Hi Guys!

Just wanted to started this thread for all users of Canon Powershot S Series (S1, S2, S3) Thread.
I myself own a S2 IS. Members are free to discuss anything and everything about this famous series from Canon. e.g (focusing techniques, proper setting for a certain photo shoot, and many many more).

Enjoy!

---> :Grin:

I just got my S3 IS last week. Good to see another Powershot user here. :-)
I love the zoom and IS of this camera. Quick and easy to use.

hi to all. i am a proud S series (S2) user myself. i learned the basics of photography using this camera. as i told my friends, this camera has all the features of a dslr except the speed but it has a freakin excellent zoom. :)

im a proud s3 owner hehe

i'm an s3is owner also...

I've been waiting for S3 IS for the longest time. I guess it's already out.

proud S3 owner here guys...:)

wow, so many s3 is users here :) just bought my s2 two months before s3 release. i should waited it. but im happy with my cam right now. care to share some photos guys?

what i like most in this cam is it's 12x zooming capability and IS. i can also add the super macro feature.

have any comments on failures or problems in s3? on s2 sometimes it's hard to focus. or it's just me who is getting a hard time.

29k, is it?

29k, is it?

you can get one for just 24K in hidalgo.

just to clarify, the S3 in hidalgo is only 24k??? does it come with one year warranty? Is it store warranty or international warranty?

you can get one for just 24K in hidalgo.

since i'm only 14 and i don't really know my way around the world that much, mind me asking, where's hidalgo? >__<

it's this wonderful street near Quiapo church where you can buy lots of camera stuff...

Randy, got mine for that amount. one year, store warranty.

wow the price of s3 totally went low this time. i bought my s2 last march and it was for 22k. imagine just adding 2k i can get an s3. but that was last march and s3 was not yet sellable for the public

i hope am not OT, what camera bag are you using for your S1/S2/S3? I'm looking for something smaller, like the regular p&s bags, pouch type with shoulder strap, that fits the camera (without the tube adapter and hood), a set of batteries, and SD card pockets? something small that you can bring along everywhere. suggies?

guys... just want to ask what camera bag are you using for you s3? anybody who can suggest wat bag to get that also fits in the lens adapter, wide lens, telephoto lens, and close up lens? tips anyone?:Grin:

i've forgot the brand name of the bag that i've purchased for my s2. as soon as i got home i'll check it. i bring this anywhere and it's not that heavy. i can put 3 sets of battery and my sd's along with the camera. c",)

sige bro maxi paki post nalang wat brand and where did you buy it. thanks.:Grin:

i use case logic. around 800 in hidalgo. very handy bag with adequate paddings...

S3is owner here! :)

s2 proud owner here. not only it has an awesome zoom and IS, but it can also record a video... :) isn't that cool? :Grin: i also use case logic bag for it. can store the cable, 4 pcs AA batteries, 3 SD cards, and a chewing gum... :D
both bought in hidalgo. very cheap deal.

TIP: when anyone is planning to buy one in hidalgo (any gear in general), call the stores and reserved before you go, (lesson i learned coz i assumed that they have stocks and ended up frustrated on my first visit) and waited another week and confirmed twice before i visit again. i went home happy with my baby s2 and got another extra discount pa on their regular price since i waited for a week. got a really good deal... worth the wait... :)

hey, welcome daniel and christopher! where's arnel?

Hi guys! S2 IS user here...

where else can i grab an S3? sorry if i'm getting annoying. >_<

Hi to everyone, I also own a 2 month old S2.

okay ba ang S3 under dark light conditions?

I think the S3 has been improved under low light conditions than the previous S2 because of the higher ISO settings of the cam, however I think noise will still be the issue.

By the way guys, has anybody here uses adaptors, filters and extension lens for the S2?
If so, hows the performance? what brand and where to buy? thanks.

finally, now, im also a proud s3 owner.

Congrats ANNA!!

@ Winky, I have the canon lens adapter and a UV filter attached on my S3is since the day I bought the camera. I want the lens to be protected. It doesn't seem to affect the performance a bit. I guess its important to get good UV filter. A Hoya multicoated or a Tiffen UV is very good!

@ MYKL, Oo nga kulang nalang si Arnel, buo naraman sana yun tropang S2/3 :)

@ Daniel,
Thanks! How much does the adaptor and a good UV filter costs? Where can I buy one?

@ Daniel,
Thanks! How much does the adaptor and a good UV filter costs? Where can I buy one?

how much is the latest price of s3 in hidalgo?

By the way guys, has anybody here uses adaptors, filters and extension lens for the S2?
If so, hows the performance? what brand and where to buy? thanks.

same question. filters will surely come in handy.

lensmate with a uv filter is the definite choice... check out www.lensmateonline.com (http://www.lensmateonline.com). wala pa yatang nagbebenta dito sa pinas so you need to buy it direct from the USA.

am thinking of getting an S3. how is this different from entry level DSLRs in terms of speed in taking continuous pictures. tnx

am thinking of getting an S3. how is this different from entry level DSLRs in terms of speed in taking continuous pictures. tnx


I think the entry level DSLRs has a burst mode of atleast 3fps, while the S2/S3 has an average of 2.4fps

I'm a S2 IS owner...
I love its zoom capability! I love to use this capabality in portraiture. I set the camera to 3.5 aperture and 12x zoom to achieve a very shallow depth of field. :)

^ i agree! i attended a charity shoot in baseco last week. had tons of portrait shots! zoomed 12x! DOF was great! no noise at all, since it was sunny and i set my ISO to just 80. plus i was able to take those long-sniper shots without the subject knowing... i love the IS and zoom of this camera! works perfectly for me!

a minor issue for me, was when i had a simple fashion photo-op in Greenhills (in-door). tagal mag recycle ng flash, and wasn't really able to produce good "whole body" photo. details were not that clear in low light. so what i ended up, was portrait shots (zoomed-in). pwede na din.

oh, and to those who have the 58mm Canon lens tube adapter... you may want to consider buying a cool petal hood for just P600 from Henry's.

here's my camera with the petal hood attached:

http://static.flickr.com/67/195252923_50158c6937_m.jpg http://static.flickr.com/63/195252922_0b4e3a1bca_m.jpg

i have a sunapk UV (P350-Henry's) attached as well. no vignetting at all.

i am love Canon S3 IS!!!

@ Daniel,
Thanks! How much does the adaptor and a good UV filter costs? Where can I buy one?

i got my Canon LAH-DC20 Lens Adapter and Hood Set from Infomax ParkSquare for P2.6K. (wala sa Hidalgo, kahit generic)

el-cheapo UV costs 350, i think better brands cost 800 and above (Hidalgo).

sir may contact no. ka ng INFOMAX parksquare? thanks

If I'm gonna buy a lens adapter, which one is better, the 52mm or the 58mm? I plan to buy a lensmate adapter...

The bag I use for my S2 is the Tamrac model 5696

53mm for third party TCs, 58mm for canon TCs...

i'm selling my lensmate adapter with a teleconverter. just call me at 09209619101 if you are interested. ty

53mm for third party TCs, 58mm for canon TCs...

i'm selling my lensmate adapter with a teleconverter. just call me at 09209619101 if you are interested. ty

sir mykl,
i'm planning to buy a lensmate 52mm for filters only. :) can i know why you sell yours? have you encountered any problem? or just not satisfied? :) TIA

@bijz, i have two lensmate adapters, one is always on my s3is with a uv filter. it's really great and it saved my unit already from a lot of bumps and scratches. i will not sell this one.

i have an identical unit which is attached to a 1.54x teleconverter. i'm only selling this together with the raynox TC. reason for selling- saving up for a new prime lens for my 350d :)

meron din bang aftermarket na neck strap which is mas mataba ng konti sa orig na S2iS neck strap?

@bijz, i have two lensmate adapters, one is always on my s3is with a uv filter. it's really great and it saved my unit already from a lot of bumps and scratches. i will not sell this one.

i have an identical unit which is attached to a 1.54x teleconverter. i'm only selling this together with the raynox TC. reason for selling- saving up for a new prime lens for my 350d :)

sir, if by chance you decided to sell the lens adapter alone. i'm very interested on buying it. is it 52mm? :) could you pm me also the price you intend to sell the package :) thanks again :)

sir, if by chance you decided to sell the lens adapter alone. i'm very interested on buying it. is it 52mm? :) could you pm me also the price you intend to sell the package :) thanks again :)

bijz.. kindly read the forum rules and regulations regarding your username.

elo all! s3 user too. and im new here :D

hmmmm... familiar names... :)

hey guys! this is my first post. I own a S3 IS and I am looking for a case. i found this site through francisM's site. i am starting to love photography and any help would be much appreciated.

