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Canon Powershot S2 IS 5MP Digital Camera with 12x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (OLD MODEL)

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  • 5.0-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 13 x 17-inch prints
  • 12x optical zoom; 1.8-inch vari-angle LCD display
  • Records VGA film at 30 frames per second with stereo sound; includes wind filter and adjustable levels for sound
  • MovieSnap feature allows you to capture a 5.0 MP still image while recording a movie; also features digital zoom and manual focus options for movies
  • Powered by four AA-size batteries; stores images on SD memory cards
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    From the Manufacturer

    From the Manufacturer Have it all in one ultracompact camera. The canon S2 IS's 5.0 megapixels of imaging power deliver stunning detail and clarity, even to oversized prints and the closest crop-ins. The impressively long 12x optical zoom is a feat of engineering, with Image Stabilizer (IS) technology that eliminates camera shake and a UD lens that provides brilliant color accuracy across the entire zoom range. The 4x digital zoom brings combined zooming power all the way to 48x for superb detail at sporting events, school concerts, and more.

    The Canon S2 IS's powerful image stabilization compensates for camera shake. Because great shots can happen any time
    Now there's no need to interrupt your movie when you see a great shot. With the S2 IS's new MovieSnap feature, you can simply press the shutter to capture a full 5.0-megapixel still image at any time while recording a movie.

    True motion pictures with high-end options
    Wait until you see the difference that 30-frames-per-second VGA continuous movie recording makes in your films. You'll hear the difference, too: the S2 IS is equipped to record in stereo, with a high sampling rate, adjustable microphone level setting, and wind filter option for excellent sound quality. The camera even allows digital zooming and manual focus during movie recording.

    Advanced imaging technology improves every photo
    DIGIC II Image Processor
    Canon's DIGIC II Image Processor is designed to improve processing speed and image quality, so the DIGIC II processor provides markedly faster camera startup, autofocus, and playback plus it assures that every image is more colorfully vibrant.

    iSAPS Technology
    iSAPS Technology is an entirely original scene-recognition technology developed for digital cameras by Canon. Using an internal database of thousands of different photos, iSAPS works with the fast DIGIC II Image Processor to improve focus speed and accuracy, as well as exposure and white balance.

    Fastest performance standard
    PowerShot S2 IS supports the USB 2.0 Hi-Speed standard, so you'll enjoy the highest possible data transfer speeds when using a USB 2.0 compatible computer. The camera's performance level is high enough to take full advantage of super-high-speed SD memory cards as well.

    Find just the right angle with the S2 IS's 1.8-inch vari-angle LCD display. See it on the big screen
    Bright and sharp, the camera's power-saving LCD monitor measures a full 1.8 inches with a stunning 115,000 pixel resolution. With it, you can view your scene before and after you shoot it with extraordinary clarity. And when you're shooting at dusk or at night, Night Display function lets you see the display clearly. It brightens the object by reducing the frame rate on the LCD screen.

    A substantial lineup of available accessories
    PowerShot S2 IS lets you add value and take your photography even further with optional accessories. Wide-angle converter and teleconverter lenses prepare you for capturing any shot perfectly, while a high-power flash doubles your flash range for pro-level illumination.

    The complete print solutions
    Canon Direct Printing Compatibility Chart
     
    Canon Direct Printers MP780 MP760 iP8500 iP6000D iP5000 iP4000 iP4000R iP3000 iP2000 S2 IS iP1500 i9900 i900D i960 i860 iP90 i80 i475D i560 S830D S530D CP600 CP400 CP-330 CP-300 CP-220 CP-200 CP-100/CP10 Direct photo printers
    For desktop large-format printing, try one of the direct photo printers, which allow you to print directly in one of two ways: plug the compatible PowerShot camera into the direct photo printer using the supplied cable, or simply insert a memory card with supplied adapter. You can also connect the printer to your computer for more options. Print high resolution borderless images in post card size or 8.5-by-11-inch size within minutes.

    What's in the Box
    PowerShot S2 IS body, neck strap NS-DC3, AA-size Alkaline batteries (x4), stereo video cable STV-250N, interface cable IFC-400PCU, SD memory card SDC-16MB, digital camera solution CD-ROM, and lens cap.

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    3.9 out of 5 stars
    3.9 out of 5
    521 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the quality, picture quality, usability, and zoom of the digital camera. For example, they mention it's an outstanding camera, takes great pictures, and the manual is easy to understand. They appreciate the 12x optical zoom and the fact that it does not interfere with zooming and panning. Customers are also impresseded with the value for money, saying it'll give you great photos for the money spent.

