Product Description
For those with a taste for adventure, there's a camera as bold as
the active life you lead. It's the Canon PowerShot D10. Waterproof,
freezeproof and shockproof; it's tough enough to take what you dish
out. Plus it's got all the high performance features you expect from a
Canon digital camera. You've got 12.1 megapixels of resolution plus all
of Canon's powerful, state-of-the-art imaging technologies so you can
capture your epic experiences in breathtaking color and awesome detail.
Smart AUTO intelligently selects the proper settings for the camera
based on 18 predefined shooting situations Blink Detection alerts a
shooter after a shot has been taken that a subject has closed eyes
DIGIC 4 Image Processor has evolved Face Detection Technology that
tracks the faces of moving subjects and lets the shooter enter the
frame seamlessly with the Face Detection Self-Timer Jpeg Compression -
Still Image - Exif 2.2 (JPEG); Movie - MOV (Image - H.264; Audio -
Linear PCM (Monaural)) Number of Recording Pixels - Still Image - up to
4000 x 3000 (Large); Movie - High Definition - up to 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Continuous Shooting - Approx. 1.1 fps (Large/Fine) ISO Sensitivity -
Auto, ISO 80/100/200/400/800/1600 equivalent Storage Media - SD/SDHC
Memory Card, Multimedia Card, MMC Plus Card, HC MMC Plus Card Video Out
- NTSC/PAL Power Source - Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery Shooting
Capacity - Still Image - approx. 220 shots Playback Time - Approx. 360
min A selection of unique accessories available such as customized
straps and interchangeable faceplates Dimensions (WxHxD) - 4.08 x 2.63
x 1.92 Weight - Approx. 6.70 oz
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #27 in Camera & Photo
- Brand: Canon
- Model: D10
- Original language:
English
- Dimensions: 2.60" h x
1.90" w x
4.10" l,
.42 pounds
- Display size: 2.5
Features
- 12.1-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality poster-size prints
- Waterproof to 33 feet, cold resistant from 14-104 degrees (F) and shockproof up to 4 feet
- DIGIC 4 Image Processor; evolved Face Detection Technology plus Face Detection Self-timer
- Smart AUTO intelligently selects the proper settings
- Compatible with SD/SDHC, MMC/MMC Plus/HC MMC Plus (not included)
Editorial Reviews
From the Manufacturer
For those with a taste for adventure, there’s a camera as bold
as the active life you lead. It’s the Canon PowerShot D10. Waterproof,
freeze-proof and shockproof; it’s tough enough to take what you dish
out. Plus it’s got all the high performance features you expect from a
Canon digital camera. You’ve got 12.1 megapixels of resolution plus all
of Canon’s powerful, state of the art imaging technologies so you can
capture your epic experiences in breathtaking color and awesome detail.
PowerShot D10 Highlights
Take this camera anywhere: waterproof, cold resistant and shockproof
Life can take you almost anywhere. So Canon engineered a digital camera
durable enough to go where you go and produce the kind of awe-inspiring
images that will earn your respect. It’s the PowerShot D10 and it's no
ordinary digital camera. This unique camera is waterproof down to 33
feet so you can take it scuba diving, snorkeling or surfing. It’s
freeze proof and can withstand extremes of temperature from 14-104
degrees (F) so it’s also ideal for snowboarding, mountaineering and
more. Plus, it’s shockproof to 4 feet, so when the going gets rough,
the D10 will keep going strong.
Unique accessories available such as customized straps and interchangeable faceplates
You’re always up for any challenge. So Canon designed the PowerShot D10
with a selection of versatile accessories (sold separately) that enable
you to outfit the camera to meet the requirements of your next
adventure. The customized strap is a perfect choice for those who want
to have their camera within easy reach, yet keep their hands free. The
Canon faceplates let you distinctively mark the camera as belonging to
you alone. The carabiner hook offers you a handy way to securely
suspend the D10 from a belt, backpack or diving harness.
A World of Advantages with Canon’s Technology
DIGIC 4 Image Processor has evolved Face Detection Technology that
tracks the faces of moving subjects and lets the shooter enter the
frame seamlessly with the Face Detection Self-Timer.
