Waterproof to a depth of 25 meters (equivalent to IEC/JIS IP Protection Rating IPX8^*1), the world’s deepest level of waterproof performance, ^*2 the PowerShot D30 is the ideal camera choice for licensed divers and other marine sports enthusiasts. The camera’s waterproof construction lets users shoot still images and movies underwater without the need for an underwater case.

The approximately 12.1-megapixel, 5x optical zoom PowerShot D30 is also rugged, delivering shockproof, dustproof and freeze-proof performance. Equipped with a high-torque motor and a double-layer glass construction that prevents lens condensation, it can function in temperatures down to -10°C, ^*3 and is designed to withstand the shock^*4 from a drop of up to 2.0 meters.

Convenient operating features that support outdoor use include a built-in GPS antenna that lets users automatically record where and when their images are taken, and a Movie Digest feature that records video of the approximately four seconds prior to capturing still images, allowing users to save movies and still images together in a single operation. The D30 also offers an Underwater Macro mode that supports underwater close-up shooting, and makes switching between its Auto, Underwater and Snow modes as easy as the press of a button.

*1 Based on Canon testing methods; does not constitute a guarantee against damage or malfunction.
*2 Among compact digital cameras. As of January 20, 2014, based on a Canon survey.
*3 Because the NB-6L battery pack is not designed for use in conditions between -10°-0°C, performance may decline temporarily.
*4 Based on Canon standard testing methods complying with the MIL Standard 810F Method 516.5 Selecting Procedure IV (a US defense standard); does not constitute a guarantee against damage or malfunction.