Kyocera FineCam S3 Camera Review

There is a lot you can expect to receive from your new Kyocera FineCam S3 digital camera. You can expect reliable quality and consistent picture taking. You can also expect to receive some Kyocera FineCam S3 accessories with your camera. You'll get the Kyocera FineCam S3 manual and always important Kyocera FineCam S3 lens which makes the Kyocera FineCam S3 digital SLR camera worthy of having. One item you will likely want to purchase in addition to your Kyocera FineCam S3 accessories, if it does not come packaged in a Kyocera FineCam S3 kit or bundle, is the Kyocera FineCam S3 leather case. These cases help to preserve your camera and protecting the Kyocera FineCam S3 body housing the digital camera parts and memory sticks or cards.

Kyocera FineCam S3 Digital Camera Specifications

General Model Number S3
Camera Format Ultra Compact
Currently Manufactured No
Retail Price $750.00
Street Price $499.00
Price Update Date 2004-04-15
Date Available 2001-04-30
Remote Control No
Tripod Mount Yes
Tripod Mount Material Metal
Weight 160 g
5.6 oz
Weight With Batteries? Yes
Size 87 x 55 x 30 mm
3.4 x 2.2 x 1.2 in
Image Capture Image Resolution 2048x1536, 1024x768
Aspect Ratio 4:3
CCD Sensor (Megapixels) 3.34
CCD Filter Type RGBG
Quality Levels 3
Lens Focal Length (35mm equivalent) 38 - 76 mm
Zoom Ratio 2.00x
Digital Zoom Yes
Digital Zoom Values 1.3x, 1.6x, 2x
Auto Focus Yes
Auto Focus Type Contrast detection
Auto Focus Assist Light? No
Manual Focus Yes
Normal Focus Range 90 cm to Infinity
36.7 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range 6 - 90 cm
2.4 - 36.7 in
Min Aperture f/6.2
Max Aperture f/2.8
Aperture Range Description F2.8 (wide) / F3.5 (telephoto) - F6.2
Display Optical Viewfinder Yes
Optical VF Type Real Image type
LCD Viewfinder Yes
LCD Size (inches) 1.5
LCD Resolution (pixels) 110000
Max Playback Zoom 2.00
Exposure ISO Settings 64, 128, 256
ISO Rating Max 256
Number of White Balance Settings 5
White Balance Settings Auto, daylight, tungsten, cloudy, fluorescent
Manual White Balance No
Longest Shutter Time 8
Shortest Shutter Time 1/2000
Exp Adj Range 2.0 EV
Exp Adj Step Size 0.33 EV
Metering Modes Center-weighted, spot
Spot Metering Yes
Aperture Priority Yes
Shutter Priority No
Full Manual Exposure No
Flash Internal Flash Yes
Flash Range Description 0.9 - 2.5 meters
Image Storage Usable Memory Types SD/MMC
Memory Included (MB) 16.0
Uncompressed Format TIFF
CCD Raw Format No
Compressed Format JPEG
Movie File Format AVI
Connectivity Video Out Yes
Video Mode Switchable Yes
Other Connection DC In
Power Usable Battery Types 3.6V Lithium Ion battery
Batteries Included 3.6V Lithium Ion battery
Battery Charger Included Yes
More Information Notes & Features Bundled with video cable, Lithium ion battery pack, AC adaptor, hand strap, and 16MB MultiMediaCard. Maximum auto exposure is 1 second, exposure of 2, 4 and 8 seconds possible manually. Aperture priority mode allows selection of apertures F2.8 or F6.2. Camera looks to be identical to Konica's Digital Revio KD-300Z and Maxell's ZD3 but with slight cosmetic differences.

When purchasing this digital camera, give it a full Kyocera FineCam S3 review. Check the buttons and screen, make certain it fits your hand, or purchase the Kyocera FineCam S3 power grip. Check the features and capabilities. Know how to quickly change settings for light and indoor or outdoor settings. There is no film, so speed settings is not required - however you can set the frame rate on the Kyocera FineCam S3 digital camera for the video or for quick display settings. Your Kyocera FineCam S3 even allows you take a fast sequence of pictures when the setting is set for it - and can take intermittent action shots, catching it all on disk.

Kyocera FineCam S3 Power Grip

Before you purchase, check to see what Kyocera FineCam S3 rebate is available, if at all. And if you are not able to supplement the purchase of additional Kyocera FineCam S3 accessories from the savings set forth by a rebate - try to find the Kyocera FineCam S3 wholesale priced from a distribution outlet. Once you know which camera you want, in this case the Kyocera FineCam S3, it is just a matter of finding it for the best price. Don;t be afraid to ask questions about the Kyocera FineCam S3 camera or Kyocera FineCam S3 lenses while you are shopping, this is the only way you will find out what the location has to offer, and if there is some other product they are trying to push.

All in all the Kyocera FineCam S3 camera is an excellent purchase and will provide you with excellent picture taking for years and tears, provided you maintain and care for your Kyocera FineCam S3 digital SLR camera. Enjoy your new find and take your memories with you wherever you may roam - with the Kyocera FineCam S3 powergrip digital camera.

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