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| 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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Canon PowerShot S3 IS Reviews
Professional Reviews of the Canon S3 IS
- 3.4 out of 5
DC Resource likes the S3 IS, but offers the Panasonic FZ30 or Fuji S9000 as possible alternatives. read original review
- 3.3 out of 5
CNET acknowledges that the S3 IS sits in that fuzzy area between regular digital cameras and digital SLRs, but sees it as a decent compromise for those not willing to wade in the deep end just yet. read original review
Canon S3 IS Reviews by DigitalCamera-HQ Users
Page 1 of 4 (79 DigitalCamera-HQ reviews total)
- 4 out of 5
The S3 is a good camera. Infact, if you intend to use it primarily during the daytime, and outdoors, its not just good, its great! read more
- 4 out of 5
After using this camera during my photography studies i have come to great satisfaction. it is a durabnle compact model and is a easy to... read more
- 4 out of 5
In Aug 2007, I got S3IS @ Rs.14K when S5IS is lurking at the corner @Rs.19K which was lil bit steep 4 me. Performance in... read more
- 4 out of 5
Yea! Target clearance $245! Just in time. I have a Minolta A1 which apparently has a potential imager defect requiring a Class Action solution. I... read more
- 4 out of 5
It's certainly a downgrade from my film SLR but it definitely beats the price of a new digital SLR. I definitely appreciate the manual options... read more
- 4 out of 5
this my first camera!!!
enjoy....
try it!!!!read more
- 4 out of 5
I upgraded my camera to this one after my old one fritzed out, the only bad thing i have to say is that the pixelation... read more
- 4 out of 5
i don't know may be fuji s9100 has better image quality or panasonic fz7 has better price or P.fz50 saves images in raw etc.
bat...
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- 4 out of 5
it is something like a white magic spell!!
Explore ...you can realize its gravity.read more
- 4 out of 5
Excellent camera - recomeneded might be i need to read the manua again on the sports mode the pictur gives me a lot of grainsread more
- 4 out of 5
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... read more
- 4 out of 5
Fellow Digital camera researchers,
I recently got a Powershot S3 and quite happy with it overall, but as an astronomer who desires astrophotography with it... read more
- 4 out of 5
I needed to upgrade from my Kodak DX3215, which was quite limiting, but trusty. After much researching, I finally came upon the Powershot S3. It... read more
- 4 out of 5
The Canon S3 IS is my first foray into the world of digital cameras after 13 years of sterling service from my Canon EOS 10QD... read more
- 4 out of 5
For those of you looking to get a little more out of your digital photography, and still have enough left to afford a family, this... read more
- 4 out of 5
find it very good purchase for beginner. the only thing i can say against it is there no way to see the power left in... read more
- 4 out of 5
I own DSLRs for jobs, but always carry a point-&-shoot wherever I go. My last P&P was a Canon G3; beautiful. I bought the S3IS... read more
- 4 out of 5
I love the zoom and I like the focus feature on the viewfinder but I hate where the menu button is . Every time I... read more
- 4 out of 5
it is quit good! the picture and the video, But i have problem opening the video format with adobe premier editor.... how can i open... read more
- 4 out of 5
actually S3IS is a good camera for taking nice pics.but the only problem that makes the owner,a little angry is the "noise"!i advise you to... read more
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