| | |  | 6 Megapixels & Up | Home » » » » Canon PowerShot Pro Series S5 IS 8.0MP Digital Camera with 12x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom | | | | | | | Description: | | 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. 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. | | | Features: | |
• 8.0-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 16 x 22-inch prints
• Ultra-powerful 12x optical zoom; up to ISO 1600 for steady shooting in any lighting conditions
• High-resolution 2.5-inch vari-angle LCD for easy shooting at any angle
• DIGIC III Image Processor with improved Face Detection Technology and red-eye correction for sharper images
• Print/Share Button for easy direct printing and downloading
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 3.06 inches | | Product Width:
| 4.6 inches | | Product Height:
| 3.15 inches | | Product Weight:
| 1.2 pounds | | Package Length:
| 8.9 inches | | Package Width:
| 6.5 inches | | Package Height:
| 4.9 inches | | Package Weight:
| 3.3 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 425 reviews |
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0 of 2 found the following review helpful:
 S5Jan 24, 2010
Used it for a year dropped it and flash is not working now otherwise camera is working. Now got SX1 far better than this one. Can tell a big difference.
 Cannon purchaseNov 27, 2009
The service was excellent. Received the camera faster than I thought I would. Only problem is that the view finder is blurred so not sure what the problem is. Gonna have it checked out. Pictures do come out clear.
The best digital camera I have ever had.Nov 13, 2009
This is an outstanding camera. It is so easy to use. The picture quality is excellent. I am very satisfy with it. The only thing that is not so good about it is that the shutter is a little slow. You have to wait a few seconds before you can shoot another one. But I solved this problem by using the Sport/Action Mode.
 Great Little Camera!Nov 12, 2009
This camera is great. I wanted something between an SLR and a small point and shoot so that I could easily take photos for my blogs that were high quality without having to lug around slr equipment.
This camera is great! While the automatic settings are nice, the manual settings are wonderful. I can manually adjust ISO and other features so that my photos come out right for every room and occassion.
There is some noise, but generally, it doesn't bother me. I don't plan on blowing anything up to poster size or anything.
I do mostly macro photography of food and I must say I am in love with the macro and especially the super macro. It's amazing for getting even the smallest details in high definition. This makes photographing food a complete breeze!
One of my favorite features of this camera is the flip around view screen. That makes it soo easy to take self portraits and photos with friends. No more holding your arm out and trying to snap a photo of yourself with a few friends and getting a picture of the side of someone's head.
Some thing that annoy me are that the view-finder is also a digital screen. Because of this I never use the view finder, it's just too distracting. Also, the lens cap pops off every time you look at it the wrong way, which, I understand the concept of... doesn't mean I have to like it though.
Overall, I really enjoy this camera. I'd say the pros outweigh the cons. I feel like anyone could take a great photo with this camera.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
Had it for a year nowNov 06, 2009
First of all, I have to admit that I'm a little confused because I purchased this (exact) camera from Amazon a year ago for $300 LESS. I'm not sure why the price jump. Anyway, I love my camera. I would call myself an "amateur enthusiast" as far as my photography knowledge. This camera was perfect for my skill level when I bought it and it has helped me grow as a photographer in the last year.
I haven't had any technical difficulties with it (and i mean, literally, NONE). I shoot mostly in the AV mode and I like to play around in the manual mode. I've been incredibly happy with the super-macro setting quality. I wish it had a wider aperture range but that's only because I may be outgrowing it a little. My next camera will be a (Canon) DSLR but there's no way I could have skipped this model and went straight there. It's quick to start up. I very, very rarely have to wait on it -- only when I realize after a shot that I should have used the flash, then I'm impatient to retake it. The LCD screen is terrific in my opinion and I like that you can pretty much angle this camera any way you want without having to shoot blind.
Before I bought it I read all the reviews so I knew about the lens cap issue and I was expecting random troubles. I have had none. Yeah, the lens cap sucks. A lot. I mean, if you're so much as WALKING hard it will fall off, but it's hardly a deal breaker. It's a minor annoyance that I'll take with the rest of the package. I couldn't be happier with this camera.
If you're a hobby photographer who isn't quite ready for a DSLR then this is the camera for you.
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