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Canon Powershot S5 IS Digital Camera

8.0 Megapixels
12x Optical Zoom
Optical Image Stabilizer
2.5" Vari-angle LCD Display
9-Point AiAF
DIGIC III Image Processor
Face Detection
Extensive Shooting Modes
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The Canon PowerShot S5 IS Digital Camera incorporates a professional quality 12x Optical Zoom Lens, 8.0 Megapixel CCD sensor and Canon's renowned optical Image Stabilizer technology. It also has video functionality rivaling that of dedicated digital video camcorders, together with a large 2.5" vari-angle LCD screen and widescreen (16:9) recording. This is all in a stylish and compact camera body.

Advanced photographers will also be particularly interested in this camera thanks to its improved and expanded manual exposure controls and the incorporation of a TTL Hot shoe which allows users to attach Canon Speedlite EX Series external flashes.

Powered by Canon's DIGIC III image processor, the S5 IS also incorporates the impressive Face Detection Technology to improve focus, exposure and flash output for people shots while the in-Camera Red-Eye Correction feature effectively solves red-eye problems in captured photos. An increased sensitivity range of ISO 80-1600 complements the optical IS system for extended low light performance.

• 8.0 Megapixel Resolution: With 8.0 Megapixels of imaging power, the PowerShot S5 IS delivers stunning detail and clarity, sufficient to produce oversized prints and also provides the freedom to enlarge any section of an image and crop to your exact needs.

• Canon 12x Optical Zoom Lens: The impressively long 12x Optical Zoom lens in the PowerShot S5 IS incorporates the same leading technologies used in Canon's professional SLR lenses including an Ultra-Sonic Motor (USM) drive to provide rapid and near-silent zoom and AF operation. Furthermore, the 4x Digital Zoom brings combined zooming power all the way to 48x for superb detail at sporting events, school concerts and more.

• Optical Image Stabilizer: Canon's lens shift-type optical Image Stabilizer counteracts the camera shake caused by slight hand movements. Vibration sensors detect the angle and speed of movement and send this information to a processor, allowing the camera to compensate for it. This adds stability to hand-held, telephoto or moving shots and enables shooting at shutter speeds of up to three stops slower with no noticeable increase in image blur.

• High ISO Sensitivity: The PowerShot S5 IS features a maximum ISO of 1600 and High ISO Auto settings that reduce the effects of camera shake and sharpen subjects in low-light situations, giving you greater flexibility for shooting.

• 9-Point AiAF with FlexiZone AF/AE: Canon's 9-point AiAF (Artificial Intelligence Auto Focus) automatically scans and selects subjects from a set of nine focusing areas across the scene. This ensures accurately focused images even when subjects are not in the centre of the frame. FlexiZone AF/AE lets users manually select the focus point from almost any point in the frame by moving the auto focus window in the viewfinder. Exposure is linked to the focus point to ensure that the chosen subject is accurately focused and exposed.

• DIGIC III Image Processor with iSAPS Technology: Canon's DIGIC III Image Processor is designed to improve processing speed and image quality, so DIGIC III provides markedly faster startup, autofocus and playback, plus it assures that every image is more colorfully vibrant. iSAPS Technology is an entirely original scene-recognition technology developed for digital cameras by Canon. Using an internal database of thousands of different photos, iSAPS works with the fast DIGIC III Image Processor to improve focus speed and accuracy, as well as exposure and white balance.

• Face Detection Technology: The DIGIC III processor in the PowerShot S5 IS features Face Detection AF/AE, which finds multiple faces in the frame and sets the most suitable focus point when the shutter button is pressed halfway. In addition, Face Detection FE adjusts the flash based on a person's face on the screen. Exposure and flash are then controlled to ensure proper illumination of both the faces and the overall scene, eliminating the common problem of darkened or overexposed faces.

• In-camera Red-eye Correction: Red-eye Correction detects and automatically corrects red-eye during playback for both regular and flash photography. In unusual cases where red-eye is not automatically detected, it can easily be corrected manually during playback mode.

• Record Movies with Stereo Sound: With a highly flexible movie mode, you can create the movie that's perfect for any application. Select from VGA (640 x 480 pixels) with frame rates of 30 fps and 30 fps LP, also QVGA (320 x 240 pixels) with frame rates of 60 fps and 30 fps for recording up to 1 hour or 4GB. Furthermore, with the S5 IS, seamless movie shooting is easy - just press the Movie Button - there is no need to use camera menus to switch shooting modes.

