Canon's use of an independently developed digital signal processing IC ensures fast and highly accurate image processing, which works in combination with an internal memory buffer to achieve a shot-taking interval of about 1.7 seconds.

Powerhot S100 is the first Canon digital camera to feature the 3-point AiAF multi-point focus system so your pictures will look as good as the camera.

The camera kit includes a USB interface cable for connecting the camera to a computer, and a software CD-ROM for computer editing and managing of the images sent to the computer.

Software for Windows:

• Canon Digital Camera USB TWAIN Driver
• ZoomBrowser EX (Camera connection functions, Image file management functions, Image printing functions, Starts your e-mail program and prepares images as e-mail attachments)
• PhotoStitch (Automatically arranges images shot in Stitch Assist mode into the correct order and effortlessly merges them)
• Adobe PhotoDeluxe Home Edition

Software for MacOS:

• Canon Digital Camera Plug-In module
• ImageBrowser (Camera connection functions, Image file management functions, Image printing functions, Adjusting images for transmission by e-mail)
• PhotoStitch (Automatically arranges images shot in Stitch Assist mode into the correct order and effortlessly merges them)
• Adobe PhotoDeluxe

Features:

• 1/2.7 inch 2.11 million pixel CCD: Features a 1/2.7 inch 2.11 million pixel CCD. Can record at: Large: 1600 x 1200 pixels; Small: 640 x 480 pixels.
• Canon zoom lens: PowerShot S100 includes a 2x optical zoom lens that covers from 35mm (wide angle) to 70mm (telephoto), in terms of 35mm film. The F2.8-4.0 aperture is amazing for such a compact, high quality lens.
• 3-point AiAF: Uses three different focus points, and selects from the three focus results the point that will assure the best focus on the target.
• Digital signal processing IC: High speed, high quality image processing is a hallmark of the independently developed digital signal processing IC. The results is fast image processing, with clear and fresh-looking reproductions. This high-speed signal processor is also used to rapidly switch between images during playback.
• Digital zoom: When used as a viewfinder, the liquid crystal monitor utilizes a digital teleconverter function with a maximum magnification of four times. Combined with the optical 2 X zoom lens, it offers a maximum magnification capability of eight times.
• Internal memory: An internal memory buffer stores images until they can be transferred to the CompactFlash card. The combination with the digital signal processor IC achieves a shooting interval of about 1.7seconds
• High-speed replay: High speed replay of stored images at the touch of a button thanks to the high speed digital signal processor.
• Slow synchro-capable flash unit: In addition to auto, red-eye relief, on, and off, the flash settings available for selection include slow synchro. Selection of slow synchro slows the shutter speed and adjusts the flash timing to that speed. Effective for taking shots against nighttime backdrops, etc.
• Round aperture: PowerShot S100 features a perfectly round aperure. This configuration helps to reproduce a naturally soft-focus background appearance.

Specifications:

• Image Sensor: Approx. 2.11 million-pixel 1/2.7 inch charge coupled device (effective pixels: approx. 2.02 million)
• Image Quality:
  • Super-Fine/ Large : 1600 x 1200 pixels
  • Fine/ Large : 1600 x 1200 pixels
  • Fine/ Small : 640 x 480 pixels
• Recording media: CompactFlash(TM) card (Type I)
• Image format: Design rule for Camera File System (DCF) (Images/ Thumbnails: JPEG)
• Image Storage Capacity * (with 8MB CF card):
  • Super-Fine/ Large : Approx. 4 images
  • Fine/ Large : Approx. 12 images
  • Fine/ Small : Approx. 46 images
• Sensitivity: Equivalent to ISO 100
• Lens:
  • 5.4 (wide angle) - 10.8 (telephoto) mm (35 mm film equivalent: 35 - 70 mm)
  • F2.8 (wide angle) - F4.0 (telephoto)
• Digital Teleconverter: 2X, 4X (Maximum 8X digital zoom is available combined with optical zoom)
• Focusing Range (from the top of lens barrel):
  • Standard : 57 cm - infinity (22 in. - infinity)
  • Macro : 10 cm - 57 cm (4 - 22 in.) (wide angle) 27 cm - 57 cm (11 - 22 in.) (telephoto)
• Viewfinder:
  • Real-image optical viewfinder
  • 1.5 inch low-temperture polycrystalline silicon TFT LCD
• Metering Method: Center weighted metering
• Focusing Method TTL: 3 point AiAF Auto Exposure Method TTL program AE
• White Balance Control: TTL auto/ manual
• Shutter: Mechanical + electronic
• Shutter Speed: 1 - 1/1500 sec. (1-sec. for Slow-Synchro mode and manual mode with flash set to Off)
• Flash: Built-in (Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow-Synchro)
• Flash Range:
  • Wide angle : 27 cm - 3 m (11 in. - 10 ft.)
  • Telephoto : 27 cm - 2 m (11 in. - 7 ft.)
• Camera Modes: Shooting/ Replay
• Continuous Shooting Speed: Approx. 2 images/sec. (when the LCD monitor is off.)
• Self-timer: 10 seconds
• Print Order Format: Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) Interface USB/ CF Card Slot (Type I)/ Video out
• Power Supply:
  • Battery Pack NB-1L
  • Compact Power Adapter CA-PS300 (with DC Coupler DR-300)
• Operating Environment: Temperature : 0 - 40 degrees C (32 - 104 degrees F) , Humidity : 10 - 90 %
• Dimensions: (W x H x D) 87.0 x 57.0 x 26.9 mm (3.4 x 2.2 x 1.1 in.) excluding protrusion
• Weight: Approx. 190 g (6.7 oz.) excluding batteries and CF card

* Reflecting standard shooting conditions established by Canon. Actual totals may vary according to the subject, shooting conditions and shooting mode.

• A PC with Windows 98 or Windows 2000 pre-installed
• A Power Macintosh, iMac, or iBook with a USB port as standard equipment