Canon - PowerShot SD1000 / Digital IXUS 70 Digital Camera Reviews

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Canon - PowerShot SD1000 / Digital IXUS 70 Digital Camera Review Summary

Need a digital camera that can be with you always so when that photo op of a lifetime occurs, you’re ready? If you do, our reviewers are very impressed with the Canon Powershot SD1000, the smallest of Canon’s Digital Elph SD Series. This ultra-compact digital camera is consistently rated best in class by both professional and consumer reviewers. Not only does it offer ultra-compact size and a rugged build, our reviewers love the excellent quality prints we have come to expect from a Canon Digicam. While it is a totally automatic camera it is popular with both casual snap-shooters as well as professionals needing a pocketable back-up camera. On the down-side, some may find its controls a bit small for comfortable handling. Compare the Canon Powershot SD1000 to ultra-compacts from other manufacturers.

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Canon - PowerShot SD1000 / Digital IXUS 70... Ratings and Reviews

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Quality on par w/ other Elphs, but it's the size that counts!

gadget geek, intermediate-user

JUN

2007

Got a good deal on this camera online. Some reseller through eBay. I thought the Canon SD800 had a lot of features I didn't need, and the price tag was at least $50 more. Went with the SD1000 and have been VERY happy. — The style is very cool, with Canon going back to it's original boxy Elph design. The LCD screen is big, but there is still a viewfinder. This is good for really sunny days outside where there's a glare off the screen, or if you want to conserve battery life. And that is important since battery life is the biggest drawback. Would… read full review »

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Jordy4321
Evanston, IL

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The best camera for storing family memories.

a person who enjoys quality, family's manager of memories

DEC

2007

The Canan Power Shot SD1000 is an ultra compact (3.38 x 2.11 x 0.76 in.) camera with 7.1 Mega Pixels and a 3x optical zoom and Canon's new DIGIC III processor. I purchased this camera am my family's main camera. My criteria were: small enough to take anywhere, good pictures of people/kids, fast response to photo kids on the move, and good quality movies (camcorder replacement). The SD1000 is a great fit and the only real compromise I have to make is no optical zooming for movies, and dealing with red-eye in almost all indoor pictures. My specific thoughts on this camera… read full review »

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MsMichelle661
Bakersfield, CA

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I love this camera's quick shutter speed!

married, appreciative of good service, a busy person, loving my digital camera, a person who enjoys quality, Every day computer user, practical, technically savvy

DEC

2007

Before buying this camera, I had originally bought a Kodak Easy Share 8MP. That was a great camera, but it lacked one of the most important features to me- a quick shutter speed. As the mother of a two year-old, it can often be hard to get a good candid shot because of my daughter's short attention span. With the Kodak, she would look at the camera and smile, but by the time the picture was taken, she would have already looked away. I had that camera for 3 weeks and did not get one decent picture of her, which was disappointing because her birthday fell within that time frame. —… read full review »

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tirstie
Cary, NC

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Fantastic camera, better than my Kodaks ever were

loving my digital camera, somewhat tech savvy, computer literate, a comparison shopper

JUN

2008

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 gotten great reviews from amateurs and pros alike. I wanted something as small as my Kodak so this fit the bill. I am so happy with this camera. It is much more user friendly than my Kodak as far as the menus, etc. I get pretty good indoor shots, better than I did with my Kodak. — — As far as the size some say it's too… read full review »

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jennmw
Ozark, MO

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Incredibly Innovative Camera

a busy person, love to travel, an amateur photographer, Laz, practical, willing to pay for quality, Picky about pictures, loving my digital camera

NOV

2007

I purchased this camera because it was able to fit in my shirt pocket and starts up very quickly. I carry the SD1000 around for quick/easy access photos when I'm not lugging around my digital SLR. Another positive aspect of using this camera is the large screen that quickly displays the photos. One final feature worth mentioning is the SD1000 captures pretty good quality video. One thing that I found challenging is the battery life - I ended up picking up a spare battery and discovered that sticking with the Canon brand yields a longer lasting battery. —… read full review »

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Laz
Denver, CO

All I want for Christmas is a digital camera

a busy person, a person who enjoys quality, cost-conscious, impressed with this product, loving my digital camera, an amateur photographer, Every day computer user, Picky about pictures

