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Canon Powershot 300 HS Digital ELPH Camera (Black)

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  • B&H # CAPSE300B
  • Mfr# 5096B001

Product Highlights

  • 12.1MP CMOS Sensor
  • 5x Optical Zoom 24-120mm Lens
  • 24mm Ultra Wide-Angle
  • Optical Image Stabilizer
  • Improved Low Light/High ISO Photos
  • Full 1080p HD Video W/Stereo Sound
  • Hi-Speed Burst Shooting at Up to 8.0fps
  • Slow Motion Movie Mode
  • Effects Include Toy Camera & Monochrome
  • Smart AUTO Has 32 Scene Modes

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Canon's Powershot 300 HS Digital ELPH Camera (Black) packs features galore into its slender (3.63 x 2.20 x 0.77"/9.2 x 5.6 x 1.9 cm) and lightweight (4.30 oz/122 g) body--a 12.1MP CMOS high resolution sensor, 5x wide-angle 24-120mm lens (equivalent in 35mm format), and full 1920 x 1080 HD video with stereo sound, for starters.

It's also got the advanced HS system delivering clear, sharp photos with detail and nuance in low light, with high or low ISO images. Smart AUTO recognizes and sets optimal exposure, shutter and focus settings for 32 predefined shooting situations. The Super Slow Motion Movie mode records video at 240fps for a very slow motion playback, and the High-Speed Burst mode allows you to shoot still photos at up to 8.0fps.

A large range of creative effects is available, including fisheye effect, miniature effect (stills and video), toy camera effect that creates a vignette similar to pinhole cameras, monochrome, super vivid, color accent, color swap (pick one color in a photo and replace that color with another of your choice), super vivid color for artistic effect, and many more. This ELPH is fully loaded and ready to go.

