Thank you so much for making this video. You are the only one who has made a recent and up to date video tutorial on this camera. I really appreciate it! :) You saved me a whole lot of time.
Hello this was helpful thank you. I have a question for you. How can I stop my videos from zooming in once I’ve edited them? I’m strongly considering getting the G7x.
I can’t wait to get started with my new camera now that I’ve watched your video. As a novice, what I appreciate is your clarity and unpretentious approach. I am so grateful to not have to plough through an instruction manual.
Hi Sean, really worthfully Tutorial! One short thing you miss are the different modes you can choose in SCN mode (Special scenes) when tapping on Function Set Bottom: Portrait, Smooth Skin, Smart Shutter, Handheld NightScene, Low Light, Monochrome, Soft Focus, Fish-eye Effect, ... Thanks a lot for your explanation! :-)
Hi Jörg, thanks for the comment and for pointing out what I forgot to include. I remember those effects, but I personally never use them. Would however have been good to still include them in the tutorial. Cheers, Sean
Thanks for the video, it made it a quick task to set up my new camera and gain an understanding of the settings, as well as how to set the camera for manual mode.
I am waiting for my SX740 HS to be delivered. Since there are very little difference with the 730, your video is extremely useful. Thank you for taking the time to make this video and share it.
I have the same machine, but I don’t use all its functions, now thanks for your guidance, I understand a lot more about its features. Thanks for your sharing, it’s very useful for everyone, I think so.
Most interesting. I just bought the SX 620 HS today and I am a bit annoyed it has an automatic mode only (which I was aware of before buying it). Maybe a bit frustrated, I took a look at your video and I was much surprised to see how clearly you went into the details of this 730 HS. I may return my camera within 15 days and choose a 730 HS they told me. Although more expensive I will think about it. And now you have 1 000 thumbs up! Congratulations!
Hi Guy, thank you for watching and commenting. Whatever you decide, I hope you end up with the camera that you enjoy. Thanks for the 1000th like. Appreciate your engagement and am glad you found my video helpful. PS: If you do decide to purchase the 730 via Amazon, I'd appreciate if you use my link: amzn.to/2CSF9qk - Thanks
Thanks for the clear explanation. But what is the best setting on this camera to capture the Northern Lights? The P position? And which settings within P mode?
I recommend using a tripod, a self timer and then set it to long exposure (open the shutter for longer to let in more light). Having said that, this camera probably won’t get you the best results shooting in low light conditions, but you can still give it a try.
No, this model does not have an external mic input. If that's what you're after, I'd recommend this one: ruclips.net/video/pyJpvuRA85E/видео.htmlsi=24XI8PUboOzlCkES
Set dimensions to 16:9, which is the default video mode. I've never been too concerned about frame rate. Check out this video if you want to learn more: ruclips.net/video/_BYj8lhUh3s/видео.html
Thank you so much for the overview. I just purchased this camera. It was really helpful. Just a note: SCN (Scene mode) has other options besides the Toy option. I use the low light option quite a bit. There's Portrait, Smooth Skin, Smart Shutter to detect faces, Hand held night scene, Low Light, Monochrome, Soft Focus, Fish-eye effect, Miniature effect, Toy Camera, Super vivid, Poster effect and Fireworks.
@@thereelri Put the camera on SCN, then press the left hand side of the small wheel, portrait will come up move to right and scroll down, you will find all those different settings.
Thanks for the kind comment, Vajragupta. I'm glad you found the video valuable. If you have any questions or suggestions, let me know and I'll do my best to help.
Thanks for this video. I haven't found the user manual very helpful at all - too much toggling back and forth from one link to another, and too much technical language - but your walk-through cleared up some of my questions.
I just got this camera (a gift from my mom ❤) and so excited to use it but after watching your tutorial I'm super excited to start taking pictures and videos ! Awesome tutorial...clear, concise, and fun to watch ! Thanks so much! 🤗🤗🤗
Dara K. Fulton - Thanks for watching and for sharing your kind feedback. Wishing you lots of fun and fulfillment using your new camera. What will you mostly be shooting with it?
I am currently in search of a vlogging camera (2021) Someone recommended this one as being an excellent starter camera. Thanks for the information shared to us. I will definitely save this video for future reference.
Hey Janet, thanks for your kind feedback. Yes, I would say that the Canon SX730 is a great starter camera. Just keep in mind that it only shoots up to 1080 and not 4K. Alternatively, if you have a fairly modern mobile phone, then that could also be a great camera to use. I've shot multiple videos on both iPhone 6, iPhone 8 and now I'm using the iPhone 12 Mini. I hope that helps. Let me know if you have any other questions. Cheers, Sean
When you set the camera on flash mode, does the flash automatically pop up when you taking pictures? or you have to manually use the switch button first to pop up the flash before taking pictures with flash?
Thank you so much for sharing this useful tips and tricks! I got this camera for my birthday and I'm sure I will make lots and lots of beautiful photos and videos😃😃😃
@@Sean_Twomey thank you! I will be using my camera for taking photos of nature😃❣and hopefully some day for portraits 😉. Regards from The Netherlands 🇳🇱 😀
We love this camera. Your video is great. We use this camera for lots of flower close ups and having problems keeping it in macro and getting a good focus. Exactly how does the macro work? Can you manually adjust the focus? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Dennis Hodgkins - Hey Dennis, yes you can manually set the camera into Macro when you’re in manual mode, but I don’t actually believe you can focus manually. When the camera is on auto, then it automatically switches to macro mode when an object is close enough to the lens. I hope this helps. Happy shooting. Cheers, Sean
Thank you so much for this video. I am trying to figure out the best setting for star and night sky pictures and you gave me a lead with that. It is great having a guide to show us functions many of us do not know how to use.
Hi there nice guide, I know this video was posted a while ago but wonder if you could advise, when filming video there is a black blur at the edge of the screen when moving the camera. Probably going to send it back unless there is something that can be done in settings to fix this? Thanks
Hi, I'm sorry to hear that. Yes, that does not sound right. I'd contact Canon support or get a replacement unit. I hope you get it sorted. Cheers, Sean
Hi Barbara, thanks for the comment. Unfortunately I don't know of a similar tutorial. However a lot of the interface will be very similar. I hope you find what you're looking for. Cheers, Sean
Good tutorial Sean Thank you. There is a dark shadow that appears in the same spot on both still pictures and videos replays. How do I get rid of it?... Bob
Thanks for your reply. Apologies for my very delayed response. Did you ever get this sorted? It’s tough for me to provide feedback without seeing an example of what you are referring to.
HI Sean, Thank you so much for making this video. I have the SX720 HS digital wifi version. It is quite similar so your video is still helpful to me. However, I have a question: whenever I connect the camera to the my smart TV I am able to see the pictures (folders, etc) but I am unable to view the videos. Why is this?
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Hello, this was a great, detailed video. Thank you. One question, when filming a RUclips video & vlogging, what aspect ratio should the camera be in?
Hi, you want to film in 16:9 aspect ratio. When using the video recording mode on the camera, then it automatically records in that aspect ratio. I hope that help. Let me know if you have any other questions. Cheers, Sean
Thanks 🙏 Excellent video ! I’ve had my camera for about 4 years and I was using my iPhone for photos. I’ve decided to try making videos for RUclips and I don’t want to buy another camera.
