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Advantages: Small, pretty, high quality photos Disadvantages: No optical zoom, no case supplied
...them together using the supplied Canon PC software, resulting in a single panoramic image.
This camera can also take short films (with sound!). These are of a reasonable quality, with the highest resolution being 320x240, but certainly not great!
The camera is also highly customisable - you can configure it to display light distribution histograms and other shooting information after you take photos, and even customise ... .../>
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Intro ==== The IXUS i is the first digital camera I've owned; its looks and high photo quality caught my eye.
The camera came in a small box; supplied in addition to the camera was various documentation, a 32MB SD memory card, battery & charger, TV connector cable, USB (PC) connector cable, and a variety of software for your PC, of which I will discuss later.
Aesthetics ======== The camera is stunning, and very well designed. There are few cameras that compare in size and weight at the 4.0 mega pixel point. The metal body of the camera adds to the look, whilst the front of the camera has a brushed finish. The camera comes in four different colours - each equally stylish - allowing you to choose a camera that matches you. These are Platinum Silver, Piano Black, Classic Bronze and Pearl White - the latter three of which are limited edition. I chose Platinum Silver, because I was purchasing through the internet, and had only physically seen the Platinum Silver variation so I wasn't sure if I would prefer one of the other colours.
Functionality ========== This camera is a 4.0 mega pixel camera - which means it can take pictures at a 1704x2272 resolution! This results in stunning detailed photographs, when photos are taken with superfine detail. These are more than good enough for A4 prints - possibly A3, but I don't have an A3 printer to test! Personally, rate the quality of the photographs as superb.
However, the camera does not have optical zoom - only 5.7x digital zoom. I simple terms, optical zoom zooms before you take the photo, whilst digital zoom zooms afterwards. This of course means that digital zoom has rubbish quality! This is the biggest let down of the camera, however the fact it is a 4.0 mega pixel camera partially makes up for it.
Photo taking features include a handy 10 self-timer, for when you don't have an extra person around. Of course, you can set the flash to automatic, or manual. The camera has different photo taking modes. You can just leave everything on automatic, but if you are a photo geek its all there for you to adjust, including shutter speed, exposure, daylight mode etc. One of the photo taking modes is macro - this allows you to take perfectly focused photos from a 3cm distance! Another notable one is stitch adjust. This allows you to take multiple photos, and stitch them together using the supplied Canon PC software, resulting in a single panoramic image.
This camera can also take short films (with sound!). These are of a reasonable quality, with the highest resolution being 320x240, but certainly not great!
The camera is also highly customisable - you can configure it to display light distribution histograms and other shooting information after you take photos, and even customise the cameras start-up picture and sound, and even the shutter sound. So its a very personalisable camera. When viewing your photos you can also rotate them - however, the camera is slow at doing this.
Other features of the camera include a video out so you can connect it to your big screen TV to with your photos and videos. The camera also comes with a USB lead to connect it to your PC. You can then transfer photos to your PC, print your photos, etc. However, the USB lead is not necessary if you have a SC card reader.
The camera comes a 32MB SD card as standard - however I would recommend getting a larger one. I am using a 256MB card, but you don't really need one that large either :) I would recommend you buy your SC cards on the internet, it is far cheaper.
The camera has a reasonably sized 1.5" LCD - mine had a dead pixel though! Of course, the camera also has a rechargeable battery. You can also connect the camera directly to compatible printers - so you can print without the need to turn your computer on! A very useful feature.
Usability ======= The camera is very easy to use and is not cluttered with buttons. on the top of the camera you have the on/off button, and a unique two-level focus/shoot button. If you press this button half-way, the camera will focus first and show you the focal point.
On the back of the camera, you have a D-pad. This is used for zooming, adjusting flash and self timer when you are in shooting mode. When you are in "playback" mode (viewing your pictures), it navigates and, deletes photos.
