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Canon PowerShot S5 IS

User Rating: Canon PowerShot S5 IS (60 reviews)
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Bizrate User Review.

Product Rating: 4 star(s) Nice above-entry level camera

, Jul. 7, 2008
Comments:
Takes great pictures; has lots of automatic and manual features that allow for great picture taking.

QuickTake:

Pros: great zoom; nice video features
Cons: price; low burst rate
Has Owned Product: 10 weeks
Bizrate User Review.

Product Rating: 8 star(s) Grrrreat!!!

, Jun. 18, 2008
Comments:
Its perfect for all around photography lightweight and easy to caryy all day. I use it in any "dry weather" situation. long range is not as easy as advertised.

QuickTake:

Pros: Lightweight for Hi zoom.
Cons: Macro and manual focus buttons misplaced, IS not perfect.
Bizrate User Review.

Product Rating: 3 star(s) The picture quality is excellent

, May. 30, 2008
Comments:
Although the Canon Digital IXUS 75 doesn't have many whistles and bells, the large screen and smart styling easily make up for what is by today's standards an undistinguished spec sheet. Above all, picture quality is excellent for this size of compact

QuickTake:

Pros: The picture quality is excellent
Cons: you to take multiple photos in succession
Has Owned Product: 5 weeks
Bizrate User Review.

Product Rating: 10 star(s) Amazing Camera

, May. 28, 2008
Comments:
This camera has everything I wanted. Takes great pictures and is very easy to use. the zoom feature is great when trying to get close up photos. I used it on a camping trip and got some amazing pictures. The only bad thing was my nephew also liked it so m...

QuickTake:

Pros: Easy to use, takes great pictures.
Cons: None.
Bizrate User Review.

Product Rating: 10 star(s) Great Camera!

, May. 12, 2008
Comments:
I use this camera for everyday pictures, and it does the job very well. The 12x zoom is perfect. Overall it's a very good camera, whose picture quality is just a little worse than a SLR, but at one forth of the price...

QuickTake:

Pros: Awesome product, surely worth the price.
Cons: The Lens cap simply does not stay in place....
Bizrate User Review.

Product Rating: 10 star(s) Love it!

, May. 12, 2008
Comments:
I researched a lot of cameras before I bought this one. All were in similar price ranges and provided me the variety of use where I commonly find myself interested in taking a picture. This does everything I want to do. I am not disappointed at all.

QuickTake:

Pros: The icons are easy to understand and provide the variety of shooting conditions that I use.
Cons: The lens cover comes off way too easily.
Bizrate User Review.

Product Rating: 8 star(s) Powerful Canon PowerShot S5 IS

, May. 12, 2008
Comments:
I will primarly be using the camera for family photos and a record of building improvements to our home. I like the ability to film video for short periods of time. Also, this camera utilizies the HC chips so you have the storage capacity on one chip that...

QuickTake:

Pros: Camera has been designed to accomodate the average user as well as the professional.
Cons: Operating manual and guide could be better written. Especially, when getting into the advanced menus.
Bizrate User Review.

Product Rating: 8 star(s) My Canon S5 IS is Great

, May. 8, 2008
Comments:
Image and video quality are perfect. I have been using it for taking pix at my current trip in japan, sightseeing, parties, etc... it's best at day time pix taking. maybe I still need to practice taking shots at night.

QuickTake:

Pros: Easy to use, excellent image quality, excellent video quality
Cons: Needs stronger flash, hard to strike a balance between needing a flash or not
Bizrate User Review.

Product Rating: 10 star(s) Great lens, anti-shake...can't ask for more!

, May. 8, 2008
Comments:
Having had a PowerShot A80 with the movable LCD screen this is what I was looking for in a replacement camera. The new larger size is a bonus, shooting car races over the heads of spectators just got easier! The quick start up is a real bonus the camera...

QuickTake:

Pros: Quick start for 'just-in-time' photo, moveable LCD, all the options I will use and more...
Cons: Not to intuitive, perhaps a few more 'identifiers' when an option is selected
Bizrate User Review.

Product Rating: 10 star(s) Great camera for a great price

, May. 8, 2008
Comments:
The thing I like best is that it takes excellent pictures and video's.

