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Pip wrote:
> ... but if a bloke wanted a cheap and simple, point and click
> machine - what about one of these:
>
> http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000NUWJNS/30000168-21/?m=A3P...KL5A1OL
>
> (Canon IXUS 70)
>
> Seems to have a reasonable spec and decent reviews - any informed
> opinions about?

'Ello mate reading the photohog press the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 has been
coming out on top of the compact digital zooms. Normally a bit more
expensive than the Ixus 70 but I happened to notice:

www.digitalrev.com/en/product_details.php?item_id=1853 putting it bang in
the frame. It has a nice wide angle capability and Leica lens 28-280mm

The online press seems to be agreeing with the terrestial reviews
www.dcresource.com/reviews/panasonic/dmc_tz3-review/
www.cameralabs.com/reviews/PanasonicTZ3/

Actually at that price I shall sleep on it then perhaps finally buy one.

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Pip wrote:

> (Canon IXUS 70)
>
> Seems to have a reasonable spec and decent reviews - any informed
> opinions about?
>

I wouldn't have any reservations about an ixus, my missus still uses my
one to this day. In fact google this very topic, it's been discussed
here before.

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Pip wrote:

> Seems to have a reasonable spec and decent reviews - any informed
> opinions about?


Can't say about this Ixus model particularly, but I've had an Ixus 400
for the last few years and got excellent results from it. I use it
mostly for scuba these days, in a waterproof case. It's robust, the
interface is simple and good and the results speak for themselves.
There are probably other cameras wioth more gizmos these days but
you'll struggle to find a better small lens than on a Canon/Nikon.

All these were taken with it:

http://www.takkatakka.co.uk/landscape3.jpg
http://www.takkatakka.co.uk/diving.html
http://www.takkatakka.co.uk/galapagos3.jpg


Other half has an even more 'basic' Ixus 5i which gets results lilke
this.

http://www.takkatakka.co.uk/galapagos4.jpg

Ixus cameras rock.
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Pip wrote:
> ... but if a bloke wanted a cheap and simple, point and click
> machine - what about one of these:
>
> http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000NUWJNS/30000168-21/?m=A3P...KL5A1OL
>
> (Canon IXUS 70)
>
> Seems to have a reasonable spec and decent reviews - any informed
> opinions about?

I bought the missus one. Its great as a point and shoot. Good screen on it
and the pics turn out pretty good.

I paid a lot more than that too.

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Pip wrote:
> ... but if a bloke wanted a cheap and simple, point and click
> machine - what about one of these:
>
> http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000NUWJNS/30000168-21/?m=A3P...KL5A1OL
>
> (Canon IXUS 70)
>
> Seems to have a reasonable spec and decent reviews - any informed
> opinions about?
>
Bought one for Rachel. Tiny, good quality photos (IMHO) simple to use,
well made. We think it's great.

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On 31 Dec, 01:30, Pip <gingerblokeNOS... RemoveThis @NOSPAMgmail.com> wrote:
>         ... but if a bloke wanted a cheap and simple, point and click
> machine - what about one of these:
>
> http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000NUWJNS/30000168-21/?m=A3...
>
> (Canon IXUS 70)
>
> Seems to have a reasonable spec and decent reviews - any informed
> opinions about?
>

I've been dithering over these recently. Like yourself I found they
had good reviews, and a few knowledgeable mates gave them the thumbs
up.

The best price I found was surprisingly for the 75, £119 at PC World
but it didn't seem to be in stock for delivery, so you'd have to rely
on there being one in a store near you.

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Pip wrote:

> ... but if a bloke wanted a cheap and simple, point and click
> machine - what about one of these:
>
> http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000NUWJNS/30000168-21/?m=A3P
> 5ROKL5A1OLE
>
> (Canon IXUS 70)
>
> Seems to have a reasonable spec and decent reviews - any informed
> opinions about?

Bought one the other day for someone else, it's lovely.


Pros:

Simple to use, some neat auto focus & auto ISO selection technology,
small, well built, good picture, good preview screen, uses standard
memory cards, 7MP pictures will blow up to proper hang-on-the-wall
picture size (20"x15" easy, maybe 40"x30") very nicely, if taken in
good light.

Every canon I and my friends & family have owned has lasted until
properly killed rather than just stopped working for no apparent reason
(like the sonys / samsungs / panasonics have).


Cons:

Doesn't have image stabalizer, small size means it can't produce the
quality of picture that larger cameras can.
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"Pip" <gingerblokeNOSPAM.TakeThisOut@NOSPAMgmail.com> wrote in message
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> ... but if a bloke wanted a cheap and simple, point and click
> machine - what about one of these:
>
> http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000NUWJNS/30000168-21/?m=A3P...KL5A1OL
>
> (Canon IXUS 70)
>
> Seems to have a reasonable spec and decent reviews - any informed
> opinions about?
>

You may find that 3x optical zoom is quite limiting.

