Canon Prima BF 9S

Advantages: useful zoom length, ease of use, fast flash recharging, great range of features, quality lens,
Disadvantages: not much - excellent all round

...as the Canon z115. It also has – or had – a ‘big brother’ the z135, the main difference being just a slightly longer top end built-in zoom lens. Most ‘enthusiast’ photographers still find the need to have a lightweight, point-and-shoot camera in their pockets for odd moments that happen. When I am not working, I won’t be carrying around all my pro gear – two SLR bodies, Several lenses, flashgun etc. So a hobbyist/enthusiast has no need to either. I will usually have my trust z115 in the car with me, plus it is the only camera I take if I am away on holiday. After all – I am ON HOLIDAY. But, it produces excellent results in most circumstances and as long as you use it within it’s extremes i.e don’t try and take action photos at Old Trafford from the back of the stand! Don’t expect the flash to reach the stage when you are at a Rock Concert... Read review

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Advantages: Typically good Canon images.
Disadvantages: Poor flash and feels a bit flimsy.

...Canon along with Nikon have for years been known as the kings of camera`s but with things changing rapidly in the DSLR market Canon had to think fast. All of Canons recent releases have been at the expensive end of the market and they have been rapidly losing ground to the likes of Nikon and the new kids on the block (Sony). The release of the Canon EOS 1000D in June this year (2008)was an attempt to get back in the entry level market and whilst I think it should have the desired effect I am still not convinced they have done enough to tempt people away from the less expensive Sony option. Many people myself included thought that the new Canon would just be a fresher version of the Canon EOS 400D and the only stand out feature available on this 1000D that the 400 did not offer was a live view, so were Canon trying to pull the wool... Read review

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Advantages: Canon is very user friendly and simple menus.
Disadvantages: Canon Concentrates only on userfriendliness sacrificing new features

...I have used a lot of Camcorders over the years. The largest of them being the one I carried on my shouler to the one I carry in my pocket. Canon Cameras and Camcorders have always fascinated me. This review is not about any specific model of the camera, but Canon Camcorders in General. Canon Camcorders are simple to use and easy to learn camcorders. The instructions provided are very simple and a first time use of camcorders can easily work his way out with a Canon Camorder. The inscriptions on the camera are simple . To record/replay and download pictures and video from any canon, is a very straightforward process. The best part comes in the lens used in canon. Their lens speak of the experience they have gained in the lens market with Cameras. They have translated that experience into developing great lens.The lens are quite... Read review

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