A review of the Canon PowerShot S3 IS digital camera is available at DCRP.
The Canon PowerShot S3 is an ultra zoom camera with a 12 times optical zoom lens, 6 megapixel resolution and a 2 inch LCD display. The PowerShot S3 is also equipped with optical image stabilization, allowing you to make use of the full zoom range without the use of a tripod and still being able to produce sharp, not blurred, results. Other important features is the rotating LCD display, which is useful for self portraits, as well as extreme angle shots, such as high above head shots or low on the ground shots. Manual exposure control is also available, giving advanced photographers greater control over the image taking process.

Here is an extract of the review conclusion:
“The S3 is feature-packed. If you’re a beginner then you’ll appreciate the automatic and scene modes on the camera, and when you’re ready, the S3 has manual controls too. […]

And then there’s the movie mode, which is one of the S3’s trademark features. You can record video at 640 x 480 (30 frames/second) with stereo sound until you hit the 1GB file size limit. […] You can use the zoom lens during filming, and you won’t have to listen to the zoom motor either, as it’s ultrasonic. You can also take full resolution still photos while simultaneously filming.
Camera performance was very good. The S3 starts up remarkably quickly for an ultra zoom, taking just 1.4 seconds. […]
Photo quality was also very good. The PowerShot took well-exposed photos with Canon’s signature smoothness. […]

Overall, I really like the PowerShot S3, and it earns my enthusiastic recommendation. Yes, it has a few flaws, but doesn’t everything? For people wanting a solid and capable ultra zoom camera, this one should be high on your list.”

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