Canon Powershot S5 IS Digital Camera
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).
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| 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 |
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| Built-in Memory | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Compatible Memory Cards |
Secure Digital (SD/SDHC) Card MultiMediaCard (MMC) |
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| Recording Capacity |
Includes 32MB Secure Digital Card Still Image Capacity
Video Capacity
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| 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
Macintosh System
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| 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 |
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Pros
- Simple controls (65)
- Large clear LCD (63)
- Strong construction (43)
- Short lag time (38)
- Easy to setup (25)
Cons
- Long lag time (5)
- Bad lens cap (4)
- Lens cap falls off (3)
Best Uses
- Travel (59)
- Fun (58)
- Art (26)
- Photojournalism (26)
- Documentary (20)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Enthusiast (46), Casual user (12), Professional (5), Beginner (4)
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I bought the S5 IS in July and received it just before a trip to the beach with my family. I used it for pictures in the car, in the beach house, and on...Read complete review
I bought the S5 IS in July and received it just before a trip to the beach with my family. I used it for pictures in the car, in the beach house, and on the beach. I took along a 420 EX that I bought perhaps six years ago and have used with two other Canon film cameras and one other Canon digital camera. It worked wonderfully for individual portraits in the beach house and late evening shots on the beach.
In addition to individual shots, I took very satisfactory landscape and macro pictures, including macros of food. I also was surprised by the feature allowing multiple shots. At least at 36mm, it popped right along, shot after shot, and I got the impression that I could have either filled the SD card or run out the batteries, whichever came first. Amazing.
I really like the camera's viewfinder, since it shows the same picture one would see through the lens. (Of course, to change settings it is necessary to open the lcd.) I use the camera with the lcd closed, only checking occasionally if I am unsure of a shot or especially interested in one. I also like the option of two optical macro settings. One is autofocus, adjustable length; the other is fixed focus, fixed length one-to-one. I found both very clear and useful.
The optical zoom is also wonderful and clear. Being able to reach out to over 400mm is great. Finally, in a couple of instances the ability to plug in four AA batteries has enabled me to catch some pictures when I otherwise would have missed them. Even having a second set of rechargeables doesn't always do the trick. Having the option to go to coppertops, or whatever, is quite wonderful.
I was less excited by the digital macro and zoom. Although they seem clearer than some I have encountered, they do not produce results I enjoy or would want to share. I have turned them off. I have also turned off the sound for the shutter. Why is it there?
Having seen an early model in a store near my home and having noticed then that it appeared to have a metal case, I was initially disappointed by the plastic case of the S5 IS I received. (I guess the same thing has happened to the XT, since I used an early XT this summer, and it had a wonderful metal case. Now the XT's case is plastic.) After using the S5 IS for three weeks in a variety of situations, including hikes at home, I am much more comfortable with its case. The light weight has its advantages. I just carry a locking gallon freezer bag in my shirt pocket in case of rain.
The software works well, an excellent thing in this world of sometimes confused computers.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Easy to use, good features. . .bad image sensor
This camera is very easy to use with some cool features.That's all unfortunately!
Expertise: Advanced
Problems Encountered: I have two Canon digital SLRs and thought I would take theplung...Read complete review
This camera is very easy to use with some cool features.That's all unfortunately!
Expertise: Advanced
Problems Encountered: I have two Canon digital SLRs and thought I would take theplunge with a Canon point and shoot. Unfortunately, it fellshort of my expectations when it came to image quality. Tobe honest, it was completely horrible! I'm not sure what thedifference is between the image sensor in my Rebel XT andthis one since they are both at 8 megapixels. It could bethe built-in lens of a point & shoot as opposed tointerchangeable lenses. I don't know. The digital noiseproduced in this camera reminds me of one of my firstdigital cameras that was a 2 megapixel. Ughhh, I wascompletely disappointed! This camera's main selling point,for me, was the image stabilization, but it's useless whenyou havesuch horrible low light digital grain. This camera is onlyuseful in full light conditions. Also, I did noticeinstantly the very loose lens cap. Very irritating. . .Asfor digital SLRs, Canon is pure gold in that area. In thepoint and shoot department, I cannot recommend. . .I wouldsuggest Sony. I've already had a few Sony point and shootdigitals in the past and the image quality was always good.
