Canon PowerShot TX1 7.1MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom
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| Product DescriptionImagine a tiny digital-camera that takes great still pictures and also takes movies compatible for viewing on widescreen HDTV. With Canon's PowerShot TX1, Canon takes a futuristic wish-list and makes it a reality. This is an ELPH-sized camera with a whopping 10x optical zoom that not only captures 7.1 megapixel images, but HD movies, too! The stylish vertical design in stainless steel houses plenty of premium advancements including Optical Image Stabilizer Technology, DIGIC III Image Processor, Face Detection Technology and Red-eye Correction. And because you'll want to take this compact wonder everywhere, it's equipped with a built-in lens cover and tough new scratch-resistant, anti-reflective coating on the LCD screen. It's virtually pocket-sized and automatic, easy to use.. And all images can be stored on compact SD or MMC memory cards and easily transferred to your computer or directly to your video output. progressive-scan compatible to HDTV. Self-timer Built-in electronic-flash Optical Image Stabilizer Resolutions - Still Image - 640 x 480 (Small), 1,600 x 1,200 (Medium 3), 2,048 x 1,536 (Medium 2), 2,592 x 1,944 (Medium 1), 3,072 x 2,304 (Large), 3,072 x 1,728 (Widescreen); Movie - 1280 x 720/640 x 480 (30 fps/30 fps LP), 320 x 240 (60 fps/30 fps) available up to 4GB USB 2.0 Unit Dimensions - 3.50 x 2.36 x 1.14 in. / 88.8 x 59.9 x 29.0mm; Weighs Approx. 7.76 oz. / 220g (camera body only) - 3Aa Luxeon(R) Led
- Digital Elph Camera
- Ultra Compact 10X Optical Zoom Lens
- Proprietary Image Stabilizer Technology
- Digic Iii Image Processor With Face Detection Technology & Auto Red-Eye Correction
Customer ReviewsReviewed on 2008-04-24  
Want some samples of the TX1 in action?
If you have a cheap micro camera that smears if anything moves or has trouble syncing voice with action, consider the TX1. Here are some examples of its work.
[...]what happens when you strap it into a model airplane.
One thing it does particularly well is recording lectures. The audio pickup is amazingly good, and it handles a variety of lighting situations well. Battery life is a limitation here. See an example at [...]
The downside of this camera is a lack of inputs: no IR control, and no audio input. I live with the lack of IR control by strapping the shutter control down and using a big SD chip. The TX1's microphone is so good at picking up voice that I haven't really missed the mic input. |  | Reviewed on 2008-04-20
Wow!
A wonderful camera. Exactly what I needed: small, practical, very good photos, good HD videos in normal light conditions.
I only suggest a second battery... | | Reviewed on 2008-04-17
greatdo it all video and still with HD,clever, if HDvid get 4gigx2 SDs
amazing little camera. Most imortant is ,it is easy to have around most of the time. My nikon d40x is super but often at home when I'm not. I leave this or my much smaller nikon coolpix in my briefcase 100% of the time.
very clear pix. My only complaint is not specific to this model, but I really do not like cameras without viewfinders cause they are difficult to hold still. Putting a camera to your face is very stabilizing. Holding it out to see the LCD is very unsteady, no wonder they all need stabilization.
This camera does as good a job as any for its purpose, top end point and shoot for movies as well as stills, and including high def,well 720 hi def. note I believe it works out to 15 min per gig of HD?
good batt life, lots and lots of features, if ur flying to australia u might just finish the manual! | | Reviewed on 2008-04-11
Great picture quality... I still like this camera a lot despite the fact that I had to send it back for repairs.
Unfortunately, I only had this camera for less than a week before the LCD went out on me. Obtaining service for the broken camera was certainly a bit of a hassle and I had to pay for shipping back to Canon. Regardless, the video quality of this camera was spectacular (while it worked). In addition, the digital pictures were as good as most of the pictures from my digital SLR (a Canon rebel).
This camera does struggle a bit in low light situations with a fair amount of graininess and dim illumination. In outdoor situations, the camera is unbelievable and is virtually indistinguishable from a video quality standpoint when compared to my friends 1080i $1000 digital camcorder that is three times the size and three times the cost of the TX1.
The camera also struggles a bit from an ergonomic standpoint. The buttons controlling the record function, zoom, and picture are difficult to reach. In addition, the camera does not balance well with the LCD screen extended on its base (it has a tendency to tip to the left).
The audio quality is excellent (much better then my Sanyo XACTI) and the video quality along with the optical Zoom and image stabilization are both much better than my Sanyo and Sony camcorders. Much has been said about the larger file format used by Canon but this camcorder works well with the larger HCSD cards and there are no issues using this camera with Apple products. | | Reviewed on 2008-04-06
Great all around family video/photo camera
I was sooo tired of hauling around a digital snapshot camera and a camcorder. I've got 4 kids and we do all the normal stuff. Soccer, skiing, Disneyland etc. etc. Have you ever skied a full day with a camcorder hanging around your neck? Almost as much fun as trudging through Disneyland for a day with one of those things around your neck.
So I heard about these "dual purpose" camcorders that record onto a memory card. I read all the reviews I could find. But let me tell you, don't believe these guys who pooh pooh this camcorder because the images aren't sharp enough or they're not "true" HD, or they use some unconventional file format. If you care about that stuff, then go spend the $3000 to get that stuff. But if you want a pocket sized camcorder to haul around to the family outings, buy this. Still images are excellent. There's plenty of pre-programmed settings (snow, beach, portrait etc.), so you'll always be ready to go. And the video quality is unbelievable coming from this little thing. I got an 8 Gig card and I've never run out of space. I plugged it into my Mac and it worked without a hitch or any messing around with settings, cords, connections etc. Pure plug and play with iPhoto. iMovie imports the movies from iPhoto. The Canon software isn't bad either, but I seldom use it.
The ergonomics do take some getting used to. The shutter button is at the top of the box and it's a little tricky on the first few uses to keep the rest of your fingers out of the frame. The thumb controls on the back for the camcorder can also be tricky to get the hang of. But after a few uses, I got used to it and it feels great now. Be careful asking strangers to use it though because it's not your typical button layout for either a camera or a camcorder.
This is the best $400 I've spent in a long time. Replaced both a digital camera and a camcorder. And it's saved my neck, back and sanity on all those family outings I enjoy shooting. | |
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