Best Point and Shoot Camera - Canon Ixus I7 Review

The first digital camera (and still is the only one so far) that I ever bought with my own money is the Canon Ixus i7 model. I had wanted to get a unit in the color blue, but the saleslady said it was no longer in stock, so I had to settle for the remaining variant: hot pink.

After a demonstration by the salesclerk, I was able to test it at the store. However, I realized that I will not be able to test all the functions at that short period, so after a few test shots I decided to purchase the unit and rely at the mercy of a money-back guarantee.

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Upon getting home, I immediately opened the package and read carefully all the manuals that came along with the unit. Then I proceeded to test the camera, frequently checking on the users guide provided. I used all the camera's available features, including the video function, and decided that I actually liked the unit. It's been three years now since I purchased it, and the Canon Ixus i7 has been with me in all the family gatherings and company outings that I've been to.

Best Point and Shoot Camera - Canon Ixus I7 Review

Sleek, stylish and compact, it's a camera that I can take with me on almost anywhere. What I like about the Canon Ixus i7 is that it has all the available shooting modes that one could possibly imagine, even underwater. Unfortunately for this mode, however, a special water-proof camera case is required, and said accessory is not provided in the package.

Still, the picture clarity makes up for that; I can actually use it for a little macro-photography on my mother's orchid plants and the ants that crawl on them, and the resulting images appear vivid and vibrantly colored. And with the built-in flash, I can take nighttime pictures in an instant, with the exception of fireworks displays which should always be taken without the flash. It can also be used to capture images of people or objects in motion, which could or could not be considered as a plus.

Whenever I do this (without the flash), I notice that when the people or objects move too fast, the images turn out blurry. To offset the blur, I tried using the flash, but often end up with very dark images like the ones I got when I took pictures of an indoor basketball game. I have yet to discover the exact user-defined shooting mode (light sensitivity included) that would enable me to shoot such scenes and come up with near-perfect images. Other features worth mentioning: option to set manual shooting according to lighting conditions (e.g., tungsten, daylight, fluorescent) and settings for resulting image color (e.g., vivid, lighter skin tone, sepia, black-and-white).

As for the video recording option, one can record as much video as the memory card can hold, which could be up to a maximum of 4GB memory. Special attention should be noted here, as I have discovered a year ago that Ixus i7 can only support that capacity for memory cards without going into some sort of retrograde fit. At 4GB alone, shifting between images and/or video recordings takes a longer time in playback mode, so it's wise to keep to that limit. Video lengths, on the other hand, depend on the recording mode that is used; resulting quality of recordings, however, may also be affected by the recording mode used.

All in all, I can say that for a point-and-shoot camera, Canon Ixus i7 is actually a good buy; it is good enough for such needs as family occasions and out-of-town trips. The model comes with 7.1MP and 2.4x optical zoom (which can be expanded digitally further to 4x).

Package included the rechargeable lithium-ion battery; a multi-media card; a camera dock with ports each for connecting to a TV output, a computer (via USB) and the adapter for battery charging; an audio-video cable for TV connection; an AC adapter for use to charge the battery (in-camera charging via camera dock); and, a USB cable for PC connection. Remote control for the dock is also provided, as well as a CD containing software for uploading and editing your pictures (dig the PhotoStitch application!)

Best Point and Shoot Camera - Canon Ixus I7 Review

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Canon Digital IXUS 80 IS Camera - Any Good?

The Canon Digital IXUS 80 IS camera was released on the 10th of March, 2008 and has an impressive 8 megapixel lens for crystal clear photographs, and went one better than it's predecessor, the IXUS 70, by adding an Optical Image Stabiliser. What's it like though?

This little beauty has a Face Detection system that works out white balance, tracks faces and looks for subject movement, and all this while you simply point and shoot. It also has a Face Select & Track function plus white balance control for superior people shots and includes Canon's leading Optical Image Stabilizer lens for additional blur reduction and low-light shooting capability.

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Without doubt the Canon IXUS 80 IS digital camera takes the hassle out of everyday photography while retaining Canon's hallmark design, engineering and manufacturing excellence. With Face Detection Technology and Red Eye Correction, this gem will take beautiful photographs each and every time.

Canon Digital IXUS 80 IS Camera - Any Good?

While this is an attractive, advanced and intelligent addition to the Digital IXUS range, it can give users access to the latest Canon, up to the minute technologies to help them with those tricky shooting situations, making even the most difficult shots simple and straight forward, yet with top of the range results.

Yes this camera, available in four colours, brown, caramel, pink and silver comes with powerful new features that say adios to blur and fuzziness giving you top quality point-and-shoot capability.

