Canon Powershot 300 HS Digital ELPH Camera (Silver)
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Canon's Powershot 300 HS Digital ELPH Camera (Silver) 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!
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| 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) close |
| 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. close |
| 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 |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 50 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
98%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to use (42)
- Compact (41)
- Good image quality (39)
- Image stabilization (29)
- Fast / accurate auto-focus (27)
Cons
- No viewfinder (9)
- Lag / shutter delay (5)
- Limited zoom (4)
- Poor flash (3)
Best Uses
- Travel (33)
- Family photos (28)
- Landscape/scenery (22)
- Video (18)
- Low light (16)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Photo enthusiast (20), Casual photographer (19), Semi-pro photographer (6)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (36), Yes (9)
Most Liked Positive Review
Small size, Big performance
I bought the Canon ELPH 300 HS to replace my lost SD 1200 IS. I originally bought the ELPH 100 IS, but there were two things I did not like about it:
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I bought the Canon ELPH 300 HS to replace my lost SD 1200 IS. I originally bought the ELPH 100 IS, but there were two things I did not like about it:
1. No zoom while in video mode, and
2. The control buttons are too small
I returned the 100 and bought the 300 and am very happy with my decision. Even though the LCD is a little smaller (2.7" vs. 3.0"), the camera has larger controls which make it easier to access the abundant features (including a tilt-shift mode called "miniature mode"), and it can zoom while in video mode. There are also modes for video shooting and is shoots video in HD and stereo.
It has a pretty wide angle lens, going down to 21.5 mm and can shoot in Macro mode. One of the things I really like about it is that you can set it to display a grid on the LCD. This is nice because it helps level your shots and aids when shooting in thirds (look it up if you are not familiar with this photographic concept).
I bought this camera as a compliment to my primary camera, which is Canon 40D DSLR with a variety of lenses. The 300 HIS is great because I like having a camera that fits in my pocket and can take it anywhere I go, which I do. The photo quality is very good, as is the video quality. It seems to take a little time between shots, but it does have a high-speed burst mode for action shots. Another thing that I did notice is that when taking close-up shots with the flash on, it sometimes produces a shadow in the lower-right side of the frame.
The kit includes the Canon Digital Solutions software for basic editing and downloading from the camera and USB/RCA cables for connecting to your computer and TV. I wish that the kit also included a mini HDMI cable because it has an HDMI connection. Other than that I have not complaints. It's small, easy to use, and takes great quality, 12mp photo's.
I would definitely recommend this camera to anyone.
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Disappointing
I was looking for a very compact camera with a decent image quality, and bought the ELPH after doing a lot of research on the internet. Initially, I was very pleased with the shots...Read complete review
I was looking for a very compact camera with a decent image quality, and bought the ELPH after doing a lot of research on the internet. Initially, I was very pleased with the shots I obtained outdoors, as well as indoors without a flash. However, when using the flash and the lens at its widest setting, I noted an obvious dark shadow in the right lower corner of all my photos taken using these settings. Apparently, this is a known camera defect and has been reported on previous reviews, which I missed prior to purchase. ([@]) I contacted Canon, and apparently they were unaware of this problem. [...]
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Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fast/accurate auto-focus
- Good Image Quality
- Good in Low Light
- Great Zoom
- Large Clear LCD
- Short Lag Time
- Small / Compact
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
- Travel
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife photos
Comments about Canon Powershot 300 HS Digital ELPH Camera (Silver):
- le zoom is enough
- les settings are easy
- le camera is low light
- comparison price-quality : good
- les pictures are good
but I don't like too much the color of the camera.
I'ld prefer a black one.
- Ease of Operation:
- 8
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fast/accurate auto-focus
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Great Zoom
- Nice Body Color
- Small / Compact
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Indoors/Low Light
- Travel
- Video
Comments about Canon Powershot 300 HS Digital ELPH Camera (Silver):
Good point and shoot Camera/video in pocket size and 24mm wide angle.
- Ease of Operation:
- 8
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fast/accurate auto-focus
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Short Lag Time
- Small / Compact
Cons
- Poor Flash
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Travel
- Video
Comments about Canon Powershot 300 HS Digital ELPH Camera (Silver):
Once upon a time I traveled the world with a Canon SD1000. It was a wonderful little cam that finally got taken from me at an event where I was performing (who robs the DJ? WTH?).Nevertheless, I took the plunge on the SD1400 and was VEry disappointed. Grainy in low light, horrible pics and quality (that cold digital look), weak warm up time, and SLOW when taking that perfect shot. The 300 came out not too long ago and its killer. Only [$], great in low light, decent burst (though you have to settle for 3MP shots), beautiful video quality, 24mm lens, stereo sound, and FAST on the trigger. Thanks to this bad boy I don't miss shots I want to get when out with friends. My SD1400 bit it from all the agressive travel to South America and desert festivals, etc. Finally the screen cracked among many problems. To be fair, I put it thru heck, even sleeping on it while it lay in my pockets while I trekked the Andes. Still, I was never happy with it.This camera has been wonderful so far. It will soon get some small tests as I take it to Europe. Let's hope it holds up like my SD1000 did!
