Digital Zoom Cameras

Canon Powershot SX20IS Kit

Here is a photo kit that includes everything you will need to come out of the gate ready to take great pictures. The kit includes the highly rated Canon PowerShot SX20 IS, an 8 GB SD Memory Card, Camera Case, a table top tripod, USB 2.0 Card Reader and a professional lens cleaning kit.

Here’s a little more information on the Canon PowerShot SX20 IS. The SX20 has been highly rated by reviewers ever since it replaced its predecessor the PowerShot SX10. It should also be noted here that the SX20 is a true 20x zoom camera, using focal length change in the lens to produce magnification instead of the lower quality digital zooming. This produces much clearer photos than lower range cameras do when fully zoomed. When combined with the excellent optical image stabilization provided by Canon you have a camera that can take on most photo taking situations.

There are a couple of other perks included in the SX20 that need to be mentioned and one of them is the fully articulated LCD display. The display can be rotated and swiveled to just about any compound angle imaginable. This can be a major plus when taking pictures at odd angles. The other perk is that the SX20 uses AA batteries as its power source and this is a big plus to me for a number of reasons.

1. AA and AA rechargeable batteries are cheap and readily available.
2. I’ve never been a fan of the proprietary power packs on some cameras, they are just too expensive and you only get one a time of purchase.
3. If you have ever been away from home and discovered that your power packs are discharged and you have no way to recharge them, then you know why AA looks great.

The above are just a few of the areas where the Canon PowerShot SX20 IS excels and we haven’t even touched on the HD movie mode or the stereo sound capability.

To check out more of the SX20’s specifications just scroll to the bottom of the page.

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Product Description
Compact Camcorder / Digital Camera Deluxe Carrying Case - DP5000Three Piece Lens Cleaning KitMini Tripod with Extension Legs & Tilt Head4 GB Secure Digital HC Memory Card { SDSDES-004G-G11}Hi-Speed SD USB 2.0 Card ReaderPowershot SX20 IS 12MP Digital Camera
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Powershot SX20 IS 12.1MP Digital Camera 4 GB Secure Digital HC Memory Card Hi-Speed SD USB 2.0 Card Reader Compact Camcorder / Digital Camera Deluxe Carrying Case Three Piece Lens Cleaning Kit and Mini Tripod
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Another great camera from Canon   Review Date: December 10, 2009 Reviewer: Robert G. Siefker, Indianapolis, IN I started with an S1IS, graduated to the S3IS and now am settling in with the SX20IS. All of the settings are familiar but some new features add flexibility (such as user setting in the menu.) Glad to see they've made the on/off a simple button not as likely to be turned off by a friend trying to zoom. 12 MPixel resolution allows true 1080P HD movies. The camera has an HDMI connector for viewing these. The long cycle time for the flash seems to have been cut substantially (the only real complaint I've ever had with my Canon cameras). This kit came with a lot of extra stuff! It all appears to be good quality and is well worth the $20 added. I had a pocket tripod from my 35 mm gadget bag and planned on keeping it forever. With this new little light-weight pocket tripod, I may bid adieu to my old clunker. There are still a few things for me to learn about my new toy, but this camera gives you the flexibility to point and shoot or to work every angle with shutter or aperture priorities. (BTW: I NEVER use auto mode - I always use P for point and shoot mode with great results and faster cycle time.) I use the sport mode if dealing with kids or people playing, walking, etc. and shoot maybe 50 frames to get 1 or 2 really good ones. I loved my S1IS, my S3IS, and I am already in love with this bad boy!

A short list of important specifications:

• Camera resolution is 12.1 megapixels (12,400,000 pixels).
• Top shutter speed is 1/3200 second.
• Shooting programs and special effects are included.
• Optical image stabilization to reduce handshake.
• Face detection that is capable of tracking up to 35 faces.
• Mini HD video port to allow photo viewing on HD monitors.
• Uses inexpensive SD Flash Memory Cards.
• Shoots HD video at 320 x 240, 640 x 480 and 1280 x 720.
• Integrated hot shoe for external flash devices.
• Super macro mode that offers a zero inch focusing distance.
• Electronic 235K viewfinder and a fully articulated LCD display.
• Built in stereo microphone.
• Canon PhotoStitch software and drivers included.