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Advantages: smart, small and good quality Disadvantages: flash very limited
...photographer (currently using a £3000 Canon 1D Mk 2 Digital SLR for work), maybe I come at this subject a different way to most people. Of course, 'Joe Public' is looking for something that is great, cheap and looks good - largely. If it takes decent pics and they can be printed out on the home or office inkjet, that will be fine.
Or am I rather belittling 'Joe P' ??
Just as technology has come on a pace, so has the ... ...foolproof. But generally speak, the Canon cameras are pretty accurate, but can be fooled, so dont be too disheartened if you get a few pictures not quite up to what you'd hoped. There is no such thing as THE PERFECT CAMERA. If there was - we'd all be going out to buy one.
But to sum up without boring you all with jargon and too much tech-speak. The Canon Ixus 430 (or its predecessor the 400) is small in your hand and small on your ... more
Once upon a time, in the dark, dark days of digital photography, finding a good quality, pocketable camera was tough. It made finding the proverbiable 'needle in a haystack' seem like a doddle, in fact.
But things have moved on quite a pace. 3, 4 and 5 megapixel resolution for either side of £200 is the norm with all the major camera marques often producing a bewildering range of constantly updated models. And then there are just the basic rubbish ones...but thats another story.
As a Professonal photographer (currently using a £3000 Canon 1D Mk 2 Digital SLR for work), maybe I come at this subject a different way to most people. Of course, 'Joe Public' is looking for something that is great, cheap and looks good - largely. If it takes decent pics and they can be printed out on the home or office inkjet, that will be fine.
Or am I rather belittling 'Joe P' ??
Just as technology has come on a pace, so has the average consumer's expectations. Now after parting with a couple of hundred quid, 'Joe Public' thinks he can become 'Joe Paparazzi'.
Well with video cameras offering quite good quality, 'digital stills' and mobile phones now mostly coming in 'camera' mode, this tiny Ixus 430 might be just the ideal thing for anyone to carry with them in pocket, handbag or car. To capture maybe that 'once in a lifetime shot' where you bump into Robbie Williams doing his shopping at Sainsburys!
Like I said, I'm a Professional covering everything from Sports, PR Work, General Press, the occasional Wedding as well as my new found niche - Movie Premieres and Celebrity signings. No, this little Ixus is not something I could use in any of those 'professional' arenas. However as a small, robust, versatile camera, it goes with me wherever I go (just in case I'm bent over the frozen food cabinet and Madonna asks me to pass her over a small bag of Birds Eye's best). It is also taken with me on holiday as there is no way I'm taking all my gear away with me - its a HOLIDAY , after all!
I've maybe not told you all about this camera - but really how much do you need to know. Blimey I'm a Pro and I'm giving it the thumbs up. It is a 4 megapixel digital camera which in complete layman's terms it means you can quite easily take a picture and get a good 10" x 8" photo print done at your nearest and favourite photo printers (Jessops and Boots - highly recommended). You can also, with any freely available or cheap photo imaging software, crop your photo down and still get excellent quality prints up to 8" x 6".
Its size is no drawback. Easily pocketable, the size of a packet of playing cards and hardly any heavier. But weighty enough so that you know you have some technology in your hands.
It is easy to use both in camera mode and 'playback' mode. Just press the 'on' button and you are ready to go into action. You have 'idiot proof' photo modes where you can shoot in 'auto' which basically means the camera selects everything all you do is look thru the viewfinder (or use the viewer on the back of the camera) and press the shutter. Alternatively you can add a modicum of control, by shooting 'program', which means the camera still sets the shutter and aperture to achieve the correct exposure, but you can alter various parameters like Film speed and whether you want flash on or off.
There are a number of icons that you can select to give you ready programmed shooting modes. Like a 'portrait' mode, 'landscape', 'sports' etc which all select the best settings for the type of picture you are taking. EASY really.
In fact so easy that my wife can use it. And that it not meant in a disparaging way about women. Its just that my wife is virtually 'camera-phobic'. She is walking and living proof that if you put and expensive camera in someone's hands it does NOT make them a Photographer. But the simplicity of this camera has given her confidence to actually pick it up and take pictures rather than worrying that "they'll all be rubbish". And of course we all know that the beauty of digital is that if the photo is rubbish, you just delete is, no cost, no worries - just try again.
