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# Full HD 1080p Video 2.7-inch Vari-Angle LCD 35x Optical Zoom Canon SX40 HS 12.1MP Digital Camera with 35x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.7-Inch Vari-Angle Wide LCD

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## Summary

> 📸 Zoom, Flex, and Capture Like a Pro — Never Miss the Shot!

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- **What is this?** Canon SX40 HS 12.1MP Digital Camera with 35x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.7-Inch Vari-Angle Wide LCD
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## Key Features

- • **Steady Shots, Always:** Advanced Optical Image Stabilizer with Intelligent IS ensures blur-free photos and smooth videos even handheld.
- • **Zoom Into Every Moment:** 35x wide-angle optical zoom (24-840mm) captures stunning details from near to far with crystal clarity.
- • **Flexible Framing On The Go:** 2.7-inch vari-angle LCD swivels 270° for creative angles, perfect for selfies, low shots, and high perspectives.
- • **Cinematic Memories Made Easy:** Shoot crisp Full HD 1080p videos with stereo sound and use dedicated movie button for instant recording.
- • **Pro-Level Low-Light Performance:** 12.1MP BSI CMOS sensor paired with DIGIC 5 processor delivers vibrant, noise-reduced images at ISO up to 3200.

## Overview

The Canon PowerShot SX40 HS is a powerhouse compact camera featuring a 12.1MP BSI CMOS sensor and DIGIC 5 processor for exceptional image quality and low-light performance. Its standout 35x optical zoom lens (24-840mm) combined with an advanced Optical Image Stabilizer lets you capture sharp photos and smooth Full HD 1080p videos from any distance. The 2.7-inch vari-angle LCD offers versatile shooting angles, while intelligent auto modes and creative filters empower both amateurs and pros to create stunning visuals effortlessly. Perfect for professionals seeking DSLR-like capabilities in a lightweight, travel-friendly package.

