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[superqt4u2nv]

Canon PowerShot S3 IS - digital camera
Digital camera - 6.0 Mpix - optical zoom: 12 x - supported memory: MMC, SD

Main Features
Canon's extended zoom camera gets a bit of a makeover. An update of the S2IS, the S3IS is a sleek camera with a cool, black paintjob that says this camera is here to do business. The 6-megapixel sensor and 12x optical zoom combine to create tremendously detailed and versatile images, all kept in line by Canon's powerful image stabilization technology. The S3IS also has a strong video mode as well, offering 30 frames-per-second and stereo-sound that Canon claims can rival even standard camcorders. The S3IS is a serious camera with plenty of functionality, perfect for those who want not just long-range photographs but a long-range experience.

Technical Specs



Lens System

Element Qty 11
Features Aspherical lens, UD glass, Ultrasonic Motor (USM)
Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 36 - 432mm
Focus Adjustment Automatic, Manual
Group Qty 9
Lens Aperture F/2.7-3.5
Macro Focus Range 0-50cm
Max Focal Length 72 mm
Min Focal Length 6 mm
Min Focus Range 50 cm
Optical Zoom 12
Type Zoom lens
Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive

Optical Sensor

Effective Sensor Resolution 6,000,000 pixels
Optical Sensor Size 1/2.5"
Optical Sensor Type CCD
Sensor Resolution 6 Megapixel
Total Pixels 6,200,000 pixels

Video Input

Color Support Color
Digital Video Format AVI
Digital Zoom 4
Exposure Metering Center-weighted, Evaluative, Spot, Spot AF area
Features AE lock, AF lock, Audio recording, Auto power save, Built-in speaker, Camera orientation detection, Digital image rotation, Digital noise reduction, Direct print, Display brightness control, DPOF support, FE lock, Focus bracketing, Histogram display, Interval shooting mode, MOTION PRINT, PictBridge support, RGB primary color filter, USB 2.0 compatibility
ISO (Max) 800
Light Sensitivity ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400, ISO 80, ISO 800, ISO auto
Self Timer Yes
Self Timer Delay 10 sec, 2 sec
Shooting Modes Frame movie mode
Special Effects Black & White, Color Accent, Color Swap, Darker Skin Tone, Lighter Skin Tone, My Colors, Neutral, Positive, Sepia, Vivid, Vivid Blue, Vivid Green, Vivid Red
Still Image Format JPEG
Type Digital camera

Software

Operating System Support Apple Mac OS X 10.1.5 - 10.3, MS Windows 2000, MS Windows 98 SE, MS Windows ME, MS Windows XP
Peripheral Devices CD-ROM drive, SVGA monitor, USB port
Type ArcSoft PhotoStudio, Canon ImageBrowser, Canon PhotoRecord, Canon PhotoStitch, Canon ZoomBrowser EX, Drivers & Utilities

Flash Range Details

Max Shooting Distance 5.2 m
Min Shooting Distance 0.5 m

Digital Camera

Continuous Shooting Speed 1.5 frames per second, 2.3 frames per second
Supported Flash Memory MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card

Viewfinder

Viewfinder Color Support Color
Viewfinder Diagonal Size 0.33 in
Viewfinder Resolution 115,000 pixels
Viewfinder Type Electronic

Optical Viewfinder

Dioptric Correction Range -5.5 to +1.5
Field Coverage 100%

Audio Input

Microphone Form Factor Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode Stereo
Type Microphone

Battery

Battery Form Factor Standard form factor
Supported Battery Form Factor AA

Cable

Connectivity Details Type A/V cable, USB cable

Camera Flash

Features AF illuminator, Flash +/- compensation
Flash Modes Auto mode, Fill-in mode, Flash OFF mode, Rear curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchro
Red Eye Reduction Yes
Type Pop-up flash

Carrying Case

Type None

Connections

Qty 1
Type USB, Composite video/audio output, DC power input

Environmental Parameters

Max Operating Temperature 40 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C

Header

Manufacturer iogear
Model S3 IS
Packaged Quantity 1
Product Line Canon PowerShot

Miscellaneous

Included Accessories Lens cap, Neck strap

Optical System

Built-in Optical Image Stabilizer Yes
Image Stabilizer Optical

Slot Provided

Total Qty 1
Type SD Memory Card

Storage Floppy Drive

Type None

TV Tuner

Type None

Video Capture

Capacity 6 sec
Comments With 16MB card
Digital Video Format AVI
Frame Rate 30 fps
Image Resolution 640 x 480

