Canon PowerShot A1000 IS Review

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September 18th, 2008


Summary

The sleek design of the PowerShot A1000 IS is as refreshing as a breath of fresh air. Better still, its high-end features make everything simple: there's the 10.0-megapixel resolution and powerful 4x Optical Zoom lens with Optical Image Stabilizer for sharpness along the full zoom range. A DIGIC III Image Processor with Canon Face Detection automatically lets every face stand out. Easy Mode and Easy Playback make this camera a marvel of simplicity. With a bright 2.5-inch LCD, it's available in four two-toned colors.

Specs

Lens and Image Quality Megapixels 10 Megapixels
Optical Zoom 4 X
Digital Zoom 4 X
Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
Image Sensor CCD
Max Aperture f/2.7
Min Aperture f/5.6
Max Focal Length 24.8 mm
Min Focal Length 6.2 mm
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/1600 sec
Minimum Shutter Speed 15 sec
Image Format JPEG
Focus Modes Automatic, Manual
Exposure Settings Program, Automatic
ISO Equivalencies 100, 800, 400, 200, 80, auto, 1600
Metering Characteristics Evaluative, Center-weighted, Spot
Macro Focusing Range 3-50 cm
Minimum Focusing Range 19.7 in
CCD Size 1/2.3"
Number Of CCD Pixels 10.3 Million

Features LCD Screen Size 2.5 in
Viewfinder Real-image zoom
Shooting Modes Frame movie mode
Self Timer Yes
Self Timer Delay 10 sec, 2 sec
White Balance Custom, Automatic, Presets
Continuous Shooting Speed 1.3 fps

Memory Flash Memory Type 32 MB flash - SD Memory Card
Recording Method SDHC Memory Card, MultiMediaCardplus, MultiMediaCard, Secure Digital (SD) Card

Connectors Connectors 1 x USB, 1 x composite video/audio output
Included Cable Types A/V , USB

Miscellaneous Included Components Wrist strap
Included Software Drivers & Utilities, Canon PhotoStitch, Canon ZoomBrowser EX, Canon ImageBrowser
External Color Gray
Product Line PowerShot
Humidity Operating Range 10 - 90% Humidity
Max Operating Temperature 104 °F
Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
Camera Type Compact

General Product Info Weight 5.5 oz.


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