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Canon PowerShot A1000 IS Digital Camera (Brown)
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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 21 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
95%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to use (19)
- Easy to setup (16)
- Great picture quality (15)
- Large clear LCD (13)
- Simple controls (13)
Cons
- Short battery life (4)
- Long lag time (3)
Best Uses
- Family photos (18)
- Fun (14)
- Travel (14)
- Photojournalism (4)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual photographer (10), Semi-pro photographer (6), Photo enthusiast (5)
Most Liked Positive Review
Very nice product for low price
I use a digital SLR for landscape photography, but when getting together with friends or family, this slim and unobtrusive camera works much better. I enjoy the shirt-pocket size and speedy response from power-up...Read complete review
I use a digital SLR for landscape photography, but when getting together with friends or family, this slim and unobtrusive camera works much better. I enjoy the shirt-pocket size and speedy response from power-up. In Program mode without flash, you can point and shoot in under a second. In Program mode with flash, you can point and shoot in about 3 seconds (the flash REALLY slows things down). It has a nice, 4x zoom that moves pretty quickly, and the autofocus works great in all but the dimmest of light. Battery life is very good with NiMH, and I appreciate Canon using the standard AA size. Video mode works nicely and the large back LCD looks great. I can't see that the Image Stabilization really does much relative to earlier Canon Powershot series that do not have it. Construction is adequate for minor bumps, but is not going to withstand lots of abuse. The flash itself has a limit of about 10 feet, beyond which the subjects are dark. The power and menu buttons are very small and often awkward, but that's apparently the tradeoff for the nice small camera size. My biggest complaint is that after a picture is snapped, the camera "freezes" for ~6 seconds while it processes, that is to say that the fastest you can take pictures is about every 6 seconds (at the highest resolution). For its price, I am happy with this camera. It does everything I need it to do, if not excellently, than at least competently.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Not Really a Camera
Purchased as an upgrade to an A520, it looked the same and I assumed (what a mistake!) it would be the same camera - now 10 megapixel + image stabilization. What a horror...Read complete review
Purchased as an upgrade to an A520, it looked the same and I assumed (what a mistake!) it would be the same camera - now 10 megapixel + image stabilization. What a horror when I discovered: no aperture priority / shutter priority / manual mode - no direct way to adjust shutter speed or aperture! Also, spot metering and exposure lock only seem to function with the LCD display, NOT with the viewfinder. These details are not even addressed in the manual (also much inferior to the old A520's manual). On the plus side, within it's profound limitations, it does deliver a decent image in good lighting. I really am sorry I gave the A520 to my daughter, thinking this would be an upgrade. Oh, I also don't like the shutter - it is completely silent (electronic?), therefore one is never certain of the exact moment of exposure.
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Pros
- Easy To Use
Cons
- Short Battery Life
Best Uses
- Business
- Family Photos
Comments about Canon PowerShot A1000 IS Digital Camera (Brown):
Perfect fit for my general purpose needs for business and home ... adequately covers wide variety of photography.
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 (Brown):
Best things about it are:
1. Face detection
2. Lightweight
3. Creating videos is very easy!
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Easy Setup
- Easy To Use
- Great Picture Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Fun
- Travel
Comments about Canon PowerShot A1000 IS Digital Camera (Brown):
Pros: Quick and great quality pictures, good battery life. I use it occasionally (1 to 3 times a week) for documentation of construction work, view finder is great for sunny conditions, but the LCD is nice and bright. Cons: none yetGreat price [...]. I am thinking of buying one for personal use.
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy Setup
- Easy to Keep Clean
- Easy To Use
- Great Picture Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Fun
Comments about Canon PowerShot A1000 IS Digital Camera (Brown):
small lightweight and takes excellent pictures and videos. Feels a little light though.
Pros
- Easy to Keep Clean
- Strong Construction
Cons
- No Aperture Priority
- No manual mode
- No Shutter Priority
- No viewfinder focus marks
- Poor Operation in Low Light
- Silent shutter
Best Uses
- Fun
- When only small matters
Comments about Canon PowerShot A1000 IS Digital Camera (Brown):
Purchased as an upgrade to an A520, it looked the same and I assumed (what a mistake!) it would be the same camera - now 10 megapixel + image stabilization. What a horror when I discovered: no aperture priority / shutter priority / manual mode - no direct way to adjust shutter speed or aperture! Also, spot metering and exposure lock only seem to function with the LCD display, NOT with the viewfinder. These details are not even addressed in the manual (also much inferior to the old A520's manual). On the plus side, within it's profound limitations, it does deliver a decent image in good lighting. I really am sorry I gave the A520 to my daughter, thinking this would be an upgrade. Oh, I also don't like the shutter - it is completely silent (electronic?), therefore one is never certain of the exact moment of exposure.
- Recommended:
- 8GB Secure Digital (SDHC) Card
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy Setup
- Easy to Keep Clean
- Easy To Use
- Great Picture Quality
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Fun
Comments about Canon PowerShot A1000 IS Digital Camera (Brown):
I use this camera to teach photography to kids. It is a simple camera to use (no need to read the manual) - just pick up and start shooting.