## Description

From the Manufacturer Canon SX40 HS Zoom to Infinite Possibilities The PowerShot SX40 HS is a versatile compact point-and-shoot camera that easily captures amazing photos and videos. The Canon HS SYSTEM boosts low-light performance with the new Canon DIGIC 5 Image Processor and a high-sensitivity 12.1 Megapixel CMOS sensor. This advanced Canon technology delivers stunning image quality with reduced noise and blur. Colors are more vibrant and white balance is true-to-life. The 35x Optical Zoom offers incredible reach and range, allowing you to shoot any scene, near or far. The Optical Image Stabilizer helps images come out steady and clear, and a 24mm ultra Wide-Angle lens makes it easy to take pictures of large groups of people, tall buildings, expansive landscapes and much more. The camera also features a 2.7-inch Vari-angle LCD for great shooting flexibility. Packed with an array of powerful technologies, the PowerShot SX40 HS is a convenient digital camera capable of brilliant image capture. Extreme 35x Wide-Angle Optical Zoom and 24mm Lens The PowerShot SX40 HS is equipped with a Genuine Canon 35x Zoom lens that provides the telephoto power to bring your distant subjects incredibly close. It also features a useful zoom range that begins at 24mm wide-angle and extends to 840mm telephoto (35mm equivalent). The 24mm ultra Wide-Angle allows you to create shots with dramatic perspective and makes it easy to shoot sweeping landscapes, large groups of people and tall buildings. This superb lens delivers outstanding optical performance throughout its zoom range. It’s advanced design employs UD glass, double-sided aspherical glass-molded and ultra-high-refraction-index glass lens elements to effectively suppress chromatic aberration while maintaining a remarkably compact size. The camera uses a VCM (Voice Coil Motor) for high-speed, quiet, energy-efficient lens movement with precise control. Optical Image Stabilizer Handheld shooting can often lead to camera shake, making photos and videos blurry. Canon’s Optical Image Stabilizer is a sophisticated system that uses lens-shift technology to correct for unwanted camera movement. It makes handheld photography more practical, providing excellent image quality in many difficult shooting situations: outdoors at dusk, inside without a flash, and even at the telephoto end of the zoom range without a tripod. For photos, it enables shooting at slower shutter speeds, accommodating more low-light shooting situations than ever before without having to boost ISO sensitivity. With camera shake and vibration reduced, you get a sharper, steadier image. And because it is an optical system, there is none of the image degradation typical with electronic image stabilizers. Canon DIGIC 5 Image Processor The latest-generation Canon DIGIC 5 Image Processor brings phenomenal increases in processing speed and power. Improved chip architecture and algorithms deliver greatly expanded functionality with further refinement in image quality. Improved noise reduction produces clearer images when shooting in low light at high ISO speeds. Enhanced i-Contrast performance adjusts differences between light and dark areas to achieve even more natural-looking results. The faster processing speed also results in faster continuous shooting capability while maintaining full image quality. The DIGIC 5 Image Processor also makes possible a new, highly advanced automatic white balance system. Whereas conventional white balance makes an overall adjustment based on a single type of light source, the new Canon Multi-Area White Balance analyzes several areas of the image to determine whether different adjustments are needed, for example, for the main subject and the background. Noise Reduction Conventional Image Processor White Balance With DIGIC 5 Image Processor Canon HS SYSTEMThe Canon HS SYSTEM lets you take bright, clear photos in an even wider range of shooting situations. Beautiful low-light shots are possible with minimal noise and maximum detail in highlight and shadow areas. The system is the result of two technologies brought together in PowerShot cameras: a high-sensitivity imaging sensor, which is able to capture more light; and the DIGIC Image Processor, which actively reduces noise with high-speed image processing. The 12.1 Megapixel Canon CMOS sensor in the PowerShot SX40 HS incorporates advanced light reception technology that enhances sensitivity. The new DIGIC 5 Image Processor provides a major boost in noise reduction, expanding the usable ISO range to an amazing high of ISO 3200. The Canon HS SYSTEM thus lets you use higher shutter speeds to capture clearer images with reduced noise and blur. Memorable Moments in Spectacular Full HD In addition to the Canon HS SYSTEM, the combination of the advanced CMOS sensor and DIGIC 5 Image Processor in the PowerShot SX40 HS makes it possible to shoot crisp, clear high definition video. Imagine the fun and excitement of being able to shoot spectacular 1080p Full HD video with stereo sound that you can later watch on your HDTV or download to your computer to share with family and friends. The PowerShot SX40 HS shoots Full HD video at 24* frames per second, ensuring clear lifelike motion images with a beautiful cinematic quality. It also shoots beautifully detailed 720p HD video at 30 fps.** *Actual frame rate is 23.976 fps. **Actual frame rate is 29.97 fps. Dedicated Movie Button, Wind Filter and Optical Zoom While Shooting It’s never been easier to shoot videos with a PowerShot digital camera. The PowerShot SX40 HS has a dedicated movie button that lets you start and stop recording instantly. There is no need to go through layers of menus or operate switches or dials to switch to and from video recording mode. The camera is always ready to shoot stills or video whenever you want. The PowerShot SX40 HS also incorporates an electronic wind filter, which suppresses wind noise that can muffle or distort the sound. And unlike less sophisticated point-and-shoot cameras, the PowerShot SX40 HS lets you use the full range of optical zoom when you’re shooting a video. HDTV Playback via HDMI with CEC Support It’s easy to enjoy and share the videos you shoot with the PowerShot SX40 HS. Simply connect its HDMI terminal to your HDTV using an HDMI cable (not included). And because the PowerShot SX40 HS supports HDMI-CEC technology, you’ll be able to control the playback of your images and videos on any CEC-enabled HDTV using the TV’s remote control. (CEC – Consumer Electronic Control – is part of the HDMI specification, enabling components in a system to communicate with one another.) iFrame Movie Support With the PowerShot SX40 HS, you can also shoot video in the Apple™ iFrame format, which is a computer-friendly standard that speeds up importing and editing of videos. It keeps file sizes small, making it more convenient to upload or e-mail high-quality videos. The iFrame format enjoys native support in compatible Mac and Windows video applications, making it