World's Thinnest Digital Camera W/24mm Ultra Wide-Angle Lens, 5x Optical Zoom, Image Stabilizer
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 an ultra wide-angle lens 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. So whether you're out partying or just walking around town, you don't need to sacrifice style for power. The PowerShot ELPH 300 HS has you covered for capturing amazing photos effortlessly.
Experience the Power
The Canon HS SYSTEM takes the frustration out of low light shooting. The 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.
Memorable Moments in Spectacular Full HD
Experiencing the brilliance of Full 1080p HD video in a Canon PowerShot ELPH digital camera has never been easier. You?ll be able to record everyday moments in amazing life-like realism at a push of a button and you won?t have to worry about shaky footage because Dynamic IS will help keep your videos steady!
A PowerShot that Keeps Up with the Action
Sometimes, the action just won't stop for you. 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!
Advanced Smart AUTO for Stills and Videos That Shine
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. From portraits to landscapes to action scenes, the PowerShot ELPH 500 HS digital camera has you covered whether you're shooting stills or videos.
Smart AUTO
The camera automatically selects the best shooting settings for optimal quality based on subjects and environmental factors to provide point-and-shoot simplicity.
P Program
Access advanced exposure compensation features while shooting mostly automatically.
Movie Digest Mode
Records a video clip before capturing a still image and then combines one day's worth of clips into a video.
Portrait
The camera sets a large aperture, focusing the subject and artistically blurring the background to make your subject "pop."
Kids & Pets
Reduced focusing time freezes fast-moving subjects, so you won't miss those special shots.
Smart Shutter
The camera automatically takes the photo when people smile, wink, or get into frame.
High-speed Burst
The camera shoots continuously at a high speed of approx. 8.0fps while you hold down the shutter.
Best Image Selection
The camera takes five photos in succession, and then chooses the best one out of the bunch.
Handheld Night Scene
Suppresses image blur even without the help of a tripod.
Low Light
For high quality image capture in an amazing range of dimly-lit situations.
Fisheye Effect
Add a classic photo distortion without a fisheye lens.
Miniature Effect for Movies & Stills
Emphasizes perspective for a miniature effect by blurring upper and bottom portions of videos and stills.
Toy Camera Effect
Simulates photos taken with "toy" or pinhole cameras, darkening the image at the edges to create a vignette effect.
Monochrome
Choose from three single-tone effects: Black-and-White, Sepia, or Blue.
Super Vivid
Super Vivid intensifies existing hues, saturating the scene with bright colors.
Poster Effect
Poster Effect combines several similar shades into one color, turning subtle gradations into eye-catching, scene-popping contrasts.
Color Accent
Choose to retain a single color in your image while other colors turn monochrome.
Color Swap
Select a color and replace it with a color you specify for special effects.
Beach
Get clear shots of people at a sunny beach without darkened faces.
Foliage
Capture brilliant shots of autumn foliage, greenery and blossoms.
Snow
Shoot clear snow scenes without darkened subjects or an unnatural bluish tint.
Fireworks
Grab brilliant images of skyrocketing fireworks.
Long Shutter
Use to blur moving subjects for artistic effect, ideal for urban night photography.
Stitch Assist
Build awe-inspiring panoramas by neatly aligning sequential images.
Movie
Shoot in Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 24 fps for up to 14 min. 53 sec. or 4GB per clip. Shoot in HD (1280 x 720) at 24 fps for up to 21 min. and 23 sec. or 4GB per clip. Shoot in VGA (640 x 480) at 30 fps for up to 46 min. and 46 sec. or 4GB per clip and QVGA (320 x 240 at 30 fps) for up to 2 hours 23 min. and 41 sec. or 4GB per clip. Record your clips in high speed (approx. 240fps), and then watch your videos in slow motion.
Easily Turn Your Memories into Videos
Putting together a video containing highlights from family vacations, important occasions and other special events is now easier than you might imagine. Using the Movie Digest Mode, you can have the camera automatically record a short video clip (up to approximately 4 seconds) 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, so you can sit back and enjoy your video!
Imaging
Resolution Effective: 12.1 Megapixel, Actual Pixels: 12.8 Megapixel
Sensor 1/2.3" CMOS
File Formats Still Images: JPEG
Movies: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, MOV
Audio: Linear PCM
Max Resolution 9MP: 4000 x 2248 @ 16:9
Other Resolutions 10.6MP: 4000 x 2664 @ 3:2
12MP: 4000 x 3000 @ 4:3
9MP: 2992 x 2992 @ 1:1
4.4MP: 2816 x 1584 @ 16:9
5.3MP: 2816 x 1880 @ 3:2
6MP: 2816 x 2112 @ 4:3
4.4MP: 2112 x 2112 @ 1:1
2MP: 1920 x 1080 @ 16:9
1.7MP: 1600 x 1064 @ 3:2
1.9MP: 1600 x 1200 @ 4:3
1.4MP: 1200 x 1200 @ 1:1
0.23MP: 640 x 360 @ 16:9
0.27MP: 640 x 424 @ 3:2
0.3MP: 640 x 480 @ 4:3
0.23MP: 480 x 480 @ 1:1
Aspect Ratio 1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9
Image Stabilization Optical
Color Spaces None
Optics
Lens EFL: 4.3-21.5 mm (35mm equivalent: 24-120 mm)
Aperture: f/2.7 (W) - 5.9 (T)
Zoom Optical: 5x
Digital: 4x
Focus Range Wide: 1.97" (5 cm) - Infinity
Telephoto: 2.95' (90 cm) - Infinity
Macro: 1.18" (3 cm) - 19.69" (50 cm)
Exposure Control
ISO Sensitivity Auto, 100-3200
Shutter 15 - 1/2000 sec
Exposure Metering Center-weighted, Evaluative, Spot
Exposure Modes Modes: AE Lock
Compensation: -2 EV to +2 EV (in 0.33 EV steps)
White Balance Modes Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Tungsten
Burst Rate Up to 3.4 fps at 12.1 MP 1
Please Note:

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

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Self Timer 2 Sec, 10 Sec 2
Please Note:

Shooting start time (0-10 sec. (in one-second increments), 20/25/30 sec.) and number of shots (1-10 shots (in one-shot increments)) can be specified.

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Flash
Built-in Flash Yes: Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, FE Lock, Flash On, Off, Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync
Effective Flash Range Wide: 1.64 - 11.48' (0.50 - 3.5 m)
Telephoto: 2.95 - 6.56' (0.90 - 2.0 m)
Memory
Memory Card Type SD
SDHC
SDXC
MMC
MMCplus
HC MMCplus
Recording
Video Recording Yes, NTSC/PAL
Video
Audio Recording With Video, Stereo
Viewfinder/Display
Screen 2.7" LCD Rear Screen (230000 pixels)
Connectivity/System Requirements
Connectivity USB 2.0
HDMI A (Full Size)
AV Output
Environmental
Operating/Storage Temperature Operating
32 to 104 °F (0 to 40 °C)
Humidity: 10 - 90%
Power
Battery NB-4L Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack
Physical
Dimensions (WxHxD) 3.63 x 2.20 x 0.77" / 9.22 x 5.59 x 1.96 cm
Weight 4.30 oz / 122  g Camera Only

