Canon Powershot S2IS

Canon PowerShot S2 IS 5 MP Digital Camera

Canon - 5 megapixel - Standard SD - 12 x optical zoom - ISO 400 - Pop-up Flash - 14.3 ounce - Electronic Viewfinder

With a wide to super telephoto 12x optical zoom lens and both exceptional digital camera and video functionality, the PowerShot S2 IS gives you the freedom to capture every scene, any way you want. With Optical Image Stabilizer (IS), Ultrasonic Motor (USM) and a UD lens element, the PowerShot S2 IS's 12x optical zoom is no ordinary lens. Optical IS works to counteract camera shake - even at full zoom and in low light conditions - for ultra sharp photos and movies. USM provides super responsi...

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Canon PowerShot S2 IS


Technical specifications


General
Product TypeDigital camera - compact
Width4.4 in
Depth3 in
Height3.1 in
Weight14.3 oz
Main Features
Resolution5.0 Megapixel
Color SupportColor
Optical Sensor TypeCCD
Total Pixels5,300,000 pixels
Effective Sensor Resolution5,000,000 pixels
Optical Sensor Size1/2.5"
Light SensitivityISO 100, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO 50, ISO auto
Digital Zoom4 x
Image ProcessorDIGIC II
Shooting ModesFrame movie mode
Shooting ProgramsLandscape, portrait mode, stitch assist, fireworks, night scene, indoor, foliage, beach, night snapshot, snow
Special EffectsBlack & White, Sepia, Saturation, Neutral, Contrast compensation, Low Sharpening, Vivid, Custom Effect
Image StabilizerOptical
Max Shutter Speed1/3200 sec
Min Shutter Speed15 sec
Exposure MeteringEvaluative, spot AF area, center-weighted, spot
Exposure ModesProgram, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority
Exposure Compensation±2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
Auto Exposure Bracketing3 steps in 1/3 EV step
AE/AF ControlFlexiZone
White BalanceCustom, automatic, presets
White Balance PresetsFluorescent, cloudy, tungsten light, flash, daylight, fluorescent light (daylight)
Digital Video FormatAVI
Still Image FormatJPEG
Continuous Shooting Speed1.5 frames per second, 2.4 frames per second
Video CaptureAVI - 640 x 480 - 30 fps AVI - 320 x 240 - 30 fps AVI - 640 x 480 - 15 fps AVI - 320 x 240 - 15 fps
Memory / Storage
Flash Memory16 MB flash - SD Memory Card
Supported Flash MemorySD Memory Card
Image StorageSuper-fine JPEG 2592 x 1944 Fine JPEG 2592 x 1944 Normal JPEG 2592 x 1944 Super-fine JPEG 2048 x 1536 Fine JPEG 2048 x 1536 Normal JPEG 2048 x 1536 Super-fine JPEG 1600 x 1200 Fine JPEG 1600 x 1200 Normal JPEG 1600 x 1200 Super-fine JPEG 640 x 480 Fine JPEG 640 x 480 Normal JPEG 640 x 480
Camera Flash
Camera FlashPop-up flash
Flash ModesFill-in mode, rear curtain sync, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction
Red Eye ReductionYes
Effective Flash Range2.3 ft - 17 ft
FeaturesAF illuminator, flash +/- compensation
Lens System
TypeZoom lens - 6 mm - 72 mm - f/2.7-3.5
Focal Length6 mm - 72 mm
Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera36 - 432mm
Focus AdjustmentAutomatic, manual
Auto FocusTTL contrast detection
Min Focus Range19.2 in
Macro Focus Range0 in - 19.7 in
Lens ApertureF/2.7-3.5
Optical Zoom12 x
Zoom AdjustmentMotorized drive
Lens Construction9 group(s) / 11 element(s)
FeaturesUD glass, Ultrasonic Motor (USM), aspherical lens
Additional Features
Self TimerYes
Self Timer Delay10 sec, 2 sec
Additional FeaturesAudio recording, direct print, USB 2.0 compatibility, built-in speaker, RGB primary color filter, auto power save, digital noise reduction, DPOF support, display brightness control, digital image rotation, camera orientation detection, PictBridge support, histogram display, focus bracketing, AE lock, AF lock, FE lock
Viewfinder
Viewfinder TypeElectronic
Viewfinder Color SupportColor
Viewfinder Diagonal Size0.33"
Viewfinder Resolution115,000 pixels
Field Coverage100%
Dioptric Correction Range-5.5 to +1.5
Display
TypeLCD display - TFT active matrix - 1.8" - color
Display Form FactorRotating
Display Format115,000 pixels
Microphone
TypeMicrophone - built-in
Microphone Operation ModeStereo
Connections
Connector Type1 x USB 1 x composite video/audio output
Expansion Slot(s)SD Memory Card
Software
SoftwareDrivers & Utilities, Canon PhotoStitch, Canon ZoomBrowser EX, ArcSoft PhotoStudio, Canon ImageBrowser, Canon PhotoRecord
System Requirements for PC Connection
Operating System SupportMS Windows XP, MS Windows 2000, MS Windows ME, MS Windows 98 SE, Apple Mac OS X 10.1.5 - 10.3
Peripheral DevicesUSB port, CD-ROM drive
System Requirements DetailsMacOS X 10.1.5 or later - 256 MB Windows 98SE/2000/ME - 500 MHz - 128 MB Windows XP - 500 MHz - 256 MB
Miscellaneous
Included AccessoriesLens cap, neck strap
Cables Included1 x A/V cable 1 x USB cable
Battery
Supported BatteryAA
Supported Battery Details4 x AA alkaline battery ( included ) 4 x AA NiMH rechargeable battery ( optional )
Environmental Parameters
Min Operating Temperature32 °F
Max Operating Temperature104 °F
Humidity Range Operating10 - 90%
Universal Product Identifiers
BrandCanon
Part Numbers9883A001, PowerShot S2 IS
GTIN00013803051629


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