Click to take a QTVR tour of the PowerShot TX1 The new 7.1 megapixel PowerShot TX1 is Canon's first hybrid digicam/tapeless camcorder, and some very powerful features like a formidable 10x optical zoom lens, Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), 1.8-inch Vari-Angle LCD screen, 30 fps High Definition (HD) 720p widescreen (16:9) movie mode, just to name a few. And, it's all packed in a familiar stainless steel body that is about the size of a deck of playing cards. The TX1’s 10x optical zoom lens covers and extensive range (39mm –390mm equivalent), and Canon included its advanced optical image stabilization (OIS) system to help significantly reduce the blurring effects of camera shake that can occur at long zoom settings or during long exposures. Superior to electronic IS systems that simply use software to mask movement, this OIS system actually shifts the lens to compensate for unwanted motion, making it easier to snap great images and smooth movies, when the camera is hand-held or in low-light conditions. The "brain" of this new PowerShot camera is DIGIC III, the newest iteration of Canon's ultra-efficient (and proprietary) image processor. The new gold standard on all new Canon cameras, the DIGIC III image processor accounts for the camera's higher performance levels including faster start up, autofocus and shutter response times, improved image quality and more efficient power consumption; resulting in extended battery life under typical shooting conditions. With Canon's new Face Detection AF/AE/FE function, the camera can detect, lock on, and track multiple human faces in a scene. The face detection algorithm automatically prioritizes and selects faces (based on Canon's Intelligent Scene Analysis/iSAPS technology). It will then optimize the focus, exposure and flash to help ensure the best possible results for even easier picture taking moments. The result is flattering portraits and group shots where all of the subjects are in clearer focus and accurately exposed. Compared to previous Canon cameras with Face Detection technology, the PowerShot TX1 digital camera adds several improvements, including the ability to use the function for movies as well as still images, the ability to detect faces that are further away or not aimed directly at the camera, and better control of flash exposure. Working with the camera’s Face Detection technology, Canon’s new Red-eye Correction feature helps detect and corrects, during playback mode, that bothersome by-product of flash photography. Images can be corrected manually while viewing photos on the LCD screen to help vanquish red-eye, once and for all. Because most images will no longer require laborious post-processing with a computer, the new in-camera Red-eye Correction feature is ideal for direct printing. The versatile TX1 helps users to shoot stunning home movies while recording CD quality Stereo Sound, in 44 KHz. Users can also take full advantage of the 10x optical zoom lens and image stabilization while shooting movies, which is a rare feature in most digital cameras. In addition to recording widescreen 720p HD movies at a rate of 30 fps for stunning High Definition clarity, the TX1 digital camera shoots high-quality VGA (640 x 480 pixels) movies at 30 fps (in a traditional 4:3 aspect ratio) and has the option of shooting at 30 fps or 60 fps in the QVGA 320 x 240- pixel setting (also in 4:3 format). The PowerShot TX1 digital camera comes equipped with 14 shooting modes that will allow users to capture great photos in a variety of different shooting conditions including Automatic, Camera Manual, Super Macro for close-up work, Color Accent, Color Swap, Stitch-Assist, Movie (including HD), and seven Special Scene Modes: Portrait, Night Snapshot, Indoor, Foliage, Snow, Beach and Aquarium. PowerShot TX1 Features: Compact, Stylish and durable stainless steel body 7.1-megapixel CCD imager 10× optical zoom lens with 39-390mm 35mm equivalent coverage Optical Image Stabilizer (IS) System Dedicated Movie and Still shutter releases DIGIC III image processor for faster start up, autofocus and shutter response times as well as improved image quality and battery life True 720p HDTV (1280x720) MPEG-4 movies @ 30fps with stereo audio Recording CD quality stereo sound in 44 KHz Movies @ 640 x 480 (30 fps/30 fps LP), 320 x 240 (60 fps/30 fps) with stereo audio 1.8" Vari-Angle LCD, swivels 285° Continuous capture @ approx. 2.2 fps Advanced TTL 9-point autofocus system with Macro and Super Macro focus options Canon's Face Detection AF/AE/FE technology + Red-eye Correction feature Auto, Camera M, Special Scene (7 modes), Color Accent, Color Swap, Super Macro, Stitch Assist, Movie Evaluative, Center-weighted and Spot metering options White Balance: Automatic, 5 presets or Custom ISO speeds: Auto, High ISO Auto, ISO 80 - 1600 equivalent Built-in stereo microphones and speaker HD Component video output SD/SDHC/MMC/MMC Plus memory card storage (32MB MMC Plus card included) High-capacity rechargeable Lithium NB-4L battery Exif Print, Print Image Matching III and PictBridge Compatible USB 2.0 high speed plug-n-play connectivity for PC and Mac The Canon PowerShot TX1 camera kit has an MSRP of US$499.99 and includes a Lithium-ion rechargeable battery and battery charger, a 32MB MMC plus memory card, USB interface cable, stereo AV cable for audio/video output, and a component video cable for connecting to High Definition TVs. 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The PowerShot TX1 compared in size to a standard CD.

