P&S similar to Ixus 70?

Arch-Angel · 3rd July 2007, 11:46 AM

I really don't know sqaut about P&S cameras, but I have to get one for my mother travelling OS.

Must have (in order of preference):
1. Small, but not smallest (ie canon S3 is out)
2. User friendly - don't really care if it has bulb mode or video or whatever, but a few automatic modes might be nice. (action/sports, macro etc)
3. ~5mp < must be < ~7.1mp (bigger does not mean better- dont want to have to get thousands of dollars worth of memory cards)
4. Image Stabilisation - she's old, nuff said.
5. must be < $400

Ixus 70 seems to fit the bill, except doesn't have IS.
Like the fact that it has the DigicIII processor- should be pretty noiseless at low light... well by P&S standards anyway...

any other recommendations?

stenchlord · 3rd July 2007, 11:59 AM

Fuji F31fd

Khalil · 3rd July 2007, 5:29 PM

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Originally Posted by stenchlord

Fuji F31fd

I agree and teds have it on special for $363 at the moment.

copious · 4th July 2007, 12:20 AM

mmm I'd so get his camera for my gf if it had widescreen lens :/ . I'm just wondering whether the price difference is worth it in order to get the IXUS 850 , it's nearly $200 difference but I cant put a price on my photos which I love in widescreen.

Arch-Angel · 4th July 2007, 9:56 AM

Thanks for the responses guys

Looks like the Fuji is the standout in this category, and just looking at the stats on dpreview I can see why.

To be honest I didn't even know that P&S cameras were able to do ISO 3200, and have a shutter lag of only .01s

This particular one has anti-blur too- which pretty much makes it perfect for mum's needs.

Thanks guys!

Arch-Angel · 5th July 2007, 9:12 AM

Just for shits and giggles, I went and had a look at this camera last night at WOW Sight and Sound.
The salesman was trying to convince me that the Canon Ixus75 was far more suited to my needs, even if it WAS 30% more expensive. The only explanations he could give me for that statement was that:

1. The Ixus 75 had 'far more features' - though he couldn't tell me what they were, and failed to see that advanced features weren't something that my 65 year old mother neither wanted nor needed.

2. It was a Canon... and they're the best...

I let out the most audible sigh I could at that point and walked away from him.

Will try my luck at PhotoContinental tonight

3rd July 2007, 11:46 AM	#1
Arch-Angel Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Brisbane Posts: 6,582	P&S similar to Ixus 70? I really don't know sqaut about P&S cameras, but I have to get one for my mother travelling OS. Must have (in order of preference): 1. Small, but not smallest (ie canon S3 is out) 2. User friendly - don't really care if it has bulb mode or video or whatever, but a few automatic modes might be nice. (action/sports, macro etc) 3. ~5mp < must be < ~7.1mp (bigger does not mean better- dont want to have to get thousands of dollars worth of memory cards) 4. Image Stabilisation - she's old, nuff said. 5. must be < $400 Ixus 70 seems to fit the bill, except doesn't have IS. Like the fact that it has the DigicIII processor- should be pretty noiseless at low light... well by P&S standards anyway... any other recommendations? __________________ Sight\|Unseen \| Redbubble \| Flickr \| Deviantart \| OCAU Camera Club Whatever you do, don't click HERE!

3rd July 2007, 11:59 AM	#2
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4th July 2007, 12:20 AM	#4
copious Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Sydney Posts: 867	mmm I'd so get his camera for my gf if it had widescreen lens :/ . I'm just wondering whether the price difference is worth it in order to get the IXUS 850 , it's nearly $200 difference but I cant put a price on my photos which I love in widescreen. __________________ eatshowandtell - Sydney based food blog http://www.eatshowandtell.com

4th July 2007, 9:56 AM	#5
Arch-Angel Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Brisbane Posts: 6,582	Thanks for the responses guys Looks like the Fuji is the standout in this category, and just looking at the stats on dpreview I can see why. To be honest I didn't even know that P&S cameras were able to do ISO 3200, and have a shutter lag of only .01s This particular one has anti-blur too- which pretty much makes it perfect for mum's needs. Thanks guys! __________________ Sight\|Unseen \| Redbubble \| Flickr \| Deviantart \| OCAU Camera Club Whatever you do, don't click HERE!

5th July 2007, 9:12 AM	#6
Arch-Angel Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Brisbane Posts: 6,582	Just for shits and giggles, I went and had a look at this camera last night at WOW Sight and Sound. The salesman was trying to convince me that the Canon Ixus75 was far more suited to my needs, even if it WAS 30% more expensive. The only explanations he could give me for that statement was that: 1. The Ixus 75 had 'far more features' - though he couldn't tell me what they were, and failed to see that advanced features weren't something that my 65 year old mother neither wanted nor needed. 2. It was a Canon... and they're the best... I let out the most audible sigh I could at that point and walked away from him. Will try my luck at PhotoContinental tonight __________________ Sight\|Unseen \| Redbubble \| Flickr \| Deviantart \| OCAU Camera Club Whatever you do, don't click HERE!