As some of the previous assessments of the PowerShot SX1 are absolutely not fair, I have now times a lance for these really fine camera break. I did finally get to 4monatiger wait just before Christmas and since then subjected to a wide test under a variety of conditions. So far I have never been disappointed. One must of course have something to do with the functions, the scene modes and not least to deal with the manual controls, so you can also take advantage of the full capabilities of this high-tech camera. Of course, never will be perfect every photo and succeed in the wrong mode you can absolutely ruin each photo. Similarly, but you can achieve with the SX1 very respectable results that meet every realistic claims even under the most unfavorable photographic conditions. Photography is often some distance experimentation. The constant use of Auto mode is then the absolute no-go! The frequent criticism regarding. Noise at high ISO values lost in my opinion, in full-frame sensor cameras without anything, because that's just physics. (If you actually know beforehand if you look at the specifications looks). Who noiseless photos at ISO 1600 are important who buys a reflex that then all other disadvantages brings (especially weight, changing objectives, costs). The high power consumption, which has also been criticized, is incomprehensible to me. I'm average per battery charge 500-600 photos (including some with flash). The course also depends on the battery. Very good are the Sanyo eneloop batteries. And who wants to play it safe, which also has at least one set of back-up batteries there. Genial is the swiveling display, both overhead photos as well as the self-timer. The IR remote control is great fun for group photos. In general, the possibilities for self-timer are very diverse, such as on the face detection. The PowerShot SX1 has just a huge potential, which one almost always provides the appropriate function for good and beautiful photos, even if not everything goes by itself, because not only the camera takes the picture, but also the photographer. I forgive and affirm 5 Stars!
