#Great Camera (2009-06-29) Was going to get something completely different, but read some reviews and instantly changed my mind to this camera - and wasn t disappointed. Its really easy to use, takes great pictures and is very nice & neat. Only negative was that whoever packed the box forgot to put the software cd in, but who uses the supplied software anyway?!

#Good little compact camera (2009-06-29) The 85 IS is a great little camera - easy functionality and great clear images. As is the way of compact camera the shutter time delay needs to be allowed for but hasn t been problem.

#Excellent little camera (2009-06-27) Bought this camera after being very disappointed with a Sony that didn t last two years without breaking. Sturdy build with a quality feel to the finish, good clear screen, beautiful true colours. A very good buy.

#Lens Error (2009-06-25) I would not recommend buying a Cannon Ixus, after just over a year mine failed with a lens error, after searching online I found this is a known fault with the cannon Ixus line. I contacted cannon and they refused to repair it unless I paid a large amount. How unusual that so many people report the lens error that makes the camera unusable just after a year.

#Fantastic Camera (2009-06-19) I bought this for my wife as a replacement for her Ixus55 which broke when dropped, oh the joys of having a 3yo in the house. Initially we thought it would be pretty much the same as the Ixus55 but we ve been highly impressed by the improvements. The three biggest changes we like are the way the ISO changes automatically to best suit the shooting environment whilst letting you know by showing it on the display. The second major improvement is the flash which seems to fill fairly big voids with just the right amount of light. Lastly, the start-up is very...

#More than just an entry camera (2009-06-26) Having looked carefully for a low priced DSLR,I found this camera,it is all and more than I expected,easy to hold and handle,very quick and silent in all functions. An excellent camera for anyone on a fixed budget. Sony DSLR-A200K Digital SLR Camera + Zoom Lens Kit (18-70mm F3. 5-5. 6)

#Perfect for Beginners / Casual Users, 5***** (2009-06-23) I bought this camera a few months ago, I have tried many types of photography and it has been simply perfect for everything i have tried. I would certainly recommend the Sony A200k camera to anyone.

#Good all round performer (2009-06-23) I bought this for holiday and family snaps it seems to be very versitile and easy to use. I am not an expert photographer but the output from compact cameras did n t seem so good and I was n t able to take the photos I wanted. This camera is only a bit more than a compact but gives better pictures. I have always preferred the SLR format in that you get what you see. At the same time as buying the camera I bought a book on how to use it on Amazon and I am glad I did since the instruction manual was very poor. I would recommend anyone else new t...

#good decision (2009-06-22) I have owned this camera for almost a month now and although i am stil finding out what all the buttons and settings are for i am very happy with it ,so much so that i have taken over a thousand pictures with it. definately a step up from my compact camera

#Sony A200K dslr (2009-06-19) After a few years using a compact digital camera and having previously been a film slr user, this camera has renewed my enthousiasm for photography especially of wildlife. So far so good and I can see my results improving. would recommend it wholeheartedly!!!

#sharp images - well made - menus could be more logical (2009-07-01) bought this to replace my 8mp panasonic and haven t been disappointed. it has a lovely finish (slightly prone to smudges from fingers) and the build quality is great with no creaks or gaps. battery life excellent as i ve taken over 200 images and a couple of videos and there s still juice left in it (you must charge the battery fully before using the camera. . . took about 1. 5 hours). some reviewers have mentioned a lack of focus around the edges of photographs but i ve not noticed this. i ve taken pictures of lands...

#Canon camera (2009-06-28) Camera works well in comparison to another small camera that we have purchased previously. Easier to see the screen in bright sublight.

#Wot no Manual? (2009-06-08) I have been more than pleased with the excellent shots taken with my new Canon Digital IXUS 85 compact camera they compare favourably with my Canon EOS 350. I had hoped to experiment more with the camera whilst away on holiday in Croatia however the User Manual comes on a CDROM and is 258 A6 pages long. As it is PDF Format you cannot download this document and condense it into a reasonable size for holiday reading. Also you do not want to be stuck by your computer sorting our all this wonderful camera will do for you. I appreciate that a CDROM only co...

