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Easy to use

May 8, 2009

Rating: 8 out of 10 (Excellent)
Pros: Good picture quality, almost dummy proof
Cons: Slightly bulky
Opinion:
I'm quite a noob with photography, so the decision to buy this camera is basically based on its price, and some basic specs like battery type (AA), megapixels..
I've enjoyed using it while shooting 800 plus pictures while on honeymoon. Battery life is acceptable, being able to withstand 1 whole day of shooting while on LCD display mode and even longer if we use the manual window.
Startup time is quick, so it helps us get in shots that we need to take in a rush.
Camera's auto function is great too. Should you take a shot at night without the flash, it automatically increases the ISO.
Being a noob, i unfortunately can't comment much on the program/manual function. But comparing to cameras like fujifilm FD100, the variety of manoveures you can do with this canon is probably lesser.

Probable downside to this camera is its bulkiness but it comes with a lower price compared to things like the IXUS. The manual peer window is also not really accurate (actual image will be larger than what you see in the window)

Otherwise, this camera fulfils all functional needs for basic users like me. Picture quality after printing stays pretty much fine.