Customer Reviews:
IXUS 400 - Top Class camera.......2007-11-17
I bought this camera in Mar 2004 at the time it was the best value for money. Well it is still in fantastic working condition considering I have taken it wherever I have traveled and it has been through some rough handling. The casing is not as thin as the newer version and it has most of the functions of the new cameras. It has a simple point and shoot functions and for the more technically minded has the little manual adjustments to give you top class effects. The best part of all is the quality of the pictures it produces. I met a professional photographer at a party who saw me with the camera in 2006 and he came up to me and mentioned that he had one of these cameras and it was his favorite digital camera.
good quality camera.......2007-10-18
i had a canon powershot before but it did not meet my need, i am a point and shoot person, then my friends introduce me to this IXUS 400 camera, after seeing the picture quality of their photos, i quickly trade my powershot in and bought an IXUS 400 instead. The camera is easy to use and it has been with me for about 4 years now and no problems at all, very good quality digital camera!!
Positives:
sharp and clear images
fast ready to shoot
value for money
compact and fit into pocket
good macro shot
movie with sound
Negatives:
A bit noisy while operating
Get snow storm sometimes
Movie quality could be better
Movie recording time is short (that's why i am sourcing a new digital camera, may be better IXUS)
Fab little camera .......2006-08-14
I brought this camera in Canada for 230 Sterling pounds over 2 years ago and it has been fantastic, can't recomend it highly enough. Am now using it to take a picture every day for a year (am 4 months in) so that I can have an exhibition in Brighton Arts Festival in May 2007.
Best £300 ever spent.......2006-04-25
I bought this camera about 2 years ago now and at the time it was £300. It turned out to be the best £300 I have ever spent. A fantastic camera which is so simple to use. It is compact and all you have to do is point and click. We have taken many memorable photos in this time and the quality when printed out or viewed on screen is fantastic.
A must buy now you can get it for much less than I paid for it when it first appeared.
fabulously tiny little camera.......2005-07-11
This tiny wee thing takes just the most fabulous pix! Downloading your pix afta couldn't be simpler - just plug it into your usb port and press the blue button. Only takes about 12 pix with the card supplied (avg size of pix taken is 1.3MB). Doesn't come with its own carry case. lots of features, but haven't found my way round them all yet, but would recommend this camera to anyone who hasn't got fat fingers (its just soooo tiny !)
Amazon.co.uk Review
Canon's IXUS range of cameras has always been strong, and the IXUS 400 continues that tradition.
The four-megapixel Canon Ixus 400 digital camera is capable of taking still images at 2,272 x 1,704 pixels--enough for a good quality A4 print. Resolutions go down to 640 x 480 for images you might only want to look at digitally. You can also capture video at 320 x 240 and 160 x 120 pixels.
The camera is very small indeed--smaller than earlier IXUS models--and is easily pocket sized. There is what at first might seem a bewildering array of buttons around the casing, but in fact these provide excellent one-button-press access to most of the most used features, such as the 3x optical zoom which goes up to 11x when combined with digital zoom features, the macro mode, settings for the flash and self timer. For more advanced features such as changing the shutter speed, which is great to be able to do on a digital camera, you do need to delve into the LED a little further.
Images are stored on Compact Flash card--the largest image can be a couple of megabytes in size so you'll need to think big when it comes to CF card size with this camera. The battery is removable, and a spare to carry in the pocket might be a good idea.
Canon supplies a range of desktop software for viewing, editing and making use of your digital images. As with previous IXUS cameras, one of the tools works with the Stitch Assist mode on the camera itself in the production of panorama shots. --Sandra Vogel
Customer Reviews:
Phenomenal.......2004-05-21
Simply put this is a phenomenal little camera. Having just hammered it during two weeks in Florida I can say it is everything it says on the box and more. Picture quality is excellent particularly if you take the pics in A4 size as they crop brilliantly with no loss of image. We have some fantastic pics of our holiday and printed out on the Canon i865 printer they look amazing.
I have nothing bad to say about this kit, it is superb. Lightweight, easy to use for amateurs or complete beginners.
