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Canon PowerShot A1000 IS Digital Camera (Grey)
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The Canon PowerShot A1000 IS Digital Camera provides a combination of innovative technology to capture impressive images with a stunning two-tone design camera body that is fresh and original, to transport your photography to an exciting level. With a high-quality 4x optical zoom lens and Canon's Image Stabilizer Technology, your images will always be clear and sharp - even in low light, and the 10.0 megapixel resolution means that you'll get extremely detailed prints up to 20 x 30" that will look great - even after cropping. The Camera also features a 2.5-inch LCD screen to make framing your shots easy and fun.
The Canon DIGIC III image processor provides advanced Face Detection AF/AE - a unique Canon technology that automatically detects faces in people shots and optimizes focus and exposure accordingly. Other key advancements include ISO 1600 sensitivity, Red-eye Correction for sharp, superior quality images, and an Easy Mode that allows the camera to take complete control of its settings to allow you to concentrate on your scene. In addition, the camera features an extensive range of creative shooting modes for extended versatility.
- 10.0 Megapixel Resolution
- The 10.0 megapixel resolution of the PowerShot A1000 IS ensures the kind of detail that makes ordinary images extraordinary, and gives you the freedom to crop images and produce large prints that are true-to-life and filled with rich detail.
- High-quality Canon 4x Optical Zoom Lens
- The 4x optical zoom lens of the PowerShot A1000 IS provides a focal length equivalent of 35-140mm and a fast aperture that can go to f/2.7, so you'll be ready to capture a broad range of shots. Snapshots, landscapes and everything in between are rendered with the clear, bright quality of genuine Canon optics.
- Image Stabilizer Technology for Steady Shooting
- The Canon PowerShot A1000 IS features Canon's exclusive Image Stabilizer Technology. Camera shake can cause blurring when shooting in low light and at long focal lengths, but the advanced Image Stabilizer uses digital technology to detect camera shake and signal precise lens shifts that effectively cancel it. This means the A1000 IS will allow you to take excellent-quality images in many more situations - outdoors at dusk, inside without a flash, anytime when lighting conditions are not ideal.
- DIGIC III Processor with Face Detection
- Delivering fast, responsive camera performance and superb image rendering, the DIGIC III processor also drives Canon's landmark Face Detection technology that ensures accurate and bright people shots by automatically detecting faces in a scene and optimizing focus and exposure accordingly. 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.
- Compact, Lightweight Body
- The PowerShot A1000 IS packs all its imaging power into a body so lightweight and compact, you'll take it everywhere. And for times when a camera is indispensable, you'll be glad you have one that doesn't weigh you down.
- Shoot and View Widescreen Images
- The PowerShot A1000 IS includes a 16:9 widescreen resolution option, producing images that are perfect for your widescreen TV or computer monitor.
- VGA Movie Recording with Sound
- The camera's movie functions include 30fps VGA recording with sound, and can playback onto a PC or a TV via the integrated AV Out connection. You can also shoot full-motion movies at QVGA (320 x240) that are well suited to PC playback, and there is even a 15 fps Compact Movie Mode that's ideal for creating movies you can attach to emails.
- Easy Mode
- When you're taking pictures, the only thing you want to think about is your subject. That's why the PowerShot A1000 IS is equipped with Canon's Easy Mode that works in the background to handle all the technical details for you. Now you can relax and concentrate on choosing just the right angle, capturing the perfect expression, framing your shot perfectly. To make showing off your images just as carefree, the A1000 IS features an Easy Playback mode that makes viewing single images and slideshows on the camera effortless-even if you're new to digital photography!
- 2.5" LCD Screen
- The PowerShot A1000 IS features a 2.5 inch LCD screen with 115,000 pixels of resolution, and features a selectable Grid Line Display to help with shot composition and a Night Display mode for easy visibility after dark. So whether you're setting up your shot or playing it back, everything is bright and clear
- Powered By AA-size Batteries
- The A1000 IS camera is powered by common AA-size batteries that can be purchased at any store, so you don't need to worry about running out of batteries or recharging batteries - simply get new ones locally.
