The ultra-powerful 12x optical zoom on the PowerShot S5 IS means you'll get the shot you want with no compromise, yet that's only the beginning of what makes this camera so exciting. The S5 IS is loaded with many of Canon's technologies including the DIGIC III Image Processor, so both still images and movies are rendered with fine detail and luminous clarity.
Price Range: $320 - $400
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The ultra-powerful 12x optical zoom on the PowerShot S5 IS means you'll get the shot you want with no compromise, yet that's only the beginning of what makes this camera so exciting. The S5 IS is loaded with many of Canon's latest advanced technologies including the DIGIC III Image Processor, so both still images and movies are rendered with fine detail and luminous clarity. And now ambitious photographers have even greater creative latitude thanks to an included hot shoe adapter that allows you to attach Canon Speedlite EX Series external flashes.PowerShot S5 IS is compact and portable, with streamlined controls and a sure, steady grip.
And you'll want to take it everywhere, because inside is a level of photographic power that's truly impressive. 8.0 megapixels ensure deeply detailed images - giving you complete freedom to enlarge an image or any section of an image and crop to your exact specifications. The 12x optical zoom brings this compact digital camera into the realm of serious photography.
It has the power to take you right up onto the stage and into the end zone for the shot you really want. Zooming is fast and silent thanks to the ultrasonic motor drive..
MPN: 2077B001
Family Line: Canon PowerShot
Weight: 0.99 lb.
Image Sensor Type: CCD
Resolution: 8.3 Megapixel
Optical Zoom: 12x
Camera Type: Standard Point and Shoot
Fabulous Camera
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This is an excellent camera for anyone! I do professional photography and typically use a DSLR that was quite costly and of course not the kind of thing you can throw in your purse. This is a great camera to keep on hand for impromptu family events, or just have around the house. It has a point and shoot option, but also allows the photographer to control the settings as they would with a much more expensive camera. I would highly recommend also purchasing an external flash as the quality of your pictures will be noticeably improved. The only downside I have noticed is having to get used to the automatic focusing, but that is certainly manageable. Great great camera!!!
Nov 27, 2008
One year of use
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I have had this camera for over a year now, and I still love it. The one sore point is the lense cover which falls off far too easy.
I have used the camera inside and out, on moving and stationary targets, and I have used the video features also. All work great. I agree with some of the reviews, make sure and get good batteries, and a high quality SDHC card, for the video the high speed card is a must. The audio recording is good for inside, in wind you do pick up noise though. I have used the video for camel races, kids, going away speeches and dance troops, all turned out well. I was very pleased with that, as one of the reasons I choose this camera was the video function.
Over all a great deal, I have a friend who was so impressed with mine, he bought his wife one for her birthday, and they have been very happy with theirs also.
Nov 26, 2008
