Canon Powershot SD1000 Digital - User Review

Both the PowerShot SD750 and the SD1000 Digital cameras build on Canon¡¯s original and iconic box and circle design,Toshiba Laptop Battery while maintaining their own individual ELPH identity. The PowerShot SD1000 Digital ELPH offers consumers the choice of either original silver or dual-tone matte black and silver design case. The PowerShot SD1000 features a more modern look, with cleanly rendered lines and squared-off edges. Adding to the camera¡¯s crisp presentation, Toshiba PA3356U-1BRS Battery, Toshiba PA3291U-1BRS Battery, Toshiba PA3506U-1BRS Battery,the dual-tone model is edged in the matte-black accent, with matte black finish on the barrel of the camera¡¯s 3x (35-105mm equivalent) optical zoom lens and the ELPH trademark ¡°circle¡± that rings the lens.

The "brain" of these new Digital ELPH cameras is DIGIC III, the newest iteration of Canon's ultra-efficient (and proprietary) image processor. The DIGIC III Image Processor accounts for the camera's higher performance levels including faster start up, autofocus and shutter response times, improved image quality and more efficient power consumption; resulting in extended battery life under typical shooting conditions.

With Canon's new Face Detection AF/AE/FE technology, the camera can detect, lock on and track multiple human faces in a scene simply by pressing the shutter button halfway. The face detection algorithm automatically prioritizes and selects faces and not simply the closest object (based on Canon's Intelligent Scene Analysis/iSAPS technology). Toshiba PA3506U-1BRS Battery,It will then optimize the focus, exposure, and flash to ensure the best possible results. Working in concert with Face Detection, the ¡°Red-eye Correction¡± feature helps to detect and correct red-eye during playback mode. In addition, images can be corrected manually while viewing photos on the LCD screen. Canon¡¯s new Face Detection Technology makes for even easier picture taking moments, helping users to ensure in-focus smiles, and assist in the elimination of overexposed faces.

Thanks to the DIGIC III Image Processor¡¯s more aggressive noise reduction algorithm, both the PowerShot SD750 and the SD1000 Digital ELPH cameras are able to shoot at ISO equivalent speed ratings from 80 to as high as 1600. Toshiba PA3356U-1BRS Battery, Toshiba PA3291U-1BRS Battery, Toshiba PA3506U-1BRS Battery, This increased sensitivity range allows the cameras to utilize faster shutter speeds, significantly reducing the effects of camera shake and subject movement during hand held or low-light photography. In addition, Toshiba PA3291U-1BRS Battery,both models offer users the option of Canon¡¯s new ¡°Auto ISO Shift¡± feature which, at the touch of a button, can accurately increase the ISO up to 800, in order to help offset camera shake due to low-light or unsteady shooting conditions.

Both cameras include Canon¡¯s new PureColor LCD, which is constructed with a new multi-level coating that reduces glare, suitable for brightly lit environments. In addition, the new PureColor LCD offers a layer of protection to that extra large three-inch LCD screen on the SD750 Digital ELPH cameras and 2.5-inch LCD screen on the SD1000 Digital ELPH cameras. The multi-level coating also resists scratches, smudges and fingerprints.

Like all PowerShot digital cameras, these newest additions to the SD-series work seamlessly with Canon's petite compact photo printers to deliver stunning high quality borderless prints. Consumers simply connect their PowerShot digital camera to a Canon compact photo printer¡ªsuch as the SELPHY CP730 or PIXMA mini260 models. Toshiba PA3356U-1BRS Battery,Press the bright blue Print/Share button, and within moments1, a brilliant, borderless 4x6-inch print begins to emerge. It is that simple. Canon's compact photo printers are PictBridge compatible, so they work with PictBridge enabled digital cameras to provide users with excellent image quality and ease-of-use, especially when paired with a Canon digital camera.

As one of Microsoft's Premier Launch Partners, Toshiba PA3356U-1BRS Battery, Toshiba PA3291U-1BRS Battery, Toshiba PA3506U-1BRS Battery,Canon is proud to announce that all PowerShot cameras announced in 2007 are Certified for Windows Vista according to Microsoft standards, without any extra downloads or upgrades. Additionally, all current models are fully compatible with other operating systems including Windows XP and Mac OS X (Versions 10.2 - 10.4).