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Manufacturer: Canon Part number: 9140A001
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- This 8-megapixel megazoom model has some annoying drawbacks, but its top-notch pictures will please many advanced and enthusiast shooters.
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CNET editors' review
Canon PowerShot Pro1 price range: $999.00 - $1,099.95
- Reviewed by: Eamon Hickey
- Reviewed on: 05/12/2004
- Released on: 04/15/2004
The good: Excellent, highly detailed images; top-notch 7X L-series zoom lens; short RAW shot-to-shot times; built-in neutral-density filter; support for Adobe RGB.
The bad: Slow autofocus; worse than average shutter delay; crummy manual exposure-metering display; no live histogram.
The bottom line: This 8-megapixel megazoom model has some annoying drawbacks, but its top-notch pictures will please many advanced and enthusiast shooters.
User reviews
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Fantastic digital camera for shooting sublime picture quality
by jims2020 on June 23, 2005
Pros: Great picture quality, astounding optical zoom for this price and a great lens
Cons: None yet - given that the firmware upgraded cameras have fixed their AF flaws too!!
Summary: I had previously had a Canon Rebel SLR with 6.1 MP resolution. I was looking for an upgrade and was finding it hard to decide. Thats when a friend ...
Summary: I had previously had a Canon Rebel SLR with 6.1 MP resolution. I was looking for an upgrade and was finding it hard to decide. Thats when a friend of mine recommended this camera. It has a 8 MP resolution and offers a fantastic 28-200mm zoom!! This kind of a professional lens at this price is unimaginable at this price. The pictures taken using this camera have been of astounding quality. Unlike the Canon rebel SLRs, it is very light weight and gets that professional look with its black body - feel it and you will love its ergonomic design. The flip open LCD screen is a very nice feature - kudos to Canon for a well thought feature. I love it and would highly recommend this camera to anyone. If anybody differs please ask him to look at the picture quality this camera can give you and he would most certainly fall for it!!!
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After the firmware upgrade, I have nothing to crib about this camera. If your camera gives you great pictures, thats all you need to worry about and thats what this camera does. Use it and you will love it.10 out of 10 users found this user opinion helpful.
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it's a good camera
by buster Fykes on March 15, 2005
Pros: very easy to use
Cons: nor an SLR, but alot more convienant
Summary: It's too bad that whom ever wrote the editor's review didn't actually try the camera. It certainly does use a wheel to navigate white balance and many ...
Summary: It's too bad that whom ever wrote the editor's review didn't actually try the camera. It certainly does use a wheel to navigate white balance and many other functions. The thumb switch, or the wheel can be used, making it even more flexible. It just bothers me to read a review, where the reveiwer doesn't have the facts straight. Focusing is improved about 300 percent by downloading the new firmware from the Canon site. I'll stop now
9 out of 9 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Absolutely fantastic camera!
by jwooding on May 25, 2005
Pros: 8mp, 7 power zoom, excellent digital zoom, gorgeous pictures
Cons: After the firmware upgrade: none
Summary: I come from a long line of 35mm film cameras, the last being a Canon EOS Elan. The PowerShot Pro1 is my 5th digital camera, the last being an Olympus ...
Summary: I come from a long line of 35mm film cameras, the last being a Canon EOS Elan. The PowerShot Pro1 is my 5th digital camera, the last being an Olympus C4040. I recently upgraded the firmware on the Pro1 and it now focuses faster/better, less shutter lag, and performs better overall than before. Pictures with this camera are superb, to say the least. I love the tilt LCD display on the back, and the camera overall can't be beat. It was between this camera and the Olympus C8080. A local camera store permitted me to take both cameras outside of the store and shoot comparison pictures. There was NO COMPARISON. Even the sales person was surprised at how much better the Pro1 pictures were over the C8080. I've had the Pro1 now for a year and enjoy it every time I go to take pictures. It feels so "professional" for such a little camera...with BIG features. The digital zoom is a real performer. I've taken test photos and the digital zoom outperforms optical, cropped to the size of the digital. This is an exception to the rule that digital isn't as good as optical. Not so with the Pro1. Before the firmware upgrade (get it at the Canon website) I would have rated this a "9". With the upgrade it is definately a "10" now.
7 out of 7 users found this user opinion helpful.
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The only good thing was the tilt-viewer
by David Stamps on April 2, 2005
Pros: The tilt viewer made it easy to shoot low angle shots
Cons: Terrible autofocus; slow, slow, slow; very poor manual focus control
Summary: I owned it three months and then sold it on eBay. Forget action shots - slow! Very poor autofocus. Not worth your time if you have any interest advanced amateur ...
