Canon PowerShot S3 IS

Infobox_Digicam
model = Canon PowerShot S3 IS


kind = Multi Function Hybrid Camera
sensor = 1/2.5 in (10 mm) (6.2 million pixels) CCD
res = 2816 × 2112 (6.0 megapixels)
lens = non-detachable, 36–432 mm equiv. (12× optical zoom)
viewfinder = Electronic, 100% coverage
storage = Secure Digital (SD) and Multimedia Card (MMC), including SDHC
shutter = Electronic & mechanical shutter
shutterRange = 1/3200 to 15 sec.
metering = Evaluative, Center Weighted, Spot
emode = Full auto, programmed, shutter-priority, aperture priority, manual, movie
mmode = Evaluative, Center Weighted, Spot
farea = single-point autofocus (fixed to center or FlexiZone)
fmode = TTL, Center Area AF, Manual
cont = up to 2.3 frame/s.
speedRange = 80–800 ISO
rearLCD = 2.0 in (51 mm), 115,000 pixels, 100% coverage
flbkt = none
fcbkt = yes
White Balance = 21? presets, Auto and Manual
wbbkt = none
flash = Built-in, pop-up (electronic, no hot shoe)
weight = 410 g (body only)
battery = 4× AA batteries
obp = 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 It has been superseded by the Canon PowerShot S5 IS.

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.

External links

* [http://web.canon.jp/Imaging/pss3is/index-e.html Canon's S3 IS product information page]
* [http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/specs/Canon/canon_s3is.asp Canon PowerShot S3 IS] from dpreview, includes a detailed review.
* [http://chdk.wikia.com/wiki/Main_Page CHDK - Third party software that adds additional features, including RAW shooting.] - This is a firmware modification that loads after the camera starts.

References