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Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Fun
- Travel
Comments about Canon Powershot S5 IS Digital Camera:
After much searching and reading reviews I bought the Canon S5 IS camera mainly for my travel photography and I was not disappointed.
I was getting fed up carrying my heavy Nikon DSLR cameras and lenses on my trips and I needed a very good compact camera that was light weight, not cumbersome and most important of all that it would produce great pictures. It was also very important for me that the camera would feel extremely comfortable in my hands.The Canon S5 IS was exactly the camera I was looking for!
It's loaded with features and you have to make use of the instruction manual quite often until you get used to it.
There is also the added bonus of very good video capture which really comes in handy.
I am mainly interested in good quality photos and after my last trip I decided to make a test and print a 16 x 20 enlargement of one my best shots.
I was not expecting anything impressive given such a big enlargement but the resultant 16 x 20 print was stunning! Very sharp focus, rich natural colours and contrast, amazing what this small camera can produce!
One final note. Many people have lamented about the lens cap coming off quite easily , yes it does, but all it takes to solve this problem (mind you this is a safety feature so as not to damage the lens) is to secure it to the neck strap by the strap provided.
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy Setup
- Short Lag Time
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Fun
- Travel
Comments about Canon Powershot S5 IS Digital Camera:
Household camera for trips and such. Easy to use with a great image stailizer, movable viewfinder is the best, many different functions and shooting options, must read the directions.
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy Setup
- Easy to Keep Clean
- Short Lag Time
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Fun
- Take-along
- Travel
Comments about Canon Powershot S5 IS Digital Camera:
I bought this to upgrade my take-along camera...
I have a G2, and it is getting dated. I really like this camera. I took it to Gatlinburg over the 4th and took pics of the fireworks, it did really well. I have taken pics of a very small cactus flower with the "super-macro" and it shows up the fine hairs on the flower. Obviously, you have to hold it steady or brace it in telephoto...and macro, but it is a lot of camera in a small package. I am still getting used to the lense cap coming off easily, but I see why they did it.
I like the large LCD viewfinder, it boots pretty quickly, and I like the 8 meg resoloution.
It's a great little camera!
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy Setup
- Easy to Keep Clean
- Strong Construction
- Video quality excellent
Cons
- Long Lag Time
Best Uses
- Fun
- Travel
Comments about Canon Powershot S5 IS Digital Camera:
I use it everyday, taking pictures of my little girl and can not get enough of it. The thing that I like more is the quality of the video. No need of a camcorder anymore. Have a Lumix as well, but canon wins.
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy Setup
- Easy to Keep Clean
- Short Lag Time
Cons
Best Uses
- Fun
Comments about Canon Powershot S5 IS Digital Camera:
I am an 85 year old man that enjoys taking pictures. I am far from being professional, but I do get a better photo out of the S5 than I did from the S3. I purchased the s5 because my s3 went fritz on me. It still works but will not switch over to the window when opened. I bought both cameras from B&H and I would recommend them to anyone. They have been tops to deal with.
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy Setup
Cons
- Long Lag Time
Best Uses
- Art
- Documentary
- Fun
- Travel
Comments about Canon Powershot S5 IS Digital Camera:
So I have a D200, J has a S5 and this review is for the Canon S5 IS that L just bought. We got some really good shots of hummingbirds at the feeder with L's camera and my wife looks at me and says you paid 5X this for your Nikon?!?! Arguably, the D200 is better but the shots form this little Canon are awesome for the $$. I was really shocked that you could almost freeze the hummingbird wings for < $400. It also shoots awesome video. I recommended it to my mom and she ordered one too. Great camera, great buy!I would order it again!
Pros
- AA batteries
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy Setup
- Easy to Keep Clean
- Long Zoom
- Relatively easy controls
- Short Lag Time
- Two macros
Cons
- Digital macro
- Digital zoom
Best Uses
- Documentary
- Fun
- Group Portraits
- Informal Portraits
- Photojournalism
- Travel
Comments about Canon Powershot S5 IS Digital Camera:
I bought the S5 IS in July and received it just before a trip to the beach with my family. I used it for pictures in the car, in the beach house, and on the beach. I took along a 420 EX that I bought perhaps six years ago and have used with two other Canon film cameras and one other Canon digital camera. It worked wonderfully for individual portraits in the beach house and late evening shots on the beach.
