Canon PowerShot Pro Series S5 IS 8.0MP Digital Camera with 12x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (OLD MODEL)
Canon PowerShot Pro Series S5 IS 8.0MP Digital Camera with 12x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (OLD MODEL)
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- 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
Product Description The ultimate zoom and a whole lot more. 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. From the Manufacturer The ultimate zoom and a whole lot more. 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 Pro Series S5 IS HighlightsFull-featured, compact 8.0-megapixel digital camera with a 12x optical zoom The 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 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. Canon Optical Image Stabilizer Technology and ISO 1600 for steady shooting Life doesn’t give you second chances to capture special times. That’s why the elegant PowerShot S5 IS is equipped with Canon’s acclaimed Optical Image Stabilizer Technology that automatically detects and corrects camera shake -- one of the leading causes of fuzzy or blurred shots. So now even when you’re zooming in tight, you can get the steady, crisp, brilliant images you’ll be proud to shoot and share. And Canon’s Optical Image Stabilizer Technology is so convenient to use. It functions perfectly with or without a flash. The PowerShot S5 IS also features new ISO 1600 and High ISO Auto settings that reduce the effects of camera shake and sharpen subjects in low-light situations, giving you greater flexibility for shooting. DIGIC III Image Processor with improved Face Detection Technology and Red-eye Correction With DIGIC III, you get images of superior quality, the camera functions at top efficiency and battery life is significantly enhanced. What’s more, DIGIC III enables Canon’s newly improved Face Detection Technology and Red-eye Correction to give you better, more true-to-life people shots. Simply press the Shutter Button halfway down, and the PowerShot S5 IS automatically pinpoints the faces in the scene and chooses the ideal focus point. To keep every face looking bright and natural -- without scary red eyes -- the camera controls exposure settings and flash, so every shot is just what you were shooting for. DIGIC III features Face Detection AF/AE, which finds multiple faces in the frame and sets the most suitable focus point, when the shutter button is pressed halfway. And an additional new feature, Face Detection FE adjusts the flash, based on a person’s face on the screen. Exposure and flash are controlled to ensure proper illumination of both the faces and the overall scene, eliminating the common problem of darkened or overexposed faces. Red-eye correction detects and automatically corrects red-eye during playback for both regular and flash photography. In unusual cases where red-eye is not automatically detected, it can easily be corrected manually during playback mode. iSAPS technology is an entirely original scene-recognition technology developed for digital cameras by Canon. Using an internal database of thousands of different photos, iSAPS works with the fast DIGIC III Image Processor to improve focus speed and accuracy, as well as exposure and white balance. High-resolution 2.5-inch vari-angle LCD The camera’s 2.5-inch LCD screen gives you the big picture, whether you’re shooting, reviewing or showing off your images. This high-resolution screen offers a crisp, clear picture to make shooting, playback, and using the camera’s menu functions especially convenient. Clear and bright, it also features Night Display for easy viewing in low light. Hot shoe adapter for the Speedlite EX Series external flashes* Advanced users and anyone looking to expand their photographic repertoire will be excited to find that Canon has integrated the PowerShot S5 IS with a hot shoe adapter. The adapter lets you quickly and easily add one of several high-quality Canon Speedlite EX Series external flashes, including 220EX, 430EX, 580EX and 580EX II. Adding an external flash allows for advanced creative effects and greatly enhances your ability to achieve professional-quality results in many more situations. Flash intensity and other settings are easily accessed and controlled from the camera’s LCD screen. *Note: External flashes not includedA variety of movie-making options With a highly flexible movie mode, you can create the movie that’s perfect for any application. Select from VGA (640 x 480 pixels) with frame rates of 30 fps and 30 fps LP, also QVGA (320 x 240 pixels) with frame rates of 60 fps and 30 fps for recording up to 1 hour or 4GB. With the S5 IS, seamless movie shooting is easy -- just by pressing the Movie button without switching to shooting mode. The PowerShot S5 IS supports the USB 2.0 Hi-Speed standard, so you’ll enjoy the fastest possible data transfer speeds when using a USB 2.0 Hi-Speed compatible computer. 