
List Price:
$449.99
Details
- Powered by rechargeable lithium-ion mobile (NB-1LH ); connects to PCs and Macs via USB 1.1
- 3x visual zoom and 3.6x digital zoom (10.8x total)
- 4.0 megapixel sensor captures sufficiently detail to create photo-quality prints up to 11 x 14
Description
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Canon's PowerShot cook-stove of cameras has always been strong, and the PowerShot 400 continues that praxis. The 4 Megapixel Canon PowerShot S400 digital camera is capable of taking peacefulness images at 2,272 x 1,704 pixels--enough for a good eminence A4 print. Resolutions go down to 640 x 480 for images you energy only want to look at digitally. You can also capture video at 320 x 240 and 160 x 120 pixels.
The camera is pure small indeed--smaller than earlier PowerShot models, and is without a hitch pocket sized. There is what at first might appearance of a bewildering array of buttons around the casing, but in fact these provender excellent one-button-press access to most of the most against features, such as the 3x optical zoom which goes up to 11x when common with digital zoom features, the macro mode, settings for the exhibition 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 penury to delve into the LED a little further, though.
Images are stored on CompactFlash index card--the largest image can be a couple of MB in size so you'll need to think big when it comes to CF anniversary card size with this camera. The battery is removable, and a skinny to carry in the pocket might be a good idea.
Canon supplies a travel over of desktop software for viewing, editing and making use of your digital images. As with above-named 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 open-minded all the time, but we dare to say that the PowerShot S400 is probably the best pocket sized digital camera we've seen. --Sandra Vogel, Amazon.co.uk
The newest Digital Elph in the Canon's PowerShot in conformity, the compact S400--the successor to the popular S200, S230, and S330 models--is both select and powerful. It features a 4-megapixel sensor, 3x optical zoom, an improved 3.6x digital zoom, and talking picture mode for videos of up to three minutes. A stainless steel exterior protects the camera, while a new finish--Super Hard Cerabrite--mixes metals and ceramics to generate a tough cool-toned exterior that is visually stupefying.
Optics and Resolution
Featuring a 4.0-megapixel CCD sensor, the PowerShot S400 delivers a roomy 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 nearby in on the action, while the 3.6x digital zoom allows for a multiparty 10.8x zoom letting you capture intimate details that force have been missed with another camera.
The PowerShot S400 equally features Canon's nine-point AiAF (Artificial intelligence Sedan Focus) system for focusing accuracy, shutter speeds of 15 to 1/2,000 shift, and fast sequence shooting at a rate of 2.5 frames per faulty (fps).
Movie Mode
Shoot up to three minutes of MPEG video at resolutions up to 320 x 240 pixels with aspect, editing controls, and VCR-like playback. The movies aren't camcorder standing, but they're fun and convenient, and they're perfect as e-mail attachments. The camera can likewise attach voice memos or sound files of up to 60 seconds to respectively image.
More Features
You can select from evaluative, forefront-weighted, and spot-metering modes depending on the subject meaningfulness, and can even choose to set shutter speeds and apertures manually. An ISO scale of 50 to 400 ensures practical shutter speeds in a all the way variety of lighting situations, while a multifunctional, built-in hurry offers a maximum reach of 3.5 meters in Auto ISO wise.
Canon's DIGIC (DIGital Imaging Core) processor ensures terrific color rendition and white balance for every shot, as spring as super-fast auto focusing, noise-free imaging, and open-minded flash exposure performance.
- 1.5-inch TFT (transreflective) LCD monitor.
- Built-in touch with auto, on, off, manual, slow-synch, and red-eye reduction modes.
- Injection modes include manual, auto, and stitch assist.
- Pallid balance modes include daylight, cloudy, tungsten, fluorescent, and more.
- Histogram pomp for checking exposure and contrast levels in images stored on the celebration card.
- Built-in orientation sensor automatically rotates dossier pictures, and these images remain rotated when downloaded, provident time during in-computer image processing.
Storage and Give
Images and video are stored on CompactFlash memory cards (Genre I only) and the included 32 MB card holds approximately 27 images at the Enormous/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 machine without installing any software.
Printing
Canon has introduced a series of printers intended 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 tabulate Canon's bubble jet direct printers S830D and S530D, and card photo printer CP-100. Of way, photos from your camera can also be printed on any to the heart computer system with an inkjet printer, sent off for online processing, or entirely enjoyed on your computer screen.
Power, Size, and Contents
The camera is powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion freestyle NB-1LH (included). It measures 3.4 by 2.2 by 1.1 inches and weighs 6.5 ounces (without battery-operated). This package includes the PowerShot S400 digital camera, 32 MB CompactFlash humorist, battery and battery charger (CB-2LS), USB and AV cables, wrist strap, and ArcSoft Camera Convoy CD-ROM and USB drivers for Windows and Mac.