Canon Rebel T3 / EOS 1100D Review

Canon Rebel T3 / EOS 1100D Review

The bottom-end of the interchangeable lens camera has become fiercely competitive with manufacturers culling features and cutting-corners to offer a tempting upgrade path from compact cameras, at the most attractive price.
As a result we've seen control dials, orientation sensors and even focus motors disappear to reduce the manufacturing costs of these entry-level, gateway cameras. From the consumer's perspective, of course, we've also seen technologies once only in the reach of the professionals filter down to almost compact camera prices.

For several years, Camera Canon and then Camera Nikon were able to carve up the sub-$1000 DSLR market between themselves, without any particular concern about other players in the market. But this hegemony was never likely to last, especially once the electronics giants such as Panasonic, Sony and Samsung had time to prepare their own competitors. Eventually even Canon had to respond to the arrival of these companies' increasingly impressive low-end offerings, most notably with the splitting of its Rebel series into a multiple model range.

In June 2008, rather than just letting the outgoing model's price drop when the next camera was introduced, Canon launched a completely new model that sat below its then very recent Rebel XSi/450D. The Rebel XS (EOS 1000D in Europe) was unashamedly a cut-down version of the XSi but its mixture of a well trusted sensor and compelling price tag have seen it continue to sell strongly, particularly at the price-conscious end of the market.

Sitting alongside the Rebel XS (1000D), it's clear that T3 (1100D) is very slightly larger but only by a fraction. The new model eschews the 1000D's textured plastic, instead being constructed of smooth, rather low-density materials.

Two-and-a-half years is nearly two lifetimes in contemporary camera terms, so it was beginning to look like the XS might turn out to be a one-off, until the launch of its replacement in February 2011. The Rebel T3 (EOS 1100D) builds on a successful formula and takes it further, offering a strong (if not exactly cutting-edge) set of features in a body that suggests it should be very capable of competing on price.

The 1100D takes a series of familiar-sounding components and folds them together in a distinctly conventional but still capable-sounding package. So there's a 12MP CMOS chip that is likely to date back to the 450D/XSi, coupled with Canon's now-standard 9-point AF system and the 63-area iFCL (Focus, color and luminance sensitive) metering system first seen in the EOS 7D. These combine with the equally well-known Digic 4 processor to offer a camera that's unlikely to offer much in the way of surprises (which should also mean the avoidance of any nasty ones).
Sitting alongside the Rebel XS (1000D), it's clear that T3 (1100D) is very slightly larger but only by a fraction. The new model eschews the 1000D's textured plastic, instead being constructed of smooth, rather low-density materials.
The rear view shows the 1100D has been updated in line with more recent Canon DSLRs, gaining direct access to live view/movie shooting and a Q button for the interactive 'Quick Control' displays.
Canon EOS 1100D specification highlights:

* 12MP CMOS sensor
* 9-point AF system (up from 7 on the 1000D)
* 63-area iFCL color-sensitive metering (from EOS 7D)
* 720p movie recording at 30 or 25fps (H.264 compression)
* 2.7" LCD, 230,000 dots
* ISO 100-6400 (no expansion)
* Basic+ creative point-and-shoot mode
* Eye-Fi wireless SD card compatible menu options

Canon Rebel T3 / EOS 1100D Review

Canon Rebel T3 / EOS 1100D Review

The bottom-end of the interchangeable lens camera has become fiercely competitive with manufacturers culling features and cutting-corners to offer a tempting upgrade path from compact cameras, at the most attractive price.
As a result we've seen control dials, orientation sensors and even focus motors disappear to reduce the manufacturing costs of these entry-level, gateway cameras. From the consumer's perspective, of course, we've also seen technologies once only in the reach of the professionals filter down to almost compact camera prices.

For several years, Camera Canon and then Camera Nikon were able to carve up the sub-$1000 DSLR market between themselves, without any particular concern about other players in the market. But this hegemony was never likely to last, especially once the electronics giants such as Panasonic, Sony and Samsung had time to prepare their own competitors. Eventually even Canon had to respond to the arrival of these companies' increasingly impressive low-end offerings, most notably with the splitting of its Rebel series into a multiple model range.

