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Canon PowerShot Pro1 Camera Review
There is a lot you can expect to receive from your new Canon PowerShot Pro1 digital camera. You can expect reliable quality and consistent picture taking. You can also expect to receive some Canon PowerShot Pro1 accessories with your camera. You'll get the Canon PowerShot Pro1 manual and always important Canon PowerShot Pro1 lens which makes the Canon PowerShot Pro1 digital SLR camera worthy of having. One item you will likely want to purchase in addition to your Canon PowerShot Pro1 accessories, if it does not come packaged in a Canon PowerShot Pro1 kit or bundle, is the Canon PowerShot Pro1 leather case. These cases help to preserve your camera and protecting the Canon PowerShot Pro1 body housing the digital camera parts and memory sticks or cards.
Canon PowerShot Pro1 Digital Camera Specifications
| General |
Model Number |
Pro1 |
| Camera Format |
SLR-style |
| Currently Manufactured |
Yes |
| Retail Price |
$999.00 |
| Street Price |
$1149.47 |
| Price Update Date |
2006-09-20 |
| Date Available |
2004-04-30 |
| Remote Control |
Yes |
| Remote Control Type |
Wireless (included) |
| Tripod Mount |
Yes |
| Operating System |
Windows, MacOS |
| Weight |
545 g
19.1 oz |
| Weight With Batteries? |
No |
| Size |
118 x 72 x 90 mm
4.6 x 2.8 x 3.6 in |
| Image Capture |
Image Resolution |
3264x2448, 2272x1704, 1600x1200, 1024x768, 640x480 |
| Movie Resolution |
640x480, 160x120 |
| Aspect Ratio |
4:3 |
| CCD Sensor (Megapixels) |
8.30 |
| CCD Size (inches) |
2/3" |
| CCD Manufacturer |
Sony CCD |
| Movie Audio |
Yes |
| Quality Levels |
4 |
| Lens |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent) |
28 - 200 mm |
| Zoom Ratio |
7.14x |
| Digital Zoom |
Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values |
3.2x |
| Auto Focus |
Yes |
| Auto Focus Type |
Hybrid Triangulation/Contrast |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
| Auto Focus Min Illum |
0.0625 |
| Manual Focus |
Yes |
| Normal Focus Range |
50 cm to Infinity
20.4 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range |
3 - 50 cm
1.2 - 20.4 in |
| Min Macro Area |
25 x 33 mm
1.0 x 1.3 in |
| Min Aperture |
f/8.0 |
| Max Aperture |
f/2.4 |
| Aperture Range Description |
f/2.4 (wide) / f/3.5 (tele) - 8.0 |
| Lens Thread Type |
Lens Threads |
| Display |
Optical Viewfinder |
Yes |
| Optical VF Type |
EVF type, 235K pixel color LCD |
| Optical VF Accuracy |
100% |
| LCD Viewfinder |
Yes |
| LCD VF Accuracy |
100% |
| LCD Size (inches) |
2.0 |
| LCD Resolution (pixels) |
235000 |
| Max Playback Zoom |
10.00 |
| Exposure |
ISO Settings |
50, 100, 200, 400 |
| ISO Rating Max |
400 |
| Number of White Balance Settings |
9 |
| White Balance Settings |
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Custom 1, Custom 2 |
| Manual White Balance |
Yes |
| Exp Adj Range |
2.0 EV |
| Exp Adj Step Size |
0.33 EV |
| Metering Modes |
Evaluative, center-weighted, spot |
| Spot Metering |
Yes |
| Aperture Priority |
Yes |
| Shutter Priority |
Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure |
Yes |
| Self Timer |
2 or 10 |
| Flash |
Internal Flash |
Yes |
| Flash Modes |
Auto, Red-Eye Reduction On/Off |
| Flash Range Default ISO (meters) |
5.0 |
| Flash Range Description |
Wide: 0.5 - 5.0 m; Tele: 1 - 3.5 m |
| Ext Flash |
Yes |
| Ext Flash Connection |
Hot Shoe |
| Image Storage |
Usable Memory Types |
CompactFlash Type 1, CompactFlash Type 2 |
| Other Memory Types |
Microdrive |
| Memory Included (MB) |
64.0 |
| Uncompressed Format |
CCD-RAW |
| CCD Raw Format |
Yes |
| Compressed Format |
JPEG (EXIF 2.21) |
| Connectivity |
Video Out |
Yes |
| Video Mode Switchable |
Yes |
| External Connections |
USB 1.1 |
| Other Connection |
DC In |
| OS Compatibility |
Windows, MacOS |
| Performance Timing |
Startup Time |
3.0 seconds |
| Shutdown Time |
1.5 seconds |
| Play -> Record |
3.8 seconds |
| Record -> Play (max res) |
3.8 seconds |
| Record -> Play (min res) |
1.3 seconds |
| Shutter Lag, Man. Focus |
0.3 seconds |
| Shutter Lag, Prefocus |
0.1 seconds |
| Cycle Time Uncompressed Format |
2.3 seconds |
| Cycle Time Max Res |
1.6 seconds |
| Cycle Time Min Res |
1.7 seconds |
| Buffer Frames, Max Res |
17 |
| Continuous Mode Rate (fps) |
2.6 |
| Movie Mode Rate (Frames/Sec) |
15.0 |
| Movie Sec @ Max Res |
30 |
| Movie Sec @ Min Res |
180 |
| Download speed, KB/second |
530.0 |
| Power |
Battery Form Factor |
Proprietary BP-511 / BP-511A |
| Usable Battery Types |
Lithium Ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included |
1 x Proprietary BP-511A Lithium Ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included |
Yes |
| More Information |
Notes & Features |
The first PowerShot camera with a Canon 'L' lens, indicating that it uses advanced technology aimed at reducing chromatic aberrations, as including two UD-glass elements and two aspheric elements. |
When purchasing this digital camera, give it a full Canon PowerShot Pro1 review. Check the buttons and screen, make certain it fits your hand, or purchase the Canon PowerShot Pro1 power grip. Check the features and capabilities. Know how to quickly change settings for light and indoor or outdoor settings. There is no film, so speed settings is not required - however you can set the frame rate on the Canon PowerShot Pro1 digital camera for the video or for quick display settings. Your Canon PowerShot Pro1 even allows you take a fast sequence of pictures when the setting is set for it - and can take intermittent action shots, catching it all on disk. Canon PowerShot Pro1 Power GripBefore you purchase, check to see what Canon PowerShot Pro1 rebate is available, if at all. And if you are not able to supplement the purchase of additional Canon PowerShot Pro1 accessories from the savings set forth by a rebate - try to find the Canon PowerShot Pro1 wholesale priced from a distribution outlet. Once you know which camera you want, in this case the Canon PowerShot Pro1, it is just a matter of finding it for the best price. Don;t be afraid to ask questions about the Canon PowerShot Pro1 camera or Canon PowerShot Pro1 lenses while you are shopping, this is the only way you will find out what the location has to offer, and if there is some other product they are trying to push. All in all the Canon PowerShot Pro1 camera is an excellent purchase and will provide you with excellent picture taking for years and tears, provided you maintain and care for your Canon PowerShot Pro1 digital SLR camera. Enjoy your new find and take your memories with you wherever you may roam - with the Canon PowerShot Pro1 powergrip digital camera.
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