Canon PowerShot S3 IS

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Canon PowerShot S3 IS
Type Multi Function Hybrid Camera
Sensor 1/2.5 in (10 mm) (6.2 million pixels) CCD
Maximum resolution 2816 x 2112 (6.0 megapixels)
Lens type non-detachable, 36-432 mm equiv. (12x optical zoom)
Shutter Electronic & mechanical shutter
Shutter speed range 1/3200 to 15 sec.
Exposure Metering Evaluative, Center Weighted, Spot
Exposure Modes Full auto, programmed, shutter-priority, aperture priority, manual, movie
Metering modes Evaluative, Center Weighted, Spot
Focus areas single-point autofocus (fixed to center or FlexiZone)
Focus modes TTL, Center Area AF, Manual
Continuous Shooting up to 2.3 frame/s.
Viewfinder Electronic, 100% coverage
ASA/ISO range xxx-xxx in 1 EV steps
Flash Built-in, pop-up (electronic, no hot shoe
Flash bracketing none
Focus bracketing yes
WB bracketing none
Rear LCD monitor 2.0 in (51 mm), 115,000 pixels, 100% coverage
Storage Secure Digital(SD) and Multimedia Card (MMC)
Battery 4x AA batteries
Weight 410 g (body only)
Optional Battery Packs none

The Canon PowerShot S3 IS is a 6.0 megapixel digital camera that debuted in February 2006 and launched in May of that same year. It is the third of Canon's cameras in the superzoom category, with an integrated 12x zoom lens and image stabilization technology (IS). Its predecessor was the Canon PowerShot S2 IS with a 12x zoom lens, DIGIC II and IS, but with only 5.0 megapixels.

[edit] Features

  • 6.0 megapixel (effective)
  • 1/2.5 in (10 mm) CCD Sensor
  • 12x optical zoom (approximately 48x combined)(35 mm equivalent)
  • Optical Image Stabilizer (Shift Type)
  • Ultrasonic Lens Motor
  • Extra-long Movie Mode with enhanced VGA resolution and stereo sound
  • Canon DIGIC II processor with iSAPS
  • PictBridge, PhotoStitch, Canon Direct Print compatible – no PC required
  • 20 shooting modes
  • Aperture Range: F2.7/F3.5 to F8
  • Macro focus range: 10 to 50 cm (max wide angle); 30 to 50 cm (with a slight zoom-in); 90cm to infinity (with more than about 3x zoom)
  • SuperMacro focus range: 0 to 10 cm (forced into max wide angle mode)
  • Min. shutter: 1/3200 s, max shutter: 15 s
  • 640 x 480 15/30 frame/s movie clips with stereo audio (limited to 1 GB and 1 hour), and with 320 x 240 mode at 60/30/15 frame/s
  • Electronic Viewfinder (approx 115,000 pixel)
  • Continuous Drive: 2.3 frame/s
  • 2.0" (flip-out & twist) LCD (115,000 pixels)
  • Dimensions: 113.4 x 78 x 75.5 mm (4.5 x 3.1 x 3.0 in)
  • Weight: 410 g

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An example photograph from the Canon Powershot S3 IS
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An example photograph from the Canon Powershot S3 IS
Preceded by:
Canon PowerShot S2 IS
Canon "SuperZoom" consumer digital camera
May 2006 - present
Succeeded by:
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