In June 2008, rather than just letting the outgoing model's price drop when the next camera was introduced, Canon launched a completely new model that sat below its then very recent Rebel XSi/450D. The Rebel XS (EOS 1000D in Europe) was unashamedly a cut-down version of the XSi but its mixture of a well trusted sensor and compelling price tag have seen it continue to sell strongly, particularly at the price-conscious end of the market.

Sitting alongside the Rebel XS (1000D), it's clear that T3 (1100D) is very slightly larger but only by a fraction. The new model eschews the 1000D's textured plastic, instead being constructed of smooth, rather low-density materials.

Two-and-a-half years is nearly two lifetimes in contemporary camera terms, so it was beginning to look like the XS might turn out to be a one-off, until the launch of its replacement in February 2011. The Rebel T3 (EOS 1100D) builds on a successful formula and takes it further, offering a strong (if not exactly cutting-edge) set of features in a body that suggests it should be very capable of competing on price.

The 1100D takes a series of familiar-sounding components and folds them together in a distinctly conventional but still capable-sounding package. So there's a 12MP CMOS chip that is likely to date back to the 450D/XSi, coupled with Canon's now-standard 9-point AF system and the 63-area iFCL (Focus, color and luminance sensitive) metering system first seen in the EOS 7D. These combine with the equally well-known Digic 4 processor to offer a camera that's unlikely to offer much in the way of surprises (which should also mean the avoidance of any nasty ones).
Sitting alongside the Rebel XS (1000D), it's clear that T3 (1100D) is very slightly larger but only by a fraction. The new model eschews the 1000D's textured plastic, instead being constructed of smooth, rather low-density materials.
The rear view shows the 1100D has been updated in line with more recent Canon DSLRs, gaining direct access to live view/movie shooting and a Q button for the interactive 'Quick Control' displays.
Canon EOS 1100D specification highlights:

* 12MP CMOS sensor
* 9-point AF system (up from 7 on the 1000D)
* 63-area iFCL color-sensitive metering (from EOS 7D)
* 720p movie recording at 30 or 25fps (H.264 compression)
* 2.7" LCD, 230,000 dots
* ISO 100-6400 (no expansion)
* Basic+ creative point-and-shoot mode
* Eye-Fi wireless SD card compatible menu options

Canon SD400 Ixus 300HS Digital camera Review

The SD400-Ixus 300HS from Canon is equipped with very unique features that have made a debut in the camera industry. Canon has also developed an ELPH or Electronic Physics for the first time for this model, which can be a very good reason to make a shift.
There will be no problem if you’ll be taking pictures in with low lit areas for it has a back-illuminated complementary metal–oxide–semiconductor or CMOS sensor. There’s also the burst photo mode and the extremely slow motion movie mode that adds up to the excitement.



The Canon HS System

The Canon SD400-Ixus 300HS is a 10 megapixel camera with a CMOS sensor. Along with it is an image processor called the DIGIC 4. These both comprise the HS System of Canon. The HS System is the solution that Canon has for lowlight situations. The images turn out to be very satisfying and the adverse effects are avoided, such as blurry problems. Whether you utilize ISO speeds that are high or low in a lowlight scenario, the pictures will still look great.

Just like what I’ve said this HS System by Canon is the collaboration of 2 great features, namely 10 megapixel CMOS sensor and the DIGIC 4. The CMOS sensor sort of traps light in order to get the best possible image quality. This means that the images will be clearer if the sensor will be able to attract a bigger amount of light. The DIGIC 4, on the other hand, has the purpose of minimizing the noise on the images.


The Electronic Physics or the ELPH

The Canon SD400-Ixus 300 HS that is equipped with ELPH is the first to offer manual controls. It can be compared to PowerShot SD90 and can be a very close competitor. In addition, the design and concept of the SD400 was based on the backlit CMOS sensor of Sony, which has been very evident in almost all cameras that were launched this season of spring. The SD400 is known as the Ixus 300HS in Europe because its speed is amazingly fast when it comes to video recording as well as in capturing images.


The Aperture Priority Mode and the Shutter Priority Mode

The factors that most photographers and hobbyists are looking for are the controllable speed of the aperture and the shutter modes. When you place the SD400 camera to aperture mode, it will already choose the shutter speed that will best work in every scenario. And as for the shutter priority mode, when you pick out a shutter speed, the camera is left with the task of choosing the right aperture.

