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Advanced Compact Digital Cameras

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

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Canon PowerShot S3 IS 4.50

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RRP

$799.00

Price range

$513.00

Review Date

Monday, 17th of July, 2006

Features

Camera Resolution : 6.0 MP

Digital Zoom : 4x

ISO Speeds : 100

ISO Speeds : 200

ISO Speeds : 400

ISO Speeds : 80

ISO Speeds : 800

ISO Speeds : Auto

Optical Zoom : 12x

What's Hot

Brilliant pictures, Big Zoom, Advanced Functionality

What's Not

Burst mode could be better

The Final Word

An absolutely brilliant ultra zoom model that combines a 12X zoom lens with exceptional picture quality and all the usual functionality.

Notes

# This product is no longer available directly from the manufacturer. It may be available in retail and distribution channels, or second hand. The price displayed is the price at review time and the last available recommended retail price.

Digital Camera Features

Optical Zoom

12x

Camera Resolution

6.0 MP

LCD screen size

2.0 in

Digital Zoom

Video capture

Yes

Focal Range Telephoto (cm)

Focus Length Telephoto (cm)

7.2

Macro Focus Range Telephoto (cm)

Lens Aperture Telephoto (cm)

3.5

FlashType

Built-in

Flash Range Telephoto (cm)

90 cm − 4.0 m

Flash Functions

Auto Flash, Flash Off, Red-eye Reduction Flash , Slow Sync

ISO Speeds

800, 80, Auto , 100, 200, 400

Max Shutter Speed

1/3200th of a second

Min Shutter Speed

15 seconds

Shutter Priority?

Yes

White balance

Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Tungsten

Fixed Image Resolutions

1600x1200, 2272x1704, 2816x2112, 640x480

Image Sensor Type

CCD

Image stabilization (Optical)?

Yes

Viewfinder

LCD (TTL)

Colour Viewfinder?

Yes

Continuous Shot?

Yes

Continuous Shot Limits

Approx 2.3 shots/sec

Bracketing Function?

Yes

Self timer?

Yes

Focal Range Wide (cm)

Macro Focus Range Wide (cm)

Focus Length Wide (cm)

0.06

Flash Range Wide (cm)

50 cm − 5.2 m

Lens Aperture Wide (cm)

2.7

Digital Video

Digital video format

Motion JPEG

Video resolutions

160x120 , 320x240, 640x480

Video speed (fps)

15, 30

Display

Display Technology

Colour LCD TFT (Active Matrix)

Screen size

2.0 in

General

Length (mm)

Width (mm)

113.4

Height (mm)

75.5

Weight (g)

410

Media

Supported Memory Media

Secure Digital (SD), Multimedia Card (MMC)

Power

Power Supply

Battery

Battery Type

Disposable - (Alkaline)

Battery Size

*Specifications are subject to change without notice. While every attempt has been made by GoodGearGuide in the production of these specifications, possible errors or omissions may still occur. GoodGearGuide neither assumes legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any product specifications supplied.

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