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Lee Yuan Sheng
05-28-2010, 05:30 AM
<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://www.photographyblog.com/reviews/canon_ixus_300_hs_review/' target='_blank'>http://www.photographyblog.com/revi..._300_hs_review/</a><br /><br /></div><p><em>"The Canon IXUS 300 HS (also known as the SD4000 IS Digital ELPH) is a premium compact camera with some advanced features that grab the att<script src="tinymce/jscripts/tiny_mce/themes/advanced/langs/en.js" type="text/javascript"></script>ention of any discerning photographer. These include a back-illuminated 10 megapixel CMOS sensor, a 3.8x, 28-106mm lens with a fastest aperture of f/2.0 and optical image stabiliser, 3.7 frames per second burst mode at full resolution, 720p HD movie recording with stereo sound and a HDMI port, 240fps movies, a 3 inch LCD screen, and Aperture and Shutter Priority exposure modes."</em></p><p><em></em></p><p><img src="http://images.thoughtsmedia.com/resizer/thumbs/size/600/dht/auto/1274907364.usr15670.jpg" style="border: 0;" /></p><p>PhotographyBLOG reviews the latest and greatest Digital ELPH / IXUS camera from Canon, and generally were quite happy with it. Personally, I've given up on small sensor cameras, so while the specifications for a compact point-and-shoot are very enticing (fast 28mm wide f/2.0 class lens, manual controls, 240 FPS movies), the practice of cramming double-digit megapixels along with the new generation of EVIL cameras means I'm willing to put up with the extra bulk for better photos and more flexibility in shooting.</p><p>That said, I have been ranting at Canon for making so many ho-hum Powershot cameras, and it is refreshing to see them try something a little more&nbsp;adventurous. Also refreshing is seeing sensor manufacturers (in this case Sony) holding back on the megapixels a bit. Here's hoping that innovation in this incredibly crowded sector of the camera market continues to exist.</p>

ptyork
05-29-2010, 12:59 AM
I think this is definitely a step in the right direction. I'd love to see them put a G11/S90 sized sensor in a body with these dimensions and see how far they could take something like this. It would be perfect wife-camera, as she really wants decent pictures, but despite having my old Rebel and (supposedly) reading a book, doesn't even pretend to understand even the two priority modes. It doesn't need to compete with the G11 for the enthusiast market, just provide the highest possible image quality for the "I don't have a clue and don't want one" market.

Lee Yuan Sheng
05-29-2010, 02:18 AM
So what makes the Rebel in Green Box mode that much different to use from a camera like the Ixus? I suppose casual users would prefer to use the LCD instead of the viewfinder, and the Rebel is quite a bit larger, but the practice isn't too different: Point camera at subject, and press the shutter release button.

ptyork
05-29-2010, 03:12 AM
So what makes the Rebel in Green Box mode that much different to use from a camera like the Ixus? I suppose casual users would prefer to use the LCD instead of the viewfinder, and the Rebel is quite a bit larger, but the practice isn't too different: Point camera at subject, and press the shutter release button.

You hit the biggies. Size and framing, though I think my wife's (mostly) okay with the viewfinder. Size is the biggest deal. It doesn't fit into a pocketbook and, though it fits into a diaper bag (toy bag now), I cringe every time she just tosses it in (literally) without a care. She also can't keep up with a lens cap to save her life.

So yes, her pictures are no different (probably better despite the older sensor, original DIGIC proc, and lack of Auto ISO), but the form factor simply isn't a fit.

Lee Yuan Sheng
05-30-2010, 01:26 AM
So is it better or no different? :P

Personally I think if she's happy with the camera, the camera has done its job.

ptyork
05-31-2010, 03:27 AM
So is it better or no different? :P

Personally I think if she's happy with the camera, the camera has done its job.

I'll say for sure that the pictures are better than our other crappy P&S cameras and since it's a "real" camera she's actually taking some care with framing and such. But if a P&S can come close in terms of IQ, I think she'd much prefer the smaller size.

But, she's currently happy with it, so I think I get your point... :)