Canon PowerShot SD1000 Digital Elph Digital Camera (Black)
The Canon PowerShot SD1000 Digital Elph Digital Camera has the classic design of the original Canon Elph film camera, but is loaded with the latest digital technology. The 7.1 megapixel resolution CCD and 3x Optical Zoom lens provided excellent image quality, and the DIGIC III image processor offers impressive response times and also powers Canon's unique Face Detection and Noise Reduction Technologies, making it easier for users to capture sharp, well-exposed images in any shooting situation. The PowerShot SD1000 Digital Elph is also Canon's slimmest optical zoom camera yet (measuring only 19.4mm deep), and features a clean, minimalist design.
- 7.1 Megapixel Resolution
- The 7.1 megapixel resolution of the SD1000 Digital Elph ensures that images are captured with all the detail needed for large photo quality prints.
- 3x Optical Zoom Lens
- The genuine Canon 3x optical zoom lens on the SD1000 Digital Elph performs with all the clarity and brilliance you'd expect from the world's leader in advanced optics technology. The lens incorporates Canon UA lens elements - a type of glass-molded aspherical lens that has an ultra high refractive index, and is typically found on canon professional SLR lenses. The 3x Zoom range can handle most typical shooting situations while the 4x digital zoom is included to get extra close with a combined zoom rage of 12x.
- Slim, Stylish Design
- The SD1000 Digital Elph has a chic, modern, minimalist design akin to the classic Canon Elph film cameras, with a classic Box & Circle design.
- DIGIC III Processor with Face Detection AF/AE
- Delivering fast, responsive camera performance and superb image rendering, the DIGIC III processor also drives Canon's landmark Face Detection technology. Face Detection AF/AE ensures accurate and bright people shots by automatically detecting faces in a scene and optimizing focus and exposure accordingly, and because the technology is hardware-based, it operates at the same rapid speed as Canon's standard AiAF. Furthermore, the processor incorporates iSAPS scene-recognition technology using an internal database of thousands of different photos to improve focus speed and accuracy, as well as exposure and white balance.
- High ISO to Reduce Image Blur and Expand Low-light Shooting
- The PowerShot SD1000 features ISO 1600 and High ISO Auto settings that reduce the effects of camera shake and sharpen subjects in low-light situations, giving you greater flexibility for shooting.
- Flexible Movie Mode
- You can select from VGA (640 x 480 pixels) and QVGA (320 x 240 pixels), with frame rates of 30 fps and 15 fps for more typical movie recording. Fast Frame Rate recording shoots QVGA video at 60 fps for extremely smooth playback or for motion analysis. Compact Movie Mode records QQVGA (160 x 120 pixels) resolution at 15 fps for up to 3 minutes to send video by e-mail or put on a website. Finally, Time Lapse records VGA video (640 x 480) at 1 or 2 second intervals, then plays back at 15 fps for beautiful fast motion.
- 17 Shooting Modes and My Colors Photo Effects
- The PowerShot SD1000 has 17 easy-to-use shooting modes including a wide selection of Special Scene modes such as Portrait, Indoor and Night Snapshot, and you can quickly access these modes via the Touch Control Dial. The camera also includes My Colors photo effects which allow artistic photo effects to be applied in-camera both during and after shooting.
- High-resolution 2.5" PureColor LCD
- The 2.5" LCD screen provides vivid, high-resolution viewing and is protected by a scratch-resistant anti-reflection coating for easy on-camera viewing. Whether you're shooting, reviewing or showing off your images, the PureColor LCD screen offers a crisp, clear picture to make shooting, playback and using the camera's menu functions especially convenient.
- Red-Eye Correction in Playback
- The in-camera Red-eye Correction feature automatically detects and corrects instances of red-eye - making your pictures look more professional, however, if Red-eye is present and is not automatically detected, it can easily be corrected manually during playback mode right in the camera.
- Fast USB Interface
- The PowerShot SD1000 Digital ELPH supports the USB 2.0 Hi-Speed standard, so you'll enjoy the fastest possible data transfer speeds when using a USB 2.0 Hi-Speed compatible computer.
- Easy, Flexible Direct Printing Options
- The Print/Share button makes direct printing easier than ever. Simply connect the camera to a Canon Direct Photo Printer or PictBridge supported printer, press the Print/Share button and print. The Direct Print feature allows for image preview and editing (including cropping) on the camera when connected to a compatible printer. Also use the Print/Share button to transfer images directly to a computer (Windows).