The TX1 and Sanyo's Xacti C6.

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Powershot TX1 Specifications

Type of Camera	Compact digital still camera with built-in flash, 10x Optical/4x Digital/40x Combined Zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer (IS) System
Image Capture Device
Type	7.1 Megapixel, 1/2.5 inch type Charge Coupled Device (CCD)
Total Pixels	Approx. 7.4 Megapixels
Effective Pixels	Approx. 7.1 Megapixels
Lens
Focal Length	6.5-65.0mm f/3.5-5.6 (35mm film equivalent: 39-390mm)
Digital Zoom	4x
Focusing Range	Normal: 1.6 ft./50cm-infinity (WIDE), 3.3 ft./1.0m-infinity (TELE) Macro: 3.9 in.-1.6 ft./10-50cm (WIDE) Super Macro: 0-3.9 in./10cm (WIDE)
Autofocus System	TTL Autofocus
Viewfinders
Optical Viewfinder	N/A
LCD Monitor	1.8 inch low-temperature polycrystalline silicon TFT color LCD (vari-angle) Brightness adjustment: 15 levels
LCD Pixels	Approx. 115,000 pixels
LCD Coverage	100%
Aperture and Shutter
Maximum Aperture	f/3.5 (W) - f/5.6 (T)
Shutter Speed	15-1/2500 sec.; Long Shutter operates with noise reduction when manually set at 1.3-15 sec.
Exposure Control
ISO Sensitivity	Auto, High ISO Auto, ISO 80/100/200/400/800/1600 equivalent (Standard Output Sensitivity. Recommended Exposure Index)
Light Metering Method	Evaluative*, Center-weighted average, Spot** * Control to incorporate facial brightness in Face Detection AF ** Metering frame is fixed to the center
Exposure Control Method	Program AE; AE Lock is available
Exposure Compensation	+/-2 stops in 1/3-stop increments
White Balance
White Balance Control	Auto, Preset (Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H), Custom
Flash
Built-in Flash	Auto, Auto w/ Red-eye Reduction, Auto w/ Slow Synchro, Flash On, Flash On w/ Red-eye Reduction, Flash On w/ Slow Synchro, Flash Off
Flash Range	Normal: 1.6-6.6 ft./50cm - 2.0m (W), 3.3-3.9 ft./1.0-1.2m (T) Macro: 1.1-1.6 ft./35-50cm (W) (when sensitivity is set to ISO Auto)
Recycling Time	20 sec. or less (battery voltage=3.7V)
Flash Exposure Compensation	N/A
Shooting Specifications
Shooting Modes	Auto, Camera M, Special Scene (Portrait, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Aquarium, Indoor, Night Snapshot), Color Accent, Color Swap, Super Macro, Stitch Assist, Movie
Self-Timer	Activates shutter after an approx. 2-sec./10-sec. delay, Custom
Wireless Control	N/A
Continuous Shooting	Normal: Approx. 2.2 fps AF: Approx. 1.1 fps
Image Storage
Storage Media	SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, MultiMediaCard, MMC Plus Card
File Format	Design rule for camera file system, DPOF Version 1.1
JPEG Compression Mode	Still Image: Exif 2.2 (JPEG) Movie: AVI (Image: Motion JPEG; Audio: WAVE (Stereo))
