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Canon PowerShot S3 IS
Canon PowerShot S3 IS
6MP Electronic Viewfinder Digital Camera with 12x Optical Zoom
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Best Point and Shoot Digital Camera for Action Photos Under $400
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(550 customer reviews)
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"Rated Very Good"
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Best Price:
$599
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General
Brand Name: |
Canon |
Model Name: |
PowerShot S3 IS |
Date Available: |
May 15, 2006 |
Physical
Camera Format: |
Electronic Viewfinder |
Size (W x H x D): |
4.5 x 3.1 x 3.0 in. |
Weight (without batteries): |
14.3 oz |
Easy to Use: |
Yes |
Image Capture
Sensor Type: |
CCD |
Sensor Size: |
5.8 x 4.3 mm |
Effective Sensor Resolution: |
6.0 megapixels |
Max Image Resolution: |
2816 x 2112 pixels |
Shutter Lag Time (pre-focused): |
0.09 sec |
Shutter Lag Time (including auto-focus time): |
0.4 - 0.5 sec |
Power to First Shot Time: |
1.7 sec |
Max Shooting Speed (continuous): |
1.5 frames/sec |
Max Shooting Speed (burst): |
2.3 frames/sec |
Video Capture
Video Available: |
Yes |
HD Video Available: |
No |
Max Video Resolution: |
640 x 480 pixels |
Max Video Frame Rate (any resolution): |
30 frames/sec |
Lens System
Min Focal Length (35 mm equivalent): |
36 mm |
Max Focal Length (35 mm equivalent): |
432 mm |
Optical Zoom: |
12.0x |
Digital Zoom: |
4.0x |
Image Stabilization Available: |
Yes |
Manual Focus Available: |
Yes |
Auto Focus Assist Light Available: |
Yes |
Min Focus Distance (not macro): |
19.7 in. |
Min Focus Distance (macro): |
0.0 in. |
Interchangeable Lenses Available: |
No |
Aperture and Shutter
Max Aperture (wide-angle): |
f/2.7 |
Max Aperture (tele-photo): |
f/3.5 |
Max Shutter Speed: |
1/3200 sec |
Exposure Controls
Min ISO Setting: |
50 |
Max ISO Setting: |
800 |
Aperture Priority Mode Available: |
Yes |
Shutter Priority Mode Available: |
Yes |
Full Manual Exposure Mode Available: |
Yes |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 2.0 EV |
Viewfinder and Display
Viewfinder Available: |
Yes |
Viewfinder Type: |
Electronic |
Dioptric Adjustment Available: |
Yes |
LCD Screen Size: |
2.0 in. |
LCD Screen Resolution: |
115000 pixels |
Display Mounting: |
Rotating |
Flash
Flash Range (wide-angle): |
2.3 - 17.1 ft |
Flash Range (tele-photo): |
2.3 - 13.1 ft |
Flash Recycling Time: |
9.9 sec |
External Flash Connection Available: |
No |
Image Storage
Storage Media: |
SD Memory Card |
Sensor Raw Format Available: |
No |
Interfaces
Computer Interface: |
USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (480 Mbit/s) |
Video Out Interface Available: |
Yes |
Power
Battery Type: |
AA-size (x4) |
Battery Life: |
550 shots |
