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Get compact, professional performance with the Canon PowerShot S3 IS. Featuring a powerful 12x optical zoom lens and 6.0 megapixel capture, the PowerShot S3 IS has all the features...
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Get compact, professional performance with the Canon PowerShot S3 IS. Featuring a powerful 12x optical zoom lens and 6.0 megapixel capture, the PowerShot S3 IS has all the features you’re looking for in a digital camera along with a few surprises as well. The new movie button allows you to record high-resolution, 60fps continuous movies without having to switch modes, and an exclusive, “MovieSnap” feature allows you to take still images while you’re shooting video giving you dual capture capability for all your memorable moments. Less
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The Canon PowerShot SX30 IS has got you prepared for your next extreme photo opportunity. This point-and-shoot digital camera comes with a massive 35x Wide-Angle (24-840mm) Optical Zoom lens...
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The Canon PowerShot SX30 IS has got you prepared for your next extreme photo opportunity. This point-and-shoot digital camera comes with a massive 35x Wide-Angle (24-840mm) Optical Zoom lens - a first for any PowerShot! It also comes with a 2.7-inch Vari-angle LCD, 14.1 Megapixels, High Dynamic Range, Zoom Framing Assist and much more. Less
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| Key Features |
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Digital Zoom
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4x
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4x
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HD Recording Format
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-
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720p (HDTV)
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Camera Type
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Standard Point and Shoot
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Standard Point and Shoot
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Weight
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0.91 lb.
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1.45 lb.
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LCD Screen Size
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2 in.
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2.7 in.
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Resolution
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6.2 Megapixel
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14.5 Megapixel
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Optical Zoom
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12x
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35x
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Features
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Image Stabilization
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Image Stabilization
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Motion Detection
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Red-eye Correction
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Face Detection
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Blink Detection
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Smile Detection
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| Image Quality |
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Camera Resolution
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6.2 Megapixel
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14.5 Megapixel
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Image Sensor Type
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CCD
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CCD
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Image Resolutions
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640 x 480
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2816 x 2112
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2272 x 1704
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1600 x 1200
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Video Resolutions
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320 x 240
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640 x 480 (VGA)
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320 x 240
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640 x 480 (VGA)
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HD (1280 x 720)
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Video Format
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AVI
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Motion JPEG
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Max Movie Length
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Without Limit (Depends on the camera free memory size)
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Without Limit (Depends on the camera free memory size)
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Video Speed
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30 fps
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30 fps
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| Lens |
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Interchangeable Lens
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Not Interchangeable Lenses
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Not Interchangeable Lenses
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Optical Zoom
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12x
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35x
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Focus Type
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Autofocus & Manual Focus
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Focal Length
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6 - 72 mm
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4.3 - 150.5 mm
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Macro Focus Range
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in. (w)
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in. (w)
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35mm Zoom Lens
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36 - 432 mm
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24 - 840 mm
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Focus Range
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19.2 in. to Infinity (w) / 36 in. to Infinity (t)
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24 in. to Infinity (w) / 55.2 in. to Infinity (t)
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| Exposure Control |
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Aperture Range
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f2.7/f3.5 (w/t)
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f2.7/f5.8 (w/t)
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Shutter Speed
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15 - 1/3200 sec
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15 - 1/3200 sec
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Frames Per Second
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2.3 Frames
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30 Frames
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White Balance
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Auto
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Manual
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Daylight / Sunny (Preset)
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Cloudy (Preset)
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Fluorescent (Preset)
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Tungsten (Preset)
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Halogen (Preset)
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Auto
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Daylight / Sunny (Preset)
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Cloudy (Preset)
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Fluorescent (Preset)
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Tungsten (Preset)
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Flash (Preset)
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Flash Functions
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Flash Off
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Auto Flash
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Red-eye Reduction Flash
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Flash Off
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Auto Flash
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Fill-in Flash
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Red-eye Reduction Flash
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Manual
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Flash Type
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Built-In
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Built-In
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ISO Speeds
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Auto
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100
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200
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400
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800
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80
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Auto
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100
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200
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400
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800
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1600
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80
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| Storage |
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File Size (High Res.)
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2.67 MB (48 images on 128MB card)
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3.69 MB (35 images on 128MB card)
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Memory Type
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Multimedia Card
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SD Card
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Multimedia Card
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SD Card
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SDHC Card
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MMC Plus
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SDXC Card
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MultiMediaCard (MMC) plus High Capacity
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Compression Type
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JPEG
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EXIF 2.2
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DPOF 1.1
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JPEG
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DPOF 1.1
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DCF
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EXIF 2.3
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File Size (Low Res.)
