Canon - PowerShot SX260 HS 12.1-Megapixel Digital Camera - Black

Excellent camera I carry all the time. I missed a lot of photo opportunities because I didn't want to carry my Canon SLR professional model, and now I always have a camera with me. The zoom is excellent, and the camera has features you don't always get on a small camera. Plus it's very easy for anyone to use.

I walked into BestBuy and told the lady I am not a photographer but I want to take photography worthy pictures. She pointed us to this Canon camera and a few others but we ended up going with this one. It is easy to use without having to know what all the picture modes are and it takes great pics.

I'm very happy with image quality in most situations. I use zoom nearly every shot, and am very pleased with it most of the time. Full zoom doesn't always know where to focus. Color fidelity is outstanding. I'm very happy with low light shots - and I have flash turned off. It's small enough to fit in my pocket, but large enough to feel good in the hand. Battery life is very good, but then, I've got the flash and the GPS turned off. I haven't spent enough time muddling around the manual to get the most out of it, I'm sure.

The camera preformed in the Amazon amazingly. I did wish i had a view finder vs the LED screen but i think with practice that will work itself out. picture came out great on my Sony picture frame viewer

I was looking for a camera that would give me a powerful zoom without the bulk for my cruise; the plan was to go para-sailing. Well we didn't go para-sailing but I did get awesome pictures of the fish in the water, great video of my son floating in the ocean and even my 3 year old took great pictures. It was really easy to use and the bundle was extremely valuable. I was able to carry my camera and the extra battery around in the pouch on my wrist without having to worry about comfort or it being in the way. Awesome camera for a beginner.

I previously owned the Cannon powershot sx150. Loved it but I misplaced it. So I decided to purchase an new camera and purchased the sx260. Twice the features and just as easy to use. The sx260 make even the most novice photographer look like a pro. My favorite feature is the hi speed video feature.

I used my old Canon almost daily to photograph nature. I always loved it but.... I was ready for a longer zoom. The transition from the old trusty to the new with zoom has been relatively easy. New camera is heavier and I am learning how to steady it. It is less forgiving of my shakiness than the older lighter digital. Picture quality can be a lovely surprise as I focus in on subjects that previously I was unable to capture. I took some great bird photos after the snow today and already downloaded them. They looked great!.

The SX260HS continues to meet my expectations and I enjoy its use. It's quite small but it packs a lot of features that I continue to rely on in many shooting situations. Other than the pop-up flash, that continues to protude under my fingers, I have little negative feed back for the camera. There are other cameras out there with basically equal features but they are bulkier and hard to carry around. This camera is as portable as a compact smart phone. Try one!!!! You too will love it!!!