The Canon IXUS 95 IS is a 10 megapixel digital camera with a 3x optical zoom lens. The focal length of the lens is equivalent to 35 - 105mm in 35mm format. 4x digital zoom is also available.

• Image Stabilisation
• Self Timer: 2 or 10 seconds, Custom or Face Self-Timer
• Sensor Size: 1/2.3 inches
• Red-Eye Correction: During shooting and playback
• Special resolution for widescreen television playback
• Stitch Assist: For panoramic shots
• Macro Mode: 3cm
• Colour Effects: Vivid, Neutral, Sepia, Black & White, Custom Color

The LCD monitor is 2.5 inches in size. The screen is made up of around 230,000 dots. The IXUS 95 IS is one of the few pocket cameras to include an optical viewfinder.

The flash modes are: automatic, on and off. You can also apply slow sync speed and red eye reduction. In addition flash exposure compensation and flash exposure lock are available.

The maximum flash range is 4.2m. This falls to 2.4m when the zoom lens is fully extended. To increase the range of the flash unit you can buy an external flash - the Canon High Power Flash HF-DC1.

There are a number of preset scene modes. These are: Portrait, Night Snapshot, Kids and Pets, Indoor, Sunset, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Aquarium, Underwater, ISO3200 and Long shutter.

You can shoot TV quality movies with a resolution of 640 x 480 pixels. The top recording speed is 30 frames per second. Sound can be recorded. Optical zoom can be applied before shooting and digital zoom can be applied while shooting is in progress.

Among the more advanced features are:

• ISO Sensitivity: AUTO, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
• Maximum Aperture: f/2.8 - f/4.9 (set automatically)
• Shutter Speeds: 15 to 1/1500 seconds (set automatically)
• Exposure Compensation: +/- 2 EV in 1/3 stop increments
• Metering Modes: Evaluative (linked to Face Detection AF frame), Centre-weighted average, Spot (centre)
• White Balance: Auto (including Face Detection WB), Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom
• Continuous Shooting: Approx.1.4 shots/sec until card full
• AE/AF Lock

All the necessary cables and software are supplied to attach the Canon IXUS 95 IS to a computer, television set and compatible printer.

Canon has made a waterproof case (WP-DC29) available if you are thinking of using the IXUS 95 IS underwater. The case is waterproof to a depth of 40m.

Description:	10 megapixels and a 3x optical zoom lens
Ease of Use:	8
Features:	8
Colour:	8
Macro:	9
Indoors:	9
Value for Money:	8
Style:	9
Movie Mode:	8
Image Quality:	9
Build Quality:	9
Total:	85
Verdict:	The Canon IXUS 95 IS is one of the best pocket cameras you can buy. It takes sharp, colourful photos in almost any typical situation. This is one of the few smaller cameras to include a viewfinder. It also has a 2.5 inch LCD screen.
Review Date:	May 2009
Related Pages:	Canon IXUS 95 IS Specification Canon IXUS 95 IS Sample Images Canon IXUS 95 IS Features

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Canon IXUS 110 IS	86
Canon IXUS 100 IS	86
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Samsung ST550	85
Nikon Coolpix S570	85

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Canon IXUS 95 IS