Would recommend getting a 512Mb flash card and spare battery - we now get 440 photos at best quality on the card and if you pick the email size it will take 1800!!!!!
Also can confirm that, while it is expensive at over £100, the waterproof case works like a dream should you take it snorkelling or diving!
Buy now you wont regret it.
My first camera........2004-05-11
What can I say that hasn't already been said. This has got the be the best £300 I've ever spent. I was never into photography before I bought my Ixus400. Infact it's the first camera I've ever owned, I'm now hooked, I take it everywhere with me.
• Excellent battery life
• Amazing quality images
• Easy to use
• Robust
• Stylish
Since buying the camera I've invested in a couple more memory cards, as I was finding the original 32mb just wasn't enough (128mb plenty of pics), another battery (nothing worse than running out of power) and a waterproof case (not essential but what a laugh in the swimming pool) - hours of fun!
What more could you ask for.
BUY ONE NOW!!!!
very pleased.......2004-03-17
after extensive research I bought this camera for the fllowing reasons:
a)4MP will give me perfect quality A4 prints of which this camera is reckoned to produce the best in the range. indeed test prints have been awesome
b)the size is perfect as I climb for a hobby and needed a camera which could be easily accessible. in use I store the camera in a tamrac digital case which also holds the spare battery and CF card yet it is still unobtrusive. it can easily be stored without the case in your trouser pocket.
c)battery life is superb for such a small camera. I have the camera out on winter climbs (very cold and drains the battery quicker than any other conditions) and even after taking 30 pics and a movie the battery was good over the 2 days. if you are taking a lot of flash pics or reviewing on the lcd loads then this will obviously drain the battery more and the spare WILL be needed.
d)manual features are perfect for my limited knowledge and even when I do learn more this provides me with all the oportunities I need. they are best learnt by playing around taking loads of pics which with film camera is an expensive learning curve.
e)robust. I thought about the olympus mju400 for it's weatherproofness but it had indifferent reviews and in use this camera has survived cold, snow, damp etc. I haven't dropped it yet!
f)style and function. it looks superb and a monkey could use it on auto. the supplied software is also very easy to use and provides me with all the enhancement tools etc. I want.
in conclusion I now take loads more pics than I ever did, don't waste time and money and think it is superb, but I think you've already guessed that.
Best compact digital available.......2004-03-01
Fantastic Camera and the best compact digital available with the possible exception of the more expensive Sony CyberShot DSC-V1 that has poor battery life! However all the reviews here are too positive about picture quality. It's not even in the same ballpark as a similar prised SLR. It almost as good as the popular Canon G5 in the centre of the photograph but the lens is too small so the edges kind of bend and are merky compared to the it.. Don't get me wrong I love the Ixus 400/430 that I own and can produce some professional quality photographs in the correct lighting and using a tripod but don't expect the world... your buying this camera for portability not best picture quality!
IXUS 400 World Class Performance!.......2004-02-29
The Canon Ixus 400 camera is awesome, especially at the new low prices just released. The picture quality and vividness of colours is truely amazing. The night shots using manual settings are excellent and this camera is equally well suited to both amateurs and professionals. In comparison with the Nikon Coolpix (4mp) camera the picture quality and nights shots the Canon takes are miles better.
Its light and small architecture make this an extremely portable camera. The optical zoom is amazing and the lens used is crystal clear.
I would recommend this camera easily over the Casio Z4 - which is almost the same size but thinner and weighs less, the Casio picture quality is fairly poor and the 2" screen although .5 inch bigger is actually a lot lower in resolution. The Casio doesnt have half the manual settings or selections of the Canon and the lens system used isnt as good. Plus the Canon has a direct feed to any TV to watch your pics, unlike the Casio z4.
I think the Sony P10 is the next best thing, it has a 5 mega pixel, higher resolution and a 5x optical zoom! But its slightly more expensive and Sony opted to use a cheaper quality lens in their system. Sonys p10 is also bulkier and heavier than the Canon and the memory works out to be WAY much more expensive. So if you want to take a lot of high res pics but dont want to carry more than 1 card around (in the camera itself) the Canon is the solution and in my opinion easier to use single handed. I currently use a 1GB card that I purchased for around £125 inc. (CompactFlashCard)
Canons menu selector system is also very easy to use and some of the extra features not talked about usually are actually really good, like the personalisation menu/themes and the ability to record to change white levels.
