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Canon PowerShot SX500 IS

Item: 960309    Model: 6353B001

Canon PowerShot SX500 IS
4.5stars
( 25 reviews)
  • 16.0 Megapixel sensor and Canon DIGIC 4 Image Processor deliver stunning quality images and improve the camera's response and autofocus times.
  • Canon's powerful 30x Optical Zoom and 24mm Wide-Angle lens with Optical Image Stabilizer reduces camera shake so you achieve brilliant images whether you are close up or far away.
  • Large 3.0" LCD with 461,000 dots enables easy viewing and shot composition.
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http://www.staples.com/sbd/img/res/ic/ic016-spcbuy.gif16.0 Megapixel sensor and Canon DIGIC 4 Image Processor deliver stunning quality images and improve the camera's response and autofocus times.Canon's powerful 30x Optical Zoom and 24mm Wide-Angle lens with Optical Image Stabilizer reduces camera shake so you achieve brilliant images whether you are close up or far away.Large 3.0" LCD with 461,000 dots enables easy viewing and shot composition.Offer Expires on 06/22/2013Each**While supplies last. May not be valid in combination with other offers. Offer subject to change.16.0 Megapixel sensor and Canon DIGIC 4 Image Processor deliver stunning quality images and improve the camera's response and autofocus times.Canon's powerful 30x Optical Zoom and 24mm Wide-Angle lens with Optical Image Stabilizer reduces camera shake so you achieve brilliant images whether you are close up or far away.Large 3.0" LCD with 461,000 dots enables easy viewing and shot composition.Canon PowerShot SX500 IShttp://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/Staples/s0558945_sc7?$std$http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/Staples/s0558945_sc7?$thb$http://www.staples.com/sbd/img/res/ic/ic016-spcbuy.gifhttp://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/Staples/s0558945/Canon-PowerShot-SX500-IS/product_960309Canon PowerShot SX500 IS4.525
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The PowerShot SX500 IS Digital Camera from Canon has a 24mm wide angle lens with an incredible 30x optical zoom. This is enough zoom power to shoot almost anything you could imagine, from wide angle expanses to ultra-telephoto close-ups. And with the image quality of the 16MP CCD sensor and high-end performance from the DIGIC 4 image processor, whatever you can imagine will be reproduced in gorgeous colors, sharp focus and accurate exposure. The SX500 is that good. Quality is guaranteed. And so is speed. Autofocus speeds have been improved from earlier models to ensure you won't miss a shot and enhanced Zoom Framing Assist enables focus tracking and capture while shooting in the super-telephoto ranges that the 30x zoom allows.

  • 16.0 Megapixel sensor and Canon DIGIC 4 Image Processor deliver stunning quality images and improve the camera's response and autofocus times.
  • Canon's powerful 30x Optical Zoom and 24mm Wide-Angle lens with Optical Image Stabilizer reduces camera shake so you achieve brilliant images whether you are close up or far away.
  • Large 3.0" LCD with 461,000 dots enables easy viewing and shot composition.
  • The PowerShot SX500 IS has a dedicated movie button that lets you start and stop recording 720p HD Video instantly
  • Intelligent IS automatically chooses from six different modes to optimize stabilization for shake-free images in a wide variety of conditions.
  • Smart AUTO intelligently selects the proper settings for the camera based on 32 predefined shooting situations to ensure the best possible image capture for stills or videos.
  • Enhanced Zoom Framing Assist

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Canon PowerShot SX500 IS
 
4.3

(based on 26 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (12)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (12)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (1)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (1)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (0)

96%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy to use (24)
  • Good image quality (14)
  • Large clear LCD (11)
  • Zoom range/performance (11)
  • Fast / accurate auto-focus (10)

Cons

  • Lag / shutter delay (6)

Best Uses

  • Family photos (10)
  • Landscape/scenery (10)
  • Everyday use (7)
  • Travel (7)
  • Low light (6)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Casual photographer (11), Midrange shopper (6), Budget shopper (4), Photo enthusiast (3)
    • Primary use:
    • Personal (10)
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No (19), Yes (6)

Most Helpful Positive Review

 

Christmas on Camera

the mission was to capture every moment possible christmas morning when the kids opened presents excitedly from santa clearly. it has only been 2 weeks since i bought it and i can't get enough of...Read complete review

the mission was to capture every moment possible christmas morning when the kids opened presents excitedly from santa clearly. it has only been 2 weeks since i bought it and i can't get enough of it. the image produced is so clear and the zoom is amazing. my mother bought a camera a yr ago but loved mine and asked me to buy her one for mother's day. Definetly worth the investment.