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    86 customers mention75 positive11 negative

    Customers like the quality of the digital camera. They mention it's an outstanding camera with a high optical zoom and image stabilizer. They also say the movie quality is very good and that the pictures turn out well. Overall, most are satisfied with the product's quality and functionality.

    "...They are flawless, and can shoot almost 600 full size pictures at a clip in 2.4 fps high speed continuous mode without a glitch...." Read more

    "...Despite that, this camera still is a nice and well built digital camera and I rate it 4 stars and deducted 1 star for the smallish rear LCD view..." Read more

    "...640x480 video @ 30 fps with stereo audio. This thing is a high quality camcorder limited only by the size of the memory stick...." Read more

    "...The Canon had no issues mechanically or electronically all features and controls worked out of the box, quality control is evident...." Read more

    81 customers mention74 positive7 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the picture quality of the camera. They mention that it takes great pictures both indoors and out, has a vivid 5 MP resolution, and produces sharp, well-exposed pictures on automatic. The photos even in the auto mode are flawless, and the stabilizer on this camera makes for wonderful shots. Customers also appreciate the macro capabilities and the clarity, color, and detail are untouched by others.

    "...I think it as easy to use as any camera out their. The pictures are easy to take and the camera has plenty of settings for me to use...." Read more

    "...this camera is incredible, yet it is easy to make a quick shot that looks great no matter what the situation...." Read more

    "...It works as a everyday digital camera for me that still manages to take good photos." Read more

    "...No more tiny 320X240...this does a full crisp and clear 640X480 and it does it well!One last note... the stabalizer is amazing too!..." Read more

    49 customers mention49 positive0 negative

    Customers find the camera very easy to use, with intuitive menus and buttons. They also appreciate the simple, high-quality digital camera's easy-to-access shooting modes and high-end user-friendly features. The setup is incredibly easy, and the camera has good manual features.

    "...actually having the view screen swivel like it does makes it easy to shoot video, and get some pretty crazy angles for pictures.2...." Read more

    "...selection of modes on this camera is incredible, yet it is easy to make a quick shot that looks great no matter what the situation...." Read more

    "...-There are some neat shooting modes that are easily accessible, my favorites are under the Color's(not sure if that's right) wheel option...." Read more

    "...Their uses and the menu descriptions are CLEAR, easy to find, and just about ANYONE could figure out what they do...." Read more

    42 customers mention38 positive4 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the zoom of the camera. They mention that it works well, has a 12x optical zoom, and a great macro mode. They also appreciate the long zoom and the fact that it does not interfere with zooming and panning while shooting a movie. The zoom capability, coupled with image stabilization, is outstanding. The preview zoom is particularly easy to use and helps make sure that you are really taking a picture.

    "...of eliminating vertical jitter when shooting a movie, yet does not interfere with zooming and panning at all...." Read more

    "...Pros:-12x Zoom is amazing.-Image Stabilized.-5mp is more than enough MP if your taking 4 x 6's or 8 x 10's..." Read more

    "...NO LONGER A PROBLEM WITH THE CANON! No tripod...full zoom...you can hold onto your subject even if you are a bit wobbly ;)Go for it!" Read more

    "...Through the lens viewfinder - which helps make sure that I am really taking a picture of what I am aiming at...." Read more

    36 customers mention26 positive10 negative

    Customers like the performance of the camera. They say it works in spectacular fashion for both still pics and movies, produces consistent good results, and works well for novices. The camera works easily, has the best movie functionality, and is sturdy. The stereo mics also work amazingly well considering they are so close together.

    "...This works fairly well, but the audio is put into a different folder so when you put the pictures onto your computer they aren't tied together at..." Read more

    "...The S2 holds up like a champ. It has (by far) the best movie functionality among the three, and allows full and quiet use of the zoom capability of..." Read more

    "...The optics and electronics worked wonderfully for just over a year and then something went wrong and my camera stopped working...." Read more

    "...The stereo mics also work amazingly well considering they are so close together...." Read more

    35 customers mention35 positive0 negative

    Customers appreciate the value of the camera. They say it's a great zoom camera for the money, and does a good job for the price. Customers also mention that it has a lot of features for the cost and is a fun buy.

    "...of the expert reviews regarding this camera, it does a great job for the money spent." Read more

    "...I wouldnt say its the perfect camera for beginners but it is well worth the investment and a pleasure to use once you get the hang of it...." Read more

    "...I can shoot away & experiment all I want. In one small, affordable, incredibly engineered package, the S2IS is everything I have been looking for..." Read more

    "...This represents a fantastic value for a high-end digital." Read more

    28 customers mention17 positive11 negative

    Customers are mixed about the battery life of the camera. Some mention that it uses batteries quickly, while others say that it's long-lasting.

    "...-Battery life is good, I can get a couple of hundred shots off before I need to recharge.-Shoots with double A's...." Read more

    "...It comes with cheesy batteries so be sure to pick up some camera grade rechargables before you check out...." Read more

    "...I still recommend the camera as it takes great pictures, uses AA batteries (the NiMH ones last a very long time) and has easy to use menus...." Read more

    "...It's small, light, and has very good battery life...." Read more

    23 customers mention7 positive16 negative

    Customers are mixed about the screen size of the camera. Some mention that it has a larger LCD, while others say that it's very small. Some say that the view finder is too small and the flip screen is smaller than expected.

    "...I wish it was a little bigger, but actually having the view screen swivel like it does makes it easy to shoot video, and get some pretty crazy..." Read more

    "...They are flawless, and can shoot almost 600 full size pictures at a clip in 2.4 fps high speed continuous mode without a glitch...." Read more

    "...camera and I rate it 4 stars and deducted 1 star for the smallish rear LCD view finder...." Read more

    "...As a stand-alone camera, the zoom range is fantastic, not quite as wide as I wanted, but that's fixable...." Read more

    Perfect if you don't know what you're doing, but luv doing it!
    5 Stars
    Perfect if you don't know what you're doing, but luv doing it!
    I adore taking pictures. Especially of tiny bugs, butterflies, and flowers in addition to far away things like birds and the moon etc. However, I'm not a patient person when it comes to learning what all of the buttons do and reading manuals et al and I wasn't educated in photography so AUTO is important to me!For anyone that wants to pull a camera out of the box, snap a picture, and have others say "WOW! You're good at taking pictures!" this is the camera for you ;)It's auto mode is amazing in a variety of lighting conditions and on a variety of subjects. BUT WAIT! There's More!If you'd like to enhance your pics just a bit, but find too many settings and options and weird names/acronyms way too confusing this camera is GREAT! It's buttons are labeled and pictured in EASY TO UNDERSTAND Words and Pictures. Their uses and the menu descriptions are CLEAR, easy to find, and just about ANYONE could figure out what they do. If you'd love to be able to adjust the shutter speed, ISO, Aperture, etc..but are never quite sure exactly what they do or which way they should go...this camera makes it SIMPLE! "lighter, darker, cloudy, fair skinned, dark skinned, nighttime" are an example of the words you will see. BUT WAIT! There's More!You need a camera your 2 yr old can use... but you also need a camera "smart photographers" can use. If you want to have it totally manual with a ton of settings to choose from (for a consumer grade digi cam) this cam is the way to go! You can enter total manual mode and go for it. Or you can enter "semi manual modes" where you set "this and that" and it adjusts everything else automatically.If you're a one camera family.... I HIGHLY recommend this camera. Young or old... clued in or CLUELESS this camera can be used to take breathtaking photos from far away to so close it's bumping the lens.The pano stitching is excellent as well by the way. I snapped 10 pics (just testing out of the box) and hit the stitch button in the included software and it did everything for me. In seconds I had an amazing panorama image ... snap, click, done!Cons: Yes...there's always cons...but these are mild in my opinion. It comes with cheesy batteries so be sure to pick up some camera grade rechargables before you check out. It also comes with a very small memory card (considering the size of the images) so you'll want to pick up a larger card as well. The 16MB will hold about 10 images at their highest settings. The ON switch takes a tiny bit of getting used to but the off switch is really easy to find.. be careful. Thankfully, turning it on is FAST so even if you make the mistake...you shouldn't miss the shot.Did I mention the video camera that's in this thing? No more tiny 320X240...this does a full crisp and clear 640X480 and it does it well!One last note... the stabalizer is amazing too! My old cam made it difficult to use the full power of zoom without a tripod. SHAKE SHAKE SHAKE...hard to keep the subject inside the viewfinder. NO LONGER A PROBLEM WITH THE CANON! No tripod...full zoom...you can hold onto your subject even if you are a bit wobbly ;)Go for it!
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