Go To
| Camera Type | Ultra Compact Point-and-shoot Digital Camera |
| Image Quality | |
|---|---|
| Image Sensor | 1/2.5" 7.4 Megapixel CCD |
| Effective Resolution | 7.1 million pixels |
| Color Depth | 24-Bit RGB |
| Color Modes | Normal, Vivid, Vivid Blue, Vivid Green, Vivid Red, Neutral, Sepia, Black & White, Positive Film, Lighter Skin Tone, Darker Skin Tone, Custom Color |
| Image File Formats | JPEG (Superfine, Fine, Normal) |
| Recorded Resolution |
Large (3072 x 2304) Widescreen (3072 x 1728) Medium 1 (2592 x 1944) Medium 2 (2048 x 1536) Medium 3 (1600 x 1200) Small (640 x 480) |
| Video Recording |
AVI Motion JPEG with Audio High (640 x 480 @ 30 fps up to 4GB or 1 hour) Medium (320 x 240 @ 30 fps up to 4GB or 1 hour) Low (320 x 240 @ 15 fps up to 4GB or 1 hour) Fast Frame Rate (320 x 240 @ 60 fps up to 1 minute) Compact (160 x 120 @ 15 fps up to 3 minutes) Time Lapse (640 x 480 @ 0.5 or 1 fps with playback at 15 fps up to 2 hours) |
| Audio Recording |
WAV format record time up to 60 seconds with image |
| Optics | |
|---|---|
| Lens Type | Canon Zoom Lens |
| Optical Zoom | 3x |
| Lens Focal Length | 5.8mm - 17.4mm (35mm - 105mm equivalent) |
| Digital Zoom | 4x |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 1.2" (3cm) |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8-4.9 |
| Optical Image Stabilization | No |
| Accessory Lens/Filter Mount | No |
| Focus Control | |
|---|---|
| Focus Type | TTL Autofocus |
| Focus Modes | AiAF 9-Point AF, Face Detect AF, 1-point AF |
| Focus Range |
Normal: 12" (30cm) - infinity Macro: 1.2" (3cm) - 19.2" (50cm) wide Digital Macro: 1.2" (3cm) - 3.9" (10cm) wide |
| Exposure Control | |
|---|---|
| Sensitivity |
Auto ISO High ISO Auto Selectable ISO (80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600) |
| Shutter Type | Mechanical Shutter and Electronic Shutter |
| Shutter Speed | 15 - 1/1500 second |
| Aperture Range | f/2.8-4.9 (max.) |
| Exposure Metering | AiAF (Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot) |
| Exposure Modes | Program AE, Exposure Compensation (±2EV stops in 1/3-stop increments), AE Lock |
| White Balance Modes | Auto, Preset (Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H), Custom |
| Scene Modes | Portrait, Night Snapshot, Color Accent, Color Swap, Digital Macro, Stitch Assist, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Aquarium, Underwater, Indoor, Kids & Pets |
| Flash | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | Yes (Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Slow Synchro, Flash On, Flash Off) |
| Effective Flash Range |
Normal: 1.6' (0.5m) - 11' (3.5m) Macro: 1.0' (0.3m) - 1.6' (0.5m) |
| External Flash Connection | No |
| External Flash Control | Not Applicable |
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Start-Up Time | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Shutter Lag | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Time Between Shots | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Burst Capability | 1.7 fps continuous shooting |
| Self Timer | 2 seconds or 10 seconds |
| Interval Recording | 1 or 2 second intervals in Time-Lapse movie mode |
| Date & Time Stamp | No |
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| Built-in Memory | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Compatible Memory Cards |
Secure Digital (SD/SDHC) Card MultiMediaCard (MMC) |
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| Recording Capacity |
Includes 32MB Secure Digital (SD) Card) Still Image Capacity
Video Capacity
* Does not reflect playback time. |
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| Battery Type | NB-4L Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Power Adapter | ACK-DC10 AC Adapter Kit (optional) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Input/Output | |
|---|---|
| Computer Interface | USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed) |
| Direct Print Capable | Yes (PictBridge) |
| Remote Control | No |
| Video Output | Yes (NTSC & PAL) |
| Web-Cam Capable | No |
| System & Software Requirements |
Windows System
Macintosh System
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| Display | |
|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Real-image optical zoom viewfinder |
| LCD Display | 2.5" Low-temperature x silicon TFT Color LCD (230,000 pixels) with Brightness adjustment |
| Language Options | English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Simplified/Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Russian, Portuguese, Korean, Greek, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Thai, Arabic, Romanian, Ukrainian |
| Playback Options | Single Image, Magnification (2x-10x), Jump, Auto Rotate, Rotate, Resume, My Category, Histogram, Index (9 thumbnails), Sound Memos, Sound Recorder, Slide Show, Red-eye Correction, Movie Playback (Normal, Special Playback, Auto Rotate, Resume), Erase (Single image, By date, By category, By folder, All images, Part of movie, All of movie) |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | 2.1 x 3.4 x 0.76" (54 x 89 x 19.4mm) |
| Weight | 4.4 oz. (125g) without battery |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
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Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to setup (7)
- Large clear LCD (7)
- Simple controls (6)
- Strong construction (4)
- Easy to keep clean (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- Fun (6)
- Travel (6)
- Art (4)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual user (3)
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Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy Setup
Cons
Best Uses
- Art
- Photojournalism
- Travel
Comments about Canon PowerShot SD1000 Digital Elph Digital Camera (Black):
With 7.1 megapixel resolution the zoom is fantastic and I can shoot great photos by distance.
