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Digital Cameras Buying Guide: There are many makes and models of digital cameras on the market. Read on to determine the right digital camera for you. Read more...

Compact Digital Cameras

Canon PowerShot S2 IS

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Canon PowerShot S2 IS 4.50

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RRP

$799.00

Review Date

Thursday, 27th of October, 2005

Features

Camera Resolution : 5.0 MP

Digital Zoom : 4x

ISO Speeds : 100

ISO Speeds : 200

ISO Speeds : 400

ISO Speeds : 50

Optical Zoom : 12x

What's Hot

Big zoom, great optical image stabilisation, strong movie mode; extensive set of photographic features

What's Not

You'll need to buy some rechargeable batteries

The Final Word

If you want a carry-around camera capable of handling a wide range of tasks, including good-quality video, the S2IS is well worth a look.

Notes

# This product is no longer available directly from the manufacturer. It may be available in retail and distribution channels, or second hand. The price displayed is the price at review time and the last available recommended retail price.

Digital Camera Features

Optical Zoom

12x

Camera Resolution

5.0 MP

LCD screen size

1.8 in

Digital Zoom

Video capture

Yes

Interchangeable Lens?

Yes

Focus Type

Manual, Autofocus

Macro Focus Range Telephoto (cm)

Lens Aperture Telephoto (cm)

f/3.5

FlashType

Built-in

Flash Range Telephoto (cm)

0.7 - 4.0

Flash Functions

Auto Flash, Flash Off, Red-eye Reduction Flash

ISO Speeds

50, 100, 200, 400

Max Shutter Speed

1/3200

Min Shutter Speed

White balance

Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Tungsten

Fixed Image Resolutions

2592x1944, 640x480, 1600x1200, 2048x1536

Image Sensor Type

CCD

Image stabilization (Optical)?

Yes

Viewfinder

LCD (TTL)

Colour Viewfinder?

Yes

Tripod Mount?

Yes

Continuous Shot?

Yes

Continuous Shot Limits

High Speed: approx 2.4 images/sec Normal: approx 1.5 images/sec

Internal memory

16 MB

Macro Focus Range Wide (cm)

Flash Range Wide (cm)

0.7 – 5.2

Lens Aperture Wide (cm)

f/2.7

Digital Video

Video resolutions

240x320, 640x480

Video speed (fps)

15, 30

Display

Display Technology

Colour LCD TFT (Active Matrix)

General

Available Colours

Silver

Length (mm)

113

Width (mm)

Height (mm)

75.5

Warranty (Months)

Weight without battery (grams)

405

Media

Supported Memory Media

Secure Digital (SD), Multimedia Card (MMC)

Power

Power Supply

Battery

Battery Type

Disposable - (Alkaline), Rechargeable - (NiMH)

Battery Size

Wired Connections

Wired Terminals / Ports

Component Video Output, USB 2.0

Number of Component Video Output Ports

Number of USB 2.0 Ports

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