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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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Konica Minolta introduces the follow-on the DiMAGE Z5, the new 6 megapixel DiMAGE Z6. The Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z6 incorporates its 12x optical Mega Zoom lens and large 2.0-inch LCD monitor...
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Konica Minolta introduces the follow-on the DiMAGE Z5, the new 6 megapixel DiMAGE Z6. The Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z6 incorporates its 12x optical Mega Zoom lens and large 2.0-inch LCD monitor into a compact and easy to hold camera design. In addition, Konica Minolta's proprietary CCD-shift Anti-Shake system allows photographers to shoot with shutter speeds four to eight times longer (2-3 stops) than when shooting without an Anti-Shake system. 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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0.75 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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6.4 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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-
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| Image Quality |
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Camera Resolution
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5.3 Megapixel
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6.4 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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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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| Lens |
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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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Autofocus & Manual Focus
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Focal Length
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6 - 72 mm
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5.83 - 69.9 mm
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Macro Focus Range
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-
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0.4 in. (w)
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35mm Zoom Lens
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36 - 432 mm
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35 - 420 mm
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Focus Range
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24 in. (w) / 62.4 in. (t)
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| Exposure Control |
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Aperture Range
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-
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f2.8/f4.5 (w/t)
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Shutter Speed
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15 - 1/3200 sec
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4 - 1/1000 sec
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Frames Per Second
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1.5 Frames
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1.8 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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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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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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Auto Flash
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Fill-in Flash
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Red-eye Reduction Flash
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Slow Sync
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Flash Type
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Built-In
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Built-In & External
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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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50
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100
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200
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320
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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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4 MB (32 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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File Size (Low Res.)
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0.08 MB (about 1,600 images on 128MB card)
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0.16 MB (about 800 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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| Included Features |
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Self Timer
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2 Sec.
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10 Sec.
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2 Sec.
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10 Sec.
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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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| Viewfinder / Display |
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LCD Protected Position
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With LCD Protected Position
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Without LCD Protected Position
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Viewfinder
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Optical
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Digital
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LCD Screen Resolution
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115,000 pixels
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114,000 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 2.0
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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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240 Images
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| System Requirements |
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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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Apple Mac OS 9
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Apple Mac OS X
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Microsoft Windows 2000
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Microsoft Windows 98
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Microsoft Windows 98SE
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Microsoft Windows ME
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Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
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Microsoft Windows XP Professional
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| Dimensions |
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Weight
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0.89 lb.
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0.75 lb.
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Depth
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2.97 in.
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3.3 in.
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Height
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3.07 in.
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3.1 in.
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Width
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4.45 in.
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4.3 in.
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| Miscellaneous |
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UPC
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013803051629
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0043325997860
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Product ID
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24530880
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26943272
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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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Software
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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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Lens Cap
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Release Date
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22 April, 2005
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Family Line
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Canon PowerShot
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Konica Minolta DiMAGE
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| Product MPN |
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MPN
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s2is
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DIMAGEZ6
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| Consumer Reviews |
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Canon PowerShot S2 IS Digital Camera
$699.99
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Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z6 Digital Camera
$419.95
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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
75% recommend this product
Consumer Reviews
Pros
Price, 12x stabilized zoom, good optics, resolution, features and image quality
Cons
Limited color modes, chromatic aberration at telephoto, slow low-light focusing
Recommended it?
Yes
I have pre-ordered the Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z6 even before it was available and was able to get it shortly after it started being shipped. Having used the similar Canon S2 IS, Panasonic DMC-FZ5 and Sony DSC-H1 cameras, I wanted to see how the Z6 stacks up. It is similar to the aforementioned...
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Pros
Incredibly sharp images at all zoom ranges. Feels good, easy to operate the basics.
Cons
Manual Pull-Up Flash, Digital Zoom, Over Pixeled. No Lens Cover, No lens adapter. Price.
Recommended it?
No
(Revised 1/20/06 to correct actual price paid.)
(Revised 2/7/06 to emphasize best feature.)
(Revised 3/9/06 to mention lens adapter)
(Revised 4/30/06 to report that the company sold off all of their Digital Technology relevant to this product to Sony Corp. "They were too far...
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