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 With
the Canon PowerShot S230, you've got the best of both worlds--the compact
size and high style of the digital Elph series plus the higher resolution of
a 3-megapixel camera. Updating the popular 2-megapixel PowerShot S200, the
PowerShot S230 also features a 2x optical zoom, an improved 3.2x digital
zoom, movie mode for videos up to 3 minutes, and more--all in a stylish,
compact package.
Optics and Resolution
Featuring a 3.2-megapixel CCD sensor, the PowerShot S230 delivers a wide
range of detail and color (with images up to 1,600 x 1,200 pixels) and
prints up to 8 by 10 inches. Canon's high-quality 2x optical zoom lens
allows you to close in on the action, while the 3.2x digital zoom allows for
a combined 6.4x zoom, letting you capture intimate details that might have
been missed with another camera. The PowerShot S230 is also one of the few
digital cameras to feature wide-area nine-point autofocus for taking crisp,
sharp images no matter where the subject appears in the image frame.
Storage and Transfer
Images are stored on CompactFlash memory cards, and a 16 MB card is
included. When shooting images at the medium or fine setting, the 16 MB card
will store approximately 26 images. Images can be downloaded to either a Mac
or PC via USB storage-class connectivity, which means it can be connected to
any USB-based Windows Me/2000/XP and Mac OS 8.6 or later computer without
installing any software.
Movie Mode
In addition to taking still photos, the S230 can also record movie clips of
up to 3 minutes. You can choose from three different video formats: 160 x
120, 320 x 240, or 640 x 480 pixels. Both picture and sound quality have
been improved, and an editing feature allows you to delete unwanted scenes
during playback. The S230's photo-effect mode lets you do more with your
still images. Choose from low sharpening, vivid color, sepia, neutral, and
black and white.
More Features
Though it's primarily designed as a point-and-shoot, the S230 includes
several advanced features for photographers who want more creative control,
including exposure compensation, low-light manual shutter speeds, manual ISO
and white balance, and stitch assist, plus black-and-white, sepia, vivid,
and neutral modes.
The PowerShot S230 uses highly advanced technology to make your digital
photography experience simple. DIGIC enhances image definition and
processing speed, while the sophisticated iSAPS (Intelligent Scene Analysis
based on Photographic Space) technology assures faster and more accurate
autofocus, autoexposure, and automatic white balance. The
intelligent-orientation sensor ensures your pictures are always right side
up, on the LCD or even while downloading.
Power, Size, and Contents
The camera is powered by a proprietary Canon rechargeable lithium-ion
battery (included). It measures 3.4 by 2.2 by 1.1 inches and weighs 6.4
ounces. This package includes the PowerShot S230 digital camera, 16 MB
CompactFlash card, lithium-ion battery (model NB-1LH) and battery charger
(model CB-2LS), USB and A/V cables, wrist strap, and CD-ROM with imaging
software and USB drivers for Windows and Mac.
From the Manufacturer
The new PowerShot S230 Digital ELPH incorporates a newly
developed 3.2-megapixel CCD sensor while maintaining the compact size and
elegant design of the Digital ELPH series. The S230 includes a new Imaging
Processor called "DIGIC" to improve overall image quality,
increase processing speed and further enhance other features including the
camera's Movie Mode. Moreover, the new camera incorporates Canon's exclusive
iSAPS (Intelligent Scene Analysis based on Photographic Space) technology to
enhance the speed and performance of the camera's autofocus, auto exposure
and auto white balance functions; and a 9-point AiAF autofocus system makes
focusing quick and easy, even with off-center subjects. Other camera
features incorporated into the new PowerShot S230 include direct print
capabilities with Canon's optional Card Photo Printer CP-100 as well as
Bubble Jet Direct photo printers for making borderless prints up to 8.5 x
11-inches.
3.2 Megapixel CCD
With its 3.2 megapixel CCD, the PowerShot S230 offers the superior
resolution you need to create images of extraordinary depth, detail and
brilliance.
6.4x Combined Zoom
Canon's high-quality 2x optical zoom lens allows you to close in on the
action, while the 3.2x digital zoom allows for a combined 6.4x zoom letting
you capture intimate details that might have been missed with another
camera.
DIGIC Imaging Processor and iSAPS Technology
The factors that attribute to the S230's outstanding image quality
doesn't end with the high resolution CCD or the superior optical zoom lens.
Canon has packed into this camera's compact body the new DIGIC Imaging
Processor, for even greater picture quality and faster processing speed.
Then, Canon took it a step further by incorporating iSAPS (Intelligent Scene
Analysis based on Photographic Space) technology for more accurate
autofocus, auto exposure, and auto white balance.
9-point Autofocus
The PowerShot S230 is one of the few digital cameras to feature wide area
9-point autofocus for taking crisp, sharp images no matter where the subject
appears in the image frame.
Movies up to 3 minutes
Now take movie clips up to 3 minutes long with the S230! Both picture and
sound quality have been improved and an editing feature allows you to delete
unwanted scenes during playback.The S230's Photo Effect mode lets you do
more with your still images. Choose from Low Sharpening, Vivid color, Sepia,
Neutral, and Black & White.
Intelligent Orientation Sensor
The S230's Intelligent Orientation Sensor senses whether your images were
shot horizontally or vertically. So, when you play them back on the LCD
screen or download them to your computer, your images are always right side
up.
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