QuickTake:

Pros: Excellent pictures, Zoom is Awesome.
Cons: It takes a while to get use to all the features and the lens cap falls off really easily
Bizrate User Review.

Product Rating: 10 star(s) Fantabulous. Worth the price and the hype!!

, May. 8, 2008
Comments:
I intend to use it for personal pictures and video.

QuickTake:

Pros: The feautre that automatically detects a face in the scene and focuses on it. Amazing zoom, too.
Cons: It's a little too heavy and the lens cap is too loose.
digital photography blog Professional Review.

Canon PowerShot S5 IS

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The 8.0 megapixel Canon PowerShot S5 IS digital camera is the latest new release from Canon. It features a lovely 12x optical zoom lens with image stabilization, 1/2.5 inch CCD sensor and face detection technology (for focussing, exposure and flash). The

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imaging-resource.com Professional Review.

Canon PowerShot S5 IS Digital Camera - Full Review

Comments:
The 8-megapixel Canon PowerShot S5 IS digital camera is a moderate update to its very popular predecessor, the Canon S3 IS. The Canon S5 IS maintains many of the S3's strong points, including an image-stabilized 12x optical zoom lens (36mm-432mm/35mm equi

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QuickTake:

Pros: Loaded with advanced, easy-to-use features, Efficient control layout, Easy access to settings, 12x image stabilized optical zoom lens, Hot shoe for external flash, Extensive fine-tuning options, including skin tones and individual Red, Green, Blue colors,
Cons: Image noise visible at ISO 200 and above, Noise suppression in shadows softens details, Chromatic aberration, No RAW mode
popphoto.com Professional Review.

Camera Test: Canon PowerShot S5 IS

Comments:
In a market driven by superlatives, is a functional compact EVF that's not the "most something" worth a second look?

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digitalcamerainfo.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 5 star(s) Canon PowerShot S5 IS Digital Camera Review

Comments:
The Canon PowerShot S-series digital cameras not only hold a comfortable position in the ultra-zoom market with their 12x optically stabilized zoom lenses, but are also known as excellent hybrid models.

Review Verdict: The Canon PowerShot S5 IS combines a few aged components with some new technology and upgrades. The 8-megapixel ultra-zoom digital camera has a 12x optical zoom lens that has made several appearances on previous S-series models. The 12x lens used to be co

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QuickTake:

Pros: Great videos, Sturdy body, Rotating LCD, Accurate colors and white balance, Optical image stabilization, Wide f/2.7 aperture
Cons: High noise levels above ISO 200, Significant chromatic aberration, Limited dynamic range, Heavy, Finicky multi-selector, Grainy viewfinder, Slow 1.5 fps Burst mode, High $499 price
dcresource.com Professional Review.

Canon PowerShot S5 IS

Comments:
The Canon PowerShot S5 IS ($499) is the follow-up to the incredibly popular PowerShot S3, which was introduced in February of last year. The S5 takes an already excellent camera and improves up on it, adding these new features:

Review Verdict: As you can see, the S5's battery life is a good 20% lower than on the S3. I'm guessing that the larger LCD has a lot to do with this. Despite that, the S5's numbers are still well above the group average

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QuickTake:

Pros: Very good photo quality 12X optical zoom lens; ultrasonic motor means fast, nearly silent focusing Optical image stabilization Large and sharp 2.5" LCD can flip-out and rotate; screen is easily visible in low light AF-assist lamp, great low light focusing
Cons: Redeye a big problem (but at least you can remove it) Some purple fringing and corner blurriness; noisy images at higher ISOs Electronic viewfinder has low resolution, so-so outdoor visibility Overly sensitive zoom controller Lousy lens cap No RAW image s
macworld.co.uk Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4 star(s) Canon PowerShot S5 IS [Mac]

Comments:
With the market for compact digital cameras getting forever more competitive, the Macworld team take a look at eight of the best.

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photographyblog.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4 star(s) Canon PowerShot S5 IS Review

Comments:
The Canon PowerShot S5 IS is Canon's top-of-the-range ultra-zoom compact camera, with an image-stabilized 12x optical zoom lens offering a focal range of 36-432mm, fast aperture range of f/2.7 â?? f/3.5 and an Ultrasonic Motor for silent auto-focusi...