The other two buttons on the back are the set and menu button. The menu button allows you to adjust general settings. In photo mode, the set button allows you to adjust shooting settings, whilst in playback mode it allows you to control zooming and panning the photo.
I personally find this system easy to use for general use. When in automatic mode, you can literally just point and shoot. Same for taking videos. Viewing photos is easy also, you can view photos one by one, or a a gallery mode with 9 on display at once. Still, though, it is cumbersome searching for a specific photo. The system to zoom/pan photos in playback mode is a bit unintuitive though.
Also, to charge the battery you must remove it from the camera. A minor annoyance, but charging time is low (less than an hour I think).
Software ======= Canon provides a variety of software with this camera. There's PhotoRecord which allows you to create photo albums. PhotoStitch allows you to stitch those photos you took in stitch assist together. All you have to do is load the photos in order, and the software will do the rest automatically! A very ingenious innovation. There is also ZoomBrowserEx which allows you to download, browse and print your photos. There is also Mac software supplied, and are a few other less notable packages.
Reliability & Support ================ I have had the camera for about six months. It hasn't given me any problems whatsoever, so I also haven't had any reason to obtain support from Canon.
Any other bad points? ============ In terms of photos, I observed that some bending was present. Nothing too bad, but it was noticeable when a photo was taken with a vertical object (like a pillar) along the edge of the photo. Also no case is supplied - it costs about £15 extra.
Conclusion ========= To be honest, the main reason I bought this camera was because it looked so nice. Possibly, your buying habits would be different and so you may rather get a more functional camera, for the same price, that doesn't look as nice, and is a bit bigger and heavier. For me though, it was definitely money spent wisely. I spent £170 on it online, it seems to be about £165 now.
Its worth noting that Canon have now brought out an iXUS I5 model which is the same as this one but with 5.0 mega pixels and a couple of other slightly better features. This, however, is nearly £100 more expensive.
Advantages: Small, chic, light Disadvantages: No optical zoom
I've owned my Ixus for about a month now, and have to say I have been impressed by it. I'm not a photography professional by any stretch of the imagination, so this review is based on my own, personal opinion.
Appearance
The camera comes immaculately presented in a branded box. The camera itself is stunning. It has a metal body with a brushed finish that won’t get marked easily. The front does not have (too) many logos plastered all over it, as ... ...nice, with a reasonable sized screen and good quality buttons. This is let down slightly by a plastic toggle switch that feels a little on the cheap side. On the whole, it is stunning and pictures don’t do it justice - you have to see it with your eyes to really get an idea of how desirable it is. Of course, it is available in different colours, some of which are limited edition and look even better than the standard silver.
Features
This camera ...
rickyshah 03.10.2004
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Advantages: small & sexy; impressive battery life; lots of included software Disadvantages: not particularly cheap, no battery life indication until it’s much too late, tendency to red-eye
...resolution that you use. Canon supply you with an 8Mb card, and at the “Fine/Large” resolution that I use, this gives you an average of twelve exposures. Now I say “average” because there is actually a third factor which doesn’t have much input on smaller cards, and that is the kind of shot you take. Since the photograph is digital, that allows compression techniques to be used in storing the file in order to take less ... ...Approximate file sizes given by Canon are 1,458Kb, 580Kb and 153Kb respectively, so you can see for yourself the trade-off between accuracy and space.
Although you don’t need power to retain the contents of a memory card, you will obviously need it to take new pictures, review existing ones and so on, all of which is accessed through a simple menu system. The Canon Digital Ixus runs on a supplied rechargeable custom battery (the charger for ...
TallTone 14.10.2001
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Advantages: Decent price Disadvantages: Not too many
...a decent digital camera, the Canon Digital Ixus 400 is offered for sale at Amazon at less than £250 according to Google, although when you click the link, the Amazon says disappointingly, “This item is not in stock or has been discontinued”, although it goes on to offer new and used versions at just £220. I daresay that all that will soon change, however. Kelkoo suggests prices in excess of 300 notes, unfortunately. Best advice is to shop around.
