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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 Nikon D3100 digital SLR camera speaks to the growing ranks of enthusiastic D-SLR users and aspiring photographers by providing an easy-to-use and affordable entrance to the world of Nikon...
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The Nikon D3100 digital SLR camera speaks to the growing ranks of enthusiastic D-SLR users and aspiring photographers by providing an easy-to-use and affordable entrance to the world of Nikon D-SLR’s. The 14.2-megapixel D3100 has powerful features, such as the enhanced Guide Mode that makes it easy to unleash creative potential and capture memories with still images and full HD video. Like having a personal photo tutor at your fingertips, this unique feature provides a simple graphical interface on the camera’s LCD that guides users by suggesting and/or adjusting camera settings to achieve the desired end result images. The D3100 is also the world’s first D-SLR to introduce full time auto focus (AF) in Live View and D-Movie mode to effortlessly achieve the critical focus needed when shooting Full HD 1080p video. Less
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| Key Features |
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Digital Zoom
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4x
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HD Recording Format
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1080p (HDTV)
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720p (HDTV)
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Camera Type
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Standard Point and Shoot
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SLR/Professional
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Weight
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0.91 lb.
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1 lb.
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LCD Screen Size
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2 in.
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3 in.
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Resolution
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6.2 Megapixel
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14.2 Megapixel
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Optical Zoom
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12x
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Features
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Image Stabilization
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Image Stabilization
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Red-eye Correction
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AF Tracking
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| Image Quality |
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Camera Resolution
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6.2 Megapixel
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14.2 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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2304 x 1536
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4608 x 3072
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3456 x 2304
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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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640 x 424
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HD (1280 x 720)
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1920 x 1080
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Video Format
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AVI
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Motion JPEG
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QuickTime
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Max Movie Length
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Without Limit (Depends on the camera free memory size)
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600 Seconds
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Video Speed
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30 fps
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24 fps
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| Lens |
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Interchangeable Lens
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Not Interchangeable Lenses
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Interchangeable Lenses
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Optical Zoom
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12x
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Focal Length
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6 - 72 mm
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Macro Focus Range
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in. (w)
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35mm Zoom Lens
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36 - 432 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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Aperture Range
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f2.7/f3.5 (w/t)
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Shutter Speed
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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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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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Incandescent (Preset)
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Shade (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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Rear Sync Flash
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Fill-in Flash
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Red-eye Reduction Flash
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Slow Sync
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Flash Type
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Built-In
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Built-In & External
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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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100
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3200
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6400
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12800
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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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Memory Type
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Multimedia Card
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SD Card
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SD Card
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SDHC Card
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SDXC Card
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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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Raw Image
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DPOF
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EXIF 2.21
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DCF 2.0
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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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Compression Modes
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Fine
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SuperFine
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Normal
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Uncompressed
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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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With Tripod Mount
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Built-in Microphone
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With 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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Without LCD Protected Position
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Viewfinder
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Optical (Through-the-lens)
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Optical (Through-the-lens)
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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 lb.
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Depth
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2.97 in.
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2.9 in.
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Height
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3.07 in.
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3.8 in.
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Width
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4.46 in.
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4.9 in.
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| Miscellaneous |
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UPC
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013803063998
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18208097982
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Product ID
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30041967
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101677489
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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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Software
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Battery Charger
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Strap
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Battery Pack
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Release Date
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May, 2006
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September, 2010
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Family Line
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Canon PowerShot
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Nikon D
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MPN
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S3IS
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9798
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| Consumer Reviews |
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Canon PowerShot S3 IS Digital Camera
$789.99
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Nikon D3100 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
89% recommend this product
Consumer Reviews
Pros
good for beginnersgood price for DSLR
Cons
battery life in liveview
Recommended it?
Yes
I have always envied those that could take amazing photographs; observing these people has led me to the same observation: they use DSLR cameras instead of the easier to use point-and-shoot varieties. I was always intimidated by these cameras so never thought that one was for me-- that was until I...
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Pros
Everything!
Cons
A little heavy and bulky.
Recommended it?
Yes
I just bought this camera for my hobby and I'm amazed by this. The quality is amazing and you have many features to make your photos even better. (Changing color, light settings, color balance, even a fun fish eye effect!) The screen is big enough to see details of your camera and the buttons are...
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