Canon Powershot S3 IS Reviews

The best digital camera I ever had. Why?
That's easy;
- really good zoom
- image stabilization (I've got trembling hand when I see something exciting ;))
- super macro function (easy way to wonderful macro photos)
- like all Canon cams is easy to use
- looks really professional
- night photos are in good quality
I recommend this camera for everyone - amateurs ans professionals.

This is a great camera and I highly recommend it. I have been using it for 2 years now and have produced some great shots. it has also stood up to being dropped and severely splashed under a waterfall! The super macro mode is fantastic for providing super close ups at 0 range, although a light reflector is recommended to ...  Read the complete review

For those of you who have read some of my previous reviews, you'll realise I have owned a lot of cameras - I must be a bit of an addict. Anyway, one of my favourites is now a couple of years old, but still produces the goods... The Six MegaPixel Canon 'Powershot S3' is a stylish digital compact camera with a 12x optical zoom. Although ...  Read the complete review

The Canon S3IS is a great all round camera that is a good half way between a portable camera and an SLR. It takes great pictures and is easy to use thanks to the internal stabilisation. For those who want them there are also a number of accesories to enhance the capabilities of the camera (although i do not have these so cannot comment on how they ...  Read the complete review

Last summer I decided it was time to launch myself into the world of serious digital photography. I knew I wanted a camera that would be easy to use but would give good results. I also wanted a good zoom lens as I wanted to be able to photograph wildlife when the opportunity arose. I started by visiting my local (very knowledgeable) ...  Read the complete review

This camera has a wonderful feel to it and takes great pictures. A DSLR with a 12x optical zoom with image stabalisation would be both expensive, cumbersome and wouldn't take videos. This camera won't fit in your pocket but it's not much of a burden. The balance and proportions are wonderful. The controls you need are one button away. Low ...  Read the complete review

Why I brought the camera? ========================= Most compact digital cameras only have a 3x optical zoom which means you are limited how far away you can be from the subject matter. SLR cameras have the problem that you can get dust between the lenses and have the hassle of getting the dust out or using a graphics program to edit ...  Read the complete review