Its called love at first sight. The S2iS is my first digital camera and im loving it. Fantastic zoom and shake control.

53mm for third party TCs, 58mm for canon TCs...

i'm selling my lensmate adapter with a teleconverter. just call me at 09209619101 if you are interested. ty

I can't seem to find the lensmate adatper here in HK. So I might just as well buy it there. Please PM me how much you are selling it(if its still available). I will be in Manila this coming October.

P.S. The new Canon 400D is fantastic. I'll post the Prices here in HK.

where can I find s2is adaptor? in HK? can you point me to the right direction? thanks!

hi guys!

i'm also an s3 owner. i'm also a newbie in photography and i'd like to ask your help.

i can't seem to get my desired shot of a blurred background when focusing on my subject at f2.8. When i use the zoom at the widest aperture setting of 2.8, it also becomes f3.2. does this also have an effect?

I'm just wondering why i could'nt get my desired outcome as compared to dslr shots that i see with the same setting.

thanks.

already found an adaptor. Really cheap only 500php. pwede na rin

wow, so many s3 is users here :) just bought my s2 two months before s3 release. i should waited it. but im happy with my cam right now. care to share some photos guys?

what i like most in this cam is it's 12x zooming capability and IS. i can also add the super macro feature.

have any comments on failures or problems in s3? on s2 sometimes it's hard to focus. or it's just me who is getting a hard time.

I'm also a noobie. Just found this group on Flickr. http://www.flickr.com/groups/s2is/
You might want to check it out. Lots of sample S2 IS pics and useful tips. Enjoy!

guys... just want to ask what camera bag are you using for you s3? anybody who can suggest wat bag to get that also fits in the lens adapter, wide lens, telephoto lens, and close up lens? tips anyone?:Grin:

try LowePro Rezo TLZ 10 (http://www.lowepro.com/Products/Toploading/designed_digital/Rezo_TLZ_10.aspx). Not sure kung fit ung lens hood and if its available in Manila. Perhaps if its collapsible.

already found an adaptor. Really cheap only 500php. pwede na rin


is that the power adapter for the video function? where did you get it?

is that the power adapter for the video function? where did you get it?

Its a Lens Adapter. Sort of a tube. It's aluminum and mine is just a cheapo. Got it in China:) .

http://img154.imageshack.us/img154/3766/img2790tx1.jpgi got my lens adapter from taiwan. not lensmate, not canon. aluminum and black.
here it is: fits well. but i still have to buy UV filter on this weekend.
http://img154.imageshack.us/img154/3766/img2790tx1.jpg
(http://lh4.google.com/bijzsmurf/RRJ6lq3TABI/AAAAAAAABZQ/sBRW4wznjMg/IMG_2790.JPG?imgmax=640)

hi guys!

i'm also an s3 owner. i'm also a newbie in photography and i'd like to ask your help.

i can't seem to get my desired shot of a blurred background when focusing on my subject at f2.8. When i use the zoom at the widest aperture setting of 2.8, it also becomes f3.2. does this also have an effect?

I'm just wondering why i could'nt get my desired outcome as compared to dslr shots that i see with the same setting.

thanks.
For the maximum (12x) zoom setting of S series camera, the biggest possible aperture setting is 3.5. Based on my experience doing portraiture using my S2 IS, I achieved a shallow depth of field by setting the zoom to maximum and aperture to 3.5. Then I just adjusted my distance from the subject by moving away to achieve the right framing of the subject...

I'm hoping to get an S3 soon as well... I was wondering if there are 55mm adapters for the S3 since I have quite a few 55mm filters from my film SLR days.

Does the S3 also have "smart zoom" or whatever it is called where you can zoom using digital without going to optical first to preserve the aperture/speed of the lens?

The S3 is on top of my list but the Fuji 9000/9500 is hovering near my options as well.

I have posted my dilemma in my blog (http://blog.360.yahoo.com/blog-.6LTe3A6erT2s1BxxYDtjQnw?p=10)

ok thanks eric!

For the maximum (12x) zoom setting of S series camera, the biggest possible aperture setting is 3.5. Based on my experience doing portraiture using my S2 IS, I achieved a shallow depth of field by setting the zoom to maximum and aperture to 3.5. Then I just adjusted my distance from the subject by moving away to achieve the right framing of the subject...

Carlo: With smaller lenses, it tends to require you to move closer to the subject rather than solely relying on the aperture to get a blurred background... With my old P&S S40, I need to switch to macro and move up within a foot or so of my subject to get a good blurred background...

http://static.flickr.com/85/252120261_29615a5f68.jpg

F3.5 1/50

Exactly the same manual settings sa focal length, exposure and shutter speed but standing 3 ft away.

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a69/theveed/IMG_9581.jpg

I'm sure the S3 can do better, though.

Hello guys, another newbie here (that's me). I plan to buy the S3IS this coming weekend sa Hidalgo Event.

Need some inputs on the additional things to accompany my soon to be baby.
(adaptor, hood, uv, bag, and the likes)

Thanks in advance.

19,500 lang S3 sa Henry's daw... I asked yesterday... Grabe sa mall 29,500

i got my Canon LAH-DC20 Lens Adapter and Hood Set from Infomax ParkSquare for P2.6K. (wala sa Hidalgo, kahit generic)

el-cheapo UV costs 350, i think better brands cost 800 and above (Hidalgo).



I will be in Manila next week. If you guys need the generic lens adaptor, I can buy you silver or black. Or you can just buy mine. Bili nalang ako ulit. Alam ko mahirap hanapin sa Manila yun

Finally, I have my S3IS now. I got it from Henry's @ 19k last friday.

Learning naman ang kasunod. :)

Hi there,

Glad to know there's a legion of SX-IS users here. I just bought my S3 last week (PhP19,500 "store" warranty nga lang po, Mall price is PhP29,950 so you do the math...)
It's about 26K with the local canon 1yr-warranty.. so it's ur choice

My new S3IS kept me awake at night specially during the recent storm with 2-sets of batteries fully charge).
To me it is a big leap from my former PowerShot A80(I still love her pa naman).
The 12X-zoom is great and I love the USM(super-silent) plus the video-quality!

Enjoy your(our)S3 and S2....

Hi to all ...

S3 IS owner here as well.

Do we have some tips for newbies like me on some settings for specific shots.

Thanks in advance!!

Carlo: With smaller lenses, it tends to require you to move closer to the subject rather than solely relying on the aperture to get a blurred background... With my old P&S S40, I need to switch to macro and move up within a foot or so of my subject to get a good blurred background...

http://static.flickr.com/85/252120261_29615a5f68.jpg

F3.5 1/50

Exactly the same manual settings sa focal length, exposure and shutter speed but standing 3 ft away.

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a69/theveed/IMG_9581.jpg

I'm sure the S3 can do better, though.


ok thanks bro!

Hi to all ...

S3 IS owner here as well.

Do we have some tips for newbies like me on some settings for specific shots.

Thanks in advance!!

Hi alvin, what do you have in mind? indoor? outdoor? sports?

Hi alvin, what do you have in mind? indoor? outdoor? sports?

Mostly indoor and some outdoor.

Thanks...

keep it coming :)

what camera bag (brand, model, where to buy) fits the S3 nicely? yung medyo compact lang. Probably with room for the lens adapter attached as well (for future).

Thanks ...

Hi, im planning to buy S3 Is this november, but i dont know how much it na today :) help.... :Grin:

Hi, im planning to buy S3 Is this november, but i dont know how much it na today :) help.... :Grin:

mga 19 - 22k ata sa hidalgo. Pag sa malls 29k

Thanks ...

finally rewarded myself with an S3 too! (plus the lens adapter and hood, as well as a UV filter).

great camera for someone still trying to learn the ins and outs of (digital) photography.

cheers!

finally rewarded myself with an S3 too! (plus the lens adapter and hood, as well as a UV filter).

great camera for someone still trying to learn the ins and outs of (digital) photography.

cheers!

Hi. How much and where did you get yours with all the accessories? Thanks.

hey, welcome daniel and christopher! where's arnel?

