Canon Digital IXUS I

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 ... Read review

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 ... Read review

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/powershots400-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 ... Read review

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 ... Read review

Advantages: Size, speed, quality (picture & build)
Disadvantages: Size, price, bundled accessories

...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. ... Read review

Advantages: Great photos taken quickly and easily, small and quite long battery life
Disadvantages: Has to be charged in dock

...A fantastic camera that has served me well for over a year now (and seems to have retained its value as I bought it for £180 last year)! There are many things that make this a great camera - first of all it is available in many different colours and is ultra-slim and small in width, fitting into the smallest of pockets so there's no need for a case. The quality at 5MP is enough for most users and it's fast start up time and ease of use means that the perfect picture is never missed! Short videos can also be taken and they are of good qualiy also. Reviewing photos is very easy and zoom is available so details can be made out clearly. The battery life is excellent and has lasted me over a week whilst on holiday and to charge it only needs a maximum of 3 hours in it's dock. Overall this stylish camera is great for anyone looking... Read review

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Advantages: Small, compact and lightweight.
Disadvantages: Size of memory card shipped with it

...This is one of the first proper digital cameras I have owned and its is perfect for travelling with, being small and compact its lightweight enough to keep in a pocket or hang around your neck. The cradle for uploading/charging is small enough to not get in the way on any computer desk. Although it can be a little easy to knock over and dislodge the camera. The screen is clear and a good size to ensure your shot is picture perfect, with multiple functions that you'd hope to find on any quality digital camera, such as zoom, panoramic, close up, night, a good function for pets and children to capture moving shots without the bluring. Also to adjust the size of the image. The unforunate thing about this camera is it is only shipped with an 8mb memory card. Comes with a remote control.... Read review

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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 IXUS I7 i fell in love with it the moment i saw it. He exclaimed to me that everyone else that worked in jessops owned there own I7. He then showed me... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful