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Canon PowerShot A2300 16.0 MP Digital Camera with 5x Digital Image Stabilized Zoom 28mm Wide-Angle Lens with 720p HD Video Recording (Red)

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  • 16.0 MP Image Sensor, DIGIC 4 Image Processor, 5x Optical Zoom, 28mm Wide-Angle lens
  • 720p HD video recording with a dedicated movie button
  • Smart AUTO with 32 predefined shooting situations
  • Digital IS reduces effect of camera shake and subject movement
  • Help Button provides simple explanations and easy controls of your settings
  • 16 effective megapixel, 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor
  • 2.7-inch TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle
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    Product Description

    Simple and stylish, this chic compact camera is packed with advancements that make it easy to get a great shot every time. Smart AUTO recognizes 32 predefined shooting situations, then automatically picks the proper camera settings for you. Saving memories in breathtakingly realistic 720p HD is as easy as pressing the dedicated movie button.

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    Advanced to Make Shooting Simple

    Simple and stylish, this chic compact camera is packed with advancements that make it easy to get a great shot every time. Smart AUTO recognizes 32 predefined shooting situations, then automatically picks the proper camera settings for you. Saving memories in breathtakingly realistic 720p HD is as easy as pressing the dedicated movie button. You'll see extraordinary resolution and fast performance with the 16.0 Megapixel Image Sensor and DIGIC 4 Image Processor, and capture more dynamic, exciting images with the 5x Optical Zoom with 28mm Wide-Angle lens. New Digital IS greatly reduces blur by recognizing the main subject and applying the best camera shake correction. Easy quality that's easily affordable: that's the PowerShot A2300 digital camera!

    A Smarter Camera Means Better Photos

    Smart AUTO

    Photographers of all levels appreciate a camera – especially a go-anywhere compact digital – that takes the hassle out of capturing beautiful images. The PowerShot A2300 gives you Smart AUTO – sophisticated Canon technology that makes getting that great shot as simple as pressing the shutter button. Smart AUTO automatically detects scenes by assessing various factors in both the background and the subject. Detected scenes are analyzed using 32 predefined shooting situations. The camera then makes optimal settings to ensure the best possible image capture when shooting still images. Smart AUTO also includes Advanced Subject Detection, which allows the camera to detect and track non-human moving subjects like animals and vehicles. With Smart AUTO, all you have to do is frame your shot and capture away.

    Shooting Modes/Special Scene Modes
    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. Program The camera automatically and intelligently selects the aperture/shutter speed combination based on the shooting conditions. Live View Control Enables Brightness, Color, and Tone adjustments to your images using easy-to-understand controls. Digital IS The camera digitally corrects image blur by analyzing the subject prior to choosing the best correction method. Portrait Brings the subject into focus while beautifully blurring the background. Face Self-timer The camera waits for a face to enter the frame before releasing the shutter. Low Light For high quality image capture in an amazing range of dimly lit situations. Fisheye Effect Now you can get the fisheye effect – a classic photographic distortion – without a fisheye lens. Miniature Effect Give images a miniature look with an effect that emphasizes perspective by blurring the top and bottom of the image. Toy Camera Effect Simulates photos taken with a 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. Snow Shoot clear snow scenes without darkened subjects or an unnatural bluish tint. Fireworks Create brilliant images of skyrocketing fireworks. Long Shutter Use to blur moving subjects for artistic effect, ideal for urban night photography. Discreet Mode Disables flash, AF assist beam, and all camera sounds with one mode dial setting–so you can capture images in quiet areas. iFrame Movie The Apple® movie format, iFrame, makes it easier and quicker to import and upload videos while retaining high image quality.

    Gorgeous HD Video From Your Still Camera

    720p HD Video

    You can shoot high definition video anytime, anywhere right from the pocket-sized A2300 digital camera. With a simple push of the dedicated movie button, you’ll be able to instantly record every moment in motion. 720p HD video is smooth, vivid, and beautifully lifelike, making it an ideal way to capture special memories. In addition to being able to shoot 720p HD video at 25 frames per second, the PowerShot A2300 can also shoot 640 x 480 VGA video at 30* frames per second.