- 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).
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| Camera Type | Compact Point-and-shoot Digital Camera with Optical Image Stabilizer |
| Image Quality | |
|---|---|
| Image Sensor | 1/2.3-inch 10.3 Megapixel CCD |
| Effective Resolution | 10.0 million pixels |
| Color Depth | 24-Bit RGB |
| Color Modes | sRGB |
| Image File Formats | JPEG (SuperFine, Fine, Normal) |
| Recorded Resolution |
Large (3648 x 2736) Widescreen (3648 x 2048) Medium 1 (2816 x 2112) Medium 2 (2272 x 1704) Medium 3 (1600 x 1200) Small (640 x 480) |
| Video Recording |
AVI Motion JPEG with Audio VGA (640 x 480 @ 30 fps/30 fps LP) QVGA (320 x 240 @ 30 fps) Compact (160 x 120 @ 15 fps) Clip length limited by available memory up to 4GB or 60 minutes per clip (limited to 3 minutes per clip for Compact) |
| Audio Recording | WAVE (Monaural) |
| Optics | |
|---|---|
| Lens Type | Canon Zoom Lens |
| Optical Zoom | 4x |
| Lens Focal Length | 6.2-24.8mm (35-140mm equivalent) |
| Digital Zoom | 4x |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 1.2" (3cm) |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.7-5.6 |
| Optical Image Stabilization | Yes (Canon OIS) |
| Accessory Lens/Filter Mount | No |
| Focus Control | |
|---|---|
| Focus Type | TTL Autofocus, Manual focus |
| Focus Modes | Auto, Face Detection Auto, Manual |
| Focus Range |
Normal: 19.2" (50cm) - infinity Macro: 1.2" (3cm) 19.2" (50cm) wide |
| Exposure Control | |
|---|---|
| Sensitivity |
Auto High ISO Auto Selectable ISO (80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600) |
| Shutter Type | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Shutter Speed | 15-1/1600 seconds |
| Aperture Range | f/2.7-5.6 (max.) |
| Exposure Metering | 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 | Auto, Easy, P, Portrait, Landscape, Special Scene (Night Scene, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Fireworks, Aquarium, ISO 3200), Indoor, Kids & Pets, Night Snapshot |
| Flash | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | Yes (Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Flash On, Slow synch, Second Curtain Synch, Flash Off) |
| Effective Flash Range | 1.0' (0.3m) - 13.0' (4.0m) wide |
| 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 | 1.3 fps Continuous |
| Self Timer | 2 seconds or 10 seconds |
| Interval Recording | No |
| Date & Time Stamp | Yes |
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| Built-in Memory | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Compatible Memory Cards | Secure Digital (SD/SDHC) Card | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Recording Capacity |
Includes 32MB Secure Digital (SD) Card Still Image Capacity
Video Capacity
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| Battery Type | 2x AA-Size Batteries (Alkaline, NiMH) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Power Adapter | ACK800 AC Adapter Kit (optional) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Input/Output | |
|---|---|
| Computer Interface | USB 2.0 Hi-Speed |
| Direct Print Capable | Yes(PictBridge) |
| Remote Control | No |
| Video Output | NTSC & PAL |
| Web-Cam Capable | No |
| System & Software Requirements |
Windows System
Macintosh System
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| Display | |
|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Yes |
| LCD Display | 2.5-inch TFT color LCD (115,000 pixels) |
| 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, Farsi |
| Playback Options | Single Image, Magnification (approx. 2x-10x), Jump, Auto Rotate, Rotate, Resume, My Category, Transition Effects, Histogram, Index (9 thumbnails), Over Exposure Warning, Slide Show, Red-eye Correction, Resize, Image Inspection Tool, Easy, Movie (Normal Playback, Special Playback, Auto Rotate, Resume, Easy), Erase (Single image, All images, Any movie file) |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 2.5 x 3.8 x 1.3" (63 x 96 x 31mm) |
| Weight | 5.5 oz. (155g) camera body only |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 20 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to use (19)
- Great picture quality (16)
- Easy to setup (15)
- Simple controls (14)
- Large clear LCD (11)
Cons
- Short battery life (4)
Best Uses
- Family photos (16)
- Travel (15)
- Fun (13)
- Art (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual photographer (11), Photo enthusiast (5), Semi-pro photographer (3)
Most Liked Positive Review
Love this little camera!!!
