Canon Powershot A1000IS 10MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Brown)
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Digital product summary information
Manufacturer: CanonRelease Date: 2009-11-30
Model: A1000 Brown
Color: Brown
Product features:
- 10-megapixel image sensor captures enough detail for photo-quality 13 x 19-inch prints
- 4x optical image-stabilized zoom lens
- DIGIC III Image Processor with Genuine Canon Face Detection
- 2.5-inch LCD and optical viewfinder; Motion Detection technology
- Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)
- Zeikos ZE-QC3900 Rapid AA/AAA Battery charger AC/DC w/4AA 2900mAh Batteries
- Serif PhotoPlus X3
- Adobe Photoshop CS4 Upgrade [OLD VERSION]
- Transcend 8 GB Class 6 SDHC Flash Memory Card with USB 2.0 Card Reader TS8GSDHC6-S5W
- Aperture 3
Digital camera reviews of Canon Powershot A1000IS 10MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Brown)
Digital camera Review: A Good Deal
Summary: 4 Stars
I recently bought this Canon A1000IS, and I've been toying around with it for the past several days. I was looking for a point-and-shoot camera that I could carry around and travel with and take fairly good pictures. This is the exact camera I was looking for. I bought this over the A2000/A2100 because of its smaller size, cheaper cost, and viewfinder. I bought this over the new A1100 because the main difference between the A1000 and the new A1100 is the extra 2.1 megapixels. I'm not a big fan of the brown color that I have, but it was the cheapest option. I'd personally prefer the blue or gray.
Pros:
AA batteries - Don't do regular alkaline. Go with NiMH rechargeable batteries, and preferably Eneloop or precharged Duracell and the like. It lasts a good while. I've taken many test shots, video, changing settings, reviewing test shots and my eneloop batteries are still going strong.
Image quality - Canon-like quality. Not Digital SLR quality. Other reviews state that high ISO is grainy. Personally I've gone up to ISO 400 and 800 with my photos, and as a point-and-shoot the image quality is just fine.
Optical Zoom - 4x optical which is more than the typical 3x in most point and shoots.
Camera Body - Sturdy body for the most part and the LCD screen is a good size.
Cons:
Flash recharge - It's not that bad, but it can take up to 5-6 seconds to recharge sometimes. If you're getting a point-and-shoot though, then it's not like you need to be taking multiple quick shots.
Buttons - The buttons are not backlit so it can be hard to see in the dark. I'm not sure how many cameras even have backlit buttons. You can redirect the lcd light to the buttons if you really need to see the button labels.
Compartment doors - The door for the AA battery and memory compartment looks and feels flimsy. Also the door for the AV and USB compartment is an elastic door that's not that great.
Glossy LCD screen - The LCD screen has some pretty bad glare, but there is a viewfinder. Most cameras usually have glossy, glarey screens anyway I think.
Cannot control shutter speed - You can't manually adjust shutter speed, so you have to play around with just ISO and flash.
Size - This could very well also be a pro, but the size is bigger than the other subcompact cameras. However you won't find a smaller camera that takes AA batteries to my knowledge. It fits well in my hand though, and I think I have average sized hands. It can easily fit in a front pocket unless you have tight pants and small pockets.
I recommend the Canon A1000IS. It's a good deal.
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Summary of Canon Powershot A1000IS 10MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Brown)
The sleek design of the PowerShot A1000 IS is as refreshing as a breath of fresh air. Better still, its highend 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.Digital Cameras
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