The ultimate in stylish, high performance digital photography, the Digital IXUS 500 delivers quality prints up to A3 size. With a super hard Cerabrite finish, this flagship of the IXUS range brings together uncompromising build quality and an abundance of integrated technologies in a triumph of miniaturization. A 3x optical zoom culminates 60 years of Canon optical heritage to deliver crisp, corner-to-corner clarity.
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5-megapixel effective recording * DIGIC processor for better color quality * 1-1/2" color LCD viewscreen * optical viewfinder * JPEG options: resolution up to 2592 x 1944; 2048 x 1536; 1600 x 1200; 640 x 480 *.
Adding megapixel power to the popular S400 Digital Elph, Canon's PowerShot S500 bumps up the resolution to 5 megapixels--providing richer details and improved clarity. Elegantly designed and super compact, the S500 has a protective stainless steel shell with a celabrite finish, which mixes metals and ceramics to produce a tough cool-toned exterior that is visually stunning. It also features a 3x optical zoom, high-resolution video capture, and Canon's new Print/Share button, which helps you quickly connect directly to a printer or send an image via e-mail.
The S500's 5-megapixel sensor captures a wealth of detail. Optics and Resolution The 5-megapixel PowerShot S500 can capture 2592 x 1944 images for poster-size prints. It also has 1600 x 1200, 1024 x 768, and 640 x 480 resolution modes.
The 3x optical zoom lens has a focal length of 7.4-22.2mm (35mm equivalent: 36-108mm). It also has a 4.1x digital zoom. Movie Mode The PowerShot S500 lets you capture high-resolution 30-second video clips with sound at 640 x 480 (10 frames per second).
You can also capture 3-minute movies at lower resolution settings: 320 x 240 and 160 x 120 (both at 15 frames per second). More Camera Features 9-point Artificial Intelligence autofocus (AiAF) for fast and sharp images, even with off-center subjects 1.5 inch low-temperature polycrystalline silicon TFT color LCD (118,000 pixels) Real-image optical zoom viewfinder Built-in flash with auto, red-eye reduction, and slow sync modes Record a voice memo of up to 60 seconds and attach to images Shutter speed: 15 - 1/2,000 seconds White balance control: Auto, pre-set (daylight, cloudy, tungsten, fluorescent, fluorescent H), or custom white balance Continuous shooting: 2.2 frames (maximum 14 images) 2x to 10x zoom into captured images while reviewing via the LCD Canon Technology Features Digic Imaging Processor: While much technical discussion of digital cameras centers around the optics and the CCD sensor, the complex task of image rendering is the job of the image processor--the "brains" of a digital camera. Canon's latest, exclusive DIGIC Imaging Processor significantly enhances digital camera performance in numerous areas.
DIGIC's high-speed signal processing is combined with high-capacity buffering to give Canon digital cameras fast response and continuous shooting capability unmatched by other digital cameras. DIGIC delivers longer battery life and beautiful, rich color rendition with far fewer white saturation problems. And DIGIC's unequaled precision delivers clear, noise-free images that are demonstrably superior.
Canon's 9-point AiAF makes it easier to focus even when your subject is off-center in the frame. iSAPS Technology: Canon iSAPS (Intelligent Scene Analysis based on Photographic Space) technology dramatically improves the performance of AF (Autofocus), AE (Auto Exposure), and AWB (Auto White Balance). By analyzing a huge volume of photography data, accumulated over 60 years and the manufacture of over 150 million cameras, Canon engineers arrived at statistical relationships among focal length, focus distance, scene brightness, and other factors.
Equipped with this "fore knowledge" Canon PowerShot cameras can optimize AF/AE/AWB settings for any given scene more rapidly and more effectively. Multi-point AiAF: Canon's wide-area, multi-point AiAF (artificial intelligence autofocus) automatically selects one or more focusing points based on factors, such as subject position and motion. AiAF works in conjunction with iSAPS Technology to more quickly and accurately achieve autofocus under a wide variety of shooting conditions.
