Canon PowerShot S500 DIGITAL ELPH
Digital camera - 5.0 Mpix - optical zoom: 3 x - supported memory: CF
Part Number:  9342A001AA  
 

 

Description
The biggest breakthrough for the slim and trim ELPH line is the increased resolution of the PowerShot S500 Digital ELPH camera. Utilizing the same CCD sensor as is found on the top-rated PowerShot S50 and G5 model digital cameras, this five megapixel model captures JPEG images in SuperFine, Fine and Normal resolution modes and is also the first model in its class to offer 640 x 480 movie recording at ten frames per second for up to 30 seconds per clip. With the PowerShot S500 Digital ELPH, users also have the option of capturing 320 x 240 and 160 x 120 movies with sound at 15 frames per second for up to three minutes per clip.

The PowerShot S500 Digital ELPH features an ultra-compact and fast (f/2.8-4.9) 3x (36-108mm equivalent) optical zoom lens. The lens - with its seven-element design - also offers a wide Autofocus range from as close as two inches (in macro mode) to infinity. Canon has also extended the power and range of this camera's digital zoom to 4.1x (from a previous high on Digital ELPH Cameras of 3.6x).

For taking pictures on the fly, the S500 Digital ELPH camera offers a continuous burst mode that captures up to 2.2 frames per second at full resolution. The PowerShot S500 Digital ELPH model also has a shutter speed that extends to a fast 1/2000 of a second and features a built in flash with a range of up to 11 feet and automatic, red-eye reduction and slow synch settings. The camera's sharp, clear and easy to read 1.5-inch LCD monitor even allows users to check the smallest of details thanks to a 10x playback zoom.
 
Main Specifications
Product Description Canon PowerShot S500 DIGITAL ELPH - digital camera
Product Type Digital camera
Dimensions (WxDxH) 3.4 in x 1.1 in x 2.2 in
Weight 6.5 oz
Flash Memory 32 MB
Supported Flash Memory CompactFlash
Sensor Resolution 5.0 Megapixel
Shooting Modes Frame movie mode
Lens Aperture F/2.8-4.9
Focus Adjustment Automatic
Min Focus Range 18.1 in
Focal Length 7.4 mm - 22.2 mm
Optical Zoom 3 x
Digital Zoom 4.1 x
Camera Flash Built-in flash
Red Eye Reduction Yes
Microphone Microphone - built-in
Viewfinder Optical - real-image zoom
Display LCD display - TFT active matrix - 1.5" - color
Battery 1 x camera battery - rechargeable - lithium ion - 840 mAh
General
Product Type Digital camera
Width 3.4 in
Depth 1.1 in
Height 2.2 in
Weight 6.5 oz
Body Material Stainless steel
Main Features
Resolution 5.0 Megapixel
Color Support Color
Optical Sensor Type CCD
Total Pixels 5,300,000 pixels
Effective Sensor Resolution 5,000,000 pixels
Optical Sensor Size 1/1.8"
Light Sensitivity ISO 100, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO 50
Digital Zoom 4.1 x
Shooting Modes Frame movie mode
Shooting Programs Landscape, macro, stitch assist
Special Effects Black & White, Sepia, Neutral, Low Sharpening, Vivid
Max Shutter Speed 1/2000 sec
Min Shutter Speed 15 sec
Exposure Metering Evaluative, center-weighted, spot
Exposure Modes Program, automatic
Exposure Compensation ±2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
White Balance Custom, automatic, presets
White Balance Presets Fluorescent, cloudy, tungsten light, daylight, fluorescent light (daylight)
Digital Video Format AVI
Still Image Format JPEG
Continuous Shooting Speed 1.5 frames per second, 2.2 frames per second
Video Capture 15 fps - 180 sec - AVI - 320 x 240 - max clip duration
15 fps - 180 sec - AVI - 160 x 120 - max clip duration
10 fps - 46 sec - AVI - 640 x 480 - with 32MB card
15 fps - 91 sec - AVI - 320 x 240 - with 32MB card
15 fps - 242 sec - AVI - 160 x 120 - with 32MB card
Memory / Storage
Flash Memory 32 MB flash - CompactFlash Card
Supported Flash Memory CompactFlash
Image Storage Super-fine JPEG 2592 x 1944 : 11 - with 32MB card
Fine JPEG 2592 x 1944 : 21 - with 32MB card
Normal JPEG 2592 x 1944 : 43 - with 32MB card
Super-fine JPEG 2048 x 1536 : 18 - with 32MB card
Fine JPEG 2048 x 1536 : 33 - with 32MB card
Normal JPEG 2048 x 1536 : 67 - with 32MB card
Super-fine JPEG 1600 x 1200 : 30 - with 32MB card
Fine JPEG 1600 x 1200 : 54 - with 32MB card
Normal JPEG 1600 x 1200 : 108 - with 32MB card
Super-fine JPEG 640 x 480 : 120 - with 32MB card
Fine JPEG 640 x 480 : 196 - with 32MB card
Normal JPEG 640 x 480 : 337 - with 32MB card
Camera Flash
Camera Flash Built-in flash
Flash Modes Fill-in mode, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction
Red Eye Reduction Yes
Effective Flash Range 1 ft - 11.5 ft
Features AF illuminator
Lens System
Type Zoom lens
Focal Length 7.4 mm - 22.2 mm
Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 36 - 108mm
Focus Adjustment Automatic
Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
Auto Focus Points (Zones) 9
Min Focus Range 18.1 in
Macro Focus Range 5-46cm
Lens Aperture F/2.8-4.9
Optical Zoom 3 x
Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
Lens Construction 5 group(s) / 7 element(s)
Features Built-in lens shield, aspherical lens
Additional Features
Self Timer Yes
Self Timer Delay 10 sec, 2 sec
Additional Features Audio recording, built-in speaker, RGB primary color filter, auto power save, date/time stamp, DPOF support, display brightness control, digital image rotation, camera orientation detection, PictBridge support
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Type Optical - real-image zoom
Display
Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 1.5" - color
Display Form Factor Built-in
Display Format 118,000 pixels
Microphone
Type Microphone - built-in
Connections
Connector Type 1 x USB
1 x composite video/audio output
Expansion Slot(s) 1 x CompactFlash Card - type I
Software
Software Drivers & Utilities, Canon PhotoStitch, Canon ZoomBrowser EX, ArcSoft PhotoImpression, ArcSoft VideoImpression, Canon ImageBrowser
Miscellaneous
Cables Included 1 x A/V cable
1 x USB cable
Included Accessories Wrist strap
Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
Max Operating Temperature 104 °F
Power
Power Device Battery charger - external
Battery
Type 1 x camera battery - rechargeable - lithium ion
Included Qty 1
Capacity 840 mAh
Recharge Time 130 min
Max Recharge Cycles 300