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DiscountDelight - Canon Powershot S2 IS 5MP Digital Camera with 12x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom
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List Price: $399.99
Our Price: $320.00
Your Save: $ 79.99 ( 20% )
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
Manufacturer: Canon
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Batteries Included: 0
Binding: Electronics
Brand: Canon
Connectivity: AV
Digital Zoom: 4
Display Size: 1.8
EAN: 0013803051629
Feature: 5.0-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 13 x 17-inch prints
Floppy Disk Drive Description: None
Has Red Eye Reduction: 1
Included Software: Yes
Is Autographed: 0
Is Memorabilia: 0
Label: Canon
Manufacturer: Canon
Maximum Focal Length: 72
Maximum Resolution: 5
Minimum Focal Length: 6
Model: S2 IS
Monitor Size: 180
Number Of Items: 1
Optical Zoom: 12
Publisher: Canon
Studio: Canon
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Features
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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
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Spotlight customer reviews:
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Customer Rating:
Summary: User Friendlyw/advanced Features
Comment: I got this camera one day before I left to go on a trip to Yellowstone National Park for a week. I had one day to get familiar with its features. I must say, other than a few instances I made shots that I know would have been unable to get w/other cameras. I have 2 other digital cameras, one with a large zoom as well. The stabilizer on this camera made for some wonderful shots. I have had several people -who are very good amateur photographers-state that they were sure some of my distant shots turned out so good because of the image stabilizer. On the first day I got a shot of an eagle in a nest and even better the baby eagle's head sticking up. Another shot, greatly admired by the Park Rangers was a pic of a big horn sheep ewe and 2 week old baby high up on a ledge. Clearly the camera worked for me. The burst function worked well. The stitch function works great-the software that came with the camera is easy to use and makes it easy to file and share photos with others.
I very much like the LCD screen that folds shut so I don't worry about scrathing it. I thought the battery life was good- and I was using the camera many hours a day.
The only feature I think needs improvement is the lens cover. It slips off too easily and I have learned to try to be careful with it.
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Summary: excellent time to buy s2
Comment: I thought I'd mention that with the recent introduction of the Canon s3 is, the s2 has fallen about $100 in price. I've owned the s1 for over a year (got it for only $250 through amazon) and it's been terrific. the s2 is supposed to be a major improvement over the s1, and the s3 minorly better than the s2.
I recently finsished a vacation in Hawaii with other college friends, and after exchanging the exact, uncropped, unedited photos digitally, I was surprised to find that the s1's colors were more vibrant (and accurate) than a high end digital slr (canon rebel xt). Go for it! Hope this helps.
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Summary: Great camera now a great bargain
Comment: Read some of the other reviews on this camera for in depth analysis on how this camera performs, such as Jim Krupnicks'. Now that the S3 is out, the S2 is coming down in price. It is just 1 step below a full SLR, at half the price. This has a lot of complicated features, but you can use it in auto mode right out of the box - then learn to use the more advanced features as you go along. The 5MP plus the 12x zoom provides all of the resolution for anybody but the professional.
As I use this camera more and more, I get more impressed by the ergonomics of it. Not just that it's comfortable in the hand, but for example: No need to go to Movie Mode to make a movie. Just hit the button and it starts recording. Hit it again- it stops,and you're right back in still mode.
This is not a pocket camera. That's the decision you have to make. If you just want to pull a camera out of your pocket and make some snaps, go with the Elphs. But for greater flexibility at the expense of size, this it excellent.
I highly recommend the lens adapter for this. It protects the lens body in case you drop it, and you can put a UV filter on, which really helps, plus keeps dust off the actual lens. Lensmate makes a 3rd party adapter that is superior to Canons'.
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Summary: Great Camera !!! Great features
Comment: This is my second Canon camera. My first camera was Canon A95. I gave it to my brother and thought of buying a higher zoom piece!!! After much of research it came to Sony DSC-H2 and Canon S2. It was difficult to select the best one. In the end I went with Canon just because of my experience with the earlier camera. Canon S2 works great. Solidly build, great image quality, nice features!!! It is cheaper than Sony too. I highly recommend this camera!!!
Customer Rating:
Summary: Lens cap works for me
Comment: I love this camera. Personally I think the loose fitting lens cap was an intentional trade off. I've accidently turned the camera on dozens of times in the 3 weeks I've owned it with the lens cap on. If it locked in place I'd probably have damaged the camera by now. Since it's loose fitting it just "ejects". I think it's better to have the lens cap ocassionally fall off unintentionally than to damage the camera if you happen to turn it on with the lens cap on. [Of course it would be even better if it was interlocked so you couldn't turn the camera on, but that would cost money and would be one more thing that could break.]
Please don't disregard this great camera because of all of the bitching about the lens cap!
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Editorial Reviews:
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Capture your family’s active lifestyle with a digital camera that can keep up. This Canon PowerShot has a super long 12x optical/4x digital/48x combined zoom for up-close shots and 5MP of imaging power for stunning detail. The camera also shoots movies with an exclusive MovieSnap feature with high-quality 30 fps VGA continuous movie recording. Includes a 1.8" vari-angle LCD screen for clear images and a USB 2.0 hi-speed interface for faster downloads and file transfers. Imported. 3Hx4-1/2Wx3L".
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