Canon IXUS X-1 Compact Camera

Surely I'm not the only person left in the world who thinks that film camera photo's are better quality than digital images? Am I? Am I the only one who doesn't get orgasmic over the number of megapixels on a digital camera? Now don't get me wrong, I do indeed own a digital camera myself and they have their advantages, but in terms of picture quality the good old 35mm film is much sharper in my opinion. Anyway, why did I buy this camera? Well, I already own a Canon Ixus AF and am very happy with it but as I often go on holiday to the beach I needed a camera that was not only waterproof but ... more

The blurb for this camera announces "outstandingly designed" and for once it isn't just hyperbole. It's lightweight and small enough to take anywhere without inconvenience, it can be immersed in water, sand, snow, mud or beer with no ill-effects, it's easy to use even if you have gloves and goggles on, and it comes without the social stigma of a canary yellow case. There is no doubt that some serious thought has gone into this camera, it really is designed to be used in places where you would not normally be taking your camera along. How it works: The Japanese genius responsible for this ... more