unnecessary to perform time-consuming and often quality-degrading conversions. Vari-Angle LCD The PowerShot SX40 HS features a convenient and highly useful 2.7-inch Vari-Angle LCD screen that swivels out almost a full 180 degrees. It also rotates through approximately 270 degrees, letting you tilt it up or down to shoot at low or high angles. You can compose freely even when shooting from difficult vantage points and use the full range of angle adjustment even when the camera is mounted on a tripod. You can even rotate the LCD facing forward to capture perfectly framed self-portraits and to join group shots. The PureColor System LCD screen has 230,000 dots, giving you a crisp, clear picture to make shooting, playback and using the camera's menu functions especially convenient. A Steady Image is a Beautiful Image Intelligent IS The latest advance in Canon Optical Image Stabilization technology, Intelligent IS analyzes camera movement and applies the best shake correction method for the shooting situation. For stills, the system automatically selects among Normal, Panning, Macro (Hybrid) and Tripod IS modes. When shooting video, the system automatically selects among Dynamic, Powered, Macro and Tripod IS modes. With Intelligent IS, you can concentrate on image capture, letting the camera make the most effective IS settings to assure the steadiest possible image. Normal Corrects for a wide range of camera movement when shooting stills. Panning Panning motion is detected so that IS does not interfere with desired camera movement. Hybrid Corrects for shift-type camera shake, which typically occurs in macro (close-up) shooting. Dynamic Effective for video shooting at wide-angle focal lengths, eliminating the unwanted shaking that typically occurs while walking. Powered Compensates for hand movement when shooting video at the telephoto end of the zoom range, where camera shake is magnified. Tripod When tripod use is detected, the Image Stabilizer is stopped because it is not needed. Modes/Special Scene Modes Custom Define and store your own settings to achieve the effects you prefer. Manual You have complete control of exposure, selecting both aperture and shutter speed manually. Aperture-Priority You set the aperture, controlling depth-of-field. The camera automatically selects the shutter speed. Shutter-Priority You select the shutter speed to stop or blur action, and the camera finds the appropriate aperture. With slow exposure times, Canon's noise reduction system activates to ensure low image noise. Program Access advanced exposure compensation features while shooting mostly automatically. Smart AUTO The camera automatically selects the best shooting settings for optimal quality based on subjects and environmental factors to provide point-and-shoot simplicity. Movie Digest Records a video clip before capturing a still image and then combines one day’s worth of clips into a video. Portrait The camera sets a large aperture, focusing the subject and artistically blurring the background to make your subject “pop.” Kids & Pets Reduced focusing time freezes fast-moving subjects, so you won't miss those special shots. Landscape Increases depth-of-field for sharp and sweeping landscape shots. Smart Shutter The camera automatically takes the photo when people smile, wink, or get into frame. High-Speed Burst HQ Capture fast-action shots at full sensor resolution, by shooting continuously when the shutter button is held down. Handheld Night Scene Take clear and steady pictures at night without the use of a tripod. Beach Beach Get clear shots of people at a sunny beach without darkened faces. Underwater Capture underwater images with reduced backscatter effect. Optional Underwater Case required. Foliage Capture brilliant shots of autumn foliage, greenery and blossoms. Snow Shoot clear snow scenes without darkened subjects or an unnatural bluish tint. Fireworks Grab brilliant images of skyrocketing fireworks. Stitch Assist Easy-to-use guidelines simplify the shooting of aligned multiple frames that can later be combined (using bundled software) to create panoramic photos. Creative Filters This setting provides easy access to special filter effects and scene modes, such as Toy Camera Effect, Poster Effect, Monochrome and more. High Dynamic Range The camera combines three different exposures to get one evenly lit image. Super Slow Motion Movie Record your clips in high speed (approx. 240 fps), and then watch your videos in slow motion. Program Access advanced exposure compensation features while shooting mostly automatically. Fisheye Effect Add a classic photo distortion without a fisheye lens. Nostalgic Create the look and feel of old photographs using sepia tones and black-and-white. Fisheye Effect Add a classic photo distortion without a fisheye lens. Miniature Effect for Movies & Stills Emphasizes perspectives for a miniature effect by blurring upper and bottom portions of the image. Toy Camera Effect Simulates photos taken with "toy" or pinhole cameras, darkening the image at the edges to create a vignette effect. Poster Effect Poster Effect combines several similar shades into one color, turning subtle gradations into eye-catching, scene-popping contrasts. Monochrome Choose from three single-tone effects: Black-and-White, Sepia, or Blue. Super Vivid Super Vivid intensifies existing hues, saturating the scene with bright colors. Color Accent Choose to retain a single color in your image while other colors turn monochrome. Color Swap Select a color and replace it with a color you specify for special effects. Movie The camera takes five photos in succession, and then chooses the best one out of the bunch. Super Slow Motion Movie Record your clips in high speed (approx. 240 fps), and then watch your videos in slow motion. iFrame Movie The Apple® movie format, iFrame, makes it easier and quicker to import and upload videos while retaining high image quality. Product Description The Canon 5251B001 PowerShot SX40 HS 12.1MP Black Compact Digital Camera is a versatile compact point-and-shoot camera that easily captures amazing photos and videos. The HS SYSTEM boosts low-light performance with the DIGIC 5 Image Processor and a high-sensitivity 12.1 Megapixel CMOS sensor. The 35x Optical Zoom offers incredible reach and range, allowing you to shoot any scene, near or far. The camera also features a 2.7-inch Vari-angle LCD for great shooting flexibility. Packed with an array of powerful technologies, the PowerShot SX40 HS is a convenient digital camera capable of brilliant image capture.Built-in Flash Yes: Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, FE Lock, Flash On, Off, Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync.Effective Flash Range Wide: 1.6 - 23' (0.49 - 7.01 m),Telephoto: 4.6 - 9.8' (1.40 - 2.99 m).What's in the Box: PowerShot SX40 HS Body, Battery Pack NB-10L, Battery Charger CB-2LC, Lens Cap, Case for Hot Shoe Cap, Neck Strap NS-DC11, Interface Cable IFC-400PCU and Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM.

