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| 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...
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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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| 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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0.9 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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7.2 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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-
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| Image Quality |
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Camera Resolution
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5.3 Megapixel
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7.2 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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| Video |
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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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640 x 480 (VGA)
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160 x 112
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Video Format
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AVI
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Motion JPEG
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MPEG
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Max Movie Length
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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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6 - 72 mm
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Macro Focus Range
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0.74 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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19.7 in. (w)
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| Exposure Control |
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Aperture Range
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-
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f8 (t) - f2.8/f3.7 (w/t)
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Shutter Speed
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15 - 1/3200 sec
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0.25 - 1/2000 sec
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Frames Per Second
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1.5 Frames
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1.4 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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Incandescent (Preset)
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Flash (Preset)
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| Flash |
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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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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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1000
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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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Memory Type
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SD Card
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Built-in
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Memory Stick Duo
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Memory Stick Pro
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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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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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Normal
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Built-in Memory Size
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32 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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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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Without LCD Protected Position
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Viewfinder
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Optical
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LCD Screen Resolution
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115,000 pixels
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201,000 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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Battery Life
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130 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 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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0.9 lb.
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Depth
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2.97 in.
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3.69 in.
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Height
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3.07 in.
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3.25 in.
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Width
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4.45 in.
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4.44 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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027242679481
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Product ID
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24530880
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30041933
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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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Software
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USB Cable
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Video Cable
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Shoulder Strap
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Battery Charger
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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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Sony Cyber-shot
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| Product MPN |
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MPN
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s2is
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DSCH5/Bx
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| Consumer Reviews |
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Canon PowerShot S2 IS Digital Camera
$699.99
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Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-H5 Digital Camera
$449.99
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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
66% recommend this product
Pros
- Excellent Picture Quality (2)
- Quality Construction (1)
- Easy to Use (1)
- Great Design (1)
Cons
- Bulky (1)
- Heavy (1)
- Short Battery Life (1)
Good For
- Everyday Use (2)
- Outdoors (2)
- Office (1)
- Travel (1)
- Gifts (1)
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Consumer Reviews
Pros
Very good image quality, stabilized 12X zoom, 3.0 inch LCD screen, and good ergonomics
Cons
Mediocre battery life, No RAW or TIFF format, and above average chromatic aberration.
Recommended it?
Yes
One of the hottest battles in the digital camera wars is currently being waged in the monster zoom digicam market. Most monster zoom digicams provide users with a wide range (10X-12X) image stabilized zoom, much of the flexibility and control of a dSLR, and all the convenience and ease of use of a...
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Pros
One of the fastest digital cameras with a 3-in LCD and ultra zoom...
Cons
Cannot use external flash on this camera...
Recommended it?
Yes
One of my friends just purchased this new Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H5 digital camera and asked me to check it out to see if it was worth it or not. I had used this camera for a week before he came and took it away from me. This camera costs about $500 (but I think my friend paid about $400) and is one...
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