DIGIC 4 Image Processor
Canon’s most advanced image processor, DIGIC 4, delivers evolved Face
Detection Technology that keeps every face in every photo looking its
very best. The technology finds and tracks the faces of moving subjects
until you’re ready to shoot, then delivers perfect focus. In addition,
exposure, flash and white balance are compensated, so that faces
exhibit natural skin tones and backgrounds are properly exposed.
iSAPS Technology
is an entirely original scene-recognition technology developed for
digital cameras by Canon. Using an internal database of thousands of
different photos, iSAPS works with the advanced DIGIC 4 image processor
to improve focus speed and accuracy, as well as exposure and white
balance.
A
Face Detection Self-Timer
automatically detects an increase in the number of faces and makes the
appropriate adjustments. For instance, to include the photographer’s
face in a group shot, there’s no need to rush in. Just put the camera
on a stand or tripod, specify Face Detection Self-Timer, and the camera
will wait for the photographer’s face to get on-camera before it takes
the shot. Motion Detection tracks moving subjects in a much larger
range--allowing you to wait for the perfect shot without refocusing.
Intelligent Contrast Correction
DIGIC 4 also makes possible the i-Contrast (Intelligent Contrast
Correction) system, which controls the compensation level in pixel
units to brighten dark areas while leaving bright areas unchanged for
better images where the main subject is dark, and more natural
transition. The PowerShot D10 can even use i-Contrast in playback mode
to adjust images that were shot without the setting activated.
Red-eye Correction provides three options for removing red-eye from subjects in flash pictures.
1) Red-eye Correction during shooting actually identifies and corrects red-eye in human subjects as pictures are taken.
2) The PowerShot D10 can be set to automatically detect and correct red-eye during image playback.
3) You can manually locate any red eyes in a scene during image
playback on the LCD screen, and command the camera to remove them.
Life doesn’t give you second chances to capture special times. That’s
why the PowerShot D10 features ISO 1600 setting that reduces the
effects of camera shake and sharpens subjects in low-light situations,
giving you greater shooting flexibility. ISO can be expanded to 3200
when you select ISO 3200 Special Scene mode.
12.1 megapixels, plus 3x optical zoom lens with Optical Image Stabilizer
With the PowerShot D10, dramatic, personal pictures have never been
easier to shoot and share. This 12.1-megapixel camera lets you create
impressively large photos of family and friends you’ll be proud to
display. The high-resolution images taken by the D10 can be enlarged up
to 13 x 19 inches.
The PowerShot D10 has a 3x optical zoom that gives you the power to
shoot distant subjects with razor-sharp precision and stunning lifelike
color.
The PowerShot D10 is equipped with Canon’s acclaimed
Optical Image Stabilizer Technology that automatically detects and
corrects camera shake--one of the leading causes of fuzzy or blurred
shots. Even when zoomed in, you can get the steady, crisp, brilliant
images you’ll be proud to shoot and share. And Canon’s Optical Image
Stabilizer Technology is so convenient to use. It functions perfectly
with or without a flash.
Blink Detection
Nothing ruins a great picture more than having your subjects’ eyes
closed. That’s why the PowerShot D10 is equipped with Blink Detection.
If closed eyes are detected, a "blink warning" icon appears for 3
seconds, allowing you to retake the shot before your subject or
subjects move on. Blink Detection provides you with extra assurance
when capturing once-in-a-lifetime moments like planting the flag at the
summit of the mountain.
Smart AUTO intelligently selects the proper settings
Just set the Canon PowerShot D10 to Smart AUTO and you’re ready for
maximum enjoyment from your picture taking every time. It’s a relaxing
and satisfying way to shoot because you can completely concentrate on
your subject knowing that the camera has the technical details covered.
Advanced Canon technology intelligently analyzes your situation and
shooting conditions. Then it automatically selects an appropriate
setting from 18 specially defined settings. So whether you’re
photographing flowers, a captivating sunset, or your friends at the
park, you can be confident that you’re getting dramatic, memorable
images.