No, this is not hype nor silly sales patter - you really will, at last be able to take superb shots with a camera boasting a household name you can trust.

Canon Digital IXUS 80 IS Camera - Any Good?

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Never Buy A Canon PowerShot SD870IS Digital Camera

Believe it or not, the SD870IS PowerShot by Canon is one of their best sellers ever, both online, and through bricks and mortar retailers. This PowerShot has a nice compact size, image stabilization, face detection, nice video quality and a generously sized 3 inch LCD screen. But with a lot of products, you need to look a little closer, to find the imperfections. If your even considering buying a Canon PowerShot SD870IS Digital Camera, there are a few negative points you need to be aware of.

Taking good indoor pictures can be the bane of many point and shoot cameras in this price range, and the Canon SD870IS unfortunately is no exception. While outdoors, with plenty of natural light, the SD870IS (as well as just about every camera) takes very nice photos. Great color, high image quality, and well lit. But indoors is another story. The camera seems to have a hard time deciding when would be an appropriate time to use the flash. This quite often results in an overexposed subject, with a background that seems bathed in shadows.

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Canon also made the unfortunate decision with the PowerShot SD870IS to exclude an optical viewfinder. I've seen a lot of point and shoot cameras move in this direction, and it's a real pet peeve for me. Having an optical viewfinder on a camera is not a big expense, and actually gives the consumer more choice in how he or she takes pictures. With more pressure on the manufactures to provide larger LCD screens, the viewfinder is being sacrificed. Being able to use a viewfinder to frame your pictures when your batteries are being sucked dry by over-sized LCD screens, and an undersized battery capacity is a nice option.

Never Buy A Canon PowerShot SD870IS Digital Camera

A few other complaints with the Canon SD870IS Digital include:

- less than stellar results at high ISO settings

- exposure setting is non adjustable

- far too many photos exhibit red eye subjects

- shooting videos restricts manual adjustments of focus and zoom settings

Never Buy A Canon PowerShot SD870IS Digital Camera

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Canon 24-105mm Review - One Of The Most Popular Canon L Series Lenses For Good Reason

No Canon 24-105mm review would be complete without first mentioning the reasons why this lens has become one of the most popular lenses going around.

Relatively low price

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As far as Canon L series lenses go, this one is competitively priced which means you get what you pay for, if not more.

Canon 24-105mm Review - One Of The Most Popular Canon L Series Lenses For Good Reason

Versatile

Many have dubbed the 24-105mm a walkabout lens, meaning you can just put it on your camera and photograph whatever takes your fancy without any danger of the lens being wide enough or long enough.

This is especially true on a 1.6x crop body where the 105mm becomes a telephoto length 168mm.

Furthermore, this particular lens utilizes a popular filter size (77mm) which can also be fitted to a number of other high quality lenses, meaning you do not have to spend more money buying expensive filters for each lens you own.

High image quality and image stabilization

As with all L Series lenses, high image quality is a given and this is helped in part by image stabilization technology built into the lens which enables you to hand hold shots you would otherwise have to use a tripod for.

This greatly reduces the effects of camera shake which make your images blurry and unusable.

So is there anything that this Canon 24-105mm review has missed out on, particularly negative points?

There are a few small things. The biggest of which is the maximum aperture of f/4. For people who like to shoot in low light a lot or at weddings this lens may be a bit too slow.

Canon 24-105mm Review - One Of The Most Popular Canon L Series Lenses For Good Reason

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Canon Power Shot ELPH 300 HS - The Best Innovation From Canon

Do you still need a digital camera while you have a smart phone with quite a good camera? The answer you will get from Canon is "yes" because you do not have the Canon Power Shot ELPH 300 HS yet. This new innovation from Canon offers a great performance that is hardly matched by any phone camera.

Let us start with the design. Canon Power Shot ELPH 300 HS is a digital camera that is designed to be pocket-friendly. It is only 2.2 × 3.6 × 0.8 inches or 5.6 × 9.1 × 2.0 centimeters. It also only weighs 4.3 ounces or about 122 grams. It is available in red, black, and silver color. Its finish is like sandpaper in order to make it easier to grip. On the front of the camera, there are the lens and the built-in flash. On the top are the power button and the shutter button, which is surrounded by the zoom trigger. There are HDMI and USB connectivity ports on the left side. On the back are the rest of the controllers including playback, menu and video record buttons, a rocker to switch between Auto and Program shooting modes, and five directional pads that have functions like macro and flash. At the back, you will find a 2.7-inch LCD display, the largest display that could fit on such a small body.

