The Canon Powershot SX1 IS is a super zoom digital camera. It is one of the latest breed with an extra long 20x optical zoom lens. At the time of its introduction this matches the longest lens available on a compact digital camera. This is a 10 megapixel model.

There is plenty of flexibility built into the lens. As well as its obvious telephoto quality the lens is also wide angle. This gives you the best of both worlds making the Powershot SX1 IS equally at home with landscape or interior shots where there is a wide scene to fit into the picture; as it is with distance shots such as for sports or wildlife photo opportunities.

As you would expect the camera has image stabilisation built in. This is a useful feature with the longer lens and can help to reduce picture blur caused by unsteady hands.

To complete the package the Powershot SX1 IS has a selection of advanced features including manual exposure modes. All in all, this camera is a good choice for a more serious photographer. It is also the type of camera that can help you to learn the basics of photography.

If you like to shoot movies with your digital camera it is worth noting that the Powershot SX1 IS has a HD movie mode.

Style	Extended Zoom
Megapixels	10
Zoom	20x
LCD Screen	2.8
MemoryCards	SD/SDHC
Resolution	4:3, 16:9
File Formats	JPEG
Focal Length Equivalent	28 - 560mm
Shutter Speed	15 to 1/3200 seconds
Aperture	f/2.8 - f/5.7
Sensitivity	ISO 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
White Balance Settings	Auto (including Face Detection WB), Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Custom
ExposureCompensation	-2EV to +2EV (in 1/3EV steps)
Viewfinder	Electronic
Flash Modes	Auto, Flash On, Flash Off, Slow Sync, Red Eye Reduction
Flash Range	4.8m
Shooting Modes	Portrait, Landscape, Night Snapshot, Sports, Indoor, Night Scene, Sunset, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Long Shutter, Aquarium
Maximum Movie Resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels
Maximum Movie Frames Per Second	30 fps
Maximum Movie Duration	4GB or 29 min
Macro Focus	0cms
Metering	Multi-pattern, centre weighted, spot
ManualControls	Manual exposure, aperture priority, shutter priority
Image Stabilisation	Yes
Lens Converters	No
Self Timer	10 seconds or 2 seconds
Video Out (TV Playback)	Yes
Computer Connection	Yes
Batteries	AA
Dimensions	127.5 x 88.3 x 87.7mm
Weight	585g
Other
Link to	Canon Powershot SX1 IS Review

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Canon Powershot SX1 IS

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