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Olympus D-545 Zoom

Olympus D-545 Zoom / C-480 Zoom Digital Camera

Canon S2 IS

Canon PowerShot S2 IS Digital Camera

$199.90  |  1 store
$699.99  |  1 store
Product Description
One touch is all it takes to go from beginner to expert with the D-545. Spin the convenient mode dial to switch between 19 automatic scene modes. Press the separate buttons to quickly shoot,... More
One touch is all it takes to go from beginner to expert with the D-545. Spin the convenient mode dial to switch between 19 automatic scene modes. Press the separate buttons to quickly shoot, play back, or delete pictures. Push the menu pad to display the in-camera Help Guide for quick photo tips. And see the results in clear, vibrant fashion thanks to a 4.0 megapixel CCD, 12x total zoom, and so much more. Less
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
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Key Features   
Digital Zoom 4x 4x
Camera Type Standard Point and Shoot Standard Point and Shoot
Weight 0.31 lb. 0.89 lb.
LCD Screen Size 1.8 in. 1.8 in.
Resolution 4 Megapixel 5.3 Megapixel
Optical Zoom 3x 12x
Features - Image Stabilization
Image Quality   
Camera Resolution 4 Megapixel 5.3 Megapixel
Image Sensor Type CCD CCD
Image Resolutions 640 x 480 • 2288 x 1712 • 1600 x 1200 640 x 480 • 2592 x 1944 • 2048 x 1536 • 1600 x 1200
Video   
Video Resolutions 320 x 240 320 x 240 • 640 x 480 (VGA)
Video Format QuickTime • Motion JPEG AVI • Motion JPEG
Max Movie Length Without Limit (Depends on the camera free memory size) Without Limit (Depends on the camera free memory size)
Video Speed - 30 fps
Lens   
Interchangeable Lens Not Interchangeable Lenses Not Interchangeable Lenses
Optical Zoom 3x 12x
Focus Type Autofocus Autofocus
Focal Length 6.3 - 18.9 mm 6 - 72 mm
Macro Focus Range 0.8 in. to Infinity (w) -
35mm Zoom Lens 38 - 114 mm 36 - 432 mm
Focus Range 19.7 in. to Infinity (w) -
Exposure Control   
Aperture Range f2.8/f4.9 (w/t) -
Shutter Speed 4 - 1/2000 sec 15 - 1/3200 sec
Frames Per Second 1.3 Frames 1.5 Frames
White Balance Auto Auto • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Tungsten (Preset) • Flash (Preset)
Flash   
Flash Functions Flash Off • Auto Flash • Fill-in Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash Flash Off • Auto Flash • Fill-in Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash
Flash Type Built-In Built-In
ISO Speeds Auto Auto • 50 • 100 • 200 • 400
Storage   
File Size (High Res.) 2.88 MB (44 images on 128MB card) 2.5 MB (51 images on 128MB card)
Memory Type Built-in • xD Picture Card SD Card
Compression Type JPEG JPEG
File Size (Low Res.) 0.1 MB (about 1,280 images on 128MB card) 0.08 MB (about 1,600 images on 128MB card)
Compression Modes - Fine • SuperFine • Normal
Built-in Memory Size 14 MB -
Included Features   
Self Timer 12 Sec. 2 Sec. • 10 Sec.
Tripod Mount - With Tripod Mount
Viewfinder / Display   
LCD Protected Position Without LCD Protected Position With LCD Protected Position
Viewfinder Without Viewfinder Optical
LCD Screen Resolution 85,000 pixels 115,000 pixels
Interfaces   
Video Interface - Video Out
Interface Type USB 2.0 USB 2.0
Power Supply   
Battery Type 2 x AA Batteries • Proprietary Lithium 4 x AA Batteries
Battery Life - 130 Images
System Requirements   
Operating System - Apple Mac OS X • Microsoft Windows 2000 • Microsoft Windows 98SE • Microsoft Windows ME • Microsoft Windows XP
Dimensions   
Weight 0.31 lb. 0.89 lb.
Depth 1.4 in. 2.97 in.
Height 2.2 in. 3.07 in.
Width 4.2 in. 4.45 in.
Warranty   
Warranty 1 Year -
Miscellaneous   
UPC 050332153394 013803051629
Product ID 23761553 24530880
Included Accessories 2 x AA Batteries • Software • USB Cable • Hand Strap 4 x AA Batteries • 16 MB Memory Card
Release Date March, 2005 22 April, 2005
Family Line - Canon PowerShot
Product MPN   
MPN D545 s2is
 
Consumer Reviews
Olympus D-545 Zoom
Olympus D-545 Zoom / C-480 Zoom Digital Camera
$199.90
Canon S2 IS
Canon PowerShot S2 IS Digital Camera
$699.99

Product Review Summary

3.2
Based on 8 user reviews
63% recommend this product
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Good For
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Consumer Reviews

26

A nice cheap point-and-shoot

byradiov8 Jul 22, 2005
9 Helpfuls 10 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Takes great pictures in light settings
Cons pictures in lower light are often very blurry; has some minor quirks
Recommended it? Yes

I bought this camera new from a local electronics place for about 180 dollars. I also bought a 256mb xD card (absolutely required, you won't get by with the internal memory) and rechargeable batteries, in hindsight extremely helpful buy.

Generally the pictures taken look very good, but... Read full review »

8

Great Multi-purpose Camera

byspeech529 Nov 22, 2005
6 Helpfuls 7 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Lightweight; lots of settings; superb value; great with rechargeable AA batteries
Cons no viewfinder
Recommended it? Yes

This is a good camera for someone just beginning with a digital or for someone who doesn't need a mega-zoom. For me, it is perfect. I take a lot of pictures of family and friends, special events, and vacation.

I bought it at a "superstore" for the price ($179) and the features. This... Read full review »

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Product Review Summary

4.1
Based on 64 user reviews
81% recommend this product
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
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1 star
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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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