Canon S3

[jfulcer]

If staples is like Best Buy they will send it out for repairs. but...

It took them about 2 weeks to attempt to repair my older canon camera the first time. It came back still broken and it took them about 2 weeks to attempt to repair my camera for the second time. When it still came back broken it took them about 2 weeks to attempt to repair my camera for the third time. When it still came back broken it took them about 2 weeks to attempt to repair my camera for the fourth time.

When it came back for the 4th time still not fixed, I demanded a full refund of my original purchase price. Not only did they refund my full original purchase price (which allowed me to upgrade to a much nicer, newer Canon at no cost) but they also put another 4 year warranty on the new camera. I was not a happy camper being without my camera that long, but in the end they made it right.

 

[DueyDooDah]

Start with Staples. It may their warranty and they would be responsible to get it fixed. They will let you know if you should send it to Canon.

 

[LPZ_Stitch!]

What's a hot-shoe?

It's a special "plug" that accepts external flashes. External flashes are much more powerful than the built in flash and have farther range. They can also be bounced off ceilings for more natural looking indoor photos.

Are these different than the regular AAs you'd buy in a store?

If by 'regular' you mean alkalines, yes ... they are different. NiMH are rechargeable batteries that can be recharged and used several hundred times before they finally go dead. You can buy them at most electronics stores and even Target or WalMart.

Yeah... you had me until SD - what's HC?

There are two types of Secure Digital (SD) cards; SD and SDHC. I believe the 'HC' stands for 'High Capacity'.

SD are G2 or less. SDHC can go as high as 32G (and possibly higher!).

The S3/S5 is compatible with both types of card.

I was basing this on a previous post in this thread about not working in the mountains or when it's really cold. That poster did share that they popped out the batteries and put in ones that they'd been keeping in their pocket.

Yep, all sorts of batteries have problems in extreme cold, but the problem isn't the camera....

By the way, thanks for such a thorough response! I was hoping I'd get a knowledgeable S3/S5 vet like you to respond! Thanks again!

No problem!

 

[donaldsgal]

It's a special "plug" that accepts external flashes. External flashes are much more powerful than the built in flash and have farther range. They can also be bounced off ceilings for more natural looking indoor photos.

Is there a specific brand of external flash that I should buy for the S3 or S5? Will I need an external flash in most situations, specifically at Disney (on indoor kiddie rides, outside during the day, during the fireworks/parades, for shots of us in front of various buildings)?

There are two types of Secure Digital (SD) cards; SD and SDHC. I believe the 'HC' stands for 'High Capacity'.

SD are G2 or less. SDHC can go as high as 32G (and possibly higher!).

The S3/S5 is compatible with both types of card.

Again, is this a big necessity? I imagine it depends on what you use the camera for. I don't think I'll take many (if any) videos - this will mostly be for actual photographs.

And again - is one type of memory card better than another? Say Sandisk over Transcend?

Thanks again! I appreciate your patience. I'm excited to buy the camera/accessories and start playing with it.

 

[LPZ_Stitch!]

Is there a specific brand of external flash that I should buy for the S3 or S5? Will I need an external flash in most situations, specifically at Disney (on indoor kiddie rides, outside during the day, during the fireworks/parades, for shots of us in front of various buildings)?

Only the S5 takes an external flash, and there are a number of them on the market. Canon, of course, has it's own line. However, don't be shocked when you see that some of the external flash units cost more than the S5 ... most of them are meant for the pricey DSLRs!

You don't *need* an external flash for Disney, and you really shouldn't be taking flash pictures on the indoor rides, anyway.

You can take many fabulous pictures without a flash or with the built-in ... the hot-shoe just gives you options if more advanced photography becomes a hobby.

Again, is this a big necessity? I imagine it depends on what you use the camera for. I don't think I'll take many (if any) videos - this will mostly be for actual photographs.

That's what I thought, too ... now, it seems, that I tend to come home with more video than pictures! Well, at least more GB of video; even a 15 minute clip is a 2G hog! SD cards are cheap and you can never have too much memory!!

And again - is one type of memory card better than another? Sand Sandisk over Transcend?

Not really. The SanDisk cards (especially the UltraIIs are very nice and as fast as necessary for these cameras) but Transcend is a respected brand as well. I'd avoid 'no name' ebay specials, though.

Thanks again! I appreciate your patience. I'm excited to buy the camera/accessories and start playing with it.

