For this reason, I have renounced the Kitobjektiv and I acquired a 50mm f/1.8 fixed focal length of the first attempts. It was later followed a wide-angle and a telephoto lens.

Surely you’ve already negative reports about a lack of exposure, lack of focus or other quality characteristics, resulting in automatic mode, read.
With my previous digital camera I have only ever been photographed in RAW mode.
This is true for a digital SLR camera, in my opinion more than ever! Because it is up to you, such as high contrast, sharp and color the picture should be, in effect, at least if you want to have quality pictures up in the A3 format.
Of course, one can produce in automatic mode or in the subject programs appealing images. To do this, if they remember to try all the settings in the camera. But you should also be aware to live with some compromises. In appropriate fora are discussed sufficiently.

After more than 4000 pictures and some shooting in studio and outdoor area with Canon EOS 400D, I am convinced of the quality of this camera!
Playing in Creativity makes scary fun. Who wants to learn to shoot properly and understand the interplay between exposure, aperture and depth of field will, will be found not only in the camera is the ideal partner, but to get even with this creative and high quality pictures.
And if they can be developed mainly just 13×18 photos, you will forgive this size, thanks to the 10.1 megapixel sensor and even less sharp images, as it shows the 100% view.

About the EOS Integrated Cleaning System, I could not complain so far. Who care when changing lenses handle (for example, the opening is always down) believe that will get it done with little or almost no dust. The trade also offers some tools and materials to clean the sensor itself if necessary.

The viewfinder is quite sufficient for my needs. Anyone who has previously worked with compact cameras that can appreciate the difference. It is a blessing, the motive to target through the viewfinder when holding a camera at one meter distance from themselves and work towards bringing a subject on the display.
Speaking of display: Sunny and clear in direct sunlight, however, relatively difficult to detect. But the photos will be reviewed at home anyway. If you need more information on this image, you can always get the information about the histogram.

The precise 9-point autofocus, I’ve switched to the sole central junction box sensor. Which is much more precise and I set myself, to sit exactly where the sharpness.

If you have not previously photographed with large SLR cameras, then you will feel the greatness probably quite pleasant. It is not too big and too heavy. I have relatively large hands, and come to terms with the wonderful Body and operation. If desired, may be acquired by the battery grip to make the camera a little larger and easier to handle on this, apart from the longer holding term.

The battery life is very good. It holds about 350 pictures with me. Since I use an external flash unit with its own power supply, I have the number of images in about even with flash. On longer trips you should photo anyway always have a second battery there.

The sculpture of Teddy is certainly not so with high value, like an aluminum housing. But I was never disturbed, as I carefully with any camera Motodrone. For that I would not necessarily spend much more money.

On the included software, I can not say anything because I’m not using. I prefer to put a different software or RAW converter.

Conclusion: A successful all around digital SLR for beginners succeed with professional photos, the proper operation and a good lens provided.
The images from the camera should always be something on the PC if possible. (They are now the development lab!)

We know that the sensor size of the “displacement” of a camera. Where a lot of power under the hood, there are plenty in reserve. The Canon G10 “had already impressed me, however, the tiny sensor size of a compact camera of course has its limits in terms of light sensitivity, noise performance and depth. At ISO 200) should be slowly closing in the “Canon G10 ‘(ISO 400 at the” G11 “…

The sensor of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 is 5 times greater than that of the” Canon G10/G11 and slightly smaller than that of the DSLR ‘K20D Pentax (APS-C). As expected, one can make quite relaxed up to ISO 800 virtually noise-free pictures, only from ISO 1600, image noise (so that one begins to notice it). And depth is also not a problem, such as portraits with blurred background are, of course (with an open aperture, of course, is best). The SLR is feeling!

The speed of the autofocus is very good as opposed to “Olympus Pen”, which indeed is also available in the MFT (Micro Four Thirds) sector. Measured by the shutter lag is about 0.4 seconds including autofocus without AF even only 0.05 seconds (insanely fast) even for DSLR conditions. With three frames per second, it is as fast as the “Pentax K20D, but quietly charming. In the midst of a crowd, it all falls on not if you flash a picture series “fires”.

