Canon IXUS 80 IS Reviews: Digital Compact Camera

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This digital camera is a good all rounder. “Small, neat, very well put together, easy to use and smart looking little camera.…” David, Flimwell, East Sussex View all 145 real customer reviews

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Build Quality	9.0
Compatibility	8.1
Ease of use	8.8
Features	8.4
Image quality	8.9
Performance	8.6
Value for money (at time of purchase)	9.1
Overall rating	8.9

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Anonymous verified purchaser , “Point & shoot”

Score 8.0/10

+ Light, easy to use.

- Lens cover gets stuck. Photos dont come out great when it starts to get darker, even with night mode.

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purchased 01 Mar 2009

Anonymous verified purchaser , “Point & shoot”

Score 9.0/10

+ Image quality is very sharp - natural colours.
Battery life is good.

- Manual on CD-ROM - have to print it out.

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purchased 03 Mar 2009

Anonymous verified purchaser , “Point & shoot”

Score 9.0/10

+ Easy to understand the simple things. Pick it up and go!

- The more detailed manual is on disk - more difficlut to find.

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purchased 27 Apr 2009

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PC Advisor expert review - by Danny Palmerlee

Like its Digital Elph compact camera predecessors, Canon's PowerShot SD1100 IS looks and feels great.

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reviewed 16 Apr 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)	8

Optical Zoom Ratio	3
The amount by which the camera optics (lens) can bring the subject closer.
Screen Size in 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.
Face Recognition	Yes
A function for automatically detecting peoples faces and correctly adjusting the focus and exposure to take the best photo
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	Multi
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	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)
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)
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.
Dimensions (mm)	54.8x86.8x22
The size of the device in millimetres, in width x height x depth.
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.
Resolution (Pixels)	3264x2448
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.
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.
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

Also known as: Canon IXUS80IS-SILVER, Canon IXUS80IS-CARAMEL, Canon IXUS80IS-BROWN, IXUS 80 IS, CANON IXUS80P, CANON IXUS80S, CANON IXUS80B, CANON IXUS80C, CANON IXU80S+AL, CANON IXU80P+AL, CANON IXU80P+DC, Canon Digital IXUS 80 IS, Dig. IXUS 80 IS, Canon PowerShot

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Manufacturer's Description

Four attractive colours enhance the smooth curves of the Digital IXUS 80 IS. The camera packs an Image Stabilizer lens and leading technologies into its slim form for fun, elegant photography.

Features

* Aluminium body in 4 colour variations * 8.0 Megapixels * 3x optical zoom with optical IS * Motion Detection Technology * Face Detection Technology * Red-Eye Correction * DIGIC III processor and iSAPS * 2.5” PureColor LCD II * 18 Shooting Modes * Creative movie options

Distinctively IXUS.

Colours of IXUS
Available in four colours – Classic Silver, Candy Pink, Caramel and Chocolate – the Digital IXUS 80 IS is a must-have camera. The colours and curves are enhanced by pure aluminium bodywork.

8.0 Megapixels
An 8.0 Megapixel sensor captures images in plenty of detail for creative trimming and large size prints.

3x optical Image Stabilizer lens
Advanced Ultra-High Refractive Index Aspherical (UA) lens technology from Canon fits a 3x optical zoom lens into the compact form of the Digital IXUS 80 IS. An optical Image Stabilizer (IS), helps you capture blur-free images in low-light and when shooting with the zoom.

Motion Detection Technology
There’s no need to worry about blur with Motion Detection Technology. This clever feature detects camera shake and subject movement, and then adjusts ISO to combat blur 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
Set to automatically remove red-eye as you shoot or during playback mode, Red-Eye Correction quickly and easily removes red-eye in camera, making natural-looking eyes easy to achieve.

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.

2.5" PureColor LCD II
A high resolution 2.5" PureColor LCD II screen gives an exceptionally wide viewing angle, perfect for sharing your photos with a group, plus impressive colour contrast, keeping the screen visible under bright light. An optical viewfinder (OVF) gives you additional flexibility.

Shooting Modes and My Colors
18 shooting modes include Sunset, Beach and Fireworks 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.