@ MYKL, Oo nga kulang nalang si Arnel, buo naraman sana yun tropang S2/3 :)

Wow, I didn't know I was mentioned here months ago! :Grin:

Proud user of an S2 IS cribbed in a Lowepro Nova Micro AW here! :)

Hi. How much and where did you get yours with all the accessories? Thanks.
I got my S3 from Hidalgo for P19k. The lens adapter and hood from Canon - Digital Exchange (Glorietta) for P1.9k. The filter cost me P450.00 from Hidalgo, too.

Whats the advantage of having a 58mm adapter as compared with a 52mm?


the 52mm seems small and compact. lots of available filters as well.


And anybody knows where I can buy Lowe Pro Aw30 camera bag? thanks

Are there 55mm adapters for the S3? I still have quite a few filters from my film SLR that I don't want to junk...

@mike
The advantage of 52mm adapter is 52mm size filters are cheap, disadvatage are you cannot use the accessory lenses (Wide Converter 0.75x WC-DC58A & Tele-converter 1.5x TC-DC58B) cause their thread diameter is 58mm.

@david
To use your 55mm filters you need a step-down adapter ring 58mm to 55mm if you lens adapter is the 58mm type or step-up adapter ring 52mm to 55mm for the 52mm type lens adapter.

@mike
The advantage of 52mm adapter is 52mm size filters are cheap, disadvatage are you cannot use the accessory lenses (Wide Converter 0.75x WC-DC58A & Tele-converter 1.5x TC-DC58B) cause their thread diameter is 58mm.

@david
To use your 55mm filters you need a step-down adapter ring 58mm to 55mm if you lens adapter is the 58mm type or step-up adapter ring 52mm to 55mm for the 52mm type lens adapter.

i somehow try to figure out if the 52mm adapter is smaller and less flash intrusive as the 58mm.. i am trying to make the s3 is as small as possible, as it is already huge..

somehow the advantage i find about the 58mm adapter is it looks better, as a slight curvature outwards (makes the lens like a small L lens), unlike the 52mm which is thin all throughout.. and using the 58 mm adapter makes you use 58mm filters which may be useful when upgrading to a DSLR, just use a step up ring if possible, and re-use your 58mm filters

by the way, step down rings are not a good idea since there will be vignetting. It is always a good idea to step up, than to step down.

my suggestion for David is to just use a 52mm adapter and use a 52-55 step up ring.

anybody has a 52mm adaptor in here? or almost everyone has a 3rd party or canon 58 mm adaptor?

Manny: Thanks... clarify my question lang... assuming i'm still planning to get an adaptor (no adaptor pa, actually, planning to get an S3 palang hehe), are there direct mount 55mm adaptors for the S3?

Thanks, sorry for the confusion.

*edit* Mike: Thanks for the suggestion (nagkasabay tayo magpost hehe)...

I dont know if any 55mm lens adapter for S2/S3 IS exist, the only type I know are the 58mm and 52mm type.

Anyone here from Bangkok or Singapore that have seen one please answer. :)

survey for everyone, which one do you prefer, 52mm or 58mm adapter?

for me the 58mm adapter it looks better than the 52mm type :).

for me the 58mm adapter it looks better than the 52mm type :).

but the 52mm is smaller, and less bulky..

i'm confused.

i want a small s3 is ..

It is just my preference, and the 58mm type complements S3IS body well.

Try to search google for photos of S2/S3 with attached adapter then decide if the 52mm type made the camera look smaller.

i will be going the Angeles, Pampanga this weekend for some birthday shoot.

And my lensmate 58mm has not yet arrived.

Should i just buy the Canon 58mm adapter for temporary protection, and re-sell it when my lensmate arrives?

or should i just go unprotected?

Whats a good brand 58 mm UV filter available in photo shops in Hidalgo or other shops?

Sir Mike,

I think you can go unprotected as long as you don't accidentally hit the extending zoom lens (or else you might see E18 on the EVF/LCD).

If you've got an immediate buyer for the Canon adapter, then you can consider getting it for your Pampanga trip. Otherwise, it (selling the adapter) is not worth the fuss and the hassle.

For lens protection, you can try to check out Sunpak UVs (available for Php300-350) in Hidalgo.

Help

I need to know the price of the following
canon 24-70 2.8L USM
canon 70-200 2.8L IS USM
canon 30D
canon 400D
canon EX580 speedlight

i want to switch my system
and should know the budget

thanks

FherD
KSA

Help

I need to know the price of the following
canon 24-70 2.8L USM
canon 70-200 2.8L IS USM
canon 30D
canon 400D
canon EX580 speedlight

i want to switch my system
and should know the budget

thanks

FherD
KSA

You seem to be on the WRONG thread.

I'm only recently discovered photography via my S3. So far, I'm enjoying the features which are compatible with my (basic) skills. Do you guys recommend I get the adapter kit and the lenses?

thanks!

proud owner of an S3IS here as well!


any tips, tricks we could share with each other?
(pics with exif's would suffice..Ü)

I'm only recently discovered photography via my S3. So far, I'm enjoying the features which are compatible with my (basic) skills. Do you guys recommend I get the adapter kit and the lenses?
thanks!

Hi! Yup, I suggest you get the adapter kit first for zoom lens protection. You can get the lenses later, after you've discovered if the S3's focal range is either too short or too long for the subjects you're more likely to shoot at. :)

I'm only recently discovered photography via my S3. So far, I'm enjoying the features which are compatible with my (basic) skills. Do you guys recommend I get the adapter kit and the lenses?

thanks!

the adapter tube/UV filter combo is good as it protects your valuable lens from the elements, such as falls when doing macro on a tripod, bumps, fingernail scratches when a friend takes your photo, smudges, and of course when going to the beach to take photos, as salty air and sand will have a strong chance of scratching your lens without you knowing it..

although if you want a very small S3is you could put on a small pouch or belt bag then you dont need this..

as for the UV filter, pick the best brand you can find.

the lens are optional, i dont see it a necessity as i find the canon lens quite expensive (for the telephoto, a gain of only 1.5x zoom cost 7k! )

the cheapest canon adapter is so far in Mall of Asia canon shop, around 1900. But this is made in cheap plastic. A better one which is made in aluminum is www.lensmateonline.com (http://www.lensmateonline.com).

the lens are optional, i dont see it a necessity as i find the canon lens quite expensive (for the telephoto, a gain of only 1.5x zoom cost 7k! )

IMHO, a 1.5x gain is not to be taken lightly. it will increase your focal range from 72mm to 108mm (35mm equivalent). that's a big difference. try shooting at the moon at the full zoom (12x) of the S3 against an S3 with a tele (18x total zoom), you'll notice the big difference in the details. kung kulang pa 'yun, you can go for the raynox 2020 pro which will increase your zoom from 12x to 26.4x (158.4mm equivalent).

if you're inclined in birding, limited astrophotography, or peeping, teleconverters are the way to go. otherwise, wide angle tcs would offer better use.

opinyon lang po. :)

IMHO, a 1.5x gain is not to be taken lightly. it will increase your focal range from 72mm to 108mm (35mm equivalent). that's a big difference. try shooting at the moon at the full zoom (12x) of the S3 against an S3 with a tele (18x total zoom), you'll notice the big difference in the details. kung kulang pa 'yun, you can go for the raynox 2020 pro which will increase your zoom from 12x to 26.4x (158.4mm equivalent).

if you're inclined in birding, limited astrophotography, or peeping, teleconverters are the way to go. otherwise, wide angle tcs would offer better use.

opinyon lang po. :)

only concern though is some purple fringing and vignetting with extended zoom..

Hi guys!

Thanks for the responses. Frankly, following the exchanges about all the lenses and adapters got me confused! I think I should buy an adapter tube and a UV filter first. The lenses just have to wait until after i fully explore the S3's features.

Am going up to sagada over the holidays. Any suggestion as to the gear i should bring? Right now i only have a camera bag and my S3.

Hi guys!

Thanks for the responses. Frankly, following the exchanges about all the lenses and adapters got me confused! I think I should buy an adapter tube and a UV filter first. The lenses just have to wait until after i fully explore the S3's features.

Am going up to sagada over the holidays. Any suggestion as to the gear i should bring? Right now i only have a camera bag and my S3.

fully-charged extra batts and extra SDs po :D oh yeah, a tripod too! :)

the adapter tube is not really necessary. You might even need to remove it when taking photos of your friends with flash as it slightly covers the flash (the 58mm tube)..

