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09.08.2007
8/10
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Only had this a few days and agonised for weeks over which compact digital to go for. I have had a Nikon Coolpix 2100 for 4 years and have found it to be excellent - light, good on batteries, pocket sized takes good pictures.
The A630 is much cheaper than the A640 (which comes in black rather than silver and has 10mp). 8 mp is more than enough for this style of camera. Don't pay the extra - it would be a waste!
The main improvement on my old Nikon is the better quality pics under zoom and flash. Previously the pics became very washed out but the Canon is spot on. Remember this is a compact and not an SLR so don't expect perfection for £130 (not on Amazon). It has a 4x zoom which is better than 99% of the cameras out there at this price and this proves very welcome in the real world.
I noticed the weight of the camera immediately. It is heavier without batteries than most and quite wide but still OK for a strong jacket pocket. 4 x AAs make it even heavier but then the quality build and photo quality make up for this.
The main problem is coming to terms with the complicated menus!! It reminded me of the good old pre digital days of the Pentax K1000. You CAN set everything from "film speed" to aperuture size to shutter speed but it is not easy to work it all out (the manual is written in gibberish!). you can experiment or go to stevesdigicam.com for a clearer explanation of what evrything does. So saying the auto mode is pretty idiot proof. So if it's a point and shoot you want then the Canon is that. If you want total control it is there though it will take a long time to set up a shot!!
Uses SD memory cards - 1GB which is more than enough for normal use (don't forget you'll have to take 4 spare AA batteries with you everywhere) and can be picked up for around £6 now
Another joy is the swivel lcd screen. Makes taking pictures of yourself and partner a lot better because you can actually frame the shot, rather than guessing as for most cameras
In conclusion: heavy, well built, good lens & zoom, high picture quality (but remember it is not a £500 SLR), easy to use on auto, complicated on manual. Happy I bought it for quality but not a true pocket compact and not SLR quality but a great price for what it is.
Now lived with it for 4 months or so and find the general picture quality great. Have mastered some of the more complicated manual settings but still don't find this intuitive enough.
Rechargeable batteries last ages with this - just make sure that you get 2500 as these are more powerful and therefore longerlasting
The A630 is much cheaper than the A640 (which comes in black rather than silver and has 10mp). 8 mp is more than enough for this style of camera. Don't pay the extra - it would be a waste!
The main improvement on my old Nikon is the better quality pics under zoom and flash. Previously the pics became very washed out but the Canon is spot on. Remember this is a compact and not an SLR so don't expect perfection for £130 (not on Amazon). It has a 4x zoom which is better than 99% of the cameras out there at this price and this proves very welcome in the real world.
I noticed the weight of the camera immediately. It is heavier without batteries than most and quite wide but still OK for a strong jacket pocket. 4 x AAs make it even heavier but then the quality build and photo quality make up for this.
The main problem is coming to terms with the complicated menus!! It reminded me of the good old pre digital days of the Pentax K1000. You CAN set everything from "film speed" to aperuture size to shutter speed but it is not easy to work it all out (the manual is written in gibberish!). you can experiment or go to stevesdigicam.com for a clearer explanation of what evrything does. So saying the auto mode is pretty idiot proof. So if it's a point and shoot you want then the Canon is that. If you want total control it is there though it will take a long time to set up a shot!!
Uses SD memory cards - 1GB which is more than enough for normal use (don't forget you'll have to take 4 spare AA batteries with you everywhere) and can be picked up for around £6 now
Another joy is the swivel lcd screen. Makes taking pictures of yourself and partner a lot better because you can actually frame the shot, rather than guessing as for most cameras
In conclusion: heavy, well built, good lens & zoom, high picture quality (but remember it is not a £500 SLR), easy to use on auto, complicated on manual. Happy I bought it for quality but not a true pocket compact and not SLR quality but a great price for what it is.
Now lived with it for 4 months or so and find the general picture quality great. Have mastered some of the more complicated manual settings but still don't find this intuitive enough.
