Canon Ixus 1000

gadgets watch - This new model, positioned at the high end of the IXUS range, sports a 10x optical zoom in a compact body, competing with the likes of Panasonic's ZR and Nikon's S series of slimline cameras.

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Sporting the largest diameter lens we've seen on an IXUS camera in some time, the 1000 HS wears its heart on its sleeve when showing off all its features. Particularly when it comes in the hot pink colour like our test unit. Power and shooting mode selection controls are found at the top of the camera, with a three-way sliding switch to flick between movie, program/scene and full automatic modes.

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