Overall: Had this camera for years now been through snow, sand and everything in between. have not cared for it well at all but its still going strong! These days its so rare to find electronic goods which will stand the test of time. Will be buying IXUS again for my next camera. Perfect for taking holiday snaps or happy snaps with friends. makes everyone look good.
Overall: THE GOOD: Super small Quality photos for its size Great Video quality Super bright screen. Easy to use features. Flash is very bright. Solid construction great to take backpacking, climbing, biking etc.
THE BAD: Picture quality is ok due to its size. Manual features are lacking Battery life is sub par, get a second battery.
OVERALL: What I love about this camera is that it is so easy to just have with me all the time. Its the same size as my wallet. But If you want just one camera to take pictures don't get this one or any camera this size. The thing about the ultra compact cameras is that the lens is so small its hard to let in enough light to get a really quality shot, and at full zoom you often get a blurry photo. I own a the digital rebel and use that for times when i want to take photos for photography sake. But I take this little guy everywhere else.
The 4.0 Megapixel Digital IXUS 40 delivers an unparalleled combination of cutting edge technology and ultra compact style. Featuring Canon's revolutionary UA lens technology, the fully retractable 3x optical zoom lens delivers sharp, high resolution images. The new DiG!C II image processor provides fast performance and industry leading image quality while a huge 2" LCD monitor is perfect for reviewing photos and movie clips.
Features:
4.0 Megapixel
Canon 3x optical zoom lens
60fps movie recording and playback with sound
Super fast DiG!C II Imaging Processor
Print/Share Button allows easy 'one push' printing of images straight from the camera