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I do have other family members and friends who have had the same problem. It takes awhile to act up, but then it is past the point on no return. VERY FRUSTRATING. I've asked to have it replaced and they will only "repair" it usually with a cost to me. The lens has the tendancy to get stuck and doesn't work after awhile. This is a fabulous camera in the beginning, but I've had it in for repairs 4 TIMES FOR THE SAME THING.Several times it was under warranty, but the average cost to send it into the factory is $109. It happened the first time during the first year I had it, although I use it a lot with two small kids.I expected for the money for it to last a lot longer. So I would have to say there is something mechanically wrong with it.
After cleaning, the lens operates smoothly, and while the parts are made of plastic, it seems to be a durable plastic.The moral of the story: just keep the camera clean and it will probably last forever. It's fast too.The reason for the lens being stuck was that it was full of grit - basically sand and what looked like body glitter. Chromatic aberration (purple fringing) is minimal and there is excellent sharpness. If you keep the camera in a dirty environment, or (as is tempting with a camera this size) just drop it into your lint-filled pocket or purse without any protection, that stuff will eventually get inside the lens, and eventually jam it up.The internal gears that drive the lens are sturdy and were none the worse for wear. I got ahold of one of these with the infamous "stuck lens" issue. After repairing it and getting it working 100%, I'd like to share my thoughts about this camera.For a tiny compact, this camera takes excellent pictures. Realize this: whenever the lens extends, it creates a vacuum effect and sucks in whatever is around the camera; the camera is not perfectly sealed.
I have two 1000 Cannon camera,and i do enjoy it a lot,if you are thinking of getting one,buy it NOW.I just want you to enjoy the best camera,that Cannon company made.
Here are my observations:Build QualityWith bead-blasted aluminum front and back plates, this camera has a solid, mini brick-like feel in your hand. The aperture is a generous-for-the-size 2.8-4.9 variable across the zoom range.FeaturesI love the interface. The LCD is bright and sharp with a good viewing angle. Buttons are high quality but the mode switch has a little play in it. Canon makes PowerShots today with 28mm and even 24mm settings.
This is a consequence of pixel-packed sensors (many modern cameras with 14+ MP sensors are far worse). It's simple with no clutter and everything is where you want it. I've produced some very nice night shots with this setting (although a tripod is needed).Closing StatementsI used the SD1000 as a daylight companion to my EOS 30D DSLR and it delivered at low ISOs. One nice hidden feature is the ability to shoot up to fifteen second exposures. I've recently sold it and traded up to the new PowerShot S90 which delivers superb, almost DSLR-like high ISO results. However, venture above ISO 200 and your pictures will become grainy and lose detail. Since then I have taken over 4,000 shots and have put it through nearly three years of regular use.
The LCD proved resilient to scratching (although I babied mine and always kept it in a soft case) but the aluminum finish picks up fingerprints and smears very easily. The lens provides a useful range, but 35mm on the wide end isn't terrific. In today's complicated world, this is a blessing. That said, the SD1000 churned out consistent, beautiful images and never gave me any headaches. I won this camera at a "Project Graduation" event my senior year of high school. The lens barrel is tight with no shifting and the zoom motor is very quiet.Image QualityOutdoors with good light I always set the ISO to 80 and this little camera delivers crisp detailed pictures with great color and contrast. The dedicated ISO button is a boon.
The only downgrade I can give it is the size of the display.and that's only because I'm used to a Nikon film-type with a 70-200 zoom. The Canon SD1000 is the best digital I've ever used. Plus I've gotta like anything "SDxxx" 'cause those are MY initials too.
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