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alaTest.com
Editors' rating: 85
Summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 2579 reviews of Canon PowerShot S60 from international magazines and websites. Experts rate this product 81/100 and users 86/100. Comparing these reviews to 540866 other Digital Compact Cameras reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 85/100 = Very Good.
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dpreview.com
Summary: What we have here ladies and gentlemen is a compact G5, it may be missing the flip-out and twist LCD monitor but it does have a 3.
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newbie.org
Editors' rating: 100
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t3.com
Editors' rating: 80
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dcresource.com
Summary: Canon includes a 32MB CompactFlash card with the camera, which is a good starting point, but you'll want a larger card right away. I'd suggest 256MB as a good place to start. The included card is marked as "high speed", and from my own experiences I ...
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personal computer world
Editors' rating: 80
Summary: Canon has another winner on its hands with the Powershot S60. If you're looking for a compact that can offer more when you want it, this is a good choice
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RAW image format
The main purpose of RAW image format is to capture a photo with as little processing as possible. In a JPEG file, several parameters are applied to the image, such as white balance, saturation and contrast, among other things; then the file is compressed using a lossy scheme. With RAW format you are generally getting as much information as your digital camera can record with, so in essence, RAW acts very much like a digital negative. The advantage of having a large amount of data in each image is that the photographer has more to work with in post-processing, and can cull out any unwanted data manually. The disadvantage is that the files are very large, causing more room to be taken up on the camera's memory card, and also slowing down the camera's ability to capture shots because of recording time.
Another thing to be aware of with RAW format is that each digital camera manufacturer creates their own proprietary type of RAW, so not all photo processing software will work with all RAW photos.
Aperture-priority
Aperture-priority is an automated exposure mode that will allow the photographer to set the aperture, and the camera will then set the appropriate shutter speed based on the light meter reading. In this way, a photographer can control depth of field easily and create images with selective focus. This works well when you have a distracting or unattractive background that you want to keep out of focus, or just want to have more creative options in your images.
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Shutter-priority
Shutter-priority is an automated exposure mode that will allow the photographer to set the shutter speed, and the camera will then set the appropriate aperture based on the light meter reading. Fast shutter speeds are ideal for capturing sharp images of high speed events, such as sports and other high action occasions. Slow shutter speeds can be set to get artistic blur in images, such as moving water or car taillights at night. Using shutter-priority will allow such flexibility while providing good exposure for your photos.
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CNET product brief
Description: The Canon PowerShot S60 is a 5-megapixel, compact camera.Compared to other compact digital cameras on the market, it is expensive at around $400.
Pros: Weighing only 6.5 ounces without battery and media, this digital camera is rather light relative to its competitors.This camera also offers control over numerous exposure modes including aperture-priority, shutter-priority, program, and manual mode.This camera supports RAW picture files, which makes color adjustments in software much easier.
Cons: Has 5-megapixel resolution, which is lower than some similarly priced digital cameras.Also, this digital camera has only a 1.8 inch viewscreen, which is somewhat smaller than some similarly priced digital cameras.
Suitability: Suited for travel, since it won't take up a lot of space.A recommended use, based on key features, is framed photos for the home.The largest recommended print size, estimated from the camera's resolution, is 10x14.
Value: In general, this digital camera's price seems a bit steep, with respect to its features.In fact, you would typically pay nearly 30% less to get a compact camera with comparable resolution.
Suggestions: For more help in deciding if this is the best digital camera for you, visit the buying guide for digital cameras at CNET Reviews.
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