Canon PowerShot SX530 16.0-Megapixel HS Digital Camera 9779B001

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The Canon Power Shot was recommended to me by a professional photographer. So which does one choose? That was my dilemma. I needed a camera that could take photos of my jewelry to be posted online. I am in the process of “still learning”, which doesn’t come easily to someone unfamiliar with cameras or photography. However, after reading the stats of this model he said was thinking of purchasing one of these himself. I have had some difficulty merging the software with my Macbook. But I have also been told to purchase an sd card adapter so I can download photos directly. As we now know in this age of technology, you have to do some tweaking. Yet, so far I am happy with the zoom power and can take photos up close to small objects. They are certainly better than using my phone camera! For the price, it is an excellent purchase and I can’t wait to start posting my pics online!

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There is no viewfinder, so you have to look at the screen before taking pictures and I get better quality pictures from my Iphone 8 plus.

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After my Panasonic Lumix FZ200 got flooded and died, I needed a replacement and got the Powershot SX530. The reviews on the web were all very enthusiastic, but the image quality that this camera produces was never deeply discussed. Unfortunately, I found most photos to come out of the Powershot blurry, dim and washed out, and I am talking about photos taken on a sunny California day. I bet one can get better results with an average smartphone. Sorry Canon, I was really disappointed and ended up returning the camera. On the positive side, the menu system is easy to navigate and the camera is light and not too bulky, hence easy to carry around, but so what… I think these days it no longr makes sense buying budget cameras for less than $400, since smartphones make a lot better job in this price range.

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This is a great phone. It is husband’s first phone and he loves it!

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This camera can do great job takes very clear photos

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Just received it today, and love the size. All the advantages of multiple lenses, without having to carry and change them out. Very lightweight too, with a nice hand grip. Downloaded the Canon Camera Connect app onto my NFC Android phone. Followed instruction manual and phone and camera were easily connected in about 2 minutes.Downloaded the app onto my Android tablet, and the nightmare began. It took me 3 hours to finally get the camera and tablet connected. The problem was I could not get to the camera screen view as shown in the instruction manual, or in the “easy” set up guide in the app. I don’t know if anyone else had this problem, but I am going to give you the five steps that were left out. 1. Close the app on the tablet. 2. Turn on camera 3. Hit the little phone icon next to the menu button. 4. Wait till phone connects to WiFi and follow directions on camera screen 5. Open the app on the tablet. Ta Da!As for the camera, easy to use and takes good photos. I recommend buying a 67 mm adapter, 67 mm uv filter, and that size lens cap to protect the lens front dirt and scratches.No points off the camera because of connectivity set up issues. It was surprisingly difficult to do as compared to the set up for my wifi Nikon dslr.

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I’ve been using and buying Canon camera for over 40 years. I love the fact of the bluetooth ability. And that whether you want to take a picture or video you havs great quality in one camera.

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I am happy with my PowerShot SX530. Takes great pictures!

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I bought this for my 16 year old daughter to take pictures of wildlife..She really likes it and it seems to take great pictures..

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I am far from being a professional photographer. I wanted a new camera for a trip overseas and I took a chance that this was not too complicated. First off the ease of holding the camera is great with the built up section on the right side. Thank God I’m right handed… I have not used all the features yet, but I can tell you that the auto feature is working for me for inside and outside pics, close ups and different lights. THe battery lasted a few weeks just using it around the house and around town. Probably took a few hundred pics on a charge. It tells me when it thinks I need the flash and that is a nice feature that you can chose to follow or ignore. I ‘ll probably need someone to show me the wifi feature and other things since I’m not up on fancy electronics… and the young ones are better at that…. but so far I love it!