Capacity 14 sec
Frame Rate 15 fps

Capacity 10 sec
Frame Rate 60 fps
Image Resolution 320 x 240

Capacity 20 sec, 40 sec

Video Input Storage

Image Resolution 2816 x 2112, 2272 x 1704, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480, 2816 x 1584

Display (Projector)

Diagonal Size 2 in
Display Form Factor Rotating
Display Format 115,000 pixels
Output Type Color
Technology TFT active matrix
Type LCD display

Power Device

Type None

Still Image Storage Capacity

Comments With 16MB card
Image Quality Super-fine
Still Image Format JPEG
Storage Capacity 4

Image Quality Fine
Storage Capacity 8

Image Quality Normal
Storage Capacity 17, 6, 12, 24, 13, 46, 52, 80, 127, 11, 23

Supported Battery Details

Details Alkaline battery
Form Factor AA
Included Included
Quantity 4

Dimensions & Weight

Depth 7.6 cm
Height 7.8 cm
Weight 410 g
Width 11.3 cm

Auto Focus

AE/AF Control FlexiZone
Auto Focus TTL contrast detection

Digital Player (Recorder)

Type None

Exposure Parameters

Auto Exposure Bracketing 3 steps in 1/3 EV step
Exposure Compensation ±2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
Exposure Modes Aperture-priority, Automatic, Manual, Program, Shutter-priority
Shooting Programs Beach, Fireworks, Foliage, Indoor, Landscape, Night scene, Night snapshot, Portrait mode, Snow, Stitch assist

Flash Memory

Storage Capacity 16 MB
Type Flash

Shutter

Max Shutter Speed 1/3200 sec
Min Shutter Speed 15 sec

White Balance

White Balance Automatic, Custom, Presets
White Balance Presets Cloudy, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Fluorescent light (daylight), Tungsten light

 

[the_clockwork]

I'm not camera guru but i think it will take pictures

 

[superqt4u2nv]

I'm not camera guru but i think it will take pictures

You are luck I am saving all my red for YG.

 

[PBR]

Canon is a good camera...their lenses are some of the best on the market- less distortion than most. this will do what you want it to, in this price range for digi cams...otherwise you jump up into the 2K-4K range for more of a pro level.

 

[jerkbox]

i think i was considering that one for myself.....usually can't go wrong with a canon...especially for the little compact ones

 

[the_clockwork]

You are luck I am saving all my red for YG.

 

[pintoca]

for taking pics of your ass it will be good enough.



then again, Canon is known for superb lenses. The camera will not be small though, so if portability is an issue, look elsewhere

 

[redguru]

For simple autofocus digital cameras I prefer the Kodaks, but as far as digital SLR's you can't beat Canon.

 

[redguru]

just looked at that specific camera. Seriously, QT, that is like halfway between a standard digital camera and a digital SLR. I would just get a Canon 8MP digital SLR like this one

http://cgi.ebay.com/New-Canon-Digit...LR-Camera_W0QQitemZ300081196032QQcmdZViewItem.

then run through camera shops and pawn shops searching for older canon lenses that will attach to it.

 

[superqt4u2nv]

for taking pics of your ass it will be good enough.



then again, Canon is known for superb lenses. The camera will not be small though, so if portability is an issue, look elsewhere

Believe it or not I like to take pics of more then my ass I am looking for something quality but that is reasonible being compact is not an issue.

My last cam was an SD100 I loved it but it died after 4 years of heavy use.

 

[superqt4u2nv]

just looked at that specific camera. Seriously, QT, that is like halfway between a standard digital camera and a digital SLR. I would just get a Canon 8MP digital SLR like this one

http://cgi.ebay.com/New-Canon-Digit...LR-Camera_W0QQitemZ300081196032QQcmdZViewItem.

then run through camera shops and pawn shops searching for older canon lenses that will attach to it.

I know that is why I picked it the price is far less then a digital SLR but almost all the features.

 

[superqt4u2nv]

I have an old fully manual SLR that I almost never use anymore photography used to be a bit of a hobby for me looking to pick it back up.

