Digital Camera News and Reviews

Canon IXUS 1000 HS

The Canon IXUS 1000 HS (also known as Canon Powershot SD4500 IS in some markets) digital camera is supposedly the worlds slimmest superzoom camera according to Canon. The website Photography Blog has taken a closer look at this slim camera and reviewed it.

Some key features for the Canon IXUS 1000 HS:
-10 megapixel high-sensitivity back-illuminated CMOS sensor
-10x optical zoom lens (36-360mm)
-Optical image stabilization
-3″ LCD screen
-DIGIC 4 image processing engine
-Full HD video capture with stereo sound
-HDMI port

Photography Blog ends up giving the IXUS 1000 HS a “Recommended” rating with an overall score of 4 out of 5 possible stars. The compact camera scores highest on image quality and features, a little lower on design and ease of use while it scores lower on value for your money. The 1000 HS is great at several areas including image quality where it is able to produce usable images even at ISO 3200. The HD video function is also good. But there are a few downsides including a high price tag and the lens is not very wide since it starts at 36mm. Other than that this seems like a very good superzoom camera that is targeted at photographers caring about size and image quality.
Read the full review of the Canon IXUS 1000 HS / Powershot SD4500 IS camera here.

Canon Speedlite 580EX II

About.com has tested a flash from Canon. The flash is called Canon Speedlite 580EX II and Canon claims that is 20% faster than the previous 580EX. Let us hear what the reviewer thinks about this Speedlite

Some key features for the Canon Speedlite 580EX II:
-E-TTL operation with all EOS digital SLRs
-Guide Number: 58m (190 feet)
-Autofocus Assist Beam
-Full swivel, 180 degrees in either direction
-Dust- and water-resistance
-AF Assist: Up to 45 points

About.com ends up giving the 580EX II a very good review with a total score of 5 out of 5 possible stars. The reviewer find the flash to be excellent. It comes at a high price tag so keep that in mind. It is also not small, but you get a ton of features and a flash of the best quality. This Speedlite flash seems like your choice if you are a Canon photographer looking for serious equipment.
Read the full review of the Canon Speedlite 580EX II flash here.

Canon PIXMA MG5150

Trusted Reviews has tested an All-in-One photo printer from Canon. The printer is called Canon PIXMA MG5150 and is able to print a 10x15cm photo in about 39 seconds. It also has auto duplexing for printing and uses 5 singe inks.

Some key features for the Canon PIXMA MG5150 printer:
-Print speeds up to 9.7 images per minute in monochrome and 6.1 images per minute in color
-10x15cm photo in 39 seconds
-5 single inks
-9600dpi resolution
-Auto Duplex print
-Full HD Movie Print
-ChromaLife100+

Trusted Reviews ends up giving the Canon PIXMA MG5150 a very good review with an overall score of 9 out of 10 possible points and a “Trusted Reviews Recommended” badge. The Canon printer scores highest on features and print quality, a little lower on value for your money while it scores lowest on print speeds. The reviewer claims that this is one of the best mid-range printers on the market, but if you have a previous printer in this series it might not be worth to upgrade. When you look at the price tag you get a lot for your money with this PIXMA printer from Canon.
Read the full review of the Canon PIXMA MG5150 inkjet All-in-One printer here.

Canon PIXMA MG5220

Printer Comparison has posted a list over the most popular printer on the website in November. On top the we find the Canon PIXMA MG5220 printer.

Some key features for the Canon PIXMA MG5220:
-Able to scan, copy and print
-Print resolution up to 9600 x 2400 dpi
-Print speeds up to 11 ipm in black and 9.3 ipm in color
-Built-in 2-sided printing
-Borderless 4″ x 6″ photo in approx. 20 seconds

Among the top five we actually find four out five printers to come from Canon while Epson has one printer among the lot.
Read the full top list here.