At the heart of the Digital IXUS 300 is a 3X zoom lens (35-105mm in equivalent 35mm format), coupled to a 2.1 million pixel sensor delivering outstanding digital photographs. The perfect combination of style and technology / the perfect embodiment of style and substance.
For today's dynamic lifestyle you may need more than a snapshot. The Digital IXUS 300 captures precious moments as a short movie clip. Users can record 20 frames per second, up to 30 seconds. Operation couldn't be easier as once the movie mode has been selected the camera is automatically set to deliver optimum image quality every time.
Canons ultra smart Digital IXUS 300 features intelligent focus and metering technology enabling the camera to identify where your subject is, whilst simultaneously recognising low-light, back-lit and flash dependant situations ensuring perfect images every time. The 3 point focusing system ensures that the camera focuses on the subject even if not in the centre of the frame.
The Digital IXUS 300 is fitted with a powerful compact internal flash unit that matches the camera perfectly. Super-fast start up and rapid-fire shutter operation mean that the Digital IXUS 300 is ready for use whenever and wherever it is needed. Users with little time on their hands will appreciate that downloading image data to a computer is fast and easy using the supplied USB interface cable.
LCD Monitor |
100% coverage 1.5" Low-temperature Polycrystalline Silicon TFT Colour LCD |
CCD Size |
1/2.7 inch |
CCD Pixels |
Total: Approx. 2.11M Pixel (1688 x 1248)
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CCD Filter Array |
Primary-colour Bayer filter |
Lens Focal Length |
5.4 (W) - 16.2 (T) mm (35mm film equivalent: 35 - 105mm) |
Aperture Range |
F2.7 (W) / F4.7 (T) |
Lens Construction |
7 elements in 5 groups |
Digital Zoom |
2.5x [Maximum 7.5x digital zoom is available combined with optical zoom] |
Focusing Method |
TTL AiAF 3 focusing points |
Focus Range |
Macro: 16 (W) / 26 (T) - 76cm |
Exposure Control |
TTL Programme Auto Exposure |
Exposure Compensation |
+/- 2.0EV [1/3 step increments] |
Light Metering Method |
Evaluative metering (linked to focusing point) |
White Balance |
TTL Auto White Balance Auto, Pre-set [Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent] |
Shutter Speeds |
1 - 1/1,500 sec. (Noise reduction operates for all shutter speeds of 1/6 sec and longer) |
Shooting Interval |
Approx. 1.7 sec |
Shutter Release Time Lag |
Approx. 0.05 sec |
Equivalent Film Speed |
Approximately ISO 100 equivalent (Gain up to ISO 150 is automatically applied in low light conditions) |
Viewfinder |
Optical & LCD |
Flash Mode |
Auto, Red-eye Reduction Auto, Manual Flash On/Off, Slow Sync Speed |
Flash Range |
Wide Angle: 0.26m - 3.5m |
File Format |
Design rule for Camera File system Standardised by Japan Electronics and InformationTechnology Industries Association (JEITA) |
Print Order Format |
Digital Print Order Format [DPOF v1.1] |
Image Compression |
JPEG |
Compression Modes |
Super-Fine, Fine, Normal |
Recording Pixels |
Large: 1,600 x 1,200 pixels |
Storage Media |
CompactFlash™ card Type I |
Continuous Shooting |
Approx. 2.5 images / sec [At Large/Fine mode and LCD monitor is turned off] |
Interface |
USB I/F NTSC/PAL Video Output - menu selectable Audio monaural |
Power Source |
Camera: Li-ion Rechargeable Battery (NB-1L)* Date/Clock backup: Fixed Internal Battery, recharged by above *Li-ion Rechargeable Battery supplied |
Weight |
Approx. 240g [excluding battery and CF card] |
Operating Temperature |
0 - 40°C |
Operating Humidity |
10 - 90% |
Other Operations |
Camera Settings |
Other Features |
Self-timer |
Dimensions |
(W x H x D): 94.8 x 62.5 x 29.9 mm [excluding protruding parts] |
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Canon Digital IXUS 300
