Simply point & shoot for superb photos & HD movies with the versatile 16 Megapixel Power Shot A1300. Use the optical viewfinder for a comfortable view & the Help button to get to know your camera. 16.0 Megapixels Capturing all the detail from the genuine Canon lens the 16MP sensor delivers superb quality images that are perfect for large-scale prints (A3+) or creative cropping. 28mm wide, 5x zoom lens Fit more in the frame with 28mm wide-angle for sweeping landscapes & great group shots & use the 5x optical zoom to get closer to distant subjects. 6.8 cm (2.7”) LCD & optical viewfinder A bright & clear screen (230k dots) lets you frame & view your shots with ease & makes sharing them with friends a pleasure. The optical viewfinder lets you choose your shooting style & is especially useful when shooting in very bright conditions. Smart Auto (32 scenes) Even complete beginners can effortlessly shoot high quality photos or movies with Smart Auto, which detects the scene & automatically selects the optimal settings from 32 variables. Press the Auto button to return instantly to Smart Auto from any other mode. HD movies (720p) with movie button Instantly record high quality HD movies (720p) using one touch of the dedicated movie button. Digital IS Digital IS counteracts blur & helps to produce clear, sharp shots. It detects camera movement & then uses sophisticated shake reduction techniques to automatically deliver optimum results. Help button Simply press the Help button for quick, easy-to-follow guidance on using your camera & its different functions – the ideal introduction for beginners. Face Detection, Red-Eye Correction Face Detection Technology ensures great people shots. It detects up to 35 faces in a single frame making sure they remain in focus & with optimum brightness. Face Detection White Balance ensures natural skin tones even in unusual lighting conditions. Auto Red-Eye Correction eliminates red-eye. Creative modes, Live View Control Have fun with a range of creative filters. Use Fish-eye Effect to re-create fish-eye lens distortion, Super Vivid to boost colour saturation, retro Poster & Toy Camera Effect or Monochrome. Miniature Effect makes scenes in stills or movies look like miniature scale models. Live View Control means that you can easily experiment with picture settings such as brightness & colour intensity & preview the results while framing, so you can capture the best shot. AA batteries For ultimate convenience, the Power Shot A1300 uses two AA batteries, which are available worldwide. 16.0 Megapixels 28mm wide, 5x zoom lens 6.8 cm (2.7”) LCD & optical viewfinder Smart Auto (32 scenes) HD movies (720p) with movie button Digital IS Help button Face Detection, Red-Eye Correction Creative modes, Live View Control AA batteries