Canon S3

[ndelaware]

Wow, seems like they just came out with the S2.

"Canon PowerShot S3 IS
Pre-PMA 2006: Canon today announce the third generation of its 'super zoom' compact with the release of the PowerShot S3 IS, the successor to the popular S2 IS. The 6-megapixel camera features the same 12x optical zoom but boosts the sensitivity range up to ISO 800, has a larger 2.0-inch vari-angle screen and boasts several new features. It's also a serious looking gunmetal gray. (11:05 GMT)"

 

[Kelly Grannell]

drool! ISO800, IS, Swivel Screen, Black (well, Gun Metal) Body!

 

[hemispheredancer]

And I haven't even mastered my S2!!

 

[Kelly Grannell]

They are basically the same thing but now with ISO 800, Gun-metal body (yeah, the silver thing is sooo 1999) and (hopefully) lesser shutter lag.

 

[Tuffcookie]

It figures the S3 would come out now. I just purchased the S2. Any idea what the new one will retail at?

TC

 

[Kelly Grannell]

Don't know yet. I just find it strange that it took such a long time to upgrade from S1 to S2 but (relatively) a short time from S2 to S3.

 

[Greg K.]

It figures the S3 would come out now. I just purchased the S2. Any idea what the new one will retail at?

TC

The press release at www.dpreview.com says it will be out in May, and retail at $499. I suspect you'll be able to find it online at closer to $400.

 

[Kelly Grannell]

one more thing. I don't know whether this feature is available on the S2, but the S3 comes with 3:2 mode !!!! Soooo excited (although there is no way I will buy one... I'm buying a Canon 30D with 17-55 f/2.8 IS lens)

 

[ndelaware]

It figures the S3 would come out now. I just purchased the S2. TC

You have a great camera, enjoy it.

 

[Greg K.]

From www.dpreview.com

Can you say "sexy camera!" ? Hubbuh hubbuh!

 

[Kelly Grannell]

Like I previously mentioned somewhere else... it's drool inducing.

 

[K9Z9WZ]

Sweet! I don't understand why anyone would need a camera smaller than that.

 

[Greg K.]

Sweet! I don't understand why anyone would need a camera smaller than that.

Well, it's not exactly pocket-sized. Here's another view:

 

[Kelly Grannell]

That's an unfair take because the zoom lens is extended to the max for that shot.

 

[geetey]

<gulp>
What's the chance that bad boy will be on the market before May 1st? We leave for WDW on May 5th and I would love to take that on vacation with me!!

 

[Kelly Grannell]

My supplier of all camera equipments (Amazing Photo, in Canada) told me that it'll be available BEFORE the end of April.

 

[Mom2Ashli]

That really is a good looking camera.

Too bad mine still works good. And I just bought DD one for christmas so now I can't even pass mine down to her.

 

[geetey]

My supplier of all camera equipments (Amazing Photo, in Canada) told me that it'll be available BEFORE the end of April.

Is that a promise, Kelly???

Hmm.... I wonder if I could figure out the camera in a week? There is that 2 hour flight to Orlando.... Would I be crazy to wait that close to a trip?

 

[Kelly Grannell]

I personally spend 2 month playing with a camera (of a new brand) and 2 weeks playing with a camera of a same brand (due to similarities in ergonomics and the way they 'act'. For point and shoot, it usually takes me a week to familiarize myself, but it's going to be a very intensive week.

As far as release date... well, that's what the letter with the Canon letter head said. Again, however, these things tend to be a more accurate ESTIMATED time of arrival, not 100% definite. The pre-orders from the stores WILL start on March 20th.

 

[Greg K.]

...on www.amazon.com.

But you'll pay the premium price -- $499 -- and Amazon won't promise delivery before May 31.

They're offering a number of the new models for pre-order, if you want to pay a visit...