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title: "Canon PowerShot A3100IS 12.1 MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.7-Inch LCD (Red)"
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# 12.1MP resolution Lightweight Lithium-ion battery 4x Optical Zoom + Image Stabilizer Canon PowerShot A3100IS 12.1 MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.7-Inch LCD (Red)

**Brand:** canon
**Price:** ₱38914
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 📷 Elevate your everyday moments with pro-level clarity and effortless style!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Canon PowerShot A3100IS 12.1 MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.7-Inch LCD (Red) by canon
- **How much does it cost?** ₱38914 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
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## Best For

- canon enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted canon brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Crystal-Clear 12.1MP Shots:** Capture stunning 4000x3000 pixel images perfect for large prints up to 13x19 inches.
- • **Bright 2.7-Inch LCD Display:** Review and compose your shots on a large, vibrant screen with Night Display for low-light ease.
- • **Steady Zoom with Optical IS:** 4x optical zoom paired with Canon’s acclaimed Image Stabilizer ensures blur-free close-ups every time.
- • **Compact & Rechargeable Power:** Slim design powered by a quick-charge lithium-ion battery keeps you ready for every spontaneous moment.
- • **Smart Auto for Effortless Shooting:** 18 intelligent scene modes including Super Vivid & Poster Effect let you shoot like a pro without the hassle.

## Overview

The Canon PowerShot A3100IS is a sleek, lightweight digital camera featuring a 12.1MP sensor, 4x optical zoom with advanced image stabilization, and a bright 2.7-inch LCD. Its DIGIC III processor and 18 smart shooting modes, including creative filters like Super Vivid and Poster Effect, empower users to capture vibrant, sharp photos effortlessly. Powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery, this camera is designed for easy portability and quick readiness, making it ideal for millennials seeking a stylish yet capable point-and-shoot for everyday adventures.

## Description

From the Manufacturer There's nothing more satisfying than taking great pictures! And with the Canon PowerShot A3100 IS, it's so effortless. The 12.1-megapixel resolution and 4x optical zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer ensure radiant, detailed images. Plus, you've got an advanced DIGIC III Image Processor with evolved Face Detection Technology and the Face Detection Self-timer for extraordinary control and performance. New scene modes give your images a professional feel. There's the Face Detection Self-timer for extraordinary control and performance and Smart AUTO lets you handle challenging conditions with ease. Plus this trim, fashionable camera is yours in three stunning colors. 12.1-megapixel resolution Canon PowerShot A3100 IS Highlights Powerful A-Series camera with 12.1 megapixels, 4x optical zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer and DIGIC III Image Processor With the PowerShot A3100 IS, dramatic, personal pictures have never been easier to shoot and share. This 12.1-megapixel camera lets you create impressive large photos of family and friends you'll be proud to display. The high-resolution 4000 x 3000-pixel images taken by the PowerShot A3100 IS can be enlarged up to 13 x 19 inches. The PowerShot A3100 IS has a 4x optical zoom lens that makes it easy to get the inspiring, emotive close-ups that will make your images lasting keepsakes. This magnificent lens gives you the power to shoot subjects with razor-sharp precision and stunning lifelike color. So you can brilliantly capture a shot of a sweeping landscape, or a child's big smile. The PowerShot A3100 IS is equipped with Canon's acclaimed Optical Image Stabilizer Technology that automatically detects and corrects camera shake--one of the leading causes of fuzzy or blurred shots. Even when zoomed in, you can get the steady, crisp, brilliant images you'll be proud to shoot and share. And Canon's Optical Image Stabilizer Technology is so convenient to use. It functions perfectly with or without a flash. Lithium-ion battery The Canon PowerShot A3100 IS uses a newly developed rechargeable lithium-ion battery. This compact, powerful battery helps make it an incredibly lightweight and slim camera. Charge-up is quick and easy, so the PowerShot A3100 IS will be ready and waiting for those special moments. New Scene Modes deliver more creative freedom The Canon PowerShot A3100 IS gives you even more creative freedom by including new modes made to get the kind of images people talk about. Super Vivid captures the colors you see with your mind's eye, saturating the scene with intense colors. Turn drab scenes into exciting compositions, when dull pinks blaze into brilliant fuchsia and off-yellows suddenly burn bright and hot. Even dark colors become richer with Super Vivid. Sunsets and floral scenes turn into bursts of color, and get your photo noticed. Poster Effect combines several similar shades into one color, turning subtle gradations of color into eye-catching, scene-popping contrasts across your image for a unique artistic look. 18 Shooting Modes Advanced presets for the best possible photos under certain conditions. With 18 Shooting Modes including Scene Modes, you're ready for whatever shot comes your way. Smart AUTO will do the work for you by intelligently selecting the proper settings Just set the Canon PowerShot A3100 IS to Smart AUTO and you're ready for maximum enjoyment from your picture taking every time. It's a relaxing and satisfying way to shoot because you can completely concentrate on your subject knowing that the camera has the technical details covered. Advanced Canon technology intelligently analyzes your situation and shooting conditions. Then it automatically selects an appropriate setting from 18 specially defined settings. So whether you're photographing flowers, a captivating sunset, or your friends at the park, you can be confident that you're getting dramatic, memorable images. Low Light mode in action Low Light mode for improved shooting in dim lighting With an ISO of 400-3200, the Low Light mode takes the Canon PowerShot A3100 IS where no A-Series has gone before--into the shadows! Now even scenes notorious for having insufficient light, such as those lit by candles, fire, or street lamp, come through in fantastic color and clarity, with less noise. You can keep the feel of the scene intact without adding additional light, so the result will be scenes with the visual accuracy, depth and clarity you expect from a Canon camera. Large, bright 2.7-inch LCD The PowerShot A3100 IS's large 2.7-inch LCD screen gives you the big picture, whether you're shooting, reviewing or showing off your images. This high-resolution screen offers a crisp, clear and bright picture. It also features Night Display for easy viewing in low light.

