Canon PowerShot SX530 HS Digital Camera - Bundle with Camera Case, 16GB Class 10 SDHC Card, Cleaning Kit

2021-03-17T20:00:00

I have had this camera for about 5 years now and it no longer works and really never did but waited too long to return it Camera would not focus for video or still shots and could take up to 10 minutes to get it to focus on the subject instead of dust on the lens No kidding it would focus on dust on the lens every time without fail if I did not look really close to see that was what it was doing Entire videos 20 minutes long nothing but blur beside the dust on the lens that was in sharp focus no problem No not a dirty lens I'm talking about it would focus on one speck of any dust on the lens and never focus on the subjects Buttons on camera were too easy to push would turn camera on in bag and run down the battery so when I got to my destination and wanted photos forget it as it had to be charged again Spare batteries not available for this camera so once the battery starts going your camera will no longer work anymore and that was what was happening also as battery started discharging fast after about 2 videos and had to charge again for an hour Many many photos and videos worthless because of camera problems I have never seen with any other camera I have ever owned Anytime I worked using the canon camera it meant it would take 2-3 times longer to set up because of all the problems it would have not even including then finding out it focused on dust on the lens and have to redo the entire shot for twice the cost In short after all the problems I had with this camera I will never buy any Canon products ever again knowing I would just be paying for worthless junk Tried to add photos of how crummy the picture are but site would not upload a picture no doubt more problems with canon products again so I tell you what, I will build a website showing just how crummy canon cameras really are and I have thousands of videos and photos to prove it

RBB

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2020-09-29T23:05:16

Great value!

HAGER R.

2020-09-29T23:04:04

Professional camera, yet easy to use for beginner. Takes clear pictures.

HAGER R.

2020-09-14T19:31:18

Great camera, great for quick shots on the run or people who don’t want a DSLR.

SCOTT P.

2020-07-07T12:19:18

Want a quality point and shoot camera without fuss of extra lens, tripods? The low cost Canon 530 HS is a durable, small camera which fits easily in my fanny pack---always ready when the next photo op presents. Great zoom plus a good macro----exceptional photos for the price. My one Go To Camera for all weather and lighting conditions.

Knox M.

2020-07-04T18:36:07

This was my first real camera in the sense that it has actual settings you can change. So my experiences using it have been pretty solid. I mean over-all I bought it for the zoom feature to get photos of birds and it does work, but you need some serious light and must make use of the Tracking Autofocus. So what I was able to find is if you're using digital zoom it really needs to be mounted on a tripod, however the regular zoom works great and can get some really solid shots of birds. Also the shutter speed is pretty great, I mean I can catch birds in flight though I prefer grounded ones mainly. In the future I'll upgrade but here's a few examples attached. Definitely good in normal light but any lowlight it struggles with. So with the settings my experience shows a shutter around 500-800 is best for birds or ducks etc. and then let the camera choose the iso and aperture. My best results are not using the full zoom but stopping somewhat short and making up the distance on foot.

Sam D.

2020-06-30T20:00:00

An good camera for the first time buyer. Been using mine for 2 years now. I am by no means a photographer, and only purchased one as a Road-Trip/Vacation/Birthday/Everyday Use kinda camera. Pros: Good to use and learn on as a person new to photography. Great in conditions where there is a lot of light. 50X magnification can come in handy. Easy to pick up and understand with minimal googleing. Very little if not any audible noise from focusing or zooming while in video mode. Some welcomed built in features such as auto-stabilization. Cons: A tad over priced for build quality and sensor, as it is a small sensor it lacks a lot of dynamic range in low light conditions, and will appear grainy. Video is especially noticeable. Lack of features that were included on older and cheaper cameras such as time lapse and single color highlighting. LCD screen, while crisp and clear, will show images brighter than what the camera actually takes. Images will come out slightly darker than what the screen portrays. TLDR: Good beginner camera. Takes decent photos in well lit areas. Video is bad in low lit areas. A tad over-priced for the quality. Missing some features from older, cheaper cameras.

JohnFromSoCal

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2020-06-10T20:00:00

This was my first ever camera and I've used it consistently for three years. The zoom power is really good and I've definitely gotten some pretty good shots. Of course, it takes time to learn how to use the camera in order to get the best quality. It does well with auto focus and is great for both close and far images. The only limitations I've struggled with is color aberration and fringing. When use the max zoom or if the lighting is too bright/too dark, the colors and quality of the image get a little weird and sometimes grainy. These are some of my favorite photos that I've taken. I highly recommend as a beginners camera, as it was my first camera too and I've loved learning with it.

