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My previous camera was the Canon Ixus 75 - I was lucky enough to win this one which is why I've upgraded. As such, I wil make some of this review a comparison of the two cameras.
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Advantages: Lightweight, easy to use, good shortcut buttons Disadvantages: Buttons occasionally difficult to use, odd white balance underwater
...My previous camera was the Canon Ixus 75 - I was lucky enough to win this one which is why I've upgraded. As such, I wil make some of this review a comparison of the two cameras.
The Ixus 90 IS is a 10 MP camera, with image stabilisation as implied by the name. In size and weight it's fairly similar to previous models. The rear of the camera, as with the 75, is taken up largely by the 3 inch LCD screen, leaving no space for an optical ... ...I'm not sure why. The Canon cameras do have a habit of "over-warming" pictures a little - I'm not sure if this is an extreme version of this or whether it was related to the low visibility. But my old camera never did that - it sometimes, in very low light, added little red patches of noise to the images. I could get round it by underexposing the pictures but it wasn't ideal. I'm going on a dedicated dive holiday next month and will take ... more
I've had a couple of months using this camera, and have been fairly impressed, though have also found a couple of small niggles.
My previous camera was the Canon Ixus 75 - I was lucky enough to win this one which is why I've upgraded. As such, I wil make some of this review a comparison of the two cameras.
The Ixus 90 IS is a 10 MP camera, with image stabilisation as implied by the name. In size and weight it's fairly similar to previous models. The rear of the camera, as with the 75, is taken up largely by the 3 inch LCD screen, leaving no space for an optical viewfinder. This is personal preference; I think a lot of people don't care about optical viewfinders nowadays, and I mainly use the camera underwater, so it's not an issue. I think this screen is better than most at deflecting glare, making it easier than some cameras to take pictures in bright sunlight.
A major difference for me is the layout and style of the buttons at the back. There's a central scroll wheel, which is used to move between modes (auto to manual etc). It's easy to use, but also regularly overshoots the setting you want, which ends up taking longer than it should. The other buttons are actually flat to the camera, and I find them a little fiddly to use on land - when you first start out it's easy to hit the wrong one, as they're just divided by a thin rubber strip.
One of the best new features is the print shortcut button - not for its main function, but because you can assign it to be a shortcut for a separate function that would otherwise take a while to set up. I use it for manual white balance, as I do this a lot underwater, but you can use it to instantly enter video mode and start recording, as one example. (It also acts as a shortcut for the scroll wheel - hold it down and then press the left or right buttons of the wheel and it "rotates" the wheel for you - effectively this means you can use it underwater when in a housing, but could be useful for someone struggling with the wheel.)
This camera will not switch itself on if you press the review button - you have to press the power button then review your photos. I think this is to prevent the camera from switching on accidentally, but I rather liked that function of the older camera.
In terms of picture quality, I have to say I can't notice a real difference between the 2 cameras. The Ixus 90 gives some great photos - but then so did my old camera. I think it's a little faster at focussing.
One of the features that is very specific to underwater use is the manual white balance; useful at times on land but I rarely use it then. I found the Ixus 75 very good in this regard. I took the Ixus 90 on a trip to Mozambique; the water was fairly low visibility most of the time. However, any white/ very light areas came out PURPLE - I'm not sure why. The Canon cameras do have a habit of "over-warming" pictures a little - I'm not sure if this is an extreme version of this or whether it was related to the low visibility. But my old camera never did that - it sometimes, in very low light, added little red patches of noise to the images. I could get round it by underexposing the pictures but it wasn't ideal. I'm going on a dedicated dive holiday next month and will take both cameras, comparing them in similar conditions.
There's a separate video mode which is fairly good; you can zoom in and out while recording, which some older models couldn't do. It's also possible to white-balance video.
I'm not so keen on the slightly more "modern" look of this camera - it's a bit too angular, and I preferred the black/ silver of my other camera to the plain silver. But as with others of the Ixus range, it's small and very lightweight.
