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Jun 19 '07
Pros: Fast, hot shoe, 2.5 inch vari-angle LCD, 12X USM IS zoom, full manual controls.
Cons: No RAW/TIFF mode
Summary: Photography has been my obsession for more than thirty years, so I'm a very lucky guy - I get to test lots of nifty new digital cameras. The only problem is that I have to send the cameras back when my tests are finished. Usually that's not too ... read more
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Mar 10 '10
Pros: Dependable, easy to use, good price, many accessories.
Cons: None.
Summary: Out of all the cameras that I've used from the moment that I was a little kid, this camera has been the most dependable camera that I have ever had the pleasure of using. This camera has been with me all over the world and in many variety of ... read more
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Nov 16 '08
Pros: Zoom, MACRO, great Colors, clear, sharp photos & Video clips, LCD screen Tilts & Rotates
Cons: Red eyes when shooting with the built-in flash.Large file size of video clips.
Summary: This first paragraph is an update that I'm writing now that my S5IS Canon Powershot camera has taken over 10,000 photos over the past 3-1/2 years! I have never had any problems with it; people love the quality of my photos (shared mostly by ... read more
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Oct 28 '08
Pros: Easy to use! Great zoom! Great results!
Cons: Factory auto setting causes a delay between photos.
Summary: I love this camera! I would have said that in the subject line, but there wasn't room. <smile>I never thought I'd give up my 35mm, but I rarely use it any more. I tried three digital cameras before this one. None of ... read more
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Oct 23 '08
Pros: Light, zoom, built in lens, batteries, macro, durability, ease of use
Cons: Can't swap lenses; "only" 8 MP.
UPDATE: only JPEG, no RAW
Summary: I bought the Canon Powershot S5 IS in October 2007 to use on a trip to New England. Here are some of the shots taken on that trip: http://www.grandmemories.com/N
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photos show use of the zoom, the macro, and other "normal" shots.I ... read more
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Oct 14 '08
Pros: Hot shot for external flash and triggers Cons: Lens cap will not stay and no optical view finder
Summary: I bought this S5 to replaced my XT. I did not want to spend $200.00 to fix a camera that is worth that much and addition, I did not want to carry my L lenses just for candid pics. There are several reasons why I picked the S5 over other ... read more
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Oct 06 '08
Pros: Low ISO photos are incomparable! Feels right in my hand, great size/weight. Cons: NOISY low light photos. Poor stamina. Battery with memory card. Pooped on me.
Summary: Disappointed! That is me in a nutshell. I was the proud owner of this model's predecessor, the S3 from the previous year. I LOVED it. Its photos were magical. The color was divine and the resolution, the way it felt in my hand ... everything! ... read more
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Sep 10 '08
Pros: Zoom, Hotshoe, Layout, LCD, Pictures, Focus Checking, Size/weight
Cons: Noisy, Lens cap, Available accessories
Summary: I love photography, and as much as I'd love to own a dSLR it's just not in my budget at the moment. This is the next best thing, in my opinion. I love the option of full manual control, and the automatic and program modes make this camera nearly ... read more
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Jul 03 '08
Pros: Fast, clear pictures, good focal range
Cons: Horrible reliability record, poor customer service
Summary: When I bought the PowerShot S5 IS at Christmas time, I really thought I had done my homework. It took great pictures and took pictures with great speed. Additionally, it had great focal range, snapping sharp pictures even at a good distance. My ... read more
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May 28 '08
Pros: Versatile settings, Movie Function.
Cons: The Lens Cap still comes off too easy. Location of the memory card slot.
Summary: I am a previous owner of the Canon Powershot S2 and wanted to upgrade. For some silly reason, I went and bought the Olympus 560-UZ because it had a more powerful zoom. Not impressed with the poor picture quality, I sold that camera and went and bought ... read more
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May 17 '08
Pros: A lot of settings, long battery life.
Cons: Haven't been able to fine tune it yet.
Summary: I bought this camera because our family had never owned a nice good quality camera before. We got in on sale and are quite pleased with it. I have not been able to customize it on the custom setting, as the flash setting either causes white out, or the ... read more
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Mar 14 '08
Pros: GREAT stereo movies with zoom. Tilting display. Uses AA batteries. Hot shoe.
Cons: Lens not as wide (36-432mm)as others in its class. No constant battery indicator.
Summary: The Canon S5 IS Is the Perfect Family Camera Having a young family, I found that my old Sony point and shoot with 3X optical wasn’t getting the job done in many of the situations that a young family takes pictures. We were frequently going to ... read more
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Mar 12 '08
Pros: AA batteries, IS, quality, speed, features
Cons: A little pricey, bulky, not quite an SLR
Summary: This camera has so many different things to talk about, I don’t know where to begin! I’m 21 years old, and in the seven years of my life so far that I have been a digital user, I have owned several cameras. My first was a $400 Sony Mavica FD-75 and it ... read more
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Mar 06 '08
Pros: photo quality, 12x zoom, video capability, AA batteries
Cons: LCD viewfinder issues, insecure lens cap, no remote
Summary: For those who aren't looking for an SLR, this is one digital camera that I happily endorse. It has way too many features to list, but the S5IS is easy to use for "point and shoot". As you being taking picture, you'll use the AUTO or ... read more
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Feb 21 '08
Pros: Great photos, nice screen size, great video, easy to use.
Cons: A bit big and bulky, but great for this caliber camera
Summary: I purchased the Canon Powershot S5 IS in December. I had been looking for a new digital camera for about 6 months, and this one has turned out to be great for what I need it for. I am a mom of 2, and been so pleased with this camera's performance both ... read more
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Jan 20 '08
Pros: Functions, speed to focus, weight
Cons: Size
Summary: We wanted to replace the SONY CyberShot 5 MP camera as my wife wasn't happy with the aperture speed and focusing. I looked at several cameras, and didn't want to have her using the old SLR with nothing but the viewfinder to frame her shots - our kids ... read more
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