   

Canon SD400 Ixus 300HS Digital camera Review

The SD400-Ixus 300HS from Canon is equipped with very unique features that have made a debut in the camera industry. Canon has also developed an ELPH or Electronic Physics for the first time for this model, which can be a very good reason to make a shift.
There will be no problem if you’ll be taking pictures in with low lit areas for it has a back-illuminated complementary metal–oxide–semiconductor or CMOS sensor. There’s also the burst photo mode and the extremely slow motion movie mode that adds up to the excitement.



The Canon HS System

The Canon SD400-Ixus 300HS is a 10 megapixel camera with a CMOS sensor. Along with it is an image processor called the DIGIC 4. These both comprise the HS System of Canon. The HS System is the solution that Canon has for lowlight situations. The images turn out to be very satisfying and the adverse effects are avoided, such as blurry problems. Whether you utilize ISO speeds that are high or low in a lowlight scenario, the pictures will still look great.

Just like what I’ve said this HS System by Canon is the collaboration of 2 great features, namely 10 megapixel CMOS sensor and the DIGIC 4. The CMOS sensor sort of traps light in order to get the best possible image quality. This means that the images will be clearer if the sensor will be able to attract a bigger amount of light. The DIGIC 4, on the other hand, has the purpose of minimizing the noise on the images.


The Electronic Physics or the ELPH

The Canon SD400-Ixus 300 HS that is equipped with ELPH is the first to offer manual controls. It can be compared to PowerShot SD90 and can be a very close competitor. In addition, the design and concept of the SD400 was based on the backlit CMOS sensor of Sony, which has been very evident in almost all cameras that were launched this season of spring. The SD400 is known as the Ixus 300HS in Europe because its speed is amazingly fast when it comes to video recording as well as in capturing images.


The Aperture Priority Mode and the Shutter Priority Mode

The factors that most photographers and hobbyists are looking for are the controllable speed of the aperture and the shutter modes. When you place the SD400 camera to aperture mode, it will already choose the shutter speed that will best work in every scenario. And as for the shutter priority mode, when you pick out a shutter speed, the camera is left with the task of choosing the right aperture.

   

Canon EOS Rebel T3i DSLR Camera Review

Canon EOS Rebel T3i features a vari-angle LCD screen 3-inch rated about 1 million pixels, the remote on the handle is very comfortable with either a textured surface, mic 4-hole needle, remove the lens and the depth-of-field preview. The most recent is "A +" - Scene Intelligent Auto - which is a souped-up smart auto.
analyze the subject in front of it and adjust the Picture Style Auto Plus Auto Lighting Optimizer, auto white balance, autofocus and auto exposure. In the back of a big screen and optical viewfinder with 95-percent coverage and 0.85x magnification. It is surrounded by a rubber eyecup and diopter control allows you to set closest to your vision. You will also find regular blizzard including the Menu, Info, Live View, Exposure Compensation, Q, Play and Delete. Four-way controller gives you quick access to the AF, Picture Styles, burst / self-timer and white balance.

On the right side of the camera is a compartment for receiving SDXC SD card, while the left has two doors rather thin. One gives access to A / V and mini-HDMI out, while the latter has inputs for mic and remote. The bottom Made In Japan DSLR has a metal tripod mount and battery compartment. The camera measures 5.2 x 3.9 x 3.1 (W x H x D, in inches) and weighs 18.2 ounces. Battery rated 550 shots without flash, 440 using the flash 50 percent of the time, per CIPA. You also get two CD-ROMs. One is the EOS Digital Solution Disk with Mac and Windows software for editing photos and develop RAW files. The other is a software manual. We charge the battery, loaded a SanDisk 16GB SDHC Extreme Pro.

Canon EOS Rebel T3i have APS-C 18-megapixel CMOS sensor, 18 megapixels is more than enough for most shutterbugs, adjusted the camera to the highest setting (5164 x 3456 pixels), shooting in RAW + JPEG. About 3.7 frames per second with grid lines enabled. We installed the provided 18-135mm zoom, which has ranked 35mm equivalent 28.8-216mm wide angle so enough with a little telephoto reach.

