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I should start the review by saying that my main reason for purchasing this camera, is that I found it available in Jessops for £80. The value for money at that price is excellent, though £200 is a bit steep.
So - onto the camera. The main feature of this camera is the wifi ability, which I find I rarely use. Most notebooks (and quite a few printers) now seem to come with card readers and USB readers can be bought for a couple of quid now, which I find a much easier and faster way to transfer pictures than wirelessly. Canon also provide excellent software to download pictures from the camera using a USB connection. If you require a wireless connection to either download or print pictures, then this camera is for you, though I still see this as a gimmick.
The picture quality of this camera is excellent, and the colour reproduction is fine. Since I don't tend to print out pictures larger than A4, the 5 megapixels is perfectly adequate.
Something the camera is missing is the rotating button on the top which allows you to select different modes quickly: eg sports, macro, portrait. These can be selected via buttons on the back, but unless you want to select macro mode or turn the flash on or off, I never remember which modes are available.
The major advantage of this camera is its size - it fits easily in my pocket and this means I carry it everywhere with me. It has been dropped, scratched and drenched and it still works perfectly well and takes nice pictures. The battery is long lasting, but as with all specific battery types (rather than AAs etc) when it runs out you either need a spare or to recharge - you can't just pick up a couple of duracells at a shop and carry on snapping.
This camera also records short videos which (along with the photos) can be played via an a/v cable on a TV.
In summary, a very nice camera, but I don't believe it is worth more than £200! For that price there are many better cameras which are easier to use, but lack the wireless capability. For that reason, unless you see it cheap, I wouldn't recommend it.
Good review......I laughed at the camera being dropped, scratched and drenched, what do you do for a living ? I know you are a stunt man in Bond films !! Thanks. J.
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13.04.2008 22:52
Great review :o)
13.04.2008 16:59
Good review, but I think I'll stick with my Canon 40D!
29.03.2008 20:23
Good review......I laughed at the camera being dropped, scratched and drenched, what do you do for a living ? I know you are a stunt man in Bond films !! Thanks. J.