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Reviewed by UK Guest, 7th Jul 2006. |
| Review Summary: Everything I hoped |
Overall Score: 5/5
 
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Review: I had unfortunate experiences with a couple of HP305/307 cameras (1 lost on holiday, breaking on/off switch replaced under warranty and accidental damage to LCD screen which would have cost more to repair than I paid) I also found that the upload to PC was flaky and the rechargeable batteries ran down incredibly fast.
When looking for a replacement, I studied magazine and user reviews and chose the IXUS55. Costing half as much again as the HP but still very competitive, it is a completely different class of camera. I have rarely been so pleased with any item of equipment. It is compact, easy to use, has powerful features and feels like a really well engineered product. It performs particularly well in low light and slow exposure 'difficult' conditions.
I fitted it with a 512Mb SD card and am taking brilliant pics and video clips. The quality of the images is sumptuous and I am delighted.
I agree with other reviewers that the lack of battery life indication is one of its only shortcomings. On the other hand the proprietary rechargeable battery (charger supplied) charges quickly and lasts really well even when using flash and video and with the huge LCD display.
Excellent buy... |
Ratings
| Value For Money: |
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5 |
| Review Score: |
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5 |
| Recommended? | |
Yes |
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Digital Cameras