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Note: This camera was first sold in Apr 2003. It has been replaced by the Canon S80.
Canon PowerShot S50

Canon PowerShot S50

  • 5 out of 5
"I think I got a GREAT camera!"
  • 1 out of 5
"S50"
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Answered Questions for the S50

Q: The camera door is breaking where can i fix it? And the delay when taking pictures is to long. you miss the shot. Battery won't stay charged either
A: Repairing the camera door would probably cost more than the camera is worth to fix. Rule of thumb being if... read more
Q: Lens will not retract and S18 appears in my display window. What does that mean?
A: Ah yes, the dreaded e18 error. There's an entire website devoted to this. In a nutshell, Canon E18 error happens... read more
Q: when i open the lens door the lens comes out then back in and i can't close the lens door, Also there's this weird beeping sound. Then colorful lines
A: Sadly it sounds like you have electronic issues. There could be something caught by the lens. But the color lines... read more

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Open Questions for the S50

Q: When i take a picture, the flash does not go off. All my pictures are black.What pas failed, and is it cheaper to buy a new camera.
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Q: Replacing the door on the Canon PowerShot S50?
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Q: MY POWERSHOT S50 NOT POWERING UP.
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Editors' Comments

The top-ranked Canon PowerShot S50 offers superb image quality and easy-to-use controls. Offering almost all the advanced features and optional manual controls of the G3, yet simple enough for beginners to use, the S50 should appeal to anyone who wants high resolution in a compact package. read more

Specifications

  • 5.0 megapixels (effective)
  • 3x optical zoom/4.1x digital zoom
  • auto and manual focus
  • program and manual exposure
  • JPEG and RAW file formats
  • ISO range 50-400
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  • 4.32 out of 5

Average rating based on 166 total reviews: 4.32/5

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  • 5 out of 5
I think I got a GREAT camera! (Jennifer Malone - 3/2/07)

I got this camera, my first 'real' digital camera right before our first Int'l trip. I was extremely pleased with the quality of the pictures. read more

  • 1 out of 5
S50 (tony - 9/24/06)

Pure JUNK. Took great pictures then it went bad. Got a replacement one and it too went bad, the s50 no longer took pics but... read more

  • 2 out of 5
Good pictures but reliability bad ( - 3/24/06)

I use the S50 mostly for work in Bangladesh and have had to have the DC to DC converter go bad while under warranty and... read more

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Professional Reviews

  • 4.1 out of 5
This 5-megapixel pocket camera is a pleasure to shoot with (CNET - 8/6/03)

Good looking, fast shooting, and capable of delivering excellent images, the Canon PowerShot S50 receives an extremely positive review. Minor complaints include redeye and the disappointing indoor performance of the auto white-balance system. read original review

  • 4.35 out of 5
The PowerShot S50 blends ease of use and strong image quality (PC World - 8/6/03)

The Canon S50 is small enough to be slipped into a pocket and produces great images. The camera's many controls are well laid out, though the sheer multitude of options may prove confusing for novice users. read original review

  • 4.8 out of 5
Highly recommended (Imaging Resource - 4/11/03)

A remarkably enthusiastic review of the Canon S50, praising its picture quality, external controls, and ease of use, but noting that its macro capability could be better. read original review

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