22 Shooting Modes, including 9 Special Scene ModesAuto The camera chooses all the settings so you can concentrate on your subject. Program Access advanced exposure compensation features while shooting mostly automatically. Av Aperture-priority You define the aperture to either isolate your subject or have clarity throughout the entire picture, and the camera will choose the corresponding shutter speed. Tv Shutter-priority You select the shutter speed to stop or blur action, and the camera finds the appropriate aperture. With slow exposure times, Canon’s noise reduction system activates to ensure low image noise. Manual The ultimate in creative control, you set ISO speed, exposure compensation and white balance. C Custom Define and store your own settings to achieve the effects you prefer. Portrait The camera sets a large aperture, focusing the subject and artistically blurring the background to make your subject \"pop.\" Landscape For front to back sharpness, the camera sets a small aperture. Sports Ensure highly accurate autofocusing when shooting fast-moving subjects. Night Snapshot Get natural-looking pictures with brighter backgrounds and subjects lit by flash. Super Macro Close to almost touching distance to capture the subject detail. Stitch Assist Build awe-inspiring panoramas by neatly aligning sequential images. Movie Shoot in VGA (30 fps/30 fps LP) and QVGA (60 fps/30 fps) for up to 1 hour or 4 GB). Night Scene For impressive sunset or nightlife shots, the camera properly exposes the background and uses slow-sync flash for the subject. Foliage Capture brilliant shots of autumn foliage, greenery and blossoms. Snow Shoot clear snow scenes without darkened subjects or an unnatural bluish tint. Beach Get clear shots of people at a sunny beach without darkened faces. Fireworks Grab brilliant images of skyrocketing fireworks. Aquarium Achieve proper flash-free exposure and natural hues at indoor aquariums. Indoor Reduce blur and improve color accuracy when shooting handheld indoors. Color Accent Choose to retain a single color in your image while other colors turn monochrome. Color Swap Select a color and replace it with a color you specify for special effects. The Complete Print Solution The PowerShot S5 IS's Print/Share button makes direct printing easier than ever. Simply connect the S5 IS to a Canon CP, SElphY or PIXMA Photo Printer or any PictBridge compatible photo printer, press the lighted Print/Share button and print! Also use the Print/Share button to transfer images to a computer (Windows and Macintosh). Print your own ID photos in 28 different sizes or use the Movie Print function to output multiple stills from a recorded movie on a single sheet with a Canon SElphY Compact Photo Printer. Direct Photo Printers For desktop large-format printing, try one of the Direct Photo Printers that allow you to print without a computer in one of two ways: plug your compatible PowerShot camera into the Direct Photo Printer using the supplied USB interface cable, or simply insert a memory card into the supplied adapter. You can also connect the printer to your computer for more options. Print high-resolution, borderless images as postcards or 8.5\" x 11\" sheets within minutes. Compact Photo Printers Compact Photo Printers let you produce versatile, fun 4 x 6-inch postcards, 4 x 8-inch wide greeting cards or credit card size prints in just two easy steps: connect and press/print. Control the printer right from your camera's LCD screen. You get durable, dye-sublimated prints quickly with or without borders. Assorted paper types let you create mini or credit card size labels. You can even take select Compact Photo Printers to a party or an outdoor picnic using an optional rechargeable battery. PictBridge The PictBridge standard enables any digital camera that supports PictBridge to connect and print to any PictBridge compatible printer.
Brand : Canon
Category : Electronics,Camera & Photo,Digital Cameras,Point & Shoot Digital Cameras
Rating : 4.3
Review Count : 585
Auto Focus Technology : Face Detection, Multi-area, Single, Contrast Detection, Live View
Photo Sensor Size : 1/2.5-inch
Photo Sensor Technology : CCD
Effective Still Resolution : 8
Video Capture Resolution : 480p
Model Name : S5IS
Model Number : 2077B001
Best Sellers Rank : #239,317 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #1,521 in Digital Point & Shoot Cameras
Number of Items : 1
Color : Black
Expanded ISO Maximum : 1600
Lens Type : Zoom
Optical Zoom : 12 x
Screen Size : 2.5 Inches
Batteries Required? : No
Number of Batteries : 1 Lithium Ion batteries required.