   

Canon EOS Rebel T3i DSLR Camera Review

Canon EOS Rebel T3i features a vari-angle LCD screen 3-inch rated about 1 million pixels, the remote on the handle is very comfortable with either a textured surface, mic 4-hole needle, remove the lens and the depth-of-field preview. The most recent is "A +" - Scene Intelligent Auto - which is a souped-up smart auto.
analyze the subject in front of it and adjust the Picture Style Auto Plus Auto Lighting Optimizer, auto white balance, autofocus and auto exposure. In the back of a big screen and optical viewfinder with 95-percent coverage and 0.85x magnification. It is surrounded by a rubber eyecup and diopter control allows you to set closest to your vision. You will also find regular blizzard including the Menu, Info, Live View, Exposure Compensation, Q, Play and Delete. Four-way controller gives you quick access to the AF, Picture Styles, burst / self-timer and white balance.

On the right side of the camera is a compartment for receiving SDXC SD card, while the left has two doors rather thin. One gives access to A / V and mini-HDMI out, while the latter has inputs for mic and remote. The bottom Made In Japan DSLR has a metal tripod mount and battery compartment. The camera measures 5.2 x 3.9 x 3.1 (W x H x D, in inches) and weighs 18.2 ounces. Battery rated 550 shots without flash, 440 using the flash 50 percent of the time, per CIPA. You also get two CD-ROMs. One is the EOS Digital Solution Disk with Mac and Windows software for editing photos and develop RAW files. The other is a software manual. We charge the battery, loaded a SanDisk 16GB SDHC Extreme Pro.

Canon EOS Rebel T3i have APS-C 18-megapixel CMOS sensor, 18 megapixels is more than enough for most shutterbugs, adjusted the camera to the highest setting (5164 x 3456 pixels), shooting in RAW + JPEG. About 3.7 frames per second with grid lines enabled. We installed the provided 18-135mm zoom, which has ranked 35mm equivalent 28.8-216mm wide angle so enough with a little telephoto reach.

   

Nikon P300 Hands-On Preview

After years of relative stagnation, Nikon's P-series is back. The Canon PowerShot-inspired Coolpix P7000, released late last year, now has a little brother - the P300. Both in terms of specification and styling, the P7000 was designed to rival Canon's Powershot G-series, but the P300 is pitched a little lower.



Although at first glance it looks a lot like the Canon Powershot S95 and Olympus XZ-1, the P300 is a significantly different camera in a couple of important ways. It offers higher resolution, at 12MP rather than the 10MP common in that class. It also offers Full HD video (1080p as opposed to 720p), but its true colors are betrayed by a lower price-point, a smaller sensor (1/2.3" as opposed to 1/1.6" or 1/1.7"), and the inability to record RAW files. Whether or not you care about the smaller sensor and lack of RAW depends on your priorities as a photographer, but we suspect that a lot of enthusiast photographers will be disappointed that Nikon hasn't taken the opportunity with the P300 to create a true S95/LX5 competitor.

And so, despite obviously being designed to appeal to the same audience as the Panasonic LX5 and Canon S95, the Coolpix P300 is actually a lot closer in specification terms to a camera like the Canon SD 4000 IS/IXUS 300 HS. Like the SD 4000 IS, the P300 offers excellent build quality and manual control in a genuinely compact body, for less cash than the larger sensor, RAW-enabled Powershot S95, or its 'big brother' the Coolpix P7000. The P300's lens is optically stabilized, covers a useful 24-100mm (equivalent) range, and is impressively fast at wideangle, if unspectacular at the long end (f/1.8-4.9). The rear 3in LCD screen is bright and contrasty with 921k dots - the same specifications as the screens in Nikon's mid-range and top-end DSLRs.

The market for high-end compact cameras with a small form factor is booming at the moment, which is evidenced in the rash of new releases in the past few months. We're certain that, purely because of its styling, a lot of consumers will regard it as a cut-price alternative to cameras like the Canon Powershot S95 and Panasonic Lumix LX5. It certainly offers comparable build quality and manual control but its sensor is 35% smaller and that's arguably the most important determinant of image quality, so we'd expect its performance to be more in line with regular compacts. Read our hands-on preview for our impressions of how it works, and how it compares to its peers in terms of usability and specification.

