Canon Digital Ixus 870 IS

The Canon 870 IS, is what defines, a Slim, compact, stylish and powerful camera in one package. The slightly retro styling with a modern touch, means that the camera can also make a fashion statement. Being a 10 megapixel camera, it is good because it gives you the option to take photos in a higher megapixel if you decide to print out photos in a large format, even if you don't want to do so, it is always possible to take photos in lower megapixel. Equipped with a wide angle lens at 28mm, you can be sure you will be taking fantastic panoramic photos in high resolution. An image stabiliser function makes it easy to take photos on the move without having to ...  Read the complete review

As a novice digital camera user, rather than an expert photographer. This camera does everything that I need it to do. Point and shoot with great quality images, which is expected with a 10mpix specification. It is a great size, small enough to fit in a pocket or a small handbag for a night out, but not too small as to be lost among the other items in your handbag. I absolutely love the ability to change the photo from colour to greyscale and sepia, saves me so much time and reduces the need to edit photographs as often using graphic software. The macro function is a novice users best friend, it allows you to produce "professional" ...  Read the complete review

I bought this camera when it was lanched and I have to say it is a great and quality camera to have. This camera does everything that you need it to do. The 10 mega pixel specification produces superb quality images. I have had mine 6 months now and have taken over 300 photos. I love the way that you can remove the red eye that you can somethings get in your photos.It also has some cutting-edge features like Face Detection, a new Face Self-timer function which focuses directly to your face. At 23.6mm wide it should fit into your pocket. I would recommend a case for it as i have dropped mine once and you don't want to damage it. At just under £250 ...  Read the complete review

The IXUS series has been going for 10 years and the benifits of that unbroken design heritage are plain, I recieved this camera as a Birthday present and I can report I am far from dissapointed! This is a solidly made device in gold or silver metal that feels comfortable in the hand and has easy to use controls. Its 4x zoom lense delivers very good images. The sensor is 'only' 10Mp, but that's more than enough resolution for most purposes, admittadly by my own confession I am a rank amatuer!. The 870IS shoots video too, saving standard-definition footage in the popular, space saving H.264 format. The lack of HD video was somewhat dissapointing particularly given that ...  Read the complete review

I was bought this camera as a present so it wasn't a personal choice. I previously owned a Pentax 5 megapixel camera and was disappointed as a number of tiny screws had worked their way out over the years. Anyway, since this camera wasn't a personal choice it was purchased by a friend who has the previous model and came highly recommended. Extremely versatile, easy to use - without the need to keep going to the manual and has a snazzy feature whereby you can can view pictures in portrait mode and by simply turning the camera 90 degrees it changes it into landscape mode. For the more experienced photographer and curious novice there are some great ...  Read the complete review