducing the flash power, yes you can change it for 10 increments from -2 to 2. althought for macrophotoggraphy the flash is blocked by the cameras own cannon style lens for subjects a close at 10 cm. the min macro focus is 7cm at widest angle, after you zoon in to 10x the min focus becomes 70cm, which is hardly considered macrophotography. I have yet to find the perfect balence between the two. I still cannot stand the 2.8 aperature. its hardly enough to take anything, indoors, the autometering sytem often give 1/15 of a second, compared to my olympus 2020's 1/30 or 35 (at F = 2.0) even with image stablization, 1/13 hardly gets you a sharp image, you are forced to use flash. and yes the ccd has a bit of noise even at iso 100 in low light situations, a lot more compared to my olympus 2020 or figu finepix 401 ccd. it has a nice iso 50 ccd sensitivity level, which yeilds great color saturation at longer exposures, and reduces ccd noise. a great feature for dawn or dusk photography with a tripod. at 10x optical zoom 2x digital zoom, bird photography quality is acceptable for 3x5 prints(equiv to 740mm in 35mm scale). GET AN EXTRA BATTERY, ALWAYS. this camera does not come with a case in Taiwan, but im sure it does in the US, as I saw it on the catalog. I had to buy my own. the 37mm not wide at all angle still bugs me, I would go for a wide angle converter, although I hear that pushes barallel distortion to the limit. this camera is all the professional stuff packed in a small package, the pros are worth its trade offs.
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Summary: Great zoom, great digital camera
Review: This is my fifth digital camera in about 3 years. My last digital camera was the Canon S10 which I love for its' portablility and macro function. This is a camera that you can carry around in your handbag at all times. It only has a 2X zoom which is frustrating when you want to take photos from a distance. I had invested in a 340MB Microdrive so when I started looking for a new camera, my criteria was a camera that had a great zoom feature and had a compatible Compact II flash slot. The Canon Pro 90 IS fit the bill perfectly. I did a lot of research and based on my criteria and the experience of previously owning a Canon,I chose the Pro 90 and I have not been disappointed. It takes really beautiful pictures and the zoom is terrific. The only drawback is that it does not have a macro feature for close ups. You can buy a macro lens and that will probably be my next expenditure. I print my photos on an HP 990cxi using HP photo glossy paper and I swear they look better than 35mm prints from a print shop. The ability to take 30 sec video is an additional plus. This is a terrific camera!
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Summary: Nice camera but a bit large for everyday use
Review: This is my first Digital Camera purchase and it took me a lot of time to read enough reviews to make the decision to purchase this Canon Pro 90. I have to say that it is an amazing camera overall. The 10x zoom is so much better than any 3x zoom on other digital cameras. I got back from snowboarding in Whistler (Canada) and looked at some pictures I took of my girlfriend with a conventional camera and you could barely notice that it was her against the white snow covered mountain. That is when I decided that I needed a camera with a decent zoom. And this 10x zoom is perfect for those far away shots. My only complaint about this camera is its size. This camera comes with a neck strap which is nice but for taking with you every where you go, you might want to think about a smaller camera. Other than the size this camera is wonderful for the average person like me who knows nothing about aperature settings etc. although I am learning now since this camera also allows you to take it out of auto mode and manually adjust all the settings you would want to.
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Summary: Good all round
Review: This is my first digital camera which I purchased about 6 months ago. I love it. I have ot yet played around too much with the manual modes but I love many things abut this camera: It is aesthetically cool looking. It is very comfortable to grip with one hand. It has aLONG battery life, using a battery used on camcorders; I've never had a problem with low battery. The pictures are GREAT. Don't let the 2.6 megapixels turn you off; this camera has a great lense; very solid. The 10X zoom is incredible. All in all, a great product.
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Summary: Good all round
Review: This is my first digital camera which I purchased about 6 months ago. I love it. I have ot yet played around too much with the manual modes but I love many things abut this camera: It is aesthetically cool looking. It is very comfortable to grip with one hand. It has aLONG battery life, using a battery used on camcorders; I've never had a problem with low battery. The pictures are GREAT. Don't let the 2.6 megapixels turn you off; this camera has a great lense; very solid. The 10X zoom is incredible. All in all, a great product.
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