Canon Digital IXUS 70 Reviews: Digital Compact Camera

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Canon Digital IXUS 70 Reviews: Digital Compact Camera reviews

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9.0 out of 10 based on 88 reviews.

Canon Digital IXUS 70 : 7.1 MP (Megapixels), 3x optical zoom, MMC Card storage, No image stabiliser digital Compact camera. See full product description

Ease of use	8.9
Image quality	8.9
Features	8.6
Build Quality	9.2
Value for money	8.9
Overall rating	9.0

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Zoe, London I Love Photos

Score 8.0/10

Good points:: Really easy to use - switch it on and away it goes!
Bad points:: not enough manual control - but fine as a point and shoot.

Ease of use	9.0
Image quality	8.0
Features	7.0
Build Quality	8.0
Value for money	8.0
Overall rating	8.0

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Confirmed purchase: 30 Jul 2008

Confirmed purchaser

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: Good quality photos and video too. The rechargable lithium battery lasts ages!
Bad points:: Some of the features required me reading the manual rather than just trying things out.

Ease of use	9.0
Image quality	9.0
Features	9.0
Build Quality	10.0
Value for money	10.0
Overall rating	9.0

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Confirmed purchase: 27 Dec 2007

sinoj, woking

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: Slim, handy, stylish, easy to carry
Bad points:: picture clarity is not that good even in daylight.

Ease of use	9.0
Image quality	6.0
Features	8.0
Build Quality	10.0
Value for money	9.0
Overall rating	9.0

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Confirmed purchase: 26 Jan 2008

susan , broxburn west lothian

Score 10.0/10

Good points:: excellent picture quality and very easy to use but if you want more out of your camera there are plenty of added features that can improve picture quality.
Bad points:: this was a replacement for my canon ixus5.5 which i had for a couple of years only reason i had to replace it was i because i broke the screen! i was slightly disappointed that the 7.7 ixus has cheap black plastic parts where as the 5.5 had metal parts though the reduction in price made up for it.

Ease of use	10.0
Image quality	10.0
Features	10.0
Build Quality	8.0
Value for money	10.0
Overall rating	10.0

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Confirmed purchase: 25 Dec 2007

Confirmed purchaser

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: I found all features of the camera easy to use once you've explored the menu a few times. Very impressed with the quality off the different shooting modes, came in very handy when out in the snow and lots of indoor photos in different environments.
Bad points:: About 10 out of 300 photos came out slightly out of focus. Not sure why, maybe it was my own fault.

Ease of use	9.0
Image quality	9.0
Features	9.0
Build Quality	9.0
Value for money	10.0
Overall rating	9.0

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Confirmed purchase: 11 Dec 2007

Confirmed purchaser

Score 10.0/10

Good points:: Don't need to read the manual
Did not know about some features - very pleasant suprise re face search and auto rotate
Bad points:: A little too fat - would be better if it fit easier into a pocket. It is still small though - maybe the protective case could be slimmer.

Ease of use	9.0
Image quality	9.0
Features	10.0
Build Quality	10.0
Value for money	8.0
Overall rating	10.0

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Confirmed purchase: 10 Dec 2007

Confirmed purchaser

Score 10.0/10

Good points:: COMPACT, EASY TO USE, LIGHTWEIGHT , EXCELLENT PICTURES
Bad points:: NONE

Ease of use	10.0
Image quality	10.0
Features	10.0
Build Quality	10.0
Value for money	10.0
Overall rating	10.0

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Confirmed purchase: 02 Dec 2007

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Product Features

Camera Type	Compact
There are 2 main types of camera: The SLR and the Compact. SLR stands for Single Lens Reflex. SLR cameras use a prism to reflect the exact image as seen through the lens and so offers a more accurate viewfinder. SLR cameras have detachable lenses offering greater flexibility if you wish to take a variety of different photographs. Compact cameras have a built in lens and an ‘above lens’ viewfinder which is less accurate but they are often cheaper, more sleekly designed and easier to carry anywhere with you to capture that moment perfectly without having to fiddle with complex settings or a bag full of lenses.
Resolution (Megapixels)	7.1

Optical zoom ratio	3
The amount by which the camera optics (lens) can bring the subject closer.
Screen size (Inches)	2.5
Screen size is measured diagonally from corner to corner.
Digital zoom ratio	4
Not to be confused with optical zoom, digital zoom enlarges a portion of the image thus simulating optical zoom. In doing so, some image quality is lost.
Type of image stabiliser	No
If a photo is taken at a slow shutter speed, or at a long focal length, the effects of ‘hand shake’ will be amplified. Some cameras come with built-in image stabilisation which is designed to act against this to produce sharper images. It’s great for low light shots without a tripod, like at a gig.
Touchscreen	No
Touchscreen technology allows you to move and click things directly on the screen using your finger or a stylus pen.
3D	No

Colour	Silver
The main colour of the product.
Media format	MMC Card
This is the type of storage that your digital camera or camcorder uses to save images to. The main types of card media format: Compact Flash Micro SD MMC (Multi Media Card) SD Card (Secure Digital) SDHC (Secure Disk High Capacity)
PictBridge	Yes
An industry standard allowing images to be printed from camera to printer, without needing a computer. CIPA PictBridge Standard Website
Macro Mode	Yes
This mode allows close-up photograpy of small objects such as insects and flowers.
Video recorder	Yes
Video recording functionality allows the capture of videos in mpeg or avi format which is great if you want to capture a whole scene, not just one moment.
Manual Focus	No
Almost all modern cameras have autofocus. Manual focus allows you to override the autofocus and set the distance yourself. This is especially useful if your camera is struggling to focus in a low-light or confusing scene.
Timer	Yes

