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Canon PowerShot S2 IS Digital Camera

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Canon EOS-40D Digital Camera with 28-135mm lens

$699.99  |  1 store
$2,299.00  |  1 store
Product Description
PowerShot S2 IS is a more advanced model succeeding the PowerShot S1 IS with a high-powered lens and enhanced movie taking functions.This camera is equipped with an approximately 5.0 million... More
PowerShot S2 IS is a more advanced model succeeding the PowerShot S1 IS with a high-powered lens and enhanced movie taking functions.This camera is equipped with an approximately 5.0 million camera effective pixel 1/2.5-inch Charge Coupled Device (CCD). Also, with DIGIC II, higher resolution and high-speed processing were achieved and the startup time and response time were shortened. Less
For elite photographers who accept nothing but the best, the Canon EOS 40D is head and shoulders above competing SLRs in its class. This kit even includes a 28-135mm lens as a packaged deal.... More
For elite photographers who accept nothing but the best, the Canon EOS 40D is head and shoulders above competing SLRs in its class. This kit even includes a 28-135mm lens as a packaged deal. Outstanding, 10.1 megapixel detail is captured to the CMOS sensor then processed by the DIGIC III Image Processor. Canon’s large-area CMOS sensor enables stunningly clear photographs with a wide tonal range. A durable, rugged magnesium-alloy exterior makes the EOS 40D a great choice for active field work. Supporting a wide range of accessories including interchangeable lenses, remote controls, and even a wireless file transmitter, the EOS 40D is a step ahead of Canon’s previous SLR models in terms of technology and performance. Less
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Key Features   
Digital Zoom 4x -
Camera Type Standard Point and Shoot SLR/Professional
Weight 0.89 lb. 1.63 lb.
LCD Screen Size 1.8 in. 3 in.
Resolution 5.3 Megapixel 10.5 Megapixel
Optical Zoom 12x -
Features Image Stabilization -
Image Quality   
Camera Resolution 5.3 Megapixel 10.5 Megapixel
Image Sensor Type CCD CMOS
Image Resolutions 640 x 480 • 2592 x 1944 • 2048 x 1536 • 1600 x 1200 3888 x 2592 • 2816 x 1880 • 1936 x 1288
Video   
Video Resolutions 320 x 240 • 640 x 480 (VGA) -
Video Format AVI • Motion JPEG -
Max Movie Length Without Limit (Depends on the camera free memory size) -
Video Speed 30 fps -
Lens   
Interchangeable Lens Not Interchangeable Lenses Interchangeable Lenses
Optical Zoom 12x -
Focus Type Autofocus Autofocus & Manual Focus
Focal Length 6 - 72 mm 28 - 135 mm
35mm Zoom Lens 36 - 432 mm -
Focus Range - 19.2 in. (w)
Exposure Control   
Aperture Range - f3.5/f5.6 (w/t)
Shutter Speed 15 - 1/3200 sec 30 - 1/8000 sec
Frames Per Second 1.5 Frames 6.5 Frames
White Balance Auto • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Tungsten (Preset) • Flash (Preset) Auto • Manual • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Tungsten (Preset) • Shade (Preset) • Flash (Preset)
Flash   
Flash Functions Flash Off • Auto Flash • Fill-in Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash Auto Flash
Flash Type Built-In Built-In
ISO Speeds Auto • 50 • 100 • 200 • 400 100 • 1600 • 3200
Storage   
File Size (High Res.) 2.5 MB (51 images on 128MB card) -
Memory Type SD Card CompactFlash Card Type I • CompactFlash Card Type II
Compression Type JPEG JPEG • Raw Image • EXIF 2.21 • DCF 2.0
File Size (Low Res.) 0.08 MB (about 1,600 images on 128MB card) -
Compression Modes Fine • SuperFine • Normal -
Included Features   
Self Timer 2 Sec. • 10 Sec. 2 Sec. • 10 Sec.
Tripod Mount With Tripod Mount -
Viewfinder / Display   
LCD Protected Position With LCD Protected Position -
Viewfinder Optical Optical
LCD Screen Resolution 115,000 pixels 230,000 pixels
Interfaces   
Video Interface Video Out Video Out
Interface Type USB 2.0 USB 2.0
Power Supply   
Battery Type 4 x AA Batteries Proprietary Li-Ion
Battery Life 130 Images 1,100 Images
System Requirements   
Operating System Apple Mac OS X • Microsoft Windows 2000 • Microsoft Windows 98SE • Microsoft Windows ME • Microsoft Windows XP Apple Mac OS X • Microsoft Windows XP • Microsoft Windows Vista
Dimensions   
Weight 0.89 lb. 1.63 lb.
Depth 2.97 in. 2.9 in.
Height 3.07 in. 4.2 in.
Width 4.45 in. 5.7 in.
Miscellaneous   
UPC 013803051629 681066659496
Product ID 24530880 44928452
Included Accessories 4 x AA Batteries • 16 MB Memory Card Software • USB Cable • Video Cable • Neck Strap • Driver • Lithium Battery • Battery Charger
Release Date 22 April, 2005 September, 2007
Family Line Canon PowerShot Canon EOS
Product MPN   
MPN s2is EOS40DKIT
 