Review Verdict: In terms of features and handling the more you play with the Canon PowerShot S5 IS, the more you find to like about it, which means that it requires a period of familiarization. Although certain aspects of the control layout might appear slightly compromi

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dpexpert.com.au Professional Review.

REVIEW-CANON POWERSHOT S5 IS

Comments:
This is the latest version of Canon's all-in-one long zoom (36-432 mm film equivalent) camera. The lens is impressively fast at f2.7 wide and f3.5 long. Focus is reasonably quick, except at the longest extension. Overall construction quality is superb and

Review Verdict: The Canon S5 IS is one of the best of the pseudo SLR super zooms. The lens is outstanding and the company has kept the pixel count to 8 million. That's about a million more than we consider ideal and images are a bit noisy at ISO speeds above 200, but not

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QuickTake:

Pros: The super macro function is outstanding. Anyone with a passion for small flowers or insects should consider this camera. And the camera is responsive with only the slightest suggestion of shutter lag compared with an SLR. The swivelling LCD screen is a bo
Cons: Once again we deplore the electronic viewfinder, as boring as the repetition may be. What is amazing is that these things never get any better. After several years of application in digital cameras we might expect to see an improvement in the resolution a
megapixel.net (en) Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4.5 star(s) Canon PowerShot S5 IS

QuickTake:

Pros: Very good image quality. Very good colour rendition. Reliable Evaluative metering. Stabilized 12X zoom. Excellent controls. Complete range of modes. Hinged 2.5-inch LCD monitor. Fast to use.
Cons: Average sharpness with wide angle images. No RAW format. Location of the memory card impractical, as the batteries slide out when the card is accessed.
digitalcamerareview.com Professional Review.

Canon Powershot S5 IS First Thoughts Review

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The Canon Powershot S5 IS replaces the S3 IS in the Canon line, and boasts a full mix of features: an 8 megapixel sensor, 12X optical zoom lens, optical image stabilization, an ISO range up to 1600, a Digic III processor, 2.5 inch LCD, and full manual exp

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digitalcamerareview.com Professional Review.

Canon Powershot S5 IS Review

Comments:
The Canon PowerShot S5 IS replaces the S3 IS in the Canon line, and boasts a full mix of features: an 8 megapixel sensor, 12X optical zoom lens, optical image stabilization,the DIGIC III processor, full manual controls, hot shoe and 2.5 inch LCD.

Review Verdict: Canon's ad copy says their "....high-end PowerShot digital cameras incorporate the creative performance of a professional digital SLR camera and the compact convenience of a point and shoot." Let's give it a try

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QuickTake:

Pros: Good image and color quality Good shutter/focus performance Image stabilization Great focal length lens
Cons: Continuous shooting mode somewhat slow and difficult to track subjects Disappointing (but pretty typical) ISO performance
neocamera.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 3.75 star(s) Canon Powershot S5 IS Review

Comments:
The Canon Powershot S5 IS is a good ultra-zoom digital camera with some small improvements over its predecessor, the <a href="review_canon_s2.html">Powershot S3 IS</a>. It is a very capable camera with full manual controls, a good super-macro mode and a t

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QuickTake:

Pros: Nicely saturated colors, Good exposure accuracy, Effective image stabilization, Excellent macro focusing up to 0 cm, Very fast startup time and focusing system, Fast and responsive
Cons: Noise visible starting at ISO 100, ISO 400 quite noisy, ISO 800 and 1600 are nearly useless, Some blurring of image corners, Small low-resolution viewfinder, Batteries slide out when memory door is opened
thinkcamera.com Professional Review.

Canon PowerShot S5 IS

Comments:
IS, USM, UD... lots of stuff, see what that means and what you'll get from the new Canon PowerShot S5...

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cameras.co.uk Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4.15 star(s) Canon Powershot S5 IS

Comments:
The Canon Powershot S5 IS performed very well in most of my tests and also has more features to get your hands on than most of its rivals. With all the features it takes a bit of time to really get to grips with the camera, but the effort will be worth it

Review Verdict: The Canon Powershot S5 IS is a feature rich super zoom digital camera. In terms of controls and settings it has the edge over all its rivals. Picture quality is very good overall and outstanding in places.

