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Canon Powershot S5 IS

Canon Powershot S5 IS

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HQ Grade: B
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of digital cameras.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
  • 4 out of 5
"Slight dissappointment"
  • 4 out of 5
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Once more, Canon delves into the extended zoom field and comes up with a decent update to their already well-liked cameras. The S5 IS picks up where the S3 and S2 IS left off (what, no S4?), with a long 12x image stabilized zoom lens and 8 megapixel sensor. The biggest addition to this model is the Face Detection auto focus, which is smart enough... read more

Specifications

  • 8 megapixels
  • DIGIC III Image Processor
  • Movie mode with sound
  • JPEG file format
  • 12x optical zoom / 4x digital zoom
  • Lens shift Image Stabilization
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Answered Questions for the S5 IS

Q: Lens for Canon S5?
A: Yeah, I would definitely recommend a Speedlite series flash. The speedlites are made really well and integrate with all the... read more
Q: why pictures get darked at good light?
A: Well, since you've already reset the camera, I'd look at CanonUSA.com for a firmware update. While there, you can cruise... read more
Q: I am having focus problems i try holding the button 1/2 down but hardly get the green box
A: Reset the camera, update the firmware. When you focus, focus on the subject you want to be in focus. Put... read more

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Open Questions for the S5 IS

Q: How do I get my lcd to work? It was fine two weeks ago and now nothing appears on it. Am I doing something wrong?
20 points for best answer - 1 reply
Q: any way to get fillin flash for outside or backlight situations?
5 points for best answer - 1 reply
Q: New problem on 2yr old camera - pictures too dark- can only adjust in manual or tv - any ideas?
5 points for best answer - 2 replies

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  • 4.43 out of 5

Average rating based on 814 total reviews: 4.43/5

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  • 4 out of 5
Slight dissappointment (Hershey - 6/13/08)

Not qualified to really offer a professional opinion, but I've taken over 18,000 digital photos over the years. I'm comfortable with the S5 after about... read more

  • 4 out of 5
Canon S5 IS (J.Yip - 3/16/08)

It should read Canon S5 IS in the title of my previous review. The lens cap appears to have been designed to automatically come off... read more

  • 4 out of 5
Canon S3 IS (J. Yip - 3/4/08)

I like this camera for its versatility, but the picture quality varies a lot under different shooting conditions. Numerous options are available and the P... read more

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