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Canon PowerShot SX40 HS (5251B002)

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An advanced premium compact, one of those devices that are called "pseudo SLRs". This model stands out primarily for its powerful optics, providing an optical zoom of up to 35x. With a relatively modest 12.1 megapixel sensor, the camera, however, can shoot 1080p video. The display is quite small — 2.7", 230K pixels; at the same time, it is made swivel and complemented by an electronic viewfinder with a frame coverage of 100%. The communications kit includes an HDMI output and a direct print function; an external flash connection is also provided.
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Canon PowerShot SX40 HS
PowerShot (compacts)ultrazoom
Panel:1/2.3", 12.1 MPix
Focal length:24 - 840 mm
Lens aperture:f/ 2.7 - f/5.8
Snapshot size:4000x3000 px
ISO range:100-3200
Burst shooting:2.4 fps
Screen:2.7 '', oscillating

An advanced premium compact, one of those devices that are called "pseudo SLRs". This model stands out primarily for its powerful optics, providing an optical zoom of up to 35x. With a relatively modest 12.1 megapixel sensor, the camera, however, can shoot 1080p video. The display is quite small — 2.7", 230K pixels; at the same time, it is made swivel and complemented by an electronic viewfinder with a frame coverage of 100%. The communications kit includes an HDMI output and a direct print function; an external flash connection is also provided.

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Specifications PowerShot SX40 HS
Colour
Camera typedigital compact
Sensor
SensorCMOS (CMOS) / BSI CMOS /
Sensor size1/2.3"
Effective MP number12.1
Maximum image size4000x3000 px
Light sensitivity (ISO)100-3200
Lens
Aperturef/ 2.7 - f/5.8
Focal length24 - 840 mm
Optical zoom35
Manual focus
Image stabilizationoptical
Photo shooting
Number of scene programs4
White balance measuring
Exposure compensation± 2 EV, in 1/3 EV steps
Exposure modesauto
shutter priority
aperture priority
manual mode
Metering systempoint
centre-weighted
sensor (estimated)
Video recording
File recording formatsMPEG4
Maximum video lengthtime limit / 30 min /
memory limit / up to 4 GB /
Connection portsmini HDMI v 1.4
Focus
Autofocus modesone shot
tracking
Viewfinder and shutter
Viewfinderelectronic
Frame coverage100 %
Shutter speed15-1/3200 с
Continuous shooting2.4 fps
Screen
Screen size2.7 ''
Screen resolution230 thousand pixels
Rotary display
Memory and communications
Memory cards typesSD, SDHC, SDXC
Flash
Built-in flash
Application range7 m
External flash connect / E-TTL with EX-series Speedlites /
Power source
Power sourcebattery
Battery modelNB-10L
Shots per charge380 шт
General
Charger modelCB-2LC
Materialaluminium / plastic
Dimensions (WxHxD)123x92x108 mm
Weight600 g
Added to E-CatalogSeptember 2011
P/N
5251B002

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Model overview based on user reviews  
The Canon PowerShot SX40 HS is a digital compact camera that offers a remarkable combination of features and performance at a reasonable price. Users appreciate its excellent zoom capabilities and optical stabilization, making it ideal for capturing distant and moving subjects. The camera is praised for its good color reproduction and versatility, suitable for both beginners and experienced photographers. While the automatic mode is considered less effective, manual settings provide better control and results. The camera's compact size and lighter weight compared to DSLRs make it a convenient choice for everyday use. However, some users note that the LCD monitor size and resolution are small by modern standards, and there can be noise in low light conditions. Overall, the SX40 HS is highly recommended for those seeking a versatile and reliable camera without the need for professional-grade equipment.
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You can get to the bottom of everything, but, as for me, it’s super, for the money two water...
6 May 2013 
if you want a video camera, get it, and you will also have a good camera, you won’t regret it. As a camera, well, a superzoom is a superzoom, I’m pleased with how it can be compared with a DSLR, to each his own and for whom, these are two different tools. I chose slowly, looked at a lot on YouTube, chose it out of everything, price/quality ratio, and got two in one. I’ve been using it for six months, I’m happy, I recommend it..!
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My palm doesn’t seem to be huge, but holding it in one hand takes some getting used to.
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A very good device for both beginners and experienced photographers, newspaper reporters,
19 November 2013 
An excellent camera for reportage photography, where capturing the moment is more important than super quality. It has a remarkable zoom and optics. To get something better, you would need a DSLR with a 3-kilogram lens costing around 1.5 thousand dollars. It offers instant focusing when shooting distant and then immediately wide-angle shots. A great tool for a photojournalist, an enthusiast of "sneak peeks," shooting competitions, and taking photos of yourself, family, bugs, and ships while on vacation.
I worked with this camera for a year in all possible conditions. An excellent camera for all occasions. After grinding in, it’s easy to select modes for each individual case and train yourself to quickly select the right one. Automatic and completely manual settings are practically useless. The preset modes work great. Zoom and optics - God forbid any DSLR with a whale. Color rendition is good, making noise only in very poor light. Manually turning on the flash is extremely useful, a good stabilizer, shooting sports competitions is the element of this camera. If you don't mind the noise (for a slight enlargement when printing) and have some photography skills, you can photograph the goalie's tonsils from a kilometer away. You shouldn’t expect a picture comparable to a photo taken on a DSLR (meaning that the DSLR is not in the hands of a bluefish). Although it’s not difficult to achieve background blur for those who like it. In general, the impressions for three years are more than positive. Pros: zoom, stabilizer, color reproduction, battery, convenient menu and controls, continuous shooting, rotating screen, viewfinder, fast focusing.
There is really nothing bad. The stabilizer when shooting video is not super effective, the auto mode is almost useless, there's noise in low light, and white balance errors which are fixable once you get used to manual settings. Strong distortion at the edges when shooting close objects, which can be corrected in a photo editor.
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Extremely reliable. I am a photo hunter and that speaks for itself.
9 May 2013 
Take it and you won’t regret it. Just pay attention to the country of manufacture. I paid more, but I took Canada-USA. I can’t vouch for China.
In comparison with a DSLR (with the same technical characteristics): Lighter, more compact, much cheaper. Over 7 months of operation, 0 problems.
The diameter of the hole for the mounting screw is small. It’s scary to put it on a tripod without safety nets.
SEREGA: just bought Canon PowerShot SX40 HS  i recommend it should buy
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