Rechargeable batteries last ages with this - just make sure that you get 2500 as these are more powerful and therefore longerlasting
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05.07.2007
10/10
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I took a chance on the TX1 and I am SO GLAD that I did. Just before leaving on an extended cruise I found that my digital camera had some issues so I decided to purchase a new one. Having suffered through dragging around several different kinds of still and video cameras on previous vacations and events, I resolved that whatever I came up with, it had to be extremely portable and not a hindrance to any planned activities. After the frustration of seeing Paris mostly through a video viewfinder a few years ago, I gave up taking video on vacations. But, a side of me still wanted to have HD video available when needed. So, after reading as much as possible about the TX1 on the internet (instructions, reviews, etc) I decided to make a leap of faith. I eventually found a vendor with one available and it arrived just a couple of days before we left for the cruise. Armed with a very fast 8 Gig card and a couple of extra batteries we set off. A couple of days into the cruise I was hooked. I carried it in my pocket the whole trip no matter what I was wearing (except when swimming obviously)! No bag over my shoulder or strap around my neck to get in the way. It was always ready to capture the moment. And capture the moment it did....in high form. I downloaded the photos and video to a laptop several times and we were all IMPRESSED with the high quality of the stills and videos that it captured. There are so many different scene options available to cover any situation that we wanted to capture. The colors of foliage and ocean are vibrant and true. And, when I, in hast, used the wrong settings, I was always able to make a simple correction of the colors in Photo Elements. The detail of the HD video looks great on out 52" HDTV as do the photos. I averaged a hundred still photos and about ten minutes of video per day for twenty days. I found that the battery life was much better than I had expected given some reviews I had seen, but a second battery would be a good investment if you like to take many photos without recharging. (Only about $12 if you look online) Some of the reviewers I have read simply must not have spent any time becoming acquainted with the camera or they expected it to be a "studio" unit because every "short-coming" I found listed in the reviews had a quick and simple solution in the menu settings or with a realistic view of the target audience for this camera. Without any doubt, the TX1 is the best camera I have ever found for my style of use. In summary it is extremely compact and easy to transport while delivering excellent high definition still and video output. But... If I say "I love this thing" one more time to my wife, I'm afraid she will bean me.
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19.01.2009
10/10
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a good cam, don't listen to the low light stuff, just learn how to use "M" mode. It's a tool, and ya gotta learn how to use it, read the manual and take lots of test shots. Its big, but that makes it stable, and the view finder lets you use your head as a tripod. Vibrant color setting makes a difference, and IS set to shot makes a difference. Use the highest image quality setting, spend the [...] bucks and get a 8 meg card. Shoot with the lowest ISO you can get away with. I think my pics rival my brother's D50 dslr in quality. The 20x zoom lets you play around and get some cool background/foreground in/out of focus shots. The stereo video is cool too. The wheel thing is fine once you get used to it, would have been better if it was like the sx110, which is also a good cam.
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29.11.2008
10/10
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This is an EXCELLENT camera! I highly recommend purchasing it if you're in the market for a Mega Zoom. I just can't say enough about it. It offers several pre-set photo options. The zoom is incredible. Picture quality is also excellent. It feels good in your hands.
I suggest that you study the manual to become familiar with the camera features. It's an easy read. Plan on burning the provided AA batteries becoming familiar with the camera (comparing the manual to actually testing them out on the camera). It's worth investing the time to truly realize the camera's benefits.
I purchased rechargeable AA batteries rather than continually buying traditional alkaline batteries. AA battery vs. a proprietary rechargeable battery was a feature I was looking for in this type of camera. It doesn't burn through the batteries.
Again - it's a great camera for armature or semi-professional photographers. Good luck!
I suggest that you study the manual to become familiar with the camera features. It's an easy read. Plan on burning the provided AA batteries becoming familiar with the camera (comparing the manual to actually testing them out on the camera). It's worth investing the time to truly realize the camera's benefits.
I purchased rechargeable AA batteries rather than continually buying traditional alkaline batteries. AA battery vs. a proprietary rechargeable battery was a feature I was looking for in this type of camera. It doesn't burn through the batteries.
Again - it's a great camera for armature or semi-professional photographers. Good luck!
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27.05.2009
8/10
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This camera has been a joy to have. You can take great pictures with auto set and fantastic pictures with the manual controls. This is a great starter camera for the money.
Use the camera for my hiking adventures and it has never failed me yet. Camera is solid built, easy to handle and the rotating LCD screen is fantastic!
Use the camera for my hiking adventures and it has never failed me yet. Camera is solid built, easy to handle and the rotating LCD screen is fantastic!
