'if you want the convenience of AA batteries, an optical viewfinder, optical image stabilization, and a low price, this camera has them and takes good photos, too.
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'Despite its low price, it's a great pick for those who prefer to shoot using auto settings exclusively. '
'With 10 megapixels and a 4x zoom lens, plus Canon's excellent image stabilization (IS), the Canon PowerShot A1000IS is a great little camera with lots of capability in a svelte, compact package.
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'Consumers liked them because they were affordable, relatively compact, user-friendly, feature rich, and sturdily built. '