No problem. I'd recommend going lightly on accessories, at first. Get a feel for how the camera performs, and what sort of photography you want to get into before you open your wallet (or purse).

Unless you've got cash to burn, spending money on accessories can be a waste.

 

[emmabelle]

I went to look at the S5 today and I liked it, but I'm afraid that because of the weight of it that I'm afraid I won't want to carry it around in the hot Florida sun. We usually vacation in July. When I get into 95 degree weather I get lazy. The guy at Circuit City recommended the Canon sx100 to me, I liked the size of it and it was definately lighter. Do you guys have any opinions on it? I've read the reviews and it seems that most people like it. It has a better zoom than my current SD450.

 

[bumbershoot]

2) The salesman really pitched to me that the Sony would be better given the lithium ion battery that can be recharged as opposed to needing to change out the AAs after 125 pictures or so. He didn't tell me the cost of the battery, which I've read to be about $60. Is relying on the AAs going really to be such a big hassle time- and -expense-wise?

Before I lost the camera and bought the S3, I had an Olympus digital with a proprietary battery. It was a used gift, and luckily the gifter had two batteries, because I would have been very annoyed to have to find it and pay whatever those batteries must have cost.

For my S3 we bought 8 (actually 10, more and less than I need, LOL) rechargeables AA size batteries that came with a charger. They seem to last forever. A bit scary, actually. I bought a cheapie plastic case for the batteries, made sure they were all charged, put 'em all in my camera bag and was ready, just in case I needed new batteries.

Same with memory. We kept finding these amazing deals on 1GB cards (Kingston brand, mainly, with one SanDisc) and then an amazing deal on a 2GB cards, so I put them all in my bag for just in case. I was moving the pix to my computer in the evenings anyway, so I didn't need all that extra memory with me, but it was good just in case. The SD cards are much cheaper than the flash memory cards needed by our ancient Fuji, or the xD cards we had JUST bought for the Olympus when I lost it.

What's a hot-shoe?

Assuming you looked at an S5, it was the metal things on top of the flash of the camera. You would put an external flash in those slots, if you wanted to do so.

 

[donaldsgal]

Only the S5 takes an external flash, and there are a number of them on the market. Canon, of course, has it's own line. However, don't be shocked when you see that some of the external flash units cost more than the S5 ... most of them are meant for the pricey DSLRs!

You don't *need* an external flash for Disney, and you really shouldn't be taking flash pictures on the indoor rides, anyway.

You can take many fabulous pictures without a flash or with the built-in ... the hot-shoe just gives you options if more advanced photography becomes a hobby.

Chalk one up for a) not reading the thread carefully as you did say on the S5 has a hot-shoe and b) for making a silly comment about taking pictures in rides. I'm embarrassed I even said that since I know that's a hot-button issue and it's against Disney rules! Tsk tsk tsk!

No problem. I'd recommend going lightly on accessories, at first. Get a feel for how the camera performs, and what sort of photography you want to get into before you open your wallet (or purse).

Unless you've got cash to burn, spending money on accessories can be a waste.

Thanks for the great (and patient and thorough and... did I mention patient ) advice. I tend to go overboard. I know I want to purchase a small tripod (probably a Gorillapod), some memory cards, and the rechargeable NiMH batteries. I saw a deal on Amazon about the S5 for $339 (vs. $289 for an S3) and change and an accessories pack (a full-size tripod, a travel tripod, rechargeable batteries, rapid battery charger, camera case, high speed USB 2.0 SD card reader, 4 GB transcend SC card, 4 NiMH batteries, digital image recall memory software, memory card storage wallet, 5 piece cleaning kit - I think that's it) for $99. Is that a good deal?

 

[YodasMom]

I know this is really a stupid question considering the title of this thread, but was just wondering if you recommend either the S3 or S5 for purchase now, of if there is another model or brand you would want in the same price range.

My current camera is a Minolta Dimage (5 mp), but when I shot film, I had a moderate to high end SLR (Minolta) with several lenses and a lot of other equipment. When I switched to digital, I started with some lower end models until I decided for sure if I wanted to stick with digital and, of course, never went back to film.

I will be going to Hawaii later this year and would like to be able to capture better images than I currently am able to with the above camera.

Thanks in advance for your advice or comments!

