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Introduction
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01.Physical Tour
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02.Components
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03.Design / Layout
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04.Modes
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05.Control Options
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06.Image Parameters
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07.Connectivity / Extras
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08.Overall Impressions
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09.Conclusion
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10.Photo Gallery
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11.Comments
Canon PowerShot SD1000
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Design / Layout
Viewfinder 
The LCD screen is another area where the cameras differ. It measures 3 inches on the SD750 and 2.5 inches on the SD1000. Both models have 230,000 pixels of resolution on the low-temperature polycrystalline silicon TFT displays. The resolution is much better than its predecessors that had 173,000 pixels on their LCD screens. Canon calls its new screen "Pure Color" and flaunts its wide viewing angles, scratch resistance, and anti-reflective coating. The screens did have impressive viewing angles in all directions, although it wasn’t as good viewing above and below than side to side. While it had an anti-reflective coating that reduced glare from the lights, that coating didn’t seem to work at all when a fingerprint greased the screen. The LCD screens of the cameras at the show were greased up from hundreds of people picking them up and playing with them and putting them down. The grease only reflected the lights from above, which made them look so much dirtier.
The built-in flash units are located in the upper right corners of the fronts; this is just where the left fingers wrap around the camera, so the flash may be blocked if users aren’t careful. The flashes are virtually the same component with identical specs. The flash reaches 1.6-11 ft when zoomed out and 1.6-6.6 ft when zoomed in. Canon also claims that the flash is effective from 1-1.6 ft in the macro mode, but it was too powerful and kept blowing out objects within that range. There is no flash compensation either, so users have to rely on the one flash power there is. It looks bad when subjects are closer than about 3 ft, but beyond that it looked decent on the show floor. The right side of the multi-selector accesses the off, on, and auto flash modes, while the recording menu turns on the red-eye reduction and slow sync. The flash units are just average for compact digital cameras; they definitely aren’t standout.
The PowerShot SD750 and SD1000 have the same Canon 3x optical zoom lens. It measures 5.8-17.4mm and moves through the range with a zoom ring that surrounds the shutter release button atop the camera. The ring is small with a small nub on the front that the finger can push around to activate. It isn’t very comfortable or sensitive. It stops at 6 focal lengths within its range and doesn’t move very smoothly; it seems to backfire for a quick moment before settling on a focal length.Shop for the Canon PowerShot SD1000
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