At A Glance
The Pro1's compact case makes it a pleasant camera to tote. Its battery life could be better, however.
Manufacturer’s Description
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.
The Specs
| Display | |
|---|---|
| Display size | 2.0 inches |
| Viewfinder | Electronic |
| Battery | |
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion Battery |
| Ports and Connections | |
| Available Interfaces | No |
| Power | |
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion Battery |
| Dimensions | |
| Width | 4.6 inches |
| Depth | 2.8 inches |
| Height | 3.6 inches |
| Weight | 1.375 pounds |
| Lens Features | |
| Maximum Wide Angle (deprecated) | 28.0 mm |
| Lens mount | Interchangeable |
| Focus features | Yes |
| Storage Media | |
| Compact flash | Yes |
| Supported Image Formats | |
| JPG | Yes |
Performance
| Performance (New) | |
|---|---|
| Exposure | Good |
| Color | Good |
| Sharpness | Very Good |
| Distortion | Fair |
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Image Quality, Exposure | 59.5 |
| Number of Shots | 356 |
| Battery Life (minutes) | 195.5 |
| Image Quality, Distortion--Noise | 22.9 |
| Image Quality, Sharpness | 52.7 |
| Image Quality, Exposure--Flash | 63 |
| Battery Life Score | Good |
| Image Quality, Color--Adjusted | 68 |
| Image Quality, Color--Auto | 59 |
| Image Quality, Distortion--Sharp Interpolation | 59 |
| Image Quality, Color | 63.5 |
| Image Quality, Overall | 62 |
| Number of Batteries | 1 |
| Image Quality, Exposure--Normal | 58 |
| Image Quality, Distortion | 50.4 |
| Image Quality Score | Very Good |
| Image Quality, Distortion--Noise Reduction | 86.3 |
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