Canon IXUS 285 HS Compact Digital Camera $159 (Was $229) @ JB Hi-Fi

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Taegukgi on 06/08/2018 - 11:03 jbhifi.com.au (609 clicks)
Last edited 07/08/2018 - 20:27 by 1 other user

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Just received this via email. Did a search around and noticed that not many places stocked this camera. The 3 reviews on the JB Hifi site are all positive.

This deal brings the price almost down to the same as the IXUS 185 which has a lower optical zoom (8x).

Limit of 1 per Coupon. Available online only. While stocks last. Offer ends Wednesday 8th August 2018.

Pick up some RACQ gift cards to get an extra 5% off.

Slim enough to carry everywhere, the IXUS 285 HS camera is equipped with advanced features for creating a wide range of amazing images. Zoom to great lengths with the 12x Optical Zoom (25-300mm) while Intelligent IS helps to create crisp, virtually shake-free images throughout the zoom range in all kinds of conditions. The 20.2 Megapixel High-Sensitivity CMOS sensor plus DIGIC 4+ Image Processor create the Canon HS SYSTEM for excellent resolution and beautifully clear shots even in low light. Share what you've created right away with built-in Wi-Fi® and NFC that lets you transfer images and video to compatible mobile devices and select social networking sites with the touch of the Mobile Device Connect Button.

Key Features
20.2 MP High-Sensitivity CMOS sensor plus DIGIC 4+ Image Processor
Full HD Movies
Camera Connect App
Smart Auto mode
Creative Shot with over 40 filter choices
Wi-Fi and NFC

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  ttkc on 06/08/2018 - 11:09

  -3

  Just use your phone and save $159.

  • 

    31mop on 06/08/2018 - 11:10

    +7

    By this instead of a new iPhone - save $1000?

    • 

      poohduck on 06/08/2018 - 11:25

      that's good :) It's not as though apple needs more money

  • 

    BamBam cheapsk8 on 06/08/2018 - 11:15

    +1

    exactly.

  • 

    sinewaves7 on 06/08/2018 - 11:22

    +1

    I don't see much of a point of cameras in this price range anymore.
    For most general photography, phones now are more than adequate. Even cheap phones have pretty shit hot cameras.

    And if you really want to get in to photography, buy a dslr.

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      AustriaBargain on 06/08/2018 - 12:52

      +2

      Hard to recommend a DSLR these days when there's so many fine mirrorless cameras. Looking back on it all, why did we even need the mirror anyway, it was a throwback to the analogue days when a little LCD couldn't faithfully recreate what you were going to be photographing. And the mirror just moves away at the last second anyway, and it makes a lot of noise while doing so which draws attention to your camera and distracting your subjects.

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        retiredfeline on 06/08/2018 - 13:01

        You forget that the mirror, pentaprism and FP shutter were developed for FSLRs so that you could see what the lens was seeing. Until LCD technology achieved a certain resolution, it wasn't good enough for DSLR users.

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        Vladdo on 06/08/2018 - 13:40

        +7

        Rubbish. MY 14fps DXII sounds like an AK-47 which commands respect and attention. Especially from those who have pew-pew potato cameras who feel small and insignificant and it makes me feel like I'm a God.

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        AustriaBargain on 06/08/2018 - 14:21

        I guess that’s the flip side of a camera that makes a lot of sound, he subject might think it’s more expensive gear and take you more seriously. But f you’ve ever heard a DSLR go off during a quiet moment in a wedding then you’ll probably wish you brought a silent camera with you anyway.

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        Vladdo on 06/08/2018 - 17:10

        +1

        Easy to fix though. Just bring your 400/2.8 monster and shoot from a distance. The dulcet tones of a mechanic shutter are sweet notes of paparazzi bliss as the wedding guests struggle to hear the bride and grooms marriage vows.

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    GreenGuava on 06/08/2018 - 11:24

    +9

    Granted, the utility of compact cameras has reduced greatly in recent years due to improvements in mobile phone cameras.

    However, most phones can't do 12x optical zoom, so I can see how this still has it's place.

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      Yummy on 06/08/2018 - 11:31

      Buy an elcheapo magnifying glass & place it infront of your phone camera. Solved!

      :P

      Nah, I rather use a real camera for real shots. Phone cameras are usually for taking crappy shots for social media etc.

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      poohduck on 06/08/2018 - 11:50

      +1

      Yes, I can see that the "high end" phone cameras are catching up or even equal at the same focal lengths. The market for these cameras seems to be older people who don't have high end phones or a need for high end phones.

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        Taegukgi on 06/08/2018 - 11:56

        +10

        The fact that they keep coming up with updated products suggests there is still a demand for it. Someone, not everyone, will find this useful. If it helps that one person to gain a bargain then I'm happy that I've posted this.

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        Marto77 on 06/08/2018 - 12:02

        @chibot: this seems like a pretty cool feature.

        “Share what you've created right away with built-in Wi-Fi® and NFC that lets you transfer images and video to compatible mobile devices”

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        Taegukgi on 06/08/2018 - 12:10

        +2

        @Marto77: I think Canon has had this feature for quite a while (WiFi at least).

        When I go on holidays, I leave the mobile router in my backpack and use a camera like this. If I drop it, I lose a camera not an expensive phone.

      • 

        limafoxtrot on 06/08/2018 - 12:57

        +9

        There is a place for these sorts of point-and-shoots, even with younger people.

        Just came back from quite a long trip away with family. All of us had phones with reasonable-to-very-good cameras on them. However, my primary shooter was a point-and-shoot, and I had an identical one for one of my kids, because:

        1. I didn't want to chew up my phone battery (or have to have it permanently tethered to my power bank); it's quick and easy to swap out a camera battery.
        2. I was primarily shooting video, which chews up quite a lot of memory. It's a generally a lot easier to change a SD card on a camera than on the average phone (assuming the phone has a SD-card slot). We ended up going through 10 SD-cards over the holiday, most of them 64gb. And that was just shooting FHD, not QHD.
        3. I'd rather my 11 year old be shooting with a point-and-shoot, rather than his phone, esp in higher-risk areas for theft/pick-pocketing.

        You do want some sort of sweet spot with the point-and-shoot, however. Key points for me were decent image quality (usually with a larger than standard sensor), responsive operation, optical image stabilisation, compact size, charging via micro-usb, and Wifi connectivity. With patience, these boxes can be ticked with any of a number of new-but-superceded models for under $200.

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        AustriaBargain on 06/08/2018 - 14:23

        Apples claim that the iPhone X takes studio quality photos was upheld by advertising regulators in America. Studio portraits that is. And we find out about the iPhone X 2 next month, which will be even better.

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        KaiAdin on 07/08/2018 - 05:00

        Totally agree here, Im getting this for my Mum who doesn’t have (doesn’t want) a high end phone, but has outgrown the mediocre phone camera she has Currently!

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      drumrollplease on 07/08/2018 - 12:16

      If only Nokia worked on making a Lumia 1020 sequel :(

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  pull the lever on 06/08/2018 - 12:51

  I was looking at refurb Sony Z4 and Z5 phones the other day - wicked camera for this price, and you get a phone as well!

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  tariqsaleem on 06/08/2018 - 15:39

  aperture range f/3.6 – f/7.0.

  I would stay away from this if you plan to take pictures in anything less then ideal lighting condition.

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  Tyler Kwok on 06/08/2018 - 18:13

  +1

  anyone need cheap optical zoom capability, buy this.

  otherwise, save ur money.