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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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Create pictures of breathtaking beauty by COOLPIX® S80 Digital Camera from Nikon®. It 5X Wide-angle Zoom gets you close to the action, while the 14.1 MP helps capture pictures in...
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Create pictures of breathtaking beauty by COOLPIX® S80 Digital Camera from Nikon®. It 5X Wide-angle Zoom gets you close to the action, while the 14.1 MP helps capture pictures in detail. The incredible and bright, 3.5-inch ultra-high resolution Organic LED employing Clear Color Display with anti-glare coating enables easy touch control to all camera functions. With Best Shot Selector (BSS) functionality you can take up to 10 shots while the shutter is pressed and save the sharpest image. Additionally, the Hybrid Optical and Electronic VR Image Stabilization technologies compensate for the effects of camera shake for sharper, clearer pictures. This CoolPix camera also provides you smile timer and blink warning that alerts you that the subject may have blinked and allows you to retake the photo. Moreover, the camera encloses Skin Softening, Blink Proof and Motion Detection and many more functionalities that help you to capture snaps in detail. Less
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| Key Features |
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Digital Zoom
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4x
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2x
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HD Recording Format
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1080i (HDTV)
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720p (HDTV)
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480p
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Camera Type
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Standard Point and Shoot
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Compact
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Weight
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0.91 lb.
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0.29 lb.
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LCD Screen Size
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2 in.
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3.5 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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5x
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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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AF Tracking
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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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MPEG-4
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HD (High Definition)
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Max Movie Length
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Without Limit (Depends on the camera free memory size)
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30 Seconds
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Video Speed
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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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5x
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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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6.3 - 31.5 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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| Exposure Control |
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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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1/1500 - 2 sec
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Frames Per Second
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2.3 Frames
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0.9 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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Manual
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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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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 Type
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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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1600
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3200
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80
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6400
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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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Built-in
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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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EXIF 2.2
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DCF
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DPOF
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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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Built-in Memory Size
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79 MB
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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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Viewfinder
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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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| Interfaces |
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Video Interface
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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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| 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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0.29 lb.
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Depth
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2.97 in.
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0.7 in.
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Height
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3.07 in.
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2.5 in.
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Width
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4.46 in.
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3.9 in.
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| Miscellaneous |
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UPC
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013803063998
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182089202114
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Product ID
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30041967
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102292154
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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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USB Cable
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AC Power Adapter
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Strap
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Li-Ion Rechargable Battery
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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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Nikon COOLPIX
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| Product MPN |
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MPN
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S3IS
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26229s
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| Consumer Reviews |
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Canon PowerShot S3 IS Digital Camera
$789.99
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Nikon COOLPIX S80 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
50% recommend this product
Consumer Reviews
Pros
touch screen, original design, options of colors, clearness of the pictures
Cons
lags when you hit the capture button and to lighten up the screen.
Recommended it?
Yes
I bought this camera to bring everywhere with me. I own a Nikon DS100 but it is not as manageable and i cant really take it everywhere because it isnt all that portable. so i bought a smaller camera hoping it would have the same qualities as my original camera. I WAS SO HAPPY WITH IT. i got...
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Pros
It has a great easy-to-use touch screen. Many MB.Clear picturesLarge screenMany different...
Cons
Short BatteryRandomly blanks outSometimes it freezes
Recommended it?
No
I recently bought the Nikon Coolpix S80 for a hefty price. Since I bought it, I haven't used it much. Although it is completely touch-screen, it blanks our randomly. Then you have to take the battery out, let it sit, and bit it back in. This was a huge inconvenience to me, and I'm sure to you...
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