For the price and form factor, I feel it's excellent! Especially for wildlife photography, I've gotten some great shots. Check out this section of video - ruclips.net/video/rRi3wG3wl7k/видео.html - It will give you an idea of how I've used it for wildlife videography. I hope this helps. Cheers, Sean
Wow!! I found the manual to be of little to no help....I think a programmer wrote it. I wanted to change settings for taking pictures of the aurora borealis and was about to go back to my old camera....then I found this video. Hurrah! Success....Thank you, so much!
Hi, sorry for my delayed reply. When shooting at night, always use a tripod and use the timer to minimize/avoid shake caused by your hands. Cheers, Sean
Hi sean just wondering what sd card would yo recommend for vlogging on this camera. I want to know the mgb per second, size, and capasity. thank you and loved your video
Hey, I've been using a SanDisk 32GB (40 MB/s) SD card in my Canon Powershot SX730HS, which has worked fine for me. Here is the closest that I could find on Amazon: amzn.to/31l7ftb If you're going to shoot loads and loads of footage, then get a larger SD card (64 GB or 128GB). The writing speed X MB/s is important so that the camera can write the data to the disc without a problem. As I said for me, the 40 MB/s card has worked perfectly, but I don't see an issue if you get a card that supports a faster speed. On the official user manual for this camera (www.canon.co.za/cameras/powershot-sx730-hs/specifications/), they state: Memory Card Type: Type SD, SDHC, SDXC (UHS Speed Class 1 compatible) Here is an interesting article to read: petapixel.com/2014/06/24/back-basics-difference-sd-sdhc-sdxc-best/ Here is an excerpt from that article: ======== "First off you might be asking yourself, ‘What is SD?’ SD stands for Secure Digital. SDHC? Secure Digital High Capacity. And SDXC? Secure Digital eXtended Capacity. Other formats include miniSD and microSD but your DSLR will not accept these. There is no quality/security difference between these three formats. Cards labeled SDHC usually have a capacity of 4GB - 32GB. SDXC formats can be very large and expensive. For the purpose of this guide, I am going to recommend that everyone stick with SDHC format. These cards have more than enough storage, even for the most trigger-happy shutterbug. You will see a Class 2,4,6 or 10 on SD Cards. This is the speed rating which measures maximum transfer speed for reading and writing images to and from a memory card, expressed as megabytes per second. However, video doesn’t need as big a data pipe because the video format is a smaller “fixed stream” that uses only a portion of the data pipe." ======== I hope this helps. Have a great weekend. Cheers, Sean
Hi, also make sure to check out my video "Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Unboxing & Full Review" - ruclips.net/video/CEE73B5mA1Y/видео.html In that video I provide examples of the sound from the internal mic. I hope that help. Let me know if you have any other questions. Cheers, Sean
Thanks, are you editing on a computer or phone? Please answer, and if on the computer can you do a guide to the editors on the computer? So, thank you so much !!!
Thanks for your comment. I edit my videos on a MacBook Pro as doing 99% of all digitally creative tasks (like editing) can be completed more efficiently and more enjoyable using a laptop or desktop computer vs using a phone.
I like to use the VGA setting when recording videos because they fit on the cd better when down loading. It is going to be a bear to find, I have a new 720XS coming in tomorrow by mail . It is going to take me a few minutes to learn how to set it on VGA recording.
Thanks so much for this video! I just go the newer version of this, the SX740 HS, and the instructions leave a lot to be desired about all the different modes.
kuabarra - Thanks for the comment and I’m glad you found it useful. I just read yo the specs for the 740 and see they’ve added 4K, which is a great addition. Enjoy your new camera 😊
I used to use Screenflow for Mac and now I've switched to Final Cut Pro X and am loving it. Back in the day I used Microsoft Movie Maker and I've also used iMovie. Start with whatever you have and then upgrade depending on what you need.
Hi Sean, great video with so much useful content! Do you know if there's voice activated camera shooting? When zooming in on an object it's impossible to avoid camera shake without a tripod. There's a 2 second delay self timer but I want to avoid using that because I'm shooting birds. Thank you!
Hi, apologies for my delayed reply. No, I don't believe this camera has voice activated shooting. It might support some type of remote, but I'm not sure. Best for shooting birds would be using a tripod and timer. Alternatively, you would need to spend more on a higher end camera with a telephoto lens and better image stabilisation.
Hey Summer Vlogs, thanks for your kind comment. I answered your question in one of your other comments. Here it is again: ===== Hey, I've been using a SanDisk 32GB (40 MB/s) SD card in my Canon Powershot SX730HS, which has worked fine for me. Here is the closest that I could find on Amazon: amzn.to/31l7ftb If you're going to shoot loads and loads of footage, then get a larger SD card (64 GB or 128GB). The writing speed X MB/s is important so that the camera can write the data to the disc without a problem. As I said for me, the 40 MB/s card has worked perfectly, but I don't see an issue if you get a card that supports a faster speed. On the official user manual for this camera (www.canon.co.za/cameras/powershot-sx730-hs/specifications/), they state: Memory Card Type: Type SD, SDHC, SDXC (UHS Speed Class 1 compatible) Here is an interesting article to read: petapixel.com/2014/06/24/back-basics-difference-sd-sdhc-sdxc-best/ Here is an excerpt from that article: ======== "First off you might be asking yourself, ‘What is SD?’ SD stands for Secure Digital. SDHC? Secure Digital High Capacity. And SDXC? Secure Digital eXtended Capacity. Other formats include miniSD and microSD but your DSLR will not accept these. There is no quality/security difference between these three formats. Cards labeled SDHC usually have a capacity of 4GB - 32GB. SDXC formats can be very large and expensive. For the purpose of this guide, I am going to recommend that everyone stick with SDHC format. These cards have more than enough storage, even for the most trigger-happy shutterbug. You will see a Class 2,4,6 or 10 on SD Cards. This is the speed rating which measures maximum transfer speed for reading and writing images to and from a memory card, expressed as megabytes per second. However, video doesn’t need as big a data pipe because the video format is a smaller “fixed stream” that uses only a portion of the data pipe." ======== I hope this helps. Have a great weekend. Cheers, Sean
Hi Soulfulwrapsnthings, thanks for the question. I am unfortunately not familiar with the Peyou remote. I would assume that it's not compatible, but I'm not 100% sure. Perhaps someone in the RUclips community can help answer your question or perhaps send Canon a question.
Hey, I just switch the dial to video mode and shoot. You could probably set it to manual, change the settings and then record video using your custom settings, but to do that you would need to experiment. Generally I've been happy with just shooting my travel vlogs in the video setting. I hope that helps. Cheers, Sean
Tin Minute Book Reviews - No, the flash is there to provide a light source for lighting up photos. It’s not meant to be and cannot be used as a video light.
What would you suggest for indoor pictures? I keep trying different settings but am finding some come out blurry and some clear. I can't figure out why.
Hey Haydn, thanks for your kind words. Sounds like you got it at a great price. Appreciate you being a subscriber. What future content would you like to see on my channel? Are you enjoying the camera?
@@Sean_Twomey Hardly used it and I would like to see some street photography taken with the camera I must try doing street photography with my one ( it came with 10 sd cards and a case too )
Hi Sean. Newbie here. I’ve ordered this model for backpacking/ sightseeing adventures. I’ve only ever used iPhones for pictures. I plan on primarily using Auto for pictures, but do you have any tips or videos on how to play around with the shutter speed and aperture for neat pics using this model? Thanks for your wisdom
I generally shoot in auto for photos and video, but no doubt the manual setting will give you more control. I'll add this to my list of videos to create, but I'm not sure if and when I'll get around to creating that. The best I'd recommend would be to play around with the manual setting before you start traveling to familiarise yourself with what gets you the best results. I hope that helps. Cheers
Hi! I just recently got this camera and want to use it for filming or possibly in a webcam fashion to stream. Would I be able to plug it in to a computer and function the camera still? I’m not too sure as to if the micro hdmi port would help me accomplish this. Thanks!