The Ricoh R6 has 7x zoom and image stabilzer for a very similar price.
I'll let you know what it's like when mine arrives today

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Ricoh-Caplio-R6-Red/dp/B000RH0GQY/ref=sr_1_2?i...TF8&s=e
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On Mon, 31 Dec 2007 09:35:09 +0000, Dr Zoidberg wrote:

> "Pip" <gingerblokeNOSPAM.DeleteThis@NOSPAMgmail.com> wrote in message
> news:behgn31bvlu85d0e7n2brtsp92s45j5hbv@4ax.com...
>> ... but if a bloke wanted a cheap and simple, point and click machine -
>> what about one of these:
>>
>> http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000NUWJNS/30000168-21/?m=A3P...KL5A1OL
>>
>> (Canon IXUS 70)
>>
>> Seems to have a reasonable spec and decent reviews - any informed
>> opinions about?
>>
>>
> You may find that 3x optical zoom is quite limiting.
>
> The Ricoh R6 has 7x zoom and image stabilzer for a very similar price.
> I'll let you know what it's like when mine arrives today
>
> http://www.amazon.co.uk/Ricoh-Caplio-R6-Red/dp/B000RH0GQY/ref=sr_1_2?i...TF8&s=e

I have to say , thst looks good .... but not in red

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On Dec 30, 5:30 pm, Pip <gingerblokeNOS....TakeThisOut@NOSPAMgmail.com> wrote:
> ... but if a bloke wanted a cheap and simple, point and click
> machine - what about one of these:
>
> http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000NUWJNS/30000168-21/?m=A3...
>
> (Canon IXUS 70)
>
> Seems to have a reasonable spec and decent reviews - any informed
> opinions about?

I've used (please note 'used', not 'owned') various Ixii in the past
few years and was impressed enough to get Ann an Ixus 60 when she
wanted an easy to use, decent digicam. I'm notoriously finicky about
image quality so I probably wouldn't buy one myself, but then again
I'm one of those film dinosaurs...

So yes, I'd say it's a pretty decent choice.
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Hog wrote:
> Pip wrote:
>> ... but if a bloke wanted a cheap and simple, point and click
>> machine - what about one of these:
>>
>> http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000NUWJNS/30000168-21/?m=A3P...KL5A1OL
>>
>> (Canon IXUS 70)
>>
>> Seems to have a reasonable spec and decent reviews - any informed
>> opinions about?
>
> 'Ello mate reading the photohog press the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 has
> been coming out on top of the compact digital zooms. Normally a bit
> more expensive than the Ixus 70 but I happened to notice:
>
> www.digitalrev.com/en/product_details.php?item_id=1853 putting it
> bang in the frame. It has a nice wide angle capability and Leica lens
> 28-280mm
> The online press seems to be agreeing with the terrestial reviews
> www.dcresource.com/reviews/panasonic/dmc_tz3-review/
> www.cameralabs.com/reviews/PanasonicTZ3/
>
> Actually at that price I shall sleep on it then perhaps finally buy
> one.

Ah there we go when I had a chance to sit down. I knew it had this years
award in the Compact camera sector.
www.panasonic.co.uk/news/tipatz3.html
The TIPA website seems to be borked though.

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> On Mon, 31 Dec 2007 09:35:09 +0000, Dr Zoidberg wrote:
>
>> "Pip" <gingerblokeNOSPAM.TakeThisOut@NOSPAMgmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:behgn31bvlu85d0e7n2brtsp92s45j5hbv@4ax.com...
>>> ... but if a bloke wanted a cheap and simple, point and click machine -
>>> what about one of these:
>>>
>>> http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000NUWJNS/30000168-21/?m=A3P...KL5A1OL
>>>
>>> (Canon IXUS 70)
>>>
>>> Seems to have a reasonable spec and decent reviews - any informed
>>> opinions about?
>>>
>>>
>> You may find that 3x optical zoom is quite limiting.
>>
>> The Ricoh R6 has 7x zoom and image stabilzer for a very similar price.
>> I'll let you know what it's like when mine arrives today

Shitty-link couldn't understand the large sign written on the door of our
office telling them to knock on the window to make the delivery , so I'll
let you know on wednesday now :0(


>> http://www.amazon.co.uk/Ricoh-Caplio-R6-Red/dp/B000RH0GQY/ref=sr_1_2?i...TF8&s=e
>
> I have to say , thst looks good

I had a play with one in a shop before ordering online and it seems a very
well made and specced bit of kit.

> .... but not in red

Ah :0)

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On Mon, 31 Dec 2007 01:30:35 +0000, Pip
<gingerblokeNOSPAM.DeleteThis@NOSPAMgmail.com> wrote:

> ... but if a bloke wanted a cheap and simple, point and click
>machine - what about one of these:
>
>http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000NUWJNS/30000168-21/?m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE
>
>(Canon IXUS 70)
>
>Seems to have a reasonable spec and decent reviews - any informed
>opinions about?

I've got an Ixus 50 and an Ixus 60 and I like 'em both. Good point
and shoot. Only drawback is actually the lack of weight, makes it
hard to hold them steady for landscapes.
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