Canon PowerShot S230 3.2MP Digital ELPH Camera w/ 2x Optical Zoom

Title : Canon PowerShot S230 3.2MP Digital ELPH Camera w/ 2x Optical Zoom
Author : Canon Cameras US
Release Date : 20021107
Binding : Electronics
Regular Price : $499.00
Amazon.com Price : $399.90 (20 %)
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Editorial Reviews :
With the Canon PowerShot S230, you've got the best of both worlds--the compact size and high style of the digital Elph series plus the higher resolution of a 3-megapixel camera. Updating the popular 2-megapixel PowerShot S200, the PowerShot S230 also features a 2x optical zoom, an improved 3.2x digital zoom, movie mode for videos up to 3 minutes,
Optics and Resolution
Featuring a 3.2-megapixel CCD sensor, the PowerShot S230 delivers a wide range of detail and color (with images up to 1,600 x 1,200 pixels) and prints up to 8 by 10 inches. Canon's high-quality 2x optical zoom lens allows you to close in on the action, while the 3.2x digital zoom allows for a combined 6.4x zoom, letting you capture intimate details that might have been missed with another camera. The PowerShot S230 is also one of the few digital cameras to feature wide-area nine-point autofocus for taking crisp, sharp images no matter where the subject appears in the image frame.

Storage and Transfer
Images are stored on CompactFlash memory cards, and a 16 MB card is included. When shooting images at the medium or fine setting, the 16 MB card will store approximately 26 images. Images can be downloaded to either a Mac or PC via USB storage-class connectivity, which means it can be connected to any USB-based Windows Me/2000/XP and Mac OS 8.6 or later computer without installing any software.

Movie Mode
In addition to taking still photos, the S230 can also record movie clips of up to 3 minutes. You can choose from three different video formats: 160 x 120, 320 x 240, or 640 x 480 pixels. Both picture and sound quality have been improved, and an editing feature allows you to delete unwanted scenes during playback. The S230's photo-effect mode lets you do more with your still images. Choose from low sharpening, vivid color, sepia, neutral, and black and white.

More Features
Though it's primarily designed as a point-and-shoot, the S230 includes several advanced features for photographers who want more creative control, including exposure compensation, low-light manual shutter speeds, manual ISO and white balance, and stitch assist, plus black-and-white, sepia, vivid, and neutral modes.

The PowerShot S230 uses highly advanced technology to make your digital photography experience simple. DIGIC enhances image definition and processing speed, while the sophisticated iSAPS (Intelligent Scene Analysis based on Photographic Space) technology assures faster and more accurate autofocus, autoexposure, and automatic white balance. The intelligent-orientation sensor ensures your pictures are always right side up, on the LCD or even while downloading.

Power, Size, and Contents
The camera is powered by a proprietary Canon rechargeable lithium-ion battery (included). It measures 3.4 by 2.2 by 1.1 inches and weighs 6.4 ounces. This package includes the PowerShot S230 digital camera, 16 MB CompactFlash card, lithium-ion battery (model NB-1LH) and battery charger (model CB-2LS), USB and A/V cables, wrist strap, and CD-ROM with imaging software and USB drivers for Windows and Mac.

Buyer Reviews :
My GOD. This is the best I've ever owned.

Goods:
1) The smallest camera/performance you can get. Period.
2) Camera is beautifully designed.
3) Software is not that bad.
4) Works with XP without software.
5) LCD screen is clear and useful.
6) Time between pictures is unimaginably short.
7) CF cards are cheap cheap cheap.
8) Fits in any pocket.

The Bad:
1) Battery is 'so-so'
2) My nose keeps smudging the LCD screen!
3) I'm getting blurry pictures sometimes. (From lack of experience?)
4) Only 16MB CF Card

(by A customer)

Features/Technical Specs :
* 3.2 megapixel sensor captures enough detail to create photo-quality 8 x 10 prints and medium-quality prints up to 11 x 14
* Autofocus lens with 2x optical/3.2x digital (6.4x total) zoom
* Included 16 MB CompactFlash card holds 26 images at default settings
* Connects with PCs and Macs via USB port
* Uses proprietary lithium-ion rechargeable battery (included)

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