Like most cameras these days the Ixus is Autofocus. Literally just point and shoot. But Autofocus - even on my £3000 camera with a £2000 lens attached - is not foolproof. But generally speak, the Canon cameras are pretty accurate, but can be fooled, so dont be too disheartened if you get a few pictures not quite up to what you'd hoped. There is no such thing as THE PERFECT CAMERA. If there was - we'd all be going out to buy one.
But to sum up without boring you all with jargon and too much tech-speak. The Canon Ixus 430 (or its predecessor the 400) is small in your hand and small on your wallet. Can be bought for under £200 (do a search on www.dealtime.co.uk - or you favourite site). Will give you very good quality images which you can upload onto your PC And display or make prints from. You can take your Compact Flash card into the likes of Boots and just put it into their Fuji 'kiosk' machine or the new Kodak picturemaker and within minutes walk away with some quality photos. No need even for a PC.
** You can also buy a range of Canon Printers which will print direct from your camera via a lead.
So, take your time, look around the mesmerising minefield of Digital cameras in your local store. But remember, Canon Ixus - great value, nice to look at, easy to use and a snip (or should it be a 'snap'?) at a couple of hundred quid.
SPECIFICATION
Canon Digital IXUS 430 Max resolution 2272 x 1704 Low resolution 1600 x 1200, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480 Image ratio w:h 4:3 Effective pixels 3.9 million Sensor photo detectors 4.1 million Sensor size 1/1.8 " (7.18 x 5.32 mm) Sensor type CCD Colour filter array RGB Sensor manufacturer Unknown ISO rating Auto, 50, 100, 200, 400 Zoom wide (W) 36 mm Zoom tele (T) 108 mm (3 x) Digital zoom Yes, 3.6 x Image stabilization No Auto Focus Yes Manual Focus No Auto focus type Ai AF TTL 9-point Normal focus range Unknown Macro focus range 5 cm White balance override Yes - 5 positions plus manual Aperture range F2.8 - F4.9 Min shutter 15 sec Max shutter 1/2000 sec Built-in Flash Yes Flash guide no. 3.5 m (11.4 ft) 5 m External flash No Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Manual (Red Eye On/Off) Exposure compensation -2 EV to +2 EV in 1/3 EV steps Metering Evaluative, Center Weighted, Spot Aperture priority No Shutter priority No Focal length multiplier Lens thread None Continuous Drive Yes, 1.5 fps, 2.5 fps, max 5 images Movie Clips Yes, 320 x 240, 15 fps, max 3 mins Remote control No Tripod mount Yes Self-timer 2 or 10 sec Time-lapse recording No Orientation sensor Yes Storage types Compact Flash (Type I) Storage included 32 MB CompactFlash Uncompressed format No Compressed format JPEG (EXIF 2.2) Quality Levels Super-Fine, Fine, Normal Viewfinder Optical LCD 1.5 " LCD Pixels 118,000 Playback zoom Yes Video out Yes USB Yes Firewire (IEEE 1394) No Serial No Battery / Charger Yes Battery Lithium-Ion NB-1LH Battery & charger Weight (inc. batteries) 215 g (7.6 oz) Dimensions 87 x 57 x 28 mm (3.4 x 2.2 x 1.1 in)
Advantages: Looks smart & takes excellent pictures Disadvantages: Zoom & light adjustment in video mode
I came to China thinking that, as it's China, it would be better to buy a camera here than buy one back home and bring it with me. I went to the cheapest electronics store area in Shanghai and bought this camera for the equivalent of £225. Not an amazing deal, as you can get exactly the same thing at Comet online for £219.99 or at Simply Computers online for £220. However, I got a free mini tripod, a snazzy case and a 128Mb compactflash card thrown ... ...you probably won't get these free gifts thrown in, but you can still get the camera for quite a decent price at these online stores.
After having been less than happy with my old camera (see other review), I was not exactly upset when I dropped it in the sea and it was rendered useless. With this little beauty on the other hand, I'm constantly worried that something's going to happen to it as I love it. It is absolutely wonderful. The pictures it ...
cllanwarne 16.09.2004
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Advantages: Compact quality feel and easy to use Disadvantages: short proprietary battery life, lack of carry case
This is my first digital camera after having recommended and purchased cameras for other people!
