Canon PowerShot S3 IS
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- 2nd of 56 in 6 Megapixel
- 29th of 81 in $350 - $600
- 23rd of 57 in Extended Zoom
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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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