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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...
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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
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Get compact, professional performance with the Canon PowerShot S3 IS. Featuring a powerful 12x optical zoom lens and 6.0 megapixel capture, the PowerShot S3 IS has all the features...
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Get compact, professional performance with the Canon PowerShot S3 IS. Featuring a powerful 12x optical zoom lens and 6.0 megapixel capture, the PowerShot S3 IS has all the features you’re looking for in a digital camera along with a few surprises as well. The new movie button allows you to record high-resolution, 60fps continuous movies without having to switch modes, and an exclusive, “MovieSnap” feature allows you to take still images while you’re shooting video giving you dual capture capability for all your memorable moments. Less
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| Key Features |
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Digital Zoom
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4x
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4x
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Camera Type
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Standard Point and Shoot
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Standard Point and Shoot
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Weight
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0.89 lb.
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0.91 lb.
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LCD Screen Size
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1.8 in.
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2 in.
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Resolution
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5.3 Megapixel
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6.2 Megapixel
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Optical Zoom
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12x
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12x
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Features
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Image Stabilization
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Image Stabilization
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| Image Quality |
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Camera Resolution
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5.3 Megapixel
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6.2 Megapixel
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Image Sensor Type
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CCD
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CCD
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Image Resolutions
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640 x 480
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2592 x 1944
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2048 x 1536
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1600 x 1200
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640 x 480
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2816 x 2112
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2272 x 1704
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1600 x 1200
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Video Resolutions
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320 x 240
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640 x 480 (VGA)
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320 x 240
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640 x 480 (VGA)
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Video Format
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AVI
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Motion JPEG
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AVI
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Motion JPEG
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Max Movie Length
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Without Limit (Depends on the camera free memory size)
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Without Limit (Depends on the camera free memory size)
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Video Speed
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30 fps
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30 fps
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Interchangeable Lens
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Not Interchangeable Lenses
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Not Interchangeable Lenses
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Optical Zoom
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12x
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12x
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Focus Type
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Autofocus
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-
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Focal Length
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6 - 72 mm
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6 - 72 mm
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Macro Focus Range
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-
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in. (w)
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35mm Zoom Lens
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36 - 432 mm
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36 - 432 mm
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Focus Range
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19.2 in. to Infinity (w) / 36 in. to Infinity (t)
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| Exposure Control |
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Aperture Range
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-
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f2.7/f3.5 (w/t)
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Shutter Speed
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15 - 1/3200 sec
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15 - 1/3200 sec
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Frames Per Second
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1.5 Frames
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2.3 Frames
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White Balance
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Auto
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Daylight / Sunny (Preset)
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Cloudy (Preset)
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Fluorescent (Preset)
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Tungsten (Preset)
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Flash (Preset)
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Auto
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Manual
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Daylight / Sunny (Preset)
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Cloudy (Preset)
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Fluorescent (Preset)
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Tungsten (Preset)
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Halogen (Preset)
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Flash Functions
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Flash Off
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Auto Flash
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Fill-in Flash
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Red-eye Reduction Flash
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Flash Off
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Auto Flash
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Red-eye Reduction Flash
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Flash Type
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Built-In
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Built-In
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ISO Speeds
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Auto
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50
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100
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200
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400
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Auto
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100
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200
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400
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800
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80
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| Storage |
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File Size (High Res.)
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2.5 MB (51 images on 128MB card)
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2.67 MB (48 images on 128MB card)
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Memory Type
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SD Card
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Multimedia Card
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SD Card
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Compression Type
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JPEG
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JPEG
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EXIF 2.2
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DPOF 1.1
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File Size (Low Res.)
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0.08 MB (about 1,600 images on 128MB card)
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0.13 MB (about 985 images on 128MB card)
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Compression Modes
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Fine
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SuperFine
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Normal
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Fine
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SuperFine
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Normal
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| Included Features |
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Self Timer
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2 Sec.
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10 Sec.
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12 Sec.
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Tripod Mount
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With Tripod Mount
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With Tripod Mount
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Built-in Microphone
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With Built-in Microphone
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Built-in Speaker
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With Built-in Speaker
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| Viewfinder / Display |
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LCD Protected Position
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With LCD Protected Position
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With LCD Protected Position
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Viewfinder
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Optical
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Optical (Through-the-lens)
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LCD Screen Resolution
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115,000 pixels
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115,000 pixels
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| Interfaces |
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Video Interface
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Video Out
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Video Out
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Interface Type
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USB 2.0
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USB
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| Power Supply |
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Battery Type
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4 x AA Batteries
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4 x AA Batteries
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Battery Life
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130 Images
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110 Images
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Operating System
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Apple Mac OS X
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Microsoft Windows 2000
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Microsoft Windows 98SE
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Microsoft Windows ME
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Microsoft Windows XP
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| Dimensions |
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Weight
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0.89 lb.
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0.91 lb.
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Depth
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2.97 in.
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2.97 in.
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Height
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3.07 in.
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3.07 in.
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Width
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4.45 in.
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4.46 in.
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| Miscellaneous |
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UPC
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013803051629
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013803063998
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Product ID
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24530880
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30041967
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Included Accessories
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4 x AA Batteries
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16 MB Memory Card
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4 x AA Batteries
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USB Cable
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Video Cable
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Neck Strap
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16 MB Memory Card
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Driver
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Lens Cap
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Release Date
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22 April, 2005
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May, 2006
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Family Line
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Canon PowerShot
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Canon PowerShot
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MPN
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s2is
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S3IS
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| Consumer Reviews |
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Canon PowerShot S2 IS Digital Camera
$699.99
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Canon PowerShot S3 IS Digital Camera
$789.99
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Product Review Summary
81% recommend this product
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
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...
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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...
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Product Review Summary
91% recommend this product
Pros
- Easy to Use (1)
- Excellent Picture Quality (1)
- Great Design (1)
Good For
- Everyday Use (1)
- Travel (1)
- Outdoors (1)
Consumer Reviews
Pros
Fast, excellent image quality, 12X USM Image Stabilized zoom, full manual controls.
Cons
No RAW mode, no hot shoe for external flash units, small LCD screen
Recommended it?
Yes
The Canon PowerShot S2 IS was last year's most popular monster zoom digicam because its fast image stabilized 12X USM zoom, best in class movie mode, compact SLR like body, and full manual controls dovetailed perfectly with the needs of a rapidly expanding prosumer market niche. Consumers who've...
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Pros
Build quality, resolution, picture quality, fast 12x zoom with optical stabilization
Cons
Price, 4 AA batteries, flimsy lens cap, slow flash recycle, no RAW, control layout
Recommended it?
Yes
I have used the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ5, the Panasonic FZ7 and the Canon PowerShot S2 IS and wanted to try the new Canon PowerShot S3 IS. I bought the Canon S3 IS and after using it and comparing it to other stabilized-zoom cameras, I sold the S3 on eBay. Overall, the S3 IS is a good camera, but it...
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