If you are new to the 24mm film format used in the APS, here are some facts: All APS cameras, including Canon's EOS SLR models like the EOS IX and IX7, uses the new 24mm film which is smaller than regular 35mm film. The film is housed in a specially designed cartridge that does not leave a film leader outside it. The system has been designed in a way to keep photography simple for novices and the people who don't know much about photography. All APS cameras available in the market offer Drop-in loading of the new 24mm film cartridge. There's no risk of exposing the film or the hassle of rewinding and loading a new roll after you have finished shooting each time. After having exposed all the frames (the new film is available in 15, 25 or 40 exposures roll), the camera will rewind the film automatically and you are free to send the cartridge to the nearest colour lab that offers APS film processing and printing. Unlike regular 35mm film, you won't get to see the developed negatives since it will be returned to you in its original cartridge to prevent scratches and dirt. An index print is supplied for you to select and order reprints. The index print is basically a contact print for the Advanced Photo System. Back to the IXUS M-1 camera. How easy is it to operate the camera for actual usage out on the field? Honestly, when I review any camera or lenses for this column, the problem of not getting excellent results were due mostly to user-error (mine) rather than the fault of the equipment reviewed. Being a professional photographer who is more used to operating 35mm Canon cameras like the discontinued T90 and New F-1 to the EOS models like the EOS 888, 88, 50E, EOS-3, EOS-1N and EOS-1N RS, I did have one minor problem in using the M-1 APS camera. The problem was due to the way I was holding the camera. Since the M-1 is an ultra-compact model, holding it like a regular 35mm compact or SLR camera has caused a slight "vignetting" at the edges of the frame, usually on the top or bottom right side. This "vignetting" was not due to light fall-off but my finger. Well, since the camera has a wide-angle lens and uses a rangefinder-type of viewfinder, I won't be able to see my fingers until I have the film processed and printed. The photo on the right is an example of my intruding finger. The dark overall scene is not a case of underexposure of the camera. The scene was recorded as the way it was, moments before sunrise at 6.55am. Print size is Classic. << Back to Main . 1 . 2 . 3 . 4 . 5 .