Canon PowerShot S3 IS Digital Camera
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Canon PowerShot S3 IS Digital Camera

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  • Digital Zoom: 4x
  • Camera Type: Standard Point and Shoot
  • Weight: 0.91 lb.
  • LCD Screen Size: 2 in.
  • Resolution: 6.2 Megapixel
  • Optical Zoom: 12x
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Canon PowerShot S3 IS Digital Camera

Get compact, professional performance with the Canon PowerShot S3 IS. Featuring a powerful 12x optical zoom lens and 6.0 megapixel capture, the PowerShot S3 IS has all the features you’re looking for in a digital camera along with a few surprises as well. The new movie button allows you to record high-resolution, 60fps continuous movies without having to switch modes, and an exclusive, “MovieSnap” feature allows you to take still images while you’re shooting video giving you dual capture capability for all your memorable moments.

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The Canon PowerShot S3 IS Digital Camera

byHoward_Creech May 21, 2006
148 Helpfuls 149 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Fast, excellent image quality, 12X USM Image Stabilized zoom, full manual controls.
Cons No RAW mode, no hot shoe for external flash units, small LCD screen
Recommended it? Yes

The Canon PowerShot S2 IS was last year's most popular monster zoom digicam because its fast image stabilized 12X USM zoom, best in class movie mode, compact SLR like body, and full manual controls dovetailed perfectly with the needs of a rapidly expanding prosumer market niche. Consumers who've... Read full review »

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Canon PowerShot S3 IS Digital Camera - I Sold Mine On eBay

bydkozin May 31, 2006
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Pros Build quality, resolution, picture quality, fast 12x zoom with optical stabilization
Cons Price, 4 AA batteries, flimsy lens cap, slow flash recycle, no RAW, control layout
Recommended it? Yes

I have used the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ5, the Panasonic FZ7 and the Canon PowerShot S2 IS and wanted to try the new Canon PowerShot S3 IS. I bought the Canon S3 IS and after using it and comparing it to other stabilized-zoom cameras, I sold the S3 on eBay. Overall, the S3 IS is a good camera, but it... Read full review »

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Canon S3 IS : Compact Flexible Point and Shoot Power

byyusakugo Jun 2, 2006
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Pros 6 MP, 12x optical zoom, above average movie mode with stereo sound, excellent picture...
Cons EVF, night photos, redeye, $100 more than S2 for minor improvements, no RAW
Recommended it? Yes

It's been a while since I've written on epinions... it's been a while since I've bought any new electronics as well. My last camera purchase was the Canon Digital Rebel XT which is a great camera but I often tire of taking the camera and all the accessories for a short trip or for some quick photo... Read full review »

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Canon PowerShot Pro Series S3 IS 6MP with 12x Image Stabilized Zoom

The sleek PowerShot S3 IS digital camera offers you high resolution, an extra-long zoom, advanced yet easy-to-use movie functions plus great new shooting options. Also, with Image Stabilizer technology, images and movies taken with the S3 IS are sharp and smooth, even when the camera gets jostled. It's everything you need to capture the fun, excitement and beauty of your active life wherever it takes you.

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MPN S3IS

Key Features

Digital Zoom 4x
Camera Type Standard Point and Shoot
Weight 0.91 lb.
LCD Screen Size 2 in.
Resolution 6.2 Megapixel
Optical Zoom 12x
Features Image Stabilization

Image Quality

Camera Resolution 6.2 Megapixel
Image Sensor Type CCD
Image Resolutions 640 x 480 • 2816 x 2112 • 2272 x 1704 • 1600 x 1200

Video

Video Resolutions 320 x 240 • 640 x 480 (VGA)
Video Format AVI • Motion JPEG
Max Movie Length Without Limit (Depends on the camera free memory size)
Video Speed 30 fps

Lens

Interchangeable Lens Not Interchangeable Lenses
Optical Zoom 12x
Focal Length 6 - 72 mm
Macro Focus Range in. (w)
35mm Zoom Lens 36 - 432 mm
Focus Range 19.2 in. to Infinity (w) / 36 in. to Infinity (t)

Exposure Control

Aperture Range f2.7/f3.5 (w/t)
Shutter Speed 15 - 1/3200 sec
Frames Per Second 2.3 Frames
White Balance Auto • Manual • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Tungsten (Preset) • Halogen (Preset)

Flash

Flash Functions Flash Off • Auto Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash
Flash Type Built-In
ISO Speeds Auto • 100 • 200 • 400 • 800 • 80

Storage

File Size (High Res.) 2.67 MB (48 images on 128MB card)
Memory Type Multimedia Card • SD Card
Compression Type JPEG • EXIF 2.2 • DPOF 1.1
File Size (Low Res.) 0.13 MB (about 985 images on 128MB card)
Compression Modes Fine • SuperFine • Normal

Included Features

Self Timer 12 Sec.
Tripod Mount With Tripod Mount
Built-in Microphone With Built-in Microphone
Built-in Speaker With Built-in Speaker

Viewfinder / Display

LCD Protected Position With LCD Protected Position
Viewfinder Optical (Through-the-lens)
LCD Screen Resolution 115,000 pixels

Interfaces

Video Interface Video Out
Interface Type USB

Power Supply

Battery Type 4 x AA Batteries
Battery Life 110 Images

Dimensions

Weight 0.91 lb.
Depth 2.97 in.
Height 3.07 in.
Width 4.46 in.

Miscellaneous

UPC 013803063998
Product ID 30041967
Included Accessories 4 x AA Batteries • USB Cable • Video Cable • Neck Strap • 16 MB Memory Card • Driver • Lens Cap
Release Date May, 2006
Family Line Canon PowerShot

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