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QuickTake:

Pros: Pull out and twist LCD screen - Fast reacting lens - Focusable viewfinder - Range of features
Cons: Loss of sharpness towards edge of photo when full zoom used
cameralabs.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4.05 star(s) Canon PowerShot S5 IS review

Comments:
Canon's PowerShot S5 IS remains one of the best super-zoom digital cameras on the market. It sports a decent 12x range with optical stabilisation, a useful flip-out and twist screen, a decent degree of manual control and impressively, a flash hotshoe. Som

Review Verdict: The PowerShot S5 IS is certainly a powerful super-zoom camera with some neat features. The 12x range gives you decent coverage, the stabilisation is effective, the flip-out screen allows for unusual angles, the movie options are some of the best around on

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QuickTake:

Pros: 12x optical zoom with IS., Fully articulated 2.5in screen., Manual control and flash hotshoe., Optical zoom and stereo sound in movies.,
Cons: Noise visible throughout ISO range., Fringing on high contrast subjects., Widest-angle 'only' 36mm., No RAW recording facility.
tech.co.uk Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4 star(s) Canon PowerShot S5 IS

Comments:
When is an SLR not an SLR? When it's a Canon S5. The S5 certainly lookslike one with its large lens, chunky handgrip, hotshoe for externalflash and enough switches and dials to start a science experiment

Review Verdict: This SLR-lookalike is a capable compact with a superb lens, and turns out quality images

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QuickTake:

Pros: Excellent lens, Very good image quality, Impressive Face Detection technology
Cons: Image noise at higher ISOs, Shutter delay compared with SLRs
techradar.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4.5 star(s) Canon PowerShot S5 IS

Comments:
The S5 IS' lens has a fast maximum aperture of f/2.7 and produces sharp images throughout the 12x zoom range

Review Verdict: Aim it at a group of people, such as at a wedding, and it'll lock on to one of them. It has to be said, however, it isn't totally reliable, although in half-decent light it certainly works a treat

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QuickTake:

Pros: Excellent lens, Very good image quality, Impressive Face Detection technology
Cons: Image noise at higher ISOs, Shutter delay compared with SLRs
pcworld.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4.2 star(s) Canon PowerShot S5 IS Digital Camera

Comments:
An articulable LCD, great image stabilization, and top-quality photos add up to a great megazoom.

Review Verdict: Despite a handy function menu for the most commonly used options, the S5 IS has an overabundance of hey-let's-just-throw-it-in features that can clog menus (a wolf-howl sound effect for the self-timer? Really?). This feels indicative of the uneasy balance

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QuickTake:

Pros: Sturdy and fully adjustable LCD screen, Top-notch image stabilization
Cons: Poor manual focus, No RAW-format support
pcworld.ca Professional Review.

Canon PowerShot S5 IS Digital Camera

Comments:
An articulable LCD, great image stabilization, and top-quality photos add up to a great megazoom.

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pcadvisor.co.uk Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4 star(s) Canon PowerShot S5 IS 8Mp digital camera

Comments:
The sturdily built Canon PowerShot S5 IS is what is commonly known as a 'bridge' camera - so called because it forms a bridge between a point-and-shoot compact and a digital SLR.

Review Verdict: With a little care and attention, the Canon PowerShot S5 IS delivers the goods. It has a 12x zoom, a flip and twist screen, and is fast, intuitive, light and compact. Unfortunately, you get image noise on shots taken above ISO400, plus occasional pixel fr

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alaTest.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4.75 star(s) Review summary of Canon PowerShot S5 IS

Comments:
alaTest has collected and analysed 1501 reviews of Canon PowerShot S5 IS from international magazines and websites.

Review Verdict: Experts rate this product 79/100 and users 88/100. Comparing these reviews to 396332 other Digital Compact Cameras reviews gives this product an overall alaScore&trade; 95/100 = Excellent.

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iloveindia.com Professional Review.

Canon S5

Comments:
Canon S5 is a new digital camera launched in India. To know about the features and specifications of Canon S5, read the review given below.

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marketnews.ca Professional Review.

Hands-On Review: Canon PowerShot S5 IS Digital Camera

Comments:
The flagship of the PowerShot line, this handsome camera has a rugged feel. It's moderately compact though quite thick, and it sports many well-marked external controls. There's also a function sub-menu for five frequently used features. Basic operation i

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reviewed.com Professional Review.

