Canon introduces a high specification 5 Megapixel camera to head
the "S" range of PowerShot models - the new PowerShot S50. Fitted
with a 3x f/2.8-4.9 optical zoom, covering focal lengths of 35-105mm,
it offers a wide range of photographic controls, presented in an easy
to access format, that will satisfy seasoned photographers and advanced
users.
Leading the PowerShot range, the new PowerShot S50 features many of the
same facilities as the popular PowerShot S45, such as the 9-point AiAF
(Artificial intelligence Auto Focus) system, the flexizone focus selector
and Canon's unique DIGIC (DIGital Imaging Core) processor.
"The PowerShot S50 is well equipped to head-up the S series of cameras,"
says Hiroshi Komatsuzaki, Head of Canon Consumer Imaging Europe. "The
level of control it offers the user is quite exceptional for any camera,
let alone a pocket-sized model like this, and the quality of image it
produces enables users to comfortably print right up to A3."
Maximum image quality
Canon's powerful DIGIC processor is used in this camera to provide a
huge capacity for complex assessment of the scene to be captured. The
PowerShot S50 uses information from the zoom position, scene brightness
and other systems to determine what sort of subject is being photographed
in order to optimise AF speed, exposure accuracy and white balance performance.
For maximum image quality, the PowerShot S50 provides RAW file capture
as well as various JPEG settings. It is also possible to save an image
in the RAW format even when it was shot in a JPEG mode, should the user
choose to do so when viewing the image in Record mode. Further user control
comes in the form of three metering modes, ISO settings from ISO 50-400
and a shutter speed range of 15-1/1500sec. The camera allows 2 custom
white balance settings, in addition to the 6 pre-set programs, for perfect
colours every time.
The camera's built-in flash is both powerful and flexible, offering a
range of features including second curtain synchronisation, manual output
control, plus a maximum range of 4m at ISO 100.
13 shooting modes
Combining automatic functions and manual selections the PowerShot S50
features 13 shooting modes, including subject-based modes and semi-auto
modes such as aperture priority. A fast sequence mode allows a maximum
frame rate of 2 frames per second, maintained for up to 8 images, while
Photo Effect modes give users access to sharpening, contrast and colour
saturation controls.
Movie mode and printing
A movie mode permits movie clips of up to a full 3 minutes each, complete
with sound and the option to cut and edit them on the camera's own screen.
The camera can also attach voice memos or sound files of up to 60 seconds
to each image.
As with all the latest Canon digital cameras the PowerShot S50 supports
Canon's Direct Print system, for printing with the camera linked straight
to a Bubble Jet Direct Printer or Card Photo type printer. In-camera controls
allow users to select the number of prints to be made, image cropping
and print size. In addition users will gain access to the CANON iMAGE
GATEWAY online service where users may share and store their images and
the 'My Camera' function allows sound and image files may be downloaded
to the camera.
Accessories and software
The PowerShot S50 is compatible with CompactFlash memory cards type I
and II, including the IBM Microdrive , and is compliant with FAT32 for
the use of cards with a capacity of over 2GB. The camera is supplied with
a 32MB CF card, rechargeable lithium ion battery pack (NB-2L), battery
charger and connecting cables.
The software included is Canon's ZoomBrowser EX (Windows), Image Browser
(Mac), PhotoRecord, PhotoStitch and RemoteCapture software. As the camera
is PTP compatible no additional drivers are needed in Windows XP or MAC
OS X environments.
Canon PowerShot S-50 Specifications
| Product Description |
Canon PowerShot S50 - digital camera |
| Product Type |
Digital camera |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) |
11.2 cm x 4.2 cm x 5.8 cm |
| Weight |
260 g |
| Flash Memory |
32 MB |
| Supported Flash Memory |
CompactFlash |
| Sensor Resolution |
5.0 Megapixel |
| Shooting Modes |
Frame movie mode |
| Lens Aperture |
F/2.8-4.9 |
| Focus Adjustment |
Automatic, manual |
| Min Focus Range |
50 cm |
| Focal Length |
7.1 mm - 21.3 mm |
| Optical Zoom |
3 x |
| Digital Zoom |
4.1 x |
| Camera Flash |
Built-in flash |
| Red Eye Reduction |
Yes |
| Microphone |
Microphone - built-in |
| Viewfinder |
Optical - real-image zoom |
| Display |
LCD display - TFT active matrix - 1.8" - color |
| Battery |
1 x camera battery - rechargeable - lithium ion - 570 mAh |
| General |
| Product Type |
Digital camera |
| Width |
11.2 cm |
| Depth |
4.2 cm |
| Height |
5.8 cm |
| Weight |
260 g |
| Enclosure Color |
Silver |
| Main Features |
| Resolution |
5.0 Megapixel |
| Color Support |
Color |
| Optical Sensor Type |
CCD |
| Total Pixels |
5,300,000 pixels |
| Effective Sensor Resolution |
5,000,000 pixels |
| Optical Sensor Size |
1/1.8" |
| Light Sensitivity |
ISO 100, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO 50 |
| Digital Zoom |
4.1 x |
| Shooting Modes |
Frame movie mode |
| Shooting Programs |
Landscape, portrait mode, hi-speed shutter, slow shutter, stitch assist, night scene |
| Special Effects |
Black & White, Sepia, Neutral, Low Sharpening, Vivid, Custom Effect |
| Max Shutter Speed |
1/1500 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 |
| 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, RAW |
| Continuous Shooting Speed |
2 frames per second, 1.5 frames per second |
| Video Capture |
15 fps - 91 sec - AVI - 320 x 240 - with 32MB card
15 fps - 242 sec - AVI - 160 x 120 - with 32MB card
15 fps - 180 sec - AVI - 320 x 240 - max clip duration
15 fps - 180 sec - AVI - 160 x 120 - max clip duration |
| Memory / Storage |
| Flash Memory |
32 MB flash - CompactFlash Card |
| Supported Flash Memory |
CompactFlash |
| Image Storage |
RAW 2592 x 1944 : 5 - with 32MB card
Super-fine JPEG 2592 x 1944 : 11 - with 32MB card
Fine JPEG 2592 x 1944 : 21 - with 32MB card
Normal JPEG 2592 x 1944 : 43 - 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 |
Built-in flash |
| Flash Modes |
Fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction |
| Red Eye Reduction |
Yes |
| Effective Flash Range |
0.55 m - 4 m |
| Features |
AF illuminator, flash +/- compensation |
| Lens System |
| Type |
Zoom lens |
| Focal Length |
7.1 mm - 21.3 mm |
| Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera |
35 - 105mm |
| Focus Adjustment |
Automatic, manual |
| Auto Focus |
TTL contrast detection |
| Auto Focus Points (Zones) |
9 |
| Min Focus Range |
50 cm |
| Macro Focus Range |
10-50cm |
| Lens Aperture |
F/2.8-4.9 |
| Optical Zoom |
3 x |
| Zoom Adjustment |
Motorized drive |
| Lens Construction |
5 group(s) / 7 element(s) |
| Features |
Aspherical lens |
| Additional Features |
| Self Timer |
Yes |
| Self Timer Delay |
10 sec, 2 sec |
| Additional Features |
Audio recording, built-in speaker, RGB primary color filter, auto power save, digital noise reduction, date/time stamp, DPOF support, camera orientation detection, PictBridge support |
| Viewfinder |
| Viewfinder Type |
Optical - real-image zoom |
| Field Coverage |
82% |
| Display |
| Type |
LCD display - TFT active matrix - 1.8" - color |
| Display Form Factor |
Built-in |
| Display Format |
118,000 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 VideoImpression, ArcSoft PhotoStudio, Apple QuickTime, Canon ImageBrowser, Canon PhotoRecord, Canon Remote Capture |
| Miscellaneous |
| Cables Included |
1 x USB cable
1 x A/V cable |
| Included Accessories |
Wrist strap |
| Min Operating Temperature |
0 °C |
| Max Operating Temperature |
40 °C |
| Power |
| Power Device |
Battery charger - external |
| Battery |
| Type |
1 x camera battery - rechargeable - lithium ion |
| Included Qty |
1 |
| Capacity |
570 mAh |
| Max Recharge Cycles |
300 |
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