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Canon PowerShot S5 IS Digital Camera, 8.0 Megapixel, 12x Optical Zoom, 4x Digital Zoom, 2.5" LCD Screen

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Avg. Customer Rating:

4.6 stars

(based on 8 reviews)

100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Large clear LCD(8), Quiet(4), Short lag time(5), Simple controls(7), Strong construction(4)

Best Uses:

Art(3), Documentary(3), Fun(7), Photojournalism(3), Travel(8)

Describe Yourself:

Enthusiast(4)

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Best Lcd with differents positions

By Santiago from New York on 3/31/2008

Pros:

Bright LCD, Comfortable Controls, Easy Setup, Easy to Keep Clean, Short Lag Time, Strong Construction, The best in class

Cons:

Zoom could be 18x

Best Uses:

Art, Documentary, Fun, Photojournalism, Travel, You can pickup everywhere

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Canon PowerShot S5 IS Digital Camera, 8.0 Megapixel, 12x Optical Zoom, 4x Digital Zoom, 2.5" LCD Screen:

I've been comparing for long time with other similar caractheristics cameras and I think this one is the best choice.
Is the only camera who has this LCD to take pictures in any position you are. You can turn it in any direction.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Great Camera

By Mr. Blue Sky

from Illinois on 3/1/2008

Pros:

Bright LCD, Comfortable Controls

Cons:

Lens cap, Long Lag Time

Best Uses:

Art, Fun, Travel

Describe Yourself:

Getting started

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Canon PowerShot S5 IS Digital Camera, 8.0 Megapixel, 12x Optical Zoom, 4x Digital Zoom, 2.5" LCD Screen:

I'm still getting used to using the S5 but I'm loving it. There are few complaints about this camera. The only thing the would make it better is it were an SLR. I would suggest not applying the protective film on the LCD screen its harder to apply than you might think and not immune to imperfections.

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

Excellent service from Adorama

By Doug

from Winston-Salem, NC, USA on 2/29/2008

Pros:

Bright LCD, Comfortable Controls, Easy Setup, Easy to Keep Clean, Short Lag Time, Strong Construction

Best Uses:

Fun, Travel

Describe Yourself:

Casual user

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Canon PowerShot S5 IS Digital Camera, 8.0 Megapixel, 12x Optical Zoom, 4x Digital Zoom, 2.5" LCD Screen:

Meyer at Adorama made my buying experience very pleasant, and I am very happy with this camera. I received it the day of the recent lunar eclipse (a day earlier than expected).

I got some great shots of the moon using Manual mode and a tripod. My zoom shots weren't as good, but I think that was due to my inexperience with shutter speeds and f-stops (both of which you can set manually). I can't wait to try it for the next solar eclipse. I have also taken pictures of my family and they have turned out really well.

One other plus for me: I am able to retrieve the pictures off the camera using Ubuntu and the provided USB cable. I was afraid I would have to use the software that came with the camera, but not so.

Images shared by: Doug

Lunar Eclipse Photo (image scaled to 640x480)

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[2 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

this is really amzing camera!

By ido679 from Ma,Jerusalem,Israel. on 11/30/2007

Pros:

Bright LCD, Comfortable Controls, Quiet, Small Lag Time, Strong Construction, the mega-zoom

Best Uses:

Art, Documentary, Fun, Photojournalism, Travel

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Canon PowerShot S5 IS Digital Camera, 8.0 Megapixel, 12x Optical Zoom, 4x Digital Zoom, 2.5" LCD Screen:

this camera is really amzing! this is a great camera with a mega-zoom of 12x!i really love this camera!2.5 inch very very very angel LCD!she got alot of options.i really recommend this camera,the price is cheap(and i boughet this camera in israel and in israel this camera worth like [$])ido cohen from israel.

[1 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

GREAT CAMERA I LOVE IT BETTER THEN SLR

By B-MAN from MICHIGAN on 11/10/2007

Pros:

Bright LCD, Comfortable Controls, Quiet, Small Lag Time, Strong Construction

Cons:

Lens Cap Falls Off

Best Uses:

Documentary, Fun, Photojournalism, Travel

Describe Yourself:

Casual user, Hobbyist/Enthusiast, Professional

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Canon PowerShot S5 IS Digital Camera, 8.0 Megapixel, 12x Optical Zoom, 4x Digital Zoom, 2.5" LCD Screen:

+I LOVE THIS CAMERA

[7 of 7 customers found this review helpful]

Bargain for the money

By S.Gould

from Israel on 10/11/2007

Pros:

All round performer, Bright LCD, Comfortable Controls, Exceptional value, Hot shoe, Quiet, Small Lag Time

Cons:

Flimsy battery cover, Lens distortion in macro

Best Uses:

Fun, Great family camera, Travel

Describe Yourself:

Ex professional

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Canon PowerShot S5 IS Digital Camera, 8.0 Megapixel, 12x Optical Zoom, 4x Digital Zoom, 2.5" LCD Screen:

I have used this camera for studio portraits, night time scenes, general candid snapping and have been very happy with the results. I wish I could dial in Kelvin for the white balance but at this price and type of camera one can't have everything. It is a real fun camera to use. Super quick start up and fast. More than highly recommended! A great camera and that hot shoe is a real bonus as I like bounce flash.

[12 of 12 customers found this review helpful]

A Fantastic Travel Camera

By Austin

from Pembroke Pines, FL on 8/23/2007

Pros:

Bright LCD, Comfortable Controls, Image Stabilization, Quiet, Zoom control awesome

Cons:

No filter mount

Best Uses:

Fun, Travel

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Canon PowerShot S5 IS Digital Camera, 8.0 Megapixel, 12x Optical Zoom, 4x Digital Zoom, 2.5" LCD Screen:

I purchased this camera prior to a two week (Cruise Tour) trip to Alaska. The ease of use coupled with the great zoom range made this camera a true joy. From aerial pictures in a helicopter to landscape and wildlife shots this camera was superb! The variangle LCD screen afforded protection when needed and was a big help when shooting over the heads of people.

Images shared by: Austin

Helicopter tour of the glaciers

Tags: Made with Product

A curious seal

Tags: Made with Product

[5 of 6 customers found this review helpful]

PowerShot Pro 1 on Steroids

By rovnguy

from San Diego, CA on 7/30/2007

Pros:

Easy to Use, Excellent in Low Light, Fast Shutter Speed, Good sized screen, Great Resolution, Nice Features and Settings, Vari-Angle Display

Cons:

Does not use Compact Flas, No RAW Image Capture Capa, Shutter Lag

Best Uses:

Home, Industrial Documentary, Office, Outdoors, Portraits, Travel

Describe Yourself:

Semi-Professional

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Canon PowerShot S5 IS Digital Camera, 8.0 Megapixel, 12x Optical Zoom, 4x Digital Zoom, 2.5" LCD Screen:

This camera should be the one to move-up to from the Pro 1. Canon got stupid when they moved away from RAW image capture, the compact flash storage media and the BP-511 battery. Other than that it is an almost great camera. The other irritant is that the auto focus/shutter release delay is just too long.

Customer Reviews about the Canon PowerShot S5 IS Digital Camera, 8.0 Megapixel, 12x Optical Zoom, 4x Digital Zoom, 2.5" LCD Screen at Adorama