I was going to buy a low-end DSLR like the NIKON D40, but decided on
the Canon Digital IXUS 70 instead - mainly for convenience.
For its size this camera takes what I think are exceptionally good
pictures that enlarge well to A3. There is also a very good movie mode
and the battery lasts for ages between charges - long enough for most
people's needs. So no requirement for an extra battery or advanced
charging arrangements. I've been out every day for a whole week taking
loads of pics and the battery has shown no signs of waning. The camera
has a metal body, feels solid and the build quality is good.
Another advantage of a small camera like this is that it is
inconspicuous. If like I you enjoy taking snaps of every day life,
you'll get more natural results because passersby hardly notice the
camera at all. Whereas with a large DSLR your photographic intentions
are pretty obvious and people shy away.
So despite the few downsides of any reviews you might have read
(confusing aren't they?) I can strongly recommend this camera. It is
most unlikely you'll find it disappointing.
When reading reviews do remember that professional photographers are
connoisseurs. They will notice aberrations in cameras that 99 per cent
of the population will not. While for most of the rest of us I reckon
the Canon Digital IXUS 70 fits the bill perfectly on grounds of:
1. Size
2. Convenience
3. Stunning picture quality up to A3 size
4. Great movie mode
5. Battery longevity
6. Build quality
6. Price
At the time of writing, in the UK you can buy an IXUS 70 in Jessops
for 140 GBP and for around 15 GBP less on the Net. I got mine in
Jessops because I wanted to check there were no dead/stick pixels on
the LCD screen - and there were none.
> I was going to buy a low-end DSLR like the NIKON D40, but decided on
> the Canon Digital IXUS 70 instead - mainly for convenience.
>
> For its size this camera takes what I think are exceptionally good
> pictures that enlarge well to A3. There is also a very good movie mode
> and the battery lasts for ages between charges - long enough for most
> people's needs. So no requirement for an extra battery or advanced
> charging arrangements. I've been out every day for a whole week taking
> loads of pics and the battery has shown no signs of waning. The camera
> has a metal body, feels solid and the build quality is good.
>
> Another advantage of a small camera like this is that it is
> inconspicuous. If like I you enjoy taking snaps of every day life,
> you'll get more natural results because passersby hardly notice the
> camera at all. Whereas with a large DSLR your photographic intentions
> are pretty obvious and people shy away.
>
> So despite the few downsides of any reviews you might have read
> (confusing aren't they?) I can strongly recommend this camera. It is
> most unlikely you'll find it disappointing.
>
> When reading reviews do remember that professional photographers are
> connoisseurs. They will notice aberrations in cameras that 99 per cent
> of the population will not. While for most of the rest of us I reckon
> the Canon Digital IXUS 70 fits the bill perfectly on grounds of:
>
> 1. Size
> 2. Convenience
> 3. Stunning picture quality up to A3 size
> 4. Great movie mode
> 5. Battery longevity
> 6. Build quality
> 6. Price
>
> At the time of writing, in the UK you can buy an IXUS 70 in Jessops
> for 140 GBP and for around 15 GBP less on the Net. I got mine in
> Jessops because I wanted to check there were no dead/stick pixels on
> the LCD screen - and there were none.
>
> So overall I'm delighted.
.... and wait for the abuse from all the DSLR owners... :-))
--
Regards,
Chris.
(Remove Elvis's shoes to email me)
On Fri, 16 Nov 2007 14:05:10 -0000, "ChrisM"
<chris_mayersblue@suedeyahoo.com> wrote:
>In message qrqqj3l70g3knou8p3pg8rmo5gpjopkh6v@4ax.com,
>Karen McDonald <karen1215@yahoo.com> Proclaimed from the tallest tower:
>
>> I was going to buy a low-end DSLR like the NIKON D40, but decided on
>> the Canon Digital IXUS 70 instead - mainly for convenience.
(mucho snipo)
>> So overall I'm delighted.
>
>... and wait for the abuse from all the DSLR owners... :-))
Yes. But that is the risk one takes on Usenet - where good intentions
are misconstrued on an alarmingly regular basis.
On Nov 16, 8:44 pm, Karen McDonald <karen1...@yahoo.com> wrote:
> On Fri, 16 Nov 2007 14:05:10 -0000, "ChrisM"
>
> <chris_mayersb...@suedeyahoo.com> wrote:
> >In message qrqqj3l70g3knou8p3pg8rmo5gpjopk...@4ax.com,
> >Karen McDonald <karen1...@yahoo.com> Proclaimed from the tallest tower:
>
> >> I was going to buy a low-end DSLR like the NIKON D40, but decided on
> >> the Canon Digital IXUS 70 instead - mainly for convenience.
>
> (mucho snipo)
>
> >> So overall I'm delighted.
>
> >... and wait for the abuse from all the DSLR owners... :-))
>
> Yes. But that is the risk one takes on Usenet - where good intentions
> are misconstrued on an alarmingly regular basis.
That's true. In fact, though, this particular group has been almost
completely ******* up in the last few weeks by a small number of
people (3 or 4, one of which posts under many names) who aggressively
jump into every discussion and start claiming that "dslr owners" are
arrogant, abuse others etc. Quite honestly, at this point I can see
that a large number of the regulars simply don't bother to point out
incorrect statements any more because the moment this happens a
flamewar starts in which they are usually accused of being abusive,
having no experience with anything, being defensive about their
expensive cameras etc.
Your post is about as reasonable as any as I've seen, and I don't see
why anybody would attack it.
On Fri, 16 Nov 2007 11:39:20 -0800 (PST), acl <achilleaslazarides@yahoo.co.uk>
wrote:
>On Nov 16, 8:44 pm, Karen McDonald <karen1...@yahoo.com> wrote:
>> On Fri, 16 Nov 2007 14:05:10 -0000, "ChrisM"
>>
>> <chris_mayersb...@suedeyahoo.com> wrote:
>> >In message qrqqj3l70g3knou8p3pg8rmo5gpjopk...@4ax.com,
>> >Karen McDonald <karen1...@yahoo.com> Proclaimed from the tallest tower:
>>
>> >> I was going to buy a low-end DSLR like the NIKON D40, but decided on
>> >> the Canon Digital IXUS 70 instead - mainly for convenience.
>>
>> (mucho snipo)
>>
>> >> So overall I'm delighted.
>>
>> >... and wait for the abuse from all the DSLR owners... :-))
>>
>> Yes. But that is the risk one takes on Usenet - where good intentions
>> are misconstrued on an alarmingly regular basis.
>
>That's true. In fact, though, this particular group has been almost
>completely ******* up in the last few weeks by a small number of
>people (3 or 4, one of which posts under many names) who aggressively
>jump into every discussion and start claiming that "dslr owners" are
>arrogant, abuse others etc. Quite honestly, at this point I can see
>that a large number of the regulars simply don't bother to point out
>incorrect statements any more because the moment this happens a
>flamewar starts in which they are usually accused of being abusive,
>having no experience with anything, being defensive about their
>expensive cameras etc.
>
>Your post is about as reasonable as any as I've seen, and I don't see
>why anybody would attack it.
Oh look, the resident trolls are at it again, hijacking another thread for
attention for themselves, it never ends. Far be it from them to ever contribute
anything worthwhile that's photography related. They can't. They don't even own
cameras. Clearly evidenced by the constant misinformation that they spread, also
clearly evidenced in how they hijack every thread into some off-topic troll for
attention.
Canon Digital IXUS 70 
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