Are Batteries Included : No
Rechargeable Battery Included : No
Battery Cell Composition : Lithium Ion
Battery Weight : 1 Grams
Target Gender : Unisex
Connectivity Technology : USB
Continuous Shooting Speed : 1.5
Skill Level : Professional
Form Factor : Compact
Hardware Interface : PictBridge, VGA, USB
Display Resolution Maximum : 207,000
White balance settings : Auto, Custom
JPEG quality level : Fine, Normal
Image Stabilization : Optical
Viewfinder Type : Electronic
Item Dimensions LxWxH : 4.61 x 3.07 x 3.15 inches
Item Weight : 1.21 Pounds
Zoom Type : Optical, Digital
Focus Type : Autofocus & Manual
Maximum Focal Length : 432 Millimeters
Minimum Focal Length : 36 Millimeters
Expanded ISO Minimum : 80
Shooting Modes : Movie, Tv, Landscape, Snow, Stitch Assist, Color Swap), M, Super Macro, Color Accent, Auto; Creative: P, Night Snapshot, Beach, Aquarium, Av, Special Scene (Foliage, C; Image: Portrait, Night Scene, Indoor, Fireworks, Sports
Battery Description : Nickel Metal Hydride
Flash Memory Type : SD/SDHC/MMC card
Water Resistance Level : Not Water Resistant
Max Shutter Speed : 1/3200 seconds
Min Shutter Speed : 15 seconds
Digital Zoom : 4
Autofocus Points : 9
Exposure Control Type : Aperture-Priority AE, Program AE, Shutter Speed-Priority AE, Manual; AE Lock available
Supported Image Format : JPEG (Exif 2.2), AVI, DPOF, WAVE
Supported Audio Format : JPEG (Exif 2.2), AVI, DPOF, WAVE
Canon PowerShot Pro Series S5 IS 8.0MP Digital Camera with 12x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (OLD MODEL)
- I had been eyeing this camera since it was first announced. I was looking for a decent camera, a step above the compact point-and-shoots, and a step below the DSLRs. This camera seemed to fit the bill, and it was at my price point also. I bought the camera with the idea that this would be the be-all-end-all of non-DSLR digital cameras for the next couple years, and I bought it before the review sites had their reviews up.Anyway, I\'ve used the camera for a couple days now and taken about 400 shots with it. It is pretty good, although I want to share my thoughts on a couple things that other reviews have brought up.PROSVery quick.This camera focuses extremely quick (and beeps to let you know it\'s in focus), and when it can\'t focus it lets you know. I use it in the \'P\' setting mostly, and if it can\'t focus (due to low light or no contrast) it just doesn\'t beep. It is very quick to turn on and extend it\'s lens.Feature-packed.The amount of features on this thing are truly spectacular, even the creature comforts are nice (such as the histogram and over-exposure detect). The rotating LCD screen is awesome. It enables shots that otherwise wouldn\'t be possible. You won\'t find another ultra-zoom on the market at this price range that offers more in this area.FeelThis camera feels nice. It feels solid (as long as the lens cap is off). The rotating LCD doesn\'t feel loose or cheap. The on/off button is nicely located. It makes it fun to use. The zoom is silent too.There have been a lot of complaints about the battery door being too flimsy. I think this is a little overblown. It\'s not as nice as some other cameras, but it\'s not that bad really. As for the batteries being in the same slot as the memory card, I can see why for some people that would be an issue, but for 90% of the users I don\'t really see it as that much of a problem. I think of it as only having a battery door since I rarely take the memory card out of my cameras anyway ( I just use the supplied cable to transfer the images and a very large memory card).CONSNoise present.There is an unpleasant amount of noise at the 8 MP setting, especially in ISO 200 or above. This seems to be the trend, cram as many pixels as we can into this thing because the market dictates this. Noise is comparable to the FZ8 in my opinion, however, the noise reduction is not so aggressive.This being said, I prefer some noise way more than an aggressive noise-reduction system\'s effects. However, if I wanted a camera that delivers the quality of a 5 megapixel camera I would\'ve bought one. They are much cheaper.Lens cap flimsy.The lens cap is somewhat flimsy, falling off easily if you bump it, or even set it on a table too hard. This is obviously so you don\'t jam the motor by turning it on without removing the cap (which you\'re bound to do eventually). I\'m used to the self-contained lens caps which retract automatically, but I understand this is tough on a camera with a lens this long. I had a camera once that when powered up would detect that the cap was still on and beep, letting you know to take the cap off. That\'s probably too much to ask these days.Red-Eye.The redeye reduction is not great on this camera (it doesn\'t pre-fire the flash, it just illuminates an LED on the front), so I find myself using the red-eye removal tool that is in the camera. The results of this were only so-so for me. I\'ve had mixed results. Sometimes it works wonders, others it did indeed detect and remove the red-eye, only to replace the red with an unnatural looking black (it\'s hard to explain, but think of what the photo touchup machine at Target would do). If you wanna see this, e-mail me. This is OK if you\'re just creating small prints, although if you look at it on your computer display at full-res you clearly see this effect. If your subject is looking directly at the camera, the detection can remove the red-eye from both eyes. However, if your subject is not directly at the camera, sometimes the red-eye removal only catches one of the eyes. This is somewhat of a minor issue due to the amount of aftermarket red-eye reduction software available (CS3 anyone?).Chromatic Abberation/Blurry CornersThis seems to be a bit of a problem with this camera. Not more so than some other cameras in this range, but it is annoying. I don\'t know what exactly causes it, but I have taken shots in my backyard during daylight, and whenever light is reflecting off of something with anything dark in the background, I see this red/magenta outlines. Some cameras remove this in processing the JPEG image(e.g. Lumix), which is something that would be nice to have. I\'m probably making a bigger deal out of it than it really is. I\'ve seen much worse in some of the competition. Blurry corners seem to be a problem as well. If you take an outdoor scene shot, you\'ll notice that the four corners are a little blurry and distorted. Some people wouldn\'t see this being that much of a problem, but I love taking outdoor scenic shots where details like that are important.Zoom Control.This aspect is really annoying. The zoom control is somewhat cheap feeling and over-sensitive. It is one of those that changes zoom speed based on how hard you press the lever. It has a slow speed and a fast speed. However, the slow speed doesn\'t have enough hysteresis. It is difficult to get the zoom speed just right. I have a feeling the slow speed will wear out and only the fast will remain. I actually used a S3 with this worn out zoom controller and it was quite annoying, as you could only zoom fast.If I weren\'t so picky I would LOVE this camera, however the less-than-outstanding image quality make it 4 stars instead of 5. As it is, it\'s not perfect for indoor nor outdoor shots. If anyone wants to see any examples of stuff I\'ve talked about, please e-mail me and i\'ll get you some examples.
