Best Handheld Cameras - Canon Powershot ELPH 300 HS
The Canon PowerShot ELPH 300 HS 12.1 MP Digital Camera is the thinnest digital camera in the world with a 24mm ultra Wide-Angle lens and 5x Optical Zoom + Optical Image Stabilizer.
It gets excellent reviews from those who use it. It provides excellent photo quality and its one drawback seems to me that some people may find it too small. The video quality is also excellent. It would make an excellent Christmas gift for someone looking for a compact digital camera.
Its HS SYSTEM with a 12.1 MP CMOS and DIGIC 4 Image Processor means you can take pictures in low-light situations without the need for a flash. Full 1080p HD Video for exceptional quality with stereo sound, plus a dedicated movie button for easy access. Get high-speed shooting in a point-and-shoot camera: High-speed Burst Mode captures 8.0fps and Smart AUTO intelligently selects the proper settings for the camera based on 32 predefined shooting situations. Super Slow Motion Movie records video at high speeds to allow slow motion playback. Zoom optically while shooting video and keep footage stabilized with Dynamic IS. And lowers noise levels at higher ISO settings. If you are looking for a compact camera that takes good quality pictures then the Powershot ELPH 310HS is an excellent choice. Here are some of the features below. If you are looking for something a bit more complicated that gives you more control then take a look at the Canon Rebel T3i
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.
Movie Digest Mode
Records a video clip before capturing a still image and then combines one day's worth of clips into a video.
P Program
Access advanced exposure compensation features while shooting mostly automatically.
Kids & Pets
Reduced focusing time freezes fast-moving subjects, so you won't miss those special shots.
Portrait
The camera sets a large aperture, focusing the subject and artistically blurring the background to make your subject pop.
High-speed Burst
The camera shoots continuously at a high speed of approx. 8.2fps while you hold down the shutter.
Smart Shutter
The camera automatically takes the photo when people smile, wink, or get into frame.
Best Image Selection
The camera takes five photos in succession, and then chooses the best one out of the bunch.
Low Light
For high quality image capture in an amazing range of dimly-lit situations.
Handheld Night Scene
Suppresses image blur even without the help of a tripod.
Fisheye Effect
Add a classic photo distortion without a fisheye lens.
Toy Camera Effect
Simulates photos taken with "toy" or pinhole cameras, darkening the image at the edges to create a vignette effect.
Miniature Effect for Movies & Stills
Emphasizes perspective for a miniature effect by blurring upper and bottom portions of videos and stills.
Creative Light Effect
Transform background bright spots to stars, hearts, music motes and more.
Monochrome
Choose from three single-tone effects: Black-and-White, Sepia, or Blue.
Poster Effect
Poster Effect combines several similar shades into one color, turning subtle gradations into eye-catching, scene-popping contrasts.
Super Vivid
Super Vivid intensifies existing hues, saturating the scene with bright colors.
Color Swap
Select a color and replace it with a color you specify for special effects.
Color Accent
Choose to retain a single color in your image while other colors turn monochrome.
Beach
Get clear shots of people at a sunny beach without darkened faces.
Foliage
Capture brilliant shots of autumn foliage, greenery and blossoms.
Snow
Shoot clear snow scenes without darkened subjects or an unnatural bluish tint.
Fireworks
Grab brilliant images of skyrocketing fireworks.
Stitch Assist
Build awe-inspiring panoramas by neatly aligning sequential images.
About the Camera
Use the touch panel LCD for easy, fun operation. Ultra wide angle lens gets more in your shot
Take this camera everywhere! Full HD, cool scence modes and Smart AUTO make shooting a breeze!
Value in price but not in features. The HS SYSTEM, full HD Video in a small, compact frame, five colors
Feature Call Out
Touch Panel, F2 lens, HS SYSTEM, HD Video, Movie Digest, Smart AUTO
Slim and Sexy! Ultra compact, and ultra wide angle, HD Video, HS SYSTEM, Movie Digest
Value price, HD Video, HS SYSTEM, Movie Digest, Smart AUTO
Movie Capabilities
The PowerShot ELPH 300 HS gives you a variety of resolution options for shooting movies, depending on your needs. Shoot in Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 30 fps for up to 14 min. 34 sec. or 4GB per clip. Shoot in HD (1280 x 720) at 24 fps for up to 20 min. and 43 sec. or 4GB per clip. Shoot in VGA (640 x 480) at 30 fps for up to 43 min. and 43 sec. or 4GB per clip and QVGA (320 x 240 at 30 fps) for up to 1 hour 58 min. and 19 sec. or 4GB per clip.
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