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Canon PowerShot A1000 IS Digital Camera (Blue)
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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 19 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
94%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Simple controls (19)
- Easy to setup (16)
- Great picture quality (16)
- Easy to use (15)
- Large clear LCD (15)
Cons
- Long lag time (4)
Best Uses
- Fun (18)
- Travel (15)
- Family photos (13)
- Art (5)
- Photojournalism (4)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Photo enthusiast (8), Casual photographer (6), Semi-pro photographer (3)
Most Liked Positive Review
PowerShot A1000 IS
This is a convenient midrange point and shoot camera that is able to capture sharp images in bright and daylight lighting. Low light images require a flash otherwise the image is noisy (grainy). ...Read complete review
This is a convenient midrange point and shoot camera that is able to capture sharp images in bright and daylight lighting. Low light images require a flash otherwise the image is noisy (grainy). This was purchased since it uses non-proprietary batteries, it uses AA's which are available anywhere. The creative modes work well to adjust minor settings on a point and shoot but you need the proper lighting to compensate the shots. Overall, I recommend this camera, it is affordable, takes very good images and video and uses common batteries.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Pro's outweighed by the Con's
I've owned many digital point and shoots and within this family have owned both the A80 and the A630...Both of those cameras were great as they have the rotating lcd screen. This one...Read complete review
I've owned many digital point and shoots and within this family have owned both the A80 and the A630...Both of those cameras were great as they have the rotating lcd screen. This one does not. My major problem with this camera is the time it takes for the flash to recharge before shooting again. It literally takes up to six seconds. I've never experienced that bad of a shutter lag. I wouldn't recommend the camera for that purpose. Otherwise, the camera is fine even though it does have a silly "easy" function.
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Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy Setup
- Easy to Keep Clean
- Easy To Use
- Great Picture Quality
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Long Lag Time
Best Uses
- Art
- Family Photos
- Fun
- Photojournalism
- Travel
Comments about Canon PowerShot A1000 IS Digital Camera (Blue):
This is my second Cannon, and I've been happy with both. This camera is affordable, light weight, and takes beautiful pictures. Also,the AA batteries last a long time and convenient to replace anywhere I am using my camera.
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy to Keep Clean
- Easy To Use
- Great Picture Quality
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Art
- Family Photos
- Fun
- Travel
Comments about Canon PowerShot A1000 IS Digital Camera (Blue):
I LIKE THE IDEA OF SWITCHING FROM CAMERA TO VIDEO ALSO MANY DIFFERENT SETTINGS EASY ONES WOULD HAVE LIKED TO HAVE MORE ZOOM AND PANORAMA VIEW CLEAR PICTURES THANKS BANDH
Pros
- Comfortable Controls
- Great Picture Quality
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Fun
- Travel
Comments about Canon PowerShot A1000 IS Digital Camera (Blue):
Bought it as a Pocketable Camera to carry when I don't wish to carry a more cumbersome camera
Got it a couple of days ago and have played a lot with the Menu Items and have taken over a hundred photos and have not yet changed Batteries..
Bought one P&S camera without an Optical Viewfinder and will never buy another without it.
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy Setup
- Easy to Keep Clean
- Easy To Use
- Great Picture Quality
Cons
- Long Lag Time
- Poor Operation in Low Light
Best Uses
- Construction
- Fun
Comments about Canon PowerShot A1000 IS Digital Camera (Blue):
This is a convenient midrange point and shoot camera that is able to capture sharp images in bright and daylight lighting. Low light images require a flash otherwise the image is noisy (grainy). This was purchased since it uses non-proprietary batteries, it uses AA's which are available anywhere. The creative modes work well to adjust minor settings on a point and shoot but you need the proper lighting to compensate the shots. Overall, I recommend this camera, it is affordable, takes very good images and video and uses common batteries.
- Similar:
- Powershot A590 IS, Powershot G9, Powershot SD870 IS
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 (Blue):
I am still learning how to use it, but so far I am enjoying the camera.
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy Setup
- Easy to Keep Clean
- Easy To Use
- Great Picture Quality
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Short Battery Life
Best Uses
- Art
- Family Photos
- Fun
- Photojournalism
- Travel
Comments about Canon PowerShot A1000 IS Digital Camera (Blue):
I wanted a camera small enough to keep in my purse for all those "Kodack" moments. Wanted the flexibility to take artsy shots or quick snaps. Needed an optical viewfinder since I often shoot in bright light. Wanted a camera that was easy to use right out of the box. I got all of that PLUS video, face recognition, editing features and tons of fancy auto settings. My only regret is that is takes AA batteries (I am using rechargables)-they don't last long.
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy Setup
- Easy to Keep Clean
- Easy To Use
- Great Picture Quality
Cons
- Weak Construction
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Fun
- Travel
Comments about Canon PowerShot A1000 IS Digital Camera (Blue):
This is a good travel camera or for use as a backup. It uses AA batteries; has an optical view finder. Some of us still use this, and Canon still makes several cameras with this feature. The Powershot A1000IS is a lot of camera for the money: 10 Megapixels, easy setup,compact, etc.
