The Canon PowerShot

Canon PowerShot

The PowerShot products are a line of consumer and prosumer grade digital cameras, launched by Canon in 1996. The PowerShot line has been successful for Canon, and is one of the best-selling digital camera lines worldwide....

 TX1 is a Canon

Canon Inc.

is a Japanese multinational corporation that specialises in the manufacture of imaging and optical products, including cameras, camcorders, photocopiers, steppers and computer printers. Its headquarters are located in Ōta, Tokyo, Japan.-Origins:...

 digital camera

Digital camera

A digital camera is a camera that takes video or still photographs, or both, digitally by recording images via an electronic image sensor. It is the main device used in the field of digital photography...

. It was released on February 22, 2007 The TX1 is Canon's attempt at a hybrid device designed to excel at both still imagery

Photograph

A photograph is an image created by light falling on a light-sensitive surface, usually photographic film or an electronic imager such as a CCD or a CMOS chip. Most photographs are created using a camera, which uses a lens to focus the scene's visible wavelengths of light into a reproduction of...

 and video recording by offering both HDTV (1280×720 pixel

Pixel

In digital imaging, a pixel, or pel, is a single point in a raster image, or the smallest addressable screen element in a display device; it is the smallest unit of picture that can be represented or controlled....

, 30 frame/s) movie capture, as well as 10× stabilized zoom

Image stabilization

Image stabilization is a family of techniques used to reduce blurring associated with the motion of a camera during exposure. Specifically, it compensates for pan and tilt of a camera or other imaging device. It is used in image-stabilized binoculars, still and video cameras, and astronomical...

 and 7.1 megapixel sensor. It is designed to improve upon hybrid offerings by competitors such as the Sony Cyber-shot M1, Sony Cyber-shot M2, and Pentax MX4. It is oriented vertically and uses the camcorder

Camcorder

A camcorder is an electronic device that combines a video camera and a video recorder into one unit. Equipment manufacturers do not seem to have strict guidelines for the term usage...

-like swivel LCD viewing screen. Canon compares the hybrid camera's size to that of the Canon ELPH

Canon ELPH (camera)

The Canon ELPH was a full-featured compact Advanced Photo System point and shoot camera released in May 1996 as part of a series.-Features:The first camera in the ELPH series was sold in Japan as the IXY and in Europe as the IXUS...

 series of cameras. The company distinguishes the camera for its optical image stabilizer technology

Image stabilization

Image stabilization is a family of techniques used to reduce blurring associated with the motion of a camera during exposure. Specifically, it compensates for pan and tilt of a camera or other imaging device. It is used in image-stabilized binoculars, still and video cameras, and astronomical...

, DIGIC III image processor, face detection

Face detection

Face detection is a computer technology that determines the locations and sizes of human faces in arbitrary images. It detects facial features and ignores anything else, such as buildings, trees and bodies....

 technology and red-eye effect

Red-eye effect

The red-eye effect in photography is the common appearance of red pupils in color photographs of eyes. It occurs when using a photographic flash very close to the camera lens , in ambient low light. The effect appears in the eyes of humans and animals that have no tapetum lucidum, hence no...

 correction with a mention of its built-in lens cover and scratch-resistant, anti-reflective LCD screen

Anti-reflective screen

A glossy display is an electronic display with a glossy surface. In certain light environments glossy displays provide better color intensity and contrast ratios than matte displays...

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Reviews

It has been described as the most expensive ultra zoom (10–12×) camera on the market. However, its combination of features made it an exceptional ultra zoom when it was released. It is relatively small (8.9 cm (3.5 in) × 6 cm (2.4 in) × 2.9 cm (1.1 in)) and as a hybrid camera it includes a combination of features that was a fairly revolutionary for digital photography at the time of release. Although most digital cameras now offer both still image and video capabilities, few offer advanced levels of both such as ultra zoom and HDTV. This is Canon's first attempt at such a hybrid. The combination has not been highly regarded by reviewers and editors, but users are highly satisfied with the combination.

Headline features

The following are the most important features:

• New vertical design
• New 1/2.5-inch 7.1 million pixel CCD
• Vari-angle LCD monitor (1.8-inch)
• 10× optical (39–390 mm equiv.) zoom lens — 12 elements (one UD & one Aspheric element)
• Optical image stabilization
• ISO 80–1600
• DIGIC III and Face Detection
• 720p (1280×720) movies at 30 frame/s with stereo sound
• 1080i component video output
• Flexible movie / still shooting Shoot a full-resolution still image during movie recording, or start movie recording by simply pressing record button

New features

The following are considered new features:

• Vertical design
• Vari-angle LCD monitor
• Lens totally hidden when power off
• Wide-range, compact zoom
• Image Stabilization
• New 7.1 million pixel CCD sensor
• Auto ISO Shift
• Selectable Aspect Ratio
• Auto Red Eye Correction
• Digic III processor
• Windows Vista OS Compatibility
• Expanded SD card compatibility
• New wide-screen setting
• Flexible movie, still shooting
• Continuous recording up to 4 GB
• Continuous audio-only recording
• "Component" output to HDTVs
• Face Detection system
• Shutter speed/aperture read-out
• Precise read-out of ISO
• Digital Tele Converter
• Safety Zoom
• New Time Lapse movie feature
• AC adapter kit ACK-DC10
• High-power flash HF-DC1

External links

• Canon PowerShot TX1: Digital Photography Review
  Digital Photography Review
  Digital Photography Review is a website about digital cameras and digital photography. The website has comprehensive reviews of digital cameras, lenses and accessories, buying guides, user reviews, and very active forums for the individual cameras as well as general photography forums...
  
  
• Unofficial TX1 Forums: