Canon PowerShot SD30 Digital ELPH (black)
Manufacturer: Canon USA Part number: 0347B003
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- Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 1 review
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- Description:
- Sure it's a fashion statement, but the PowerShot SD30 Digital ELPH lives up to its looks with impressive features including a 5.0 Megapixel CCD, high quality optical zoom and a cool new Camera Station. You'll carry this camera for its style, but use it for its easy interface and consistently gorgeous images.
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Product brief
Intro: The Canon PowerShot SD30 is a 5-megapixel, ultra-compact camera.Compared to other ultra-compact digital cameras on the market, it is expensive at around $375.
Noteworthy Features: Weighing only 3.3 ounces without battery or media, this digital camera is very light for a compact camera.
Weaker Features: Has only a 2.4x optical zoom, which is less favorable than some similarly priced digital cameras.For example, the Konica Minolta Dimage G400, a 4-megapixel digital camera at around $350, has a 3x optical zoom.Also, this digital camera has 5-megapixel resolution, which is somewhat lower than some similarly priced digital cameras.
Suitability: Made for capturing everyday surprises, since it easily slips into your pocket or purse.A recommended use, based on key features, is framed photos for the home.The largest recommended print size, estimated from the camera's resolution, is 10x14.
Value: In general, this digital camera's price seems a bit steep, with respect to its features.For example, when it comes to resolution, the average price of ultra-compact cameras with comparable resolution is quite a bit less, around $265.
Suggestions: For more help in deciding if this is the best digital camera for you, visit the buying guide for digital cameras at CNET Reviews.
User reviews
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Easy to operate, perfect as backup
by Zeuser on January 17, 2007
Pros: Size, Image and functions
Cons: A tad slow, weak flash
Summary: Keep in mind that my primary camera is a Nikon D200 so I consider the SD30 as my backup camera.
I don't like shooting through the LCD screen but ...Summary: Keep in mind that my primary camera is a Nikon D200 so I consider the SD30 as my backup camera.
I don't like shooting through the LCD screen but hey... it's not a DSLR so I can live with it.
Boot up is actually reasonably fast. But taking the shot is too slow. You press the button and it takes about 1/2 sec. to mesure, focus and snap. Woah! Way too slow.
I love the size and that's the primary reason I bought it. I can just shove it in my pocket and I use it as a backup or when I'm not carrying my really big and heavy D200.
The flash is a bit weak though.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Canon USA
- Part number: 0347B003
- Description: Sure it's a fashion statement, but the PowerShot SD30 Digital ELPH lives up to its looks with impressive features including a 5.0 Megapixel CCD, high quality optical zoom and a cool new Camera Station. You'll carry this camera for its style, but use it for its easy interface and consistently gorgeous images.
General
- Product Type Digital camera
- Point-and-shoot highlights With a slim profile of 0.9 in., this camera fits easily into a pocket or purse. Video capture ability adds convenience for the user.
