Canon Power Shot S5IS Digital Camera
June 3, 2008
The Canon Power Shot S5IS 8MP Digital Camera is indeed special for Canon that they have meticulously designed and presented it in front of the world under circumstances of cutthroat competition from Panasonic and a few others. The photo giants have designed their latest version of the prototype, the Powershot S1 IS, with utmost care and circumspective updations. They have meticulously restricted the model to 12 x zoom range when some of their counterparts are coming up with models ranging to 15 x and 18 x frequently. They have reduced the continuous shooting speed for better performance levels and included a couple of new features like red-eye removal on playback and Face detecting AF mode. In addition, the presence of a Hot Shoe Flash Connector substantiates Canon’s craving for a masterpiece.
Augmentation all the Way
The Power Shot S5 IS comes with a wider LCD screen of 2.5 inches to its ancestor’s (S3IS) 2.0" screen. ISO sensitivity has also increased here (1600 as against S3IS’s 800). The movie clip limit also lies subject to an increase, 4.0GB to latter’s 1.0GB and the 1/2.5 sensor comes with a resolution of 8 MP, an increase of 2 million pixels. In spite of all these augmentations, the new arrival comes a bit heavier than its precedent.
A collage of advanced technologies
The Canon Power Shot S5IS Black Digital Camera touts of an exceptional processor in the DIGIC III image processor, renowned for its expertise in the brilliant detailing of both still images and movies. The Ultrasonic Motor Drive aspect of the model enables fast zooming. The augmented high-resolution screen enables the camera realizes crisp, lifelike pictures even at lowly lit environments. Thanks to the Night Mode Display. The Hot Shoe advantage of the model promises its compatibility to any of those outstanding external flashes of Canon.
Focusing on the future
Advanced focusing features enhance the output quality of the Power Shot S5IS. The model is fortified with the TTL Autofocus device. This makes it equivalent to a 35 mm zoom lens. The Super Macro feature of the focusing part lending a close up of an object situated 10 cm from the lens is remarkable. The shutter speed of the camera is also worth mentioning here at 15-1/3200 sec.
Flash and Power features
The Canon Power Shot S5 IS Digital Camera comes with a built in flash with a number of supporting features like on/off, Auto, Auto/Red Eye Reduction, flash on w/Red Eye Reduction, FE Lock and Safety FE. It can work in a normal basis as well as in a macro mode. The recycling time here is lesser than 12 seconds. The power comes to the camera from 4 AA sized alkaline batteries or 4 NiMH AA sized rechargeable ones.
| General Info | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Canon |
| Model | Canon Powershot S5IS |
| Colours available | Black |
| Weight in Kg | 450 kg |
| Resolution | 8.0 million pixels |
| Screen size | 2.5" |
| Lens type | 36-432 mm zoom lens |
| Storage media | SD/ SDHC/ MMC compatible Supplied with 32 MB card |
| Optical zoom | 12 x |
| Digital zoom | 4 x |
| Viewfinder | Yes |
| Focusing | Auto and Manual |
| Shooting modes | Several |
| Shutter speed | 15-1/3200 sec |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0 Hi-Speed, A/V out |
| Sensor type | 1 / 2.5" CCD type |
| File format | Still: JPEG, Video: AVI |
| Battery type | Alkaline AA or NiMH batteries |
| Battery life | 450 shots and 12 hours playback |
| Warranty | 1 years |
| Features | |
| Built-in Flash | Yes |
| Video function | Yes |
| Voice recording | Yes |
| Timer | Yes |
| LCD display | Yes |
| Face recognition technology | Yes |
| Night shot | Yes |
| PictBridge compatibility | Yes |
| Scene selection modes | Yes |
| Red-eye reduction mode | Yes |
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