Question-Powershot upgrade?

[Couv]

Hello,

I have a PowerShot S1 IS which is a 3.2 mega pixel camera. For the most part this is ok as I am not as serious a photographer as most of the denizens here, but I would like to know if it is possible to have a camera upgraded. i.e. to have the ability to change out a component for better resolution say to 5 or 6 mega pixels or more?

If not, then are there other camera that would fit into the same case (WP-DC20)

Thank you,

couv

 

[Jamdiver]

Hey couv, no i'm afraid that's not possible.

I've never heard of anyone much less an end-user, removing components of cameras (image sensor) to a newer higher resolution version.

As for the housing (WP-DC20) I'm pretty sure that no other camera model would fit in it as housings are designed for a specific camera model.

Cheers.

 

[SCOOBA PHAN]

i would go to canon.com and look to see if they might have a trade in program (they have before) and to make sure that housing will not fit another camera. they are all listed on there. good luck. tom

 

[Taxgeek]

Hey Couv.
You could try video with that instead? It takes darn good UW video - and that'll give you something different to try with it.

Or just sell the setup - you can still get $200 for the camera used, that's what I paid recently.

There was somebody on here looking to buy a decent UW rig for under $500 total - I bet they'd like that camera for a good intro setup.

 

[Couv]

Thanks to all for the good info, especially Tax Geeks idea of using it for video...makes it worth keeping.

couv

 

[Sdiver2489]

Check out the S2 IS or the newer S3 IS. They are all similar size and may fit your old case.