The picture quality is simply stunning: super-sharp, natural colors with rather less saturation, virtually no image noise until ISO 800 Demo images on richy Schley de. The guide number of 6 rather puny-sized pop-up flash goes through as a fill-in any event and makes absolutely no red eyes. Assembled “to correct” flashes on the hot shoe (for example, Metz, LZ 48) and work via the TTL (through the lens), together with the best GF1. The viewfinder (which I have not) might be of interest in strong sunlight, although the brilliant 3-inch display permits (460,000 pixels) very good image control. In manual focus the camera automatically switches to the lens, so you can see the finest details.

The operation is intuitive and easy OPERATIONS WERE CARRIED (unlike the maze-down menu of “Olympus PEN”). Beginners can turn on the “iA” mode and all settings (including ISO, leaving Weissabglich) the camera’s computer. With the uppermost rotary switch to switch to continuous shooting, exposure bracketing, and self-timer. With the “ISO button to quickly switch between different sensitivities to and fro. The Quick menu you can quickly select JPG, RAW or RAW + JPG and more.

For the manipulation of images in RAW format, the extensive and send software “SILKYPIX Developer SE” is available. It optimizes the picture, either automatically or manually. The results are convincing.

And then the HD videos! Simply great. On Youtube you will find so many demos … The mono microphone reminds you that you have a camera in hand and no camcorder. But the quality is also in full screen (1440 x 900 with me one way) to kneel down. You can zoom during filming, and either manually or via auto focus (works great!). For editing and cutting, I suppose, “Pinnacle Studio HD.

A special feature is the interchangeable lenses. You can use not only the MFT lenses from Olympus and Panasonic, but with adapters for many camera models and old treasures, even Zeiss lenses. So you can make on a camera market is a bargain and that Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 mount (of course) without autofocus and image stabilizer. The built-in kit zoom lens image stabilization allows for sharp handheld photos even at 1 / 5 seconds, not only at 28mm wide angle, but also in 90mm telephoto.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 (makes me at least) addictive because they’re so small, is so quiet and so powerful. An SLR camera in the format! For people who have the money remains absolutely recommended and a guarantor of happiness for demanding photographers who appreciate the compact size of a “Canon G10″ with the picture quality of an SLR.

Final decision to buy for me were:
-The compact dimensions of the camera AND the lenses and the light weight
-the relatively low price
The high-quality appearance (design & processing)

Having now been using the camera a few weeks, I can allow myself slowly a verdict. The other reviewers have already written about many things and much that is true, this camera and the image quality. I would like to add a few points. It is solely to criticism, but you should not misinterpret this: I think the camera is good in spite of everything!

Portraits
Consider yourself why they need the camera. Not to be discussed here due to physical factors make it for Basic, like me, and maybe you, too, with this camera and the “conventional lenses (see above) rather difficult to make portraits in such a way that the background nicely blurred, while the person is hot is) (known as bokeh. That can buy cameras from other manufacturers with a larger sensor would be better or you would have a more appropriate basis of additional Olympus lenses (eg 50mm)

Low-light situations
The kit lenses are good, but for low-light situations not recommend unreservedly. A (not existing) image stabilizer would improve the results. Also consider in this context that the camera flash in dark environments, the focus prior to shooting to be able to use (instead of a red light relief) as with other manufacturers. That can be really annoying.

Live View
The Live View function sounds impressive, but despite everything, not nearly as practicable as in a compact camera, since the mirror is folded prior to the initiation anscheind always first. As a result, it has one, in my opinion, quite long and unacceptable “shutter lag”. I now once again use the viewfinder.

Which kit should you take?
The 25mm pancake lens gives the camera a relatively compact DSLR combination. However, you have the pancake with no zoom and the view is not well suited for every situation. The picture quality of this lens is also my opinion not better than the 14-42mm zoom. And for the price but the 25mm pancake you already have a compact camera. You can actually put in your pocket, what with the 420, despite their “relative” compactness, unfortunately, does not go so well.
I personally find the double zoom kit most appropriate. The information contained lenses are good and very light and compact.
To whom is less important to the weight, you can buy the camera separately and to the excellent 14-54mm or 12-60mm. Over the 17-45mm, I can not say anything, I do not know.
Side note: The cheaper lenses work in manual mode all the way, not mechanically but “by wire”. I.e. when the camera is off, can not be offline in order to advance herumzoomen different compositions tested.

