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Retreated backto SX230HS

Started Oct 23, 2014 | Discussions thread
DUTCH van Atlanta Senior Member • Posts: 1,714
Re: Retreated backto SX230HS

The SX230HS is a great little camera.  Last summer in Alaska and along the AlCan HIghway, I wished for a bit more zoom to bring wildlife in a bit closer; but it is tack sharp and has an IQ only slightly less than my EOS 7D with the 17-55mm f2.8 lens.

In an attempt to get a bit more zoom, I tried one example of the SX700HS with very bad AF results.  Not only did it have a hard time locking in to focus, but it was often soft focused or out of focus to the point of being blurry.  I returned it as defective, at least I hope it was.

I have just received another SX700HS, and a few quick initial shots appear that it is better than the first one.  I need to do a series of comparisons with the SX230HS before I make a final decision about keeping it.

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