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Canon PowerShot S2 IS Digital Camera

Sony Alpha DSLR-A350K with 18-70mm lens

Sony Alpha DSLR-A350K Digital Camera with 18-70mm lens

$699.99  |  1 store
$1,499.00  |  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
The Sony Alpha DSLR-A350K brings the highest pixel resolution in its class to the table with incredible 14.2 megapixel performance. The Alpha DSLR-A350K simply raises the bar for digital... More
The Sony Alpha DSLR-A350K brings the highest pixel resolution in its class to the table with incredible 14.2 megapixel performance. The Alpha DSLR-A350K simply raises the bar for digital photography. A tilt capable, 2.7 inch LCD screen gives you real-time image preview and allows you to shoot continuously without losing track of the action. Expanded ISO sensitivity gives you a broad range of ISO settings from 100 to 3200 enabling you to shoot beautiful images even in low light conditions. This camera is for the cutting-edge consumer who won’t settle for anything less than the best. Less
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Key Features   
Digital Zoom 4x -
Camera Type Standard Point and Shoot SLR/Professional
Weight 0.89 lb. 1.28 lb.
LCD Screen Size 1.8 in. 2.7 in.
Resolution 5.3 Megapixel 14.2 Megapixel
Optical Zoom 12x 3.9x
Features Image Stabilization Image Stabilization
Image Quality   
Camera Resolution 5.3 Megapixel 14.2 Megapixel
Image Sensor Type CCD CCD
Image Resolutions 640 x 480 • 2592 x 1944 • 2048 x 1536 • 1600 x 1200 2288 x 1520 • 4592 x 3056 • 3408 x 2272 • 4592 x 2576 • 3408 x 1920 • 2288 x 1280
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 3.9x
Focus Type Autofocus Autofocus & Manual Focus
Focal Length 6 - 72 mm 18 - 70 mm
35mm Zoom Lens 36 - 432 mm 27 - 105 mm
Focus Range - 14.4 in. (w)
Exposure Control   
Aperture Range - f22/f36 (w/t) - f3.5/f5.6 (w/t)
Shutter Speed 15 - 1/3200 sec 30 - 1/4000 sec
Frames Per Second 1.5 Frames 2.5 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 • Rear Sync Flash • Fill-in Flash • Slow Sync
Flash Type Built-In Built-In & External
ISO Speeds Auto • 50 • 100 • 200 • 400 Auto • 100 • 200 • 400 • 800 • 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
File Size (Low Res.) 0.08 MB (about 1,600 images on 128MB card) -
Compression Modes Fine • SuperFine • Normal Fine • Normal • Uncompressed
Included Features   
Self Timer 2 Sec. • 10 Sec. 2 Sec. • 10 Sec.
Tripod Mount With Tripod Mount -
Built-in Microphone - Without Built-in Microphone
Viewfinder / Display   
LCD Protected Position With LCD Protected Position Without LCD Protected Position
Viewfinder Optical Optical (Through-the-lens)
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 Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery
Battery Life 130 Images 730 Images
System Requirements   
Operating System Apple Mac OS X • Microsoft Windows 2000 • Microsoft Windows 98SE • Microsoft Windows ME • Microsoft Windows XP -
Dimensions   
Weight 0.89 lb. 1.28 lb.
Depth 2.97 in. 3 in.
Height 3.07 in. 4 in.
Width 4.45 in. 5.25 in.
Warranty   
Warranty - 1 Year
Miscellaneous   
UPC 013803051629 4905524459432
Product ID 24530880 50451812
Included Accessories 4 x AA Batteries • 16 MB Memory Card Software • USB Cable • Video Cable • Shoulder Strap • Driver • Lithium Battery • Battery Charger
Release Date 22 April, 2005 21 March, 2008
Family Line Canon PowerShot Sony Alpha DSLR
Product MPN   
MPN s2is DSLR-A350K
 
Consumer Reviews
Canon S2 IS
Canon PowerShot S2 IS Digital Camera
$699.99
Sony Alpha DSLR-A350K with 18-70mm lens
Sony Alpha DSLR-A350K Digital Camera with 18-70mm lens
$1,499.00

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

4.0
Based on 5 user reviews
80% recommend this product
5 stars
3
4 stars
1
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
1
Pros
  • Excellent Picture Quality (3)
  • Faster Shutter (3)
  • Rich Features (2)
  • Quality Lens (1)
  • Long Battery Life (1)
Cons
  • Bad in Low Light (1)
Good For
  • Everyday Use (5)
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Consumer Reviews

180

Sony scores a winner with the A350 Digital SLR camera, but lens should be better.

byjvandegr May 5, 2008
20 Helpfuls 21 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Fast autofocus, useful live view, Minolta lenses, intuitive operation, 16:9, image...
Cons 16:9 view not available in viewfinder, body needs more rubber, poor quality kit lens.
Recommended it? Yes

Introduction

With prices starting to come down a little on the Sony A350, I decided to purchase a back-up body, this time with Sony's standard zoom kit lens. Most of this review is identical to my review of the Sony A350 body only, which is currently lost in the servers of the Epinions... Read full review »

9

I love the flip out screen!

byreachinmydream Apr 22, 2009
12 Helpfuls 13 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros flip out view finder
Cons soft jpg in low light
Recommended it? Yes

The flip out live view finder on this versatile camera allows me to get the crazy angles that are my signature style. This is my favorite part of the camera, and is why I chose it over a comparable different brand.

The flexible ISO settings allow for great low-light shots! The ISO button is... Read full review »

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