It is a need when you have to keep the s3is on ready shoot (always on) for quick photos when needed, and when your s3is is most of the time hanging on your neck, or carrying it from the strap (it will sway like a pendulum).. I hit my s3is on the table with this. Good thing i have the cap on..

im going to pampanga too this weekend and will go there without the tube and UV filter..

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On sagada, you only need no more than 512 MB SD card if you shoot on 1600 x1200 (normal 3R prints and web). But if you plan to shoot videos you need at least 2GB SD.

Bring at least 2 sets of fully charged batteries (8 pcs) and an extra 4 pcs sealed alkaline AA..

or course, water-resistant, padded camera bag..

and tripod for:
1) including yourself in group pictures, of course hehehe
2) landscape shots, which requires long 1-2 seconds exposure/shutter speed for depth of field

thanks for the tip guys.

hi! im going to singapore this weekend and im planning to buy a canon S3 Is, do you think i can get a much cheaper price compared to hidalgo? also, meron ba kaung alam na store dun? hope you can help me guys :Grin:


thanks

hi! im going to singapore this weekend and im planning to buy a canon S3 Is, do you think i can get a much cheaper price compared to hidalgo? also, meron ba kaung alam na store dun? hope you can help me guys :Grin:


thanks

I got my S3 at Hidalgo two weeks ago for only P18,500! :) I am now a certified S3 user. :D

I got my S3 at Hidalgo two weeks ago for only P18,500! :) I am now a certified S3 user. :D


where did you buy it? is it brand new? does it has a warranty?:)

if budget was an issue, will S2is be comparable with an S3is?

if budget was an issue, will S2is be comparable with an S3is?

depends. how much can you get an s2is? as far as i know an s2is sells for 17k..


if you can get a brand new s2is for 16k or less then get the s2is

where did you buy it? is it brand new? does it has a warranty?:)

I got it at Henry's. It has a 1 year store warranty. :)

Has anyone been to Hidalgo lately? What's the going price of S2 IS? I'm thinking of getting one for Christmas. Other than the 1mp difference, are there other significant feature upgrades from the S3 IS?

I think DPreview and image resource has listed the S2/S3 differences, Andrew... Might wanna check that out.

I think DPreview and image resource has listed the S2/S3 differences, Andrew... Might wanna check that out.

Ok, thanks, David!

Here bro, nakabookmark pala sakin

http://www.megapixel.net/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=11092&sid=4e7605e91894ecc547a7279a8de3194c

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canons3is/

http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=190518

Ok, thanks, David!

pag nakakuha ka ng s2is pa post naman price and where you got it.. thanks.. hehehe

depends. how much can you get an s2is? as far as i know an s2is sells for 17k..


if you can get a brand new s2is for 16k or less then get the s2is

Since S3IS is selling for 18K in Hidalgo and for that little price difference I suggest go for for S3IS. :Grin:

@ David: Thanks for the links. It seems the upgrade is minimal and the extra thousand pesos might not be worth it. But I like the color of the s3 better. :D

@Timothy: 'Hope you do the same if ever you get it first :) . Or baka makamura tayo 'pag sabay tayo bumili sa Hidalgo! (Or we might get it even at a lower price if we buy at the same time in Hidalgo!)

Hi,

Ask ko lang po, Possible po ba gamitin yung Circular Polarizer filter together with UV filter sa S3 IS? Or 1 at a time? Ano po yung effect nun? :)

I've just bought the filter (tiffen and kenko) locally...

Thanks...

want to create smaller movie file without affecting resolution and quality use this to convert your s3is avi to windows format

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/updates/moviemaker2.mspx

Hi,

Ask ko lang po, Possible po ba gamitin yung Circular Polarizer filter together with UV filter sa S3 IS? Or 1 at a time? Ano po yung effect nun? :)

I've just bought the filter (tiffen and kenko) locally...

Thanks...

yes will do. although it might slightly degrade the image quality, and some vignetting at the widest setting especially if you have thick threads in your filter. you are much better using only 1 filter:)

@andrew: still checking some shops if may stock.. so far no success hehehe baka s3is nga hulog. i'm willing to wait till next feb

they say there is an event na baka may discount daw

Canon usually releases a new model during the February-March months. But usually it's a dslr model which in turn drags the previous model's price down. :)

One question... are you willing to forego the holidays photo ops without the S3 IS till February? I had this plan too before, to wait till February because of the same reason. But then again, I thought the Holidays are way important to pass up on for a few hundred bucks. :D

I'm just wondering bakit kaya mas mura ung mga camera that were selling in Hidalgo compared to the mall? :Grin:

I'm banking on the Christmas bargains (will there be any?) at the latest to capture those Christmas moments. Btw, how much do the Hidalgo shops usually slash off during the February event? Is it worth the wait?

I'm still undecided between the s2 and the s3, but now leaning towards the s3 because of its color.

if you can get the s3 now, get it now, who knows Canon might not release a new model and the s3 might be the last of the series, you might end up scampering for a used s3 in the years ahead.

look at what happened to the olympus c8080, it was an old model released 3 years ago but it beats the hell out of of the present point and shoots in terms of image quality (it has larger sensor than current point and shoots), that everybody are scampering on used c8080 on ebay and can't find one.

point and shoots have reached a saturation point that manufacturers can't make it any much better, so they have to market DSLRs to earn some bucks.

Greetings to all! I have been reading these forums and countless websites for the past few weeks trying to absorb as much info as I can about the S3. (This is my first post!) I have a question before buying the S3 this week…



How fast is the S3 IS shot-to-shot (w/ flash) or flash recycle time? This is the reason I will replace my Canon A510 w/c is too slow in Flash recycle time and a Minimum two-second shot-to-shot time. Will the S3 IS satisfied my needs?


Thanks and more power to DPP! :)

Greetings to all! I have been reading these forums and countless websites for the past few weeks trying to absorb as much info as I can about the S3. (This is my first post!) I have a question before buying the S3 this week…



How fast is the S3 IS shot-to-shot (w/ flash) or flash recycle time? This is the reason I will replace my Canon A510 w/c is too slow in Flash recycle time and a Minimum two-second shot-to-shot time. Will the S3 IS satisfied my needs?


Thanks and more power to DPP! :)

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canons3is/

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canons3is/

thanks for the link sir, but in your experience using an S3 mas mabilis po ba ang shot-to-shot and recycling time compare to other Point & Shoot digital cameras like my previous A510? i have tried using DSLR Canon EOS 350D and it's very fast and responsive in terms of shooting but i know it's not comparable with the S3 in many ways.

Thanks.

thanks for the link sir, but in your experience using an S3 mas mabilis po ba ang shot-to-shot and recycling time compare to other Point & Shoot digital cameras like my previous A510? i have tried using DSLR Canon EOS 350D and it's very fast and responsive in terms of shooting but i know it's not comparable with the S3 in many ways.

Thanks.

around 2 seconds with flash shot to shot time, its faster than my old point and shoots.

the burst mode is excellent with a high speed SD card, its 3 fps, very fast!

around 2 seconds with flash shot to shot time, its faster than my old point and shoots.

the burst mode is excellent with a high speed SD card, its 3 fps, very fast!

Wow 3fps! it's like a DSLR. thank you very much sir, by wednesday I'll buy my S3 at Hidalgo. sana may stock pa at much lower price of 18k.:)

Wow 3fps! it's like a DSLR. thank you very much sir, by wednesday I'll buy my S3 at Hidalgo. sana may stock pa at much lower price of 18k.:)

Hi, Siegfred. From which shop can you get it at 18K?

^ i agree! i attended a charity shoot in baseco last week. had tons of portrait shots! zoomed 12x! DOF was great! no noise at all, since it was sunny and i set my ISO to just 80. plus i was able to take those long-sniper shots without the subject knowing... i love the IS and zoom of this camera! works perfectly for me!

a minor issue for me, was when i had a simple fashion photo-op in Greenhills (in-door). tagal mag recycle ng flash, and wasn't really able to produce good "whole body" photo. details were not that clear in low light. so what i ended up, was portrait shots (zoomed-in). pwede na din.

oh, and to those who have the 58mm Canon lens tube adapter... you may want to consider buying a cool petal hood for just P600 from Henry's.

here's my camera with the petal hood attached:

http://static.flickr.com/67/195252923_50158c6937_m.jpg http://static.flickr.com/63/195252922_0b4e3a1bca_m.jpg

i have a sunapk UV (P350-Henry's) attached as well. no vignetting at all.

i am love Canon S3 IS!!!


sir, what brand is that petal hood from Henry's? i love your camera setup! i will purchase my s3 this week. thanks,

Hi, Siegfred. From which shop can you get it at 18K?

