The Canon PowerShot S5-IS is a highly versatile “Super-Zoom” camera with an 8MP picture sensor and an optical zoom of up to 12x. A lot of amateur or semi-professional photographers seek a camera which can offer a balance of great performance, versatility, a powerful zoom and a reasonable price tag and the S5-IS is one option definitely worth consideration. Apart for the impressive zoom capabilities and the 8MP sensor the S5-IS includes Canon’s highly-regarded DIGIC III image processor and lens-based optical image stabilization system allowing for high quality images to be taken in all sorts of situations and assuring a crisp focused pictures in even less than ideal conditions. The majority of the controls for the vast customizable options o...
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The Canon PowerShot S5-IS is a highly versatile “Super-Zoom” camera with an 8MP picture sensor and an optical zoom of up to 12x. A lot of amateur or semi-professional photographers seek a camera which can offer a balance of great performance, versatility, a powerful zoom and a reasonable price tag and the S5-IS is one option definitely worth consideration. Apart for the impressive zoom capabilities and the 8MP sensor the S5-IS includes Canon’s highly-regarded DIGIC III image processor and lens-based optical image stabilization system allowing for high quality images to be taken in all sorts of situations and assuring a crisp focused pictures in even less than ideal conditions. The majority of the controls for the vast customizable options of the S5-IS are located at the back of the camera alongside the flip and switch 2.5 inch LCD which provides vivid informative image-preview as well as displays all the relevant information in regard to the current picture mode and all the various settings. The body of the S5-IS is made of high-impact plastic over a metal chassis, and is very solidly put together. The large and comfortable handgrip and design of the camera make it very steady and easy to handle. The image quality and overall performance of the S5-IS may not cut it for the professional photographer but they are superb for any amateur or photography enthusiast, there is also a wide selection of customizable options alongside automatic options to fit various needs. Minimize
Reviewed by: Tom Hen on 19/11/07
Long Operation Time with Proper Batteries
Excellent Performance and Versatility
Good Video Shooting Capabilities
Excellent Focus and AF Performance
Packed with Features
SD Card Slot Poorly Located
Visible Noise Reduction above ISO 100
ISO 800 and 1600 are Nearly Useless
No RAW Picture Mode
Long Operation Time with Proper Batteries
SD Card Slot Poorly Located
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