Canon PowerShot S2 IS Digital Camera Manual Support Features Review Guide

 

 

 

Canon PowerShot S2 IS Digital Camera Manual Support

Active Family? Get the Camera that Captures it All

The PowerShot S2 IS is ready for action! With high resolution, an exceptionally long and superbly engineered zoom, sophisticated movie capabilities and an exciting array of shooting options, this camera can more than handle the busiest lifestyles.

Ultra-compact, with all the resolution and zoom you want
Compact 5.0 Megapixel digital camera featuring super long 12x Optical /4x Digital / 48x Combined Zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer technology, UD glass and Aspherical lens for excellent sharpness and color

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
Takes still images up to 5.0 Megapixels while shooting movies with the new, exclusive "MovieSnap" feature

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
High-quality 30 fps VGA continuous movie recording, with powerful features including optical zooming during the movie and Stereo Sound

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 and iSAPS Technology for superior image quality, faster camera operation and lower power consumption

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.

Digic II Image Processor

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
USB 2.0 Hi-Speed interface for faster downloads and file transfers

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.

See it on the Big Screen
1.8 inch Vari-Angle LCD screen for clear image previews and reviews, and special Night Display function option for clearer view of subjects in dim shooting conditions

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.

1.8" LCD Monitor

A substantial lineup of available accessories.
Wide range of system accessories including supplementary lenses and HF-DC1 auxiliary flash unit

PowerShot S2 IS lets you add value and take your photography even further with optional accessories. Wide-angle Converter and Tele Converter 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

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"x11" size within minutes.

Compact Photo Printers
Compact Photo Printers let you produce versatile, fun 4" x 6" Postcards, 4" x 8" Wide greeting cards or Credit card size prints in just three easy steps: connect, press and print. Control the printer right from your camera's LCD monitor. You get durable dye-sublimated credit card size, post card size or wide size prints - fast. Bordered and borderless options are available. Available paper types let you create mini or credit card size labels. You can even take the SELPHY CP600 printer to a party or an outdoor picnic using its included rechargeable battery.

PictBridge
The Card Photo Printers CP600, CP400 CP-330, CP-220, CP-300 and CP-200 support PictBridge, a new print standard. This standard enables any digital camera that supports PictBridge to connect and print to any PictBridge compliant printer.