Canon PowerShot® S5 IS Digital Camera

Top 5 Rated Features

• Focus Why? (8 Reviews)
   9.7 
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• Fast, accurate, love it
  -Fast power up -Fast focus -Fast Zoom -Much improved low light focus capability over the S1 IS ...
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• The Canon Powershot S5 IS The Mega-Zoom wars heat up
  Other enhancements include a hot shoe, an expanded movie mode, improved noise reduction, Face Detection AF, in-camera Red-Eye ... The S5's zoom makes good use of Canon's very fast Ultrasonic Motor (USM) technology to supplement the benefits of its superior ...
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• A wonderful camera, but.....
  However I must point out that even with the sturdiest tripod, with IS turned OFF (best setting when using tripods), lenses ...
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• Review
  Face Detection AF/AE/FE automatically detects up to nine faces within a scene and optimizes focus, exposure ... ) with Optical Image Stabilization Super Macro closeup focus to 0 inches ...
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• Disappointed
  Since day one, I've had alot of trouble with the auto-focus ...
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• Review
  The S5 is equipped with a single-point TTL AF system that achieves sharp focus quickly and silently ...
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• Canon PowerShot S5 IS Digital Camera - I Am Selling It On eBay
  When focusing manually, you see the focus area enlarged to help you fine-tune your focus and you also ... Truth be told, I find manual focus rarely needed as the automatic focus works really well ...
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  The Movie mode shutter button (chrome with a red dot), the FUNCtion button gives you access to an on-screen menu for changing ...
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• Fps Why? (4 Reviews)
   9.6 
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  ... significantly extends recording time for VGA quality movies while maintaining a smooth 30fps frame rate ...
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• Canon PowerShot S5 IS Digital Camera - I Am Selling It On eBay
  In high-speed shooting modes, the images were captured at about 2 fps ...
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• Amazing Camera
  Video at 640x480 30fps is AMAZING ...
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• Review
  0 Metering - Evaluative, Center Weighted Averaging, Spot Movie Quality - Select 640x480 or 320x240 at 30fps or 15fps Image ...
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• Color Why? (6 Reviews)
   9.6 
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• Best bangs for the bucks!
  (2) Multiple internal function controls such as color, contrast and saturate adjust are fantastic ...
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  ... chromatic aberrations at longer focal lengths to ensure faithful colour reproduction and sharp definition ...
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• The Canon Powershot S5 IS The Mega-Zoom wars heat up
  DIGIC III image files are optimized for bright colors, sharp resolution, balanced contrast, and low noise ... reduce chromatic aberration and 1 aspherical element to enhance sharpness and improve color fidelity ...
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• Fast, accurate, love it
  -Vivid colors ...
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• Review
  Save Settings - Memorize camera settings FUNCtion menu (in P, Tv, Av and M mode) ...
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• Canon PowerShot S5 IS Digital Camera - I Am Selling It On eBay
  Both the LCD and EVF are fluid, has pleasing colors and good resolution ... But overall, Canon cameras have uniformly excellent colors, good sharpness and produce images that look good printed ...
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• Technology Why? (5 Reviews)
   9.6 
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• Best you can get before going SLR
  I say this is a case of proven technology being passed forward, these optics were proven in the S3 and ...
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  Powered by Canon’s DIGIC III image processor, Face Detection Technology improves focus, exposure and flash output ... 5, 36-432mm) incorporates the same leading technologies used in professional EF lenses: Optical Image Stabilizer (IS) technology ...
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• Powershot from a canon.
  0 Megapixel CCD DIGIC III with advanced Noise Reduction technology and Face Detection for stills and ...
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• The Canon Powershot S5 IS The Mega-Zoom wars heat up
  The S5's zoom makes good use of Canon's very fast Ultrasonic Motor (USM) technology to supplement the benefits of its superior ... Another option is Canon’ new in-camera Auto Red-Eye Correction feature, which radically reduces ...
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• Canon PowerShot S5 IS Digital Camera - I Am Selling It On eBay
  Overall, I feel it is a useful technology and a cool one too ...
