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Buy Cameras - Canon PowerShot S3 IS Digital Camera Overview

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Buy Cameras - Get compact, professional performance with the Canon PowerShot S3 IS. Featuring a powerful 12x optical zoom lens and 6.0 megapixel capture, the PowerShot S3 IS has all the features you’re looking for in a digital camera along with a few surprises as well. The new movie button allows you to record high-resolution, 60fps continuous movies without having to switch modes, and an exclusive, “MovieSnap” feature allows you to take still images while you’re shooting video giving you dual capture capability for all your memorable moments.

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Canon Powershot S3 IS my Good Old Lost and Found Camera
Post by: texas-swede - Date: 2012-01-30T07:15:24.000-08:00 Author's Rating: Pros: Lens, 12X Zoom, picture quality, fast shutter, lots of features, focus light, AA batteries, comfortable. Cons: Cannot save as RAW, movie resolution is VGA, some controls odd, AA batteries, 2” LCD. The Bottom Line: This is a good old style Point and Shoot camera with lots of features. You can take good pictures but not great movies. I like AA-power but you may not. Review: texas-swede Read full review
Great Camera - I love it!
Post by: rmsynh28 - Date: 2009-12-17T04:42:02.000-08:00 Author's Rating: Pros: 12x optical zoom, crystal clear photos. Fully automatic, manual options as well. Movie capabilites. Cons: Really do not have any, best camera I have The Bottom Line: Review: rmsynh28 Read full review
Good Camera until it gives you an E18 Lens Error
Post by: Rostlk - Date: 2008-04-14T18:29:06.000-08:00 Author's Rating: Pros: Price / Quality of photo / zoom / video capability Cons: Very fragile lens mechanism and Canon customer support The Bottom Line: Review: Rostlk Read full review
CANON POWERSHOT S3 IS DIGITAL CAMERA - Worth a thousand words
Post by: desslok - Date: 2008-03-05T22:08:30.000-08:00 Author's Rating: Pros: Enough features to hold your hand as a beginner but turn you loose as a_pro. Cons: One minute movies, RAW format would be nice, the bundled memory card is too small. The Bottom Line: A good price for a nice, soild entry level camera that has a bit of a professional bent to it too. Review: desslok Read full review
Awesome Camera!
Post by: trance88 - Date: 2008-02-04T20:41:41.000-08:00 Author's Rating: Pros: Picture quality, audio and video recorder Cons: A memory hog in high quality video format. The Bottom Line: Review: trance88 Read full review
Very nice camera!
Post by: snapbeans1965 - Date: 2008-01-18T14:36:37.000-08:00 Author's Rating: Pros: photo quality, zoom, macro, features, LCD screen Cons: None The Bottom Line: I would highly recommend this camera to beginners and intermediate users due to it's quality and ease of use. Review: snapbeans1965 Read full review
Beep beep....click.
Post by: oly861 - Date: 2008-01-15T22:02:33.000-08:00 Author's Rating: Pros: Vibration reduction, multiple shot modes, rotational LCD screen, great digital and manual zoom. Cons: Possibly more megapixels, pricetag still a little high. The Bottom Line: Bottom line is that if you have used cameras before, this is a snap. If not seriously into cameras, it takes a little to get familiar with. Review: oly861 Read full review
Best XMAS GIFT
Post by: aeify - Date: 2007-12-30T07:55:18.000-08:00 Author's Rating: Pros: Price and ease of use. Cons: Comes with tiny memory card that needed to be upgraded right away. The Bottom Line: I would reccommend this to anyone that has had a problem adjusting to digital cameras because of the general feel when you shoot pictures with this camera. Review: aeify Read full review
Big Zoom in a Small Package
Post by: extremevalues - Date: 2007-12-13T16:02:51.000-08:00 Author's Rating: Pros: BIG zoom easy to use manual controls intellishake Cons: too big to fit in your pocket, but I wouldn't sacrifice the zoom for pocketablity! The Bottom Line: This is a great carry anywhere alternative to an SLR camera. It provides a ton of flexibility without carrying around a ton of lenses. Review: extremevalues Read full review
Canon Power Shot S3 IS
Post by: annony - Date: 2007-11-04T18:11:45.000-08:00 Author's Rating: Pros: 6.0 Mega pixels, image stabilization, 12x optical zoom, very good image quality, super macro. Cons: Small LCD screen, lens cap falls of too easily. The Bottom Line: This is a really good camera. Maybe you can get some cheaper, but this camera is well worth its cost. It's easy to use and produces very good quality photos. Review: annony Read full review
Best Surprise My Husband Ever Brought Home.
