Customer Rating: 
Summary: A really good tool
Comment: If you're looking an all-in-one that does the job "good" all around, this is it. What you're not going to find is the best camcorder. It's also not the best camera. What it is however, is the best combination of the two, in the smallest size (roughly a pack of cigs). I've taken more video and pictures with this than I have with my "professional" level equipment. I carry this thing around all the time for those impromtu moments.
If you're not going to film the next block buster hit or shoot the cover of Sports illustrated, you'll be MORE than happy with this.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Great Portable Combo Camera-Camcorder
Comment: Canon PowerShot TX1 7.1MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom
I was in the market for a new camera & a new camcorder, to replace my 3.0 MP Olympus & my JVC DV camcorder. In my research , I came across the Canon TX1 . For me, it is the perfect solution. I am by no means an expert photographer- just a guy who wants to be able to take some nice pictures & video of the family. We are going to be taking a big Mediterranean cruise this summer and want to be able to bring back some nice photos & video. Here are the things I was looking for:
1. Compact. This camera is a little larger than some , but still small enough to fit in my pocket without a problem
2. Good video capabilty. This can record Hi-Def video at 30 fps. The video looks great on my Sony LCD TV.
3.Plenty of storage capability. I also purchased through Amazon a Transcend 8GB,class 6 SDHC card for about $35. This allows plenty of room & works great!
4. A good zoom. This camera is the only one of its size with a 10x optical zoom.
I've also found that the Canon face recognition software works well. The red-eye reduction also works pretty well, although I've had a couple photos it didn't clear up.The video looks much better than my old camcorder. I immediately took it to my daughter's water polo game, at an indoor pool with somewhat dim lighting. I was afraid the video wouldn't come out well in that lighting, but it worked wondefully - very good color & balance. The LCD screen is a bit small , but necessarily so to keep the unit compact. The LCD is quite crisp though- much brighter than most. I would say that a person looking for a digital camera that is extremely portable and easy to use, and also needs a camcorder would be well served to purchase one of these. I also got a great price from Worldwide Distributors on Amazon ( about $335). You can also get a Pelican 1010 micro-case which fits this camera nicely for about $13, and a spare Lenmar battery (DLC4L) for about $11 through Amazon. I'm extremely pleased with all the purchases and would highly recommend the TX1 for the family on the go that wants nice pictures & video without lugging a bunch of cumbersome equipment- stick it in your pocket or purse & Go!!!
Customer Rating:
Summary: nice pictures, pretty good movies, funny control layout
Comment:
I've been using this for a month or two and can say it's a fairly decent camera. It works well in day light, and OK indoors. Not at all good as a night video camera.
This is the first camera I have owned that only has an LCD screen, and it is not that usable directly in the Arizona sun.
It certainly is well made and easy to use. However, I find, me mind you, that the zoom control is upside down to how I would imagine it functioning. I also find that the shutter button is a little too far forward.
Video seems to drain the battery pretty quickly so buy some spares.
It does not have the greatest set of options but this is a camera you'll have in your pocket and is not intended to be the be all and all. It's image stabilizer works well except at 8X and beyond.
All in all a great little camera to carry in your back back or glove box.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Want some samples of the TX1 in action?
Comment: If you have a cheap micro camera that smears if anything moves or has trouble syncing voice with action, consider the TX1. Here are some examples of its work.
[...]what happens when you strap it into a model airplane.
One thing it does particularly well is recording lectures. The audio pickup is amazingly good, and it handles a variety of lighting situations well. Battery life is a limitation here. See an example at [...]
The downside of this camera is a lack of inputs: no IR control, and no audio input. I live with the lack of IR control by strapping the shutter control down and using a big SD chip. The TX1's microphone is so good at picking up voice that I haven't really missed the mic input.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Wow!
Comment: A wonderful camera. Exactly what I needed: small, practical, very good photos, good HD videos in normal light conditions.
I only suggest a second battery...
