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The Canon PowerShot S3 IS succeeds the
S2 IS with 6.0MP resolution, the same high-powered
12x optical zoom lens with built-in image stabilization,
and enhanced movie capabilities.
The Canon S3 IS incorporates UD (Ultra Low Dispersion)
lens into the lens element to reduce the much
dreaded chromatic aberration (purple fringing).
As in the Canon S2 IS (and S1 IS before that),
the Canon S3 IS retains the Optical Image Stabilizer
to reduce camera shake; and the quiet, super-smooth
and super-fast ultra-sonic motor (USM).
The PowerShot S3 IS can take VGA (640 x 480 pixels)
movies at 30 fps. A new movie mode now allows
you to take very smooth QVGA (320 x 240 pixels)
movies at 60 frames per second.
Optical zooming and recording in stereo sound
is possible while shooting a movie. Additionally,
digital zoom and manual focus are also available,
as well as adjusting the exposure, or locking
the AF or exposure while shooting a movie. Movies
can be taken continuously (depending on the storage
capacity of the recording media) until the clip
size reaches 1GB or the clip length reaches 1
hour.
Now there's no need to interrupt your movie when
you see a great shot. With the new "MovieSnap"
feature, just press the shutter to capture a full
6MP still image at any time while recording a
movie.
ISO setting can now go as high as ISO 800 to
allow low light shooting. Super Macro mode takes
you to shoot as close as the front element of
the lens., i.e. from 0 to 10 cm (0 to 3.9 in.).
The Vari-Angle LCD is now 2.0 in., and a new
"Print Menu" includes all the menus
for printing. The Print/Share Button makes for
easy direct printing and downloading of pictures.
PictBridge compatibility allows for direct printing
from camera to printer (regardless of the devices'
brand and model) without using a computer.
The Canon S3 IS, with its great features,
high resolution and a super long 12x optical zoom
with image stabilization, will appeal to beginner
and serious amateur photographers.
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Canon
PowerShot S3 IS |
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Image
Sensor |
6.0
effective megapixels
1/2.5-inch type CCD |
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Lens |
Canon |
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Focal
Length |
6.0 (W) - 72.0
(T) mm (35 mm film equivalent: 36 - 432 mm) |
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Maximum
Aperture |
f/2.7 (W) - f/3.5
(T) |
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Optical
Zoom |
12x |
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Shooting
Distance / Macro |
Normal AF: 50 cm (1.6 ft.) - infinity (W)
/ 90 cm (3.0 ft.) - infinity (T)
Macro: 10 - 50 cm (3.9 in. - 1.6 ft. (W))
Super Macro: 0 - 10 cm (0 - 3.9 in.) (W
only)
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Auto
Focus |
TTL autofocus
(continuous or single)
Focus lock and Manual focus are available
Focusing frame: 1-point AF (fixed to center
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Shutter
Speed |
15
- 1/3200 sec.
* The shutter speed varies according to the
shooting mode.
* Shutter speeds of 15 to 1.3 sec. are available
in Shutter-speed priority mode or Manual mode.
* Slow shutter speeds of 15 to 1.3 sec. or
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Exposure Control |
Program, Shutter-speed
priority, Aperture priority, Manual |
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Shooting Modes |
Auto: Creative zone: Program, Shutter-speed
priority, Aperture priority, Manual, Custom
Image zone: Portrait, Landscape, Night
scene, Sports, Special Scene*, Stitch Assist,
Movie
* Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Color
Swap, Color Accent, Night Snapshot, Indoor
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Continuous Shooting |
Approx. 1.5 shots/sec. (Large/Fine mode)
Approx. 2.3 shots/sec. (High-speed continuous
shooting, Large/Fine mode)
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Intervalometer |
Shooting interval: approx. 1 - 60 min.
(1-min. increments)
Number of shots: 2 - 100 shots (Maximum
number of shots varies according to memory
card capacity.)
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Self-timer |
Activates shutter after an approx. 10-sec./approx.
2-sec. delay, Custom Timer
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PC-controlled
Shooting |
Available (USB connection only. Exclusive
software program is included in the camera
kit.)
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Movie Recording
pixels/Frame Rate |
640 x 480 pixels (30 frames/sec.)
640 x 480 pixels (15 frames/sec.)
320 x 240 pixels (60 frames/sec.)
320 x 240 pixels (30 frames/sec.)
320 x 240 pixels (15 frames/sec.)
Recording can continue until the memory
card is full*
(Max. Clip Size at one time: 1 GB)**
* Using super high-speed memory cards
(SDC-512MSH recommended).
** Even if the clip size has not reached
1 GB, recording will stop at the moment
the clip length reaches 1 hour. Depending
on the volume and data writing speed of
the memory card, recording will stop before
reaching 1 hour or before the recorded data
volume has reached 1 GB.
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Light
Metering |
Evaluative,
Center-weighted average or Spot (Center or
AF-point) |
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Exposure Compensation |
±2.0 stops
in 1/3-stop increments Auto exposure bracketing
(AEB) and Safety Shift is available. |
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White Balance |
Auto, Daylight,
Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent
H, Flash or custom |
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Viewfinder |
Color
LCD viewfinder Picture coverage rate 100%
Dioptric Adjustment -5.5 - +1.5 m*1 (dpt) |
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LCD |
2.0-inch,
low-temperature polycrystalline silicon
TFT (vari-angle type) color LCD (Approx. 115,000
pixels, picture coverage 100%) |
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ISO Sensitivity |
Auto*, High ISO Auto*, ISO 80/100/200/400/800
equivalent
* The camera automatically selects the
optimal speed when Auto or High ISO Auto
is set.
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Storage
Media |
SD
memory card/MultiMediaCard |
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Battery |
AA alkaline batteries
(included in the camera kit)
AA NiMH batteries (NB-300) (sold separately)
Compact Power Adapter (CA-PS700) (sold separately) |
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Included
Accessories |
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16MB SD Card |
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4 AA Alkaline Batteries |
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Stereo/Video Cable, USB
2.0 Hi-Speed (mini-B) |
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Strap (Neck) & Lens
Cap |
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Software CD-ROMs (Digital
Camera Solution) |
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Optional Accessories
(Sold separately)
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Wide Converter WC-DC58A |
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Tele-converter TC-DC58B |
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Close-up Lens 500D (58mm) |
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Lens Adapter/Lens Hood
Set LAH-DC20 |
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High-Power Flash HF-DC1 |
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Compact Power Adapter
CA-PS700 |
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Battery/Charger Kit CBK4-300 |
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Dimensions (W
x H x D) |
113.4 x 78.0 x 75.5 mm /
4.46 x 3.07 x 2.97 in.
(excluding protrusions)
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Weight (Camera
body only) |
Approx. 410 g /
14.5 oz. |
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MSRP |
US$
499.99 / CDN$ 800 |
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All data is based on Canon's standard
testing methods.
Subject to change without notice.
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