Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS – A Camera with Limitations!
Introduction:
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS is a camera of colors, style & passion; good quality pictures are what this point-and-shoot camera promises to deliver. This camera can support various types of memory cards like SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMC Plus/HC MMC Plus.
Features:
Packed with good number of features, Canon PowerShot SD1300 endeavors to deliver outstanding performance even in dark places and low-light situations with the help of its Low Light mode that supports ISO of 400-6400. This feature comes in handy while shooting night parties, weddings and other celebrations.
Pros:
• Equipped with a 2.7” TFT color LCD of 230k resolution with wide-angle, the camera offers great visibility to the user while composing and reviewing images. This PureColor System LCD ensures that the colors of your picture look accurate and bright.
• For taking stunning close-up shots, the camera sports 4x optical zoom and 28mm wide-angle lens. Now, you can aim at distant objects effortlessly and capture their beauty in full glory. The built-in Optical Image Stabilizer technology ensures that your pictures remain blur-free at all times. It compensates for the possible camera- shake thereby rendering flawless pictures that will make your jaw drop.
• With 12.1 megapixels resolution sensor in your tow, shooting high quality images and blowing them up further to make them into posters of required size can be done with minimum effort now. Movie clips of 4 GB size can also be shot with this camera.
Cons:
• The camera lacks an optical viewfinder and flash exposure compensation feature
• The wide-angle shots exhibit barrel distortion and chromatic aberration.
• The battery needs to be taken out for charging.
• The settings for shutter speed and aperture cannot be adjusted manually.
Pricing Range: Buy this camera for your loved ones by paying just $179 - $200. Available in Blue, Silver, Pink, Green, Brown!
Final Verdict: The distinct performance of Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS can be traced back to its interesting features and the use of advanced technologies that leave no stone unturned in giving you the best. With limited features, absence of manual controls and average performance might not lure every Canon lover to go for this gizmo. But then, it’s a worthy shot for those who just need a camera to point and shoot.