Customer Reviews

Canon EOS IX Lite APS SLR Camera w/ 22-55mm Lens

5 star:		(8)
4 star:		(6)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

I was on the beach on the east coast, when my old tiny plastic lense camera quit funtioning! It was time to buy an SLR camera! I was skeptical about the APS film. Was it really better? YES. This camera is extraordinarily easy to use, yet retains all manual funtions, if so desired. I love the three different "angles" available (wide, regular,panaramic), and when you get your film back, the proof sheet even outlines the picture to show you what it would look like if you took a panaramic shot, and ordered a "regular" size reprint! These angles are easy to switch between, on the back of the camera. The menu system to access most functions is intuitive and practical. In addition, I finally have a red eye flash that REALLY works. The auto focus is goof proof, providing just the right feel, complete with beeps and green lights. The pictures are crystal clear, you feel as if you could dive into them! If you are toying with the idea of buying a "real" camera, give this one a look! It's lighter in weight than my old "waterproof active camera", and takes far superior pictures. These features plus the creative control both during the taking of the shot, and after you recieve your prints is outstanding. Would I make this purchase again? OH YES!

Two camera stores advised against this neat little EOS IX camera because of the APS format. Film size, fuzzy prints, etc. were according to them the drawbacks. They were ready to sell me a 35mm. I don't know what caused me to ignore them, and purchased the EOS IX anyway for our trip to Tahiti. We shot 14 rolls of film, and I came to totally love the APS format - the variety of options in print shapes. After I got used to the great variety of functions (I do not use the full-automatic function), it was an absolute joy to work with this camera. The light weight is a definite plus on a vacation. I purchased a 100-300 mm lens to go with it. The photos we made are our pride and joy. Be sure, however, to have them developed by Kodak! I had to have my entire set re-developed after a fiasco with an in-house developer. (I got my money back.) The only reason why I do not give this camera 5 stars is that I feel the built-in flash is inadequate. I purchased another flash attachment. Otherwise, I highly recommend this camera for the vacation photographer who wants to venture beyond the 'point-and-shoot' little 'box-cameras-for-dummies!'

This is a wonderful kit. I found that it was great for me, an amateur, as a beginner camera. The fact that the camera is an SLR, but has easy drop in film loading (APS film) really appealed to me. I would recommend this to any beginner who wants to start with a nice camera that can adapt as they learn.

I bought the camera last December as a Christmas present for my wife. She had always used a 35mm automatic, but I decided to upgrade to this SLR-APS hybrid. We could not be more pleased.

The camera has consistently taken sharp, beautiful pictures with great color and image clarity. The ease of the APS system is unbelievable. And with the camera's optional fully-manual or fully-automatic settings, using the camera itself is as easy or as complicated as you want it to be.

If you're looking for a great, affordable camera with lots of options (and upgrade capability), this is the one for you!

This is a great small camera, with interchangable lenses and multiple print formats. Can be fully automatic or as manual as you like. Currently three types of film available, ASA 200 and 400 in color, and black and white film. Print quality is comparable to 35mm for prints up to very large sizes (roughly 2 foot by 3 foot sizes.) Film is easily loaded, and can be changed from one roll to another midroll. A good variety of lenses are available from Canon, as well as several other manufacturers. We've enjoyed ours very much, and would buy one again.

I started "shooting" for fun and profit three years ago with a fully manual 35mm camera that I'd purchased at a used camera shop just prior to a business/pleasure trip to NYC. Though I enjoyed the creativity and quality of pictures I was able to produce with my minolta, over time it became cumbersome to lug the fully-loaded camera case with heavy lenses. Being fully manual, it was also difficult to get spontaneous or action shots. After a disasterous attempt to photograph elephant seals on a windy beach, I decided to look into a lighter, easier camera that still offered top-quality lenses and APS film benefits. My Canon EOS IX Lite definately fits the bill when I'm traveling or photgraphing my kids. It's lightweight, fully functional and easy to use. I'd like to add a lens, and it probably needs the optional flash attachment. The built in flash is fine for snapshots.
I gave the camera a four star rating because I'm accustomed to the quality of photographs I get with the old, manual 35mm. Even though the quality of photos from the EOS IX Lite hasn't been the same, I'm not unhappy with what I've seen so far.

Bought a EOS IX lite originally - had lousy pictures - was going to give up on the APS system - but then saw on EBAY the EOS IX ( not lite )and gave that a try - WOW! the difference is incredible. The pictures were sharp and clear - my advice is to NOT buy the EOS IX lite but rather find an old EOS IX - you will not be sorry.

I've been an amateur photographer for quite a while, learning on an older all manual Yashica 35mm-SLR. Along came APS, and I went to the simpler automatic cameras.
THe EOS IX Lite takes the best of what APS offers and the flexibility of an SLR. It even has MRC, which the Elph's don't have, and that's a BIG plus in my book.
The first few shots I took were wonderful. I can't wait to give this camera a full run through its paces.

This camera is one of my all time favorites!
Even though I am well into the digital revolution I can't
bring myself to sell this camera. Rarely use it now but for years
it delivered very good images.
The best qualities of this camera are the ability to use the panaramic
format and the speed and ease of operation. There were many shots
that I captured because this could be implemented immediately and easily when surprised by interesting subject matter.
The negitive is small but when processed via Kodak includes very specific information allowing for development of the picture that is remarkably similiar to what you actually observed at the time of capture.
Full rich color and sharp pictures made this camera a joy to use.
Boy weren't those simpler times!

...I have the choice of all the Canon EOS lenses to use and 2700 dpi images for use in digital photography in combination with a Canon film scanner. The only draw back is that the film must be developed first.

The film scanner can make digital images that can be written to an inexpensive CD. The images are magazine quality. You can scan an entire roll of film in less than five minutes and write them with a high speed CD/RW in another five minutes. The APS format dramatically saves scanning time.

Also, I would suggest using an upgraded flash that is specifically designed to work with this unit.

Have fun.