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Canon PowerShot ZOOM Telephoto Monocular

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Product Overview

Canon PowerShot ZOOM telephoto monocular is a specialty camera / monocular designed for birdwatching and nature gazing. In a compact package, it offers telephoto range up to 800mm full-frame equivalent, with stills and video capabilities.
The PowerShot ZOOM comes with a 3-step zoom between 100, 400, and 800mm that are instantly switchable. Canon is able to pack the PowerShot ZOOM's relatively bright f/5.6 (@100mm) and f/6.3 (@400mm) fixed apertures in this small package, thanks to the 1/3-inch diagonal CMOS sensor size.
With a microSD card, the user can capture images and record videos just like it is with any PowerShot camera. Thanks to wireless connectivity that includes both WiFi and Bluetooth, s/he can quickly pair their smart devices to the monocular and easily download the files, perhaps to share on social media.

Ratings

What we found

Neofiliac score 18%
Pros
  • Exceptionally compact
  • Very light
  • Great reach
Cons
  • Poor battery life
  • Very low 12 MP resolution
  • Lacks weather sealing

What external reviewers found

External score 53%
Pros
  • Good image quality
  • Good image stabilization
  • Sleek, compact design
  • Lightweight and portable
  • Easy to use
Cons
  • Poor autofocus
  • No telephoto lens
  • Image quality isn't great for distant subjects
  • No tripod mount
  • No tripod socket

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Specifications

External Reviews

pcmag[1]

Reviewer score 64% (normalized by Neofiliac)
Reviewers from pcmag have found:
The PowerShot Zoom uses a much smaller image sensor, a 1/3-inch-class chip with 12MP resolution. The small sensor and the lens' modest aperture (f/5.6 at 100mm and f/6.3 at 400mm) limit you to using it in daylight. The Zoom doesn't have a tripod socket, but will sit level on a flat surface.
Pros
  • Sleek, compact design
  • Good image quality
  • Built-in remote viewfinder
Cons
  • Image quality isn't great for distant subjects
  • No tripod socket

techradar[2]

Reviewer score 45% (normalized by Neofiliac)
Reviewers from techradar have found:
The PowerShot Zoom uses a tiny 1/3in sensor and has an ISO 100-3200 range fixed to auto. Scenes and menus are viewed through the 2.36MP EVF. The lens offers 4-axis stabilization, which is effective even for video capture. Poor focusing is not only a pain for making pictures, but for clear viewing too.
Pros
  • Good image quality
  • Easy to use
  • Compact design
Cons
  • Poor autofocus
  • No tripod mount

tomsguide[3]

Reviewer score 51% (normalized by Neofiliac)
Reviewers from tomsguide have found:
Canon's PowerShot Zoom can take photos at 100mm and 400mm, and digital zoom at 800mm. The zoom range is impressive, but there's a general lack of sharpness and definition. The camera also has optical image stabilization, but Canon did not specify to the number of stops.
Pros
  • Lightweight and portable
  • Easy to hold
  • Good image stabilization
Cons
  • No tripod mount
  • No telephoto lens

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References

  1. ^ Canon PowerShot Zoom Review. [pcmag].
  2. ^ Canon PowerShot Zoom review. [techradar].
  3. ^ Canon PowerShot Zoom review (hands on). [tomsguide].

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