The PowerShot A300, a new entry-level model in Canon’s A-series lineup, incorporates a high-resolution 1/2.7? 3.2-megapixel CCD sensor and a 5mm ( equivalent to 33 mm in 35 mm format) f/3.6 single-focal-length auto-focus lens for outstanding image quality.
Though an entry-level model, the A300 offers advanced new features commonly found in high-end cameras, including a 5.1x digital zoom function ( equivalent to 39-168 mm in 35 mm format) , which adjusts the angle of field with the push of the zoom button; a 5-point AiAF focus system with selectable single-point center focus; and a movie mode, enabling the recording and playback of up to three minutes of video with sound at up to VGA resolution.
Moreover, the new A300 offers a large easy-to-use cross-configured control layout and enhanced responsiveness for all control buttons, as well as a sliding lens cover for a level of refinement that belies its entry-level status.
