'JPEG compression setting (normal to superfine, which is appreciably lossless), face detection, and a wide range of selectable resolutions, including matted widescreen modes'
'The Canon A580 automatically detects, tracks, focuses and optimizes the exposure on up-to nine forward looking human faces in the frame or can lock onto a specific face in the crowd, ensuring that all (or one) are in focus and properly exposed, with or without flash.'
'As an added convenience, Canon PowerShot digital cameras also accommodate MultiMedia MMC memory cards, as well as standard SD memory cards and the new, high-capacity SDHC memory cards.'
'Chromatic aberration is high at wide angle, showing bright coloration on either side of the target lines.'
'Noise significantly jumps at ISO 1600, rendering shots nearly unusable.'
'the resolution of the screen hasn't improved since the A710 -- there are just 115,000 pixels here.'
'The supplied Camera Station allows for easy connectivity to the PC, printer, and television--perfect for viewing contemporary slide shows created by the camera'
'The good thing about not being an ultracompact is the availability of space for a built-in metallic tripod receptacle on the X1, so there is no need to lug the connectivity cradle around'
'the Konica Minolta X1 DiMAGE digital camera is highly recommended by many people.'
'Great companion'
'Last reviewed: January 1st 2006 One of the newest ultra-compact cameras on the market, the X1 is not only immaculately styled,'