Canon PowerShot A1000 IS
- 10 MP 1/2.3" CCD sensor
- DIGIC III image processor
- 4x optical zoom with Image Stabilization, 35-140mm equivalent
- f/2.7-5.6 aperture
- Optical viewfinder
- 2.5" LCD, 115,000 dots
- ISO 80-1600
- Shutter speed 15s to 1/1600s
- 640x480 video at 30fps
- SD / SDHC / MMC memory card support
- Powered by 2x AA batteries
The A1000 IS marks the point where Canon's budget A-series picked up genuine optical image stabilisation, which makes a real difference in how usable this camera is indoors or at the telephoto end of its zoom compared to earlier, unstabilised A-series models. Canon's CCD colour is on full display here — warm, slightly saturated, with the kind of forgiving skin tones that made Canon compacts popular for family photography throughout the 2000s. The DIGIC III processor keeps noise reasonably controlled up to ISO 400, with the expected softening beyond that. An optical viewfinder is a small but notable inclusion at this price point, useful in bright sunlight when the LCD washes out. The 35-140mm range leans toward telephoto, suiting portraits and detail shots more than wide interiors. For anyone who wants dependable Canon warmth with genuine stabilisation in an otherwise simple point-and-shoot, the A1000 IS is a solid, easy pick.
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