Rebec

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2020-04-06T20:00:00

I love this little camera, I have had it for 3 years now and its still going strong.

serenity

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2020-03-29T20:00:00

This camera has been a lifesaver for me as a birder! I can zoom in on wildlife from very far away, even beyond the range of my high-powered binoculars! It's also excellent for clear photos of moving targets (within reason of the camera quality of course- it's not a super fancy lens, but it's definitely a great beginner camera and gets the job done for a causal photographer. Here are some photo examples I've taken recently with this camera.

jatm

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2020-02-24T19:00:00

I got this camera for Christmas and I am in love with this camera! It’s super lightweight and very easy to use.

Anime w.

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2019-12-27T19:00:00

This camera is super easy to use and it’s great quality!

Canon K.

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2019-12-11T09:35:39

I have told all of my friends they need one

Dirtbike T.

2019-12-02T19:00:00

This cámara is excellent to photo Wildlife. Is very simple.

rickykayak

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2019-11-08T19:00:00

well it took 2 days to finally get it to connect to my wifi. worked then, but the next day wouldn't connect again. fortunately I have a sdcard to usb connector and can download this way and it connects to my old sony soft ware that has many better features than the camerawindow software, that also took hours to finally find and download. I went through all the instructions and video on how to connect but was very frustrating.

Andyindiana

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2019-07-06T20:00:00

Neck strap does not thread through. Will not go into camera

Rosie5621

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2019-06-16T20:00:00

I bought this 2yrs ago and I am very please with it. My sis is a professional photographer and she use only canon. so when my daughter was graduating I took a photography class to learn how to use my camera. Best thing my pics came out so good you would thing it was a professional.

fatty2

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2019-04-19T11:28:08

Purchased for my seven year old granddaughter who loves photography. Light weight and images are nice. Sometimes I think it takes better photos on a more consistent bases then my DSLR. I think because of the lighter weight...

MaryAnn O.

2019-04-10T20:00:00

Bought this as a new investment, we have a toddler and wanted a better camera then just using our cell phones!!

ShannonAH

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2019-04-09T20:00:00

I bought this camera over a year ago, I am very satisfied with the camera and its performance. I own about three SLR Canon cameras and various lenses which I have not used since my first Canon digital camera. This camera with its lens is as good as one of my old SLR, and I don't have to be carrying lenses and switching lenses to take the photos I want. I highly recommend this camera to anyone that is looking for more than just a "point and shoot" and does not want to spend the money that the new digital SLR cost

JoeTex

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2019-04-09T20:00:00

i should have stuck with an slr,the photos on this point and shoot lack clarity.

lois

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2019-02-26T19:00:00

My mom got this for me for christmas two years ago and at first I was pleased. But now the photos suck compared to my iPhone's camera and the colors are off and it just rarely looks good. The lens cap even broke a year ago and when I contact the canon chat thing they can't tell me the type of lens cap. Thanks canon.

brooked35

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2019-02-03T19:00:00

I bought this camera a month ago and am so happy that I did. It takes great pictures. They are clear, sharp, and focused. My photos are all that I would have wanted them to be and more! I can zoom a long way and get great shots! I love this camera!

Aiadvocate

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2019-01-29T19:00:00

I bought this camera over a year ago, and it never worked properly. The photos are extremely unclear and it takes very long for it to come into focus, especially when zoomed.When calling Canon for a replacement they did nothing other than feeling sorry for me - Which does not give me my money back!

Marry

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2019-01-25T19:00:00

My powershot is so easy to use and takes great pictures. A perfect camera for the beginner like me. I love the telephoto lens. I was able to read the name of a cruise ship from a few miles away while we were in Aruba.

Billy2292

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2019-01-16T19:00:00

Replaced 15 year old Canon Powershot A510; love the zoom & battery life

Bob K.

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2019-01-15T19:00:00

I bought this camera as a Christmas gift for my grand daughter. She is very pleased with it's ease of operation.

cartie

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2019-01-15T19:00:00

I bought this as a handy camera to have. It has a great zoom capability but am still struggling to get sharp pictures as it has a significant shake when I zoom in.

Jayparekh

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2019-01-14T19:00:00

Bought this for my wife and she really likes it. I was impressed with the zoom capability and the picture quality for a Point and Shoot. It looked new though it was refurbished. She uses it in Auto and it does a pretty good job.

djb76207

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2019-01-08T19:00:00

The WiFi capability is super neat but the app needs some work. Great features and great for a beginner photographer!

Michaelegarrison

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