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The '''Canon IXUS X-1''' is a compact [[APS]] camera, introduced by [[Canon]] in November 1999. It is one of the quirkier [[IXUS APS cameras]], being designed for underwater use. The body has a large viewfinder, shutter release button and ''best shot selector'' dial for use whilst wearing diving equipment. The film and battery doors, and the date/time/message setting and mid-roll rewind buttons are hidden inside a hinged base which is waterproofed by an orange (rectangular) o-ring and a very positive catch. The selector dial features a "fish" icon, for underwater use. | The '''Canon IXUS X-1''' is a compact [[APS]] camera, introduced by [[Canon]] in November 1999. It is one of the quirkier [[IXUS APS cameras]], being designed for underwater use. The body has a large viewfinder, shutter release button and ''best shot selector'' dial for use whilst wearing diving equipment. The film and battery doors, and the date/time/message setting and mid-roll rewind buttons are hidden inside a hinged base which is waterproofed by an orange (rectangular) o-ring and a very positive catch. The selector dial features a "fish" icon, for underwater use. | ||
− | Unlike on other IXUS APS, where the viewfinder is shuttered to cover the different APS formats, the X-1 rotates different bright-lines into the finder. Also unlike other IXUSes, the flash settings are set on the mechanical dial, rather than by pressing tiny buttons. | + | Unlike on other IXUS APS cameras, where the viewfinder is shuttered to cover the different APS formats, the X-1 rotates different bright-lines into the finder. Also unlike other IXUSes, the flash settings are set on the mechanical dial, rather than by pressing tiny buttons. |
The IXUS X-1 name was used in Europe; in America, it was called the ''' ELPH SPORT ''', and in Japan, the '''IXY D5'''. | The IXUS X-1 name was used in Europe; in America, it was called the ''' ELPH SPORT ''', and in Japan, the '''IXY D5'''. |
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X-1 rear |
X-1 with base open, showing film & battery doors, date controls, and orange sealing ring |
The Canon IXUS X-1 is a compact APS camera, introduced by Canon in November 1999. It is one of the quirkier IXUS APS cameras, being designed for underwater use. The body has a large viewfinder, shutter release button and best shot selector dial for use whilst wearing diving equipment. The film and battery doors, and the date/time/message setting and mid-roll rewind buttons are hidden inside a hinged base which is waterproofed by an orange (rectangular) o-ring and a very positive catch. The selector dial features a "fish" icon, for underwater use.
Unlike on other IXUS APS cameras, where the viewfinder is shuttered to cover the different APS formats, the X-1 rotates different bright-lines into the finder. Also unlike other IXUSes, the flash settings are set on the mechanical dial, rather than by pressing tiny buttons.
The IXUS X-1 name was used in Europe; in America, it was called the ELPH SPORT , and in Japan, the IXY D5.
Power comes from a CR2 3v battery.
Links
- IXUS X-1 in the Canon Camera Museum