Any experience with the Canon PowerShot SX160 IS?

[MichaelCassara]

Hi all,

Newbie here - but I've been reading the forum for a while, and have narrowed my search down to using two Canon PowerShot SX160 IS (16 MP) cameras. Has anyone tried these?

I know the spreadsheet suggests the Canon Power Shot SX130 IS 12MP as an option, but those are no longer made - so I'm assuming this is a sensible (and higher resolution) trade-up... But I figured I'd check first to see if there are any obvious missteps with my logic.

Anyway, would appreciate any input - and thanks for all of the informative posts.

[rkomar]

It's probably worth checking out the porting thread for that camera at the CHDK forums: http://chdk.setepontos.com/index.php?topic=9523.0

[johnwhelan]

The Canon A810 although discontinued is just about still around and has CHDK support what advantage does the SX160 offer?

Thanks John

[MichaelCassara]

Thanks, John - I hadn't noticed the A810 being still available. I just bought two. Fingers crossed - really appreciate your heads up.

[mitar]

But SX160 has manual focus and A810 has not. Isn't manual focus better to have? Both are now supported by CHDK.

[rivergh]

I, too, have two SX160 cameras...and I need a LOT of HELP! Can anyone offer any?

[mitar]

They don't work?