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日本語/Japanese  Tue 11/07 21:52 JST
After 4 years of service I decided it was time to retire our IXY Digital 400 and get a new one. I was thinking of getting Roys GR but decided to stick with Canon - have been using the IXY series since the 200 model and have been pleased with the quality.
The main reason for upgrading was for a few reasons...
  • The 400 was a bit heavy and thick as a brick.
  • Wanted a compact camera with a wide angle 28mm lens.
  • Got fed up of changing lens at the toy, game and anime events. From now on I can keep the macro lens on and use the new 900 IS for wide shots.
  • Wanted a camera small enough to carry around with me anywhere - my W41CA is rather limiting.
Have only had it for a few days and most of the functions are similar to previous IXY's. Still need to plough through the manual to see what hidden features there are.
IXY DIGITAL 900 IS (click to enlarge)
I'm not sure how image stabilizers work but I smell a fish when I hear about these features. Reason is that I've taken a few blurry shots with the camera so far and wasn't drinking coffee at the time.
IXY DIGITAL 900 IS (click to enlarge)
The screen size has vastly increased and the UI behavior is far more intuitive.
IXY DIGITAL 900 IS (click to enlarge)
A rather nice feature is that when you take a picture vertically and rotate the camera...
IXY DIGITAL 900 IS (click to enlarge)
The image is automatically rotated based on the angle you hold the camera - no buttons to push - just rotate.
IXY DIGITAL 900 IS (click to enlarge)
Battery is smaller and an SD card is used instead of the CF card.
IXY DIGITAL 900 IS (click to enlarge)
IXY DIGITAL 900 IS (click to enlarge)
The battery cover is made of plastic and feels like its going to break sometime soon.
IXY DIGITAL 900 IS (click to enlarge)
Smaller battery charger. Still think they could have made it smaller though.
IXY DIGITAL 900 IS (click to enlarge)
Comparison with the 400.
IXY DIGITAL 900 IS (click to enlarge)
IXY DIGITAL 900 IS (click to enlarge)
IXY DIGITAL 900 IS (click to enlarge)
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IXY DIGITAL 900 IS (click to enlarge)
My new camera stand.
IXY DIGITAL 900 IS (click to enlarge)
Bits n bobs inside the box.
Price? 40,000 yen from a seller on Kakaku.com.
IXY DIGITAL 900 IS (click to enlarge)
OK, going to take a look at some sample shots now starting with this one that uses a built in B/W filter.
IXY DIGITAL 900 IS (click to enlarge)
Love the wide angle lens *^o^*.
IXY DIGITAL 900 IS (click to enlarge)
Still need to play around with the settings to get decent night shots.
IXY DIGITAL 900 IS (click to enlarge)
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NickC in Vancouver, SFU
Ohhh nice camera Danny. What do with the cameras that you retire? Sell? etc.

My dad bought a Canon SD 550 a few months ago and its pretty good in terms of quality =). I can't wait to get a hold of a Digital SLR. @@

Cheers,
(ID #41062) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Danny in Tokyo
Hey Nick,
Some of them I sell, some I give away and some of them are lying around somewhere ^^;
(ID #41063) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Kye Henney, Beast from the East in Mokpo, Kyoto, Signal Hill
wow 7.1 nothin exist over here that has that much LMAO
I seriously need to get a new camera, still using my trashed old Sony DCR-PC101E to take pictures. But affordability is what really throws me when is comes to getting a new one, most of the decent models are way out of my price range :(.
(ID #41066) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Edward in Michigan U.S.A.
Lately, I have been looking at compact cameras.  I asume you are using auto white balance in the photos you took.  The camera is giving nice sharpness and no noticeable color cast or bias.  Also nice auto exposure for night and indoor shots if you are using a full automatic setting.  Very impressive for a compact.  I can see why you like it.

I have an older Sony Cybershot.  Yes, that darn Sony Timer again.  It just loved blue.  I once took a picture of my fiancee sitting on a blue sofa, in a room with blue-gray carpeting.  UGH! ^o^

I agree image stabilizer is like one week old stanky fish.  This garbage the camera companies sell of perfect sharp image from camera shake is a pile.  I don't know how it works on a compact, but I'm guessing it just pushing the ISO setting higher, right?  I have one telephoto IS lens for my 20D and it does improve sharpness in low light for high zoom.  Image Stabilization was explained to me this way: The lens mounts are not fixed and allowed to float.  As you can guess, the electronics control how much movement is allowed.
(ID #41068) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Chase Reuter in Boca Raton, Florida
Canon has to use like 90 different names for one model, depending on the region. I assume that's the SD800IS here in America, because the SD900 is 10MP and has a titanium body.

