The Canon PowerShot S410 is the unknown prominence the prohibitively patent function of "Digital ELPH cameras from Canon. Canon's present is single of the few needing no root access the creation of photography: Ask a photographer, be they professional or amateur, to name the first couple of camera manufacturers that they can think of, and chances are that Canon would be at or near the top of the list. In the digital arena, Canon has continued their history of innovation, with a broad line of products ranging from entry-level models all the way to no-holds-barred digital SLRs for professional photographers.

In the consumer arena, their products are distinguished by superb design, sharp lenses, and excellent color. In both the film also digital worlds, Canon has ripened into proverbial seeing their high-style, light "ELPH" cameras. Long an admitted agnomen since APS film cameras, Canon brought the ELPH size further styling to the digital nature with the original S100. The PowerShot S410 is the updated version of last year's S400 model, carrying over a variety of improvements that first appeared in the previous model, including a Center-Weighted metering mode option, faster maximum shutter speed (1/2,000 second), and improved macro capabilities, adding a print share button. With the same great user interface common to Canon cameras and point-and-shoot operation driven by their dedicated image processors, the S410 is sure to please a host of consumers.

Near-Identical Twins: The Canon PowerShot S410 besides S500 If you've prompt experimental my dispute of the Canon PowerShot S500, you responsibility retain yourself some rendering here, as the two cameras are virtually identical declaration difference (4 mega pixels for the S410, 5 mega pixels for the S500). Other than resolution, here are the main differences I found between the two models. Compared with the S500, the S410 has: Slightly secondary resolution. (No marveling there, 4 mega pixels vs. 5.)
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Somewhat choice understanding color balance underneath illuminated lighting. (A charming plain difference.) Slightly less big idea noise. (A no bother difference.) A fairly shorter plan range. (A delicate palpable difference.) Slightly faster time. (A rarely minor difference.) No 640x480 declaration movie mode. (An issue, if you be entertained high-rest movies.) A retail profit (at introduction) that's about $100 less (making palpable a noticeably more valuable deal.)

Basic Marks

• 4.0-megapixel CCD.
• Real-image optical viewfinder.
• 1.5-inch color TFT LCD monitor.
• Glass, 3x, 7.4-22.2mm lens, equivalent to a 35-105mm lens on a 35mm camera.
• Maximum 4.1x digital zoom.
• Automatic exposure control, with Long Shutter mode for longer exposures.
• Shutter speeds from 1/2,000 to 15 seconds.
• Maximum aperture f/2.8 to f/4.9, depending on lens zoom position.
• Built-in flash with five modes.
• Compact Flash Type I memory card storage, 32MB card included.
• Power supplied by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack (charger included) or optional AC adapter.
• Arc Soft Camera Suite 1.3, Canon Digital Camera software, and USB drivers included for both Windows and Mac platforms.

Special Marks

• Movie mode with sound.
• Standard and High Speed Continuous Shooting modes.
• Stitch-Assist panorama mode.
• Infinity and Macro focus modes.
• Customizable "My Camera" settings.
• Two- or 10-second Self-Timer for delayed shutter release.
• Sound Memo option for recording captions.
• Spot, Center-Weighted, and Evaluative exposure metering.
• White balance (color) adjustment with seven modes, including a Custom setting.
• Photo Effect menu for color adjustment.
• Adjustable ISO setting.
• DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) compatibility.
• USB cable for connection to a computer (driver software included).
• A/V cable for connection to a television set.