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Fluidic
07-16-2003, 04:28 PM
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The first thing I want to say is: "I was hoping I didn't have to sell this camera". I love this thing to death, but unfortunately, bills (and debt) take precedence over luxuries. So here you have it: the Canon S400 Digital Elph. Such a camera has brought you these types of photographs: (please see following posts for picture examples).

Here are the official specs on this camera:


35mm Equivalent Zoom -- 36 - 108 mm
Aperture Range -- f2.8-4.9/f7.1 - 13
Audio -- Yes
Auto OFF Mode -- Yes
Auto focus System TTL - 9-Point
Battery Type -- NB-1L Lithium Ion
Built-In or External Flash -- Built-In
Burst Mode -- Approx. 2 Shot/sec.
Computer Compatibility -- Win 98+, Mac OS
Digital Media Type -- Compact Flash
Digital Sensor Size -- 4 Million Pixels (4.0 mega pixels)
Digital Zoom -- 3.6X
Effective Image Size of Digital Sensor -- 1/1.8" CCD
Exposure Compensation -- +/- 2 EV on 1/3-step increments
Exposure Metering System -- Evaluative, Center Weighted or Spot
File Formats -- JPEG, WAVE, AVI (Audio)
Flash Range -- 1.0 - 12.0 ft.
Focus Range -- 2.0" - 1.5', 1.5' - Infinity
Included Digital Media Size -- 32MB Compact Flash Card
Included In Box -- Batteries, Cables, Wrist Strap, Software
Interface -- USB
ISO Rating -- 50/100/200/400/Auto
LCD Monitor-- Size 1.5"
Movie Mode -- Yes
Optical Zoom -- 3X
Playback Menu -- Yes
Product Dimensions -- 3.43 x 2.24 x 1.09 in.
Product Weight -- 6.52 oz.
Self-Timer -- Yes - 10 Seconds
Shutter Speed -- 15-1/2000 sec.
Video Output -- Yes - Selectable NTSC or PAL
Viewfinder-- Type Optical Real-Image


Focal Length 7.4-22.2mm (35mm film equivalent: 36-108mm)
Digital Zoom 3.6x Digital Zoom (Maximum 11x digital zoom is available when combined with the 3x optical zoom.)
Auto focus 9-point AiAF, 1-point AF (center focusing point)

• VIEWFINDERS

Optical Viewfinder Real-image optical zoom viewfinder, approx. 82% coverage.
LCD Monitor 1.5 inch low temperature polycrystalline silicon TFT Colour LCD

• APERTURE ANDSHUTTER

Maximum Aperture f/2.8- f/4.9
Minimum Aperture f/7.1 - f/13.0
Shutter Speed 15-1/2000 sec.

• EXPOSURE CONTROL

Sensitivity Auto, or user-set ISO 50, 100, 200 or 400 equivalents.
Light Metering Method Evaluative metering, Center-weighted average metering or Spot metering.
Exposure Control Method: Program AE
Exposure Compensation +/- 2.0 EV in 1/3 step increments

• WHITE BALANCE

White Balance Control TTL Auto White Balance, Pre-Set White Balance (Available Settings: Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, or Fluorescent H), Custom

• FLASH

Built-in Flash Operation Modes: Auto/On/Off, Red-Eye Reduction Auto, Slow-Sync.

• SHOOTING SPECIFICATIONS

Shooting Modes Auto (Program AE), Manual (Slow shutter speeds only), Stitch Assist, Movie, Photo Effect (Vivid Colour, Neutral Colour, Low Sharpening, Sepia, Black & White).
Continuous Shooting Approx. 2.5 images/sec.

• IMAGE STORAGE

Storage Media Compact Flash (CF)-32MB
File Format Design rule for Camera File system (DCF*1); EXIF v.2.2 compatible
Print Order Format Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) Version 1.1
Image Recording Format Still Image: JPEG Movie: AVI
JPEG Compression Mode Superfine, Fine or Normal
Number of Recording Pixels Small: 640 x 480, Medium2: 1,024 x 768, Medium1: 1600 x 1200, Large: 2272 x 1704, Movie: 320 x 240 or 160 x 120.

• PLAYBACK SPECIFICATIONS

Playback Modes File Single, Index (9 thumbnail images), Magnification (2x to 10x), or Slide Show

• ERASING SPECIFICATIONS

Erase Modes Single Image, All Images

• INTERFACES

Computer Interface Universal Serial Bus
Video Out Audio/Video Output (Video: NTSC or PAL selectable, Audio: monaural
Other CF card slot (complied with CF Type I standard).

• POWER SUPPLY

Power Source Lithium ion battery NB-1LH. Compact Power Adapter CA-PS500.
Shooting Capacity
Playback Time

• PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Dimensions (W x H x D) 3.43 x 2.24 x 1.09 in.
Weight (w/o battery and CF card) 6.52 oz. / 185g

I purchased this camera for well over $850CDN new. It now retails for $700CDN.

