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Editors' Rating:
7.8 of 10
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Value for money |
8 |
| • Ease of Use |
7 |
| • Performance |
8 |
| • Image Quality |
8 |
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PROS
• 10X
zoom lens with image stabilization, USM (ultrasonic motor).
• Good balance between CCD size
and his resolution resulting little noise in low light conditions.
• CompactFlash Type II cards
(incl. Microdrive).
• Very good movie mode.
• Price.
CONS
• No Hot-Shoe.
• No AF assist lamp.
• Some redeye problem. |
Includes: Canon PowerShot S1 IS Digital Camera, 4
AA Alkaline battery, 32 MB CompactFlash, Interface Cable
IFC-400PCU, Neck Strap NS-DC3, AV Cable AVC-DC300,
Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM, ArcSoft Camera Suite CD-ROM.
Recommended
Accessories |
This new digital camera has an Image Stabilsed ten times optical
zoom lens (38 - 380 mm equiv., F2.8 - F3.1) and a 3.2 megapixel CCD
sensor. Interestingly the lens zoom is driven by a small USM (ultrasonic
motor) similar to those found in Canon SLR lenses, the motor has multiple
speeds and even a slow silent mode specifically designed for shooting
movies. Control wise the S1 IS adds add dedicate movie record button and a
customizable shortcut button.
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.
PowerShot
S1 IS Major Features:
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10x Zoom Digital Camera featuring 3.2 effective
megapixels. |
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3.2 effective megapixels for 2,048 x 1,536-pixel images. |
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1.5-inch low temperature polycrystalline silicon TFT
color LCD with
variable-angle function. |
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Vari-Angle LCD Monitor with enhanced resolution for
clearer image preview and review. |
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10x optical zoom lens, 5.8-58mm (equivalent to a
38-380mm lens on a 35mm camera) with auto and manual focus
and Canon's exclusive Optical Image
Stabilizer. |
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Digital zoom up to 3.2x magnification. |
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DV-quality VGA Continuous Movie Recording with Zoom Function. |
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1-point AF (Any position is available). |
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Exclusive Canon DiG!C Imaging Processor and iSAPS Technology for
superior image quality and faster processing speed. |
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Exposure control: Program AE, Shutter priority AE, Aperture priority
AE or Manual. |
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Auto exposure mode for different recording situations (Portrait,
Landscape, Night Scene, Fast Shutter, Slow Shutter, Stitch Assist,
Movie). |
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Adjustable white balance for various light conditions (Auto,
Pre-set (Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash),
or Custom White Balance). |
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Various methods of exposure metering (Evaluative, Center-weighted
average, Spot). |
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ISO sensitivity equivalents: 50, 100, 200, and 400. |
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Adjustable aperture settings from f/2.8 to f/3.1 |
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15 sec. -
1/2000 sec. shutter speed. |
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Flash
modes: Auto, On, Off, Manual (Red Eye On/Off). |
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Photo effects:
Effect off, Vivid Color, Neutral Color, Low Sharpening, Sepia, Black &
White, Custom effect. |
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Self
timer (2sec. or 10sec.) |
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Powered
by 4 AA Alkaline battery,
4 NiMH rechargeable battery or AC Adapter. |
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Images saved to CompactFlash Type I
or Type II
memory cards (32MB card included). |
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DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)
compatibility. |
The Lowest Price is not always best !
 When you buy a digital camera, the basic package almost always includes
extras such as a battery charger, lens cap, batteries, flash memory card, and software.
One of the more disreputable practices a dealer can engage in is called unbundling. These
dealers remove items from the package that are normally included in the price and
price them separately.
When purchasing
a camera you have three components of the price to consider - the camera price, postage and
handling, and taxes. Many dealers lower the price to make the camera more attractive, then
increase the postage and handling to boost their profits.
Hesitate before
accepting extended warranties. Every knowledgeable consumer expert says it's better to
gamble. Most of a company's profit is in the sale of these warranties so they press, and
press hard. Your job is to resist, and resist hard. The only thing to keep in mind is that
digital cameras can be horribly expensive to repair. If you want peace of mind, you may
want the warranty, even though it's probably overpriced. The cost of a repair can
approach, or even exceed, the original purchase price.
When you buy a
camera from a reputable dealer, you expect to be able to return it if you aren't
satisfied. Some dealers try to discourage this by requiring a restocking fee for returned
merchandise. This is always explained as a way to recover their costs of checking the
merchandise and restoring the packaging you may have opened.
Many dealers is
truly a false, deceptive and a total crook. Bait and switch tactics used. Does not sell
new merchandise and will ship used or refurbished goods without notifying customer. They then
try to charge a restock fee on top of their exobitant shipping fees to make a profit where
they could not on their goods. A try case of buyer beware.
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