how much is Nikon D80 retail price?
it's going to launched on Aug 9...

well u can discuss this here
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=316555

Just an update from PC fair this weekend. S3IS is selling at RM1700++.

no include anything?

Thats like LowYatt price right? Anyway its still cheaper than retail price....

RM1799 include metal nexk strap, CP kit bag, lens cleaner and 512MB SD.

Hi just to share..

I got my S3 IS in June at RM1780 c/w 1GB SD card, Sakure Ice Boy tripod, Canon ori casing and unlimited discount printing voucher from Bintang Maju.
They have branches at LYP, Endah PArade, The Curve.

Very pleased with it

This post has been edited by jooku1: Aug 6 2006, 08:48 AM

To me, you can even get cheaper price from any camera shop. Camera fair doesn't mean the camera is cheap. So, buyers will need to do enough survey if he/she wants to get the best deal

Hrm..I'm looking for one as well..but got support credit card installments?

Credit card installment ? Really hard to get from camera shop. You can try electrical shop like SEC or HSL

can i know the cons of the S3?

Cons ar? For me that is:

i) only 6MP
ii) Video mode at high quality takes up mem too fast( 1 sec = -/+ 2MB)
iii) Pictures a bit soft in some situations.
iv) ISO400 quite noisy. ISO800 Cannot pakai
v) In MACRO mode, flash would result in lens barrel shadow
vi) LCD Brightness not enough in bright sunlight. Have to strain to see or use EVF to catch photos
vii) Cannot catch photos in widescreen like Panasonic cams(jealous). The built in 16:9 function for the S3 is just the normal photo but cropped.
viii) No Flash Hot Shoe like the Canon G6
ix) Body = plastic

This is based on my personal preference and views....

Hmpm...
i plan to buy a s3 Is too...
izzit all those quite consider as major problem or minor???
>_<

By the way, izzit anykind of tripod suites for any kind of cameras?
like i have a nikon tripod here...
but i wanted to use it for my new canon S3 IS..
possible?

I Would say mostly minor problems...

Does your tripod have a screw like fixture? If it does then it should be a standard fitting and should fit the S3.

Owh... i see i see...
thanks ya~!

Hmpm.. i'm very confused!
I wanted canon s3 IS so much... i like it's design.. even the minor problems, i think i could compromise...
But, some other models seems to be quite good to...
If i want to compare..
Canon Powershot S3 IS
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ7
Sony Cybershot DSC H5
which is the best???
Suggestion pls....

I wanted to experiment function, and play with it's features...

GO and compare all 3 on sites like dpreview.com. So far I know that the S3 got higher marks compared to the H5.

My vote for S3 IS!

owh...
okay.. ahha, thanks..