Canon PowerShot S30
The Canon PowerShot S30 is a 2001 compact digital camera with a 1/1.8" CCD sensor (approx. 3.2 MP), a 35-105mm F2.8-4.9 lens, Dedicated Li-ion (NB-2L) power, and CompactFlash (CF) storage.
Image: Canon Camera Museum
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About the Canon PowerShot S30
Released in December 2001, the Canon PowerShot S30 has a 1/1.8-inch CCD and a 35-105 mm lens in 35mm terms at F2.8-4.9, described as roughly 3x optical zoom. The aperture narrows by about one and a half stops from wide to tele, which is typical for a lens of this size.
A 1.8-inch low-temperature polysilicon TFT monitor with 100% coverage handles framing. The body is 112 x 58 x 42 mm without protrusions and weighs about 260 g without battery or card. Power is the NB-2L rechargeable lithium-ion battery included in the box, with the ACK700 AC adapter kit sold separately. Recording goes to CompactFlash. The S30 is the earliest of the S-series compacts sharing this body, so it shows the shape before the sensor was raised in later models.
Buying one used
The NB-2L lithium-ion battery powers it: check that it charges and holds power, and whether a charger is included. Media is CompactFlash, so test card recognition. Check lens extension and the 1.8-inch monitor.
Overview
| Maker | Canon |
|---|---|
| Model | PowerShot S30 |
| Released | December 2001 |
Imaging & lens
| Sensor | CCD 1/1.8" |
|---|---|
| Resolution | approx. 3.2 MP |
| Lens | 35-105mm / F2.8-4.9 |
| Zoom | 3.0× optical |
| Monitor | 1.8" LCD |
Power & storage
| Power | Dedicated Li-ion (NB-2L) |
|---|---|
| Storage | CompactFlash (CF) |