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Note: This camera was first sold in Apr 2005. It has been replaced by the Canon S5 IS.
Canon PowerShot S2 IS
Canon PowerShot S2 IS
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HQ Grade: B-
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of digital cameras.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
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Canon PowerShot S2 IS Details

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The feature-rich Canon PowerShot S2 IS features a 12x optical zoom and integrated image stabilization. Following on the heels of the popular Canon S1 IS, the S2 offers a number of improvements over its predecessor, including more zoom, higher resolution, and compatibility with Secure Digital memory cards instead of Compact Flash. A 30 frame-per-second movie mode produces clear video with stereo sound, making the S2 an extremely versatile photographic tool.

Canon S2 IS Specifications

  • 5.0 megapixels (effective)
  • 12x optical zoom/4x digital zoom
  • auto and manual focus
  • program and manual exposure
  • JPEG file format
  • ISO range 50-400
  • 4 AA batteries
  • movie mode with sound
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Product Information

Manufacturer Canon
Part Number 9883A001
UPC 013803051629
Release Date Apr 26, 2005

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