 

[polkadotladybug]

just a follow up. I called Canon and asked them - turns out Canon's warranty is for the first year (which I'm still under - it's only 9 mos old) - Staples warranty kicks in after the first year is over). The fellow I spoke with was very nice - of course he couldn't tell me whether it would be covered or not - but he did email me the return form and gave me specific instructions on how to return it. When I mentioned shipping - he offered to email me a free shipping label so I could return it to Canon "on them". So we'll see! I actually think Canon would fix it before Staples would - but I would hope everyone would stand by their warranty.

 

[LPZ_Stitch!]

Chalk one up for a) not reading the thread carefully as you did say on the S5 has a hot-shoe and b) for making a silly comment about taking pictures in rides. I'm embarrassed I even said that since I know that's a hot-button issue and it's against Disney rules! Tsk tsk tsk!

No problem. A lot of people really don't understand how dark rides work, and taking flash pictures of them really ruins the effect (not to mention, the experience for other riders) -- but, you see all of the construction details that the dark hides and that ruins the 'magic' IMO.

Thanks for the great (and patient and thorough and... did I mention patient ) advice. I tend to go overboard. I know I want to purchase a small tripod (probably a Gorillapod), some memory cards, and the rechargeable NiMH batteries. I saw a deal on Amazon about the S5 for $339 (vs. $289 for an S3) and change and an accessories pack (a full-size tripod, a travel tripod, rechargeable batteries, rapid battery charger, camera case, high speed USB 2.0 SD card reader, 4 GB transcend SC card, 4 NiMH batteries, digital image recall memory software, memory card storage wallet, 5 piece cleaning kit - I think that's it) for $99. Is that a good deal?

Actually, that sounds like a pretty decent deal (and a good price for the S5 -- that's less than what I paid for my S3 last May!) ... it kinda depends on the quality of each piece (especially the tripod and case and charger) but I doubt you'd get significant savings buying them separate. I say, go for it!

Just wait until you find out about teleconverters, wide angle lenses, macro lenses and filters! Hint, check out lensmateonline.com....

But, seriously, just try out the 'base' camera for a while before you spend any more money! You can take a lot of great pictures with the S5 right out of the box!

 

[LPZ_Stitch!]

I know this is really a stupid question considering the title of this thread, but was just wondering if you recommend either the S3 or S5 for purchase now, of if there is another model or brand you would want in the same price range.

With the S5 now less than $350 at most places, there's really no reason not to get one. The bigger LCD, hot-shoe, face detection and 4G video limit are pretty good upgrades.

The S3 has a *very* slight edge in IQ (really only noticeable in 100% crops on a PC). It also has a faster High Speed Continuous mode and a built in Intervalometer (which allows you to take time-lapse photos). It can also take advantage of the spectacular CHDK DIGIC II 'hack'....

S3's are also getting harder and harder to find.

The S5 is a fantastic camera and still (IMO, and in the opinions of several reviewers) the King of the Hill of super-zoom P&S cameras....

 

[YodasMom]

With the S5 now less than $350 at most places, there's really no reason not to get one. The bigger LCD, hot-shoe, face detection and 4G video limit are pretty good upgrades.

The S3 has a *very* slight edge in IQ (really only noticeable in 100% crops on a PC). It also has a faster High Speed Continuous mode and a built in Intervalometer (which allows you to take time-lapse photos). It can also take advantage of the spectacular CHDK DIGIC II 'hack'....

S3's are also getting harder and harder to find.

The S5 is a fantastic camera and still (IMO, and in the opinions of several reviewers) the King of the Hill of super-zoom P&S cameras....

Thanks for your opinion!!!! If you had a choice, would you purchase the S5 over the S3 if you could find both?

 

[LPZ_Stitch!]

Thanks for your opinion!!!! If you had a choice, would you purchase the S5 over the S3 if you could find both?

Hmmm ... that would be a *really* hard decision for me.

I'd love to have the larger LCD and built-in 4G video limit, but I doubt I'd ever spend the $240 or $360 on a good Speedlite (430EX or 580EX II) so the hot-shoe would be a waste of a good feature for me.

And, I've gotten quite attached to the abilities of CHDK.

So, I think I'd still go for the S3 if I were going to make the purchase, now.

If I already had a good Speedlite, my decision would probably be for the S5, though.

