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2013-02-04T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

nice little camera

I gave this camera to the group of kids I work with and they take turns using it. It is simple to use and has great quality.

Betty c.

2011-12-12T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Camera!

I use this camera all the time. I use it mainly to take pictures of my kids and pets. I really like this camera and have no complaints.

stay m.

2011-10-31T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Camera

I bought this camera for my husband after purchasing one for myself. We were on vacation in Yellowstone and I took a lot of videos which were incredible both for sound and quality. Also, the small size makes this perfect for traveling.

CATHERINE S.

2011-10-23T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

excellent point and shoot

Noisy low light photos, but your going to get that with any camera under $ Great video, great image quality, very easy to use "auto" setting. And if you want to go full manual - this camera allows you to do that too. Like the "textured" surface! First camera I received drained the battery within 3 days (without it even being on..), Adorama replaced it and the new one is good - so watch for that - it might be a common problem.

mkillin

2011-10-16T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

great camera

great camera for going out with friends. i first bought the panasonic FH5 for this purpose, however the images were never very sharp. bought this camera and it's much better, great sharp photos. only thing bad is the skin tones can sometimes be a little too red.

ash

2011-09-03T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Outstanding for stills and HD video

Easy to learn to use, manual is well done though we had to print it Image clarity and videos are impressive Color is real

FRED B.

2011-09-03T21:00:00

Rated 3 out of 5

They don't make 'em like they used to

I bought this to replace a SD1100IS that I dropped on vacation, and before that camera I was very happy with my Canon A95 Powershot. This camera however seemed less. The pictures have a cartoon color to them and the features are severely limited when using the underwater case. I wished I hadn't rushed to replace my smaller camera, (I use a Nikon D200 for most serious shots) but based on my history with the powershots I felt safe. I now use this for times when I don't really care about images or having to pay attention to where I leave my camera. (Think parties, BBQs etc) I purchased a Nikon point and shoot that I am really happy with. The video on the Canon is OK, I was just disappointed that the image quality has gone down so much. The A95 at 5 mega pixels took crisper shots.

C L.

Canon 300 HS Specifications

  • Type

    Compact digital still camera with built-in flash

  • Sensor

    1/2.3-inch CMOS

  • Total Pixels

    Approx. 12.8 Megapixels

  • Effective Pixels

    Approx. 12.1 Megapixels

  • Focal Length

    4.3 (W) - 21.5mm (T) (35mm film equivalent: 24-120mm)

  • Digital Zoom

    Approx. 4x

  • Focusing Range

    Normal AF: 2.0 in. (5cm) - infinity (W), 3.0 ft. (90cm) - infinity (T)
    Macro: 1.2 in. - 1.6 ft. (3 - 50cm) (W)

  • Autofocus System

    TTL Autofocus

  • LCD Monitor

    2.7-inch TFT color LCD (wide viewing angle type)

  • LCD Pixels

    Approx. 230,000 dots

  • LCD Coverage

    Approx. 100%

  • Maximum Aperture

    f/2.7 (W) - f/5.9 (T)

  • Shutter Speed

    1 - 1/2000 sec. 15 - 1/2000 sec. (Total Shutter speed range)

  • Sensitivity

    Auto, ISO 100/200/400/800/1600/3200

  • Light Metering Method

    Evaluative, Center weighted average, Spot

  • Exposure Control Method

    AE Lock

  • Exposure Compensation

    +/-2 stops in 1/3-stop increments

  • White Balance Control

    Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom

  • Built-in Flash

    Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Auto Red-eye Correction, Flash On, Flash Off; FE Lock, Smart Flash, Slow Synchro

  • Flash Range

    1.6-11.5 ft. (W), 3.0-6.6 ft. (T) (50cm-3.5m (W), 90cm-2.0m (T))

  • Recycling Time

    10 sec. or less (battery voltage: 3.7 V)

