Canon PowerShot A30 (03/20/2002)

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The PowerShot A30 is packed full of features and offers excellent value for money. This camera features a high quality 35-105mm (35mm equivalent) 3x optical zoom lens, with a bright maximum aperture of f2.8. Its 1.2M pixel CCD sensor captures the finest details, and Canon's latest intelligent three point focusing system AiAF (Artificial intelligence Auto Focus) ensures the subject is always in focus. PowerShot A30 images are great for email use on the Internet and small size prints. The PowerShot A30 also supports Canon's Direct Print printers - The Card Photo Printer CP-100 and CP-10. Direct printing is the quickest and easiest way to get photo quality prints without a PC. Simply connect the camera to the printer, select the image on your camera, and print. The CP-100 allows up to 10 x 15cm photo quality prints and the CP-10 is ideal for credit card size photos. With the movie mode, it is possible to capture movie clips up to 30 seconds and, by making use of the video lead supplied, the camera can be connected to a standard TV set, to view and share photos and movies. The PowerShot A30 incorporates additional features to allow more adventurous photography. The Manual Mode, allows users to select the aperture and shutter speeds, exposure compensation, and white balance setting from the auto or pre-set choices. The Photo Effects option allows images to be taken in vivid color, neutral, sepia and black and white. There is also a Stitch Assist mode for taking panorama shots that can be merged using the supplied PhotoStitch application. Going digital means easy connectivity between the camera and your PC's USB port opening up the whole new world of digital imaging. This camera uses standard AA-size alkaline or rechargeable batteries. The PowerShot A30 is supporting Exif Print. The Power Shot A30 brings affordable digital photography to everyone. With it's extensive feature set it offers great value for money for those looking for a great quality zoom lens digital camera. Suitable for first-time users and those wanting to switch to digital photography, it is ideal for any occasion.

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Canon PowerShot A30 specifications

• General
• Product Type Digital camera - Compact
• Enclosure Color Metallic silver
• Localization English
• Resolution 1.2 megapixels
• Optical Sensor Type CCD
• Total Pixels 1300000.0 pixels
• Effective Sensor Resolution 1200000.0 pixels
• Optical Sensor Size 1/2.7"
• Digital Zoom 2.0 x
• Auto Focus Active
• Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty 3
• Digital Video Format AVI
• Image Recording Format JPEG
• AV Interfaces Composite video/audio
• Exposure & White Balance
• Light Sensitivity ISO 400 , ISO 100 , ISO 200 , ISO 50
• Exposure Metering Spot , Evaluative
• Exposure Modes Automatic , Program , Manual
• Shooting Programs Macro , Stitch assist , Landscape
• Special Effects Neutral , Vivid , Low Sharpening , Sepia , Black & White
• White Balance Automatic , Presets
• White Balance Presets Tungsten light , Cloudy , Fluorescent , Daylight
• Max Shutter Speed 0.00066666666 sec
• Min Shutter Speed 15.0 sec
• Exposure Compensation ±2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
• Lens System
• Type 3.0 x x Zoom lens - 5.4 mm - 16.2 mm - F/2.8-4.8
• Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera -70.0 mm
• Focus Adjustment Automatic
• Min Focus Range 29.9 in
• Macro Focus Range 6.3 in - 30 in
• Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
• Lens Construction 7.0 groups / 9.0 elements
• Camera Flash
• Camera Flash Built-in flash
• Flash Modes Slow synchro , Auto mode , Flash OFF mode , Fill-in mode , Red-eye reduction
• Effective Flash Range 10.0 in - 14.0 ft
• Additional Features
• Continuous Shooting Speed 2.5 frames per second
• Self Timer Delay 10 sec , 2 sec
• Additional Features RGB primary color filter , Date/time stamp , Auto power save , DPOF support , AE/FE lock
• Display
• Type 1.5 in LCD display
• Display Features Built-in
• Connections
• Connector Type 1.0 x Composite video output , 1.0 x USB , 1.0 x DC power input
• Memory Card Slot CompactFlash Card
• Viewfinder
• Viewfinder Type Optical - Real-image zoom
• Field Coverage 80%
• Viewfinder Frames Autofocus frame
• Miscellaneous
• Included Accessories USB cable , Hand strap , Video cable
• Software
• Software Drivers & Utilities , Canon PhotoStitch , Canon ImageBrowser , Apple QuickTime , Canon Remote Capture , Canon ZoomBrowser EX
• Battery
• Supported Battery AA
• Supported Battery 4.0 x AA Alkaline battery ( Included )
• Memory / Storage
• Supported Memory Cards CompactFlash
• Included Memory Card 8.0 MB CompactFlash Card
• Image Storage Fine JPEG 640 x 480 : 50.0 VA - With 8MB card , Super-fine JPEG 1280 x 960 : 87.0 VA - With 8MB card , Super-fine JPEG 1024 x 768 : 16.0 VA - With 8MB card , Normal JPEG 1280 x 960 : 24.0 VA - With 8MB card , Fine JPEG 1280 x 960 : 10.0 VA - With 8MB card , Normal JPEG 1024 x 768 : 35.0 VA - With 8MB card , Super-fine JPEG 640 x 480 : 46.0 VA - With 8MB card , Normal JPEG 1024 x 768 : 16.0 VA - With 8MB card , Fine JPEG 640 x 480 : 32.0 VA - With 8MB card
• Video Capture AVI - 160 x 120 - 10.0 sec , AVI - 320 x 240 - 30.0 sec
• Dimensions & Weight
• Width 4.3 in
• Depth 1.5 in
• Height 2.8 in
• Weight 0.7 lbs
• Environmental Parameters
• Min Operating Temperature 32.0 °F
• Max Operating Temperature 104.0 °F
• Manufacturer Warranty
• Service & Support 1 year warranty
• Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year