The Seeker
The viewfinder is smaller than in many other DSLR cameras. How big is this disadvantage, everyone must decide for themselves. But there is a “viewfinder” that can be infected, instead of the eye cup, which enlarges the viewfinder image by a factor of 1.2.

The worst picture is the way to what was not even fired. Finally, I would therefore like to emphasize that the camera invites me because of their ease of use and outstanding processing constantly attracts and / or photographs to play with. What can be said on a commendable camera?

The image quality in JPEG directly from the camera at high ISO *** *** extremely impressive (eg, in direct comparison with Nikon D70 and Sony Alpha 700). Even at ISO 6400 the camera still delivers reasonable pictures – wary of this achievement. With other cameras (Alpha 700) is less necessary with RAW editing on the computer to achieve a similar result.

A few downsides must not be ignored: the video mode is impressive, and of course, an absolute novelty, the correction options (eg only had exposure) are however limited and VERY hard to focus when recording in general dead, especially the tone is a disaster ( you will) as an adjustment of the zoom or focus clearly heard during playback. Still, many “pocket cameras should” here to bring better overall results, except of course in the use of special lens on the Nikon.

The Life-View is also a welcome asset, and will probably in some situations (eg, from Tripod, Macro, upside down) are regularly used, the contrast AF in this mode is VERY slow, even more comfortable than many compact cameras. Nikon seems to be a very “funny” focus strategy to use (it probably will be struck down multiple focus points and then directly calculated from the correct focus position – 1-2 seconds does it take to be happy times here, there are much better implementations of Kontrastautofokussi eg Bridge cameras) . Successful?sse in this mode are realistic only with pre-focusing, still had an overall very valuable function.

The 18-105 kit lens can be of course not the hammer at the price situation, but it is very useful, provided a quasi-Universal zoom with image stabilizer at a bargain price. Even the image stabilizer in the lens appears to be very effective, but not “class to be” the Sony 700 with its built-in stabilizer as seems to provide it on a subjective basis of first experiments in this focal length range, a noticeably better performance (eg, arms propped up at 1 Sec. Exposure not overly practical, but quite nice) for a test.

In sum, a camera that is based on the amount of time and is unlikely to disappoint some functions might be better deployed elsewhere, but Nikon D90 has a very round overall and most importantly the picture quality remains at the end and since the D90 can be relaxed with the higher-priced competitors compete.

Sony Alpha 700 as a concurrent user, I can not resist making a remark, unfortunately – please Nikon’s looking at you at times but love this competitive model, where you could in terms of ease of use, learn a lot and so the list of “little things” that are resolved at the A700 much better, is unfortunately quite long: AE-Lock switched on demand directly to spot metering, zoom into the picture jumps to 10x zoom, and right on the spot in the picture, located on what the focus (-dot) [ Fastest Focus Control!], the mini-joystick and the direct selection of functions on the display, ISO Auto-dial directly from over-switched, AF start if you take the camera to your eye, the display automatically shuts off and the front command dial has (for the A700 ALWAYS a rational function and is also much better positioned on the camera), good thumb accessible buttons on top of the camera and all settings on the main display [in the D90 has implemented a lean compromise, because I think Nikon should time to decide which direction you want to go, small buttons down the back for ISO etc. and a mini-display does not fit together on top of the camera remains, as it will immediately switch the display back and not just pressing a button as it is now at D90], Red LED AF assist light on the A700 is much less conspicuous than the D70 has the same bright and early unnecessarily capitalized “Torch” to the D90, etc. etc. etc.

