Canon S3 purchase question

Gymrat76 · 5th July 2006

Hi all,

Just a quick question. Just purchased the Canon PS S3 IS for a friend, and wanna check on the current Canon promo. Besides the stuff in the box, I got:

1. 3-in-1 bag, cleaning kit and tripod
2. 512MB Toshiba SD
3. GP 2100 batts + charger

I didn't actually collect these items from Canon like I was supposed to, but the shop I bought from gave it to me and chopped the "REDEEMED" on the warranty card. Are these the correct items?

Also, can this camera benefit from the use of high-speed SD cards? Both the 512MB card and the Kingston 1GB SD card I bought do not have any speed ratings, so I assume they're the normal speed ones. Besides file transfers, does buying high-speed SD cards make a diff for this camera? Thanks!

sentientpuppets · 5th July 2006

Hi Gymrat...I haven't yet bought an S3 but was looking at the ads (interested that's why =p)

so I can't say for sure, but it seems like you have got the right deal =) -- only at what cost I guess?

have fun with the new cam!

boogle · 5th July 2006

Originally Posted by Gymrat76

Also, can this camera benefit from the use of high-speed SD cards? Both the 512MB card and the Kingston 1GB SD card I bought do not have any speed ratings, so I assume they're the normal speed ones. Besides file transfers, does buying high-speed SD cards make a diff for this camera? Thanks!

Look in this thread for the discussion on the SD cards:

http://forums.clubsnap.org/showthrea...185616&page=21

Page 27 onwards also got some more discussion

Gymrat76 · 6th July 2006

Originally Posted by boogle

Look in this thread for the discussion on the SD cards:

http://forums.clubsnap.org/showthrea...185616&page=21

Page 27 onwards also got some more discussion

Ah thanks... so it doesn't perform well if shooting high-res videos.. you'd need a fast card for that! Now wondering if I should tell my friend about it?

david_goh · 6th July 2006

Originally Posted by Gymrat76

Ah thanks... so it doesn't perform well if shooting high-res videos.. you'd need a fast card for that! Now wondering if I should tell my friend about it?

Why not? That's what friends are for...

Gymrat76 · 6th July 2006

Originally Posted by david_goh

Why not? That's what friends are for...

Haha, just kidding... already informed him la

lastboltnut · 6th July 2006

Tell your friend then ask him to sell you the standard speed card at 1/2 price loh!

What SD card model your friend has? It might be highspeed woh, they dun always display the speed....may be tell us and see we can tell? A photo is best.

Originally Posted by Gymrat76

Ah thanks... so it doesn't perform well if shooting high-res videos.. you'd need a fast card for that! Now wondering if I should tell my friend about it?

eng_keow · 6th July 2006

Originally Posted by Gymrat76

Just a quick question. Just purchased the Canon PS S3 IS for a friend, and wanna check on the current Canon promo. Besides the stuff in the box, I got:

1. 3-in-1 bag, cleaning kit and tripod
2. 512MB Toshiba SD
3. GP 2100 batts + charger

I didn't actually collect these items from Canon like I was supposed to, but the shop I bought from gave it to me and chopped the "REDEEMED" on the warranty card. Are these the correct items?

What you have received is correct. It is standard practice that they chop the card with redeemed once you have collected the items.

_espn_ · 6th July 2006

Which shop you got it from? Some shops redeem and claim for you already so when you buy you get them without making another trip down to the stupid place @ harbour front.

If not then it's a case of 'cheating' liao.

Gymrat76 · 6th July 2006

No problem la, don't think I got cheated as I frequent that shop often. Just that the redeemed items were from another shop, but everything seems to be there, so no biggie la. Anyway, my friend still hasn't decided on the high-speed card vs. ordinary card thingy, so never mind la

_espn_ · 6th July 2006

Originally Posted by Gymrat76

No problem la, don't think I got cheated as I frequent that shop often. Just that the redeemed items were from another shop, but everything seems to be there, so no biggie la. Anyway, my friend still hasn't decided on the high-speed card vs. ordinary card thingy, so never mind la

Ohh.. as long as got the items can liao lor, if you need help just let me know

atomicdust · 7th July 2006

Mind to share how much u got the S3?

Gymrat76 · 7th July 2006

Slightly over $800 with an extra 1GB Kingston SD.. including the 2% extra for credit card

5th July 2006	#1
Gymrat76 Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 1,591	Canon S3 purchase question Hi all, Just a quick question. Just purchased the Canon PS S3 IS for a friend, and wanna check on the current Canon promo. Besides the stuff in the box, I got: 1. 3-in-1 bag, cleaning kit and tripod 2. 512MB Toshiba SD 3. GP 2100 batts + charger I didn't actually collect these items from Canon like I was supposed to, but the shop I bought from gave it to me and chopped the "REDEEMED" on the warranty card. Are these the correct items? Also, can this camera benefit from the use of high-speed SD cards? Both the 512MB card and the Kingston 1GB SD card I bought do not have any speed ratings, so I assume they're the normal speed ones. Besides file transfers, does buying high-speed SD cards make a diff for this camera? Thanks!

5th July 2006	#2
sentientpuppets New Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 26	Re: Canon S3 purchase question Hi Gymrat...I haven't yet bought an S3 but was looking at the ads (interested that's why =p) so I can't say for sure, but it seems like you have got the right deal =) -- only at what cost I guess? have fun with the new cam!

6th July 2006	#9
_espn_ Deregistered Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Planet Nikon Posts: 3,553	Re: Canon S3 purchase question Which shop you got it from? Some shops redeem and claim for you already so when you buy you get them without making another trip down to the stupid place @ harbour front. If not then it's a case of 'cheating' liao.

6th July 2006	#10
Gymrat76 Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 1,591	Re: Canon S3 purchase question No problem la, don't think I got cheated as I frequent that shop often. Just that the redeemed items were from another shop, but everything seems to be there, so no biggie la. Anyway, my friend still hasn't decided on the high-speed card vs. ordinary card thingy, so never mind la

7th July 2006	#12
atomicdust Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Blue Planet Posts: 133	Re: Canon S3 purchase question Mind to share how much u got the S3?

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Gymrat76 Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 1,591	Re: Canon S3 purchase question Slightly over $800 with an extra 1GB Kingston SD.. including the 2% extra for credit card Last edited by Gymrat76; 7th July 2006 at 03:23 PM.