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CanonPowershot 300 HS Digital ELPH Camera (Black)
 
4.5

(based on 147 reviews)

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    (81)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (57)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (8)

  • 2 Stars

     

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97%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy to use (88)
  • Compact (76)
  • Good image quality (73)
  • Fast / accurate auto-focus (58)
  • Large clear LCD (53)

Cons

  • Lag / shutter delay (16)
  • No viewfinder (14)
  • Short battery life (13)
  • Limited zoom (12)

Best Uses

  • Travel (91)
  • Family photos (63)
  • Landscape/scenery (44)
  • Low light (40)
  • Video (30)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Casual photographer (45), Photo enthusiast (27), Casual viewer (16), Semi-pro photographer (12), Pro photographer (4)
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No (83), Yes (6)

Most Liked Positive Review

 

Another great Canon product!

I currently own a 5D Mark II and was looking to replace my Canon S80 which is now 6 yrs old. While I love the S80 and the quality pics it captured, the bulkiness ...Read complete review

I currently own a 5D Mark II and was looking to replace my Canon S80 which is now 6 yrs old. While I love the S80 and the quality pics it captured, the bulkiness of this point-and-shoot (P&S) became inconvenient. My wife was adamant she wanted a more compact P&S this time around.

In addition to great pics, I was looking for a P&S with 1080p video capability so I wouldn't have to get a separate camcorder. Let me say that the 300 HS is a quality camera packed into a sleek body that I can easily slip into any pocket on the run.

Most Canon cameras (I am a Canon loyalist) take great shots. But what most impresses me about this camera are its low-light capabilities. It obviously can not match the image quality of a DSLR, but for a P&S, I was impressed! Indoor night shots of my kids WITHOUT flash (incandescent lighting only) come out amazingly crisp with minimal noise. Autofocus is quite impressive as it tracks faces in the frame further enhancing ease of use. Menu functions are quite intuitive (if you've owned previous Canon models). It's got plenty of preset shooting modes. And it's quick between shots for a P&S (a couple seconds with flash photography).

I also compared the 1080p video vs Flip Ultra HD which shoots in 720p. The video quality is like night-and-day with the 300 HS finishing ahead by a mile. Low-light video is grainy but still watchable (unwatchable on Flip). In daylight, video looks beautiful. Video is easily imported into both iphoto and imovie.

I did purchase an extra battery after reading battery life can be short. I've had the camera a week and have used it for 15-30 minutes daily (including video capture) and I have not needed to recharge yet.

I'd also recommend the black body as it has a textured housing that makes holding this small camera much easier.

Overall, considering the excellent quality of the camera, easy portability, and great price, this camera is worth every penny.

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Most Liked Negative Review

 

a lot to offer but not enough

I bought the Canon Powershot ELPH 300 HS to have a good quality camera at hand at all times when not wanting to carry an SLR around, so for everyday amateur photography and a few...Read complete review

I bought the Canon Powershot ELPH 300 HS to have a good quality camera at hand at all times when not wanting to carry an SLR around, so for everyday amateur photography and a few movies here and there.

The camera is small and light, fits into a jeans pocket or small bag. So it's easy to have it on you all the time. Which is great! Under good daylight conditions the shots come out more or less as you want them and without the flash the atmosphere of the photos is good and natural. A fun thing to have with you on vacation or outdoor activities.

However, in lower light conditions (fading sunlight, too gloomy days, indoors!) the flash destroys every sense of atmosphere, the delayed flash mode (only when in "P" mode, not possible under auto) doesn't really help either. Without the flash, the image stabilizer isn't sufficient. Photos lose their sharpness, and you lose your moments. Also, the program handling is a bit complicated, I guess you can eventually work your way around that with practice, but for good pictures it takes always a bit too long to find the right setting out of the long list of 32 scene modes.

So, basically it's a fancy outdoor camera with a whole lot of gimmicks which can be fun, but don't make up for the lack of lowlight performance.

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5.0

Excellent compact camera!

