Typical price: £289
What is it: Ultracompact digital camera with 4x optical zoom
What we think: It has practically everything you could want in a compact camera, though you might think it pricey
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 9 May 2006
Tags: canon, shots, shooting, pad
We like:
Great performance and pictures; effective image stabilisation; attractive, comfortable design
We don't like:
No aperture-priority or shutter-priority modes; awkward optical viewfinder and power button
CNET UK judgement:
The Canon Digital IXUS 800 IS has practically everything you could want in a compact camera, though you might think the price tag a bit steep
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October 19, 2006
Posted by: Remmy Kinyanjui
"Excellent"
September 18, 2006
Posted by: Anonymous
"My best ever compact camera."
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