Canon PowerShot S3 IS
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| Type | Multi Function Hybrid Camera |
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| Sensor | 1/2.5 in (10 mm) (6.2 million pixels) CCD |
| Maximum resolution | 2816 × 2112 (6.0 megapixels) |
| Lens type | non-detachable, 36–432 mm equiv. (12× 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 | 80–800 ISO |
| 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), including SDHC |
| Battery | 4× 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 12× zoom lens and image stabilization technology (IS). Its predecessor was the Canon PowerShot S2 IS with a 12× zoom lens, DIGIC II and IS, but with only 5.0 megapixels. It has been superseded by the Canon PowerShot S5 IS.
[edit] Features
- 6.0 megapixel (effective)
- 1/2.5 in (10 mm) CCD Sensor
- 12× optical zoom (approximately 48× combined optical + digital zoom)
- 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); 90 cm to infinity (with more than about 3× zoom)
- SuperMacro focus range: 0 to 10 cm (forced into max wide angle mode)
- Min. shutter: 1/3200 s, max shutter: 15 s
- 640 × 480 15/30 frame/s movie clips with stereo audio (limited to 1 GB and 1 hour), and with 320 × 240 mode at 60/30/15 frame/s. Encoded in Motion JPEG with WAVE audio.
- Stereo audio recorder.
- Electronic Viewfinder (approx 115,000 pixel).
- Continuous Drive: Up to 2.3 frame/s.
- 2.0" (flip-out & twist) LCD (115,000 pixels).
- Dimensions: 113.4 × 78 × 75.5 mm (4.5 × 3.1 × 3.0 in).
- Weight: 410 g.
- Lens Attachments are possible (including the Canon LAH-DC20 lens adaptor, and the Canon TC DC58B telephoto lens).
- ISO 80 - 800. Noise from ISO 400 to ISO 800.
[edit] External links
- Canon's S3 IS product information page
- Canon PowerShot S3 IS from dpreview, includes a detailed review.
- CHDK - Third party software that adds additional features, including RAW shooting. - This is a firmware modification that loads after the camera starts.
[edit] References
| Preceded by Canon PowerShot S2 IS |
Canon "SuperZoom" consumer digital camera May 2006 – July 2007 |
Succeeded by Canon PowerShot S5 IS |