DEC

2007

All I wanted for Christmas was a GOOD digital camera. After my husband agreed that this would be our joint present and would spend around $250, I began to research cameras and reviews. As a member of MYPOINTS, I searched through their numerous sites selling cameras and read reviews for 6 hours. What I found was that the Canon Digital Elph SD1000 IXUS 70 had consistently good reviews in the over 200 that I read. All other cameras had something that made me think....maybe I don't want that one. The cons for this camera first....No low battery indicator, red eye on some indoor shots (fixed… read full review »

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bayoumom
Lake Charles, LA

It's everything I'd want a small digital camera to be.

an amateur photographer, loving my digital camera, Picky about pictures

APR

2008

We have a small digital camera and a big $1000 digital camera. The small one takes great videos - but poor pictures. The big one takes AMAZING photographs - but doesn't take videos, and...is huge. What was I to do for my three-month trip to Russia? Luckily a friend had this camera and I could see how great it was. It's really everything a small digital camera should be. Long battery life, 12x zoom, bright colors, clarity, high-quality video where you can zoom in & out while you're recording, fun settings such as having only one color show up and everything… read full review »

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lilaichee
Palatine, IL

Awesome camera!!!

loving my digital camera

DEC

2007

Great camera. I bought for my wife for xmas and opened it to get it ready for her. Takes clear pics and a decent shutter speed. Built solid. Nice LCD. Great tools. I would definitely recommend!! I had a sony before and it was a horrible camera. I had to get it fixed many times. Think the repair guy had it more than I did. I was so let down, it took me a while to find a good camera that I would want to spend money on. I went into Best Buy to look but not purchase and the guy showed me the SD1000. And the great thing the sales guy did not pressure me in buying the camera right then and there.… read full review »

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soxfan1
Crystal Lake, IL

Nice Ultra Compact CAmera

somewhat tech savvy, computer literate

MAY

2008

Nice Ultra Compact CAmera. Worth every… read full review »

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prodigy99
Charlotte, NC

Little versatile camera that stores in your pocket

practical, loving my digital camera

JUN

2008

I have had this camera for about a year, and I love it! The small size allows you to put it in a pocket and take it along on all your adventures so that that when a photo opportunity arrives you are ready. Whether it is a great vacation or just a sunset as you are driving down the road. — — This camera features a face-focusing feature which identifies faces and focuses on them. There are many settings for taking pictures including indoor, snow, beach, fireworks, kids and pets (for fast moving objects), night time, in addition to different focal lengths from… read full review »

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Surveyal
Boulder, CO

I was not disappointed

a techie, loving my digital camera, somewhat tech savvy, computer literate

FEB

2008

I spent a lot of time reviewing various digital cameras and the SD1000 stood out in all of the literature I read. Technical reviews and user reviews seemed to consistently rate this camera high, so I bought one. — I love the compact size and the ability to capture pictures and video. I admit, I do not take advantage of the various settings, so my opinion is based solely on the my ability to point and click. I'm not one to get bogged down in technical details I don't understand or don't apply to my use of a camera. — I find the pictures to be… read full review »

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Martic01
Saint Cloud, MN

Good, affordable camera

practical, a bargain hunter, Picky about pictures, a comparison shopper, budget conscious, appreciative of good service, loving my digital camera, a person who enjoys quality

DEC

2007

This is a good camera for the budgetly conscious. This is my second canon digital camera so I cannot say that it's the best brand out there; however, both of the canon camera have not dissappointed me. The camera is very light and compact so it's easy to carry around. I prefer the camera in all sivler. This camera takes good pictures with a long battery life. I have a 2 gb SD card and I still have not filled it up. However, the video function does take up a lot of space; with the same memory card, I can only record about twenty minutes of video. When using the zoom in function for the video,… read full review »

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caothu
Garden Grove, CA

Easy to carry with you and takes good clear pictures.

a comparison shopper, Picky about pictures, Every day computer user, an amateur photographer, loving my digital camera

DEC

2007

This is the first digital camera that I have owned or even used. Was a little bit hesitant switching from my reliable film camera to a digital one but I wasn't disappointed. I've been using this camera for about a week now and it takes really clear pictures. Yesterday I finally used the Night Snapshot feature when I went to look at Christmas lights. It took very nice, clear pictures (and it was snowing at the time) Every picture I've taken of people with this camera have absolutely no red eye. In the past I've had a problem with that even when the camera… read full review »

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Sky1726
Wichita, KS

I love the color accent; makes for fun incredible pics.