I'm an ordinary camera user who loves to take pictures of wildlife, outdoor scenery, and of family etc. While I might not know how to manipulate settings for the perfect shot, this camera ...Read complete review
I'm an ordinary camera user who loves to take pictures of wildlife, outdoor scenery, and of family etc. While I might not know how to manipulate settings for the perfect shot, this camera does the work for me. It has an easy setting that is fool proof! My wife loves this feature. When I'm hunting and want to take a picture of an animal that I don't want to spook by a flash, I can turn the flash off easily and the image stabilizer allows the picture to be taken without the blur. Also this camera has a digital zoom all the way up to 16X. And it is great. I didn't know this until I was playing with it. Pleasant surprise!The price was great. The pictures are fantastic and I love the software that comes with it.The only thing not so great is the batteries. But I knew this when I bought it. It uses up AA batteries fairly fast but not any faster than any other camera I have seen. Buy some rechargeable batteries and keep them handy and you will have no problems. I am very pleased with this camera. If I lost it tomorrow I would be on B&H Photo in an instant buying another one just like it.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Just Fair for The Price
This works very well for outdoor and strong light. Over all this is a good camera for its price range.
The life of battery is so short. Do not handle very well th...Read complete review
This works very well for outdoor and strong light. Over all this is a good camera for its price range.
The life of battery is so short. Do not handle very well the low light condition. Shows a lot of noise in low light picture. I don't think this is a true 10 Meg Pix, it's just like the 6.2 meg pix.
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Pros
- Easy Setup
- Easy To Use
- Great Picture Quality
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Art
- Family Photos
- Fun
- Travel
Comments about Canon PowerShot A1000 IS Digital Camera (Grey):
We bought this as a family camera to replace an old digital one. I like the sturdy size. Not big but not so small and flat that my children could take it and easily lose it. The clarity of the pictures are great. It is easy to use but has plenty of features for those who want to have more control. So far, we can't say anything bad about it. I am curious to see how long the batteries will last, especially with children playing with it.
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy Setup
- Easy to Keep Clean
- Easy To Use
- Great Picture Quality
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Fun
- Travel
Comments about Canon PowerShot A1000 IS Digital Camera (Grey):
great in low light
sharp image
easy to control shots
Pros
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy Setup
- Easy To Use
- Great Picture Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Fun
- Travel
Comments about Canon PowerShot A1000 IS Digital Camera (Grey):
This was purchased for my wife. She has used Canon P&S for years. She really likes this one. Straight out of the box ready to shoot. Images rival my Nikon DSLR. What more can I say.
Pros
- Easy Setup
- Easy To Use
- Great Picture Quality
- Optical view finder
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Fun
Comments about Canon PowerShot A1000 IS Digital Camera (Grey):
I purchased this camera for my Grandaughter, so far it has worked very well for her. This unit was selected because it was well rated, HAS AN OPTICAL VIEWFINDER, and is reasonably priced.