... ...(see picture at http://www.dcresource.com/reviews/canon/powershot_s400-review/). Canon boast that the body comes with a Super Hard Cerabrite case, which is substantially more damage resistant than most other cameras.
It also offers the neat touch of being able to shoot short videos with sound, although if you really want such things then you’d be better getting a proper DV camera. Being jack of all trades can often mean you’re master of none, but ...
thehud 07.07.2004
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Advantages: Quality of photos, features, size, ease of use Disadvantages: So small you might lose it!
...decided to go for the Canon IXUS I camera as this seemed to offer very good features, combined with a reasonable price tag (around £250). What’s in the box?
As well as the digital camera, you are also supplied with the following:
A comprehensive instruction manual
Guarantee and registration material
Software starter guide
USB lead
Audio/Video lead
Canon Digital Camera software
ArcSoft Camera Suite 1.2 software
Rechargeable battery
Battery ... ...using a Kodak DC280, this Canon looks like a child’s toy in comparison! To turn the camera on, there is an On/Off button located on the top face of the camera. Once the camera is turned on, the lens cover will automatically slide back, and the camera will be ready to take pictures.
The LCD screen on the back of the camera produces a very clear preview of the image you are about to take. There is no traditional viewfinder on this camera, so you need ...
richard_richard 24.06.2004
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...and almost seems as if Canon are giving you a preview of what it can do, but you'll have to spend more to get it to do what you want to do. 4)You could almost be blinded by the red-eye light (almost a xenon bulb!) Optional extras are good, including the all weather case, water proof to 3 meters. Overall a great buy, but you could feel a little bit cheated by the lack of extras provided. ...
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Advantages: Small, compact and lightweight. Disadvantages: Size of memory card shipped with it
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Advantages: Very small Very fashionable Great specs Great price Disadvantages: No camera case in box when purchased.
This is the exact camera that i am the proud owner of.
If anyone is thinking of buying a camera then this is the one.
I have never owned my own digital camera before and thought that if i wanted one that had a decent resolution and great features, then i would have to fork out a load of money.
But as i walked through the door of my local jessops, i was greeted with a smile and was asked if i was looking for anything inpaticular. I said to the assistant that i needed a camera with a long exposure length specifically for an art project that i was working on. He didnt even spend time showing me any of the digital SLR's that were worth well over £1000, he took me straight to the IXUSI7 i fell in love with it the moment i saw it.
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1 x composite video/audio output, 1 x composite video/audio output
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Manufacturer's product description
Ultra-chic and compact, the Digital IXUS i combines superb design and innovation. Extremely light and small enough to slip into any pocket or handbag it is the camera you can take anywhere. More than just sophisticated style, the Digital IXUS i has an impressive 4.0 megapixel sensor, which easily captures every detail - for stunning results. Star in your own movie clips by recording up to 3 minutes of video with sound. Play them back immediately on the camera's LCD display and you can show all your friends. Then share them via email or even play them on your TV. A leader in lens technology, Canon has a history of more than sixty years in optical engineering. This expertise can be found in the extremely compact and high performance Digital IXUS i lens that gives you excellent image quality. The camera's 5.7x digital zoom enables you to get closer to your chosen shooting subject. At the heart of the Digital IXUS i is Canon's exclusive DIGIC image processor, which is designed to improve camera performance. DIGIC works at extremely high speeds and ensures you get beautiful images. Make sure your subject is accurately focused using the 5-point Artificial Intelligent Auto Focus (AiAF) system, even when your subject is off-center. Getting photo prints from the Digital IXUS i is quick and easy. The Digital IXUS i is compliant with the PictBridge industry standard so you can print directly to any PictBridge compatible printer. In addition, it supports all Canon Direct Printers and Bubble Jet Direct Printers. Each one gives excellent quality images straight away without the need for a PC.
