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Technical Details for Canon Powershot A300


Technical Details for Canon Powershot A300 Digital Camera
Canon Powershot A300 

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Technical Details for Canon Powershot A300

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General
Product TypeDigital camera
Width11 cm
Depth3.7 cm
Height5.8 cm
Weight0.2 kg
LocalisationEnglish
Main Features
Resolution3.2 Megapixel
Colour SupportColour
Optical Sensor TypeCCD
Total Pixels3,300,000 pixels
Effective Sensor Resolution3,200,000 pixels
Optical Sensor Size1/2.7"
Light SensitivityISO 100, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO 50
Digital Zoom5.1 x
Shooting ModesFrame movie mode
Shooting ProgramsStitch assist
Special EffectsBlack & White, Sepia, Neutral, Low Sharpening, Vivid
Max Shutter Speed1/2000 sec
Min Shutter Speed1 sec
Exposure MeteringEvaluative, centre-weighted, spot
Exposure ModesProgramme, automatic
Exposure Compensation±2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
White BalanceCustom, automatic, presets
White Balance PresetsFluorescent, cloudy, tungsten light, Flash, daylight, fluorescent light (daylight)
Digital Video FormatAVI
Still Image FormatJPEG
Continuous Shooting Speed2.2 frames per second
Video CaptureAVI - 640 x 480 - 15 fps - 30 sec - max clip duration
AVI - 320 x 240 - 15 fps - 180sec - max clip duration
AVI - 160 x 120 - 15 fps - 180sec - max clip duration
AVI - 640 x 480 - 15 fps - 14 sec - with 16MB card
AVI - 320 x 240 - 15 fps - 44 sec - with 16MB card
AVI - 160 x 120 - 15 fps - 118 sec - with 16MB card
Memory / Storage
Flash Memory1 x 16 MB Flash - CompactFlash Card
Supported Flash MemoryCompactFlash
Image StorageSuper-fine JPEG 2048 x 1536 : 8 - with 16MB card
Fine JPEG 2048 x 1536 : 16 - with 16MB card
Normal JPEG 2048 x 1536 : 32 - with 16MB card
Super-fine JPEG 1600 x 1200 : 14 - with 16MB card
Fine JPEG 1600 x 1200 : 26 - with 16MB card
Normal JPEG 1600 x 1200 : 52 - with 16MB card
Super-fine JPEG 1024 x 768 : 25 - with 16MB card
Fine JPEG 1024 x 768 : 46 - with 16MB card
Normal JPEG 1024 x 768 : 84 - with 16MB card
Super-fine JPEG 640 x 480 : 58 - with 16MB card
Fine JPEG 640 x 480 : 94 - with 16MB card
Normal JPEG 640 x 480 : 165 - with 16MB card
Camera Flash
Camera FlashBuilt-in flash
Flash ModesFill-in mode, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode
Red Eye ReductionBuilt-in
Effective Flash Range0.2 m - 2 m
Lens System
TypeLens - 5 mm - f/3.6
Focal Length5 mm
Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera33mm
Focus AdjustmentAutomatic
Auto FocusTTL contrast detection
Auto Focus Points (Zones)5
Min Focus Range20 cm
Macro Focus Range5-20cm
Lens ApertureF/3.6
Lens Construction5 group(s) / 5 element(s)
FeaturesAspherical lens
Additional Features
Self TimerBuilt-in
Self Timer Delay10 sec, 2sec
Additional FeaturesAudio recording, built-in speaker, RGB primary colour filter, digital noise reduction, date/time stamp, DPOF support, AE/FE lock, PictBridge support
Viewfinder
Viewfinder TypeOptical - real-image
Display
TypeLCD display - TFT active matrix - 1.5" - colour
Display Form FactorBuilt-in
Display Format67,000 pixels
Microphone
TypeMicrophone - built-in
Microphone TechnologyElectret condenser
Microphone Operation ModeMono
Connections
Connector Type1 x USB
1 x DC power input
Expansion Slot(s)1 x CompactFlash Card - type I
Software
SoftwareDrivers & Utilities, Canon PhotoStitch, Canon ZoomBrowser EX, ArcSoft PhotoImpression, ArcSoft VideoImpression, Canon ImageBrowser, Canon PhotoRecord, Canon Remote Capture
System Requirements for PC Connection
Operating System SupportMS Windows XP, MS Windows 2000, MS Windows ME
Miscellaneous
Included AccessoriesWrist strap
Cables Included1 x USB cable
Battery
Supported BatteryAA
Supported Battery Details2 x AA alkaline battery ( included )
Environmental Parameters
Min Operating Temperature0 °C
Max Operating Temperature40 °C
 
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