- The Canon PowerShot Pro S5 IS is a solid camera, but do not confuse it with a real DSLR like its big brothers in the Canon line or competitors such as the Nikon D60, D80 or D300. The S5, despite it\'s mini-DSLR style, is still a point \'n shoot camera, albeit one that is of very high build quality and loaded with features. Major shortcomings first: images are noisier than in some competitors down to ISO 100. This is, frankly, unexpected at this price and in this brand. Start-up and shot-to-shot recycling times are still on the slightly slow side. Expect to miss a lot of critical moments as you would with any other point \'n shooter. The camera is a bit on the heavy side, though this is consistent with the build quality (I think) and the use of AA batteries. On the whole, not a long list and nothing serious. On the plus side, there several features I consider outstanding and unique. The video quality (with stereo microphones) is nothing less than astounding. A friend of mine has been making videos for YouTube of music club performances, handheld with harsh club lighting and they are surprisingly good. I have been very impressed with the videos I\'ve made under a variety of conditions. I suspect many people like having a video capability in their still camera. I know I do and appreciate that I don\'t have to carry a separate device. The zoom range is terrific, the Image Stabilization (IS) works while in video mode, which is very welcome and very important and you can zoom while in video mode. All in all, if you appreciate having a video capability, a good reason to buy the camera. The Canon LCD display can be set in many positions, with its unique hinging system. You can hold the camera overhead or ground level. You can flip it over for use as a monitor when doing photos or videos of yourself. (A particularly handy gadget to use when you\'re on vacation or otherwise want to include yourself in images is the Quik Pod Pro-Plus Extendable Handheld Tripod (18-inch) with Accessory Kit - for Canon Powershot, Casio, Epson, Fuji Finepix, HP, Kodak Easyshare, Minolta, Nikon Coolpix, Olympus Stylus, Panasonic, Pentax Optio & Sony Cybershot Digital Point & Shoot Cameras .) There is also an optical viewfinder. I find this combination in many Canon cameras an unbeatable feature. There is, unusually for a camera of this class, a hotshoe for external flashes. Adding an external flash will provide tremendous improvement to the range and versatility of your camera in almost all photographic situations. Ever wonder why the pros always use and external flash? It\'s because it helps them turn out better photos. Even a low power external flash will work wonders and the S5 is one of the few cameras in this range to permit you to use one. The S5 uses AA batteries. Many will argue that this is an old-fashioned approach. Not me. On too many occasions (one is actually one too many), I have had run out of juice with lithium ion battery powered cameras. Nothing is more frustrating then a camera that is without power. AA batteries are available worldwide, are relatively inexpensive and relatively lightweight. Again, I consider the use of AA batteries in the S5 to be an advantage and a reason to buy the camera. A set will last for 150 -200 shots. In terms of general features, image quality is excellent, with ISO available up to 1600. Noise starts at ISO 100 and becomes progressively worse at higher ISOs. This is normal for this kind of camera. Color rendition is excellent. I haven\'t yet notice any purple fringing which is relatively common in cameras of this kind. There are more than 20 pre-set shooting parameters, more frankly than you will ever be likely to use or even remember. There is - bless Canon - full manual control available. This is a real camera! The controls are well laid out and, even with my large hands, I had no difficulty manipulating any of the controls. Menus are intelligently done and easy to navigate. There is a separate button for video which is a nice, but necessary, touch. Focus at all ranges is pretty quick, though I have encountered some occasional hunting. Lens range is typical for a 12x. Be nicer if the bottom end were the equivalent of a 28mm, not 35mm. There is competition in this price and feature range. Panasonic offers the Lumix FZ18 which offers an 18x zoom with a 28mm equivalent bottom range. It is worth considering, but lacks the Canon swivel display and video zoom capabilities. Overall the Canon S5 is an undeniably fine camera for its price range. It is absolutely not a DSLR and anyone wanting the feel of a traditional 35mm SLR and the ability to grab instant pictures should seriously consider spending far more and buying a DSLR. Within its limitations, however, the Canon S5, in my opinion, sits at the top of its class and should be seriously considered.Jerry
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