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Canon PowerShot Pro Series S3 IS 6MP with 12x Image Stabilized Zoom

Canon PowerShot Pro Series S3 IS 6MP with 12x Image Stabilized Zoom

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Brand: Canon
Category: Photography

List Price: $449.99
Buy Used: $189.00
You Save: $260.99 (58%)



New (2) Used (14) Refurbished (1) from $189.00

Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars 536 reviews
Sales Rank: 3364

Color: Silver
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Fragile: No
Batteries Included: No
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Monitor Size: 200
Optical Zoom: 12
Digital Zoom: 4
Display Size: 2
Maximum Focal Length: 72
Minimum Focal Length: 6
Maximum Resolution: 6
Has Red Eye Reduction: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.9
Dimensions (in): 4.5 x 3.1 x 3

MPN: 1101B001
Model: 1101B001
UPC: 013803063998
EAN: 4960999353906
ASIN: B000EMWBV0

Release Date: May 9, 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

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5 out of 5 stars GREAT Features   May 27, 2008
This is the second version of this camera I've purchased. The main attraction for me was the quality of the photos along with the ease of use coupled with advanced features that allows the user to "grow into" the camera. Start with the simple "auto" settings and then advance into the more "user defined" photographic settings. Great fun..
Being a believer in "simple is better" I appreciate the non-proprietary batteries, the "through the lens" viewing. This feature uses a LCD display in the viewfinder. VERY easy on the batteries and so easy to see and use even in very bight light.
With a very modest investment in time and reading this camera will give you hundreds of "keeper" photos.. Highly recommended..
Amazon is great to do business with.. Fair prices and great service..



3 out of 5 stars Good camera, issues focusing   May 24, 2008
This camera is ok, at first I thought it was great, but now I am not that impressed. The camera has an extremely difficult time determining what to focus on (it can't tell if it should focus on an arm or a face). This issue is in its extreme when you are shooting indoors. 1/2 to 3/4 of my pictures are not focused correctly. The camera is bulky, and if you just want to take your camera with you to take pictures it becomes a burden after a couple of hours. I live in Orlando so I go to Disney a lot, I've pretty much stopped taking my camera because of this reason. The battery life on the camera is excellent and outside pictures are great. Flash regeneration time is excellent.

Overall the camera is ok, if you do not take a lot of indoor pictures then you will be fine (that is if you don't mind lugging this thing around).



5 out of 5 stars I love this camera!!   May 19, 2008
I have been using this camera for a year now and I love it! The pictures are so amazing! Very crisp and clear. The zoom is incredible and the micro-closeup pictures are so beautiful!
I find that when the camera starts acting slow, I replace the batteries and it works quicker. I love the video function too. Its so much fun to be able to take quick little videos of my kids. Its very easy to use. I haven't used all of the features, but the ones I have used I've been very happy with. The flip out screen has come in handy several times. I have had 2 people purchase this same camera after trying mine. I can't say enough great things about this. If you are looking for a small camera though, this is not for you. I would recommend a smaller cannon if you want a little "pocket camera", but if you want to take great family pictures, this is the camera for you!!



5 out of 5 stars The Best!   May 15, 2008
This is my first experience with Canon and I'm stunned at the quality. The S3 has to be one of the best cameras ever made--mechanically, features, lens and image quality. You think you are you are shooting for National Geographic! There are so many useful features that improve your photography technique. You simply want to take pictures all day long. Can't wait for Powershot S series to reach 10 Mega Pixel.


1 out of 5 stars Widespread lens error makes S2/S3/S5 a bad buy.   March 23, 2008
 7 out of 10 found this review helpful

Search the Web a little for "Canon S3 lens error". What you will find is that thousands (40,000+) owners of Canon cameras have experienced a peculiar error "E18 - lens error. restart camera" and that Canon will charge you $250 to repair it. DO NOT BUY ANY CANON DIGITAL CAMERA UNTIL/UNLESS THEY CORRECT THIS PROBLEM. Otherwise, 12-15 months from now you can expect to be shopping for a new camera.

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