
List Price:
$449.99
Details
- 4.0 megapixel sensor captures sufficiently detail to create photo-quality prints up to 11 x 14
- Stainless bear up shell; up to 3 minutes of video with sound
- Powered by rechargeable lithium-ion freestyle (NB-1LH ); connects to PCs and Macs via USB 1.1
Description
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Canon's PowerShot class of cameras has always been strong, and the PowerShot 400 continues that form. The 4 Megapixel Canon PowerShot S400 digital camera is capable of taking still images at 2,272 x 1,704 pixels--satisfactorily for a good quality A4 print. Resolutions go down to 640 x 480 for images you effect only want to look at digitally. You can also capture video at 320 x 240 and 160 x 120 pixels.
The camera is very grudging indeed--smaller than earlier PowerShot models, and is easily sack sized. There is what at first might seem a bewildering pose of buttons around the casing, but in fact these provide marvellous one-button-press access to most of the most used features, such as the 3x visual zoom which goes up to 11x when combined with digital zoom features, the macro fad, settings for the flash and self timer. For more advanced features like shifting the shutter speed, which it is great to be able to do on a digital camera; you do prerequisite to delve into the LED a little further, though.
Images are stored on CompactFlash comedian--the largest image can be a couple of MB in size so you'll need to think big when it comes to CF be open size with this camera. The battery is removable, and a extra to carry in the pocket might be a good idea.
Canon supplies a categorize of desktop software for viewing, editing and making use of your digital images. As with before PowerShot cameras, one of the tools works with the Stitch Assist condition on the camera itself in the production of panorama shots. Digital cameras get more unprejudiced all the time, but we dare to say that the PowerShot S400 is probably the best satchel sized digital camera we've seen. --Sandra Vogel, Amazon.co.uk
The newest Digital Elph in the Canon's PowerShot threshold, the compact S400--the successor to the popular S200, S230, and S330 models--is both genteel and powerful. It features a 4-megapixel sensor, 3x optical zoom, an improved 3.6x digital zoom, and big mode for videos of up to three minutes. A stainless steel cartridge protects the camera, while a new finish--Super Hard Cerabrite--mixes metals and ceramics to bring forth a tough cool-toned exterior that is visually marvellous.
Optics and Resolution
Featuring a 4.0-megapixel CCD sensor, the PowerShot S400 delivers a ample range of detail and color (with images up to 2,272 x 1,704 pixels) and prints more than 11 by 14 inches. Canon's high-quality 3x optical zoom lens (36-108mm, f/2.8-4.9) allows you to near in on the action, while the 3.6x digital zoom allows for a hang out 10.8x zoom letting you capture intimate details that energy have been missed with another camera.
The PowerShot S400 in the same way features Canon's nine-point AiAF (Artificial intelligence Sedan Focus) system for focusing accuracy, shutter speeds of 15 to 1/2,000 b, and fast sequence shooting at a rate of 2.5 frames per understudy (fps).
Movie Mode
Shoot up to three minutes of MPEG video at resolutions up to 320 x 240 pixels with untroubled, editing controls, and VCR-like playback. The movies aren't camcorder property, but they're fun and convenient, and they're perfect as e-mail attachments. The camera can in the same way attach voice memos or sound files of up to 60 seconds to respectively image.
More Features
You can select from evaluative, fore-weighted, and spot-metering modes depending on the subject purport, and can even choose to set shutter speeds and apertures manually. An ISO extent of 50 to 400 ensures practical shutter speeds in a off the target variety of lighting situations, while a multifunctional, built-in zoom offers a maximum reach of 3.5 meters in Auto ISO rage.
Canon's DIGIC (DIGital Imaging Core) processor ensures select color rendition and white balance for every shot, as unexcitedly as super-fast auto focusing, noise-free imaging, and broadminded flash exposure performance.
- 1.5-inch TFT (transreflective) LCD monitor.
- Built-in indication with auto, on, off, manual, slow-synch, and red-eye reduction modes.
- Essay modes include manual, auto, and stitch assist.
- Ghostly balance modes include daylight, cloudy, tungsten, fluorescent, and more.
- Histogram pomp for checking exposure and contrast levels in images stored on the honour card.
- Built-in orientation sensor automatically rotates story pictures, and these images remain rotated when downloaded, redemptory time during in-computer image processing.
Storage and Turn over
Images and video are stored on CompactFlash memory cards (Keyboard I only) and the included 32 MB card holds approximately 27 images at the Corpulent/Fine setting. Files can be downloaded to either a Mac or PC via USB connectivity, which means it can be useful to any USB-based Windows 98/Me/2000/XP and Mac OS 8.6 or later notebook without installing any software.
Printing
Canon has introduced a series of printers expected to work directly with its lineup of digital cameras. Using these printers, no notebook is required--simply connect the camera to the printer and start printing. Printers take in Canon's bubble jet direct printers S830D and S530D, and card photo printer CP-100. Of assuredly, photos from your camera can also be printed on any lodgings computer system with an inkjet printer, sent off for online processing, or merely enjoyed on your computer screen.
Power, Size, and Contents
The camera is powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery-operated NB-1LH (included). It measures 3.4 by 2.2 by 1.1 inches and weighs 6.5 ounces (without mobile). This package includes the PowerShot S400 digital camera, 32 MB CompactFlash liable act, battery and battery charger (CB-2LS), USB and AV cables, wrist strap, and ArcSoft Camera Followers CD-ROM and USB drivers for Windows and Mac.