There’s a nice nice review of the Canon PowerShot S1 IS up on Photoexels.com. I talked about the Powershot S1 IS on Operation Gadget back in September and this review validates my thoughts about it. The reviewer places this camera in the “Beginner to Serious Amateur” category and tells you what you need to know to decide whether it’s the camera for you right off the bat:
The Canon PowerShot S1 IS is our recommended digital camera for someone starting in photography and desiring a full featured and affordable ultra zoom model.
Not only does the Canon S1 continue the PowerShot S series tradition of high-quality and easy-to-use digital cameras, it also incorporates some high-end features usually found only in more expensive prosumer models.
As you know, I’m looking for a new digital camera, and the first one I buy is probably going to be either the Canon Powershot S1 IS or the Canon PowerShot A85 depending on how much money I have and how compact I decide I want the camera to be.
The review has a number of good sample photos. It also provides a few pieces of information about the camera that I had not known earlier:
- In Continuous Shooting Mode the camera doesn’t do too well if you move it to try to follow action. Also, the Electronic View Finder freezes each time the shutter fires. That’s got to be annoying.
- Image Stabilization and noise reduction apparently really help in long shutter speed situations.
- The camera has good fit and finish, in spite of the fact that the body is mostly plastic.
The reviewer has a lot more insights into the practical use of the Powershot S1 IS. I just knew a lot about this one before I read the review.