I like this review cause this is showing how good a camera below 300 can still be great. I just watched a video where the guy just complained about it.

@laturista1000

4 жыл бұрын

i hate unboxing reviews. This video review at least showed the footage of the camera in different settings. Damn that image stabilization is horrible, mount it on a tripod while zooming to 50X maybe that will be less shaky.

Aaron, my thanks for such an honest and down to earth review. Unfortunately many people get caught up in pixel count and "the latest is the best" etc but you cut through the b/s and spoke honestly and openly. I have been looking for a Canon because they lean to the reds which is what I want because I want footage to match a DJI Spark. I am heavily committed to Panasonic because they are the middle of the road between Canon's redness and Sony's blueness but they don't match the Spark's redness. I am going to go ahead and buy a Canon SX530 on the strength of your review. Again Aaron, my thanks. Keep being awesome. Carl

Thank you for the review, one of the best done reviews of this model. Great job, thank you. Terry D

Thanks for the thorough review, Aaron. For those wanting to do more with this camera, or canon point-and-shoot/bridge cameras in general, check out CHDK. It's a bit of work to read about how to get it on to your camera, but once you do it gives you a lot more manual control over it (e.g., custom iso, aperture, and shutter speed settings, sometimes beyond what the camera is technically capable of, to name just a few), and adds new features (such as RAW support and the ability to take HDR shots). I have barely scratched the surface of it yet (it's really in depth and technical sometimes), but it's definitely fun to play with.

I have this camera and I agree with you. You can take some excellent pictures as long as the lighting is good. I’ve taken tons of great pictures and some have placed in photo contests.

@FitsandFun

4 жыл бұрын

For the price it really is a good camera. Excellent range and better image quality than I expected.

You talked about touch screens and I remember some time ago reading you can bump into it while shooting and mess stuff up... basically you're always trying to not accidentally touch the screen.

Woah the zoom!

I also love the intro music. Lol

I own this camera as well, and I can say that it does take great pictures and is actually quite fun to play with, the zoom is great and I haven't had any issues with it, and I can say... it is decently durable

Thank you for the video

You ought to see some of my MOON SHOTS!

@rodrickdubose659

4 жыл бұрын

Mine too...this camera does that very well.

I just purchased this camera as well

The first clip with the zoom truly made me gasp haha

thank you Aarons

I also have this camera very nice 📷

Hi there, why do you say it's not f3.4? On the lens it's masked as such aperture on the wide end of the lens.

very good review

I got this for a christmas present from my father a few months ago and works great! The quality on my videos on the camera is great too but your videos somehow look even better. Is there a way I can up the resolution on my videos? My videos at times get out of focus when shooting once in a while and I can see some grain when it's real dark. The pictures however are great all the time though no matter what.

@thomasdunaway2573

4 жыл бұрын

Use IS settings

what format does it record in?

Is the lens cap 49mm? I lost mine after maybe 6 years, I'm seeing different numbers on the internet and (obviously) don't want to buy one that doesn't fit. I even dug out the original box and booklet and that doesn't tell me the number.

how does this compare with the Powershot sx540 which I have?

Nice camera

How does it compare to the Cannon Rebel’s T6?

Hey there, does this camera add EXIF metadata to the images? I'm especially asking if it adds GPS data so I can plot my images on a map.

@FitsandFun

4 жыл бұрын

No, this does not have gps

Thank you for the review.

@tyronejackson3020

5 жыл бұрын

Hey Stupid no one cares about your retarded comment

Real good information,is the low light pictures and videos really that bad???

I got it for about $230 or so at Best Buy on a closeout years ago...I got it to upgrade from my SX110 IS. This is bulkier, but it takes great pictures. I find that my old 110 IS is easy to do very closeup shots, like of flowers, for some reason. So I just stand further away and use the zoom and it's OK. Someday I'll figure it out....MANY years ago I had a Canon SLR (circa 1980) with a HUGE Vivitar Zoom lens...believe me, this is better and easier to to use!

@icynicey2853

2 жыл бұрын

I got it for 40€ or something like 50$ 😅

Aaron. Have you played with the higher ISO settings in lower light? I wonder is a portrait at. 4.5 aperture and an ISO of 800 would work indoors without too much grain.

