Canon has launched the Digital IXUS 300 HS and describes it as a “premium compact digital camera capable of capturing outstanding stills and High Definition (HD) video.†I believe that this is a trend that is beginning where manufacturers are placing better video recording hardware/software on a digital camera.
The angular and compact stainless steel ensures that the camera’s look can match the image quality it produces. A 7.5 cm (3.0â€) PureColor II G LCD screen incorporates a strong tempered glass outer layer, providing high contrast and wide-angle viewing that makes it ideal for shooting large groups or subjects from awkward angles.
It also offers the user the ability to record video in 720p high definition with high quality stereo sound. The lens’ quiet drive system allows users to zoom during recording with minimum audio interference, while the optical Image Stabilizer can also be engaged to reduce the effects of camera shake in video footage.
Canon indicates that the strengths of the Digital IXUS 300 HS as the following:
- High performance IXUS in a stunning stainless steel body
- 10.0 Megapixel high-sensitivity CMOS
- Bright f/2.0, 28mm, 3.8x genuine Canon lens with optical Image Stabilizer
- HS System with DIGIC 4 for fast shooting and low noise in low light
- 240 fps Super Slow Motion Movie. High-speed Burst: 8.4 shots/sec [4]
- Wide 7.5 cm (3.0″) PureColor II G LCD with enhanced strength and visibility
- Smart Auto and Smart Flash Exposure for great photos in all situations
- HD movies (720p) with optical zoom, stereo sound and HDMI
- Creative shooting with P, Av and Tv modes, Low Light, Fish-eye and Miniature Effect
- Smart Shutter with Smile, Wink Self-Timer and FaceSelf-Timer
The Canon Digital IXUS 300 HS is without a doubt a compact camera that will impress many people with its video recording ability.