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19.03.2009
4/10
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I have had this camera for a couple of weeks. I wish I could sent it back. I don't like the swingout LCD. It is always in the way. (even on a tripod.) And you can't see through the viewfinder very well. AND it eats batteries faster than anything. I had a Nikon D40, and have a Kodak Easy Share 712 and NEITHER ate so much power. I am taking pictures for a wedding and I don't want to change batteries every 75 or so pictures. (these are rechargable).
This camera has more settings than even the Nikon D40.
Just not happy with it. That swinging LCD is trouble.
This camera has more settings than even the Nikon D40.
Just not happy with it. That swinging LCD is trouble.
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18.03.2009
10/10
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When we purchased this canon power shot we had done so after shopping it and checking out reviews on line. We found that the 9 mp and 10 x zoom was more powerful than the camera we had and were replacing. well we have used it now and it is wonderful. the pictures are crisp, clear, vibrant colors. the zoom is more powerful than we thought it would be. the only thing that is an issue is when using the flash to take pictures of our bird, the flashing that happens before the picture is taken hurts their eyes and they run to fly back to their cages.
But over all we love it
But over all we love it
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26.06.2009
10/10
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This is my second Canon Ixus 9## series. Produces beautiful pictures. The photo stitch feature is amazing and when used properly can create even more spectacular prints.
Would recommend both Canon cameras and this model.
Would recommend both Canon cameras and this model.
Скроменый эксперт
11.11.2008
8/10
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This is a great camera for the price. I have taken tons of pictures in the National Parks, Ski Mountains, Family gettogethers. I would recomend this camera. I have a personal preference not to use the Auto Mode. I set it up for portrait or Landscape most of the time. Great large pictures of blue skys and snow. The large flipout screen is great for taking pictures when you put the camera on a tripod or want to take a night shot and need to set the camera down.
After owning my camera for about 16 months, my camera LCD screen went black. The pictures were black and the camera was useless. I went directly to the Cannon Website and opened a repair. I paid for shipping to them. They actually paid for the repair and they will pay the shipping back to you. In my case worst that would have happend was they tell me it's expensive to fix and they pay to ship it back and I buy a new one. This is the second powershot I have owned, I had a A540 and had no problems with it. I wanted more Mgps.
After owning my camera for about 16 months, my camera LCD screen went black. The pictures were black and the camera was useless. I went directly to the Cannon Website and opened a repair. I paid for shipping to them. They actually paid for the repair and they will pay the shipping back to you. In my case worst that would have happend was they tell me it's expensive to fix and they pay to ship it back and I buy a new one. This is the second powershot I have owned, I had a A540 and had no problems with it. I wanted more Mgps.
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06.05.2009
10/10
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There are lots of detailed reviews of this product already, with high ratings. This really does speak for itself, so just want to add my own reinforcement to the high 'average' ratings.
This is an exquisitely designed camera, beautifully engineered, flexible and simple to use (with a variety of modes). In a nutshell - fantastic value for money!
Thanks Canon - you certainly CAN.....
This is an exquisitely designed camera, beautifully engineered, flexible and simple to use (with a variety of modes). In a nutshell - fantastic value for money!
Thanks Canon - you certainly CAN.....
Скроменый эксперт
27.12.2008
8/10
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After having never owned anything other than a point and shoot digital, I decided to upgrade. I received my camera a few days after Thanksgiving and have really enjoyed its options and possibilities. Although I've had some foopaas, which was not the equipment, but the operator, I've gotten mostly positive results. Of course, I'm still learning and practicing.
The zoom power is what I was looking for - its great. I find the handling of the camera comfortable and easy. I have been using a tripod for some shots which gives it great stability for portraits and nature shots. I took it to a Hank Williams concert and only got blurs. I think I need a bit more practice and understanding of the operation of this camera. If you are just stepping up to a better quality camera with more possibilities than a point and shoot, I recommend this one.
The zoom power is what I was looking for - its great. I find the handling of the camera comfortable and easy. I have been using a tripod for some shots which gives it great stability for portraits and nature shots. I took it to a Hank Williams concert and only got blurs. I think I need a bit more practice and understanding of the operation of this camera. If you are just stepping up to a better quality camera with more possibilities than a point and shoot, I recommend this one.