@FitsandFun

6 жыл бұрын

I think the sensor is really small compared to the T7i, because it is just bad in low light. I've been spoiled with the 50mm f1.8.

@dnise274

5 жыл бұрын

I would get a led camera light for indoor

I was getting better shots and now I'm not. Odd. Low light struggles some but I've gotten some okay shots. I used to get better photos of my son but now they come out blurry in both automatic and manual with high shutter speed. My son moves around a lot so doesn't stay still. The issue in manual is upping the shutter speed makes it darker(way too dark) and raising the iso and changing the aperture doesn't make a big difference. Raising the flash also shows -2 underexposed. I'm unable to use manual because I get poor photos unless it's very bright and it does pretty well. I also get "busy" sometimes when trying to take shots. I often miss great moments of my son because it's slow to take pictures and stick to my faster camera phone. Galaxy S9.. So frustrating. Any suggestions? Thinking of getting a DSLR with a faster processor.

@FitsandFun

4 жыл бұрын

That is odd, I'd try a factory reset to see if that restores the image quality. As far as the busy message I've never had that, very odd. I had to do a factory reset on my Canon Vixia camcorder because the picture just got awful, and it worked! Also you may need a faster memory card, not sure what you are using, but at least 80mbs. That may help.

V good video. Plz tell me best bridge camara for video under $300.

I bought one of these back when they are new, I regret selling it because the 50x optical + 100x digital is cool. A 1200mm lens today for my Sony would be very expensive, I have a 1600mm cheap China lens for $100, but the zoom on that canon is better than the really cheap junk lens.

My powershot sx540 cost only £100 on facebook with a bag. it was cheap only because the charger and original box was missing both of which bought afterwards. People actually sell empty boxes for things on ebay great if you want to resell it. After seing mine, a friend bought this cam off of ebay for less than £70. a bargain.

Will this be good for taking pictures of my jobs in my roofing company? For the web site. My phone just not cutting it

@FitsandFun

4 жыл бұрын

The optical zoom will let you get very close up and clear photos vs your phone photos that are very limited in range. What kind of photos are you hoping to get?

hey i need advice on which camera i should buy. I was looking at the canon powershot SX540 HS wifi or Nikon coolpix B500?? any other suggestions for cameras that are not too expensive would be helpful as well!

@FitsandFun

4 жыл бұрын

Panasonic lumix xz300, looks like a little powerhouse. I've never personal used it, just look amazing on paper, and the price on Amazon looks like a great deal.

Hey !! How did you upload this video in 1080p quality using this camera ? Does the camera impact the HD quality you can upload to KZread ? Sorry , I’m new to this !!

@FitsandFun

4 жыл бұрын

It shoots 1080p@30fps, so I just edit the footage and upload to my KZread account.

Finally someone not only focused on having only the latest camera I'm tired of these people 🤣

Hi! which camera are you using for recording since 7:48 while explaining? Thanks

@FitsandFun

5 жыл бұрын

Canon t7i with a Sigma 18-35mm f1.8.

Dear Aaron, if I want to make videos on homes ( since I am a realtor). what camera you will recommend? People said Gopro Fusion is simple to use, what is your opinion?

@FitsandFun

5 жыл бұрын

For video I'd recommend a Canon SL2, with a 10-18mm wide angle lens. Or a 24mm f2.8 lens. The SL2 because it is Inexpensive relative to other dslr cameras and produces great video. In good light the 10-18mm wide angle will make rooms look huge, unfortunately it needs really bright rooms for good quality. The 24mm at f2.8 will be much better in lower lit rooms, but it's not nearly as wide as the 10-18mm. The Gopros are wide angle and some do well in lower light, but you can't swap the lenses out for different types of video and photo work.

@carolinahotproperty

5 жыл бұрын

@@FitsandFun thanks a lot

Mine just freezes all of the time and doesn't save pictures but videos save.

This isnt a thorough review! You didn't lift the top hinge on the camera I wanted to know about the flash features but overall this was informative, Thanks!

@FitsandFun

5 жыл бұрын

The flash works very well. Cleans a dark image up nicely.

