CANON IXUS800IS 6.0MP DIGITAL CAMERA
Announced just before PMA 2006, the 6 megapixel IXUS800IS / SD700IS is the new flagship model in the long-running and very successful IXUS / Digital ELPH range. The IXUS800IS / SD700IS is the first Canon ultra-compact ever to feature optical image stabilization, and the first to sport a 4x zoom lens, though in most other respects it is very similar to the previous 'top of the range' SD550. Ostensibly a 'point and shoot' fully automatic model, the IXUS800IS / SD700IS nevertheless has a fairly comprehensive feature set packed into its slim metal body.
CANON'S FORMULA FOR AMAZING DIGITAL PHOTOS
- High resolution 6.0 Megapixel CCD delivers photo quality prints up to A3 size.
- Fully retractable Canon 4x optical zoom lens with optical image stabilizer (35mm equivalent: 35-140mm) f⁄2.8-5.5.
- High speed start-up, fast autofocus, smooth continuous shooting, faster overall processing and superior image quality thanks to revolutionary new DiG!C II Imaging Processor.
SOPHISTICATED DESIGN. ADVANCED FEATURES
- Huge 2.5 inch LCD for easy review of photos and movie files.
- Perfect for parties, the LCD night display function assists shooting subjects in darkness.
- New Widescreen recording mode supports viewing on widescreen TV's and printing widescreen images.
- High speed USB 2.0 support allows fast image transfer.
- High quality movie recording and playback with sound allows movie editing, fast forward, reverse, frame by frame and slow motion replay from the camera's LCD screen.
STRIKING PHOTOS
- Auto and manual shooting modes, including a range pre-set scene modes customised for Portrait, Digital Macro, Night Snapshot, Kids & Pets, Indoor, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Underwater, Color Accent and Color Swap.
- My Colors' modes including Vivid, Neutral, Sepia, Black & White, Positive Film, Lighter Skin Tone, Darker Skin Tone, Vivid Red, Vivid Blue, Vivid Green and Custom Color allow users to customise colour preferences while shooting as well as after shooting.
- Selectable 9-point AiAF and fixed single centre point AF allows the capture of subjects in almost any position within the frame.
- High precision white balance (7 positions) and built-in Intelligent Orientation Sensor allows precise white balance, AE and AF calculation.
- Selectable sensitivity from ISO 80⁄100⁄200⁄400⁄800 -like having different ISO film loaded at once.
CANON CONNECTIVITY
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The main mode dial is set into the body on the top right 'shoulder' of the camera. There are five positions (play, rec-auto, rec-manual, scene and movie) and very stiff click-stops to make sure you don't move it by accident. |
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The screen is fairly large at 2.5 inches, and with 173,000 pixels it's higher resolution than many of its competitors. It's bright and clear and surprisingly usable in even bright light. For times when the glare gets too bad (or you want to preserve battery life) there is a small - and just about usable - viewfinder. |
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The IXUS800IS / SD700IS optically stabilized lens covers a useful 35-140mm (4x) zoom range, though I'd love to see it starting a bit wider. The maximum aperture drops from F2.8 to F5.5 as you zoom from wide to tele. The lens collapses into the body when not in use.
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The ubiquitous four-way controller is used to navigate the menu system and provides direct access to flash, macro, self-timer/drive mode and ISO. There is no external control for exposure compensation (you need to use the FUNC menu for that). Below the four-way controller are the DISP button (used to alter the amount of information overlaid on the display) and MENU button. |
CANON IXUS800IS 6.0MP DIGITAL CAMERA– main features:
- 6.0 Megapixel.
- Canon 4x optical zoom lens with Optical Image Stabilizer.
- Huge 2.5 inch LCD screen.
- Super fast DiG!C II Imaging Processor.
- Print/Share* Button allows easy 'one push' printing of images straight from the camera.
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