Canon Powershot S2 IS 5MP Digital Camera with 12x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom

Have it all in one ultra-compact camera. 5.0 Megapixels of imaging power deliver stunning detail and clarity, even to oversized prints and the closest crop-ins. The impressively long 12x Optical Zoom is a feat of engineering, with Image Stabilizer (IS) technology that eliminates camera shake and a UD lens that provides brilliant color accuracy across the entire zoom range. Auto, Pre-set (Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash), Custom Operation Modes - Auto, Red-Eye Reduction ON/OFF Auto; Creative zone - P, Av, Tv, M, C; Image zone - Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Special Scene (Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Indoor, Night Snapshot), Stitch Assist, Movie, My Colors Photo Effects - Off, Vivid, Neutral, Low Sharpening, Sepia, Black & White, Custom Self-Timer - Activates shutter after an approx. 2 sec., approx. 10 sec. delay, Custom Image Storage Media - SD Memory Card Normal, Fine, SuperFine Still Image - Exif 2.2 (JPEG) Movie - AVI (Image data - Motion JPEG; Audio data - WAVE (Stereo)) Power - AA-size Alkaline Battery (x4), AA-size NiMH Battery (x4), Compact Power Adapter CA-PS700 Dimensions - Width 4.45 x Height 3.07 x Depth 2.97 inches Weight - Approx. 14.3 ounces, 405 gram (camera body only)

Customer Reviews:

Top of the line.
I read like a million reviews before deciding to purchase this camera. It certainly didnt disappoint.

I loved this camera since i took it out of the box, its great for beginners but also has features for those of us that know what were doing. The zoom is nice and quick, focusing is preaty fast, not as good as an manual but still its fast. Picture quality was great if you took the picture right, a little blur goes a long way.

Many people complain about the lens cap falling off, for me it wasnt much of a problem unless it was sliding back and forth in my car seat. It was actualy helpful because sometime i would forget and turn it on, and the lens cap would slip right off.

I got a ton of complimetns on this camera and it realy lets you be creative with your photography. I loved the macro mode, you can literaly press up against an object (you wont have any light but it can still focus)

Now that the new model is out i will probaly get that one but for this price, the s2 is a steal.

Just dont leave it in your car, even if its in your glove box, thats how mine got stolen.
--2006-12-19

This is a great camera that we loved
This is a great camera that we loved. I have to say loved because it just broke after only 2 years of use. Some sort of wiring/short out issue and we have been told to stop using the camera immediately. Other than this issue we had really liked this camera. It takes great pictures and is very easy to operate. We had researched a number of mid-level cameras in the price range and went with Canon due to the reputation. I think we are going to go with a Fuji this time to try it out.
--2006-12-14

Shopped around - this is a good buy for a good camera
I bought this for my husband for his birthday and he loves it. It takes great photos and has a lot of features for the price. We looked at many cameras and were holding out until we could afford an SLR until we saw all the good reviews for this one. Also, it arrived in just 4 days from Amazon - great service!
--2006-12-12

So so...
camera is great, however didn't realize the screen was really gonna be so small, also it's kinda troublesome to always have to flip open the screen everythime unless u want to use the viewfinder
--2006-12-12

canon does not support their products
I purchased a Canon SI IS and have sent it to their Factory Service center twice, it is still not working right. Now that it is off warranty their answer is for me to purchase a "refurbished" S2 IS for $199...
Their support of their products is terrible, this camera has not worked right since I bought it and they dont care! Do yourself a favor and buy a Panasonic product, they make great products and they support them, unlike Canon
--2006-12-12

- Canon