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Canon Powershot A1000 IS

Canon Powershot A1000 IS

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C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
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  • 5 out of 5
"Outstanding features and value"
  • 5 out of 5
"Exceeded my expectations!"
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The Canon A1000 IS is a new point-and-shoot meant for novice and casual photographers, with plenty of features that will aid users in taking an excellent photo. The A1000 IS has an "easy mode," which displays helpful callouts and instructions on the LCD display, guiding users through the various functions and settings. It's got a dash of style, as... read more

Specifications

  • 10 megapixels
  • 4x optical zoom
  • Image stabilization
  • 2.5-inch LCD display
  • AA batteries
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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 lens will work it's way... 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 consideration. 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 to remember the date.If, for... read more

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Open Questions for the A1000 IS

Q: Is the Canon A590 a batter camera than this one price and feature wise?
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Q: In what country is this camera made? BJ
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Q: What is the difference in a Transcend 4GB SDHC card and Sandisk 4GB SDHC card
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  • 4.33 out of 5

Average rating based on 249 total reviews: 4.33/5

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  • 5 out of 5
Outstanding features and value (Garland Stewart - 6/29/09)

I have owned five digital cameras in six years. They were all good cameras made by well known companies.. However, they all fell short of... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Exceeded my expectations! (Rick Sykes - 6/15/09)

I did a lot of research on various cameras before choosing the A1000IS. And so when I purchased it, I knew I was getting a... read more

  • 5 out of 5
excellent camera for amatur photographer (jari - 4/22/09)

excellent photo & more function
easy to useread more

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Canon Powershot A1000 IS News

8/26/08

Just Announced: The Canon Powershot A1000 IS

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