How many SX 40 owners are there? (Page 20): Fast enough unless you are trying to make video the hard way. (card flipping)...

WxGuesser Loc: Portland OR

Greg-Colo wrote:

I couldn't find anything in print to back up the 8fps, so i'll go with the 3.5 fps.... :-D

Fast enough unless you are trying to make video the hard way. (card flipping)

Greg-Colo Loc: Fort Collins,Co

Update.....the sx40 is different than the sx30...... for the fastest FPS shooting...... on the sx40 go to scene,scroll to HQ (high quality 8fps) shutter set at contunious...class 10 card is a must..... also to review in camera, after pressing review button, you need to press the set button to bring up all shots of the burst....

NCWLinda Loc: North Central Washington State

I've had mine a month now. Love the camera, but having always shot Nikon, it's a heck of a learning curve for me.

Greg-Colo Loc: Fort Collins,Co

Skeezit wrote:

I've had mine a month now. Love the camera, but having always shot Nikon, it's a heck of a learning curve for me.

:-D

Wahawk Loc: NE IA

Greg-Colo wrote:

Update.....the sx40 is different than the sx30...... for the fastest FPS shooting...... on the sx40 go to scene,scroll to HQ (high quality 8fps) shutter set at contunious...class 10 card is a must..... also to review in camera, after pressing review button, you need to press the set button to bring up all shots of the burst....

High Speed Burst HQ gives you up to 8 shots at a RATE of 10.3fps.
See page 74 of the SX40 manual

William Bennett Loc: Il

I like the sx 40 buy my hands are a little to big

Wahawk Loc: NE IA

William Bennett wrote:

I like the sx 40 buy my hands are a little to big

Check out the SX50, the layout of the buttons on the back I think is better.

Scoutman Loc: Orlando, FL

Greg-Colo wrote:

Update.....the sx40 is different than the sx30...... for the fastest FPS shooting...... on the sx40 go to scene,scroll to HQ (high quality 8fps) shutter set at contunious...class 10 card is a must..... also to review in camera, after pressing review button, you need to press the set button to bring up all shots of the burst....

Yes, different and improved, but not enough to warrant upgrading to it especially in light of the fact that the SX50 is imminent, while another high-end bridge offers an f/2.8 over the entire zoom range.

Wahawk Loc: NE IA

Scoutman wrote:

quote=Greg-Colo Update.....the sx40 is different ... (show quote)

DEFINITELY improved enough to be worth upgrading! Just a cost issue. Should be able to get an SX40 for around $300-$350 now and the SX50 will be $479 to start and will probably not come down in price for 6months or so.

William Bennett Loc: Il

thanks i am selling mine because i.am always hitting the ISO button an always moving some thing i should not May be the 50 will be better

ALYN Loc: Lebanon, Indiana

O.K.--I will admit it; I'm old and out of date. What the heck is a HACK ?
Maybe there should be a rule that the first use of any technical term is ALWAYS spelled out in full; after that, initials are o.k. Alyn

Wahawk Loc: NE IA

ALYN wrote:

O.K.--I will admit it; I'm old and out of date. What the heck is a HACK ?
Maybe there should be a rule that the first use of any technical term is ALWAYS spelled out in full; after that, initials are o.k. Alyn

A "hack" in this case in the CHDK (Canon Hack Developer's Kit).
This is a program 'addition' or 'hack' that enables more functions in the camera's internal software.

Google "CHDK" to read more about this.

picpiper Loc: California

Wahawk wrote:

ALYN wrote:

O.K.--I will admit it; I'm old and out of date. What the heck is a HACK ?
Maybe there should be a rule that the first use of any technical term is ALWAYS spelled out in full; after that, initials are o.k. Alyn

A "hack" in this case in the CHDK (Canon Hack Developer's Kit).
This is a program 'addition' or 'hack' that enables more functions in the camera's internal software.

Google "CHDK" to read more about this.

A few of my comments about CHDK here:
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-58667-7.html#972654

(Addendum to above: CHDK was finally ported to my 1.01a Elph 310)

tsister

I've got mine now and love it.

Hunter Lou 1947 Loc: Minnesota

I have the SX50 now since about Dec. 20th.. Sold the SX40. Looked for more zoom.