Post by: pixelfaler - Date: 2007-09-29T18:53:33.000-08:00 Author's Rating: Pros: Compact for capability, excellent zoom, internal stabilizer, very user-friendly. Cons: The pop-off lens cap. But, one can even live with that. The Bottom Line: I would recommend the Canon S3. It's an incredible buy for the price and has the backing of a quality manufacturer. It's very versatile, yet easily portable. Review: pixelfaler Read full review
Fallen in love with photography again
Post by: weezulman - Date: 2007-09-14T07:12:13.000-08:00 Author's Rating: Pros: Outstanding image quality, plethora of features Cons: Portability, graininess at full zoom at night The Bottom Line: This is an excellent purchase for someone looking for the most capabilities at a reasonable price. Review: weezulman Read full review
Canon Powershot S3 IS developed flaw
Post by: ej99f150 - Date: 2007-09-06T15:07:56.000-08:00 Author's Rating: Pros: Great camera (other than this flaw). Takes a great picture, good zoom. Cons: The hassle of getting it fixed. The Bottom Line: Review: ej99f150 Read full review
A smidge below a digital SLR- a great upgrade for point and shoot users
Post by: arh33 - Date: 2007-09-05T14:19:54.000-08:00 Author's Rating: Pros: Feels solid, easy to use auto functions, great zoom, lcd screen, looks cool too Cons: thin included neck strap, microscopic included memory card (why bother?), buttons all over the place. The Bottom Line: work with it a little bit and you'll realize great results and crisp photos Review: arh33 Read full review
Fantastic bang for the buck
Post by: joshwexler - Date: 2007-08-03T07:09:54.000-08:00 Author's Rating: Pros: Battery life, picture quality, photo stitch feature, tons of settings. Cons: none that I've found yet. The Bottom Line: This is a great camera for a great price. Takes beautiful pictures, that could be made up to a 11x13 Review: joshwexler Read full review
Awesome Camera - Excellent Buy
Post by: blakeca85 - Date: 2007-07-06T02:20:29.000-08:00 Author's Rating: Pros: Excellent photo quality \| Incredible zoom \| Great customizable settings Cons: Large movie file size \| Resolutions are hard to print The Bottom Line: I don't want to spend the money on a dSLR and this is an incredible replacement for such. Enthusiasts enjoy! Review: blakeca85 Read full review
Excellent, Fully-Featured Point-n-Shoot Camera
Post by: mister45 - Date: 2007-06-28T11:05:14.000-08:00 Author's Rating: Pros: Flip out& rotate LCD, 1touch video, amazing quality, feature rich, rugged, natural feel Cons: Expensive, large, lens accessories require adapters. The Bottom Line: This is the camera for those that want the best possible camera without actually buying a professional grade camera. Well worth the money. Review: mister45 Read full review
Great camera for money
Post by: rbr28 - Date: 2007-06-09T04:30:54.000-08:00 Author's Rating: Pros: Image Stabilization (works great!) Zoom range and low distortion/good aperture through whole range. Buttons Cons: Autofocus (sometimes slow and/or inaccurate) EVF brightness and LCD resolution The Bottom Line: In my experience Canon has always made good cameras that are easy to use, but also incredibly flexible. This camera definitely fits with that experience. Review: rbr28 Read full review
Canon PowerShot S3 IS - 12X"Monster Zoom" ProSumer DigiCam delivers satisfaction.
Post by: ASourdough4 - Date: 2007-05-15T00:25:19.000-08:00 Author's Rating: Pros: Very sharp images obtained; close-up or distant, CANON's S3 delivers every time. Cons: Awkward Menu layout explanation in User Manual The Bottom Line: CANON has another winner in a series of 3 excellent Digital Cameras. The S3 IS can satisfy the most demanding pro to the novice. I really like mine. Review: ASourdough4 Read full review
Flawed Perfection - but almost there!
Post by: jethrohoyt - Date: 2007-05-12T13:23:45.000-08:00 Author's Rating: Pros: Feature rich, technically brilliant. Cons: Poor ergonomic and functional design. Dreadful CCD sensor. The Bottom Line: Could have been the perfect camera. I will learn to cope with its shortcomings. Review: jethrohoyt Read full review