Canon PowerShot S3 IS Digital Camera
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Product Details: Canon PowerShot S3 IS
| Megapixels: | 6 Megapixels |
|---|---|
| Optical Zoom: | 12 X |
| Digital Zoom : | 4 X |
| LCD Screen Size: | 2 in |
| Recording Method | MultiMediaCard, Secure Digital (SD) Card |
| Product Line | PowerShot |
| Camera Type | Digital camera |
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Product Description: Canon PowerShot S3 IS
This camera is equipped with a 12x optical zoom lens, which covers a 35mm film equivalent focal length ranging from 36 mm (Wide Angle) to 432 mm (Telephoto), and has an f/2.7 (Wide Angle) - f/3.5 (Telephoto) aperture. By incorporating a UD (Ultra Low Dispersion) lens into the lens element, the chromatic aberration has been reduced. This model incorporates an image stabilizer, which reduces the effects of camera shake while shooting. In addition, the zoom lens's super-smooth, super-fast ultra sonic motor (USM) provides all the zooming speed you need.
This camera can take VGA (640 x 480 pixels) movies with exceptional image quality at a full 30 frames per second. Furthermore, it can shoot movies even in the still image shooting modes and vice versa. Also, a new mode to take very smooth QVGA (320 x 240 pixels) movies at 60 frames per second has been newly added. Moreover, digital zoom and manual focus are available as well as adjusting the zoom or exposure, or locking the AF or exposure while shooting a movie. Movies can be taken continuously (depending on the storage capacity of the recording media) until the clip size reaches 1GB or the clip length reaches 1 hour.
The recording pixels include a "Widescreen" feature that has the same aspect ratio as 16:9 widescreen TVs for shooting wide images. Adding ISO [800] has resulted in a faster shutter speed even when shooting in dark environments. Also, [High ISO Auto] that has a program diagram with a higher ISO speed setting has been added to the ISO speed position.
Featuring "Sports" as a shooting mode has resulted in better focusing of moving subjects, which is especially useful when shooting sporting events. A "My Colors" mode that changes image colors when shooting has been added to the FUNC. Menu of the PowerShot S3 IS.
Macro mode is used to record subjects at close range, and Super Macro is used when the distance from the front of the lens to the subject is in the range of 0 to 10 cm (0 to 3.9 in.).
This camera is equipped with an upgraded 2.0-inch Liquid Crystal Display (LCD). Information display on the LCD monitor and LCD viewfinder when shooting can be customized. The function (shooting mode: P/Tv/Av/M) to display the histogram when shooting was added and Grid lines can be displayed for easier photo composition. Also, this camera shows the possible shooting range within which auto-focusing at the current zoom position.
As the recording quality is set up to 16 bit, 44.100 k Hz with the stereo microphone, high quality recording is possible when shooting movies. In addition, "Sound Recorder" can record sound only, without images.
Using My Colors, effects can be added to images that have already been shot (still images only). The functions to create a folder to store recorded images by shooting date or shooting month, and to jump to the first image of each shooting date or to a movie and play have been newly added. Transition effects can be applied while transitioning between scenes or on slide shows.
A Print/Share button has also been equipped, letting you easily print your images by connecting the camera directly to a direct print compatible printer and then simply pressing this button. When the camera is connected to a computer, pressing the Print/Share button lets you easily download images directly from the camera to the computer.
User Reviews: Canon PowerShot S3 IS
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Canon S3 IS Great camera
, June 8, 2006Reviewer: viable95 - See all viable95's reviews -
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, October 17, 2006Reviewer: Angela C - See all Angela C's reviews47 of 48 Yahoo! Users found this Canon PowerShot S3 IS review helpfulPros: Easy To Use. This camera is the best we found...the most BANG for the BUCK. We handled dozens and researched on the net for days. Everything is self explanitory and simple. We love the "AA" Batteries for easy reload anywhere...and not having to depend on a Lithium. Software was easy to install and seems quite easy to use.
Cons: Didn't Find Any
We researched for days both in person and on the net. Purchased two cameras and returned them until we came across this one.
It feels secure in your hands (unlike some that felt like a toy). The screen is large and easily turned for easy viewing.
Each of the settings are self explanitory on the viewer...and overall this camera is simple...simple...simple. ...
But most importantly, after seeing the quaility of the photos, we realized that if you're not enlarging and printing oversized photos the 6 pxls are more than enough for the average user.
Even with motion, the photos are clean and crisp. We upgraded to a 2gig memory card which will allow us to take videos and photos and never worry about running out of memory.
It's size is convenient and doesn't feel like a bulky oversized camera. It has the convenience of an instant camera with the results of a professional.
So...we must say...as fussy as we were and with the two prior mistakes we made, we are pleased to say that the end result and purchase of this Cannon was a WISE DECISION.
We highly recommend this camera for on the go fun!
Pro Reviews: Canon PowerShot S3 IS
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Digital Photography Review
Canon PowerShot S3 IS Review
And so to the rating. There was a part of me that felt slightly disappointed that the S3 IS was such a minor upgrade, and that the new high ISO mode added so little. But there are some subtle but important improvements, and the S2 IS was a worthy recipient of its Highly Recommended rating. There... more... -
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Powershot S3 IS
Like its predecessor the S2, the PowerShot S3 IS is a very capable entrant in the megazoom digicam market. With 6-megapixels of resolution, a high-quality image-stabilized 36-432mm zoom lens, very good image quality and industry-leading support for moving images, the S3 IS offers a compelling... more... -
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Canon PowerShot S3 IS
Taken as a package, the Canon S3 IS is one fine digital camera, and one that's a lot of fun to use besides. Based on our testing (and playing with it), it's clear that this is going to be a huge favorite in the market. more...
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Pros: This is a great camera. It takes great outdoor pictures and good indoor pictures. The IS really work on zoom. I have 3 Nikon. S3 makes much better pitures in every way. Battery life is long. You can turn the lcd to any angle you want to take the picture.
Cons: Buttons & body don't have solid feel as my Nikon. LCD too dim on daylight.
I got my the 1st batch of S3 on May 06' Wow, S3 is like a mini DSLR with IS. I am a Nikon guy. I had Nikon N50(sold), N60(sold) and Coolpix 3100(still have it). But my S3 blow them away with much better picture quality. Only concern is built quality, buttons feel loose. When I was holding my N60, I felt like I was holding a stone. I don't have the same feeling when I hold my S3. But not a big deal. Taking good pictures is all It takes. ...