I spent a long time researching digital cameras and in the end opted for the Canon due to all the excellent reviews it has had.
When I received my Canon I didnt read the manual and managed to work out all the wonderful manual settings very easily. This camera is very intuitive and although there is a manual supplied I dont think most people need to bother with it.
I would recommend this camera to everyone, especially those who like to take snaps simultaneously without the hassle of carrying a bulky camera. Its an extremely well built camera and the parts used are very high quality.
I would like to add that I took this camera on holiday for a month, I dropped it twice on solid concrete, once form a height of about 6 feet and the second time from my lap whilst getting out of a cab, the camera was unscratched! It still works perfectly. (although I dont recommend you drop it).
The 4 megapixels is more than enough for most people these days and to be honest even at that resolution you can fit around a 1000 images on a 1gb card!
Out of all the reviews I have seen very few people have had anything to complain about with this camera. A+*
Amazon.co.uk Review
Canon's IXUS range of cameras has always been strong, and the IXUS 400 continues that tradition.
The four-megapixel Canon Ixus 400 digital camera is capable of taking still images at 2,272 x 1,704 pixels--enough for a good quality A4 print. Resolutions go down to 640 x 480 for images you might only want to look at digitally. You can also capture video at 320 x 240 and 160 x 120 pixels.
The camera is very small indeed--smaller than earlier IXUS models--and is easily pocket sized. There is what at first might seem a bewildering array of buttons around the casing, but in fact these provide excellent one-button-press access to most of the most used features, such as the 3x optical zoom which goes up to 11x when combined with digital zoom features, the macro mode, settings for the flash and self timer. For more advanced features such as changing the shutter speed, which is great to be able to do on a digital camera, you do need to delve into the LED a little further.
Images are stored on Compact Flash card--the largest image can be a couple of megabytes in size so you'll need to think big when it comes to CF card size with this camera. The battery is removable, and a spare to carry in the pocket might be a good idea.
Canon supplies a range of desktop software for viewing, editing and making use of your digital images. As with previous IXUS cameras, one of the tools works with the Stitch Assist mode on the camera itself in the production of panorama shots. --Sandra Vogel
Customer Reviews:
Phenomenal.......2004-05-21
Simply put this is a phenomenal little camera. Having just hammered it during two weeks in Florida I can say it is everything it says on the box and more. Picture quality is excellent particularly if you take the pics in A4 size as they crop brilliantly with no loss of image. We have some fantastic pics of our holiday and printed out on the Canon i865 printer they look amazing.
I have nothing bad to say about this kit, it is superb. Lightweight, easy to use for amateurs or complete beginners.
Would recommend getting a 512Mb flash card and spare battery - we now get 440 photos at best quality on the card and if you pick the email size it will take 1800!!!!!
Also can confirm that, while it is expensive at over £100, the waterproof case works like a dream should you take it snorkelling or diving!
Buy now you wont regret it.
My first camera........2004-05-11
What can I say that hasn't already been said. This has got the be the best £300 I've ever spent. I was never into photography before I bought my Ixus400. Infact it's the first camera I've ever owned, I'm now hooked, I take it everywhere with me.
• Excellent battery life
• Amazing quality images
• Easy to use
• Robust
• Stylish
Since buying the camera I've invested in a couple more memory cards, as I was finding the original 32mb just wasn't enough (128mb plenty of pics), another battery (nothing worse than running out of power) and a waterproof case (not essential but what a laugh in the swimming pool) - hours of fun!
What more could you ask for.