- Ease of Operation:
- 9
Pros
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
- Travel
Comments about Canon Powershot 300 HS Digital ELPH Camera (Silver):
This is a great camera to capture pictures of children and moving objects. I have had some cameras where the shutter/processing speed was to slow and hindered photo ops.
- Ease of Operation:
- 8
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fast/accurate auto-focus
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Great Zoom
- Large Clear LCD
- Nice Body Color
- Short Lag Time
- Small / Compact
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Landscape/Scenery
Comments about Canon Powershot 300 HS Digital ELPH Camera (Silver):
I use this for every day pictures of family. I love the camera for all of the features it has, not too complex, but also enough features to satisfy my occasional camera wizardry.
- Ease of Operation:
- 10
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fast/accurate auto-focus
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Great Zoom
- Large Clear LCD
- Small / Compact
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Travel
Comments about Canon Powershot 300 HS Digital ELPH Camera (Silver):
Purchased this camera to replace an older elph model. We wanted to be able to take pictures from a moving tour bus and at night! Success! This camera allows us to do these 2 requirements AND is small enough to fit in your pocket!
Great pictures, large screen with a rechargeable battery, a normal storage card and stabilizes my unsteady hand! Also, it will zoom up to 20x!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fast/accurate auto-focus
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Great Zoom
- Nice Body Color
- Small / Compact
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
- Travel
- Video
- Wildlife photos
Comments about Canon Powershot 300 HS Digital ELPH Camera (Silver):
now this is a very nice camera, it is very compact, and very easy to handle, take pictures, great on the movies, and small to take with you any where. This is my very best pick of camera's. I love the small compact camera. I highly recomend this camera...
- Ease of Operation:
- 10
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good Image Quality
- Great Zoom
- Small / Compact
Cons
- No Viewfinder
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Wildlife photos
Comments about Canon Powershot 300 HS Digital ELPH Camera (Silver):
It's small and takes great photos. I like how it is not confusing to operate and has everything I need. The best gift I got this Christmas.
- Ease of Operation:
- 9
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fast/accurate auto-focus
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Great Zoom
- Nice Body Color
- Short Lag Time
- Small / Compact
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Canon Powershot 300 HS Digital ELPH Camera (Silver):
I bought this for my daughter for Christmas. She loves it. Has so many features for the price. She has not put it down. Would strongly recommend to anyone! Zoom is great and picture is crystal clear. The slow mode feature is fun.
Owner's manual says the camera is a little fragile. Hope we don't have to see that one come true!
- Ease of Operation:
- 8
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fast/accurate auto-focus
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Large Clear LCD
- Short Lag Time
- Small / Compact
Cons
- No Viewfinder
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Indoors/Low Light
- Travel
- Video
Comments about Canon Powershot 300 HS Digital ELPH Camera (Silver):
I initially wanted S95, then S100, but for my intended use, I could not justify the cost. I also looked at 510 HS, 310 HS, SX 230 and 100 HS as well as Nikon P300, S9100, and S8200. I wanted something that I can set on auto and get great pictures, no matter who presses the shutter.
Pros: posh, well-built with metal clad parts; has newer CMOS sensor supposedly better in low light; wide angle starts at very useful 24mm, not 28mm like above-mentioned units; excellent 1080HD video recording with zoom capability during recording; fast start up and minimal lag between shutters (for a P&S); excellent overall photo images with useful low light results; very small body but with manageable buttons; PRICE!!
Cons: low-resolution LCD screen compared to competition, and not much else.
100 HS is also very good if you don't mind not being able to zoom during video recording - save $30-40 over 300 HS and zoom starts at 28mm, otherwise same great images.
- Ease of Operation:
- 9
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fast/accurate auto-focus
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Great Zoom
- Small / Compact
Cons
- No Viewfinder
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
- Video
- Wildlife photos
Comments about Canon Powershot 300 HS Digital ELPH Camera (Silver):
I just bought this camera 2 weeks ago, and have been taking constant pictures with it ever since I got it! I love this camera. It has a vast array of features, which are easy to get to in the function menu, and is very user friendly. I really enjoy the 24mm wide angle lense, as it gives more depth and life to pictures. I've owned alot of Canon Elph Powershot cameras over the years, and in my opinion, this is the best one, overall, that I've owned. I am very satisfied with this camera, and would definately recommend it to a friend.
- Ease of Operation:
- 8
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Comments about Canon Powershot 300 HS Digital ELPH Camera (Silver):
easy to use, great quality, amazing priced!
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Cons
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Comments about Canon Powershot 300 HS Digital ELPH Camera (Silver):
elegant deisgn, takes great pictures and is easy to use.
- Ease of Operation:
- 9
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good Image Quality
- Good in Low Light
- Great Zoom
- Large Clear LCD
- Nice Body Color
- Small / Compact
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
Comments about Canon Powershot 300 HS Digital ELPH Camera (Silver):
I am not an expert photographer and use this mostly for vacations and parties- but this camera has taken amazing pictures! It is so small and easy to bring around, which i also love. Definitely get this camer!