Key features

12 megapixel BSI (back side illuminated) CMOS sensor (1/2.3in)
ISO 100-3200 at full 12MP resolution
1080p High Definition video mode
24-100mm (equivalent) f/1.8-4.9 lens with optical stabilization
PASM modes
Twin control dials - one top, one rear
Built-in stereo microphone

The 'big' new feature introduced in the Coolpix P300 is 1080p, 'Full HD' video. Full HD is still relatively rare in compact cameras, and it is something that none of the P300's 'high-end' peers currently offer. In most other respects, the P300's specification sheet is comparable to our expectations of the latest compact cameras. At the equivalent of 24mm, its lens is wider than either the Canon S95's or Olympus XZ-1's 28mm equivalent, but is slightly shorter than both at the tele end. It is worth noting that although it boasts a very fast maximum aperture of f/1.8, this gets a lot smaller as the lens is zoomed in. In fact, f/1.8 is only available with the lens set to its very widest focal length.
Beside two of its most obvious competitors (in control terms) the similarities between the P300 and Canon S95 are obvious. The two cameras are almost exactly the same size, and offer similar control layouts. The Olympus XZ-1 is slightly larger in all dimensions, mainly as a result of the larger lens required to offer its wider-aperture and larger imaging circle to light its larger sensor.
From behind, the main difference between the P300 and S95 is the direct movie shooting button of the former. As you can see from looking at all three cameras in this view, the rear control layout has become almost 'standard'.

A fast lens usually means greater control over depth of field, but here too, all is not what it seems. Because, all other things being equal, a smaller sensor means less control over depth of field, the P300 doesn't match up to its high-end competitors despite seeming to offer a similar maximum aperture range. Also, for good depth of field control the lens really needs to be fast at the telephoto end, and the P300's isn't. So don't expect to be able to get the same sort of blurred backgrounds with the P300 as you can with the Olympus XZ-1, for example.

 

 

 

 

Coolpix P300 Specifications

Recommended price	• $329.95 • €tbc • £tbc
Sensor	• 1/2.3" Type Back Side Illuminated CMOS • 12.0 million total pixels
Image sizes	• 4000 x 3000 (4:3) • 3968 x 2232 (16:9) • 3264 x 2448 • 2592 x 1944 • 2048 x 1536 • 1024 x 768 • 640 x 480 • 2048 x 1536 • 1600 x 1200 • 1280 x 960 • 1024 x 768 • 640 x 480 • 1024 x 768
Movie clips	• 1920 x 1080p @ 30fps (HD 1080*) • 1920 x 1080 @ 30fps (HD 1080) • 1280 X 720 @ 30fps • 640 X 480 @ 30fps • 640 X 480 @ 120fps (HS 120fps) • 1280 x 720 @ 60fps (HS 60fps) • 1920 X 1080 @ 15fps (HS 15fps
File formats	• Still: JPEG (Exif v2.2) • Movie: MOV [H.264 + Linear PCM (stereo)]
Lens	• 24-100mm (35mm equiv) • f = 4.3 - 17.9 mm • 4.2x optical zoom • F1.8-4.9
Image stabilization	Yes (Lens-Shift)
Digital zoom	up to 2x
Focus	• Auto focus :TTL - Multi-point Auto/Manual selection AF - 1-point AF • Subject tracking • Face tracking priority • Face detection
AF modes	• Single • Full-time
AF lock	Yes (half-press of the shutter button)
AF assist lamp	Yes
Focus distance	Closest focus distance 3 cm (macro mode)
Metering	• Matrix • Center-weighted average
ISO sensitivity	• Auto • ISO 160 • ISO 200 • ISO 400 • ISO 800 • ISO 1600 • ISO 3200
AE lock	Yes (half-press of the shutter button)
Exposure compensation	+/- 2EV in 1/3 stop increments
Shutter speed	• 4 - 1/2000 sec (wider in auto)
Modes	• Auto • Program AE • Shutter Priority AE • Aperture Priority AE • Manual • Backlighting • Night landscape • SCENE • Movie
Scene modes	• Scene Auto Selector • Portrait • Landscape • Sports • Night portrait • Party/indoor • Beach • Snow • Sunset • Dusk/dawn • Night landscape • Close-up • Food • Museum • Fireworks show • Black and white copy • Panorama • Pet Portrait • Special Effects (Soft, Nostalgia Sepia, High-contrast Monochrome, High Key, Low Key) • Image Mode (resolution/quality selection)
White balance	• Auto • Preset Manual • Daylight • Incandescent • Fluorescent • Cloudy • Flash
Self timer	• 2/10 seconds • Smile Self Timer
Continuous shooting	• Maximum approx. 7 shots/sec.
Image parameters	N/A
Flash	• Auto, Auto with red-eye reduction, Flash off, Night portrait flash • Flash exposure compensation +/- 2EV in 1/3 stop increments
LCD monitor	• 3.0 inch LCD • 921,000 dots
Connectivity	• USB 2.0 Hi-Speed • HDMI mini connector • AV out (PAL / NTSC switchable)
Connectivity	• USB 2.0 Hi-Speed • HDMI mini connector • AV out (PAL / NTSC switchable)
Storage	SD, SDHC, SDXC
Power	Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12
Weight (inc batt)	189g (6.6 oz.) approx
Dimensions	103 x 58 x 32 mm

Nikon P300 Hands-On Preview

After years of relative stagnation, Nikon's P-series is back. The Canon PowerShot-inspired Coolpix P7000, released late last year, now has a little brother - the P300. Both in terms of specification and styling, the P7000 was designed to rival Canon's Powershot G-series, but the P300 is pitched a little lower.



Although at first glance it looks a lot like the Canon Powershot S95 and Olympus XZ-1, the P300 is a significantly different camera in a couple of important ways. It offers higher resolution, at 12MP rather than the 10MP common in that class. It also offers Full HD video (1080p as opposed to 720p), but its true colors are betrayed by a lower price-point, a smaller sensor (1/2.3" as opposed to 1/1.6" or 1/1.7"), and the inability to record RAW files. Whether or not you care about the smaller sensor and lack of RAW depends on your priorities as a photographer, but we suspect that a lot of enthusiast photographers will be disappointed that Nikon hasn't taken the opportunity with the P300 to create a true S95/LX5 competitor.

And so, despite obviously being designed to appeal to the same audience as the Panasonic LX5 and Canon S95, the Coolpix P300 is actually a lot closer in specification terms to a camera like the Canon SD 4000 IS/IXUS 300 HS. Like the SD 4000 IS, the P300 offers excellent build quality and manual control in a genuinely compact body, for less cash than the larger sensor, RAW-enabled Powershot S95, or its 'big brother' the Coolpix P7000. The P300's lens is optically stabilized, covers a useful 24-100mm (equivalent) range, and is impressively fast at wideangle, if unspectacular at the long end (f/1.8-4.9). The rear 3in LCD screen is bright and contrasty with 921k dots - the same specifications as the screens in Nikon's mid-range and top-end DSLRs.

The market for high-end compact cameras with a small form factor is booming at the moment, which is evidenced in the rash of new releases in the past few months. We're certain that, purely because of its styling, a lot of consumers will regard it as a cut-price alternative to cameras like the Canon Powershot S95 and Panasonic Lumix LX5. It certainly offers comparable build quality and manual control but its sensor is 35% smaller and that's arguably the most important determinant of image quality, so we'd expect its performance to be more in line with regular compacts. Read our hands-on preview for our impressions of how it works, and how it compares to its peers in terms of usability and specification.

Key features

12 megapixel BSI (back side illuminated) CMOS sensor (1/2.3in)
ISO 100-3200 at full 12MP resolution
1080p High Definition video mode
24-100mm (equivalent) f/1.8-4.9 lens with optical stabilization
PASM modes
Twin control dials - one top, one rear
Built-in stereo microphone

The 'big' new feature introduced in the Coolpix P300 is 1080p, 'Full HD' video. Full HD is still relatively rare in compact cameras, and it is something that none of the P300's 'high-end' peers currently offer. In most other respects, the P300's specification sheet is comparable to our expectations of the latest compact cameras. At the equivalent of 24mm, its lens is wider than either the Canon S95's or Olympus XZ-1's 28mm equivalent, but is slightly shorter than both at the tele end. It is worth noting that although it boasts a very fast maximum aperture of f/1.8, this gets a lot smaller as the lens is zoomed in. In fact, f/1.8 is only available with the lens set to its very widest focal length.
Beside two of its most obvious competitors (in control terms) the similarities between the P300 and Canon S95 are obvious. The two cameras are almost exactly the same size, and offer similar control layouts. The Olympus XZ-1 is slightly larger in all dimensions, mainly as a result of the larger lens required to offer its wider-aperture and larger imaging circle to light its larger sensor.
From behind, the main difference between the P300 and S95 is the direct movie shooting button of the former. As you can see from looking at all three cameras in this view, the rear control layout has become almost 'standard'.

