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    Ixus 860 IS vs Ixus 80 IS ?

    Oh, I guess the compare function in dpreview is wrong. :P http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/compare_post.asp?method=sidebyside&cameras=canon_sd1100%2Ccanon_sd870is&show=all If both are using lens shift IS, on specification both look similar. Go for IXUS 80IS for smaller size and cheaper...
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    Ixus 860 IS vs Ixus 80 IS ?

    Another major different: Ixus 860IS is using lens shift IS whereas 80IS is using CCD shift IS. Have never tried Canon's CCD shift IS, but had compared 860IS with Fujifilm (which uses CCD shift), and 860IS's IS, which is lens shift, definitely win by a mile. To put it in plain word...
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    Digi Camera that cost < $350

    I'm helping my brother looking for a compact digital camera as a gift to his friend. The price range is $300 - $350. I have no problem in recommending a model that's in a higher price range, but not so in this $300 - $350 range. The requirements are quite simple, compact (ie, not using AA...
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    Urgent: Fuji F50fd, Fuji F31fd, or Canon IXUS series

    Thanks for the quick reply. I've considered Panasonic too, but after reading reviewed, the image quality of Panasonic seems to be worst than the Canon Ixus. Also, shoot at ISO 50 because there is no choice. :)
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    Urgent: Fuji F50fd, Fuji F31fd, or Canon IXUS series

    I dropped my Canon IXUS 50 and the lens was spoilt. Need a replacement P&S urgently by next week. After reading all the reviews, seems like Fuji F31fd is the 'best' P&S out there. However, it's discontinued and the only place that sells it is at Harvey at $499, which is the same...
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    How to do searching in the forumn for double word, eg, 'CF card'

    Can't search the forum for words like 'CF card', it says minimum search string length is 3 character. Any other tricks ?