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Canon S50

Canon PowerShot S50 Digital Camera

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Canon Digital Rebel Rebel XT / EOS-350D Digital Camera with 18-55mm lens

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Product Description
Canon's PowerShot S50 is the company's first 5 megapixel digital camera and features a high-resolution 3x f/2.8 optical zoom lens together with a compact, black brushed aluminum... More
Canon's PowerShot S50 is the company's first 5 megapixel digital camera and features a high-resolution 3x f/2.8 optical zoom lens together with a compact, black brushed aluminum alloy exterior. In addition, the S50 includes Canon's exclusive DIGIC Imaging Processor with iSAPS technology to provide enhanced image quality, increased processing speed and improved camera features including a 9-Point AiAF autofocus system for faster and easier focusing; 9-position White Balance; selectable metering modes for precise exposure in almost any shooting condition; selectable Second-Curtain sync flash; an improved Movie Mode that captures clips up to 3 minutes apiece with sound; and Direct Print capabilities with Canon's Card Printer CP-100 dye-sublimation printer and several Canon Bubble Jet Direct printers. Less
The Canon Digital Rebel XT utilizes an 8.0 megapixel CMOS sensor that captures flawless, razor-sharp images with amazing color reproduction. The CMOS sensor also features an on-chip noise... More
The Canon Digital Rebel XT utilizes an 8.0 megapixel CMOS sensor that captures flawless, razor-sharp images with amazing color reproduction. The CMOS sensor also features an on-chip noise reduction circuit and an expanded ISO range for shooting in tough lighting situations. The Canon Digital Rebel XT is compatible with more than 50 interchangeable lenses as well as countless accessories including EX-series Speedlites and a dedicated Battery Grip. DIGIC II image processing ensures you’re getting the most accurate color and black-levels possible, all while consuming less power than previous Canon image processors. Less
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Key Features   
Digital Zoom 4.1x Without Digital Zoom
Camera Type Standard Point and Shoot SLR/Professional
Weight 0.57 lb. 1.07 lb.
LCD Screen Size 1.8 in. 1.8 in.
Resolution 5.3 Megapixel 8.2 Megapixel
Optical Zoom 3x -
Image Quality   
Camera Resolution 5.3 Megapixel 8.2 Megapixel
Image Sensor Type CCD CMOS
Image Resolutions 640 x 480 • 2592 x 1944 • 1600 x 1200 • 1024 x 768 1728 x 1152
Video   
Video Resolutions 320 x 240 • 160 x 120 -
Video Format AVI -
Max Movie Length 180 Seconds -
Video Speed 15 fps -
Lens   
Interchangeable Lens Not Interchangeable Lenses Interchangeable Lenses
Optical Zoom 3x -
Focus Type Autofocus & Manual Focus Autofocus & Manual Focus
Focal Length 7.1 - 21.3 mm 18 - 55 mm
Macro Focus Range 3.93 in. (w) / 11.81 - 19.69 in. (t) -
35mm Zoom Lens 35 - 105 mm 29 - 88 mm
Focus Range 19.69 in. to Infinity (w) / 11.81 in. to Infinity (t) 11.02 in. to Infinity (w)
Exposure Control   
Aperture Range f2.8/f4.9 (w/t) f3.5/f5.6 (w/t)
Shutter Speed 15 - 1/1500 sec 30 - 1/4000 sec
Frames Per Second 2 Frames 3 Frames
White Balance Auto • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Tungsten (Preset) Auto • Manual • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Tungsten (Preset) • Shade (Preset)
Flash   
Flash Functions Flash Off • Auto Flash • Rear Sync Flash • Fill-in Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash • Slow Sync Red-eye Reduction Flash
Flash Type Built-In Built-In & External
ISO Speeds Auto • 50 • 100 • 200 • 400 100 • 1600
Storage   
File Size (High Res.) 6.4 MB (20 images on 128MB card) 8.3 MB (15 images on 128MB card)
Memory Type CompactFlash Card Type I • CompactFlash Card Type II CompactFlash Card Type I • CompactFlash Card Type II
Compression Type JPEG • Raw Image JPEG • Raw Image
File Size (Low Res.) 0.27 MB (about 474 images on 128MB card) 0.6 MB (about 213 images on 128MB card)
Compression Modes Fine • SuperFine • Normal • Uncompressed Fine • Normal • Uncompressed
Included Features   
Self Timer 2 Sec. • 10 Sec. 10 Sec.
Tripod Mount With Tripod Mount -
Built-in Microphone With Built-in Microphone Without Built-in Microphone
Built-in Speaker With Built-in Speaker -
Viewfinder / Display   
LCD Protected Position Without LCD Protected Position Without LCD Protected Position
Viewfinder Optical (Through-the-lens) Optical (Through-the-lens)
LCD Screen Resolution - 115,000 pixels
Interfaces   
Video Interface Video Out Video Out
Interface Type USB USB 2.0
Power Supply   
Battery Type Proprietary Lithium Proprietary Lithium
Battery Life 210 Images -
System Requirements   
Operating System Apple Mac OS 9 • Apple Mac OS X • Microsoft Windows 2000 • Microsoft Windows 98 • Microsoft Windows 98SE • Microsoft Windows ME • Microsoft Windows XP Apple Mac OS 9 • Apple Mac OS X • Microsoft Windows 2000 • Microsoft Windows 98 • Microsoft Windows 98SE • Microsoft Windows ME • Microsoft Windows XP
Dimensions   
Weight 0.57 lb. 1.07 lb.
Depth 2.28 in. 2.63 in.
Height 1.65 in. 3.71 in.
Width 4.4 in. 4.98 in.
Warranty   
Warranty 1 Year 1 Year
Miscellaneous   
UPC 013803024487 013803049626
Product ID 20691343 23942030
Included Accessories Software • USB Cable • Video Cable • Hand Strap • 32 MB Memory Card • Driver • Lithium Battery • Battery Charger • AC Power Adapter Software • USB Cable • Video Cable • Lithium Battery • Battery Charger • Strap
Release Date - March, 2005
Family Line Canon PowerShot Canon EOS
Product MPN   
MPN S50 0209b003
 
