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If you’re looking for a versatile digital camera with plenty of capabilities, the Canon PowerShot S2 IS is the camera for you. Don’t let its simple silver exterior fool you; this digital camera is packed with powerful technologies that will give you the capability to take high-resolution images that you’ll love to show off on social media or with high-quality prints. The Canon PowerShot S2 IS digital camera will take dazzling images with its 5-megapixel sensor that can capture wide landscape-style panoramic images. The wide shots are given the same precision as tight close-ups due to the camera’s 12x optical zoom. Canon built this digital camera to perform for photographers of all ability levels. The camera has the option of utilizing a wide-angle or teleconverter lens to achieve the right image. The PowerShot S2 IS is loaded with useful features like the Optical Image Stabilizer, the Ultrasonic Monitor, and the Ultra Low Dispersion Lens element. The Canon PowerShot S2 IS Canon PowerShotS2 IS digital camera’s powerful 36-432mm wide-angle 12x optical zoom lens lets you capture more in every shot, from wide-angle to telephoto settings. The zoom lens also features 12x digital zoom and optical image stabilizer. The camera’s built-in Optical Image Stabilizer will help to keep your images and videos steady. When it comes time to frame a shot or review the pictures you’ve already taken, the camera’s convenient 1.8-inch vari-angle LCD screen makes seeing it all easy. The camera is powered by four AA batteries. In addition to spectacular print images, the Canon PowerShot S2 IS shoots high-quality video with stereo sound. Capture and record everyday moments with lifelike quality with this digital camera. Shooting spontaneous movies is easy with this digital camera—there’s a single button that will begin recording regardless of the mode your camera is set on. Videos record with a top resolution of 640 x 480 at 30 frames per seconds. While recording, you will also be able to use the camera’s zoom. Don’t worry about the loud noises typically associated with using the zoom during recording – the Canon PowerShot S2 IS’s zoom operates quietly. At any time during your video recording, you can snap a still image before the camera immediately returns to recording. The camera can handle a variety of situations and can select from a full feature set that includes manual exposure and custom modes, freeing you up to concentrate on composing your shot and capturing the moment you’re looking for. It also comes with special effects, including vivid color, black and white, and sepia. Activate the Night Display feature for improved low-light visibility. The camera also boasts a custom function that allows users to save and recall contrast, sharpness, and saturation levels as well as adjust flash intensity. Whether you’re shooting portraits, landscapes, or action scenes, the PowerShot S2 IS digital camera has you covered. As an added bonus, Canon supplies editing software that allows this camera to print directly to PictBridge or a compatible photo printer.

Product Identifiers

BrandCanon

MPN9883A001

UPC0013803051629

ModelS2 IS

eBay Product ID (ePID)100125746

Product Key Features

Digital Zoom4x

Battery TypeAA

ColorSilver

ConnectivityUSB

FeaturesDigital Zoom, Mini-USB, Auto Focus, Red-Eye Correction, Image Stabilization

SeriesCanon PowerShot

Optical Zoom12x

Dimensions

Depth2.97in

Width4.45in

Item Weight14.3 Oz.

Height3.07in

Additional Product Features

Screen DetailsLCD Display-Tft Active Matrix-1.8"-Color

Viewfinder Diagonal Size0.33in

Exposure Compensation±2 Ev Range, in 1/3 Ev Steps

Light SensitivityIso Auto, Iso 400, Iso 200, Iso 100, Iso 50

Sensor TypeCCD

Shooting ModesFrame Movie Mode

Macro Focus Range0-50cm

Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera36-432mm

Special EffectsNeutral, Contrast Compensation, Low Sharpening, Black & White, Saturation, Sepia, Vivid Audio, Custom Effect

Camera Flash FeaturesFlash OFF!, Af Illuminator, Fill-In Flash, Flash +/- Compensation, Red-Eye Reduction Flash, Auto Flash

White BalanceAuto, Tungsten (Preset), Flash (Preset), Cloudy (Preset), Fluorescent (Preset), Daylight / Sunny (Preset)

Focus AdjustmentManual, Automatic

Battery Form FactorStandard Form Factor

Expansion Slot1X SD Memory Card, SD Memory Card

Operating System SupportedMicrosoft Windows 98SE, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows ME, Mississippi Windows XP, Mississippi Windows ME, Apple Mac Os X 10.1.5-10.3, Mississippi Windows 2000, Mississippi Windows 98SE

Sensor Size1/2.5in

MAX Shutter SPEED1/3200 Sec

Display Size1.8in

Exposure ModesProgram, Aperture-Priority, Shutter-Priority, Manual, Automatic

Still Image FormatJPEG

Microphone Operation ModeStereo

Display RotationRotating

Digital Video FormatAvi, Motion JPEG

Screen Size1.8in

Light Sensitivity MAX400

TypePoint & Shoot

Maximum Resolution5.0MP

Display TypeLCD

Sensor Resolution5.0MP

Exposure MeteringEvaluative, SPOT Af Area, SPOT, Center-Weighted

Min Shutter SPEED15 Sec

MAX Video Resolution320x240

Additional FeaturesDigital Zoom, Mini-USB, Red-Eye Correction, Image Stabilization, Autofocus

Flash TypePop-Up Flash

Min Operating Temperature0°C

Effective Flash Range0.7m-5.2m

Continuous Shooting SPEED1.5fps

Viewfinder-Field Coverage100%

Exterior ColorSilver

Microphone TypeMicrophone-Built-In-Stereo

MAX Operating Temperature40°C

Connector Types1X Composite Video/Audio Output, 1X USB

Shooting ProgramsNight Snapshot, Beach, Portrait Mode, Landscape, Stitch Assist, Snow, Foliage, Night Scene, Indoor, Fireworks

Flash ModesRed-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro, Fill-In Mode, Auto Mode, OFF! Mode, Rear Curtain Sync

Dioptric Correction Range-5.5 to +1.5

Red-Eye ReductionYes

Camera TypePoint & Shoot

Auto Focus TypeTTL Contrast Detection

Viewfinder TypeOptical, Electronic

Supported Flash MemorySD Memory Card, SD Card

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Canon PowerShot S2 IS 5.0MP Digital Camera - Silver