Product Description

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. Auto, Pre-set (Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash), Custom Operation Modes - Auto, Red-Eye Reduction ON/OFF Auto; Creative zone - P, Av, Tv, M, C; Image zone - Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Special Scene (Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Indoor, Night Snapshot), Stitch Assist, Movie, My Colors Photo Effects - Off, Vivid, Neutral, Low Sharpening, Sepia, Black & White, Custom Self-Timer - Activates shutter after an approx. 2 sec., approx. 10 sec. delay, Custom Image Storage Media - SD Memory Card Normal, Fine, SuperFine Still Image - Exif 2.2 (JPEG) Movie - AVI (Image data - Motion JPEG; Audio data - WAVE (Stereo)) Power - AA-size Alkaline Battery (x4), AA-size NiMH Battery (x4), Compact Power Adapter CA-PS700 Dimensions - Width 4.45 x Height 3.07 x Depth 2.97 inches Weight - Approx. 14.3 ounces, 405 gram (camera body only)

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #5284 in Camera & Photo
• Brand: Canon
• Model: S2 IS
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 3.00" h x 3.10" w x 4.40" l, 1.20 pounds
• Display size: 1.8

Features

• 5.0-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 13 x 17-inch prints
• 12x optical zoom; 1.8-inch vari-angle LCD display
• Records VGA film at 30 frames per second with stereo sound; includes wind filter and adjustable levels for sound
• MovieSnap feature allows you to capture a 5.0 MP still image while recording a movie; also features digital zoom and manual focus options for movies
• Powered by four AA-size batteries; stores images on SD memory cards

From the Manufacturer
Have it all in one ultracompact camera. The canon S2 IS's 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.

The Canon S2 IS's powerful image stabilization compensates for camera shake.

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.

The complete print solutions

Canon Direct Printing Compatibility Chart

	Canon Direct Printers
	MP780	MP760	iP8500	iP6000D	iP5000	iP4000	iP4000R	iP3000	iP2000
S2 IS
	iP1500	i9900	i900D	i960	i860	iP90	i80	i475D	i560
	S830D	S530D	CP600	CP400	CP-330	CP-300	CP-220	CP-200	CP-100/CP10

Direct photo printers
For desktop large-format printing, try one of the direct photo printers, which allow you to print directly in one of two ways: plug the compatible PowerShot camera into the direct photo printer using the supplied cable, or simply insert a memory card with supplied adapter. You can also connect the printer to your computer for more options. Print high resolution borderless images in post card size or 8.5-by-11-inch size within minutes.

What's in the Box
PowerShot S2 IS body, neck strap NS-DC3, AA-size Alkaline batteries (x4), stereo video cable STV-250N, interface cable IFC-400PCU, SD memory card SDC-16MB, digital camera solution CD-ROM, and lens cap.

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Customer Reviews

Canon Powershot Digital Camera
This is the most wonderful camera I have ever owned. It does not take bad pictures. I know nothing about photography, except I like to take pictures and like for them to be quality. I have a "point and click" mentality. Have never read the instruction book (shame on me). Truly, all you have to do is set it on automatic and then take perfect pictures to your heart's content. I would never be without the 12x zoom. Now I can get the wildlife pictures that have always been elusive to me. I would recommend this camera to novice or professional. It is simply the best!!

Canon fixed black screen for free and I still love this camera!
I bought this camera 3 years ago and have used it very heavily. I frequently come home with 200 or more pictures to download. I discovered it takes better video than my 5 year old video camera so now it's my primary video camera too. Thankfully, the price of SD cards has come down so I can carry a couple spare 2GB SD's with the camera.

When the camera was approximately one year old I encountered the black screen problem. I sent the camera to Canon and, after verifying that the camera had no water damage or other physical damage, they fixed it for free and returned it quickly. I did send the camera to Canon kind of on faith though because they did not promise to fix it for free. They gave me the impression that it was likely I would have to pay $129. Therefore, I was pleasantly surprised when they didn't charge me.

I wanted to write this review because I did have a good experience with Canon. Yes, the camera should not have had the black screen problem, however, Canon did do the right thing for me so I wanted to make sure that people know that Canon can do the right thing. I plan to buy Canon in the future but I'm not ready to retire this camera just yet. I'm still enjoying it enormously which is surprising because electronics improve so quickly that many products seem old after only a year or so! The only thing I'm feeling that I miss on this camera is face recognition technology which all the new cameras seem to have but it didn't exist when I bought this camera. Sometimes the camera focuses on the tree behind the two people I'm trying to photograph. Of course, I know how to work around that but the newer cameras do it for you.

I think the S2 has a serious reliability issue
I think the S2 has a serious reliability issue
I purchased this camera the Canon S2 from Amazon on April 6, 2006 for $[...]. Upon my recommendation my son-in-law purchased his about 1 month later but from Costco.
We both were amazed at the performance of this camera. It was all that we expected and more.
About 14 months of use I started to have a strange "black screen" at start up. This problem would come and go and at times it would only happen at start up and the camera would perform perfectly for hours of shooting. About two months after my problem started my son -in law's camera also started to exhibit the "exact" same problem He had purchased his camera from Costco.
As time went on it became apparent that a serious flaw in this camera was starting to creep in and after researching this issue I decided to check with Canon. There service department said that they knew of no serious flaw in the S2 and offered to repair it for $127 since it was out of warranty by 8 months.
My son -in-laws cameras also started to go down hill and he also notified Canon and received the same response. Canon's attitude is that this "black screen" problem at start up is just one of those product failures that happen with all brands of cameras. I agreed that since there warranty is for one year that any product that fails after that would not be covered unless there "failure" rate on a particular model is was above industry levels but to have TWO cameras failing at almost the same time with the EXACT same problem is pretty coincidental. Plus research on the net indicates many of these S2's failing with almost the EXACT same issue "black screen" at start up.
Before any one buys the Canon S2 they better research the forums and decide if they want to chance buying this camera. I give it 5 stars for performance and 0 stars for reliability. I am sure that there are many S2's that do not have this problem but I also believe that there is an "abnormally high" fail rate for this camera.
I worked in Aerospace Quality Control for 12 years and it is my guess that the failure rate on this camera is way to high for the price and brand name (Canon). For those of you that have had the same problem tell Amazon & Canon what you feel and maybe down the road there will be a recall.