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Image Stabilized Zoom Features
Features of Canon Powershot S2 IS 5MP Digital
Camera with 12x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom
Have it all in one ultra-compact
camera. 5.0 megapixels of imaging power deliver stunning detail and clarity, even
to oversized prints and the closest crop-ins. The impressively long 12x optical
zoom is a feat of engineering, with Image Stabilizer (IS) technology that eliminates
camera shake and a UD lens that provides brilliant color accuracy across the entire
zoom range. The 4x digital zoom brings combined zooming power all the way to 48x
for superb detail at sporting events, school concerts and more.
Because great
shots can happen any time
Now there's no need to interrupt your movie when
you see a great shot. With the S2 IS's new MovieSnap feature, you can simply press
the shutter to capture a full 5.0-megapixel still image at any time while recording
a movie.
True motion pictures with high-end options
Wait until
you see the difference that 30 frames-per-second VGA continuous movie recording
makes in your films. You'll hear the difference, too: The S2 IS is equipped to
record in stereo, with a high sampling rate, adjustable microphone level setting,
and wind filter option for excellent sound quality. The camera even allows digital
zooming and manual focus during movie recording.
Advanced imaging technology
improves every photo
DIGIC II Image Processor
Canon's DIGIC II Image Processor
is designed to improve processing speed and image quality, so the DIGIC II processor
provides markedly faster camera startup, autofocus and playback plus it assures
that every image is more colorfully vibrant.
iSAPS Technology
iSAPS Technology
is an entirely original scene-recognition technology developed for digital cameras
by Canon. Using an internal database of thousands of different photos, iSAPS works
with the fast DIGIC II Image Processor to improve focus speed and accuracy, as
well as exposure and white balance.
Fastest performance standard
PowerShot
S2 IS supports the USB 2.0 Hi-Speed standard, so you'll enjoy the highest possible
data transfer speeds when using a USB 2.0 compatible computer. The camera's performance
level is high enough to take full advantage of super-high-speed SD memory cards
as well.
Find just the right angle with the S2 IS's 1.8-inch
vari-angle LCD display.
See it on the big screen
Bright and sharp, the
camera's power-saving LCD monitor measures a full 1.8 inches with a stunning 115,000
pixel resolution. With it, you can view your scene before and after you shoot
it with extraordinary clarity. And when you're shooting at dusk or at night, Night
Display function lets you see the display clearly. It brightens the object by
reducing the frame rate on the LCD screen.
A substantial lineup of available
accessories
PowerShot S2 IS lets you add value and take your photography even
further with optional accessories. Wide-angle converter and teleconverter lenses
prepare you for capturing any shot perfectly, while a high-power flash doubles
your flash range for pro-level illumination.
Buy the Canon Powershot S2
IS 5MP Digital Camera with 12x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom
