A fully featured and well specified
3.2 Megapixel digital still camera with a 10x optical zoom, the PowerShot
S1 IS is also a quality digital video camcorder, with capacity to shoot
clear and natural video clips with 30 frames per second VGA resolution
and high quality sound. An optical Image Stabilizer is featured, limiting
blur in digital stills and keeping video footage steady. The 3.2 Megapixel
sensor and Canon's image processing algorithms allow enlargements without
image degradation up to A4 in size.
Powerful lens
The PowerShot S1 IS features an f/2.8 – f/3.1, 38-380 mm (35mm equivalent)
zoom lens. Optional wide and tele-converters are available to extend the
lens range from 26.6 mm right up to 608 mm. The zoom is driven by a tiny
ultrasonic motor (USM). The motor uses ultrasonic frequency vibrations
to drive a tiny rotor which is fast, powerful and highly responsive. In
digital still modes it drives the zoom at maximum speed, while in video
mode it slows for a smooth effect and runs virtually silent, avoiding
interference with video sound recording.
Optical Image Stabilizer
The PowerShot S1 IS features Canon's shift-type optical Image Stabilizer
(IS) technology. IS significantly reduces the effects of camera shake,
important with cameras such as the PowerShot S1 IS that have high magnification
lenses. Tiny movement detection gyros and a correcting lens element counteract
the effects of lens shake to deliver sharper final images. The resulting
compensation is the equivalent of between 2 and 3 extra stops, which means
the camera can be used at slower shutter speeds without a tripod without
any detectable increase in image blur. With its combined large f/2.8 aperture
and image stabilization, the camera performs remarkably well in low light
conditions.
True Movie Capability
Smooth, flicker free, clear and natural movie clips may be recorded to
the camera's CF card in 30 fps VGA resolution. Moreover, zoom, autofocus,
auto exposure and auto white balance all work during movie shooting. Quick
and easy shooting is provided by a large “Movie” button on the
rear of the camera. Footage of up to 60 minutes or 1GB can be recorded
in a single shooting (at QVGA/15 fps mode).
Auto focus and exposure metering
The TTL auto-focus options have been designed with both the still photographer
and camcorder user in mind, and include FlexiZone AF/AE point selection
and AF lock. The camera has a closest focusing distance of 10cm (W) and
93cm (T). Exposure metering is selectable between evaluative, centre-weighted
average, spot (centre or linked to AF point).
Easy Review and flash
A vari-angle LCD makes for easy framing from candid or high/low viewpoints.
A built in flash can be set to operate automatically, always on or always
off. It features a red-eye reduction mode, flash exposure lock and second
curtain synchronisation, often used in night photography to create an
image of blurred lights trailing a moving lit object.
Purpose built processor
Built into the PowerShot S1 IS is Canon's DIGIC processor, the dedicated
image processor now found in all Canon digital cameras up to the EOS 10D
Digital SLR. By integrating all image processing algorithms onto a single
chip, the purpose-built DIGIC processor has underpinned much of Canon's
success in the digital camera market by delivering fast write times, minimal
shutter lag, optimal image definition and consistently precise and natural
colour reproduction. DIGIC also makes the camera highly responsive, all
but eliminating the phenomena of staring at the back of the camera waiting
for an image to display. iSAPS technology reads camera settings and environmental
data to predict the most likely scene and makes adjustments accordingly.
13 Shooting Modes
To cover every conceivable still and video shooting situation, the PowerShot
S1 IS has 13 shooting modes and six photo effects. Shooting modes include
Auto, Program, Shutter speed priority, Aperture priority, Manual, Custom,
Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Fast Shutter, Slow Shutter, Stitch Assist
for capturing panoramas (for later merging with PhotoStitch software)
and Movie. Photo effects include Sepia, Vivid, Low Sharpening, Black &
White and Custom. The camera also has an interval timer function, capable
of automatically taking a series of photos at regular intervals.
Software
Software supplied includes browsing and printing software ZoomBrowser
EX (Windows) and ImageBrowser (Mac). Other software includes PhotoStitch,
plus photo and movie manipulation software ArcSoft PhotoStudio and VideoImpression.
Drivers include TWAIN (Windows 98/2000) and WIA (Windows Me). Picture
Transfer Protocol (PTP) support allows the camera to connect to any Windows
XP and Mac OS X (v10.1/v10.2) system without the requirement for a driver
installation.
Canon PowerShot S1 Specifications
| Product Description |
Canon PowerShot S1 IS - digital camera |
| Product Type |
Digital camera |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) |
11.1 cm x 6.6 cm x 7.8 cm |
| Weight |
370 g |
| Flash Memory |
32 MB |
| Supported Flash Memory |
CompactFlash, Microdrive |
| Sensor Resolution |
3.2 Megapixel |
| Shooting Modes |
Frame movie mode |
| Lens Aperture |
F/2.8-3.1 |
| Focus Adjustment |
Automatic, manual |
| Min Focus Range |
10 cm |
| Focal Length |
5.8 mm - 58 mm |
| Optical Zoom |
10 x |
| Digital Zoom |
3.2 x |
| Image Stabilizer |
Optical |
| Camera Flash |
Pop-up flash |
| Red Eye Reduction |
Yes |
| Microphone |
Microphone - built-in |
| Viewfinder |
Electronic - 0.33" - color |
| Display |
LCD display - TFT active matrix - 1.5" - color |
| Battery |
4 x battery - AA type - alkaline |
| General |
| Product Type |
Digital camera |
| Width |
11.1 cm |
| Depth |
6.6 cm |
| Height |
7.8 cm |
| Weight |
370 g |
| Main Features |
| Resolution |
3.2 Megapixel |
| Color Support |
Color |
| Optical Sensor Type |
CCD |
| Total Pixels |
3,300,000 pixels |
| Effective Sensor Resolution |
3,200,000 pixels |
| Optical Sensor Size |
1/2.7" |
| Light Sensitivity |
ISO 100, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO 50 |
| Digital Zoom |
3.2 x |
| Shooting Modes |
Frame movie mode |
| Shooting Programs |
Landscape, portrait mode, slow shutter, stitch assist, night scene |
| Special Effects |
Black & White, Sepia, Neutral, Low Sharpening, Vivid, Custom Effect |
| Image Stabilizer |
Optical |
| Max Shutter Speed |
1/2000 sec |
| Min Shutter Speed |
15 sec |
| Exposure Metering |
Evaluative, spot AF area, center-weighted, spot |
| Exposure Modes |
Program, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority |
| Exposure Compensation |
±2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps |
| Auto Exposure Bracketing |
3 steps in 1/3 EV step |
| White Balance |
Custom, automatic, presets |
| White Balance Presets |
Fluorescent, cloudy, tungsten light, flash, daylight, fluorescent light (daylight) |
| Digital Video Format |
AVI |
| Still Image Format |
JPEG |
| Continuous Shooting Speed |
1.7 frames per second |
| Remote Control |
Optional |
| Video Capture |
30 fps - 15 sec - AVI - 640 x 480 - with 32MB card
30 fps - 46 sec - AVI - 320 x 240 - with 32MB card
15 fps - 30 sec - AVI - 640 x 480 - with 32MB card
15 fps - 91 sec - AVI - 320 x 240 - with 32MB card |
| Memory / Storage |
| Flash Memory |
32 MB flash - CompactFlash Card |
| Supported Flash Memory |
CompactFlash, Microdrive |
| Image Storage |
Super-fine JPEG 2048 x 1536 : 18 - with 32MB card
Fine JPEG 2048 x 1536 : 33 - with 32MB card
Normal JPEG 2048 x 1536 : 67 - with 32MB card
Super-fine JPEG 1600 x 1200 : 30 - with 32MB card
Fine JPEG 1600 x 1200 : 54 - with 32MB card
Normal JPEG 1600 x 1200 : 108 - with 32MB card
Super-fine JPEG 1024 x 768 : 53 - with 32MB card
Fine JPEG 1024 x 768 : 94 - with 32MB card
Normal JPEG 1024 x 768 : 174 - with 32MB card
Super-fine JPEG 640 x 480 : 120 - with 32MB card
Fine JPEG 640 x 480 : 196 - with 32MB card
Normal JPEG 640 x 480 : 337 - with 32MB card |
| Camera Flash |
| Camera Flash |
Pop-up flash |
| Flash Modes |
Fill-in mode, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction |
| Red Eye Reduction |
Yes |
| Effective Flash Range |
1 m - 4.2 m |
| Features |
Flash +/- compensation |
| Lens System |
| Type |
Zoom lens |
| Focal Length |
5.8 mm - 58 mm |
| Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera |
38 - 380mm |
| Focus Adjustment |
Automatic, manual |
| Auto Focus |
TTL contrast detection |
| Min Focus Range |
10 cm |
| Lens Aperture |
F/2.8-3.1 |
| Optical Zoom |
10 x |
| Zoom Adjustment |
Motorized drive |
| Lens Construction |
9 group(s) / 11 element(s) |
| Features |
Ultrasonic Motor (USM), aspherical lens |
| Additional Features |
| Self Timer |
Yes |
| Self Timer Delay |
10 sec, 2 sec |
| Additional Features |
Auto power save, date/time stamp, DPOF support, display brightness control, AE/FE lock, digital image rotation, camera orientation detection, PictBridge support, focus bracketing, AF lock |
| Viewfinder |
| Viewfinder Type |
Electronic |
| Viewfinder Color Support |
Color |
| Viewfinder Diagonal Size |
0.33" |
| Viewfinder Resolution |
114,000 pixels |
| Field Coverage |
100% |
| Dioptric Correction Range |
-5.5 to +1.5 |
| Display |
| Type |
LCD display - TFT active matrix - 1.5" - color |
| Display Form Factor |
Rotating |
| Display Format |
114,000 pixels |
| Microphone |
| Type |
Microphone - built-in |
| Connections |
| Connector Type |
1 x USB
1 x composite video/audio output |
| Expansion Slot(s) |
1 x CompactFlash Card - type I/II |
| Software |
| Software |
Drivers & Utilities, Canon PhotoStitch, Canon ZoomBrowser EX, ArcSoft PhotoImpression, ArcSoft VideoImpression, Canon ImageBrowser |
| Miscellaneous |
| Cables Included |
A/V cable
USB cable |
| Included Accessories |
Lens cap, neck strap |
| Min Operating Temperature |
0 °C |
| Max Operating Temperature |
40 °C |
| Battery |
| Type |
4 x battery - AA type - alkaline |
| Included Qty |
4 |
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