I'm not sure. I've tested with the USB cable and that does not work. I don't have the HDMI cable to try it, but it might work with that. Let us know if you manage to test this.
Thanks for the question. I do believe there is an option for manual focus in the M (manual) mode, but you need to use the circular dial to focus, which is rather clunky and impractical, so I never ever use it. But I also at times miss quick manual focus.
Hi! thank you for this video. I'm wondering if you know how to disable the screen while shooting time lapse videos. I'm trying to conserve battery time. Thank you.
Hi Edward, thanks for watching and commenting. I don't believe you can completely disable the display. What you could do is turn down the brightness. I also know that the SX730 does not have a specific time lapse feature. It's a feature they've added to the SX740, along with 4K.
I've had my camera for about 8 months. Just now found your review. I take pictures of my family and grandkids during school plays, Christmas, etc. Seems like 50% of my pictures turn out blurry. I have no idea how to fix this problem. I sure could use some advise on what to do.
Hi Kevin, are you shooting in low light? If yes, more light will result in better photos. Are you using the digital zoom? If yes, I recommend turning that off and only using the optical zoom and don't zoom in all the way. Even though the camera has optical stabilisation, when zoomed in, the camera shake (assuming you're shooting hand held) get's amplified. Are you shooting hand held? If yes, you can try using a tripod and use the timer function to minimize camera shake. Are you shooting from very far away? If yes, try get closer to the subject. I hope that helps. Let me know if your results improve. Regards, Sean
Hi, really good video. I am one of those person's that don't read the manual and point and shoot 🤣 I read on the Canon website that you can use a few of the Canon camera's for a web camera and it also had this camera on there to do so. Have you done this? Or seen anyone else with this camera do this?
Hi LirutheFoxgirl, thanks for commenting. I have not tried using this camera as a webcam and have not seen anybody else do it. So I cannot recommend that setup without giving it a try. I hope that helps. A while back, I purchased the Logitech HD Pro Webcam C920 to use as a dedicated webcam: amzn.to/352jInI - I used that webcam to film this video: ruclips.net/video/g2UAd-UkubY/видео.html - I hope that help. Have a great weekend. - Sean
Mohammad Mandora - Sounds like you looking for a higher end camera. Either a mirror less or SLR, which are not as compact and come at a higher price point. I hope you find what you’re looking for. 👍
Yes, you are still the only one to show, how to use this camera. Thanks. One question: I`m not able to choose different Scenemodes in "SCENE" - can you describe, how to choose with which action? All my attempts only fail: no landscape, no dramtic effect and so on - only portrait is possible...
cool from SouthAfrica Dricus du Plessis man i like the way you make your videos do you know what bibrate has this camera cause somtimea when zooming the focus fail
Hey, thanks for the comment. Yes, from South Africa :) You can find all the tech specs here: www.canon-europe.com/cameras/powershot-sx730-hs/specifications/
Hi Vajragupta, yes the zoom should work fine. Just keep in mind that the more you zoom in the more any camera movement is amplified, so best to use a tripod or not zoom in all the way when shooting hand held. Hope this helps.
Hi Amber, thanks for watching and commenting. This does not sound normal. I would return the camera to the supplier and get a replacement. Here in my review, I talk about the built in mic and include examples of what the audio sounded like on my camera. ruclips.net/video/CEE73B5mA1Y/видео.html - I hope this helps. Have a great weekend.
Hi and thank you for this vidéo ! One question please. Can we record à video with à slow mode with this caméra ? I would like to record video with a cinema style. Thank you . Yasmine
@@Sean_Twomey No worries I am looking at a new camera at the moment. Something like this might suit the job. Lol. It was one of those recommended vids so I took a look. I don't like Auto ISO, I always change that. A useful vid for me lol thanks.
Hi , thank you for all information , " I'm not expert " I just bought today this camera bcs I'm going to Iceland and I would like to take nice picture of northern lights if I can see one , which setting I have to use , I understood TV but which motion do you recommend ? Thank you
Hi MBGent, I just double checked and yes, I can confirm that this model includes custom self-timer of 1-15-20-25-30 sec delay and 1-10 shots option. Also consider checking out the SX740. I hope this helps and if you order this camera on Amazon, please consider supporting my channel by using my affiliate link attached below. Cheers, Sean Canon PowerShot SX730: amzn.to/2FUEW9k Canon PowerShot SX740: amzn.to/2HVXjxR
Thank you so much for the Canon SX730 tutorial. You did a fantastic job on it. I have an another question: Is there any remote control (except for smartphone control) for SX730 or SX740?
Hi, thanks for your kind words. I don't believe there is a separate remote for this camera. What you can use it the delayed timer, but that's not the same as a remote. I hope that helps. Cheers, Sean
Awesome video. I just ordered this camera and will get it in a few days. In the past I always looked for cameras with better than average wide angle capability for great indoor shots. I was attracted to this camera because the lens is 24-960mm (35mm equiv). Did I get the right camera? Is there a wide angle setting?
crimdell - Thanks for the comment. I’m glad you enjoyed this video. This camera does have a fish eye effect, which I never use. There is no other wide angle setting. The lens is what it is, but I’m sure you’ll enjoy this camera. Have you watched my other review video of this model? ruclips.net/video/CEE73B5mA1Y/видео.html
@@Sean_Twomey Thanks, I just watched the other video and it confirms I made a good choice in getting this camera. My current camera is a Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 that I have had for at least 7-8 years. I got it specifically because it is designated as wide angle, for the reason I mentioned before. That camera is a 25mm equivalent. I'm no camera expert, but it seems that the 24mm of this Canon should be as wide angle capable as my Panasonic, even though it is not a designated wide angle. I will take some photos soon, side-by-side, and compare them.
I enjoyed learning about the 730 with Sean. Thanks a lot. The explanations were easy to understand and included all the important subjects, not to compare to the poor tutorial from Canon.
Hey Jay, I’m stoked to hear that. Thanks for your comment and happy shooting in 4K. I’m considering upgrading to the SX740. Have a great weekend. Cheers, Sean
@@Sean_Twomey My old lumix gave up the ghost after many years of reliable use. My main use is when i am out hiking taking landscape/scenery shots which is the reason i went for a longer optical zoom. I haven't put it through its paces yet but hopefully will give it a test run this coming weekend...
Hi, great video thank you, i am having trouble with the macro, for some reason it takes me ages to get macro into focus on auto setting, is there another setting for macro on the camera please.
Hi Sean, Thanks for the great Tutorial, I’ve had my SX730 a few days now & starting to get used to it but I find it odd that there is no Landscape Setting, or not one that I can find anyway.... The camera was bought as we are going to Austria on holiday & so a lot of the photos I will be taking will be of Mountains, Lakes etc, which setting would you recommend for this? Obviously I realise I can put it onto Auto but with other cameras I’ve had I always used the Landscape option for Scenery .... Thank you
Maxine Banner Hi Maxine, I would stick with Auto, as there is no dedicated landscape mode. If you’re unhappy with the results you get on auto, you could switch to either Tv, Av or M, but then you’ll need to manually set aperture and/or shutter speed. Enjoy your trip and happy shooting 😊🏞
in video mode ive been having a problem with the exposure changing automatically and also the focus sometimes goes in and out how do you fix down both of these settings? Thanks
I was filming this past weekend on my SX730 HS and was experiencing some poor low light performance and with low light, the focus was struggling to stay locked in. If the "exposure changing automatically and also the focus sometimes goes in and out" is happening when filming with good lighting (i.e. during the day) then I would return the camera because that is not normal.
