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Summary: A Poor Man's Digital Professional Camera
Review: ...I have the choice of all the Canon EOS lenses to use and 2700 dpi images for use in digital photography in combination with a Canon film scanner. The only draw back is that the film must be developed first. The film scanner can make digital images that can be written to an inexpensive CD. The images are magazine quality. You can scan an entire roll of film in less than five minutes and write them with a high speed CD/RW in another five minutes. The APS format dramatically saves scanning time. Also, I would suggest using an upgraded flash that is specifically designed to work with this unit. Have fun.
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Summary: EOS IX Lite vs EOS IX
Review: Bought a EOS IX lite originally - had lousy pictures - was going to give up on the APS system - but then saw on EBAY the EOS IX ( not lite )and gave that a try - WOW! the difference is incredible. The pictures were sharp and clear - my advice is to NOT buy the EOS IX lite but rather find an old EOS IX - you will not be sorry.
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Summary: Fantastic camera at a great price.
Review: I bought the camera last December as a Christmas present for my wife. She had always used a 35mm automatic, but I decided to upgrade to this SLR-APS hybrid. We could not be more pleased. The camera has consistently taken sharp, beautiful pictures with great color and image clarity. The ease of the APS system is unbelievable. And with the camera's optional fully-manual or fully-automatic settings, using the camera itself is as easy or as complicated as you want it to be. If you're looking for a great, affordable camera with lots of options (and upgrade capability), this is the one for you!
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Summary: Pleasantly surprised
Review: I bought this kit for my brother for Xmas. I was familiar w. the APS format and find it a great to work with. I played with the camera for quite a bit, and have decided to buy one of my own as soon as I found out that there's now B&W film for APS. Don't let the APS format scare you. It's just as good in quality to 35mm, and superior in many other aspects. Just make sure you have enough film if you go to exotic places as film might be scarce, or very expensive.
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Summary: Pleasantly surprised
Review: I bought this kit for my brother for Xmas. I was familiar w. the APS format and find it a great to work with. I played with the camera for quite a bit, and have decided to buy one of my own as soon as I found out that there's now B&W film for APS. Don't let the APS format scare you. It's just as good in quality to 35mm, and superior in many other aspects. Just make sure you have enough film if you go to exotic places as film might be scarce, or very expensive.
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Summary: Good, portable, functional camera with APS benefits.
Review: I started "shooting" for fun and profit three years ago with a fully manual 35mm camera that I'd purchased at a used camera shop just prior to a business/pleasure trip to NYC. Though I enjoyed the creativity and quality of pictures I was able to produce with my minolta, over time it became cumbersome to lug the fully-loaded camera case with heavy lenses. Being fully manual, it was also difficult to get spontaneous or action shots. After a disasterous attempt to photograph elephant seals on a windy beach, I decided to look into a lighter, easier camera that still offered top-quality lenses and APS film benefits. My Canon EOS IX Lite definately fits the bill when I'm traveling or photgraphing my kids. It's lightweight, fully functional and easy to use. I'd like to add a lens, and it probably needs the optional flash attachment. The built in flash is fine for snapshots.
I gave the camera a four star rating because I'm accustomed to the quality of photographs I get with the old, manual 35mm. Even though the quality of photos from the EOS IX Lite hasn't been the same, I'm not unhappy with what I've seen so far.
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Summary: Good, portable, functional camera with APS benefits.
Review: I started "shooting" for fun and profit three years ago with a fully manual 35mm camera that I'd purchased at a used camera shop just prior to a business/pleasure trip to NYC. Though I enjoyed the creativity and quality of pictures I was able to produce with my minolta, over time it became cumbersome to lug the fully-loaded camera case with heavy lenses. Being fully manual, it was also difficult to get spontaneous or action shots. After a disasterous attempt to photograph elephant seals on a windy beach, I decided to look into a lighter, easier camera that still offered top-quality lenses and APS film benefits. My Canon EOS IX Lite definately fits the bill when I'm traveling or photgraphing my kids. It's lightweight, fully functional and easy to use. I'd like to add a lens, and it probably needs the optional flash attachment. The built in flash is fine for snapshots.
I gave the camera a four star rating because I'm accustomed to the quality of photographs I get with the old, manual 35mm. Even though the quality of photos from the EOS IX Lite hasn't been the same, I'm not unhappy with what I've seen so far.
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Summary: Excellent!
Review: I was on the beach on the east coast, when my old tiny plastic lense camera quit funtioning! It was time to buy an SLR camera! I was skeptical about the APS film. Was it really better? YES. This camera is extraordinarily easy to use, yet retains all manual funtions, if so desired. I love the three different "angles" available (wide, regular,panaramic), and when you get your film back, the proof sheet even outlines the picture to show you what it would look like if you took a panaramic shot, and ordered a "regular" size reprint! These angles are easy to switch between, on the back of the camera. The menu system to access most functions is intuitive and practical. In addition, I finally have a red eye flash that REALLY works. The auto focus is goof proof, providing just the right feel, complete with beeps and green lights. The pictures are crystal clear, you feel as if you could dive into them! If you are toying with the idea of buying a "real" camera, give this one a look! It's lighter in weight than my old "waterproof active camera", and takes far superior pictures. These features plus the creative control both during the taking of the shot, and after you recieve your prints is outstanding. Would I make this purchase again? OH YES!
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Summary: Journalist who needed pictures!
Review: I'm a freelance writer. When my editors told me they wanted pictures, my point-and-shoot zoom wasn't getting the shots I needed. I went to a pawn shop and found an EOS IX7 IXLite with a Quantaray 70-300 lense.I picked up a second-hand tripod and shoulder bag. Boy, talk about great shots on the water and around town. The film's available from Nantucket to Key West. I usually buy a dozen rolls before leaving home. I like Fuji better than Kodak for my outdoor shots.
I don't know much about photography but the mode dial and instruction book has me stopping water in motion and catching sunsets of incredible color. The photo shop guy frowned at me for getting such a "wusie" camera. He said the blowups would be too fuzzy for magazine reprints. I've had no complaints.
Thanks for a great camera!
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Summary: Dont listen to bargain bob
Review: I'm not quite sure what Bargain Bob is talking about, but he describes thin unit (and a film scanner) as the poor mans digital camera. With the price of the camera plus the scanner, you could purchase a very nice didgtal camera, so don't fall into that trap. If you want film, buy a film camera, if you want digital, but a digital camera...don't just get a scanner.
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