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Canon PowerShot D10 reviews
You can find here the most interesting reviews / ratings from the well-known expert sites about the Canon PowerShot D10 Camera. Here are the reviewers:
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- 11 October 2009 - |
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DigitalCameraInfo 's conclusion / rating - 12 December 2009 |
“ If you are the adventurous type you’re going to like this camera because of its ease of use plus it’s tough. On the other hand for the everyday photo of the kids in the wading pool this would probably be an overkill. It’s video is nothing to write home about with low resolution and over saturated color... ”
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CameraLabs 's conclusion / rating - 11 October 2009 |
“ The Canon PowerShot D10 is an excellent all-round digital compact that is designed specifically for use in the water and other 'challenging' environments. With a 12.1 megapixel sensor, 3x digital zoom and 2.5in LCD it's specifications may not set your heart racing, but within these boundaries it does what it does very well and produces excellent quality photos.
Its appearance has been described by some as toy-like - we'd call it fun and functional - but whether you love or hate the way it looks, there's no denying that it's extremely easy to use. This both looks and feels like a camera you could happily use in the sea, up a mountain or jumping out of an aeroplane. That makes it all the more easy when you're at a wedding or birthday party.
The D10 is a great little camera that would be even better with an extended zoom that's closer to 5x and the addition of an HD video mode. Despite those omissions it's still an excellent choice whether your looking for a compact specifically for in and underwater use, or just want a general purpose compact that you can occassionally take sailing or to the beach in confidence... ”
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Pocket-lint 's conclusion / rating - 28 September 2009 |
“ As Canon's first foray into the world of pocket bomb-proof cameras, it's a compelling offering. It is a little more bloated than Olympus rivals, but it does give you something to grip onto when using it in more remote locations, such as diving or climbing, where it sits nicely in the hand when you want to grab it and shoot.
The price, although at the upper end of compact cameras, is reasonable considering the versatility of the D10. The performance is very much in line with models from the top of the IXUS range, which is a good thing: imaging hasn't suffered to give you the weatherproofing.
Those hitting the slopes might want something more compact, but for those who want something easy to grip and happy in all weathers, the Canon PowerShot D10 is well worth a look... ”
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DPInterface 's conclusion / rating - 06 August 2009 |
“ Take the SD1200 Digital ELPH, wrap a rugged/water-tight design around it as its body, throw in a bit of cuteness, a few new functions and a big leap in ergonomics and what does it become? The Canon PowerShot D10, of course! The PowerShot D10 is a waterproof, freezeproof, shockproof, very solid digital camera; and it’s Canon’s first attempt at the rugged camera market as well.
My first and foremost praise is regarding the camera’s design. Canon did an excellent job in creating the PowerShot D10. Not only is it solid, and cute and eye-catching, but ergonomics are very good – The camera’s potato-like shape makes it easy to hold, the buttons are the biggest I’ve seen on a compact camera and you get this satisfying rubbery ‘click’ each time you press on the buttons. Regardless if you’re in scuba-diving gear or out in the cold wearing gloves (well, winter is around the corner), the Canon D10’s physical controls alone deserve a big thumbs up from me in terms of operability. However, negative aspect here is the camera’s physical size. While I could easily bring any of the competing cameras with me in my pocket (or carry several of them in a single, small bag), the D10 is just too large for pockets; instead, you’ll have to use a dedicated pouch or neckstrap when bringing it out.
The Canon PowerShot D10 uses a familiar 3X zoom lens from the Digital ELPH family and while the lens is of good quality, I feel that Canon needs to come up with something fresh. In a world of 28 mm ‘wide-angle’ lenses and large zoom multiplication numbers, the lens here isn’t sufficient. With the exception of the two budget ‘waterproof only’ cameras in the market, the rest of the competition sport lenses ranging from 3.6X to 5X zoom. The D10’s lens also lacks any sort of protection; I’m sure many would feel insecure as well about their lenses not having lens covers.
Besides the fancy design, the PowerShot D10 Digital ELPH has a rather plain point-and-shoot feature set which comes with the usual handful of scene modes, face and blink detection, iContrast and Smart Auto mode. There are no manual controls with the exception of long shutter mode where you get to pick a slow shutter speed for night shots. Can’t we have manual controls in more Digital ELPH models instead of just one?