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• Exposure Why? (5 Reviews)
   9.2 
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  5-inch Vari-angle color LCD flips forward and rotates 270° Program AE, Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority, full Manual ...
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• The Canon Powershot S5 IS The Mega-Zoom wars heat up
  ... optimizes all exposure parameters to determine the best exposure, (just before the image is recorded) ... Based on my use, the S5 IS (with 4 fully charged 2300 mAh NiMh AAs), is good for somewhere between 350 and 450 exposures ...
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• Canon PowerShot S5 IS Digital Camera - I Am Selling It On eBay
  Also, the Spot metering mode can help you figure out the proper exposure in difficult lighting conditions ...
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• Review
  The Movie mode shutter button (chrome with a red dot), the FUNCtion button gives you access to an on-screen menu for changing ...
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• Review
  In Manual mode the proper exposure value is determined by changing both the shutter speed and the aperture ... and the EV (exposure value) chart along the right hand side will help you achieve the desired exposure ...
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Other Features

• Picture Quality Why? (43 Reviews)
   7.7 
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• Powershot from a canon.
  The 12 x optical zoom is very self explanatory it means you can clearly zoom into an object that is a distance from you ... PhotoStitch 3 ... 1: For creating panoramic photos from multiple images (Windows and Macintosh) ...
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• Nice Camera!!!
  : This thing takes excellent photos even in auto mode & portrait and has tons of options for those ...
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• The Canon Powershot S5 IS The Mega-Zoom wars heat up
  The DIGIC III processor combines image processing, power management, and most auto camera functions (Exposure, White Balance, ... The S5's zoom makes good use of Canon's very fast Ultrasonic Motor (USM) technology to supplement the benefits of its superior ...
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• Review
  Powered by Canon’s DIGIC III image processor, Face Detection Technology improves focus, exposure and flash output ... Safety Zoom3 allows users to extend the camera's zoom range without interpolation affecting image quality - images can be ...
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• Review
  The picture quality is excellent and even though it has more features than your weekend photographer may use it is worth ...
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• It's ok.
  ... 10x optical zoom)--this one takes pics not quite as well as that one but it's a LOT faster and the zoom is really great ... The rapid fire feature is useless, resulting in horrible grainy photos (it's and ISO problem from what I'm reading) ...
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• Review
  This camera takes GREAT pictures ... This takes such great shots, it's worth taking a little time to learn to use it ...
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• Five-Star Camera. . . Five-Star Value!!
  > Bottom Line: With the Canon PowerShot S5 IS, you’ll be taking photographs ...
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• First 'real' camera and I LOVE IT!
  Very easy to use, fantastic photo's ...
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• Taking Canon S5 to China: What an Experience
  However, my wife took along a cheap small frame Olympic digital $250_$300 cheaper,and it took better pictures ... Good automatic pictures turned out ...
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• Video Why? (16 Reviews)
   8.8 
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• The Canon Powershot S5 IS The Mega-Zoom wars heat up
  Other enhancements include a hot shoe, an expanded movie mode, improved noise reduction, Face Detection AF, in-camera Red-Eye ... Movie Mode The S5 provides the most comprehensive video capability of any digicam in its class ...
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• Powershot from a canon.
  The ultrasonic motor that drives the optical zoom lens allows for high speed precision zooming and is virtually silent which ... Along with that you have the new long play mode which allows you to capture more video than ever before on a Canon Powershot ...
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• Review
  In addition to Face Detection in movies, the PowerShot S5 IS retains a dedicated movie button so that ... significantly extends recording time for VGA quality movies while maintaining a smooth 30fps frame rate ...
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• Amazing Camera
  The dedicated movie button is great so that you don't have to fumble to get in to movie mode ...
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• Best you can get before going SLR
  The video quality is not Mini DV quality, but very acceptable ... Quick start up, great image quality, good video quality, great optical zoom length, hot shoe flash moun ...
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• Review
  ... is particularly beneficial in movie mode to preserve and enhance the quality of the audio recording ...
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• Review
  This thing takes videos that rival my MiniDV camcorder in quality ...
