IXUS 400 vs IXUS 430

[wishingbone]

Hi all...


Am in the midst of deciding to get 1 of the above IXUS 400 or 430..
anyway, can anyone enlighten me on the major difference of 430 over 400..

and of cos, the price of the 2 cams.

Thanks in advance...

[Hoky]

Originally Posted by wishingbone Hi all... Am in the midst of deciding to get 1 of the above IXUS 400 or 430.. anyway, can anyone enlighten me on the major difference of 430 over 400.. and of cos, the price of the 2 cams. Thanks in advance...

Major difference:
http://forums.clubsnap.org/showthrea...871#post573871

SRP difference:
http://forums.clubsnap.org/showthrea...296#post593296

[wishingbone]

Hi HOKY,

thanks for the replies...
can share more with me on the quick shot function??

thanks

[Hoky]

Originally Posted by wishingbone Hi HOKY, thanks for the replies... can share more with me on the quick shot function?? thanks

Here's a link whereby you would like to see for the new IXUS reviews.
http://www.dcresource.com/reviews/ca...ew/index.shtml

One of the quote goes like this:
"The Quick Shot feature reduces shutter lag, but the image on the LCD freezes while the camera is focusing. So you'll want to use the optical viewfinder in that case. "

And here's the review for IXUS 400:
http://www.dcresource.com/reviews/ca...ew/index.shtml

I tested out the IXUS 430 today, seems like no diff to me. The new features are redundant to me, esp the print / share button.
But the quick shot is a slight plus factor, although the Ixus 400 can perform similiarly by turning off the LCD display.

[solistice]

Just bought 430....does anyone know where can I get an original pouch??? The one that comes free is simply too big...

Thanks

[Hoky]

Originally Posted by solistice Just bought 430....does anyone know where can I get an original pouch??? The one that comes free is simply too big... Thanks

You can get the original pouch at AP or CP for about S$20. (They will tell you it's leather, but it's PVC actually)

But I rather you get the Lowe Pro 8 or the Rexo series.
It's cheaper (about $18) and it offers much better protection.
They offer compartment for extra batteries (useless for the Ixus coz proprietry and not AA) and flash card.

Btw, how much did you get it for?

[solistice]

Originally Posted by Hoky You can get the original pouch at AP or CP for about S$20. (They will tell you it's leather, but it's PVC actually) But I rather you get the Lowe Pro 8 or the Rexo series. It's cheaper (about $18) and it offers much better protection. They offer compartment for extra batteries (useless for the Ixus coz proprietry and not AA) and flash card. Btw, how much did you get it for?

Hi, thanks for the info! Will go to AP..where is CP by the way??? Are you referring to LowePro D-Res 8??

I've got LowePro TX10 (Free gift) from the purchase...It's bulky and I would only bring it when travelling (can put even the charger in)

Bought it at Courts, so not cheap ah...S$799 with some free gifts like 64MB Hagiwara CF (pathetic capacity..hahaha..i already got a 512MB Kingston), cleaning kit, LowePro TX10, mini-tripod. Actually AP selling at only $690...

Thanks again!

[Hoky]

Originally Posted by solistice Hi, thanks for the info! Will go to AP..where is CP by the way??? Are you referring to LowePro D-Res 8?? I've got LowePro TX10 (Free gift) from the purchase...It's bulky and I would only bring it when travelling (can put even the charger in) Bought it at Courts, so not cheap ah...S$799 with some free gifts like 64MB Hagiwara CF (pathetic capacity..hahaha..i already got a 512MB Kingston), cleaning kit, LowePro TX10, mini-tripod. Actually AP selling at only $690... Thanks again!

Seems like an expensive buy you have there. But anyway it's already bought.
The free accessories are nice, but they can all be bought below $100. Sorry to dampen your mood.

In addition to a mini-tripod, you might wanna get a bigger one. It's the bare essentials for clear night shots. SLIK is a nice and cheap brand to start with.

Well CP = Cathay Photo. It's at peninsular plaza. Scout around and you will be able to find it.

Cheers to another Ixus user.

[solistice]

Originally Posted by Hoky Seems like an expensive buy you have there. But anyway it's already bought. The free accessories are nice, but they can all be bought below $100. Sorry to dampen your mood. In addition to a mini-tripod, you might wanna get a bigger one. It's the bare essentials for clear night shots. SLIK is a nice and cheap brand to start with. Well CP = Cathay Photo. It's at peninsular plaza. Scout around and you will be able to find it. Cheers to another Ixus user.

I do know I am paying more...but I wouldn't mind the little savings

I went to Alan Photo and searched around sim lim square...but they don't carry the canon I wanted... sigh...

[Hoky]

Originally Posted by solistice I do know I am paying more...but I wouldn't mind the little savings I went to Alan Photo and searched around sim lim square...but they don't carry the canon I wanted... sigh...

Yah, given the cheap prices which some salesman can give at AP, it's no wonder that they run outta stock.

[solistice]

Originally Posted by Hoky Yah, given the cheap prices which some salesman can give at AP, it's no wonder that they run outta stock.

Went to CP today...my first visit...wow..it's quite a large shop....the signboard is so 'class'..

Bought the pouch at Funan instead...heh heh...