In addition to individual shots, I took very satisfactory landscape and macro pictures, including macros of food. I also was surprised by the feature allowing multiple shots. At least at 36mm, it popped right along, shot after shot, and I got the impression that I could have either filled the SD card or run out the batteries, whichever came first. Amazing.
I really like the camera's viewfinder, since it shows the same picture one would see through the lens. (Of course, to change settings it is necessary to open the lcd.) I use the camera with the lcd closed, only checking occasionally if I am unsure of a shot or especially interested in one. I also like the option of two optical macro settings. One is autofocus, adjustable length; the other is fixed focus, fixed length one-to-one. I found both very clear and useful.
The optical zoom is also wonderful and clear. Being able to reach out to over 400mm is great. Finally, in a couple of instances the ability to plug in four AA batteries has enabled me to catch some pictures when I otherwise would have missed them. Even having a second set of rechargeables doesn't always do the trick. Having the option to go to coppertops, or whatever, is quite wonderful.
I was less excited by the digital macro and zoom. Although they seem clearer than some I have encountered, they do not produce results I enjoy or would want to share. I have turned them off. I have also turned off the sound for the shutter. Why is it there?
Having seen an early model in a store near my home and having noticed then that it appeared to have a metal case, I was initially disappointed by the plastic case of the S5 IS I received. (I guess the same thing has happened to the XT, since I used an early XT this summer, and it had a wonderful metal case. Now the XT's case is plastic.) After using the S5 IS for three weeks in a variety of situations, including hikes at home, I am much more comfortable with its case. The light weight has its advantages. I just carry a locking gallon freezer bag in my shirt pocket in case of rain.
The software works well, an excellent thing in this world of sometimes confused computers.
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy Setup
- Easy to Keep Clean
- Short Lag Time
Cons
- Lense cap poorly attaches
Best Uses
- Art
- Fun
- Photojournalism
- Safari
- Travel
Comments about Canon Powershot S5 IS Digital Camera:
Overall this is a great camera for the price and for its intended primary use, African Safari. I wanted a camera with reduced hassle and this camera had proved itself worthy of purchase! I look forward to use on many future trips!
The only thing I can think of that was really a pain for me is the lense cap. It comes off with the slightest little bump, but still a good camera!
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy Setup
- Easy to Keep Clean
- Short Lag Time
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Art
- Documentary
- Fun
- Travel
Comments about Canon Powershot S5 IS Digital Camera:
I had the S1 Is, and was looking for an upgrade. This camera was just what I was looking for. It has all the same features and some great improvements.
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy Setup
- Easy to Keep Clean
- Short Lag Time
Cons
- Lens cap falls off
Best Uses
- Art
- Fun
- Photojournalism
- Travel
Comments about Canon Powershot S5 IS Digital Camera:
This is my first digital camera and I researched options for several months before buying it. I am taking a trip to Tortola in October and wanted something reliable, easy to use and one with a dynamic optical zoom. This is it!
Camera is very comfortable, has an amazing super macro mode, and short lag time. The zoom is incredible and the image stabilizer works incredibly well, even when fully extended.
I purchased rechargeable batteries and the normal charger - the fast one didn't have very good reviews. I've been using the camera non-stop since July 9th (It's now the 24th), taking video and pics and the batteries are still going strong.
The lens cap does fall off pretty easily. I replaced it with one from my old Nikon film camera and it fits snugly. Also, I'm still learning how to take pictures when conditions aren't optimal so I can't rate how it does in low lighting.
All in all, I highly recommend this camera for anyone, even for pros when they don't feel like lugging around their SLRs.
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy Setup
- Short Lag Time
Cons
Best Uses
- Fun
- Photojournalism
- Travel
Comments about Canon Powershot S5 IS Digital Camera:
Canon keeps on making cameras that give beautiful images right out the box. It's a new family treasure. If you care about recording your memories and not be a professional photographer, this is your camera. The quality of the video function is awesome. It's not the G9 in that respect but still good.
