CANON IXUS 230 HS Compact Digital Camera - Black

It features Canon’s revolutionary HS system, which incorporates a highly sensitive CMOS sensor to capture shots in dazzling colour and sharp detail, even in low light conditions.

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  • 12.1 megapixels
  • Sensor type: CMOS
  • Optical zoom: 8x
  • HD video: Full HD 1080p

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The Canon IXUS 230 HS Compact Digital Camera is a small, lightweight and compact camera that's equipped with some incredible features for capturing high quality images.

Smart and versatile photography

The Canon IXUS 230 camera has an impressive 12.1 megapixels and an intelligent IS that automatically adjusts the optical image stabilizer to deliver the best results. You will achieve sharp photos in vivid detail and with no blurring.

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The sleek and stylish IXUS 230 even has a huge 8 x zoom, so you can capture photos in sharp quality from a distance, great for those delicate photo opportunities. The 28mm wide-angle lens even allows you to capture images in a broader frame, great for landscapes and large groups of people.

The easy-to-use Canon IXUS 230 has an HS system that allows you to capture the real ambience of the moment in low light without a flash or tripod. The camera even boasts a high performance DIGIC 4 processor and high sensitivity sensor that delivers beautiful image quality no matter what the scene is.

Compact and convenient

The slim and elegant digital camera has a 3" high-quality LCD display for easy photo framing and for viewing your captured photos in detail. You can even get creative with your images by selecting one of the creative modes to give your photos different effects.

The smart auto function lets you effortlessly shoot high-quality photos by detecting the scene and automatically choosing the best settings for the image, all you do is point and shoot! The high speed burst mode shoots 8.7 shots a second, so nothing will get away from that shot.

You can even capture movies in HD (1080p) with sound and play them back on a HDTV thanks to the HDMI connection. There's even slow motion movie shooting, so there's plenty of fun to be had.

The cool Canon IXUS 230 HS Compact Digital Camera has got it all and more, the camera can even give you hints and tips so you're never short of assistance when you need it.

Product code: 276346

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Type
Type Compact camera
Sensor
Resolution 12.1 megapixels
Type CMOS
Size 1/2.3
ISO positions AUTO, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Image stabiliser Yes (lens shift-type), Approx. 3.5-stop. Intelligent IS
Lens
Focal length 5.0 - 40.0 mm (35 mm equivalent: 28 - 224 mm)
35mm equivalent 28 – 224 mm
Aperture f/3.0 – f/5.9
Optical zoom 8x
Digital zoom 4x
Minimum distance 1 cm (W) from front of lens in macro
Focusing Automatic and manual
Viewfinder
Type Live View
Screen 3" (7.6 cm)
Shutter
Speed Approx. 3.5 shots/sec., High-speed Burst (3.0MP): Approx. 8.7 shots/sec., (until memory card becomes full)
Burst mode Yes
Self-timer Approx. 2 or 10 sec. or Custom
Settings
Exposure modes Evaluative (linked to Face Detection AF frame), Centre-weighted average, Spot (Centre) On/Off Selectable
Effects My Colors (My Colors Off, Vivid, Neutral, Sepia, Black & White, Positive Film, Lighter Skin Tone, Darker Skin Tone, Vivid Blue, Vivid Green, Vivid Red, Custom Color)
White balance TTL, Auto (including Face Detection WB), Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom
Video
Video mode Yes, with sound
TV output HDMI Mini Connector (HDMI-CEC compatible) A/V output (PAL/NTSC)
Memory
Photo file formats JPEG compression, (Exif 2.3 [Exif Print] compliant) / Design rule for Camera File system, Digital Print Order Format [DPOF] Version 1.1 compliant
Maximum photo resolution 4000 x 3000
Video file formats MOV [H.264 + Linear PCM (stereo)], iFrame
Maximum video resolution 1920 x 1080 full HD
Audio file formats Linear PCM (stereo)
Memory card SD, SDHC, SDXC
Flash
Built-in Yes
Guide number / Flash range 50 cm – 4.0 m (W) / 50 cm – 2.0 m (T)
Hot-shoe adapter for external flash No
Connections
Interface Hi-Speed USB (MTP, PTP) dedicated connector (Mini-B compatible) HDMI Mini Connector (HDMI-CEC compatible) A/V output (PAL/NTSC)
Pictbridge / direct printing Yes
Wireless function No
Other
Power options Li-ion Battery NB-4L
Battery life Approx 210 shots
Accessories supplied Wrist Strap WS-DC11, Battery Pack NB-4L, Battery Charger CB-2LVE, AC Cable, Interface Cable IFC-400PCU (for USB)
Software supplied ZoomBrowser EX / ImageBrowser PhotoStitch, Movie Uploader for YouTube, CameraWindow
Dimensions 95.8 x 22.1 x 56.8mm
Weight 140g

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IXUS 230 HS Compact Digital Camera - Black + Flash Reader USB Hub & Memory Card Reader + Apex 20 AW Camera Bag - Black
  • CANON IXUS 230 HS Compact Digital Camera - Black

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    • 12.1 megapixels
    • Sensor type: CMOS
    • Optical zoom: 8x
    • HD video: Full HD 1080p

    The Canon IXUS 230 HS Compact Digital Camera is a small, lightweight and compact camera that's equipped with some incredible features for capturing high quality images.

