Canon S3 opinions?

Anyone have a Canon S3 IS? Or S2? Just curious, eyeballing one and looking for experiences.

 

My daughter has an S2, and absolutely loves it. I kind of like it too. It's one level below a full-fledged DSLR in image quality but, for the price, it's a very competent camera. With that zoom, it's probably the only camera you'll ever have to carry.

 

That's what I was thinking, don't really want to step into DSLR. Any hint on how it would fare with close-ups? I'm thinking the zoom will keep me clear of the ROW.

 

I think the S3 IS is a tremendous camera for the price. The lens will keep you off "private property" while having a great view of what is there. (I think it has a 12x optical lens, with Image Stabilization).

Overall, it looks like a great package and has received some great reviews.

Harold

 

I took most of these with an S3

http://therailwire.net/album/thumbnails.php?album=3

 

Thanks, guys. I haven't got my hands on one yet, but am heading to the camera store later this week for a "look-see". Anyone else? I'm interested in the macro.

 

From the camera forums the S3 gets lots of kudos. I have a G3 and a Pro 1 so I am a Canon fan obviously. While I haven't had the G3 out since I bought the Pro1 nearly 3 years ago, both are exceptional cameras. I used the G3 on our trip from Phoenix to Seattle on the train and while in the Pacific NW. I am not considering a DSLR based on my love of the Pro1. It. like the S3 does a fantastic job and unlike the G3 and a DSLR and I don't need to carry all the lenses and other accessories. In a small bag I have the Pro1, batteries, spare CF cards, and external flash.
Doc

 

Went for the S3. So far, I really like this camera. It has an amazing amount of features, and the pictures are quite nice. I have a lot of stuff to learn. Yeeha, I'm finally in the Digital Age!

 

Hey Doc,
I still have my G1 and G5 (plus my XTi). My kids use my G1, my wife uses the G5 occasionally, but we usually take it camping and other activities where the XTi would be too large.

Harold

 

Nice shot... I guess the camera works

 

That a nice image! Not sure about close-up lenses with this type of camera, or if they are even needed. If they are needed, they'd be fairly small, and thus inexpensive. I haven't used a C/U since I went digital. Most can focus close enough that C/Us are not as essential as they were with film.

 

I tried some closeups, but they didn't work out. I need to spend some time with it. You can add lenses, if wanted, but first I'll master what it came with.
Of course now I will need to upgrade the hard drive, probably add a mirrored second while I'm at it.
Right now I'm snapping pictures like a maniac, without having to think each time "Is this picture really worth 50 cents to me?"

 

I have an S2. I have had it for just over a year now and love it for it's simplicity compared to the Nikon I had before. I am not a fan of Canon's software though.