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[mtclimber]

And the SX-130 has a great macro mode as you can see from this link:

http://anchorse.smugmug.com/Other/Ca...8_3CTZM-X3.jpg

Sarah Joyce

[Mark1616]

Originally Posted by mtclimber

And the SX-130 has a great macro mode as you can see from this link:

http://anchorse.smugmug.com/Other/Ca...8_3CTZM-X3.jpg

Sarah Joyce

Sarah, I think you might have linked to the wrong photo for the macro sample.

[Juggernaut]

Originally Posted by mtclimber

I second the suggestion of the Canon SX-130. It has 12X (28mm to 336mm) optical zoom, full manual and automatic controls, a great macro mode, is powered by AA batteries, does HD video, and is even high ISO capable as well.

Here is a good macro example taken at ISO 500 right on my desk, using just the light of a desk lamp: please just click on the link below

http://anchorse.smugmug.com/Other/Ca...3_JG2FY-X3.jpg

Here is another indoor flash photo taken with the SX-130:

http://anchorse.smugmug.com/Other/Ca...3_jLWja-X3.jpg

And if you are concerned about the size of the SX-130, look at this:

http://anchorse.smugmug.com/Other/Ca...8_K7YuX-X3.jpg

The SX-130 is a very able camera that get my recommendation!

Sarah Joyce

Hi Sarah.

How is the shutter lag?

I'm ready to buy the sx 130 if there is minimal shutter lag - so I can photograph the kiddies

Thanks!
Juggernaut

[mtclimber]

juggernaut-

I am very pleased with the shot to shot times thus far with the SX-130. It is AA battery powered so as you get to the end of the charge, things will slow down a bit. I am using Eneloops and have no problems at all.

Sarah Joyce

[Juggernaut]

Originally Posted by mtclimber

juggernaut-

I am very pleased with the shot to shot times thus far with the SX-130. It is AA battery powered so as you get to the end of the charge, things will slow down a bit. I am using Eneloops and have no problems at all.

Sarah Joyce

Hi Sarah,

How about the time lag from when you press the shutter release button to when the picture is taken?

-When it is prefocused?
vs.
-When the autofocus had to engage before taking the shot?

Thanks!
Juggernaut

[mtclimber]

juggernaut-

I personally find the shutter lag is negligible and the shutter touch is excellent, on the SX-130. However, I suggest you stop by a dealer and check it out yourself.

Sarah Joyce

[sunshinegirl]

Well, after much debate, I went with the SX-130. I am pleased with image quality, but I am having some issues. First, I cannot get the macro option to appear on any of the auto mode settings. Second, any photo I try to take at close range using any of the auto modes is blurry. It may be the two issues are related. Any suggestions?

[mtclimber]

Sunshinegirl-

Take a look at the Scene Modes. That where you will find the Macro mode.

Sarah Joyce

[sunshinegirl]

Hi mtclimber,

I looked under the scene mode and did not find any macro settings; the settings I found are all the ones listed beginning on page 59 of the user manual (low light, beach, foliage, snow, and fireworks). According to the user manual (p 69) and what I am seeing on my camera, I should be able to select to select the macro focus setting after pressing the left arrow button (there is a macro flower icon next to this button). However, the only options I get are normal or manual. And, in regular auto mode (as opposed to portrait, etc.) I can't bring up the focus modes at all. What am I missing?

[mtclimber]

Sunshinegirl-

My SX-130 is out on loan to our daughter. However, referring to my SX110, the macro mode (little tulip symbol) is at the 9 o'clock position on the 4 way controller.

Sarah Joyce