Review: The Canon SX40 HS outstanding camara! - I decided to upgrade finally from my Sony H2. I looked around to see what was out there available. I knew what I wanted on the next camara. High zoom, at least double more pixels, viewfinder, great macro, HD video, better than a point and shoot but not quite a DSLR. I don't want to mess with a bunch of to expensive to afford lenses. Started doing some research. Got very overwhelmed at first. It had been awhile since I really took a look at camaras. I wanted to make the right choice in one because this is a purchase that had to last for a time. I read alot of reviews and then got more overwhelmed because once I made a decision I would read a contradictory review on it. So then I became frustrated and wondered if there was a camara made that professionals could agree on and that consumers loved. After a couple of weeks I narrowed down to three. And after reading the feedbacks here and researching the web for those "professional" reviews I decided on the SX40 HS. So off to Sears to handle the item. Came home and ordered. Had it in a week. I have not been let down or dissapointed in this thing. It does as everyone says. One thing that I did have to let go in my "wants in a camara" was the AA's. I just ordered a two battery, charger kit here. It can charge them in the car so I can always have batteries ready. If it used the AA's the camara would be to heavy. As it is now it is about the same weight as my sisters DSLR was. Feels like it when handling it too. Zoom is awesome. Digital zoom is a bit grainy/fuzzy at times. But that's digital for you. When taking picture of the moon it doesn't do it. Why? Don't know. But I zoom in and the full moon can't all fit in the photo and I expect someone to wave back at me. Macro hasn't let me down. I do need to add here though that focus is a bit to get use to. But be patient and let it do it's thing. Hold shutter half down to focus. Let it focus then snap and you'll get a great photo everytime. The special effects are cool to have. The fisheye was a surprise to see. I love the black and white with your chosen color. And the toy camara I use often. This is loaded with a ton of features that you can't get bored with. Also this can splice photos together! Many people I see are looking for that feature. Along with bridging. Way to many things to get into here. But alot of camara for your money. The flip LCD was another surprise and I had only seen it come out on the higher end camaras. I usually use my viewfinder so it's turned in to protect the screen (I am getting screen protectors). But I find myself taking advantage of it's capability to turn out and twist up or down. I have been using that feature to get our baby robins pictures. There is a nest over our porch light. I simply open it, turn it down towards me as I am holding camara up. Zoom a little hold shutter to focus and snap away. You get a CD for you computer. Load it on it as you can't views photos without it. There is a small starter manual to get you going. But hey Canon, get real. It would be nice to get a whole book featuring all the functions of the camara. It least make one available to buy! Even though I found this SX easy to use right out of the box (easier than my Sony but still think it's an awesome camara). But to get to know all the functions it would be nice. Who wants to carry their computer around to look something up? All in all. You can't go wrong. You are getting a heck of a camara! BUT, learn to use it. Once you do that you'll not want anything but this fella. And for those that have DSLR's this would make a great back up to carry around. It doesn't dissapoint.
Review: Wonderful all around camera- - Bought this camera for use in wildlife photography. Using my Canon SLR was being more of a chore due to the excess weight I'd have to carry around for hours.Also the 35X zoom was a major point for my buying this camera. I'd be in preserves with my SLR and long zooms and after a few hours would be exhausted. When you're tired you become careless about your shots, and I'd sometimes be unhappy with my images. Being a Canon user for years piqued my interest. Well I couldn't be more satisfied. Its light in weight, easy to carry around and with the new processor takes pictures comparable to my SLR's.You can take superb pictures, handheld, with the 35X zoom. Still having the SX30 and comparing them, the SX40 appears to be faster, better in low light, and has clearer images. Moon shots come out clear with craters sharply shown. Videos are very clear. This is not a technical review. Its a review for the semi-professional telling about the simplicity of use. It doesn't come with a printed manual, however a local print shop can run that off for you with the disk supplied. The manual is very complete and large, and a user should thoroughly learn all aspects of this camera to adequately be able to take good pictures. Yes its easier to use the auto features, however using the special features makes the great shots. I've taken quite a few thousand pics since my purchase, and really found 10% that should be discarded, usually through a failing on my part. Its a great camera for amateur or professional alike. Just be ready to learn how to use it to its full capabilities. All in all, I'm very satisfied with my purchase, and it seems I take out my SLR, less. After using the camera for another month or two, the review still stands. I've finally started using the high speed action scene mode and it functions as indicated. Have taken up to 10 pics a sec. and almost all are fine. At long zoom you have to be careful to be steady for a sec. even with the IS on. The camera focuses with the 1st pic.and then holds that focus. Most of my high speed shots have been panning shots. Have not tried objects coming to or going away from the photographer.Will do that soon. Its very easy to go through your SD card quickly, so if you'll be out in the field for a while make sure you have extra SD cards or take a large one. 10 shots a second fills up a card fast, especially at fine setting with a 12 MP camera.