Number of Recording Pixels	Still Image: 640 x 480 (Small), 1,600 x 1,200 (Medium 3), 2,048 x 1,536 (Medium 2), 2,592 x 1,944 (Medium 1), 3,072 x 2,304 (Large), 3,072 x 1,728 (Widescreen) Movie: 1280 x 720/640 x 480 (30 fps/30 fps LP), 320 x 240 (60 fps/30 fps) available up to 4GB
Number of Recordable Images
	Small/N Small/F Small/SF Medium3/N Medium3/F Medium3/SF Medium2/N File Size 84KB 150KB 249KB 278KB 558KB 1,002KB 445KB 32MB MMC Plus 278 177 114 102 53 30 66 SDC-128M 1,118 711 460 411 217 121 269 SDC-512MSH 4,317 2,747 1,777 1,590 839 471 1,041   Medium2/F Medium2/SF Medium1/N Medium1/F Medium1/SF Large/N Large/F File Size 893KB 1,602KB 695KB 1,395KB 2,503KB 902KB 1,897KB 32MB MMC Plus 33 18 42 21 11 33 15 SDC-128M 136 76 173 87 49 134 64 SDC-512MSH 529 295 671 339 190 520 251   Large/SF Widescreen/N Widescreen/F Widescreen/SF File Size 3,045KB 678KB 1,420KB 2,304KB 32MB MMC Plus 9 43 21 12 SDC-128M 40 177 86 53 SDC-512MSH 156 686 335 207
Time of Recordable Movies
	1280x720 640x480 320x240   30 fps 30 fps LP 30 fps 30 fps LP 60 fps 30 fps File Size 4,480KB/sec. 2,280KB/sec. 1,920KB/sec. 1,020KB/sec. 1,370KB/sec. 746KB 32MB MMC Plus 6 sec. 12 sec. 14 sec. 26 sec. 20 sec. 35 sec. SDC-128M 26 sec. 50 sec. 58 sec. 1 min. 48 sec. 1 min. 21 sec. 2 min. 24 sec. SDC-512MSH 1 min. 42 sec. 3 min. 17 sec. 3 min. 48 sec. 6 min. 59 sec. 5 min. 17 sec. 9 min. 19 sec.
Playback Specifications
Playback Modes File	Still Image: Single, Magnification (approx. 2x-10x), Jump, Auto Rotate, Rotate, Resume, My Category, Histogram, Index (9 thumbnails), Sound Memos, Sound Recorder, Slide Show, Red-eye Correction Movie: Normal Playback, Special Playback, Editing, Auto Rotate, Resume
Erasing Specifications
Erase Modes	Still Image: single image, by date, by category, by folder, all images Movie: part of movie, all of movie
Interfaces
Computer Interface	USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (mini-B jack)
Video Out	NTSC/PAL
Audio Out	Stereo
Other	Memory card slot; direct connection to Canon CP and SELPHY Compact Photo Printers, PIXMA Photo Printers and PictBridge-compatible printers via camera's USB 2.0 Hi-Speed cable
Power Supply
Power Source	1. Rechargeable Lithium Battery NB-4L 2. AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC10
Shooting Capacity	Still Image: approx. 160 shots (NB-4L/LCD on)*
Playback Time	Approx. 240 min. (NB-4L)* * The above figures comply with CIPA testing standards and apply when a fully-charged battery is used.
Physical Specifications
Operating Temperature	32-104°F/0-40°C
Operating Humidity	10-90%
Dimensions (W x H x D)	3.50 x 2.36 x 1.14 in. / 88.8 x 59.9 x 29.0mm
Weight	Approx. 7.76 oz. / 220g (camera body only)
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