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Canon PowerShot A300

MSRP: $ 299.00

Description:
  • Sensor: 3.2 megapixel CCD
  • Max resolution: 2048x1536 pixels
  • Lens: 5mm f/3.6 (35mm equiv: 33mm) w. 5.1x digital zoom
  • Exposure: Program AE w. Exposure compensation
  • Selectable white balance
  • ISO: auto/ ISO 50/ 100/ 200/ 400
  • Movie mode
  • Storage media: CompactFlash Type I
  • Interface: USB

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    Rating
    Reviewed by: Kim
     (Beginner)

    Review Date
    July 5, 2007

    Overall Rating
     4 of 5

    Value Rating
     4 of 5

    Used product for
    More than 1 year

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    Review 1 of 7

    Price Paid:  $19999.00 from Target

    Summary:
    I have used this camera for about 3-4 years now. It takes really good pictures considering it is only 3.2 megapixels. I usually bring my memory card to the local store and have my pictures printed. The pictures come out pretty clear. However, it takes better pictures outside than inside. I like this camera because if the picture isn't good you can erase and take a new one! I feel this camera is good for beginners. It has a variety of functions and the buttons are easy to use. If you are a beginner, I feel this camera is good for you! It is worth every penny!

    Strengths:
    It takes movies. Great for outdoors. Good quality pictures. 5X digital zoom. Self-timer. Automatic power- saving function.

    Weaknesses:
    Does not have optical zoom. Only has 3.2 megapixels. Batteries go pretty fast. Must use rechargable ones!!



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    Rating
    Reviewed by: David Zincoran
     (Beginner)

    Review Date
    June 27, 2007

    Overall Rating
     5 of 5

    Value Rating
     5 of 5

    Used product for
    Less than 1 month

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    Review 2 of 7

    Price Paid:  $0.00

    Summary:
    This is a great camera for beginner-intermediate. It is easy to operate and fast to learn. Fun to use too. I love this camera. This is the day I got it and I love it already. Buy this camera. Reccomendation: If it is back in stock get it at www.keh.com it's a great place. Used cameras in good condition for a great price.

    Strengths:
    Ease of operation- Big enough buttons to use but not too big, and I like how the menu's layed out.
    All the ways you can customize it- Startup picture, sound, push-button sound...
    Features-Lots of then trust me

    Weaknesses:
    Battery life I suggest you take more still pics than videos and GET RECHARGABLES!!! NiMh would be best I went through 2 pairs of batteries in the first day lol.

    Similar Products Used:
    I borrowed my Dad's camera it's an old camera from the 1980s. Kodak Digital Science. You can get it now for 20 bucks but I kind of suggest you don't it's not that good...



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    Rating
    Reviewed by: linda
     (Casual)

    Review Date
    January 6, 2004

    Overall Rating
     5 of 5

    Value Rating
     5 of 5

    Used product for
    0-1 years

    Visitors rate this review
    2.33 of 5,
    3 votes

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    Review 3 of 7

    Price Paid:  $269.00 from the brick

    Summary:
    I received this camera for christmas and have found it to be very impressive. It takes beautiful pictures. The clarity and colour is amazing!

    Strengths:
    Good bang for your buck! With 3.2 megapixels it takes very good pictures. Although I haven't printed any yet....

    Weaknesses:
    I had trouble with taking black and white pictures only because the camera lacks clear instruction on what mode it needs to be in, in order to take black and whites. I also wish it had optical zoom as well as digital.



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    Rating
    Reviewed by: lucas
     (Intermediate)

    Review Date
    October 9, 2003

    Overall Rating
     5 of 5

    Value Rating
     5 of 5

    Used product for
    0-1 years

    Visitors rate this review
    3.00 of 5,
    4 votes

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    Review 4 of 7

    Price Paid:  $268.00 from walmart

    Summary:
    The canon Power Shot A300 is a better camera then the canon A70,I own both of them,the A70 has a bad battery life.which as we all know is a big down fall. You will save a $100 by buying the A300 over buying the A70, you'll save even more it comes to Battery replacement. I have 4 out of 5 people that use the A300 over the A70 in my house,for 4 out of the 5 fighting to use the A300 is pretty good,Age's of user's are 42,40, 16,13,and a 9 year old.

    Strengths:
    easy for any age, EX-Battery life,appox 600 to 725 pic on a set of battery's.

    Weaknesses:
    none so far.

    Similar Products Used:
    Canon A70



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    Rating
    Reviewed by: arb2000
     (Casual)

    Review Date
    July 18, 2003

    Overall Rating
     5 of 5

    Value Rating
     5 of 5

    Used product for
    3 Months to 1 year

    Visitors rate this review
    3.67 of 5,
    6 votes

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    Review 5 of 7

    Price Paid:  $160.00 from www.warehouseexpress

    Summary:
    Brilliant camera. Ignore people who moan about battery life, they are using the wrong ones. Get some 2100mAh Rechargable ones. They will last for ages! What else can I say? Its a very good buy and well worth the money!!!

    Strengths:
    Briliant quality images, ease of use, movie mode, macro, cheap memory, and very good tft screen.

    Weaknesses:
    No optical zoom.

    Similar Products Used:
    Pentax RS430. Cant realy compare - £200 price difference.



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