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• Review
  Note both the Movie and Still icons in the lower right - you can easily capture a video even while in ... 0x Flash Sync - 1st-curtain (leading) or 2nd-curtain (trailing) flash sync Slow Synchro - Enable or disable slow sync flash ...
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• Great Camera!
  Video is pretty good for a camera (and stereo sound, too) ...
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• Shopped around for ever
  The video is kool and works very well even if this is not a video camara ...
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• Battery Why? (16 Reviews)
   6.6 
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  Canon includes four alkaline batteries with the camera, but obviously you have to get your rechargeable ... I personally dislike cameras that don't come with rechargeable batteries, unless they are inexpensive ...
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  Powered is supplied by four standard AA type batteries, Canon supplies alkalines but we recommend high-capacity ... Rechargeable batteries save you money and can be reused hundreds of times ... Canon estimates that the approx ... battery life ...
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• Review
  All of us who have had digital cameras learn to use rechargeable batteries anyway so no big deal there ...
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• Powershot from a canon.
  ... batteries the worst problem with digital cameras especially ones with power zooms is always the battery life ...
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• "Puts the S series where is should be."
  2) While the batteries are now easy to get in and out it is now harder to close the battery door ... Two of its best selling points, AA batteries and a flip LCD are still there ...
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• Best Shot for the BUCK
  Great battery life ...
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• Best bangs for the bucks!
  (6) Battery life can get tricky to manage ...
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• Buy It
  The only other design problem I have with this camera is the fact that the batteries and SD Card are ...
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  Fourth, “Batteries die too quick ... Don’t buy this camera if you are looking for an easy to use, battery friendly, fits in your pocket camera ...
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• Great Camera!
  : Awesome picture quality, great battery life ... 4-AA batteries are easy to come by ...
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• Options Why? (14 Reviews)
   8.8 
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  SETUP menu options ...
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• The Canon Powershot S5 IS The Mega-Zoom wars heat up
  Last year's Canon PowerShot S3 IS stood head and shoulders above the bloated mega-zoom digicam field because it provided ... The DIGIC III processor combines image processing, power management, and most auto camera functions (Exposure, White Balance, ...
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• Powershot from a canon.
  Although I am very much an amateur there is enough functions on this camera to suit basic professional needs too ... The camera is so versatile it can be used for the most basic functions such as making family albums ...
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• It's ok.
  The rapid fire feature is useless, resulting in horrible grainy photos (it's and ISO problem from what I'm reading) ... I feel like the menus and features are easy to use and the speed is pretty good, but the end result ...
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• Best Shot for the BUCK
  Lots of features and a wide array of functions and adjustments all in a realitivly easy to use package ...
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• Taking Canon S5 to China: What an Experience
  If doing all over again, I would get the small Panasonic zoom much smaller and easier consumer features ... Good luck using this camera if you are a beginner robo50 Recommended: No Amount Paid (US$): 467 This Camera is a Good ...
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• Review
  I'm overall quite happy with the set of features and quality of images ...
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• Best bangs for the bucks!
  Kind of lopsided in high features and lower lens qualities ... Would be nice to know it's an option even if you can't take advantage of it, lol ...
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• Canon PowerShot S5 IS Digital Camera - I Am Selling It On eBay
  Although the S5 IS is a good camera overall, it has its shortcomings, especially apparent after using the Panasonic FZ8 ... The camera has face detection and features improved DIGIC III ...
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• Love this camera
  If you want one camera for everything, this is a great choice ...
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• Lens Why? (13 Reviews)
   6.4 
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• Best bangs for the bucks!
  Kind of lopsided in high features and lower lens qualities ...
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• The Canon Powershot S5 IS The Mega-Zoom wars heat up
  ... the same lens that graced its predecessor and a prime example of just how good digicam optics can be ... The S5’ zoom is similar in performance, build, and optical quality to Canon’ EF series lenses ...
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• Review
  Despite its extensive optical range, the lens is ultra- compact and retracts into the camera when it's powered down ... (0 - 10cm) Wide To enhance its flexibility, the PowerShot S5 is compatible with several optional lens accessories to ...