Henry's and Mayer Photo (store warranty only for 1 yr.)

Henry's and Mayer Photo (store warranty only for 1 yr.)

How come I got a quote of Php18,500 from Henry's? Anyway, thanks for the reply.

How come I got a quote of Php18,500 from Henry's? Anyway, thanks for the reply.

let see...i will confirm then i will pm you. goodluck!

Wow 3fps! it's like a DSLR. thank you very much sir, by wednesday I'll buy my S3 at Hidalgo. sana may stock pa at much lower price of 18k.:)

yes it is. 3fps on high speed 150x transcend sd card (im using 2gb, although it also works on 4gb)


The video is also excellent. Camcorder quality. I have been watching the video on a 21 inch Tv without any problem. Very lifelike video shots and stereo sound.

The strength of this camera is on video and burst mode. Its like buying a very good still digital camera and handycam in one.

The video has its own button too, so taking high quality photos while recording video can be done at the same time.

And zoom works while on video. Excellent for video zooming in on those sexy chicks on the beach..hehehe..

sir, what brand is that petal hood from Henry's? i love your camera setup! i will purchase my s3 this week. thanks,

lots of petal hood in any camera shops. dont worry about petal hoods. you only use petal hoods on sunny environment. focus on getting good multicoated polarizing filter, that way you can do away without using petal hoods.

Sir Mike,

Thanks for the information. Actually, may porpose to have two lens attach on an adapter is protection on may lens and CPL. Bali ang mangyayari, yung lens ko protected with polarizer and my polarizer will be protected from UV filter (Lens+Polarizer+UV filter). So kahit magasgasan, UV ang mauna. Sobrang protective ako sa unit ko,hehehe...:)

Maybe i'll do also some experiment on this. Exploiting other capabilities of S3 IS w/ 2 filters.

Thanks a lot...:)

yes it is. 3fps on high speed 150x transcend sd card (im using 2gb, although it also works on 4gb)


The video is also excellent. Camcorder quality. I have been watching the video on a 21 inch Tv without any problem. Very lifelike video shots and stereo sound.

The strength of this camera is on video and burst mode. Its like buying a very good still digital camera and handycam in one.

The video has its own button too, so taking high quality photos while recording video can be done at the same time.

And zoom works while on video. Excellent for video zooming in on those sexy chicks on the beach..hehehe..

Thanks for the additional info sir Mike! excellent features the S3 have, lalo na dun sa features nya in Excellent for video zooming in on those sexy chicks on the beach..:D:D:D

Hi guys.
I'm interested in black and white photography and a friend suggested that i use a variety of filters to improve the contrast in my shots. As much as possible, I want to work on the images in-camera as i don't have the time and the knowledge to work on post-processing. I currently use a polarizing filter and a UV filter which i take out when using the PL (is that good practice?). Any suggestion as to the type of filters i should get? How about advice on using my S3 for b/w photography?

Thanks in advance.

meron daw stock henry's ng S2is for 16k shop warranty...

look at how powerful the zoom of the s2is/s3is when combined with a tele converter lens.. could be used for spying and peeping mode..hehehe..



http://www.dcresource.com/forums/showthread.php?t=11556


better buy s3is before they consider it illegal due to its powerful zoom capability

meron daw stock henry's ng S2is for 16k shop warranty...

Thanks Tim for the update. Hopefully I can just get the s3is in a week's time. It's really difficult to decide with the s2is' competitive price.

look at how powerful the zoom of the s2is/s3is when combined with a tele converter lens.. could be used for spying and peeping mode..hehehe..



http://www.dcresource.com/forums/showthread.php?t=11556


better buy s3is before they consider it illegal due to its powerful zoom capability

Wow! This is what I call ZOOM-IN! :)

Thanks Tim for the update. Hopefully I can just get the s3is in a week's time. It's really difficult to decide with the s2is' competitive price.

still get the s3is, the black color fits most filters and converters..


and black does not reflect the flash which ruins the picture..


2k is not the much.. you get larger LCd, histogram, up to 800 iso (useful with noise reduction software)..

I just bought last night my new baby canon powershot S3 IS 18,500k , medyo maliit pla sya hehehe :Grin: im now a proud S3 IS user!! wohooo!!!

I just bought last night my new baby canon powershot S3 IS 18,500k , medyo maliit pla sya hehehe :Grin: im now a proud S3 IS user!! wohooo!!!

congrats! oo maliit.. small but terrible.. you can easily conceal it.. but the zoom range is larger than any large DSLR lens.. you actually need around 3 lens on a DSLR to imitate the built-in zoom of the s3is


most bird photographers actually use the s3is

I'm also planning to buy a Lens Adapter/Hood set and a Petal Hood for my S3 Is, magkano kaya price range nila?

forget about the petal hood.. you will seldom use it, and can be replaced by multicoated polarizing filter

go out and look for a 52 or 58mm digital clear filter or UV filter ..then decide what lens adapter size to buy..

Yo eric -- congratulations on your new S3! You've got PM bro! :D

I'm also planning to buy a Lens Adapter/Hood set and a Petal Hood for my S3 Is, magkano kaya price range nila?

Canon's LAH-DC20 lens adapter and hood for the S3 IS costs P1.9k at Digital Exchange, Glorietta.

Thanks for the tip guys! :Grin:

What are the shutter life expectancy of the S series?
If it doesn't have a mirror would it likely to have a longer life span?

I'm thinking of getting one as a travel camera.
and S3 seems like a great choice.

till when kaya available ang s3 is? i wanna get one too but still don't have the budget as of this moment :Grin:

I think it will stay a while, maganda naman kasi yung features nya eh :) affordable pa :)

till when kaya available ang s3 is? i wanna get one too but still don't have the budget as of this moment :Grin:

Actually we reserved 3 units from Mayer and will purchase the units this week. if ever na mawalan sya ng stock he promise na makakakuha sya.

siguro as long na wala pang upgrade at di pa discontinued yung unit, available pa.

goodluck on your plan to buy S3!

Canon's LAH-DC20 lens adapter and hood for the S3 IS costs P1.9k at Digital Exchange, Glorietta.

hindi ba pwedeng Lens Adapter lang ang bilhin? thanks.

I should be tinkering with my s3is now, but I just found a teeny-weeny defect (the "right" button is depressed unlike the other buttons which you can "feel" clicking when pressed) so I returned it in its box to maintain its mint condition when for replacement. :( I'm such a stickler when it comes to these things.

well atleast napansin mo na agad sya hanggat bago pa :)

Actually we reserved 3 units from Mayer and will purchase the units this week. if ever na mawalan sya ng stock he promise na makakakuha sya.

siguro as long na wala pang upgrade at di pa discontinued yung unit, available pa.

goodluck on your plan to buy S3!

:) sana makakuha din ako.. pero baka sa bday ko pa next year!:Grin:

:) sana makakuha din ako.. pero baka sa bday ko pa next year!:Grin:

:)advanced bro, :) malay mo baka may S4 na next year! goodluck!

well atleast napansin mo na agad sya hanggat bago pa :)

I ended up with my the camera I originally purchased. I went to the shop today and the other units that were given to me had worse defects: more depressed buttons, not flashing, etc.

hindi ba pwedeng Lens Adapter lang ang bilhin? thanks.

I suggest you get both the lens adapter and hood. You can remove the hood if you don't need it, like when shooting indoors. Also, Canon sells the two as the LAH-DC20, not just the lens adapter exclusively.

Cheers!

I ended up with my the camera I originally purchased. I went to the shop today and the other units that were given to me had worse defects: more depressed buttons, not flashing, etc.


:(..........they did'nt replaced a new one?

we're going to pick up our S3 today hopefully we are lucky to get one w/o defects.

