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It looks very similar to the batter it's replacing.

When I started checking the review sites I discovered that there seems to be an insurmountable optical problem when trying to combine a long zoom lens with an extremely compact body namely that the sensor has to be very small for the extreme telephoto image to fit onto it.
This naturally causes problems (such as horrendous barrel distortion) which are really to do with the laws of physics and therefore unavoidable.
The manufacturers try to get around it with a lot of post processing of the resulting image by the camera's electronics but it never really works that well. The picture quality always suffers.
I decided therefore to do without the long telephoto zoom.
If picture quality is your absolute priority then you may choose to do the same in which case this camera is probably the best available compact at the moment.
Personally I would have preferred a slightly wider angle minimum setting for the zoom although this will probably only be a problem if you're taking pictures indoors.
The quick shoot mode (using only the optical viewfinder) is exceptionally good and produces the most accurate exposures whilst also reducing power consumption. The Program mode is nearly as good.
It's worth playing about with the exposure metering options and the exposure compensation for a while to get the best combination.
The manual mode is not truly manual since it doesn't allow complete control over all parameters but it does give some choice and it's probably the best you're ever likely to get on a compact camera.
Full automatic tends to overexpose slightly for my taste - but then I suppose it's set to produce cheery holiday snaps rather than angst filled landscapes so most people may find it useful in most circumstances.
I haven't really bothered much with the various 'scene' modes which include things like 'fireworks', 'underwater' and even 'aquarium' (?!) which seems a bit esoteric.
The most useful of these is probably 'ISO 3200' which increases light sensitivity for night scenes but is predictably grainy.
If you want more detail about how it works I would strongly suggest that you go to the Canon website and download the user's manual BEFORE you buy - I think this is a good idea with any camera (or technical product of any kind for that matter).
In terms of appearance the camera is startlingly small especially if you're used to 35mm SLRs or even compact film cameras. Its quality of construction is excellent as are the materials. It's slightly heavier than I expected given its size.
I prefer the black finish - less conspicuous - (although it is available in silver) and the 'organic' curves.
The battery takes about an hour to charge and lasts well despite only being c.650mAh capacity. I thought I'd need a spare but probably won't.
The on/off button glows green when switched on and takes quite a firm push to operate which is a good idea since the motors extending and retracting the lens segments would probably be damaged if it tried opening in your pocket or a case as a result of a bump or accidental pressure.
The zoom ring surrounds the shutter release button and the whole arrangement is very neat.
The layout of the other controls and their method of operation is pretty typical except that the main mode selector control is a fairly stiff five position rotary switch rather than the usual cursor/display method of most cameras.
I found the LCD display (which protrudes slightly from the camera back) a little over-bright even at the minimum brightness setting but this was with indoor use, outdoors you probably wouldn't notice.
Because of the provision of an optical viewfinder the display is a little smaller than on other compacts but big enough to do what's necessary.
The optical viewfinder is more useful than you might expect (re. my comment above about 'quick shoot' mode).
Overall the pictures are of extraordinary quality and the camera is a beautiful piece of work.
If you're used to using 35mm SLRs then you'll probably appreciate this as a highly portable reserve to carry at all times.
I think Canon have got their priorities (i.e. picture quality v. gimmickry you probably won't use anyway) about right.


Don't be fooled by the image which makes it appear as though the string leash strap loops through the lens cap and can be attached to your camera. The strap connects to the lens cap with a tiny rubber sticky tab, smaller then a dime. Even if I wanted to use a different strap, there isn't even a notch on the lens cap that it could be tied to/looped through.
Needless to say if I didn't need my lens cap for traveling next week, I would be returning it. Luckily I don't buy clothing without pockets and I also have a camera bag so I can put the lens cap somewhere safe without loosing it.
BOTTOM LINE: You get what you pay for; not much!









