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image
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"Overall I was very happy with the photos that I took with the PowerShot S2."...
DcResource
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"Detail levels are also high, and the image is sharp, even at the telephoto extremes."...
Tech.co.uk
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"The continuous mode has the OIS system running at all times, so the image will be stable when you're framing the shot."...
DcResource
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"The S2 supports the PictBridge system for direct printing to a compatible photo printer."...
DcResource
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"you can choose to save the original, unaltered image if you desire (probably a good idea) via an option in the menu"...
DcResource
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"the image stabilizer can be used in movie mode."...
DcResource
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"The S2's LCD has a modest 115,000 pixels which produces sharp images on the screen."...
DcResource
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"The photo effect items are self-explanatory and can be used for still or movie recording."...
DcResource
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lcd
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"flaws included poor low light focusing (due to the lack of an AF-assist lamp), a small LCD display, above average noise and purple fringing, a 1GB movie limit, and the lack of a histogram in record mode."...
DcResource
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"The poor LCD/EVF also presents problems when you need to use the menus."...
Pcmag.com
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"LCD not good enough for checking exposures"...
Tech.co.uk
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"LCD not good enough for checking exposures."...
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color
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"accurate color matching"...
PCMAG
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"The custom white balance option lets you use a white or gray card as reference so you can get perfect color even under the most unusual lighting conditions."...
DcResource
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"very good color saturation"...
PCMAG
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"our test shots were generally very good, with appropriately saturated colors, accurate exposures, and sharp focus"...
Reviews.cnet.com
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"very good saturation and color accuracy"...
PCMAG
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"Color looks great; it pops but manages to stay shy of oversaturated."...
Review.zdnet.com
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"As with the daylight shot, colors had very good saturation and color accuracy."...
Pcmag.com
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"they had very good color saturation and accurate color matching."...
Pcmag.com
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flash
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"A nice set of accessories are available for the S2 IS, including add-on lenses as well as an external flash that attaches via the tripod slot and is triggered by the camera's built-in flash."...
CNet
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lens
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"Hidden deep inside the lens is something very helpful: Canon's optical image stabilization system."...
DcResource
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"Long lens allows lots of detail and nice colours."...
Tech.co.uk
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"The new lens is an F2.7-3.5, 12X optical zoom model with a focal length of 6 - 72 mm (equivalent to 36 - 432 mm)."...
DcResource
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battery
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"Unfortunately Canon gives you alkalines in the box which will quickly end up the trash, so consider it your mission to buy a set or two of NiMH rechargeable batteries"...
DcResource
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"while the camera takes four standard AA-sized batteries, you don't get a set of rechargeables in the box, so you'll have the extra expense of buying rechargeables and a charger."...
GoodGearGuide
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"You'll need to buy some rechargeable batteries."...
GoodGearGuide
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exposure
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"nice exposure"...
PCMAG
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"Exposure accuracy is bang on target, with sparkling whites, while the impressive dynamic range leads to lots of visible detail, even in dark shadows."...
Tech.co.uk
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"overall we found a nice exposure, with a good dynamic range that included a rich, deep black."...
Pcmag.com
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"all the manual exposure modes one could ask for"...
DcResource
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"the S2 IS is an affordable option for enthusiasts who want the flexibility of a long lens and digital-SLR-like features without the cost."...
Reviews.cnet.com
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"manual exposure and custom modes"...
CNet
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"A handful of special effects complement standard features such as exposure compensation (EV), preset and manual white balance"...
CNet
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zoom
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"It is good to see a 5-megapixel camera with 12X optical zoom"...
Pcmag.com
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"This is the real highlight of the S2 IS, offering an impressive 12x zoom; the equivalent of 36-432mm on a film camera."...
Tech.co.uk
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"It is good to see a 5-megapixel camera with 12X optical zoom (the longest zoom now for sale in a digital camera, until the Samsung 815 hits the market with 15X in September) and image stabilization."...
PCMAG
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"Something unique about the S2 (as well as the S1 before it) is the Ultrasonic Motor used for the zoom drive."...
DcResource
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product
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"In fact, this camera's well loaded when it comes to manual control, with the comprehensive mode dial offering easy access to a number of options from fully automatic to completely manual via a number of scene modes"...
Tech.co.uk
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resolution
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"the S2 IS was able to capture an impressive 17 frames at that speed before slowing."...
CNet
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"The S2 s VGA movie mode, which now supports stereo audio, is quite good, with a top resolution of 640x480 at 30fps."...
Reviews.cnet.com
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"a top resolution of 640x480 at 30fps."...
CNet
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"Continuous shooting was only about average at about 1.6fps at high resolution"...
CNet
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iso
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"Noise is a problem above ISO 200."...
Tech.co.uk
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video
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"Canon took one of the best movie modes on the planet (from the S1) and made it even better on the S2."...
DcResource
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"Video clips are saved as rather large Motion JPEG files (as opposed to MPEG-4, which takes up less space on a memory card), and provided clear, smooth video with decent sound."...
Pcmag.com
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"Imagine being able to record VGA-sized video at 30 frames/second with stereo sound, image stabilization, and the ability to zoom while filming."...
DcResource
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"Two other handy features include sound recording and movie editing."...
DcResource
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"it does offer fairly good stills along with decent video clips."...
Pcmag.com
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"You can shoot up to 640 x 480-pixels at 30fps for 1GB (or 60 minutes), with stereo sound, and the results really are impressive."...
Tech.co.uk
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shutter
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"Thanks to the manual shutter speed control the camera was able to take in plenty of light."...
DcResource
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other
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"if you're somewhere where you can happily use flash, then you'll be well served by the comprehensive range of options available, from basic red eye reduction and slow synch to a trio of power adjustment settings."...
Tech.co.uk
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2.
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"Lots of detail and natural skin tones."...
Tech.co.uk
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3.
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"if you're in the mind to go completely manual, then the Manual Focus option will also prove an attraction."...
Tech.co.uk
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"S2 IS's bracketing options are also helped by this rapid-fi re approach."...
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