Canon Optical Zoom Camera

[2x AA] Purchased as an upgrade from my 13 year-old camera and to have a longer, 67x optical zoom. I added a screw-on UV lens protector. I have not yet taken photos; however, I have set the camera up as far as settings such as sound, resolution, etc. The strap is comfortable on the neck and the camera itself is easy to hold and control. The viewfinder and articulating LCD screen are both important features to me. I am not an expert photographer as far as setting aperture, exposure and so forth; however, I love taking pictures, especially while traveling, and having this new camera will be a great addition to my travel accessories! The color purple makes it fun!

[150 Minutes] I bought this for our HC-V800 camera. With 24x optical zoom, no appreciable audio delay was detected by me or anyone else. Easy to setup and get going, plus strong natural audio. Receiver mounts on top of camera.

[JPEG, Raw] This is an amazing camera. The lens is extraordinary with close-up, portrait and landscape capability. It is the zoom that is mind-blowing with a massive 125x optical zoom. Yes, optical. Needless to say, a tripod (with one leg towards the subject to avoid tipping over!) or very steady rest is mandatory at anything like that magnification. It has a built-in flash, so it can do it all in one package. The control will be mastered in 30 seconds by anyone familiar with Nikon. Downside is a fairly weighty camera and rather bulky. Not something you would chuck in a bum bag. But, It handles confortably and is well balanced in the hand.

[Black] I bought this camera while on a trip to Europe. Amazing considering the size. The zoom is amazing and the optical stabilizer is great also (even without a tripod). The size is small enough to fit almost anywhere (jeans included). Great for good pictures without having to carry a big camera. the WIFI and Bluetooth is also a great feature and works great for transfering to IPAD or cellphone. Keep in mind it is a great point and shoot camera, not an SLR substitute.

Overall an excellent point and shoot camera with 10X optical zoom and a viewfinder. I bought this camera for me wife to replace her Canon which she dropped and broke the screen. After reading the included guide book, she was able to access most of the many settings. It can be quite complex for someone who is not an experienced photographer. Love the viewfinder for bright outdoor photos. Only complaint is that the wifi is no longer supported by Lumix--yuk! So moving photos to a Mac is not simple.

[0.1 lb] This is a handy little camera with a powerful zoom lens. We compared it to an old Canon 6D with canon ef 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6l is (first gen) usm lens, and it did better than anticipated! Amazing how far technology has progressed. I bought this for my wife who wants the convenience of a point and shoot camera, but also needs the extra zoom capabilities of a much more expensive set up. She also likes the fact that it is easy to use and lightweight. While it is not a DSLR replacement, it is a great little bridge camera that is ideal to take with you when you are traveling, kayaking, have little to no room for a bulky camera and lens gear, bicycling or simply keeping it in your car and have it handy for a photo opportunity. Also a great gift idea!

[1:2.9] Excellent optical and mechanical performance is expected from any Leica lens, and this universal zoom lens is no exception and delivers. Stellar performance through all focal lengths and apertures. I did an in-depth comparison to my 35/2 SL prime lens and can't detect any differences whatsoever at any f-stop, which is quite remarkable for a zoom lens. The build quality is superb, everything is just as tight as it should be, it is fully weather sealed, and the lens seamlessly integrates into the SL body (even does firmware updates automatically through the camera). The AF is snappy and makes no noise whatsoever. I am also drawn to the minimalistic design Leica is famous for, too. Before I bought the lens I was wondering whether I can justify paying the premium price given the availability of more cost-effective alternatives from Sigma and Panasonic. I am happy that I did because the combo of Vario-Elmarit 24-70mm + SL2 is simply a joy to use and the most versatile, dependable, and durable system I have ever used.

[LCD touchscreen] These let me focus closer without modifying a lens. They won't zoom or perform any optical correction, which is good. They correctly pass through the EF-M mount signals so lenses work the same, though focus can get a little squirrely at the limits of range. Easy to correct with MF mode and the peaking feature. For the price I think it's just something you should do, it's fun to have and will be critical when trying to shoot small stuff.

[Food] I bought this for travel photography. I also have a large Canon Eos that is to heavy to hike and carry and takes several seconds to setup for a shot. The SX740 is fast, zooms in way more than any other lens I have, much better than the S24 Ultra 10x optical zoom,. I was worried that the standard pictures would be less quality than the S24 Ultra, but they are clearer and have much better colors and smoothness. This is an awesome camera to carry along side your cell phone. It is amazing for wildlife photography and it is not shaky when zoomed in if you are holding it steady. I limited the zoom to the 40x optical The digital zoom is not helpful and does get shaky.

[5 x 3.5 x 0.1"] Fits well on a canon EF-M 18-150mm.  Prevents the lens zoom from pulling out when the camera is taken out of the bag!