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• "Puts the S series where is should be."
  ... ability to choose their own settings and do not want the hassle of owning a SLR and multiple lenses ...
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• Shopped around for ever
  lens pops out and cap staying on firm could damage the lens ...
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• Powershot from a canon.
  5” high-resolution vari-angle LCD Long-play VGA movies with stereo sound and Photo in Movie 22 shooting modes including ...
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• Love this camera
  The lense cap does come off easily, but if it didn't the nested lenses could be damaged if you forgot ...
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• A wonderful camera, but.....
  However I must point out that even with the sturdiest tripod, with IS turned OFF (best setting when using tripods), lenses ...
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• GREAT INTERMEDIATE CAMERA
  TO PROTECT THE $$$$$ LENS ...
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• Best you can get before going SLR
  I know this is a point n shoot but I miss being able to manually focus using the lens barrel like you can on an SLR ...
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• Zoom Why? (12 Reviews)
   7.5 
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  An Ultra-Sonic Motor (USM) delivers rapid, responsive zooming with virtually silent operation, reducing ... Safety Zoom3 allows users to extend the camera's zoom range without interpolation affecting image quality - images can be ...
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• Powershot from a canon.
  ... batteries the worst problem with digital cameras especially ones with power zooms is always the battery life ...
  ciao.co.uk
• The Canon Powershot S5 IS The Mega-Zoom wars heat up
  The S5's zoom makes good use of Canon's very fast Ultrasonic Motor (USM) technology to supplement the benefits of its superior ... The S5's image stabilized zoom produces consistently sharper images at shutter speeds that would normally generate blurry ...
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• Great Camera!
  Plenty of zoom ...
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• Review
  '' It is bulky because it contains a 12x optical zoom, the flip out LCD, and a large imaging chip ...
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• It's ok.
  ... 10x optical zoom)--this one takes pics not quite as well as that one but it's a LOT faster and the zoom is really great ... Faster, awesome zoo ...
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• Canon PowerShot S5 IS Digital Camera - I Am Selling It On eBay
  Since it is difficult (and expensive) to make a 12x zooming optical viewfinder and impossible to easily ... The zooming is the most impressive aspect of this camera ...
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• Shopped around for ever
  Love the zoom capabilities ...
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• Great Camera !!!
  : Great pictures,awesome zoom ...
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• GREAT CAMERA!
  : the only one would be at high zoom(24x-48x) pictures can be blury because of the camera shaking unless you use a tripod, ...
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• Value For Money Why? (12 Reviews)
   6.9 
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• Shopped around for ever
  Price drop is awesome ...
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• The Canon Powershot S5 IS The Mega-Zoom wars heat up
  Last year's Canon PowerShot S3 IS stood head and shoulders above the bloated mega-zoom digicam field because it provided ...
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• Powershot from a canon.
  ... manufacturers warranty but many places are offering up to five years warranty at very reasonable prices ...
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  ... Physical Views The Powershot S5 IS and a standard CD for size comparison ...
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• Review
  The picture quality is excellent and even though it has more features than your weekend photographer may use it is worth ...
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• "Puts the S series where is should be."
  ... really should have done more to make the S5 standout from the competition and worth its high price tag ...
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• Review
  Well worth the cost if you're looking for a good solid camera ...
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• Review
  In Manual mode the proper exposure value is determined by changing both the shutter speed and the aperture ... You can select the desired value by repeatedly depressing the button or by using the 4-way controller ...
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• GREAT INTERMEDIATE CAMERA
  TO PROTECT THE $$$$$ LENS ...
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• Canon PowerShot S5 IS Digital Camera - I Am Selling It On eBay
  The disadvantage is the price of batteries and the charger, the weight and inconvenience of having to ... For my money, I would prefer the FZ8 to the S5 ...
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• Shooting Modes Why? (12 Reviews)
   7.6 
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  ... Super Macro mode with 0cm shooting distance and optional Close-Up lens 500D (58mm) allow for detailed macro photography ...
