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Canon PowerShot A1000 IS reviews
You can find here the most interesting reviews / ratings from the well-known expert sites about the Canon PowerShot A1000 IS Camera. Here are the reviewers:
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- 26 February 2009 - |
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- 22 December 2008 - |
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- 01 December 2008 - |
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- 30 October 2008 - |
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- 09 September 2008 - |
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CNET 's conclusion / rating - 05 May 2009 |
“ For a cheap point-and-shoot pocket camera, the Canon PowerShot A1000 IS gets the job done. It delivers better photo quality than other cameras at its price point, and if you like the convenience of AA batteries and the availability of a viewfinder, it’s a smart choice... ”
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Imaging Resource 's conclusion / rating - 26 February 2009 |
“ Everyone's trying to cut costs these days, and that includes digital camera manufacturers. The low end of the digital camera market is where most of the units move, and the race is on to get to the lowest price point with the most impressive sounding specs. What we're most concerned about is getting you a good camera for your money, and the Canon PowerShot A1000 IS stands out as one camera that does just that. From optical quality to sensor performance, the Canon A1000 has the goods where it's most important. Its optics are of good quality, delivering sharp images across the frame. There is some chromatic aberration, but it doesn't show up in prints until you enlarge quite a bit, so that's little worry. ISO performance is quite good for the Canon A1000's size, delivering usable 8x10-inch prints even at ISO 800, and image stabilization works well enough indoors that even for non-flash shots you'll seldom need to go above ISO 400 so long as you and your subjects hold still. I also like that this is a shooting priority design, thanks to the Playback button that replaces the usual switch: Just a press of the shutter button takes you right back into Record mode so you don't miss any shots. The LCD is pretty big, the controls work well, and the overall feel of the Canon A1000 is excellent... ”
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DPInterface 's conclusion / rating - 22 December 2008 |
“ The Canon PowerShot A1000 is a nice addition to Canon’s entry-level line of cameras. It’s just like the A2000 I reviewed, with a smaller 4X lens, screen size and the addition of an optical viewfinder. The main features of the camera are its 10 megapixel resolution, 4X zoom lens, 2.5 inch LCD and very good battery life.
The PowerShot A1000 changes three main things from the A2000: Lens, screen and to a lesser extent, design. The A100 is slightly smaller and lighter than the A1000, and it’s also better shaped to include a subtle, but good right hand grip. There’s the same point-and-shoot, numerous scene modes and simple operation here.
The camera also takes good quality photos which are mostly sharp and with well-controlled noise up till ISO 400. Performance and battery life were both very good, and very close to the A2000’s numbers. Unfortunately the A1000, being so similar to the A2000, also shares some of its flaws; such as lack of any manual control and the lens not being very bright at telephoto (it’s fine at wide-angle though).
If it’s a decent, all-rounder point-and-snap camera you’re looking for, then the affordable Canon A1000 is may just be for you. But before you spring for the camera, be sure to have a good look at its sibling though. The extra $30 buys you a bigger 6X zoom lens, 10% better battery life and a larger, higher-res 3 inch LCD on the A2000 (which sounds good to me)... ”
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DigitalCameraReview 's conclusion / rating - 01 December 2008 |
“ The A1000 IS is substantially different in terms of looks and usability from its predecessors. Canon's newest PowerShot A models are obviously targeted toward casual photographers rather than photo enthusiasts. After using both the A1000 and the A2000, I'm impressed with their efficacy as image-makers, but I miss the better responsiveness, control, and creative potential of the older A series models.
The A1000 IS is practically identical to its bigger brother, the A2000 IS. I reviewed both cameras at the same time and I actually prefer the A1000 IS in some ways. The A1000 IS has a smaller LCD screen and a shorter zoom, but it is cheaper, smaller, and lighter than it's more expensive sibling – and if that's not enough it also features the optical viewfinder and handgrip that the A2000 was missing. Now if we could just get back those manual controls... ”
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Steves Digicams 's conclusion / rating - 30 October 2008 |
“ Canon's new Powershot A1000IS is a stylish, versatile and easy to use 10-Megapixel camera. With automatic shooting modes, pre-set scene modes and Optical Image Stabilization, this camera is easy enough for anyone to pick up and start shooting. Performance and image quality are also good for an entry level model. With all things considered and a MSRP of US$199.99, this is an excellent choice for anyone looking for an entry level digicam... ”
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PCMAG 's conclusion / rating - 10 October 2008 |
“ The Canon PowerShot A1000 greatest threats come from the aforementioned Kodak EasyShare V1073 and M1033. Both models are thinner, use rechargeable batteries, and capture HD video, for about the same price. What these other two don't offer is the image quality and ease of use that come with the A1000 IS. This entry-level camera excels at the basics: dead-simple "Easy Mode" shooting, sharp images, and speedy performance, all at a very palatable price, so it easily earns our Editors' Choice for best low-cost point–and-shoot model.... ”
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PhotographyBLOG 's conclusion / rating - 09 September 2008 |
“ At first glance the new Canon Powershot A1000 IS looks identical to its bigger brother, the A2000. I reviewed both cameras at the same time and actually preferred the slightly cheaper A1000 model in many ways. Although offering a smaller 2.5 LCD screen and shorter 4x zoom lens, the A1000 is noticeably smaller and lighter, has a true optical viewfinder, and benefits from having a curved hand-grip area. Whilst the A2000 will fit into a trouser pocket or handbag, the A1000 easily fits, which means that you're more likely to carry it around with you.
Key similarities between the two include identical image quality and the removal of any creative shooting modes. Beginners will love the A2000. This is a camera that produces excellent images in good light, covers a versatile focal range for such a small camera thanks to the 4x zoom lens, and has a large 2.5 inch LCD screen on the back that can be viewed from a wide angle. The wealth of different scene modes is accompanied by the ultimate point-and-shoot Easy mode, which really does make the A1000 suitable for all the family.
The more experienced photographer, however, should look elsewhere. Canon's high-end A-series have traditionally bridged the gap between cheap compacts and more expensive and complicated cameras, offering a full-range of creative shooting modes, but not anymore. Both the A1000 and more expensive A2000 models have completely dispensed with the key feature that attracted owners of DSLRs looking for a second pocket camera, or those who wanted control over what the camera was doing. It's almost as if Canon have crippled their A-series cameras to encourage more people to buy one of their entry-level DSLRs instead - not that I'm cynical or anything.
The A1000 IS also suffers from less than stellar image quality in low-light due to obvious noise appearing at ISO 400 and faster, a low-resolution LCD screen, annoyingly slow flash recycle times, and a slow continuous shooting speed. Which leaves us with an easy-to-use, well-made and affordable compact camera that is easy to recommend to its new family target audience, but not to the aspiring photographer that it once appealed to...... ”
PhotographyBLOG's rating: |
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