@@Sean_Twomey thanks for the reply.doing more research I believe there is a setting to lock both those things down when using "p" mode. I guess I got to use "manual" focusing?
toos Van Gompel - You can take the photos manually and then stitch them together in post production, which is the old fashioned way. Or else use your smartphone if it has a pano feature. I generally shoot pano on my iPhone 8.
@@toosvangompel7378 I'm not sure, as I don't have experience with that specific device. I would, however, expect them to have a similar function for their camera app.
Thank you this is so helpful! I've had the camera since 2018 and only started using it (quarantine). May I ask if you have any suggestions on which app is best to use to edit vlogs? Thank you! ☺️👍
Hi Z K, thanks for your comment. I use a MacBook Pro and I've used iMovie, Screenflow and am currently editing in Final Cut Pro. If you're using a PC running windows, then there are various editing software options that you can use. You'd have to do some research. I hope that helps. Regards, Sean
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Is 4:3 good for vlogging? And is it possible to transfer the videos to the phone straight?
Hey Princess Oniká - For any video, I would recommend 16:9 ratio, not 4:3, otherwise you'll get black bars on the right and left of your video on RUclips. Hope that helps. Let me know if you have any other questions. Cheers, Sean
Hi Sean, I just got the camera and it is saying that the memory card is locked, even though it's not. Is this likely the camera or the memory card that's the issue? I have a Lexar Professional 633x 64GB 95/MB/s card. Any advice is appreciated.
Ej Carannante - Hey Ej, this article might help: havecamerawilltravel.com/photographer/sd-card-write-protected-locked/ - Hope you get it sorted. Happy shooting. Cheers, Sean
What settings would you use for sunsets. Every time I point it at the sun three pink circles appear in every shot. I use my iPhone and it comes out perfect
Hey, yeah iPhones have some seriously awesome computation photography abilities. Your iPhone shoots in HDR and will always produce a better sunset photo compared to this camera. Maybe stick with the iPhone for sunsets.
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Thank you so much for making this video. You are the only one who has made a recent and up to date video tutorial on this camera. I really appreciate it! :) You saved me a whole lot of time.
shellpaulette - I’m glad you found it useful. Thanks for your comment & thanks for subscribing.
@@Sean_Twomey hi my camera is automatically turned off when i leave it a few seconds :( how can i fix that? hope you reply excuse my grammar
I was going to say check your power saving settings, but if the camera powers down after just a few seconds then that doesn’t sound right.
Hello this was helpful thank you. I have a question for you. How can I stop my videos from zooming in once I’ve edited them? I’m strongly considering getting the G7x.
Can you give a video out for 2021 new update how to record great quality 1080p video on the canon 730hs.i need help
I can’t wait to get started with my new camera now that I’ve watched your video. As a novice, what I appreciate is your clarity and unpretentious approach. I am so grateful to not have to plough through an instruction manual.
Hey, thanks for your comment. Appreciate your kind words. Enjoy your new camera and let me know if you how things go. :)
Seriously: Perfect presentation, thanks a lot for your help !!
Glad it was helpful!
Literally the only question I had was answered in the last ten seconds, but was still worth the watch 👍🏾
Thanks for your comment. I'm glad my video answered your question.
I am a newbie to photography. My dad got me this as a gift. I had no idea whatsoever about all that. THANK YOU!!!! LEARNED A LOT!!!
Thanks for your comment! I'm glad you found my video helpful.
@@Sean_Twomey Yes I did
Hi Sean, really worthfully Tutorial!
One short thing you miss are the different modes you can choose in SCN mode (Special scenes) when tapping on Function Set Bottom:
Portrait, Smooth Skin, Smart Shutter, Handheld NightScene, Low Light, Monochrome, Soft Focus, Fish-eye Effect, ...
Thanks a lot for your explanation! :-)
Hi Jörg, thanks for the comment and for pointing out what I forgot to include. I remember those effects, but I personally never use them. Would however have been good to still include them in the tutorial. Cheers, Sean
Thanks for the video, it made it a quick task to set up my new camera and gain an understanding of the settings, as well as how to set the camera for manual mode.
Glad it helped! Thanks for commenting.
My camera will be here today. Ordered on Thursday and will be here today. I'm so excited
Hey Delores, have you been enjoying your camera? Wishing you a great weekend. - Sean
I am waiting for my SX740 HS to be delivered. Since there are very little difference with the 730, your video is extremely useful. Thank you for taking the time to make this video and share it.
Hey John, thanks for watching and commenting. Appreciate your kind words. Happy shooting! Cheers, Sean
I have the same machine, but I don’t use all its functions, now thanks for your guidance, I understand a lot more about its features.
Thanks for your sharing, it’s very useful for everyone, I think so.
Glad it was helpful!
This is the best video I’ve seen, you actually review everything about the camera. Thank you so much.
Hey Kellen, thanks for watching and for commenting. I'm glad you enjoyed my video. Let me know if you have any other questions. Cheers, Sean
Thank you for the awesome tutorial! I have been using this camera but not knowing everything I needed to know about it! Thank you
Glad it was helpful!
Most interesting. I just bought the SX 620 HS today and I am a bit annoyed it has an automatic mode only (which I was aware of before buying it). Maybe a bit frustrated, I took a look at your video and I was much surprised to see how clearly you went into the details of this 730 HS.
I may return my camera within 15 days and choose a 730 HS they told me. Although more expensive I will think about it.
And now you have 1 000 thumbs up! Congratulations!
Hi Guy, thank you for watching and commenting. Whatever you decide, I hope you end up with the camera that you enjoy. Thanks for the 1000th like. Appreciate your engagement and am glad you found my video helpful.
PS: If you do decide to purchase the 730 via Amazon, I'd appreciate if you use my link: amzn.to/2CSF9qk - Thanks
Thanks for the clear explanation. But what is the best setting on this camera to capture the Northern Lights? The P position? And which settings within P mode?
I recommend using a tripod, a self timer and then set it to long exposure (open the shutter for longer to let in more light). Having said that, this camera probably won’t get you the best results shooting in low light conditions, but you can still give it a try.
Great video, I came up with a question. Can you add microphone to this camera?
No, this model does not have an external mic input. If that's what you're after, I'd recommend this one: ruclips.net/video/pyJpvuRA85E/видео.htmlsi=24XI8PUboOzlCkES
Hi! If I am filming a video for youtube with this camera do you know what I should set the frame and dimensions to???
Set dimensions to 16:9, which is the default video mode. I've never been too concerned about frame rate. Check out this video if you want to learn more: ruclips.net/video/_BYj8lhUh3s/видео.html
Thank you so much for the overview. I just purchased this camera. It was really helpful. Just a note: SCN (Scene mode) has other options besides the Toy option. I use the low light option quite a bit. There's Portrait, Smooth Skin, Smart Shutter to detect faces, Hand held night scene, Low Light, Monochrome, Soft Focus, Fish-eye effect, Miniature effect, Toy Camera, Super vivid, Poster effect and Fireworks.