Review: great for this beginner - I've taken pictures before, but usually on other people's cameras when they wanted someone else to take a picture of them. I'm not a photographer at all. I do love post-processing, though, and so I decided that I should probably learn how to shoot pictures. After a lot of research into point-and-shoot models under $300, I decided on this one, and I'm not sorry. The pictures are crisp with good colors. The auto setting works well, and there are manual settings for ISO and white balance. The macro setting works beautifully. Turning the knob activates settings like kids/pets (fast shutter speed) and portrait (shorter depth of field? I'm not sure). I haven't tried to shoot video, but that's the last mode on the knob. There is also a setting on the knob for ultra-beginners or for children that "locks out" most buttons and shoots on full auto. The flash isn't very strong, but that's what I'd expect from a little camera like this. Obviously no viewfinder, which is not a problem for me. The LCD screen has adjustable brightness settings and seems durable enough. Transfer of photos is via USB, and the camera acts like a drive. No problems on my older Vista machine. I didn't install any software for the camera except maybe a driver that installed automatically. My 8 y/o dropped the camera from about two feet and it didn't seem to take any damage. I doubt it is super durable but normal use with kids doesn't seem to hurt it. Overall, I strongly recommend this camera. No problems so far.
Review: Simple to use... as long as your hands fit it properly - I purchased this camera for my wife, and I am glad I bought it for her and not myself. This is an entry level camera and nothing more. The picture quality is good, certainly not spectacular, but it is perfectly acceptable for 4x6 prints and online viewing. The ergonomics of this camera however drive me absolutely crazy. I don't know who at Canon came up with this button layout scheme... but they should be demoted, if not fired. You much have long SKINNY hands to use this camera comfortable. Otherwise it is uncomfortable and awkward to hold, whether you have chubby or just short fingers. This is mostly due to the poorly places Mode dial which overhangs the right side of the camera, so it either gets hit by your palm, of just forces you to hold the camera in an awkward position which does nothing for holding the camera steady. If you do manage to get a picture, and not a blurry mess, then what you get as I said is respectable. There is a bit of purple fringing in high contrast pictures, but lets be honest for a second, if you are purchasing an basic point and shoot like this, you are probably almost certainly not going to notice the fringing. If you just need something small to occasionally get a quick snap, then this entry level device may work for you. For anybody looking for a bit more... look elsewhere.

