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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community May 11, 2007
Pros: Size, looks, weight, large screen, fast operation, pleasing photos, price
Cons: No manual control over aperture or shutter speed, no optical image stabilization
Summary: Since I have always liked Canon Digital Elph cameras (e.g. 6
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SD600 and the 7
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SD800 IS), I had to see how good the new Canon SD1000 is. The SD1000 is a ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jun 30, 2009
Pros: Easy to use, relatively affordable.
Cons: Not all that exciting or impressive, silly design of picture viewing/taking button.
Summary: I've had somewhat of a rough history with my Canon cameras, typically losing/breaking them on an annual or biannual basis. Several of these misfortunes have been my fault, while others I have chalked up to receiving a "lemon" camera. ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Apr 24, 2009
Pros: Easy to use, beautiful color pictures, definitely worth the $149, overall satisfaction: !!!!
Cons: Batteries run out after every 200 pics or so (rechargeables may last longer), no case
Summary: The last camera I had was a Kodak Advantix, which I really liked. When it came time to replace it, I really didn't know what to look for.This Canon is unbelievably easy to use, and it takes the most amazing pictures with true-life color. I use it ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Apr 13, 2009
Pros: For the money you can't beat this camera!
Cons: I haven't found anything yet.
Summary: The day I bought this little gem I was going to purchase the Canon A590, which was on a clearance and the store ran out of them. I then looked the A-1000 IS over and the more I looked the more I liked, so I got it. This camera has alot of features ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jan 27, 2009
Pros: Fits in shirt pocket. Good battery life.
Cons: Prone to lens damage. Not a very durable lens mechanism.
Summary: I bought the SD 1000 because I wanted a small point and shoot with good resolution, and enough versatility to meet various needs when carrying it around. I got it all in this camera.The body is literally smaller than a cigarette pack, has ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Oct 24, 2008
Pros: Quality made in Japan, a rarity these days.
Small
Good battery life
Convenient Small Charger
Attractive
Sturdy
Cons: Confusing menus and controls
Battery door is difficult to open
OEM case is inconvenient
No image stabilization
Summary: There are two reasons I bought this camera.1. It's made in Japan, in this day amp; age a rarity.2. Compact size.I replaced a Pentax Optio S, the O.G. Altoids box camera and this one is it's clone for size amp; shape.... perfection. I ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Oct 13, 2008
Pros: Cheap, take AA batteries, good feature set including Image Stabilization, optical viewfinder, semi-compact.
Cons: Thick-fingered users will hate the new rocker switch.
Summary: UPDATE 12/6/09: I just wanted to add this update to say that the video function is far better than I expected! I've taken numerous videos indoors at night with not-good lightning and it took less-grainy 640x480 videos than I expected. Also, the ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Aug 7, 2008
Pros: Great photo quality, ease of use.
Cons: Too many glitches, Lens errors, and poor customer service
Summary: I have always loved the durability of Canon products. Most of their cameras, at first glance, look sturdy and trustworthy, mostly because of the fact that they are not made with shoddy plastic casing. Most Canon cameras can withstand elements of the ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jun 15, 2008
Pros: Built solid. excellent picture quality. CHEAP
Cons: NONE
Summary: Cannon powershot sd 1000 is A good camera for the average user. It was the upgrade to the sd600 series. it has a 7.1 megapixel resolution which is plenty enough for clear crisp picture. I took this camera to florida with me on the family vacation. It ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jun 11, 2008
Pros: Excellent picture quality, great price, lots of features, large screen, ultra compact, great battery life
Cons: Little bit of lag with flash, could use image stabilization for low-light zoomed pictures
Summary: I have noticed a pattern in the purchasing of electronics in my household. It can only be described by the cliche "when it rains, it pours." My fiance and I will go for periods of several months without making any electronics purchases, only to follow it ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
May 31, 2008
Pros: Size, picture quality, large screen, types/number of settings
Cons: Red eye reduction feature lacking, significant shutter lag in flash mode
Summary: After a few years, it was time to replace my favorite digital camera (Canon A520). After much research, I decided to buy the SD1000. I found an amazing deal at Amazon.com, and within a few days it was here. This camera had a lot to live up to. I ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
May 27, 2008
Pros: Easy to use, compact, great value.
Cons: Battery life
Summary: This is my second version of our cannon SD. We had our previous cannon for five years and then decided we wanted another camera. We priced, researched and tested other cameras, but nothing compared to the upgraded Canon Power Shot SD1000. The screen ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
May 7, 2008
Pros: Great size, durable, and long battery life.
Cons: Pictures aren't perfect, can not zoom in really well.
Summary: This camera has been on quite a few adventures with me and has proven itself worthy of every dollar! The rechargeable battery lasts a really long time once fully charged, easy to sync with any computer, really durable, great size, and takes decent ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Apr 23, 2008
Pros: good memory, battery, 7.1 megapixel,and ISO boost.
Cons: No manual, ISO menu disappears quickly, and the Navigator ring/4-way controller difficult to operate
Summary: This is a grate digital camera it is a light and easy use camera. The digital screen looks fantastic, speed is decent, and photo quality also the battery has been improve by 31% and last longer. It has a fast recycle, 7.1 Megapixel CCD, and perfect for ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Mar 23, 2008
Pros: Compact, strong construction, cheap, quick, little lag, uses cheap SD cards.
Cons: Dust Halo problems with flash photography, no battery indicator.
Summary: Great little camera at a great price as they are clearing them to make way for the new SD1100 which will cost $100+ more. Is it worth it? Some current reviews say no. The new model does have image stabilization but for this camera probably not really ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Mar 4, 2008
Pros: Movie quality, vivid color performance in stills, ease of use, battery life
Cons: Zoom, low-light performance sans flash.
Summary: I got this from my niece, who took very good care of it. I had a bit of trepidation about it, but since it was Canon, a company known for imaging, I took a bit of a chance. I'm very impressed with the quality of stills one can take with this camera ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jan 30, 2008
Pros: Price, picture quality, durability
Cons: shutter could be faster. Digital zoom does not make for the best pictures.
Summary: I needed a highly portable digital camera to substitute for my larger Canon dSLR. I didn't need anything fancy, anything expensive, nor did I need the latest technology. I wanted a great picture, durability and price. I found the PowerShot SD1000. For ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jan 21, 2008
Pros: perfect size
great battery life
Cons: so many options haven't seen them all
Summary: The past two cameras I have owned have been Kodak. I had my last Kodak for only a year and it broke and they wanted over $100 to fix it, which was crazy. So, I asked for a camera for Christmas. I did my research and decided on this one as it has ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jan 20, 2008
Pros: Size; Shape; Weight; Style; Optical Viewfinder; Good Screen; Custom White Balance.
Cons: Redeye in flash pictures; Flash weak; Lag after flash; Needs a more grippable right front.
Summary: I bought the Canon SD1000 (also known as the Ixus 70) because 1)I wanted something that would fit in my shirt pocket or equivalent and which I would always carry, 2)it got good to excellent reviews from experts, and 3)I have two A-series Canons that have ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jan 4, 2008
Pros: easy to use, compact and light
Cons: night shots can be blurry and multiple shots in quick succession not possible
Summary: If you can still find this camera on sale, it's got all the same features as the newer SD850 (except a slightly smaller LCD screen) but is much cheaper. Consumer reviews all had this camera at the top of their lists which means millions of consumers ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Dec 31, 2007
Pros: size, viewfinder, weight and maximum resolution.
Cons: menu system, viewfinder easily scratched
Summary: I am a Canon guy. My first camera was a TX, followed by a T80, with all of the interchangeable lenses that go along with them. This is my first Canon digital camera. I purchased this camera for our summer vacation. I put a premium on a small form ... read more
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