A fast lens usually means greater control over depth of field, but here too, all is not what it seems. Because, all other things being equal, a smaller sensor means less control over depth of field, the P300 doesn't match up to its high-end competitors despite seeming to offer a similar maximum aperture range. Also, for good depth of field control the lens really needs to be fast at the telephoto end, and the P300's isn't. So don't expect to be able to get the same sort of blurred backgrounds with the P300 as you can with the Olympus XZ-1, for example.

 

 

 

 

Coolpix P300 Specifications

Recommended price	• $329.95 • €tbc • £tbc
Sensor	• 1/2.3" Type Back Side Illuminated CMOS • 12.0 million total pixels
Image sizes	• 4000 x 3000 (4:3) • 3968 x 2232 (16:9) • 3264 x 2448 • 2592 x 1944 • 2048 x 1536 • 1024 x 768 • 640 x 480 • 2048 x 1536 • 1600 x 1200 • 1280 x 960 • 1024 x 768 • 640 x 480 • 1024 x 768
Movie clips	• 1920 x 1080p @ 30fps (HD 1080*) • 1920 x 1080 @ 30fps (HD 1080) • 1280 X 720 @ 30fps • 640 X 480 @ 30fps • 640 X 480 @ 120fps (HS 120fps) • 1280 x 720 @ 60fps (HS 60fps) • 1920 X 1080 @ 15fps (HS 15fps
File formats	• Still: JPEG (Exif v2.2) • Movie: MOV [H.264 + Linear PCM (stereo)]
Lens	• 24-100mm (35mm equiv) • f = 4.3 - 17.9 mm • 4.2x optical zoom • F1.8-4.9
Image stabilization	Yes (Lens-Shift)
Digital zoom	up to 2x
Focus	• Auto focus :TTL - Multi-point Auto/Manual selection AF - 1-point AF • Subject tracking • Face tracking priority • Face detection
AF modes	• Single • Full-time
AF lock	Yes (half-press of the shutter button)
AF assist lamp	Yes
Focus distance	Closest focus distance 3 cm (macro mode)
Metering	• Matrix • Center-weighted average
ISO sensitivity	• Auto • ISO 160 • ISO 200 • ISO 400 • ISO 800 • ISO 1600 • ISO 3200
AE lock	Yes (half-press of the shutter button)
Exposure compensation	+/- 2EV in 1/3 stop increments
Shutter speed	• 4 - 1/2000 sec (wider in auto)
Modes	• Auto • Program AE • Shutter Priority AE • Aperture Priority AE • Manual • Backlighting • Night landscape • SCENE • Movie
Scene modes	• Scene Auto Selector • Portrait • Landscape • Sports • Night portrait • Party/indoor • Beach • Snow • Sunset • Dusk/dawn • Night landscape • Close-up • Food • Museum • Fireworks show • Black and white copy • Panorama • Pet Portrait • Special Effects (Soft, Nostalgia Sepia, High-contrast Monochrome, High Key, Low Key) • Image Mode (resolution/quality selection)
White balance	• Auto • Preset Manual • Daylight • Incandescent • Fluorescent • Cloudy • Flash
Self timer	• 2/10 seconds • Smile Self Timer
Continuous shooting	• Maximum approx. 7 shots/sec.
Image parameters	N/A
Flash	• Auto, Auto with red-eye reduction, Flash off, Night portrait flash • Flash exposure compensation +/- 2EV in 1/3 stop increments
LCD monitor	• 3.0 inch LCD • 921,000 dots
Connectivity	• USB 2.0 Hi-Speed • HDMI mini connector • AV out (PAL / NTSC switchable)
Connectivity	• USB 2.0 Hi-Speed • HDMI mini connector • AV out (PAL / NTSC switchable)
Storage	SD, SDHC, SDXC
Power	Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12
Weight (inc batt)	189g (6.6 oz.) approx
Dimensions	103 x 58 x 32 mm

The Features That Come With Camera Canon Digital Sd500 are Magical

In the world of cameras you will be able to choose and buy the one that not only catches your eye but the one that provides you with the various features that you want. And with such a large choice of cameras to be had, it can be a slightly daunting process to have to choose one. If you want a good camera Canon Digital SD500 is noted to be one of the best.