Consumer Reviews
Canon S50
Canon PowerShot S50 Digital Camera
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Product Review Summary

4.2
Based on 45 user reviews
84% recommend this product
5 stars
23
4 stars
16
3 stars
2
2 stars
2
1 star
2
Pros
  • None Yet
Cons
  • None Yet
Good For
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Consumer Reviews

313

The New Powershot S50 Canon?s first five megapixel Digital Camera

byHoward_Creech Mar 18, 2003
139 Helpfuls 140 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Compact size, 5 megapixel resolution, ease of use, and lots of creative photography...
Cons No provision for add-on lenses or filters
Recommended it? Yes

Canon's new Powershot S50 is a stylish little digicam that updates Canon's recently introduced S45. The snazzy black (in the U.S.) S50 is aimed at serious amateur photographers who want a full slate of advanced features, lots of creative input, compact size, and five megapixel resolution. The new... Read full review »

368

Canon's PowerShot S50: Slight Step above S45 but not Exactly Better!

byyusakugo May 17, 2003
68 Helpfuls 69 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros 5 MegaPixels, Compact design, Good number of features
Cons Only 3x Zoom lens, red-eye reduction issues, weak flash
Recommended it? Yes

Funny... I had been playing on and off with a friend's S50 for the better part of the past one to one and a half months. I had been rather impressed with it from my limited exposure. An interesting opportunity came up to buy the S50 for $400! An opportunity that if I passed on, I wouldn't be able... Read full review »

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Product Review Summary

4.6
95% recommend this product
5 stars
70
4 stars
25
3 stars
4
2 stars
1
1 star
1
Pros
  • Stylish (5)
  • Faster Shutter (5)
  • Excellent Picture Quality (5)
  • Long Battery Life (5)
  • Quality Lens (4)
  • Lightweight (3)
  • Rich Features (3)
  • Nice Screen (3)
  • Powerful Zoom (3)
  • Great Design (3)
Cons
  • Difficult to Use (3)
  • Bulky (2)
  • none (1)
  • Weak Flash (1)
  • Bad Picture Quality (1)
  • Heavy (1)
Good For
  • Portraits (5)
  • Special Events (4)
  • Outdoors (4)
  • Professionals (4)
  • Everyday Use (4)
  • Travel (3)
  • Action (3)
  • Gifts (1)
  • Beach (1)
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Consumer Reviews

313

Canon's new Digital Rebel XT/EOS 350D and f3.5-5.6/18-55 EF-S II Zoom Getting Seriously Rebellious

byHoward_Creech Mar 29, 2005
143 Helpfuls 144 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros 8.0 megapixels, super ergonomics, great battery life
Cons No ISO 50 sensitivity setting, slow f3.5 maximum aperture on EF-S 18-55mm zoom
Recommended it? Yes

Entry-level digital SLRs are a relatively new product that provides serious amateur photographers and budget conscious semi pros with affordable access to the world of interchangeable lenses and the expanded capabilities and versatility of modular imaging platforms. Canon introduced the first sub... Read full review »

32

Canon?s New Rebel Has The X-Factor!

byAndrew_Lim Jun 15, 2005
51 Helpfuls 52 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros High quality images, low noise, blazing performance, excellent battery life, value for...
Cons Kit lens somewhat disappointing, no spot metering, sub-par incandescent performance at AWB
Recommended it? Yes

A Note to the Reader: A considerable amount of time was spent debating on whether I ought to write another review. Most would agree that it is incredibly taxing to write a thorough review, especially on complicated things such as electronics. But with challenge comes fun.

First Days
... Read full review »

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