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Canon has today announced what it is calling a brother-sister pairing, in the shape of the PowerShot SD200 and PowerShot SD300. They are the first cameras to incorporate two UA (Ultra-high...
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Canon has today announced what it is calling a brother-sister pairing, in the shape of the PowerShot SD200 and PowerShot SD300. They are the first cameras to incorporate two UA (Ultra-high Refractive Index Glass Moulded (GMo) Aspherical lens) elements which has alllowed Canon to produced its smallest cameras to feature a 3x zoom. Both are SD compatible with the only main difference being the resolution; four million pixels (SD300) and 3.2 million pixels (SD200), priced 399 and 299 respectively. Less
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The Nikon D3100 digital SLR camera speaks to the growing ranks of enthusiastic D-SLR users and aspiring photographers by providing an easy-to-use and affordable entrance to the world of Nikon...
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The Nikon D3100 digital SLR camera speaks to the growing ranks of enthusiastic D-SLR users and aspiring photographers by providing an easy-to-use and affordable entrance to the world of Nikon D-SLR’s. The 14.2-megapixel D3100 has powerful features, such as the enhanced Guide Mode that makes it easy to unleash creative potential and capture memories with still images and full HD video. Like having a personal photo tutor at your fingertips, this unique feature provides a simple graphical interface on the camera’s LCD that guides users by suggesting and/or adjusting camera settings to achieve the desired end result images. The D3100 is also the world’s first D-SLR to introduce full time auto focus (AF) in Live View and D-Movie mode to effortlessly achieve the critical focus needed when shooting Full HD 1080p video. Less
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Digital Zoom
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3.2x
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HD Recording Format
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1080p (HDTV)
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720p (HDTV)
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Camera Type
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Ultra-Compact
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SLR/Professional
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Weight
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0.29 lb.
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1 lb.
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LCD Screen Size
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2 in.
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3 in.
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Resolution
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4.2 Megapixel
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14.2 Megapixel
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Optical Zoom
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3x
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Features
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Image Stabilization
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Red-eye Correction
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AF Tracking
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| Image Quality |
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Camera Resolution
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4.2 Megapixel
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14.2 Megapixel
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Image Sensor Type
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CCD
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CCD
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Image Resolutions
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640 x 480
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2272 x 1704
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1600 x 1200
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1024 x 768
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2304 x 1536
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4608 x 3072
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3456 x 2304
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Video Resolutions
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320 x 240
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640 x 480 (VGA)
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160 x 120
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640 x 424
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HD (1280 x 720)
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1920 x 1080
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Video Format
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AVI
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QuickTime
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Max Movie Length
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Without Limit (Depends on the camera free memory size)
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600 Seconds
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Video Speed
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30 fps
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24 fps
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Focus Type
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Autofocus
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Interchangeable Lens
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Not Interchangeable Lenses
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Interchangeable Lenses
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Optical Zoom
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3x
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Focal Length
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5.8 - 17.4 mm
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Macro Focus Range
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1.18 - 19.68 in. (w) / 11.81 - 19.68 in. (t)
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35mm Zoom Lens
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35 - 105 mm
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Focus Range
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11.81 in. to Infinity (w)
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Aperture Range
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f2.8/f4.9 (w/t)
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Shutter Speed
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15 - 1/1500 sec
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Frames Per Second
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2.4 Frames
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White Balance
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Auto
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Manual
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Daylight / Sunny (Preset)
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Cloudy (Preset)
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Fluorescent (Preset)
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Tungsten (Preset)
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Auto
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Daylight / Sunny (Preset)
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Cloudy (Preset)
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Fluorescent (Preset)
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Incandescent (Preset)
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Shade (Preset)
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Flash Functions
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Flash Off
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Auto Flash
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Fill-in Flash
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Red-eye Reduction Flash
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Slow Sync
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Flash Off
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Auto Flash
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Rear Sync Flash
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Fill-in Flash
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Red-eye Reduction Flash
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Slow Sync
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Flash Type
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Built-In
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Built-In & External
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ISO Speeds
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Auto
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50
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100
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200
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400
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100
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3200
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6400
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12800
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File Size (High Res.)