  • Shooting Modes

    P, Auto, Movie Digest, Portrait, Kids & Pets, Smart Shutter, High-speed Burst, Best Image Selection, Handheld Night Scene, Low Light, Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Color Accent, Color Swap, Beach, Underwater, Foliage, Snow, Fireworks, Long Shutter, Stitch Assist, Movie

  • Photo Effects

    My colors Off, Vivid, Neutral, Sepia, Black & White, Positive Film, Lighter Skin, Darker Skin, Vivid Blue, Vivid Green, Vivid Red, Custom Color

  • Self Timer

    Approx. 10-sec. delay/approx. 2-sec. delay/custom

  • Continuous Shooting

    Approx. 3.4 shots/sec. (in P mode)
    Approx. 8.2 shots/sec. (in High-speed Burst)

  • Storage Media

    SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card, Eye-Fi, MultiMediaCard, MMCplus card, HC MMCplus card

  • File Format

    Design rule for camera file system, DPOF Version 1.1 compliant

  • Image Recording Format

    Normal, Fine

  • JPEG Compression Mode

    Still Image: Exif 2.3 (JPEG)
    Video: MOV (Image: H.264; Audio: Linear PCM (stereo))

  • Number of Recording Pixels

    16:9: 4000 x 2248 (Large), 2816 x 1584 (Medium 1), 1920 x 1080 (Medium 2), 640 x 360 (Small)
    3:2: 4000 x 2664 (Large), 2816 x 1880 (Medium 1), 1600 x 1064 (Medium 2), 640 x 424 (Small)
    4:3: 4000 x 3000 (Large), 2816 x 2112 (Medium 1), 1600 x 1200 (Medium 2), 640 x 480 (Small) 1:12992 x 2992 (Large), 2112 x 2112 (Medium 1), 1200 x 1200 (Medium 2), 480 x 480 (Small)

  • Playback Modes File 1

    Stills & Videos: Auto Rotate (Automatic vertical/horizontal detection), Image Advance (Operation Tools, Transition effects, Scroll Display), Rotate, Favorites, My Category, Smart Shuffle, Filtered Playback, Slide Show (Playback Interval, Repeat, Effect, Playlist)

  • Playback Modes File 2

    Still Images: Single, Index (4-100 thumbnails), Magnification (2-10x), Information Display, Red-eye Correction, i-Contrast, Trimming, Resize, My Colors, Focus Check, Histogram, Overexposure Warning
    Videos: Normal Playback, Slow Motion Special Playback, Editing, Resume

  • Erase Modes

    Select image, select range, all images (all filtered images)

  • Video Out

    NTSC/PAL (dedicated connector (female) with unified type of digital, audio and video)
    Mini-HDMI connector

  • Audio Out

    Stereo (dedicated connector (female) unified type of digital, audio and video)

  • Other

    Mini-HDMI cable: connection to high definition monitor; SD Memory card slot; direct connection to Canon SELPHY Compact Photo Printers, PIXMA Inkjet Photo Printers and PictBridge-compatible printers via camera's USB 2.0 Hi-speed cable

  • Power Supply

    Battery Pack NB-4L, Compact Power Adapter CA-DC10 (when used with DC Couple DR-10) Approx. 220 shots Approx. 5 hours

  • Power Source

    Battery Pack NB-4L, Compact Power Adapter CA-DC10 (when used with DC Couple DR-10)

  • Shooting Capacity

    Approx. 220 shots

  • Playback Time

    Approx. 5 hours

  • Operating Temperature

    32-104 deg.F/0-40 deg.C

  • Operating Humidity

    10-90%

  • Dimensions (W x H x D)

    3.63 x 2.20 x 0.77 in. / 92.2 x 55.9 x 19.5mm

  • Weight

    Approx. 4.97 oz. / 141g (Including batteries and memory card)
    Approx. 4.30 oz. / 122 g (Camera body only)

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About Canon PowerShot ELPH 300 HS Digital ELPH Camera Camera, 12.1MP, 5x Optical Zoom 24-120mm Lens, 2.7-inch Color LCD Screen, Silver

Don't let the PowerShot ELPH 300 HS (5095B001) digital camera's slim profile fool you. This fashionable device will not only make you stand out from the crowd, but it'll also deliver incredibly brilliant still images and amazing 1080p HD videos. Once you turn on the camera, be prepared to be amazed at how much is packed into one of the slimmest point-and-shoot digital cameras on the market! So let your imagination run free and let the HS system, 24mm 5x Optical Zoom and 12.1 Megapixels help you achieve great images everywhere.