In addition to that, we have a nice point-and-shoot feature set comprising of a Smart Auto mode, lots of scene modes, a nice face self-timer feature and face/blink detection. There are also three basic manual controls on-board the PowerShot D10 – custom white balance, true manual focus and slow shutter speed. Not quite the real deal though, as you still can’t control aperture, shutter speed, bracketing and all.
The PowerShot D10 performed well in terms of speed and image quality. The camera was very fast and responsive (though continuous shooting definitely needs a frame rate boost). Image quality was good with nice sharpness and usable photos up to ISO 400. There was little lens distortion and edge softness to be seen, though you have to be careful of the camera’s tendency to smudge images with noise reduction at high ISOs and the occasional bit of color fringing (chromatic aberration) that appears.
I would recommend the Canon PowerShot D10 to anyone who needs a tough camera that can handle all the rigors of daily life (and more) thrown at it. Canon certainly did a lot of homework when they entered the rugged camera arena – the PowerShot D10 is a well-rounded camera in terms of design (no pun intended), performance and image quality output. The only big thing that may set you off is the D10’s size – compared to the pocketable competition, this thing is huge; and no, it doesn’t fit into your pants pocket... ”
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CNET UK 's conclusion / rating - 18 June 2009 |
“ Canon has a knack for working up ordinary technology into great-looking products, and that's never been truer than with the PowerShot D10. Let's face it: 12 megapixels and a 3x optical zoom are ordinary, but the outlandish styling, classy colour scheme and 10m depth rating mean the D10 just about pulls it off... ”
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DigitalCameraReview 's conclusion / rating - 14 June 2009 |
“ There really isn't much to complain about with the D10. It's cheaper than the closest competitor from Olympus, it goes a little deeper than many of the other underwater cameras in its class, and it has the toughest wrist strap ever to grace a compact digital. I've been using Canons for more than 10 years and I've only been disappointed once. That's because Canon seems to know what consumers want and they deliver cameras that are affordable, easy to use, feature rich, fairly compact, relatively quick, and capable of consistently producing excellent images.
The D10's competition will come primarily from Olympus and to a lesser degree, Pentax and Panasonic, but I believe the D10 will prove itself very well in this new arena. If consumers like the D10 and its successors Canon may eventually try for a hat trick and challenge Olympus' top-dog status in this growing niche market.
In addition to the ability to slip beneath the waves, the D10 can endure extended exposure to rain, mist, jungle-like humidity, and dusty desert venues. Not only is the D10 a super general-use camera, it is also a great outdoor adventure camera because it will take pictures in conditions where other cameras can't... ”
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Imaging Resource 's conclusion / rating - 08 June 2009 |
“ From a user's perspective, the Canon PowerShot D10 is a unique, solid underwater digital camera with above-average depth capability, and resistance to freezing weather and impact. The interface is well-designed and familiar to existing Canon users. It's also a kick to use in the water, and fun in any outdoor activity. Speed is good, about as fast as the average digital camera, and its video mode also works well above and below the water. Where it has trouble is in the corners and sides of images, which are softer than we like to see. You won't notice this softness in your underwater pictures, just the open-air shots. But that limitation alone keeps the Canon D10 from serving as an all-purpose digital camera unless you only plan to print 4x6-inch images -- which was true of my old waterproof cameras. However, I wouldn't hesitate to bring the Canon D10 on a water-bound adventure, be it whitewater, snorkeling, diving, waterskiing, spelunking, or snow skiing. Most waterproof digital cameras have this corner sharpness limitation, so though it would miss the mark without the waterproof designation, we can't help but give the Canon D10 a Dave's Pick for all the other reasons. Just remember to bring the other digital camera along if you're planning on making pictures big enough to make your den feel like your last outdoor adventure... ”
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RegHardware 's conclusion / rating - 11 May 2009 |
“ At just under £400, the PowerShot D10 is not cheap, especially when you consider that you can get a decent DSLR for the same price. That said, you can’t use your DSLR underwater without any protection. As a camera for using in extreme conditions, the PowerShot D10 offers a lot, but in order to take advantage of this, users will have to settle for some compromises in terms of features and performance. As the saying goes, you pays your money and you takes your choice... ”
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PhotographyBLOG 's conclusion / rating - 08 May 2009 |
“ In many ways using the Canon PowerShot D10 is much like using any other Canon point-and-shoot compact. Ignore the rather obvious external design differences, and you'll find that the D10 offers the usual blend of intuitive handling, sensible design and largely dependable image quality. It shares a lot in common with its PowerShot and IXUS / Digital Elph relatives, making it easy to pick-up and use if you've ever owned a recent Canon compact. A few corners have been cut to accommodate the D10's almost bomb-proof protective features - the 3x, 35-135mm zoom lens and 2.5 inch LCD screen are rather hum-drum for a 2009 camera. On a more positive note, though, the lens is quite fast, making it well-suited to underwater use, and the screen is bright enough to be clearly seen in all but the murkiest of conditions.
