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I just discovered to my dismal that after so many models, Canon still cannot get the picture in movie function right. This is the feature where you can snap a full resolution picture whilst shooting a movie. Problem is that when you do this, the movie clip paused at that point, complete with...

Yup. 50x optical zoom is insane. If I were to carry a dslr with similar optical zoom, it may look like this! Canon SX50 HS & EOS 5D EF 1200mm USM

I love this series of Canon cameras. Have been buying and using them since the first model S1, S2, S3, S5 and then I decided to stop at SX10. Too expensive to change every year. Along the way, I think I posted some amateur reviews on S5 and SX10 on this forum. I skipped SX20, 30 and 40 but...

Have not checked my warranty card yet. For normal cameras (in fact, almost all electronic goods), damage by water is excluded from warranty. But it seems to me that if this is supposed to be a water-proof camera, then such damage should be included. But they normally will have exclusions...

The only underwater compact from Sony I believe is the TX5. Not aware of any other model from Sony. For Panasonic, the only model is the DMC-FT2 (TS2).

My daughter has been using it in the swimming pool. So far so good. My colleague, who also bought it, loves it. Picture quality wise, I still prefer Canon. But it is the user that counts. The girls just love the camera. It's size, style and colour. Picture quality is secondary to them. But they...

Bought the TX5 from Parkway Parade today. $599 list price, no discount. But they are having a Road Show, apparently last day today. Free gifts. Camera comes with case and 1 8GB MS card. But I got the following extras: Additional Sony battery (Sony Singapore website quote $79) Harrods...

Specs wise, I thought the Canon D10 was quite good, but the bulbous lens was a bit awkward. My daughter took a look and said no, no. She looked at the various camera models and decided that the Sony TX5 was best looking. Anyone knows whether the TX5 is now in the shops and the best price...

I went yesterday afternoon. Very crowded. Sony - the new underwater TX5 not available Canon - D10 was there. $549 with some freebies. No new model. Panasonic - selling printers, phones etc but no cameras I did not look out for Olympus or Pentax but I think there is a new FujiFilm...

Any good deals on this at the IT Show now going on?

From the dpreview group test, it seems that Canon and Panasonic came up tops. Took a look at the 10m Canon D10. Everything about it is good except its protruding lens which is a turn-off for me. Alas. If only they could make it slimmer. I am wondering if a slimmer D11 or D20 is coming out...

Thanks. I just read this review at http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/Q209waterproofgroup/ which seems pretty informative. Will check out IT Show, but in recent IT shows, not many camera booths. Usually see Canon only.

Guys, I want to buy a simple underwater compact camera for my daughter who swims and loves the water. Also can use on land. Not looking for expensive underwater camera for diving etc. Not looking for casing for normal camera. That's too cumbersome. Any recommendations? So far, all our...

I have not bought yet. It's for someone and the recipient is unsure. Yes, the AIO looks good. If it is for myself, I think I will get that. CD/DVD printing is cool but my current Canon printer already does that. By the way, there is a Canon going on now. So, you might want to get it now.

You can't go wrong with any of the Epson or Canon printers with such capabilities. I started off using a Epson for a number of years, but for the past 2 years, I have been using a Canon. Both are equally good. Just find one that is suitable for you in terms of other features and price. The only...