Canon PowerShot ELPH 300 HS Digital ELPH Camera Camera, 12.1MP, 5x Optical Zoom 24-120mm Lens, 2.7-inch Color LCD Screen, Silver Features

  • Don't be fooled by the PowerShot 300 HS digital camera's incredibly smooth and lustrous eye-catching design because once it's in your hands, you'll discover that the slimmest digital camera with a 24mm ultra Wide-Angle lens in the world packs a real big technological punch!
  • Inside this tiny, fit-in-your-pocket camera is a powerful 5x Optical Zoom with a 24mm ultra Wide-Angle lens that provides you with the versatility you need to photograph in an array of situations
  • The Canon HS system delivers clear, blur-free shots with all the ambiance intact and frees you from the sometimes unwanted effects of using the flash
  • Beautiful low light shots are possible at both low and high ISO speeds and the dynamic range is expanded to retain maximum detail in highlight and shadow areas. The system is the result of two technologies brought together in a compact PowerShot
  • The first is the 12.1 Megapixel CMOS Sensor, which positions the light-receiving surface for optimal light reception. More light means clearer, blur-free images with plenty of detail and nuance, even in dark areas
  • Working together with the CMOS sensor to deliver the HS system is Canon's advanced DIGIC 4 Image Processor, which actively reduces noise and delivers high speed image processing
  • Experiencing the brilliance of Full 1080p HD video in a Canon PowerShot ELPH digital camera has never been easier. With the convenient dedicated movie button, you'll be able to instantly record everyday moments in amazing life-like realism at a push of a button
  • You can also operate the optical zoom while shooting video so you can get in close-but don't worry about shaky footage because Dynamic IS will help keep your videos steady!
  • The PowerShot ELPH 300 HS digital camera is equipped with High-Speed Burst Mode that can capture 8.0 frames per second, letting you catch the sequence of the action-a feature great for using at sport events
  • You can also add a fun slow motion effect to you videos with Super Slow Motion Movie. Super Slow Motion Movie will record your clips at a high speed so that when you watch your videos, they'll play back in slow motion-a feature also useful for analyzing a play-by-play of sports moves
  • The PowerShot ELPH 300 HS digital camera takes the quality of your still images and videos to a whole new level - automatically. The camera's advanced Smart AUTO system detects a wealth of information about the scene you're shooting, then automatically selects the optimal settings for you
  • Now with an expanded range of 32 shooting scenarios, the camera handles a wide variety of situations, freeing you up to concentrate on composing your shot and capturing the moment you're looking for
  • Using the Movie Digest Mode, you can have the camera automatically record a short video clip (up to approximately 4 sec) every time you shoot a still image. The camera will then combine an entire day's worth of clips into a single video. No editing required - Movie Digest Mode does all the work
  • Add some vintage nostalgia with Toy Camera Effect. Toy Camera Effect recreates this look by darkening the edges to make them appear as if they were photographed through a pinhole lens and adding contrast
  • Monochrome lets you sway away from the usual black & white combination. Now you can choose from three single-toned effects: Black & White, Sepia or Blue to really give your photos the effect you're looking for

What's in the box:

  • Item Note: Camera incapable of reading Memory cards; May have additional issues; Cosmetic condition is V; SOLD AS IS; SOLD FOR PARTS ONLY; FINAL SALE
  • Charger
  • Strap