Thanks for your kind words and thanks for sharing some more insights into those additional settings / options. I hope you enjoy your camera. 😃👍
How do you get to the fish eye effect?
@@thereelri Put the camera on SCN, then press the left hand side of the small wheel, portrait will come up move to right and scroll down, you will find all those different settings.
Wow - what a great help this is Sean. So much information packed into less than half an hour. Very generous of you. Big Thanks.
Thanks for the kind comment, Vajragupta. I'm glad you found the video valuable. If you have any questions or suggestions, let me know and I'll do my best to help.
Thanks for this video. I haven't found the user manual very helpful at all - too much toggling back and forth from one link to another, and too much technical language - but your walk-through cleared up some of my questions.
Hi Brenda, I'm glad you found my video useful. Thanks for your kind words. Let me know if you have any other questions. Cheers, Sean
I just got this camera (a gift from my mom ❤) and so excited to use it but after watching your tutorial I'm super excited to start taking pictures and videos ! Awesome tutorial...clear, concise, and fun to watch ! Thanks so much! 🤗🤗🤗
Dara K. Fulton - Thanks for watching and for sharing your kind feedback. Wishing you lots of fun and fulfillment using your new camera. What will you mostly be shooting with it?
I am currently in search of a vlogging camera (2021) Someone recommended this one as being an excellent starter camera. Thanks for the information shared to us. I will definitely save this video for future reference.
Hey Janet, thanks for your kind feedback. Yes, I would say that the Canon SX730 is a great starter camera. Just keep in mind that it only shoots up to 1080 and not 4K. Alternatively, if you have a fairly modern mobile phone, then that could also be a great camera to use. I've shot multiple videos on both iPhone 6, iPhone 8 and now I'm using the iPhone 12 Mini. I hope that helps. Let me know if you have any other questions. Cheers, Sean
I just received my camera and it appears very good. I will keep the team posted.
Jim Bullard - I’m glad to hear that and thanks for the comment. Do share any thoughts, lessons or questions. Enjoy!
Great video, do you know if an external wind microphone would work on this camera?
This camera does not have a mic input, so you would need to record audio separately/on a separate device and sync in post production.
When you set the camera on flash mode, does the flash automatically pop up when you taking pictures? or you have to manually use the switch button first to pop up the flash before taking pictures with flash?
Thank you so much for sharing this useful tips and tricks! I got this camera for my birthday and I'm sure I will make lots and lots of beautiful photos and videos😃😃😃
Awesome, enjoy the camera and let me know if you have any questions. What will you be using the camera for?
@@Sean_Twomey thank you! I will be using my camera for taking photos of nature😃❣and hopefully some day for portraits 😉.
Regards from The Netherlands 🇳🇱 😀
We love this camera. Your video is great. We use this camera for lots of flower close ups and having problems keeping it in macro and getting a good focus. Exactly how does the macro work? Can you manually adjust the focus? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Dennis Hodgkins - Hey Dennis, yes you can manually set the camera into Macro when you’re in manual mode, but I don’t actually believe you can focus manually. When the camera is on auto, then it automatically switches to macro mode when an object is close enough to the lens. I hope this helps. Happy shooting. Cheers, Sean
my 730 just arrived yday. i bought it because of your review video. thanks for this follow up tutorial video. it helps a lot :)
forestcitygirl - Im glad you found the review helpful. Are you enjoying your camera?
Thank you so much for this video. I am trying to figure out the best setting for star and night sky pictures and you gave me a lead with that. It is great having a guide to show us functions many of us do not know how to use.
Hey James, thanks for your kind comment. I'm glad you found my video. Happy shooting the night sky. I love taking long exposure photos at night.
Thanks for a great tutorial.Just bought this camera and found this a great help.
Thanks for the kind words. Glad you enjoyed the video. Cheers, Sean
Hi there nice guide, I know this video was posted a while ago but wonder if you could advise, when filming video there is a black blur at the edge of the screen when moving the camera. Probably going to send it back unless there is something that can be done in settings to fix this? Thanks
Hi, I'm sorry to hear that. Yes, that does not sound right. I'd contact Canon support or get a replacement unit. I hope you get it sorted. Cheers, Sean
Nice tutorial. I have a Canon sx720 HS 40 Zoom. Do you know a good tutorial for that? Can't seem to find one. Thanks.
Hi Barbara, thanks for the comment. Unfortunately I don't know of a similar tutorial. However a lot of the interface will be very similar. I hope you find what you're looking for. Cheers, Sean
This has been a real help. Stripped out a lot of the unnecessary jargon. Dankie.
Thanks Neil, glad you enjoyed it. 👍
Thank you for your response on my comment. I’ll keep watching your next video.
Good tutorial Sean Thank you. There is a dark shadow that appears in the same spot on both still pictures and videos replays. How do I get rid of it?... Bob
Thanks for your reply. Apologies for my very delayed response. Did you ever get this sorted? It’s tough for me to provide feedback without seeing an example of what you are referring to.
HI Sean, Thank you so much for making this video. I have the SX720 HS digital wifi version. It is quite similar so your video is still helpful to me. However, I have a question: whenever I connect the camera to the my smart TV I am able to see the pictures (folders, etc) but I am unable to view the videos. Why is this?
Hello, this was a great, detailed video. Thank you. One question, when filming a RUclips video & vlogging, what aspect ratio should the camera be in?
Hi, you want to film in 16:9 aspect ratio. When using the video recording mode on the camera, then it automatically records in that aspect ratio. I hope that help. Let me know if you have any other questions. Cheers, Sean
Thanks 🙏 Excellent video ! I’ve had my camera for about 4 years and I was using my iPhone for photos. I’ve decided to try making videos for RUclips and I don’t want to buy another camera.
Hey Alice, thanks for the comment. How is the RUclips channel going?
hey man cool review i wonder how good is this camera for wildlife photography i mean photo quality at max zoom
For the price and form factor, I feel it's excellent! Especially for wildlife photography, I've gotten some great shots. Check out this section of video - ruclips.net/video/rRi3wG3wl7k/видео.html - It will give you an idea of how I've used it for wildlife videography. I hope this helps. Cheers, Sean
@@Sean_Twomey cool
Wow!! I found the manual to be of little to no help....I think a programmer wrote it. I wanted to change settings for taking pictures of the aurora borealis and was about to go back to my old camera....then I found this video. Hurrah! Success....Thank you, so much!
Pat Van Dorn - Glad you found my video and enjoyed it. Thanks for commenting. Happy shooting!
Thanks dude, I just bought the camera thanks to you. I appreciate this.
You’re welcome. Enjoy the camera. 😃
@@Sean_Twomey Thanks bro ❤️
Im going to buy this camera, and Im sure I will be happy with it. Nice video. Thanks.
I'm sure you'll enjoy it. Let me know if you have any further questions.
Any suggestions on the best settings for photos-recording fireworks Great Tutorial Thank you
Hi, sorry for my delayed reply. When shooting at night, always use a tripod and use the timer to minimize/avoid shake caused by your hands. Cheers, Sean
Hi sean just wondering what sd card would yo recommend for vlogging on this camera. I want to know the mgb per second, size, and capasity. thank you and loved your video
Hey, I've been using a SanDisk 32GB (40 MB/s) SD card in my Canon Powershot SX730HS, which has worked fine for me. Here is the closest that I could find on Amazon: amzn.to/31l7ftb
If you're going to shoot loads and loads of footage, then get a larger SD card (64 GB or 128GB). The writing speed X MB/s is important so that the camera can write the data to the disc without a problem. As I said for me, the 40 MB/s card has worked perfectly, but I don't see an issue if you get a card that supports a faster speed.