I was working to a limited budget, about to go on vacation and needed to make a decision in a hurry. I previously recommended and purchased Nikon and Sony cameras for other people simply because they had the right products at the right price at the time and I hadn't come across the Ixus range.
This camera was recommended to me by an I.T. professional ... ...results and had sold the product to a wide range of users.
The advice I received was spot on, the camera was ideal for my usage being compact enough to carry on vacation but not lacking the vital components of a proper zoom lens (3x) and good (4meg) resolution.
My wife was able to use the camera straight out of the box which I took as a good guide as to its user friendliness as she is not very good with gadgets and we both immediately managed to ...
stayfocused 14.05.2004
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Advantages: good quality photos Disadvantages: none really
IXUS digital the Canon 430 the third Camera of the "little" Canon generation is here . The dimensions and the reception quality make also this Digi - Camera again to an all around great product. A Digitalzoom rounds off the Drei. The handling of the Camera is simple and just as the easy is the software of Canon. Whether one needs 4 Megapixel, must decide each for, enlarge performs good services to that. I had yet no problems with the rechargeable ... ...for a PC at a Canon Card photo Printer, whose use is by the way also prerequisite for the Movie-Print-mode. A newly developed Print/Share-key drives all functions for simple printing and recording. It signals through lamps blue the successful connection between camera and printer or PC. Through further pressing of the key, the picture data are downloaded directly on the PictBridge- and/or DirectPrint-Compatible printer or on the PC. Also this model ...
agermanman 23.10.2004
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Advantages: This is great value for money Disadvantages: It costs over £200
This camera is excellent for family use. With 4 megapixel (4 million pixels a inch) you can print onto an A4 piece of paper and still get a good quality images.
The camera will take compact flash memory, if you havent got any digital memory dont worry it usually comes with 32 MB.
The camera will also allow you to take videos. The camera has a built in microphone to capture sound. The video length depends on how much memory you have. The bigger ... ...I bought an extra battery and a 128 MB compact flash card. This has suited me for about 5 months and I do not regret purchasing this camera.
Before I went on holiday I bought another memory card (256MB). With the ability to take more photographs than before I was entirely happy.
When I got home I used the PC kit that was included and downloaded the pictures onto my laptop. ...
James-R 20.02.2005
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I bought my IXUS 430 3 months ago and have been very impressed with it. It is very easy to use (I admit to not having even read most of the instruction book!) and takes brilliant pictures. Recently I took it to New York and all the views from the top of the Empire State Building came out in terrific quality. Also doing close ups of still life etc, the quality is brilliant and even an amateur like myself has produced some pretty amazing photos.
Looks-wise ...
catgirl1981 19.10.2004
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Connections
Connector Type
1 x USB
1 x composite video/audio output
Expansion Slot(s)
1 x CompactFlash Card - type I
Manufacturer's product description
Just the way it feels in your hand tells you this is an IXUS. The beautifully styled Digital IXUS 430 blends uncompromising build quality with an array of integrated technologies, advanced electronics and precision optics. A 4.0 Megapixel sensor allows up to A3 photo print enlargements.A 3x optical zoom culminates 60 years of Canon optical heritage to deliver crisp, corner-to-corner clarity. A 3x optical zoom (11x combined) offers a wide angle of coverage, while the 9-point AiAF ensures accurate focusing, even with off-center subjects.High performance demands plenty of processing power - which is why the Digital IXUS 430 incorporates Canon's dedicated DIGIC processor. DIGIC delivers superb image quality at high speed with less drain on the battery for extended performance.iSAPS is a hidden photographer's assistant, instantly analyzing the scene and making adjustments even before the shutter release is pressed. iSAPS optimizes exposure, white balance and auto-focus settings in every shooting situation for consistently brilliant results.An Intelligent Orientation Sensor automatically rotates images before playback. Movie mode allows up to 3-minute movie clips with sound recording, playback and 'in-camera' editing. Auto mode is perfect for 'point and shoot' situations, while Manual mode puts you in creative control.The camera prints directly to all PictBridge or Canon Direct Print compatible printers. Create beautiful, instant photo prints by connecting camera to printer and pushing the Print/Share button, which also speeds up online sharing to any Windows PC. When used with a Canon Compact Photo Printer, you can print ID photos, or a series of movie clip frames.