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Canon PowerShot A3100 IS announced January 5, 2010 is an optically image stabilized 12.1 megapixel compact digital camera that features 4x optical zoom, low light mode, 2.7 inch LCD, camera dimensions are (WxHxD) 3.83 x 2.29 x 1.11 in./97.2 x 58.2 x 28.1 and it weighs approx. 5.47 oz./155g.
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Review Index – (updated 17 July’10)
TechTree has posted their review of the Canon PowerShot A3100 IS where they write – ‘Overall we found the menu design and layout of the interface extremely intuitive and even beginners – whom the camera is targeted at – won’t have any trouble operating it.’
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ImagingResource has posted their review of the Canon PowerShot A3100 IS where they write – ‘I am disappointed that Canon is moving the A-series away from the simple classic design of the past toward budget ELPHdom, but I’m pleased to see image quality remains very high, even higher than the ELPHs I shot with this year. It’s that image quality that makes the Canon A3100 stand out among the growing species of inexpensive digicams. That is sufficient distinction to earn a Dave’s Pick.’
PhotographyBay has posted their review of the Canon PowerShot A3100 IS where they write – ‘Anyone who is intimidated by technology, is new to digital cameras, or just simply needs a basic camera to go in a pocket or purse would do well with the Canon PowerShot A3100 IS. While it won’t knock your socks off in terms of features, bells and whistles, the A3100 will serve the right crowd in just the manner they need.’
TrustedReviews
“The Canon PowerShot A3100 may not have the creative versatility of its forebears, but it is a well-made and sensibly designed camera offering a useful specification at a reasonable price. Build quality, handling and performance are all up to Canon’s usual standard, but unfortunately the camera is let down by inferior picture quality.”
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CNET
“The Canon PowerShot A3100 IS is a solid compact camera for the money and in my opinion is worth the $30 premium over the A3000 IS. There’s not a lot here to get excited about beyond its ability to take an excellent snapshot and optical image stabilization. But if all you’re looking to do is point and shoot, it will likely be enough camera for you.”
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DigitalCameraReview
“The A3100 is an almost ideal first digital camera and an excellent choice for the primary family camera. It is also a very good choice for travelers who want a tough, lightweight, “go anywhere” camera.”
Cameras.uk
“The Powershot A3100 IS is a solid, if slightly unspectacular digital camera. It does the job it sets out to do well and takes a good quality photo in most situations. There is very little I don’t like about this camera.”
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PhotographyBlog
“The A3100 is certainly reasonably priced, something that mid-range Canon compacts haven’t been able to boast about too much before. So while this camera won’t set the world on fire, it is a great introduction to the world of digital photography, making the Canon Powershot A3100 IS an easy Recommended choice.”
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StevesDigicams
“Canon’s A3100 IS is an affordable, compact entry-level model that provides you with excellent image quality and decent performance. Featuring a 12.1-Megapixel imaging sensor, 4x optical zoom with optical image stabilization, smart auto and face detection, you will be very happy with the large set of features that are included. With a MSRP of US $179.99, this is a great compact model for the home, office or as someone’s first digicam.”
TechRadar
“If you’re unbothered by the lack of HD video, the A3100 is a superb camera for the money. Spend a little more and you’ll get a more impressive lens and HD video, but for most casual snappers the A3100 is all the camera you’ll need.”
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CNET.uk
“The Canon PowerShot A3100 IS makes a good first impression. It looks smart and has clear, straightforward controls. But the 4x zoom is both slightly limited and not very good, and neither the technology nor the results justify the price. Canon needs to make the A3100 cheaper or better, or both.”
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Press Release
London, UK, 5th January 2010 – Canon today launches the PowerShot A3100 IS and PowerShot A3000 IS, two new digital cameras that are compact, great looking and extremely easy to use. Packed with a range of clever and user-friendly features, the new models make photography more enjoyable than ever, helping users get great shots with the minimum of effort.