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Easy Setup
- Short Lag Time
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Fun
- Travel
Comments about Canon PowerShot SD1000 Digital Elph Digital Camera (Black):
Great: small size, LCD, menu navigation, colors
Not so great: optical zoom, tiny included SD Card
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy Setup
- Easy to Keep Clean
Cons
- Poor Operation in Low Light
- Weak Construction
Best Uses
- Fun
- Travel
Comments about Canon PowerShot SD1000 Digital Elph Digital Camera (Black):
For long I wanted to carry a camera with me everywhere and this camera is just the right size. You just don't feel it on you.
It takes nice photos but needs the right lighting for it. The flash isn't always strong enough. The high ISO on this camera isn't a very good idea.
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy Setup
- Easy to Keep Clean
- Short Lag Time
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Art
- Documentary
- Fun
- Travel
Comments about Canon PowerShot SD1000 Digital Elph Digital Camera (Black):
This camera is small enough to take along any time it is needed. It is never too big to leave at home and then wish you had it.
- Recommended:
- 2GB SD card, extra battery
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy Setup
Cons
Best Uses
- Fun
Comments about Canon PowerShot SD1000 Digital Elph Digital Camera (Black):
bought it for my daughter to replace her year old powershot that she lost, this one is better and cost less. Ain't technology wonderful ?!
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy Setup
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Art
- Fun
- Travel
Comments about Canon PowerShot SD1000 Digital Elph Digital Camera (Black):
I love my new camera. Very easy to use. I ride Mountain bikes and take it with me all the time, very compact and always ready to shoot. I'm pleased with my purchase and recommend this model for anyone who just wants a nice quality camera with a great price.
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy Setup
- Easy to Keep Clean
- Short Lag Time
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Art
- Documentary
- Fun
- Photojournalism
- Travel
Comments about Canon PowerShot SD1000 Digital Elph Digital Camera (Black):
This extremely compact digital camera is the best choice even if you are advanced or professional photographer. This little marvel can produce beatiful pictures plenty of details with full color reproduction. The extremely small size of this product make a pleasure to carry anywhere.
No doubt about the Canon SD1000, this is the best choice for the price you pay. The results are simple amaizing.
Comments about Canon PowerShot SD1000 Digital Elph Digital Camera (Black):
The Canon SD1000 is a smart, fast P&S cram packed with great features. Takes superb pictures and video grabs and is compact and easy to handle. Only extra I miss is a low batt warning, but that's it. Had mine for 6 months and I'm continually impressed.
Expertise: Enlightened, seasoned amaetur
Problems Encountered: The LCD display is superb in normal light situations but washes out in bright backlighting, but then what LCD does not. This is where the optical viewfinder proves its worth.Its a great backup feature. Would be nice to have a low batt warning indicator, but hey, buy a spare battery and get on with it. In all, these are minor aggrivations.
Previous Equivalent Item Owned: First P & S but exhaustively researched
Items I Recommend: Spare battery - get the Canon. My cheapo Impact sucks.
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- Price: $38.95
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- Price: $6.99
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Get a flash to add light to your picture.
- Price: $98.95
Screen Protectors
Protect your LCD screen from scratches and finger prints.
- Price: $7.49
Card Readers
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- Price: $8.99
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Place your camera on a tripod for the support and stability you need.
- Price: $16.95
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Learn all that your new camera can do.
- Price: $22.50
Estimated arrival at B&H is 7-14 days. Your order will only be charged at time of shipment.
What's in the Box
- 32MB Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card
- NB-4L Lithium-Ion Battery Pack (3.7v 760mAh)
- CB-2LV Battery Charger
- IFC-400PCU USB Interface Cable
- AVC-DC300 A/V Cable
- Wrist Strap (WS-DC2)
- Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM (ZoomBrowser EX, PhotoStitch, EOS Utility, Driver)
- User Guide
- 1-Year Canon U.S.A. Limited Warranty
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