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Technical Details
- 3.2 effective megapixels for 2,048 x 1,536-pixel images
- 1.5-inch amorphous Silicon TFT Color LCD
- Fixed, 5mm (equivalent to a 39mm lens on a 35mm camera)
- Digital zoom up to 5.1x magnification
- 5-point AiAF or single centre point focusing
- DIGIC Imaging Processor and iSAPS Technology
- Auto, Manual, Stitch Assist, Movie shooting modes
- Adjustable white balance for various light conditions
- Various methods of exposure metering
- 1 sec. - 1/2000 sec. shutter speed
- Self timer (2sec. or 10sec.)
- Sound Memo (up to 60sec.)
- Powered by 2 AA Alkaline rechargeable battery, 2 NiMH rechargeable battery or AC Adapter
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Product Description
Amazon.co.uk Review
The Canon A300 offers the entry-level solution to digital camera users new to the field. Packed with a host of features and a 3.2 megapixel CCD sensor, this little camera produces great pictures.
The camera is turned on via a sliding lens protector at the front that forces the camera into life. Two AA batteries and the CF compartment are housed behind a sturdy door that's all but guaranteed to last the lifespan of the camera without snapping or falling apart. The other side the camera offers a DC and USB port, but unfortunately no video-out to watch your pictures on the TV.
On the rear of the camera, the user is offered a 1.5" TFT screen that's sharp and responsive to changing lights and focuses, as well as, a host of buttons--most of which are self explanatory and you can easily access flash modes, picture review and other options like this without having to plough through menu after menu.
The camera offers a 33 mm f3.6 fixed focal length lens with a 5.1 digital zoom option that offers the equivalent of a 33 mm-168 mm lens in a 35 mm camera. This combined with a shutter speed range of 1-1/2000 sec and ISO ratings of 50-400 and a range of pre-programmed settings to cope with landscapes and portrait shooting makes for a great little camera for beginners. For the more adventurous there is a macro mode up to 5 cm, as well as the option to record up to three minutes of movie clips with sound.
For an autofocus fixed lens camera with a digital zoom the quality is pretty good. Detail is captured well and greens are differential when it comes to photographing landscapes. The digital zoom is useful for getting into the action, but should not be relied upon for crisp images. If you are starting out and need a camera that will get you going, this is as good a place as any to start. --Jason Denwood
Manufacturer's Description
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.Get up close and personal with the Canon A300's powerful and smooth 5.1x Digital Zoom. Speedy and easy to control, the A300's Digital Zoom gives you the flexibility to capture the shots you want. Canon A300's improved and advanced 5-point AiAF system makes precise focusing possible regardless of the position of the subject. This intelligent feature lets you achieve accurate focus even with off-center subjects. The A300's DIGIC Imaging Processor revolutionizes how you shoot digital by allowing the camera to process images faster and improving the accuracy of the autofocus. DIGIC also reduces the effects on noise in your images. iSAPS technology is an entirely new scene-recognition technology developed for digital cameras by Canon. Using an internal database of thousands of different photos, iSAPS works with the fast DIGIC Imaging Processor to improve focus speed and accuracy, as well as exposure and white balance. Capture the moment in motion with sound with A300's improved Movie Mode. Take up to 3 minutes of pristine image and sound to create your own digital movies!
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
58 of 58 people found the following review helpful
The A300 provides an excellent level of spec (3MP) definition for the price of a lesser digital camera. I've had the camera a couple of weeks now and it has performed well in both outdoors (mostly landscape photography) and indoors. The camera also allows a remarkable level of detail to be captured considering the price especially in the Macro mode. Downloading to a PC/Mac is a fairly effortless procedure and software and a USB cable are provided for this.
On the downside the camera feels a little lightweight and probably wouldn't withstand too much punishment. It also eats batteries (especially with the flash turned on) so rechargeables, preferably Ni-MH's, are a must. The software shipped with the camera is also a rather basic and if you are planning a long trip a larger capacity Memory/Flash card could be useful.
