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Canon PowerShot S2 IS  
 
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Manufacturer: Canon USA, Inc.
Model name: PowerShot S2 IS
Date announced: 2005-04-22
MSRP: $499
Official site: PowerShot S2 Home Page
 
Max resolution: 2592 x 1944 (5 Megapixel)
Sensor size (type):
Zoom capability: 12X optical + 4X digital
Focal length (35mm equiv.): 36mm - 432mm
Crop factor (D-SLR only): N/A
Max. Aperture: F2.7 - F3.5
Auto focus: Yes
 
Optical image stabilization: Yes
AF-assist lamp: Yes
Macro (min distance): Yes
Built-in flash: Yes
External flash support: No
Supports conversion lenses: Yes
 
LCD display: Yes/1.8"
LCD resolution: 115,000 pixels
LCD position: Rotating
Viewfinder: Electronic
Viewfinder magnification: N/A
Viewfinder coverage: N/A
 
Manual controls: Exposure compensation, shutter speed, aperture, white balance, focus
ISO sensitivity: 50/100/200/400
Movie mode (format): Yes (AVI)
Movie resolution (max): 640 x 480
Sound recording: Yes
RAW/TIFF mode: No
PictBridge support: Yes
 
Storage method: SD/MMC card (16MB card included)   Buy more memory now!
Storage capacity (w/included card):
Batteries used: AA (4)  Buy batteries now!
Battery life
(CIPA standard):
 
Video out: Yes
HDMI port: No
USB support: Yes (2.0)
Dimensions (W x H x D): 4.4 x 3.1 x 3.0 in / 111.8 x 78.7 x 76.2 mm
Weight (empty): 14.3 oz / 405 g
Bundled software: Canon Digital Camera Solutions
 
Misc. notes: 5 Megapixel update to the PowerShot S1 offers more zoom, a larger rotating LCD, an AF-assist lamp, DIGIC II, and much more.