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The editors liked
7.1 megapixel imager for stills and video
Support for 16
9 shooting in both still and video modes
Optical zoom and stereo audio support in video mode
ISO sensitivity to 1
600
Movie recording at the press of a button
Articulated LCD for seeing over crow...
Effective face detection
Accurate preset and auto white balance
Great image stabilization
High definition video
Stereo audio
Compact
Very portable
10x optical zoom
Optical image stabilization
1
280x720
30 frames per second HD video capture
Very close-focusing SuperMacro mode.
Good resolution
Good edge-to-edge sharpness at most settings
Surprisingly good output quality at lower ISO settings
Very compact design and superb build quality
Big 10x (39-390mm equivalent) zoom range in a very small camera
Much improved on-screen i...
Compact
Shoots HD video
Excellent audio recording
Stunning high-def video quality
4
3 and 16
9 recording modes
Awesome 16
9 still photos
Very sturdy feel
Fits in pockets
10x zoom lens
Above-average image quality
Swiveling LCD view screen
Good image stabilization.
The editors didn't like
Small 1.8-inch LCD with just 115
000 pixels in a 4
3 aspect ratio
Making 16
9 shooting even smaller
Smallest aperture appears to be f/5.7
AVI movie format rather than MPEG4
8GB card yields only 60 minutes at 640x480
Only 28 minutes at HD resolution
H...
Poor handling
Video displayed ghost-like motion artifacts
Noisy video footage
Inefficient Video codec
Weak battery
Top-heavy
Tiny controls
Lots of red eyes
Useless flash
Extremely awkward design
So-so still image quality
Sluggish performance
Noisy at higher ISOs.
Vertical design and control placement have a serious effect on handling
Would be nicer if the lens started a little wider than 39mm equivalent
Very difficult to hold for vertically-orientated shots
Almost impossible to start/stop movies or zoom without...
Awkward to hold
Noisy images at high ISO settings
Short battery life
Odd shape & location of buttons
Slightly heavy for its small size
Stunning high-def video quality
4:3 and 16:9 recording modes
Awesome 16:9 still photos
Very sturdy feel
Fits in pockets
Odd shape & location of buttons
Slightly heavy for its small size
As a technology writer, I have trained myself to look at gadgets and hardware with an unbiased eye, and I have to be willing to explore the good AND bad aspects of the subject item. This neutrality is a finely honed skill; one that I am proud of, even ...
Abstract: The PowerShot TX1 ($499) represents somewhat of a departure for Canon. Its really their first true hybrid product, offering both advanced still and video recording capabilities in one camera. Its also a bit of a gamble, for two reasons. First, ...
Abstract: A few weeks ago, Canon was presenting its new collection of pro and consumer digital cameras. Among these new models, 2 models particularly caught our attention: the new MARK III and the PowerShot TX1, an HD camcorder.If we’re only reviewing the Canon...
Abstract: Not so good camcorders DAVID POGUE New York Times June 7, 2007 at 10:45 AM EDT Uh-oh, its started. The electronics industry has begun diluting the term high-definition. That phrase once denoted the pristine, perfect picture you see in electronics stor...
Abstract: This is a 7 megapixel still camera with movie and sound recording functions. The lens is a 10x optical zoom (39-390 mm film equivalent). The camera is held vertically with the narrow edge facing forward and the very small control buttons are pla...
Abstract: Its difficult to classify Canons PowerShot TX1 camera because, functionally, it sits somewhere between a medium-resolution digicam and a camcorder. Combining a 7.1-megapixel imager with a 10x optical zoom lens, the TX1 is larger than Canons Ixus mod...
Chromatic aberration issues, control layout irritating The Final Word If youre after a hybrid HD video and still camera, then the PowerShot TX1 is a fairly decent choice, but a few image quality issues and an irritating control layout stop it from rea...
If youre after a hybrid HD video and still camera, then the PowerShot TX1 is a fairly decent choice, but a few image quality issues and an irritating control layout stop it from reaching its full potential.
Abstract: The Canon TX1 Powershot packs an awful lot in for its price, including high-definition video, though the design won’t be to everyone’s taste. The TX1 isn’t a digital camera that shoots videos, it’s more of a camcorder that takes ph...
If youre already comfortable using a camcorder, the Canon PowerShot TX1 could be a good choice for taking still photos and short video clips. Its hard to imagine packing a 10X zoom into a smaller package. That small size, unfortunately, leaves you w...