Summary: I owned it three months and then sold it on eBay. Forget action shots - slow! Very poor autofocus. Not worth your time if you have any interest advanced amateur work. Lens quality was good if you finally got a shot in focus.
5 out of 5 users found this user opinion helpful.
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There's a bug in the camera software...
Pros: I would have to say that the 8meg pics are stunning. But compared with the G series, you probably couldn't tell the difference if you develop 11X17 or less. That's about it.
Cons: The autofocus is very frustrating. Takes a long time to adjust and by then, you've lost the moment. It's not a camera for someone wanting candids. If you compose your shots, then you'll be fine. You'll miss most of the "quick, get the camera" shots though
5 out of 5 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Get the firmware
Pros: There are currently only four non SLR, 8 megapixel digital cameras in exsistance, with a focal lenght of 28mm to 200mm. With the firmware upgrade the Pro 1 is probably the best in the bunch.
Cons: The only problem I had with this camera is that before the firmware upgrade, there was a delay when you zoomed in. Because of that I had some dificulty getting comfortable with the camera. I always felt like I was turning the ring the wrong way. Althou
4 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.
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great camera, quality construction, fantastic color
by gusser on March 8, 2005
Pros: very good lens, outstanding zoom, long battery life
Cons: don't compare it to a slr
Summary: the picture quality is fantastic. the feel of the camera is great, the zoom is wonderful, just the darn thing is so slow. i have missed some priceless shots while ...
Summary: the picture quality is fantastic. the feel of the camera is great, the zoom is wonderful, just the darn thing is so slow. i have missed some priceless shots while waiting for the camera to focus. it is great in low light and the movie feature is a real plus. the battery just lasts forever. really, i like it a lot but just wish it were faster. in rality, it was no slower than anay other i tried. just don't compare it to a slr.
3 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Great lens, but far from pro !
Pros: SUMMARY: +Great lens +Fast -Poor sensor -8MP -USB 1 -ISO Noise -Dizzying Evt -4:3 aspect ratio -fixed 8MP, 4MP only PREFACE: I've had great expectations from this camera, the best non-d-slr camera, top of the line Canon. I am not a professional photogra
Cons: CONS: The CCD sensor caused lots of trouble for me - has to return my first two, I had bad light spots on the ccd on low shutter speeds (and sometimes visible at 1/60 flash shots). My Nikon 5400 (similar Sony CCD) also had to be replaced for this. 8MP
3 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Great Quality Pictures & Decent Video
Pros: The lens quality (optics) are very good on the camera and the optical zoom of 7X (equivalent of 28-200mm) makes for great portrait shots with a wide “depth of field” range. Also due to good and large lens the aperture at 7X zoom is a F/3.5 (fairly good)
Cons: The main problem I had with the camera was that it had a sluggish auto focus. The Canon Company however released a firmware upgrade that fixed that issue (it also fixed the zoom ring responsiveness). All new cameras should already include the latest fir
3 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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The Canon Pro1 is a nice all around camera with some excellent features.
by vizslakeeper on December 13, 2005
Pros: Versitility! I love the 8 MP clarity and the adjustable viewfinder. All of that and a video camera, too!
Cons: SLOW low light AF, even with firmware upgrade! Also the placement of the manual focus button makes it very easy to accidentally turn on while shooting
Summary: I think it is helpful to know the perspective of the reviewer, and I am an avid photographer that rarely takes photos of static subjects.
Let's start with the ...Summary: I think it is helpful to know the perspective of the reviewer, and I am an avid photographer that rarely takes photos of static subjects.
Let's start with the bad first: the auto focus stinks! I knew that it would be slow in low light, but this worse than I expected. Taking a photo indoors with poor lighting is one thing, but this auto focus is slow and takes several attempts to attain a focus lock even in a very well lit room or in shady areas outdoors, even if the subject is not moving. There is only one AF point, and it is about 1/20th of the viewfinder, which can make it difficult for precise focusing of very close-up shots. I really like the fact that the manual focus has an area that automatically zooms in to make it easier to judge the level of focus you have achieved, which is a good thing, because I accidentally activate it pretty often. And the rapid shoot feature is not as rapid as they purport it to be, unless you want to take your photos on the minimum quality settings.
