Canon Powershot A1000 IS
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- 15th of 103 in 9 and 10 Megapixels
- 14th of 26 in Powershot
- 21st of 81 in Canon
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Answered Questions for the Canon A1000 IS
- Q: No matter which memory card I insert, it always says 'card locked'. But my cards are NOT locked!
- A: Try resetting the camera and look at canonusa.com for a firmware update. download and install. read more
- Q: Video with Canon Powershot A1000IS
- A: Well, it's only going to be about the quality of VHS at best. Picture quality... read more
- Q: I dropped my camera just as a opened it and it has a zoom error, how do I fix it?
- A: Ouch. That bites. Try cycling the camera on/off several times to see if the camera... read more
- Q: BUYING DIGITAL CAMERA; ANY IDEAS ON WHICH ONE?
- A: Oh yeah I forgot to add- Price vs what it offers.... That is always a... read more
- Q: Every time I turn it on, it prompts me to set the date and time, reguardless of whether or not I've set it during the previous use. How can I fix this
- A: For this camera, there is a separate rechargeable lithium ion battery that enables the camera... read more
- Q: Can I use Energizer Lithium Digital AA batteries in my Canon A1000 IS ?
- A: According to Canon's A1000 website, cameras made after 2005 may use lithium batteries. But rechargeable... read more
- Q: Which is best for no flash and low light photos? - A1000 IS, A590, or SD890?
- A: hello Marymy choice would be the panasonic tz5 it is a very good travel camera.here... read more
- Q: If I buy a Canon A1000 IS will I be able to use the MMC/SD card from my 5yr old Kodak in the Canon?
- A: Yes, you can use any SD card in the A1000, but remember with the increased... read more
- Q: Which one is better? A590 IS or A1000 IS?
- A: I own a 1000is. It focuses fast and is a great camera in my opinion. read more
- Q: how many pictures can I take without a memory card with the A1000 IS
- A: The A1000 IS does not contain any internal memory, so a memory card is a... read more
- Q: I need a compact, easy to use, camera that uses AA batteries w/ long life, for a trip to Africa
- A: When I think trip to Africa, I think "once in a lifetime safari trip", "all... read more
- Q: Back light setting on Canon Powershot A1000 IS
- A: Back light is best handled by not being in that situation. Always try and shoot... read more
- Q: How's the Canon vs Sony?
- A: I think you would be happy with either brand. I had a Sony DSC-W5 and... read more
- Q: I'm looking for a small digital camera with good zoom and macro capabilities for nature pictures. Any suggestions?
- A: hello Angelathe panasonic ls80 is a great little camera for those on a tight budget.It... read more
- Q: I'm comparing A1000 and SD1100. What's the better bet?
- A: LiOn batteries aren't really a draw back except that over time they will lose their... read more
- Q: Does the Canon A1000 IS take pictures in black & white and sepia or just color?
- A: Canon A1000 IS takes pictures in both black & white as well as in color.Press... read more
- Q: First time digital camera for my mom? help!
- A: The Canon A1000 is a great camera, as is the Canon SD1100 which is also... read more
- Q: Which one do I get the A1000IS or the Canon Powershot A590IS
- A: Image quality wise, they're about the same. However, at ISOs above 400, the image really... read more
- Q: Of the two, Canon Powershot A1000 IS and Panasonic Lumix TZ5, which is the better camera?
- A: The TZ5, it has a longer zoom. read more
- Q: I am replacing Canon A630 would I be happy with the A1000 or A2000?
- A: How come the answer don't seems to match the question that is asked here? Kyle... read more
Open Questions for the Canon A1000 IS
- Q: Canon A1000 IS or A1100 IS is better?
- 20 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: WHAT IS THE LATEST PRICE OF THIS CAMERA IN USA?
- 2 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: I have a canon powershot SD450 and it will cost 135.00 to fix. Is it worth fixing? If not, what camera should I upgrade to?
- 1 point for best answer - 2 replies
- Q: When I attempted to shoot video the first time it played back The next and following attempts the green light keeps blinking &freezes camera.
- 2 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: I just want to point and shoot to get a sharp crisp picture what am I doing wrong
- 10 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: I am currently using the Kodak C713, want to upgrade for this camera is this a good choice or not?
- 13 points for best answer - 2 replies
- Q: does camera have date/time stamp
- 20 points for best answer - 2 replies
- Q: Is the Canon A590 a batter camera than this one price and feature wise?
- 10 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: In what country is this camera made? BJ
- 1 point for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: What is the difference in a Transcend 4GB SDHC card and Sandisk 4GB SDHC card
- 10 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: lcd display fuzzy
- 5 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: Does the Canon A1000 print the date and time on the photo?
- 5 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: If I buy the Cannon A1000 can I integrate pictures into my Kodak Easyshare organizer?
- 20 points for best answer - 6 replies
- Q: Best buy among the cameras
- 7 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: I do not want the date showing on my photos I put in the current date when I recieved the camera not realizing it would be printed on the image.
- 20 points for best answer - 2 replies
- Q: I'm debating between the Canon A1000 IS and the A650 IS. Any thoughts on which is better?
- 20 points for best answer - 7 replies
- Q: which one out of these to buy?
- 20 points for best answer - 1 reply
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