Canon PowerShot Pro Series S5 IS 8.0MP Digital Camera with 12x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom | 
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| Brand: Canon
Category: Photography
List Price: $449.99
Buy Used: $250.78
You Save: $199.21 (44%)
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Avg. Customer Rating:  401 reviews
Sales Rank: 1344
Color: BLACK
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries Included: Yes
Optical Zoom: 12
Display Size: 2.5
Battery: 4 AA
Maximum Focal Length: 72
Minimum Focal Length: 6
Maximum Resolution: 8
Has Red Eye Reduction: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.2
Dimensions (in): 3.1 x 4.6 x 3.2
MPN: S5
Model: S5
UPC: 013803079616
EAN: 0013803079616
ASIN: B000Q3043Y
Release Date: May 15, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| 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 |
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Product 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. The 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.PowerShot S5 IS is compact and portable, with streamlined controls and a sure, steady grip. And you'll want to take it everywhere, because inside is a level of photographic power that's truly impressive. 8.0 megapixels ensure deeply detailed images - giving you complete freedom to enlarge an image or any section of an image and crop to your exact specifications. The 12x optical zoom brings this compact digital camera into the realm of serious photography. It has the power to take you right up onto the stage and into the end zone for the shot you really want. Zooming is fast and silent thanks to the ultrasonic motor drive.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 396 more reviews...
 Fabulous Camera November 27, 2008
This is an excellent camera for anyone! I do professional photography and typically use a DSLR that was quite costly and of course not the kind of thing you can throw in your purse. This is a great camera to keep on hand for impromptu family events, or just have around the house. It has a point and shoot option, but also allows the photographer to control the settings as they would with a much more expensive camera. I would highly recommend also purchasing an external flash as the quality of your pictures will be noticeably improved. The only downside I have noticed is having to get used to the automatic focusing, but that is certainly manageable. Great great camera!!!
One year of use November 26, 2008
I have had this camera for over a year now, and I still love it. The one sore point is the lense cover which falls off far too easy.
I have used the camera inside and out, on moving and stationary targets, and I have used the video features also. All work great. I agree with some of the reviews, make sure and get good batteries, and a high quality SDHC card, for the video the high speed card is a must. The audio recording is good for inside, in wind you do pick up noise though. I have used the video for camel races, kids, going away speeches and dance troops, all turned out well. I was very pleased with that, as one of the reasons I choose this camera was the video function.
Over all a great deal, I have a friend who was so impressed with mine, he bought his wife one for her birthday, and they have been very happy with theirs also.
Excellent camera for the price November 25, 2008
First of all let me tell you that I'm not a pro. I'm just a normal person who likes to take pictures of normal activities with the family (parties, BBQ, vacations, etc).
I bought this camera early on 2008 (a replacement for my old canon camera) and wanted something more powerful but having at the same time something affordable. I found a great package and great price too.
I review lots of cameras and this was my choice. Excellent, it has a lot of features, which I'm not going to mention because the other reviews have them.
The picture quality is great, it's fast. It gives you a lot of options; I'm still learning how to use most of them.
When you plug it into the computer, the software is easy to use and if you take pictures and movies on the same card it will automatically separate them. It's just plug_and_play.
This is not a pro SLR, keep that in mind, but if you're not a pro (like me) and want some decent camera (at a good price), this is the one.
 A very good camera,very good,but... November 8, 2008
This camera is wonderfull,the pictures are great,flash or options.
The cap is the problem,each time it fells,on evey sudden move or even if you touch it easily it fells.
All in all I am really satisfied with the camera,but it could be better.The worst thing that happened to me,was from the shop that I bought it,Circuit city,they are not serious,they send me the camera really late,and when I call to see what happened they just hung up on me.
Very rood,just avoid Circuit City.
It's The Best Bang For Your Buck October 28, 2008
Before I used the S5, I used the Canon S1 IS. Let me tell you what a jump that was. From the expanded LCD screen to an even better zoom (though the S1 has 10x optical & the S5 has 12x optical), I thought it was a pretty good investment. I think it's a much more sturdier hold, that when you hold the S5 and any other camera, you can notice the difference in feel, it feels more like a real camera. Asides from the outside aesthetics, the features aren't anything that's really different from the old version of the camera. The continuous mode of the S5 is nice, it takes more pictures in a second, however if your subject is constantly on the move it works well only in the daylight or somewhere that has a good light source. Otherwise it turns out blurry and you'll have to use more exposure or put it on sports mode, which ends up giving you pictures with noise. The one thing that I still don't like about Canon cameras is that does not do very well in regards to low light. In addition to that, the camera lens cover does come off easily, let that be a warning to those who like their covers, however I've gotten used to it, and it makes things very easy when you're trying to take a picture on the fly and it pops right off. Overall it's the best bang for your buck, and it's as close to a DSLR you can get for a point & shoot. There's also the option to get a converter that you can put different lenses on it, but I haven't tried it yet, so I cannot say anything other than that it does offer that other feature.
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