Canon PowerShot SX1 IS

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Noise, noise, noise....

May 14, 2009

Rating: 5 out of 10 (Average)
Pros: Video
Cons: Stills picture quality
Opinion:
I have had many compacts from Canon, the latest being the G9, and have been very happy with them. I thought I would slowly transition to a dSLR by first buying a bridge, the SX1 IS. BIG mistake. Picture quality on this camera is only acceptable at ISO 100 and below. And even at that level, noise is apparent. Overexposure is commonplace. The only truly great feature of this camera is the HD video with stereo sound - but for stills, look elsewhere (like the Panasonic G1 for a comparable price).

I am so disappointed I have gone back to my G9, will be eBaying the SX1 and buying myself the EOS 500D as soon as I can.

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prxraw says...
I would like to know the settings in which you were getting noise,
I didn't got noise till iso 800, at iso 1600 there is lot of noise.
also if your are aiming for dslr then operate the camera in manual mode and not in auto mode.

As for me I am also planning to buy canon 50d mark II
I also own Nikon F55, one of the best film roll slr.

Jun 5, 2009