Canon PowerShot S3 IS 6 to 7 Megapixel
Canon PowerShot S3 IS 6 to 7 Megapixel
USER REVIEWS
[Dec 03, 2008]
jason_g
Expert
Strength:
Uses AA Batteries.
Weakness:
I wish it had a bigger flash. The flash gets shadowed over by my zoom protector--- more of a problem with close range shots.
Digital Canon S3 IS User Review Similar Products Used: Konice Minota 10x--- they said this is not made anymore, but I did see a display of the same one I had, when I had it, at the guinness museum in Gatlinburg. I felt pretty proud of it then. The video wasn't that good as it recorded the zoom in-and-out noise. Camera still works till present, but have problems with zoom---it works when it wants and when it doesn't wants. |
[Sep 27, 2008]
sfpeter
Intermediate
Strength:
12X zoom with image stabilization
Weakness:
It uses the same general internals as contemporary Canon compacts, so there's lots of noise at high ISO, although 400 is more useful than on the a540.
The S3 tries to be a Swiss army knife camera, with everything from a superzoom to a movie mode to a swiveling LCD. However, it's ends up being more a Jack of All Trades that does many tasks well but never truly exceeds. Customer Service Haven't used it. Similar Products Used: a540 |
[Jun 23, 2008]
kurttarvis
Professional
Strength:
Strong body, good resolution, good color, great optical zoom, cool body design, awesome moving LCD screen
Weakness:
not great manual features, takes 4-AA batteries, poor low light image quality, poor viewfinder. The Canon PowerShot S3 IS has 6 megapixels and the 12x optical ulta zoom plus additional digital zoom. It's an alright camera for the not so serious photographer. Does good for scenery but not so much for portraits. Similar Products Used: Sony H7, Sony F717 |
[Sep 29, 2007]
cesar garcia
Intermediate
Strength:
very good 12x zoom lens,image stabilization,nice features like color assent,swap,manual,nice color choices,good contrast...a very powerful flash, good battery life. swivel screen is very handy especially when taking very low to the ground shots. has manual focus, super macro (best macro i have seen) button layout is simple and easy to use. the converter and lens work fairly well, plus you can take infrared shots!
Weakness:
Anything over iso 200 is too noisy to use, no hot shoe, wish there was a bulb feature, longest exposure is 15 sec, the auto focus is not always spot on(thank god for manual focus) i have had this camera for quite a while, it came with the converter a telephoto,wide angle, and few filter... i have to say i love this camera!!! hands down this is probably the best camera for $$ and features in its class! if you are looking for a camera with allot of features but don't want to buy an SLR or want to get into photography this is definitely a good start! Customer Service never had to deal with customer care. Similar Products Used: multiple kodak and sony and nikon cameras. |
[Jun 30, 2007]
M
Intermediate
Strength:
12X optical zoom
Weakness:
due to high quality video recording, file size is huge, which is time consuming when transfering video and have to convert video to diff. format for smaller file size. I have had this camera for a very long time. It did not support raw format, but now there is a firmware update for experienced users that supports capturing to this raw format. |
[Jun 25, 2007]
Iván
Strength:
Zoom, calidad de imagen, facilidad de manejo, rendimiento de bateria y encendido super rápido.
Weakness:
La tapa del teleobjetivo no es muy segura. Hace poco adquirí esta cámara, por ahora ha demostrado ser excelente. Zoom rápido, silencioso y ejecutable en el modo de filmación. Excelente definición, rapidez y facilmente manejable.
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[Mar 11, 2007]
Thea Prum
Intermediate
Strength:
Excellent image quality and performance, fast autofocus, mega zoom w/ image stabilizer, light and compact form factor, compelling design.
Weakness:
Small LCD and strap is a little too short. The best point and shoot camera and the best value. The autofocus is amazing even at 12x zoom and image quality is the best in its class. Similar Products Used: HP Photosmart 850xi |
[Nov 30, 2006]
Chantel Stewels
Casual
Strength:
Zoom
Weakness:
Somewhat susceptable to picture noise. This is apparently due to the small sensor.
I bought this camera as a step-up from my first camera, a Kodak CX7430.
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[Nov 08, 2006]
Mark
Casual
Strength:
The Lens, sports mode, video mode.
Weakness:
More features than I will ever use I am a casual photographer. 99% of the time the camera is on auto. But I'm learning.
Similar Products Used: Canon Powershot A60 (not in the same league)
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[Nov 02, 2006]
davidis
Expert
Strength:
1. Macro from zero mm directly from lens.
Weakness:
1. Low resolutions of the screen and EVF.
It is very good super-zoom camera for travel and indoor photo. the S3 IS producedhigh quality photo and video. Customer Service No Similar Products Used: Canon A610 |