By SLR Enthusiast

from Walnut, CA

Verified Buyer

Pros

  • Compact
  • Easy to use
  • Great Features
  • Great Image Quality
  • Long battery life

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Everyday Photography
    • Travel

    Comments about Canon Powershot 300 HS Digital ELPH Camera (Black):

    Been looking for a pocket camera for a while now. Sometimes, it's great to have a compact camera were the need to take along full SLR gear is not needed. The Powershot 300 HS fits the bill very well. The camera is extremely easy to use. Images are clear and crisp, even if just left in Auto! The modes under the Program mode are great to have some fun with as well. As a SLR user, it was mentally hard not being in control all the time, but it was a pleasant surprise at the results of this camera. Well worth it.

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    3.0

    decent camera

    By Tim

    from Buffalo, NY

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Broad Appeal
    • Emotionally Engaging
    • Engaging Characters

    Cons

      Best Uses

        Comments about Canon Powershot 300 HS Digital ELPH Camera (Black):

        In general, it's a good camera. Easy to use and get good pics. The only drawback is that the LCD screen is not sharp as I expected.

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        5.0

        As good as I'd hoped it would be.

        By MrKodo

        from San Rafael, CA

        Verified Buyer

        Comments about Canon Powershot 300 HS Digital ELPH Camera (Black):

        I am very pleased with this camera. I wanted something very small and light, for a do a lot of hiking and want to take pictures that I will use in drawings. This camera fits all my needs. Great.

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        5.0

        Great Little Camera!

        By jsager

        from Pittsburgh, PA

        Verified Buyer

        Comments about Canon Powershot 300 HS Digital ELPH Camera (Black):

        Bought this camera for my wife. She loves the size and feel of the camera. Slips right into her pocket. Takes great pictures. Works very well in low light situations.

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        5.0

        Great product

        By Joe

        from Spring Valley, NY

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Broad Appeal

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • At Home
          • In The Car
          • Perfect Gift
          • Special Needs

          Comments about Canon Powershot 300 HS Digital ELPH Camera (Black):

          Great product.
          Easy to use.
          Nice big screen.

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          5.0

          Another Great camera from Canon

          By Squirrel Man

          from Shrewsbury, MA

          About Me Casual Viewer

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Easy to use menu
          • Good color
          • Small size

          Cons

          • Limited telephoto

          Best Uses

            Comments about Canon Powershot 300 HS Digital ELPH Camera (Black):

            I bought this camera to replace an Elph Powershot SD600 which still works fine but could not use SDHC cards.The 300 HS is a great camera and a big improvement over the SD600. Right away I noticed the better color rendition. A big factor for me was the improvement in the menu. It now is almost intuitive whereas I had problems with the flow of the 600. The separate button to get to playback mode is an improvement also.Its small size allows me to stick it in my breast pocket and have it ready for use instantly.

            Glad I bought it and recommend it to anyone.

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            5.0

            Excellent purchase!

            By rositad

            from santiago, chile.

            About Me Casual Viewer

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Broad Appeal
            • Emotionally Engaging
            • Great Cinematography

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Perfect Gift
              • Travel

              Comments about Canon Powershot 300 HS Digital ELPH Camera (Black):

              I bought this camera for my father because I have the same one and I really like it. I decided to buy in B&H because I bought my camera here too and I had a great experience.

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              5.0

              Compact, simple, great resolution.

              By Log Normal

              from Newark, DE

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Compact size
              • High resolution
              • Low light performance

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • At Home
                • In The Car
                • Perfect Gift
                • Travel

                Comments about Canon Powershot 300 HS Digital ELPH Camera (Black):

                I prefer to have a camera on my person at all times. This little Canon ELPH fills the bill. It is not the latest model, but it has great resolution, very good performance in low light, and best of all, it is so small you almost forget you have it. For [$], you can't go wrong! One tip, if you buy this camera, get the black one, because it has a textured finish which makes this tiny camera easy to hold and use.

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                4.0

                Decent little P&S camera

                By drabina

                from NJ

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Good controls
                • Small size

                Cons

                • Black texture-finish

                Best Uses

                • PS camera

                Comments about Canon Powershot 300 HS Digital ELPH Camera (Black):

                I have purchased this camera to replace aging (but still functional) Panasonic P&S that did not support HD video recording. Canon has a nice finish (silver) and it is very small. It is appealing to my wife which calls my Nikon P300 "boxy". We have tested the camera inside and outside. So far the results are good but I would have to say that the Panasonic with Leica lens takes better indoor pictures. It is most likely due to the weaker flash on 300HS. As to the functions, everything is clearly marked and the amount of buttons is pretty much perfect for the small P&S.