loving my digital camera, computer literate

JUN

2008

I love this camera. I bought it for myself for Christmas and love taking pics and pulling out one color. They come out amazing and I post them on my myspace all the time or I've printed them for friends. Other people ask me to take pictures with my camera when they are wearing a fun color with someone else. It takes very good quality pictures in all color as well as night pics. The only drawback is distance pics don't always come out great, but that's pretty much any digital camera that isn't a slr. It was not that expensive either. If you are looking for a good digital camera below 200 check… read full review »

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megsykmc
Toms River, NJ

This is a great digital camera for not much money.

an amateur photographer, a busy person, Picky about pictures, a bargain hunter

DEC

2007

This is a great camera for the money!! — It has a large screen that you can still see when out in the bright sunlight. I bought it a couple weeks ago and took it to a parade and the photos came out great. At a parade almost every photo I took was a something moving and most of the photos came out crisp and cleary - not blurred. I also love the face detection feature. It has the abilty to focus on more than one object so that your photos come out evenly. — I highly recommend this camera. —… read full review »

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nascar38mom
Richmond, VA

Reviews of Canon - PowerShot SD1000 / Digital IXUS 70 Digital Camera

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Canon looked to the very first ELPH for inspiration when designing the PowerShot SD1000 Digital ELPH, and came up with a quintessential iteration of the icon: slim, clean-lined and fully flat. Inside, the SD1000 Digital ELPH looks only to the future: 7.1 megapixels, a 3x optical zoom and advanced DIGIC III ensure top-quality images, while focus is fast and sharp and red-eye is automatically corrected. The large and more colorful LCD screen now has a tough, anti-reflective coating that makes it as durable as it is beautiful.
Key Features	Image Sensor Type CCD Resolution 7.4 Megapixel Optical Zoom 3x Camera Type Ultra-Compact Weight 0.28 lb. Family Line Canon PowerShot
Lens	Interchangeable Lens Not Interchangeable Lenses Optical Zoom 3x 35mm Zoom Lens 35 - 105 mm Digital Zoom 4x Focus Type Autofocus Focus Range 12 in. to Infinity (w) Macro Focus Range 1.2 - 19.2 in. (w) / 12 - 19.2 in. (t) Focal Length 5.8 - 17.4 mm
Image Quality	Camera Resolution 7.4 Megapixel Image Resolutions 640 x 480 • 2592 x 1944 • 2048 x 1536 • 1600 x 1200 • 3072 x 2304 • 3072 x 1728
Video	Video Resolutions 320 x 240 (QVGA) • 640 x 480 (VGA) • 160 x 120 Video Speed 30 fps Video Format AVI • Motion JPEG
Exposure Control	Aperture Range f2.8/f4.9 (w/t) Shutter Speed 15 - 1.3 sec White Balance Auto • Manual • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Tungsten (Preset) Frames Per Second 1.7 Frames
Storage	Memory Type Multimedia Card • SD Card • SDHC Card Compression Modes Fine • SuperFine • Normal Compression Type JPEG • EXIF 2.2 • DPOF 1.1 File Size (High Res.) 2.97 MB (43 images on 128MB card) File Size (Low Res.) 0.08 MB (about 1,600 images on 128MB card)
Flash	ISO Speeds Auto • 100 • 200 • 400 • 800 • 1600 • 80 Flash Type Built-In Flash Functions Flash Off • Auto Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash • Slow Sync • Forced On
Viewfinder / Display	Viewfinder Optical LCD Panel With LCD Panel LCD Panel Size 2.5 in. LCD Screen Resolution 230,000 pixels LCD Protected Position Without LCD Protected Position
Interfaces	Interface Type USB 2.0 Video Interface Video Out
Power Supply	Battery Type Proprietary Lithium Battery Life 210 Images
Included Features	Self Timer 2 Sec. • 10 Sec. Built-in Microphone With Built-in Microphone
Dimensions	Width 3.38 in. Depth 0.76 in. Height 2.11 in. Weight 0.28 lb.
Miscellaneous	Included Accessories Software • USB Cable • Video Cable • Hand Strap • 32 MB Memory Card • Lithium Battery • Battery Charger • Audio... Release Date March, 2007 MPN PowerShot SD1000 Product ID 40940649 Exterior Color Silver
Product MPN	MPN PowerShot SD1000

Canon - PowerShot SD1000 / Digital IXUS 70 Digital Camera

Canon - PowerShot SD1000 / Digital IXUS 70 Digital Camera Reviews

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