The Canon PowerShot A3000 IS Digital Camera is a sleek and compact camera that is simple to use and well suited to the amateur photographer. With a resolution of 10.0 megapixels and a 4x Optical zoom, the A3000 provides the performance and features that are perfect for photographing family events, keeping up with children at play, or recording scenes and events during a vacation or business trip.

The camera has everything you need to make shooting fast, easy and fun including a large 2.7" LCD. There is a full range of performance features including enhanced Face Detection technology, and a DIGIC III Image Processor to keep every image looking its best. The rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack is lighter than AA batteries, and provides power for taking many photos and videos. The camera is compatible with SDHC and SDXC storage cards, offering up to 2TB (SDXC only) of convenient and reliable memory that users can take anywhere.

Even when the light is low, with a high 1600 ISO, optical image stabilization, and Low Light Mode you can still get great photos without using the built-in flash. Other features include Smart Auto Mode that has Scene Detection Technology that recognizes up to 18 different scenes and automatically applies the optimum settings. You can also chose from 18 different scene modes including Super Vivid Mode and Poster Effect Mode. The PowerShot A3000 also features high-quality construction, and a stylish pocket-size design, making it a perfect travel companion.

Features

10.0 Megapixel Resolution

With 10.0 megapixels of resolution, you'll be able to capture superb detail and color resulting in beautiful prints with excellent sharpness and clarity at print sizes of over 20 x 30".

4x Optical Zoom Lens

The 4x optical zoom lens is made to Canon's demanding specifications, and is capable of shooting close-ups, group shots or scenery.

2.7" LCD Display

The 2.7" high-resolution LCD screen is crisp, clear, and bright so it is easy to frame your shots under even bright light conditions. It also features Night Display for easy viewing in low light.

Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery Pack

Lithium-ion battery makes the camera lighter and offers an easy alternative to recharge the battery.

High Sensitivity

The camera features high ISO sensitivity of up to ISO 1600 to reduce the effects of camera shake and sharpen subjects in low-light situations, providing you with greater shooting flexibility.

Smart Auto Mode

Smart Auto Mode has Scene Detection Technology that recognizes up to 18 different scenes and automatically applies the optimum settings required to capture the best picture.

Low Light mode

With an ISO of 500 - 3200, the Low Light mode takes the Canon PowerShot A3000 IS where no A-Series has gone before. Now even scenes notorious for having insufficient light, such as those lit by candles, fire, or street lamp, come through in fantastic color and clarity with less noise. You can keep the feel of the scene intact without adding additional light.

Face Detection Technology

Face Detection Technology makes it easy to take pictures of friends, by tracking faces and providing correct exposure and focus for the best results. Face Select & Track allows one face to be given priority over others in a group if desired, while Red-Eye Correction identifies and corrects red eyes, making sure everyone looks their best. The smart FaceSelf-Timer feature allows the photographer to be included in group photos, only taking the shot when an extra face has entered the frame.

Super Vivid Mode

Super Vivid Mode captures the colors you see with your mind's eye, saturating the scene with intense colors. Sunsets and floral scenes turn into bursts of color, and get your photo noticed.

Poster Effect

Poster Effect combines several similar shades into one color, turning subtle gradations into eye-catching, scene-popping contrasts.

18 Shooting Modes

Choose from Auto, Program, Movie, or Special Scene where you can select from settings such as Night, Snow, Indoor, Beach and more to get the best possible image.

 

Specifications

Imaging

Resolution

10.0 Megapixel

Sensor

1/2.3" 10.3 Megapixel CCD

Bit Depth

Not Specified By Manufacturer

File Formats

JPEG, AVI

File Size

2.5 MB when jpg is closed

Color Spaces

sRGB

Image Stabilization

Optical

Crop Factor

Not Applicable

Optics

Lens

6.2-24.8mm f/3.0-5.8 (35mm film equivalent: 35-140mm)

Zoom

4x

Lens Mount

Not Applicable

Focus Type

TTL Autofocus

Focus Range

Normal: 12" (30cm) - infinity
Macro: 1.2" (3cm) - 24" (60cm) Wide

Accessory Lens/Filter Mount

No

Shooting Controls

Sensitivity

Auto ISO
Selectable ISO (100, 200, 400, 800, 1600)

Shutter Speeds

15-1/1600 seconds
Shutter speeds availabe in Long Shutter: 15, 13, 10, 8, 6, 5, 4, 3.2, 2.5, 2, 1.6, 1.3, 1 (unit: sec.)

Metering

Evaluative*, Center-weighted average, Spot**
* Controls facial brightness in Face Detection AF
** Metering frame is fixed to the center

Exposure Modes

Auto, Program AE (P), AE Lock, Exposure Compensation (±2 stops in 1/3 stop increments), Special Scene

White Balance

Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom

Mirror Lock-Up

Not Applicable

Burst Capability

0.8 fps (approx. 2.1 fps in Low Light)

Self Timer

10 Approx. 10-seconds 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.

Interval Recording

No

Remote Control

No

Flash

Built-in Flash

Yes (Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Auto Red-eye Correction, Flash On, Flash Off; FE lock, Slow Synchro)

Effective Flash Range

1' (0.3m) - 13' (3.96m)

External Flash Connection

No

Dedicated Flash System

No

Max Sync Speed

Not Specified by Manufacturer

Memory

Built-in Memory

No

Memory Card Type

SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Cards, MultiMediaCard, MMC Plus Card, HC MMC Plus Card

Still Images per GB

367 (Large/Fine)

A/V Recording

Video Recording

AVI (Motion JPEG) with Audio

Video Resolution

640 x 480 (30 fps/30 fps LP), 320 x 240 (30 fps)

Video Clip Length

Limited by memory card

Audio Recording

WAVE (Monaural)

Viewfinder/Display

Viewfinder Type

N/A

Viewfinder Coverage

100%

Display

2.7" TFT Color LCD (230,000 pixels)

Connectivity/System Requirements

Connectivity

USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (mini-B jack)

System & Software Requirements

• Windows System
  IBM PC/AT compatible with Pentium 500MHz or higher processor
  Windows 7
  Microsoft Windows XP, Vista
  Built-in USB Port \\
• Macintosh System
  PowerPC G3, G4 or G5 Processor
  Mac OS X (10.1 - 10.4)
  Built-in USB Port

Environmental

Operating/Storage Temperature

32-104°F (0-40°C)

Weatherproofing

No

Durability

Not Specified by Manufacturer

Power

Battery Type

Battery Pack NB-8L

Power Adapter

ACK-DC60 AC Adapter Kit (optional)

Physical

Dimensions

3.83 x 2.29 x 1.11" (97.2 x 58.2 x 28.1mm)

Weight

5.47 oz (155g) [camera body only]

Includes

• Lithium-ion Battery NB-8L
• Battery Charger CB-2LA
• Wrist Strap WS-800
• Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM
• USB Interface Cable IFC-400PCU
• AV Cable AVC-DC400