Canon S2 IS 5.0 MP Digital Camera Powershot 12X Zoom

Auction description:

You are bidding on an Ebay auction that belongs to a Canon S2 IS PowerShot 5.0 MP Digital Camera in used and  working conditions, with almost all the accessories to be used right away out of box, with the extra bonus of a set of 4 AA batteries.

This set is missing a SD memory card, so you have to procure it to use the camera.

NOTE: It's in working conditions, but I do have to notice the lens is noisy when is extending. Beyond this, always is working and taking pictures.

Working conditions:

Good working conditions.

Takes pictures, all menu and setting buttons work fine, flash is working fine, Video recording is fine, Zoom is fine, but the lens is noise tough always is extending and retracting win no problems.

Cosmetic conditions:

Good cosmetic conditions. Several normal and minor usage wearing marks on the case and body, mainly at the bottom side and corners, and a couple of scratches in the lens cover. LCD screen and lens free of scratches or marks.  

Included items and accessories:

1. Canon S2 IS Digital Camera 5.0 MP

2. USB Sync cable

3. Lens cover

4. Software CD (files downloaded from Canon web site)

5. Set of 4 AA batteries

6. Audio/video cable (not shown but it's going to be included).

7. Manuals  in electronic pdf format (files downloaded from Canon web site),

What is missing:

It's missing a SD memory card, which you need to provide in order to use the camera, since this camera model does not have an internal memory.

Besides the SD memory card, it's missing the retail box, and OEM software CD and manuals, but the needed files were downloaded from the Canon web site and are going to be included in a CD.

Specifications and features

Features

	Compact 5.0 Megapixel digital camera featuring super long 12x Optical /4x Digital / 48x Combined Zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer technology, UD glass and Aspherical lens for excellent sharpness and color
	Takes still images up to 5.0 Megapixels while shooting movies with the new, exclusive "MovieSnap" feature
	High-quality 30 fps VGA continuous movie recording, with powerful features including optical zooming during the movie and Stereo Sound
	DIGIC II Image Processor and iSAPS Technology for superior image quality, faster camera operation and lower power consumption
	USB 2.0 Hi-Speed interface for faster downloads and file transfers
	1.8 inch Vari-Angle LCD screen for clear image previews and reviews, and special Night Display function option for clearer view of subjects in dim shooting conditions
	Wide range of system accessories including supplementary lenses and HF-DC1 auxiliary flash unit

Specifications

Type of Camera
Type of Camera	Compact digital camera with built-in flash and 12x Optical / 4x Digital / 48x Combined Zoom

Image Capture Device
Type	5.0 Megapixel, 1/2.5 inch type Charge Coupled Device (CCD)
Total Pixels	Approx. 5.3 Megapixels
Effective Pixels	Approx. 5.0 Megapixels

Lens
Focal Length	6.0 - 72.0mm f/2.7-3.5 (35mm film equivalent: 36-432mm)
Digital Zoom	4x
Focusing Range	Normal: 1.6 ft./50cm-Infinity (W), 3.0 ft./90cm-Infinity (T) Macro: 3.9 in.-1.6 ft./10-50cm Super Macro: 0-3.9 in./0-10cm
Autofocus System	TTL Autofocus (continuous/single)

Viewfinder & Monitor
Viewfinder	0.33 inch low-temperature polycrystalline silicon TFT color LCD
LCD Monitor	1.8 inch low-temperature polycrystalline silicon TFT color LCD with variable-angle function
LCD Pixels	Approx. 115,000 pixels
LCD Coverage	100%

Aperture and Shutter
Maximum Aperture	f/2.7 (W) - 3.5 (T)
Shutter Speed	15-1/3200 sec.; Slow shutter speed of 15-1.3 sec. is only available in select modes.

Exposure Control
ISO Sensitivity	AUTO, ISO 50/100/200/400 equivalent
Light Metering Method	Evaluative, Center-weighted Average, Spot** Metering frame with Spot Mode is center-fixed.
Exposure Control Method	Program AE, Shutter speed-priority AE, Aperture-priority AE, ManualAE Lock is available
Exposure Compensation	+/-2 stops in 1/3-stop increments

White Balance
White Balance Control	Auto, Pre-set (Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash), Custom

Flash
Built-in Flash	Operation Modes: Auto, Red-Eye Reduction ON/OFF
Flash Range	Normal: 2.3-17.1 ft./0.7-5.2m (W), 2.3-13.1 ft./0.7-4.0m (T) Macro: 1.0 ft.-2.3 ft./0.3-0.7m (when sensitivity is set to ISO 100 equivalent)
Recycling Time	Approx. 10 sec. or less (battery voltage=7.4V)
Flash Exposure Compensation	+/- 2 stops in 1/3-stop increments