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26.02.2009
10/10
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This is my first digital camera and I love it! The pictures are very good quality and the face detection is great as is the motion detecter, with 2 cats and 2 dogs taking pet pictures is difficult and this camera makes it alot easier! Very easy to use, and I'm electronically challenged. You just take it out of the box, it comes with batteries and a memory card so all you have to do is put them in and that's it! Takes very good pictures, even with mid-day glare shinning on the camera lense. If the pics you took outside look dark at first then take the camera inside where there's more even lighting and look at the pics again, it's awesome!
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11.05.2009
10/10
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I am very happy with this product. I recently took my family to the San Diego Zoo and this camera took great pictures, captured the colores and details very nicely. I had a little trouble figuring out the different features, only because there's so many to choose from, but other than that this camera was easy to use and easy to upload pics from memory card to my laptop. Two thumbs up :)
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11.07.2009
10/10
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I am very pleased with this camera. Haven't tried all of the features yet but it is just what I wanted in a camera, something not too complicated but able to shoot good pictures.
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06.02.2009
10/10
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I love this camera. I do astrophotography, and this camera is the best low light digital I've seen so far. I have a Kodak EasyShare C653, and it too is a great camera for the daytime shots but this Canon really out does it in low light conditions. It has the manual features of a more
expensive camera, for half the price. You'll find it extremely hard to beat, or even match this camera's features for the price... and oh by the way... I found the best price here.
This camera rocks, I can stand outside my back door and point it at a constellation, or group of stars and point and click... and the shot is mine. I couldn't believe how easily it took shots of the stars. Thanks Canon... nice job!
expensive camera, for half the price. You'll find it extremely hard to beat, or even match this camera's features for the price... and oh by the way... I found the best price here.
This camera rocks, I can stand outside my back door and point it at a constellation, or group of stars and point and click... and the shot is mine. I couldn't believe how easily it took shots of the stars. Thanks Canon... nice job!
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10.04.2009
10/10
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The quality of the pictures is just amazing. Canon definitely has the better optics (especially compared to Panasonic and Sony). That and it uses AA cells. I like the design, it actually feels stable in my hand, thus I don't shake with it like the Panasonic. It may sound like a drawback compared to Li-ion units, trust me it's not. When you are outside the country in a place where electricity is not as stable as in the States, having the ability to buy AA cells at any corner store is a plus.
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07.01.2009
6/10
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This upgrade from S3IS and S5IS has some very good improvements, but also some degraded features. I took the picture at full optical zoom with an S3IS and SX10IS and compared them side by side. Of course the SX10 will show more details because of more zoom and more pixels, but there is more noise, so the enhencement is worth only about a third of what the number should make you expect :20X and 10 Mpixel.
Movie is very grainy in moderate and low light.
I returned the camera and bought another S3IS (mine had been stolen).
Three stars, because other similar cameras seem to be with defects also.
It is like choosing a car, technically a car with have it all should be available at a reasonable price - it is just marketing so you keep searching and buying. Just like XP - Vista - WIndows 7 ...
Movie is very grainy in moderate and low light.
I returned the camera and bought another S3IS (mine had been stolen).
Three stars, because other similar cameras seem to be with defects also.
It is like choosing a car, technically a car with have it all should be available at a reasonable price - it is just marketing so you keep searching and buying. Just like XP - Vista - WIndows 7 ...
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07.06.2009
4/10
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so very dissapointed with the battery life on this camera. i have taken about 35 pictures and am on my fourth pair of batteries. the features of the camera are great...love thezoom and the size of the display but hate , hate , hate how the battery life is eaten up in no time.....
mary s
mary s
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20.04.2009
10/10
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I did a little research before buying this camera. I read both the technical specifications and user reviews for many cameras. I have been very pleased with the quality of the pictures and its overall ease of use. I find myself carrying this camera with me everywhere I go now because its versatility. Also, I found the battery life for my camera to be fairly extensive. Overall, I have had no complaints and I would recommend this camera to many others.
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10.05.2009
2/10
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Purchased this camera for moms birthday. After she took the 2nd picture the lens would not retract back into the camera body. She called customer service, they said send it in and pay the postage costs too. This was a new camera, customer service said they couldn't know how much the camera had been used already, and were unfriendly.
The camera was sent back to amazon as defective.
The camera was sent back to amazon as defective.
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09.05.2008
10/10
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I went to a brick-and-mortar store to see how this camera handled and have to say I was unimpressed. I couldn't hold it very securely because the power source/security device made it difficult to manage the menus and buttons. Since I teach computers at the middle school level, I really wanted to get a camera with manual controls because, with a point-and-shoot, you're really only teaching composition. The other option is a $600 entry-level DSLR. So I got the SX100.