    Dedicated Movie Button for Easy Video Capture

    It’s never been easier to shoot videos with a PowerShot digital camera. To make shooting video as natural as snapping pictures, the PowerShot A2300 has a dedicated movie button. No need to plan ahead, no need to search through menus on the LCD screen; when you feel a moment would be best captured in 720p HD, simply press the button and recording begins. The camera is always ready to shoot stills or video whenever you want.

    iFrame

    With the PowerShot A2300 digital camera, you can also shoot video in the Apple® iFrame format, which is a computer-friendly standard that speeds up importing and editing of videos. It keeps file sizes small, making it more convenient to upload or e-mail high-quality videos. The iFrame format enjoys native support in compatible Mac and Windows video applications, making it unnecessary to perform time-consuming and often quality-degrading conversions.

    High Resolution, Highly Advanced Performance

    16.0 Megapixel Image Sensor with DIGIC 4 Image Processor

    With the camera's 16.0 Megapixels of resolution, your images are rich and clear, with textures and tiny details faithfully reproduced even at the long end of the 5x Optical Zoom. This high level of resolution is ideal for creating the largest prints, and allows you the flexibility to blow up and crop any section of an image to express your creativity. The DIGIC 4 Image Processor powers the camera's advanced systems and features, ensuring fast, reliable performance with low battery consumption.

    DIGIC 4 Image Processor

    Canon DIGIC Image Processors have set the standard for functionality and performance since their groundbreaking introduction in 1999. With each successive generation, DIGIC processors have brought elevated performance and powerful new features to PowerShot digital cameras. The DIGIC 4 Image Processor has ushered in a new level of picture quality and accelerated processing, making possible features such as high-speed continuous shooting, HD video and Face Detection Self-timer.

    Zoom in on Wider, Steadier Shots

    5x Optical Zoom with 28mm Wide–Angle Lens

    The 5x Optical Zoom (35mm equivalent: 28-140mm) in PowerShot A2300 digital camera delivers outstanding optical performance and versatility. It gives you a great range of potential images from a single location, which is perfect for sporting events and other occasions when your shooting stance is fixed, or times when moving in too close might disrupt the action you're trying to capture. The lens's 28mm wide-angle perspective puts more image in every frame for dynamic, exciting shots.


    Say Goodbye to Blur

    Digital IS

    Digital IS beats the blur that mars many shots by recognizing the main subject, then automatically applying the camera shake correction that best suits the situation. If the subject is a person, blur reduction processing is performed. For landscapes, cityscapes and other still scenes, the camera takes 3 quick successive shots and composes them into a single clear image. If the subject is moving, the camera takes 3 successive shots, then automatically saves the clearest image.

    Help You Won't Need Help to Find

    Help Button

    The PowerShot A2300 digital camera is designed to be fun and easy to use, even for beginners. A new Help Button on the camera's exterior brings up the help menu any time you need it, right on the LCD screen. From here, you can scroll through a variety of topics that answer your questions with clear explanations, offer helpful shooting advice, and show you diagrams highlighting the position of any buttons you'll need.

    Charge Up and Go!

    Lithium-ion Battery

    The Canon PowerShot A2300 digital camera uses a rechargeable Lithium-ion battery. This compact, powerful battery helps make it a lightweight and slim camera. Charge-up is quick and easy, so the PowerShot A2300 will be ready and waiting for those special moments.

    A Color Just Right for You

    Available in 4 colors

    While the classic black camera will always be right for a lot of photographers, Canon recognizes that others will long for colors that express their individuality. Accordingly, the PowerShot A2300 digital camera is offered in a range of hues from subtle to vibrant, fun to chic. Take your pick from black, silver, blue, and red.


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    4.4 out of 5 stars
    4.4 out of 5
    1,412 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the picture quality, ease of use, value, and size of the digital camera. For example, they mention it takes very good pictures, it's simple to use, and it'll fit in your pocket. That said, some disagree on quality and image quality.

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    602 customers mention547 positive55 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the picture quality of the camera. They mention that it takes very good pictures, has 16 mega pixels, and produces clear digital photos. The camera is excellent for portraits and other subjects indoors, and the 5 X Zoom makes for nice, almost portrait-style photography. Customers say that the pictures are not grainy, dim or distorted, and true to colors.

    "...Pics are not grainy, dim or distorted and true to colors...." Read more

    "...than all the small cameras on the market, but it still takes better digital photos than any other camera I've tried...." Read more

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    "...You might say, "The photos look great, which is what it is supposed to do...." Read more

    305 customers mention284 positive21 negative

    Customers find the camera easy to use. They say it's incredibly easy to point and shoot, and functional. They also appreciate the simple menu and buttons, and the overall user-interface design that is perfectly optimized.

