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Reviewed by UK Guest, 9th Jun 2007. |
| Review Summary: Best creative compact - even for Nikon users. |
Overall Score: 5/5
 
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Review: For some time I have been looking for a creative compact to compliment my DSLR.
Strangely, as a very keen photographer and Nikon DSLR user, I have always preferred Canon compacts. I have had so many Digital Ixus (Ixii - whatever the plural is!!) and love their build quality and ease of use, but they never provided the manual control I craved.
This 10MP monster gives me all the manual control I need plus a whole host of programme modes that make quick, spontaneous 'moment-catching' just as easy.
Full manual control on a digital compact however, should always be taken with a pinch of salt (admitedly only a small pinch). Whilst you can select independent shutter speeds and apertures - the range of choice in each may not be what you can expect in an SLR. Although very respectable wide open (i.e. small aperture values) - f2.8 being possible, you don't get access to very small apertures which DSLR users need for very deep depths of field. However, these compacts use a different sensor size and lens construction so these issues are less important. Add to the mix the now mandatory face detection and pleasantly, Image Stabilisation and it becomes even more compelling.
The camera itself has an almost bomb-proof construction, with a satisfying weight to its metal body - although still light enough to slip in a small bag or pouch, don't expect to drop it in a jacket pocket without a bulge.
Overall, I'm very impressed. Those used to Canon compacts will be very happy and those who use Nikon or other DSLR brands will be similarly impressed. Those who have experienced pixel problems with the LCD have been simply unlucky I think. Build quality at Canon has always been extremely high - and that continues with this model.
Very highly recommended. |
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5 |
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5 |
| Recommended? | |
Yes |
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Digital Cameras