Canon Ixus 40 Replacement

[Digger.]

Currently have the above mentioned Point&Click camera which has served me well. After a replacement.

The Panasonic Lumix TX5 looks compelling but I'd prefer something as slim as the Ixus range. I'd also like it to offer good video performance with the ability to allow use of the zoom whilst filming similar to the Panasonic.

So, what I am after within a budget of £200 is a slim, fast, reasonable photo quality, zoomable video, and half decent battery life.

Any recommendations?

[Steve Evil]

Ixus 70? Bought the girlfriend one last year and the picture/video quality is very good for something the size of a matchbox.

[Asterix]

I'd stay with the ixus as well mate - I've had 5 (I think ) now. Currently on a 960is and still as happy as ever.

[Digger.]

Tend to agree. A shame they cant sort out video AND zoom at the same time.

[pdV6]

Asterix said:

I'd stay with the ixus as well mate - I've had 5

Sounds like a disincentive to me!

[Asterix]

pdV6 said:

Asterix said:

I'd stay with the ixus as well mate - I've had 5

Sounds like a disincentive to me!

Haha, I suppose it could sound that way!

I think the first two were chopped in for better models but the other three are still in use and going well. I gave one to my Mum, another to my Sister and when the office needed a camera, they got my last one for a good price and I upgraded again.

Brilliant cameras.

[Digger.]

Aah Jessops tell me that the Ixus 82 (blue!) allows zoom during video. How about any of the others?