As with the Olympus mju Tough 8000 that we recently reviewed, the Canon PowerShot D10 only really makes sense if you're going to take full advantage of its water-, shock-, freeze- and dust-proof qualities. Viewed in that light, the $329.99 / £379.00 / €449.00 price-tag suddenly doesn't seem quite so steep. A decent compact camera with a separate underwater housing would cost as much, if not more, than the PowerShot D10, and you wouldn't get the other benefits or convenience either. The D10 will mostly appeal to the more active user, but is still a good bet simply for taking to the beach this summer... ”
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Steves Digicams 's conclusion / rating - 27 April 2009 |
“ The PowerShot D10 is Canon's first ever Waterproof, Freezeproof, and Shockproof digital camera. They boast that you can drop this model from about 4 feet, take it out in 14° freezing weather, explore underwater up to 33ft without any optional accessories or cases. The D10 also offers a JIS class IP6X dustproof rating. On the inside is a typical 12-megapixel Canon digicam, featuring a 3x optical zoom lens, 2.5-inch LCD, Digic 4 processor, VGA sized movie capabilities, Image Stabilization, Face Detection, i-Contrast, SD/SDHC/MMC type memory card slot, and a Li-ion battery pack. Canon designed this camera to go Anywhere, and to be used by Anyone. With Smart Auto, 18-pre-programmed scene modes, and Program AE, there's an exposure option for everyone in your household, not matter what their experience level.
The body design of the D10 is great. This camera is compact enough to be tucked into a small handbag or backpack, yet still fits rather well in your hands; even for those of us who have large ones. To keep water out, the D10 is fully enclosed, with only two port doors. These doors are secured with a locking system, which seals the doors tight with rubber gaskets. One "cool" feature on this camera is the wrist strap mounting system. No longer do you have to loop a small piece of string through a small eye. Each corner of the body has a special "socket" that the wrist strap connects to. Not only does this add to the degree of comfort, but also to the uniqueness of the camera. I found that all of the camera controls on the back are well positioned, however I do wish Canon would have mounted the zoom controls around the shutter release; like they do on most of their PowerShot models. The 2.5-inch LCD is a bit smaller than one would find on a typical compact camera these days, however it serves the D10 well with a good clear live image. When shooting in dim lighting, the display gains up well to help you see your subject. In bright environments, I did notice the screen's finish did reflect some light, however it never caused any problems with me seeing my subject. My only real complaint is that this LCD is Very prone to collecting fingerprints. The D10 uses Canon's classic menu system, which has since been updated on several of their newer models, like the PowerShot SD960 IS. If you've owned a Canon in the past, you'll be right at home. For those who have just entered the digital age, you will find that the menu system is logically organized, making it very easy to navigate.
Bottom Line - The Canon PowerShot D10 is a very appealing "Go Anywhere" digicam. With the ability to capture pleasing images no matter what the conditions are, this is one versatile little camera. On top of that, the D10 offers blazing fast performance, so you can be confident that you are going to capture that shot when you press the shutter button. With a street price of about US$329, the PowerShot D10 is obviously more expensive than your typical 12-megapixel compact digicam. However, in this weatherproof category, the D10 is competitively priced, and rivals the performance and quality of many of its competitors... ”
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