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The sleek PowerShot S3 IS digital camera offers you high resolution, an extra-long 12x zoom, advanced yet easy-to-use movie functions plus great new shooting options. The exclusive "MovieSnap" feature allows you to take a full 6 Megapixel still image at any time while you are recording a movie. 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!

Amazon Sales Rank: #2111 in Camera & Photo Color: Black Brand: Canon Model: 1101B001 Released on: 2006-05-09 Dimensions: 3.00" h x 3.10" w x 4.50" l, .91 pounds Display size: 2 6.0-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 14 x 19-inch prints 12x optical zoom lens with USM and UD lens element; 2.0-inch vari-angle LCD display 20 shooting modes and My Colors photo effects DIGIC II, iSAPS, and Flexizone AF/AE for fast, precise results; 2.3-frame-per-second continuous shooting performance Powered by 4 AA-size batteries (alkaline batteries supplied); stores images on SD memory cards (16 MB card included) Powered by 4 AA-size batteries (alkaline batteries supplied) , stores images on SD memory cards (16 MB card included) DIGIC II, iSAPS, and Flexizone AF/AE for fast, precise results , 2.3-frame-per-second continuous shooting performance 12x optical zoom lens with USM and UD lens element , 2.0-inch vari-angle LCD display

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. 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! Successor to the popular PowerShot S2 IS, the latest addition to the PowerShot S-series incorporates a 6.0-megapixel CCD sensor, Canon's renowned optical Image Stabilizer technology, and video functionality rivalling that of dedicated digital video camcorders. Sporting a striking new finish in gunmetal grey, the compact PowerShot S3 IS answers the demands of advanced photographers with several improvements over its predecessor, including an increased sensitivity range of ISO 80 to ISO 800, a larger 2.0-inch vari-angle LCD screen, widescreen (16:9) recording, new movie features, and an additional Sports mode. Canon PowerShot S3 IS features: 12x optical zoom lens with USM and UD lens element Optical Image Stabilizer 6.0-megapixel CCD Larger size 2.0-inch vari-angle LCD 30-frame-per-second (fps) VGA movies with stereo sound and Photo in Movie feature DIGIC II, iSAPS, and Flexizone AF/AE for fast, precise results and 2.3 fps continuous shooting performance 20 shooting modes and My Colors photo effects High ISO Auto and ISO 800 for low light flexibility Widescreen (16:9) recording The PowerShot S3 IS caters for serious photo enthusiasts seeking extended zooming flexibility and fully featured movie recording in a versatile compact digital stills camera. Optics Still the most powerful zoom in a Canon digital compact camera (36 to 432mm, f2.7-f.3.5), the PowerShot S3 IS's lens incorporates the same leading technologies used in Canon's professional EF lenses. An Ultra-Sonic Motor (USM) drives rapid and near-silent zoom operation; an Ultra-low Dispersion (UD) lens element significantly reduces chromatic aberration in telephoto shots; Canon's optical Image Stabilizer (IS) technology counteracts camera shake to reduce image blur when shooting stills or recording video, essential for handheld shots at longer focal lengths. IS allows photographers to shoot at shutter speeds up to 3 stops slower for reliable flash-free photography in low light conditions. The PowerShot S3 IS's 12x optical zoom combines with digital zoom to deliver 48x magnification for recording both stills and video. For even wider framing options, optional wide and telephoto converter lenses extend the focal length from wide 27mm to super-tele 648mm (35mm film equivalent) for an impressive 24x optical zoom. A Super Macro mode and optional Close-Up lens 500D (58mm) allow for detailed macro photography. (Optional wide, telephoto, and close-up lenses not included--must be purchased separately.) Increased ISO speed In addition to Image Stabilization, the PowerShot S3 IS features a new High ISO Auto setting and ISO 800 to further extend the camera's low light shooting capabilities. High ISO Auto automatically sets exposure using the higher range of ISO sensitivities, enabling faster shutter speeds in low light and increased image stability at the telephoto end. A dedicated ISO button allows for easy switching between ISO sensitivities. Movie functions Powerful video functions make the PowerShot S3 IS far more than just a high-performance digital still camera. A dedicated movie button means users do not need to switch modes to start recording, so spontaneous moments can be instantly captured in full motion. Users can record smooth 30-frame-per-second VGA quality movies of up to 1 GB with stereo sound, or create 60-frame-per-second QVGA clips for sharp slow-motion playback. The Movie mode also allows users to pre-select exposure and white balance, zoom throughout the camera's focal range, and manually adjust focus while shooting. A Photo In Movie feature enables the capture of full resolution digital stills during video recording. Creative shooting The PowerShot S3 IS offers 20 shooting modes including full Manual mode, Aperture Priority, and Shutter Speed Priority. Together with 2.3-frame-per-second continuous shooting, a new fast-shutter Sports mode with improved autofocus accuracy provides unprecedented capabilities for capturing action sports sequences. Special Scene modes--such as Night Snapshot and Snow--assist with tricky lighting conditions, while Color Accent and Color Swap modes enable dramatic color effects to be applied to both images and movies. Canon's My Colors photo effects have been enhanced for this model, and can now be applied to images both before and after shooting. The PowerShot S3 IS features a new Widescreen mode (2816 x 1584 recording pixels) for capturing still images in 16:9 format--perfect for viewing images on widescreen television or printing wide (10 x 20-centimeter) photos with a Selphy Compact Photo Printer. Printing and other features A new, dedicated Print menu simplifies printing of multiple images. Full PictBridge support means users can print directly to any PictBridge compatible printer without the need for a PC. New PictBridge features include the ability to print shooting data and optimize faces in portrait shots when connected to a compatible Canon PIXMA printer. The camera's ID photo and movie stills features are also available when connected to a Selphy CP Series Printer. A handy Print/Share button allows one-touch printing and easy uploads to Windows or Mac systems. (Printer not included--must be purchased separately.) The camera's menu system now features support for Arabic, bringing the total number of supported languages to 23. Canon technologies explained Optical Image Stabilizer Canon's lens-shift-type optical Image Stabilizer counteracts the camera shake caused by slight hand movements. Vibration sensors detect the angle and speed of movement and send this information to a processor, allowing the camera to compensate. This adds stability to hand-held, telephoto, or moving shots and enables shooting at shutter speeds of up to three stops slower with no noticeable increase in image blur. DIGIC II Canon's purpose-built DIGIC II (DIGital Imaging Core) image processor links all primary camera functions for maximum efficiency. High-speed processing results in outstanding responsiveness, rapid autofocus, and extended continuous shooting ability. Advanced image processing algorithms deliver superb image detail and color reproduction with accurate white balance and minimal noise. DIGIC II operates efficiently to extend battery life, for longer shooting on a single charge. iSAPS iSAPS (Intelligent Scene Analysis based on Photographic Space) automatically optimizes key camera settings before every shot. Each scene is analyzed and cross-referenced against Photographic Space--a vast in-camera library of photographic data. This enables the camera to make optimal adjustments to autoexposure, autofocus, and auto white balance before image capture occurs. 9-Point AiAF Canon's 9-point AiAF (Artificial Intelligence Autofocus) automatically scans and selects subjects from a set of nine focusing areas across the scene. This ensures accurately focused images even when subjects are not in the centre of the frame. FlexiZone AF/AE FlexiZone AF/AE lets users manually select the focus point from almost any point in the frame by moving the autofocus window in the viewfinder. Exposure is linked to the focus point to ensure that the chosen subject is accurately focused and exposed. Ultra-low Dispersion (UD) lens technology No matter how well engineered, conventional optical glass lens elements cause chromatic aberrations which can 'soften' images and appear in photographs as fringing around the outside edge of subjects. Canon's Ultra-low Dispersion (UD) glass has special optical properties to successfully reduce these aberrations. Especially effective in super telephoto lenses, UD glass helps to deliver crisp, sharp, high-contrast images. What's in the Box PowerShot S3 IS body, AA-size alkaline battery (x 4), SD memory card SDC-16MB, lens cap, neck strap NS-DC4, Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM, USB interface cable IFC-400PCU, stereo video cable STV-250N