 

[jann1033]

if it isn't scuffed or anything so they might think you dropped it, i don't think you'd have a problem..they actually replaced my xt and lens after the warranty was over since i had sent it in a number of time while it was under warranty( for the same thing)

 

[donaldsgal]

Hmmm ... that would be a *really* hard decision for me.

I'd love to have the larger LCD and built-in 4G video limit, but I doubt I'd ever spend the $240 or $360 on a good Speedlite (430EX or 580EX II) so the hot-shoe would be a waste of a good feature for me.

And, I've gotten quite attached to the abilities of CHDK.

So, I think I'd still go for the S3 if I were going to make the purchase, now.

If I already had a good Speedlite, my decision would probably be for the S5, though.

I'm baaaack!

I'm interested LPZ_Stitch in what you said here. I'm choosing between the S3 and S5. I don't know that I'll take lots of video, but who knows?

Is the CHDK not available for the S5? I read what that is on the link you posted earlier. Does the S5 not have the histogram, battery indicator, etc.? If the camera is newer, and companies want us to equate newer with "better", why wouldn't those features be available in the camera itself of be compatible with downloading this software?

Also, regarding batteries... any brand will do, right? Amazon has some

And finally, about the SD card. I found this on Amazon: "SanDisk Ultra II SDHC 4GB w/MicroMate USB 2.0 Bundle (SDSDRH-4096-901)" for $44.99 - it says it is normally $179.99. Sheesh! That's really expensive originally, which makes me wonder if this is a good deal. I'm not sure what the MicroMate is and if that would be useful to me. Would you buy this bundle? How many pictures would a 4 GB SD card hold? And how about minutes of video would it hold (both would be rough estimates, I know)? I read that these come in three classes - 2, 4, and 6. 2 is the slowest speed. What will that mean to me?

I appreciate it. I fight the mentality that "newer" = "better", too, so I want reassurance that the S3 would be better over the S5. Since I have no clue how much video (if any) I'd take, I'm not sure I want to base my purchase choice on that factor. Bigger LCD screen... that might matter more. But having those features from CHDK, if I can't get them on the S5, might be more beneficial to me as I'm learning how to take good pictures. And if the S5 is newer, does that mean it's going to last longer or offer more of the newer technologies?

Decisions, decisions, decisions....

 

[LPZ_Stitch!]

Is the CHDK not available for the S5? I read what that is on the link you posted earlier. Does the S5 not have the histogram, battery indicator, etc.? If the camera is newer, and companies want us to equate newer with "better", why wouldn't those features be available in the camera itself of be compatible with downloading this software?

The guys are working on it, but at this time they haven't cracked the S5's DIGICIII chip. I'm sure it will happen, eventually, but if you wanted to get right into those features, only an S3 (or a bunch of other DIGICII cameras) will work with it.

The thing to keep in mind is that the CHDK has *nothing* to do with Canon ... they didn't write it and they probably wouldn't be very happy with it as it 'unlocks' features in DIGICII cameras that are normally found only on much-higher-cost models; RAW, scriptable shooting, or how about shutter speeds, with flash-sync up, to 1/10,000 -- yeah, one ten-thousandth of a second!!!.

The S3 and the S5 do have a histogram ... but the CHDK is much better; more display options. Likewise, the S3 and the S5 have a battery warning indicator, which just tells you when the batteries are nearly dead; the CHDK version actually tells you the percent remaining!

It's an absolutely amazing feat of programming, and all I can say about it is:

The best part, it's just an extension ... it does no harm to the existing firmware and if you don't like it, all you have to do is turn your camera off.

Also, regarding batteries... any brand will do, right? Amazon has some

Pretty much. NiMH batteries are 'mostly' the same ... some cheap ones might die early (take fewer recharge cycles) but all should perform about the same in the camera. I buy all mine from www.batteryspace.com; great service, great prices, great product.

And finally, about the SD card. I found this on Amazon: "SanDisk Ultra II SDHC 4GB w/MicroMate USB 2.0 Bundle (SDSDRH-4096-901)" for $44.99 - it says it is normally $179.99. Sheesh! That's really expensive originally, which makes me wonder if this is a good deal. I'm not sure what the MicroMate is and if that would be useful to me. Would you buy this bundle? How many pictures would a 4 GB SD card hold? And how about minutes of video would it hold (both would be rough estimates, I know)? I read that these come in three classes - 2, 4, and 6. 2 is the slowest speed. What will that mean to me?

