Canon PowerShot S3 IS

Canon PowerShot S3 IS is a 6-megapixel digital camera with 12X optical zoom

Powerful optics and versatile shooting options meet in this highly capable camera from Canon.

The PowerShot S3 IS boasts a precision 12X optical zoom lens with built-in image stabilization for tack-sharp, in-focus pictures of distant subjects. Whether you're zooming in on the intense action across a soccer field or snapping shots of an Indy car as it comes screaming down the straightaway, the S3 IS will capture it all with brilliantly detailed 6-megapixel images.

The cam's advanced image processor permits rapid start-up time and speedy operation, so you're less likely to miss that perfect shot.  Rely on goof-proof, fully automatic shooting, or use the S3's advanced settings to take creative control. You get manual adjustments for sensitivity, aperture, shutter speed, and white balance.

The swiveling, fold-out 2" LCD lets you shoot easily from difficult angles. Flip it down when you're holding the camera up over your head in a crowd, or turn it around for a quick self-portrait.

The versatile Canon PowerShot S3 IS gives you other photo-friendly options, too. High-sensitivity settings are ideal for shooting in low-light environments, such as concerts or plays, without using the built-in flash. An advanced movie mode allows optical zooming and 6-megapixel still-image capture while you film. Plus your movies are recorded in stereo for better audio quality. And a 16:9 widescreen photo mode lets you take pictures that look fantastic when displayed on a widescreen TV or computer monitor.

Canon PowerShot S3 IS includes a 16-megabyte memory card that'll hold about four photos or six seconds of video at the cam's top resolution — pick up a higher-capacity SD card for more picture and video storage.

Canon PowerShot S3 IS Features:
    »  6-megapixel effective recording
    »  12X optical zoom with ultra-low dispersion (UD) lens and ultrasonic motor 
    »  35mm equivalent lens focal length: 36-432mm
    »  optical image stabilizer
    »  4X digital zoom/48X total zoom
    »  2" fold-out swiveling LCD viewscreen
    »  electronic viewfinder
    »  DIGIC II processor for true-to-life color reproduction
    »  top JPEG resolution: 2816 x 2112
    »  16:9 widescreen photo mode (2816 x 1584)
    »  Fast Frame Rate Movie mode for 60-frame-per-second video with stereo sound
    »  "My Colors" customizable color effects
    »  fully automatic mode
    »  manual focus and exposure control
    »  aperture and shutter speed priority modes
    »  8 scene modes (including Portrait, Fireworks, Landscape, and Night Scene)
    »  variable ISO (sensitivity) settings
    »  high ISO sensitivity settings for low-light shooting without flash
    »  white balance settings
    »  PictBridge capability
    »  Exif 2.2-compliant
    »  built-in pop-up flash
    »  high-speed USB interface
    »  audio/video output for viewing images and movies on your TV
    »  4-1/2"W x 3-1/8"H x 3-3/8"D
    »  weight (without battery and media): 14.5 oz.
    »  warranty: 1 year
    »  Want more peace of mind? Extended Service Plans Available

Supplied Accessories:
 
    »  16MB SD memory card 
    »  4 "AA" alkaline batteries
    »  audio/video & USB cables
    »  neck strap
    »  lens cap
    »  software CD-ROM (PC & Mac)