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Canon PowerShot S2IS - Image Quality, Truly Defined READ REVIEWS
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High-definition images rich in realistic color are yours with powerful Canon technologies. The 5.0 Megapixel CCD captures extraordinary detail: enlarge freely and crop in close. Canons own DiGiCII Image Processor delivers both superior image quality and speedy processing to make shooting a pleasure. Exclusive Canon iSAPS Technology ensures fast, accurate Autofocus and high-definition Auto Exposure and Auto White Balance systems.
Concept of development
While the compact digital camera market has been mainly focusing on compactness and thinness, there is steady demand for advanced digital cameras with higher zoom ratios or advanced movie functions. The PowerShot S2 IS is such a new model, developed as the successor to the PowerShot S1 IS. It features a 5.0-megapixel CCD and 12x optical zoom lens, with the capability to shoot high-quality still images during movie recording. The development concept is as follows:
High-resolution 12x optical zoom lens with UD element
The PowerShot S2 IS features a newly developed 12x retractable zoom lens (35mm equivalent: 36-432mm) with an f/2.7-f/3.5 maximum aperture. Using a zoom mechanism where all lens groups move during zooming allows a fairly compact design despite its extensive zoom range. Effective arrangement of the UD lens, aspherical lens and cemented doublet lens achieves optimal aberration compensation including suppression of chromatic aberration often generated in higher magnification lenses. In addition, ghost and flare are reduced by employing Super Spectra Coating as used on EF lenses.
Shift-lens image stabilizer (IS)
Higher magnification lenses tend to increase the effect of camera shake on image quality. The PowerShot S2 IS is equipped with shift-lens image stabilizer system of the PowerShot S1 IS. Unlike electronic image stabilization (EIS), the shift-lens image stabilizer system works with either still images or movies. Image stabilization improves image quality about the same as using a shutter speed two to three steps faster. Additionally, the PowerShot S2 IS has three image stabilizer modes to match shooting conditions, and can also be turned off as required. High-speed USM zoom
The PowerShot S2 IS employs an ultrasonic motor (USM) for the zoom drive, the same proven lens technology used in EF lenses, giving smooth high-speed zooming. Only about one second is required from wide angle to telephoto, even with the 12x zoom lens.
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The S2 IS takes standard AA cells - NiMH are recommended and were used for this test. In an effort to keep the price keen Canon does not supply any rechargeable batteries, so you'll need to budget for those - plus a charger. Battery life is surprisingly good for an EVF camera (550 shots using the CIPA standard for NiMH, 130 with alkalines). Batteries last slightly longer using the EVF rather than the LCD screen.
The SD card slot is also located in the hand grip - this time on the side, under a solid hinged door.
The S2 IS features a small electronic viewfinder (EVF) - essentially a 0.33-inch LCD behind a magnifier. The EVF has the same resolution as the LCD screen (115, 000 pixels) - 1000 more than the S1, not that you can see a difference. In fact, the EVF is no better or worse than the S1's - side by side they seem identical to my eyes. It has a good refresh rate, but does exhibit some video lag and is not brilliant in very bright light, but it's certainly as usable as any in its class.
The S2 suffers from the same problem as its predecessor with glare in bright shooting conditions - this can get so bad it is simply impossible to see anything on the screen at all. This is hardly unique on a digital camera, but given that the viewfinder is also difficult to use in low light, it's a pity. The shutter release is big, responsive and perfectly positioned at the front of the top of the new, larger chunky handgrip. The zoom rocker - in the form of a collar around the release - is also nice, and offers two zooming speeds. Move it a little and the zoom extends at a glacial speed, push it all the way and the speed picks up. A small touch, but a nice one. The zoom rocker also controls playback magnification (and activates thumbnails).
The pop-up flash on the S2 IS is a little more powerful than the unit used on the S1, and sits a little higher (meaning red-eye is even less of a problem). Unlike the S1, the S2's flash doesn't pop up automatically, you have to pull it open yourself if you want to use it. Once open you have the usual array of flash options. The key selling point of the S2 IS has to be the Canon 36-432mm equiv. F2.8-3.5 zoom lens. Its USM means focusing is very quiet indeed, and even the zooming mechanism is little more than a whisper. The small button below the lens unlocks the cosmetic front ring, which can be removed to allow the attachment of wide, tele.
