Canon PowerShot S2 IS Camera Review

There is a lot you can expect to receive from your new Canon PowerShot S2 IS digital camera. You can expect reliable quality and consistent picture taking. You can also expect to receive some Canon PowerShot S2 IS accessories with your camera. You'll get the Canon PowerShot S2 IS manual and always important Canon PowerShot S2 IS lens which makes the Canon PowerShot S2 IS digital SLR camera worthy of having. One item you will likely want to purchase in addition to your Canon PowerShot S2 IS accessories, if it does not come packaged in a Canon PowerShot S2 IS kit or bundle, is the Canon PowerShot S2 IS leather case. These cases help to preserve your camera and protecting the Canon PowerShot S2 IS body housing the digital camera parts and memory sticks or cards.

Canon PowerShot S2 IS Digital Camera Specifications

General Model Number S2 IS
Camera Format SLR-style
Currently Manufactured Yes
Street Price $319.78
Price Update Date 2006-09-21
Tripod Mount Yes
Operating System Windows / Mac
Weight 405 g
14.2 oz
Weight With Batteries? No
Size 113 x 78 x 76 mm
4.4 x 3.1 x 3.0 in
Image Capture Image Resolution 2592x1944, 2048x1536, 1600x1200, 640x480
Movie Resolution 640x480, 320x240
Aspect Ratio 4:3
CCD Sensor (Megapixels) 5.30
CCD Size (inches) 1/2.5"
Movie Audio Yes
Quality Levels 3
Lens Focal Length (35mm equivalent) 36 - 432 mm
Zoom Ratio 12.00x
Digital Zoom Yes
Digital Zoom Values 4.0x
Auto Focus Yes
Auto Focus Type TTL
Auto Focus Assist Light? Yes
Auto Focus Min Illum 0.2500
Manual Focus Yes
Normal Focus Range 50 cm to Infinity
20.4 in to Infinity
Min Macro Area 26 x 20 mm
1.0 x 0.8 in
Max Aperture f/2.7
Aperture Range Description f/2.7 (wide) / f/3.5 (tele) - ???
Lens Thread 58 mm
Lens Thread Type Body threads w/ adapter
Display Optical Viewfinder Yes
Optical VF Type EVF type, 115K pixel color LCD
Optical VF Accuracy 100%
LCD Viewfinder Yes
LCD VF Accuracy 100%
LCD Size (inches) 1.8
LCD Resolution (pixels) 115000
Max Playback Zoom 10.00
Exposure ISO Settings 50, 100, 200, 400
ISO Rating Max 400
Number of White Balance Settings 8
White Balance Settings Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Custom
Manual White Balance yes
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, On, Off (red-eye reduction available)
Flash Range Default ISO (meters) 5.2
Flash Range Description 0.7 - 5.2 m (2.3 - 17.1 ft.) (W), 0.7 - 4.0 m (2.3 - 13.1 ft.) (T)
Ext Flash No
Image Storage Usable Memory Types SD/MMC
CCD Raw Format No
Compressed Format JPEG (EXIF 2.2)
Movie File Format AVI (MotionJPEG / Stereo WAV)
Connectivity Video Out Yes
Video Mode Switchable Yes
Other Connection DC In
Performance Timing Startup Time 1.5 seconds
Shutdown Time 1.6 seconds
Play -> Record 1.0 seconds
Record -> Play (max res) 1.9 seconds
Shutter Lag, Man. Focus 0.5 seconds
Shutter Lag, Prefocus 0.1 seconds
Cycle Time Max Res 1.5 seconds
Cycle Time Min Res 1.4 seconds
Buffer Frames, Max Res 999
Continuous Mode Rate (fps) 2.3
Download speed, KB/second 1673.0
Power Battery Form Factor 4 x AA
Usable Battery Types Alkaline disposable or NiMH rechargeable
Batteries Included 4 x AA alkaline disposable
Battery Charger Included No

When purchasing this digital camera, give it a full Canon PowerShot S2 IS review. Check the buttons and screen, make certain it fits your hand, or purchase the Canon PowerShot S2 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 S2 IS digital camera for the video or for quick display settings. Your Canon PowerShot S2 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 S2 IS Power Grip

Before you purchase, check to see what Canon PowerShot S2 IS rebate is available, if at all. And if you are not able to supplement the purchase of additional Canon PowerShot S2 IS accessories from the savings set forth by a rebate - try to find the Canon PowerShot S2 IS wholesale priced from a distribution outlet. Once you know which camera you want, in this case the Canon PowerShot S2 IS, it is just a matter of finding it for the best price. Don;t be afraid to ask questions about the Canon PowerShot S2 IS camera or Canon PowerShot S2 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 S2 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 S2 IS digital SLR camera. Enjoy your new find and take your memories with you wherever you may roam - with the Canon PowerShot S2 IS powergrip digital camera.

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