In short, my absolute dream camera would be a hybrid of the operation and image stabilization of the A700, the A350 from Lifeview autofocus, image quality, bracketing, and a few other details from the D90 and a somewhat more reasonable video mode … But one can still dream indeed. Nevertheless, 5.0 points for the D90, because although there is still something to improve that for the other cameras, but also applies to the D90, and egg-laying at my-dream-Wollmilchsau as much pretty, but especially the great JPEG image quality directly from the camera contribute even at high ISO would be …

A tiny little thing yet, but all the newcomers and parallel users of other systems, hitherto well as I went to the Nikon’s is cruel to the biscuit: the D90 can now reverse the display for exposure correction and rotation of the rear adjustment wheel so that now so rum works such as at the Sony. You may have seen the “mistake” of the previous Nikons the rest of the world, not only for Sony but also in the rest of the technology are now stop the negative values of time left and not right on the scale and that the pointer will continue in the direction is running, in which one turns the (posterior) dial is surely only obvious – especially when the wheel then, like most water taps in the western hemisphere (light work) to light, thank Nikon for the two custom options in the D90 !

But as in the photo results of the new acquisitions but the “last 3% inspiration” were missing for me, I decided to buy a digital SLR. Following this decision followed weeks of hard research work on the Internet – until I then stumbled upon the D5000, which was mid-April 2009 but not yet on the market. I bought them early May 2009. Since I have about 3,600 photos.

I would like to clean up immediately with a reason, in my opinion, absurd point of criticism:

+ I have a digital SLR “beginners” course, new (Nikon) lenses purchased and all have a built-in motor. So why should the camera have an engine? This is m. E. unnecessary weight and more expensive the unit. An extra motor in the camera body it only makes sense if the lenses have no AF motor, as it was with the old lenses from the “pre-digital” time of the case.

+ I had the camera with the 18-55mm VR purchased Kitobjektiv. A flexible lens, which was fulfilled with the performance of its sharpness and brilliance, not quite my expectations. I purchased this lens, a 35mm aperture, 1.8 predestined he Festbrennweitenobjektiv (great for portraits) and a 80-300mm zoom for nature photography has shown me that the D5000 can do better.

+ The camera also has a comparative test of the ct’ magazine shown on TV from June 2009: The D5000 will move with the photographic results at the level of professional cameras.

+ / – What can be disturbing, however, is the variety of settings, so overwhelmed is the “beginners” maybe. Sure, there is the possibility of automatic programs up to the Scene Selection mode. But, I’m sorry, I photograph with a high-quality digital SLR camera and not with a 50-euro-compact camera. Ergo: I have the motif program mode, although sporadic tested, but never seriously used.

Just as I have been using the “movie mode”. I want to shoot and not shoot.

And what is the image editing in the camera? With the fiddly little 2.7-inch screen can be difficult to carry out detailed arrangements. Probably everyone does on their home PC – so he / she have a PC. Photography in the (LifeView) mode, the monitor is sufficient – but for photo editing? I do not know …!

+ / – The built-in flash is used only to restrict. He is its design (!) Easily overwhelmed when there’s shooting, for example, to go to family functions. Distances of more than 3-4 meters, it usually lights up just enough. For this purpose, it is worth an additional flash unit (such as the SB-600 Nikon grow out of the shelf). For example, the built-in flash-light shooting is quite appropriate, and leads to good results.

Conclusion: The Nikon D5000 can be used for entry into the digital SLR photography. But I think it should already have knowledge of theory and practice of photography exist. Otherwise, disappointments are inevitable, because the outcome may not meet expectations. In this respect, the term “entry-level camera” treated with great caution, as should really be clear even because of the purchase price. The ambitious amateur or (semi-) professional photographer, however, can have fun with the many creative possibilities have the camera. The photos need to compare with cameras that cost many times are not afraid to.

So 5 stars from me for the Nikon D5000!

The Panasonic I bought for traveling, people photos, vacation photos, zoo photos snapshots and other images. It is pleasantly light, is also well situated in one hand and I was always there when I want to take pictures. The LUMIX TZ-6 is the smaller brother of the TZ-7 and has no real HD video mode, which I can be to our liking, because I rarely want to film something. For the conversion to DVD quality enough loose.

Before buying, I have even toyed with the Canon SX 200, but the TZ-6 is clearly superior because of their high-aperture Leica lens of the Canon. In addition, the extreme wide angle of 25mm is a dream and telephoto focal length of 300 mm more than impressive! To give you not only much on the photo, but can zoom in even more distant objects super close up. So that the camera is in most shooting situations more than justice.

