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> The Canon that goes underwater.

  • Pool day
  • Snorkel-ready
  • Adventure cam
  • Beach pop

The D30 is Canon's adventure compact — sealed to 25m underwater, shockproof from 2m, freezeproof to -10°C. 2014 vintage, built for snorkel trips and pool parties before phones got waterproof cases that could compete.

12.1 megapixels through a backlit CMOS sensor — which is the spec that matters here. Survives the swimming-pool dunk that ends a phone's life. GPS tags every shot with where you took it. The desert version of an action cam — dust, sand, spray, all fine.

// cultural shelf

Shoot at Hatta dam, drop it in the pool at the JBR brunch, take it on the dive trip — the D30 just keeps going. The 2014 adventure compact TikTok keeps rediscovering as 'the camera that doesn't care.'

// in the box

  • Camera body
  • NB-6LH battery
  • USB charging cable
  • Wrist strap
  • 32GB SD card (preloaded — ready to shoot)

// honest condition · tested by Arnold

Tested on the GPP lab bench by Arnold. Body in good condition with light wear consistent with the era. Battery holds a charge, LCD clean, all controls responsive. Comes ready to shoot — bring your own SD card (we sell those too).

Canon2014–2016Post-DSLR pocket · adventure
Canon PowerShot D30 — System Properties
Canon PowerShot D30
Canon · 2014–2016
12.1 megapixels
Sensor
1/2.3-inch backlit CMOS
Optical zoom
5× optical
Lens
28-140mm equiv. f/3.9-4.8
ISO range
100-3200
LCD
3.0-inch 461k LCD (sunlight-readable)
Video
1080p Full HD
Weight
218 g
Dimensions
109 × 67.8 × 27.9 mm
Power
NB-6LH lithium-ion
Connectivity
GPS + USB (no Wi-Fi)
Made in
Japan
Era
Post-DSLR pocket · adventure
OK All systems nominal
$ buy.exe — Canon PowerShot D30
Canon PowerShot D30
Canon · 2014 · One-of-one
Dhs. 1,200.00

In stock · 1 of one

  • Tested on the GPP lab bench. Battery confirmed.
  • Pickup at Alserkal Avenue, or shipping UAE-wide + worldwide.
  • Honest condition notes — scuffs and all.

Canon · 2014

Canon PowerShot D30 · 12.1MP

The Canon that goes underwater.

Why this one

A camera with a cultural moment

The D30 is Canon's adventure compact — sealed to 25m underwater, shockproof from 2m, freezeproof to -10°C. 2014 vintage, built for snorkel trips and pool parties before phones got waterproof cases that could compete.

12.1 megapixels through a backlit CMOS sensor — which is the spec that matters here. Survives the swimming-pool dunk that ends a phone's life. GPS tags every shot with where you took it. The desert version of an action cam — dust, sand, spray, all fine.

Match

Who this is for

Vibes

  • Pool day
  • Snorkel-ready
  • Adventure cam
  • Beach pop

Born 2014

Where the Canon PowerShot D30 lives

Shoot at Hatta dam, drop it in the pool at the JBR brunch, take it on the dive trip — the D30 just keeps going. The 2014 adventure compact TikTok keeps rediscovering as 'the camera that doesn't care.'

Inventory

What you receive

  • Camera body
  • NB-6LH battery
  • USB charging cable
  • Wrist strap
  • 32GB SD card (preloaded — ready to shoot)

Condition · honest

Tested on the GPP bench

Tested on the GPP lab bench by Arnold. Body in good condition with light wear consistent with the era. Battery holds a charge, LCD clean, all controls responsive. Comes ready to shoot — bring your own SD card (we sell those too).

Specifications

Technical specs

Spec sheet

MFG. 2014 – 2016
01
Megapixels
12.1 MP
02
Manufacturer
Canon · Japan
03
Sensor
1/2.3-inch backlit CMOS
04
Optical zoom
5× optical
05
Lens
28-140mm equiv. f/3.9-4.8
06
ISO range
100-3200
07
LCD
3.0-inch 461k LCD (sunlight-readable)
08
Video
1080p Full HD
09
Connectivity
GPS + USB (no Wi-Fi)
10
Dimensions
109 × 67.8 × 27.9 mm
11
Weight
218 g
12
Power
NB-6LH lithium-ion

Questions

Things people ask

Does it come with a memory card?

No — bring your own SD or microSD. Standard sizes work; check the camera's max capacity in the spec sheet. We carry memory cards in store if you need one.

How do I get photos onto my phone?

Pull the SD card and use a card reader — or connect by USB cable. Most cameras of this era use mini-USB or micro-USB; the spec sheet inside System Properties tells you which.

Battery and charging?

Original or compatible battery, charged and verified working before sale. We note in the listing whether the original charger is included. Replacement batteries for most of these models are available aftermarket.

Is the camera tested before sale?

Yes — every used digital compact at GPP goes through our bench before listing. Battery confirmed, shutter cycled, sensor inspected, LCD verified. Honest condition notes are part of every listing — see the About window.

What's your return policy?

7-day functional return. If anything we declared isn't working as described, contact us within 7 days of receipt for a full refund or exchange. Wear-and-tear consistent with the listed condition isn't returnable.

Can I see the camera before I buy?

Always welcome. Visit Warehouse D36, Alserkal Avenue, Al Quoz, Dubai. Open Monday to Saturday, 10am–7pm. Bring an SD card if you'd like to test-shoot on the spot.

Why do these cameras look the way they do?

CCD sensor + small lens + Y2K-era processing pipeline = the soft, slightly cool, slightly motion-blurry look that's all over TikTok right now. It's a hardware artifact, not a filter. The phone-can't-fake-it look you're chasing comes from cameras like this.

Why buy from GPP

  • Walk in to Alserkal

    Warehouse D36, Alserkal Avenue, Al Quoz, Dubai.

  • Ships worldwide

    Across the UAE + international (tracked). Definitive turnaround on the shipping page.

  • Tested by GPP

    Battery, shutter, sensor verified before sale.

Dhs. 1,200.00