micromuon's Full Review: Canon PowerShot SD400 / IXUS 50 Digital Camera
I'm not a professional photographer. I don't know all the technical sounding terms that photographers use. I do, however, like to have a good camera. I invested in a high quality SLR 35mm camera years ago, but didn't make the switch over to digital until I won this particular camera from the McDonalds Monopoly Game (yes, people do actually win things).
When it arrived in the mail, I was shocked at the small size. It is about the size of a standard card deck, and weighs about the same amount also. Don't get any ideas about carrying it in your pants pocket. Not only is that uncomfortable for a long period of time, but it doesn't leave any room for anything else.
The first thing you notice with the camera is that the screen is large and bright...which is good because it fingerprints easily, and when you clean it, you need to be careful not to scratch it, as it does so easily.
There are a myriad of options to manipulate on your pictures. You'll probably never use them all, but it has them and that's important...I think.
But the real reason a person buys a camera is to take pictures. The picture quality is exceptional. I love the convenience of snapping a handful of pictures, then flipping through to choose the best one. You can change the output size of the pictures to conserve space on the SD card (I definitely suggest buying an extra SD card). On the largest setting, you get pictures that you can manipulate easily. On the smallest setting, you can snap pictures for days! But don't be surprised if the pictures are so small that detail disappears a little bit.
The battery life is mediocre. Always bring your charger on vacation, as you will need it.
Video on the camera is decent. It's not a replacement for a good digital video camera, but it will get a spur of the moment video if so desired.
Recommended:
Yes
Amount Paid (US$): 0.00 This Camera is a Good Choice if You Want Something... Flexible Enough for Enthusiasts
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