PowerShot S2 IS
(5.0 MegaPixel Digital Camera)

Active Family? Get the Camera that Captures it All
From baby's first steps to the game-winning goal, the versatile PowerShot S2 IS specializes in capturing high-quality photos and video of life's big moments. The S2 IS's incredibly long 12x optical zoom lens uses Canon's exclusive Ultrasonic motor to get you close-up in the action quickly and quietly. Plus, when you're shooting a movie or zooming in for a tight close-up, this PowerShot's Image Stabilizer technology delivers smooth, steady shots. The S2 IS has been equipped with the revolutionary DIGIC II image processor. Taking full advantage of its greatest feature, high-speed processing, DIGIC II enhances all facets of image quality and makes the camera much faster overall. With the PowerShot S2 IS you can shoot DV-quality VGA movies with full motion (30 frames per second), zoom in and out during recording, and capture it all with stereo sound. You can even snap a high-resolution photo while recording your movie. With 5 Megapixel resolution and 13 shooting modes, you can take total manual control of your settings or let the camera's automatic modes produce stellar results for you. Connect the S2 IS directly to any Canon Direct Print, Bubble Jet Direct or PictBridge supported printer and print without a PC. Get remarkably close to the action with the PowerShot that does it all – S2 IS.

Features

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 colour
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 colour 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 manual focus, optical and digital zooming 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 colourfully 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.

FASTER 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.

Specifications