The Quickstart manual that comes with the camera is adequate, but doesn't give a full run-down of available features, and I was left puzzling my way through some of the menus. The lithium battery is charged via a separate charger, and the battery life appears fairly good.
The Ixus 90 IS is getting progressively cheaper. It was released nearly a year ago, and as Canon have announced a newer range of cameras a few days ago, it will probably come down even further in price. It currently retails for less than £200.
If you own an earlier Ixus model, it's probably not worth upgrading; while some of the features are useful, there's not a great improvement in image quality, and I think it's worse in certain areas, such as underwater photography (with the purple areas when white-balancing). If you're looking for a first camera, I think this i a great place to start. However, if you're used to manual control, this camera still lacks a lot of features, and this may be rectified with the newer models - worth waiting?
In answer to one comment - the underwater housing from Canon costs about £150 and is very easy to use; other available housings by Ikelite and possibly other companies.
Advantages: very stylish, great features, Good detail Disadvantages: control system, scroll pad
Canons iconic box & circle design has literally been given the chop - the top and bottom corners of the meaty, metal IXUS 90 have been beveled for a now, not then, feel. Beneath the classy surface lurks some serious tech too. The 10 megapixel photos have beautifully crisp detail and vibrant yet realistic colours, the image stabilizer is excellent and the screen is a superb 3-incher. Red-Eye Correction quickly and easily removes red-eye in camera. ... ...shoot.
Movie modes include Long Play (LP) for VGA (30fps) clips that use half the normal memory card space. Capture a gradual scene like a sunrise or blooming flowers for accelerated playback with Time Lapse movie. The face detection tech is one of my favorites of all, this will make sure you get the best out of you photos by auto setting optimum focus, exposure, flash & white balance.
Alas, the control system is a mess, not helped by a directional ...
Ronnie_2008 24.05.2008
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A new benchmark in crafted camera design, the digital IXUS 90 IS has a smooth, solid feel. Its chiseled look is complemented by a bright 3.0" PureColor LCD II screen and unique flat control panel. As if carved from a single chunk of metal, the Digital IXUS 90 IS feels solid in the hand. The smooth flat key control panel enhances the camera's unified feel. A Multi Control Dial makes it quick and simple to change settings, review images and scroll through menus. A 10.0 megapixel sensor captures images in fine detail, enabling creative trimming and poster size printing.Advanced UA (Ultra-High Refractive Index Aspherical) lens technology from Canon fits a powerful 3x optical zoom lens into the compact form of the digital IXUS 90 IS. An optical Image Stabilizer (IS), helps you capture blur-free images in low-light and when shooting with the zoom. A huge high resolution 3.0 PureColor LCD II offers stunning reproduction of images and ease of shooting. An exceptionally wide viewing angle makes it easy to share your images with a group, while impressive color contrast keeps the screen visible even in intense light.There's no need to worry about blur with motion detection technology. This clever feature compensates for camera shake and subject movement while maximizing image quality. Face detection technology ensures superb people shots by automatically setting optimum focus, exposure, flash and white balance. Face select and track lets you choose and track your primary subject, so you never lose a special face in the crowd.Red-eye correction quickly and easily removes red-eye in camera. It can be set to remove red-eye automatically as you shoot, or during playback mode, making eyes look natural again. Canon's DIGIC III processor provides lightning quick responses, superb image quality and advanced noise reduction for sharper, clearer images. iSAPS technology uses shooting scene data to optimize camera settings even before a shot is taken.19 shooting modes include sunset, indoor and underwater special scene modes which optimize camera settings for the easy capture of popular subjects. My colors in-camera photo effects can be applied during or after shooting. Movie modes include Long Play (LP) for VGA (30 fps) clips that use half the normal memory card space. Capture a gradual scene like a sunrise or blooming flowers for accelerated playback with time lapse movie.
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