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Note: This camera was first sold in Feb 2006. It has been replaced by the Canon S5 IS.
Canon PowerShot S3 IS
Canon PowerShot S3 IS
B
HQ Grade: B
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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  • 3 out of 5
"S3 IS - Disappointed."
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Canon PowerShot S3 IS Details

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 technology. The S3IS also has a strong video mode as well, offering 30 frames-per-second and stereo-sound that Canon claims can rival even standard camcorders. The S3IS is a serious camera with plenty of functionality, perfect for those who want not just long-range photographs but a long-range experience.

Canon S3 IS 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)
  • movie mode w/sound
  • 4 AA batteries
  • 2.0 inch LCD
  • SD card storage (16MB included)
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Product Information

Manufacturer Canon
Part Number 1101B001
UPC 013803063998
Release Date Feb 24, 2006

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