                I would have to mention is that be aware that the black version has different texture than the silver one. Black model has sandpaper-like texture which my wife did not like and we had to exchange the camera for a silver one. Also, when you press MENU on the camera there is no way to change the picture size setting. You need to press different button to change that. It wasn't very intuitive at first. For that I have deducted one star.

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                5.0

                Great LITTLE camera

                By Jim

                from Des Moines, IA

                About Me Casual Viewer

                Verified Buyer

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                      Comments about Canon Powershot 300 HS Digital ELPH Camera (Black):

                      Purchased this camera based upon the recommendation of another photographer who commented as I am doing here. This is a nice pocket/purse size, has great photo quality and video is very nice.
                      The only shortcoming is there is no instruction book, only a getting started manual for the camera.

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                      5.0

                      great camera

                      By JT

                      from Philadelphia, PA

                      Verified Buyer

                      Pros

                      • Compact
                      • Feature packed
                      • Good price
                      • Long battery life

                      Cons

                      • Screen could be bigger

                      Best Uses

                        Comments about Canon Powershot 300 HS Digital ELPH Camera (Black):

                        after ending up with lots of vacation shots from a smartphone camera, i decided i should invest in a decent camera to have better pictures. i'm not a photographer at all (i know the 'rule of thirds' but that's basically it); i just wanted something around $200 that was small, had a rechargeable battery, and took great pictures with little hassle.

                        i started with reviews on cnet and immediately had my choices down to the 300hs and the sony dsc-wx9. i lamented for awhile b/w the sony and canon but ultimately decided to go with canon. even though the sony had 16mp (as opposed to 12), a carl zeiss lens, and a larger screen, i felt more comfortable going with canon since photography is all they do.

                        i'm happy with this purchase. the pictures are great and the battery lasts forever. its even able to take shots with some nice depth of field (foreground focused, background blurry) by using focus select or the portrait setting.

                        i would definitely recommend this small, feature-packed camera to anyone looking for a simple and powerful point-and-shoot.

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                        4.0

                        Good features and quality

                        By jmoss

                        from Washington, DC

                        About Me Casual Viewer

                        Verified Buyer

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                              Comments about Canon Powershot 300 HS Digital ELPH Camera (Black):

                              I replaced a lost Casio EX-H5 with the Canon 300 ELPH Powershot on the recommendation of a photographer friend). I LOVED my Casio EX-H5, and thought that the quality of pictures stood up next to any expensive camera (I had it in Europe with a friend shooting a DSLR and in many cases we had identical pictures to compare; mine were always as good if not better). I am happy with the Canon, as it has more features and does have good quality pictures, although I have not been as impressed as I was with my Casio. This is a much smaller body however, and that is very important to me.

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                              5.0

                              Great Camera

                              By Tyler

                              from New York, NY

                              About Me Casual Viewer

                              Verified Buyer

                              Pros

                              • Broad Appeal

                              Cons

                                Best Uses

                                  Comments about Canon Powershot 300 HS Digital ELPH Camera (Black):

                                  My first Camera and it is very easy to use, takes great photo's, and looks great.

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                                  5.0

                                  Great camera

                                  By glacier frenzy

                                  from montana

                                  About Me Casual Viewer

                                  Verified Buyer

                                  Pros

                                    Cons

                                      Best Uses

                                      • Adult Viewers
                                      • Perfect Gift
                                      • Travel
                                      • Younger Viewers

                                      Comments about Canon Powershot 300 HS Digital ELPH Camera (Black):

                                      Super easy to use and takes great pictures!

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                                      5.0

                                      Great Point and Shoot for Everyone

                                      By Phil

                                      from New York, NY

                                      About Me Casual Viewer

                                      Verified Buyer

                                      Pros

                                      • Fast
                                      • Fast turn-on
                                      • Great Quality

                                      Cons

                                        Best Uses

                                        • Candid
                                        • Travel

                                        Comments about Canon Powershot 300 HS Digital ELPH Camera (Black):

                                        I've been using a D-SLR and this one's speed and functionality is very comparable. I use the camera to take quick candids and other more composed shots as well, it's good for anything. The speed is the single most important thing for me and this camera is great. There is barely a pause between turning it on and taking a picture. The only complaint I have is the small size, it's great for your pocket but it is sometimes a little small.

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                                        5.0

                                        AMAZING little camera is so POWERFUL!

