Canon PowerShot A300

The PowerShot A300--replacing Canon's A200--is ideal for beginners in digital photography. Bumping up the megapixels from the previous model, the PowerShot A300 features a 3.2-megapixel sensor that can capture images up to 2,048 x 1,536 pixels, producing print enlargements up to 11 by 14 inches. Stylishly designed with a silver body finish, the PowerShot A300 has a sliding lens cover and sleek, rounded corners.

The PowerShot A300 is equipped with a 33mm f/3.6 (35mm equivalent) moderate wide-angle lens, suitable for scenic views and group portraits, as well as general photography. A 5.1x digital zoom facility enhances reach, creating an effective maximum zoom length of 168mm (35mm equivalent).

The PowerShot A300 also features Canon's intelligent five-point focusing system--AiAF (Artificial intelligence Auto Focus). With AiAF, the subject is always in focus wherever they are in the frame. Simply point and shoot for great digital images.

A 60-second voice memo can accompany each image captured, while the movie mode records clips of up to 3 minutes with sound. A special high-resolution movie mode is capable of recording 30 seconds of moving images in VGA resolution (640 x 480 pixels). Images and video are stored on CompactFlash memory cards (Type I only) and the included 16 MB card holds approximately 16 images at the Large/Fine setting.

The PowerShot A300 is also directly connectable to optional Canon printers, such as bubble jet direct printers S830D and S530D and card photo printer CP-100. You can print a photo in just over 80 seconds by simply connecting the digital camera to the direct printer by means of a dedicated cable and selecting an image.

The camera is powered by two AA batteries (alkalines included; rechargeable NiMH batteries recommended). It measures 4.4 by 2.3 by 1.4 inches and weighs 6.2 ounces (without batteries). This package includes the PowerShot A300 digital camera, 16 MB CompactFlash card, two AA batteries, USB cable, wrist strap, and ArcSoft Camera Suite CD-ROM and USB drivers for Windows and Mac.

From the Manufacturer
The PowerShot A300 is a 3.2 megapixel, easy-to-use, entry-level digital camera with first class image quality. Utilize the high-resolution 33mm aspherical lens and get up and close with the A300’s 5.1x Digital Zoom. Big and powerful, the Canon Digital Zoom lets you zoom out to capture bold vistas and zoom in for intimate personal details all with a single touch. The A300 has 12 image quality modes that give you the freedom to choose the resolution of your image. The exclusive Canon DIGIC Imaging Processor and iSAPS (Intelligent Scene Analysis based on Photographic Space) technology deliver fast performance, improved color accuracy and less noise with enhanced battery life. Other features include a 5 point AiAF system and a Movie Mode that gives you high quality VGA 640x480 movies for up to 30 seconds with sound. Adding to the simplicity of taking great photographs is the camera's Direct Print capability. Now first-time users of digital cameras can make high-quality c! olor prints without the complexity of a computer.

3.2 Megapixel CCD

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.

Brushed exterior design with easy controls

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.5-point AiAF 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.

Canon Exclusive DIGIC Imaging Processor and iSAPS technology

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

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!