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Pentax ist DS Digital Camera

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Canon PowerShot S2 IS Digital Camera

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Product Description
The *ist DS is one of the smallest and lightest digital SLR cameras available. Measuring just 4.9 x 3.6 x 2.6 inches and weighing under 18 ounces, the *ist DS also delivers superior image... More
The *ist DS is one of the smallest and lightest digital SLR cameras available. Measuring just 4.9 x 3.6 x 2.6 inches and weighing under 18 ounces, the *ist DS also delivers superior image quality in compact design. Despite the size, the *ist DS offers 6.1 effective megapixels and PENTAX original image processing technology. The camera is designed to be compatible with most PENTAX interchangeable lenses to meet a wide range of applications and visual creativity. 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 Without Digital Zoom 4x
Camera Type SLR/Professional Standard Point and Shoot
Weight 1.11 lb. 0.89 lb.
LCD Screen Size 2 in. 1.8 in.
Resolution 6.1 Megapixel 5.3 Megapixel
Optical Zoom - 12x
Features - Image Stabilization
Image Quality   
Camera Resolution 6.1 Megapixel 5.3 Megapixel
Image Sensor Type CCD CCD
Image Resolutions 3008 x 2008 • 2400 x 1600 • 1536 x 1024 640 x 480 • 2592 x 1944 • 2048 x 1536 • 1600 x 1200
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 Interchangeable Lenses Not Interchangeable Lenses
Optical Zoom - 12x
Focus Type Autofocus & Fixed Focus & Manual Autofocus
Focal Length - 6 - 72 mm
35mm Zoom Lens - 36 - 432 mm
Exposure Control   
Shutter Speed 30 - 1/4000 sec 15 - 1/3200 sec
Frames Per Second 2.8 Frames 1.5 Frames
White Balance Auto • Manual • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Tungsten (Preset) • Shade (Preset) • Flash (Preset) 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 Type Built-In & External Built-In
ISO Speeds 200 • 400 • 800 • 1600 • 3200 Auto • 50 • 100 • 200 • 400
Storage   
File Size (High Res.) 11.11 MB (12 images on 128MB card) 2.5 MB (51 images on 128MB card)
Memory Type SD Card SD Card
Compression Type JPEG • Raw Image JPEG
File Size (Low Res.) 0.46 MB (about 278 images on 128MB card) 0.08 MB (about 1,600 images on 128MB card)
Compression Modes Fine • SuperFine • Normal • Uncompressed Fine • SuperFine • Normal
Included Features   
Self Timer 2 Sec. • 12 Sec. 2 Sec. • 10 Sec.
Tripod Mount With Tripod Mount With Tripod Mount
Viewfinder / Display   
LCD Protected Position Without LCD Protected Position With LCD Protected Position
Viewfinder Optical (Through-the-lens) Optical
LCD Screen Resolution 210,000 pixels 115,000 pixels
Interfaces   
Video Interface Video Out Video Out
Interface Type USB 2.0 USB 2.0
Power Supply   
Battery Type 4 x AA Batteries • Proprietary Lithium 4 x AA Batteries
Battery Life - 130 Images
System Requirements   
Operating System Apple Mac OS 9 • Apple Mac OS X • Microsoft Windows 2000 • Microsoft Windows ME • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition • Microsoft Windows XP Professional Apple Mac OS X • Microsoft Windows 2000 • Microsoft Windows 98SE • Microsoft Windows ME • Microsoft Windows XP
Dimensions   
Weight 1.11 lb. 0.89 lb.
Depth 2.6 in. 2.97 in.
Height 3.6 in. 3.07 in.
Width 4.9 in. 4.45 in.
Miscellaneous   
UPC 027075086722 013803051629
Product ID 22822662 24530880
Included Accessories Software 4 x AA Batteries • 16 MB Memory Card
Release Date November, 2004 22 April, 2005
Family Line - Canon PowerShot
Product MPN   
MPN KB89210 s2is
 
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Pentax ist DS
Pentax ist DS Digital Camera
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Canon S2 IS
Canon PowerShot S2 IS Digital Camera
$699.99

Product Review Summary

4.7
Based on 14 user reviews
86% recommend this product
5 stars
11
4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
1 star
Pros
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Cons
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Good For
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Consumer Reviews

1

The new standard for DSLRs!

bycraiggb Dec 21, 2004
18 Helpfuls 19 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Small size, SD memory, AA batteries, price, PENTAX lenses!
Cons a little underexposed on certain shots
Recommended it? Yes

I have been an amateur photographer for over 30 years and have mostly worked with film for my "good" photography efforts. I have been using digital Point and Shoot cameras for the past several years, but recently decided to replace my 35mm SLR with a "real" camera. Very glad I did.

I... Read full review »

5

Absolute gem of a camera

byandref Mar 1, 2007
12 Helpfuls 13 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Quality, great ergonomics, small size, great picture quality for a consumer camera, lens...
Cons Buffer limited with RAW shooting
Recommended it? Yes

This model in the D-series camera range (D, DS, DS2, DL, DL2) is a truly capable and competent performer. I've had mine for close on 18 months now, so this is not a review based on the first rush of excitement. The very first impression is one of quality, with a solid, well-engineered body that has... Read full review »

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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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