Canon PowerShot Pro 1 8 Megapixel Bridge Camera - Black

2" LCD - 7x Optical Zoom - 64 MB CompactFlash CF Card Included - 3264 x 2448 Image - 640 x 480 Video - PictBridge - MPN: 9140A001

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PowerShot Pro1 is not only the flagship of the PowerShot line, but a decisive leader in the compact digital camera class. The camera has an extraordinary 8 Megapixels of imaging power, a superb Canon L-series 7x zoom lens, and a host of professional-level capabilities. Yet with all its advanced technology, the Pro1 retains the ease of use that PowerShot cameras are famous for.

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Product Title: Canon PowerShot Pro 1 8 Megapixel Bridge Camera - Black

Manufacturer: Canon

Lowest Price: $999.99

Power Score: 3.8 | 17 Reviews

Reviews on Canon PowerShot Pro 1 8 Megapixel Bridge Camera - Black

  • 4
  By member: azjoe35 - Dec 6, 2004

Canon PowerShot Pro 1 8 Megapixel Bridge Camera -...

Strengths: Clear pictures, flexibility (AE settings, manual focus ability), sturdy frame, many options.

Weakness: Lense ring required (included) to attach any filters. Using this with built in flash will create a slight shadow at the bottom of the picture due to size of ring.

Over-all the camera is wonderful with the exception of the weakness above and the fact that 2 filters at wide-angle leaves slightly darkened corners in the picture. The battery life is good but you only have about 14 shots when the "fuel gauge" alerts you that you are getting low. I found a great 2nd battery on E-bay for about $14. There is quite a bit of noise at 200 and 400 ISO but 50 and 100...

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  • 2
  By member: kenthomas - May 19, 2004

Canon PowerShot Pro 1 8 Megapixel Bridge Camera -...

Strengths: Excellent pictures,great macro mode

Weakness: Extremely slow auto focus,no focus assist light

If you had the best camera there was, that took the best picture possible, what would be the point of having it, if it was unable to get a focus, and you kept missing your moment. Extremely hard to focus at evening light, overcast day, or in a well lite room. On a $1000 dollar camera you would think it would have a focus assist light.

  • 5
  By member: WarrenFwy - Jun 17, 2004

Canon PowerShot Pro 1 8 Megapixel Bridge Camera -...

Strengths: Excellent pictures, easy to use, sturdy build, good focal range, strong flash

Weakness: Pricey batteries

I got this camera to replace my aging Canon SLR film camera -- with a wide-angle lens and 70-200 mm zoom I was carrying almost 8 pounds of camera on backpacking trips. With the Pro1, I've got the same focal length range in a 1.5 pound package. I love the way the camera feels in my hand, and the variety of positions I can hold it. The metering is excellent and it's been taking great pictures. I...

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  • 3
  By member: point1 - Apr 16, 2004

Canon PowerShot Pro 1 8 Megapixel Bridge Camera -...

Strengths: 8 MP, canon L-lens 28-200mm,auto or manual everything, bright LCD screen and viewfinder, and CD software.

Weakness: High price, no focus-assist lamp, and no camera case.

The Powershot Pro1 is a high-featured point-and-shoot type camera with an exceptional lens. While testing the camera during the week, picture qualities were excellent. The ability to have direct printing features built into camera for most new canon printers, this was an added bonus. All major buttons are easily accessible. To know all the buttons, the user must read the manual thoroughly....

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  • 3
  By member: splint - Dec 22, 2004

Canon PowerShot Pro 1 8 Megapixel Bridge Camera -...

Strengths: Very easy to use. Great sharpness, Super Makro is great. Good batteries that last long. Easy to update new software by USB-cable. Very many, to comfort an ambitieus photographer.usefull possibilities.

Weakness: Taking pictures of moving things or people is almost impossible. The camera is too slow... Focussing in low light is worse. Using 200 and 400 ISO deliveres pickled pictures.

It should have an imagestabilzer, it's too slow for taking action pictures. Therefore not useable in low light conditions, but still it is for 8 out of 10 pictures a great camera with perfect image quality. The large moveble display is great for taking pic's from all angles. If they remove the weaknesses it's a superb camera.

  • 2
  By member: monty697 - Apr 29, 2004

Canon PowerShot Pro 1 8 Megapixel Bridge Camera -...

Strengths: nice macro mode, picks up lots of detail, sturdy build, long battery life.

Weakness: Extremely slow auto focus. menu buttons scattered all over.