Overall it provides great value for money and I haven't seen anything else with a comparable level of spec for the cash.
36 of 36 people found the following review helpful
I really wanted a digital camera but was worried about not being able to get one that was worth having i.e. taking decent pics, in my range range of approx £150.
Then i saw the canon a300 and was pleasantly suprised. This is a very small camera yet takes superb shots. It has a host of features that you wouldnt expect on cameras sub £300!
The only downside really imo is battery length. The supplied ones ran out in less than an hr for me :( So i would not get this camera unelss your prepered to buy some decent rechargable batteries. Having said that though i believe this goes for all cameras.
Also dont be fooled by the 5.1x zoom it is digital meaning you can end up with grainy shots if your using full resoultion and quality at maximum zoom.
I have now also purchased some rechargable batteries and a viking 128mb card to go with this camera and am very happy with it.
32 of 32 people found the following review helpful
This is my 1st digital camera. I wanted at least 2MP, so I was very pleased when I saw that the Canon model was a 3MP, for such a reasonable price.
I received this camera a couple of days ago and I am very impressed with the photo quality, even in the poorest conditions it performs brilliantly!
Canon describe it as there entry level camera, saying this, camera is PACKED with quality functions including operational sounds (e.g startup, shutter click etc..) + a built in video camera function with sound too.
The only downside is that it eats batteries(!), but I think this is a characteristic of most digital cameras, so I recommend you in invest in some NiMh rechareable AA batteries and charger too if you are gonna get one.
If your looking for a quality digital camera, at a reasonable price, I don't think you can beat this one!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
brilliant value for money
This is the perfect camera for someone who likes to take photos but is not in it seriously enough to fork out big bucks. Read more
Published on 23 Oct 2004 by Alan
not too hot at night
The camera is very easy to use. No real photography knowledge needed toget going. The automatic ISO, flash, white balance etc seems to do the jobperfectly with some good... Read more
Published on 25 April 2004 by "silkobilko"
I highly recommend this camera "(IF)" :
1- you're not bothered about optical zoom
2- you're looking for a low budget and high quality shots
3- you're after an easy to use digital camera
4- you're fed up of... Read more
2- you're looking for a low budget and high quality shots
3- you're after an easy to use digital camera
4- you're fed up of... Read more
Published on 24 Mar 2004 by Sabri
Good camera for the price
You'll get good quality prints up to about A4 size with this camera, and the video capability - 640x480 with sound is really useful. Read more
Published on 21 Jan 2004 by Colin Maxwell
Good pictures but read the manual!
If you're the sort of person who lacks the patience to read through detailed technical manuals, be warned, you won't get very far with this unless you do. Read more
Published on 20 Jan 2004 by uj1964
Excellent Low Cost Digital Camera
I wanted a low cost digital camera to take travelling with me and after much research I bought the A300. Read more
Published on 8 Jan 2004 by Pricey
Outstanding - Excellent - Superb
What more can I say. Having previously owned a 35mm Canon camera I hoped this would offer a similar experience. I was not dissapointed. Read more
Published on 6 Jan 2004 by J. Beauchemin
Absolutely delighted
This is my first experience with a digital camera and, so far, it has been excellent. There are a great number of features to fiddle with on the first few days of ownership, but,... Read more
Published on 5 Jan 2004
Excellent picture quality, the downsides being...
This is my very first digital camera, so being no expert, I would like to make a few remarks on this camera :
The + are
1) Very well priced for a 3. Read more
The + are
1) Very well priced for a 3. Read more
Published on 3 Jan 2004 by E. Fleming
Super Quality Pic's
Right I'd like to satrt by saying that I thought this would be a crap camera. I have a sony DSC-P10. I think that is awesome and sweet. Read more
Published on 15 Dec 2003 by Simon techno geek
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