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PowerShot S50
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PowerShot S50
Type of Camera
Type
Image Capture Device
Type
Total Pixels
Effective Pixels
Lens
Focal Length
Digital Zoom
Focusing Range
Macro AF: 10 - 50cm/ 3.9in. - 1.6 ft. (wide angle)/ 33 - 50cm/ 1.0 - 1.6 ft. (telephoto)Manual focus: 10cm/ 3.9 in. - infinity (wide-angle) / 30cm/ 1.0 ft. - infinity (telephoto) - infinity
Autofocus System
Viewfinders
Optical Viewfinder
LCD Monitor
LCD Pixels
LCD Coverage
Aperture and Shutter
Maximum Aperture
Shutter Speed
Slow shutter speed of 1.3 sec. is only available in select modes.
Exposure Control
Sensitivity
Light Metering Method
Exposure Control Method
Exposure Compensation
Auto Exposure Bracketing
White Balance
White Balance Control
Flash
Built-in Flash
Flash Range
TELE: 1.8 - 8.2 ft.
(When sensitivity is set to ISO 100 equivalent)
Recycling Time
Flash Exposure Compensation
Shooting Specifications
Shooting Modes
Photo Effects
Self Timer
Wireless Control
Image Storage
Storage Media
File Format
Print Order Format
Image Recording Format
JPEG Compression Mode
Number of Recording Pixels
Movie: 320 x 240 or 160 x 120
Number of Recordable Images
Image data
Actual totals and file sizes may vary according to the subject, shooting conditions and shooting mode.
Time of Recordable Movies
Movie data
Playback Specifications
Playback Modes File
Erasing Specifications
Erase Modes
Interfaces
Computer Interface
Video Out
Other
Power Supply
2. AC Adapter kit (ACK-700)
3. Car battery adapter (CBC-NB2) Approx. 210 shots (LCD monitor ON)
Approx. 460 shots (LCD monitor OFF) Approx 160 min.
Power Source
2. AC Adapter kit (ACK-700)
3. Car battery adapter (CBC-NB2)
Shooting Capacity
Approx. 460 shots (LCD monitor OFF)
Playback Time
Physical Specifications
Operating Temperature
Operating Humidity
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Weight
Computer System Requirements
Mac Requirements
OS: Mac OS 9.0 through 9.2, OS X (Version 10.1/10.2). (Please see our Mac OS X Compatibility Statement)
Note: Adobe Photoshop LE, Canon File Viewer Utility v. 1.0, and USB Mounter v. 1.8 software are not supported in Mac OS X.
CPU: Power PC
Interface: USB: Cable connection via camera's USB port is limited to genuine Apple Computer brand models with a built-in USB interface (Power Macintosh NEW G3/G4, PowerBook G3, iMac, iBook).
RAM: 20MB and over for application
PC Requirements
OS: Windows 98 (including the Second Edition), Windows 2000, Windows ME, Windows XP (Please see our Windows XP compatibility statement)
CPU: Pentium 150 MHz and over
Interface: USB: Cable connection via camera's USB port is limited to pre-installed Windows 98, Windows 2000 and pre-installed or upgraded Windows ME or Windows XP systems.
RAM: 64MB or more (Windows 2000/Windows ME/Windows 98), 128MB or more (Windows XP)
† Prices and specifications subject to change without notice. Actual prices are determined by individual dealers and may vary.
Drivers & Downloads
If your Operating System (OS) does not display please select from the drop-down list below, to access available drivers, software, firmware and utilities.
Supporting Documents
Manuals
PowerShot DIGITAL CAMERA LIMITED WARRANTY
For The U.S.A. and Canada Only
PowerShot DIGITAL CAMERA LIMITED WARRANTY
For The U.S.A. and Canada Only
The limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon U.S.A., Inc. (Canon U.S.A.) in the United States or Canon Canada Inc., (Canon Canada) in Canada with respect to the Canon-brand PowerShot Digital Camera (the "Product") purchased with this limited warranty*, when purchased and used in the United States or Canada. The Product purchased with this limited warranty is the only PowerShot Digital Camera to which this limited warranty applies.
Canon U.S.A., Inc. and Canon Canada Inc. (collectively "Canon") warrant to the original end-user purchaser, when delivered to you in new condition in its original container, that this PowerShot Digital Camera Product (the "Product") will be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase. Product returned to a Canon USA repair facility and proven to be defective upon inspection will, in Canon's sole discretion and at no charge, be (a) repaired utilizing new, remanufactured, repaired and/or recycled parts; (b) exchanged for a new Product or; (c) exchanged for a refurbished Product, as determined by the Canon USA repair facility. Warranty exchange or replacement does not extend the original warranty period of the Product.
THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER ANY ACCESSORIES. This limited warranty shall only apply if the Product is used in conjunction with compatible computer equipment and compatible software, as to which items Canon U.S.A. or Canon Canada, shall have no responsibility. Non-Canon brand equipment and software that may be distributed with the Product are sold "as is" and without warranty of any kind by Canon , including any implied warranty regarding merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, and all such warranties are disclaimed. The sole warranty, if any, with the respect to such non-Canon brand items is given by the manufacturer or producer thereof.
This limited warranty covers all defects encountered in normal use of the Products, and does not apply in the following cases:
