Might not be the newest, most sophisticated, all singing all dancing But for under £80.00 it seems good enough for me.
Argos blurb:
Model number: SX400.
Designed for comfortable handling. You can enjoy steadier shots even at full zoom and shoot effortlessly for longer periods thanks to a refined ergonomic grip.
Product specification:
16 megapixels.
30x optical zoom.
4x digital zoom.
3in screen with TFT technology.
Focal length of 4.3-129mm.
4.3mm wide angle lens.
Optical image stabilisation.
Up to 0.8 frames per second.
Shutter speed of 15 to 1/8000 sec.
CCD sensor.
Lens information:
Minimum ISO rating 100 and maximum ISO rating 1600.
Built-in flash.
720p HD recording.
Video capture with sound.
PictBridge compatible.
Detect up to 9 faces.
Features intelligent scene mode feature.
Memory card compatibility:
SD, SDHC, SDXC, .
General information:
Colour: black.
Includes wrist strap, .
Batteries required: 1 x Li-Ion (included) .
Size H6.9, W10.4, D8cm.
Weight 313g.
Manufacturer's 2 year guarantee.
Top comments
deany76
24 Apr 1610#3
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simate to Wellhung
24 Apr 164#14
That's why it's called a bridge camera :wink:
Jugram
24 Apr 164#6
you don't have to rub it 229mel, I can sure they are crying already :stuck_out_tongue:
Latest comments (56)
Maa1
2 May 16#56
Hi Guys,
Evently tracked down one of these but had buy in store (now £94) as there was no delivery option. Just wondering whether the box should come sealed/shrink wrapped. Mine wasn't and the guarrantee form is in Greek!
charltonator
26 Apr 16#52
Tempted, but I want something that I can just slip into my pocket like the Canon SX230HS. Can anyone recommend something like this sub-£100?
charltonator to charltonator
28 Apr 16#54
Yeah same, I almost went on impulse, glad I didn't now. Unfortunately, I've now got about 20 tabs open with different cameras on!
evostick47 to charltonator
30 Apr 16#55
Showing at £95 now. Shame but it's expired. :disappointed:
brilly
26 Apr 16#49
wut? viewfinder is an 'eyepiece thingy' which this doesnt have
it does have an lcd which is not the same and is on virtually every camera
Heat added. Been wanting this. Now at a super price.
thairidgebacksuk
26 Apr 16#50
For those who are having trouble finding stock..click on the red camera link..they have plenty of stock in this colour...I've just ordered a red one for delivery today in Leeds :smiley:
suleymantank
26 Apr 16#48
Yes
brilly
26 Apr 16#47
well yes and no, iirc leica dont make the panasonic lenses... panasonic makes them all
the amount of input from leica required to get the badge? not sure but they are not the same as the hand crafted ones made in germany id expect
jnigel26
26 Apr 161#46
There are stock of these in Argos around here, but I'm not saying where until I've been in and checked one out - both black and red available.
Incidentally, it does sound a real bargain reduced from almost 200 quid ...until you read it has previously been on sale at £99.99 Still 20 quid off isn't bad.
jnigel26
26 Apr 16#45
What, you think it has Leica on its lens as some kind of joke?
McBurns
25 Apr 16#44
Red and Black in Glasgow. Bought for daughters 11th birthday to play with, wouldn't get for myself as I prefer my Sony W350 and Canon D30
ZLM
25 Apr 16#43
Out of stock for home delivery...and all the local stores within a ten mile radius are oos too
mercedes72
25 Apr 16#42
I just got mine in from norwich and it is a beauty
Cheers op.
brilly
25 Apr 162#41
yet another guy that checks 5 stores then categorically declares that there is no stock anywhere- DUH
gsiastra
25 Apr 16#40
Stop telling lies, it's in stock here still Torquay
suleymantank
25 Apr 161#39
Yes
edward12
25 Apr 16#38
out of stock everywhere
dutis18
25 Apr 16#37
HEAT added. There still are plenty of red ones in Yorkshire area.
caverncity
25 Apr 16#36
ok then downgraded
brilly
25 Apr 16#35
leica... i doubt a leica engineer even sneezed in its vicinity!
coldo
25 Apr 161#34
this won't be an upgrade to your fz37 mate . I have that lumix model , excellent. camera , been using it for 5/years now and the leica lens will be way better than this zoom camera .
brilly
25 Apr 16#33
you buy this for the zoom not for the normal shooting your old camera did
caverncity
25 Apr 161#32
How do you know if you didnt look for it. :smirk:
caverncity
25 Apr 16#31
Just bought this to upgrade from a LUMIX DMC-FX37. Hmm think the lumix is better, this has a lot of noise. See how it goes with some adjustments.
winchman
25 Apr 16#30
The nearest competition is the Nikon L340 for £100.
Psalm23_UK
25 Apr 16#29
In stock at Darlington in Black and Red.
FleetFanatic
25 Apr 16#28
Loads in Newcastle. However, not the camera that I am looking for.
jay7472
25 Apr 16#27
Not in stock near me also not available for delivery ....shame
Besford
25 Apr 16#26
He might not thank you for having to lug this around Africa when you can get a pocketable compact with 30x zoom (and viewfinder) - albeit more expensive.