• Wide Range of Shooting Modes: Twenty-two shooting modes help deliver excellent results in almost any situation. Preset Special Scene modes assist with picture taking in tricky lighting conditions, including Indoor, Beach and Snow. For creative experimentation, Color Accent and Color Swap modes enable dramatic color effects to be applied to images and movies direct from the camera - you can keep one color and change the rest to black and white with Color Accent, or exchange one color for another with Color Swap. The cameras also feature My Colors photo effects for additional in-camera color customization.

• Shoot and View Widescreen Images: The PowerShot S5 IS features a Widescreen mode (2816 x 1584 recording pixels) for capturing still images in 16:9 format - perfect for viewing images on widescreen television or printing wide (10 x 20cm) photos with a SELPHY Compact Photo Printer

• Compatible with Auxiliary Lenses and Canon Speedlite Flashes: The PowerShot S5 IS is compatible with many shooting accessories, not only wide and tele converter lenses (requires lens adapter - sold separately), but it is also compatible with Speedlite EX series Flash Units. By using Speedlites, the camera is able to have extra functions such as autoflash metering, FE lock and Flash exposure compensation, continuous shooting with external flash and more to provide for advanced creative effects and greatly enhances your ability to achieve professional-quality results. Plus flash intensity and other settings are easily accessed and controlled from the camera's LCD screen.

• High-resolution 2.5" Vari-angle LCD: The camera's 2.5-inch Vari-angle LCD screen gives you the big picture, whether you're shooting, reviewing or showing off your images. This high-resolution screen offers a crisp, clear picture to make shooting, playback and using the camera's menu functions especially convenient, it also features Night Display for easy viewing in low light. The Display is also capable of being flipped out and rotates around to make framing your shots easy - regardless of the angle you are shooting at.

• Convenient AA-size Batteries: AA-size batteries can be purchased at any store so you don't need to worry about running out of batteries or recharging batteries - simply get new ones locally.

• USB 2.0 Interface: The PowerShot S5 IS supports the USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed) standard, so you'll enjoy the highest possible data transfer speeds when using a USB 2.0 compatible computer.

• Easy, Flexible Direct Printing Options: The Print/Share button makes direct printing easier than ever. Simply connect the camera to a Canon Direct Photo Printer or PictBridge supported printer, press the Print/Share button and print. The Direct Print feature allows for image preview and editing (including cropping) on the camera when connected to a compatible printer. Also use the Print/Share button to transfer images directly to a computer (Windows).

Image Quality
Optics
Focus Control
Exposure Control

Flash
Performance
Memory & Power
Input/Output

Display
Physical

Camera Type: Advanced Digital Camera with Long Zoom

Image Quality

Image Sensor: 1/2.5" 8.3 Megapixel CCD

Effective Resolution: 8.0 million pixels

Color Depth: 24-Bit RGB

Color Modes: Vivid, Vivid Blue, Vivid Green, Vivid Red, Neutral, Sepia, Black & White, Positive Film, Lighter Skin Tone, Darker Skin Tone, Custom Color

Image File Formats: JPEG (Super Fine, Fine, Normal)

Recorded Resolution: Large (3264 x 2448)
Widescreen (3264 x 1832)
Medium 1 (2592 x 1944)
Medium 2 (2048 x 1536)
Medium 3 (1600 x 1200)
Small (640 x 480)

Video Recording: AVI Motion JPEG with Stereo Audio
640 x 480 @ 30 fps
640 x 480 @ 30 fps LP
320 x 240 @ 60 fps
320 x 240 @ 30 fps
Video clip limited to 4GB or 60 minutes

Audio Recording: WAVE (Stereo)
record time up to 60 seconds with image

Optics

Lens Type: Canon Zoom Lens

Optical Zoom: 12x

Lens Focal Length: 6.0 - 72.0mm (36 - 432mm equivalent)

Digital Zoom: 4x

Minimum Focus Distance: 0" (0cm)

Maximum Aperture: f/2.7-3.5

Optical Image Stabilization: Yes (Canon OIS)

Accessory Lens/Filter Mount: 58mm with Canon LAH-DC40 Lens Adapter/Hood Set (optional)

Focus Control

Focus Type: TTL Autofocus (9-Point AiAF), 1 point AF (FlexiZone AF)

Focus Modes: Continuous, Single, Face Detection AF

Focus Range: Normal: 19.7" (50cm) - infinity
Macro: 3.9" (10cm) - 19.7" (50cm) wide
Super Macro: 0" (0cm) - 3.9" (10cm) wide ONLY

Exposure Control

Sensitivity: Auto
High ISO Auto
Selectable ISO (80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600)

Shutter Type: Not Specified by Manufacturer

Shutter Speed: 15-1/3200 seconds

Aperture Range: f/2.7-3.5 (max.)

