A good quality all round digital camera useful for the keen amateur or novice (Canon Digital Ixus 50)

Member Name: casperdog777

Product:	Canon Digital Ixus 50
Date:	20/12/06 (84 review reads)
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Advantages: Nice metal case good auto setting for the uninformed

Disadvantages: Small size not suitable for those with large hands who like a chunky feel

This was my first decent digital camera and I have now been the proud owner for nearly 12 months. I am from the first a happy snapper, a keen amateur who knows very little about the complicated world of cameras. But I did want an easy to use camera that produced a good result. This performs well on all accounts. it has a nice metal case with a good lens and a nice auto mode that will do everything for you. The close up mode is good as is the zoom on the lens, adequate for general photography. The nice element is the downloaded software that makes photo download a breeze. The integrated flash can be turned off or just used on auto as needed. The case is small but I like the ability to put a camera in your pocket; this fits inside any small pocket. A good visual screen on the back, although i prefer to use the eye sight view finder. This is an all rounf good quality camera which is definatley good for the happy snapper but I would imagine the more expert snapper would enjoy using too. I don't see me purchasing another soon. I have also purchased a nice large photo card which takes loads of photos. This is a great package, new out in January 2006 so there should be good bargains out there.

Summary: A nice digital package with a quality feel

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