Quick Spec: The powerful 20x wide-angle (28mm, f/2.8) optical zoom provides outstanding reach and composition flexibility. With Ultrasonic Motor (USM) and Voice Coil Motor (VCM), zooming is fast & accurate. The first Canon compact camera to incorporate a Canon CMOS sensor, which allows high resolution shooting in exceptionally rapid bursts. As well as high quality movies in full high definition (1080, 30p), then use HDMI connectivity for playback on HD widescreen TVs complete with CD quality stereo sound.
Features
Phenomenal Zoom, Amazing Stability
10x Optical 38-380mm Zoom with exclusive Optical Image Stabilizer
With its 3.2 Megapixel CCD sensor and impressive 10x Optical Zoom Lens (32x Combined Zoom) with Optical Image Stabilizer, the PowerShot S1 IS gives you intricately detailed close-ups at the touch of a button. To keep everything steady automatically, there's Canon's exclusive Image Stabilizer Technology.
Camcorder-Quality Movies Right from the Camera
30 frames-per-second VGA Video with Sound
The PowerShot S1 IS has a greatly enhanced Movie Mode that lets you shoot up to sixty minutes* of DV-Quality VGA video with superior sound quality. Plus, you can zoom in the Movie Mode - and even edit your movies - right on the camera's LCD screen.
Advanced Imaging Technology Improves Every Photo
DIGIC Image Processor and iSAPS Technology
Canon's exclusive DIGIC Image Processor revolutionized how you shoot digital by allowing the camera to process images faster and improving the accuracy of the autofocus. DIGIC also reduces the effects on noise in your images.
Vari-Angle LCD with Enhanced Resolution
1.5" LCD Monitor with two brightness levels
Shoot from any angle with the PowerShot S1 IS's rotating Vari-Angle LCD Monitor. The Monitor's enhanced resolution also allows you to clearly preview and review your stills and movies to make shooting fun and easy.
Instant Computer Connection
Picture Transfer Protocol for Win XP and Mac OS
Just connect the PowerShot S1 IS into the USB connection of your Windows XP or Macintosh OS computer. PTP (Picture Transfer Protocol) allows the computer and camera to communicate instantly and to start the picture download process. There's no need to install a special driver!