Pros
- AA battery usage
- Bright LCD
- Easy Setup
- Good owner manual
- Image Stabilization
- Optical ViewFinder
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Travel
Comments about Canon PowerShot A1000 IS Digital Camera (Brown):
I recently needed a new cheap portable camera and after very little thought about it, bought this Canon A1000. It is hard to believe how far things have progressed in the last few years. Low light performance is quite good compared to my point and shoot Sony bought just two or three years ago. Focus is quick and image quality is fairly sharp; likely helped by the image stabilization. Nice also are the little things like adjustable self timers. It may be a cheap and simple camera but dig down into the menus and it offers more for the money than you might expect. It does not feel very substantial compared to the metal body cameras but it works and it is light; which is a big plus. It's the camera I can keep with me without feeling encumbered by it. I like it so far and if it holds up well, will like it into the future.
- Similar:
- Sony DSC-W1
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy To Use
- Great Picture Quality
Cons
- Comesa small card
Best Uses
- Art
- Family Photos
- Fun
- NATURE
- Travel
Comments about Canon PowerShot A1000 IS Digital Camera (Brown):
Its my first digital so its all new to me.Before this I had a Canon AE1-program stil working after years of use.So when I changed I stuck with Canon.So far I love it,the pictures are very good and thats what a cameras all about.Be nice if it came with a little bigger card.
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy Setup
- Easy To Use
- Great Picture Quality
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Fun
- Photojournalism
- Travel
Comments about Canon PowerShot A1000 IS Digital Camera (Brown):
For the Money you can't find a better Point and Shoot camera.
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 (Brown):
Great and simple
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy Setup
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Fun
Comments about Canon PowerShot A1000 IS Digital Camera (Brown):
This is third Canon PowerShot that I have purchased from B&H. Its simple to use and the picture quality is great for the money. Canon has managed to slim down their PowerShot models, while still being able to use standard AA batteries (I don't particularly like to use proprietary rechargeable batteries).
Pros
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy Setup
- Easy to Keep Clean
- Easy To Use
- Great Picture Quality
Cons
- Short Battery Life
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Travel
Comments about Canon PowerShot A1000 IS Digital Camera (Brown):
I purchased this camera before I went on vacation. The camera was everything and more I had expected. The quality of photos are fantastic. The video camera was great. I expected nothing less from a Canon Product. Would definitely recommend camera. The only downside was the constant need to replace the batteries. Small price to pay for a reasonably priced quality camera.
Pros
- Easy Setup
- Easy To Use
- Great Picture Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
Comments about Canon PowerShot A1000 IS Digital Camera (Brown):
Like the size and easy to use
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy Setup
- Easy to Keep Clean
- Easy To Use
- Great Picture Quality
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Photojournalism
- Travel
Comments about Canon PowerShot A1000 IS Digital Camera (Brown):
We use our two A 1000's for vacation and snap shots of our grandkids. It is compact, takes great shots, easily the equal of what we get with our EOS 20D SLRs. Controls are easy to use, and it has more features than we ever expected from such a small camera.
The only negative is the slow recycle time when using the flash.
Pros
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy Setup
- Easy To Use
- Great Picture Quality
Cons
- LCD dim in bright light
- Long Lag Time
- Short Battery Life
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Travel
Comments about Canon PowerShot A1000 IS Digital Camera (Brown):
I use the camera at family functions and on trips.
The Pictures are clear and true to actual color. However the LCD viewfinder is difficult to read in bright sunlight. In indoor shots there is a delay from the time you click until the picture is exposed.
Pros
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy Setup
- Easy To Use
Cons
- Short Battery Life
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Fun
- Travel
Comments about Canon PowerShot A1000 IS Digital Camera (Brown):
I love the quick ease of using the camera. I do not understand all the stops and stuff and this one is a breeze. It's little enough to loose in my purse but easy to use.
- Recommended:
- SanDisk 4GB Ultra II Secure Digital (SDHC) Card
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy Setup
- Easy To Use
- Great Picture Quality
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Long Lag Time
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Fun
- Travel
Comments about Canon PowerShot A1000 IS Digital Camera (Brown):
This camera just has the most bang for the buck. We wanted a camera that had a lot of features and didn't stick us with proprietary batteries and memory. Here you get all that cannon has to offer while using AA batteries and a standard SD chip. Another must have for us was a view finder. No one likes taking pictures at the beach or in the sunny countryside when you can't see the lcd screen, and you can conserve some good battery time when you need to. It does have a long lag time sometimes, but I'm not sure if this is just when we use the flash or not. I still have more to figure out about it, but I would certainly recommend it to anyone looking for a solid point and shooter.
Pros
- Easy Setup
- Easy To Use
- Fast Start Up
Cons
- Need better zoom
- Weak Construction
Best Uses
- Fun
- Travel
Comments about Canon PowerShot A1000 IS Digital Camera (Brown):
Just for quick fun pics is how I use it mostly.
One of the best feature I found usefull so far is that it saves pictures & goes back to the shoot mode rather fast. I would like to see a better soom in and out range though.
Pros
- Easy Setup
- Easy To Use
- Great Picture Quality
Cons
- Long Lag Time
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Fun
- Travel
Comments about Canon PowerShot A1000 IS Digital Camera (Brown):
I wasn't sure that I would like a small camera, but this does everything that my fuji finepix does and is more compact. Works great and is very easy to setup and use.
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy Setup
- Easy To Use
- Great Picture Quality
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Photojournalism
- Travel
Comments about Canon PowerShot A1000 IS Digital Camera (Brown):
This camera was a big hit at Christmas. The pictures were crisp and the camera was so very easy to use. So many features for the price. A real treat.
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Carry, store, and protect all your equipment with a bag or a strap.
- Price: $9.95
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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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