## Features

- 2.7-inch Vari-angle LCD,1-Year Canon U.S.A. Warranty
- 35x Wide-Angle (24-840mm) Optical Zoom Lens,Shutter: 15 - 1/3200 sec, Self Timer: 2 Sec, 10 Sec
- Capture stunning Full HD 1080p video in stereo sound
- SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card Compatible (156, 7.4v)

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Aspect Ratio | 4:3 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #76,296 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #621 in Digital Point & Shoot Cameras |
| Compatible Mountings | Canon EF |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 802 Reviews |
| Image Stabilization | Optical |
| Maximum Focal Length | 840 Millimeters |
| Photo Sensor Technology | BSI CMOS |
| Supported File Format | JPEG |

## Product Details

- **Compatible Mountings:** Canon EF
- **Aspect Ratio:** 4:3
- **Photo Sensor Technology:** BSI CMOS
- **Supported File Format:** JPEG
- **Image Stabilization:** Optical
- **Maximum Focal Length:** 840 Millimeters
- **Optical Zoom:** 35 x
- **Maximum Aperture:** 5.8 f
- **Expanded ISO Minimum:** 100
- **Metering Description:** Multi, Center-weighted, Spot

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Customer Package Type** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: How do I make my background blurry while using this camera ? Can it only work for photos or can my video background be blurry as well ?**
A: Use the aperture priority or manual mode with the aperture as wide open as possible (~2.3). Then make sure your primary subject is relatively close the camera. The closer to the camera, the greater the effect you are seeking.