Goodluck!

goodluck sir :) go go go

new s3 is user here. hehehe. just bought our s3 at mayer last saturday. still looking for an adapter though. didnt know that i have to use an adapter to install the UV filter. stupid me. hehehe:Grin:

I suggest you get both the lens adapter and hood. You can remove the hood if you don't need it, like when shooting indoors. Also, Canon sells the two as the LAH-DC20, not just the lens adapter exclusively.

Cheers!


actually petal lens hood kasi ang gusto kong ilagay. btw, thanks for the info.

goodluck sir :) go go go

waaaah.............out of stock kay Mayer by monday pa raw! :( excited na ako! 3 units yung naka P.O. namin. goodluck sa akin sa Monday sana meron na.

gosh i didn't know na sobra palang in demand ang s3 is. i was planning to buy one sana kaso wala pang budget right now. i do hope hindi naman ako maubusan. :(

:)advanced bro, :) malay mo baka may S4 na next year! goodluck!

thank you! hehe sana magkaroon na ko ng s3 kaso sa May 29 pa bday ko. :D kung magka s4 man at maganda din and reviews sana di din malayo ang presyo sa s3. :)

me update na po ba kau how much ung lens adapter/hood? :) m planning to buy this weekend po kasi :)

waaaah.............out of stock kay Mayer by monday pa raw! :( excited na ako! 3 units yung naka P.O. namin. goodluck sa akin sa Monday sana meron na.
Monday na waaaah!....... ala pa ring S3! by wednesday pa raw ang dating! sa Henry's isa na lang ang available! 3 units ang kailangan ko. waaah!........

me update na po ba kau how much ung lens adapter/hood? :) m planning to buy this weekend po kasi :)

bro, sa CANON Marketing Phils.
LAH-DC20 lens hood/adapter set - 1, 720/set
LA-DC58E adapter only - 1,050/pc.
WC-DC58A Wide converter - 6,050/pc.
Petal Lens Hood - 550 @ Henrys

Goodluck!

bro, sa CANON Marketing Phils.
LAH-DC20 lens hood/adapter set - 1, 720/set
LA-DC58E adapter only - 1,050/pc.
WC-DC58A Wide converter - 6,050/pc.
Petal Lens Hood - 550 @ Henrys

Goodluck!


thank you :)

Para sa mga s3 is users.. Anong masasabi nyo sa image quality captured by the camera? :D

bro, sa CANON Marketing Phils.
LAH-DC20 lens hood/adapter set - 1, 720/set
LA-DC58E adapter only - 1,050/pc.
WC-DC58A Wide converter - 6,050/pc.
Petal Lens Hood - 550 @ Henrys

Goodluck!

san ung canon marketing phils.? main office ba nila yan? sa hidalgo kaya magkano ung adapter lang? sa infomaxx sa park square 2900 kasama petal hood eh. ang mahal, hindi ko kaya. hehehe

san ung canon marketing phils.? main office ba nila yan? sa hidalgo kaya magkano ung adapter lang? sa infomaxx sa park square 2900 kasama petal hood eh. ang mahal, hindi ko kaya. hehehe

yup! sa Main Office & showroom @ Marvin Plaza Bldg. Don Chino Roces Ave., Makati. actually out of stock na sya ngayon may natira yesterday 1 set (LAH-DC20) pero naka reserved na. by order pa mga 2-3 weeks if you want sabay ka na lang. sa Hidalgo (Mayer) naman by order din. goodluck!:)

Hi sirs, I'm new in digital photography and actually I just registered to your site.

I'm still in a process of choosing which camera to buy, either a Digital Camera or a DSLR but I'm into favor of digital camera since im just starting and also the price difference.

I also read almost all the reviews of cameras in dpreview and other sites but still confused on which camera to buy and I want to hear from you guys who already have experiences with different cameras and photography.

Right now Im down with choosing a Canon Powershot S3 IS, Powershot 640, Powershot A710 IS. Since all of you guys in these thread are using S3 IS and searching the forum didn't find anything regarding the other powershot series, does this means that this is the best among powershots? Or should I buy a entry level DSLR instead?

My apology if this is posted in a wrong thread, just hoping that you can help me decide which one to choose:D

Thanks!

first question... budget. how much?
second question... most common subjects?

Hi sirs, I'm new in digital photography and actually I just registered to your site.

I'm still in a process of choosing which camera to buy, either a Digital Camera or a DSLR but I'm into favor of digital camera since im just starting and also the price difference.

I also read almost all the reviews of cameras in dpreview and other sites but still confused on which camera to buy and I want to hear from you guys who already have experiences with different cameras and photography.

Right now Im down with choosing a Canon Powershot S3 IS, Powershot 640, Powershot A710 IS. Since all of you guys in these thread are using S3 IS and searching the forum didn't find anything regarding the other powershot series, does this means that this is the best among powershots? Or should I buy a entry level DSLR instead?

My apology if this is posted in a wrong thread, just hoping that you can help me decide which one to choose:D

Thanks!

I've never actually held an S3IS, but basing it from online reviews I seem to like its features, especially for its price range. Here is my breakdown. S3IS owners, feel free to correct me if I am wrong.

Pros:
Very nice zoom range (36 - 432mm, 35mm equiv)
Good price value (around Php 20k?)
Built in image stabilization
Swivel LCD
Electronic view finder (simulates TTL)

Cons:
Advance stuff like:
No flash hotshoe
Raw file support

If I were hunting for a digicam, this would probably be it. It will let you take almost all the photos you want. But if you are somebody who is accustomed to film slr's, is willing to spend more and you don't care that you will own a digital that does not have a movie mode, go with DSLR.

first question... budget. how much?
second question... most common subjects?

budget? maybe around 20k but of course it still depends on the camera's abilities. I want something that will give me enough experience as a beginner in Digital Photography

subject? maybe a person, people and scenery.

Milton, thanks for the review..

maybe we can transfer the discussion to the thread I created -->
http://www.digitalphotographer.com.ph/forum/showthread.php?p=59044#post59044

I think this a off-topic to this thread... sorry S3IS owners :Scared:

selling s3 is adapter tubes made of aluminum, 58mm 1.6k each, pm me for more details ty

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v717/asgk/bj582.jpg

Made in Japan ba yung mga S3 IS from Hidalgo?

I've been reading all the messages in this thread but it didn't seem to answer the questions with regards to 52mm and 58mm adaptor. If I will buy the adaptor, what is the best size? thanks! :D

Check the FAQ and you would prollie end up with your own conclusion, plus more :)
http://www.lensmateonline.com/newsite/S2.html#5

yup! sa Main Office & showroom @ Marvin Plaza Bldg. Don Chino Roces Ave., Makati. actually out of stock na sya ngayon may natira yesterday 1 set (LAH-DC20) pero naka reserved na. by order pa mga 2-3 weeks if you want sabay ka na lang. sa Hidalgo (Mayer) naman by order din. goodluck!:)

nice, thanks! baka after christmas na siguro. hehehe. o kaya pag tinopak nanaman si ermat at pumunta ng quiapo, sa kanya ko na lang pabili. :Grin:

I've been reading all the messages in this thread but it didn't seem to answer the questions with regards to 52mm and 58mm adaptor. If I will buy the adaptor, what is the best size? thanks! :D

i'll go for 58mm.

Made in Japan ba yung mga S3 IS from Hidalgo?

The one i bought from Hidalgo was made in Japan.

cguro it has been a week since i uploaded pictures..
this morning, i used it for a few shots (less than 10)

for some reason, ayaw na magopen nung camera window.. and even if i click on it, ndi sha nagrerespond.. hmmm.. what i did then is to download using the camera wizard of windows..

i tried tried other usb ports, both on pc and laptop, still no go. once i plug the usb cable, camera turns on in preview mode. but it doesnt respond if you press any key..

is my camera about to break? i hope not..:(

Siegfred, nakakuha ka na ba ng S3? how was it? sample pics naman



(http://www.digitalphotographer.com.ph/forum/member.php?u=1827)

The one i bought from Hidalgo was made in Japan.

oh ok, that's good to know. Yung mga A530/540 kse Made in Malaysia

Siegfred, nakakuha ka na ba ng S3? how was it? sample pics naman
Here are some S3 shots, if you don't mind.

Siegfred, nakakuha ka na ba ng S3? how was it? sample pics naman



(http://www.digitalphotographer.com.ph/forum/member.php?u=1827)

finally! now, im also a proud S3 owner. :) sold out agad yung 5 units na dumating kahapon by wednesday may darating pa raw. more S3 user coming! I'll try to post some pics.

Here are some S3 shots, if you don't mind.

http://img488.imageshack.us/img488/638/img0927rm6.jpg

http://img488.imageshack.us/img488/5482/img1141vh3.jpg

http://img352.imageshack.us/img352/7062/punoxn5.jpg


Very nice streaking shot! how many seconds do you use on the 1st Pic.? :)

It was 'round 5-6 .5 seconds. There was a fair amount of noise on the original image. But nothing that noise ninja can't handle =)
This was only a month since I had the S3. I knew of nothing but to keep on tinkering with it. Kalikot and shoot.

Thanks for the comments.

Camera Make: Canon
Camera Model: Canon PowerShot S3 IS
Image Date: 2006:10:29 07:36:52
Flash Used: No
Focal Length: 7.9mm
CCD Width: 2.14mm
Exposure Time: 0.500 s (1/2)
Aperture: f/3.5
White Balance: Manual
Metering Mode: Matrix

Edited for the correct EXIF Data.
Thanks to Randall and David for the correction.

It was 'round 5-6 seconds. There was a fair amount of noise on the original image. But nothing that noise ninja can't handle =)
This was only a month since I had the S3. I knew of nothing but to keep on tinkering with it. Kalikot and shoot.

Thanks for the comments.

gumamit po kayo tripod sa 1st pic?
ganda ng pictures =):D

There was no tripod used. Aside from that I did not have a tripod back then, nahihiya ako magdala ng tripod. Baka isipin nila, feeling pro ako sa kakarampot kong camera. But that was back then. Reading from several thread posted in here, I knew, I will need a tripod to get better images.
Nakaupo lang ako on one of the bricks around a tree with my arms resting on my legs I guess, you could say I had a tripod eh =)

Thanks for the comment :)

There was no tripod used. Aside from that I did not have a tripod back then, nahihiya ako magdala ng tripod. Baka isipin nila, feeling pro ako sa kakarampot kong camera. But that was back then. Reading from several thread posted in here, I knew, I will need a tripod to get better images.
Nakaupo lang ako on one of the bricks around a tree with my arms resting on my legs I guess, you could say I had a tripod eh =) :)

ansharp ng kuha mo.. nakakaentice tuloy ang IS ng S3.:)
hehehe ako din nahihiya magdala ng tripod.. pero I usually shoot with a friend so maybe i'll be using one too.:D

Thanks.

sharpness can be achived during pp.
Here's another shot with a good sense of sharpness.
I faced the same dillemma 3 months back, when I was going to purchase the S3.
But it was not that hard for me. Since I cannot afford a Nikon that time, I went for Canon =)

Red, can't help but notice the fringing around the subject's jacket and hair. Is that due to PP adjustments?

Kala ko sasabihin mo, "what happened to the woman's head on the upper right hand side?" nyahahaha!

Seriously, you have good eyes eh, di ko nakikita yan eh. It's probably due to the post process. Nasobrahan.

P.S.
I needed to use Google's define operator (http://www.google.ca/search?hl=en&q=define%3Afringing&btnG=Google+Search&meta=) to find out what fringing means, hehehe.

Thank you very much on the comment dre, very constructive :)

question lang! what is pp adjustment?

question lang! what is pp adjustment?

Post-processing adjustment :)

Post-processing adjustment :)

yun pala yun! thank you very much.:)

yun pala yun! thank you very much.:)

no problem, bossing siegfred! you're very much welcome po. :)

hello, im from pangasinan, just want to ask where is Henry's, thanks, i want also an adapter and a UV lens for my s3

Good Evening DPP Peeps,

1st post ko po ito and (Will be tomorrow) A proud owner of S2 IS, though I haven't tried using one pero based on the reviews, it will definitely be a leap-upgrade form my A520. Hope to have better shots with it, sana magkaroon ng separate thread for the tips and tricks for S series users. More power to DPP. :Grin:

@ Mel Miranda,

Henry's it at Hidalgo, Quiapo. You won't miss the shop. :)

thanks topy, hope this december break i can visit quiapo for my s3 accessories, this forum is a great help.

anyone who know how wireless flash can be applicable to our s3? I have heard this thing before pero i dont know where to start

Hi there - second post here :)

I'm a proud user of S3 IS - loved everything about it - it's like you have a DSLR na din - it's just you just have to know how to use the functionalities. Love also the Image Stabilization of this camera. Check out some (konti pa lang actually) pics at my flickr.. all taken by my S3 IS.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/monsalvador/

And I'm thinking also of getting a DSLR myself.. :) hehe

Good day S Series users,

Got a set of LAH-DC20 at Digital Exchange sa Glorietta.

For the users of these set, meron lang akong tanong:

1. The adapter itself is firmly attached, pero merong konting-konting play (firmly attached pero may konting play, an labo ah... :D), yung tipong if you rotate it counter clockwise, tipong 1mm-2mm movement... Normal po ba ito?

2. I got a generic UV filter to protect the inner part (lens). PAg kinabit ko yung hood, merong vignetting on the upper left and the lower left lang ng frame. Normal po ba ulit to? Bakit left side lang ang meron?

3. Yung nabibili po ba sa hidalgo na petal hood na 500-600 pesos eh may vignetting din po ba or wala na kahit mag lagay ako ng CPL + UV.

Replies will be greatly appreciated. Thanks. :)

I have the LAH-DC20 as well.
Yes, meron syang konting "uga" when attached.
The hood (LH-DC40) produces vignetting when used after a filter.
I also have a 58mm petal hood. Meron din syang vignetting, with a filter.

Without a filter, both of them produces no vignetting.

I think the cause of the vignetting is the length of the attached hood on the filter. See, when a filter is attached, the thread of the hood is not being used up. Meron pang threads na naiiwan since mababaw ang thread nung filter connecting to the hood. Hence making the attached hood longer.

I did try to look for a thicker-thread filter para "bumaon" ang hood. But I have yet to see one.

Hello to all, i'm a proud owner of the first S series, I owned S1 and been using it for more than 2 years.

My camera just went to a major repair from Canon last week due to the problem on the CCD of my camera.

Im a proud owner of S3 now :D

just want to ask if nalalagyan ba ng filter yung lens adapter na nabibili sa canon para sa S3. sabi kasi sakin dun sa canon na hindi daw nalalagyan ng filter ang S3. totoo po ba ito?

Here are some S3 shots, if you don't mind.

http://img488.imageshack.us/img488/638/img0927rm6.jpg



This is a very nice shot. But you said you took this at 5-6 seconds handheld?

Here is what the embedded exif data says (c/o FxIF extension for Firefox):
Camera Make: Canon
Camera Model: Canon PowerShot S3 IS
Image Date: 2006:10:29 07:36:52
Flash Used: No
Focal Length: 7.9mm
CCD Width: 2.14mm
Exposure Time: 0.500 s (1/2)
Aperture: f/3.5
White Balance: Manual
Metering Mode: Matrix

It's nearly impossible to get a sharp 2sec or longer shot with current IS/VR/SR handheld.

Anyway, it's still a great shot. Absolutely impossible with my A610. :)

Based on the pic (even without Exif), it can't be 5secs... The light bursts are too short, you can still see the headlights and the white van on the other side of the road quite clearly.

Half a sec sounds about right.

Im a proud owner of S3 now :D

just want to ask if nalalagyan ba ng filter yung lens adapter na nabibili sa canon para sa S3. sabi kasi sakin dun sa canon na hindi daw nalalagyan ng filter ang S3. totoo po ba ito?

Congrats on your purchase! You have surely made a good decision!

BTW, I have a UV filter attached to my Canon-branded lens adapter at present.

This is a very nice shot. But you said you took this at 5-6 seconds handheld?

Here is what the embedded exif data says (c/o FxIF extension for Firefox):
Camera Make: Canon
Camera Model: Canon PowerShot S3 IS
Image Date: 2006:10:29 07:36:52
Flash Used: No
Focal Length: 7.9mm
CCD Width: 2.14mm
Exposure Time: 0.500 s (1/2)
Aperture: f/3.5
White Balance: Manual
Metering Mode: Matrix

It's nearly impossible to get a sharp 2sec or longer shot with current IS/VR/SR handheld.