You get fast, accurate AF whether you hold the camera horizontally or vertically, with stationary or moving subjects, with off-center subjects, and even in low-light/low-contrast lighting. Direct Printing/Sharing The PowerShot S500 introduces a new Print/Share button that speeds and simplifies printing to compatible Canon and PictBridge enabled printers and one-touch image transfer to Windows XP, Me, 2000, and 98 computers for use with image processing programs, uploading to the Internet, or placement in e-mail. When connected to a Canon Compact Photo printer, a Movie Print mode divides the selected clip into equal parts and prints thumbnails of a maximum 63 equally spaced frames onto a single sheet of Postcard Size Paper.
Storage and Transfer Images and video are stored on CompactFlash memory cards (Type I only) and the included 32 MB card holds approximately 21 images at the Large/Fine setting. Images can be downloaded to either a Mac or PC via USB 1.1 connectivity, which means the camera can be connected to any USB-based Windows Me/2000/XP and Mac OS 8.6 or later computer without installing any software. Power and Size The camera is powered by rechargeable lithium-ion battery (NB-1LH).
With the LCD on, you will get approximately 190 shots. It measures 3.43 x 2.24 x 1.09 inches and weighs 6.5 ounces (without batteries). What's in the Box This package contains the PowerShot S500 digital camera, 32 MB CompactFlash memory card, rechargeable lithium-ion battery (NB-1LH), battery charger (CB-2LS), USB and A/V cables, and wrist strap.
The supplied software on the CD-ROM includes browsing and printing software ZoomBrowser EX (Windows) and ImageBrowser (Mac). Other software includes PhotoStitch, plus photo and movie manipulation software ArcSoft PhotoStudio and VideoImpression..
MPN: 9343a005aa
Weight: 0.41 lb.
Image Sensor Type: CCD
Resolution: 5.3 Megapixel
Optical Zoom: 3x
Camera Type: Compact
Family Line: Canon PowerShot
Interchangeable Lens: Not Interchangeable Lenses
Optical Zoom: 3x
35mm Zoom Lens: 36 - 108 mm
Digital Zoom: 4.1x
Focus Type: Autofocus
Focus Range: 18 in. to Infinity (w) / 18 in. to Infinity (t)
Macro Focus Range: 2 - 18 in. (w) / 12 - 18 in. (t)
Focal Length: 7.4 - 22.2 mm
Camera Resolution: 5.3 Megapixel
Image Resolutions: 640 x 480, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200
Video Resolutions: 320 x 240 (QVGA), 640 x 480 (VGA), 160 x 120
Video Speed: 15 fps
Max Movie Length: 180 Seconds
Video Format: AVI
Aperture Range: f2.8/f4.9 (w/t)
Shutter Speed: 15 - 1/2000 sec
White Balance: Auto, Daylight / Sunny (Preset), Cloudy (Preset), Fluorescent (Preset), Tungsten (Preset)
Frames Per Second: 2.2 Frames
Memory Type: CompactFlash Card Type I
Compression Modes: Fine, SuperFine, Normal
Compression Type: JPEG
File Size (High Res.): 2 MB (64 images on 128MB card)
File Size (Low Res.): 0.08 MB (about 1,600 images on 128MB card)
ISO Speeds: Auto, 50, 100, 200, 400
Flash Type: Built-In
Flash Functions: Flash Off, Auto Flash, Fill-in Flash, Red-eye Reduction Flash, Slow Sync
Viewfinder: Optical
LCD Panel: With LCD Panel
LCD Panel Size: 1.5 in.
LCD Screen Resolution: 118,000 pixels
LCD Protected Position: Without LCD Protected Position
Interface Type: USB
Video Interface: Video Out
Battery Type: Proprietary Lithium
Battery Life: 190 Images
Self Timer: 2 Sec., 10 Sec.
Mp3 Built In:
Built-in Microphone: With Built-in Microphone
Built-in Speaker: With Built-in Speaker
Tripod Mount: With Tripod Mount
Operating System: Apple Mac OS 9, Apple Mac OS X, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft Windows 98SE, Microsoft Windows ME, Microsoft Windows XP
Width: 3.43 in.
Depth: 1.09 in.
Height: 2.24 in.
Weight: 0.41 lb.
