Canon’s unique DIGIC processor is the heart of the camera linking six key elements: CCD Control, AE/AF/AWB, signal processing, JPEG compression, memory card control and LCD monitor display – to deliver the outstanding images and overall performance that hallmarks Canon cameras.
Quality
Quality in the PowerShot S45 is driven by three major elements: Lens, Sensor and Image processing
This camera is equipped with a compact, retractable 3x optical zoom covering the 35-105mm (35mm film equivalent) range.Constructed from 7 elements, including 2 aspherical elements, and arranged in 5 groups the high quality compact lens has a fast F2.8 maximum aperture to deliver great quality images shot after shot.
Technology
Canon has designed the DIGIC processor specifically for great image processing. Combining the 6 key elements of CCD Control, AE/AF/AWB, signal processing, JPEG compression, memory card control and LCD monitor display, the PowerShot S45 delivers better quality images than it’s predecessor, and with the speed advantage of DIGIC, battery life is improved too. The DIGIC processor is a major component essential to ensure the image quality that is a Canon camera hallmark.
Software
The PowerShot S45 is compatible with both PC and Mac and has a full suite of advanced software.
· New ZoomBrowzer EX 4.0 – Central to image management, ZoomBrowser EX files, prints and even transfers images to a computer and camera..
· New File Viewer Utility – for the faster transfer, preview and conversion of RAW image files.
· Picture Transfer Protocol – PowerShot S45 can be used in PTP mode for driverless connection to Windows XP and Mac OS-X (v10.1).
· New ArcSoft Camera Suite 2.0 – advanced package for both still image and video clips.
Also included is Canon’s PhotoStitch, RemoteCapture and PhotoRecord software.
Accessories
· 30 m waterproof case
· Car battery charger
The PowerShot S45 is compatible with Type-I and Type-II CompactFlash™ memory cards as well as IBM Microdrive.