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Canon rethinking?
I've received some info that Canon may be rethinking not launching the SX1 IS in North America. It could hit this side of the Atlantic in March. There's is supposedly a plan to raise CMOS production at the end of January for the camera.
The production increase will also be for sensors for other P&S CMOS cameras in the spring.
I have been eagerly awaiting the US release of the Canon SX 1 IS camera. However, I was devastated to learn today, directly from Canon, that Canon has no plans to release this camera in the US. Here is the the text of the email I received from Canon:
“Thank you for your inquiry. We value you as a Canon customer and
appreciate the opportunity to assist you. We are happy to hear that you
are so interested in some of the great new PowerShot cameras that Canon
has recently released.
Canon made the corporate decision not to release this model here in the
United States. Also at this time there are no documented to plans to
release this model in the future. We apologize for any inconvenience
this may cause you at this time.
The PowerShot SX10 IS is virtually the same camera as the PowerShot SX1
IS model. The SX10 IS shares many of the same great features and we
hope that you will find it a suitable alternative to the SX1 IS model.
Please visit us on the web at: http://www.powershot.com for more information
regarding our cameras.”
I photograph wildlife, especially birds, and, the S-series of cameras allow me to capture high quality images almost everywhere without having to haul around heavy telephoto zoom lenses.
There is incredible market potential here in the US with the increasingly larger number of older individuals who spend lots and lots of time outdoors with camera in hand and who need something that can help them capture wildlife in wonderful detail at reasonable cost using a product that is relatively light weight and portable.
The video features, CMOS sensor, burst rate and other options clearly differentiate the SX 1 IS from the SX 10 IS. This SX 1 would be especially valuable to an older person for capturing wildlife and important moments with friends and family without having to lug around a separate video camera. In these less than great economic times, a camera that serves double duty for still and video photography is an invaluable tool.
¿Y piensan que creemos que la sx10 es practicamente igual a la sx1?
Well that would suck. I am going on a safari early 2009 and since I only have a 18-200 for my XTi I’m looking for something with more lens. The 500+ mm of the SX1/10 attracts me because it’s way less than a similar SLR lens plus it’s a heck of a lot less to carry and I think it is more inconspicuous. I’d be less sad having a $400-600 camera stolen than a dSLR. The SX1 was even more attractive due to the video capabilities. Lost opportunity for Canon I’m afraid.
The SX1 IS is a camera I’d buy; the SX10 IS is a worthless paperweight that I wouldn’t take for free. Canon made a horrible decision not to sell the SX1 IS in the US.
IF I CANT GET AN SX1 THEN i WILL RETURN TO MY OLD HABIT OF DEAR HUNTING TO OBTAIN PHYSICAL TROPHIES TO HANG ON WALLS. i WOULD MUCH PREFER GOOD PHOTOS BUT CANON WILL NOT RELENT.
The PowerShot SX10 IS is virtually the same camera as the PowerShot SX1 IS model?!?!?!?
What is wrong with this comment. CMOS vs CCD, VGA vs FullHD, no they are totally different cameras.
For those who really wants it, import from UK, a company is selling it for £413 + 22 shipping to the world. Big lost of Canon US
I am going to have one shipped over from Switzerland. Canon is certainly making a big mistake by not selling this model here. And what is with their crappy comment about the SX10 being virtually the samw as the SX1? You have got to be kidding me.
I have to agree with this thread. This is a big disappointment and, I believe, a big mistake on Canon’s part. I currently own an S5 IS, and I like it a lot. I especially like the versatility it provides – long lens, video capture, decent quality images (but not perfect mainly due to color aberrations in bright light) etc. I want to upgrade, but the SX10 is not worth it. It has a higher optical zoom – 20x vs. 12x, but it is otherwise very similar in quality of images and video.
Now the SX1 IS is in another league all together. The HD quality video, enhanced image quality, 4.2 frames per second burst, plus the extra zoom. I hope Canon will bring this camera to North America. I can wait till March, if that’s what it takes. If not, maybe I’ll have to order one from the UK :)
I finally moved up to my first dSLR last year (Nikon D40) after previously shooting with a Canon S2 and S3. I also want the SX1 and will not settle for the SX10. I may have to import one from HK. I really do not understand this marketing strategy (and can’t be because of CMOS production limitations–we’re in a global recession–most people are restricting capital purchases).