Buy yeah, out of all the compacts at my store, I refer the SD800IS as being the best within the bunch without a doubt, and the SD900 if you have to have 10MP and don't mind loosing the Image Stabalizer.

And yes, Canon is the best as far as compacts go. :D
(ID #41069) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
super rats in Philadelphia, PA USA
I dislike my Panasonic FZ7, because in macro mode it purple fringes edges like mad!  That's a serious liability to a figure enthusiast.  Outside of macro mode, that thing has an amazing lens though.  It was the first non-Canon camera I ever bought and I regret it.

Image stabilization is nice though.
(ID #41070) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Edward in Michigan U.S.A.
Small world...  A review is on Allabout site now.  Sorry it is in Nihongo, but you can see an example of image stablization on and off.

http://allabout.co.jp/computer/digitalcamera/
(ID #41071) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Nice, I just got one of these for my girlfriend. It's the 800IS in the states btw. All around great camera with decent ISO range. I'm sure you'll have a blast with it.
(ID #41073) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Alafista in Singapore
oooo its called the ixy over there in japan ... over here its called ixus
(ID #41074) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
David -M- in France, Strasbourg
Canon is very good, sometime the pictures look a little too hot with some models. But it's always a top quality choice.
(ID #41075) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Adun in Sydney, Australia
I know what you mean by switching lenses at a convention. It's not exactly fun though I have gotten rather fast in doing so. How many lenses do you take with you to a convention anyway?
(ID #41076) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Wind-up in Seoul
I've been using th' old IXY 30a for years now, too. I've been thinking about upgrading to one of the these new multi-purpose Samsung models (PMP/DMB along with the camera functions ~) lately though ...
(ID #41077) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
TJ Han in Singapore
WHAT Canon has a new model already? It was just a couple of months ago that I bought my spanking new Canon IXUS 800 IS and now there's a 900 with wide angle?

All the pics on my site are taken with the 800.
(ID #41079) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
RacingManiac in Toronto, Canada
MINOLTA!!!!

Ah its a shame that they are not around making camera anymore...I still love my Maxxum 5D though(Alpha Sweet Digital in Japan), and hopefully Sony can continue their DSLR platform long into the future....
(ID #41080) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Shi in 604
hey danny, have you check out a camera brand call leica?  I currently own a d-lux 2 and the quality is amazing, but nonetheless canon is a good choice, can't go wrong with a cannon =D
(ID #41081) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Red October in Elk Grove, CA USA
What's up? Danny. I want to ask you a off topic question. I like you Casio watch(es). Do you buy your watch(es) like that or you make it your own? Where can I get one like that? Personally, I own serval 8 wahtches. Casio is my personal favor, because it is digital. Please let me know. Thanks.
(ID #41082) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
area51xxmars in ?
I have a question, what do you spray on your runners before you take the parts off? Please email me asap!!
(ID #41083) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Danny in Tokyo
Area51xxmars,
Because Im busy and not clever when it comes to modeling.

Red October,
Got two watches that I liked and filed the modified strap to hold them together. Been wearing that for about 7 years now ^^

Shi,
Leica? That rings a bell but dont hear much about it here.

TJ Han,
I thought you had an SLR for your photos. You take all your shots with a compact camera?

Edward,
Another nice find ^^

Edward in Michigan,
Auto WB for some of the shots but rarely take anything in auto and set to full manual. I always turn off the flash too.
(ID #41086) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Gordon Pekeur in south africa -cape town-
nice cam......7.1 Mpix....way cool!! That reminds me, I need an upgrade from my 4.1 Mpix Cybershot!!

keep bringing us the good Sh*t with your new cam Danny =)
(ID #41096) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
vincent
the GR make somme very close macro (1,5cm), really a very good camera i use one since few week and it really a great camera but it demand some photo capacity to make great picture. I made a photo blog, one picture every day to learn how to use my ricoh.
(ID #41163) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
TJ Han in Singapore
Danny,

I use an IXUS 800 and more recently, a Canon S3. I do get the chance to use EOS-30D but without any decent macro lens, which sort of defeats the purpose.

