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Canon PowerShot A3000 IS User Manual

Canon PowerShot A3000 IS
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Canon PowerShot A3000 IS Specifications

General IconGeneral
Megapixel10.6 MP
Camera typeCompact camera
Sensor typeCCD
Image stabilizerYes
Image sensor size1/2.3 \
Maximum image resolution3648 x 2736 pixels
Still image resolution(s)640 x 480, 1600 x 1200, 2272 x 1704, 2816 x 2112, 3648 x 2048
Digital zoom4 x
Combined zoom24 x
Focal length range6.2 - 24.8 mm
InterfaceNTSC/PAL
Digital SLRNo
Aperture range (F-F)2.7 - 5.6
Camera shutter speed1/15 - 1/1600 s
Effective sensor resolution10 pixels
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)35 - 140 mm
FocusTTL
Focus adjustmentAuto
Normal focusing range0.03/0.3 - ∞ m
Macro focusing range (tele)0.3 - 0.6 m
Macro focusing range (wide)0.03 - 0.6 m
Light meteringCentre-weighted, Spot
Flash modesauto, Flash off, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization
Flash range (tele)0.3 - 2 m
Flash range (wide)0.3 - 4 m
Flash recharging time10 s
Compatible memory cardsmmc, sd, sdhc, sdxc
Video formats supportedAVI
Field of view100 %
Display diagonal2.7 \
Display resolution (numeric)230000 pixels
USB version2.0
Product colorBlack, Silver
Scene modesbeach, Children, Fireworks, Night, Portrait, self-portrait, Landscape (scenery)
Image editingRotating
Photo effectsblack&white, Neutral, Sepia, Vivid
White balanceauto, Cloudy, custom modes, daylight, Fluorescent, Tungsten
Camera playbackmovie, single image, slide show
Battery typeNB-8L
Battery life (max)6 h
Battery life (CIPA standard)230 shots
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90 %
Camera shutter typeMechanical
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth28.1 mm
Width97.2 mm
Height58.2 mm
Weight155 g

Summary

What Do You Want to Do?

Shoot

Guides on shooting, including automatic settings, easy mode, and special conditions.

1 Getting Started

Charging the Battery

Step-by-step guide on how to charge the camera's battery pack.

Inserting the Battery and Memory Card

Procedure for inserting the battery pack and memory card into the camera.

Setting the Date and Time

Guide to setting the camera's date and time for accurate image recording.

Formatting Memory Cards

Process for formatting a memory card before first use or for data erasure.

Pressing the Shutter Button

Explains the two-stage process of pressing the shutter button for focus and shooting.

Taking Pictures (Smart Auto)

How to use the camera's Smart Auto mode for automatic shooting.

Shooting in Easy Mode

Overview of Easy Mode for simplified shooting operations.

Shooting Movies

Steps for shooting movies using the camera's automatic settings.

Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing

Instructions for transferring images from the camera to a computer.

2 Learning More

Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down)

Information on the automatic power-off feature to save battery life.

FUNC. Menu – Basic Operations

Guide to using the FUNC. menu for quick access to common shooting functions.

Low Level Memory Card Formatting

Guide for performing a low-level format on memory cards.

3 Shooting in Special Conditions and Commonly Used Functions

Shooting in Various Conditions

Using the camera to take portraits, landscapes, night shots, and kids/pets.

Shooting in Special Scenes

How to use Scene modes like Indoor, Low Light, Beach, and Fireworks.

Zooming in Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom)

Guide to using digital zoom to magnify distant subjects.

4 Choosing Settings Yourself

Shooting in Program AE

Guide to using Program AE mode for manual control over settings.

Adjusting the Brightness (Exposure Compensation)

How to adjust the brightness of an image using exposure compensation.

Shooting Close-ups (Macro)

Guide to taking detailed close-up shots using the macro function.

Changing the Compression Ratio (Image Quality)

How to adjust image quality by changing the compression ratio.

Changing the ISO Speed

Guide to adjusting the ISO speed for different lighting conditions.

Adjusting the White Balance

How to set the optimal white balance for natural-looking colors.

5 Getting More Out of Your Camera

Changing the AF Frame Mode

How to change AF frame modes like Face AiAF and Center.

Choosing the Person to Focus On (Face Select)

How to select a specific person's face for focus.

Shooting with the AF Lock

How to lock the focus on a subject for subsequent shots.

Shooting with the AE Lock

How to lock the exposure (AE) for shooting.

Shooting with the FE Lock

How to lock the flash exposure (FE) for shooting.

Shooting with Slow Synchro

Using slow shutter speed with flash for balanced background illumination.

6 Using Various Functions for Shooting Movies

Changing the Image Quality

How to select different image quality settings for movies.

7 Using Various Playback and Editing Functions

Protecting Images

How to protect important images from accidental erasure.

Erasing All Images

Process for erasing all images on the memory card at once.

8 Printing

Printing Images

Instructions on how to easily print pictures by connecting to a PictBridge printer.

Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF)

How to select images and specify print settings for DPOF standards.

10 Useful Information

Troubleshooting

Common camera problems and their solutions, plus contact information.

List of Messages That Appear on the Screen

Explanation of various error messages and their corresponding solutions.

Handling Precautions

Important precautions for handling the camera to prevent damage or malfunction.

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