$44.99's not a bad price for a UltraII SDHC (but, $179.99 is ridiculous!). The MicroMate is a USB card reader for your PC, plug it into a USB 2.0 port and you can read the card directly, instead of using Canon's software to download from the camera through a cable.

A 4G card should hold ~1400 pictures at the largest size/highest quality setting (where you should be taking most of your pics, anyway), or about ~30 min. of video.

As far as SDHC speed class goes, there's no need to buy Class 6 for an S3/S5 unless taking pics off the card with your card reader is a priority. A Class 4 can write as fast as the S3/S5 can output data. Anything slower than a Class 4 *can* impact the High Speed Continuous mode....

I appreciate it. I fight the mentality that "newer" = "better", too, so I want reassurance that the S3 would be better over the S5. Since I have no clue how much video (if any) I'd take, I'm not sure I want to base my purchase choice on that factor. Bigger LCD screen... that might matter more. But having those features from CHDK, if I can't get them on the S5, might be more beneficial to me as I'm learning how to take good pictures. And if the S5 is newer, does that mean it's going to last longer or offer more of the newer technologies?

You are dealing with an issue that was very big on all of the Canon forums where I am a member. The consensus seems to be that S5 *seems* more of a 'lateral move' than a definite upgrade. Some features are clearly better (LCD, DIGICIII, hot shoe) but some other popular features are missing (Intervalometer, 2.3fps High Speed...).

And, of course, there's the ever- present "More Megapixels on the Same Sensor Means More Noise" issue....

Generally speaking, most people who *have* an S3 wouldn't upgrade, but almost everyone who bought an S5 is more than satisfied.

I realize that I'm not really making the decision any easier but, there are plenty of people who are very happy with either camera. IMO, you can't get a better superzoom camera the than S3/S5...

To be perfectly honest ... if *I* were making the decision today, and I didn't know anything about CHDK, I'd buy the S5. The face detection makes portraits easier. The bigger LCD is beautiful. Longer video is cool. And, having an ISO1600 (even though you'll NEED Noise Reduction software) opens more low-light photography opportunities.

 

[donaldsgal]

The guys are working on it, but at this time they haven't cracked the S5's DIGICIII chip. I'm sure it will happen, eventually, but if you wanted to get right into those features, only an S3 (or a bunch of other DIGICII cameras) will work with it.

Gotcha. Any idea how long it takes them after a camera is released to crack it?

The thing to keep in mind is that the CHDK has *nothing* to do with Canon ... they didn't write it and they probably wouldn't be very happy with it as it 'unlocks' features in DIGICII cameras that are normally found only on much-higher-cost models; RAW, scriptable shooting, or how about shutter speeds, with flash-sync up, to 1/10,000 -- yeah, one ten-thousandth of a second!!!

The S3 and the S5 do have a histogram ... but the CHDK is much better; more display options. Likewise, the S3 and the S5 have a battery warning indicator, which just tells you when the batteries are nearly dead; the CHDK version actually tells you the percent remaining!

It's an absolutely amazing feat of programming, and all I can say about it is:

The best part, it's just an extension ... it does no harm to the existing firmware and if you don't like it, all you have to do is turn your camera off.

I should probably keep in mind that, as of yet, I really wouldn't know how to use these features. Therefore, it may be wiser to get the S5 for those features it has that you mention as being better and wait and hope for when they crack the S5. The other thing is, if I don't plan to use the hot-shoe (or won't know how to for a while), is that a feature that will be a "waste" for me as you mention it'd be for you?

Thanks for the link on the batteries website.

$44.99's not a bad price for a UltraII SDHC (but, $179.99 is ridiculous!). The MicroMate is a USB card reader for your PC, plug it into a USB 2.0 port and you can read the card directly, instead of using Canon's software to download from the camera through a cable.

I found another one on Amazon: "Sandisk 4GB ULTRA II Secure Digital SD HC Memory Card (SDSDH-4096, bulk) & BlueProton USB 2.0 SDHC Card Reader Writer (Blue)" for $38.99. If you buy this with a second Sandisk Ultra II SDHC 4GB SD Memory Card (SDSDH-4096, BULK Static Pack, No Reader), the total cost would be $74.80. So that's basically 8 GB of memory along with a BlueProton USB reader that would have the same function as the MicroMate - not needing to rely on the Canon cable but instead being able to plus that device into a USB port, right? Is that a good deal or not?

