Comments on: Canon Powershot S5 IS

By: oRi0n

oRi0n — Fri, 22 Jun 2007 18:28:52 +0000

You did a great job with your comparison shots, I’ll order my S5 tomorrow
Even without professional reviews I have seen several examples of the great capacity of this camera and I decided to buy it.

By: Abe Awasthi

Abe Awasthi — Sat, 23 Jun 2007 02:01:55 +0000

Thank you for your review. I’m upgrading from an Olympus C765 UltraZoom, which is equivalent to the Canon S1. This seems like a great fit.

By: Abe Awasthi

Abe Awasthi — Sun, 24 Jun 2007 02:28:40 +0000

Purchased the camera from Best Buy. Was able to use a 12% off coupon.

So far, I love the camera. It’s a big step up from my Olympus — except, the viewfinder is much better on my olympus. But since the LCD is so versatile, I’m sure I’ll just use that.

I haven’t tried everything yet, but this is the best designed camera I’ve ever used (non-DSLR). All the functions are easily accessible. I’m sure I’ll be more inclined to use manual modes with this camera.

Thanks again for the review

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 02:18:47 +0000

Thanks so much for the review. Found this after flipping through Flickr looking for S5 pics. I actually just bought an S5 today and wanted to re-affirm my decision by looking at some pics and seeing what others have done with the cam. It was really helpful to see your test pics, how you cleaned them up, what settings you’ve used etc. I can’t wait to try my new baby out now!

By: Amy

Amy — Thu, 05 Jul 2007 21:12:22 +0000

Thank you for this! I was glad to see your review, I’ve been waiting for more info to appear about this camera, and I’m still not sure it’s what I’m looking for but it sounds like the best of the almost-slrs at least for now…

By: Pine

Pine — Mon, 16 Jul 2007 09:06:13 +0000

Love the camera specially the 12x zoom that allows me to shoot the animal scenes that I like.
I also find the view finder great as apposed to my PS 640.
Have set the dioptre to my eyes and can now take shots immediatly whilst looking over my glasses which is bettter than looking through the glasses.

By: Paul

Paul — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 03:33:22 +0000

Thanks for the review. I’ve got my S3 on ebay right now and I plan on getting the 430ex flash to go along with my S5 which is on the way partially due to your review and pictures.

I used to own a Nikon D100 dSLR with SB-800 flash when I worked with a friend. He would shoot with the Sony VX2000 pro video camera and I would take stills with the D100 when we covered events together.

I feel that the S5 with it’s great video, long zoom, good picture quality and flash hot shoe will allow me to get both pictures & videos of an event almost as well as the that two person team with professional equipment.

By: Michgal

Michgal — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 13:55:51 +0000

Thank you very much for this article. I too have a S2 and loving it, but thinking of upgrading it to a S5. Have you used the wide angle and tele converter lenses with your S2 or the S5?

By: Leon

Leon — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 16:40:23 +0000

Have S5 and love long zoom and pictures have been great.

BUT did have a problem that the LCD would not come on or go on and off and I moved it or place on back of camera. Sent in for repair
Have no other complaints. Got it and not SLR for size and not sure I need all the rest that goes with SLR for my pictures. This seems to do it all.

By: jciv

jciv — Tue, 31 Jul 2007 03:47:26 +0000

I haven’t tried either a wide or tele converter.

Thanks for all the input everyone. The more I use the camera the more I like it. The few times I have used my S2 again it feels weird and really makes me appreciate the S5’s improvements.

By: wombat

wombat — Sat, 03 Nov 2007 09:54:52 +0000

just wondering if you need to use a lens adaptor with your Raynox DCR-250 macro lens?

By: jciv

jciv — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 20:06:29 +0000

Yes, the Raynox macro lens requires a bayonet adapter. You can get Canon's plastic one, but most people recommend an aluminum one from Lensmate. I got a much cheaper aluminum one from Adorama that works fine though.

By: Megan

Megan — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 03:27:25 +0000

I was thinking about buying the S5 IS but was looking at the past release dates of the S2 and S3 and it seems they come out with a new one every year. I’m not sure if I should hold out and wait to see if a new one comes out in the summer or go with this one….any suggestions?

By: jciv

jciv — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 05:50:27 +0000

They do seem to come out every year, but summer is a while away. And everything since the S2 has only been a minor upgrade over the previous model. The line is certainly due for some improvements to keep up with the competition, but I don’t think anything major is that likely. They want to keep their entry level SLRs selling well so can’t make the S series too much better. Plus, when it comes out, the new one will probably cost $500 and you can get an S5 for a bit over $300 now. If you have a decent camera now waiting till late summer when the prices go down on the new model (if there is a new one) might be an option. But if you don’t have a camera, go ahead and buy the S5. You are missing out on all the fun.

By: george

george — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 16:11:15 +0000

Great review, i was thinking of buying this camera but have heard it had noise issues. I was deciding between this and canon sx100 is as its cheaper and seems to cope with noise well, but the movie mode has no zoom and mono sound

By the way how’d you make that flickr pic bar at the top of the page?

By: jciv

jciv — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 20:31:50 +0000

Thanks George. The noise on the S5 really isn’t that bad if you keep to the low ISOs. ISO 200 it starts getting visible, but is still acceptable. Past that it gets worse.

I got the Flickr badge in the header by modifying the code Flickr gives you here and inserting it into the blog template.

By: Silence7

Silence7 — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 11:33:31 +0000

I just purchased a S5 IS and have been looking into the Raynox macro lenses, probably the DCR-250, but have never seen one used with a ring-light instead of a regular flash. Is this even possible? To use a ring-light instead of a flash. You’d probably have to double sided tape it onto the front of the macro lens adapter I guess.

By: jciv

jciv — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 20:25:10 +0000

I have wondered about a real ring light flash too. It might fit if it screws into the threads on the bayonet adapter. But I am not sure if you would be able to attach the Raynox macro lens then.

By: Tina

Tina — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 17:09:55 +0000

Thank you for providing people with such a complete review and pictures taken with this camera! I was considering ordering this model and was hesitating, debating between the S5 and another model. After reading your review and seeing your beautiful pictures, I have made my decision! Thank you for your guidance on this!

By: Stevie apollo

Stevie apollo — Mon, 26 May 2008 01:08:38 +0000

I am having trouble with my cameras auto focus. It works great sometimes and not so great on other times. Is this just what you get when you don’t get a slr?

By: jciv

jciv — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 11:32:48 +0000

In low light that is normal for a Point and Shoot camera. SLRs are better, but low light is always tough for a camera. Moving targets are also easier to focus on with an SLR. Once you get used to the camera you will have less trouble.

By: pethead

pethead — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 08:44:03 +0000

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