This camera can be used by both the hobbyist photographer and the professional photographer. The camera Canon Digital SD500, is sometimes referred to as an Elf, or Elph, Canon Digital camera as well. There are also other names this camera is known by in different countries.

For instance in Europe and South East Asia the camera Canon Digital SD500 is called a Digital Ixus 700 and in Japan this same camera is known as an Ixy Digital 600. The SD500 is one of the many SD range digital cameras available to buy. The release of this particular camera Canon Digital SD500, was done around February 2005.

As the Canon Digital SD500 is the newer version of the Canon Digital S500 model you will find that there are some modifications that have been carried out. The body of this camera Canon Digital SD500, has been made curvier and also slightly wider, despite this it is also about 8% lighter than the previous models.

A few other improvements to be found with this camera Canon Digital SD500, is a new mode-dial system, a faster USB 2.0 connectivity, and a vastly improved performance. The Canon DIGIC II processor and the different new movie capabilities are responsible for that improvement.

Some of the high-end features you will see on this particular camera Canon Digital SD500, is a boastful 7.4 megapixel CCD, a 2 inch color TFT monitor, and an optical zoom of about 37 to 111mm.

For movie making the camera Canon Digital SD500 has a fast frame rate of about 320 by 249 pixels at 60fps (that’s frames per second to the normal people like you and me).

There are also a few different shooting modes available on this camera, which includes automatic mode, manual mode, portrait, digital macro, indoor, night snapshot, kids and pets mode, underwater mode, stitch assistant mode amongst a few others.

You will also find that the Canon Digital SD500 has a print and share button as well as a ‘Hold’ feature. This camera Canon Digital SD500, has been provided with a customizable white balance feature as well.

Buying a camera like this will let you take the pictures you want without any worries about setting the camera up. While this camera can be somewhat pricey at about $480-$500, the many features you get with this camera Canon Digital SD500, makes it all worthwhile.
 

The Features That Come With Camera Canon Digital Sd500 are Magical

In the world of cameras you will be able to choose and buy the one that not only catches your eye but the one that provides you with the various features that you want. And with such a large choice of cameras to be had, it can be a slightly daunting process to have to choose one. If you want a good camera Canon Digital SD500 is noted to be one of the best.


This camera can be used by both the hobbyist photographer and the professional photographer. The camera Canon Digital SD500, is sometimes referred to as an Elf, or Elph, Canon Digital camera as well. There are also other names this camera is known by in different countries.

For instance in Europe and South East Asia the camera Canon Digital SD500 is called a Digital Ixus 700 and in Japan this same camera is known as an Ixy Digital 600. The SD500 is one of the many SD range digital cameras available to buy. The release of this particular camera Canon Digital SD500, was done around February 2005.

As the Canon Digital SD500 is the newer version of the Canon Digital S500 model you will find that there are some modifications that have been carried out. The body of this camera Canon Digital SD500, has been made curvier and also slightly wider, despite this it is also about 8% lighter than the previous models.

A few other improvements to be found with this camera Canon Digital SD500, is a new mode-dial system, a faster USB 2.0 connectivity, and a vastly improved performance. The Canon DIGIC II processor and the different new movie capabilities are responsible for that improvement.

Some of the high-end features you will see on this particular camera Canon Digital SD500, is a boastful 7.4 megapixel CCD, a 2 inch color TFT monitor, and an optical zoom of about 37 to 111mm.

For movie making the camera Canon Digital SD500 has a fast frame rate of about 320 by 249 pixels at 60fps (that’s frames per second to the normal people like you and me).

There are also a few different shooting modes available on this camera, which includes automatic mode, manual mode, portrait, digital macro, indoor, night snapshot, kids and pets mode, underwater mode, stitch assistant mode amongst a few others.

You will also find that the Canon Digital SD500 has a print and share button as well as a ‘Hold’ feature. This camera Canon Digital SD500, has been provided with a customizable white balance feature as well.

Buying a camera like this will let you take the pictures you want without any worries about setting the camera up. While this camera can be somewhat pricey at about $480-$500, the many features you get with this camera Canon Digital SD500, makes it all worthwhile.