There are times when you need to take photographs that are professional quality, but you don"t have the time or space to pack big-time equipment. The Canon EOS IX Lite is exactly what you need to pack when you"re traveling light. Carry this SLR anywhere and everywhere to photograph everything. The EOS IX Lite takes advantage of what Canon calls the Advanced Photo System, a system that lets you change rolls in mid-stream, literally and figuratively. If you"re in a lighting situation that requires more or less light than the roll you"re currently shooting, change it, without sacrificing any of your photos. That"s the beauty of the EOS IX. And just wait until you see the beauty of your photographs. Top quality, big time.