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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- 23rd of 60 in Extended Zoom
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| 47digital | $698.33 |
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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: How do I set for higher dpi on my S3 IS?
- A: As Steve Rindsberg, Microsoft MVP and co-creator of PPTools, puts it, " it is wrong, irrelevant and confusing to think... read more
- Q: LCD monitor is blank. It lights up, but no text or picture.
- A: The only option I see on the camera that may have affected your LCD this way is the adjusting LCD... read more
- Q: Help! On vacation -- viewfinder/LCD screen trouble
- A: Reset by removing batteries for a few minutes and then replacing them and restarting camera. Otherwise, read in manual under... 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: I own a CANON S3IS and currently I am using a SD card for storing images. I would like to know if SDHC memory cards are compatable with this one.
- 10 points for best answer - 2 replies
- Q: is a remote control with timer available?
- 20 points for best answer - 1 reply
Store Ratings and Offer Details for the Canon S3 IS
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1119 Store Reviews |
eBay
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$479.99 |
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345 Store Reviews |
Electronics Expo
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$307.88 |
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136 Store Reviews |
Amazon Marketplace
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$329.99 |
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1309 Store Reviews |
47digital
via Amazon.com |
$698.33 |
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Canon PowerShot S3 IS News
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