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy Setup
Cons
Best Uses
- Fun
- Travel
Comments about Canon Powershot S5 IS Digital Camera:
Bought this camera to take on vacation. I did not want to take my Nikon and all the lens. This camera was absolutely great! The long zoom made this one of the most versitle cameras I have ever used, and the picture quality was as good as the Nikon. It also used AA batteries, so it makes it very easy to just change. The LED display is one of the best I've seen. The other people in my group were so impressed, 2 of them wanted me to sell them the camera. I just had to buy another!
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
Cons
Best Uses
- Documentary
- Travel
Comments about Canon Powershot S5 IS Digital Camera:
I've never had a camera that works so well. The picture quality is amazing.
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Short Lag Time
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Not enough f-stop range
Best Uses
- Documentary
- Fun
- Photojournalism
- Travel
Comments about Canon Powershot S5 IS Digital Camera:
This has become the camera I have with me at all times. It is very versatile, and the zoom range is fantastic. With the IS on, you can handhold just about anything with reasonable results. The only down side I have found is the short aperture range (only to F8), as I would like something to F16ish. The lens cap problem is nitpicking, since you can get a different one for like a dollar...
I would recommend this camera to anyone.
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy Setup
Cons
Best Uses
- Art
- Documentary
- Fun
- Travel
Comments about Canon Powershot S5 IS Digital Camera:
easy to use, portable, flip lcd screen with hotshoe. the best for me..
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy Setup
- Short Lag Time
Cons
- Poor Operation in Low Light
- Weak Construction
Best Uses
- Fun
- Travel
Comments about Canon Powershot S5 IS Digital Camera:
I use the camera practically everywhere I go. I use it to photograph travel, scenary, sports, wild life etc.
I like everything about this easy to use camera. It has almost all features that an SLR does. I used to use a Sony Cyber Shot, but trust me, the Canon clarity is way better than a Sony's.
What I don't like about the camera is that the lens cover provided with the purchase is useless. There are better lens covers available in the market to pick from and you definitely need to get yourself a reasonably good LCD screen cover as it is difficult to clean the LCD screen.
I highly recommend this product to those people looking for features like the SLR, but do not have the financial resources to buy the SLR.
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy Setup
- Easy to Keep Clean
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Long Lag Time
Best Uses
- Art
- Documentary
- Fun
- Travel
Comments about Canon Powershot S5 IS Digital Camera:
I got this camera in succession to my S3 IS, and have not been as impressed as I initially thought. I use it for travel, family, sports, and just for fun. I was disappointed right off the bat to find that it is not nearly as fast as the S3 (it has a much longer lag time and the max. frames per second has gone down fom 3.5-2.7... not the best for sports photography). Focusing in low light is surprisingly fast, but high ISO numbers give so much grain you can barely see the picture. On the other hand, it has plenty of shooting options and settings, with full manual controls and tons of customization. The zoom is massive and very fast (sometimes faster than the S3), and the color and sharpness of prints is unbelievable, even with a non-photo printer.
Even though I still prefer my S3 IS, I would recommend this camera to anyone...beginner or professional!
Pros
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy Setup
Cons
Best Uses
- Fun
- Travel
Comments about Canon Powershot S5 IS Digital Camera:
This camera is easy to use, has great photo quality and is wonderful for the beginner or the intermediate photographer. My son and daughter each have one now.
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy Setup
- Easy to Keep Clean
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Art
- Documentary
- Fun
- Photojournalism
- Travel
Comments about Canon Powershot S5 IS Digital Camera:
I bought this camera for my husband on father's day and he has not been without it since. Everyday he takes it out to experiment with it. He really loves how simple it is to work yet how incrediable the pictures are. He also loves the video it produces. We look forward to getting the different lenses that go with this camera.
Pros
- 12 x zoom
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy Setup
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Long Lag Time
Best Uses
- Fun
- Travel
Comments about Canon Powershot S5 IS Digital Camera:
pleasure
great zoom lens & ISO speed change
Camera could be lighter
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