Canon PowerShot S3 IS
| A | is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of digital cameras. |
| B | means they are good, with some standout features. |
| C | means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth. |
| D & F | mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs. |
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- 30th of 61 in Extended Zoom
- 49th of 74 in Canon
- 29th of 87 in $350 - $600
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Editors' Comments
Canon's extended zoom camera gets a bit of a makeover. An update of the S2IS, the S3IS is a sleek camera with a cool, gun-metal grey paintjob that says this camera is here to do business. The 6 megapixel sensor and 12x optical zoom combine to create tremendously detailed and versatile images, all kept in line by Canon's powerful image stabilization... read more
Specifications
- 6 megapixels
- 12x optical zoom / 4x digital zoom (conversion lenses optional)
- auto and manual focus
- auto and manual exposure
- JPEG file format
- ISO 80-800 (High ISO auto)
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Answered Questions for the S3 IS
- Q: SD card size
- A: I don't think that's true. Cards are getting larger and faster. Mostly to allow for recording of HD video. Sadly... read more
- Q: Can an SDHC card be used in this camera?
- A: No. Just SDs, so the most you can use is 2GB. But that isn't a bad thing. Using more than... read more
- Q: can I use a canon s3 as a webcam
- A: Unfortunately, you are not able to use the Canon S3 IS as a web-camera. There are many viable options out... read more
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Open Questions for the S3 IS
- Q: How can I get video streem from "canon powershot s3 is" in linux / ubuntu?
- 20 points for best answer - 3 replies
- Q: camera wont turn on to take pictures
- 10 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: Can an SDHC card be used in this camera?
- 5 points for best answer - 1 reply
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