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Canon PowerShot S2 IS

Announced Apr 22, 2005 •
5 megapixels | 1.8″ screen | 36 – 432 mm (12×)
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Canon Powershot S2 IS 5MP Digital Camera with 12x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (OLD MODEL)
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Announced Apr 22, 2005
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Canon PowerShot S2 IS Review
Review, Jun 21, 2005
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Canon PowerShot S2 IS
Apr 22, 2005
Quick specs
Body type Compact
Max resolution 2592 x 1944
Effective pixels 5 megapixels
Sensor size 1/2.5" (5.744 x 4.308 mm)
Sensor type CCD
ISO Auto, 50, 100, 200, 400
Focal length (equiv.) 36–432 mm
Max aperture F2.7–3.5
Screen size 1.8″
Screen dots 115,000
Max shutter speed 1/3200 sec
Storage types SD/MMC card
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Weight (inc. batteries) 505 g (1.11 lb / 17.81 oz)
Dimensions 113 x 78 x 76 mm (4.45 x 3.07 x 2.99″)

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