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Review Summary
Type 1/2.7-inch Charge-Coupled Device (CCD)
Total Pixels Approx. 3.3 Million
Effective Pixels Approx. 3.2 Million
Focal Length 5.8 (W) 58.0 (T)mm zoom lens (35mm film equivalent: 38 (W) 380 (T)mm)
Maximum Aperture f/2.8 (W) 3.1(T)
3.2x Digital Zoom (Maximum 11x digital zoom is available when combined with the 32.5x optical zoom.)
N/A
1.5 inch low temperature polycrystalline silicon TFT color LCD with variable-angle function.
LCD Pixels Approximately 114,000 pixels
LCD Coverage 100%
1-point AF (Any position is available)
10cm (3.9in.) Infinity (W), 93cm/ 3.1 ft. Infinity (T)
Manual focus: 10cm/ 3.9 in. Infinity (W)
93cm/ 3.1 ft. Infinity (T)
15-1/2000 sec.
Program AE, Shutter priority AE, Aperture priority AE or Manual
Exposure Compensation +/- 2 stops in 1/3-stop increments
Light Metering Method Evaluative/ Center-weighted average/ Spot* * Selectable metering frame with Spot mode: Center/ AF-point linked
Approx. 1.7 images/ sec. (Large/Fine mode)
Photo Effects:
Effect off, Vivid Color, Neutral Color, Low Sharpening, Sepia, Black & White, Custom effect
Shooting Modes Auto, Creative zone(P, Av, Tv, M, Custom) Image zone (Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Fast Shutter, Slow Shutter, StitchAssist, Movie)
Operates with approx. 2 sec. or approx 10 sec. count-down
Wireless Control Available (Playback is available too)
AUTO; ISO 50/ 100/ 200/ 400 equivalent
Control Auto, Pre-set (Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash), or Custom White Balance
Auto, Red-Eye Reduction ON/ OFF
Recycling Time Approx. 12 sec. or less (battery voltage=6.0V)
Flash Exposure Compensation +/- 2.0 stop in 1/3-stop increments
1.0 4.2m/ 3.3 14 ft., 1.0 3.8m/ 3.3 12 ft. (When sensitivity is set to ISO 100 equivalent)
No
CompactFlash (CF) Card Type I or Type II
Compact Flash Card CF-32 included
Still Image: Exif 2.2 (JPEG)
File Format Design rule for camera file system (DCF*1)
Print Order Format Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) Version 1.1 compliant
JPEG Compression Mode SuperFine, Fine or Normal
Number of Recording Pixels Still Image: 2,048 x 1,536 (Large), 1,600 x 1,200 (Medium 1), 1,024 x 768 (Medium 2), 640 x 480 pixels (Small)
640 x 480 (VGA-Fine/VGA) or 320 x 240 (QVGA)
30 frames-per-second VGA Video with Sound
Up to 60 Minutes Movie recording time with sound, Depends upon CF card size, speed and movie mode.
Yes
Computer Interface Universal Serial Bus (USB) (mini-B jack)
CF card slot (accept type I and type II cards). Direct connection to Canon Card Photo Printers and BJ Photo Printers (no computer required).
1. Size AA Alkaline battery (x4) 2. Size AA NiMH battery (NB-2AH) x4 3. AC adapter (CA-PS700)
Playback Time:
Use of type AA alkaline battery (Panasonic brand): Approx. 330 min.*3 Size AA NiMH battery (NB-2AH): Approx. 450min.
Audio/Video Output (Video:NTSC or PAL selectable monaural audio)
W x H x D) 4.37 x 3.07 x 2.60 in./111.0 x 78.0 x 66.1mm (excluding viewfinder and protrusions)
Approx. 370 g./ 13.1 oz. (camera body only)
System requirements:
Macintosh OS: Mac OS 9.0 9.2, Mac OS X (v10.1/10.2). Computer Model: The above OS should be pre-installed on computer with built-in USB ports. CPU: PowerPC. Interface: USB (Models with Apple genuine USB interface only).
Windows OS: Microsoft Windows 98 (including Second Edition)/Me/2000/XP. Computer Model: The above OS should be pre-installed on computer with built-in USB ports. CPU: Pentium 150MHz or higher processor (Windows 98/ Me/2000), Pentium 300MHz or higher processor (Windows XP).Interface: USB (Windows 98/Me/2000/ XP pre-install model only).
Playback Modes File Single, Index (9 thumbnail images), Slide Show, Magnified (Approx. 2 to 10x), Movie
Erase Modes Still Images: Single Image, All Images Movie: Part of Movie, All Movie
Print Directly in one of two ways: plug the compatible PowerShot camera into theDirect 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
With its super-long Zoom, amazing stability and true Movie Mode, the PowerShot S1 IS brings a new dimension to the PowerShot line. Equipped with a host of top-quality features, this stylishly compact camera lets you create stills and movies like you've never done before.
10x Optical 38-380mm Zoom with exclusive Optical Image Stabilizer. With its 3.2 Megapixel CCD sensor and impressive 10x Optical Zoom Lens (32x Combined Zoom) with Optical Image Stabilizer, the PowerShot S1 IS gives you intricately detailed close-ups at the touch of a button. To keep everything steady automatically, there's Canon's exclusive Image Stabilizer Technology.
30 frames-per-second VGA Video with Sound... The PowerShot S1 IS has a greatly enhanced Movie Mode that lets you shoot up to sixty minutes of DV-Quality VGA video with superior sound quality. Plus, you can zoom in the Movie Mode and even edit your movies right on the camera's LCD screen.
DIGIC Imaging Processor and iSAPS Technology... Canon's exclusive DIGIC Imaging Processor revolutionizes how you shoot digital by allowing the camera to process images faster and improving the accuracy of the autofocus. DIGIC also reduces the effects on noise in your images.
1.5" LCD Monitor with two brightness levels... Shoot from any angle with the PowerShot S1 IS's rotating Vari-Angle LCD Monitor. The Monitor's enhanced resolution also allows you to clearly preview and review your stills and movies to make shooting fun and easy.
Picture Transfer Protocol for Win XP and Mac OS... Just connect the PowerShot S1 IS into the USB connection of your Windows XP or Macintosh OS computer. PTP (Picture Transfer Protocol) allows the computer and camera to communicate instantly and to start the picture download process. There's no need to install a special driver!
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"x 11" size within minutes.