Warranty: 1 Year
Included Accessories: Software, USB Cable, Video Cable, Hand Strap, 32 MB Memory Card, Lithium Battery, Battery Charger
Product ID: 22128121
4 years and still amazing!
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This was my first digital camera that I received back in 2004 - and only now do I see it failing on me (there are lines that look like scratches that are probably produced on the image due to worn out card reading mechanism). I also own a Canon EOS Rebel 35mm camera and will say Canon is the brand to go with.
I would buy the s500 for any really young person today trying to learn digital photography...and not paying much for it. Yes, it doesn't look as fancy as the new ones, but my photos have been amazing quality in the highest resolution modes using manual mode. [...]
The only thing that has been upgraded over the years with all the cameras has been the size of the LCD screen - which I've gotten used to. Yes it's about half as small as a standard cellphone screen nowadays.
The boxy size of it fits in all jeans pockets and small purses.
It does video too and is one of the old-fashioned digital cameras compared to today.
I was a 35mm experienced photographer when I began using it for candid shots and was not disappointed due to the ability to control a lot of the functions.
Also it uses the old style compact flash cards as memory, which are bigger, as are the rectangle batteries, but it's very compact made as a whole. Best quality are the photos!
Jun 23, 2008
4 years and still amazing!
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This was my first digital camera that I received back in 2004 - and only now do I see it failing on me (there are lines that look like scratches that are probably produced on the image due to worn out card reading mechanism). I also own a Canon EOS Rebel 35mm camera and will say Canon is the brand to go with.
I would buy the s500 for any really young person today trying to learn digital photography...and not paying much for it. Yes, it doesn't look as fancy as the new ones, but my photos have been amazing quality in the highest resolution modes using manual mode. [...]
The only thing that has been upgraded over the years with all the cameras has been the size of the LCD screen - which I've gotten used to. Yes it's about half as small as a standard cellphone screen nowadays.
The boxy size of it fits in all jeans pockets and small purses.
It does video too and is one of the old-fashioned digital cameras compared to today.
I was a 35mm experienced photographer when I began using it for candid shots and was not disappointed due to the ability to control a lot of the functions.
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i loved it until i lost it..
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I got this camera about 4 years ago, and I just lost it/got it stolen so in a way, this is a tribute to it..
So, it goes to say that this camera definitely lasted me a long time. I loved the digital zoom [which I used constantly since it came in great use during concerts, shows and for small things I want to capture out in the distance] and the image size of my pictures [and resolution] when I uploaded my pictures on my computer. It always made me look normal- some of my friend's cameras just made people look weirdly colored or not as clear, but mine always shone through. Even when all the new, slimmer, touch-screen cameras came out, I thought of getting a new one but I always loved my camera and I used it a lot. Yes, it was bulky and yet it never prompted people to say, "WOW, let me see your camera!", but I loved it. The only thing that did annoy me a little was the time that it took to start up and stuff- I missed some good moments because of it. And its video recording format is really limited [I think it had a time limit and you can't zoom while filming? I think.] But overall, I loved it and I miss it. Go Canon!!
Apr 12, 2008
i loved it until i lost it..
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I got this camera about 4 years ago, and I just lost it/got it stolen so in a way, this is a tribute to it..
So, it goes to say that this camera definitely lasted me a long time. I loved the digital zoom [which I used constantly since it came in great use during concerts, shows and for small things I want to capture out in the distance] and the image size of my pictures [and resolution] when I uploaded my pictures on my computer. It always made me look normal- some of my friend's cameras just made people look weirdly colored or not as clear, but mine always shone through. Even when all the new, slimmer, touch-screen cameras came out, I thought of getting a new one but I always loved my camera and I used it a lot. Yes, it was bulky and yet it never prompted people to say, "WOW, let me see your camera!", but I loved it. The only thing that did annoy me a little was the time that it took to start up and stuff- I missed some good moments because of it. And its video recording format is really limited [I think it had a time limit and you can't zoom while filming? I think.] But overall, I loved it and I miss it. Go Canon!!
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It's up in the air Some pics are good while some pics are really BAD!!!
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This Camera was my primary camera until I bought the DSC-S700. This Camera Takes great Outdoor pics but so far as indoor pics there is much to be desired. I gives this a 1 star since that any camera that you pay for should take ALL pics Good regardless if it is indoors or out.
