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Canon TC-DC58B Tele Converter Lens for S3 IS & S2 IS Digital Camera
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Canon PowerShot S3 IS

Reviewed August 2006

Our Opinion

 Introduction
Ergonomics
Characteristics
Image Quality
Interface & Software
Camera Views
Test Photos
Specifications
Our Opinion

Class: 6 megapixel
• All cameras are rated according to their resolution class •
(1=poor, 5=average, 10=excellent)

Functionality

Photographic Qualities

Combines design, sturdiness, layout of controls, comfort in use.		 9 Image Quality — Outdoor
Based on sharpness, colour accuracy.		 9
LCD Screen
Combines visibility in daylight and indoors, colour accuracy, and image sharpness.		 9 Image Quality — Flash
Based on sharpness, colour accuracy.		 8
Interface
Based on menu clarity, ease of access to menu functions.		 9 Metering Reliability
Based on quality of exposure with meter in automatic mode.		 9
Software
Based on functionality of drivers and bundled software.		 9 Focusing
Based on focusing accuracy and speed.		 10
Power Usage
Based on battery consumption —(with rechargeable batteries)
 9 Lens Quality
Based on the presence of distortion, including any macro mode distortion.
 10
Total: 9 Total: 9.2

Positives

Negatives
  • Excellent image quality.
  • Stabilized 12X zoom lens.
  • Sharp images at all focal lengths.
  • Good sensitivity range.
  • Very little noise up to 200 ISO.
  • Swivel LCD Screen.
  • Too few changes over the S2 IS.
  • Still no RAW image format.
  • EVF/monitor still average..

Approximate Retail Price: (October 2006)
Canada $ 550
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Introduction
Ergonomics
Characteristics
Image Quality
Interface & Software
Camera Views
Test Photos
Specifications
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