## Features

- 12.1 megapixels, 4x optical zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer, and DIGIC III Image Processor
- Lithium-ion battery makes the camera lighter and offers an easy alternative to recharge
- New scene modes, including Super Vivid and Poster Effect; Smart Auto selects from 18 predefined shooting situations
- Large, bright 2.7-inch LCD
- Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0032JRRX4 |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. |
| Best Sellers Rank | #69,477 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #547 in Digital Point & Shoot Cameras |
| Customer Reviews | 3.7 3.7 out of 5 stars (107) |
| Date First Available | January 5, 2010 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 5.4 ounces |
| Item model number | 4257B001 |
| Manufacturer | Canon |
| Product Dimensions | 3.82 x 1.1 x 2.28 inches |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Canon
- **Compatible Mountings:** Canon
- **Expanded ISO Minimum:** 100
- **Image Stabilization:** Optical
- **Maximum Focal Length:** 140 Millimeters
- **Metering Description:** Multi, Center-weighted, Spot
- **Model Name:** Canon PowerShot A3100IS
- **Optical Zoom:** 4 x
- **Photo Sensor Technology:** CCD
- **Supported File Format:** JPEG, RAW

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ great for this beginner
*by O***R on August 25, 2011*

I've taken pictures before, but usually on other people's cameras when they wanted someone else to take a picture of them. I'm not a photographer at all. I do love post-processing, though, and so I decided that I should probably learn how to shoot pictures. After a lot of research into point-and-shoot models under $300, I decided on this one, and I'm not sorry. The pictures are crisp with good colors. The auto setting works well, and there are manual settings for ISO and white balance. The macro setting works beautifully. Turning the knob activates settings like kids/pets (fast shutter speed) and portrait (shorter depth of field? I'm not sure). I haven't tried to shoot video, but that's the last mode on the knob. There is also a setting on the knob for ultra-beginners or for children that "locks out" most buttons and shoots on full auto. The flash isn't very strong, but that's what I'd expect from a little camera like this. Obviously no viewfinder, which is not a problem for me. The LCD screen has adjustable brightness settings and seems durable enough. Transfer of photos is via USB, and the camera acts like a drive. No problems on my older Vista machine. I didn't install any software for the camera except maybe a driver that installed automatically. My 8 y/o dropped the camera from about two feet and it didn't seem to take any damage. I doubt it is super durable but normal use with kids doesn't seem to hurt it. Overall, I strongly recommend this camera. No problems so far.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Simple to use... as long as your hands fit it properly
*by J***O on July 15, 2010*

I purchased this camera for my wife, and I am glad I bought it for her and not myself. This is an entry level camera and nothing more. The picture quality is good, certainly not spectacular, but it is perfectly acceptable for 4x6 prints and online viewing. The ergonomics of this camera however drive me absolutely crazy. I don't know who at Canon came up with this button layout scheme... but they should be demoted, if not fired. You much have long SKINNY hands to use this camera comfortable. Otherwise it is uncomfortable and awkward to hold, whether you have chubby or just short fingers. This is mostly due to the poorly places Mode dial which overhangs the right side of the camera, so it either gets hit by your palm, of just forces you to hold the camera in an awkward position which does nothing for holding the camera steady. If you do manage to get a picture, and not a blurry mess, then what you get as I said is respectable. There is a bit of purple fringing in high contrast pictures, but lets be honest for a second, if you are purchasing an basic point and shoot like this, you are probably almost certainly not going to notice the fringing. If you just need something small to occasionally get a quick snap, then this entry level device may work for you. For anybody looking for a bit more... look elsewhere.

### ⭐⭐ If you want to read the owner's manual...
*by A***N on January 24, 2011*

I am a mom and bought this camera to take quick quality EASY pictures of my toddlers. It worked well for a month (super-clear pictures), but now the settings are all funky (the kids pressed some buttons???) and I am left needing to read the owner's manual to figure out how to change all the settings and fix it back. I just want to be able to switch it to the "kids and pets" setting on the dial and have it automatically correct to where the shutter speed is fast, IS is on and red eye fixes automatically. I'm sure I could figure out how to do this from the manual, but right now it's on my to do list and I am DREADING this task!! UPDATE: I read the manual...there's not a lot to it. Switching the setting to AUTO and taking a picture then flipping it back to "kids and pets" seemed to reset everything...however I realized that the blurry/fuzzy pictures are due to a low battery. I love the way this camera looks, but I just can't say I'm in love with the camera b/c I can't seem to get "professional" looking pictures of faces with it, but that probably has more to do with me than the camera as I am not a professional...who knows.

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