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Canon Powershot S2 IS

Canon Powershot S2 IS

Rock steady ultra-zoom. High resolution photos & movies.
$556.90 AUD
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Rock steady ultra-zoom. High resolution photos & movies.

  • 5.0 Megapixel.
  • Canon 12x optical zoom lens with Optical Image Stabilizer.
  • High quality, full motion movie shooting.
  • Super fast DiG!C II Imaging Processor.
  • Print/Share* Button for 'one push' printing and downloading of images straight from the camera.

Equipped to handle a wide variety of scenes from sports events to landscapes, the PowerShot S2 IS offers creative functionality in conjunction with a powerful Canon 12x optical zoom lens and full motion movie shooting. A 35mm equivalent focal length of 36-432mm, Optical Image Stabilizer and USM technologies work in conjunction with an ergonomic design to support razor sharp, shake free long distance still and video shooting.

Superb Image Quality

  • 5.0 Megapixel CCD offers 2592x1944 pixel resolution.
  • DiG!C II Image Processor delivers improved picture quality, AF accuracy and processing speed.
  • Fast 1/3200-second shutter speed.
  • 1.8" Vari-angle LCD monitor allows 180 degree rotation for angled shooting and viewing.
  • Extensive range of shooting modes including; 'Auto', 'Manual', 'Special Scene Modes' and 'My Colours Modes' for perfect results in any situation.

Advanced Canon Lens Technology

  • High-resolution, Canon 12x optical zoom lens (36-432mm equivalent) featuring, Optical Image Stabilizer technology for shake free shooting.
  • Ultrasonic Motor for quick and quiet zooming, as fast as 1 second from wide angle to telephoto.
  • UD element minimises chromatic aberrations at high zoom settings.
  • Dedicated Macro button allows easy toggling between Normal Shooting, Macro Shooting and Super Macro for close-up shooting to 0 cm.

Sophisticated Movie Mode

  • Movie recording with maximum 30 frames per second 640x480 (VGA) image quality delivers smooth full motion movies with stereo audio up to 1GB. (*High-speed 1GB card or higher required).
  • Dedicated movie record button allows users to record movies instantly whichever mode the camera is in, even when reviewing images or in still shooting settings.
  • Shoot still images while simultaneously recording movie footage.
  • Stereo recording capability for improved sound quality.
  • Playback modes allow first frame, last frame, next frame, previous frame, fast forward, fast rewind and slow motion functions for reviewing and editing of movie files using the camera's LCD screen.
  • High-speed editing of long movie files allows editing from the camera's LCD screen to create free space for further recording.

Canon Connectivity

  • Dedicated 'Print/Share' button allows 'one push' printing and downloading of images straight from the camera*.
  • Direct photo printing with Canon direct printers and other PictBridge compatible models.
  • Supports industry standard Exif 2.2 tagging for superior print image processing.
  • Canon's complete image management software suite for fast and easy download, display, email and printing of images, creating panoramic pictures and computer controlled image capture and storage.
  • Picture transfer protocol supports driver-less image transfer, viewing and deletion between camera and computer with newer operating systems. (Windows XP or Mac OS X v 10.1).

Standard Accessories and Software

  • Neck Strap NS-DC3, 4 x AA Alkaline Batteries, Stereo Video Cable STV-250N, Interface Cable IFC-400PCU, 16MB SD Card, Software Starter Guide, Camera User Guide, Quick Start Guide, Direct Print User Guide.
  • Digital Camera Solution Disc - ZoomBrowser EX (PC), ImageBrowser (Mac), Drivers (PC), PhotoStitch, PhotoRecord, RemoteCapture, Apple QuickTime (PC), ArcSoft PhotoStudio.

Optional Accessories

  • Tele Converter Lens TC-DC58B
  • Wide Converter Lens WC-DC58A
  • Lens Adaptor/Hood Set LAH-DC20 (includes Conversion Lens Adaptor LA-DC58E & Lens Hood LH-DC40)
  • Close-up Lens 500D (58mm)
  • High-Power Flash HF-DC1
  • Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-200
  • Compact Power Adaptor CA-PS700
  • Interface Cable IFC-400PCU
  • Canon Compact Photo printers and Bubble Jet Direct printers

*Compatible printer required for Direct Printing. Compatible Windows computer required for direct download.