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Canon S3 IS

Canon PowerShot S3 IS Digital Camera

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Vivitar V38 Digital Camera

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Product Description
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... More
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
Vivitar ViviCam vstyle 38 is an easy to use and affordable digital camera. Very compact and lightweight, it's perfect for all occasions. It also functions as a PC-web camera, and can... More
Vivitar ViviCam vstyle 38 is an easy to use and affordable digital camera. Very compact and lightweight, it's perfect for all occasions. It also functions as a PC-web camera, and can shoot video clips.3.1-megapixel. 1.5" preview screen. Auto flash. PC-web camera capability. Shoots video clips. Less
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Key Features   
Digital Zoom 4x 4x
Camera Type Standard Point and Shoot -
Weight 0.91 lb. -
LCD Screen Size 2 in. -
Resolution 6.2 Megapixel 3.1 Megapixel
Optical Zoom 12x -
Features Image Stabilization -
Image Quality   
Camera Resolution 6.2 Megapixel 3.1 Megapixel
Image Sensor Type CCD -
Image Resolutions 640 x 480 • 2816 x 2112 • 2272 x 1704 • 1600 x 1200 2048 x 1536
Video   
Video Resolutions 320 x 240 • 640 x 480 (VGA) -
Video Format AVI • Motion JPEG -
Max Movie Length Without Limit (Depends on the camera free memory size) -
Video Speed 30 fps -
Lens   
Interchangeable Lens Not Interchangeable Lenses -
Optical Zoom 12x -
Focus Type - Autofocus
Focal Length 6 - 72 mm -
Macro Focus Range in. (w) -
35mm Zoom Lens 36 - 432 mm -
Focus Range 19.2 in. to Infinity (w) / 36 in. to Infinity (t) -
Exposure Control   
Aperture Range f2.7/f3.5 (w/t) -
Shutter Speed 15 - 1/3200 sec -
Frames Per Second 2.3 Frames -
White Balance Auto • Manual • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Tungsten (Preset) • Halogen (Preset) -
Flash   
Flash Functions Flash Off • Auto Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash -
Flash Type Built-In -
ISO Speeds Auto • 100 • 200 • 400 • 800 • 80 -
Storage   
File Size (High Res.) 2.67 MB (48 images on 128MB card) -
Memory Type Multimedia Card • SD Card -
Compression Type JPEG • EXIF 2.2 • DPOF 1.1 -
File Size (Low Res.) 0.13 MB (about 985 images on 128MB card) -
Compression Modes Fine • SuperFine • Normal -
Included Features   
Self Timer 12 Sec. -
Tripod Mount With Tripod Mount -
Built-in Microphone With Built-in Microphone -
Built-in Speaker With Built-in Speaker -
Viewfinder / Display   
LCD Protected Position With LCD Protected Position -
Viewfinder Optical (Through-the-lens) -
LCD Screen Resolution 115,000 pixels -
Interfaces   
Video Interface Video Out -
Interface Type USB USB 2.0
Power Supply   
Battery Type 4 x AA Batteries -
Battery Life 110 Images -
Dimensions   
Weight 0.91 lb. -
Depth 2.97 in. -
Height 3.07 in. -
Width 4.46 in. -
Miscellaneous   
UPC 013803063998 -
Product ID 30041967 108075742
Included Accessories 4 x AA Batteries • USB Cable • Video Cable • Neck Strap • 16 MB Memory Card • Driver • Lens Cap -
Release Date May, 2006 -
Family Line Canon PowerShot -
Product MPN   
MPN S3IS -
 
Consumer Reviews
Canon S3 IS
Canon PowerShot S3 IS Digital Camera
$789.99
Vivitar V38
Vivitar V38 Digital Camera
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Product Review Summary

4.4
Based on 47 user reviews
91% recommend this product
5 stars
28
4 stars
15
3 stars
2
2 stars
1
1 star
1
Pros
  • Easy to Use (1)
  • Excellent Picture Quality (1)
  • Great Design (1)
Cons
  • Overpriced (1)
Good For
  • Everyday Use (1)
  • Travel (1)
  • Outdoors (1)

Consumer Reviews

313

The Canon PowerShot S3 IS Digital Camera

byHoward_Creech May 21, 2006
148 Helpfuls 149 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
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... Read full review »

872

Canon PowerShot S3 IS Digital Camera - I Sold Mine On eBay

bydkozin May 31, 2006
58 Helpfuls 59 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
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... Read full review »

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