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Canon IXUS 980 IS and WP-DC27 housing
The IXUS range by Canon has an enviable reputation in the compact market for its combination of style and performance, and the 980 IS is no exception.  |
The 14.7-megapixel chip produces quality images from a small package, and the features provide versatility in both auto and manual modes – although the latter is restricted to either maximum or minimum aperture. However, for land use, it will please both the point-and-shoot operator as well as those wanting more control.
The underwater housing is a joy to set up and use and, with adaptors such as those from Inon, will accept accessory lenses and filters to make it very versatile. However, for those wanting maximum control, there is no physical access to the camera’s rotating dial, which is necessary in order to take manual exposures. It can be accessed via the housing by operating two controls at once, which is not ergonomically ideal but is better than nothing. But I suspect that the majority of people using this combo will more than happy with its point-and-shoot capability.
AT A GLANCE
Housing Canon WP-DC27
Megapixels 14.7
Lens (35mm equivalent) 36–133mm
Max aperture f2.8–5.8
Optical zoom 3.7x
Movie mode resolution 640 x 480
LCD screen 2.5in
Internal memory None
Memory card SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus
Manual white balance Yes
Underwater modes One
Max ISO film speed 1600
Depth rating 40m
VERDICT
Huge performance from a small package
Value 8
Performance 8
CONTACT
Canon • 01737 220000 • www.canon.co.uk