    "...It's the same camera, just much smaller and more convenient but keeping all the same features...." Read more

    "...However, you can expect very nice quality, an easy use, and durable design!..." Read more

    "...The little manual provided will get you started, but the online manual is REALLY good--maybe the best instruction book I"ve seen in 10 years...." Read more

    "...My elderly relative really enjoys the ease of use and image quality, so that should be a good gauge on how it fairs overall...." Read more

    301 customers mention283 positive18 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the value of the digital camera. They mention it works great, takes excellent pictures, and is simple.

    "...This little camera packs a lot of bang for the buck. My old camera didn't zoom in very closely but I can get great close ups with my new PowerShot...." Read more

    "...It's well worth the extra money to buy a 32GB memory card. So far, this camera is everything it claimed to be and more." Read more

    "...the kids, for the enthusiast, for anyone really, like I said, the price is great, the camera takes very impressive pictures and it's so much more..." Read more

    "...take decent pictures, and this really seemed to be a decent choice for the small amount spent...." Read more

    294 customers mention275 positive19 negative

    Customers like the compact size of the digital camera. They say it fits in their pocket and is easy to use. Some customers also mention that the camera is lightweight and easy to carry in their purse.

    "...It's the same camera, just much smaller and more convenient but keeping all the same features...." Read more

    "...time, I bought this camera just to throw in my purse and go... It's small, lightweight and takes amazing pictures for a small camera...." Read more

    "...It is so thin and lightweight that it can easily be carried in a pocket, purse, or backpack...." Read more

    "...Looks cool, real small, real light. Canon and the other reviews says its a tough little camera. Awesome...." Read more

    124 customers mention104 positive20 negative

    Customers like the compatibility of the digital camera. For example, they say it performs well for their needs, does a competent job, and is pleased with the results. Some mention that it works wonderfully during family vacation in Florida at all different light levels. Overall, most are happy with the product's compatibility and performance.

    "...suffers from the same caveats as still images, it really performs VERY well overall...." Read more

    "...It's simple and functional and is going to be ready to go as soon as you. If I could give it 3 1/2 stars, I would." Read more

    "...I still use it for my camera when I am traveling and it works perfectly." Read more

    "...as well, definitely not as great as a DSLR per se, but good enough just for facebook updates, and printing them out for scrapbooking...." Read more

    118 customers mention99 positive19 negative

    Customers like the color of the digital camera. For example, they say it's pretty, cool, and delightfully hot pink. Some say the size and color are great, and the camera is portable and cute to carry about. That said, some complain about the quality of the pictures.

    "...Pics are not grainy, dim or distorted and true to colors...." Read more

    "...Options are provided for low light, snow shots, portraits, bright colors, plus many more...." Read more

    "...as red, is actually bright pink, but it's still subtle, it doesn't SCREAM bright pink...." Read more

    "...Looks cool, real small, real light. Canon and the other reviews says its a tough little camera. Awesome...." Read more

    201 customers mention133 positive68 negative

    Customers are mixed about the quality of the digital camera. Some mention that it has good quality in a cheap little package, has a solid build, and is great for everyday use. However, others say that it seems to be made with substandard materials, the LCD screen is average quality, and the photos are not very crisp.

    "...I downloaded them as soon as I got home. The quality is superb! It's even better than my old Olympus...." Read more

    "...the same camera, just much smaller and more convenient but keeping all the same features...." Read more

    "...PC software (presumably Mac, too, but you better check...) is unimpressive. Not that I had difficulties with it or anything...." Read more

    "...However, you can expect very nice quality, an easy use, and durable design!..." Read more

    85 customers mention43 positive42 negative

    Customers are mixed about the image quality of the camera. Some mention that it has good resolution, good zoom, and an adequate LCD display. However, others say that it is still possible to get blurry pictures if you're shaking the camera, indoor lighting results in grainy images, full of digital noise, and the sky is pixelated.

