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The
Canon PowerShot S2 IS replaces the popular
Canon S1 IS with higher resolution, a more powerful
12x optical zoom lens and enhanced movie capability.
Startup and response times have also been improved.
The
Canon S2 incorporates UD (Ultra Low Dispersion)
lens into the lens element to reduce the much
dreaded chromatic aberration (purple fringing).
As in the Canon S1 IS, the Canon S2 IS retains
the image stabilizer to reduce camera shake, and
the quiet, smooth and fast ultra-sonic motor (USM).
Improved
movie capabilities include VGA (640 x 480 pixels)
resolution at 30 fps, plus the ability to adjust
the zoom or exposure, or locking the AF or exposure
while shooting a movie. Movies up to 1GB capacity
can be taken. Also new is a stereo microphone
and a function to record stereophonic sound for
improved recording quality.
The Vari-Angle LCD is now 1.8 in., and the camera
has switched from using CompactFlash (CF) to SecureDigital
(SD) memory cards. A Super Macro mode allows you
to shoot as close as the front element of the
lens.
The Canon S2 IS is a very attractive package.
With full exposure flexibility, it is most suited
to beginner and serious amateur photographers
looking for an ultra zoom digital camera with
image stabilization.
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Canon
PowerShot S2 IS |
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Image
Sensor |
5.0
effective megapixels
1/2.5 in. CCD |
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Lens |
Canon |
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Focal
Length |
6.0-72.0mm (36-432mm,
35 mm equivalent) |
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Maximum
Aperture |
f/2.7 (W) –
3.5(T) |
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Optical
Zoom |
12x |
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Macro |
Macro: 10 cm / 3.9 in. -- image area: 118
x 87 mm (4.6 x 3.4 in.)
Super Macro: 0 cm (0 in.) -- image area:
22 x 16 mm (0.87 x 0.63 in.)
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Auto
Focus |
TTL autofocus
(continuous or single)
Focus lock and Manual focus are available
Focusing frame: 1-point AF (any position is
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Shutter
Speed |
15
- 1/3200 sec.
* The shutter speed varies according to the
shooting mode.
* 1.3 sec. or slower shutter speeds are available
in Shutterpriority mode or Manual mode.
* Slow shutter speeds of 15 to 1.3 sec. or
slower operate with noise reduction. |
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Exposure Control |
Program AE/Shutter
Speed-priority AE/Aperture-priority AE /Manual
exposure control
AE lock (AEB) and Safety Shift is available. |
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Shooting Modes |
Auto
Creative zone: Program, Shutter-speed priority,
Aperture priority, Manual, Custom
Image zone: Portrait, Landscape, Night scene,
Special Scene*, My Colors, Stitch Assist,
Movie
* Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Indoor,
Night Snapshot
Continuous Shooting Approx. 1.5 shots/sec.
(Large/Fine mode)
Approx. 2.4 shots/sec. (High-speed continuous
shooting, Large/Fine mode)
Intervalometer Shooting interval: approx.
1 - 60 min. (1-min. increments)
Number of shots: 2 - 100 shots (Maximum
number of shots varies according to memory
card capacity.)
Self-timer Activates shutter after an approx.
10-sec./approx. 2-sec. delay, Custom Timer
PC-controlled Shooting Available (USB connection
only. Exclusive software program is included
in the camera kit.)
Movies: AVI (Image data: Motion JPEG; Audio
data: WAVE (stereo)), 640 x 480 30 fps
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Exposure Compensation |
±2.0 stops
in 1/3-stop increments Auto exposure bracketing
(AEB) and Safety Shift is available. |
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Light
Metering |
Evaluative,
Center-weighted average or Spot (Center or
AF-point) |
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White Balance |
TTL auto, pre-set
(available settings: Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten,
Fluorescent, Fluorescent H or Flash) or custom |
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Viewfinder |
EVF:
Color LCD viewfinder Picture coverage rate
100%
Dioptric Adjustment -5.5 - +1.5 m-1(dpt) |
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LCD |
1.8-inch,
low-temperature polycrystalline silicon
TFT color LCD (115,000 pixels, picture coverage
100%) |
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ISO Sensitivity |
Auto*, ISO 50/100/200/400
equivalent
* Camera automatically sets the optimal speed. |
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Storage
Media |
SD
Memory Card |
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Battery |
1. Four AA-size
alkaline batteries (included in the camera
kit)
2. Four AA-size rechargeable NiMH batteries
(NB4-200) (sold separately)
3. Compact Power Adapter (CA-PS700) (sold
separately) |
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Included
Accessories |
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16MB SD Card |
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4 AA Alkaline Batteries |
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A/V Cable, USB 2.0 High-Speed
Cable |
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Strap (Neck) |
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Software CD-ROMs (Digital
Camera Solution) |
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Dimensions (W
x H x D) |
113 x 78.0 x 75.5
mm /
4.4 x 3.1 x 3.0 in.
(excluding protrusions) |
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Weight (Camera
body only) |
405g / 14.3 oz. |
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MSRP |
US$ |
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