Review on 📷 Black Canon PowerShot SD4000IS 10 MP CMOS Digital Camera with 3.8x Optical Zoom and f/2.0 Lens: Improved SEO-friendly Version by Chris Peck

Canon have developed new variants of the SD/IS range (up to the 4500is I think) but the 4000 has the same features and commendable qualities when it comes to picture quality in general. The price difference between this and the newest in the line is an important consideration when choosing this particular model. The positive feedback on the 4000 was better than the 4500 and many users wondered why they even bothered to upgrade, so the 4000 just seemed right. Celebration. By that I mean it fits in the palm of my hand (and bro, it's smaller than yours) and I feel like a pro even though it's compact. They sell them in red, silver and black. I chose black because it masks my unusually dark clothing. ISO: The main difference between this camera and other P&S cameras is the very good ISO. I was at the Once the Sun concert just a few days after receiving the camera, in a dark room with amazing lighting effects. Standing next to a DSLR pro, my camera showed light and dark better than his. I was quite impressed, as were the few standing next to me. Enough that I blew a few of them out of the picture while my two-day battery life was eventually drained with each click. Bright pictures were only in the dark. Scaling and stability: This compact has a measly zoom. The 3.8 optics is all this little beast can do, but it manages excellent stabilization that made me want to zoom up. This is great for close-ups and close-ups - as long as your subject doesn't mind having the camera in front of their face. For the observer photographer who likes to capture his subjects in candid moments for more natural shots, I really need more zoom. This Canon camera also surprised me with a 3.8 zoom combined with 10 megapixel quality. Simplicity: This Canon camera turns on instantly. You don't have to wait for a splash screen (even if there is one, it takes a split second without loading) or for the system to go through a power cycle before you can aim and fire. The power button is also flush with the camera body, so you don't have to unnecessarily turn on the power in your purse or pocket while having fun. Pressing the power button again will turn off the beast almost immediately when it starts to act. From now on you have to point, press the button and take a picture. How fast you take pictures depends on the read/write speed of your SD card. I use a class 6 card (I recommend class 10 for more expensive DSLRs or digital camcorders) and saved images as fast as I could click. Features and Functionality: This is where the pros and cons come into play. . In terms of functionality, the Canon SD4000is is too many to list. There are several modes you can start with: Capture mode, Auto mode, and a Custom mode. I took my photos in custom mode and controlled the type of setting (which offered good ISO balance) with features like smile detection and face detection. The only difference is that I took all the house shots without a flash! The only mode that keeps the flash off is Av. All the others I tested were annoying. And the flash is what worries me the most - I wish the camera would save my flash settings instead of automatically reverting to AUTO mode. That's the only thing I find annoying and to some extent affects my overall rating of this camera. I really like being able to quickly turn on the camera and take a picture without worrying about someone suddenly going blind. Instead, I have to quickly access the flash functions with my thumb and turn them off before taking the first shot. This action takes a good 2-3 seconds depending on how familiar you are with the button configuration. However, I would prefer the camera to remember the last flash setting when I turn it off. Shutter speed on this 1 is 1/2500s 15 is 1/2500s, at 3.7 fps in burst modes, while the more expensive G12 and SX30IS barely reach 2.0 (1.3 in the case of the SX30). The Canon SD4000is also has 720p recording capability. However, you cannot change the scale while recording. The camera has an integrated HDMI connection for playback on any HDTV. The video capabilities are acceptable, but this camera is in no way advertised as a digital video camera. Most of the pictures I took were the standard 4-10 megapixels. With a 16GB Class 6 memory card, the camera can take over 7,000 high-quality 10MP A2 photos. I did not measure the video recording time. Battery: The battery life of the 4000is is amazing. On a full charge with a compact charger (no cables, just a wall adapter with a battery slot) this camera lasted over 15 hours combined with two full days. For the heavy user who may be out and about without access to an outlet, just two of these OEM batteries will get you through the weekend while you sleep. If you're looking for a "bridge" camera between a high quality and expensive DSLR and a typical point and shoot camera, this is the right price and features. It doesn't give you DSLR zoom, but it does have an ISO to help you get the right shots, day or night. The 10-megapixel quality, 3.8x zoom, and stabilization on offer justify the $220 price point (average, Revain.com). 720p video works well for fast and fun videos. The overwhelming number of features associated with each shooting mode deserve attention. Play with it at your local store and see if you like it before you buy it. Or buy from a seller who's willing to refund money for an item if it's not your thing. I ended up returning this purchase to Revain.com after a week of use. I'm a picky customer who NEEDS a higher zoom for stock images and I'm settling for a model that costs around $400 (big price difference). I plan to buy this model later for everyday or semi-professional use on the go. I recommend this camera to anyone who wants to get more out of their shots and needs a camera that can take great pictures both indoors and outdoors in low light or in the dark. ]