What I liked a lot of Panasonic that they themselves, the recording format (4:3, can set 3:2, 16:9). Most photo printers in the well-known drugstore print suburban markets only in the classic 3:2 format. Other formats can be easily cut, so that image information will be lost. So I lie always correct.

With the 25 mm lens can bring you almost everything on the subject. So far I’ve had with my SLR (28 mm lens) always issues the Cologne Cathedral from the long side to get a complete picture. It’s been much better.

At first I was thrilled at the camera, the 3-inch high-resolution (460,000 pixels) and sharp display. This makes the frame shots a pleasure. On sunny days, the display weakens as any other. Since only helps keep your finger on it. The operation and navigation is done via the menu easy to understand, largely self-explanatory and clear. I expect a good camera.

The image resolution is 10 megapixels more than adequate for me. More you really need not, even if the deductions are deducted for the picture frame in 20 x 30 cm or greater. Unfortunately, save for this Panasonic camera model to the image sensor, in contrast to its top model of the LX series. Must be a tiny 1 / 2, 33 generate 10-megapixel sensor. This sensor has been incorporated into Panasonic 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. megapixel cameras already. Now he must do even more. If Samsung or other manufacturers, such as 12 megapixel sensor produces images. What an unnecessary madness, at the expense of quality! This will quickly become clear when you view the pictures. At ISO 100 the images are mostly noise, but has also probably had their fingers in the game, the noise reduction. From ISO 200, it is steadily increasing. ISO 200 images I find in a 100 percent view, and while looking at fine details even slightly disturbing. ISO 400 the noise increased markedly in full size. If we can do it only 9×13, 10×15 or 13×18 prints, it does not stand out more. At magnifications of 20 x 30 cm from a short distance falls on the turbulent noise. The camera is just like many others, mostly a fair-weather camera. The fine details go through the lost-ISO noise reduction and a significant number down 400th If one is aware of this, we can live with this property. If my pictures with friends from a Fuji f 50 comparisons, which comes off much better. But then the Fuji is also fitted significantly worse. To achieve the best image result, there are many recording programs that adapt to suit your needs. Whether fireworks, night landscape, sunset, beautiful skin, or other recording situations, the camera is well prepared for almost anything.

The autofocus works quickly and accurately. Telephoto occurred so far only two times before that I needed to focus again. The lighting conditions were not optimal.

What I really miss on this camera are the manual settings, because I am used to it from my SLR am and there are few moments where the surgery but could be very useful (for long exposure night shots with a tripod, shutter priority for specific depth of field, bracketing for HDR-images, etc.). Unfortunately, this development can be found on many compact cameras, to save costs and because too few of them make use of.

In the Olympus E-520, there is a live-view, so you can, as usual with compact cameras to see through the display, which wants to take. The delay on the trigger should not be underestimated, however. Runterschwenken The mirror must be first, then the AF measures the distance, then works back up the mirror and the image is made. Nothing for snapshots.
While here recently are the so-called contrast measurement, which can also measure the distance and when folded mirror is slightly faster.
Especially for macro photography on a tripod Live View is great! Above all, because you can see on the 10x zoom of the preview image and focus very precisely, whether the image is sharp. For macro photographers a real HighLight!
The E-520 can also be seen faces! Yes, no nonsense, this works! I first thought of a joke, but nothing there! However, only works in Live View, right.
If the face is turned on, you can see on the screen a small rectangle around the face, which has been detected. Works well with two faces, two rectangles. Whether this is also linked to three or four, I have not been tested yet. In any case, the exposure will be something on the detected faces? Concentrated?. Lying face e.g. in the dark, then lit a bit longer. Actually worked quite well, even though this feature at first something? yes? happened to sound funny.
The E-520 has improved with a different processor. She also now has a shadow brightening, with the very dark areas, which threaten to drown, to be raised somewhat. Very nice for those who do not want to bother with RAW and complicate subsequent processing on the computer.

The enclosed 40-150 before I could inspect times. In my opinion, an absolute highlight in the segment! Easy and cheap, but knackscharf in the picture! No wonder in light intensity, but you can not have it all.
The small zoom does his job well. Very small and light, very tidy imaging properties.

