Powershot S3 IS


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which shop in chinatown quote you the price for the camera? - leewee
 

sorry nv go and notice the shop name just noe that it is at the shop next to outram mrt

ok thanks , that means most of the camera shop shld be selling the S3 at $650 then?
 

eh guys who haven got their S3, I'm prolly get a DSLR so selling my 'pretty new' S3.
Those interested can pm or see my ad in the buy and sell.
 

Hi Guys

Help help help!!!

Me too gotten the S3 from AL at 719 . BUT BUT do you guys have this iritating "yeeeeee" sound when switching off. Went home then found out. The sound comes from the lens retracting.

The lens coming out its slient but retracting got "yeeeeee" sound.

Hope somebody can give me a peace of mind whether isit standard or will canon change one for me. If canon were to tell me that they need to open and lubricate, I will tell them off, because manufact from scratch will definitely seamlessly lasting and accurate than any BEST technician attempt to Dismantle.

Will only visit tomoro Sat but my worries cant wait. I only bought on this Tuesday.

Sigh
 

Hi Guys


The lens coming out its slient but retracting got "yeeeeee" sound.

Hope somebody can give me a peace of mind whether isit standard or will canon change one for me. If canon were to tell me that they need to open and lubricate, I will tell them off, because manufact from scratch will definitely seamlessly lasting and accurate than any BEST technician attempt to Dismantle.

Will only visit tomoro Sat but my worries cant wait. I only bought on this Tuesday.

Sigh

Not sure if you would be happy or sad to hear this... but I have never had the "yeeee" sound you mentioned with my S3. Go to the service centre and try to insist on a replacement on the basis that this is a manufacturing defect
 

Think you better do it within 7 days for better chance of getting a replacement...
 

Read the warranty card ---- mon to Fri

Sh..t... Got to go on monday....

Thanks guys. Shall join you guys for S3 shooting (if any in Nov) once i am more free...

Take care. shall update
 

Hi
I bought a Powershot S3 IS as my backup camera. Found that I dont need it.
It is still under warranty. Hardly used. In mint condition. Will sell to anyone
who offers above $650

JWT 8128 0500
 

Think you better do it within 7 days for better chance of getting a replacement...

Lastbolt, ermz... any idea does canon repair poor focusing? Been shooting a few days between days and night. I realised sometimes, its so hard to have a proper focus. The image is quite blur. At night time, its quite jia lak. Long distance zoom gives poor focusing. Using 400ISO gives me quite noisy picture liao.

Do you have this problem?:dunno:
 

Hi ryuggen, I think it is better for you to test out thoroughly....blur/soft pic can be due to a few factors:

1. Handshake (mitigate with a tripod)
2. Moving subject (mitigate with a static subject)
3. Out Of Focus, OOF (which is what you 1 2 proof)

Think you should try to shoot with the mitigation in place and in places no dark and non-shinny or low contrast subject. If the prob is still there, then you have a case with Canon....hope this helps. But this is just my thoughts, anyone else has any other idea??

Lastbolt, ermz... any idea does canon repair poor focusing? Been shooting a few days between days and night. I realised sometimes, its so hard to have a proper focus. The image is quite blur. At night time, its quite jia lak. Long distance zoom gives poor focusing. Using 400ISO gives me quite noisy picture liao.

Do you have this problem?:dunno:
 

Lastbolt, ermz... any idea does canon repair poor focusing? Been shooting a few days between days and night. I realised sometimes, its so hard to have a proper focus. The image is quite blur. At night time, its quite jia lak. Long distance zoom gives poor focusing. Using 400ISO gives me quite noisy picture liao.

Do you have this problem?:dunno:

I think all cameras have this prob of focusing in poor lightning. The flash icon flashing on the LCD will keep flashing and the camera feels like it is hang u press the shutter button rite ?

I got this prob with my S3IS, nikon coolpix 3700. I oso experience this when using other ppl's canon 20D and 350D when not using flash.
 

yup, the focus is like... quite bad. Ocassionally, i cant even focus on indoor shots with bright lights. I'm still trying to figure out what are the factors for poor focus(very poor!) on the S3IS. Then maybe i'll have a case, like what lastboltnut said.

Another matter is the aperture prioirty mode. Anyone having problem with the auto shutter speed thing? It seems to give me a constant 1 second in poor lighting places. It just wont surpass 1s.
 

Hi All

Glad that I went to CANON yesterday. its manufact, they suggest to go back to AL and change one. And AL did change one for me. That set will be sent back to canon via their own verification.

Good. This my third cam with AL Photo. no pushy tricks here.

Shall explore more on the IS.

Regarding focusing part.... if auto cant do the job, manual focus is the way man... Trust our own eyes for some satisfaction. Work on that should be fine. Make sure the IS is continous and use tripod if low speed shutter. It will turn out fine.
 

I think all cameras have this prob of focusing in poor lightning. The flash icon flashing on the LCD will keep flashing and the camera feels like it is hang u press the shutter button rite ?

I got this prob with my S3IS, nikon coolpix 3700. I oso experience this when using other ppl's canon 20D and 350D when not using flash.

when u first use the flash after u power on, the flash icon will blink becoz the flash is charging up...


ryuggen said:
yup, the focus is like... quite bad. Ocassionally, i cant even focus on indoor shots with bright lights. I'm still trying to figure out what are the factors for poor focus(very poor!) on the S3IS. Then maybe i'll have a case, like what lastboltnut said.

Another matter is the aperture prioirty mode. Anyone having problem with the auto shutter speed thing? It seems to give me a constant 1 second in poor lighting places. It just wont surpass 1s.

maybe u try turning on the slow synchro see can wk anot.... of use TV or M mode instead?
 

sorry to side track abit. but i just bought a canon s3. however, it seems that some ppl are saying its neccesary to get a dry box or a tupperware with silica gel. kindly help as i want to preserve my s3 is till the end of time. thanks in advance
 

Yes, CanonS3IS. You need to keep your camera in a dry environment (40% to 50% RH) to prevent fungus from growing on your camera lens.
 

Yes, CanonS3IS. You need to keep your camera in a dry environment (40% to 50% RH) to prevent fungus from growing on your camera lens.

Hi canew, thanks for replying. since thats the case, can you all bros reccomend me a economical dry box that is good?? kindly also tell me where to get it.

Thanks for the help!


Good day to all
;)
 

I use AKARUI dry cabinet. Almost 5 years already, still serving me well. Got it from CP.
 

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