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0.13 MB (about 985 images on 128MB card)
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0.13 MB (about 985 images on 128MB card)
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Compression Modes
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Fine
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SuperFine
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Normal
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Fine
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Normal
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| Included Features |
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Self Timer
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12 Sec.
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2 Sec.
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10 Sec.
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Tripod Mount
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With Tripod Mount
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Built-in Microphone
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With Built-in Microphone
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Built-in Speaker
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With Built-in Speaker
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| Viewfinder / Display |
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LCD Protected Position
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With LCD Protected Position
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With LCD Protected Position
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Viewfinder
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Optical (Through-the-lens)
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Digital
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LCD Screen Resolution
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115,000 pixels
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230,000 pixels
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| Interfaces |
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Video Interface
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Video Out
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Video Out
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Interface Type
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USB
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USB 2.0
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HDMI
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| Power Supply |
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Battery Type
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4 x AA Batteries
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Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery
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Battery Life
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110 Images
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| Dimensions |
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Weight
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0.91 lb.
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1.45 lb.
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Depth
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2.97 in.
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4.24 in.
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Height
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3.07 in.
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3.64 in.
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Width
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4.46 in.
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4.84 in.
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| Warranty |
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Warranty
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1 Year
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| Miscellaneous |
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UPC
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013803063998
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845251019551
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Product ID
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30041967
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102385169
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Included Accessories
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4 x AA Batteries
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USB Cable
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Video Cable
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Neck Strap
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16 MB Memory Card
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Driver
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Lens Cap
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Shoulder Strap
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AC Power Adapter
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Lens hood
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Release Date
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May, 2006
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Family Line
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Canon PowerShot
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Canon PowerShot
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MPN
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S3IS
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E3CNPSSX30IS
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| Consumer Reviews |
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Canon PowerShot S3 IS Digital Camera
$789.99
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Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Digital Camera
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Product Review Summary
91% recommend this product
Pros
- Easy to Use (1)
- Excellent Picture Quality (1)
- Great Design (1)
Good For
- Everyday Use (1)
- Travel (1)
- Outdoors (1)
Consumer Reviews
Pros
Fast, excellent image quality, 12X USM Image Stabilized zoom, full manual controls.
Cons
No RAW mode, no hot shoe for external flash units, small LCD screen
Recommended it?
Yes
The Canon PowerShot S2 IS was last year's most popular monster zoom digicam because its fast image stabilized 12X USM zoom, best in class movie mode, compact SLR like body, and full manual controls dovetailed perfectly with the needs of a rapidly expanding prosumer market niche. Consumers who've...
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Pros
Build quality, resolution, picture quality, fast 12x zoom with optical stabilization
Cons
Price, 4 AA batteries, flimsy lens cap, slow flash recycle, no RAW, control layout
Recommended it?
Yes
I have used the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ5, the Panasonic FZ7 and the Canon PowerShot S2 IS and wanted to try the new Canon PowerShot S3 IS. I bought the Canon S3 IS and after using it and comparing it to other stabilized-zoom cameras, I sold the S3 on eBay. Overall, the S3 IS is a good camera, but it...
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Product Review Summary
83% recommend this product
Pros
- Quality Construction (1)
- Nice Screen (1)
- Excellent Picture Quality (1)
- Great Design (1)
- Long Battery Life (1)
- The Canon I've dreamed of (1)
- Any way to win one (1)
- Simple Setup (1)
- Powerful Zoom (1)
Cons
- No cons on this baby (1)
- Wish I could afford it (1)
Good For
- Home (1)
- Travel (1)
- Gifts (1)
- pictures to put on Websites (1)
- Everyday Use (1)
- Office (1)
- Outdoors (1)
- Portraits (1)
- Action (1)
- geat for online pictures (1)
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Consumer Reviews
Pros
Amazing 35x zoom, wide 24mm wide angle range, Li-Ion battery, 14MP resolution, 720p...
Cons
Price
Recommended it?
Yes
With Canon PowerShot SX30 IS, Canon raised the bar again, improving on the last year's SX20. Not only the resolution was increased, the zoom is now even more flexible and the camera now looks even more SLR-like.
The new Canon SX30 IS belongs to a category of digital cameras that is commonly...
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Pros
the longest optical zoom in the world 720p HD video
Cons
slightly soft images expensive
Recommended it?
Yes
The product buying public’s ongoing love affair with portable high-tech gadgets is irrefutable. On-the-go people who talk/text on cell phones, listen to music (and watch videos) on MP3 players, search the web/or network on laptops or I-pads, and shoot pictures and/or video clips with...
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