The PowerShot S50 is a versatile digital camera featuring a high quality 5.0-megapixel CCD and 3x optical zoom lens. Although stylish and compact, the features of this camera are aimed at advanced amateur users with 13 shooting modes and full manual controls for exposure and focusing. The PowerShot S50 features a highly compact and sharp 3x optical zoom lens with a focal length of 35-105mm. The lens features a maximum aperture of f2.8 (wide angle) to f4.9 (telephoto). The PowerShot S50 is equipped with Direct Print which allows easy high-quality printing by simply connecting the camera via a cable to a CP-100 Card Photo printer or to the range of bubble jet direct printers. Simple and quick direct printing is possible with the dedicated Card Photo Printers, producing images of 300 x 300 dpi on a credit card size or 4 x 6" print.
Features
Resolution: 5.0 Megapixel
Zoom: 4.1x Digital, 3.0x Optical
Supported Media: CompactFlash (Type I or II)
Weight: 9.2 oz
Connectivity: USB
Environments: Microsoft Windows 98, 98SE, Me, 2000, XP; Mac OS 9.0-9.2, OS X 10.1-10.2
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Canon PowerShot S50 Digital Camera Specifications
Part # 8445A001
Key Specifications
Canon PowerShot S50 Digital Camera
Manufacturer
Canon
Manufacturer Part #
8445A001
Digital Camera
Resolution
5.0 Megapixel
Optical Sensor Type
CCD
Total Pixels
5,300,000 pixels
Effective Sensor Resolution
5,000,000 pixels
Optical Sensor Size
1/1.8"
Light Sensitivity
ISO 100, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO 50
Digital Zoom
4.1 x
Shooting Modes
Frame movie mode
Shooting Programs
Landscape, portrait mode, hi-speed shutter, slow shutter, stitch assist, night scene
Special Effects
Black & White, Sepia, Neutral, Low Sharpening, Vivid, Custom Effect
15 fps - 120 sec - AVI - 320 x 240 - max clip duration 15 fps - 120 sec - AVI - 160 x 120 - max clip duration 15 fps - 91 sec - AVI - 320 x 240 - with 32MB card 15 fps - 242 sec - AVI - 160 x 120 - with 32MB card
Memory / Storage
Flash Memory
1 x 32 MB flash - CompactFlash Card
Image Storage
Hi RAW 2592 x 1944 : 5 - with 32MB card Super-fine JPEG 2592 x 1944 : 11 - with 32MB card Fine JPEG 2592 x 1944 : 21 - with 32MB card Normal JPEG 2592 x 1944 : 43 - with 32MB card Super-fine JPEG 1600 x 1200 : 30 - with 32MB card Fine JPEG 1600 x 1200 : 54 - with 32MB card Normal JPEG 1600 x 1200 : 108 - with 32MB card Super-fine JPEG 1024 x 768 : 53 - with 32MB card Fine JPEG 1024 x 768 : 94 - with 32MB card Normal JPEG 1024 x 768 : 174 - with 32MB card Super-fine JPEG 640 x 480 : 120 - with 32MB card Fine JPEG 640 x 480 : 196 - with 32MB card Normal JPEG 640 x 480 : 337 - with 32MB card
Camera Flash
Flash Type
Built-in flash
Flash Modes
Fill-in mode, auto mode, flash OFF mode
Effective Flash Range
1 ft - 15.7 ft
Red Eye Reduction
Yes
Features
Flash +/- compensation
Lens System
Type
Zoom lens
Focal Length
7.1 mm - 21.3 mm
Focus Adjustment
Automatic, manual
Auto Focus
TTL contrast detection
Auto Focus Points (Zones)
9
Focus Range
Normal AF: 1.6 ft.– infinity Macro AF: 3.9in. – 1.6 ft. (wide-angle); 1.0 – 1.6 ft. (telephoto) Manual focus: 3.9 in. – infinity (wide-angle); 1.0 ft. – infinity (telephoto)
Lens Aperture
F/2.8-4.9
Optical Zoom
3 x
Zoom Adjustment
Motorized drive
Lens Construction
5 groups / 7 elements
Additional Features
Self Timer
Yes
Self Timer Delay
10 sec, 2 sec
Additional Features
Audio recording, built-in speaker, RGB primary color filter, auto power save, digital noise reduction, date/time stamp, DPOF support, AE/FE lock, camera orientation detection
Canon PowerShot S50 Digital Camera Wrist Strap (WS-300) AV Cable (AVC-DC100) Interface Cable (IFC-300PCU) Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM ArcSoft Camera Suite CD-ROM Lithium Battery Pack (NB-2L) Battery Charger (CB-2LT) CompactFlash Card (FC-32M)
Canon PowerShot S50 Digital Camera Features
Superb Detail and Vivid Color 5.0 Megapixel CCD
The PowerShot S50 produces exquisitely detailed images thanks to a high-resolution 5.0 Megapixel CCD. Primary color filters incorporated in the S50 also provides vivid and realistic color without the noise associated with other color filters.
Compact High Resolution Lens with Powerful Zoom 12x Combined Zoom
Close in on all the action with the S50's powerful zoom. The high resolution 3x optical lens takes you in close and then you can zoom up to 12x using the 4.0x digital zoom.
Two Methods Keep You in Focus 9-point AiAF and FlexiZone AF/AE
The PowerShot S50's 9-point AiAF lets you focus your subject no matter where it appears in the viewfinder. For more freedom, FlexiZone AF/AE let you select which part of the frame you wish to focus on without moving your camera. Flexzone AF is available in the P, Tv, Av and M Shooting Modes.
Faster, Better Images DIGIC and iSAPS Technology
The S50's DIGIC Imaging Processor revolutionizes how you shoot digital by allowing the camera to process images faster and improving the accuracy of the autofocus. DIGIC also reduces the effects on noise in your images.
iSAPS technology is an entirely new scene-recognition technology developed for digital cameras by Canon. Using an internal database of thousands of different photos, iSAPS works with the fast DIGIC Imaging Processor to improve focus speed and accuracy, as well as exposure and white balance.
Longer Movies You Can Edit Right on the Camera Enhanced Movie Mode
The S50's improved movie mode allows you to take movies up to 3 minutes long! Movie quality has also been greatly improved over previous models. You can even edit the length of movies or cut out scenes right on the camera.
Canon PowerShot S50 Digital Camera Included Items
Canon PowerShot S50 Digital Camera
Wrist Strap (WS-300)
AV Cable (AVC-DC100)
Interface Cable (IFC-300PCU)
Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM
ArcSoft Camera Suite CD-ROM
Lithium Battery Pack (NB-2L)
Battery Charger (CB-2LT)
CompactFlash Card (FC-32M)
Canon PowerShot S50 Digital Camera Warranty Information
Warranty Length: One Year
Covers: Parts and Labor
Details: Your PowerShot Digital Camera, when delivered to you in new condition in its original container, is warranted against as follows: for a period of one year from the date of original purchase, defective parts or a defective PowerShot Digital Camera returned to Canon U.S.A. or Canon Canada, or their authorized PowerShot Digital Camera service centers, as applicable, and proven to be defective upon inspection, will be repaired with new or comparable rebuilt parts or exchanged for a refurbished PowerShot Digital Camera, as determined by Canon U.S.A. or Canon Canada, or the authorized PowerShot Digital Camera service center.
Provider: Canon
Contact: By Phone: (800) 652-2666, On the Web: www.usa.canon.com