Canon PowerShot SD1000 7.1MP Digital Elph Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Silver) by Canon
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Digital camera reviews of Canon PowerShot SD1000 7.1MP Digital Elph Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Silver)
Digital camera Review: 1000 Cannon camera
Summary: 5 Stars
I have two 1000 Cannon camera,and i do enjoy it a lot,if you are thinking of getting one,buy it NOW.I
just want you to enjoy the best camera,that Cannon company made.
Digital camera Review: A Classic Minature Camera
Summary: 4 Stars
The Canon SD1000 has joined that tiny number of cameras that become "classics", a camera that inspires loyalty among its owners, and causes it to go UP in value after it goes out of production. The Canon SD1000 sold for as little as $150 before it was discontinued, but now "new old stock" SD1000 cameras sell for $500 and used ones in excellent condition sell for $300 and up. Why?
The SD1000 is about the size of a pack of cards. That means it is easy to carry with you. Mine has been in a padded case clipped to my belt for about 25 days a month for the past two years. And, it is a simple camera. I "lock" mine to ISO 100, and have dialed in my favorite settings for color, sharpness, contrast, and ISO. That enables me to simply pull the camera from its case and start taking photos. By pre-focusing, the SD1000 provides instant shutter release, which enables taking sharp handheld photos at very slow shutter speeds.
The 8 x 10 enlargements I've made from photos taken outdoors in good light are equal in quality to photos I've taken with professional level cameras and lenses. Enlarged prints from SD1000 look very much like prints from a very good Canon film camera from the 1970 to 1995 era, and SD1000 photos do not have the artificial "digitized" look of prints made by many digital cameras.
As with any camera with a tiny flash, getting good results indoors requires getting in close, three to five feet from the primary subject. Having good room lights and being near a window helps. But, a tiny flash will never produce great photos.
Digital cameras, no matter how well made, are VERY delicate. They need to be kept dry, away from humidity and moisture, and in moderate temperatures of around 50 degrees to 80 degrees. Folks put their cameras in the glove box of their car (where temperatures soar to over 100 degrees on a sunny day) and wonder why the camera no longer works. I "baby" my SD1000. I won't put it in a jean's pocket where the lens drive mechanism might be damaged. I keep it in a well padded case and keep it in "review" mode so that the lens barrel does not accidentally attempt to open while the camera is in the case.
According to Consumers Reports, about 5% of digital cameras eventually need repairs. The ratings of the SD1000 suggest that about 3% to 5% of owners eventually need repairs, the industry average. Keeping your camera in a padded case and NEVER exposing it to dust, sand, humidity, rain, heat, parked cars, or the stress of being in your jean's pocket can help your SD1000 keep working for many years to come.
Digital camera Review: A Great Camera
Summary: 5 Stars
I love my Canon Power Shot SD1000. The resolution is excellent. Though, I didn't care about using the movie mode, I am so impressed with the sound and smoothness that I expect that I will use this feature. This is an added plus. I bought this camera because I wanted a camera that was small and operated with ease and which had a view finder. It is everything I wanted and more. I zoomed in on a pileated woodpecker from inside my house today. The zoom capacity is another big plus. Buy this camera if you want a good camera for this price. You won't be disappointed.Digital camera Review: A Great Camera
Summary: 5 Stars
I wanted a small phone that I could carry while running, yet was flexible in many environments. This camera is so good, that I was able to make a good copy of a TV short in movie mode. Take a little time to read the instructions, and the camera will give you great service. I upgraded from the Canon SD400 which is still giving great service to a friend.
Digital camera Review: A Marvel of a Small Camera
Summary: 5 Stars
Simply put this is a marvelous digital camera. I recommend it as highly as I can. It can funtion as a basic point and shoot capturing crisp images in dead-on color (the face detection software really works!) or it can function to take advantage of the dozens and dozens of features that compare to a professional camera.
The only problem I encountered was connecting the camera via the included cable to my computer. I still haven't resolved the software's failure to detect the camera. A minor issue I think that Canon customer service will cure.
Do not hesitate to purchase this. I advise buying the leather case as well--the fit is perfect and the case provides protection and cushion of you get clumsy or rough with it.
Oh, and the camera refreshes almost instantaneously so you can snap off as many shots as you like without waiting. The flash works beautifully too.
What more can I say?