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Canon PowerShot S3 IS Digital Camera Image

Canon PowerShot S3 IS Digital Camera

4.5/5 stars  43 reviews
The sleek PowerShot S3 IS digital camera offers you high resolution, an extra-long zoom, advanced yet easy-to-use movie functions plus... Read More
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! Minimize
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Overall Rating: 4.5/5 stars
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By: dkozin
May 31, 2006

Canon PowerShot S3 IS Digital Camera - I Sold Mine On eBay

Author's Rating: 5/5 stars

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

Bottom Line:
The Canon PowerShot S3 IS is an excellent choice if you need a camera with 12x optical zoom and optical image stabilization. But you can save... Read More


By: snapbeans1965
Jan 18, 2008

Very nice camera!

Author's Rating: 5/5 stars

Pros: photo quality, zoom, macro, features, LCD screen

Cons: None

Bottom Line:
I would highly recommend this camera to beginners and intermediate users due to it's quality and ease of use. Read More


By: oly861
Jan 15, 2008

Beep beep....click.

Author's Rating: 5/5 stars

Pros: Vibration reduction, multiple shot modes, rotational LCD screen, great digital and manual zoom.

Cons: Possibly more megapixels, pricetag still a little high.

Bottom Line:
Bottom line is that if you have used cameras before, this is a snap. If not seriously into cameras, it takes a little to get familiar with. Read More


By: ASourdough4
May 15, 2007

Canon PowerShot S3 IS - 12X "Monster Zoom" ProSumer DigiCam delivers satisfaction.

Author's Rating: 5/5 stars

Pros: Very sharp images obtained; close-up or distant, CANON's S3 delivers every time.

Cons: Awkward Menu layout explanation in User Manual

Bottom Line:
CANON has another winner in a series of 3 excellent Digital Cameras. The S3 IS can satisfy the most demanding pro to the novice. I really like mine. Read More


By: chui101
Jun 13, 2006

The Best Camera Short of a dSLR

Author's Rating: 5/5 stars

Pros: 12x zoom, Image stabilizer, Full manual mode, good battery life

Cons: Can't autofocus in dark, noisy ISO 800, no 9-point autofocus

Bottom Line:
If you want an excellent camera but aren't quite ready for the dive into dSLR land with expensive lenses, this is the camera for you. Read More


By: annony
Nov 4, 2007

Canon Power Shot S3 IS

Author's Rating: 5/5 stars

Pros: 6.0 Mega pixels, image stabilization, 12x optical zoom, very good image quality, super macro.

Cons: Small LCD screen, lens cap falls of too easily.

Bottom Line:
This is a really good camera. Maybe you can get some cheaper, but this camera is well worth its cost. It's easy to use and produces very good quality photos. Read More


By: pixelfaler
Sep 29, 2007

Best Surprise My Husband Ever Brought Home.

Author's Rating: 5/5 stars

Pros: Compact for capability, excellent zoom, internal stabilizer, very user-friendly.

Cons: The pop-off lens cap. But, one can even live with that.

Bottom Line:
I would recommend the Canon S3. It's an incredible buy for the price and has the backing of a quality manufacturer. It's very versatile, yet easily portable. Read More


By: senecalr
May 7, 2007

Canon S3 IS -- what to buy with it

Author's Rating: 5/5 stars

Pros: fun to use, no delay, great pictures, great zoom

Cons: A little heavy. I wish the lens cover locked in.

Bottom Line:
if your credit card sized camera is disappointing you (shutter lag, zoom, slow to write to memory) then this is the answer. Read More


By: arh33
Sep 5, 2007

A smidge below a digital SLR- a great upgrade for point and shoot users

Author's Rating: 5/5 stars

Pros: Feels solid, easy to use auto functions, great zoom, lcd screen, looks cool too

Cons: thin included neck strap, microscopic included memory card (why bother?), buttons all over the place.

Bottom Line:
work with it a little bit and you'll realize great results and crisp photos Read More


By: stormweaver
Apr 24, 2007

S3 IS still great after a year on the market

Author's Rating: 5/5 stars

Pros: fast, quiet zoom, low price for high quality, great image quality

Cons: lens cover doesn't snap on, multitude of buttons that might get in the way

Bottom Line:
Buy this camera now, it's inexpensive and is all the camera you'll ever need. Read More


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