**Q: Can I shoot raw with this camera?**
A: While an excellent camera for trips where luggage weight is a concern, the SX40 still uses a sensor many times smaller than the DSLR Canons.  Stepping up to a Rebel or EOS will give you RAW and a sensor size nearly 12 times larger.  In film and digital a larger surface area recording the image is better in terms of light sensitivity (digital) and image quality.  You would gain a view finder that is significantly better with the DSLR plus a bit more latitude in image manipulation should you wish to explore Photo Shop's capabilities.  The downside is a larger camera body and an expensive lens collection.  Since you are asking about RAW it is implied you would like to view the image without the artificial software adjustments and JPEG limitations imparted by the camera.  Maybe the suggestion of the SX50 is the right (cheapest) way to go until you want more and better.  The SX50 steps the optical zoon up to 1200mm from 840mm in the SX40.

**Q: Can I add lens to it**
A: I think you're supposed to be able to add filter and macro lenses to it (thin little "add on" lenses to get extreme close ups, cut glare,.. that kind of thing). The lens it comes with does not come off - as far as I can tell.

**Q: When traveling, is it possible to charge the battery in 220 V?**
A: You would have to have a seperate adapter to convert 220 to 110. That goes for anything.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Canon SX40 HS outstanding camara!
*by A***O on July 7, 2012*

I decided to upgrade finally from my Sony H2. I looked around to see what was out there available. I knew what I wanted on the next camara. High zoom, at least double more pixels, viewfinder, great macro, HD video, better than a point and shoot but not quite a DSLR. I don't want to mess with a bunch of to expensive to afford lenses. Started doing some research. Got very overwhelmed at first. It had been awhile since I really took a look at camaras. I wanted to make the right choice in one because this is a purchase that had to last for a time. I read alot of reviews and then got more overwhelmed because once I made a decision I would read a contradictory review on it. So then I became frustrated and wondered if there was a camara made that professionals could agree on and that consumers loved. After a couple of weeks I narrowed down to three. And after reading the feedbacks here and researching the web for those "professional" reviews I decided on the SX40 HS. So off to Sears to handle the item. Came home and ordered. Had it in a week. I have not been let down or dissapointed in this thing. It does as everyone says. One thing that I did have to let go in my "wants in a camara" was the AA's. I just ordered a two battery, charger kit here. It can charge them in the car so I can always have batteries ready. If it used the AA's the camara would be to heavy. As it is now it is about the same weight as my sisters DSLR was. Feels like it when handling it too. Zoom is awesome. Digital zoom is a bit grainy/fuzzy at times. But that's digital for you. When taking picture of the moon it doesn't do it. Why? Don't know. But I zoom in and the full moon can't all fit in the photo and I expect someone to wave back at me. Macro hasn't let me down. I do need to add here though that focus is a bit to get use to. But be patient and let it do it's thing. Hold shutter half down to focus. Let it focus then snap and you'll get a great photo everytime. The special effects are cool to have. The fisheye was a surprise to see. I love the black and white with your chosen color. And the toy camara I use often. This is loaded with a ton of features that you can't get bored with. Also this can splice photos together! Many people I see are looking for that feature. Along with bridging. Way to many things to get into here. But alot of camara for your money. The flip LCD was another surprise and I had only seen it come out on the higher end camaras. I usually use my viewfinder so it's turned in to protect the screen (I am getting screen protectors). But I find myself taking advantage of it's capability to turn out and twist up or down. I have been using that feature to get our baby robins pictures. There is a nest over our porch light. I simply open it, turn it down towards me as I am holding camara up. Zoom a little hold shutter to focus and snap away. You get a CD for you computer. Load it on it as you can't views photos without it. There is a small starter manual to get you going. But hey Canon, get real. It would be nice to get a whole book featuring all the functions of the camara. It least make one available to buy! Even though I found this SX easy to use right out of the box (easier than my Sony but still think it's an awesome camara). But to get to know all the functions it would be nice. Who wants to carry their computer around to look something up? All in all. You can't go wrong. You are getting a heck of a camara! BUT, learn to use it. Once you do that you'll not want anything but this fella. And for those that have DSLR's this would make a great back up to carry around. It doesn't dissapoint.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wonderful all around camera-
*by L***G on January 24, 2012*

