Canon PowerShot S2 IS Digital Camera
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Canon PowerShot S2 IS Digital Camera

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  • Digital Zoom: 4x
  • Camera Type: Standard Point and Shoot
  • Weight: 0.89 lb.
  • LCD Screen Size: 1.8 in.
  • Resolution: 5.3 Megapixel
  • Optical Zoom: 12x
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Canon PowerShot S2 IS Digital Camera the Second time around is the charm

byHoward_Creech Jun 8, 2005
156 Helpfuls 157 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Excellent image quality, 12X USM zoom, Image Stabilization, Excellent video mode, full...
Cons No RAW or TIFF mode, no hot shoe for external flash units
Recommended it? Yes

Digital shutterbugs have been patiently waiting for Canon's update of the outstanding Powershot S1 IS, and their wait is over – the S2 IS is finally here. The S1 IS was incredibly popular because of its fast image stabilized USM 10x zoom lens, its best in class movie mode, its compact SLR like... Read full review »

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Canon PowerShot S2 IS Digital Camera - I am Selling It on eBay!

bydkozin Jun 22, 2005
69 Helpfuls 70 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Good build quality, picture quality, fast silent zooming, fast operation, 12x zoom,...
Cons High price, no TIFF, filter adaptor sold separately, AA batteries, flimsy lens cap
Recommended it? Yes

After getting my Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ5, I started having doubts if maybe Canon PowerShot S2 IS was the way to go. The only way to find out was to buy the Canon S2 IS and compare it with my Panasonic FZ5. So I purchased the Canon S2 IS and after using and comparing the two, I chose to keep the... Read full review »

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Canon Powershot S2 IS: Everything (& more) the Average Person Could Hope For

bycmaw63 Apr 9, 2007
32 Helpfuls 33 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros 12X zoom, crisp pictures, Image stabilization
Cons Manual flash
Recommended it? Yes

When I needed more out of my digital camera than what my Canon A520 could give me, I fell into the unfamiliar jungle of the digital camera world. Megapixels, digital zoom, optical zoom, f-stop, aperture...where does the madness end? For me it ended with the Canon PowerShot S2 IS Digital Camera... Read full review »

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Canon Powershot S2 is the camera to have

bycraftgun40 Jun 13, 2007
26 Helpfuls 27 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros The S2 is fantastic, no more needs to be said
Cons No cons at first but please read update for major flaw that developed
Recommended it? Yes

Last winter I decided to invest in a new camera and after doing a lot of reading reviews and specs on cameras, I was about to settle for a Canon Powershot S3 but was balking at the price, then I lucked onto a review that compared the S3 to the S2 and I immediately started searching for the S2.
... Read full review »

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The perfect travel camera?

bytrohricht Dec 5, 2005
17 Helpfuls 18 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Image-stabilized 12x zoom lens, fast startup & shooting performance, excellent battery...
Cons Fragile LCD hinge, some firmware limitations, somewhat noisy images, I needed warranty...
Recommended it? Yes

Anyone who wants proof that competition leads to innovation and better value for the consumer, need look no further than the digital camera market and "long zoom" prosumer models. Canon, Konica-Minolta, Panasonic, and Sony have all been releasing terrific, image-stabilized long zoom digicams – at... Read full review »

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Canon PowerShot S2 IS: Really nice hybrid camera

byajrs Jun 16, 2006
13 Helpfuls 14 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Big and fast zoom, SLR-like features (MF, etc), flip LDC, standard AA batteries.
Cons Ok EVF, lousy lens cap, almost no extras included, LCD useless under bright situations.
Recommended it? Yes

The Canon S2 IS is a 12x zoom camera with 5 Mp, silver color. There are other very similar cameras in the market, I will talk about the S2 IS comparing with what were for me the other 12x zoom candidates (Panasonic DMC-FZ7: 6Mp and Sony DSC-H1: 5Mp and DSC-H2: 6Mp). I didn't consider the FZ5... Read full review »

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Great BuY. Great Features

byssted Mar 6, 2011
12 Helpfuls 13 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Great Lens. Image Stabilization really works. Works with CHDK ( Canon Hack Developmental...
Cons Heavier and bigger than normal P&S camera. Known lens error issue called 'E-18'.
Recommended it? Yes

This is a personal review from personal experience owning two Canon S2 IS, it's not a review from Canon website or professional review. First, you can get this camera now for under $200.00 ( used of course ). If you're gonna pay that much for a brand new P&S camera, you're better off getting one of... Read full review »

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Great mid-level digital

byneognostic Jul 19, 2006
11 Helpfuls 12 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros lightweight, good picture quality, easy to use, image stabilization feature
Cons no .tif or .raw file formats, no remote control
Recommended it? Yes

Although it designed to look and feel like an SLR, the S2 IS is really more of a point-and-shoot model. This perhaps explains why Canon chose to include only the lossy .jpg format for images, which I expected would be a problem.

However, my experience after owning and using it for 4 solid... Read full review »

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Get over the price: You get what you pay for!

bydrienne73 Dec 14, 2005
11 Helpfuls 12 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Easy-to-learn features, stellar zoom, quiet and fast, price is right for all the features.
Cons Digital-only viewfinder, little/no warning before batteries die, won't synch with my...
Recommended it? Yes

I bought this camera to replace my Olympus C5050Z. I specifically was looking for a non-SLR camera with a long, steady optical zoom, at least 5 mp, a quiet motor and a fast shutter speed. I wanted a comparable size to the Olympus as well, and the ability to use rechargeable AA batteries instead of... Read full review »

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A Real Gem - Worth The Price

bywisuffda Aug 1, 2005
11 Helpfuls 12 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Great optical zoom and macro lens. Great photos. Many features. Can add extra lenses.
Cons Price,new on market,couldn't wait for sale. But very satisfied.
Recommended it? Yes

I recently purchased the Canon PowerShot S2 IS Digital Camera. I had an old digital camera without a zoom and wanted a good zoom. This one has a 12x optical zoom that is great. I took photos at Germanfest in Milwaukee of numerous bands from a great distance. The performers were moving and yet on an... Read full review »

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

The PowerShot S2 IS is a point-and-shoot digital camera with high resolution, long zoom, movie capabilities and an array of shooting options. This camera supports PictBridge, a computer-free printing experience. Just plug the compatible PowerShot camera into a direct photo printer, or insert a memory card into the printer. Features: 5 megapixel (MP) digital camera 12X optical/4X Digital/48X combined zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer technology USD glass and aspherical lens for sharpness and color Takes still images while shooting movies 30 fps VGA continuous movie recording Movie stereo sound Digic II Image Processore and iSAPS technology for better image quality, faster operations and lover power consumption USB 2.0 hi-speed interface for faster downloads and file transfers 1.8 Vari-angle LCD screen Twenty one display languages provided Canon Includes: 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 Lens cap

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