The Digital IXUS ( IXY Digital in Japan and PowerShot Digital ELPH in US and Canada) is a series of digital cameras released by Canon. It is a line of ultracompact cameras, originally based on the design of Canon's IXUS/IXY/ELPH line of APS cameras.
History
This article uses the Digital IXUS model names unless otherwise stated. The comparison tables in this article list equivalent IXY Digital and PowerShot Digital ELPH model names.
Canon's PowerShot A and S line of the time were being made as small as contemporary technology allowed, and demonstrated the demand for a small digital camera of good quality. Canon used its experience with small film cameras, particularly the APS IXUS, to mass-produce good digital cameras smaller than anyone else had managed up to the time (the first Digital IXUS was the smallest 2MP then available ) and reused the popular IXUS/IXY/ELPH brand name with the tag line "The DIGITAL IXUS blends Canon's award-winning IXUS design with PowerShot digital technology."
The first Digital IXUS, released in June 2000 fitted the technology of the PowerShot S10 into a body similar to the APS IXUS II. Between 2003 and 2004, starting with the Digital IXUS II, Canon moved from the use of CF cards to SD cards to create thinner cameras.
Models
The same camera models are released in Europe, the US and Japan under different names. The cameras themselves are identical apart from the front fascia, according to the parts lists. The Canon model number on the bottom is consistent between marketing names.
All models use lithium ion batteries of Canon proprietary design, though third-party equivalents are readily available.
All models use RGBG Bayer filter (except the original Digital IXUS, which uses a CYGM filter) CCD sensors made by Sony. Images are recorded as JPEGs. Raw image files are not accessible without the use of third party firmware such as CHDK.
Comparison of IXUS/ELPH/IXY cameras using CF storage
The PowerShot Digital ELPH using CF have Sxxx model number.
Comparison of IXUS/ELPH/IXY cameras using SD storage
The PowerShot Digital ELPH using SD have SDxxx or SDxxxx model number.
Comparison of IXUS i/ELPH SDxx/IXY L Cameras
Accessories
- Ixus: AW-PS200 all-weather enclosure
- Ixus 330: WP-DC500 waterproof enclosure
- Ixus 400/430/500: WP-DC800 waterproof enclosure
- Ixus i: AW-DC10 all-weather enclosure
- Ixus 50: AW-DC30 all-weather enclosure
- Ixus 55: AW-DC50 all-weather enclosure
- SD700 IS: WP-DC5 waterproof enclosure
- External Flash: High-Power Flash HF-DC1
Known problems
Canon considers the following problems design faults and will often repair devices with these particular faults free after the warranty period. The owner must however ascertain whether a particular service centre will perform the repair.
- A firmware bug exists that can cause the IXUS 400 (and possibly other cameras with the same firmware) to display a "Memory card error" message after the camera has been in use for some time. Contrary to the message, there may not actually be anything wrong with the memory card. Descriptions of the fix recommend simultaneously removing the internal and external batteries to reset the camera. Canon has acknowledged this issue and will repair free of charge. Go to the Canon web site for your region (e.g. http://canon.ca/english/index-customersupport.asp for Canada) and click on the Powershot Digital Camera link on the left hand side. Look for Service Notice: PowerShot S400 CF Card Error.
- A number of camera models across several manufacturers used a Sony CCD that was prone to failure. Canon put out a general recall in late 2005 on affected models and serial numbers. Models from the Ixus range are the v 3 , II, and IIs. Canon has issued a support advisory stating it will repair affected cameras free of charge.
Like all compacts with a zoom lens, cameras in the Ixus range are susceptible to the "lens error" message if the lens is physically unable to zoom in or out. On Canon cameras, this manifests as the E18 error or the message "Lens error, restart camera" on more recent models.
Sample shots
All images here are the original camera JPEG with original Exif information, unmodified except for lossless rotation.
See also
- Canon PowerShot
- List of Canon products
Notes
- Note 1: The PC1001 was marketed as "Digital IXUS," "IXY Digital" and "PowerShot S100 Digital ELPH."
