Advantages: Same Canon quality we have come to expect, great ISO capabilities. Disadvantages: Buttons can get fiddly in the cold.
Canon 500D
Introduction
Canons range of cameras is very impressive. Everyone can be accommodated for, there really is something for everyone.
Camera Itself
First off, the camera. The sensor on this model has a larger pixel count than many of its rivals and cheaper models in the range. The 15.1 megapixels on offer is more than enough for the market it is aimed at, these images will easily be blown up above A3 and still retain most of the detail. The new addition to this camera that sets it apart from the older models is the Full 1080p movies. Many photographers don?t like this new mode but if you don?t, then simply don?t use it. Having the functionality of a high quality video camera on family holidays and such will be welcomed by the enthusiast market at which this is aimed toward. One problem I found ...
aadamm 23.10.2009
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of Canon EOS 500D
Advantages: Good print Quality Disadvantages: Cartridge prices
This review is for the Canon Pixma IP4700.
Setup
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This printer comes inside a box which is heavily packaged and first off all you get the power cable. The cable is wrapped with this tie back but the problem is that when you unwind the cable you notice how it wants to try and curl back up again so you do need to try and straighten it out as soon as you can.
You receive the disc which has the drivers on which you need to install on the computer otherwise you have no way of printing items off without it.
There is nothing else inside the box besides the cartridges which are easy to insert and use. The disc is good because it is so simple to install the items onto the computer and this takes about a minute to do.
You do not get a connection to the computer though so you do need to purchase one yourself and many websites ...
Advantages: Lots of zoom, lots of pixels, sturdy Disadvantages: No internal memory, flash pops up whether you want it to or not
I bought this camera recently as I purchased a Canon EOS1000D DSLR and I wanted a compact digital with a large zoom for the times when I didn't feel like lugging the DSLR and all it's accessories around with me.
I'd looked around at other models, and I know that there are many other cameras that offer a much higher zoom, but I finally settled on this one for a number of reasons.
a) 12 million pixels. This is more than I'll probably ever need as it's very rare that I print anything above 8x10 but it was an upgrade on my previous digital compact.
b) 12x optical zoom. This is more than adequate for general photography, any more and I think you do probably need a tripod.
c) NB-5L Li-Ion Battery. This is just a personal preference but I prefer the rechargeable Li-Ion batteries. It's fairly cheap to buy a couple of spares and I ...
Canon FINE (Full-lithography inkjet Nozzle Engineering)
Max Printing Resolution
9600 x 2400 dpi (colour)
Max Printing Speed
Up to 26 ppm (mono) / up to 17 ppm (colour)
Ink Cartridge Configuration
5 individual ink tanks
Colour
5-ink
Minimum Ink Droplet Size
1 pl
Scanning
Scan Element
CIS
Optical Resolution
2400 x 4800 dpi
Interpolated Resolution
19200 x 19200 dpi
Colour Depth
24 bit
Colour Depth (Internal)
48 bit
Document & media handling
Max Original Size
Legal (216 x 356 mm)
Min Copy Weight
64 g/m2
Max Copy Weight
300 g/m2
Supported Media Type
Envelopes, plain paper, cards, photo paper
Standard Media Capacity
300 sheets
Bypass Feeder Capacity
150 sheets
Document & Media Handling Details
Input tray - 150 sheets
Paper cassette - 150 sheets
Speed Details
Printing : up to 26 ppm - B/W
Printing : up to 17 ppm - colour
Copying : up to 24 ppm - B/W
Copying : up to 16 ppm - colour
Pc connectivity
PC Connection Availability
Yes
PC Connection
USB 2.0
Operating System Support
MS Windows XP, MS Windows 2000, MS Windows Vista, Apple Mac OS X 10.3.9 - 10.5.x
Software Included
Canon Easy CD LabelPrint, Canon Easy-PhotoPrint EX, Canon MP Navigator EX
Manufacturer's product description
This affordable All-In-One offers superior 1pl, 9600dpi prints for demanding home users. It features include easy-scroll wheel, PictBridge and memory card slots for increased versatility. The PIXMA MP540 offers superior photolab-quality prints with 9600 x 2400dpi print resolution and 1pl ink droplets for smooth tonal gradations and virtually grain-free prints. The ChromaLife100+ system combines Canon's FINE (Full-photolithography Inkjet Nozzle Engineering) print head, dye-based single inks and certain Canon genuine photo paper to deliver long-lasting, beautiful photos. The PIXMA MP540's two paper trays increase media flexibility, allowing the user to pre-load both photo and plain paper. PictBridge compatibility and memory card slots also benefit digital camera users, enabling them to print directly from their camera without needing a PC.
