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Retreated backto SX230HS

Started Oct 23, 2014 | Discussions thread
brianj Forum Pro • Posts: 14,657
Re: A confession

GeraldW wrote:

After using the SX230HS for a while, I decided to give the SX260HS another try. This time a Canon refurb; and this time around, the SX260HS was just about as good as the SX230HS, even at ISO 1600. Prior to going back to the SX230HS, I had a used SX240HS which is the same as the 260; but no GPS. It had funky metering, and the highlights burned out way too easily. This 260 seems to act a lot like a good SX230HS.

The inconsistency of the cameras these days is a major problem. I never know from sample to sample, if it's going to be a winner, or a dog. In some respects, a refurb may be a better deal, not only on price, but maybe the quality standards are higher, or maybe they just spend a little more time, or a have little more pride in their work. In any case, I can honestly say I have had better luck with Canon factory refurbs in this model range than with new ones; and definitely better than used ones.

At least now, the flash doesn't pop up at turn on, there is auto correction of chromatic aberration, the LCD is a lot taller, and being less wide, leaves more room for controls and fingers on the right side. I also prefer the cosmetics., and it's nice to have even a little finger grip on the front.

Never have any burned out highlights again with the SX240/260, or your 230, I also use it with my IXUS.

P mode

Icontrast = AUTO

metering = Centre Weighted Average

EV=-.3

My colors, contrast = +1

Give it a try, it is magic.

Brian

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