With genuine Canon lens technology and DIGIC III processing, the PowerShot A3100 IS and PowerShot A3000 IS offer excellent performance and great value. Both sport a new, slim and lightweight body with an attractive exterior design, combining stand-out looks with a range of intelligent technologies. The PowerShot A3100 IS is available in a selection of bright, attractive colours, offering a choice of blue, red and silver variants, while the PowerShot A3000 IS comes in silver with a subtle black trim. The new models will succeed the current PowerShot A1100 IS, and mark a true step forward for the PowerShot A series line.
Canon quality – both inside and out
The PowerShot A3100 IS features a 12.1 Megapixel imaging sensor, while the lower-cost PowerShot A3000 IS offers 10.0 Megapixels of resolution. Equipped with DIGIC III processing, a 4x optical zoom lens and integrated optical Image Stabilizer, both provide rich, detailed and blur-free images. A bright, 6.7cm (2.7″) high resolution LCD screen offers crisp playback, enabling users to frame and review images in pin-sharp clarity.
Both new models also make it easy to capture the perfect shot, thanks to the intelligent Smart Auto mode. Smart Auto with Scene Detection
Technology recognises up to 18 different scenes and automatically applies the optimum settings required to capture the best picture.
Smart Auto also in cludes i-Contrast technology, which analyses images to deliver perfect exposure, adding brightness and detail to darker sections without blowing out correctly-exposed areas. Additionally, Canon’s Easy mode provides super-simple settings for beginners, deactivating most of the buttons and removing icons from the screen for straightforward point-and-shoot photography.
Smart Flash Exposure improves natural and ambient lighting in every shot, intelligently adjusting flash exposure to suit the subject and the shooting conditions. In daylight, for example, Smart Flash Exposure will detect and eliminate harsh facial shadows created when light reaches people at an angle, automatically engaging the flash to brighten up any poorly lit features. Flash power is also controlled during macro shooting, preventing over exposure and retaining image detail of subjects shot from a very short distance.
Face Detection Technology makes it easy to take pictures of friends, tracking faces and providing correct exposure and focus for the best results. Face Select & Track allows one face to be given priority over others in a group if required, while Red-Eye Correction identifies and corrects red eyes, making sure everyone looks their best. The smart FaceSelf-Timer feature allows the photographer to be included in group photos, only taking the shot when an extra face has entered the frame.
Creative shooting with minimum effort
A range of creative shooting features includes the new Low Light mode, which provides improved performance in challenging lighting conditions at 2.0 Megapixel resolution. The new Super Vivid mode injects new life into subjects, adding colour to images to provide a dramatic, enriched effect. The cameras also feature the new Poster Effect mode, which reduces the number of colours to create retro-looking, poster-style images.
The PowerShot A3100 IS makes it easy to navigate menus, with on-screen Hints & Tips providing simple explanations of camera functions for superb ease-of-use.
In addition to high-quality images, both the PowerShot A3100 IS and the PowerShot A3000 IS capture video at VGA resolution with sound, offering users the ability to go beyond stills. Both models feature comprehensive software packages, including an integrated YouTube™ upload function, for sharing videos online quickly and easily.
For the first time in a PowerShot A series model, the new models both feature Lithium-ion battery packs. Lightweight and rechargeable, Lithium-ion battery packs are slim and easier to carry, and provide the convenience of being able to be charged on demand. Both cameras are also compatible with SDHC and SDXC storage cards, offering up to 2TB (SDXC only) of convenient and reliable memory that users can take anywhere.
CANON iMAGE GATEWAY – share your stories
Owners of the new PowerShot A3100 IS and PowerShot A3000 IS are entitled to free
membership of CANON iMAGE GATEWAY, an online facility for sharing photos and video. Users can take advantage of up to 2GB of personal storage capacity, creating enough room for hundreds of high-quality images. Mobile browsing is also supported, making it easy for friends and family to view photos on the move.