On the official user manual for this camera (www.canon.co.za/cameras/powershot-sx730-hs/specifications/), they state:
Memory Card Type: Type SD, SDHC, SDXC (UHS Speed Class 1 compatible)
Here is an interesting article to read: petapixel.com/2014/06/24/back-basics-difference-sd-sdhc-sdxc-best/
Here is an excerpt from that article:
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"First off you might be asking yourself, ‘What is SD?’ SD stands for Secure Digital. SDHC? Secure Digital High Capacity. And SDXC? Secure Digital eXtended Capacity. Other formats include miniSD and microSD but your DSLR will not accept these. There is no quality/security difference between these three formats. Cards labeled SDHC usually have a capacity of 4GB - 32GB. SDXC formats can be very large and expensive. For the purpose of this guide, I am going to recommend that everyone stick with SDHC format. These cards have more than enough storage, even for the most trigger-happy shutterbug.
You will see a Class 2,4,6 or 10 on SD Cards. This is the speed rating which measures maximum transfer speed for reading and writing images to and from a memory card, expressed as megabytes per second. However, video doesn’t need as big a data pipe because the video format is a smaller “fixed stream” that uses only a portion of the data pipe."
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I hope this helps. Have a great weekend.
Cheers, Sean
Sean P Twomey thanks so much ur a life saver
Hi! super video. May i ask if the sound quality is good? Do you think i could buy this camera and start shooting it on youtobe?
Hi, also make sure to check out my video "Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Unboxing & Full Review" - ruclips.net/video/CEE73B5mA1Y/видео.html
In that video I provide examples of the sound from the internal mic.
I hope that help. Let me know if you have any other questions. Cheers, Sean
Thanks, are you editing on a computer or phone? Please answer, and if on the computer can you do a guide to the editors on the computer? So, thank you so much !!!
Thanks for your comment. I edit my videos on a MacBook Pro as doing 99% of all digitally creative tasks (like editing) can be completed more efficiently and more enjoyable using a laptop or desktop computer vs using a phone.
OK thank you very much!!!
I like to use the VGA setting when recording videos because they fit on the cd better when down loading. It is going to be a bear to find, I have a new 720XS coming in tomorrow by mail . It is going to take me a few minutes to learn how to set it on VGA recording.
Thanks so much for this video! I just go the newer version of this, the SX740 HS, and the instructions leave a lot to be desired about all the different modes.
kuabarra - Thanks for the comment and I’m glad you found it useful. I just read yo the specs for the 740 and see they’ve added 4K, which is a great addition. Enjoy your new camera 😊
Thanks, which editing app are you editing? Please answer
I used to use Screenflow for Mac and now I've switched to Final Cut Pro X and am loving it. Back in the day I used Microsoft Movie Maker and I've also used iMovie. Start with whatever you have and then upgrade depending on what you need.
@@Sean_Twomey Okay, thank you
Thanks for the concise overview on what this nifty little camera offers, used the 16x previously, looking forward to testing the 40x now.
Joan Stewart - Thanks for your comment and thanks for subscribing.
This was PERFECT. Thank you again!
I'm so glad you found it helpful!
That was a big help, thank you very much
Glad it helped - let me know if you have any other questions.
Hi Sean, great video with so much useful content! Do you know if there's voice activated camera shooting? When zooming in on an object it's impossible to avoid camera shake without a tripod. There's a 2 second delay self timer but I want to avoid using that because I'm shooting birds. Thank you!
Hi, apologies for my delayed reply. No, I don't believe this camera has voice activated shooting. It might support some type of remote, but I'm not sure. Best for shooting birds would be using a tripod and timer. Alternatively, you would need to spend more on a higher end camera with a telephoto lens and better image stabilisation.
I loved you video! So helpful! I am getting this camera and was wondering what SD card size is ideal for this camera
Hey Summer Vlogs, thanks for your kind comment. I answered your question in one of your other comments. Here it is again:
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Hey, I've been using a SanDisk 32GB (40 MB/s) SD card in my Canon Powershot SX730HS, which has worked fine for me. Here is the closest that I could find on Amazon: amzn.to/31l7ftb
If you're going to shoot loads and loads of footage, then get a larger SD card (64 GB or 128GB). The writing speed X MB/s is important so that the camera can write the data to the disc without a problem. As I said for me, the 40 MB/s card has worked perfectly, but I don't see an issue if you get a card that supports a faster speed.
On the official user manual for this camera (www.canon.co.za/cameras/powershot-sx730-hs/specifications/), they state:
Memory Card Type: Type SD, SDHC, SDXC (UHS Speed Class 1 compatible)
Here is an interesting article to read: petapixel.com/2014/06/24/back-basics-difference-sd-sdhc-sdxc-best/
Here is an excerpt from that article:
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"First off you might be asking yourself, ‘What is SD?’ SD stands for Secure Digital. SDHC? Secure Digital High Capacity. And SDXC? Secure Digital eXtended Capacity. Other formats include miniSD and microSD but your DSLR will not accept these. There is no quality/security difference between these three formats. Cards labeled SDHC usually have a capacity of 4GB - 32GB. SDXC formats can be very large and expensive. For the purpose of this guide, I am going to recommend that everyone stick with SDHC format. These cards have more than enough storage, even for the most trigger-happy shutterbug.
You will see a Class 2,4,6 or 10 on SD Cards. This is the speed rating which measures maximum transfer speed for reading and writing images to and from a memory card, expressed as megabytes per second. However, video doesn’t need as big a data pipe because the video format is a smaller “fixed stream” that uses only a portion of the data pipe."
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I hope this helps. Have a great weekend.
Cheers, Sean
Hi Sean thanks for this review but I would like to know if I can use a Peyou remote on this camera.
Hi Soulfulwrapsnthings, thanks for the question. I am unfortunately not familiar with the Peyou remote. I would assume that it's not compatible, but I'm not 100% sure. Perhaps someone in the RUclips community can help answer your question or perhaps send Canon a question.
Awesome video. I was struggling with my camera but you have restored some faith in it.
Hi Gunner, thanks for the comment. I'm glad you found my video valuable. Cheers, Sean
What are the best settings for recording travel vlogs ? Or even sit down vlogs?
Hey, I just switch the dial to video mode and shoot. You could probably set it to manual, change the settings and then record video using your custom settings, but to do that you would need to experiment. Generally I've been happy with just shooting my travel vlogs in the video setting. I hope that helps. Cheers, Sean
Sean P Twomey Thanks Sean!
Thank you for the video. Can the flash be activated during recording?
Tin Minute Book Reviews - No, the flash is there to provide a light source for lighting up photos. It’s not meant to be and cannot be used as a video light.
Finaly a good Tutorial.
I have the 740 but learned alot in this video.
Thanks for watching and I'm glad you found it helpful.
What would you suggest for indoor pictures? I keep trying different settings but am finding some come out blurry and some clear. I can't figure out why.
Great video very helpful
I recently picked one of these cameras for £7 in a charity shop
Yes I’m subscribed to your great channel
Hey Haydn, thanks for your kind words. Sounds like you got it at a great price. Appreciate you being a subscriber. What future content would you like to see on my channel? Are you enjoying the camera?