- Ease of Operation:
- 10
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good Image Quality
- Small / Compact
Cons
Best Uses
- Travel
- Video
Comments about Canon Powershot 300 HS Digital ELPH Camera (Silver):
- Good image quality compared to other DC at the same level
- Good video recording with FULL HD
- Very compact
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
Comments about Canon Powershot 300 HS Digital ELPH Camera (Silver):
I this birthday present went a long way with my girlfriend. She has a canon D5 an was in need of a good point and shoot. The body of the camera is light and perfect for everyday use.
- Ease of Operation:
- 8
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fast/accurate auto-focus
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Great Zoom
- Nice Body Color
- Small / Compact
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Landscape/Scenery
- Travel
Comments about Canon Powershot 300 HS Digital ELPH Camera (Silver):
Slim body makes easy to pack for traveling in places where someone may steal a camera because it is visible. Very clear pictures with and without zoom. A lot of options are packed into this little body. 5x optical zoom - wonder if some cameras that have greater zoom at similar price have same quality of photo. The reviews on various sites on the internet pointed me to this camera and don't regret purchase one bit.
- Ease of Operation:
- 7
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fast/accurate auto-focus
- Good Image Quality
- Large Clear LCD
- Nice Body Color
- Small / Compact
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
- Travel
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife photos
Comments about Canon Powershot 300 HS Digital ELPH Camera (Silver):
I use this as my day to day camera. I throw it in my purse for those unplanned pictures. I particularly like the customization on the timer to accommodate additional time and I like the smile detection.
- Ease of Operation:
- 10
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Nice Body Color
- Small / Compact
Cons
- No Viewfinder
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Travel
- Video
Comments about Canon Powershot 300 HS Digital ELPH Camera (Silver):
I bought this camera as an upgrade to my Canon SD800IS. This is camera is slightly smaller, has more features, makes sharper photos, and has HD video. Powerhouse in a small package!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good Image Quality
- Large Clear LCD
- Nice Body Color
- Short Lag Time
- Small / Compact
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Travel
- Video
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife photos
Comments about Canon Powershot 300 HS Digital ELPH Camera (Silver):
I use this for two purposes:
1) For digi-scoping and digi-binning wildlife, with an emphasis on birds. It serves this function very well without the need for an adapter.
2) Macro shots of insects and vegetation.
I have used (and continue to use) it for the first function with several different brands of telescope and binocular including Swarowski (scopes, older and newer models), Leica (binoculars and scopes), Vortex (scopes), Nikon (binoculars, multiple models), and older Bushnell Spacemaster Scopes. It has a reasonably fast and accurate auto-focus when using it this way, and the multiple-shot drive is fast (noticeably faster than some previous Powershot models that I've used). The video is EXCELLENT, and may be the best facet of this camera.
In good light, it is also a very good camera for Macro shots, but if you're forced to use the flash because of a low light situation you will be sacrificing some image quality if you're trying to photograph things within about a foot. Beyond one foot it's okay and doesn't lead to any noticeable image degradation. The autofocus can also have a tough time grabbing onto smaller objects within the field of view, especially small insects against variable-depth backgrounds. When this happens you can remedy this by pre-focusing on something solid at the desired distance (i.e. the back of your hand, or a wall), and then taking the photo of your desired subject.
Overall it is a fantastic multi-use camera for these purposes (ESPECIALLY the video and in concert with high-power optics), and of course does just fine with people photos (as always, given enough light). Of course the Canon interface is very user-friendly, and the taking of video is now even easier if you need to video quickly because you don't have to switch modes. You can video by just pressing "record" at any time.
- Ease of Operation:
- 9
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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Card Readers
Download your pictures faster and save battery life.
- Price: $9.95
What's in the Box
- Wrist Strap WS-DC11
- NB-4L Lithium-Ion Battery Pack (3.7v 760mAh)
- CB-2LV Battery Charger
- AVC-DC400ST Stereo AV Cable
- IFC-400PCU USB Interface Cable
- Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM
- 1-Year Limited Warranty
Why Shop at B&H
Make your online shopping trip personal with our online Live Chat representatives. You can easily reach an in-house expert while browsing our site for your shopping needs. We have the most highly-trained staff in the industry who are pros in their fields, and their professional expertise will help you get the most from your purchase.
Place your domestic order with us for shipment via any UPS, FedEx Economy, or FedEx Priority shipping methods by 4 PM ET Monday through Thursday or 11 AM ET Friday and your order will be shipped that day. Visit our Shipping Delivery Times page for further details. Delivery times are subject to payment verification.
We appreciate your purchase from us, and we understand that sometimes the products you buy don’t turn out to be the right choice for you. We guarantee your peace of mind with our 30-day return policy. With no standard restocking fee and few restrictions, you’ll enjoy a return process as easy as shopping with us. Please visit our Return Policy page for further details.
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