Finally, I can only say that the Olympus E-520 is really fun! Small and lightweight, with excellent details (ImageStabilizer, live-view) and very good image quality. For those who have an entry into the SLR world looking for a real tip, just with those two lenses.

Well, then came the TZ7 on the market. This has been much praised and received good reviews. Given the weaknesses of my TZ3, but I very well know, I also knew what I would have liked better. Only briefly summarized what bothered me in the TZ3. Noise performance from ISO 400 (sometimes even 200), low-light shots were never (especially little use without a flash, with flash only limited good), location shots in poor light illumination required a lot of sensitivity. There are a few other things, but how does it already runs on it out how the camera behaves in difficult lighting conditions.

Now I have long tried, and viewed, and actually the TZ7 was relatively fast uninteresting. Basically for me were only the results of the Fuji 200EXR and even the Canon SX200 IS good to very good.
The reason why I kept the Canon was then but the zoom. One gucke only the images from the moon, I’ve done with this camera. I’m still impressed that it worked. In the original resolution, the images are much better. However, I had to resort to the best possible results to the manual mode. Something that I’ve missed in my Panasonic forever. Of course, a camera takes a good automatic transmission, but
especially in difficult lighting conditions you would like this to set themselves.

Nevertheless, be mentioned here that the automatic impressive “intelligent” means. Macro mode, landscape photographs, backlit subjects, and what struck me particularly, the face recognition – everything is unhesitatingly recognized and set. The results of the automatic transmission can really see him. There are fine examples of this at the customer’s images.
Otherwise, there is next to the automatic (actually, there are even 2) the mandatory mode, SCN (scene mode). Besides the usual suspects such as sunset, snow, leaves, etc. is there also a High ISO mode of this name truly deserves. At ISO 3200 and 2MP can be so at very low light still make good shots. For 10×15 images that is quite usable.

Two other interesting moments are the time-and shutter priority. That is you choose for example An exposure time, and the camera automatically selects aperture and ISO. The shutter priority works the same way, only you choose the aperture itself. These are really great opportunities that I found on that scale as never before. Especially for beginners it is very interesting because, although they have a very good automatic, but still can try with the manual programs and gain experience.

Now, very briefly about the negative points ……….
So, quite honestly. Until now, I miss actually a 3:2 mode. Although the camera can show corresponding bar, but the photo ends up but still in 4:3 on the SD card.

And what about the criticisms mentioned here again and again? So I will require anyone what priorities it sets. But:

1. Any criticism of the pop-up flash has the potential to not understand makes. No “burrow” in the flash menu on or off or or or. Finger on it and the camera knows it is to be photographed without a flash and makes everything a accordingly. Simple and ingenious. Each of the criticism should really deal with the advantages of the makes. Incidentally, so do not inadvertently obscured the right middle finger, the lightning, as in many other cameras. I think a lot about the phenomenon.

2. Rattling optical image stabilizer. Hello? I would tighten the IS with a cordless screwdriver. No, seriously. This is something pro quality and not against it! But if you / she shakes her long and strong enough settled the problem by itself. Please delete this review on top optional.

3. Someone has complained about the macro mode. I want it now not long to evaluate. But who zooms in on the macro mode to the telephoto range, it should really hold back with criticism. Incidentally, this reviewer, the TZ6 rated with 5 stars, but then criticized the macro mode at all. There are more inconsistencies in this review. But I have a feeling there is a lack of objectivity in principle to the reviewer. The TZ6 costs almost the same as the SX200IS, this rich but not in any way the water. One should only look at the pictures of people there ….

4. Video capabilities. I understand those who actually because of the video cameras, such functions do not really buy, but now well – to each their own. Despite all the recordings in 720p are really good, and should actually suffice for each movie on DVD. To whom it actually comes to HD, which was recommended here, but right in an HD video (1080i / p). Also, because the sound is not from these cams come up to the quality of real video cameras. But if you want – please. It goes.

5. Battery life. Someone said it only creates 100 frames. It is with me after a full charge is not the case. I’m far beyond the 100th Currently I’m at just under 200, and the battery still holds through. So this should be rich but very far.

But now I have already written more than intended. So I have just my conclusion.