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Hardly used it and I would like to see some street photography taken with the camera
I must try doing street photography with my one
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Hardly used it and I would like to see some street photography taken with the camera
I must try doing street photography with my one
( it came with 10 sd cards and a case too )
Hi Sean. Newbie here. I’ve ordered this model for backpacking/ sightseeing adventures. I’ve only ever used iPhones for pictures. I plan on primarily using Auto for pictures, but do you have any tips or videos on how to play around with the shutter speed and aperture for neat pics using this model? Thanks for your wisdom
I generally shoot in auto for photos and video, but no doubt the manual setting will give you more control. I'll add this to my list of videos to create, but I'm not sure if and when I'll get around to creating that. The best I'd recommend would be to play around with the manual setting before you start traveling to familiarise yourself with what gets you the best results. I hope that helps. Cheers
Hi does this camera have a slow motion setting? I have the camera but am not sure how to shoot in slow motion or if it even does. Let me know thanks!
Hey Adam, no it does not have a slow mo function. You'd have to create slo mo in post production. Cheers, Sean
Hi! I just recently got this camera and want to use it for filming or possibly in a webcam fashion to stream. Would I be able to plug it in to a computer and function the camera still? I’m not too sure as to if the micro hdmi port would help me accomplish this. Thanks!
I'm not sure. I've tested with the USB cable and that does not work. I don't have the HDMI cable to try it, but it might work with that. Let us know if you manage to test this.
Great video Sean...….what i miss in this camera is.
Can i change the focus point for making a photo?
Thanks for the question. I do believe there is an option for manual focus in the M (manual) mode, but you need to use the circular dial to focus, which is rather clunky and impractical, so I never ever use it. But I also at times miss quick manual focus.
Hi! thank you for this video. I'm wondering if you know how to disable the screen while shooting time lapse videos. I'm trying to conserve battery time. Thank you.
Hi Edward, thanks for watching and commenting. I don't believe you can completely disable the display. What you could do is turn down the brightness. I also know that the SX730 does not have a specific time lapse feature. It's a feature they've added to the SX740, along with 4K.
I've had my camera for about 8 months. Just now found your review. I take pictures of my family and grandkids during school plays, Christmas, etc. Seems like 50% of my pictures turn out blurry. I have no idea how to fix this problem. I sure could use some advise on what to do.
Hi Kevin, are you shooting in low light? If yes, more light will result in better photos. Are you using the digital zoom? If yes, I recommend turning that off and only using the optical zoom and don't zoom in all the way. Even though the camera has optical stabilisation, when zoomed in, the camera shake (assuming you're shooting hand held) get's amplified. Are you shooting hand held? If yes, you can try using a tripod and use the timer function to minimize camera shake. Are you shooting from very far away? If yes, try get closer to the subject. I hope that helps. Let me know if your results improve. Regards, Sean
Hi, really good video. I am one of those person's that don't read the manual and point and shoot 🤣
I read on the Canon website that you can use a few of the Canon camera's for a web camera and it also had this camera on there to do so. Have you done this? Or seen anyone else with this camera do this?
Hi LirutheFoxgirl, thanks for commenting. I have not tried using this camera as a webcam and have not seen anybody else do it. So I cannot recommend that setup without giving it a try. I hope that helps. A while back, I purchased the Logitech HD Pro Webcam C920 to use as a dedicated webcam: amzn.to/352jInI - I used that webcam to film this video: ruclips.net/video/g2UAd-UkubY/видео.html - I hope that help. Have a great weekend. - Sean
thanks for the tutorial .very interesting. just bought this camera
Awesome, glad you found it useful. Enjoy the camera. Let me know if you have any other questions and have an awesome week further. - Sean
Muchas gracias, veo una excelente explicación, mi problema es que no entiendo el idioma inglés. ¿Qué puedo hacer para traducir al español?
Awesome Review! I just recently got this camera for Christmas cant wait to play around with it!
Hey Larry, thanks for the comment. Enjoy your camera! Cheers, Sean
Anytime Sean thanks I will! ( :
Hey there, one question: Can you manual focus in movie recording? Or manual exposure in movie recording? Thanks.
Hi Andreas, I don't believe either of those are possible with this camera. - Sean
I wasn't sure if I'm gonna buy the SX730 HS before seeing your review. Great job man!!
Hi Mohammad, thanks for the comment and I'm glad you found it helpful.
I just had it for two days, unfortunately i'm gonna return it!! The image quality isn't that clear. Any suggestions for alternatives?
Mohammad Mandora - Sounds like you looking for a higher end camera. Either a mirror less or SLR, which are not as compact and come at a higher price point. I hope you find what you’re looking for. 👍
Very good! Clearly stated the camera functions. Easy to follow! Job well done! Thank you
Hi Janet, I'm glad you enjoyed my video. Thanks for watching and commenting. Wishing you an enjoyable day!
Yes, you are still the only one to show, how to use this camera. Thanks. One question: I`m not able to choose different Scenemodes in "SCENE" - can you describe, how to choose with which action? All my attempts only fail: no landscape, no dramtic effect and so on - only portrait is possible...
cool from SouthAfrica Dricus du Plessis man i like the way you make your videos do you know what bibrate has this camera cause somtimea when zooming the focus fail
Hey, thanks for the comment. Yes, from South Africa :)
You can find all the tech specs here: www.canon-europe.com/cameras/powershot-sx730-hs/specifications/
@@Sean_Twomey thanks
Hi Sean, Will the 40 X zoom work equally well on all the other settings as well as on AUTO? Thanks again.
Hi Vajragupta, yes the zoom should work fine. Just keep in mind that the more you zoom in the more any camera movement is amplified, so best to use a tripod or not zoom in all the way when shooting hand held. Hope this helps.
The camera I use! I love it!!🙌🏼🙌🏼 question, how did you turn off the sounds when you press certain buttons?
Hi Chris, thanks for your comment and questions. I cover how to mute the camera sounds at 11:59
Hey I’m having a problem with white noise with this camera. Do you know how I can fix it?
Hi Amber, thanks for watching and commenting. This does not sound normal. I would return the camera to the supplier and get a replacement. Here in my review, I talk about the built in mic and include examples of what the audio sounded like on my camera. ruclips.net/video/CEE73B5mA1Y/видео.html - I hope this helps. Have a great weekend.
hello and thank you for this explanation is there in the menu in manual mode an ND filter to do long thank you
I don't understand your question. Please elaborate or perhaps someone else understands and can answer.
Hi and thank you for this vidéo ! One question please. Can we record à video with à slow mode with this caméra ?
I would like to record video with a cinema style. Thank you . Yasmine
Hi, this camera does not have a built in slow mo mode. You'd have to slow it down in post production.
Just seen this vid, very useful.
No mention of setting the ISO in Av, Tv, or M.
Also can u shoot RAW or Raw+Jpeg ?
Hi David, thanks - seems like I did forget to include a things. Thanks for pointing them out.
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No worries I am looking at a new camera at the moment.
Something like this might suit the job. Lol.
It was one of those recommended vids so I took a look.
I don't like Auto ISO, I always change that.
A useful vid for me lol thanks.
Hi , thank you for all information , " I'm not expert " I just bought today this camera bcs I'm going to Iceland and I would like to take nice picture of northern lights if I can see one , which setting I have to use , I understood TV but which motion do you recommend ? Thank you
Make sure to take a tripod and use the manual setting to capture long exposures. I cover this in this tutorial.
does the custom setting of the self-timer has 1-15-20-25-30 sec delay and 1-10 shots option?
