Canon Powershot S5 IS First Thoughts Review Discussion

[Jim Keenan]

The Canon Powershot S5 IS replaces the S3 IS in the Canon line, and boasts a full mix of features: an 8 megapixel sensor, 12X optical zoom lens, optical image stabilization, an ISO range up to 1600, a Digic III processor, 2.5 inch LCD, and full manual exposure modes. Here are our first thoughts for you to peruse while we finish the full in-depth review.

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[bTaryag]

I just got one the other day and I think it's a fabulous camera. I'm looking forward to your full review, to see all your opinions and the things you noticed.

Just to point out one thing that I like a lot, is that when composing a shot, the camera tells you which ISO it will be using. This is good because if you are not happy with what it does automatically, you can adjust it to your likings. The A630 does not have this, and afaik, the S3 did not either.

Another nice thing is the one-touch ISO raise button. When you are taking a picture and the camers thinks that the shutter speed may be too slow which will cause blurry pictures, a blue light flashes on one of the buttons, and you can press the button to raise the ISO (on that shot) and use a faster shutter speed.

One thing I don't like is that the autofocus doesn't work as well as on the A630 - it cannot get an af lock in situations where the A630 did.

Overall, I am very happy with this camera.

[avisitor]

Hmm... Looks interesting! It might be a nice thing to pick up instead of carrying a SLR everywhere.