- Loss of or damage to the Product due to abuse, mishandling, improper packaging by you, alteration, accident, electrical current fluctuations, failure to follow operating, maintenance or environmental instructions prescribed in Canon U.S.A.'s or Canon Canada's user's manual or services performed by someone other than Canon U.S.A. or Canon Canada, or a Canon authorized service center for the Product. Without limiting the foregoing, water damage, sand/corrosion damage, battery leakage, dropping the camera, scratches, abrasions or damage to the body, lenses or LCD display or damage to any of the accessories mentioned in the first paragraph above, will be presumed to have resulted from misuse, abuse or failure to operate the Product as set forth in the operating instructions.
- Use of parts or supplies (other than those sold by Canon U.S.A. or Canon Canada) that cause damage to the Product or cause abnormally frequent service calls or service problems.
- If the Product has had its serial number or dating altered or removed.
NO IMPLIED WARRANTY, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, APPLIES TO THE PRODUCT AFTER THE APPLICABLE PERIOD OF THE EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY STATED ABOVE, AND NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY OR GUARANTY, EXCEPT AS MENTIONED ABOVE, GIVEN BY ANY PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT SHALL BIND CANON U.S.A. OR CANON CANADA (SOME STATES AND PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU). NEITHER CANON USA NOR CANON CANADA SHALL BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF REVENUES OR PROFITS, INCONVENIENCE, EXPENSE FOR SUBSTITUTE EQUIPMENT OR SERVICE, STORAGE CHARGES, LOSS OR CORRUPTION OF DATA, OR ANY OTHER SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES CAUSED BY THE USE OR MISUSE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE, THE PRODUCT, REGARDLESS OF THE LEGAL THEORY ON WHICH THE CLAIM IS BASED, AND EVEN IF CANON U. S.A. OR CANON CANADA HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT SHALL RECOVERY OF ANY KIND AGAINST CANON USA OR CANON CANADA BE GREATER IN AMOUNT THAN THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT SOLD BY CANON USA OR CANON CANADA AND CAUSING THE ALLEGED DAMAGE. WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, YOU ASSUME ALL RISK AND LIABILITY FOR LOSS, DAMAGE OR INJURY TO YOU AND YOUR PROPERTY AND TO OTHERS AND THEIR PROPERTY ARISING OUT OF USE OR MISUSE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE, THE PRODUCT NOT CAUSED DIRECTLY BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF CANON USA OR CANON CANADA (SOME STATES AND PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU). THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL NOT EXTEND TO ANYONE OTHER THAN THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER OF THE PRODUCT, OR THE PERSON FOR WHOM IT WAS PURCHASED AS A GIFT, AND STATES YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY.
This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state (or province to province in Canada).
Canon U.S.A.
You may obtain technical support** for your Product as follows:
E-mail support via our Web site at www.usa.canon.com/support
Telephone assistance from a Canon U.S.A. Customer Care representative free of charge during regular business hours at 1-800-OK-CANON (1-800-652-2666)
Canon Canada
You may obtain technical support** for your Product as follows:
Telephone assistance from a Canon Canada Customer Care representative free of charge during regular business hours at 1-800-OK-CANON (1-800-652-2666)
When you call, have your Product serial number and your date of purchase available to expedite service. A Canon Customer Care representative will attempt to diagnose the nature of the problem and correct it over the telephone. If the problem cannot be corrected over the telephone, you will be asked to follow the applicable procedures for MAIL-IN SERVICE. Note that a dated proof of purchase is required at the time of service. This requirement will be satisfied by providing a copy of your dated bill of sale.
** Technical support program specifics subject to change without notice.
MAIL-IN SERVICE is a program under which your Product is repaired by a Canon U.S.A. or a Canon Canada authorized service center for the Product. Authorized service center information can be obtained by visiting www.usa.canon.com/support (US customers only) or by contacting the Canon U.S.A., Customer Care Center or Canon Canada Customer Information Centre at 1-800-OK-CANON (1-800-652-2666). You will be given the name, address and phone number of an authorized service center.
It is your responsibility to properly package and send the defective Product, together with a copy of your dated proof of purchase, a complete explanation of the problem and a return address to the authorized service center at your expense. Do not include any other items with the defective Product. The Product covered by this limited warranty and proven to be defective upon inspection will be repaired and returned to you without charge by the authorized service center. Any Product received by the authorized service center that is not covered by the limited warranty will be returned unrepaired, or at the discretion of the authorized service center, you may receive a written estimate of repair at such cost as the service center may establish from time to time.
*The battery pack packaged with the Product carries a separate ninety (90) day limited warranty.
Compatible Supplies & Accessories
Canon offers a wide range of compatible supplies and accessories that can enhance your user experience with you PowerShot S50 that you can purchase direct. Scroll down to easily select items to add to your shopping cart for a faster, easier checkout. Visit the Canon Online Store

AC Adapter Kit ACK700

AV Cable AVC-DC100

AV Cable AVC-DC300
AV CABLE AVC-DC300.
MSRP: 16.0

Battery Charger CB-2LW
Use the battery charger to charge the battery packs. It plugs directly into a power outlet without a cable.
MSRP: 55.0

Battery Pack NB-2LH
Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery (720mAh).
MSRP: 70.0

CF Wallet
MSRP: 7.0

Car Battery Charger CBC-NB2
Use the CBC-NB2 car battery adapter to charge NB-2L or BP-2F12 batteries while you're on the road simply by plugging it into your car's cigarette lighter socket so they're always ready to go whenever you and your camera are.
MSRP: 125.0

CompactFlash 128MB
MSRP: 34.99

CompactFlash 256MB
MSRP: 45.99

CompactFlash 32MB

CompactFlash 512MB
MSRP: 54.99

CompactFlash 64MB
MSRP: 20.99

CompactFlash 96MB

Custom Media Case 10DG
MSRP: 23.0

Custom Media Case 10DG
MSRP: 23.0

Direct Interface Cable DIF-100
MSRP: 19.0

High-Power Flash HF-DC1
Powerful slave flash, fired by the camera's pre-flash. Effectively doubles the flash range of the camera. Comes with mounting bracket.
MSRP: 129.99

Interface Cable IFC-400PCU
The Canon IFC-400PCU USB Interface Cable enables you to transfer your camera pictures to a computer fast. The cable connects to your camera and to the USB port on your PC or MAC Computer. Comes standard with the EOS 1Ds Mark III, 1D Mark IV, 1D Mark III, 1Ds Mark II, 1D Mark II N, 1D Mark II, 5D Mark II, 7D, 5D, 50D, 40D, 30D, 20D, 10D, Digital Rebel XTi, Digital Rebel XT and Digital Rebel. Please see Compatibility tab for compatible models.
MSRP: 16.0

PCMCIA Adapter
MSRP: 32.0

Side Pack PSC-1
MSRP: 19.0

Soft Leather Case PSC-30
MSRP: 20.0

Waterproof Case WP-DC300
MSRP: 240.0

Waterproof Weight WW-DC1
The Waterproof Case weights are used in the Canon Waterproof Case to prevent it from floating while taking pictures underwater. Four pieces of weight, plastic pins and weight securing screws are included in the WW-DC1 package.
MSRP: 34.0