Typical price: £280
What is it: 7-megapixel compact digital camera
What we think: A very well-designed, 7-megapixel snapshot camera. Just don't look for advanced controls
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 7 April 2005
Tags: Canon, Canon Digital IXUS 700, optical viewfinder, screens, purple fringing
We like:
Very well designed; the best start-up time in its class; quick shot-to-shot performance; novel, fast frame-rate movie mode
We don't like:
More frequent than usual purple fringing; longish flash shot-to-shot times
You might also need:
A high-capacity SD media card of 256MB or more
CNET UK judgement:
A very well-designed, 7-megapixel snapshot camera. Just don't look for advanced controls
Full review:
We really enjoyed shooting with the Canon Digital IXUS 700. It has an exterior design that combines form and function more elegantly than any point-and-shoot we've ever tested. A Digic II-powered image-processing system enables the IXUS 700 to snap a limitless stream of 7-megapixel photos at a respectable clip, its start-up time is at the top of its class, and it delivers decent photos when compared to its competition. Continue Reading...
Canon Digital IXUS 700 History
10 Jun 2005 in Reviews
With the advent of digital, most still cameras record movies, and most digital camcorders capture stills. There are some compromises involved, but most of the time you only need one camera...
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