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Note: This camera was first sold in Feb 2006. It has been replaced by the Canon S5 IS.

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Canon PowerShot S3 IS

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.

4 out of 5

"Apart from the noise, great camera"

4 out of 5

"Photographer in Training..S3 filled all needs.."

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This camera is ranked

3rd of 40 in 6 Megapixel
33rd of 63 in Extended Zoom
53rd of 82 in Canon
35th of 87 in $350 - $600
31st of 71 in Over $600

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Canon S3 IS Reviews

4 out of 5

S3 IS

(Nick - 1/28/07)

I got my Powershot S3 IS for Christmas last month, and it is a great camera. It is a quick, responsive camera, and doesnt feel like a toy, unlike many other digital cameras. The 15 sec. exposure is great for astrophotography. The only downsides I could find were some pretty bad purple fringing when maximum zoom is used in high contrast colors, such as white on black. There is alos alot of noise with this camera.