Thanks to the 16-megapixel sensor, the Digic 4 processor, 8xoptical and 32x digital zoom Canon IXUS 145 is unlikely to receive awards for innovation, however it is an excellent and beautifully photographed camera.
Focusing on quality, Canonlimited to a set of functions for a novice user with several art filters and some basic manual settings, such as exposure compensation and white balance, allowing the owners to experiment a little. Several scene modes are available, including "Beach", "Snow" and "Portrait", as well as digital image stabilization, which creates a composite photograph and reduces blur, making it easier to shoot in difficult conditions such as low light or moving objects.
Digital camera Canon Digital IXUS 145 allows you to shoot HD-video and is equipped with an eco-mode that reduces energy consumption.
Despite the fact that the functionalityIXUS 145 refer to the initial level, the camera helps the novice to migrate from photography in fully automatic mode to self-select settings. The model supports the Live Mode function, which allows owners to adjust brightness, saturation and contrast, watching changes on the screen, setting white balance, exposure compensation and metering method.
Competing with the Nikon Coolpix S3600 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8, the IXUS 145 will be cheaper, but it should be borne in mind that the camera also has less functionality.
The model is available in silver, red, purple and black. Most likely, she will like novice amateurs and those who do not like to mess with the settings.
No handle on the Canon Digital IXUS 145feedback from owners is not considered a disadvantage, since the camera is very easy to hold, since it is thin and light even with the battery inserted. Since there are no protrusions, it easily slides into a narrow pocket of jeans or a coat. The case is durable, without convex plastic parts. The only serious problem that users face is the battery cover, which is sometimes difficult to open.
Given its price, it's no surprise that Canon does not offer a touchscreen, but the 2.7 "LCD is large and intuitive, and the menu system is very simple.
Buttons are larger than some previous camerasIXUS (for example, 255 HS), as well as the distance between them, which should be a pleasant change for the owners of large hands. However, this additional space is limited, since the screen has been reduced from 3 "to 2.7", so that the space between the controls becomes wider.
The standard Canon Digital IXUS 145 menu systemreviews are called relatively simple, especially for those who are already familiar with the camera manufacturer. Most commonly used functions are now available via FUNC / SET in the center of the navigation keys. The rest of the control panel now contains flash buttons, ECO, display settings, and mode switching. The latter confuses the designation Auto. Settings such as macro, exposure compensation and a timer that were previously accessed directly can now be found in the function menu, which makes it difficult to select them, since they can only be accessed through several menus.
There was a new help button on the back panelIXUS 145, which brings brief tips and information about the screen on which the user is located, which should help novice photographers in the study of functionality. The playback and recording keys are located above the control panel. The switch, the shutter release button and the zoom control are on the top edge on the right, and the flash is on the left, away from the fingers that might accidentally interfere with it.
Camera Canon Digital IXUS 145 reviewsusers are praised for the amazingly real, bright colors and convenience of work. It quickly focuses and instantly processes images, which is always welcome in a compact camera. Most exposures are well balanced and, apparently, correctly measured. Although there are some overexposures in portrait photography on a bright background, but this can be corrected by exposure compensation.
The macro mode works very well, allowingApproach the subject being photographed without dropping the shadow of the zoom lens on it. On the edges of the frame a little blurred, but there is nothing that would look out of place.
Several white balance modes are available, butthey have to be used infrequently, since the automatic white balance perfectly copes with most scenes, except overcast ones, which make colors colder than in reality. Switching to the cloudy white balance corrects the situation.
The sensitivity of the model varies in the rangeISO 100-3200 (manual setting is limited to 1600). In the pictures taken at ISO 1600 and above, noise is noticeable. Shooting in good lighting at ISO 800 or below should minimize noise if you do not view the images in full size. Also some noise is present even at ISO 400 in low light, but it's still quite good performance.
Filters are standard for IXUS, but each modelbrings something of its own. Each of them is displayed on the screen before shooting, which is useful because the camera does not offer any editing options or post-processing.
On some pictures Canon Digital IXUS 145the reviews indicate minor chromatic aberrations, but it is unlikely that this would be noticeable when printing a photo size of A4 or less. Optics do not give noticeable distortion or edging.
The screen is clear, bright and easily visible undermost angles, although at an extreme slope it becomes mirrored, which makes viewing difficult, and the colors displayed on the display become slightly muted in bright sunlight.
The effectiveness of scaling is generally good,especially when using 8x optical zoom. And although the digital zoom can reach 32x, at the maximum the image is quite noisy, so it's better to stick to 16x and lower.
According to feedback from users, they are impressedquality of the series, and the 145th model did not disappoint them. The camera has a limited set of functions, but what the camera can do, it does very well, creating clear, bright, sharp images. However, it would be nice to see more innovation. The manufacturer has excellent technology, and it would be nice to see them in a budget compact - for example, the ability to download to social networks or a touch screen.
Customer Reviews of Canon Digital IXUS 145show that the manufacturer once again released a great in every respect compact: easy to use, making great pictures and fit into your pocket. Although it is always nice to see other functions - panoramic mode or the possibility of post-processing, the low price does not allow making claims. IXUS 145 provides quality photos in a wide range of shooting conditions.
If you need something better, for a smalla surcharge can be considered options for the Nikon Coolpix S3600, which offers 20 megapixel as well as retouching in the camera, while the Panasonic SZ8 boasts Wi-Fi, a wider LCD screen and a large optical zoom.
Canon Digital IXUS 145 reviews are called idealcamera for a beginner amateur photographer. Its menu system is easy to use, the automatic mode works well, and the price is very attractive. Also, the quality of the image is undeniable, and the size and weight of the camera allow it to always take with you, regardless of the situation.
