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.
Quick Glance
Memory Type: Secure Digital (SD) Card
LCD Screen Size: 2.5"
Camera Type: Bridge Camera
Megapixels: 8 Megapixel
Image Stabilization: Optical
Lens Mount: Fixed
Optical Zoom: 12
Weight: 15.90
Image Processor
Image Sensor: CCD
Effective Megapixels: 8 Megapixel
Total Pixels: 8.3 Megapixel
General
Crutchfield: Yes
Lens Features
Camera Type: Bridge Camera
Lens Mount: Fixed
Optical Zoom: 12x
Digital Zoom: 4x
Max Aperture: 2.7 1/f
Focal Length: 0.24" to 2.83"
Storage
Memory Card Support: Secure Digital (SD) Card
Removable Flash Memory Included: 32 MB Secure Digital (SD) Card
Other Features
LCD Screen Size: 2.5"
Image Stabilization: Optical
Maximum Video Capture Resolution: 640 x 480
Flash: Auto Flash
Interface Connection: 1 x USB, 1 x Audio/Video Out, 1 x DC Power In
Dimensions
Height: 3.15"
Width: 4.60"
Depth: 3.06"
Weight: 15.90 oz
Reference
Warranty Information: 1 Year Limited
URL: Manufacturer Link
Additional Specifications
Frequency Band: Movie with sound recording Sensitivity: Auto High ISO Auto ISO 80 ISO 100 ISO 200 ISO 400 ISO 800 ISO 1600 Menu Languages: English German French Dutch Danish Finnish Italian Norwegian Swedish Spanish Simplified/Traditional Chinese Japanese Russian Portuguese Korean Greek Polish Czech Hungarian Turkish Thai Arabic Romanian Ukrainian
Camera Modes: Shooting Modes: Auto Creative: P (Program) Av (Aperture Priority) Tv (Shutter Priority) M (Manual) C (Custom) Image: Portrait Landscape Sports Special Scenes: Foliage Snow Beach Fireworks Aquarium Indoor Night Scene Color Accent Color Swap Night Snapshot Super Macro Stitch Assist Movie Continuous Shooting: Approx. 1.5 fps AF/LV: Approx. 0.9 fps
Viewfinder Type: Electronic
Product Series: S
Autofocus Type: Passive
Maximum Image Resolution: 3264 x 2448
Maximum Frame Rate: 60 fps
Number of Batteries Support: 4
Battery Built-in: No
Battery Include: Yes
GPS: No
Memory Card Type Include: Secure Digital (SD) Card
Shortest Shutter Speed: 1/3200 Second
PictBridge: Yes
HD Movie Mode: No
Canon S5 - Best camera I've had (I'm a...
Strengths: - Amazing picture quality - More than enough options for a photography enthusiast - Great features between a point-and-shoot and slr but only at P&S prices
Weakness: - none if you get the right stuff (i.e. get rechargable batteries, and a highspeed sd card)
This is my third digital camera, and first canon. The first 2 were sony's (s75 and w70) and I absolutely love this canon. I keep my w70 (compact) for casual/fun shots like at parties. I've only owned my s5 for ~3 weeks. I was considering the s5 or the G9. But price was the main determinant for me, I got the s5 for $273+tax when it was on sale. And I'm not a pro, not by a long shot. I only know to...
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