OK, enough tearing it down, because this is really a good camera overall. For the 'typical' point and shooter that takes primarily scenery and people, this is a great choice. Just be prepared to be patient with the AF at times! I already said that the MF mode is quite good; the auto zoom feature makes it really easy to use. The picture quality is absolutely excellent, the capture time is not too bad at all. The digital video quality is good, as is the sound quality for the videos. I LOVE the adjustable LCD display; it is nice to be able to change the perspective of the photo without having to lay on the ground or climb up on something to peer through a viewvinder. In all honesty, this will probably be the feature that I miss the most when I upgrade to the Canon 20D.
So, all said, I would still recommend this camera to someone who wants a versitile camera that takes high quality images and offers many user-friendly features including the ability to take video. I would just be sure to tell them that the AF will not be great.
What do you want in a camera? Versatility? This is it! Great image quality? Yes again! Digital video? Yes!! Responsive AF that is quick enough to capture the kids before they run past you? Sorry, it will take practice and a little luck. The choice is up to you!1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Canon
- Part number: 9140A001
- Description: The PowerShot Pro1 is the digital compact for serious photographers. It includes an 8.0 megapixel CCD, retractable 7x L-series zoom lens, hybrid AF system and Micro Ultrasonic Motor. The PowerShot Pro1 has an 8.0 megapixel CCD for high-resolution printing up to A2. Its Canon 7x L-Series zoom lens (35mm equivalent: 28 - 200mm, f/2.4 - f/3.5) includes fluorite and UD elements to significantly reduce chromatic aberration. The PowerShot Pro1 features a new hybrid AF system, which together with the Micro Ultrasonic Motor (USM) provides quick, quiet auto-focusing to ensure you don't miss that perfect shot. The combination of Canon's unique iSAPS technology to optimize shooting settings, high-performance DIGIC processor for fast processing, together with Image Rendering technology for accurate reproduction of colors, ensures every shot is represented faithfully. Because every shot is different, Canon has made the PowerShot Pro1 incredibly versatile. There are 12 shooting modes - from Manual to Auto (including 2 custom settings), for greater creative control. There's a choice of two color space formats - standard sRGB and Adobe RGB. With a choice of 3 compression rates and 5 resolutions, plus RAW mode for maximum image data recording, you have a total of 16 modes for increased recording flexibility. As well as total compatibility with the complete range of EX Speedlites, the PowerShot Pro1 has optional telephoto and close-up lenses for you to achieve any desired perspective. The PowerShot Pro 1 puts ergonomics to the fore - placing controls exactly where they should be. Its 2.0" vari-angle LCD is bright, easy to read and tilts to just the position you want. The tough, black body fits comfortably in your hand, while a large grip lets you hold the camera steady as you compose your shots.
General
- Packaged Quantity 1
- Product Type Digital camera - Compact
- Point-and-shoot highlights Video capture ability adds convenience for the user.
- Resolution 8 megapixels
- Optical Sensor Type CCD
- Total Pixels 8,300,000 pixels
- Effective Sensor Resolution 8,000,000 pixels
- Optical Sensor Size 2/3"
- Optical Zoom 7 x
- Digital Zoom 3.2 x
- Auto Focus Hybrid
- AE/AF Control FlexiZone
- Digital Video Format AVI
- Image Recording Format JPEG,
RAW - AV Interfaces Composite video
Exposure & White Balance
- Light Sensitivity ISO 100,
ISO 200,
ISO 50,
ISO 400,
ISO auto - Exposure Metering Spot AF area,
Evaluative,
Center-weighted,
Spot - Exposure Modes Program,
Automatic,
Shutter-priority,
Manual,
Aperture-priority - Shooting Programs Stitch assist,
Night scene,
Portrait mode,
Landscape - Special Effects Vivid,
Low Sharpening,
Black & White,
Sepia,
Neutral,
Custom Effect - White Balance Automatic,
Presets,
Custom - White Balance Presets Daylight,
Tungsten light,
Fluorescent,
Cloudy,
Fluorescent light (daylight),
Flash - Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec
