ixus 800 is continuous or shoot only?

[rogertb]

Hi ... I am not quite sure what the difference is ... or more to the point what's the reason for the 'shoot only' mode ? does it save power ? sorry if this is a dumb question - best Roger

[livin4lax09]

I'm not entirely sure what this mode is. I've never really heard of it. could you elaborate a bit? Also, check the camera manual if you're looking for a bit more explanation of a certain feature.

[rogertb]

Thanks Brent ... here's a grab of the page. (Not sure if I've done this correctly ... maybe you could advise) ! best Roger

[rzozaya1969]

Thanks Brent ... here's a grab of the page. (Not sure if I've done this correctly ... maybe you could advise) ! best Roger

I have the SD700 IS (which I believe is the same camera under different name). What you're refering at is the image stabilizer function. Continuous means that the stabilizing function is on even when you're looking at the camera, turns on only when shooting, only for horizontal movement, or off.

I always have mine at the continous settings. It really works, I tried it on a mountain bike ride and it was great. How have you liked the camera?

[livin4lax09]

oh...ok, yeah, like said, you're referring to the image stabilization feature. shoot only means the IS only engages when you actually take the photo, which is technically what really matters. continuous just means it will make it easier to view the image with the LCD screen because it is also using IS. And yes, it does save power. IS consumes quite a bit of energy, and even more when it's on all the time.

[rzozaya1969]

oh...ok, yeah, like said, you're referring to the image stabilization feature. shoot only means the IS only engages when you actually take the photo, which is technically what really matters. continuous just means it will make it easier to view the image with the LCD screen because it is also using IS. And yes, it does save power. IS consumes quite a bit of energy, and even more when it's on all the time.

So, using the IS on 'shoot only' won't make any image loose (vs continuous)? If so, thanks for the advice on battery.

[rogertb]

I agree ... sounds like shoot only is the answer ... does make me wonder what continous is for. I guess I'll find out when I've used it a little longer. So far though, great little camera. I'm particularly looking forward to seeing how it performs with the underwater housing (which I'll try and buy before I go on holiday next summer) ... I only snorkel a bit and found the Ixus 50 a little wobbly. Thanks to everyone for their time. Roger

[rzozaya1969]

I agree ... sounds like shoot only is the answer ... does make me wonder what continous is for. I guess I'll find out when I've used it a little longer. So far though, great little camera. I'm particularly looking forward to seeing how it performs with the underwater housing (which I'll try and buy before I go on holiday next summer) ... I only snorkel a bit and found the Ixus 50 a little wobbly. Thanks to everyone for their time. Roger

Will the underwater housing work as a protection against falls? I mountain bike, and sometimes I'm worried about housing. But if a underwater housing would protect the camera in case of rain, or a nasty fall, it would be great. Could you use it out of the water and use it without image loss?

Thanks

[TTT]

You're going to lose a tiny bit of image quality, not too much though.
I wouldn't recommend using an underwater housing as a case. For one, it's going to make your camera about three times the size, and it's also (probably) not designed to absorb shock.

[rzozaya1969]

You're going to lose a tiny bit of image quality, not too much though.
I wouldn't recommend using an underwater housing as a case. For one, it's going to make your camera about three times the size, and it's also (probably) not designed to absorb shock.

Thanks, I also browsed Canon's site. They were far too expensive and cumbersome for what I wanted, even if it had worked. Thanks for the advice.

[rzozaya1969]

oh...ok, yeah, like said, you're referring to the image stabilization feature. shoot only means the IS only engages when you actually take the photo, which is technically what really matters. continuous just means it will make it easier to view the image with the LCD screen because it is also using IS. And yes, it does save power. IS consumes quite a bit of energy, and even more when it's on all the time.

So, if I only use IS for shoot only, will it come fast enough as to mean that it doesn't matter which setting it is for image quality? If so, then I think that IS is better for shooting only rather than continuous, right?

Also, the battery stuff, it also makes sense to turn it off if you have a tripod, right?

Thanks

[livin4lax09]

continuous will just help you to focus on your subject on the LCD prior to taking the shot. It will stabilize the image you see on the screen. shoot only will not stabilize the image you see when just moving your camera around, but it will stabilize the photo when you actually take the picture.