Canon Ixus 220 HS still good option for new beginner. I think of choosing this as one of your cameras due to you still can get good quality of photos, even though you activates auto mode. However, you could improve the quality of photos taken by using other modes.
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canon Ixus 220 HS is still good in less lighting when you hunt photos in night or less lighting due to has HS system (High Sensitivity System). Other features like other cameras such as using lithium ion battery which it can make the size of camera slimmer. 12.1 megapixel resolution is effectivce enough for you and 24mm Canon lens is very wide-angle for pocket cameras. You can also magnify object up to 5x using optical viewfinders. It's also equipped an optical image stabilizer which it can prevent blurred photos taken when optical zoom activated. This Optical Image stablizer also can make this camera more excellent than others due to get very clear, sharp, and wonderful records of video for using Full HD 1080p. it can be displayed either through screen HDTV via HDMI channel that has been provided.
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canon Ixus 220 HS supplied by PureColor II G LCD screen of 2.7" and processing image applied by embedded processor DIGIC 4 can produce images faster. It will not disappoint if this camera's used for special moments once.