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• Amazing Camera
  The dedicated movie button is great so that you don't have to fumble to get in to movie mode ...
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• The Canon Powershot S5 IS The Mega-Zoom wars heat up
  Other enhancements include a hot shoe, an expanded movie mode, improved noise reduction, Face Detection AF, in-camera Red-Eye ... The MF mode works fairly well, but those for to whom MF is an important consideration - the S5 (along with the vast majority ...
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• A wonderful camera, but.....
  The only thing missing (for my own taste) is a Bulb mode and a port for cable release ...
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• Powershot from a canon.
  Along with that you have the new long play mode which allows you to capture more video than ever before on a Canon Powershot ... you can snap away happily on automatic mode creating beautiful images by just pointing and clicking ...
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  ... is particularly beneficial in movie mode to preserve and enhance the quality of the audio recording ...
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• Canon PowerShot S5 IS Digital Camera - I Am Selling It On eBay
  I find Spot and Center-Weighted modes useful when taking pictures of people at distances where the flash ... In Spot mode, you can set metering to properly expose the face ...
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• Great super zoom
  ... I mention that the movie mode is simply awesome and the supplied software fully controls the camera? ...
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  0x Flash Sync - 1st-curtain (leading) or 2nd-curtain (trailing) flash sync Slow Synchro - Enable or disable slow sync flash ...
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• BUY IT!
  The super macro mode, 12x Zoom with image stabilization is definitely a plus as well ...
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• Controls Why? (11 Reviews)
   7.1 
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• "Puts the S series where is should be."
  5) The button layout is easier to reach but are soft to push ... Buttons are easier to reach ...
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• Amazing Camera
  The dedicated movie button is great so that you don't have to fumble to get in to movie mode ...
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• Best you can get before going SLR
  Also there is a dedicated record button, no need to turn the dial to movie mode ...
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• Powershot from a canon.
  One of my favourite settings is one called continuous shooting which allows you to keep the button depressed and it will ...
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• Review
  In addition to Face Detection in movies, the PowerShot S5 IS retains a dedicated movie button so that ...
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• The Canon Powershot S5 IS The Mega-Zoom wars heat up
  DESIGN, BUILD QUALITY, CONTROLS, & ERGONOMICS The S5 may be the ultimate bridge camera; an imaging ...
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• "Canon Baby Steps....Sony H9 better buy."
  Larger LCD, control layout, solid build qualit ...
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• Review
  You can select the desired value by repeatedly depressing the button or by using the 4-way controller ...
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• Love this camera
  The controls work well and there is a lot to choose from for most any situation ...
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• BUY IT!
  : Amazing camera once you learn the manual controls ...
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• Lens Cap Why? (11 Reviews)
   3.4 
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• Buy It
  Along with being able to mount the filter of my choice and a good cap I was also able to eliminate the ...
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• "Puts the S series where is should be."
  First thoughts after buying; 1) The new lens cap is even worse ...
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• Taking Canon S5 to China: What an Experience
  On this trip the clearly poorly designed camera cap falls off more than 90% of all packing or carrying of the camera even ... The lens cap is totally poorly designed as if Canon anticipated you would scratch the lens and order a new one ...
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• Review
  ” I would rather have a quick pop lens cap than a damaged lens ...
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• Love this camera
  The lense cap does come off easily, but if it didn't the nested lenses could be damaged if you forgot ...
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• Canon PowerShot S5 IS Digital Camera - I Am Selling It On eBay
  The only things I did not like about it were its use of 4 AA batteries, the fact that the filter adaptors were sold separately, ...
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• BUY IT!
  : My friend had a S3, and the only complaints I had for that camera was that the lens cap fell off too easily ... They've reworked the cap here a bit, but the problem is still there ...
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• Really good camera
  ... Havent found anything that would make me regret buying this camera though ...
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• Canon Powershot S5 IS
  And then with this, you can use a much stronger lens cap, ergo, ending the complaint about the lens cap falling off ...
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• This camera rocks!
  The new cap stays on to protect when not in use and the lens is protected by the filter when it is in use ...
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