Positive first impression with a little disappointment

In April last year, I had one of the first super zoom cameras, Canon SX10 IS, risen and since then shot about 3,800 photos. Many of them would not have been possible without the superzoom range of 560 mm and the Super Macro mode that brought some very nice photo or other produce. Had as a mid-September Canon then the new SX30 IS (now there was a SX20 IS) announced me the data could sit up: - (!) Zoom range (in KB converted) 24 840 mm, image stabilizer newest technology, HD clips ( 1280 x 760) and a slightly larger screen. Shortly after the announcement was kindled in forums and blogs a discussion about sense or nonsense of this camera. The burning question was: can you photos in a telephoto range of more than 800 mm without using a tripod from the open hand hinbekommen verwackelungsfrei? Since yesterday, I know: Yes, you can. The image stabilization does a great job, even during video shooting. The first photos and clips without large Rumprobiererei have almost convinced me. Some pictures of me in the gallery (see above) should clarify the well.

Of course there are downsides, not all of the new inspired me equally.

- Viewfinder picture has become significantly smaller. One can probably get used to it, but what Canon was thinking, I will probably a mystery.

- The feel is a bad track. So z. B. the grip surface as opposed to the SX10 IS no longer rather roughened, but smoother.

- The overall impression was of high quality with the SX10 IS

- I have changed here and there with the user prompts me even settle, the first impression I was wondering why something needs to be changed proven. But that is probably already have.

- The SX10 IS has been equipped with "normal" mignon batteries (AA), also available with AA batteries. The SX30 IS needs a modern lithium battery.
Advantage SX10 IS: AA batteries you can get almost anywhere, AA batteries and chargers are cheap
Advantage SX30 IS: Probably keeps a fully charged lithium battery last longer by and has more power (!?). We'll see ...

A few days later and about 200 pictures: Except for the smaller viewfinder I got used easily to the "new". To date put forward such reviews rattling and loud Zoom, deterioration etc. I can understand in any way. What annoyed me much more that now no lens hood is included and that one again must shell out for about 25. On the other hand, the lens cap is finally secured with a cord to the chassis. The fact that the SX30 IS can no longer be supplied with "normal" batteries - you should know that before you buy (or should know - information is everything). For whom is a knock-out criterion is who should you please look for another camera.

Conclusion: for me the criticisms are personally not so serious - a point I have to pull unfortunately. Nevertheless, the camera makes a lot of fun.