Canon IXUS 980 IS digital camera review

Can Canon's compact impress?

Canon IXUS 980 IS digital camera. Cameras, Digital cameras, Compact cameras, 14 megapixels, Canon 0
Reviewer
Doug Harman
Review Date
19 November 2008
Manufacturer
Canon
Price as reviewed
£350
Latest price
£257.98

Our score

8/10 8/10 See more with this score

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