@rodrickdubose659

4 жыл бұрын

Flash is trash...camera is fantastic though. I never use the flash on this camera.

can u plug in a cord to feed directly to your computer to upload videos. I hate the wifi complicated stuff

@FitsandFun

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, but it's so much easier to just take out the sd card.

@westside1233211

5 жыл бұрын

@@FitsandFun Nice, thanks for the reply. I don't think my macbook has somewhere to put in the sd card, guess ill just buy a cord.

@toothytube

4 жыл бұрын

@@westside1233211 Small card readers (about the same size as a typical thumb drive) that simply plug into any USB fitting are dirt cheap and work great.

I have this camera, it's really amazing for shooting the moon. I have it on my channel.

@skydriver1990

6 жыл бұрын

Oh definitely Graham. Even video is amazing. It's literally like a telescope.

Does the view finder flip around so that I can watch myself while vlogging?

@FitsandFun

4 жыл бұрын

No, and it's not touchscreen.

@ryancox5097

4 жыл бұрын

Understood. And thanks for responding. I'm trying to figure out what kind of camera to buy for vlogging on KZread, but I am brand new to this and don't know anything at all about cameras. ☹️

@FitsandFun

4 жыл бұрын

Depending on your budget, I'd recommend an entry level dslr or mirrorless with an interchangeable lens. Possibly a Sony a6000ish series type mirrorless, a Canon SL2 or SL3, A Canon T7i, Canon m50. Just to name a few entry level options. They all have flip out touch screens and are fairly small, perfect for vlogging.

Hello please help. I just got this camera today at a yard sale. Works great. I really like it. I am not a photographer or anything. Just a mom who doesn’t want 10,000+ photos and videos on her cell phone lol. So just needed a point and shoot simple camera lol. I know this is an older camera but the pictures look ancient. Your video looks much better. Any advice for better quality photos? Something I can change in settings?

@FitsandFun

Жыл бұрын

I know that if you zoom in too far than it's a grainy image. And the key to these cameras is that you need to be in excellent light. Indoors will look pretty terrible, especially dark rooms. Our current phones are much better indoors for photos in darker situations. So I'd try it outdoors in great light and see if you get better results. In auto mode theres not much you'll need to do to get decent photo quality outdoors.

I want to buy this in 2020... will it be good? and i dont have capability to buy an expensive camera than this

@mollies13

4 жыл бұрын

Sure but sx540 and sx70 are the one in store.

Is that it by itself or with a lens?

Do I have to have a memory card? I just bought this and it didn't come with one. I know, dumb question, right?

@FitsandFun

4 жыл бұрын

Not a dumb question at all, you do need a memory card. Any new one should work fine. Older ones could have a transfer rate to slow to record video.

@mollies13

4 жыл бұрын

No worries mam. You can get 16gb for just $10. You can find these los price at best buy deal. You can get 32gb 12.99 depend which best buy has one available.

What camera are u using to film this video?

@FitsandFun

6 жыл бұрын

The Canon T7i with a Sigma 18-35 f1.8 lens.

Is there any possible way to add any lenses ?

@FitsandFun

4 жыл бұрын

No, it's a fixed lens

Does everyone agree with me that the Panasonic Lumix FZ82 is better? same price i think too.

would this camera be good for my kids plays or for taking video of them outside. I'm just a beginner and looking for something that gives me good clear video. It says this camera is FHD 1080p so I'm assuming this would be clear. What do you think?

@FitsandFun

4 жыл бұрын

It's good outside, but for plays it may be a bit grainy, depending on the lighting.

@haroldgar12

4 жыл бұрын

@@FitsandFun when you say grainy, do you mean when you zoom in all the way in the dark?

@FitsandFun

4 жыл бұрын

Zooming indoors will definitely be a challenge, but just indoors in general is average at best. If a play has good stage lighting it should be fine, but this camera's video quality really drops in average to sub par lighting.

@haroldgar12

4 жыл бұрын

@@FitsandFun ah ok. so if indoor has good lighting then it should be ok , correct?

@haroldgar12

4 жыл бұрын

@@FitsandFun would you happen to know the size of the lens cap? I recently bought a used one and it came without a lens cap

Hi, I just wanna ask if this camera has autofocus?

@FitsandFun

2 жыл бұрын

Yes.

what's the best disk to use

@FitsandFun

3 жыл бұрын

At this point I think any new 8gb,16gb or 64gb will work. All the speeds on the new cards will work.

