Why is the Canon Powershot S5 IS so Popular?
Canon's Powershot line of devices has been well received and reviewed for quite some time. The Canon Powershot S5 IS is a newer version that brings some increased photographic skills for both still photography and videography.
The camera is a bit more complex than many of it's point and shoot cousins but most amateurs agree that it is still easy to use and a great buy even if they don't use all of the functions available. Certainly the outstanding quality of the images it produces are evidence enough of why this camera is so popular with consumers and reviewers.
Use the expandable Table of Contents below to help you find things quickly on this page.
Canon PowerShot S5 IS
Canon PowerShot Pro Series S5 IS 8.0MP Digital Camera with 12x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom
Amazon Price: $509.99 (as of 07/12/2009)
The Canon Powershot S5 IS has enviable traits such as optical image stabilization, face detection technology, and in-camera red-eye correction. It possesses 8.0 megapixel CCD sensor to assure superior image quality.
The Canon S5 IS is more than a still camera as it switches to movie mode allowing users to capture video with the push of a single button.
The Canon PowerShot S5 IS fits firmly into the hand with it's rubberized grip cover making shooting and filming a breeze. It offers fast shutter-speed capabilities - up to 1/3200 sec. for those shooting action scenes and provides an accessory Hot-Shoe that accommodates a variety of Canon EX-series Speedlite flashes to assure users get the optimal lighting conditions. An optional 1.5x teleconverter, a .75x wide converter, and a close-up lens are available for those with specialized photographic needs.
Some of the Technical Specifications
Click on the pictured S5 IS above for more details
Here are some of the basic Canon Powershot S5 IS specifications:1600 x 1200
2048 x 1536
640 x 480
2592 x 1944
3264 x 2448
3264 x 1832
320 x 240
640 x 480
Some Important Terminology for First Time Shoppers
When looking at the various features of the Canon Powershot S5 IS, a few definitions for some of the terms are in order for beginners.As most people know, the number of megapixels helps to determine the resolution of a digital camera and thus the quality of the images it produces. The other factor is the sensor: either CCD or CMOS chip. The greater the size and number of such chips the better the image quality.
Image stabilization is critical in avoiding camera shake (especially important in closer shots) and camera movement when filming. Optical stabilization is far superior to digital or "electronic" stabilization in its effectiveness and ability to maintain image quality.
A camera with Face Detection will readily identify the faces in a scene and focus on them assuring that the subject in a picture is always in focus versus some other intervening object. The Canon S5 IS provides this focusing assist as well as "Face Detection AE" which measures the brightness of the faces and sets the exposure in the shot accordingly.
Zoom obviously allows users to shoot closer photos or film without physically moving closer to the subject. However, shoppers need to understand that digital zoom merely crops off portions of a picture and expands remaining portions of the image electronically which can decrease image quality, particularly with larger prints. Optical Zoom however, increases lens length and maintains image quality and is thus a preferred zoom method.
Canon Powershot S5 IS Accessories
More Accessories are Lower on This Page
Canon PSC-75 Deluxe Soft Case for PowerShot S1 IS, S2 IS, and G6
Amazon Price: $19.25 (as of 07/12/2009)
Canon LAH-DC20 Conversion Lens Adapter (LA-DC58E) and Hood (LH-DC40) Set for the S5 IS, S3 IS & S2 IS Digital Camera
Amazon Price: $26.95 (as of 07/12/2009)
A Short Course in Canon PowerShot S5 IS Photography book/ebook
Amazon Price: $36.95 (as of 07/12/2009)
SanDisk 2 GB Extreme III SD Memory Card ( SDSDX3-002G-A21 Retail Package)
Amazon Price: $18.72 (as of 07/12/2009)
Kingston 2 GB SD Flash Memory Card SD/2GB
Amazon Price: $1.48 (as of 07/12/2009)
Canon PowerShot S5 IS Short Course
A Short Course in Canon PowerShot S5 IS Photography book/ebook
Amazon Price: $36.95 (as of 07/12/2009)
Canon Powershot Digital Field Guide
Canon PowerShot Digital Field Guide
Amazon Price: $12.84 (as of 07/12/2009)
Video Reviews of the Canon S5 IS
Watch the Canon S5 IS in Action
The Canon S5 IS in Action on Flickr
dinosaur feet
handsome ducky
coots & duckies
lots of waiting
cisco
July 5
intertwined with the...
reaching for the sun...
