'A novice to digital cameras can leave the camera on "auto" and expect to produce technically good images virtually all the time.'
'The PowerShot S-series cameras have been some of my favorite ultra zoom cameras on the market'
'borderline performance issues'
'MacBeth Chart: This is about as common a color standard as you can get these days, very widely available for only mildly exorbitant cost, and quite well controlled in its production'
'the Canon PowerShot S3 IS's combination of features, performance, and relatively compact design certainly gives megazoomers a compelling alternative.'
'S3 shooters have a fast, accurate, and very quiet ultra-zoom digital camera that's capable of capturing reasonably sharp handheld shots at shutter speeds that are beyond the ability of other (non IS) long zoom digital cameras.'
'It offers just about everything you want in a camera, from a big zoom lens to optical image stabilization to manual controls to a fancy movie mode.'
'The S3 IS fit well in my hand and felt sturdy, though it's light and fairly compact.'
'the S80 becomes our Editor's Choice for full-featured, compact digital cameras.'
'It's a fun little camera that packs a wallop in terms of features, performance, and photo quality'
'It's a fun little camera that packs a wallop in terms of features, performance, and photo quality'
'The eight-megapixel, 3.6x optical-zoom PowerShot S80 has everything we expect from a Canon camera: ease of use, intuitive design, and a great set of features.'