Summary: A really good tool
Comment: If you're looking an all-in-one that does the job "good" all around, this is it. What you're not going to find is the best camcorder. It's also not the best camera. What it is however, is the best combination of the two, in the smallest size (roughly a pack of cigs). I've taken more video and pictures with this than I have with my "professional" level equipment. I carry this thing around all the time for those impromtu moments.
If you're not going to film the next block buster hit or shoot the cover of Sports illustrated, you'll be MORE than happy with this.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Great Portable Combo Camera-Camcorder
Comment: Canon PowerShot TX1 7.1MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom
I was in the market for a new camera & a new camcorder, to replace my 3.0 MP Olympus & my JVC DV camcorder. In my research , I came across the Canon TX1 . For me, it is the perfect solution. I am by no means an expert photographer- just a guy who wants to be able to take some nice pictures & video of the family. We are going to be taking a big Mediterranean cruise this summer and want to be able to bring back some nice photos & video. Here are the things I was looking for:
1. Compact. This camera is a little larger than some , but still small enough to fit in my pocket without a problem
2. Good video capabilty. This can record Hi-Def video at 30 fps. The video looks great on my Sony LCD TV.
3.Plenty of storage capability. I also purchased through Amazon a Transcend 8GB,class 6 SDHC card for about $35. This allows plenty of room & works great!
4. A good zoom. This camera is the only one of its size with a 10x optical zoom.
I've also found that the Canon face recognition software works well. The red-eye reduction also works pretty well, although I've had a couple photos it didn't clear up.The video looks much better than my old camcorder. I immediately took it to my daughter's water polo game, at an indoor pool with somewhat dim lighting. I was afraid the video wouldn't come out well in that lighting, but it worked wondefully - very good color & balance. The LCD screen is a bit small , but necessarily so to keep the unit compact. The LCD is quite crisp though- much brighter than most. I would say that a person looking for a digital camera that is extremely portable and easy to use, and also needs a camcorder would be well served to purchase one of these. I also got a great price from Worldwide Distributors on Amazon ( about $335). You can also get a Pelican 1010 micro-case which fits this camera nicely for about $13, and a spare Lenmar battery (DLC4L) for about $11 through Amazon. I'm extremely pleased with all the purchases and would highly recommend the TX1 for the family on the go that wants nice pictures & video without lugging a bunch of cumbersome equipment- stick it in your pocket or purse & Go!!!
Customer Rating:
Summary: nice pictures, pretty good movies, funny control layout
Comment:
I've been using this for a month or two and can say it's a fairly decent camera. It works well in day light, and OK indoors. Not at all good as a night video camera.
This is the first camera I have owned that only has an LCD screen, and it is not that usable directly in the Arizona sun.
It certainly is well made and easy to use. However, I find, me mind you, that the zoom control is upside down to how I would imagine it functioning. I also find that the shutter button is a little too far forward.
Video seems to drain the battery pretty quickly so buy some spares.
It does not have the greatest set of options but this is a camera you'll have in your pocket and is not intended to be the be all and all. It's image stabilizer works well except at 8X and beyond.
All in all a great little camera to carry in your back back or glove box.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Want some samples of the TX1 in action?
Comment: If you have a cheap micro camera that smears if anything moves or has trouble syncing voice with action, consider the TX1. Here are some examples of its work.
[...]what happens when you strap it into a model airplane.
One thing it does particularly well is recording lectures. The audio pickup is amazingly good, and it handles a variety of lighting situations well. Battery life is a limitation here. See an example at [...]
The downside of this camera is a lack of inputs: no IR control, and no audio input. I live with the lack of IR control by strapping the shutter control down and using a big SD chip. The TX1's microphone is so good at picking up voice that I haven't really missed the mic input.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Wow!
Comment: A wonderful camera. Exactly what I needed: small, practical, very good photos, good HD videos in normal light conditions.
I only suggest a second battery...
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