Superior Movie Quality
With a highly flexible movie mode, you can create the movie that's
perfect for any application. Select from VGA (640 x 480 pixels) and
QVGA (320 x 240 pixels), with frame rates of 30 fps and 15 fps for recording
up to 1 hour or 4GB. Also choose from Fast Frame Rate (QVGA; 320 x 240
pixels) recording at 60 fps for up to 1 minute, Compact Movie Mode (QQVGA;
160 x 120 pixels) recording at 15 fps for up to 3 minutes, and Time
Lapse (640 x 480) recording at 1 or 2 sec. intervals. The PowerShot
SD1000 Digital ELPH supports the USB 2.0 Hi-Speed standard, so you'll
enjoy the fastest possible data transfer speeds when using a USB 2.0
Hi-Speed compatible computer.

Shooting Modes
Advanced presets for the best possible photos under certain conditions.

Auto
The camera chooses all the settings so you can concentrate on your subject.

Manual
The ultimate in creative control, you set ISO speed, exposure compensation
and white balance.

Portrait
The camera sets a large aperture, focusing the subject and artistically
blurring the background to make your subject "pop."

Night Snapshot
Get natural-looking pictures with brighter backgrounds and subjects
lit by flash.

Color Accent
Choose to retain a single color in your image while other colors turn
monochrome.

Color Swap
Select a color and replace it with a color you specify for special effects.

Digital Macro
Shoot larger-than-life close-ups with one-button simplicity.

Stitch Assist
Build awe-inspiring panoramas by neatly aligning sequential images.

Movie
Shoot in VGA and QVGA (30 fps/15 fps for up to 1 hour or 4GB), Fast
Frame Rate (60 fps for up to 1 minute), QQVGA (15 fps for up to 3 minutes)
or Time Lapse (640 x 480 for 1 sec/2 sec. interval).
Special Scene Modes

Foliage
Capture brilliant shots of autumn foliage, greenery and blossoms.

Snow
Shoot clear snow scenes without darkened subjects or an unnatural bluish
tint.

Beach
Get clear shots of people at a sunny beach without darkened faces.

Fireworks
Grab brilliant images of skyrocketing fireworks.

Aquarium
Achieve proper flash-free exposure and natural hues at indoor aquariums.

Underwater
Capture underwater images with reduced backscatter effect.
(Note: Optional Waterproof Case WP-DC13 required for shooting any underwater
images)

Indoor
Reduce blur and improve color accuracy when shooting handheld indoors.

Kids & Pets
Reduced focusing time freezes fast-moving subjects, so you won't miss
those special shots.