How does the card reader work? I assume you put it into the camera somehow for it to "collect" the pictures from the memory card?

And are all USB ports 2.0? I mean, can I be assured that it will work with my computer (Dell Inspiron 600m purchased in 2003 with Windows XP Pro O.S.)?

As far as SDHC speed class goes, there's no need to buy Class 6 for an S3/S5 unless taking pics off the card with your card reader is a priority. A Class 4 can write as fast as the S3/S5 can output data. Anything slower than a Class 4 *can* impact the High Speed Continuous mode....

Again, how do the card readers work if they DON'T take pictures off the card directly?

How do I know if I'm getting a class 2, 4, or 6 Ultra II? I mentioned the class level in my last post because one of the reviews of the other deal from Amazon that I posted explained that the memory card in the package was a class 2.

And by "impact the High Speed Continuous mode", you mean that, since it's taking pictures constantly in that mode, there would actually be a delay in the pictures being taken since the camera would be slowed down when the class 2 tries to write them onto the card?

I read on the SD card website that you need to make sure you use a compliant SDHC card, which will have both the SDHC logo and the SD class - the ones I'm seeing on Amazon aren't showing the class in the pictures. What will happen if these are "non-compliant?"

You are dealing with an issue that was very big on all of the Canon forums where I am a member. The consensus seems to be that S5 *seems* more of a 'lateral move' than a definite upgrade. Some features are clearly better (LCD, DIGICIII, hot shoe) but some other popular features are missing (Intervalometer, 2.3fps High Speed...).

And, of course, there's the ever- present "More Megapixels on the Same Sensor Means More Noise" issue....

What function does the 2.3fps High Speed serve? In other words, I don't get what that is. What's the comparable feature (or is there none) for the S5?

Generally speaking, most people who *have* an S3 wouldn't upgrade, but almost everyone who bought an S5 is more than satisfied.

I realize that I'm not really making the decision any easier but, there are plenty of people who are very happy with either camera. IMO, you can't get a better superzoom camera the than S3/S5...

To be perfectly honest ... if *I* were making the decision today, and I didn't know anything about CHDK, I'd buy the S5. The face detection makes portraits easier. The bigger LCD is beautiful. Longer video is cool. And, having an ISO1600 (even though you'll NEED Noise Reduction software) opens more low-light photography opportunities.[/QUOTE]

That's good to know. I want to buy tomorrow. Around here, only s5's are in the store, so I want to know what I'm getting myself into with the S3 since I can't test it out beforehand like I could the S5.

What a help you've been.

 

[luvthemouse71]

I went to look at the S5 today and I liked it, but I'm afraid that because of the weight of it that I'm afraid I won't want to carry it around in the hot Florida sun. We usually vacation in July. When I get into 95 degree weather I get lazy. The guy at Circuit City recommended the Canon sx100 to me, I liked the size of it and it was definately lighter. Do you guys have any opinions on it? I've read the reviews and it seems that most people like it. It has a better zoom than my current SD450.

That's so funny...I was torn between the Canon sx100 and the S5 and ended up buying the S5 today. They're both good cameras(according to the guy at CC) with great optical zoom(10x for the SX100 and 12x for the S5) which is important to me. From what I've been reading on photography boards and magazines, a lot of people get too caught up in megapixels and don't look at far more important things like optical zoom, image stabilization etc. What clinched my decision was that the S5 has an optical viewfinder while the SX100 does not. Seems like a small thing but the LCD can be hard to see in intense sunlight so I like the option of having the optical viewfinder..

But I bet if you go with the SX100, you'll probably be happy. Like I said, it's a nice camera and it was in serious contention for a while! It's funny, for the longest time, I was into the "compact camera" thing but I like the feel of a good solid camera in my hands-I don't have big hands either! I tried out the S5 before I bought it and it was fine, even though it looks huge! Now, I just have to find a case that will fit it! It does fit in the bag I usually take to disney...

 

[TotalSnowWhite]

OK, so I'm trying to take a close-up (about 6 inches) of a price tag that shows a price in euros. For some reason, I can't get my S3 to focus...at all!! I've tried it on auto and manual and nothing!! My cousin was playing with my camera, and I'm thinking she changed something, because I've never had this problem before. I don't need major detail (macro), I just need a clear picture of the tag. Help!!