Consumer Reviews
Canon S2 IS
Canon PowerShot S2 IS Digital Camera
$699.99
Canon EOS-40D
Canon EOS-40D Digital Camera with 28-135mm lens
$2,299.00

Product Review Summary

4.1
Based on 64 user reviews
81% recommend this product
5 stars
31
4 stars
19
3 stars
3
2 stars
6
1 star
4
Pros
  • Excellent Picture Quality (4)
  • Long Battery Life (3)
  • Easy to Use (2)
  • Great Design (2)
  • Good in Low Light (2)
  • Stylish (2)
  • Rich Features (2)
  • Powerful Zoom (2)
  • Faster Shutter (2)
  • Nice Screen (1)
Cons
  • Difficult to Use (3)
  • Short Battery Life (3)
  • Bad Picture Quality (2)
  • Heavy (1)
  • Weak Flash (1)
  • Shutter Lag (1)
Good For
  • Everyday Use (6)
  • Outdoors (4)
  • Action (2)
  • Travel (2)
  • Gifts (1)
  • Home (1)
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Consumer Reviews

313

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 »

872

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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Product Review Summary

4.6
Based on 12 user reviews
100% recommend this product
5 stars
7
4 stars
3
3 stars
1
2 stars
1 star
Pros
  • Excellent Picture Quality (4)
  • Rich Features (3)
  • Nice Screen (2)
  • Great Design (1)
  • Compact (1)
  • Rechargeable (1)
  • Quality Construction (1)
  • Easy to Use (1)
  • Strong (1)
  • Quality lens (1)
Cons
  • Heavy (3)
  • Bad in Low Light (1)
  • Short Battery Life (1)
  • Difficult Setup (1)
  • Bulky (1)
Good For
  • Everyday Use (5)
  • Outdoors (2)
  • Travel (2)
  • Professionals (1)
  • Men (1)
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Consumer Reviews

theuerkorn
399

EOS 40D Kit: The lens makes it a bargain.

bytheuerkorn Sep 3, 2007
49 Helpfuls 50 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Excellent price, good lens with image stabilization, great for those new to the EOS line
Cons Lens does not utilize full sensor resolution, lens a bit slow, no true wide angle
Recommended it? Yes

Officially released on August 20th, and finally in select stores on the 30th (i.e. Ritz Cameras etc.), the 40D made waves way before official specs were released. In fact, the rumor mill started as early as one year ago and went rampant for nearly the whole time. With such hype, it comes at no... Read full review »

21

I ditched my new Canon 5D and bought this-SMART MOVE!

byingoditrust Sep 20, 2007
18 Helpfuls 19 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Quality of images,new features like 6.5 fps
Cons none
Recommended it? Yes

I'm fortunate to make my living in photography. At the same time,I'm almost unfortunate in the fact that I feel compelled to
dole out big bucks every time my brand of choice,Canon releases a new model camera or lens.

I recently bought the Canon EOS 5D,their full frame sensor camera... Read full review »

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