BUY ONE NOW!!!!
very pleased.......2004-03-17
after extensive research I bought this camera for the fllowing reasons:
a)4MP will give me perfect quality A4 prints of which this camera is reckoned to produce the best in the range. indeed test prints have been awesome
b)the size is perfect as I climb for a hobby and needed a camera which could be easily accessible. in use I store the camera in a tamrac digital case which also holds the spare battery and CF card yet it is still unobtrusive. it can easily be stored without the case in your trouser pocket.
c)battery life is superb for such a small camera. I have the camera out on winter climbs (very cold and drains the battery quicker than any other conditions) and even after taking 30 pics and a movie the battery was good over the 2 days. if you are taking a lot of flash pics or reviewing on the lcd loads then this will obviously drain the battery more and the spare WILL be needed.
d)manual features are perfect for my limited knowledge and even when I do learn more this provides me with all the oportunities I need. they are best learnt by playing around taking loads of pics which with film camera is an expensive learning curve.
e)robust. I thought about the olympus mju400 for it's weatherproofness but it had indifferent reviews and in use this camera has survived cold, snow, damp etc. I haven't dropped it yet!
f)style and function. it looks superb and a monkey could use it on auto. the supplied software is also very easy to use and provides me with all the enhancement tools etc. I want.
in conclusion I now take loads more pics than I ever did, don't waste time and money and think it is superb, but I think you've already guessed that.
Best compact digital available.......2004-03-01
Fantastic Camera and the best compact digital available with the possible exception of the more expensive Sony CyberShot DSC-V1 that has poor battery life! However all the reviews here are too positive about picture quality. It's not even in the same ballpark as a similar prised SLR. It almost as good as the popular Canon G5 in the centre of the photograph but the lens is too small so the edges kind of bend and are merky compared to the it.. Don't get me wrong I love the Ixus 400/430 that I own and can produce some professional quality photographs in the correct lighting and using a tripod but don't expect the world... your buying this camera for portability not best picture quality!
IXUS 400 World Class Performance!.......2004-02-29
The Canon Ixus 400 camera is awesome, especially at the new low prices just released. The picture quality and vividness of colours is truely amazing. The night shots using manual settings are excellent and this camera is equally well suited to both amateurs and professionals. In comparison with the Nikon Coolpix (4mp) camera the picture quality and nights shots the Canon takes are miles better.
Its light and small architecture make this an extremely portable camera. The optical zoom is amazing and the lens used is crystal clear.
I would recommend this camera easily over the Casio Z4 - which is almost the same size but thinner and weighs less, the Casio picture quality is fairly poor and the 2" screen although .5 inch bigger is actually a lot lower in resolution. The Casio doesnt have half the manual settings or selections of the Canon and the lens system used isnt as good. Plus the Canon has a direct feed to any TV to watch your pics, unlike the Casio z4.
I think the Sony P10 is the next best thing, it has a 5 mega pixel, higher resolution and a 5x optical zoom! But its slightly more expensive and Sony opted to use a cheaper quality lens in their system. Sonys p10 is also bulkier and heavier than the Canon and the memory works out to be WAY much more expensive. So if you want to take a lot of high res pics but dont want to carry more than 1 card around (in the camera itself) the Canon is the solution and in my opinion easier to use single handed. I currently use a 1GB card that I purchased for around £125 inc. (CompactFlashCard)
Canons menu selector system is also very easy to use and some of the extra features not talked about usually are actually really good, like the personalisation menu/themes and the ability to record to change white levels.
I spent a long time researching digital cameras and in the end opted for the Canon due to all the excellent reviews it has had.
When I received my Canon I didnt read the manual and managed to work out all the wonderful manual settings very easily. This camera is very intuitive and although there is a manual supplied I dont think most people need to bother with it.
I would recommend this camera to everyone, especially those who like to take snaps simultaneously without the hassle of carrying a bulky camera. Its an extremely well built camera and the parts used are very high quality.
I would like to add that I took this camera on holiday for a month, I dropped it twice on solid concrete, once form a height of about 6 feet and the second time from my lap whilst getting out of a cab, the camera was unscratched! It still works perfectly. (although I dont recommend you drop it).
The 4 megapixels is more than enough for most people these days and to be honest even at that resolution you can fit around a 1000 images on a 1gb card!
Out of all the reviews I have seen very few people have had anything to complain about with this camera. A+*
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