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Canon PowerShot A300 Digital CameraWith a 3.2 Megapixel sensor, Canon Optics, and a sleek, ergonomic body, the new PowerShot A300 raises the bar for entry-level digital...
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With a 3.2 Megapixel sensor, Canon Optics, and a sleek, ergonomic body, the new PowerShot A300 raises the bar for entry-level digital cameras. The A300 incorporates a number of advanced features into a low-cost, high quality digital camera, perfect for first time buyers and digital aficionados alike.  With its 3.2 Megapixel CCD, and high quality fixed length autofocus f/3.6 lens (35mm equivalent of 33mm) the A300 provides high resolution images with extraordinary clarity. A 5.1x digital zoom with macro focusing down to 2'', helps you record even the smallest details. And with its advanced 5-point AiAF autofocus, the A300 ensures that your subject need not be centered to be in focus.
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| Key Features | |
| Digital Zoom | 5.1x |
| Camera Type | Standard Point and Shoot |
| Weight | 0.39 lb. |
| LCD Screen Size | 1.5 in. |
| Resolution | 3.3 Megapixel |
| Optical Zoom | Without Optical Zoom |
| Image Quality | |
| Camera Resolution | 3.3 Megapixel |
| Image Sensor Type | CCD |
| Image Resolutions | 640 x 480 • 2048 x 1536 • 1600 x 1200 • 1024 x 768 |
| Video | |
| Video Resolutions | 320 x 240 • 640 x 480 (VGA) • 160 x 120 |
| Video Format | AVI |
| Max Movie Length | 180 Seconds |
| Video Speed | 15 fps |
| Lens | |
| Interchangeable Lens | Not Interchangeable Lenses |
| Optical Zoom | Without Optical Zoom |
| Focus Type | Autofocus |
| Focal Length | 5 mm |
| Macro Focus Range | 2 - 7.9 in. (w) |
| 35mm Zoom Lens | 33 mm |
| Focus Range | 7.9 in. to Infinity (w) |
| Exposure Control | |
| Aperture Range | f3.6/f5.6 (w/t) |
| Shutter Speed | 1 - 1/2000 sec |
| Frames Per Second | 2.2 Frames |
| White Balance | Auto • Manual • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Tungsten (Preset) |
| Flash | |
| Flash Functions | Flash Off • Auto Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash • Slow Sync |
| Flash Type | Built-In |
| ISO Speeds | Auto • 50 • 100 • 200 • 400 |
| Storage | |
| File Size (High Res.) | 1.56 MB (82 images on 128MB card) |
| Memory Type | CompactFlash Card Type I |
| Compression Type | JPEG |
| File Size (Low Res.) | 0.08 MB (about 1,600 images on 128MB card) |
| Compression Modes | Fine • SuperFine • Normal |
| Included Features | |
| Self Timer | 2 Sec. • 10 Sec. |
| Tripod Mount | With Tripod Mount |
| Built-in Microphone | With Built-in Microphone |
| Built-in Speaker | With Built-in Speaker |
| Viewfinder / Display | |
| LCD Protected Position | Without LCD Protected Position |
| Viewfinder | Optical (Through-the-lens) |
| LCD Screen Resolution | 67,000 pixels |
| Interfaces | |
| Interface Type | USB |
| Power Supply | |
| Battery Type | 2 x AA Batteries |
| Battery Life | 210 Images |
| System Requirements | |
| Operating System | Apple Mac OS 9 • Apple Mac OS X • Microsoft Windows 2000 • Microsoft Windows 98 • Microsoft Windows 98SE • Microsoft Windows ME • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition • Microsoft Windows XP Professional |
| Dimensions | |
| Weight | 0.39 lb. |
| Depth | 1.4 in. |
| Height | 2.3 in. |
| Width | 4.3 in. |
| Warranty | |
| Warranty | 1 Year |
| Miscellaneous | |
| UPC | 013803024197 |
| Included Accessories | 2 x AA Batteries • Software • USB Cable • Hand Strap • 16 MB Memory Card |
| Release Date | 15 April, 2003 |
| Family Line | Canon PowerShot |
| Product MPN | |
| MPN | 8996A036 |
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Canon A300 Digital!
Pros: We have enjoyed this light weighted camera very much Cons: The price is a little higher at some places Bottom Line: Canon PowerShot A300 -- A Perfect Niche Player
Pros: Excellent picture quality, great value, ability to control photography in manual mode. Cons: Battery Life. Bottom Line: This camera rocks!
Pros: Ease of use, picture quality, ease of picture transfer to computer, included software. Cons: Battery life, no optical zoom. Bottom Line: BEST POINT AND SHOT CAMERA
Pros: lots of useful options Cons: none for the money. Bottom Line: A little beauty
Pros: Value for money and range of functions Cons: Would be nice to have a case, only 16MB flash card supplied Bottom Line: Perfect beginners camera
Pros: Perfect images, Simple to use. Cons: No TIFF/RAW, sometimes ackward behaviour. Bottom Line: This camera rocks!
Pros: Ease of use, picture quality, ease of picture transfer to computer, included software. Cons: Battery life, no optical zoom. Bottom Line: Worth your money.
Pros: small, cute, price Cons: none Bottom Line: What an amazing camera!
Pros: Compact, good controls layout, amazing photo quality, video with sound Cons: Technical for the first-time camera user, really drains batteries Bottom Line: Amazing Quality at an Awesome Price
Pros: Super High Quality, Great price, Amazing color, easy to use Cons: Lag time between button press and actual picture take, sucks batteries fast Read More |
