A recent review on the Canon Digital IXUS 800 IS has been run by PhotographyBlog where they state, 'As the IXUS 800 IS was originally announced before Easter, expect news of an update from Canon before long. That doesn’t make this model any less desirable. It just means that you should be able to pick one up for a very competitive price if you hunt around. In short, the IXUS 800 IS adds up to a compact camera with which you cannot go far wrong, and will satisfy both beginner and enthusiast looking for a more portable means of taking pictures on the wing.'

The group at Imaging Resource has a review on the Canon Powershot A530 where they write, 'The Canon A530's performance is pretty good here, though in some cases it ranks among average. It starts up fairly quickly, but has an average shutter response with the lens at full wide angle, a little faster than average at telephoto. "Prefocusing" the camera by half-pressing and holding down the shutter button before the final exposure, results in a fast time of only 0.066 second. Shot to shot cycle times are a little above average, at about 1.62 seconds for large/fine JPEGs, and it can capture 20 shots or more this quickly. Continuous-mode speed is about average, at a bit over two frames/second, and the buffer clears between shots. The flash takes about nine seconds to recharge after a full-power shot, a little slower than average. Connected to a computer, download speeds are quite fast, so you shouldn't feel a need for a separate card reader. Bottom line, the Canon A530 is zippy enough for most family and travel shooting situations, and can easily handle most average action shots with its Continuous shooting mode.'

There are interesting findings on the Canon EOS-1D Mark II N review by CNET where they write, ' Because of its high resolution and superb image quality, the Mark II will demand a lot from your lenses.' 'the Canon EOS-1D Mark II files are smooth and show almost no noise at ISO 100 and ISO 200; even ISO 400 and ISO 800 look very good. There is no sign of the banding that plagued images from the EOS-1D. As with most dSLRs, however, you must be careful not to underexpose your images.'

'Canon has managed to improve all aspects of continuous-shooting performance for the EOS-1D Mark II N. It retains its fastest rated full-resolution drive speed of 8.5fps in optimal conditions, but Canon claims the buffer will now hold 48 JPEG images (up from 40), 22 raw files (up from 20), or 19 raw+JPEG before reaching capacity. In our tests, we managed to capture 257 small JPEGs at 8fps and 100 raw shots at 3fps before buffer crawl set in.

The group at ePhotozine have a review on the Canon Powershot A700 where they state, ' Great image quality in good light, coupled with good handling and a very useful 6x zoom lens definitely make this camera worthy of consideration.

Although it may not perform the best in low light when compared directly with the competition, it isn't a poor performer. If you require the extra controls, AA battery support or the extra range of the 6x zoom lens then this could be the camera for you.'

Some of the best quality digital camera's on the market come from Canon. As with any product, you have to decide what level of expertise you're at and choose your digital camera wisely.

Canon offers 3 categories of digital cameras. They range from novice and intermediate expertise, to advanced levels of use. Let's explore the possibilities from Canon in these 3 areas.

Are you looking for a digital camera for applicatons such as emailing pictures? You might want to check out the Power-Shot SD450 or Power-shot SD300.

If printing 8x10's is your agenda, the Canon Power-shot S70 offers an intermediate level of expertise. The Canon Power-shot G6 at 7.1 megapixels will make striking photos.

If you're a poweruser, the Power-shot Pro 1 is a great camera. Featuring the first digital camera with an 8 megapixerl CCD Sensor, this camera will please most professional photographers as a backup camera.

The possibilities and applications are endless with Canon digital cameras.

The Canon Powershot A540 was reviewed by Imaging Resource where they write, 'Featuring a 6.0-megapixel CCD a 4x lens and a full range of exposure control, the PowerShot A540 is another fine addition to Canon's A-series of digital cameras. Built on the same long-tested design as many A-series predecessors, the Canon A540 offers a lot in its compact package. Its combination of automatic and manual features make it very approachable for novices, but interesting for experienced users, the net result being a camera that will satisfy a broad range of interests and provide a good path for novice users to expand their photographic horizons as their experience grows.'