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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 It has been replaced by the Canon S5 IS.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
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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.
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  • 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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sammy (sammyak) 0 pts

balck spot appearing on pics taken from cannon s3is

i see a black spot appearing on my lcd and the same black spot is appearing on the pics taken from the camera. i have purchased this camera a year back and off late i started facing this problem. what could be the problem with this ? please assist
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by James DeRuvo (byjamesderuvo) 58450 pts
March 25, 2009 12:11 AM
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It could be a dead pixel. It can happen. Your best bet is to send it in for a repair estimate. If you haven't had your warranty expired, it may be covered. If it has, check with your credit card company to see if they offer an additional year of warranty coverage as a perk. But if not, it may still be worth getting it looked at for an estimate. At least you'll know ...
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