Product Description

6.0 Megapixel resolutionHigh resolution 2.5" LCD screen3x optical zoom 35105mm (35mm equivalent) with UA lensDIGIC II, iSAPS and 9-point AiAF for fast, sharp results16 shooting modesMy Colours in-camera photo effects30fps VGA movie clips with soundHigh ISO Auto and ISO 800 for flash-free indoor shootingWidescreen (16:9) still image recordingWxDxH: 86.0x21.7x53.5 mmWeight: 0.140 kg

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #8186 in Consumer Electronics
• Brand: Canon
• Model: 1080B004AA
• Released on: 2006-03-07
• Dimensions: .31 pounds
• Display size: 2.5

Features

• 6.0 Megapixel resolutionHigh resolution 2.5" LCD screen3x optical zoom 35105mm (35mm equivalent) with UA lensDIGIC II, iSAPS and 9-point AiAF for fast, sharp results16 shooting modesMy Colours in-camera photo effects30fps VGA movie clips with

Manufacturer's Description

Classically IXUS
Sleek and stylish with a stainless steel body, the Digital IXUS 60 epitomises classic IXUS elegance.

6.0 Megapixels
A 6.0 Megapixel CCD sensor captures every scene with enough detail for large, photo quality prints.

Ultra compact 3x optical zoom
An Ultra-High Refractive Index Aspherical (UA) 3x optical zoom lens helps deliver crystal-clear performance in an exceptionally compact form.

Cutting edge technology
Canon's DIGIC II processor ensures fast, responsive camera performance and superior image processing. iSAPS technology analyses each scene to optimise key camera settings even before a shot is taken.

Rear view of ixus 60

Large 2.5" LCD
The 2.5" LCD screen features a wide viewing angle for easy group viewing with friends. Quick-bright gives instant screen brightness in outdoor conditions. Night Display mode improves visibility after dark for easy night shooting.

Shooting modes and My Colors
Choose from a range of 16 shooting modes to get that perfect shot. Special Scene modes such as Beach, Foliage and Underwater help with tricky lighting conditions. My Colors allows special in-camera colour effects to be applied before and after shooting.

High quality movies
Shoot extra long* 30fps VGA movies with full audio, or record QVGA movies at 60fps and analyze in sharp slow motion.

Low light shooting
ISO 800 and High ISO Auto settings allow you to shoot indoors or in low light conditions without using a flash. They also enable shooting at higher shutter speeds, reducing the risk of image blur.

Widescreen recording
Shoot stills in Widescreen 16:9 mode for playback on widescreen TV or printing on wide size paper with a SELPHY CP printer - perfect for viewing sweeping panoramas in all their original glory.

Direct printing Connect to any PictBridge or Canon Direct Print compatible photo printer and push the Print/Share button for instant photolab quality prints.

CANON iMAGE GATEWAY
CANON iMAGE GATEWAY** provides 100MB of web space for your own online photo gallery. A comprehensive software suite is included for browsing, editing, downloading and organising photos, movies and slide shows.

Box Contents

• Digital IXUS 60
• Wrist strap
• 16MB memory card
• Battery pack with terminal cap
• Battery charger
• AC cable
• Interface cable

Customer Reviews

WARNING DO NOT BUY
I bought this camera 18 months ago, used it with varying success (the camera doesn't deal with light sources consistently, it occasionally takes a good photo but it's a question of luck). This week it developed a fault whereby the aperture clicks open and shut automatically as if trying to determine the light source, and any subsequent photo is a blank white screen. I contacted Canon support, and because the camera is now six months out of warranty it will cost upwards of 80 pounds to get fixed. I'm certainly not buying any Canon products again.

Canon's Little Beauty: the ultimate pocket party camera
"Is that a Canon in your pocket or are you just pleased to see me?" is not something an owner of a Canon Ixus 60 is ever likely to hear due to this beauty's sleek, diminutive dimensions.

I bought the IXUS 60 while on holiday in Australia in November 2006 because my Nikon D80 SLR was just too big (and precious) to take out partying in the evenings. I was wary of small digital cameras because I'd had two Nikon digital compacts and both had died on me within months (seemingly minutes) so buying this Canon was for me a gamble. I needn't have worried.

This camera has proven to be a most faithful companion; it has never let me down (not once has it 'acted up'/crashed/refused to work), has found many admirers, takes great shots, has perfect build quality (robust, metal), great battery life (I haven't needed to buy a second back-up battery as I usually do), and is the best camera (aside from the Nikon 80) that I've owned.

The IXUS 60 is pretty old now (there are more recent Ixus models which offer better resolution), but for printing at 5x7 inch this does just fine. Sure, it's not going to produce the quality images associated with SLRs, but given its size (smaller than a cigarette box), I believe this model sets the standard. A review below goes into more detail on this, but believe me, the casual observer will be impressed rather than find fault with this camera's images.

(It may also possibly explain why it's still so dear when compared to the prices of more recent Canon models.)

Get a new battery?
This bit of kit is fantastic, end of story.
I keep reading reviews about the battery life of this camera and don't understand why some folk complain about the battery. Example, I was in Adelaide recently, and forgot my battery charger.Being fully charged beforehand though, the battery lasted for four whole days shooting, using the LCD display all the time. On day five, the battery warning popped up, but despite this I was able to take pics for the remainder of that day. So, in short, five days of photography on a full charge.
I suggest that those having problems with battery life should buy a new battery, because obviously a decent battery can last days and days.
I don't think the camera is the issue.