Jan 02, 2008
pretty good
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I received this camera as a gift three years ago and it has served me well. It is easy to use and takes high quality pictures. It tends not to want to take the picture unless the image is in focus, which I love. And I have never experienced an E18 error. I also love the video feature and have captured some great moments on it (works better with a larger memory card).
My complaint is that it does take a long time to power on which can be annoying when youre trying to quickly snap a picture of something that is happening right at that moment.
As time has gone on, the power on has taken longer than it did in the beginning, and it takes a REALLY long time (10 seconds-ish) to switch back from play mode to snap mode. And sometimes it will just shut itself down when I go from play to snap mode, even with a full battery.
I am assuming that these faults have come with the aging of the camera and that my beloved first digital camera is slowly dying. It really has served me well for these 3 years but now it is starting to malfunction, and repairs are not cheap! (I dropped it while at the circus recently and the panoramic,b&w and video functions stopped working and I was told it would cost a minimum of $134 to fix it.)
Sep 20, 2007
pretty good
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I received this camera as a gift three years ago and it has served me well. It is easy to use and takes high quality pictures. It tends not to want to take the picture unless the image is in focus, which I love. And I have never experienced an E18 error. I also love the video feature and have captured some great moments on it (works better with a larger memory card).
My complaint is that it does take a long time to power on which can be annoying when youre trying to quickly snap a picture of something that is happening right at that moment.
As time has gone on, the power on has taken longer than it did in the beginning, and it takes a REALLY long time (10 seconds-ish) to switch back from play mode to snap mode. And sometimes it will just shut itself down when I go from play to snap mode, even with a full battery.
I am assuming that these faults have come with the aging of the camera and that my beloved first digital camera is slowly dying. It really has served me well for these 3 years but now it is starting to malfunction, and repairs are not cheap! (I dropped it while at the circus recently and the panoramic,b&w and video functions stopped working and I was told it would cost a minimum of $134 to fix it.)
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Compact Size camera
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The size of the camera allows you to even carry in jeans pant pocket, which is impossible in A-series. Image stabilization is very good, pic quality is good even when traveling in car. The flash is pretty powerful. This is the best cannon camera for all those people who want to keep the camera in pockets and not in bag or hand.
Feb 20, 2007
wonderful camera
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A birthday gift for my daughter. Lots of great digital pictures were the result! Great quality pictures, the only minor problem was a loose on/off knob. It still works but requires more attention than it should. But still takes super quality pics....
Jan 16, 2007
GREAT CAMERA! I'm loving it!
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I'm surprised to see that a lot of people only give 1* to this camera! I've had it for 2 years now and i just love it! Thanks to it, I discovered I had a real passion for photography... It's very easy to use and my pictures are great! When I show them, people usually tell me " you must have an expensive camera"... and i just show them my little Canon S500 and they are surprised with the result!
I'm just loving it!
Oct 13, 2006
Junk! Do NOT Buy It!!
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Over 90% of pictures I took by this Canon are blurry. No way can you fix it. I really got fed up with it. Waist your money. Waist your time. More important, waist your precious moments!
Sep 20, 2006
Shocked and Dissapointed
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I have known Canon to be a very high quality company. However, I was deeply shocked and disappointed to find that this camera fails to meet the expectations I had about this camera. A few years ago I bought the Fujiffilm 3800. I loved this camera but after a few ski trips I found it rather bulky. I then bought the Canon S500 becaus of its small size and after many good reviews about the S400. For most of the pictures I take on a ski trip this camera is fine. However, if you are taking pictures other than outdoors in the daytime, this camera is worse than a disposable camera. First, there is no red-eye reduction. It simply does not work when I set it to take flash with red-eye reduction. Second, pictures taken at dusk or dawn come out blurry. I would speculate that the shutter speed is way too slow and you would need a tripod. Third, night picture?....Forget about it. I tried to get a beatiful picture of the Chicago skyline but the picture was underexposed. So, I tried the manual mode and played with the exposure settings and I could not get a setting that would produce non-blurry pictures. Looks like I'll be back in the market for a Fujifilm. After all the reviews I've read, I'm waiting for the other shoe to drop (E18, LCD, etc.). Not to mention the terrible service that I have been reading about.