Exposure Metering: Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot

Exposure Modes: Auto, Program AE, Shutter Speed-Priority AE, Aperture-Priority AE, Manual, AE Lock, Exposure Compensation (±2 EV stops in 1/3-stop increments)

White Balance Modes: Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Custom

Scene Modes: Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Aquarium, Indoor, Night Scene, Color Accent, Color Swap, Night Snapshot, Super Macro, Stitch Assist

Flash

Built-in Flash: Yes (Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash Off, FE lock, Safety FE available)

Effective Flash Range: 1.0' (0.3m) - 17' (5.2m)

External Flash Connection: TTL Hot Shoe

External Flash Control: Automatic E-TTL Flash with EX-series Speedlites

Performance

Start-Up Time: 2.3 seconds

Shutter Lag: Not Specified by Manufacturer

Time Between Shots: Approximately 1 second

Burst Capability: 1.5 fps Continuous

Self Timer: 2 seconds, 10 seconds, Custom

Interval Recording: No

Date & Time Stamp: Yes

Memory & Power

Built-in Memory: No

Compatible Memory Cards: Secure Digital (SD/SDHC) Card
MultiMediaCard (MMC)

Recording Capacity

Includes 32MB Secure Digital Card

Still Image Capacity

	Super Fine	Fine	Normal
Large	8	14	29
Widescreen	11	18	39
Medium 1	11	20	41
Medium 2	18	32	64
Medium 3	29	52	99
Small	111	171	270

Video Capacity

Video Mode	Record Time
640 x 480 @ 30 fps	13 seconds
640 x 480 @ 30 fps LP	25 seconds
320 x 240 @ 60 fps	19 seconds
320 x 240 @ 30 fps	34 seconds

Battery Type: 4x AA Batteries (Alkaline, Lithium, NiMH)

Power Adapter: CA-PS700 Compact Power Adapter (optional)

Input/Output

Computer Interface: USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed) mini-B jack

Direct Print Capable: Yes (PictBridge, Canon Direct Print)

Remote Control: No

Video Output: Yes (NTSC & PAL)

Web-Cam Capable: No

System & Software Requirements

Windows System

Pentium 500MHz or higher processor
Windows 98/98SE, Me, 2000, XP
128MB RAM or more (256MB or more for Windows 2000 & XP)
300MB Hard Drive space or more
Built-in USB port
1024x768 pixel Monitor with High Color (16 bit) or better
CD-ROM Drive (for software installation)

Macintosh System

PowerPC Processor
Mac OS X (v10.1.5-10.3)
256MB RAM or more
200MB Hard Drive space or more
Built-in USB port
1024 x 768 pixel Monitor with 32,000 colors or better
CD-ROM Drive (for software installation)

Display

Viewfinder: Electronic Viewfinder (0.33" TFT Color LCD with 115,000 pixels)

LCD Display: Vari-Angle 2.5" low-temp polysilicon TFT color LCD (207,000 pixels) with wide viewing angle

Language Options: English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Simplified/Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Russian, Portuguese, Korean, Greek, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Thai, Arabic, Romanian, Ukrainian

Playback Options: Single Image, Index (9 thumbnails), Magnification (2x-10x), Jump, Auto Rotate, Rotate, Resume, My Colors, My Category, Histogram, Sound Memos, Slide Show, Red-eye Correction, Movie (Normal Playback, Special Playback, Editing, Auto Rotate, Resume)

Physical

Dimensions (HxWxD): 3.2 x 4.6 x 3.1" (80 x 117 x 78mm)

Weight: 15.9 oz. (450g) without batteries

What's in the Box

Canon Powershot S5 IS Digital Camera

32MB Secure Digital (SD) Card

4x AA Alkaline Batteries

USB Interface Cable (IFC-400PCU)

Stereo Video Cable (STV-250N)

Lens Cap

Neck Strap (NS-D4)

Digital Camera Solution Software CD-ROM

User Guide

1-Year Limited Warranty

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