Title : Canon Powershot S400 4MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom
Author : Canon Cameras US
Release Date : 20030228
Binding : Electronics
Regular Price : $
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Editorial Reviews : The newest Digital Elph in the Canon's PowerShot line, the compact S400--the successor to the popular S200, S230, and S330 models--is both elegant and powerful. It features a 4-megapixel sensor, 3x optical zoom, an improved 3.6x digital zoom, and movie mode for videos of up to three minutes. A stainless steel shell protects the camera, while a new finish--Super Hard Cerabrite--mixes metals and ceramics to produce a tough cool-toned exterior that is visually stunning.
Buyer Reviews : I opened the box, loaded the battery & CF card, and started shooting pictures. The basic controls were easy to figure out in seconds. Some day soon I will read the manual to learn the advanced controls. 3x zoom is very useful. No red-eye. Automatic exposure control works well. A picture of large room was well lit and all parts of the room were easy to see. No dark areas. Like most digital cameras, you have to hold the button down and wait for the shutter and flash to fire. This makes action shots difficult. Cycle time is better than my previous two digital cameras. The only real down side is the proprietary battery. In the past I have purchased and loaded AA or AAA batteries anywhere. Now I have to recharge or carry a spare battery.
The bottom line is: I use a digital camera for convenience. I purchased a Canon Digital Elph because its size makes it easy to carry. Therefore, I am more likely to have it with me when I want to take a picture. I purchased the S400 because I was disapointed in the 2x zoom of the S230 and 4 Mega Pixels gives me more cropping/quality options. I'm very happy with my choice. (by da-unk)
Features/Technical Specs : * 4.0 megapixel sensor captures enough detail to create photo-quality prints up to 11 x 14 * 3x optical zoom and 3.6x digital zoom (10.8x total) * Stainless steel shell; up to 3 minutes of video with sound * Compatible with CompactFlash Type I cards; 32 MB card included * Powered by rechargeable lithium-ion battery (NB-1LH ); connects to PCs and Macs via USB 1.1
