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Canon Powershot S40


 Canon Powershot S40 Digital Camera

Canon Powershot S40

 
Description: Model ID 7298A010 / Canon PowerShot S40 - Digital camera - 4.0 Mpix - optical zoom: 3 x - supported memory: CF - metallic silver / A whole ... more
Canon Powershot S40 ... host of impressive technical features opens up a sea of creative possibilities. And all wrapped up in an extraordinarily beautiful and robust metal case. Advancements include a new RGB color filter and digital signal processor, giving you richer more lifelike color, even when shooting under adverse conditions. Cut out the middleman with the Direct Print mode. Connect your PowerShot S40 directly to the Canon CP-10 card photo printer or the Bubble Jet S820D and enjoy brilliant, long-lasting color prints without the need for a PC. And when one image isn't enough to tell the whole story, switch to movie mode to record short video clips - even with sound! With the PowerShot S40, you're not just up-to-date, you're a step ahead.

Newest Review: ... toggle between shooting and viewing mode on its very clear and bright almost 2 inch wide TFT screen (as used in the more ... more

 ... expensive laptop computers). Canon cameras use CompactFlash cards as their recording media and, interestingly, the S40 is capable of using a MicroDrive. Basically, a MicroDrive is a hard disk, capable of storing possibly thousands of images at a time, however is a relatively fragile device and very expensive and accordingly is usually the domain of a professional camera such as the Canon D60 - hopefully Canon believes prices for this type of media will drop soon. One robust push and slide cover under the camera allows you ...more

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Read Reviews for Canon Powershot S40

dave2265
Express Review on Canon Powershot S40
by - written on 28/08/02
Rating:

An outstanding pice of technology - well done canon - Advantages: 4 mega pixel quality, big rechargeable battery, great lens - Disadvantages: weighty beast, no case included

Nirm
Premium Review Amazing! (1963 words)
by - written on 20/04/02 (Useful, 400 readings)
Rating:

A little bit of background ------------------------------ One concept needs to be defined when trying to interpret a fundamental specification touted by manufactures - more pixels do not necessarily mean higher quality. In a digital camera light rays come to a point on an area termed a CCD (sorry, it means charge-couple device!), in this case the electronic equivalent to film. Whilst the basic function is similar, the relatively expensive CCD in most consumer digital cameras is a fraction in size of the surface area of one frame of 35mm film. This does not mean less quality, however, unless the device that focuses the light on to the CCD is good (i.e. the ...  Read the complete review

 

Technical Details for Canon Powershot S40

Product DescriptionCanon PowerShot S40 - digital camera
Product TypeDigital camera
Dimensions (WxDxH)11.2 cm x 4.2 cm x 5.8 cm
Weight0.3 kg
ColourMetallic silver
LocalisationEnglish
Flash Memory1 x 16 MB
Supported Flash MemoryCompactFlash
Sensor Resolution4.0 Megapixel
Shooting ModesFrame movie mode
Lens System3 x zoom lens - 7.1 mm - 21.3 mm - f/2.8-4.9
Focus AdjustmentAutomatic, manual
Min Focus Range80 cm
Digital Zoom3.6 x
Camera FlashBuilt-in flash
Red Eye ReductionBuilt-in
MicrophoneMicrophone - built-in - electret condenser - mono
ViewfinderOptical - real-image zoom
DisplayLCD display - TFT active matrix - 1.8" - colour
Supported Battery1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 570 mAh ( included )
Manufacturer Warranty1 year warranty

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