Weight (g)	125
The weight of the product in grams.
Flash	Yes
Whether or not your camera has an in-built flash. Flashes are essential for fully capturing a low light image.
Body Only	No
dSLR cameras have detachable lenses and are sold in a variety of combinations. This facet lets you know whether the package your are considering comes bundled with a lens or whether it is just the body of the camera.
WiFi	No
Wifi allows you to connect your device to wireless routers or modems which allows you to connect to broadband internet.
Shortest shutter speed (Fractions of a second)	1/1500
This is the fastest speed at which the camera can take a photo. Faster shutter speeds really freeze the action and are great for sports photography.
Longest shutter speed (Fractions of a second)	1/15
This is the longest exposure your camera will take. The longer you take a photo for, the more light is let in and the more motion is captured. Long shutter speeds can give fantastic, artistic results. Try photographing the night sky at 30s or longer to see how the rotation of the Earth causes the stars to curve through the scene.
Waterproof	No
If your camera is waterproof you will be able to film under water which is perfect for diving and snorkeling.
Viewfinder	Yes
USB port	Yes
Socket for connecting devices such as a computers and other components.
Dimensions (mm)	85.9x53.5x19.4
The size of the device in millimetres, in width x height x depth.
RAW Format	No
GPS Receiver	No

Resolution (Pixels)	3072x2304
A camera sensor, that captures the photograph, is measured in pixels. The number given here is the horizontal amount of pixels followed by the vertical quantity of pixels. The more pixels a camera sensor has, the bigger and higher quality the image will be.
Max. Aperture Lens 1	f2.8-4.9
Measured in f-stops the aperture of a lens dictates the maximum amount of light captured. If you want to do low light photography look for something with a wide aperture like f2.8. The widest aperture is given as a range as it changes when your lens is zoomed in.
In-built memory (Megabytes)	32

Release date	2007-03-05
The date the product was originally made available for purchase.
Height in mm	5.4

Width in mm	85.9

Depth in mm	1.9

Serial Shot Mode	Yes
Bluetooth	No
Bluetooth is a technology for the wireless transfer of data such as contacts, photos and music between mobile phones, computers and a host of other Bluetooth enabled devices. Read more about Bluetooth on Wikipedia
Autofocus	Yes
Changeable Lens	No
Highest focal length (Millimetres)	105

Lowest focal length (Millimetres)	35

Also known as: Canon Digital Ixus 70, Canon IXUS70, Canon IXUS 70

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Manufacturer's Description

Inspired by the very first IXUS, the slender Digital IXUS 70 is a masterpiece of minimalist design. Equipped with leading Canon technologies, it offers performance to match its breathtaking looks.

Features

7.1 Megapixels
3x optical zoom
Advanced DIGIC III processor
Face Detection AF/AE/FE
Red-Eye Correction
2.5" high-resolution PureColor LCD
ISO 1600 and Auto ISO Shift
17 shooting modes and My Colors
VGA movies and Time Lapse Movie

The essence of IXUS

Refined IXUS style
The Digital IXUS 70 brings contemporary styling to the classic IXUS design concept. Clean lines and sharp edges combine in an ultra slim body to achieve a look of understated, timeless elegance.

7.1 Megapixels
A 7.1 Megapixel CCD sensor captures every scene with razor sharp detail, for photo quality prints up to poster size.

Ultra compact 3x optical zoom
An Ultra-High Refractive Index Aspherical (UA) 3x optical zoom lens delivers crystal-clear performance in an exceptionally compact form.

DIGIC III with iSAPS
Canon’s DIGIC III processor provides lightning quick responses, superb image quality and advanced noise reduction for sharper, clearer images. iSAPS technology analyses each scene to optimise key camera settings even before a shot is taken.

Face Detection AF/AE/FE
Face Detection AF/AE/FE ensures superb people shots by automatically detecting the subjects in the frame and selecting the optimum focus, exposure and flash settings for the scene. My Category tags each image based on face detection and shooting mode for easy navigation, printing, deleting and more.

Red-Eye Correction
During playback Face Detection Technology allows you to quickly and accurately correct red-eye.

2.5" LCD
A high resolution (230,000 pixels) PureColor LCD displays richer, vivid colours with sharp definition. An anti-glare, scratch-resistant coating adds extra protection against knocks and scrapes.

Sharp low-light shooting
Shoot clear, bright images in dim conditions with ISO 1600 – ideal for parties and restaurants or where flash photography is not allowed. Use ISO Auto Shift to avoid image blur with the touch of a button whenever camera shake is predicted.

Shooting modes and My Colors
Choose from 17 shooting modes including a range of Special Scene modes, optimised for specific shooting situations. Apply in-camera colour effects to images and movies with My Colors.

Movies
Shoot long VGA movies with sound. Use the Time Lapse Movie function to capture changing scenes – a flowers bloom, drifting clouds or a bustling city street – for accelerated playback as smooth video clips.

Shortcut button
The customisable Shortcut button provides one-touch access to your favourite shooting options. Assignable functions include exposure compensation, white balance and instant Movie shooting.

Depending on memory card speed and capacity.

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