subject: Canon Powershot S90 - A Point And Shoot Camera For The Discerning Digital Photographer [print this page] While digital SLR cameras are getting plenty of attention due to their lower prices and greater features, there is nevertheless a demand from customers for high-end point and shoot cameras.
Say hello to the Canon Powershot S90, a totally digital compact camera with almost all the control of a digital slr camera. It is an alternate to several more professional compact models that tend to look similar to professional models in line and design. This exceptional camera was created to be the comprehensive compact model.
Two groups of photography enthusiasts will be interested in the Canon Powershot S90.
First, there is the photography enthusiast who is almost ready for the Digital SLR. She desires to experience features and controls that are unavailable on less highly developed models in order to develop an understanding of what these controls are able to do and how they work.
Second is the DSLR owner, either an advanced amateur or a professional, who is looking for a fantastic pocket model. These are individuals who under no circumstances want to miss a photo op of any kind, even if their DSLR camera is not easily available.
The Canon Powershot S90 has the look and feel of a truly compact camera, the kind that most folks carry around in their pocket or purse. However, it is not a typical digital compact.
Included in the main features of Canon Powershot S90:
- New 10-megapixel High Sensitivity System; DIGIC 4 Image Processor
- Improved low-light image performance, plus a Low Light scene mode for ISO settings up to 12,800
- Customizable control ring for easy access and operation of manual or other creative shooting settings
But that's just the tip of the iceberg! Here is the "stuff" that has caused all the positive attention for the Canon Powershot S90.
1. Extensive photographic feature set - more professional than typical point and shoot cameras
2. New Function Ring for easy access of the advanced manual controls
3. Usable, fast RAW mode with excellent software supplied (RAW, an alternative to JPEG, is the choice of all advanced photographers)
4. Highly customizable - normal digital cameras have single creative selections, but the S90 is customizable in the same sense as high end DSLR cameras.
This quote from a Canon S90 owner sums up the feelings of many satisfied owners: "You get what you pay for and if you want the best pocket size camera on the market, look no further than the S90."