Super rats uses a Panasonic FZ-30 if I recall correctly. Yeah so you do have the best cameras around!
(ID #41211) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Gordon Pekeur in south africa -cape town-
Canon has brought out a 10.0mgpxl now, the IXUS 900Ti.....I think Id like to get that one as my new cam.....
(ID #41861) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
AndyH in Birmingham, UK
3D artist
Registered on 2006/12/25 10:08
Sorry to dig up an old thread, but how's this camera doing for you nowadays?

Really tempted to get one for my upcoming tokyo trip, as my fairly recent powershot is great, but bulky, and i dont really need all the full manual control stuff on it.

Everything about this camera looks really good, but 4X zoom isnt as good as my powershot's 6X zoom. It really comes in handy for skyline shots...

Can you take long exposure shots on it - yknow, the ones that make cityscapes look so cool at night?

Were those cool night shots taken on a high iso, or just with a super steady hand and longer exposure?

Cheers!
(ID #61369) Posted on 2007/10/29 10:22
asrai in Philippines
Physical Therapy student
Registered on 2007/11/18 22:25
this is cool..this article shows up 3rd if you google "canon IXY DIGITAL 900 IS" .. haha ..

I'm planning to buy a camera and since there's too many choices I'm quite confused right now. I might get this one though .. Your pictures are amazing.
(ID #64409) Posted on 2007/11/21 21:02
Neil Duckett in Yoyogi, Tokyo
Software Engineer
Registered on 2007/11/06 13:37
I just upgraded my Canon IXY Digital 1000 for the 2000is .. 12.1 megapixel with a great stabilisation feature ... i LOVE it!
(ID #69598) Posted on 2008/01/14 02:39
NickC in Vancouver, SFU
Ohhh nice camera Danny. What do with the cameras that you retire? Sell? etc.

My dad bought a Canon SD 550 a few months ago and its pretty good in terms of quality =). I can't wait to get a hold of a Digital SLR. @@

Cheers,
(ID #83066) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:12
Danny in Tokyo
Hey Nick,
Some of them I sell, some I give away and some of them are lying around somewhere ^^;
(ID #83067) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:12
Kye Henney, Beast from the East in Mokpo, Kyoto, Signal Hill
wow 7.1 nothin exist over here that has that much LMAO
I seriously need to get a new camera, still using my trashed old Sony DCR-PC101E to take pictures. But affordability is what really throws me when is comes to getting a new one, most of the decent models are way out of my price range :(.
(ID #83070) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:12
Edward in Michigan U.S.A.
Lately, I have been looking at compact cameras.  I asume you are using auto white balance in the photos you took.  The camera is giving nice sharpness and no noticeable color cast or bias.  Also nice auto exposure for night and indoor shots if you are using a full automatic setting.  Very impressive for a compact.  I can see why you like it.

I have an older Sony Cybershot.  Yes, that darn Sony Timer again.  It just loved blue.  I once took a picture of my fiancee sitting on a blue sofa, in a room with blue-gray carpeting.  UGH! ^o^

I agree image stabilizer is like one week old stanky fish.  This garbage the camera companies sell of perfect sharp image from camera shake is a pile.  I don't know how it works on a compact, but I'm guessing it just pushing the ISO setting higher, right?  I have one telephoto IS lens for my 20D and it does improve sharpness in low light for high zoom.  Image Stabilization was explained to me this way: The lens mounts are not fixed and allowed to float.  As you can guess, the electronics control how much movement is allowed.
(ID #83072) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:12
Chase Reuter in Boca Raton, Florida
Canon has to use like 90 different names for one model, depending on the region. I assume that's the SD800IS here in America, because the SD900 is 10MP and has a titanium body.

Buy yeah, out of all the compacts at my store, I refer the SD800IS as being the best within the bunch without a doubt, and the SD900 if you have to have 10MP and don't mind loosing the Image Stabalizer.