#IXUS 85 IS (2009-06-02) Fantastic camera! I bought this as we had loved the IXUS 500 and wanted a second camera, I was worried that this wouldn t be as good but I was wrong! The larger screen is brilliant but hard to see in bright light! Lots of features I probably won t use and for some reason it barks like a dog when a picture is taken, must read the manual to stop this slight irritation. Takes great pictures.

#light fast and great pictures (2009-05-26) Very light weight. its easy to use, with logical controls. digital zoom works better than expected - no loss of quality (how do they do that?!)pictures are great.

#Novice friendly (2009-06-22) Still finding my way around the various functions available but, as a dinosaur, but so far I am impressed with the quality of picture and ease of operation.

#Great camera, power packed, but annoying flash (2009-06-18) I feel the camera is really great, I am a dentist and I take very close up pictures of teeth. This camera works a magic and has not let me down yet. The macro distance is 0cm which is fab, most macro cameras have upto 1cm macro, but this is out of this world. However I am really annoyed with the flash staying up all the time. I would have rated it 5star if not for the flash and canon should have come up with a neck strap as this is a bit bulky.

#mostly good, easy to use (2009-06-17) First thing is to say that the flash failed after ten days, so that is a downside, but on the other hand its just gone back to Amazon for a replacement, not a refund, so that tells you I was pretty happy with it!I previously had Nikon 8700, and the canon seems to be slightly less sharp at the default setting but detail is actually there across the whole of the very wide zoom range. Maybe the Nikon lens just edges it. However, ease of use puts the Canon streets ahead, you can have total control very easily, or rely on the automatic modes. I take ...

#Canon PowerShot SX200 IS (2009-06-13) I have just started using this camera. I use a SLR normally for my photography. However I needed a light camera that I can carry with me as the SLR tends to be a bit heavy when carrying all day. This camera is just what I needed. As in one of your reviews I agree about the flash being up from the moment you switch the camera on and it can be annoying. However the photos I have taken have been all I require and more. The zoom I found excellent,

#Don t buy this camera!!! (2009-06-13) I bought this camera few days ago and sent it back as the camera is not able to take a sharp picture. Save your money and do not make the same mistake as I did, this camera is not worth a penny!!!

#Excellent in France (2009-07-03) I bought this camera as I was looking for a new one before going on holiday in France. I didn t realise how small it would be and was quite suprised when I got it. As soon as I got it I charged up the battery and then went out to the garden to have a practice with the macro setting which I had been disappointed with on other cameras. I took close up photos of the plants outside our front window and the insects on them. The pictures as far as I was concerned were amazing, I could see every detail clearly. I now use one of those photos as my deskt...

#Excellent Camera (2009-06-11) Impressed with this camera. F50fd is easy to use and the clarity of the pictures and short films is excellent. I would recomment this camera for those who like me use a camera infrequently. Battery life is excellent and I like the fact the camera is small in size but the screen on the back of the camera provides a good viewing area.

#Can t fault this camera (2009-04-17) My spouse bought this camera for me, and I have had no problems with it at all. Easy to use, good price - what more can I say!!

#Fantstic Camera (2009-02-26) This camera is so easy to use and gives great pictures. Its so good I bought another one for my son for Christmas. So many functions and all easy to understand.

#Solid dependable performance as ever from Fujifilm (2009-01-28) This is my fourth Fuji camera and as ever the hexagonal sensor in a Fuji gives stunning results. I have a DSLR and 2 compacts which have always also given stunning results and the 12m Sensor in this has been cut+shut out of their more high spec DSLR s. I visit the Photography Show at the NEC each year and don t forget that many NIKON models also contain Fuji sensors so they must be doing something right. For many years particular NIKON and FUJI DSLR s were exactly the same camera with a badge change(!). The reason I...