Canon PowerShot 350
The Canon PowerShot 350 is a 1997 compact digital camera with a 1/3" CCD sensor (approx. 0.3 MP), a 43mm F2.8 lens, Dedicated Li-ion power, and CompactFlash (CF) storage.
Image: Canon Camera Museum
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About the Canon PowerShot 350
Released in March 1997, the Canon PowerShot 350 is a very early digital compact with a 1/3-inch CCD and a fixed 43 mm equivalent lens at F2.8. There is no zoom, so the view is a fixed mild wide-normal angle.
The body measures 93 x 94 x 51.3 mm and weighs about 290 g, a boxy shape reflecting the era. It is powered by three AA alkaline batteries, or by a dedicated nickel-cadmium battery and a dedicated AC adapter sold separately. Images are stored on CompactFlash. With a small 1/3-inch sensor, the output is a fraction of what later compacts record, so it mainly interests anyone looking at where Canon's digital line began. The reliance on AA cells makes power straightforward, and the fixed lens keeps operation simple.
Buying one used
Takes three AA alkaline batteries, or a dedicated Ni-Cd pack: check the compartment for corrosion. Media is CompactFlash, so confirm a card is recognized. Check the fixed lens and display operation.
Overview
| Maker | Canon |
|---|---|
| Model | PowerShot 350 |
| Released | March 1997 |
Imaging & lens
| Sensor | CCD 1/3" |
|---|---|
| Resolution | approx. 0.3 MP |
| Lens | 43mm / F2.8 |
| Zoom | Fixed (no zoom) |
Power & storage
| Power | Dedicated Li-ion |
|---|---|
| Storage | CompactFlash (CF) |
| Weight | approx. 290g |