    Smart and versatile photography

    The Canon IXUS 230 camera has an impressive 12.1 megapixels and an intelligent IS that automatically adjusts the optical image stabilizer to deliver the best results. You...

  • PNY Flash Reader USB Hub & Memory Card Reader

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    • SD
    • miniSD & microSD cards
    • USB-powered

    Transferring data from media cards is simple thanks to the lightweight PNY Flash Reader USB Hub & Memory Card Reader.

    Easy to transfer files

    Transferring files is quick and easy thanks to the Flash Reader, which supports a range of Secure Digital (SD) and Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) memory cards. High transfer rates mean that you can transfer data at up to 480...

  • LOWEPRO Apex 20 AW Camera Bag - Black

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    • Material: Nylon
    • 4 compartments
    • Zip closure
    • Shoulder strap & belt loop
    • With rain cover

    Protect your camera when you need it the most with the Lowepro Apex 20AW Camera Bag.

    The Apex 20AW Camera Bag is a durable single-compartment bag designed to carry a pro-compact or digital SLR camera plus accessories.

    This intelligent deisgn has had a  micro fibre cloth interior integrated into the camera case to protect lenses and LCD screens. The Apex 20AW Camera Bag...

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IXUS 230 HS Compact Digital Camera - Black + Flash Reader USB Hub & Memory Card Reader
  • CANON IXUS 230 HS Compact Digital Camera - Black

    Close
    • 12.1 megapixels
    • Sensor type: CMOS
    • Optical zoom: 8x
    • HD video: Full HD 1080p

    The Canon IXUS 230 HS Compact Digital Camera is a small, lightweight and compact camera that's equipped with some incredible features for capturing high quality images.

    Smart and versatile photography

    The Canon IXUS 230 camera has an impressive 12.1 megapixels and an intelligent IS that automatically adjusts the optical image stabilizer to deliver the best results. You...

  • PNY Flash Reader USB Hub & Memory Card Reader

    Close
    • SD
    • miniSD & microSD cards
    • USB-powered

    Transferring data from media cards is simple thanks to the lightweight PNY Flash Reader USB Hub & Memory Card Reader.

    Easy to transfer files

    Transferring files is quick and easy thanks to the Flash Reader, which supports a range of Secure Digital (SD) and Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) memory cards. High transfer rates mean that you can transfer data at up to 480...

£55.32
IXUS 230 HS Compact Digital Camera - Black + Apex 20 AW Camera Bag - Black + LP36319-0EU Tahoe 10 Camera Case - Black
  • CANON IXUS 230 HS Compact Digital Camera - Black

    Close
    • 12.1 megapixels
    • Sensor type: CMOS
    • Optical zoom: 8x
    • HD video: Full HD 1080p

    The Canon IXUS 230 HS Compact Digital Camera is a small, lightweight and compact camera that's equipped with some incredible features for capturing high quality images.

    Smart and versatile photography

    The Canon IXUS 230 camera has an impressive 12.1 megapixels and an intelligent IS that automatically adjusts the optical image stabilizer to deliver the best results. You...

  • LOWEPRO Apex 20 AW Camera Bag - Black

    Close
    • Material: Nylon
    • 4 compartments
    • Zip closure
    • Shoulder strap & belt loop
    • With rain cover

    Protect your camera when you need it the most with the Lowepro Apex 20AW Camera Bag.

    The Apex 20AW Camera Bag is a durable single-compartment bag designed to carry a pro-compact or digital SLR camera plus accessories.

    This intelligent deisgn has had a  micro fibre cloth interior integrated into the camera case to protect lenses and LCD screens. The Apex 20AW Camera Bag...

  • LOWEPRO LP36319-0EU Tahoe 10 Camera Case - Black

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    • Material: Nylon
    • Waterproof
    • 2 compartments
    • Zip closure
    • Belt loop

    Protect your compact digital devices from daily wear and tear when you slip them into this handy black Lowepro LP36319-0EU Tahoe 10 Camera Case.

    Lean and strong

    Slim, lightweight and modern, the Lowepro LP-36319-0EU Tahoe 10 Camera Case is constructed of sturdy, water-resistant nylon and reinforced with PE board for impact-resistant protection.

    Inside, there's a...

£68.66
Separate selling price £75.95
Pack saving £7.29

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