Canon IXUS 500 HS review

The slimmest compact camera to squeeze in a 12x optical zoom

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By Gavin Stoker
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Canon IXUS 500 HS
10MP, a 12x optical zoom and a choice of red, blue, black or silver - what else do you need?

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Gavin Stoker
Gavin Stoker
Freelance

When not wrestling wild bears or leaping tall buildings in a single bound, Gavin Stoker can be found editing British Photographic Industry News, the UK's longest running and only photo trade title. He has over 25 years of camera testing and reviewing under his belt.