                                        By ProPowershot

                                        from NY,NY

                                        Verified Buyer

                                        Pros

                                          Cons

                                            Best Uses

                                            • At Home
                                            • Perfect Gift
                                            • Special Needs
                                            • Travel

                                            Comments about Canon Powershot 300 HS Digital ELPH Camera (Black):

                                            We purchased this camera for our jewelry department, as we needed to take pictures of samples. They needed to be clear, focused and mainly depict the image as closely detailed as possible. This camera takes the clearest pictures I have seen from a point and shoot and we LOVE it!

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                                            4.0

                                            Nice little camera

                                            By G

                                            from New York, NY

                                            About Me Casual Photographer

                                            Verified Buyer

                                            Pros

                                            • Easy To Use
                                            • Good Image Quality

                                            Cons

                                            • Limited Zoom

                                            Best Uses

                                            • Family Photos
                                            • Landscape/Scenery
                                            • Travel

                                            Comments about Canon Powershot 300 HS Digital ELPH Camera (Black):

                                            Easy to use. Easy to use. Easy to use.

                                            • Ease of Operation:
                                            • 9
                                            • Was this a gift?:
                                            • No

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                                            5.0

                                            Amazing little camera

                                            By AD

                                            from Toms River, NJ

                                            About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                                            Verified Buyer

                                            Pros

                                            • Easy To Use
                                            • Fast/accurate auto-focus
                                            • Good Image Quality
                                            • Good Image Stabilization
                                            • Good in Low Light
                                            • Great Zoom
                                            • Large Clear LCD
                                            • Nice Body Color
                                            • Small / Compact

                                            Cons

                                            • Short Battery Life

                                            Best Uses

                                            • Family Photos
                                            • Indoors/Low Light
                                            • Landscape/Scenery
                                            • Sports/Action

                                            Comments about Canon Powershot 300 HS Digital ELPH Camera (Black):

                                            I bought this cause I didn't want to take dslr everywhere I went. I'm very happy with his camera it takes amazing pictures.

                                            • Ease of Operation:
                                            • 10
                                            • Was this a gift?:
                                            • No

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                                            4.0

                                            Sleek and Functional

                                            By Yo_ATO

                                            from Boston, MA

                                            About Me Casual Photographer

                                            Verified Buyer

                                            Pros

                                            • Easy To Use
                                            • Fast/accurate auto-focus
                                            • Good Image Quality
                                            • Good Image Stabilization
                                            • Good in Low Light
                                            • Great Zoom
                                            • Large Clear LCD
                                            • Nice Body Color
                                            • Short Lag Time
                                            • Small / Compact

                                            Cons

                                            • No Viewfinder

                                            Best Uses

                                            • Family Photos
                                            • Travel

                                            Comments about Canon Powershot 300 HS Digital ELPH Camera (Black):

                                            Easy On/Off
                                            Easy to record HD Video
                                            Fits in your back pockets

                                            -I wish the Auto function was easier to navigate, I love taking Black and White pictures and I think it takes a couple too many steps to switch to the different color settings.
                                            -I could be missing a step but deleting images while in play mode seems to take 1 too many steps as well.

                                            • Ease of Operation:
                                            • 7
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                                            4.0

                                            Exelent product!! I would buy this again

                                            By Vero Sk

                                            from Buenos Aires, Argentina

                                            About Me Casual Photographer

                                            Verified Buyer

                                            Pros

                                            • Easy To Use
                                            • Fast/accurate auto-focus
                                            • Good Image Quality
                                            • Good Image Stabilization
                                            • Good in Low Light
                                            • Great Zoom
                                            • Large Clear LCD
                                            • Nice Body Color
                                            • Short Lag Time
                                            • Small / Compact

                                            Cons

                                              Best Uses

                                              • Family Photos
                                              • Indoors/Low Light
                                              • Landscape/Scenery
                                              • Sports/Action
                                              • Travel
                                              • Video
                                              • Weddings/Events
                                              • Wildlife photos

                                              Comments about Canon Powershot 300 HS Digital ELPH Camera (Black):

                                              It is very easy to use it,
                                              It takes veeery good pictures

                                              • Ease of Operation:
                                              • 8
                                              • Was this a gift?:
                                              • No

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                                              • B&H # CAPSE300B
                                              • Mfr# 5096B001

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                                              Canon Powershot 300 HS Digital ELPH Camera (Silver)

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                                              • B&H # CAPSE300S
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