I'm thinking of getting Canon PowerShot S3 IS.
Anyone has any comments on this camera?
Where can I get the best bargain in Klang Valley?

Excellent camera! Higher optical zoom than Canon S2 IS! A must buy I say!

s2 and s3 have the same 12x optical zoom. only the megapixel is higher and it's black color.

you can get s3 in the range of 1700-1800 that comes with free 1gb SD, rechargeable batts, tripod, extra ori canon pouch, canon backpack and many other freebies.

Those things comes with the S2 also, and also S1 but it was different type of card last time. CF card. More or less they are the same. But better processing technology.

mind to tell us the exact place to get s3 for 1700-1800 with all the above accessories?

i got mine in midvalley which was 3 months ago. a bit pricey that time, rm1800. it should be cheaper by now. look for the shop named shangrila

Some places in Sungei Wang sell cheaper. Below RM16++ for the Box set only excluding the cards and batteries. Thats so you can go look for your own cards and batteries+chargers that you might fancy.

Yes, it is RM1600++ now. Go and grab it

Remember to budget around RM1800 for this so that you can get a 1GB card, 4pcs of 2500mah Nimh rechargeable batteries and a fast 2-4Hours charger.

the camera itself already 1.6k++, how to get 1GB sd card + 4 AA 2500mah batteries ?

Quite true. So maybe RM1900....

To be specified, you need at least 2k for the S3IS with most std accessories

u can't go wrong with s3is, go for it man... btw, here are some reviews 'bout this candy, feel the beauty for this babe:

http://www.dcviews.com/_canon/s3.htm

if compare to fuji's s5600 or 9500? any commend?

Fujifilm S9500 has more options, a manual focus ring and better photo quality as its closer to a DSLR than the S3. Its a very good cam but relies on high ISO to reduce camera shakes(NO OPTICAL IMAGE STABILIZER) and is bigger+more expensive. But if you dun mind those, then its a better cam....

sorry to tumpang ah....
I let go my just 2months canon S3IS Rm1650
come with box set,canon original camera case, nice Canon backbag, extra leather canon camera case, kingston 1GB SD card, 4x 2300mh sony battery charger set, mini traipod, receipt given also....

Reason for sell= Poisoned by DSLR kaki....

heehee, understand your situation as i think we are in the same boat, after tested my frenz nikon D70s, want to sell my A620 but the shop accept trade for RM600 only

To get a better price, you can post in Lowyat

cannot lah, now budget is for my future new rig (NB or conroe), afterall still very satisfies with its performance despite lack of DSLR's power & accessories

Wah. Sad to see you leave us. Anyway, good luck selling it over at Garage sales....