pipe down
survival
Used Canon S5 IS
Fetching new data from eBay now... please stand by
Canon Powershot S5 IS Accessories
4GB Cameta Bonus Accessory Kit - for Canon Powershot S3 IS, S5 IS & SX100 IS Digital Cameras
Amazon Price: $61.99 (as of 07/12/2009)
Canon TC-DC58B Tele Converter Lens for S5 IS, S3 IS & S2 IS Digital Camera
Amazon Price: $103.96 (as of 07/12/2009)
Canon PowerShot Pro Series S5 IS 8.0MP Digital Camera + Lenses & Filters + 4GB Deluxe Accessory Kit
Amazon Price: (as of 07/12/2009)
Digital Concepts Lens adapter for Canon Powershot S5 IS, S2 IS, and S3 IS
Amazon Price: $4.95 (as of 07/12/2009)
Hitech - USB Cable for Digital Camera CANON PowerShot S1 IS / PowerShot S2 IS / PowerShot S3 IS / PowerShot S5 IS
Amazon Price: $12.48 (as of 07/12/2009)
Opteka HD2 Filter Kit for Canon PowerShot S5 IS, S3 IS, and S2 IS
Amazon Price: $24.95 (as of 07/12/2009)
NEW - 4GB MEMORY CARD SD SDHC for Canon PowerShot S5 IS DIGITAL CAMERA
Amazon Price: $14.78 (as of 07/12/2009)
25PC ULT ACCESSORY KIT FOR CANON POWERSHOT S3 IS S5 IS
Amazon Price: $99.99 (as of 07/12/2009)
InvisibleSHIELD - Canon Powershot S5 IS (Screen) - CANS5IS
Amazon Price: (as of 07/12/2009)
Canon PowerShot S5 IS, S3 IS & S2 IS Professional HD² Digital Accessory Kit
Amazon Price: $89.95 (as of 07/12/2009)
Canon PowerShot S5 IS CheatSheet
Amazon Price: (as of 07/12/2009)
2GB Cameta Bonus Accessory Kit - for Canon Powershot S2 IS, S3 IS, S5 IS & SX100 IS Digital Cameras
Amazon Price: $39.95 (as of 07/12/2009)
Camera Bags for the Canon S5 IS
Show Your Canon Love! Which is Your Favorite Canon Digital Camera?
Canon PowerShot S410 4MP Digital Elph with 3x Optical Zoom
The successor to the enormously popular PowerShot more...0 points
Canon PowerShot S50 5MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom
The successor to the enormously popular PowerShot more...0 points
Canon PowerShot A75 3.2MP Digital Camera with 3X Optical Zoom
With CANON PowerShot A75 you'll capture spectacula more...0 points
Canon PowerShot S1 IS 3.2 MP Digital Camera with 10x Image Stabilized Optical Zoom
Canon S1-IS PowerShot Digital Camera - Storage Med more...0 points
Canon PowerShot S500 5MP Digital Elph with 3x Optical Zoom
5-megapixel effective recording * DIGIC processor more...0 points
The Canon S5 IS in the News
- Flickr: Discussing Looking for a Raynox DCR 2020/25Pro in Canon ...
- Best of Canon S5 IS - June Latest: 15 hours ago. Post your Moon Shot Here - Small Size Latest: 23 hours ago. Weekend Challenge #71 - Action - Winner = aditi_g ! Latest: 2 days ago. Anyone using R-Strap or similar? Latest: 5 days ago ...
- Flickr: Discussing Weekend Challenge #71 - Solitude in Canon ...
- Welcome to the Canon S5 IS weekend challenge #72. This week's theme is: "Solitude" How do you enter? - Entries are open from Friday 0600hrs GMT - Tuesday 0600hrs GMT - Everyone is allowed to submit 1 photo - you should post your photo ...
- Flickr: Discussing Best of Canon S5 IS - June in Canon PowerShot S5 IS
- Flickr is almost certainly the best online photo management and sharing application in the world. Show off your favorite photos and videos to the world, securely and privately show content to your friends and family, or blog the photos ...
- Flickr: Discussing Which filters? in Canon PowerShot S5 IS
- Best of Canon S5 IS - June Latest: 56 minutes ago. Anyone using R-Strap or similar? Latest: 2 hours ago. Weekend Challenge #71 - Action Latest: 5 hours ago. can i take night shot without having the tripod ?????? Latest: 9 hours ago ...
What Did You Think of the Canon Powershot S5 IS?
If you didn't find what you needed on this page, be sure to visit our full service home electronics store.
Barkely wrote...
I have a Cannon Powershot A540. I love it because it's small enough to fit in my pocket, it's simple and it takes great shots for a point and shoot,LOL.
Posted March 22, 2008
Margaret_Schaut wrote...
An excellent shopping page for cameras! I LOVE the glossary- it is extremely helpful for shoppers who may want some important facts like that!
Posted March 20, 2008
Lightstruck wrote...
I actually just bought a new camera that I am not satisfied with, and no, it wasn't a Canon..lol. Thank you for putting together such solid content on the Canon camera options. A very informative piece! Thanks!
Posted March 15, 2008
Introduction photo credit: ian muttoo
This site is listed at LensMasterWorld.com.