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy Setup
- Easy To Use
- Great Picture Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Great Camera for hunting
- Travel
Comments about Canon PowerShot A1000 IS Digital Camera (Grey):
I'm an ordinary camera user who loves to take pictures of wildlife, outdoor scenery, and of family etc. While I might not know how to manipulate settings for the perfect shot, this camera does the work for me. It has an easy setting that is fool proof! My wife loves this feature. When I'm hunting and want to take a picture of an animal that I don't want to spook by a flash, I can turn the flash off easily and the image stabilizer allows the picture to be taken without the blur. Also this camera has a digital zoom all the way up to 16X. And it is great. I didn't know this until I was playing with it. Pleasant surprise!The price was great. The pictures are fantastic and I love the software that comes with it.The only thing not so great is the batteries. But I knew this when I bought it. It uses up AA batteries fairly fast but not any faster than any other camera I have seen. Buy some rechargeable batteries and keep them handy and you will have no problems. I am very pleased with this camera. If I lost it tomorrow I would be on B&H Photo in an instant buying another one just like it.
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy Setup
- Easy To Use
- Great Picture Quality
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Travel
Comments about Canon PowerShot A1000 IS Digital Camera (Grey):
Easy to use. Good quality pictures.
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy To Use
- Great Picture Quality
Cons
- Short Battery Life
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Fun
- Travel
Comments about Canon PowerShot A1000 IS Digital Camera (Grey):
Great little walk-about point and shoot
great lense for an inexpensive Camera
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy Setup
- Easy to Keep Clean
- Easy To Use
- Great Picture Quality
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Fun
- Travel
Comments about Canon PowerShot A1000 IS Digital Camera (Grey):
Easy to use - Awesome Picture Quality - Long Battery Live - Strong Construction (dropped it during security check at the Airport - Camera said "So what"!.....:-).
The only minor "issue" is, that, compared to other "Canon" cameras, this on is a little bulky, so you need a bigger camera pouch, then usual.
The price for this nice camera is unbeatable and I highly recommend a purchase.
Pros
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy Setup
- Easy To Use
- Great Picture Quality
Cons
- Weak Construction
Best Uses
- Fun
- Travel
Comments about Canon PowerShot A1000 IS Digital Camera (Grey):
I use this as an all purpose camera and especially for adventure travel (hiking, rock climbing, etc.). It is the perfect size and very easy to use. It takes great pictures. I don't like that it doesn't have some features like earlier models have.
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy Setup
- Easy To Use
- Strong Construction
Cons
- None that I have heard o
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Fun
Comments about Canon PowerShot A1000 IS Digital Camera (Grey):
This is my Grandsons first camera. I have owned Nikon cameras since the 70's, but I checked out this for my grandson. He is only 9, and I wasn't sure how he would react to getting a real camera. He was expecting a lego set. He was impatient with his Dad putting in the batteries (AA so you can get them anywhere). Once he put his hands on it he didn't stop taking pictures. It was a real hit with him. I didn't get my camera until I was almost 20. This past week I went to the aquarium and there were bus loads of kids in their early teens getting off the bus. Most had a camera and were taking pictures all over the place. So, 9 or 10 seems to be the right age for that first camera.
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy Setup
- Easy to Keep Clean
- Easy To Use
- Great Picture Quality
- Strong Construction
- Takes AA batteries
- Uses SDC memory cards
Cons
- No Aperture setting
- No Shutter setting
- Short Battery Life
Best Uses
- Art
- Family Photos
- Fun
- Photojournalism
- Snapshots
- Travel
Comments about Canon PowerShot A1000 IS Digital Camera (Grey):
Great, easy-to-use point-and-shoot camera, with superb picture quality. I just wish it had more manual settings like aperture and shutter priority that I had on my previous 6 mega pixel model. Still a great camera for the vacationer, novice photographer, and anyone who wants idiot-proof snapshots. Can hold around 500 pictures (at highest quality) with an optional 2GB memory card that cost about[$] and uses easy-to-find AA batteries.