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Next, let us see the capabilities of this new camera. Canon ELPH 300 HS offers 24mm wide-angle lens with 5-times optical zoom lens and optical image stabilization technology. This feature supports hand-held shooting in low light conditions and provides extra wide coverage to capture more of a scene. Moreover, it is equipped with 1080 p Full HD video recording with 24 frames per second. The camera is able to both autofocus and zoom while recording video. The device includes the Smart Auto mode to include 32-scene presets with an improvement in Auto mode, especially the adaptability of the focus box dimensions based on the shape of an object. The rare feature that is included in Canon ELPH 300 HS is Movie Digest Mode that captures 4-second clips before each of your photos, and combines all the clips at the end of the day into a single video.

Canon Power Shot ELPH 300 HS - The Best Innovation From Canon

Canon Power Shot ELPH 300 HS is evidence that Canon is capable of delivering the high quality goods to the crowds. They give us a good 1080 p Full HD video. They actually improve the Smart Auto mode. They spoil us with 24mm wide-angle lens, 5-times optical zoom, and the ability to use it while recording video. Moreover, they equip the camera with fantastic tools and controls and a top class system.

If you are looking for a small camera that takes good pictures, Canon Power Shot ELPH 300 HS is an excellent choice.

Canon Power Shot ELPH 300 HS - The Best Innovation From Canon

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Tips To Photograph Women Standing

Every woman is different and many complain that they don't look good when photographed standing. When you are taking a photo of a woman standing, you need to be really creative to be able to take a shot that will flatter her figure. Once you manage to take the best shot of her, one that she will love, she will become your client forever simply because it is just so difficult to do this job of making a woman look just the way she wants to be seen by the world in photos. So here are a few tips to help you photograph women standing so they look at their best.

Get her to turn her hips away from the camera while her shoulders are back to it so that she will get the image of a waist that is shaped full of curves. This is accomplished due to the fact that the hips will show the thinnest width to the camera and the shoulders will be at their widest. Every woman will have a curvier shape in any photograph by using this small tip. If you also tell her to put her hands on the waist, she will be able to project quite a confident image to the camera. If she places her hands on her waist instead of her hips, she will have a strongly defined hourglass impression that can easily hide away any imperfections at her waist. Tell her to put her weight fully on the back leg so that she become stable and can then place her front foot in several flattering positions especially that there will be no actual weight on her front leg. This will make her look much more slender and with a nicer figure.

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Tips To Photograph Women Standing

Tips To Photograph Women Standing

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What's the Best Underwater Camera? - Check Out the Top 5 Models!

The wonders and mysteries of the depths have fascinated millions across the globe. This has driven many to go scuba diving to have a glimpse of the life of the marine world and share the experience by taking photographs using the best underwater camera available. While there can be many cameras available in the market today, there are a few things to consider such as budget and use.

The Canon Powershot D10 has a funky design and is rated submersible to up to 10 meters. Its 2.5 inch LCD screen offers bright preview of the scenes and organisms being photographed. It also has a minimum focus of 3 cm which makes it competitive for macro photography.

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The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 is another camera rated up to 40 feet. It has an integrated GPS to record the photo's location and its larger 2.7 inch screen guarantees optimum viewing convenience. While this gadget is tough on the outside, the photos can be rather soft which can be an issue especially when opting for crisp images.

What's the Best Underwater Camera? - Check Out the Top 5 Models!

Pentax also unveiled the Pentax Optio WG-1 to compete in the market. This futuristic looking gadget offers numerous scene modes for almost every photography conditions. It also has a built-in macro lighting capabilities which makes it a must for underwater macro photography enthusiasts.

Another compact submersible camera is the Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-TX10. This stylish touchscreen camera does not have the rough look like most other rugged cameras. It is rated up to 5 meters only making it ideal for snorkeling. However, its 25mm wide-angle lens can capture dramatic underwater scenes.

Finally, the Olympus Tough Series makes a great camera. They are waterproof down to 33 feet, shock proof up to 6.6 feet, freeze proof down to 14 degrees, and some models are crush proof for up to 220 pounds. There are also some pretty cool options once you get inside this camera. There are several different effect modes and it also shoots high-definition video. While some of the other models listed above might be a little more high-priced, this little gem is a real bargain at around 0.

By using the best underwater camera for the budget and purpose, the submerged life can be shared with others. Nothing can be more memorable than sharing your favorite photos to friends and family. Underwater photography truly made it possible for human land dwellers to have a glimpse of the magnificent marine world.

What's the Best Underwater Camera? - Check Out the Top 5 Models!

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