And yes, Canon is the best as far as compacts go. :D
(ID #83073) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:12
super rats in Philadelphia, PA USA
I dislike my Panasonic FZ7, because in macro mode it purple fringes edges like mad!  That's a serious liability to a figure enthusiast.  Outside of macro mode, that thing has an amazing lens though.  It was the first non-Canon camera I ever bought and I regret it.

Image stabilization is nice though.
(ID #83074) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:12
Edward in Michigan U.S.A.
Small world...  A review is on Allabout site now.  Sorry it is in Nihongo, but you can see an example of image stablization on and off.

http://allabout.co.jp/computer/digitalcamera/
(ID #83075) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:12
Nice, I just got one of these for my girlfriend. It's the 800IS in the states btw. All around great camera with decent ISO range. I'm sure you'll have a blast with it.
(ID #83077) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:12
Alafista in Singapore
oooo its called the ixy over there in japan ... over here its called ixus
(ID #83078) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:12
David -M- in France, Strasbourg
Canon is very good, sometime the pictures look a little too hot with some models. But it's always a top quality choice.
(ID #83079) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:12
Adun in Sydney, Australia
I know what you mean by switching lenses at a convention. It's not exactly fun though I have gotten rather fast in doing so. How many lenses do you take with you to a convention anyway?
(ID #83080) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:12
Wind-up in Seoul
I've been using th' old IXY 30a for years now, too. I've been thinking about upgrading to one of the these new multi-purpose Samsung models (PMP/DMB along with the camera functions ~) lately though ...
(ID #83081) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:12
TJ Han in Singapore
WHAT Canon has a new model already? It was just a couple of months ago that I bought my spanking new Canon IXUS 800 IS and now there's a 900 with wide angle?

All the pics on my site are taken with the 800.
(ID #83083) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:12
RacingManiac in Toronto, Canada
MINOLTA!!!!

Ah its a shame that they are not around making camera anymore...I still love my Maxxum 5D though(Alpha Sweet Digital in Japan), and hopefully Sony can continue their DSLR platform long into the future....
(ID #83084) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:12
Shi in 604
hey danny, have you check out a camera brand call leica?  I currently own a d-lux 2 and the quality is amazing, but nonetheless canon is a good choice, can't go wrong with a cannon =D
(ID #83085) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:12
Red October in Elk Grove, CA USA
What's up? Danny. I want to ask you a off topic question. I like you Casio watch(es). Do you buy your watch(es) like that or you make it your own? Where can I get one like that? Personally, I own serval 8 wahtches. Casio is my personal favor, because it is digital. Please let me know. Thanks.
(ID #83086) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:12
area51xxmars in ?
I have a question, what do you spray on your runners before you take the parts off? Please email me asap!!
(ID #83087) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:12
Danny in Tokyo
Area51xxmars,
Because Im busy and not clever when it comes to modeling.

Red October,
Got two watches that I liked and filed the modified strap to hold them together. Been wearing that for about 7 years now ^^

Shi,
Leica? That rings a bell but dont hear much about it here.

TJ Han,
I thought you had an SLR for your photos. You take all your shots with a compact camera?

Edward,
Another nice find ^^

Edward in Michigan,
Auto WB for some of the shots but rarely take anything in auto and set to full manual. I always turn off the flash too.
(ID #83090) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:12
Gordon Pekeur in south africa -cape town-
nice cam......7.1 Mpix....way cool!! That reminds me, I need an upgrade from my 4.1 Mpix Cybershot!!

keep bringing us the good Sh*t with your new cam Danny =)
(ID #83100) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:12
vincent
the GR make somme very close macro (1,5cm), really a very good camera i use one since few week and it really a great camera but it demand some photo capacity to make great picture. I made a photo blog, one picture every day to learn how to use my ricoh.
(ID #83167) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:12
TJ Han in Singapore
Danny,

I use an IXUS 800 and more recently, a Canon S3. I do get the chance to use EOS-30D but without any decent macro lens, which sort of defeats the purpose.

Super rats uses a Panasonic FZ-30 if I recall correctly. Yeah so you do have the best cameras around!
(ID #83215) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:12
Gordon Pekeur in south africa -cape town-
Canon has brought out a 10.0mgpxl now, the IXUS 900Ti.....I think Id like to get that one as my new cam.....
(ID #83865) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:12
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