The camera quality compared to iPhone, which is better?

@FitsandFun

4 жыл бұрын

IPhone has better resolution. This camera is great for zooming way in on wildlife or anything requiring a long zoom.

Ah, so its more of an outdoor cam. I needed an indoor one.

@FitsandFun

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, definitely needs good to great lighting.

@evelyndoyle4830

4 жыл бұрын

i have this camera and i was really disappointed in the quality indoors definitely get something else if you intend to film indoors

@lightworker4813

3 жыл бұрын

I use mine indoors all the time, and it works very well.

How is it compared to the t7i

@FitsandFun

6 жыл бұрын

I'd say it doesn't compare, two different leagues. However, for trails and wildlife, it is easy and fun to use. The zoom is amazing, and in sunlight it's very clear, even at the 50x optical zoom . I just haven't had much sunlight. A fun little addition to the bag.

@shalese_johnson

6 жыл бұрын

Fits and Fun awesome vid! And thank you for the info!

Only $200 on AMAZON I'm getting it

Can you change the lense

@FitsandFun

5 жыл бұрын

No, it is a fixed lens.

@Jayballinallday

5 жыл бұрын

@@FitsandFun oh alright thanks

What do you think of this camera for making KZread videos?

@FitsandFun

4 жыл бұрын

I don't think it's good for making KZread videos. The videos will sound and look very old and low quality. This camera excels in photography due to its zoom range.

@bluemoon2585

4 жыл бұрын

By any chance would u happen to know of any good economic camera to be used for KZread videos? Especially for novices. Thanks for your input.

@FitsandFun

4 жыл бұрын

The Panasonic dmc fz200. An older camera, but packed with features and has an external mic port for good audio in KZread videos. Or the newer model, fz300.

@bluemoon2585

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you

So the cx405 is better.

I just bought this camera for $140

@NothingbutNiece

5 жыл бұрын

Richard Whitfill where??

@allaboutbeebo4092

5 жыл бұрын

Nothingbut Niece Walmart

@TheMyshine09

5 жыл бұрын

Wow it’s $249 now

@justinmensah6080

5 жыл бұрын

Richard Whitfill how good is it?

@oldengguy

3 жыл бұрын

I found a used one at a thrift store for less than $30.00. It had no charger with it, but I had one.

hey there. So i have an art channel, would this camera be good?

@FitsandFun

3 жыл бұрын

Not really, compared to cameras and KZread videos released now, it would look pretty bad. It's still a capable photo camera, but video is not It's strength.

@artsyz3879

3 жыл бұрын

@@FitsandFunwhat phone camera would u compare it to?

@FitsandFun

3 жыл бұрын

I'd say phone cameras from 2018 till now are a lot better

@FitsandFun

3 жыл бұрын

Much higher resolution and better auto focus

@artsyz3879

3 жыл бұрын

@@FitsandFun hm ok. Do you have any camera suggestions under 200-250??

can this a good vlogging camera?

@FitsandFun

3 жыл бұрын

No, not at all. No flip screen, no mic port, average video quality.

@angelkat8217

3 жыл бұрын

@@FitsandFun oh okay. thanks so much :)

@angelkat8217

3 жыл бұрын

@@FitsandFun do u have any suggestions for a vlogging cam though? i have no idea where to start.

@FitsandFun

3 жыл бұрын

Sony just released a really good one, but I think it's kind of expensive. I'd recommend one that has a flip screen to see yourself and a mic port for good audio. There are tons of options. If 4k isn't important then the T7i, Sony 6000 and up series, SL2, SL3, etc. All around 500 to 700 to start.

@angelkat8217

3 жыл бұрын

@@FitsandFun okay i'll check them out, thanks =)

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The Sony's were so much better for the same price points. Given this is 2 years old, i just never looked at canon because always opted for Sony.

Why is that Squirrel's asshole bleeding ? Going to have to forward your video to PETA

My cell phone takes better pictures

@FitsandFun

Жыл бұрын

This camera came out 7 years ago, every cell phone now takes better pictures and video. This camera has an optical zoom that a cell phone can't touch though, so it still has value for people who need range.