Canon IXY DIGITAL 30a
The Canon IXY DIGITAL 30a is a 2004 compact digital camera with a 1/2.7" CCD sensor (approx. 3.2 MP), a 35-70mm lens, Dedicated Li-ion (NB-3L) power, and SD card storage.
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About the Canon IXY DIGITAL 30a
The Canon IXY DIGITAL 30a was released in March 2004. It is a compact with a 1/2.7-inch CCD sensor of about 3 megapixels and a 2x optical zoom covering 35-70 mm in 35mm terms. The short zoom range and small sensor reflect the early period of digital compacts.
The body measures 85.0 x 56.0 x 23.9 mm excluding protrusions and weighs about 165 g for the body alone. A 1.5-inch low-temperature polysilicon TFT monitor offers 100% field of view. Recording goes to SD cards. Power comes from an NB-3L rechargeable lithium-ion battery, supplied with the camera, and the ACK900 AC adapter kit was sold separately. The 35 mm lens starts at a standard angle, so it suits portraits, table scenes and general snapshots. As a camera from the early digital era, it offers a simple operating experience and an image size suited to small prints and web use.
Buying one used
The camera uses an NB-3L lithium-ion battery, so check that it still holds a charge. Test the 2x lens movement, inspect the 1.5-inch monitor, and use an SD card to confirm that recording and playback work.
Overview
| Maker | Canon |
|---|---|
| Model | IXY DIGITAL 30a |
| Released | March 2004 |
Imaging & lens
| Sensor | CCD 1/2.7" |
|---|---|
| Resolution | approx. 3.2 MP |
| Lens | 35-70mm |
| Zoom | 2.0× optical |
| Monitor | 1.5" LCD (approx. 118k dots) |
Power & storage
| Power | Dedicated Li-ion (NB-3L) |
|---|---|
| Storage | SD card |