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Canon Powershot TX1

Canon Powershot TX1

C+
HQ Grade: C+
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of digital cameras.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
  • 4 out of 5
"enjoyable camera"
  • 4 out of 5
"Outstanding camera and video in outdoor lighting, otherwise, hit and miss"
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The Canon Powershot TX1 is the camera everyone's been waiting for, combining a high-quality digital still camera with the large zoom and versatility of a camcorder. With the TX1, you can take large, 7-megapixel images or high definition (720p) videos, with a deep, image stabilized 10x zoom, all in a tiny, compact body that measures only 1-inch thick... read more

Specifications

  • 7.1 megapixels
  • 10x optical zoom / 4x digital zoom
  • Canon DIGIC III image processing
  • Auto focus
  • ISO 80-1600
  • Auto and manual (camera) exposure
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Answered Questions for the TX1

Q: Is there an offial release date for the Canon TX1?
A: I saw the date March 31, 2007 on Amazon... read more
Q: High-Def video is limited to three minutes, despite having a class 6 SDHC card of 4gb. What gives?
A: i have a class 6 8 Gig and no such problem; look at http://powershot-tx1.blogspot.com/ to have the list of cards... read more
Q: How can i edit in finalcut the Hd videos of this camera? Final cut dosen't works with opendml jpeg codec.
A: I was disappointed to discover this problem as well. After some reading, I came up with a solution that does... read more

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Open Questions for the TX1

Q: TX1 or S5 IS?
20 points for best answer - 2 replies
Q: A couple Questions about the Canon Powershot TX1
11 replies
Q: Where Can I find a camera/camcorder that is great in the dark, has great optical zoom, and if possible has a microphone input?
5 points for best answer - 2 replies

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Store Ratings and Offer Details for the Canon TX1

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4.9 out of 5 690 Store Reviews Electronics Club
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$499.99 Go!
4.6 out of 5 1309 Store Reviews 47digital
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$512.48 Go!
4.8 out of 5 584 Store Reviews Pavilion Electronics
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  • 3.98 out of 5

Average rating based on 305 total reviews: 3.98/5

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  • 4 out of 5
enjoyable camera (Maurice Teitel - 8/19/08)

I find this camera excellent as an all around camera. It's 10 MP make severe cropping very feasible. I do not make large copies. The... read more

  • 4 out of 5
Outstanding camera and video in outdoor lighting, otherwise, hit and miss (Scott - 7/10/07)

I just took this camera on a trip with me to Hawaii, and was very excited to get to use the HD video, as well... read more

  • 4 out of 5
interesting cam (The Eye - 7/6/07)

Despite video recording time shortage, It is one of the best quality hybrid on market today specially on still side.read more

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