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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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
58 Helpfuls 59 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
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
41 Helpfuls 42 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
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 S3 IS - 12X "Monster Zoom" ProSumer DigiCam delivers satisfaction.

byASourdough4 May 15, 2007
34 Helpfuls 35 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Very sharp images obtained; close-up or distant, CANON's S3 delivers every time.
Cons Awkward Menu layout explanation in User Manual
Recommended it? Yes

(Jan 08 revisions fixed some of the formatting glitches.)

CANON's Latest Hit ! The PowerShot S3 IS

It is the best Camera I have used.! Every time I use it, there is some new and exciting feature to learn about and apply. All of the digital cameras I have owned have, by economic... Read full review »

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Canon Powershot S3 IS my Good Old Lost and Found Camera

bytexas-swede Jan 30, 2012
31 Helpfuls 32 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Lens, 12X Zoom, picture quality, fast shutter, lots of features, focus light, AA...
Cons Cannot save as RAW, movie resolution is VGA, some controls odd, AA batteries, 2”...
Recommended it? Yes

We’ve had our Canon Powershot S3 IS for about 5-6 years and we’ve shot several thousands of photos with it. Even though it may seem outdated it is still widely traded as used and even sold as new (but not in retail). A used Canon Powershot S3 IS in good condition seems to go for around... Read full review »

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~~ The Tale Of Alice In Shutterland ~~

bykbolton72 Oct 16, 2006
20 Helpfuls 21 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Also takes movies, LCD screen, creative categories, beautiful, fast
Cons As always, digital cameras tend to take too long to learn how to use!
Recommended it? Yes

I do not know if it is just me (which it usually is), or is the world making everything Simple, Complicated??

It is no longer a cup of Joe. It is an extra tall diet caramel foam free caffeine craver chocolate frozen banana cappacino!

It is no longer 1-555-0101..It is text... Read full review »

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CANON POWERSHOT S3 IS DIGITAL CAMERA - Worth a thousand words

bydesslok Mar 5, 2008
14 Helpfuls 15 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Enough features to hold your hand as a beginner but turn you loose as a_pro.
Cons One minute movies, RAW format would be nice, the bundled memory card is too small.
Recommended it? Yes

Being a man of many hidden talents, I bet you don't know that I also like taking pictures. No, not that kind you perv - but just photography. I started out with taking a class back in college in film and video production - and while my BA is mostly useless, it does mean that I've got a pretty good... Read full review »

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Best Surprise My Husband Ever Brought Home.

bypixelfaler Sep 29, 2007
13 Helpfuls 14 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Compact for capability, excellent zoom, internal stabilizer, very user-friendly.
Cons The pop-off lens cap. But, one can even live with that.
Recommended it? Yes

Forget flowers, chocolates and sappy sentimental cards. When I was down in the dumps about being the only family member (outside of my three-year old) that didn't have a camera, but I was the one that tried to use the camera most often, my husband came home the next day with the S3.

He... Read full review »

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Flawed Perfection - but almost there!

byjethrohoyt May 12, 2007
13 Helpfuls 14 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Feature rich, technically brilliant.
Cons Poor ergonomic and functional design. Dreadful CCD sensor.
Recommended it? Yes

This review describes my experience with the Canon Power Shot S3 IS digital, point and shoot, camera. It does not attempt to improve upon other excellent and detailed reviews, notable among them being Dkozin's fine piece: http://www.epinions.com/content_233951170180. Instead it deals with my... Read full review »

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The Best Camera Short of a dSLR

bychui101 Jun 13, 2006
13 Helpfuls 14 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros 12x zoom, Image stabilizer, Full manual mode, good battery life
Cons Can't autofocus in dark, noisy ISO 800, no 9-point autofocus
Recommended it? Yes

It's kind of hard to impress me with most gadgets and gizmos - I end up always finding some little detail that gets to me. However, the Powershot S3 IS is, without a doubt, the finest point-and-shoot camera I have ever used.

What's in the box
You get the usual kit from Canon. Aside... 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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