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Most Helpful Negative Review

 

Not bad for little camera

I was looking for a relatively cheap, small camera to grab and catch my animals doing things that by the time I get out a more complicated camera they will already have stopped doing. ...Read complete review

I was looking for a relatively cheap, small camera to grab and catch my animals doing things that by the time I get out a more complicated camera they will already have stopped doing. I also wanted the 30 power zoom to use as a viewer for wildlife in the woods when getting close to a deer or a turkey would frighten the animal away. The third capability that I wanted was for a still camera with the ability to film short videos. It helped that this model was on sale and that you had sent me a percent off coupon to use to buy it.

Reviewed by 26 customers

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6/16/2013
 
4.0

My Daughter Loves It!

By Green Eyes

from Bradenton, FL

About Me Casual Photographer

Verified Buyer
This customer has reached Intern level on the Staples.com Leaderboard

Pros

  • Easy To Use
  • Fast/accurate auto-focus
  • Good Image Quality
  • Good Image Stabilization
  • Great Zoom
  • Small / Compact

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Family Photos
    • Landscape/Scenery
    • Sports/Action

    Comments about Canon PowerShot SX500 IS:

    Gift for my daughter - she had been looking around for quite awhile and decided this Canon was the best value and had the features she was looking for. She is very happy with it and would buy it again

    • Was this a gift?:
    • Yes

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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    6/14/2013
     
    4.0

    Great Camera! Would purchase again

    By A proud mama

    from SanBernardino CA

    About Me Casual Photographer

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Easy To Use
    • Good Image Quality
    • Great features
    • Great Zoom
    • Large Clear LCD
    • Small / Compact

    Cons

    • Image In Zoom Is Not Clea
    • Lag / Shutter Delay
    • Poor Image Stabilization

    Best Uses

    • Family Photos
    • Landscape/Scenery
    • Travel

    Comments about Canon PowerShot SX500 IS:

    I purchased the camera specifically for my daughters gratuation, and was able to take quality picture from a distance. The pictures in the highest zoom are not the greatest or most clear, but then again I'm not a professional.This is my first quality camera but still this is the best camera I've ever had and I'm very pleased with it. I do wish it came with more than one battery for extended use and a case to keep it safe, but I will have to purchase that myself. I did look around for the best value in other major named stores and found the staff and prices of Staples to be the best for my money.

    • Was this a gift?:
    • No

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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    6/14/2013
     
    5.0

    The BEST little camera

    By Bill in Alexandria

    from Alexandria, VA

    About Me Photo Enthusiast

    Verified Buyer
    This customer has reached Intern level on the Staples.com Leaderboard

    Pros

    • Easy To Use
    • Fast/accurate auto-focus
    • Good Image Quality
    • Good Image Stabilization
    • Good in Low Light
    • Great Zoom
    • Large Clear LCD
    • Nice Body Color
    • Small / Compact

    Cons

    • No Viewfinder
    • Short Battery Life

    Best Uses

    • Family Photos
    • Indoors/Low Light
    • Landscape/Scenery
    • Travel
    • Video

    Comments about Canon PowerShot SX500 IS:

    I have owned many instant cameras, and this is the best of them all. We bought one for our granddaughter, and while setting it up we fell in love with it and went and bought one for ourself. The zoom is great for the size of the camera, the size is outstanding for travel. We are going on vacation to Turkey and know that we will take many pictures to share with family and friends.

    • Was this a gift?:
    • No

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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    6/13/2013
     
    3.0

    Not bad for little camera

    By photog buff

    from Centuck, New York

    About Me Photo Enthusiast

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Easy To Use
    • Small / Compact

    Cons

    • Lag / Shutter Delay
    • No Viewfinder

    Best Uses

    • Landscape/Scenery

    Comments about Canon PowerShot SX500 IS:

    I was looking for a relatively cheap, small camera to grab and catch my animals doing things that by the time I get out a more complicated camera they will already have stopped doing. I also wanted the 30 power zoom to use as a viewer for wildlife in the woods when getting close to a deer or a turkey would frighten the animal away. The third capability that I wanted was for a still camera with the ability to film short videos. It helped that this model was on sale and that you had sent me a percent off coupon to use to buy it.