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1.96 MB (65 images on 128MB card)
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Compression Type
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JPEG
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JPEG
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Raw Image
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DPOF
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EXIF 2.21
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DCF 2.0
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Memory Type
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SD Card
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SD Card
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SDHC Card
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SDXC Card
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File Size (Low Res.)
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0.08 MB (about 1,600 images on 128MB card)
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Compression Modes
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Fine
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SuperFine
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Normal
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Uncompressed
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| Included Features |
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Self Timer
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2 Sec.
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10 Sec.
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2 Sec.
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10 Sec.
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Tripod Mount
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With Tripod Mount
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With Tripod Mount
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Built-in Microphone
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With Built-in Microphone
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With Built-in Microphone
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| Viewfinder / Display |
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LCD Protected Position
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Without LCD Protected Position
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Without LCD Protected Position
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Viewfinder
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Optical
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Optical (Through-the-lens)
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LCD Screen Resolution
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118,000 pixels
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230,000 pixels
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| Interfaces |
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Video Interface
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Video Out
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Video Out
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Interface Type
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USB
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USB 2.0
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HDMI
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| Power Supply |
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Battery Type
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Proprietary Lithium
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Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery
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Battery Life
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140 Images
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Operating System
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Apple Mac OS X
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Microsoft Windows 2000
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Microsoft Windows 98SE
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Microsoft Windows ME
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Microsoft Windows XP
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| Dimensions |
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Weight
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0.29 lb.
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1 lb.
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Depth
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0.82 in.
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2.9 in.
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Height
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2.09 in.
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3.8 in.
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Width
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3.39 in.
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4.9 in.
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| Warranty |
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Warranty
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1 Year
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| Miscellaneous |
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UPC
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013803043983
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18208097982
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Product ID
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22780686
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101677489
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Included Accessories
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Software
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USB Cable
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Video Cable
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Hand Strap
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16 MB Memory Card
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Driver
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Lithium Battery
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Battery Charger
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Software
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Battery Charger
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Strap
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Battery Pack
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Release Date
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November, 2004
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September, 2010
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Family Line
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Canon IXUS
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Nikon D
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MPN
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9694A004
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9798
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| Consumer Reviews |
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Canon PowerShot SD300 / IXUS 40 Digital Camera
$22.20
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Nikon D3100 Digital Camera
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Product Review Summary
91% recommend this product
Pros
- Easy to Use (1)
- Excellent Picture Quality (1)
- Lightweight (1)
- Compact (1)
Good For
- Everyday Use (1)
- Travel (1)
- Home (1)
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Consumer Reviews
Pros
Very fast, ultra compact, 4 megapixels, user friendly, ISO 50, tough Stainless Steel Body
Cons
Weak flash, tiny battery, red-eye, chromatic aberration, noisy ISO 400 images
Recommended it?
Yes
The SD300 (Digital Ixus 40 in Europe and IXY DIGITAL 50 in Japan) is the second digicam (the SD200 was the first) to feature Canon's new second-generation DIGIC II processor. DIGIC Processors (Digital Imaging Integrated Circuit) combine image processing and most primary camera functions in one chip...
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Pros
Small design, easy to use.
Cons
Not manually controllable, not as good as film.
Recommended it?
Yes
I am absolutely amazed at how far digital cameras have gone. I really did not think they would be as small as they are, as cheap, or as easy to use. Definitely ahead of my pessimistic predictions. Yet, they are still not as good as an SLR film camera. So if you are looking for quality or you want...
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Product Review Summary
89% recommend this product
Consumer Reviews
Pros
good for beginnersgood price for DSLR
Cons
battery life in liveview
Recommended it?
Yes
I have always envied those that could take amazing photographs; observing these people has led me to the same observation: they use DSLR cameras instead of the easier to use point-and-shoot varieties. I was always intimidated by these cameras so never thought that one was for me-- that was until I...
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Pros
Everything!
Cons
A little heavy and bulky.
Recommended it?
Yes
I just bought this camera for my hobby and I'm amazed by this. The quality is amazing and you have many features to make your photos even better. (Changing color, light settings, color balance, even a fun fish eye effect!) The screen is big enough to see details of your camera and the buttons are...
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