Powershot S3 IS

[nakedtoes]

i got quoted alittle lower

 

[ozawa]

i got quoted alittle lower

how much bro

 

[NightZ88]

Yes, I have S1-is, S2-is and the S3-is....if you ask me..S3 is is improvement to the S2-is with quite a number of new features.

heyz.. since u haf all 3 of them, does e features of e S3 justify e cost required to jump over frm e S2?

 

[TechMage]

heyz.. since u haf all 3 of them, does e features of e S3 justify e cost required to jump over frm e S2?

Live histogram....ISO 800... Sports mode ... the major new features..it shares the same accessories with the S2.
But still up to you if you want to or not.

 

[nakedtoes]

From S1 sure justifiable..:lovegrin:

 

[westwest1]

S3 looks nices in black

 

[NightZ88]

Live histogram....ISO 800... Sports mode ... the major new features..it shares the same accessories with the S2.
But still up to you if you want to or not.

i guess img. quality still e same? one thin i dun like abt. e S2 is e LCD.. e color is alittle off.

 

[TechMage]

i guess img. quality still e same? one thin i dun like abt. e S2 is e LCD.. e color is alittle off.

The image quality...I'll need to use the two of them and shoot it side by side to know.
Initial impression...I think is about the same...I'll try to find time to shoot them side by side and make A4/A3 prints and see really any difference. Pictures posted on internet barely tells the real image quality.

As far as LCDs...most PnS cameras LCDs are just rough guides...even DSLR LCDs are rough guides...one should not be too dependent on LCDs.

 

[tks]

I went to Alan Photo at SLS. Bought the S3 at $760. The free 512MB Kingston SD Card is given at the same time. No option to collect yourself from Canon. The guarantee card is stamped "Free gift redeemed".

They also sell the leather Canon case and the nylon Canon case. The latter comes with mini tripod and cleaning kit. I was originally quoted $25 but they offered both at $15 if you buy the camera. I bought the nylon case.

 

[furyasca]

i went to collect the 512 from canon at harbourfront. its actually a toshiba.

 

[tks]

I find the S3's movie button sunken in, as compared to the S1. Is this normal for the S3 or is it just my set?

 

[tamade]

Hmm, so what's in the S3 package, as in, what does it come with? As for the SD card, redeem from Canon or get from Alan photo, any difference? As in will it be same brand/speed?

 

[tks]

The S3 package comes with the camera, manuals, cables, software, alkaline batteries and a puny 16MB SD card. You need to buy the case separately.

Alan Photo's free 512MB SD Card is the Kingston standard model. According to furyaska, self collect from Canon is Toshiba. No idea which is better.

 

[nakedtoes]

Kingston life tipe waranty right??

Anyway how much will it cost to trade in the 512 for a 1GB or 2 GB??

 

[Jackals]

must say the shots are very clear

 

[micah4]

The S3 package comes with the camera, manuals, cables, software, alkaline batteries and a puny 16MB SD card. You need to buy the case separately.

Alan Photo's free 512MB SD Card is the Kingston standard model. According to furyaska, self collect from Canon is Toshiba. No idea which is better.

standard model? MIA, is that normal speed or high-speed?

for digicam use, recommended shld always get high-speed sd cards.

 

[Singapore21]

Latest review for S3:
http://www.dcresource.com/reviews/canon/powershot_s3-review/index.shtml

Redeye problem... darn, not hot shoe for flash...

 

[tamade]

The S3 package comes with the camera, manuals, cables, software, alkaline batteries and a puny 16MB SD card. You need to buy the case separately.

Alan Photo's free 512MB SD Card is the Kingston standard model. According to furyaska, self collect from Canon is Toshiba. No idea which is better.

Thanks!

Also not sure Kingston is faster or Toshiba.

Hmm, with the upcoming PC Show 2006 (1-4 June @ Suntec), the prices might just become better, or more freebies. :think:

 

[Jackals]

Thanks!

Also not sure Kingston is faster or Toshiba. Hmm, with the upcoming IT fair, the prices might just become better. :think:

u referring to the memory cards or camera?

 

[lastboltnut]

Wow!! I missed out so much by not loggin in for sometime........after I started this thread, I saw little response and I thought most Canon users here are DSLR lovers only......

Till today I see the Canon Ad in the newspaper than I know it's launched......should come in here earlier!!

So can I conclude that $760 with 512mb card is the best deal now?? Anyone knows how much is S2 selling now?

Or anyone interested to Mass Order? Or we make an arrangement to meet in one of the shops and bargain together and pay individually, so no need to make payment arrangement!

Thank you!