Canon's 2001 metal pocket compact — a 2.1MP IXUS (US: S110 ELPH) with 2x 35-70mm zoom, CompactFlash.
The Canon Digital IXUS v was an early pocketable compact in Canon's IXUS line, released in 2001 and sold in North America as the PowerShot S110 Digital ELPH. It built on the original Digital IXUS, keeping the compact stainless-steel styling that defined the range while updating the electronics. It targeted buyers wanting a genuinely pocketable metal-bodied digital camera.
It was a fixed-lens compact with a 2.1-megapixel CCD. The lens offered a 2x optical zoom, equivalent to roughly 35-70mm in 35mm terms, a short standard range typical of the earliest slim compacts. A small 1.5-inch rear LCD handled composition and playback. Images were stored on CompactFlash cards, and the camera used a proprietary Canon rechargeable lithium-ion battery.
The IXUS v suited general and travel snapshots where a metal pocket camera and simple operation mattered more than zoom reach or resolution. The 2x lens covered wide-to-short-portrait framing, and the compact body was easy to carry everywhere. Limits were the modest 2.1-megapixel count, the short zoom and the small low-resolution screen, all typical of 2001-era compacts.
Used, inspect the small LCD for dead or stuck pixels, confirm the CompactFlash slot and battery-door latch work, and test the zoom and lens cover for smooth travel. The proprietary Canon battery is often worn, so check for an available aftermarket cell. Look for CCD faults such as banding, which affect some cameras of this generation. Resale sits at budget and collector level.