Canon Powershot S2 IS 5MP Digital Camera with 12x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom

price: $349.99

SKU: S2 IS

Sales Rank: 14

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Product Description

Have it all in one ultra-compact camera. 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.Auto, Pre-set (Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash), CustomOperation Modes -Auto, Red-Eye Reduction ON/OFFAuto; Creative zone -P, Av, Tv, M, C; Image zone -Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Special Scene (Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Indoor, Night Snapshot), Stitch Assist, Movie, My ColorsPhoto Effects -Off, Vivid, Neutral, Low Sharpening, Sepia, Black & White, CustomSelf-Timer -Activates shutter after an approx. 2 sec., approx. 10 sec. delay, CustomImage Storage Media -SD Memory CardNormal, Fine, SuperFineStill Image -Exif 2.2 (JPEG)Movie -AVI (Image data -Motion JPEG; Audio data -WAVE (Stereo))Power -AA-size Alkaline Battery (x4), AA-size NiMH Battery (x4), Compact Power Adapter CA-PS700Dimensions -Width 4.45 x Height 3.07 x Depth 2.97 inchesWeight -Approx. 14.3 ounces, 405 gram (camera body only)

Product Specification

BatteriesIncluded:: 0
Binding:: Electronics
Brand:: Canon
DisplaySize:: 1.8 inches
EAN:: 0013803051629
Feature:: 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
FloppyDiskDriveDescription:: None
Label:: Canon
Manufacturer:: Canon
MaximumFocalLength:: 72 millimeters
MaximumResolution:: 5 MP
MinimumFocalLength:: 6 millimeters
Model:: S2 IS
NumberOfItems:: 1
OpticalZoom:: 12 x
ProductGroup:: Photography
Publisher:: Canon
Studio:: Canon
Title:: Canon Powershot S2 IS 5MP Digital Camera with 12x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom
UPC:: 013803051629
MPN:: 9883A001

Customer Reviews

good value, learning curve may help if you buy canon products later

for $300 or so i don't see how you can do better than this camera.i did a fair amount of research on digital SLRs and digital zoom comeras, then decided to start with the canon S3 instead of a digital SLR, but it was not scheduled to ship until november so i went with this.i've managed to take a picture of a steller's blue jay in flight with this camera (see customer-submitted images).if you do eventually want to graduate on to something more advanced like a digital SLR, as I am already considering...

10/24/2006 12:00 AM | All Customer Reviews

Great value

This camera is pretty amazing. I am not a professional by any means, I just enjoy taking pictures; And with this camera it is incredibly easy to take high quality pictures that have great detail. I took it out for the first time today and got some really amazing pictures of wildlife. The zoom is fantastic and the camera itself is very nice to hold. The controls are intuitive and I've never had quite so much fun with a camera before....

10/23/2006 12:00 AM | All Customer Reviews

S2 or H1?

When selecting a camera, I was trying to decide between Canon S2 and Sony H1.Why did I select Canon?I just can't get used to Sony's user-inteface, whereas Canon's UI is just naturally intuitive.Since then I've used it on every trip I went on.True, you can't stuff this camera in your pocket, but that's the sacrifice for gorgeous pictures that it takes.I've had no problems with it whatsoever, and I've never regretted purchasing it.Everyone who sees the photos I take comments on how vivid and colourful...

10/15/2006 12:00 AM | All Customer Reviews

Poor Optics or Poor Customer Service?

Love my camera, BUT....Great camera, especially the 12x zoom, but when I noticed early on that all of my shots had a BLURRY portion in about 1/4 of each photo, I returned the camera to Canon.After 2 months, they sent the camera back to me saying everything was normal.Hmmmm.Here, I know something is wrong: if blurry photos are normal, then I'm unimpressed with the camera's optics.However, I'm leaning toward the more likely problem: poor customer service.It appears they didn't care to take the time...

10/1/2006 12:00 AM | All Customer Reviews

I love my S2!!!

Have only been playing with this for a few days, and am not by any means a serious photographer, but wanted a digital that offered more features than my low-end cameras from other manufacturers. The Canon is heavier and bigger, reminding me in good ways of my most beloved older film cameras. It's really easy to get started. This camera writes to memory MUCH faster than my others, making it far more useful for taking candid shots and the like. It "feels" right in my hands, and the controls are conveniently...

9/25/2006 12:00 AM | All Customer Reviews