Canon PowerShot S20

Launched in 2000, the PowerShot S20 was one of the earliest high-resolution compacts, featuring a 3.3-megapixel CCD sensor. It is housed in a robust magnesium alloy body and features a 2x optical zoom lens. The camera uses CompactFlash (Type I or II) cards for storage. It is a significant model for collectors, representing a bridge between early digital technology and modern compact design. Used examples often suffer from failing internal clock batteries and degraded proprietary rechargeable batteries. The sliding lens cover serves as the power switch; this mechanism can become loose or fail to trigger the camera. SDS checks the sensor for the 'purple tint' failure common in early CCDs and ensures the CF card pins are straight and undamaged.