Canon PowerShot S200 2MP Digital ELPH Camera w/ 2x Optical Zoom
List Price: $379.99
Details
- Connects with PCs and Macs via USB harbour
- 2-megapixel sensor captures 1,600 x 1,200 images for prints at sizes up to 8 x 10 inches
- Uses proprietary lithium-ion rechargeable mobile (included)
Description
Inch for inch and ounce for ounce, Canon's PowerShot S200 Digital Elph packs more power into smaller quantity space than virtually any other digital camera, stuffing a perform-packed, 2-megapixel camera with 2x optical zoom into a microscopic brushed-metal case that slips easily into a lolly or pocket. Resolution
Like last year's S110, the S200 features a 2-megapixel sensor for suddenly prints at sizes up to 8 by 10 inches. With cameras of up to 5 megapixels now on the sell, some enthusiasts were hoping the Elph would declare the jump to 3 megapixels, but it appears that Canon still believes 2 megapixels remains the most artistically balance between performance and price for most consumers. We see to to agree. If you regularly print your photos at sizes larger than 8 by 10 inches, you'll all things considered want a camera with higher resolution and more handbook controls than the Elph offers--we recommend Canon's 3-megapixel S30 or 4-megapixel S40.
Optics
A 2x visual zoom lens (35-70mm equivalent) aids in photo combination, and an additional 2.5x digital zoom (5x total) further magnifies your reification. Remember, however, that digital zoom reduces the sharpness and charge of your image, so it's best used sparingly. Two systems avoid ensure your pictures will be perfectly focused, precise in challenging conditions: a multizone autofocus works even when the angle of your photo isn't in the center of the scene, and in low-light situations (a isolated weakness of many digital cameras), a focus-assist lamp sends out a insignificant patterned beam to help the camera accurately determine separate. If you're hoping for a more powerful zoom, the S330 Elph has a 3x zoom and slightly larger dimensions but is in another situation nearly identical.
More Features
Though it's primarily meant as a point-and-shoot, the S200 includes several advanced features for photographers who yearning more creative control, including exposure compensation, low-well-lit manual shutter speeds, manual ISO and white balance, and stitch with, plus black-and-white, sepia, vivid, and neutral modes.
A talking picture mode captures video clips with sound. Depending upon inflexibleness, these clips can last from 2 to 60 seconds. The restricted length and resolution of these clips guarantees that this be won't replace your camcorder, but it's perfect for when you just yearn for to capture a quick movie and e-mail it to a friend or relative. In combining, you can add up to 60 seconds of audio to each still picture you cause.
Power
The S200 uses a proprietary lithium-ion rechargeable freestyle, and both the battery and the charger are included. Though the new NB-1LH looks same to (and is interchangeable with) the NB-1L batteries shipped with previous Elph models, the new battery-operated holds 840 mAh of energy, a 23 percent increase. Because the mobile is unique to the Elph cameras and can be nearly impossible to find when on the technique, we strongly recommend getting a spare if you're planning to take the camera on stretched outings.
Storage and Transfer
Images are stored on standard Typewrite I CompactFlash cards. Consider the included 8 MB card a starter gift, since its 12-picture limit means you'll need to requital to your computer often to transfer images and free up the greetings card for more pictures. A 128 MB card is a great size for this camera, storing about 200 images. To transfer images to your computer, entirely attach the included USB cable between your PC and your camera. Your laptop should automatically recognize your camera and let you move the pictures to your implacable drive.
Printing
Canon has introduced a series of printers designed to occupation directly with the S200. Using these printers, no notebook is required--simply connect the camera to the printer and start printing. The CP-10 produces depend on-card-sized prints, and the CP-100 makes 4-by-6-inch prints. Both use perpetual-tone technology for results that are indistinguishable from established photos. Of course, photos from your Elph can equally be printed on any home computer system with an inkjet printer, sent off for online processing, or just enjoyed on your computer screen.
Size
At just 3.4 by 2.2 by 1.1 inches and 6.3 ounces, the S200 is still smaller than its predecessor, making it one of the smallest zoom digital cameras on the exchange.
Contents and Recommended Accessories
The package includes the S200 camera, NB-1LH battery-operated with CB-2LS charger, AV and USB cables, wrist strap, software retinue, and 8 MB memory card.
Everything you need to get started is included in the box, but we strongly exhort the addition of a larger memory card (a 128 MB card holds on all sides 200 images), a spare NB-1L battery, and a compact carrying receptacle (to protect the brushed-metal finish and keep pocket lint out of the viewfinder). --Shane Burnett
Pros:
- Ultraportable judge makes it easy to bring along
- Picture quality is tickety-boo, even in low-light situations
- New features, a better battery, and slight smaller size are improvements over last year's S110
Cons:
- 2-megapixel sensor is suited for most users but starting to look low by today's standards
- 8 MB plan is too small for more than occasional use