I would recommend purchasing some rechargeable batteries, and a Sandisk 4 megs SD card
- Similar:
- Canon Powershot A 570, Canon G9
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy Setup
- Easy to Keep Clean
- Easy To Use
- Great Picture Quality
- Strong Construction
Cons
- None yet
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Fun
- Travel
Comments about Canon PowerShot A1000 IS Digital Camera (Blue):
I used this camera for Christmas with the family and the pictures turned out GREAT!
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy Setup
- Easy To Use
- Great Picture Quality
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Fun
- Travel
Comments about Canon PowerShot A1000 IS Digital Camera (Blue):
Easy to point easy to see ! For an inexpensiove camera this is great !
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy Setup
- Easy to Keep Clean
- Easy To Use
- Great Picture Quality
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Poor Operation in Low Light
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Fun
- Travel
Comments about Canon PowerShot A1000 IS Digital Camera (Blue):
very large lcd screen. image stabilizer. fast shutter speed.
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy Setup
- Easy to Keep Clean
- Easy To Use
- Great Picture Quality
Cons
- Small capacity SD card
Best Uses
- Fun
Comments about Canon PowerShot A1000 IS Digital Camera (Blue):
I purchased this camera as a gift to my son for Christmas. I was really impressed by the IQ out of this little cam compared to a much more expensive Sony I gave to my wife last year. Not as good as an SLR but pretty good for Facebook and MySpace use. It has all the basic settings and more megapixels.
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy To Use
- Great Picture Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Fun
- Travel
Comments about Canon PowerShot A1000 IS Digital Camera (Blue):
For the price, this camera is wonderful. It doesn't have some of the fancy features that more expensive cameras have, but it had plenty to make the average photo-taker happy. It is very compact and a handsome color/style, large bright LCD screen, and takes great photos and movies. I haven't compared the photo quality closely to other brands, but it seems great to me!
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy Setup
- Easy to Keep Clean
- Easy To Use
- Great Picture Quality
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Art
- Family Photos
- Fun
- Travel
Comments about Canon PowerShot A1000 IS Digital Camera (Blue):
This is a great little camera, I have a Canon digital SLR and 40 pounds of glass to go along with it... but sometimes you just want something that will fit in you jacket pocket. I love this camera it was a good buy.
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy Setup
- Easy to Keep Clean
- Easy To Use
- Great Picture Quality
- Uses AA batteries
Cons
- Long Lag Time
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Fun
- Travel
Comments about Canon PowerShot A1000 IS Digital Camera (Blue):
It takes great pictures under normal use! I have only tried it on AUTO, but even low light shots were good. If you take event pictures you may find that it takes a little long to "recharge" before you can take another shot after you have taken several. Even after replacing the batteries I found it a little slow after a lot of use.
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy Setup
- Easy To Use
- Great Picture Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Fun
- Travel
Comments about Canon PowerShot A1000 IS Digital Camera (Blue):
We bought this for our daughter who wanted a small, but "good" camera that she could stick in her pocket. She found that it had all the features that she wanted in order to give her sharp, clear pictures without a lot of fussing.
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy Setup
- Easy To Use
- Great Picture Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Fun
- Photojournalism
- Travel
Comments about Canon PowerShot A1000 IS Digital Camera (Blue):
My boyfriend and I bought this camera to bring along for all of the perfect pictures one may run into on the go... I love this camera, the resolution and quality of the photos are incredible. The LCD screen is large and the settings are simple to use and very helpful. We plan to use the camera doing a lot of back country skiiing this year in Colorado...
Pros
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy Setup
Cons
- Long Lag Time
- Weak Construction
Best Uses
Comments about Canon PowerShot A1000 IS Digital Camera (Blue):
I've owned many digital point and shoots and within this family have owned both the A80 and the A630...Both of those cameras were great as they have the rotating lcd screen. This one does not. My major problem with this camera is the time it takes for the flash to recharge before shooting again. It literally takes up to six seconds. I've never experienced that bad of a shutter lag. I wouldn't recommend the camera for that purpose. Otherwise, the camera is fine even though it does have a silly "easy" function.
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy Setup
- Easy to Keep Clean
- Short Lag Time
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Art
- Family Photos
- Fun
- Photojournalism
- Travel
Comments about Canon PowerShot A1000 IS Digital Camera (Blue):
VERY GOOD
Pros
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy Setup
Cons
Best Uses
- Fun
Comments about Canon PowerShot A1000 IS Digital Camera (Blue):
Good camera
Good quality for this price
My wife love it
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Get the desired effect with a filter and the appropriate adapter.
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Place your camera on a tripod for the support and stability you need.
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Books & Tutorials
Learn all that your new camera can do.
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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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