- Width 3.8 in
- Depth 0.9 in
- Height 1.8 in
- Weight 0.2 lbs
- Enclosure Color Tuxedo black
Main Features
- Resolution 5 megapixels
- Color Support Color
- Optical Sensor Type CCD
- Total Pixels 5,300,000 pixels
- Effective Sensor Resolution 5,000,000 pixels
- Light Sensitivity ISO 50, ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400, ISO auto
- Digital Zoom 4 x
- Shooting Modes Frame movie mode
- Shooting Programs Snow, Beach, Macro, Indoor, Foliage, Fireworks, Landscape, Underwater, Kids & pets, Portrait mode, Stitch assist, Night snapshot
- Special Effects Sepia, Vivid, Neutral, Black & White, Low Sharpening
- Max Shutter Speed 1/1600 sec
- Min Shutter Speed 15 sec
- Exposure Metering Spot, Evaluative, Center-weighted
- Exposure Modes Manual, Program, Automatic
- Exposure Compensation ±2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
- White Balance Custom, Presets, Automatic
- White Balance Presets Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Tungsten light, Fluorescent light (daylight)
- Digital Video Format AVI
- Still Image Format JPEG
- Remote Control Camera remote control - Infrared
- TV Tuner None
- Video Capture AVI - 640 x 480 - 23 sec - With 16MB card, AVI - 320 x 240 - 33 sec - With 16MB card, AVI - 160 x 120 - 107 sec - With 16MB card
Memory / Storage
- Flash Memory 16 MB Flash - MultiMediaCard
- Supported Flash Memory MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card
- Floppy Drive None
- Image Storage Super-fine JPEG 2592 x 1944 : 5 - With 16MB card, Fine JPEG 2592 x 1944 : 10 - With 16MB card, Normal JPEG 2592 x 1944 : 21 - With 16MB card, Super-fine JPEG 2048 x 1536 : 9 - With 16MB card, Fine JPEG 2048 x 1536 : 16 - With 16MB card, Normal JPEG 2048 x 1536 : 33 - With 16MB card, Super-fine JPEG 1600 x 1200 : 14 - With 16MB card, Fine JPEG 1600 x 1200 : 26 - With 16MB card, Normal JPEG 1600 x 1200 : 50 - With 16MB card, Super-fine JPEG 640 x 480 : 56 - With 16MB card, Fine JPEG 640 x 480 : 88 - With 16MB card, Normal JPEG 640 x 480 : 138 - With 16MB card
Camera Flash
- Camera Flash Built-in flash
- Flash Modes Auto mode, Fill-in mode, Slow synchro, Flash OFF mode, Red-eye reduction
- Red Eye Reduction Yes
- Effective Flash Range 1 ft - 6.6 ft
- Features AF illuminator
Lens System
- Type Zoom lens - 6.3 mm - 14.9 mm - F/3.2-5.4
- Focal Length 6.3 mm - 14.9 mm
- Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 38 - 90 mm
- Focus Adjustment Automatic
- Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
- Auto Focus Points (Zones) 9
- Min Focus Range 11.8 in
- Macro Focus Range 10-50cm
- Lens Aperture F/3.2-5.4
- Optical Zoom 2.4 x
- Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
Additional Features
- Self Timer Yes
- Self Timer Delay 2 sec, 10 sec
- Additional Features DPOF support, Direct print, MOTION PRINT, Audio recording, Auto power save, Date/time stamp, Built-in speaker, Histogram display, PictBridge support, USB 2.0 compatibility, Digital image rotation, Digital noise reduction, Display brightness control, Camera orientation detection
Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type None
Display
- Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 1.8 in - Color
- Display Form Factor Built-in
- Display Format 118,000 pixels
Digital Player (Recorder)
- Type None
Microphone
- Type Microphone - Built-in
- Microphone Operation Mode Mono
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x Composite video/audio output, 1 x USB, 1 x Docking station, 1 x DC power input
- Expansion Slot(s) 1 x SD Memory Card
Software
- Software Drivers & Utilities
Miscellaneous
- Carrying Case Soft case
- Included Accessories Wrist strap, Docking station
- Cables Included A/V cable, USB cable
Power
- Power Device Power adapter - External
Battery
- Supported Battery Canon NB-4L
- Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 760 mAh ( Included )
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
- Max Operating Temperature 104 °F
Product series
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Canon PowerShot SD30 Digital ELPH (purple)
Manufacturer: Canon USA
Specs: Ultracompact, 5 megapixels, 2.4 x, 1.8 in LCD display, 16 MB - MultiMediaCard
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Canon PowerShot SD30 Digital ELPH (gold)
Manufacturer: Canon USA
Specs: Ultracompact, 5 megapixels, 2.4 x, 1.8 in LCD display, 16 MB - MultiMediaCard
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Canon PowerShot SD30 Digital ELPH (red)
Manufacturer: Canon USA
Specs: Ultracompact, 5 megapixels, 2.4 x, 1.8 in LCD display, 16 MB - MultiMediaCard
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Canon PowerShot SD30 Digital ELPH (black)
Manufacturer: Canon USA
Specs: Ultracompact, 5 megapixels, 2.4 x, 1.8 in LCD display, 16 MB - MultiMediaCard
Accessories
Manufacturer info
- Canon USA
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- Address:
One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042 - Phone: 516-328-5000
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