The Canon A85′s CMOS sensor decided to give me on me after seeing all those ugly shots I’ve taken in the past. Traded it in for a Canon PowerShot S90 through the Canon Privilege Purchase Program.

The PowerShot S90 that cost me S$595 with 8GB SD card & pouch

So why did I choose the PowerShot S90?

• It’s small and lightweight
• Outstanding image quality when compared to other compact cameras
• Better low light performance than other compacts
• Good JPEG quality with option for RAW image
• Fast F/2 lens
• Manual controls for aperture, shutter speed, flash exposure

Some not so cool stuffs

• Lacks HD movie mode
• Control dial is too loose which may cause you to adjust the exposure value unknowingly

Check out the Canon PowerShot S90 Microsite!

Do you know about this so-called Canon Privilege Purchase Program? I didn’t hear of it until I surfed around for shops offering good deals for the Canon S90. This program allows you to trade in your old Canon equipment for a new Canon photography equipment with 20.5% discount! YES! 20.5% off the suggested retail pricing! You still get the standard freebies!

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