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| Marketed | April 2003 |
The PowerShot A300, a new entry-level model in Canon’s A-series lineup, incorporates a high-resolution 1/2.7″ 3.2-megapixel CCD sensor and a 5mm (equivalent to 33 mm in 35 mm format) f/3.6 single-focal-length auto-focus lens for outstanding image quality.
Though an entry-level model, the A300 offers advanced new features commonly found in high-end cameras, including a 5.1x digital zoom function (equivalent to 39-168 mm in 35 mm format), which adjusts the angle of field with the push of the zoom button; a 5-point AiAF focus system with selectable single-point center focus; and a movie mode, enabling the recording and playback of up to three minutes of video with sound at up to VGA resolution.
Moreover, the new A300 offers a large easy-to-use cross-configured control layout and enhanced responsiveness for all control buttons, as well as a sliding lens cover for a level of refinement that belies its entry-level status.
| Camera Effective Pixels : | Approx. 3.2 million | |
| Image sensor : | 1/ 2.7″ CCD (Total number of pixels: approx. 3.3 million) | |
| Lens : | 5 mm (35 mm film equivalent: 33 mm), F3.6 | |
| Digital Zoom : | Maximum Approx. 5.1x | |
| Optical Viewfinder : | Inverted Galilean viewfinder | |
| LCD monitor : | 1.5″ TFT color LCD, approx. 67,000 dots | |
| Autofocus : | TTL 5-point AiAF / 1-point AF (Fixed to center), Focus lock possible | |
| Focusing Range : | Normal : | 20 cm (7.9 in.) – infinity |
| Macro AF : | 5 – 20 cm (2 – 7.9 in.) | |
| Shutter : | Mechanical + electronic | |
| Shutter Speed : | 1 – 1 / 2000 sec. * 1 – 1 / 6 sec. in manual mode with the flash off or in slow synchro mode. |
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| Light Metering Method : | Evaluative metering / Center-weighted average metering / Spot metering | |
| Exposure Control : | Program AE | |
| Exposure Compensation : | +/-2 stops in 1/3-stop increments | |
| Sensitivity : | AUTO / ISO 50 / 100 / 200 / 400 equivalent | |
| White Balance : | TTL auto / preset (daylight, cloudy, tungsten, fluorescent, fluorescent H) or Custom white balance | |
| Flash : | Red-eye reduction auto / auto / on / off / slow-synchro | |
| Flash Range : | 20 cm – 2.0 m (0.67 – 6.7 ft.) (When sensitivity is set to AUTO) | |
| Shooting Modes : | Auto / manual / Stitch assist / movie | |
| Continuous Shooting : | Approx. 2.2 images / sec. (Large / Fine mode, LCD monitor off) | |
| Self-Timer : | Shoots after approx. 2 sec. or approx. 10 sec. | |
| PC Connected Shooting : | Available (USB connection only. Exclusive software program “RemoteCapture” is included in the camera kit.) |
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| Recording Media : | CompactFlash card (Type I) | |
| File Format : | Design rule for Camera File system, DPOF compliant | |
| Image Recording Format : | Still images : Exif 2.2 (JPEG), Movies : AVI (Image data : Motion JPEG, Audio data : WAVE [monaural]) |
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| Compression : | Superfine/ fine/ normal | |
| Resolutions : | Still Images: | Large : 2048 x 1536 pixels |
| Medium1 : 1600 x 1200 pixels | ||
| Medium2 : 1024 x 768 pixels | ||
| Small : 640 x 480 pixels | ||
| Movies : | 640 x 480 pixels (Approx. 30 sec.)** | |
| 320 x 240 pixels (Approx. 3 min.)** | ||
| 160 x 120 pixels (Approx. 3 min.)** | ||
| Approx 15 frames/ sec. | ||
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** The data in parentheses refer to the maximum movie per clip. |
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| Replay Modes : | Single image replay / index replay (9 thumbnails) / zoomed view (LCD monitor zooms images up to maximum of approx. 10x) / auto play / sound memos (up to 60 sec.) / Image output to Card Photo Printer CP-100 / CP-10 and Bubble Jet Printer with the direct print function |
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| My Camera Settings (customizing) |
The Start-up image, Start-up Sound, Shutter Sound, Operation Sound and Selftimer Sound can be customized using the following methods. 1. Using the images and sounds recorded on the camera. 2. Using downloaded data from your computer using the supplied software. |
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| Interface : | Universal Serial Bus (mini-B, PTP [Picture Transfer Protocol]) | |
| Power Source : |
Two AA-size alkaline batteries (included) Two AA rechargeable NiMH batteries (optional) AC adapter kit ACK800 (optional) |
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| Operating Temperatures : | 0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F) | |
| Operating Humidity : | 10 – 90 % | |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) : |
110 x 58 x 36.6 mm (4.3 x 2.3 x 1.4 in.) (excluding protrusions) | |
| Weight : | Approx. 175 g (6.2 oz.) (excluding batteries and CF Card) | |