Canon Powershot SX1 IS
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- 13th of 64 in Extended Zoom
- 20th of 103 in 9 and 10 Megapixels
- 17th of 26 in Powershot
- 26th of 81 in Canon
- 15th of 94 in $350 - $600
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Answered Questions for the Canon SX1 IS
- Q: What setting for concert-photos (out- & indoor)?
- A: Neither, actually. Sports will be way too dark as it'll choose faster shutter speeds, although... read more
- Q: RAW Mode? LCD Display?
- A: It's a 0.3" difference... hardly noticeable. There's actually tons of difference between the two cameras. read more
- Q: I'm going to Africa & am concerned re: AA battery life in the SX1. Should I get Panasoic FZ28 to avoid problem?
- A: hello samthere are high capacity re chargable batteries (nimh) which will give you about 300... read more
- Q: Is the canon SX 1 IS actually the next camera after the S 5 IS? Just thought it was strange as to why it is called SX instead of S?
- A: I think originally there was a possibility of the S6 being released, or at least... read more
- Q: maximum capacity for memory cards
- A: It'll take the current state of the art which is, IIRC, 16GB. It largely depends... read more
- Q: Can the Hi-Def video be played on a non Hi-Def TV?
- A: If this was a camcorder, the camera would automatically sense the difference in resolution and... read more
- Q: Can anyone tell me how long the batteries last when recordind a HD movie?
- A: I was told by a Canon sales mannager, that there's only power for aprox 5... read more
- Q: Can I use the full range of optical zoom while filming video?
- A: Absolutely. read more
- Q: What will be the approx price and release date ??
- A: i received reliable information from canon that it is priced around $750The release date is... read more
- Q: Filters for the SX1 IS??
- A: David, check this thread:http://www.digitalcamera-hq.com/digital-cameras/canon-powershot-sx10is_question.html?qid=24615... read more
- Q: Can any one have suggestions, which should be the best between Canon Powershot SX1 IS and Canon Powershot SX10 IS to be purchased?
- A: Both Canon SX10 IS and SX1 IS are exactly identical in all features, with only... read more
- Q: when can we have SX1 IS in US?
- A: Canon USA website states it will be available at retail stores in April 09. read more
- Q: Powershot SX1 IS vs. Powershot Pro1
- A: Well, the main reason why point and shoot cameras produce noise at higher ISOs is... read more
- Q: When it is going to be released in US?As it was expected on 15th Oct 2008.
- A: October 15 is the date it was announced. The SX1 still has no US release... read more
- Q: plzz lemme know abt the performance of the cam ....????
- A: This camera uses a new CMOS sensor, which lets it take SLR like pictures, with... read more
- Q: could you tell me what kind of batteries this camera takes?
- A: Yep it's 4. Better than two I think. read more
- Q: well since everyone keeps saying it will not be available in North America, does anyone happen to know how i can get one a safe and not to pricy way?
- A: Order it from amazon in Europe, or from Ebay (though that's more risky), or pretty... read more
- Q: any idea whn will it b released in hong kong ??? prices out there ???
- A: You asked the same question, except about the SX10 here: http://www.digitalcamera-hq.com/digital-cameras/canon-powershot-sx10is_question.html?qid=23953 . Again, prices are... read more
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Open Questions for the Canon SX1 IS
- Q: is it possible to see the battery level?
- 10 points for best answer - 2 replies
- Q: HD Video from SX1 IS is not smooth and is jumpy when watched in the computer. How can this be corrected?
- 3 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: Will we be seeing battery meter in PS SX1 IS soon?
- 11 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: Will we be seeing support for Canon Raw files in Photoshop?
- 3 points for best answer - 4 replies
- Q: why there is no canon sx1 in the market
- 10 points for best answer - 2 replies
- Q: picture quality differences in SX1 and SX10
- 7 points for best answer - 3 replies
- Q: QUESTION! Should I count on the SX1 to deliver good HD video? I want to sell my JVC Everio 720x 480 to help fund an SX1. Smart move?
- 20 points for best answer - 3 replies
- Q: Can anyone plz suggest me that which one is better???canon G10 or SX1 IS
- 10 points for best answer - 4 replies
- Q: my HD TV is only suporting 720p, not Full HD 1080p, can I play the video taken with the SX1-IS on this TV ???
- 5 points for best answer - 2 replies
- Q: when will it be available in Hong kong or in china ...????
- 1 reply
- Q: When will the SX1 IS be available in the United States?
- 10 points for best answer - 6 replies
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