Shooting Modes
Advanced
presets for the best possible photos under certain conditions. With 19
Shooting Modes including 16 Special Scene Modes, you’re ready for
whatever shot comes your way
What's in the Box
- PowerShot D10 body
- Lithium-ion battery pack (NB-6L)
- Battery charger (CB-2LY)
- Wrist strap (WS-DC7)
- Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM
- USB interface cable (IFC-400PCU)
- AV cable (AVC-DC400)
Customer Reviews
Great waterproof camera
I've been playing with my new Powershot D10 for about a week and
really like it. I have been using Canon SLRs for 25+ years, AE1
Program, A1, Elan 7e, and Digital Rebel. When I started looking for a
waterproof camera to take snorkeling, my first choice was Canon, based
on my many years of satisfaction with their products, and I was very
lucky that this camera was released two weeks before leaving for
vacation. (Amazon had been showing the camera as available for
pre-order until earlier today. I purchased mine from a local camera
store.)
I'm very impressed with the picture quality on this camera. The 12
megapixel sensor, coupled with a dozen shooting modes, produce an
excellent image. I'm used to controlling aperture and shutter speed on
the SLR, so simply selecting "portrait" or "night exposure" mode and
letting the camera do all the work just seems too easy. Or, if
selecting "portrait" is too difficult, you can select "auto" and just
let the camera do it all. Movie quality is also quite good. The LCD
screen on the back of the camera seems huge compared to the 1" screen
on my old Digital Rebel. It's a great display.
The controls are conveniently arranged, and easy to use, and the
associated icons displayed are both informative and intuitive. You can
choose to display all the settings or turn them off and just see the
image. One of the useful display options is a grid overlay on the
screen to assist with shot composition and the "Rule of Thirds." The
optical zoom works great. By the time you get to 12x with the digital
zoom, the image is kind of grainy, but that's to be expected.
You can take macro photographs an inch or two from your subject.
I've had trouble focusing my Digital Rebel in the dark, but Canon seems
to have improved low-light focusing quite a bit. It has a manual focus
feature that indicates the distance to the subject as you adjust the
focus, just in case it can't get the focus right.
I like the Panorama feature, which displays the previous shot on
the viewfinder while you're composing the next shot, allowing the
photographer to closely match subsequent shots, resulting in panoramic
photos with less distortion when they're stitched together. Panorama
mode also locks in the exposure value of the first shot so that the
exposure in subsequent shots all match the first shot.
The face recognition and blink detection both seem to work well. As
the camera focuses, it will zoom in on one of the faces so the
photographer can verify correct focus. After the shot is taken, if
someone blinked it will identify the face of the person blinking so you
can take another shot. These can be turned on or off according to user
preference. Images seem very crisp, which I attribute to the image
stabilization features, which can also be turned on or off.
I've had the camera in the sink, and it handles six inches of water
with no problems. I'll see how it does with thirty two and a half more
feet of water when it meets the Atlantic Ocean in a few weeks! The
wrist strap attaches to any one of the four corners of the camera
(convenient for carrying in either left or right hand) and seems to be
pretty secure, so no worries about losing it if you get knocked over by
a wave.
I use Photoshop Elements, so I haven't loaded the Canon software
and can't comment on that. And since I edit photos on the computer, I
doubt that I'll use some of the in-camera editing features, such as
black and white, sepia, color swap, and the various color enhancements.
I could see that would be useful to those who print directly from the
camera, without editing on a computer.
The camera doesn't allow you to shoot in RAW. I generally don't
shoot in RAW with my SLR, so that doesn't worry me. It has a number of
white balance modes, custom white balance, and auto white balance. It
seems to do a good job selecting the correct shooting conditions in
auto mode. Colors appear correct.
A couple of drawbacks: The camera isn't threaded so you're not able
to attach filters. There's also no lens cap, and I worry about the lens
surface getting damaged. For a rugged "adventure" camera, I'm also
surprised that there's no GPS chip so that photos can be tagged with
the exact location. I look at old slides taken while I was hiking and
think "that's neat, why can't I remember where I took that." It would
be nice if the EXIF data included lattitude and longitude. (Watch Canon
come out with the Powershot D10 "Gold" six months from now that
incorporates these features. The curse of being an early adopter.)
The microphone picks up every movement your fingers make as you
hold the camera, so it's difficult to capture movies without some
camera noise. The speaker on the bottom of the camera is also difficult
to hear when playing movies back on the camera, but movies sounds fine
when I pop the memory chip into the computer and watch in Quicktime.
Movies are produced in the .mov format, so you'll have to do some
conversion if you want to do anything with it in Windows Movie Maker.