Besford
25 Apr 16#25
No.
mercedes72
25 Apr 161#24
Thx op
Just ordered
Wanted a fishing camera and this is perfect.
Jason_Mraz
25 Apr 161#23
If it helps anyone they have stock in Argos at Bishop Auckland, Consett and Darlington. Nice price. Good find OP :smiley:
aj2001
25 Apr 16#22
oh thanks OP heat added for price, it is good looking camera and will surely give people good photos.
My comments were regarding the word bridge used wrongly these days.
aj2001
25 Apr 162#21
These should never be called bridge cameras.
Bridge cameras are or were the cameras with all the manual options that dslr offers and the only difference was that you can't change the lens.
These are mega zoom point and shoot with electronic zoom.
Dslr offers electronic focuing that you can over ride but zoom is always manual, just more control.
I hope this little information helps someone as I have made mistakes.
ismaildeals123
24 Apr 16#8
cold out of stock everywhere
caverncity to ismaildeals123
24 Apr 16#9
you are wrong
gsiastra to ismaildeals123
25 Apr 16#19
Torquay, Newton Abbot and Exeter have stock
brilly to ismaildeals123
25 Apr 161#20
wow great work checking every store in the UK
oh wait ... you didn't? so how can you make such a claim? DUH
in stock around the 2 places i checked
jimrd
25 Apr 16#18
Heat! Thanks OP
leoleo
25 Apr 16#17
Thanks OP. Heat added :smiley:
b0d
24 Apr 16#16
In stock at 7/10 of my local stores. Free delivery available too.
brilly
24 Apr 16#15
good price for a jack of all trades type
Wellhung
24 Apr 16#12
Bear in mind this is not a DSLR camera.
Great price for what it is though. Heat given.
Out of stock in the nearest 5 stores.
simate to Wellhung
24 Apr 164#14
That's why it's called a bridge camera :wink:
Hopeso
24 Apr 16#13
Seems a good price, ordered to replace my broken fuji.
nj90
24 Apr 16#11
5% back with quidco too :smiley:
sparky1983
24 Apr 16#10
Looking at the reviews on the Argos web site - very impressed, think I'll order one for my son who is to Africa soon. For £79 it's a bargain
rasdonny
24 Apr 161#7
does this camera have a viewfinder?
Jugram
24 Apr 164#6
you don't have to rub it 229mel, I can sure they are crying already :stuck_out_tongue:
sib95
24 Apr 16#2
Bought this last year for £199.99 great little camera that is simple and easy to use. Great price ! :sunglasses:
229mel to sib95
24 Apr 16#5
I truly pity the fool who paid £199 for this...
vtec
24 Apr 161#4
can you adjust shutter speed and aperture manually?
deany76
24 Apr 1610#3
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Opening post
Argos blurb:
Model number: SX400.
Designed for comfortable handling. You can enjoy steadier shots even at full zoom and shoot effortlessly for longer periods thanks to a refined ergonomic grip.
Product specification:
16 megapixels.
30x optical zoom.
4x digital zoom.
3in screen with TFT technology.
Focal length of 4.3-129mm.
4.3mm wide angle lens.
Optical image stabilisation.
Up to 0.8 frames per second.
Shutter speed of 15 to 1/8000 sec.
CCD sensor.
Lens information:
Lens type: ultra wide angle zoom.
Minimum aperture: 22.
Maximum aperture: 3.4.
Features:
Minimum ISO rating 100 and maximum ISO rating 1600.
Built-in flash.
720p HD recording.
Video capture with sound.
PictBridge compatible.
Detect up to 9 faces.
Features intelligent scene mode feature.
Memory card compatibility:
SD, SDHC, SDXC, .
General information:
Colour: black.
Includes wrist strap, .
Batteries required: 1 x Li-Ion (included) .
Size H6.9, W10.4, D8cm.
Weight 313g.
Manufacturer's 2 year guarantee.
Top comments
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Latest comments (56)
Evently tracked down one of these but had buy in store (now £94) as there was no delivery option. Just wondering whether the box should come sealed/shrink wrapped. Mine wasn't and the guarrantee form is in Greek!
it does have an lcd which is not the same and is on virtually every camera
http://www.photographyblog.com/reviews/canon_powershot_sx230_hs_review/comments/
the amount of input from leica required to get the badge? not sure but they are not the same as the hand crafted ones made in germany id expect
Incidentally, it does sound a real bargain reduced from almost 200 quid ...until you read it has previously been on sale at £99.99 Still 20 quid off isn't bad.
Cheers op.
Just ordered
Wanted a fishing camera and this is perfect.
My comments were regarding the word bridge used wrongly these days.
Bridge cameras are or were the cameras with all the manual options that dslr offers and the only difference was that you can't change the lens.
These are mega zoom point and shoot with electronic zoom.
Dslr offers electronic focuing that you can over ride but zoom is always manual, just more control.
I hope this little information helps someone as I have made mistakes.
oh wait ... you didn't? so how can you make such a claim? DUH
in stock around the 2 places i checked
Great price for what it is though. Heat given.
Out of stock in the nearest 5 stores.
*****Don't buy instore pay the extra approx 4 quid and benefit from "The Consumer Contracts Regulations" formally distance selling regs, otherwise you cant take it back due to box being opened = possible BUYERS REMORSE*****
BUY ONLINE