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The PowerShot A3000 IS digital camera boasts a 10-megapixel image sensor for brilliant photos that stay sharp even when you crop or enlarge, and an impressive set of features so it's easy to make the best of every photo op! You can also use the A3000 IS to shoot AVI movies when you want to capture life in action. With 4x optical zoom, you'll be able to get into the action, even from the sidelines!
When you get home, you can print your photos directly from the camera or download them. The PowerShot A3000 IS camera gives you sharp pictures with brilliant color, even if you're new to digital photography.
The PowerShot A3000 IS digital camera boasts a 10-megapixel image sensor for brilliant photos that stay sharp even when you crop or enlarge, and an impressive set of features so it's easy to make the best of every photo op! You can also use the A3000 IS to shoot AVI movies when you want to capture life in action. With 4x optical zoom, you'll be able to get into the action, even from the sidelines!
When you get home, you can print your photos directly from the camera or download them. The PowerShot A3000 IS camera gives you sharp pictures with brilliant color, even if you're new to digital photography.
10 Megapixel Image SensorThe Canon PowerShot A3000 IS features an amazing 10 megapixel effective CCD to provide profound image detail with unparalleled richness and depth, and the ultimate flexibility in enlarging and cropping shots.
4X Optical ZoomThe Canon PowerShot A3000 IS's 4X optical zoom lens brings far-away objects up close for exceptionally sharp, clear images. A total of 16X zoom is available with the camera's 4X digital zoom capability.
DIGIC III Image ProcessorThe DIGIC III Image Processor is the latest advancement to Canon's DIGIC technology. Delivering superior image quality, ultra-responsive performance and extended battery life, this mighty processor also empowers the new Face Detection AF/AE (Auto Focus/Auto Exposure) functions. Automatically detect faces in a scene, and optimize focus and exposure accordingly for accurate and bright people shots.
2.7-inch Big LCDThe Canon PowerShot A1000 IS features a large, clear 2.7-inch LCD with an 230,000 pixel resolution to ensure picture brightness and clarity whether setting up your shot or playing it back.
ISO 1600The Canon PowerShot A3000 IS features ISO 1600 and High ISO Auto Shift to negate the effects of camera shake and to sharpen subjects in low-light situations for greater shooting flexibility.
Image StabilizerCanon Optical Image Stabilizer technology ensures awesome-steady shooting with phenomenal picture clarity even when you are in motion.
Learn more about the Canon PowerShot A3000 IS
Model
Brand
Canon
Series
PowerShot A Series
Model
PowerShot A3000 IS
Details
Color
Silver
Type
Compact
Image Sensor
Image Sensor
1/2.3" CCD
Gross Pixels
10.6 MP
Effective Pixels
10.0 MP
Resolution
3648 x 2736
Lens
Optical Zoom
4X
Digital Zoom
4X
Focal Length
f=6.2 - 24.8mm (35mm film equivalent: 35-140mm)
Aperture
f/2.7-5.6
Shutter
Shutter Speed
1 - 1/1600 sec 15 - 1/1600 sec. Availabe in Long Shutter: 15, 13, 10, 8, 6, 5, 4, 3.2, 2.5, 2, 1.6, 1.3, 1 (unit: sec.)
Self-timer
Approx. 10-sec delay/approx. 2-sec. delay/custom* * Shooting start time (0-10 sec (in one-second increments), 15/20/30 sec.) and number of shots (1-10 (in one-second increments)) can be specified.
Focus
Focus Type
TTL Autofocus
Normal Focus Range
3 cm (1.2 in.) - infinity (W) 30 cm (12 in.) - infinity (T)
Macro Focus Range
3 - 60 (W), 30 - 60 cm (T) (1.2 in. - 2.0 ft. (W), (12 in. - 2.0 (T))
Flash
Flash Mode
Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Auto Red-eye Correction, Flash On, Flash Off; FE lock, Slow Synchro, Shutter Sync: 1st curtain, Smart Flash
Flash Range
30 cm - 4.0 m (W), 30 cm - 2.0 m (T) (12 in. - 13 ft. (W), 12 in. - 6.6 ft. (T))
Exposure
Exposure Compensation
-2 EV to +2 EV in increments of 1/3 EV
Metering System
Evaluative*, Center-weighted average, Spot** * Control to incorporate facial brightness in Face Detection AF ** Metering frame is fixed to the center
Sensitivity
Auto*, ISO 100/200/400/800/1600 equivalent (*Camera automatically sets the optimal ISO speed according to shooting mode.)
White Balance
White Balance
Auto*, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom *Facial color is evaluated in Face AiAF.
Viewfinder & Monitor
LCD
2.7" 230K
Functions
Continuous Drive
Approx. 0.8 shots/sec. (approx. 2.1 shots/sec/ in Low Light)
Shooting Modes
P, Auto*, Easy, Portrait, Landscape, Night Snapshot, Kids & Pets, Indoor, SCN, Movie *Automatically detects shooting scene
Scene Modes
Face Detection Self-Timer, Low Light, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Beach, Foliage, Snow, Fireworks, Long Shutter
Color Mode
My Colors Off, Vivid, Neutral, Sepia, Black & White, Custom* * Adjustment of contrast, sharpness and saturation available.
Recording System
File Formats
Design rule for camera file system, DPOF Version 1.1 compliant
Storage Media
SD / SDHC / SDXC / MMC / MMC+ / HC MMC+ Card
Movie
Movie Format
AVI (Image: Motion JPEG; Audio: WAVE (Monaural))
Movie Recording
640 x 480 @ 30/30 LP fps 320 x 240 @ 30 fps
Max. Recording Resolutions
640 x 480
Interface
USB
Yes
A/V Out
Yes
Battery
Battery
Rechargeable Battery Pack NB-8L
Features
Features
Thinly designed, powerful A-Series camera with 10.0 Megapixels and 4x Optical Zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer that makes capturing that great shot even easier! Lithium-ion battery makes the camera lighter and offers an easy alternative to recharge the battery. New Scene Modes such as Super Vivid for additional bursts of color, and Poster Effect for a unique artistic look, which gives the shooter more creative freedom to capture images their way! Smart AUTO will do the work for you by intelligently selecting the proper settings for the camera based on 18 predefined shooting situations. Low Light mode for improved shooting in dimly lit situations
Dimensions & Weight
Dimensions (WxHxD)
3.83" x 2.29" x 1.11"/97.2 x 58.2 x 28.1
Weight
Approx. 5.47 oz./155g (camera, including batteries and memory card)