Canon Powershot S5 IS
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. |
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This camera is ranked
- 12th of 60 in 8 Megapixel
- 13th of 72 in Canon
- 18th of 99 in $200 - $300
- 5th of 33 in $300 - $350
- 10th of 56 in Extended Zoom
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Editors' Comments
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: Canon S5-IS vs. SX10-IS
- A: That's a very reasoned examination, Canonical. Sure, you can go with the SX10, but I don't know that it has... read more
- Q: Is there an S6 IS or S7 IS due anytime in the near future?
- A: Happy to help, Joe. But just remember that in the point and shoot world, an increased ISO range can also... read more
- Q: I just ordered the S5 IS, what size memory card and class would be recommended, I was thinking PNY class6 16gb?
- A: ok, I had Ask Canon before and they inform me to use a 4GB max.?! But the guys over at... read more
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Open Questions for the S5 IS
- Q: Can I use an old Vivitar 2600D c/n/r flash unit with the S5?
- 20 points for best answer - No replies
- Q: All rechargable AA batteries I use with S5IS, run out quickly. Plz suggest high performance batteries and charger for S5IS
- 5 points for best answer - 3 replies
- Q: I bought this camera. Any ideas for using single shot @ football games. I know continuous mode is slow. What settings can I use for football/basketb
- 3 points for best answer - 2 replies
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