Canon SD1000 PowerShot 7 Megapixel Digital Camera - Black
Canon
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There has been plenty already written about this camera, so I am only going to mention the one feature nobody seems to have noticed. The camera body has a square bottom and a very well balanced center of gravity. That means you can take self-timer pictures by balancing the camera on a rock, car hood, or fence post. That is in case you forgot or didn't want to carry a tripod.
Many other cameras (Casio and Sony come to mind) have a rounded or irregular bottom or a tendency to topple in one direction, which means you have to carry a small tripod in your other pocket at all times if you're planning to take self-pictures using the timer. I just took my first hiking trip with the SD1000, forgot the tripod, and it turned out the tripod is not nearly as critical as it had been with my other cameras!
Complaints: The date-stamp feature only works in 1600x1200 mode.
Many other cameras (Casio and Sony come to mind) have a rounded or irregular bottom or a tendency to topple in one direction, which means you have to carry a small tripod in your other pocket at all times if you're planning to take self-pictures using the timer. I just took my first hiking trip with the SD1000, forgot the tripod, and it turned out the tripod is not nearly as critical as it had been with my other cameras!
Complaints: The date-stamp feature only works in 1600x1200 mode.
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I've had this camera for 5 months and it is the most fun camera I have ever had. Picture quality is great. Maybe too teeny for my hands but you get used to it. The menu system is not hard to figure out but it will take some practice to switch settings on the fly without thinking too much about it.
What surprised me was the video quality. While you should not attempt to replace a dedicated camcorder for the SD1000, it takes outstanding video at its highest quality setting, 640 x 480 pixels at 30 frames per second. And it is so small that I carry it everywhere. I have shot some great footage that I would have missed otherwise with this camera. Pop in a 2GB SD card and you have tons of room for both pics and video.
What surprised me was the video quality. While you should not attempt to replace a dedicated camcorder for the SD1000, it takes outstanding video at its highest quality setting, 640 x 480 pixels at 30 frames per second. And it is so small that I carry it everywhere. I have shot some great footage that I would have missed otherwise with this camera. Pop in a 2GB SD card and you have tons of room for both pics and video.
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Point-n-shoot cameras are not to be confused with SLRs and ought not be directly compared to them. I've had several Canon's of both types. This particular model is nifty. Great quality shots, very small form factor. Only drawback for me was the circular navigation button. Each part of the button was flush with the back of the camera, and devoid of any tactile sensitivity. It was difficult for me to use the button without actually looking at it. Not a big deal for most, probably.
If you're willing to do a basic study of photography and learn about exposure, lighting, aperture, ISO, and f-stop, you'll get great use of this camera. While the feature set is admittedly slimmer than an SLR (see previous comment on such comparisons,) there are definitely enough settings you can manipulate easily and produce some great looking photographs.
One thing that I've noticed is that this teeny tiny lens can somehow find a good middle ground when attempting to balance a high-contrast subject,
If you're willing to do a basic study of photography and learn about exposure, lighting, aperture, ISO, and f-stop, you'll get great use of this camera. While the feature set is admittedly slimmer than an SLR (see previous comment on such comparisons,) there are definitely enough settings you can manipulate easily and produce some great looking photographs.
One thing that I've noticed is that this teeny tiny lens can somehow find a good middle ground when attempting to balance a high-contrast subject,
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Thinking about buying a Canon digital camera? Before you do, Google "Canon Powershot E18". Canon (and their customers) have been struggling for years to solve lens sticking issues that result in the dreaded E18 message and an unusable camera. Canon is in denial about it and people who have purchased Canon cameras are furious. Believe me, I am sitting here right now with a Canon Powershot SD450 with a stuck open lens and nothing I can do about it.
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As I write this my husband is playing with the camera! He loves it! It was a Christmas gift and we can't get over how clear the photos are!! Fantastic deal. I did find it on sale at some discount stores just before Christmas for cheaper than I paid, but this was quick and easy. It came right away and it was easier than having to go to the store.
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I have only owned Canon digital cameras and this was no different except that I got a great price for it!! Of course this is only my 3rd in several years because it is a quality brand. Great size for carrying around to capture those "Hallmark" moments of my kids. The picture quality is great and it's easy to use. The only thing I didn't like at first is that the picture in the LED screen was a little grainy but it doesn't effect the quality of the pic file itself. Great camera!
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The Canon SD1000 is a smart, fast P&S cram packed with great features. Takes superb pictures and video grabs and is compact and easy to handle. Only extra I miss is a low batt warning, but that's it. Had mine for 6 months and I'm continually impressed.
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I think this PowerShot SD1000 is a top-notch compact camera for its price range. I'm very pleased with its excellent image quality and the useful feature set. I'm ready to take a lot of great pictures for my summer vacation!