The USB (2.0 high speed) and DC-in ports are located under a rather flimsy rubberised cover on the side of the handgrip (above the SD card slot cover). The AV port sits under a similar cover on the opposite side of the camera.
The main power switch swaps between record and playback modes. You can power the camera up directly into playback mode (in which case the lens doesn't extend), and you can quickly move from play to record with a half-press of the shutter release.
The main mode dial, with the new 'special scene mode' position. Canon PowerShot S2 IS main features:
- 12x optical zoom (36-432mm equiv.)
- 5.0 million effective pixels
- 1.8-inch tilt-and-swivel LCD monitor
- Color electronic viewfinder
- Optical Image Stabilizer (3 modes)
- Ultrasonic motor (USM)
- Extra-long movie mode with enhanced VGA resolution and stereo sound
- Canon DIGIC II processor with iSAPS
- PictBridge and Canon Direct Print compatible no PC required
- Six new 'special scene' shooting modes
Whats in the Box Canon PowerShot S2 IS with the following items:
- PowerShot S2 IS
- Four AA-type alkaline batteries
- 16MB MMC card
- Wrist strap WS-800
- USB cable IFC-400PCU
- Software CD
- Printed Basic and Advanced Camera User Guides, Direct Print Users Guide, Software Starter Guide, and registration kit Product Specifications
Image Sensor (CCD) Camera effective pixels: Approx. 5.0 million, 1/2.5'' (Total pixels: Approx. 5.3 million) Color Filter Primary Color Filter Lens (35mm film equivalent)
36 - 432mm, f/2.7 (W) - f/3.5 (T) 12.0 x Optical Zoom Digital Zoom Approx. 4.0x (Approx. 48.0x with optical zoom) LCD Monitor Low-temperature polycrystalline silicon TFT color LCD (Approx. 115,000 pixels, 1.8'' ) Autofocus System TTL (1-point AF [FlexiZone]/Center-fixed), Continuous/Single Shooting Distance (Normal) 50 (W) /90 (T) cm - infinity Shooting Distance (Macro/Super Macro) 10 - 50cm (W) /0 - 10cm (W) Viewfinder Color LCD viewfinder (Approx. 115,000 pixels, 0.33'' ) Shutter Mechanical shutter + Electronic shutter Shutter Speeds 15 - 1/3200 sec. Light Metering Method Evaluative/ Center-weighted average/ Spot Exposure Compensation +/-2.0 stops (1/3-stop increments) Sensitivity Auto, ISO 50/100/200/400 equivalent Flash Range (When sensitivity is set to Auto) 70cm - 5.2m (W) /90cm - 4.0m (T) /30 - 70cm (Macro) White Balance TTL Auto /Preset (6 positions) /Custom Shooting Modes Auto/C/M/Av/Tv/P/Portrait/ Landscape/Night scene/Special Scene (Foliage/Snow/Beach/ Fireworks/Indoor/Night Snapshot)/ My Colors/Stitch assist/Movie Continuous Shooting (Large/Fine mode) High Speed: Approx. 2.4 shots/sec. Normal: Approx. 1.5 shots/sec. Image Recording Format (Still Image) 12 Combinations: (Large/Medium 1/Medium 2/Small) x (Superfine/Fine/Normal) Recording Pixels (Still Image) Large: 2592 x 1944 pixels Medium 1: 2048 x 1536 pixels Medium 2: 1600 x 1200 pixels Small: 640 x 480 pixels Movie 640 x 480 pixels (30 fps, 15 fps) 320 x 240 pixels (30 fps, 15 fps) Recording Media SD memory card Color Space Standard (sRGB) File Format DCF (Exif 2.2), DPOF-compliant Power Source AA alkaline x 4, AA NiMH Battery (NB-2AH recommended) x 4, AC adapter kit: ACK700 (option) Dimensions (camera body only) 113.0 x 78.0 x 75.5mm Weight (camera body only) Approx. 405g Product Photos
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