The best feedback from customers 505 of 510 people found this review helpful. Impressive camera with excellent picture quality, zoom and battery life. By Anthony Pantliano thought I wanted a micro-sized camera and bought two different brands of compact cameras just to go back because the picture quality under par. After that experience I decided to write the new PowerShot S3 IS a chance. Ensure that there may be small enough to fit in a pocket, but what a camera! The pictures are great, with sharp images from corner to corner, a 12x zoom lens and optical image stabilization quite effective. The benefits of optical image stabilization can not be underestimated in a chamber with a long zoom. When you zoom into maximum telephoto every movement in his hands the results of a large movement in the lens. With stabilizer if you remove the problem. The images have low noise ISO 80-400, ISO 800 I have not tried, but it's good to have in a pinch, the tilt and swivel LCD screen is great, you'll wonder how you ever lived without before. Battery life is excellent and I can not underemphasize the benefit of the cameras on standard AA batteries. If you ever find yourself in the midst of one day of shooting and the batteries die simply pop into a local supermarket and pick up some more. I suggest you buy a good set of rechargeable NiMH batteries do. The movie mode is great with the zoom feature, one touch / Stop dedicated stereo sound! Also, finally, a Canon PowerShot digital with a live histogram! You will not be disappointed with this camera. 332 of 347 people found the following review helpful. Camera aims to make the best photographers and K. Williams too many resources. So little time. It 'possible that a camera for an amateur photographer? Apparently this is the objective of the Canon S3, offers easy access to controls that compensate for common difficult shooting scenarios. Most point-and-shoot (P & D) cameras have a few buttons - relying instead on the hidden menu driven. Although this may make the camera appear less intimidating at first, find the correct setting while attempting to photograph frame and action or bad lighting subjects is frustrating. As a result, many unused features. For comparison, the S3 has at least ten more buttons of my P + S left MINOLTA Dimage G500 (5 megapixel 3x optical zoom). And a lot of Canon multifunction buttons, depending on whether you take in one of several ways, playing back stills, or movies - which provides dozens of useful options. Canon S3 has a button for quick access to movie recording (with on-screen options for 320x240 or 640x480 15/30 fps 15/30/60 fps) up to 1 GB or one hour per clip stereo and zoom functions satisfy the movies . There are dedicated buttons for ISO, audios, flash, continuous shooting, macro, manual focus, display, and a custom keyboard shortcut. The Mode Dial on top of the camera settings for a wide range of typical situations that portrait, landscape, sports, night, and panoramic views. There is also an AUTO [MATIC] certainty. But if all your photos even in this setting, you might as well use a P & S model. The main advantage of the many buttons and knobs on the S3 is a quick access to a wide range of useful features without taking your eyes of the subject. FUNC [FUNCTION] can present a huge amount of relevant information, while the sharp image is visible. Everything from the remaining number of images and image quality, white balance and ISO feedback on the correct boundary DISP [LAY] button activates the network and histogram, switching between LCD and viewfinder, or reduce the amount of information on the screen. Either the screen is equally informative and useful for the adjustment. MENU button is different, that it seldom used options to replace temporarily focused topic. Develop a little further.