This was suppose to be canon's flagship. Yet I feel it was one of the worse canon's i've owned and I had quite a few. This camera is very awkward to hold and one can get tired very fast. Try to take a picture of anything moving and you can forget about it as it will probably take you twenty shots before you get one to come out right. A VERY disappointing camera. Stay away, far away from this one.

  • 4
  By member: vkmeinhold - Apr 16, 2004

Canon PowerShot Pro 1 8 Megapixel Bridge Camera -...

Strengths: Fantastic photos. Solid, well built, fast startup, intutive menu. A great snapshot camera.

Weakness: not quite comfortable in my hands. LCD viewfinder vs optical. Zoom not very smooth - seems incramental.

This is my 6th digital camera, I started with the Casio QV10 in 1996. Im a graphic designer using my camera for work - but more often in leisure. I bought the PowerShot Pro 1 as a smaller supliment to my Canon EOS 10D, which is too large for many informal situations. Its hard to take a bad picture with the PowerShot Pro 1. Time after time - each shot comes out exposed and focused great. If you...

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  • 1
  By member: hannama - Apr 25, 2004

Canon PowerShot Pro 1 8 Megapixel Bridge Camera -...

Strengths: zoom range, though it's not unique

Weakness: Focus locking is very slow, no AF assist light, struggles at evenings outdoors,or under normal lighting in the living room

I must say taht Canon has made a pig's ear of this model with little regard to their reputation! It's impossible to take pictures of children unless you freeze their motion for a few seconds!!to allow the focus to lock and release the shutter, the magic moment by then is certainly screwed!! Similarliy, any slightly moving object is a nightmare to take picture of. I've owned the Minolta Dimage 7i,...

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  • 5
  By member: lareba - Apr 19, 2004

Canon PowerShot Pro 1 8 Megapixel Bridge Camera -...

Strengths: It takes excellent pictures. It's hard to take a bad one. I love the swivel LCD screen. The camera is easy to use, once I read all the instructions. It is substantial feeling and has a snappy start up

Weakness: A little heavey for me because my last one was a Canon A80(which was alittle too light), but for the added resolution the trade off is fine. Would've been nice to have an inexpensive camera case added

The camera is great for the novice or the pro. Most newbies can take the camera out of the box and have excellent image results. The pros will have fun with all the bells and whistles. I am still learning about these, and look forward to getting to know the camera more intimately. I just got a small camera bag for this little jewel. I will have no problem taking anywhere I go without a ton of...

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  • 5
  By member: summerwind - May 8, 2004

Canon PowerShot Pro 1 8 Megapixel Bridge Camera -...

Strengths: DSLR quality pictures without the Post processing. colors are to be seen to be believed. AF is the most accurate i've seen in some time. excellent ergonomics, buttons are where they should be.

Weakness: none

the menus are very well laid out and none of the phony baloney gimmicks like you see in the other brands are there to confuse you. the only limitation is when using the zoom above 85mm in real low light, but who uses a zoom at 85mm or more in a dark room?..........like i said above, the AF is so accurate, that you can go all day shooting without ever wondering if the shot will be sharp..........i...

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  • 3.0
  reviewgist.com - Dec 27, 2009

ReviewGist for Canon PowerShot Pro1 Digital Camera

Image is Good according to 8 Digital Camera experts. -- "Colors are accurate, and the camera properly exposed most of the photos I took."-dcresource.com -- "two custom settings allow you to shoot a white or gray card, to get perfect color in nearly any lighting."-dcresource.com -- "The picture-taking performance of the PowerShot Pro 1 is outstanding, particularly when dealing with large RAW image...

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  • 3.4
  testseek.com - Feb 9, 2009

Canon PowerShot Pro1

Testseek.com has collected 12 expert reviews for Canon PowerShot Pro1 and the average expert rating is 68 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Testseek.com to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.

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  • 3.1
  PCWorld - Jul 30, 2004

Canon PowerShot Pro1

The Pro1's compact case makes it a pleasant camera to tote. Its battery life could be better, however.

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  • 3.1
  PCWorld - Jul 30, 2004

Canon PowerShot Pro1

The Pro1's compact case makes it a pleasant camera to tote. Its battery life could be better, however.

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  • 5.0
  Imaging Resource - May 14, 2004

Canon PowerShot Pro1

The 8-megapixel PowerShot Pro1 leads the Canon digital camera lineup with exceptional resolution, excellent color, great battery life, an EVF that works at surprisingly low light levels, and the best RAW-mode shooting speed of any 8-megapixel model on the market. - This last is probably the camera's single strongest point, it's really the only 8-megapixel camera that's fast enough when shooting...

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