I am so glad I did. I was able to take great shots right out of the box. There was no awkwardness with the manual controls, the pictures came out great, and indoor shots were just as fantastic as outdoor shots. As someone else mentioned, pictures indoors with flash really aren't as good as pictures without flash. The auto settings sort themselves out and produce really sweet images.
Someone also mentioned trying to shake the camera to make a blurry picture. I took this one step further. I drove down the highway at 55 mph and took shots perpendicular to the line of travel. They turned out crystal clear.
One of the features I like is the button that lets you view previously taken pictures without turning on your camera. It is nice not to have the lens come out on startup. Sure, you could turn the dial to the Play icon before you power up, but that's an extra step. I really like the simplicity of the one-touch image viewing. Also, to switch to camera mode, just press the shutter and you are ready to take pictures. I have since noticed it on other newer Canons, but my SD800is from 14 months ago didn't have it. It's nice!
I am so glad I did. I was able to take great shots right out of the box. There was no awkwardness with the manual controls, the pictures came out great, and indoor shots were just as fantastic as outdoor shots. As someone else mentioned, pictures indoors with flash really aren't as good as pictures without flash. The auto settings sort themselves out and produce really sweet images.
Someone also mentioned trying to shake the camera to make a blurry picture. I took this one step further. I drove down the highway at 55 mph and took shots perpendicular to the line of travel. They turned out crystal clear.
One of the features I like is the button that lets you view previously taken pictures without turning on your camera. It is nice not to have the lens come out on startup. Sure, you could turn the dial to the Play icon before you power up, but that's an extra step. I really like the simplicity of the one-touch image viewing. Also, to switch to camera mode, just press the shutter and you are ready to take pictures. I have since noticed it on other newer Canons, but my SD800is from 14 months ago didn't have it. It's nice!
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06.02.2009
8/10
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Even though is not a Reflex camera it behaves pretty well, if you like photography and want to take it to a new level, but you are not an expert or you are afraid to try a pro camera, this one is for you.
Behaving still like a compact camera it has some of the goodies you find on a "big guy", the lenses let you even take super macro pictures (to put the camera as close as you can, even less than 10cm to obtain amazing results). You can attach an extra flash, even a remote controllable one, so that you can experiment with image results.
The only "drawbacks" are its weigth, and the use of batteries, but considering the size of the lenses weight is almost impossible to overcome.
Behaving still like a compact camera it has some of the goodies you find on a "big guy", the lenses let you even take super macro pictures (to put the camera as close as you can, even less than 10cm to obtain amazing results). You can attach an extra flash, even a remote controllable one, so that you can experiment with image results.
The only "drawbacks" are its weigth, and the use of batteries, but considering the size of the lenses weight is almost impossible to overcome.
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29.01.2009
10/10
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I've been using this camera for about a month now, and purchased it primarily out of concern for picture quality. The "feel", controls and options are convenient, and the more complicated menu options can be learned in a relaxing 20 minutes of tinkering; or not - because the Auto features are very adequate.
It does "devour" batteries, but that is typical of bright display digital cameras. Batteries, however, provide the convenience of no charger, or problematic chargers. One set of batters will last for hundreds of pictures and multiple videos.
The pictures are excellent, and the video is of higher quality than my hard drive camcorder. The attached video is of a "tearless" protest over toy control.
It does "devour" batteries, but that is typical of bright display digital cameras. Batteries, however, provide the convenience of no charger, or problematic chargers. One set of batters will last for hundreds of pictures and multiple videos.
The pictures are excellent, and the video is of higher quality than my hard drive camcorder. The attached video is of a "tearless" protest over toy control.
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10.02.2009
8/10
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I bought this as a replacement for the IXUS 800 IS. Took a long time to choose between the new wide-angle lenses and this one, but was swung over by the waterproof case possibility. The camera is small and light, and I like the black. The menu is slightly less intuitive than the ixus 800 but this is mainly because there are so many more options and lots of manual settings - including flash levels, though the flash is still generally too strong. Found it strange that it doesnt come with a detailed manual, but you can download that for free from Canon. Battery life is good, images are sharp. The on/off button does need a hard press, but thats good if you only have the sock as a case.
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