Canon Powershot S2 IS 5MP Digital Camera with 12x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom

Have it all in one ultracompact camera. The canon S2 IS's 5.0 megapixels of imaging power deliver stunning detail & clarity, even to oversized prints & the closest crop-ins. The impressively long 12x optical zoom is a feat of engineering, with Image Stabilizer (IS) technology that eliminates camera shake & a UD lens that provides brilliant color accuracy across the entire zoom range. The 4x digital zoom brings combined zooming power all the way to 48x for superb detail @ sporting events, school concerts, & more.

Because great shots can happen any time

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

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, & wind filter option for excellent sound quality. The camera even allows digital zooming & manual focus during movie recording.

Advanced imaging technology improves every photo

Canon's DIGIC II Image Processor is designed to improve processing speed & image quality, so the DIGIC II processor provides markedly faster camera startup, autofocus, & playback plus it assures that every image is more colorfully vibrant.

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 & accuracy, as well as exposure & white balance.

Fastest performance standard

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.

See it on the big screen

Bright & 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 & after you shoot it with extraordinary clarity. & when you're shooting @ dusk or @ night, Night Display function lets you see the display clearly. It brightens the object by reducing the frame rate on the LCD screen.

A substantial lineup of available accessories

PowerShot S2 IS lets you add value & take your photography even further with optional accessories. Wide-angle converter & teleconverter lenses prepare you for capturing any shot perfectly, while a high-power flash doubles your flash range for pro-level illumination.

Direct Photo Print

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. You can also connect the printer to your computer for more options. Print high resolution borderless images in post card size or 8.5-by-11-inch size within minutes.

What it comes with:

PowerShot S2 IS body, neck strap NS-DC3, AA-size Alkaline batteries (x4), interface cable IFC-400PCU, SD memory card 4MB, & lens cap.

5.0-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 13 x 17-inch prints

12x optical zoom; 1.8-inch vari-angle LCD display

Records VGA film @ 30 frames per second with stereo sound; includes wind filter & adjustable levels for sound

MovieSnap feature allows you to capture a 5.0 MP still image while recording a movie; also features digital zoom & manual focus options for movies

Powered by four AA-size batteries; stores images on SD memory cards