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Review Summary
Type 1/1.8 inch charge coupled device (CCD)
Total Pixels: Approx. 5.3 Million,
Effective Pixels: Approx. 5.0 Million,
Focal Length 7.4 (W) 22.2 (T)mm
(35mm film equivalent: 36 to 108mm)
Maximum Aperture f/2.8(W) 4.9(T)
4.1x (with the 3X Optical Zoom the Maximum Zoom available is 12.3X)
Real-image optical zoom viewfinder
1.5 inch low-temperature polycrystalline silicon TFT color LCD
LCD Pixels Approximately 118,000 pixels
LCD Coverage 100%
9-point AiAF (Automatic Focus Point Selection)
1-point AF (Fixed to center)
Normal AF: 46cm/1.5 ft. Infinity (W/T)
Macro AF: 5 46cm/2.0 in. 1.5 ft. (W); 30 46cm/1.0 1.5 ft. (T)
15-1/2000 sec.
Program AE
Exposure Compensation:
+/- 2.0 stops in 1/3-stop increments
Light Metering Method:
Evaluative/ Center-weighted average/ Spot* (* Metering frame when spot is center fixed.)
High Speed: Approx. 2.2 shots/sec.
Normal Speed: Approx. 1.5 shots/sec.
(Large/ Fine Mode and LCD monitor is Off)
Photo Effects:
Vivid, Neutral, Low Sharpening, Sepia and Black & White
Operates with approx. 2 sec. or 10 sec. count-down.
Auto or User Set in ISO 50/100/200/400 equivalent
Auto, Pre-set (Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H), or Custom White Balance
Auto, Red-Eye Reduction On/ Off, Slow-Sync
Recycling Time Approx. 10 sec. or less. (battery voltage=3.7V)
Flash Exposure Compensation +/- 2.0 stops in 1/3-stop increments
Normal: 46m 3.5m/ 1.5 11 ft. (W); 46cm 2.0m/ 1.5 6.6 ft.(T)
Macro: 30 46cm/ 1.0 in. 1.5 ft. (W) (When ISO is set to AUTO)
No
CompactFlash (CF) Card Type I
Still Image: JPEG (Exif 2.2 compliant)
Super Fine, Fine, Normal
Still Image: 2,592 x 1,944 (Large), 2,048 x 1,536 (Medium 1), 1,600 x 1,200 (Medium 2), 640 x 480 pixels (Small)
640 x 480 (S500 Only), 320 x 240, 160 x 120
Individual movie clips are limited to 3 minutes maximum per clip
Total movie capacity limited to the CF Card
Yes
Universal Serial Bus (USB)(mini-B jack)
1. Rechargeable Lithium-ion battery (NB-1LM or NB1L) 2. AC Adapter Kit ACK-500 3. Car battery adapter (CBC-NB1)
NTSC or PAL selectable
W x H x D) 3.43 x 2.24 x 1.09 in./ 87.0 x 57.0 x 27.8 mm (Excluding protrusions)
Approx. 6.52 oz/ 185g (Camera body only)
Mac Hardware: Power Macintosh, PowerBook, iMac or iBook OS: Mac OS 8.6 through 9.2 OSX CPU: Power PC Interface: USB: Cable connection via camera's USB port is limited to genuine Apple Computer brand models with a built-in USB interface/P.C: Hardware: IBM PC/AT compatible OS: Windows 98 (incl.2nd Ed), Windows 2000, Windows Me, Windows XP CPU: Pentium 150 MHz and over,Interface: USB: Cable connection via camera's USB port is limited to pre-installed Windows 98, Windows ME or XP
Direct connection to Canon Card Photo Printer CP-100 and CP-10 (no computer required).
Shooting Modes Auto (Program AE), Manual (Slow shutter speeds only), Stitch Assist, Movie,
Photo Effects;Vivid,Neutral,Low Sharpening,Sepia,Black and White;
Playback Modes: File Single, Index (9 thumbnail images), Magnification (2x to 10x),Slide Show, and Movie.
Sleek, powerful and eminently portable, PowerShot S500 offers the ultimate in contemporary style. Memorable images are a click away, with a high-resolution sensor, 3x optical zoom lens, and impressive capabilities that are as easy to use as they are advanced.
5.0 Megapixel CCD... The PowerShot S500 digital camera is equipped with high-resolution CCD sensor that captures a wealth of detail. Even your largest prints will exhibit the clarity and rich detail you demand.
3x Optical/4.1x Digital/12x Combined Zoom... The camera is equipped with a high-resolution 3x optical zoom lens for sharp shooting in a variety of situations. A seamlessly integrated digital zoom takes you right into the action.
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.
Print & Share Button... A new dedicated Print & Share button right on the camera makes direct printing from a Canon Card Photo or Direct Photo Printer easier than ever. Enjoy a full range of print features, including ID Photo Print in 28 sizes, and a Movie Print function* that lets you print multiple stills from a recorded movie on a single sheet. PictBridge lets you print direct from any PictBridge-supported printer as well. (*Requires a Canon CP Card Photo Printer)
9-point AiAF, Intelligent Orientation Sensor... No matter where your subject appears in the frame, 9-point AiAF ensures crisp, fast focus with every shot. An Intelligent Orientation Sensor automatically rotates images to the correct orientation when you view them on the LCD screen or your computer.
VGA Movies... PowerShot S500 lets you capture exciting 30-second movie clips (10 fps) with sound at high quality VGA resolution (640 x 480 pixels). For longer movies up to 3 minutes (15 fps), QVGA (320 x 240 pixels) and QQVGA (160 x 120) resolutions are available.
For taking pictures on the fly, the S500 Digital ELPH camera offers a continuous burst mode that captures up to 2.2 frames per second at full resolution. The PowerShot S500 Digital ELPH model also has a shutter speed that extends to a fast 1/2000 of a second and features a built in flash with a range of up to 11 feet and automatic, red-eye reduction and slow synch settings. The camera's sharp, clear and easy to read 1.5-inch LCD monitor even allows users to check the smallest of details thanks to a 10x playback zoom.
The PowerShot S500 Digital Elph camera measures a mere 3.4 x 2.2 x.1.1 inches and weighs only 6.5 ounces (sans battery and CF card).