The Canon A1000IS has a very similar design and body shape to that of the Canon E1 we cover elsewhere, but the A1000IS has a bit more elegant, two-toned look, evidently designed to appeal to a more mainstream demographic. (The Canon E1 is really aimed at people (particularly females) in their teens and under, the A1000IS will appeal to young males and adults of both genders.) With 10 megapixels and a 4x zoom lens, plus Canon's excellent image stabilization (IS), the Canon Powershot A1000IS is a great little camera with lots of capability in a svelte, compact package. A melding of the compact Canon ELPH design and the preceding larger, AA-battery powered A-series models, the new Canon A1000IS has a sleeker, more curvy look than previous A-series models, yet retains the features that have made the A-series one of the strongest product lines in the industry for many years now. Available in colors of metallic brown, grey, purple, and blue, the Canon A1000IS looks like another winner for Canon in the entry-level market. With a 10-megapixel sensor and a 4x optical zoom lens covering a focal length range from 35 to 140 mm equivalents (a moderate wide angle to moderate telephoto) and a 2.5 inch LCD screen on the back, the A1000IS is solidly in the mainstream of consumer camera capabilities. We appreciate that the Canon A1000IS includes an optical viewfinder in addition to its LCD: This is an increasingly rare feature on consumer digicams, yet one that's very handy when shooting in dim lighting or outdoors in full sun, where the LCD can be hard to see. With this current batch of camera introductions in late August, 2008, all Canon digital cameras (all-in-one digicams, that is) now sport Canon's excellent Image Stabilization (IS) technology. Image stabilization is one of the most useful digital camera features, as it can help you capture sharp, blur-free shots even under dim lighting: The IS system on the A1000IS lets you capture sharp photos at shutter speeds as much as 8 times slower than you could otherwise hand-hold successfully. Exposure on the Canon A1000IS is fully automatic, but the user can tweak it with up to 2.0EV of exposure compensation and four metering modes to handle difficult lighting, including a mode which ties metering to the camera's face detection system. Eleven scene modes and a new "Easy" mode keep the Canon A1000IS approachable, even for complete for beginners. An optional long-exposure mode lets you set exposure times as long as 15 seconds manually, and a 2.5" LCD display plus an real-image optical zoom viewfinder - rather rare on digicams these days - helps you frame your images. The Canon A1000IS derives its power from a pair of AA batteries (so common that you need never worry about running out of power while traveling). Light, compact, and pocket-friendly, the Canon A2000IS weighs in at just 5.5 ounces (155 g) and measures just 3.8 x 2.5 x 1.2 inches (95 x 62 x 31mm). The Canon A2000IS is slated to be available in September, 2008, at a suggested retail price of $199.99. Canon PowerShot A1000 IS GeneralCamera TypeCompactManufacturerCanonModel NumberA1000 ISDimensions3.8 x 2.5 x 1.2" 95.4 x 62.4 x 31.0mmWeight155.0 g 5.4 ozPlanned Price$199.99Planned Availability 2008Image CaptureSensor Type1/2.3" CCD 10.30 megapixels (total) 10.00 megapixels (effective)Filter TypeRGBGAspect Ratio4:3, 16:9Image Dimensions3648 x 2736 (10.0 megapixels) 3648 x 2048 (7.5 megapixels) 2816 x 2112 (5.9 megapixels) 2272 x 1704 (3.9 megapixels) 1600 x 1200 (1.9 megapixels) 640 x 480 (0.3 megapixels) Capture SpeedContinuous: 1.3 frames per secondImage Quality3 levelsImage Preview / ReviewViewfinderYes, Real-image optical zoomLCD2.5", 115,000 pixelsPlayback Zoom10.0x maxLensLens TypeCanon Zoom Lens 4x optical zoomImage StabilizationYesFocal Length6.2 - 24.8mm (actual) 35 - 140mm (35mm equivalent)Aperture Rangef/2.7 (W) to f/5.6 (T)Focusing System9-point Contrast Detect AF with Face Detection with AF assist lampFocusing RangeNormal: 20" - infinity (50 cm - infinity) Macro: 1.2" - 20" (3 cm - 50 cm)ExposureISO SensitivityAuto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200* (* 3200 in special scene mode)Shutter Speed15 - 1/1600 secondExposure ModesProgramMetering ModesEvaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot, Face Detect AEExposure Compensation+/- 2.0EV in 1/3EV incrementsWhite BalanceImage Sensor - Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom, ManualInternal FlashModes: Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Auto Red-eye Correction, Flash On, Flash Off; FE lock, Slow Synchro Range: 1.0-13 ft./30cm-4.0m (W), 1.0-6.6 ft./30cm-2.0m (T) (when sensitivity is set to ISO Auto)CreativeScene ModesEasy, Portrait, Landscape, Special Scene (Night Scene, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Fireworks, Aquarium, ISO 3200), Indoor, Kids & Pets, Night SnapshotDigital ZoomUp to 4xSelf TimerYes, 1 - 30 secondsMovie FormatAVI (Motion JPEG) with audioStorageRecording MediumSDHC/SD/MMCFile SystemFAT16, FAT32, complies with Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF)File FormatJPEG (EXIF 2.2)ConnectivityVideoYes, NTSC / PAL switchableComputerUSB 2.0 High SpeedPowerBattery TypeAlkaline, Lithium disposables, NiMH rechargeablesBattery Form Factor2 x AAProduct BundleSoftwareCanon Software Suite CD-ROMBattery / Charger2 x AA Disposables batteryFlash Memory32.0MB SD CardOtherDigital Print ...
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