Description:

The sleek PowerShot S3 IS digital camera offers you high resolution, an extra-long zoom, advanced yet easy-to-use movie functions plus great new shooting options. Also, with Image Stabilizer technology, images and movies taken with the S3 IS are sharp and smooth, even when the camera gets jostled. It's everything you need to capture the fun, excitement and beauty of your active life - wherever it takes you. Feature-rich, compact 6.0 Megapixel digital camera with super long 12x Optical Zoom and UD Lens. Canon Optical Image Stabilizer technology and ISO 800 for steady shooting and excellent sharpness and color. DIGIC II Image Processor and iSAPS Technology for superior image quality, faster operation and lower power consumption. Exclusive "MovieSnap" feature allows for taking still images while shooting movies. With the new Movie Button, record high-quality 60 fps QVGA (320 x 240) continuous movies without switching modes, and use advanced features such as optical zooming during the movie and Stereo Sound. 16:9 Widescreen for full-screen viewing on widescreen TVs and computer monitors. Print/Share Button for easy direct printing and downloading, plus ID Photo Print and Movie Print with Canon CP and SELPHY Compact Photo Printers.

Technical Details:

Image Sensor Size:
0.4 in

Number of Image Sensor Pixels:
6200000

Image Sensor Quantity:
1

Image Sensor:
CCD

Maximum Frame Rate:
30 frames/s (fps)

Number of Resolution Modes:
7

Image Stabilization:
Optical

Maximum Video Capture Resolution:
640 x 480 (VGA)

Video Capture Format:
MJPEG

Max Horizontal Image Resolution:
2816 pixels

Max Vertical Image Resolution:
2112 pixels

Image Format:
DCF
DPOF
EXIF
JPEG

Max Aperture:
2.7 1/f

Focus Features:
Auto Focus
Manual Focus
Multiple Point Focusing

Min Focus Distance:
3.9 in

Digital Zoom:
4 X

Max Zoom:
48 X

Min Focal Length:
6 mm

Max Focal Length:
72 mm

Optical Zoom:
12 X

Lens Mount:
Fixed

ISO Equivalencies:
100
200
400
80
800

White Balance:
Auto
Preset Modes

Metering Characteristics:
Center-weighted Average
Evaluative
Spot

Number of Scene Modes:
8

Bulb Setting:
No

Exposure Settings:
AE Lock
Aperture Priority
Exposure Bracketing
Manual Exposure
Multiple Program Modes
Shutter Priority

Maximum Shutter Speed:
3200 1/f

Minimum Shutter Speed:
15 sec.

Continuous Shooting Speed:
2.3 frames/s (fps)

Removable Flash Memory Included:
16 MB

Memory Type:
MultiMedia Card (MMC)
SD Memory Card

Power Source:
(2) AA Battery
DC Input
Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) Battery
Rechargeable Battery

General Features:
Flash Cancel (On/Off)
Photo Date/Time Stamping
Red-Eye Reduction
Self Timer
Slow Speed Sync

Interface Type:
USB - Universal Serial Bus
Video - RCA Composite Video

Flash Characteristics:
Built-in Flash

Included Components:
Carrying Strap
Lens Cover
PC Connection Cable
Recording Media

LCD Screen Size:
2 in

Depth:
2.97 in

Weight:
14.5 oz

Width:
4.46 in

Height:
3.07 in

URL:
Manufacturer Link

Warranty Information:
1 Year Limited Warranty