Canon PowerShot S5 IS Digital Camera Review

Comments:
Offering consumers SLR-like functionality in a more portable body, the Canon PowerShot S5 IS has a full range of Manual and Automatic exposure modes, along with 8 megapixels and an optically stabilized 12x optical zoom lens. These features, along with an

Review Verdict: At $499, the Canon PowerShot S5 IS is a hard sell. It's expensive and although it has some a lot to offer - accurate colors, excellent videos with stereo audio, and manual controls - the disadvantages, like the poor still image quality, can't be ignored.

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digitalreview.ca Professional Review.

Canon Powershot S5 IS with 12x optical zoom

Comments:
Canon has today announced the Canon Powershot S5 IS with 12x optical zoom, the replacement to the popular 6.0 megapixel Canon Powershot S3 IS. The Canon PowerShot S5IS features include: 8.0 megapixels of resolution, 12x optical zoom lens with an optical I

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cameralabs.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4.05 star(s) Canon PowerShot S5 IS

Comments:
The Canon PowerShot S5 IS is an 8 Megapixel super-zoom camera with a 12x optically-stabilised lens and a 2.5in flip-out screen. Announced in May 2007, it's the successor to the popular PowerShot S3 IS, and has since become a best-seller

Review Verdict: The PowerShot S5 IS is certainly a powerful super-zoom camera with some neat features. The 12x range gives you decent coverage, the stabilisation is effective, the flip-out screen allows for unusual angles, the movie options are some of the best around on

Read full review at cameralabs.com

QuickTake:

Pros: 12x optical zoom with IS., Fully articulated 2.5in screen., Manual control and flash hotshoe., Optical zoom and stereo sound in movies., 12x optical zoom with IS., Fully articulated 2.5in screen., Manual control and flash hotshoe., Optical zoom and
Cons: Noise visible throughout ISO range., Fringing on high contrast subjects., Widest-angle 'only' 36mm., No RAW recording facility., Noise visible throughout ISO range., Fringing on high contrast subjects., Widest-angle 'only' 36mm., No RAW recording f
digitaltrends.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4.5 star(s) Canon PowerShot S5 IS

Comments:
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....

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photographyreview.com Professional Review.

Canon PowerShot S5 IS Reviews

Comments:
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 wha

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dpinterface.com Professional Review.

Canon PowerShot S5 IS

Comments:
The PowerShot S5 IS is Canon's latest ultra-zoom for 2007. While the S5 IS is a larger an upgrade than the S2 to the S3, it still isn't a radical departure from its predecessor - more of making a good camera even better. The new features and changes inclu

Review Verdict: The Canon PowerShot S5 IS improves upon last year's successful S3 and S2 the year before. This time, the Canon PowerShot S5 IS features 8 megapixels, the same 12X stabilized zoom and a larger, higher resolution rotating 2.5 inch LCD display.

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QuickTake:

Pros: 8 megapixels with an optically stabilized 12X zoom Face detection AF and AE that works Above average battery life; just (though see below) Large rotating LCD with good visibility Very good performance; Unlimited continuous shooting at full resolution Full
Cons: Small memory card and non-rechargeable batteries included No RAW option No rotary wheel or quick control dial; no zoom or focus rings Batteries have no dedicated cover/latch so watch out when swapping memory cards Drop in battery life from S3 Large movie
pcworld.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4.15 star(s) Canon PowerShot S5 IS Digital Camera

Comments:
An articulable LCD, great image stabilization, and top-quality photos add up to a great megazoom.

Review Verdict: Despite a handy function menu for the most commonly used options, the S5 IS has an overabundance of hey-let's-just-throw-it-in features that can clog menus (a wolf-howl sound effect for the self-timer? Really?). This feels indicative of the uneasy balance

Read full review at pcworld.com

QuickTake:

Pros: Sturdy and fully adjustable LCD screen Top-notch image stabilization
Cons: Poor manual focus No RAW support
picturecorrect.com Professional Review.

