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Canon PowerShot A1000 IS Review

photoover — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 16:24:36 +0000

Testing the Canon PowerShot A1000 IS
Compact entry level, the PowerShot A1000 IS has many assets to satisfy users seeking both the simplicity and effectiveness.

Newcomer in the range of compact entry-level Canon PowerShot A1000 IS is built around a sensor 10 megapixels and a 10x zoom. Its sensitivity goes up to ISO 1600.

Canon PowerShot A1000 IS
Seventeen shooting modes are available, a technology associated with motion detection and automatic correction of red eyes. Compatible with PictBridge, the camera records on SD memory card and SDHC, in addition to its internal memory of 32MB

The movie mode is very classic with a definition of 640 x 480 pixels 30 frames / sec and a recording in AVI format. Note that it uses two AA batteries, not a battery and an optical viewfinder, which is increasingly rare on the compact.

Canon PowerShot A1000 IS Review

Canon PowerShot A470 Review

photoover — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 16:21:15 +0000

Test of Canon PowerShot A470
A digital camera high marks to less than 100 euros? This is possible with the Canon PowerShot A470 is equipped with a sensor of 7.1 megapixels.

With the PowerShot A470, it is possible to buy a compact digital camera with a great brand (Canon) while spending less than 100 euros. Although the sensor and the zoom is limited to 7.1 million pixels and 3.4 x, but that does not take big photos, up to 3072 x 2304 pixels.

Users can use one of 14 shooting modes and benefit from technology Face Detection and automatic correction of red eyes for successful shots.

At the back, the LCD is fixed, small size (2.5 inches) and ill-defined (115 000 pixels). The video mode when it is limited to 20 fps, even if the clips are recorded in 640 x 480. Finally, the A470 is PictBridge compatible for direct printing to a printer with the standard.

Canon PowerShot A470

Plus: low price, 14 shooting modes, face detection and correction of red eyes.

Less: small LCD screen and ill-defined, limited video mode.

Canon EOS 300D Review

photoover — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 11:23:00 +0000

The newest addition to the range of reflex digital cameras Canon resumed components rather pointed his eldest, including 6-megapixel sensor. Its complexity may perhaps discourage less sophisticated photography.
Verdict Canon EOS 300D
With its low price, Canon will attract lovers devices reflex willing to go digital, as well as sophisticated photographers seeking a new experience.

Good
Price competitive; excellent images with little noise; speed performance; long autonomy.

Bad
Do not save the custom settings; options limited extent, the burst mode can not take more than four successive photos.

Canon DM-MVX150i Review

photoover — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 11:22:00 +0000

Canon camcorders renews its format miniDV mid-range. With the MVX150i, the manufacturer has really tried to develop a good product, rather than adding a few gadgets entry model.
Verdict Canon DM-MVX150i
The DM-Canon MVX150i camcorder is a mid-range which does not offer as many features as some of these competitors, but it offers good overall performance at a reasonable price.

Good
3.5-inch LCD, 16X optical zoom, 1.3 megapixel CCD, compatible Direct print, LED to film in darkness, file transfer FireWire.

Bad
Loading cassette and media location in the aircraft, controls complex wheel zoom a little hard.

Canon Digital Ixus 500 Review

photoover — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 11:21:00 +0000

For his latest, Canon has tried to marry the compact with the effectiveness of a five-megapixel sensor. The result is a camera means, whose image quality does not allow it to compete with the best in its class.
Verdict Canon Digital Ixus 500
Although the 500 is a pocket camera quite respectable, its performance and functionality on Thursday put behind its competitors.

Good
Design attractive and functional; photos enjoyable.

Bad
Small LCD; blur on the left side of the image.