Canon PowerShot Pro1 Point & Shoot Camera
The Canon PowerShot Pro1 is a 8MP 2/3 inch compact camera — with null video. Used copies start from $99.96 on GearFocus, with buyer protection on every purchase.
Canon PowerShot Pro1 Point & Shoot Camera
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Camera Overview — Canon PowerShot Pro1
Key Features — Canon PowerShot Pro1
8MP 2/3-Inch Sensor: Larger than typical point-and-shoot sensors of its era, delivering 3264x2448 pixel images with more light-gathering capability than smaller compact sensors.
Fixed L-Series Zoom Lens: Canon's 7x optical zoom (28–200mm equivalent) features an f/2.4–3.5 aperture and uses Canon's L-series glass, unusual for a compact camera.
Fully Articulated LCD: The 2.0-inch screen tilts and swivels, making overhead, low-angle, and off-axis compositions practical without contorting your body.
Electronic Viewfinder: The 235,000-dot EVF offers an alternative to the LCD for composing shots, useful in bright outdoor conditions.
Eight Color Profiles: Supports sRGB, Adobe RGB, Vivid, Neutral, Sepia, Black & White, Low Sharpening, and Custom modes, giving meaningful control over output straight from the camera.
Hot Shoe + Built-In Flash: A standard ISO hot shoe accepts external flash units, while the built-in pop-up flash covers basic fill and low-light needs.
Camera Specifications — Canon PowerShot Pro1
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Travel, Studio |
| Type | Point and Shoot |
| Sensor | 2/3 inch |
| Resolution | 8MP |
| Processor | DIGIC with iSAPS technology |
| ISO Range | 50 – 400 |
| AF System | Contrast Detection |
| AF Points | 1 (flexizone, selectable position) |
| Max Photo Resolution | 3264x2448 |
| Burst Rate | 2.5 fps |
| Max Video Resolution | null |
| Max Frame Rate | Other |
Description — Canon PowerShot Pro1
The Canon PowerShot Pro1 is an 8MP point-and-shoot camera built on a 2/3-inch sensor and driven by a DIGIC processor with iSAPS technology. It captures images at up to 3264x2448 pixels across an impressive array of color profiles — sRGB, Adobe RGB, Vivid, Neutral, Low Sharpening, Sepia, Black & White, and Custom — making it a flexible tool for photographers who want in-camera creative control. The ISO range spans 50 to 400, and burst shooting is supported at 2.5fps.
Autofocus uses a contrast detection system with a single repositionable flexizone point. The 2.0-inch fully articulated polycrystalline silicon TFT LCD at 235,000 dots pairs with a 235,000-dot EVF running at 30Hz for dual viewing options. Flash coverage includes a built-in pop-up flash and a standard ISO hot shoe.
The body is a plastic and metal composite construction weighing 640g and measuring 118 x 72 x 90mm, with no weather sealing. Storage is via CompactFlash, and the camera connects via USB. The Lithium-Ion NB-2LH battery is rated for approximately 420 shots per charge under CIPA standards.
Pros — Canon PowerShot Pro1
- ✓Eight color profile options including Adobe RGB, sRGB, Sepia, and Black & White offer substantial in-camera output control
- ✓Fully articulated 2.0-inch LCD display allows flexible shooting angles
- ✓Electronic viewfinder (EVF) at 235,000 dots and 30Hz provides an alternative to live view shooting
Cons — Canon PowerShot Pro1
- ✗ISO tops out at 400, which is a narrow range that limits shooting in low-light situations
- ✗No image stabilization of any kind — inBodyIS, digitalIS, and optical IS are all absent
- ✗No Wi-Fi or Bluetooth connectivity for wireless image transfer
Videos — Canon PowerShot Pro1
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