- Min Shutter Speed 15 sec
- Exposure Compensation ±2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
- Auto Exposure Bracketing 3 steps in 1/3 EV step
Lens System
- Type 7 x x Zoom lens - 7.2 mm - 50.8 mm - F/2.4-3.5
- Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 28 - 200 mm
- Focus Adjustment Manual,
Automatic - Min Focus Range 19.7 in
- Macro Focus Range 1 in - 19.7 in
- Zoom Adjustment Manual
- Lens Construction 10 groups / 14 elements
- Features Aspherical lens,
Ultrasonic Motor (USM),
Built-in 1/8 neutral density filter,
UD glass,
Fluorite glass Camera Flash
- Camera Flash Pop-up flash
- Flash Modes Rear curtain sync,
Fill-in mode,
Slow synchro,
Auto mode,
Flash OFF mode,
Red-eye reduction - Features Flash +/- compensation
- Effective Flash Range 1.6 ft - 16.4 ft
Additional Features
- Continuous Shooting Speed 2.5 frames per second
- Self Timer Delay 2 sec,
10 sec - Flash Terminal Hot shoe
- Status LCD Display Illumination Yes
- Status LCD Display Information Photo quality,
Photos remaining,
Aperture,
Shutter speed,
Remote control indicator,
White balance indicators,
Self-timer mode,
Red-eye reduction,
Drive mode,
Picture resolution,
Exposure compensation,
Battery condition,
Flash mode,
Program,
Metering mode - Additional Features Digital image rotation,
Display brightness control,
Audio recording,
Date/time stamp,
AF lock,
DPOF support,
RGB primary color filter,
Built-in speaker,
AE lock,
Auto power save,
Camera orientation detection,
Focus bracketing,
PictBridge support,
Direct print Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type LCD
- Viewfinder Color Support Color
- Viewfinder Diagonal Size 0.44 in
- Viewfinder Resolution 235,000 pixels
- Field Coverage 100%
- Dioptric Correction Range -5.5 to +1.5
Display
- Type 2 in LCD display
- Display Features Rotating
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x USB,
1 x Composite video/audio output,
1 x DC power input
Software
- Software ArcSoft VideoImpression,
Canon ZoomBrowser EX,
Canon PhotoStitch,
Drivers & Utilities,
Canon ImageBrowser,
ArcSoft PhotoImpression System Requirements for PC Connection
- Operating System Support MS Windows 98 SE,
Apple Mac OS X 10.3,
MS Windows 98,
MS Windows XP,
MS Windows 2000,
Apple Mac OS X 10.2,
Apple Mac OS X 10.1,
Apple Mac OS 9.2,
MS Windows ME,
Apple Mac OS 9 - Peripheral Devices USB port
- System Requirements Details Windows 98/98SE/2000/ME - Pentium - 150 MHz,
Windows XP - Pentium - 300 MHz,
MacOS 9.0 - 9.2 - PowerPC,
MacOS X 10.1 - 10.3.x - PowerPC Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories Battery charger,
USB cable,
Adapter ring,
Lens cap,
Neck strap,
IR remote control,
Lens hood,
Audio / video cable Battery
- Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1390 mAh ( Included )
Memory / Storage
- Memory Card Slot CompactFlash Card
- Supported Memory Cards CompactFlash,
Microdrive - Included Memory Card 64 MB CompactFlash Card
- Image Storage RAW 3264 x 2448 : 6 VA - With 64MB card,
Super-fine JPEG 3264 x 2448 : 17 VA - With 64MB card,
Fine JPEG 3264 x 2448 : 29 VA - With 64MB card,
Normal JPEG 3264 x 2448 : 62 VA - With 64MB card,
Super-fine JPEG 2272 x 1704 : 30 VA - With 64MB card,
Fine JPEG 2272 x 1704 : 54 VA - With 64MB card,
Normal JPEG 2272 x 1704 : 110 VA - With 64MB card,
Super-fine JPEG 1600 x 1200 : 61 VA - With 64MB card,
Fine JPEG 1600 x 1200 : 109 VA - With 64MB card,
Normal JPEG 1600 x 1200 : 217 VA - With 64MB card,
Super-fine JPEG 1024 x 768 : 107 VA - With 64MB card,
Fine JPEG 1024 x 768 : 189 VA - With 64MB card,
Normal JPEG 1024 x 768 : 349 VA - With 64MB card,
Super-fine JPEG 640 x 480 : 241 VA - With 64MB card,
Fine JPEG 640 x 480 : 393 VA - With 64MB card,
Normal JPEG 640 x 480 : 676 VA - With 64MB card - Video Capture AVI - 640 x 480 - 30 sec - Max clip duration,
AVI - 320 x 240 - 180 sec - Max clip duration,
AVI - 160 x 120 - 180 sec - Max clip duration,
AVI - 640 x 480 - 61 sec - With 64MB card,
AVI - 320 x 240 - 183 sec - With 64MB card,
AVI - 160 x 120 - 486 sec - With 64MB card Dimensions & Weight
- Width 4.6 in
- Depth 3.5 in
- Height 2.8 in
- Weight 1.1 lbs
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
- Max Operating Temperature 104 °F
Accessories
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- Email: mediacontact@cusa.canon.com