Anyway, it's still a great shot. Absolutely impossible with my A610. :)
Thanks Randall and David, you are correct.
That shot was taken when my cam was only a month old. And like I said on my post, puros kalikot lang ako. I only understood the exposure thing later. Later when I deleted the image in my cam. Kaya di ko rin mabasa yung exif file. I just made a guess based on my very inexperienced skills.
Anyway, my apologies. I did not mean to mislead or to make myself appear good.

And also, thanks Randall for mentioning FxIF, I have downloaded it.
Now, I can view exifs of my past images :)

Edit: I have edited|added the correct exif data on my original post to avoid confusion and misdirection.

This is a very nice shot. But you said you took this at 5-6 seconds handheld?

Here is what the embedded exif data says (c/o FxIF extension for Firefox):
Camera Make: Canon
Camera Model: Canon PowerShot S3 IS
Image Date: 2006:10:29 07:36:52
Flash Used: No
Focal Length: 7.9mm
CCD Width: 2.14mm
Exposure Time: 0.500 s (1/2)
Aperture: f/3.5
White Balance: Manual
Metering Mode: Matrix

It's nearly impossible to get a sharp 2sec or longer shot with current IS/VR/SR handheld.

Anyway, it's still a great shot. Absolutely impossible with my A610. :)

very nice..

thanks concon, i hope there are filters available in hidalgo... sa canon kasi wala but based on what i've read its better to buy filters sa hidalgo.

hope that S1,S2 and S3 owners meet so that we can learn other functionality and shooting technique using S3 :D

thanks concon, i hope there are filters available in hidalgo... sa canon kasi wala but based on what i've read its better to buy filters sa hidalgo.

hope that S1,S2 and S3 owners meet so that we can learn other functionality and shooting technique using S3 :D

You will have to purchase an adapter first. Nakakabit kasi yung filter sa adapter. Reviewing the thread, there was a post saying that it can be bought for 1,900 pesos somewhere in the Makati area. It's an adapter and a hood. I got mine here in Beijing.
There are also generic adapters, cheaper.
As for an EB, I'll be coming home 22nd and out the 3rd of January. If anything comes up and time permits, I'll join in =)

thanks concon, i hope there are filters available in hidalgo... sa canon kasi wala but based on what i've read its better to buy filters sa hidalgo.

hope that S1,S2 and S3 owners meet so that we can learn other functionality and shooting technique using S3 :D
I guess many here will agree with me that Hidalgo is the best place to get a camera and the matching lenses and accessories, both in terms of availability and pricing. (I bought my Kenko UV filter there for Php450).

I'm also wishing for an EB among the S1,S2 and S3 owners. I still consider myself a newbie in digital photography and I want to learn more about it and the S3.

Anyway, my apologies. I did not mean to mislead or to make myself appear good.


Oh, bro, I certainly didn't mean it that way, sorry as well if it came across as such :) it was a nice shot BTW, a 2-3 sec shot would make it more dramatic :D

I guess many here will agree with me that Hidalgo is the best place to get a camera and the matching lenses and accessories, both in terms of availability and pricing. (I bought my Kenko UV filter there for Php450).

I'm also wishing for an EB among the S1,S2 and S3 owners. I still consider myself a newbie in digital photography and I want to learn more about it and the S3.


I'm waiting for that day......the very nice idea. lot of S3 user here in CSB! Goodluck!:)

Oh, bro, I certainly didn't mean it that way, sorry as well if it came across as such :) it was a nice shot BTW, a 2-3 sec shot would make it more dramatic :D It's all good dre :) It was my mistake. I actually learned something out of it. Thank you for pointing it out [also to Randall]

That's the good thing with mistakes, one will learn something :)

Just want to ask again, the UV filter from JT Photoworld are more expensive than the UV filter from Henry's Hidalgo, are there any difference? Thanks again! :D

hi,

is there a good and cheap lens for S3? probably for extending my zoom capabilities..

thanks!

hi,

is there a good and cheap lens for S3? probably for extending my zoom capabilities..

thanks! Here (http://www.lensmateonline.com/newsite/S2tele.html) are sample images of S3 with different brands of matching telephoto lens.
For prices... well, prices always differ. You can Google up the make and model of the lens to give a good-enough price range.

There's also an FAQ (http://www.lensmateonline.com/newsite/S2tele.html) on their page.

HTH

Hello guys, do you have any other contact information such as email, mobile number or URL on other Camera stores at hidalgo, i only have henrys? Im planning to go to manila on later part of next week, your help is very much appreciated.

im very eager to have my adapter and lenses for my s3, the last time henry's emailed me they have no stock for s series adapter.

More Power DPP and members

Here (http://www.lensmateonline.com/newsite/S2tele.html) are sample images of S3 with different brands of matching telephoto lens.
For prices... well, prices always differ. You can Google up the make and model of the lens to give a good-enough price range.

There's also an FAQ (http://www.lensmateonline.com/newsite/S2tele.html) on their page.

HTH

Hey RED, thanks for the Link it helped me a lot. Im still learning and discovering my S3

Hey RED, thanks for the Link it helped me a lot. Im still learning and discovering my S3 No probs dre. We are all in the same boat here :) Learnin' and sharin'
Just tinker with your S3 a lot. In my case, there are times na hanggang sa banyo, kasama ko. Testing testing.
Try to remember the settings that worked and did not work. If you could, don't erase "test" pictures so you can go back at them and read the datas at a later time.

As for other phone numbers of Hidalgo stores, try using the search function of the boards. A friend of mine was able to acquire contact info using this forum. Or you can try Goog'ling for it.

Or some members will just post up numbers =)

Edit: Typo

(1st post)

Have read most of the posts on this thread.. Sx IS users would probably learn a thing or two on this thread (http://www.dcresource.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10364).. spare some time and check it out..

Or some members will just post up numbers =)
Here are the numbers:

Avenue Photo Supply
Tel. No. 733-54-74

Watson Photo Supply
Tel. No. 733-76-97

Henry's Photo Supply
733-77-23

Mayers
Tel No. 733-7722

Here are the numbers:

Avenue Photo Supply
Tel. No. 733-54-74

Watson Photo Supply
Tel. No. 733-76-97

Henry's Photo Supply
733-77-23

Mayers
Tel No. 733-7722
Hehehe, that was fast =)
Only 4 minutes gap.
Thanks concon :)

oh, thanks Eric for the link, Im reading it right now.
Following Eric's link, I found this (http://web.canon.jp/Imaging/pss3is/205-e.html#06)

Edit: additional thanks and information

Hehehe, that was fast =)
Following Eric's link, I found this (http://web.canon.jp/Imaging/pss3is/205-e.html#06)

Aaaah, the DCR forum... that forum (particularly that thread) convinced me to drop my wanting for the A620 and get the S2 IS instead! :Grin:

Magakakaroon kaya ng EB ang mga Canon S Series users in the near future? Tapos Photo Ops na din... Hmmm....

sana magkaroon.. pupunta ako dito :Grin:

Here are the numbers:

Avenue Photo Supply
Tel. No. 733-54-74

Watson Photo Supply
Tel. No. 733-76-97

Henry's Photo Supply
733-77-23

Mayers
Tel No. 733-7722

Youre great concon. thanks a lot

If anyone who know their email address, or maybe Cellphone Number of these store, for us in the province, masCheaper ang need namin in contacting these stores.

thanks

Youre great concon. thanks a lot

no hassle guys. i also got the numbers from a fellow DPP member here.

EB na tayo!

Hi Good day to everyone ... just purchased S3 IS yesterday and .. im hoping to learn more about the camera.. hope you guys can help... thanks!

Sama din po ako sa EB! kung pwde...

Additional Store Info

Avenue
avenue98@info.com.ph

FotoHaus
fotolam@vasia.com

Henrys
henryscamera@yahoo.com

good day to all of you!

its actually my first post and i wanna ask help from you guys. I'm planning to buy an s3 really soon. newbie pa lang po ako pagdating sa photography but im really planning to start making it a hobby. Tingin ko ok na unit ang s3 before ko pag-ipunan ang dslr. Medyo decided na po ako sa unit. but can you guys give your comments about the unit, or maybe a suggestion for an alternative? tnx!

try www.dpreview.com

We have a Powershot thread (http://www.digitalphotographer.com.ph/forum/showthread.php?t=143) on the boards. There are quite a lot of informative posts. It tackles from acquiring the cam to test shots. Browse your way through it and it may help you a lot.

=)

Merge threads.