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Canon SD30 / IXUS i

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Panasonic DMC-GF2S 3D Digital Camera

From $239.99  |  2 stores
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Product Description
The Powershot SD30 includes a 2.4x optical zoom and embraces Canon's perpetual curve design. The sleek and compact Powershot SD30 comes with 5.0-megapixel resolution and DIGIC II... More
The Powershot SD30 includes a 2.4x optical zoom and embraces Canon's perpetual curve design. The sleek and compact Powershot SD30 comes with 5.0-megapixel resolution and DIGIC II processing for high image quality and a USB 2.0 Hi-Speed interface for fast transfer speeds. The supplied Camera Station allows for easy connectivity to the PC, printer, and television--perfect for viewing contemporary slide shows created by the camera. The Camera Station also charges the camera when docked. Less
Take pictures with amazing clarity on the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2. The 3.0-inch 3:2 460,000-dot LCD of this Panasonic digital camera with a 100% field of view enhances your photography... More
Take pictures with amazing clarity on the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2. The 3.0-inch 3:2 460,000-dot LCD of this Panasonic digital camera with a 100% field of view enhances your photography experience. The 12.1 megapixel lens with Live MOS sensor of this Panasonic camera takes pictures with life-like clarity. Moreover, this Panasonic digital camera automatically adjusts the brightness in 11 steps according to shooting conditions. Tap the screen of this Panasonic camera to operate the auto focus and shutter release at the same time. Available in multiple shades, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 is sure to add a special touch to your style. Less
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Key Features   
Digital Zoom 4x -
Camera Type Compact SLR/Professional • 3D Digital Camera
3D Digital Camera - Yes
Weight 0.23 lb. 9.35 lb.
LCD Screen Size 1.8 in. 3 in.
Resolution 5.3 Megapixel 13.1 Megapixel
Optical Zoom 2.4x 1x
Features - Face Detection • AF Tracking
Image Quality   
Camera Resolution 5.3 Megapixel 13.1 Megapixel
Image Sensor Type CCD CCD
Image Resolutions 640 x 480 • 2592 x 1944 • 2048 x 1536 • 1600 x 1200 4000 x 3000
Video   
Video Resolutions 320 x 240 • 640 x 480 (VGA) • 160 x 120 1920 x 1080
Video Format AVI • Motion JPEG -
Max Movie Length Without Limit (Depends on the camera free memory size) -
Video Speed 10 fps -
Lens   
Focus Type Autofocus Autofocus
Interchangeable Lens Not Interchangeable Lenses Interchangeable Lenses
Optical Zoom 2.4x 1x
Focal Length 6.3 - 14.9 mm -
Macro Focus Range 12 - 19.2 in. (w) / 3.9 - 19.2 in. (t) -
35mm Zoom Lens 38 - 90 mm -
Focus Range 12 in. to Infinity (w) -
Exposure Control   
Aperture Range f3.2/f5.4 (w/t) -
Shutter Speed 15 - 1/1600 sec 1/4000 - 60 sec
Frames Per Second 1.3 Frames 30 Frames
White Balance Auto • Manual • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Tungsten (Preset) -
Flash   
Flash Functions Flash Off • Auto Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash • Slow Sync -
Flash Type Built-In -
ISO Speeds Auto • 50 • 100 • 200 • 400 100 • 6400
Storage   
File Size (High Res.) 2.5 MB (51 images on 128MB card) -
Compression Type JPEG • EXIF 2.2 • DPOF 1.1 JPEG • DCF • DPOF • EXIF 2.3
Memory Type Multimedia Card • SD Card SD Card • SDHC Card • SDXC Card
File Size (Low Res.) 0.08 MB (about 1,600 images on 128MB card) -
Compression Modes Fine • SuperFine • Normal -
Included Features   
Self Timer 12 Sec. 2 Sec. • 10 Sec.
Tripod Mount With Tripod Mount -
Viewfinder / Display   
LCD Protected Position Without LCD Protected Position -
Viewfinder Without Viewfinder -
LCD Screen Resolution 118,000 pixels -
Interfaces   
Video Interface Video Out -
Interface Type USB 2.0 USB 2.0
Power Supply   
Battery Type Proprietary Lithium -
Battery Life 160 Images -
Dimensions   
Weight 0.23 lb. 9.35 lb.
Depth 0.94 in. 1.29 in.
Height 1.78 in. 4.44 in.
Width 3.78 in. 2.67 in.
Warranty   
Warranty 1 Year -
Miscellaneous   
UPC 750845826234 885170033535
Product ID 28261545 107253353
Included Accessories Software • USB Cable • Video Cable • Bag • Cradle / Docking Station • Hand Strap • 16 MB Memory Card • Driver • Lithium Battery • AC Power Adapter • Remote Control -
Release Date September, 2005 -
Family Line Canon IXUS Panasonic Lumix
Product MPN   
MPN 0350B003 DMCGF2CW
 
Consumer Reviews
Canon SD30 / IXUS i
Canon PowerShot SD30 / IXUS i Zoom Digital Camera
From $239.99
Panasonic DMC-GF2
Panasonic DMC-GF2S 3D Digital Camera
From $399.00

Product Review Summary

3.0
Based on 6 user reviews
50% recommend this product
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Consumer Reviews

1

Canon PowerShot SD30: Not the Smartest Buy

byninigirl11 Apr 29, 2007
11 Helpfuls 12 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Brilliant design and colors
Cons Poor optical zoom, light and motion sensitive
Recommended it? No

If consumers are searching for a digital camera with high quality images, efficient zoom ability, and sophisticated focus settings, the Canon PowerShot SD30 is not the camera for them. From my experiences with this product, I can say that Canon was seriously lacking when the company developed this... Read full review »

13

Excellent Compact Digital Camera

bysenchang Dec 11, 2005
6 Helpfuls 7 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Ease of use, quality of pictures, design
Cons Dock required to upload to PC.
Recommended it? Yes

In my camera purchase decision, I looked for quality, ease of use, and price. Quality and ease of use was easy to narrow down. My Canon-owning friends love their cameras, and online reviews are nearly unanimous in praising Canon's picture quality. The decison was between the SD400 and the SD30. I... Read full review »

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Product Review Summary

4.5
Based on 2 user reviews
100% recommend this product
5 stars
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Pros
  • None Yet
Cons
  • None Yet
Good For
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Consumer Reviews

21

Great little camera * DSLR replacement * compact upgrade

byaloofyouth Aug 17, 2011
28 Helpfuls 29 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Portable, powerful, great auto modes and features
Cons Mediocre dynamic range and high-ISO ability
Recommended it? Yes

I apologize for the spacing issues but epinions was smashing all the lines together, so I had to double-space every paragraph divider. This review has been updated with even more personal experiences, at the suggestion of a mod, so please revise your ratings accordingly. Note that I intersperse... Read full review »

booruwa
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The compact king in interchangeable lense

bybooruwa Apr 10, 2011
1 Helpfuls 2 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Easy to Use, Compact, Great Design
Cons None submitted
Recommended it? Yes

The latest as of now in the Inter Changeable lense cameras....the GF2 strikes out as one of the most compact of them all. Amongst other things the GF2 has touchscreen controls, 1920x1080 HD movie mode etc.

So how did my images turn out? Pretty good! For everyone who's naturally afraid... Read full review »

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