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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. This AA-battery powered camera is equipped with a 33mm fixed
focal length all-glass autofocus lens and a 5.1x digital zoom. It also offers
5-point AiAF and an enhanced Movie Mode feature allowing for up to 3-minutes of
video with sound. the PowerShot A300 completely supports driverless downloads
via PTP with Windows XP and Mac OS X, as well as EXIF 2.2, and DPOF 1.1.
Features:
- 3.2 Megapixel CCD for High Image Quality
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.
- Superb 5.1x Digital Zoom
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, and with macro focusing down
to 2", you can record even the smallest details.
- Advanced Focusing Capability with 5-point AiAF
The 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.
- DIGIC and iSAPS Technology for Higher Quality
Images
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.
- Enhanced Movie Mode with sound
Longer Movies You Can Edit Right On Your Camera - The A300's movie mode
allows you take movies up to 3 minutes long! Movie quality has also been
greatly improved over previous models. You can even edit the length of
movies or cut out scenes right on the camera.
- Direct Print Function (with Compatible
Printers)
With the Direct Print Feature, you can make clear prints swiftly and easily
when you connect the camera to a direct print function compatible printer
CP-10/CP-100 or a direct print function compatible Bubble Jet printer. It
can also be used with DPOF print settings. The Direct print feature allows
for image preview and editing (including cropping) on the camera when
connected to a compatible printer.
Specifications:
| Image
Sensor |
1/1.8"
3.2 Megapixel CCD
(3.0 Megapixel Effective resolution) |
| Color
Depth |
24 Bit
RGB |
| Picture
Modes |
File
Formats: JPEG (Exif 2.2 compliant) |
| Resolution
options |
2048x1536
(Large)
1600x1200 (Medium 1)
1024x768 (Medium 2)
640x480 (Small)
Image Quality Modes: SuperFine, Fine, Normal.
Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) Version 1.1 Compliant |
| Internal
Memory |
None |
| Memory
Card |
CompactFlash
(type I) |
| Viewfinder
Type |
Inverted
Galilean type |
| LCD
Display |
1.5"
amorphous silicon TFT color LCD |
| Lens |
Canon
Fixed Lens with 5.1x Digital Zoom |
| Focal
Length |
5mm
(35mm equivalent) |
| Focus
Type |
5-point
AiAF, 1-point AF (Fixed to center) |
| Focus
Range |
Normal:
8" - infinity
Macro: 2" - 8" |
| Filter
Size |
None |
| Sensitivity |
AUTO,
Selectable ISO 50, 100, 200, 400 |
| Exposure
Modes |
Program
AE, Exposure Compensation (+/- 2.0EV in 1/3-step increments) |
| Aperture |
f/3.6-5.6
(max) |
| Shutter |
1 -
1/2000 sec. (Slow shutter speed of 1/6 sec. is only available in
select modes) |
| White
Balance |
Auto,
Pre-set (Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, or
Flash), Custom |
| Self
Timer |
2 sec.
or 10 sec. count-down |
| Burst
Mode |
2.2
shots/sec. (Large/Fine Mode and LCD monitor is Off) |
| Built-in
Flash |
Yes;
Auto, Red-Eye Reduction On/Off, Slow-Sync |
| Effective
Flash Distance |
0.67'
- 6.7' |
| External
Flash Sync |
No |
| Date
& Time Stamp |
Yes |
| Video
Mode |
Quicktime
AVI with Audio
High (640x480), Medium (320x240) or Low (160x120) @ 15fps |
| Audio
Annotation |
Yes |
| Power
Source |
2x AA
Alkaline batteries (included)
2x AA NiMH Rechargeable batteries (optional)
ACK-800 AC Adapter kit (optional) |
| Interface |
USB
1.1 |
| Video
Out |
No |
| Dimensions |
4.4"
x 2.3" x 1.5" (110.0 x 58.0 x 36.6mm) (excluding
protrusions) |
| Weight |
6.2 oz
(175g) |
| System
Requirements |
Windows
System:
IBM PC/AT compatible with Pentium 150MHz or better Processor
Windows 98, 98SE, 2000, Me, XP
USB Interface
64MB RAM or more (128MB or more for XP)
CD-ROM Drive (for software installation)
Macintosh System:
Power Macintosh, PowerBook, iMac or iBook with Power PC Processor
Mac OS 8.6 - 9.2, OS X
USB Interface (built-in)
20MB RAM or more
CD-ROM Drive (for software installation
Note: Adobe Photoshop LE, Canon File Viewer Utility v. 1.0, and USB
Mounter v. 1.8 software are not supported in Mac OS X. |
| Special
Features |
Shooting
Modes: Auto, Manual, Stitch Assist, Movie
Photo Effects: Vivid, Neutral, Low Sharpening, Sepia and Black
& White
Playback Modes:Single, Index (9 thumbnails), Magnification (2x
to 10x), Slide Show or Movie |
Following
accessories included:
- 2x AA Alkaline Batteries
- USB Interface Cable (IFC-300PCU)
- Wrist Strap
- Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM
- ArcSoft Camera Suite CD-ROM
- User's Guide
- 90 day Limited Warranty
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