Aug 13, 2006
Shocked and Dissapointed
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I have known Canon to be a very high quality company. However, I was deeply shocked and disappointed to find that this camera fails to meet the expectations I had about this camera. A few years ago I bought the Fujiffilm 3800. I loved this camera but after a few ski trips I found it rather bulky. I then bought the Canon S500 becaus of its small size and after many good reviews about the S400. For most of the pictures I take on a ski trip this camera is fine. However, if you are taking pictures other than outdoors in the daytime, this camera is worse than a disposable camera. First, there is no red-eye reduction. It simply does not work when I set it to take flash with red-eye reduction. Second, pictures taken at dusk or dawn come out blurry. I would speculate that the shutter speed is way too slow and you would need a tripod. Third, night picture?....Forget about it. I tried to get a beatiful picture of the Chicago skyline but the picture was underexposed. So, I tried the manual mode and played with the exposure settings and I could not get a setting that would produce non-blurry pictures. Looks like I'll be back in the market for a Fujifilm. After all the reviews I've read, I'm waiting for the other shoe to drop (E18, LCD, etc.). Not to mention the terrible service that I have been reading about. More …
Lens Jams!
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After just over a year, my lens jammed and the display read "e18". So I was pretty upset to discover that this is an extremely common defect - and a defect that Canon refuses to admit. Try Googling Canon S500 e18", and you'll see what I meant.
Don't buy it unless you want a very expensive paperweight.
Jul 09, 2006
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Pros: Compact, quality pictures, Software easy to use, Durable, Rechargable battery via wall outlet
Cons: Settings are average to figure out, Slow Shutter Speed
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Review: I received this camera as a gift December 2004. It is still working perfectly and I have taken many, many pictures. Its been dropped and tossed around, and nothing has failed. It takes a great picture in a variety of sizes. Its a compact size,... Read Full Review by arlamacnab, Aug 29, 2007
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Pros: Easy to use, lots of features, high quality crisp pix
Cons: zoom is weak
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Review: What a great little point and shoot camera. Takes beautiful pictures and easy enough for my 7 year old to use. Wish the doors were a little more sturdy and the LCD a little bigger. A second battery is a must, though I've been quite pleased with how... Read Full Review by hulabum, Aug 1, 2006
Warning 4 star camera turns into a pumpkin after 1 yr!
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Pros: It takes good pictures.
Cons: E18 display shows up and the lens jams after a year.
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Review: I had no problems with my camera until yesterday. While I was at Sesame Place, celebrating my son's 1st birthday...the camera lens jammed up and the"E18"display number came out. My husband had to shimmy the lens to make it close. I came home and... Read Full Review by luv2shop22, May 28, 2006
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Pros: small size, takes good pictures, quality made, very durable
Cons: shutter speed
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Review: Love this camera because it's easy to use and is compact enough to take anywhere. We bought it when our first child was born so we could take and email pictures, but have found it to be even more useful than we could have imagined. Shutter speed is a... Read Full Review by italianflowr83, Mar 21, 2006
Great Camera-Compact Size, Good quality photos
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Pros: compact, easy to use, quality photos,great personal settings, very lightweight and quite good indeed!
Cons: faulty red-eye reduction, low battery life, no zoom when taking video,pictures sometimes dark
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Review: This camera is extremely easy to use, very light and compact, just what i needed in a camera! I'm quite disappointed, since the red-eye reduction feature does not work well (or at all), there is no battery-status indicator (it blinks at you for a few... Read Full Review by shop4me, May 25, 2005
Awesome camera for candid children's pics!
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Pros: Small, compact, fast, produces excellent pictures
Cons: Red-eye reduction feature is distracting to subject and doesn't work very well
The Bottom Line: Highly recommend for ease of use and excellent pictures.
Review: After much deliberation between several point and shoot cameras about a year ago, my husband and I finally decided on the S500. We were upgrading from a 3.2 mp to a 5 for taking snapshots of our son, and this was the best choice we could have made!... Read Full Review by christieny, May 17, 2005
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Pros: Small, solid construction, lots-O-features, takes great pictures
Cons: Cost, hard to find features, no battery indicator, no optical zoom while recording video
The Bottom Line: Great small camera. Rugged and feature-packed, takes great pictures.