 

[redguru]

I have an old fully manual SLR that I almost never use anymore photography used to be a bit of a hobby for me looking to pick it back up.

What brand? Maybe you can ebay a digital SLR body that would match up.

 

[jestro]

I've got an older powershot. Works pretty good. You can either set it up to point and shoot, or set it to M and you can manually set, speed, aperature, ISO. I'm not sure how the new one is, but there is annoy little delay between the time you press the button and get the shot.
I got a battery charger for the 4 AA's, I need recharge about every 2 months.

 

[bigmann245]

holy crap i was just looking at that same camera yesterday. i like it because its like a slr 35mm camera but digitial. lots of cool gadgits you can buy for it for even better pics.

 

[redguru]

QT, if you get the teleconverter and wide-angle converter for that camera it may be a great buy. You can get a 1.5x teleconverter or a .75 wide angle converter that will attach to the end of the lens.

 

[superqt4u2nv]

What brand? Maybe you can ebay a digital SLR body that would match up.

I am not an ebay fan most of the stuff is located in the states then you have to pay take and duty when it comes accross the board so there is no real savings in my eyes. I don't have that many lens from my old slr so not really an issue.

 

[superqt4u2nv]

QT, if you get the teleconverter and wide-angle converter for that camera it may be a great buy. You can get a 1.5x teleconverter or a .75 wide angle converter that will attach to the end of the lens.

That is what I was thinking dude going to see what they offer there is a big camera shop in TO I be hitting once this freaking bonus I am waiting on comes in.

 

[redguru]

That is what I was thinking dude going to see what they offer there is a big camera shop in TO I be hitting once this freaking bonus I am waiting on comes in.

I've read a lot of reviews on it. No complaints to speak of. Go for it, I doubt you will be displeased. You'd probably get a decent resale on it, if you step up to a digital SLR.

 

[superqt4u2nv]

Ooooooooooh Just Got Paid!!!!!!!!!!

 

[jh1]

Clean your mirror... then worry about the quality of the camera.

 

[javaguru]

Ooooooooooh Just Got Paid!!!!!!!!!!

I thought this was going to be a thread about wanting recommendations for a digital video camera so you can start your amateur porn career, that big decision you were trying to make....

 

[ksharp01]

I need a camara myself...I was just using my son's hp and it took awesome pictures but he ended up dropping his skateboard on it and broke the lense!!! I was more upset than him because now I don't have one either!!! lol

 

[superqt4u2nv]

OMG so in love with this camera hope the weather is nice this weekend going to tour the city taking lots of pics.

 

[Smurfy]

are there any Qt pics on this thread?

 

[pintoca]

OMG so in love with this camera hope the weather is nice this weekend going to tour the city taking lots of pics.

you can take ass pics indoor.

show us the quality stuff

 

[Y_lifter]

Too late I guess, but anyway..

Ive done the research, and IMO, the S3 is the best NON SLR Digital cameras out there. Due to the Canon imaging system(focus,exposure) the huge zoom, image stabalization and the cool pivoting LCD screen on the back. Should allow you to take better ass shots of yourself.

And 6 mp is enough for great image quality, and you won't notice it isn't more.

It's the one I will likely get when I finally make up my mind to not go DSLR until the cost comes down a bit more...

 

[jestro]

Hey super, I've got a couple of questions for you.
How long of a 640x480 movie can you record on a 2gig card?
How long is the delay after you press the button?

 

[superqt4u2nv]

Too late I guess, but anyway..

Ive done the research, and IMO, the S3 is the best NON SLR Digital cameras out there. Due to the Canon imaging system(focus,exposure) the huge zoom, image stabalization and the cool pivoting LCD screen on the back. Should allow you to take better ass shots of yourself.

And 6 mp is enough for great image quality, and you won't notice it isn't more.

It's the one I will likely get when I finally make up my mind to not go DSLR until the cost comes down a bit more...

Thanks Y then I did good Yeah I saw the DSLR next to mine they are twice the price. I just didn't want invest that much right now. I got talked in the extend warranty but it was only $65 so I was like fuck it may as well. I playing with the pivoting lcd last night. I love love love this camera.

Jestro with a 2g card at about 15 frames per sec I think it would hold about 12 minutes.