Canon Powershot S5 IS

Comments:
The Canon Powershot S5 IS is an 8-megapixel camera with a 1/2.5" CCD. Onboard the camera is the DIGIC III image processor, a 12x optical zoom lens, an image stabilization system, and a 2.5" Vari-Angle LCD display. It has 22 shooting modes from fully aut

Review Verdict: The "brain" of these new PowerShot cameras is DIGIC III, the gold standard on all new Canon digital cameras. The DIGIC III image processor accounts for the camera's higher performance levels, including faster start up, faster autofocus and quicker shutter

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steves-digicams.com Professional Review.

Canon Powershot S5 IS

Comments:
Powered by Canon&#65533;'s DIGIC III image processor, Face Detection Technology improves focus, exposure and flash output for people shots while the new Red-Eye Correction feature effectively solves red-eye problems in captured photos. An increased sensit...

Review Verdict: Other key advancements include a larger, higher resolution 2.5&#65533;" vari-angle LCD, additional shooting modes and extended video recording. The compact design incorporates a new hot shoe that provides compatibility with selected Canon EX Speedlite ext...

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imaging-resource.com Professional Review.

Canon PowerShot S5 IS Digital Camera - Full Review - The Imaging Resource!

Comments:
The latest model in Canon's popular line of image-stabilized superzoom cameras, the 8-megapixel Canon PowerShot S5 IS is similar to its predecessor, the 6-megapixel PowerShot S3 IS (Canon skipped a number so there's no S4). Both have an image-stabilized 1

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QuickTake:

Pros: Loaded with advanced, easy-to-use features Efficient control layout Easy access to settings 12x image stabilized optical zoom lens Hot shoe for external flash Extensive fine-tuning options, including skin tones and individual Red, Green, Blue colors Selec
Cons: Image noise visible at ISO 200 and above Noise suppression in shadows softens details Chromatic aberration No RAW mode
whatdigitalcamera.com Professional Review.

Canon PowerShot S5 IS: Zoom is just the beginning

Comments:
Canon has announced the release of the 8MP PowerShot S5 IS, complete with 12x optical zoom.

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dpreview.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4 star(s) Canon PowerShot S5 IS

Comments:
The enduring popularity of Canon's 'big zoom' range began on the day the original PowerShot S1 IS was announced back at the start of 2004, heralding a return to a sector of the market many believed the photo giant had abandoned when the Pro 90 IS was disc

Review Verdict: Although it represents a more significant upgrade than the S3 IS was over the S2 IS, the S5 IS doesn't really see Canon breaking much new ground.

QuickTake:

Pros: Excellent resolution, good detail at lower ISOs (though output a little soft), Good color, good exposure, generally accurate focus gives a high 'hit rate' even in auto mode, Huge photographic versatility with 36-432mm lens and super macro mode, Image stab
Cons: Noise and noise reduction effects visible at anything over ISO 100, ISO 800 and 1600 very noisy and of limited use, Wider wideangle would be nice, SD card slot now in battery compartment - battery cover awkward to open and close, Barely any image quality
trustedreviews.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4.5 star(s) Canon PowerShot S5 IS

Comments:
Canon's super-zoom model has had a bit of a make-over.

Review Verdict: The Canon PowerShot S5 IS is unquestionably the most versatile digital camera on the market, with a powerful high quality zoom lens, superb image stabilisation, class-leading performance and what may be the best AF system on the market. It has a huge rang

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goodgearguide.com.au Professional Review.

Product Rating: 3.5 star(s) Canon PowerShot S5 IS

Comments:

Review Verdict: Another strong ultra-zoom digital camera from Canon, the PowerShot S5 IS is no longer the dominating choice in this market as its predecessor was, but it still offers a good overall package if you can look past some minor flaws.

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QuickTake:

Pros: 12x zoom, Sharp pictures, Great colour response, Lots of features
Cons: Chromatic aberration issues, Slow burst mode
zdnet.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 3.7 star(s) Canon PowerShot S5 IS

Comments:
Canon PowerShot S5 ISThere was a lot to like about the Canon PowerShot S3 IS, and much of it remains in this year's PowerShot S5 IS, including Canon's veteran optical image-stabilization technology, excellent metering and focusing systems, the signature f

Review Verdict: Though it remains a good megazoom, thanks to continued image and lens artifacts, the Canon PowerShot S5 IS is slowly losing ground to competitors.

