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Q: Every time I turn my A300 on it displays "change battery pack": A: Your camera was one of a host of cameras that suffered from a faulty CCD chip. Check out this from... read more
Q: I get a blank screen when I turn camera on. A 300 power shot, this camera has had little use & up to now I have been delighted with it.: A: If that's the case, then you're covered, no cost to you:Camcorders: ZR60, ZR65 MC, ZR70 MC, ZR80, ZR85, ZR90, ELURA... read more
Q: how to get back the LCD monitor back after replacing batteries showing black screen even when shuutter button is pressed.: A: Your camera was one of a host of cameras that suffered from a faulty CCD chip. Check out this from... read more

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Q: what is the maximum number of pictures u can take with A300 canon camera: 10 points for best answer - 2 replies
Q: LCD image on Canon A300 is looks like a horror-movie image. Wolf Camera in says the chip has gone bad: 20 points for best answer - 8 replies
Q: My canon powershot A300 is about 3 years old. It is so slow taking a picture. What is the problem?: 10 points for best answer - 2 replies

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Editors' Comments

The Canon PowerShot A300 may not have any optical zoom, but for the casual photographer it offers more than enough bells and whistles. Best suited for close-up photographs, this 3.2-megapixel Canon delivers advanced features like a focus-assist light, exposure compensation, wide ISO range, and two autofocus modes, all at a very attractive price. read more

Specifications

3.2 megapixels (effective)
No optical zoom/5.1x digital zoom
autofocus only
program exposure only
JPEG file format only
ISO range 50-400

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Average rating based on 287 total reviews: 3.45/5

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4 out of 5

reliable (sandor - 4/4/09)

I bought my A300 in 2003 and still works perfectly. However, it is today very slow (even in 2003 was not the fastest machine), but... read more

3 out of 5

not bat 4 years ago (b.k - 6/3/07)

i had it 4 years ago then it was a good one now its is slow now i own a nikon d80xread more

1 out of 5

Battery life (Dee - 5/15/07)

I received this camera from my dad for X-mas. Since then I could have bought stock in the battery company and became a millionaire. This... read more

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Professional Reviews

3.6 out of 5

Some of the best images we've seen from a camera in its class (CNET - 7/28/03)

While the Canon PowerShot A300 lacks an optical zoom, it makes up for it by providing features (like an autofocus-assist light) usually reserved for more expensive cameras. Image quality is excellent with the exception of barrel distortion around some pictures' edges. read original review

4.8 out of 5

simple to operate and takes good quality pictures (Imaging Resource - 7/28/03)

Great prints up to 8x10 inches, simple controls, and a robust feature set make the Canon PowerShot A300 a great choice for those just getting started in digital photography. If you can afford the extra money, the Canon A70 offers a 3x zoom. read original review

5 out of 5

The image quality of the A300 is better than many of the other 3.0-megapixel cameras (Steve's Digicams - 7/28/03)

The easy-to-use and inexpensive Canon PowerShot A300 is an "excellent" camera that takes great pictures and offers a very useful (and advanced) feature set that consumers will appreciate. read original review

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