    • Was this a gift?:
    • No

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Was this review helpful? Yes / No

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    6/7/2013
     
    4.0

    The perfect gift!

    By Loving daughter

    from Rhode Island

    About Me Casual Photographer

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Easy To Use
    • Fast/accurate auto-focus
    • Good Image Quality
    • Good Image Stabilization
    • Large Clear LCD

    Cons

      Best Uses

        Comments about Canon PowerShot SX500 IS:

        Perfect gift for my parents as a joint mother's day/father's day gift. I was tired of standing still forever waiting for Mom to focus her old camera or try and figure out her iPhone. This was the perfect gift. Easy to use, light and great photo quality. Let the grandkid photo taking begin!

        • Was this a gift?:
        • Yes

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        • Q:

          How does it recharge? Is it AA battery, rechargeable battery or simple recharge?
          Asked on 5/26/2013 by Lou from 50010

          1 answer

          • A:

            This item requires a charger and rechargeable battery.

            Answered on 5/26/2013 by Community Answer from None

        • Q:

          Will this camera fit into case logic DCB-304? and whaT kind of memory card do I need?
          Asked on 4/19/2013 by Beverly

          1 answer

          • A:

            Yes this product will fit in the Case Logic DCB 304. The product takes SDHC memory cards.

            Answered on 4/19/2013 by Community Answer from None

        • Q:

          If you are at a baseball game and shooting pictures from behind a net will the camara focuses on the net or other area on the picture?
          Asked on 4/14/2013 by warbucks from Alpena Mich.

          1 answer

          • A:

            It will depend how close to the net you are. If you are real close to net the camera will get past net to players. If far from net the camera is more likely to pick up the net as the center piece.

            Answered on 4/15/2013 by Community Answer from None

        • Q:

          Can pictures and videos be downloaded to both a PC and a Macbook Pro?
          Asked on 3/15/2013 by Sandi from MI

          1 answer

          • A:

            Yes, the camera comes with a USB cable and software. Use the USB cable and software to transfer the pictures to your computer.

            Answered on 3/16/2013 by Community Answer from None

        • Q:

          does this camera have a small area for viewing instead of a wide screen
          Asked on 12/26/2012 by Anonymous

          1 answer

          • A:

            This camera only has the wide LCD viewing screen. There is not a small window for you to look through, as with traditional cameras.

            Answered on 12/26/2012 by Community Answer from None

        • Q:

          Does this camera have a flash?
          Asked on 12/13/2012 by Jaguar

          2 answers

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            A:

            Yes, the Canon PowerShot SX500 IS has a Built-in Flash with the following features:

            Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off
            - Facial brightness is also evaluated in Face Detect.
            Flash Range
            1.6 ft. - 16 ft. (W), 4.6 - 9.8 ft. (T) (50cm - 5.0m (W), (1.4 - 3.0m (T))

            Answered on 12/17/2012 by Tammy from Staples

          • A:

            Yes, this camera has a built-in flash. The flash range is 1.6 ft - 16 ft and there are four built-in flash settings: Automatic, Slow Synchro, Flash On and Flash Off.

            Answered on 12/17/2012 by Community Answer from None

        • Q:

          Does this camera have the color accent feature?
          Asked on 12/7/2012 by twigginton

          1 answer

          • A:

            No, this camera model is not listed as having color accent. The Canon Powershot SX30 IS does.

            Answered on 12/7/2012 by Community Answer from None

        • Q:

          How many fps can it soot in succession
          Asked on 12/1/2012 by Anonymous from Dunedin, FL

          1 answer

          • A:

            Depending on the circumstances, Cannon PowerShot SX500's fastest continuous shooting speed is 0.8fps.

            Answered on 12/1/2012 by Community Answer from None

        • Q:

          Does the camera have a view finder? And does it come with a memory card?
          Asked on 11/29/2012 by Jess from Alb

          1 answer

          • A:

            It does have a view finder. It has a 3.0" LCD screen in the back that does everything you need it to do. However, it does not come with a memory chip. It does come with rechargeable batteries for your camera, which can be a lifesaver.

            Answered on 11/30/2012 by Community Answer from None

        • Q:

          Does this camera also have a view finder?
          Asked on 11/29/2012 by Jess from Albany, OR

          1 answer

          • A:

            No, this product may lack viewfinder. This product is is a step down from the 35x zoom PowerShot SX40 HS which has electronic viewfinder.

            Answered on 11/29/2012 by Community Answer from None
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