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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 |
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 |
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], |
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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