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QuickTake:

Pros: Tons of manual and automatic features; well-laid-out controls; solid body; nice LCD display.
Cons: Lens aberrations and vignetting; some processing artifacts; lacks raw file support; redesigned lens cap still pops off too easily.
asia.cnet.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 3.7 star(s) Review: Canon PowerShot S5 IS

Comments:
Though it remains a good megazoom, thanks to continued image and lens artifacts, the Canon PowerShot S5 IS is slowly losing ground to competitors.

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QuickTake:

Pros: Tons of manual and automatic features; well-laid-out controls; solid body; nice LCD display.
Cons: Lens aberrations and vignetting; some processing artifacts; lacks raw file support; redesigned lens cap still pops off too easily.
cnet.com.au Professional Review.

Product Rating: 3.7 star(s) Canon PowerShot S5 IS Review - Digital Cameras

Comments:
canon powershot s5 is review: Though it remains a good megazoom, thanks to continued image and lens artifacts, the Canon PowerShot S5 IS is slowly losing ground to competitors.

Review Verdict: Though it remains a good megazoom, thanks to continued image and lens artifacts, the Canon PowerShot S5 IS is slowly losing ground to competitors.

Read full review at cnet.com.au

QuickTake:

Pros: Tons of manual and automatic features, Well-laid-out controls, Solid body, Nice LCD display
Cons: Lens aberrations and vignetting, Some processing artifacts, Lacks raw file support, Redesigned lens cap still pops off too easily
cnet.co.uk Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4 star(s) Canon PowerShot S5 IS

Comments:
The Canon PowerShot S5 IS is sturdy, fast and easy to use. With a 12x image stablised superzoom, it produces sharp, colourful images. The zoom even works when you switch to movie capture mode, making this camera a well-priced alternative to many dSLRs on

Review Verdict: Like any superzoom, the S5 IS boasts an impressive focal range within compact dimensions -- the theory being that it won't matter that you can't swap lenses, this will be all you'll ever need. For those who don't need the bells and whistles of a dSLR, the

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QuickTake:

Pros: Fast in operation; menus simple to navigate; great video controls and stereo sound; sharp colourful images even at maximum telephoto; sturdy build with comfortably rounded hand grip; zoom range which is also accessible in video mode
Cons: Non-rechargeable AA batteries supplied; no raw capture; plastic feel body; image noise immediately visible upwards of ISO 400
cnet.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 3.7 star(s) Canon PowerShot S5 IS - digital camera

Comments:
Though it remains a good megazoom, thanks to continued image and lens artifacts, the Canon PowerShot S5 IS is slowly losing ground to competitors.

Read full review at cnet.com

QuickTake:

Pros: Tons of manual and automatic features; well-laid-out controls; solid body; nice LCD display.
Cons: Lens aberrations and vignetting; some processing artifacts; lacks raw file support; redesigned lens cap still pops off too easily.
zdnetindia.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 3.7 star(s) Canon PowerShot S5 IS

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Review Verdict: The Samsung Digimax S800 has tons of controls for its price range, but confusing menus and poor image quality outweigh these advantages

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Pros: Manual exposure control; RGB intensity controls; relatively low price.
Cons: Confusing menus; no aperture- or shutter-priority mode; exposure adjustments in 1/2-stop instead of 1/3-stop increments reduce degree of control.
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Canon Powershot S5IS with 12x Optical Zoom First Look

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Canon has today announced the Canon Powershot S5 IS with 12x optical zoom, the replacement to the popular 6.0 megapixel Canon Powershot S3 IS. The Canon PowerShot S5 IS features include: 8.0 megapixels of resolution, DIGIC III Image Processor, 12x optical

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Product Rating: 4 star(s) Canon Powershot S5 IS Review

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Canon Powershot S5 IS Review - Like a Chinese puzzle box, getting it right with the Powershot S5 IS can produce some pretty sensational results. Luckily for Matt Grayson, the S5 doesn't allow demonic creatures to swarm through a dimensional rift inflictin

Review Verdict: I really like this camera. The results that I got are very good which I have to admit is not just my amazing talent.

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Pros: USM lens, Image stabiliser, Point blank super macro, Flip out screen, Responsive focus, Continuous shooting really is continuous
Cons: Zoom is a little too fast, Buttons are not very responsive, Too many overriding safety features for a camera of this calibre
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