Canon Digital IXUS 90 IS Reviews: Digital Compact Camera

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This digital camera is a good all rounder. “Compact, good image,ease of use,computer friendly” Judy, Kircubbin View all 249 real customer reviews

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Build Quality	9.2
Ease of use	8.7
Features	8.8
Image quality	9.3
Value for money (at time of purchase)	9.1
Overall rating	9.1

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G, Hampshire , “Keen amateur”

Score 7.0/10

+ Can just point & shoot if you want, or use the features.
Compact size.
Good quality.

- Features a little over complicated for this type of camera, and not as intuitive as others I have tried.
Supplied SD card totally inadequate, they might as well not bother including it.

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purchased 01 Apr 2009

Anonymous verified purchaser , “Keen amateur”

Score 9.0/10

+ I spent a long time researching what camera I wanted to by; I'm not an expert photographer or anything but I love playing around with them and it was important to me to get a good quality one. My previous camera had been the model before this and I loved it, unfortunately I made the mistake of taking it on nights out and university and after many drops it finally broke. However, this is such an upgrade. Far superior, with many more features that I have yet to discover but also don't feel the need to just yet. I love Canon's and will continue to by them. They have excellent battery power and the photo quality is incredible, with crisp images. My favourite feature so far is 'Macro Digital' which astounds me with its precision.

- The only thing I can possible think of is that the spin dial is a bit hard to maneuver and it can take a little longer than on the old model to change settings. But it is nothing particularly of note and I don't mind it. I read all the reviews on it and am glad I ignored the bad comments as none of them have been true for me.

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purchased 21 Apr 2009

Anonymous verified purchaser , “Keen amateur”

Score 10.0/10

+ Very light

- No camera case provided

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purchased 26 Feb 2009

Anonymous verified purchaser , “Keen amateur”

Score 10.0/10

+ Good camera for its size

- None

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purchased 13 Mar 2009

Anonymous verified purchaser , “Keen amateur”

Score 9.0/10

+ great quality pictures, easy to use

- Reviewer left no comment

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purchased 15 Apr 2009

Dave, London , “Keen amateur”

Score 10.0/10

+ Good solid design,Large viewing screen,Lots of features, Good quality pictures,Good compact size.

- Understanding how to operate all the various features [ you have to view the instructions on the disc on the computer]. I would have preferred an instruction booklet which i think would have been more convenient to refer back to.

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purchased 06 Jun 2009

Julie, Cumbria , “Keen amateur”

Score 9.0/10

+ Reviewer left no comment

- None. Its the third person ive bought this camera for, its so good

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purchased 15 Aug 2009

Anonymous verified purchaser , “Keen amateur”

Score 9.0/10

+ photo quality from a compact camera is far superior to any other camera I have seen
point and shoot ability brilliant

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purchased 12 Aug 2009

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According to Canon, the Ixus 90 IS offers 'a new benchmark in crafted camera design', with its 'chiselled look'. Compared with some of the most stylish new slimline cameras from the likes of Casio and Fujifilm, the blocky, rectangular look of the Ixus 90 IS has all the sex appeal of a brick. However, lurking beneath the somewhat uninspiring but tough aluminium shell of the new Ixus is some serious technology. From front to back, this includes everything from Canon's tried and trusted IS optical image stabilising system to a sharp and clear three-inch LCD, which offers accurate contrast…

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reviewed 07 May 2008

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 (Megapixel)	10

Optical Zoom Ratio	3
The amount by which the camera optics (lens) can bring the subject closer.
Screen Size in Inches	3
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.
Face Recognition	Face Detection
A function for automatically detecting peoples faces and correctly adjusting the focus and exposure to take the best photo
Image Stabilisation	Optical Image Stabiliser
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.
Image Stabilisation	Yes
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.
Colour	Silver
The main colour of the product.
Memory Card Slot	Yes
Having a memory card slot allows you to save data to a memory card and then transfer it to another device. For example you may put a photo from your camera or mobile phone onto a memory card and then plug it into your printer to print directly. Memory card slots come in many formats: Compact Flash Card Memory Stick Duo Micro SD Card MMC SD Card SDHC Card
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)
Media Format	SD 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)
Media Format	SDHC 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
Having a timer function is essential if you want to get into the shot yourself. Make sure your camera has this feature if you plan to go on holiday and capture photos of you and your friends or family having fun together.
Under Water	No
An under water feature means your camera is safe to dive with, usually between 3 and 5 metres. Most dSLR cameras will require expensive separate housing so consider investing in a waterproof digital compact first.
Weight (g)	155
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	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	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.
Longest Shutter Speed	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.
Dimensions (mm)	57x92x21
The size of the device in millimetres, in width x height x depth.
Resolution (Pixels)	3648x2736
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 (MB)	32

USB Port	Yes
Socket for connecting devices such as a computers and other components
Release Date	20 Mar 2008
The date the product was originally made available for purchase.

Also known as: Canon IXUS 90 IS, Canon Digital IXUS 90IS

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Manufacturer's Description

A new benchmark in crafted camera design, the Digital IXUS 90 IS has a smooth, solid feel. Its chiselled look is complemented by a bright 3.0” PureColor LCD II screen and unique flat control panel.

Features

* Chiselled design with Multi control Dial * 10.0 Megapixels * 3x zoom with optical IS * 3.0” PureColor II LCD * Motion Detection Technology * Face Detection Technology * Red-Eye Correction * DIGIC III processor and iSAPS * 19 Shooting Modes * Movie options

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Chiselled IXUS
As if carved from a single chunk of metal, the Digital IXUS 90 IS feels solid in the hand. The smooth flat key control panel enhances the camera’s unified feel. A Multi Control Dial makes it quick and simple to change settings, review images and scroll through menus.

10.0 Megapixels
A 10.0 Megapixel sensor captures images in fine detail, enabling creative trimming and poster size printing.

3x optical Image Stabilizer lens
Advanced UA (Ultra-High Refractive Index Aspherical) lens technology from Canon fits a powerful 3x optical zoom lens into the compact form of the Digital IXUS 90 IS. An optical Image Stabilizer (IS), helps you capture blur-free images in low-light and when shooting with the zoom.

3.0" PureColor LCD II
A huge high resolution 3.0” PureColor LCD II offers stunning reproduction of images and ease of shooting. An exceptionally wide viewing angle makes it easy to share your images with a group, while impressive colour contrast keeps the screen visible even in intense light.

Motion Detection Technology
There’s no need to worry about blur with Motion Detection Technology. This clever feature compensates for camera shake and subject movement while maximising image quality.

Face Detection Technology
Face Detection Technology ensures superb people shots by automatically setting optimum focus, exposure, flash and white balance. Face Select and Track lets you choose and track your primary subject, so you never lose a special face in the crowd.

Red-Eye Correction
Red-Eye Correction quickly and easily removes red-eye in camera. It can be set to remove red-eye automatically as you shoot, or during playback mode, making eyes look natural again.

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

Shooting Modes and My Colors
19 shooting modes include Sunset, Indoor and Underwater Special Scene modes which optimise camera settings for the easy capture of popular subjects. My Colors in-camera photo effects can be applied during or after shooting.

Movie Options
Movie modes include Long Play (LP) for VGA (30fps) clips that use half the normal memory card space. Capture a gradual scene like a sunrise or blooming flowers for accelerated playback with Time Lapse movie.

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