You can also choose between higher quality 640 x 480, or lower quality
320 x 240. (I should post a video review, but look like a dork in
movies, so I'll spare everybody that.)
Tried to take a few infrared photos, but the image has the Hot Spot
typical of many Canon cameras and lenses. I held a Hoya R72 filter over
the lens and took several shots. Bright sunlight is about a 4"
exposure, and all shots have a bluish circle in the center.
The drawbacks are very minor compared to the great images this camera produces.
I'm very impressed with this camera. It feels very sturdy, takes
great photos, and seems very easy to use. Although I'll probably
continue to use my Digital Rebel as my primary camera, I certainly look
forward to many years of fun with this camera.
Finally, a "full service" waterproof camera for all those fun-filled vacations, let the kids go crazy!
So many of our family's vacations are at beaches, lakes,
water-parks, or hikes and bringing along the sensitive digital camera
has always been a problem. If I carried it then I could not get in
water and I spent more time worrying whether the sand would damage it
than taking pics of my family. I lost a camera on a Disney Park fun
ride when water suddenly splashed into the ride and we were miserable
for losing all our pics. With this camera you can drop it in water and
not worry about your pics unless you lose the camera (happened to me
another time when I fell overboard and dropped a camera in the open
sea). I have other cameras that I have been too lazy to review but I am
excited about this one so I sat down to write this review.
This is like a regular Canon Camera with all the features and the
added waterproof feature. It can be compared to the new SD780 IS which
sells for fifty bucks less. The features are similar, except that this
one is waterproof and bulkier and does not have a viewfinder (not that
you can see much through a fogged up viewfinder in humid conditions).
Some great features:
- Good looking waterproof camera, "cuteness" is very important, I
disliked those clear cases that you have to screw on your camera and as
one reviewer reported they can still get fogged up
- Rainproof/Waterproof up to 33 ft, good for most pools or waterparks
- Freeze proof lens up to 14 deg F
- SMART Auto mode that detects the right scene mode for each shot (works great)
- Digic 4 processor, auto shots are nicer than some older Canon
cameras, optical image stabilization and motion detection to prevent
blurring of images
- 2.5 inch extra bright LCD that's covered by a protective surface to prevent scratches and looks good in bright sun
- 3X optical and 12X digital zoom
- Face detection
- "Blink" detection - the camera gives a blink warning if someone's eyes are closed in the picture
- Contrast correction - Can be set while taking picture or even afterward to correct darker areas
- Continuous shooting lets you capture the perfect water shot
- Scene modes - The auto mode does a good job of sensing the
conditions but if you want to set a mode you get the choice of - Night
exposure, Panorama (stitch together shots in one), programmable mode,
portrait, sunset, beach, fireworks, aquarium, underwater, snow, indoor,
kids and pets, foliage, long shutter, color accent (keep only one color
in a pic, so the water and jeans will be blue while the people black
and white) and color swap (change one color to another, swap the color
of your boat from beige to red).
Negatives:
- Slightly bulkier than your typical Canon SD, it's built for
water, beach and rugged use, and it's rounder shape with no hard edges
can take a fall or two
- No threads for filters
- No RAW mode
- No lens cap but the glass shield is scratchproof
The back panel is pretty intuitive and you probably won't need the
manual to figure it out. The buttons have been designed for waterproof
operations and the zoom in and out is done through buttons on the back
of the camera rather than with the shutter button lever like with other
Canon cameras. The photo and video mode is toggled through a round
button next to the shutter button.
The best thing about this camera? You can give it to your 6 year
old to take underwater pics and not worry about it, how many other
"real" cameras can you do that with?! Now I can float down that lazy
river at the water park with my family and take some nice shots rather
than running along the edge trying to capture the perfect moment. And
the best thing is that this camera works just as well on land. It's the
perfect no-nonsense take along everywhere (really every where!)
vacation camera.
Another Awesome Camera by Canon
I've had this camera for about a week and am very pleased with the
results so far. It's very easy to use and takes great pictures. I love
the color adjustments available in the Program mode and I like the
useful special scene modes. Colors seem true to life and resolution is
excellent. It also starts up within about a second or less. I took one
of my best pictures ever on Memorial Day and am looking forward to
taking many more in the future. The only thing I really miss on this
camera is a function to control the flash output (available on my older
PowerShot A620) and a lenscap would have been nice.
