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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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Who would have thought of a 6 megapixel entry level camera a few years ago. Pentax now introduces the Optio60 as an excellent choice for digital newcomers. An easy-to-understand “Simple...
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Who would have thought of a 6 megapixel entry level camera a few years ago. Pentax now introduces the Optio60 as an excellent choice for digital newcomers. An easy-to-understand “Simple mode” deserves the credit for lowering the learning curve of the Optio60. The Optio60 features a 2.0 inch LCD plus a viewfinder with automatic diopter adjustment to enhance viewing for users who may lack perfect eyesight. 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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0.33 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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3x
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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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2848 x 2136
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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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20 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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3x
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Focus Type
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Autofocus
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Autofocus
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Focal Length
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6 - 72 mm
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7.5 - 22.5 mm
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Macro Focus Range
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1.97 in. to Infinity (w) / 11.81 in. to Infinity (t)
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35mm Zoom Lens
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36 - 432 mm
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36 - 108 mm
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Focus Range
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19.68 in. to Infinity (w)
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| Exposure Control |
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Aperture Range
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-
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f2.8/f4.8 (w/t)
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Shutter Speed
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15 - 1/3200 sec
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2 - 1/1000 sec
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Frames Per Second
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1.5 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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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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Fill-in 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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64
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File Size (High Res.)
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2.5 MB (51 images on 128MB card)
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Memory Type
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SD Card
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Built-in
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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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0.05 MB (about 2,560 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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Built-in Memory Size
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12 MB
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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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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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| 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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Optical
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LCD Screen Resolution
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115,000 pixels
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130,000 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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2 x AA Batteries
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Battery Life
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130 Images
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80 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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0.33 lb.
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Depth
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2.97 in.
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1.5 in.
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Height
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3.07 in.
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2.4 in.
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Width
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4.45 in.
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3.6 in.
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| Warranty |
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Warranty
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1 Year
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| Miscellaneous |
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UPC
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013803051629
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027075110755
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Product ID
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24530880
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25784628
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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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2 x AA Batteries
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Software
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USB Cable
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Video Cable
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Strap
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Release Date
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22 April, 2005
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August, 2005
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Family Line
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Canon PowerShot
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Pentax Optio
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MPN
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s2is
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OPTIO60NU
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| Consumer Reviews |
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Canon PowerShot S2 IS Digital Camera
$699.99
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Pentax Optio 60 Digital Camera
$149.00
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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
63% recommend this product
Consumer Reviews
Pros
6-Megapixel resolution, no shutter lag, simple intuitive controls, set and forget simple...
Cons
Horrible battery life, peephole viewfinder (see update)
Recommended it?
Yes
I got this camera as a present for the end of year holidays (sanitized to be PC) from the wife as she's fed up with our Sony 5 Megapixel camera that has so much boot up time and shutter lag it nearly missed the holidays entirely (press, yawn, ponder, flash, darn missed again).
So far I am...
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Pros
High Megapixles, light.
Cons
Poor battery life, blurry, slow shutter.
Recommended it?
No
Two years ago I decided to buy a digital camera to stay up-to-date on technology. I did a bit of research via Consumer Reports looking for recommendations and features to look for in a camera. At the time, they were very happy with many different Pentax digital cameras.
Not wanting to pay...
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