Canon Cameras

[Lady's Human]

Paul has a Canon S3IS, I had (Prior to it's untimely demise brought about by a road trip) a Canon S2IS, and am getting an S3 (Should be in tomorrow)

The main issue with Canon's cameras isn't Canon's issue alone, as the main point of failure is the CCD array. There are only a couple of CCD manufacturers, so a problem for one is normally a problem for most. At least Canon was upfront enough to issue a recall. From what I've seen, if you have a problem with the CCD they will take care of it, it just takes a little persistence.

[Roxyluvsme13]

There's also an S5 IS but it's like $500 and it doesn't seem worth the upgrade.

[CagneyDog]

I'm looking into Nikon right now. I sort of had my heart set on a canon though but shais_mom sure has awesome pictures with hers.

Does anyone know the rough price of an S3?

[Roxyluvsme13]

Does anyone know the rough price of an S3?

They're usually $349.99 without a sale price on them here.

[Lady's Human]

Beach Camera sells the camera for $290. Shipping cost depends on how quick;y you want it (as usual)

[CagneyDog]

Okay, thanks!

I'm leaning towards the S3 but some of the reviews have been saying that the S2 is better. But since the S3 is newer shouldn't it be upgraded a bit more? Maybe I'm just reading biased reviews...

[Roxyluvsme13]

Okay, thanks!

I'm leaning towards the S3 but some of the reviews have been saying that the S2 is better. But since the S3 is newer shouldn't it be upgraded a bit more? Maybe I'm just reading biased reviews...

It's just because the S3 only has like a new scene mode and a bigger LCD or something. It's not a huge improvement from the S2.

[Lady's Human]

The S2 probably wouldn't be available now except as a refurb.

The S-3 is at the end of it's run, so prices are pretty good.

Many of the S2 vs S3 reviews I read were mainly disappointed that the S3 was a minimal upgrade over the S2, with a large difference in price.

[shais_mom]

I'm looking into Nikon right now. I sort of had my heart set on a canon though but shais_mom sure has awesome pictures with hers.

Does anyone know the rough price of an S3?

thank you!
and LH is right - I don't even think you can FIND the s2 anywhere its all the s3..

[dogzr#1]

I've been looking on getting a S3 myself but then I think I settled on a Fuji. Anyway, just wanted to point out that there's tons of S2's for sale on Ebay. I saw some that were brand new and there were some that came with great deals like memory cards, bags and even tri-pods!

Okay sorry, just wanted to point that out. *walks out of thread*

[shais_mom]

I've been looking on getting a S3 myself but then I think I settled on a Fuji. Anyway, just wanted to point out that there's tons of S2's for sale on Ebay. I saw some that were brand new and there were some that came with great deals like memory cards, bags and even tri-pods!

Okay sorry, just wanted to point that out. *walks out of thread*

My first camera was a Fuji -
LOVED it -
second camera
FUJI
LOVED it - had it LESS than a YEAR and it started screwing up - I sent it in for fixing - still did it - sent it back - it was going to cost $180 to fix it - I refused b/c I could buy another one for that price or half of one (s2)
bought a 3rd smaller FUJI camera while #2 was still working- love it and it still works - gave it to my parents
I loved Fuji until I ran into that issue with the 2nd camera - Now I'm on Canon and Nikon I suppose.

[dogzr#1]

I've been trying to figure out which camera I want. I've been choosing between an S2 (probably s3, but not sure), a Fuji s700, and Nikon D40. I don't think I'll have enough money for the Nikon, I'll have to save a while.

Anywho, thanks for telling me that! I'll have to look into it a bit more now! See if it has gotten any sort of negative reviews.

Okay, sorry for hijacking the thread!

[Catlady711]

I am a big Canon fan! I've owned Canon cameras since 1992. (Rebel II SLR, Rebel XS SLR, digital A40, digital S2) Last week I just bought my FIFTH Canon camera, the S3.

My favorite is the S3 because of all the things it can do. It has 12x optical zoom, a neat feature called 'color accent' (allows you to have one thing in color the rest in B/W), fast start up and shooting times and great video capability with sound. Plus a host of other neat features for a person to experiment with while learning.

I'd highly recommend the S3 for several reasons:

• It can be used simply as a point and shoot
  It can be used with more advanced settings as you learn them
  It can be used as a mini video camera
  A super macro mode allowing for focusing on items laid directly on the lens!!!
  It has a great optical zoom and 6 megapixels
  Since the announcement of the S5 the prices on the S3 should drop quite a bit

I don't regret my purchase of any Canon camera I've gotten and have never had any type of mechanical errors or problems that were not user related (I once had to send in my Rebel II when I got water in it after shooting near a waterfall all day)

Here's a sample of pix I took last week around my house with the S3

[CagneyDog]

Wow! those are great pictures. Is the S5 out? If not should I wait til its out so I can get the S3 for the absolutely cheapest price possible? haha

[Roxyluvsme13]

Wow! those are great pictures. Is the S5 out? If not should I wait til its out so I can get the S3 for the absolutely cheapest price possible? haha

lol, yes, the S5 is out I think.

At Circuit City, usually Best Buy, too, they have the S3 on sale every week so it's hardly ever actually $349.99. And there's always Ebay .