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Canon Powershot S40

Canon Powershot S40

The PowerShot S40 provides Creative Zone modes and Image Programmed Control Zone modes in addition to Auto. It enables advanced and semi-pros to obtain quality results with their pictures. The Creative Zones allow users to set the exposure, shutter speed etc. manually and the Image Programmed Control Zone can set the appropriate mode that best matches the subject.

SLR Features

The PowerShot S40 was designed for creative digital photographers who demand high precision images in a compact body. The camera features three Auto-focus modes (including continuous and single) and 3 selectable AF points with 13 shooting modes, including Program AE, Shutter priority AE, Aperture priority AE and fully manual exposure control, meaning users can select the suitable exposure for different situations such as studio or low light settings.

A fully manual focus mode is also available if users wish to capture moving subjects quickly. These advanced controls give the user greater control over their final image.

Other advanced image capture controls include a histogram exposure graph for image evaluation (as seen on the Canon EOS D30 and PowerShot G2) that allows the photographer to see if an image is correctly exposed. Early indication of excess light or darkness allows exposure settings to be changed to obtain an optimal result. The histogram is displayed on the PowerShot S40's LCD.

The S40 comes equipped with 2 selectable continuous shooting modes, the high-speed mode and the standard mode. For continuous shooting the S40 can take approximately 2.5 images/sec in the high speed mode. The camera also features high precision white balance and manual white balance allowing for full control.

The PowerShot S40 has the fastest shutter speeds in its class (1/1500 s) which minimises the possibility of blurring fast-moving subjects.

The PowerShot S40 provides Auto Exposure Bracketing that takes three shots bracketed automatically within the set range. This method enables the camera to take 3 pictures with 3 different exposure settings giving the user a full choice of photographs. The shots are bracketed up to +/-2 stops at 1/3 stop increments.

LCD Monitor

1.8" Low-temperature Polycrystalline Silicon TFT Colour LCD (100% coverage)

Built-in Flash

Flash Range: 0.35-4.8m(W), 0.35-3.0m(T) [at ISO AUTO]

Flash Exposure Compensation

+/-2.0EV (at every 1/3-stop) FE Lock is available

Shooting Modes

Auto, Creative Zone (Program AE, Shutter priority AE, Aperture priority AE and Manual), Programmed Image Control Zone (Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Fast Shutter, Slow Shutter, Colour Effects, Stitch assist* and Movie). * Stitch assist mode integrates with PhotoStitch software (supplied).

CCD Size

1/1.8 inch

CCD Pixels

Effective Number of Pixels: Approx. 4.0M Pixels (2,308 x 1,712) Total Number of Pixels: Approx. 4.1M Pixels (2,384 x 1,734)

CCD Filter Array

Primary Colour Filter

Lens Focal Length

Optical: 7.1(W)-21.3(T)mm (35mm film equivalent: 35-105mm)

Lens Maximum Aperture

F2.8 (W) / F4.9 (T)

Lens Construction

7 elements in 5 groups

Seamless Digital Zoom

Approx.3.6x [Maximum 11x digital zoom is available combined with optical zoom]

Focusing Method

TTL auto-focus 3 selectable points or 3-point AiAF focusing AF lock and Manual focus are available

Focus Range

Normal AF: 80cm-infinity
Macro AF: 10cm(W) / 30cm(T)-80cm
Manual Focus: 10cm(W) / 30cm(T)-infinity

Exposure Control

Programme AE, Shutter priority AE, Aperture-priority AE and Manual. AE Lock is available.

Exposure Compensation

+/- 2.0EV [at every 1/3-stop] Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB) is available

Light Metering Method

Evaluative / Centre-weighted average / Spot metering

White Balance

Control: TTL White Balance Modes: Auto, 6 presets [Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent High, Flash], and Custom

Shutter Speeds

15-1/1,500 s Slow Shutter of 1.3 s and more operates with noise reduction.

Shooting Interval

1.6 sec. (Auto mode, LCD on, Normal distance setting, Wide-angle)

Shutter Release Time Lag

0.1 sec.

Equivalent Film Speed

Auto (ISO 50 - ISO 100) ISO 50 / 100 / 200 / 400

Viewfinder

Optical

Flash Mode

Auto, Red-eye reduction auto, Red-eye reduction on, On and Off

File Format

Design rule for Camera File system [DCF*] * "DCF" is an abbreviation of "Design rule for Camera File system" standardised by Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA).

Image File Format

Still image: JPEG or RAW Movie: AVI [Image data: Motion JPEG, Audio data: WAVE (monaural)] Sound annotation: WAVE (monaural)

Print Order Format

Digital Print Order Format [DPOF] Version 1.1

Compression Modes

JPEG: Super-Fine, Fine or Normal

Recording Pixels

Still Images Large: 2,272 x 1,704
Medium 1: 1,600 x 1,200
Medium 2: 1,024 x 768
Small: 640 x 480

Movie Images
Large: 320 x 240
Small: 160 x 120

Continuous Shooting

High Speed: Approx. 2.5 images/s (maximum of 5 images) Normal: Approx. 1.5 images/s (maximum of 9 images) [Large/Fine mode, when LCD monitor is turned off]

Interface

USB Audio/Video Output (PAL or NTSC selectable) CompactFlash™ Type I & II

Power Source

Camera: NB-2L Li-ion rechargeable battery* and AC power adapter kit ACK700 *NB-2L Li-ion rechargeable battery and battery charger are supplied.

Weight

Approx. 260g [excluding batteries and CF card]

Dimensions (WxHxD)

112.0 x 42.0 x 58.0 mm [excluding protruding parts]

Operating Temperature

0-40°C

Operating Humidity

10-90%

Other Operations

Camera Settings Date/Clock, 'My Camera' custom options [Start-up image, Start-up sound, Shutter sound, Operation sound, Self timer sound],

LCD Menu Languages [English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Finnish, Japanese & Chinese]
File Operations
Single Erase, All Erase, Protect, DPOF Marking, Transfer Order, CF Card Formatting, Direct Printing to Canon Bubble Jet Printer S820D, Direct Printing to Card Photo Printer CP-10
Playback Operations
Single, Index, Magnification [approx. 3x or 6x on built-in LCD monitor screen], Sound annotation [up to 60 sec. of sound recording to an image] and Slide show

Other Features

Self-timer: 2 or 10 seconds (selectable) Signal Sound: Camera Status and Warnings Virtual shutter release sound is available. Remote Capture from PC: Available with USB interface only (exclusive software is supplied)

Operating System

PC: Windows 98 (inc. SE)/Me/2000/XP Mac: OS 8.6 to 9.1



Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Canon Powershot S40

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