Review: The S500 is a nice, small, camera. It fits easily in my pants or shirt pocket. It's a solid and rugged design which is good because I can be hard on cameras. We recently purchase a Canon S500 to replace our dated HP 315. The HP315 still takes great... Read Full Review by baj1, Mar 13, 2005
Not good for motion or night shots! Size is great though!
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Pros: Size, Simple to use, 3x optical zoom, Sturdy, easy to to see LCD, 5 MP
Cons: No battery indicator, No flash memory settings after power cycle, heats up, small LCD, price
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Review: After about one year of use of my S500 I have come to a few conclusions. First, the size of the camera and ease of use is great! Secondly, the quality of photos shot at night or shots of a moving objects specifically are horrible. I Have gone through... Read Full Review by jer122, Mar 3, 2005
A good digital camera for casual use, no manual focus
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Pros: Very good resolution, battery life, and accurate colors with good macro mode.
Cons: Small for users with big hands, A little pricey for resolution, no manual focus.
The Bottom Line: Easy to use, great resolution for up to 8x10s and several features that are above average to excellent. A great camera for the size and can be used for business.
Review: Update 06/04/2005: Just wanted to comment that my wife and I went to Hawaii and took over 200 pictures with this camera and ended up printing out about 30 of them. The pictures looked great, including the 2 8x10s that we made. Looked just as... Read Full Review by colstudent69, Jun 4, 2005
Small thing with great features
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Pros: Simple and easy to use
Cons: Battery life is not so good.
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Review: Fine look, small size with 5 mega pixel makes it attractive. Digital photography performance is ultimate. Excellent images with superb design make it wonderful. It saves our memories very brightly. Moreover it is very easy to use... Read Full Review by maxyourhits, Feb 17, 2005
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Pros: Great picture quality and ease of use under water.
Cons: Battery life, especially with the LCD screen always on. Extra batteries are expensive.
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Review: I bought this camera along with its underwater housing and external strobe in order to take underwater pics while diving. I used it for the first time and was greatly surprised by how well the picture quality was. this camera had all the features I... Read Full Review by nw_diver, Dec 27, 2004
Canon PowerShot S500 5-Megapixel Digital Camera - Why, Canon, Why?
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Pros: Compact, sturdy, good LCD visibility in sunlight, good photo quality, features, resolution
Cons: No modes other than Normal, Landscape and Macro; poor menus, stiff controls, LCD visibility
The Bottom Line: The Canon PowerShot S500 is a sturdy and capable camera in a compact body. It has many useful features and produces very good images...
Review: The C anon PowerShot S500 is a 5-Megapixel digital advanced compact camera with metal body that features some manual control. I find some of its features and performance aspects useful and powerful whereas others... Read Full Review by dkozin, Sep 1, 2005
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Pros: Size, 5 megapixel
Cons: Speed of picture
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Review: Small, compact, takes great photos. Sometimes when taking a picture there can be a delay to focus, but usually it is... Read Full Review by btt1968, Dec 6, 2004
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Pros: Small and easy to use.
Cons: I wish the battery life were just a bit better.
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Review: Fantastic little camera, and I mean little! Wonderful features easy to use, what more could you ask out of this little gem. With 5 mega pixels and a short but usable 3x zoom in such a compact design, Canon came up with a... Read Full Review by k9kiska, Nov 30, 2004
Finally got it and it's perfect!
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Pros: Slick looks, enough Megapixel, compact, lots of functions, easy to download, etc.
Cons: more features than I need, no case
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Review: I've been always wanting Canon powershot digital camera's. But to cut cost I've been buying refurbs and other brands. They weren't bad but since lately the price has really been dropping and I've saved some $ on shipping and tax since I buy from out of... Read Full Review by interagepc, Nov 8, 2004
Great little thing! Best ELPH I ever had. But not perfect.
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Pros: Very compact, always with, sexy design, easy to use, great pictures, superb macro!
Cons: Poor in dark environment, battery dies suddenly, expensive battery and charger.