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy Setup
- Easy To Use
- Great Picture Quality
Cons
- LCD Display too small
Best Uses
- Art
- Family Photos
- Fun
- Travel
Comments about Canon PowerShot A1000 IS Digital Camera (Grey):
Great Camera and very easy to use. I wuold recommend this camera to others.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Great Picture Quality
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Slow autofocus
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Travel
Comments about Canon PowerShot A1000 IS Digital Camera (Grey):
I got this camera primarily to keep with me when I don't have my DSLR or for family events, vacations, etc., when a bulky DSLR would get in the way. As a Canon person, I'm already familiar with the presets, but I like how much manual shooting you can do with this camera. Good size and sturdy construction. Good picture quality. In fact, I enlarged one of the photos to 16"x20" for an art show I'm in.
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Compact size
- Easy Setup
- Easy To Use
- Great Picture Quality
Cons
- Long Lag Time
Best Uses
- Convienient to carry
- Unexpected shots
Comments about Canon PowerShot A1000 IS Digital Camera (Grey):
I carry this camera in my pocket for those unexpected shots. In my PI work my DSLR is my main camera, but you are always caught by supprise from time to time and this camera saves the day. It is also easy to conceal for undercover shots.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Great Picture Quality
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Fun
- Travel
Comments about Canon PowerShot A1000 IS Digital Camera (Grey):
Not flashy but this camera consistently takes good photos, has long battery life (and convenience of using only two AA batteries) and takes bumps and bruises well (I use it for outdoor work in all kinds of conditions).
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy Setup
- Easy to Keep Clean
- Easy To Use
- Great Picture Quality
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Fun
- Travel
Comments about Canon PowerShot A1000 IS Digital Camera (Grey):
* very convenient for ALL occasions
* very easy to use
* excellent picture quality
* nothing not to like from this product
- Recommended:
- SanDisk 4GB Ultra II Secure Digital (SDHC) Card
Pros
- Good Value
- High Quality
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Canon PowerShot A1000 IS Digital Camera (Grey):
This camera is great for when portability is a must, aka I don't feel like lugging around my DSLR. It takes great pictures and is inexpensive.
Pros
- Easy Setup
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Fun
Comments about Canon PowerShot A1000 IS Digital Camera (Grey):
Basic personal use. Responsive, lots of custom settings available.
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy Setup
- Easy To Use
Cons
- Poor Operation in Low Light
- Short Battery Life
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Travel
Comments about Canon PowerShot A1000 IS Digital Camera (Grey):
This works very well for outdoor and strong light. Over all this is a good camera for its price range.
The life of battery is so short. Do not handle very well the low light condition. Shows a lot of noise in low light picture. I don't think this is a true 10 Meg Pix, it's just like the 6.2 meg pix.
Pros
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy To Use
- Great Picture Quality
Cons
- Short Battery Life
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Travel
Comments about Canon PowerShot A1000 IS Digital Camera (Grey):
I use this camera to haul around all the time. It is simple to use and takes great pictures.
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- PowerShot A1000 IS Camera User Guide (PDF 5.4mb)
- Software User Guide (PDF 11.5mb)
- Direct Print User Guide (PDF 1.4mb)
- Software Starter Guide (PDF 4.1mb)
- Software User Guide (PDF 12mb)
Batteries & Power
Always keep a spare battery handy so you won't get caught without power.
- Price: $41.95
Bags & Straps
Carry, store, and protect all your equipment with a bag or a strap.
- Price: $9.95
Estimated arrival at B&H is 7-14 days. Your order will only be charged at time of shipment.
Screen Protectors
Protect your LCD screen from scratches and finger prints.
- Price: $9.95
Card Readers
Download your pictures faster and save battery life.
- Price: $9.95
Filters & Adapters
Get the desired effect with a filter and the appropriate adapter.
- Price: $13.98
Tripod & Support
Place your camera on a tripod for the support and stability you need.
- Price: $17.29
Books & Tutorials
Learn all that your new camera can do.
- Price: $17.95
What's in the Box
- 2x AA-size Alkaline Batteries
- 32MB Secure Digital (SD) Card
- USB Interface Cable
- AV Cable
- Wrist Strap
- Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM
- User Guide
- 1-Year Manufacturers Limited Warranty
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