References
- ^ Canon S10 Review: 1. Intro: Digital Photography Review
- ^ Canon Digital Ixus / S100 Review: 1. Intro: Digital Photography Review
- ^ Canon announce Digital Ixus / S100 Elph: Digital Photography Review
- ^ DCRP Review: Canon PowerShot S100 Digital ELPH
- ^ Canon Digital IXUS 300 (DPReview)
- ^ CHDK Wiki (wikia.com)
- ^ http://www.dpreview.com/news/0005/00051701canonixus_announce.asp
- ^ http://www.dpreview.com/news/0102/01021104canonixus300.asp
- ^ http://www.dpreview.com/news/0105/01051001canonixusv.asp
- ^ http://www.canon-europe.com/For_Home/Product_Finder/Cameras/Digital_Camera/IXUS/Digital_IXUS_v2/index.asp
- ^ http://www.canon-europe.com/For_Home/Product_Finder/Cameras/Digital_Camera/IXUS/Digital_IXUS_330/index.asp
- ^ http://www.canon-europe.com/For_Home/Product_Finder/Cameras/Digital_Camera/IXUS/Digital_IXUS_v3/index.asp?specs=1
- ^ http://www.canon-europe.com/For_Home/Product_Finder/Cameras/Digital_Camera/IXUS/Digital_IXUS_400/index.asp?specs=1
- ^ http://www.canon-europe.com/For_Home/Product_Finder/Cameras/Digital_Camera/IXUS/Digital_IXUS_430/index.asp?specs=1
- ^ http://www.canon-europe.com/For_Home/Product_Finder/Cameras/Digital_Camera/IXUS/Digital_IXUS_500/index.asp?specs=1
- ^ http://www.canon.com/camera-museum/camera/digital/data/2004_ixy-d500white.html
- ^ http://www.canon-europe.com/For_Home/Product_Finder/Cameras/Digital_Camera/IXUS/Digital_IXUS_II/index.asp?specs=1
- ^ http://www.canon-europe.com/For_Home/Product_Finder/Cameras/Digital_Camera/IXUS/Digital_IXUS_IIs/index.asp?specs=1
- ^ http://www.canon-europe.com/For_Home/Product_Finder/Cameras/Digital_Camera/IXUS/Digital_IXUS_30/index.asp?specs=1
- ^ http://www.canon-europe.com/For_Home/Product_Finder/Cameras/Digital_Camera/IXUS/Digital_IXUS_40/index.asp?specs=1
- ^ http://www.canon-europe.com/For_Home/Product_Finder/Cameras/Digital_Camera/IXUS/Digital_IXUS_50/index.asp?specs=1
- ^ http://www.canon-europe.com/For_Home/Product_Finder/Cameras/Digital_Camera/IXUS/Digital_IXUS_700/index.asp?specs=1
- ^ http://www.canon-europe.com/For_Home/Product_Finder/Cameras/Digital_Camera/IXUS/Digital_IXUS_55/index.asp?specs=1
- ^ http://www.canon-europe.com/For_Home/Product_Finder/Cameras/Digital_Camera/IXUS/Digital_IXUS_750/index.asp?specs=1
- ^ http://www.canon-europe.com/For_Home/Product_Finder/Cameras/Digital_Camera/IXUS/IXUS_Wireless/index.asp?specs=1
- ^ http://www.canon-europe.com/For_Home/Product_Finder/Cameras/Digital_Camera/IXUS/Digital_IXUS_60/index.asp?specs=1
- ^ http://www.canon-europe.com/For_Home/Product_Finder/Cameras/Digital_Camera/IXUS/Digital_IXUS_65/index.asp?specs=1
- ^ http://www.canon-europe.com/For_Home/Product_Finder/Cameras/Digital_Camera/IXUS/Digital_IXUS_800_IS/index.asp?specs=1
- ^ http://www.canon-europe.com/For_Home/Product_Finder/Cameras/Digital_Camera/IXUS/Digital_IXUS_850_IS/index.asp?specs=1
- ^ http://www.canon-europe.com/For_Home/Product_Finder/Cameras/Digital_Camera/IXUS/Digital_IXUS_900_Ti/index.asp?specs=1
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- ^ http://www.canon-europe
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