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Hybrid cars are a hot topic these days, but here's a hybrid camera that deserves the spotlight. While a typical compact is just OK at shooting video, the TX1 is designed to work well for both still and video capture. On the still side, it offers 7.1-megapixel resolution and an optically stabilized 10X zoom (39mm-390mm equivalent in 35mm). Its various shooting modes are enhanced by a wide shutter-speed range (1/2,500 second to 15 seconds) and a decent firing speed (2.2fps). The TX1's image stabilization can be set to a panning mode in which the system won't undo the desired effect by compensating for horizontal movement. As for moving pictures, the new PowerShot captures 1280x720-pixel high-definition video at 30fps, with stereo sound. A modest amount of video editing can be done in-camera, and the TX1 connects via an HD component cable for direct viewing on wide-screen HDTVs. The camera is a hybrid in looks, too. Folded up, it looks very much like a Canon Digital ELPH. With the 1.8-inch LCD monitor deployed, it looks like a palmcorder -- a very small one.
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15 |
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| Fastest Shutter Speed |
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2500 |
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| Screen Size |
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1.8 in |
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115,000 |
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LCD |
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3200 |
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| Widest Focal Length |
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39 mm |
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| Longest Focal Length |
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390 mm |
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| Maximum Aperture |
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f/3.5 |
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10 |
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| Video Resolution |
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Up to 1280x720 |
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| Video Frames per second |
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30 |
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| Battery |
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Rechargeable Lithium Battery NB-4L |
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| Battery Life |
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Approx. 160 shots |
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| Width |
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3.5 in |
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| Height |
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2.4 in |
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1.1 in |
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| Weight |
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7.8 oz |
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| Release Date |
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March 2007 |
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User Reviews
Here's how our visitors have reviewed this camera.
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Overall quality |
10
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Ease of use |
9
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Fit and finish |
10
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Click-to-click speed |
8
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Display quality |
7
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Flash quality |
8
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Image quality |
9
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Overall value |
10
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