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| • Ease of Use |
7 |
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8 |
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PROS
• Very good image quality.
• 12x zoom lens with optical image stabilization.
• Flip-out, rotating 2-inch LCD display.
• Widescreen 16:9 framing is a nice feature.
• Full manual controls.
• Decent movie capture.
• USB 2.0 support.
CONS
• Some redeye problem.
• Poor viewfinder resolution.
• Chromatic aberration and purple fringing.
• Noise reduction too strong at ISO 200+.
• Lacks RAW support.
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Includes: PowerShot S3 IS camera, 4 AA-size Alkaline Battery, 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.
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The ultra-compact and stylish Canon S3 IS digital camera is produced with an extra-long zoom and cutting-edge technologies. This model is markedly created for consumers who have significant shooting experience. At first blush, Canon S3 IS looks like a tiny and cute camera, but after detailed investigation you can see that it's a very difficult system which allows taking high-quality images. Thanks to the fact that the camera has compact dimensions you can take it where you go and capture exciting moments anytime you want. Canon S3 IS has approved 6.0 Megapixel CCD image sensor which is destined to achieve a high-fidelity reproduction on the 2.0-inch LCD spinning monitor. Taking photos with high resolution you can create quite serious prints (14x19-inches). If you want to have a really powerful digital zoom you can unite all of the compatible lenses and as result has an impressive 24x total optical zoom. Without extra lenses Canon S3 IS has 12x optical zoom. Even you're shooting with a high magnification you have stable pictures, because the Canon's renowned Image Stabilizer technology's reducing the effects caused by shaky hands or trembling subjects. Canon's sophisticated menu incorporates 20 useful shooting modes and My Colors photo effects and it supports 23 languages. Canon S3 IS is equipped with DIGIC II image processor and iSAPS technology for quick and accurate results. In contrast to its predecessor PowerShot S3 IS has an expanded ISO range of 80 to 800, which enables to employ camera in low-light places. In add, camera is powered by 4 AA-size alkaline batteries and accepts SD memory cards. Full array of features you can see below.
Canon PowerShot S3 IS Major Features:
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12x Zoom Digital Camera featuring 6 effective megapixels. |
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6 effective megapixels for 2,816 x 2,112-pixel images. |
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2 inch low-temperature polycrystalline silicon TFT color tilt/swivel LCD. |
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Image stabilized 12x optical zoom lens, 6.0-72.0mm (equivalent to a 36-432mm lens on a 35mm camera) with USM and UD lens element. |
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Digital zoom up to 4x magnification. |
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Widescreen (16:9) still image recording. |
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DIGIC II image processor, iSAPS technology and Flexizone AF/AE. |
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Adjustable white balance for various light conditions (TTL, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Custom). |
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Various methods of exposure metering (Evaluative, Center-Weighted average, and Spot Metering frame with Spot Mode is fixed to center or linked to the AF frame). |
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Built-in flash Modes: Auto, On/Off, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro, Flash Exposure Lock, Flash Exposure Compensation, Manual Power adjustment, Second Curtain Synch. |
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Adjustable aperture settings from f/2.7 to f/3.5 |
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Adjustable shutter speed settings from 1/3,200 to 15 seconds. |
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ISO sensitivity equivalents: Auto, High ISO Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, and 800. |
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Photo Effects: Vivid, Vivid Blue, Vivid Green, Vivid Red, Neutral, Sepia, Black & White, Positive Film, Lighter Skin Tone, Darker Skin Tone, Custom Color. |
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Unusual Color Accent and Color Swap features. |
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Stitch-Assist mode for creating panoramic pictures. |
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Continuous Shooting Mode (2.1fps) until memory is full. |
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Three Movie modes with sound (up to 640 x 480 pixels, at up to 30 frames per second). |
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Powered by Canon NB-5L rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack, with optional AC adapter. |
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Images saved to SecureDigital memory cards (16MB card included). |
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USB 2.0 connectivity for PC and Mac. |
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DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) and PictBridge compatibility. |
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