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Canon EOS 60D Digital Camera with 18-200mm lens

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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
Canon's 18.0 megapixel EOS 60D bridges the gap between the novice and the seasoned professional with a perfect combination of high speed and quality. ISO capabilities up to 12,800... More
Canon's 18.0 megapixel EOS 60D bridges the gap between the novice and the seasoned professional with a perfect combination of high speed and quality. ISO capabilities up to 12,800 deliver uncompromised shooting in the dimmest situations, and a vari-angle 3.0" Clear View LCD monitor with Live View function makes framing and viewing a pleasure. The EF-S 18-200mm IS lens provides a wide magnification range plus optical image stabilization. Less
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Key Features   
Digital Zoom 4x -
HD Recording Format - 1080p (HDTV)
Camera Type Standard Point and Shoot SLR/Professional
Weight 0.91 lb. 1.5 lb.
LCD Screen Size 2 in. 3 in.
Resolution 6.2 Megapixel 18 Megapixel
Optical Zoom 12x 11x
Features Image Stabilization Image Stabilization • Face Detection
Image Quality   
Camera Resolution 6.2 Megapixel 18 Megapixel
Image Sensor Type CCD CMOS
Image Resolutions 640 x 480 • 2816 x 2112 • 2272 x 1704 • 1600 x 1200 720 x 480 • 2592 x 1728 • 1920 x 1280 • 3888 x 2592 • 3456 x 2304 • 5184 x 3456
Video   
Video Resolutions 320 x 240 • 640 x 480 (VGA) 640 x 480 (VGA) • 1280 x 720 • 1920 x 1080
Video Format AVI • Motion JPEG QuickTime • MPEG-4
Max Movie Length Without Limit (Depends on the camera free memory size) -
Video Speed 30 fps -
Lens   
Interchangeable Lens Not Interchangeable Lenses Interchangeable Lenses
Optical Zoom 12x 11x
Focus Type - Autofocus & Manual Focus
Focal Length 6 - 72 mm 18 - 200 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 1/8000 - 30 sec
Frames Per Second 2.3 Frames 5.3 Frames
White Balance Auto • Manual • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Tungsten (Preset) • Halogen (Preset) Auto • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Tungsten (Preset) • Shade (Preset) • Flash (Preset) • Colour Temperature Adjust
Flash   
Flash Functions Flash Off • Auto Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash -
Flash Type Built-In -
ISO Speeds Auto • 100 • 200 • 400 • 800 • 80 100 • 200 • 400 • 1600 • 6400 • 12800
Storage   
File Size (High Res.) 2.67 MB (48 images on 128MB card) -
Memory Type Multimedia Card • SD Card SD Card • SDHC Card • SDXC Card
Compression Type JPEG • EXIF 2.2 • DPOF 1.1 JPEG
File Size (Low Res.) 0.13 MB (about 985 images on 128MB card) -
Compression Modes Fine • SuperFine • Normal -
Included Features   
Self Timer 12 Sec. 2 Sec. • 10 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 • HDMI
Power Supply   
Battery Type 4 x AA Batteries LP-E6
Battery Life 110 Images -
Dimensions   
Weight 0.91 lb. 1.5 lb.
Depth 2.97 in. 3.09 in.
Height 3.07 in. 4.17 in.
Width 4.46 in. 5.69 in.
Miscellaneous   
UPC 013803063998 -
Product ID 30041967 107223476
Included Accessories 4 x AA Batteries • USB Cable • Video Cable • Neck Strap • 16 MB Memory Card • Driver • Lens Cap Battery Charger • AV Cable
Release Date May, 2006 -
Family Line Canon PowerShot Canon EOS
Product MPN   
MPN S3IS -
 
Consumer Reviews
Canon S3 IS
Canon PowerShot S3 IS Digital Camera
$789.99
Canon EOS 60D
Canon EOS 60D Digital Camera with 18-200mm lens
From $1,299.00

Product Review Summary

4.4
Based on 47 user reviews
91% recommend this product
5 stars
28
4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
1
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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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Consumer Reviews

3

60D review from a filmmaker

byjiminl Jul 7, 2011
13 Helpfuls 14 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Great image quality for price; fully articulated screen
Cons Will not fair well under harsher weather conditions; ergonomics an issue in certain areas
Recommended it? Yes

As a filmmaker, I've used the video functions extensively for the following Canon dSLR cameras: Rebel T3i, EOS 60D, EOS 7D, and the EOS 5D mark ii. Graduating college, it was time for me to get my own camera if I wanted to continue making films - I decided to get the 60D after considering the price... Read full review »

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