Shooting Specifications
Shooting Modes	Auto; Creative zone: P, Av, Tv, M, C; Image zone: Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Special Scene (Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Indoor, Night Snapshot), Stitch Assist, Movie, My Colors
Photo Effects	Off, Vivid, Neutral, Low Sharpening, Sepia, Black & White, Custom
Self-Timer	Activates shutter after an approx. 2 sec., approx. 10 sec. delay, Custom
Wireless Control	Not available
Continuous Shooting	High-speed: approx. 2.4 shots/sec. Normal: approx. 1.5 shots/sec. (Large/Fine mode)

Image Storage
Storage Media	SD Memory Card
File Format	Design rule for camera file system, DPOF Version 1.1 (Digital Print Order Format)
Image Compression	Normal, Fine, SuperFine
JPEG Compression Mode	Still Image: Exif 2.2 (JPEG) Movie: AVI (Image data: Motion JPEG; Audio data: WAVE (Stereo))
Number of Recording Pixels	Still Image: 2,592 x 1,944 (Large), 2,048 x 1,536 (Medium 1), 1,600 x 1,200 (Medium 2), 640 x 480 (Small) Movie: 640 x 480 (VGA Fine/VGA), 320 x 240 (QVGA)

Number of Recordable Images

File Size Small/N Small/F Small/SF Medium2/N Medium2/F Medium2/SF File Size 84KB 150KB 249KB 278KB 558KB 1,002KB SDC-16MB 127 80 52 46 24 13 SDC-128MB 1,118 711 460 411 217 121 SDC-512MB 4,317 2,747 1,777 1,590 839 471 File Size Medium1/N Medium1/F Medium1/SF Large/N Large/F Large/SF File Size 445KB 893KB 1,602KB 695KB 1,395KB 2,503KB SDC-16MB 30 15 8 19 9 5 SDC-128MB 269 136 76 173 87 49 SDC-512MB 1,041 529 295 671 339 190

Time of Recordable Movies

File Size Movie/Low Movie/Medium Movie/High File Size 330KB/sec. 660KB/sec. 1,980KB/sec. SDC-16MB 35 sec. 19 sec. 6 sec. SDC-128MB 312 sec. 173 sec. 62 sec. SDC-512MB 1,078 sec. 629 sec. 237 sec. Note: N=Normal F=Fine SF=SuperFine Storage capacity varies depending on the scene or the subjects. This data is estimated from Canon's standard shooting conditions. Figures for Movie Mode represent total capacity of SD memory card.

Playback Specifications
Playback Modes File	Single, Index (9 thumbnail images), Slide show, Magnification (approx. 2 to 10x), Jump, Movie

Erasing Specifications
Erase Modes	Still Image: Single image, All images Movie: Part of movie, All of movie

Interfaces
Computer Interface	USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (mini-B PTP)
Video Out	NTSC, PAL
Audio Out	Stereo
Other	SD memory card slot. Direct connection to Canon CP Printers and PIXMA Photo Printers via camera's USB cable (no computer required) or PictBridge compatible printers.

Power Supply
Power Source	1. AA-size Alkaline Battery (x4) 2. AA-size NiMH Battery (x4) 3. Compact Power Adapter CA-PS700
Shooting Capacity	Still Image: approx. 130 shots (AA-size Alkaline Battery), approx. 550 shots (AA-size NiMH Battery) *1Movie: approx. 210 min. (AA-size Alkaline Battery), approx. 300 min. (AA-size NiMH Battery) *1
Playback Time	Approx. 800 min. (AA-size Alkaline Batteries), approx. 900 min. (AA-size NiMH Batteries)* *Under Canon's standard conditions. *1 With fully charged battery

Physical Specifications
Operating Temperature	32-104° F/0-40° C
Operating Humidity	10-90%
Dimensions (WxHxD)	4.45 x 3.07 x 2.97 in. / 113.0 x 78.0 x 75.5mm (excluding protrusions)
Weight	Approx. 14.3 oz./405g (camera body only)

Note: 21 display languages provided (English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Simplified/Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Russian, Portuguese, Korean, Greek, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish) Note: *1 Normal temperature (73° F/23° C). Shoot images at wide-angle and at telephoto and alternatively with 30 second intervals. Use flash every two shots. Turn camera off and on after every ten shots. LCD brightness setting by Factory default.

Warranty:

It is sold AS-IS despite is fully functional. No refunds, warranties or returns.

However, it can be purchased an extended warranty on the attached web link.

SquareTrade Warranty Available

Years of Coverage for Pennies a Day

It carries on a 7 days warranty versus DOA (Death On Arrival), which is voided if the tamper proof seal stick is broken or damaged.

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Shipping and handling fees:

S&H fee is calculated depending of your location. Please use the calculator.

In USA and Canada: It is shipped only to continental land.

No P.O. Boxes nor AFPO.

S&H fee is not negotiable. It is used USPS Priority Mail as default. It you need that I do use an alternative shipping company, I can quote it, but you will need to cover the difference on the cost.

Shipping and handling timeframe is usually 5 days after the item is paid for it. I do ship my merchandise twice per week.

Payment conditions:

Accepted only Paypal (confirmed address), where you need to pay for it within 3 days after the auction ends.

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Happy bidding!!!