The Bottom Line: Very good point-and-shoot camera. Perfect for any vacation, party, fun, or ebay photography. Just not for professionals.
Review: AUTHOR BACKGROUND: I waited years for this camera to hit the market. My requirements: as compact as the analog ELPH / IXUS APS models, 5 Megapixels (that is what your average analog SLR gets), and below $500. OK, they got me to buy one ... The next... Read Full Review by andreasschmieg, Sep 30, 2004
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Pros: Compact size, Cheap Memory, Battery life, Picture quality
Cons: Expensive Battery
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Review: The Canon Elph S500 is an excellent camera and is very compact. You will actually be able to put this camera in your pocket with comfort. The camera takes excellent pictures and is very easy to use. The price of this camera is also coming down making it... Read Full Review by iiviiaf, Sep 19, 2004
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Pros: Easy to use, rugged and compact, great shots
Cons: A bit pricey but worth it
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Review: As a devoted SLR person looking for a digital with the quality and features I expected but still easy and compact enough for my wife to tote around with our kids, this camera was definitely the right balance. It is packed with automatic and manual... Read Full Review by peeje, Sep 8, 2004
Canon S500...very, very nice camera!
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Pros: Excellent images, battery life (LCD off), small and compact, easy to use.
Cons: Not as feature rich as competition, battery life (LCD on)
The Bottom Line: Literally one of the best point and shoot 5MP cameras money can buy!
Review: I recently had a Canon Powershot S410 prior to owning an S500, but the lens wasn't acting right after a while, so I returned it and went ahead and bought an S500 for only a little more, due to discounts and a sale going on. Canon makes great cameras, no... Read Full Review by knight_m8, Jul 17, 2004
Seems like the best of the small cameras
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Pros: Cool looking, rugged feeling, very small.
Cons: Computer Software and XP interface sucked. Very painful computer setup. However, it now works fine.
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Review: I'm going to make this short, because other people have already gone into much technical detail... I returned the Sony DSC-W1 and the Olympus C-60 before purchasing this camera. I now found a tiny digital camera that consistantly takes great shots in... Read Full Review by imaketv, Jun 27, 2004
A camera with the perfect size, feel, and interface
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Pros: Picture quality, manual controls, movie mode quality ( VGA ),perfect size, solidly built
Cons: movie mode framerate, installation issues with canon utilities, some red-eye here and there,pricey
The Bottom Line: Quality, feel, size, reputation ... the key : when you walk out the store you have no regrets, and that is all I wanted. Canon's S500 is simply awesome.
Review: Having two small children it became apparent that I needed to indoctrinate myself to the digital world. I guess I was really tired of getting down to Eckerd buying those primitive disposable cameras. So I decided to help Mother Earth by going... Read Full Review by angelbruzos, Apr 29, 2004
The New Canon Powershot S500 Digital Elph Is this the definitive micro-cam?
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Pros: Ultra-Compact Size, 5 megapixels, 3x Optical Zoom, Print/Share button, very fast operation
Cons: Weak flash and Redeye problems, no scene modes
The Bottom Line: The new Canon Powershot S500 provides a near perfect balance of tough as nails durability, ultra-compact size, intuitive ease of use, and excellent five megapixel images.
Review: One of the high-tech revolution’s most interesting areas has been the ultra compact digicam camera marketing niche. Canon’s digital Elph models have consistently dominated that market sector with their classy synthesis of style and substance and... Read Full Review by Howard_Creech, Apr 27, 2004
GREAT CAMERA.....but what is that spot on the LCD?
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Pros: Small, quick focusing. Ideal for little children. Great for candid moments.
Cons: Watch out for bad LCD. Gets warm rather quickly.
The Bottom Line: Good buy with the extended warranty. Canon generally has good CS unlike Sony. If you take posed snaps buy the DSC-P10. For shooting Kids/Pets get this or the S410.
Review: So after exhaustive research and countless hours of trials at Circuit City, Best-buy and Penn Camera we decided the best way to capture those candid moments of our 3 yr old daughter was with the PowerShot S500. We decided to buy the camera from Best-buy... Read Full Review by anishc, Aug 4, 2004