    "...You can select different sizes for resolution, so make sure you have a large memory card to hold these large images...." Read more

    "...The sky is pixelated/noisy in almost every image, and the photos of us are just kind of flat and blurry looking...." Read more

    "...The PowerShot A2300 takes great snapshots.The LCD Display is adequate; you can turn off all of the displayed info and just concentrate on the..." Read more

    "...For this reason, the camera was so fuzzy and grainy, my heart started pounding. What did I get myself into?..." Read more

    A2300 - a good choice for a BASIC point & shoot that anyone can use
    4 Stars
    A2300 - a good choice for a BASIC point & shoot that anyone can use
    I received this camera last week (purchased for a 12 year old niece's birthday). This camera, even though it's listed as red, is actually bright pink, but it's still subtle, it doesn't SCREAM bright pink. One thing that surprised me is that it's made of metal, not plastic like others in the under $100 price range. However, it is made in China, but I own other cameras that are in the $400+ range that were also made in China, so price isn't the determining factor on the manufacturing location.The Canon A2500 is a newer version of this camera, but if you do a comparison between the new A2500 and this one, the A2300, the specs are nearly identical in features. The only difference I could find was a very slight difference in overall size and a small difference in photos per battery charge even though they use the same battery.I decided, before gifting it to her, that I would make sure it was operational. (ETA: I gave this Canon to my niece, she loves it; as for myself, I wouldn't be thrilled with it as I want a camera with more manually-selected features.)This is a BASIC point and shoot camera, almost as basic as you will find nowadays. Which makes this a good choice for a person that's new to digital, young, old, anyone really.It's a small camera, easily fits in a pocket. The buttons are laid-out well so you don't hit a wrong button when you meant to push another. In this regard, much better than a couple of the Canon Elph models I tried previously. Build quality itself seems very good, but I do notice some noise in the zoom motor when playing back videos.Leave it on SmartAuto. Your photos will be good 99% of the time. But if you think you will get DSLR-quality images with this camera? Heck, no! You can't expect that with a camera this price. This camera is not that great in low light if you don't use the flash; when there's not enough light your photos will be grainy. It takes *very good* photos outdoors on a sunny day---but almost any camera will give you the same. I'd even go so far to say that some Smartphones will take better photos than this camera.No matter where you're shooting make sure you can hold steady while shooting-sure, this has digital image stabilization, but it's not as good as optical stabilization. And as far as I can tell, the Digital IS is only active when you choose the "Digital IS" setting by choosing Program-FuncSet-and right clicking the control wheel to Digital IS. This is disappointing that it's not available on all settings.The menus are typical Canon, and there is no dial like the more expensive cameras have.No optical viewfinder for those of you wanting to know. The LCD screen is average quality, not enough "dots", so when you take a photo and look at it on the camera's screen, it doesn't look nearly as good as when you upload it to your computer. I think I'm spoiled by my Sony cameras that have 921,000 dots, compared to this Canon that has only 230,000 dots.It's a little slow between shots, there is "processing" lag, especially when using the flash.Videos are "ok" with this camera, 720p is fine for those with an older computer. If you want a camera that has GREAT video I would suggest one of the Sony HX models like the HX10V which I own Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V 18.2 MP Exmor R CMOS Digital Camera with 16x Optical Zoom and 3.0-inch LCD (Black) (2012 Model), but you will pay a lot more for that camera - IMHO Sony cameras are hands-down the best at video. Back to this Canon: Yes, this Canon has audio with the video, but it's not stereo. You cannot optically zoom during the video, but you can do so before you first press the video button. If you DO use the zoom button after pushing the video button, it will be CRUMMY-looking digital zoom and you will hear noticeable zoom motor noise/clicking, at least on this camera I did.I wish it had FEWER megapixels than 16 MP. The sensor, being a 1/2.3 like most cheaper cameras, is too small. More megapixels are NOT better unless the sensor size is also larger to go along with it. This is part of the reason these cameras are crummy in low-light situations. Of course, you will pay a LOT more for a camera with a larger sensor, at least $300+. So this Canon will "do" - there's always some kind of sacrifice one makes when choosing a camera.One thing I really like about this is the use of a lithium ion battery as opposed to AA batteries, and it has a separate battery charger. It also comes with Canon photo editing software, which I've used for years and I think is better than Picasa, although there are less editing features to choose.No internal memory at all, so make sure you buy an SDHC card if you don't already have one-otherwise you will be very disappointed when you go to use this camera the first time. I recommend a Class 10 card, especially if you plan on shooting videos. Transcend 8 GB Class 10 SDHC Flash Memory Card (TS8GSDHC10E)
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