Go To Latest Video ReviewsCanon Announces EOS 50D, New Compacts
| Author | Cliff Smith |
| Published | 26th Aug 2008 |
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TrustedReviews NewslettersA1000 IS and A2000 IS
Two new models join Canon’s budget A-series. They have a number of features in common. Both have 10.0-megapixel CCD sensors, optical image stabilisation, 30fps VGA video shooting, 3200 ISO maximum sensitivity and DIGIC III processing, and are powered by AA batteries. They are designed to be easy to use, with 17 shooting modes, face detection with Select & Track, and have motion detection technology to help reduce motion blur during low-light shots.
The A2000 IS has a 6x optical zoom lens and a 3.0-inch LCD monitor, and is available in gunmetal and silver, while the A1000 IS has a 4x zoom lens and a 2.5-inch monitor and comes in a range of colours, blue, brown or silver.
The PowerShot A1000 IS is available from September 2008 priced at £169.00 RRP inc. VAT. The PowerShot A2000 IS is available exclusively from Jessops from September
2008.
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Cliff Smith said on 26th August 2008
Lumerist said on 26th August 2008
Looks as if the A720 replacement has lost its optical viewfinder. Shame!
Also, I had not realised that this was also an English Language SATS! Stick with it, Cliff! We can t... more
ralph said on 27th August 2008
The A2000 got rid of the 2 features that made the A720 such an appealing camera: the manual controls and the optical view finder.
It does not even include wide angle lens! ... more
Dave Deacon said on 5th September 2008
This is just basically a copy of the Pentax K20D/Samsung GX20 but at twice the price... However, the 50D lacks the internal IS and proper weather seals (ie K20D/GX20 can actually b... more
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Put it down to old age and decrepitude. I think I need to format my brain and re-install the OS.