Bought this camera for use in wildlife photography. Using my Canon SLR was being more of a chore due to the excess weight I'd have to carry around for hours.Also the 35X zoom was a major point for my buying this camera. I'd be in preserves with my SLR and long zooms and after a few hours would be exhausted. When you're tired you become careless about your shots, and I'd sometimes be unhappy with my images. Being a Canon user for years piqued my interest. Well I couldn't be more satisfied. Its light in weight, easy to carry around and with the new processor takes pictures comparable to my SLR's.You can take superb pictures, handheld, with the 35X zoom. Still having the SX30 and comparing them, the SX40 appears to be faster, better in low light, and has clearer images. Moon shots come out clear with craters sharply shown. Videos are very clear. This is not a technical review. Its a review for the semi-professional telling about the simplicity of use. It doesn't come with a printed manual, however a local print shop can run that off for you with the disk supplied. The manual is very complete and large, and a user should thoroughly learn all aspects of this camera to adequately be able to take good pictures. Yes its easier to use the auto features, however using the special features makes the great shots. I've taken quite a few thousand pics since my purchase, and really found 10% that should be discarded, usually through a failing on my part. Its a great camera for amateur or professional alike. Just be ready to learn how to use it to its full capabilities. All in all, I'm very satisfied with my purchase, and it seems I take out my SLR, less. After using the camera for another month or two, the review still stands. I've finally started using the high speed action scene mode and it functions as indicated. Have taken up to 10 pics a sec. and almost all are fine. At long zoom you have to be careful to be steady for a sec. even with the IS on. The camera focuses with the 1st pic.and then holds that focus. Most of my high speed shots have been panning shots. Have not tried objects coming to or going away from the photographer.Will do that soon. Its very easy to go through your SD card quickly, so if you'll be out in the field for a while make sure you have extra SD cards or take a large one. 10 shots a second fills up a card fast, especially at fine setting with a 12 MP camera.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Top Notch Bridge Camera
*by G***L on April 25, 2013*

A little bit of history to start. My first camera was a Minolta ST101 with a number of fixed focal length lenses. Used for many years and then I went to a Cannon EOS. I was thrilled when lens technology produced a 28-200 mm zoom. It worked for 90%+ of what I wanted to do but it was big and heavy. Enter the digital camera. My first was a 2 mpxl Canon Elph. It took good pictures but not what I was used to. It fit in my pocket though and convenience was a factor. I went through several digital cameras as technology developed and my current unit (soon to be back-up) is a Panasonic ZS8. It takes very good pictures and fits in my pocket. The EOS was sold on Ebay Now, I miss my SLRs viewfinder and all the settings I could adjust to tweak the image. I do not miss hauling around a bag full of lenses and accessories not to mention exposed film. Enter the bridge camera now come of age. I did hours of research on various camera review sites and on Amazon. I narrowed my choices to a Fuji HS30 EXR, a Canon SX40HS and a Panasonic FZ60. On paper I had a difficult time as to which was the best one and ultimately ordered the Canon based open many prior very good experiences with Canon. I also would have a good idea how to negotiate the camera settings pretty well. It’s a great camera. I took pictures in the back yard of birds and squirrels, macros of flowers, kids at play and some landscapes with difficult lighting. I took it on a weekend trip and took some night shots and beach shots and purposely pushed its limits. I found it a bit slow to focus, especially at the long end and further still with lower light conditions. I did not like using the motorized long lens and the viewfinder; it was somehow clumsy. I sent it back and got the Fuji HS30 EXR. First thing I noticed was that focusing is quick and accurate. I really like how the manual zoom feature works. It’s a little thing but the size and grip feel better in my hand. The professional reviews made issues of the dots in the viewfinder and the LCD but I did not find those to be issues. The menu in the Canon is easier to negotiate, maybe because I’ve been there before. I find the Fuji lens to be plenty long enough but Cannon is clearly longer. The Canon is better at exposure in difficult lighting but I am used to bracketing under those conditions. Time will tell but the Canon’s face recognition appears to be better but I will more likely use my Panasonic ZS8 when taking people pictures anyway. When I made the purchase, I was trying to capture the best of a good pocket camera and an SLR and hence my interest in a bridge camera. Either of these cameras would have done the job but I think my heritage with a manual zoom has helped make my final decision the Fuji.

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