I’m will to take a loss (obviously) and let this camera go for $550CDN.

I have DOZENS of references who will all tell you that I’m not a dead-beat seller and for people like Benny (who I let use my camera frequently) to tell you that this camera takes kick-ass photos – period!

PM or e-mail me questions and/or offers. Am looking to sell immediately.

Thanks guys and if you buy the camera, enjoy. :) :thumbsup:

Peter

Fluidic
07-16-2003, 04:29 PM
Benny, if you have any pictures to post up showing the camera's capabilities, please do!

Thanks!

Fluidic
07-16-2003, 04:29 PM
:)

Fluidic
07-16-2003, 04:29 PM
:thumbsup:

Fluidic
07-16-2003, 04:31 PM
:bigpimp:

Fluidic
07-16-2003, 04:31 PM
:angel:

Importz
07-16-2003, 05:33 PM
Hey do you wanna do a trade for my s230 plus cash on top...let me know bro....

Ben
07-16-2003, 05:35 PM
You bet I do!

http://www.psylence.com/Junk/CanonS400/001.jpg

http://www.psylence.com/Junk/CanonS400/002.jpg

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http://www.psylence.com/Junk/CanonS400/005.jpg

http://www.psylence.com/Junk/CanonS400/006.jpg

http://www.psylence.com/Junk/CanonS400/007.jpg

http://www.psylence.com/Junk/CanonS400/008.jpg

http://www.psylence.com/Junk/CanonS400/009.jpg

http://www.psylence.com/Junk/CanonS400/010.jpg

http://www.psylence.com/Junk/CanonS400/011.jpg

Ben
07-16-2003, 05:41 PM
actual pictures are clearer but because of size constraints it cannot be shown.

Fluidic
07-16-2003, 05:57 PM
Thanks Benny! :)

Peter

Fluidic
07-16-2003, 05:58 PM
Originally posted by importz
Hey do you wanna do a trade for my s230 plus cash on top...let me know bro....

I would if I didn't have to pay off a few debts that are now owing.

Sorry man. :(

Peter

ramminghard
07-16-2003, 08:30 PM
Originally posted by importz
Hey do you wanna do a trade for my s230 plus cash on top...let me know bro....

What would you sell this for?

Importz
07-16-2003, 09:05 PM
Originally posted by ramminghard


What would you sell this for?
$450

Shaolin
07-16-2003, 10:45 PM
bump for a good buy.. one of my clients use this camera for his digital photography work. If i didn't just buy the A300 I would buy this one :(

desipwr
07-17-2003, 12:06 AM
do you still have it....

Davetronz
07-17-2003, 12:26 AM
Fuck Peter, if my vehicles would sell I would pick that camera up.
I want to give my Fuji 40i to my woman and get your camera.
If you still have it in a week or so let me know.

Fluidic
07-17-2003, 12:32 AM
Yep, still for sale. I would prefer to sell for $550... let me know guys... need to sell... :)

Peter

desipwr
07-17-2003, 12:55 AM
do you have recipst and warranty still what does it come with

Fluidic
07-17-2003, 01:19 AM
Yes I do, and yes it still has a warranty! :)

Peter

lammer
07-17-2003, 03:57 AM
I can't use that sony memory stick for this camera can i? I really doubt it but its worth asking.

Fluidic
07-17-2003, 07:26 AM
Sadly, no. It uses Compact Flash memory.

Peter

desipwr
07-17-2003, 10:15 AM
if you want 500 cash right now give me a call at 8525186 and you can pick up the money from dt near the delta bow valey i'll be there till 8pm

skyway
07-17-2003, 10:22 AM
Fluidic Digital, I'll take it for your asking price. Let me know where to pick it up.

Ben
07-17-2003, 10:26 AM
lol "all the money I have"

:rolleyes:

skyway
07-17-2003, 10:35 AM
Originally posted by Ben
lol "all the money I have"

:rolleyes:

Yeah, for your camera. Is there a problem with that. It was OBO remember?

RC-Cola
07-17-2003, 04:27 PM
Who great camera and a great deal... Too bad you have to great rid of it. Prehaps when you have more loose cash you can upgrade to the G5! :thumbsup:

Fluidic
07-17-2003, 06:00 PM
This camera is now sold!!

Thanks to Kelly for taking it off my hands! I have NEVER had so many private messages over an item I was selling... damn!

Peter

el-nino
12-10-2003, 10:13 PM
If it is in mint condition, I'll take it for $550. If not, we're looking at around $475

D'z Nutz
12-10-2003, 10:18 PM
Not only was this camera sold, but it was sold 5 months ago.

xkon
12-10-2003, 10:28 PM
Originally posted by D'z Nutz
Not only was this camera sold, but it was sold 5 months ago.

:drama: :rofl: