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The The Canon PowerShot S410 Digital ELPH (also known as the IXUS 430 in Asia/Europe and the IXY Digital 430 in Japan is a 4 megapixel (CCD) camera ith a 3x optical zoom. It shoots at up to 2272 x 1704 pixels and has a 1.5 inch LCD. As with other recent ELPHs it has CF storage, Lithium Ion Battery, USB and Video Out and shutter speeds of 15 to 1/2000 seconds. Its dimensions are 3.4 x 2.2 x.1.1" and it weighs 6.5 ounces.
US readers buy Canon Powershot S410 here
UK Readers buy the Canon Ixus 430 here
The Canon PowerShot S410 has been highly rated by a number of reviewers including Steve's Digicams who writes:
'The Powershot S410 is perfect for anyone who wants or needs a very portable and extremely durable camera. Canon started the whole mini-camera revolution many years ago and they just keep getting better and better. It's a great choice for vacationers as you can just toss it in your luggage without worrying about it getting damaged. If you're going to the tropics you might want to consider purchasing the underwater case, it's rated for 130 feet depths. The S410 is a great addition to Canon's Digital ELPH line.'
Digital Camera HQ give the Powershot S410 a rating of 4.45 stars.
Imaging Resource writes - 'The new flagship of Canon's digital ELPH series, the PowerShot S410 continues the line's small dimensions, stylish looks, and quality metal construction. Portable and quick on the draw (thanks to its smooth retractable lens design), the S410 offers point-and-shoot control with a goodly handful of extra exposure features. The S410's flat front panel (with lens retracted) makes the camera pocket friendly, while the magnesium body keeps the camera light weight. '
CNET rates the Canon Powershot S410 as 'Good' and gives it a rating of 7.8 out of 10 writing 'This 4-megapixel pocket camera offers few manual controls or special features but delivers solid image quality and performance.'
Digital Camera Review has reviewed the Canon Powershot S410 Digital ELPH and sums the digital camera with the following:
'The Canon S410 is a great little camera, although it's a little “behind the times”. Newer models have eclipsed this model as far as quickness and image processing. Canon continues to keep quality as a high priority in all of their camera models. At a current price around $250, it's still not cheap, but Canon knows that people are willing to pay for the compactness and solidness of this camera (and the Canon brand).'
More details and reviews on the Canon Powershot S410 can be found at:
- Steve's Digicams - Powershot S410
- Imaging Resource - Canon Powershot S410 (IXUS 430)
- ZDnet - Powershot S410 Reviews
- DP Review - Powershot S410 Digital ELPH (IXUS 430)
- Newstream - New ELPH/IXUS Models
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Following is a press release announcing the arrival of the Canon Powershot S410 Digital ELPH and two other Digital ELPHs.
The range release includes a new flagship of the Digital IXUS fleet, the 5.0 Megapixel Digital IXUS 500. The 4.0 Megapixel Digital IXUS 430 replaces the previous top of the line Digital IXUS 400, while the 3.2 Megapixel Digital IXUS IIs takes over from the popular Digital IXUS II.
Launched to popular and critical acclaim in May 1996, the original stainless steel IXUS APS camera triggered an avalanche success. Canon has stuck with IXUS ever since, never straying from the IXUS philosophy of simplicity and beauty that feels great in the hands. Released in May 2000, the first Digital IXUS marked the beginning of a string of successes for Canon in the style-conscious digital compact segment.
"This new range celebrates eight stylish IXUS years," said Mogens Jensen, Head of Canon Consumer Imaging Europe. "Unmistakably IXUS, these new cameras bring together uncompromising build quality and an abundance of relevant technologies in a triumph of miniaturisation and design".
All metal bodies
Still referenced in the new digital models is original IXUS creator Yasushi Shiotani's distinctive 'box and circle' design, now copied unashamedly by many other camera manufacturers. All three new cameras are protected with superbly finished stainless steel bodies with the traditional silky IXUS feel. The new 'Silver White' finish of the Digital IXUS IIs is so called since it contains traces of silver, while a distinguishing gold ring circling the lens barrel of the Digital IXUS 500 sets it apart from other models.
Image capture
Images taken with the 5.0 Megapixel Digital IXUS 500 and 4.0 Megapixel Digital IXUS 430 can be printed up to A3 size without image quality degradation. Both the Digital IXUS 500 and Digital IXUS 430 include a 3.0x optical zoom, with the Digital IXUS IIs featuring 2.0 optical zoom. Optical zoom ensures the full sensor size is employed when closing in on a subject, so pictures taken with the zoom do not suffer from image degradation. All cameras feature 9-point Artificial Intelligence Auto Focus (AiAF) for fast and sharp images, even with off-centre subjects.
Superb images, no waiting
Each of the three models feature the same dedicated DIGIC processor now installed across all Canon cameras up to the EOS 10D Digital SLR and professional series PowerShot Pro1. DIGIC delivers superb colour rendering and image quality, handling all the complex algorithms required to make colours brighter, images sharper and focusing crisper. It does this with unrivalled speed and efficiency, making for highly responsive cameras and eliminating the phenomena of staring at the back of the camera waiting for an image to display. iSAPS technology uses camera settings and environmental data to predict the most likely scene and makes adjustments accordingly.
Moving pictures
Each camera features 3-minute QVGA or QQVGA movie clips with sound recording, full playback and in-camera cutting and editing. Digital IXUS 500 and Digital IXUS IIs can also capture high-resolution VGA movie clip up to 30 seconds at single recording. When connected to any Canon compact photo printer, all models include 'Movie Print' mode. This extracts a succession of up to 63 individual and evenly spaced movie clip frames from any given movie clip and automatically prints them as thumbnails on a single sheet of postcard size paper (100 x 148 mm). This is ideal for freezing and analysing or admiring action sequences such as a golf swing. An “ID Photo Print” function prints a number of durable passport photograph size images (of selectable height and width) to a single sheet.
Simple photo printing and PC connection
The cameras all include Canon's new Print/Share button. When connected via USB cable to any PictBridge or Direct Print compatible photo printer or Windows PC, a blue light on the Print/Share button switches on to indicate successful connection. Pushing the button when lit instigates a print of the currently displayed image (based on the connected printer's default settings) or an automatic transfer of images to the PC . The camera transfers all images, all images not yet transferred, or all images marked for transfer, depending on the user setting selected in the camera's set up options.
No fuss online sharing
All new IXUS cameras come with a full membership to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY, a personal online photo gallery with 100MB of free online space for storing and sharing favourite albums. CANON iMAGE GATEWAY can also be used to personalise your camera with start-up image and sound-effect downloads.
Options to shoot anywhere
For diving, surfing and skiing, optional waterproof cases are available, giving the cameras full protection to a depth of 40 metres. Optional car battery adaptors are available for the Digital IXUS 500 and Digital IXUS 430, while extra power adaptors and optional soft cases are available for all models.
Software
Software supplied includes browsing and printing software ZoomBrowser EX (Windows) and ImageBrowser (Mac). Other software includes PhotoStitch, plus photo and movie manipulation software ArcSoft PhotoStudio and VideoImpression. Drivers include TWAIN (Windows 98/2000) and WIA (Windows Me). Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP) support allows the camera to connect to any Windows XP and Mac OS X (v10.1/v10.2) system without the requirement for a driver installation.
Posted by Darren in our Canon category on February 10, 2004