Hi MBGent, I just double checked and yes, I can confirm that this model includes custom self-timer of 1-15-20-25-30 sec delay and 1-10 shots option. Also consider checking out the SX740. I hope this helps and if you order this camera on Amazon, please consider supporting my channel by using my affiliate link attached below. Cheers, Sean
Canon PowerShot SX730: amzn.to/2FUEW9k
Canon PowerShot SX740: amzn.to/2HVXjxR
@@Sean_Twomey Thank you so much, wonderful help! I have checked the SX740, but could only find the 10 sec with 10 shots...
Thank you so much for the Canon SX730 tutorial. You did a fantastic job on it. I have an another question: Is there any remote control (except for smartphone control) for SX730 or SX740?
Hi, thanks for your kind words. I don't believe there is a separate remote for this camera. What you can use it the delayed timer, but that's not the same as a remote. I hope that helps. Cheers, Sean
Awesome video. I just ordered this camera and will get it in a few days. In the past I always looked for cameras with better than average wide angle capability for great indoor shots. I was attracted to this camera because the lens is 24-960mm (35mm equiv). Did I get the right camera? Is there a wide angle setting?
crimdell - Thanks for the comment. I’m glad you enjoyed this video. This camera does have a fish eye effect, which I never use. There is no other wide angle setting. The lens is what it is, but I’m sure you’ll enjoy this camera. Have you watched my other review video of this model? ruclips.net/video/CEE73B5mA1Y/видео.html
@@Sean_Twomey Thanks, I just watched the other video and it confirms I made a good choice in getting this camera. My current camera is a Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 that I have had for at least 7-8 years. I got it specifically because it is designated as wide angle, for the reason I mentioned before. That camera is a 25mm equivalent. I'm no camera expert, but it seems that the 24mm of this Canon should be as wide angle capable as my Panasonic, even though it is not a designated wide angle. I will take some photos soon, side-by-side, and compare them.
Short question. Can I use manual focus while recording a video?
Hey, I don't think that's possible, but I stand to be corrected. I'd have to test it and I don't film with this camera anymore.
I enjoyed learning about the 730 with Sean. Thanks a lot. The explanations were easy to understand and included all the important subjects, not to compare to the poor tutorial from Canon.
Hi Beatrix, thanks for your kind feedback. Cheers, Sean
Thanks so much my mum ordered the sx740 for me it’s really good 👊🏽🔥
Hey Jay, I’m stoked to hear that. Thanks for your comment and happy shooting in 4K. I’m considering upgrading to the SX740. Have a great weekend. Cheers, Sean
Just purchased this camera so thanks for the video, very helpful indeed...
Congrats on your purchase and I'm glad you found my video useful. Any specific plans for what you'll be using your new camera for?
@@Sean_Twomey My old lumix gave up the ghost after many years of reliable use. My main use is when i am out hiking taking landscape/scenery shots which is the reason i went for a longer optical zoom. I haven't put it through its paces yet but hopefully will give it a test run this coming weekend...
@@1969tonksy - Enjoy your new camera and let me know how it goes :)
Hi, great video thank you, i am having trouble with the macro, for some reason it takes me ages to get macro into focus on auto setting, is there another setting for macro on the camera please.
Hey Caz, if you think your camera is not focusing the way it should, then exchange or return it. The auto focus on this camera is fairly fast.
Hi Sean, Thanks for the great Tutorial, I’ve had my SX730 a few days now & starting to get used to it but I find it odd that there is no Landscape Setting, or not one that I can find anyway.... The camera was bought as we are going to Austria on holiday & so a lot of the photos I will be taking will be of Mountains, Lakes etc, which setting would you recommend for this? Obviously I realise I can put it onto Auto but with other cameras I’ve had I always used the Landscape option for Scenery .... Thank you
Maxine Banner Hi Maxine, I would stick with Auto, as there is no dedicated landscape mode. If you’re unhappy with the results you get on auto, you could switch to either Tv, Av or M, but then you’ll need to manually set aperture and/or shutter speed. Enjoy your trip and happy shooting 😊🏞
Sean P Twomey Ok, Thank you, I will see how I get on with that ... 😊
You will be good with this camera specially in sunny or well lit situations, remember to take some tripod, so you can take advantage of the zoom!
@@eliseoborrerobass why, is it because there's no stabilizator?
Thank you very much for the tutorial, i just have one question, how do i set my camera to take a panoramic view photo
Pamela Smit - To my knowledge, this camera does not have a panoramic mode.
Nope it does not. You have to buy a camera with a specific icon showing tghat I does take Panaramic..
in video mode ive been having a problem with the exposure changing automatically and also the focus sometimes goes in and out how do you fix down both of these settings? Thanks
I was filming this past weekend on my SX730 HS and was experiencing some poor low light performance and with low light, the focus was struggling to stay locked in. If the "exposure changing automatically and also the focus sometimes goes in and out" is happening when filming with good lighting (i.e. during the day) then I would return the camera because that is not normal.
@@Sean_Twomey thanks for the reply.doing more research I believe there is a setting to lock both those things down when using "p" mode. I guess I got to use "manual" focusing?
Sean, thank you so much for this in depth and super informative video on this Canon model. Incredibly helpful!!
Thanks for letting me know Natalie, I'm glad you found it helpful.
thank u so much. U made things easier to understand
Hey Giao, thanks for your kind words. I'm glad you found my video helpful.
I am very happy with this little film, I have one question, I go to New York in december and want to make some panorama pictures, how do I do this ??
toos Van Gompel - From my experience, this camera unfortunately does not offer a pano mode.
@@Sean_Twomey thanks for your answer, that is bad, I hoped I could take this kind of pictures with it :(
toos Van Gompel - You can take the photos manually and then stitch them together in post production, which is the old fashioned way. Or else use your smartphone if it has a pano feature. I generally shoot pano on my iPhone 8.
does this "pano "mode also excist on a samsung galaxy 8 plus smartphone ?
@@toosvangompel7378 I'm not sure, as I don't have experience with that specific device. I would, however, expect them to have a similar function for their camera app.
Thank you this is so helpful! I've had the camera since 2018 and only started using it (quarantine). May I ask if you have any suggestions on which app is best to use to edit vlogs? Thank you! ☺️👍
Hi Z K, thanks for your comment. I use a MacBook Pro and I've used iMovie, Screenflow and am currently editing in Final Cut Pro. If you're using a PC running windows, then there are various editing software options that you can use. You'd have to do some research. I hope that helps. Regards, Sean
Is 4:3 good for vlogging? And is it possible to transfer the videos to the phone straight?
Hey Princess Oniká - For any video, I would recommend 16:9 ratio, not 4:3, otherwise you'll get black bars on the right and left of your video on RUclips. Hope that helps. Let me know if you have any other questions. Cheers, Sean
Sean P Twomey yes that helps.
Hi Sean, I just got the camera and it is saying that the memory card is locked, even though it's not. Is this likely the camera or the memory card that's the issue? I have a Lexar Professional 633x 64GB 95/MB/s card. Any advice is appreciated.
Ej Carannante - Hey Ej, this article might help: havecamerawilltravel.com/photographer/sd-card-write-protected-locked/ - Hope you get it sorted. Happy shooting. Cheers, Sean
What settings would you use for sunsets. Every time I point it at the sun three pink circles appear in every shot. I use my iPhone and it comes out perfect
Hey, yeah iPhones have some seriously awesome computation photography abilities. Your iPhone shoots in HDR and will always produce a better sunset photo compared to this camera. Maybe stick with the iPhone for sunsets.
@@Sean_Twomey thank you