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Canon PowerShot S1 IS Camera Review
There is a lot you can expect to receive from your new Canon PowerShot S1 IS digital camera. You can expect reliable quality and consistent picture taking. You can also expect to receive some Canon PowerShot S1 IS accessories with your camera. You'll get the Canon PowerShot S1 IS manual and always important Canon PowerShot S1 IS lens which makes the Canon PowerShot S1 IS digital SLR camera worthy of having. One item you will likely want to purchase in addition to your Canon PowerShot S1 IS accessories, if it does not come packaged in a Canon PowerShot S1 IS kit or bundle, is the Canon PowerShot S1 IS leather case. These cases help to preserve your camera and protecting the Canon PowerShot S1 IS body housing the digital camera parts and memory sticks or cards.
Canon PowerShot S1 IS Digital Camera Specifications
| General |
Model Number |
S1 IS |
| Camera Format |
SLR-style |
| Currently Manufactured |
No |
| Street Price |
$240.09 |
| Price Update Date |
2006-04-22 |
| Remote Control |
Yes |
| Tripod Mount |
Yes |
| Operating System |
Windows / Mac |
| Weight |
370 g
12.9 oz |
| Weight With Batteries? |
No |
| Size |
111 x 78 x 66 mm
4.4 x 3.1 x 2.6 in |
| Image Capture |
Image Resolution |
2048x1536, 1600x1200, 1024x768, 640x480 |
| Movie Resolution |
640x480, 320x240 |
| Aspect Ratio |
4:3, 4:3 |
| CCD Sensor (Megapixels) |
3.30 |
| CCD Size (inches) |
1/2.7" |
| Movie Audio |
Yes |
| Quality Levels |
3 |
| Lens |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent) |
58 - 380 mm |
| Zoom Ratio |
10.00x |
| Digital Zoom |
Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values |
3.2 |
| Auto Focus |
Yes |
| Auto Focus Type |
TTL |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? |
No |
| Auto Focus Min Illum |
0.2500 |
| Manual Focus |
Yes |
| Normal Focus Range |
10 cm to Infinity
4.1 in to Infinity |
| Min Macro Area |
55 x 41 mm
2.2 x 1.6 in |
| Max Aperture |
f/2.8 |
| Aperture Range Description |
2.8 / 3.1 - ?? |
| Aperture Step Size |
0.33 |
| Lens Thread |
52 mm |
| Lens Thread Type |
threads on bayonet adaptor |
| Display |
Optical Viewfinder |
Yes |
| Optical VF Type |
LCD |
| Optical VF Accuracy |
99% |
| LCD Viewfinder |
Yes |
| LCD VF Accuracy |
99% |
| LCD Size (inches) |
1.5 |
| LCD Resolution (pixels) |
114000 |
| Max Playback Zoom |
10.00 |
| Exposure |
ISO Settings |
50, 100, 200, 400 |
| Number of White Balance Settings |
8 |
| White Balance Settings |
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Custom |
| Manual White Balance |
yes |
| Longest Shutter Time |
15 |
| Shortest Shutter Time |
1/2000 |
| Exp Adj Range |
2.0 EV |
| Exp Adj Step Size |
0.33 EV |
| Metering Modes |
Evaluative/ Center-weighted average/ Spot |
| Spot Metering |
Yes |
| Aperture Priority |
Yes |
| Shutter Priority |
Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure |
Yes |
| Self Timer |
2 or 10 |
| Flash |
Internal Flash |
Yes |
| Flash Modes |
Auto, Red Eye, On, Off |
| Flash Range Default ISO (meters) |
4.2 |
| Flash Range Description |
1.0 – 4.2m, 1.0 – 3.8m at ISO 100 |
| Ext Flash |
No |
| Image Storage |
Usable Memory Types |
CompactFlash Type 1, CompactFlash Type 2 |
| Memory Included (MB) |
32.0 |
| CCD Raw Format |
No |
| Compressed Format |
Exif 2.2 JPEG |
| Movie File Format |
AVI |
| Connectivity |
Video Out |
Yes |
| Video Mode Switchable |
Yes |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder |
Yes |
| External Connections |
USB 1.1 |
| Included Software |
Digital Camera Solution CD, ArcSoft Camera Suite CD |
| OS Compatibility |
MS 98 (incl. SE)/Me/2000/XP; Mac OS 9.0–9.2, OS-X |
| Performance Timing |
Startup Time |
4.0 seconds |
| Shutdown Time |
3.1 seconds |
| Play -> Record |
0.9 seconds |
| Record -> Play (max res) |
1.5 seconds |
| Shutter Lag, Man. Focus |
0.5 seconds |
| Shutter Lag, Prefocus |
0.1 seconds |
| Cycle Time Max Res |
1.7 seconds |
| Cycle Time Min Res |
1.7 seconds |
| Buffer Frames, Max Res |
1 |
| Continuous Mode Rate (fps) |
1.7 |
| Download speed, KB/second |
894.0 |
| Power |
Battery Form Factor |
AA x 4 |
| Usable Battery Types |
Alkaline / NiMH |
| Batteries Included |
4 AA Alkaline |
| Battery Charger Included |
No |
When purchasing this digital camera, give it a full Canon PowerShot S1 IS review. Check the buttons and screen, make certain it fits your hand, or purchase the Canon PowerShot S1 IS power grip. Check the features and capabilities. Know how to quickly change settings for light and indoor or outdoor settings. There is no film, so speed settings is not required - however you can set the frame rate on the Canon PowerShot S1 IS digital camera for the video or for quick display settings. Your Canon PowerShot S1 IS even allows you take a fast sequence of pictures when the setting is set for it - and can take intermittent action shots, catching it all on disk. Canon PowerShot S1 IS Power GripBefore you purchase, check to see what Canon PowerShot S1 IS rebate is available, if at all. And if you are not able to supplement the purchase of additional Canon PowerShot S1 IS accessories from the savings set forth by a rebate - try to find the Canon PowerShot S1 IS wholesale priced from a distribution outlet. Once you know which camera you want, in this case the Canon PowerShot S1 IS, it is just a matter of finding it for the best price. Don;t be afraid to ask questions about the Canon PowerShot S1 IS camera or Canon PowerShot S1 IS lenses while you are shopping, this is the only way you will find out what the location has to offer, and if there is some other product they are trying to push. All in all the Canon PowerShot S1 IS camera is an excellent purchase and will provide you with excellent picture taking for years and tears, provided you maintain and care for your Canon PowerShot S1 IS digital SLR camera. Enjoy your new find and take your memories with you wherever you may roam - with the Canon PowerShot S1 IS powergrip digital camera.
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