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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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SeaLife, the world's leading maker of underwater dive cameras, introduces its most advanced digital camera. Sleek, modern design meets high-tech functionality in SeaLife´s new DC800 8-megapixel camera. With 5 new dive-specific color correction modes, the DC800 makes it easier than ever to take sharp, colorful underwater pictures. Set the camera to Sea mode to restore lost colors typical for underwater pictures. Less
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| Key Features |
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Digital Zoom
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4x
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5x
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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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2.7 in.
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Resolution
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6.2 Megapixel
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8 Megapixel
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Optical Zoom
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12x
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4x
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Features
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Image Stabilization
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-
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| Image Quality |
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Camera Resolution
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6.2 Megapixel
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8 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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640 x 480
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3264 x 2448
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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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Video Format
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AVI
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Motion JPEG
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AVI
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Max Movie Length
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Without Limit (Depends on the camera free memory size)
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-
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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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4x
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Focus Type
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-
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Autofocus
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Focal Length
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6 - 72 mm
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4.6 - 18.4 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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28 - 112 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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2 in. to Infinity (w) / 14 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/f5.4 (w/t)
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Shutter Speed
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15 - 1/3200 sec
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1/10 - 1/5000 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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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 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 & 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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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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64
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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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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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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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29 MB
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| Included Features |
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Self Timer
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12 Sec.
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12 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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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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Without Viewfinder
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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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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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200 Images
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| System Requirements |
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Operating System
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Apple Mac OS 9
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Microsoft Windows 2000
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Microsoft Windows XP
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Microsoft Windows Vista
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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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1.1 in.
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Height
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3.07 in.
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2.3 in.
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Width
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4.46 in.
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3.6 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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77068411857
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Product ID
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30041967
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87828906
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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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USB Cable
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Video Cable
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Driver
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Strap
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Pouch
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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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| Product MPN |
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MPN
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S3IS
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SL185
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| Consumer Reviews |
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Canon PowerShot S3 IS Digital Camera
$789.99
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SeaLife DC800 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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