I am truly long been looking for a very compact camera. I’ve never understood why it is referred to somewhat higher demands on the capabilities of a camera always on DSLRs. Surely it is even better shots possible, but I am not willing to lug always suspected these giant things and the best number of lenses. Canon Cam shows with this that my wishes were not so quixotic. Finally!

I can each be found in this review again, in good conscience recommend this camera. Really a very nice piece of hardware.

As an ambitious amateur photographer, I photograph with a Canon 5D Mark II with lenses. I see here is not between a high quality DSLR camera and a pocket camera, because these are priced and technically easy too far apart. And that is the pure number of megapixels is no Qualit?tsindiez for good picture quality, has meanwhile also been spread.

I opted for these reasons, the Canon IXUS 95 IS:

- Very compact
- Simple intuitive operation
- New Digic 4 Processor
- 10 Mpixels Sensor size mean for this 35 MP / cm ? pixel density. For me this was just about acceptable. 8 Mpixel I really would have preferred.
- 35 – 105mm effective focal length
- IS Optical Image Stabilizer
- Good display
- Price below EUR 200, —

After extensive testing with the camera have been more than met my expectations. The camera does what I expected of her.

Processing / Outside:
The IXUS 95 is very well made and really very compact. The controls are small and z.T. with multiple functions assigned to different menu levels, but still accessible and easy to use.

Menu:
The setup and menu navigation is quite easy and intuitive. Without a glance at the manual (PDF) on CD was for me to understand all functions. The display is sharp and bright and the color reproduction is close to the original.

Speed:
The start time by pressing the “on” button is very short and also the shutter completely unacceptable. The autofocus is fast and precise, even if I feel something is missing from manual control. Face recognition works perfectly.
In the continuous shooting mode, the camera creates a little more than one picture per second.

Image quality:
For a compact camera, I am very satisfied with the results. The color reproduction is very natural and not overly colorful. The only bright reds are a little too pop, but I know from Canon cameras and Canon is probably the signature;)
The automatic white balance works quite well. However, it must be adjusted manually in artificial situations, an advantage the white balance.

The sharpness of the images is a little weak at 100% magnification, but it’s been a conscious decision by Canon to be left to the user as much sharpness the picture still looks natural so that it can tolerate. I’ve seen pictures of compact cameras that were so extreme ?bersch?rft that one because it could not save much. In post-processing of the IXUS 95 photos I have, despite jpg image format yet sufficient flexibility to edit photos in good quality A4 print.

The lens is a bit blurry at 35mm in the outer third of the image circle, vignetting, and a little bit. Stopping down might help here, but you can not specifically control manually. But there is an exposure to in difficult lighting situations such as to achieve in the snow or on the beach proper results.

+ Housing is unbeatable small, sweet, smart and generous, as it were, a hand and Augenschmeichler
+ Wide angle of 28mm
+ If balanced image quality at wide angle, telephoto, at 12 megapixels or different lighting conditions
+ Very quick and unerring focus and exposure
+ Virtually no color noise
+ Very good color reproduction
+ Adjustable sharpness, color, saturation and contrast
+ Surprisingly low vignetting
+ Very fast switching and triggering
+ Gimmicks like automatic rotation, until deleting, categories, self-timer when the face in the viewfinder, with smiles, Blink, exposure assessment, etc.

HD video and panoramic photos I have Nocht not made, but they are possible and thus also an advantage.

o sharpness falls off quickly but flat to the edge, still nice and sharp corners in total
o Operation is getting used to (different menus)
o i-Contrast and image stabilizer useful only in very specific shooting situations, since one must not expect too much
- Buttons are very fiddly
- Unfortunately, no opt. Not sure how the Ixus 100is
- Using the features of the battery lasts much longer than 100 recordings
- No manual exposure (shutter speed of 1 to 15 seconds in night mode selectable)
- No internal memory
- Battery compartment cover is a questionable plastic-breakage-construction
- Made in China

Because of the many helpful features and size for this camera very well balanced and coordinated quality from design to quality, I find these ultra compact highly recommended! For me, at this point a schnappschu?taugliche-Always-In-Ultra compact camera with 28mm wide angle and good picture quality more important than a 10-fold zoom or pixel Protz. The latter gets you prefer a DSLR.