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The five megapixel S500 is a full featured digital camera designed to deliver maximum value, style and performance for digital photographers of all skill and experience levels. Offering features useful to the entire family, the camera offers a crystal-clear 2.4-inch LCD and a 3x optical zoom in both still and movie modes. In addition to its optical zoom, the S500 provides a 5x digital zoom, achieving a total zoom of 15x when used together. 

Specifications:

Product Features

    * 5.1-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 13 x 17-inch prints
    * 3x optical zoom; captures full-screen, full-motion video with audio and in-camera editing
    * 2.4-inch display, silver finish
    * Point-and-shoot digital camera; Effects Key allows users to adjust colors and add effects on the fly
    * Store images in internal memory or on SD memory cards; powered by 2 AA-size batteries

Technical Details

    * Color: Silver
    * Megapixels: 5.1 megapixels
    * Optical sensor: 1/2.5-inch CCD
    * Image sizes: 2592 x 1944, 2272 x 1704, 2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480
    * Image format: JPEG (DCF), EXIF 2.2, DPOF 1.1, PictBridge 1.0
    * Video clips: 640 x 480, 320 x 240; 30 frames per second
    * Video format: AVI
    * Optical zoom: 3x
    * Digital zoom: 5x
    * Image stabilization: No
    * Autofocus: TTL contrast autofocus
    * Metering: Multi, spot
    * Shutter speed: 1 to 1/1500 seconds
    * ISO sensitivity: Auto, 50, 100, 200, 400
    * Timer: 2 seconds, 10 seconds, Double self timer (10 seconds and 2 seconds)
    * Flash: Auto, Auto and Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off; 6-second recharge time
    * LCD: 2.4 inches
    * Internal storage: 20MB
    * Memory card compatibility: Secure Digital, MMC
    * Connectivity: USB 2.0
    * Power: 2 AA batteries
    * Dimensions (W x H x D): 3.9 x 2.5 x 1.1 inches
    * Item weight: 4.8 ounces
    * What's in the box: Digital camera, AA batteries, USB cable, AV cable, camera strap, CD-ROM with software and drivers, printed user's guide

Review:

Pros:
-Pretty small and thin.
-Big, bright screen. [2.4 inch]
-Software is a breeze to install and use.
-Very easy to manage and understand.
-Video turns out well.

Cons:
-Some think the battery space makes the front of the camera a little bulky. This does not bother me at all, but I thought I'd put that out there.
-Pictures sometimes come out extremely blurry without the flash on. This can be frustrating when you need a clear picture without washing the foreground out.
-It's practically impossible to use this camera without the purchase of rechargeable batteries. Invest a good $30 or so and you'll be satisfied.
-Something I've noticed more and more lately is the lagged playback time after you take a picture. Sure, it may be only about 5-7 extra seconds, but that can be a alot when you're in a rush.

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