| A | is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of digital cameras. |
| B | means they are good, with some standout features. |
| C | means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth. |
| D & F | mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs. |
- 5 out of 5
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Canon Powershot S5 IS Reviews
- 4.39 out of 5
Canon S5 IS Reviews by DigitalCamera-HQ Users
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- 5 out of 5
Yes, it is wonderful machine.....
**12X optical zoom is handy outdoor video shoots,
**8.0 MP is very bright for indoor photos
**+ flash...
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- 2 out of 5
Not at all impressed! I was so looking forward to it too! NOise at 80 ISO was unacceptable! Shadow the lens creates in macro or... read more
- 5 out of 5
Both as a teacher of digital photography and as an owner of at least 20-30 digital camras over the last 7-10 years this one camera... read more
- 5 out of 5
I ultimately decided to purchase this camera because it was the only one in its price range (that I could find anyway) that had a... read more
- 5 out of 5
The best camera I ever have untill now. This is my 6th camera. I'm photographer amateur and I recomend this camera with all my heart... read more
- 3 out of 5
Dissapointing machine. Colour rendition not as good as wife's Fuji.
Can't find anywhere selling the lens hood adaptor so flare may account for the colour.
- 4 out of 5
Not qualified to really offer a professional opinion, but I've taken over 18,000 digital photos over the years. I'm comfortable with the S5 after about... read more
- 2 out of 5
Have had several cameras throughout my life and I have to admit I am very disappointed on this cameras auto focus results and sharpness of... read more
- 5 out of 5
I recently went to a convention in Pittsburg and used my Canon S5 and it worked like a dream. I took almost 300 pictures and... read more
- 4 out of 5
It should read Canon S5 IS in the title of my previous review. The lens cap appears to have been designed to automatically come off... read more
- 4 out of 5
I like this camera for its versatility, but the picture quality varies a lot under different shooting conditions. Numerous options are available and the P... read more
- 3 out of 5
I bought the camera based on reviews etc and it had the features I wanted. I honestly love the camera. It has excellent features and... read more
- 5 out of 5
I really enjoy this camera - its rapid fire up means I have captured many pictures I would otherwise have missed, its superb photo quality... read more
- 3 out of 5
I am a beginning photog. and got an "Editor's Choice" on a Coyote entered on Better photos.com. My camera shots get lots of complements. As... read more
- 2 out of 5
The placement of the menu and set buttons are too close under the thumb while holding the camera. When I first bought the camera for... read more
- 5 out of 5
mine fell off too easily also,i pulled out the "spring" at one end and stretched the plastic out to add some tension and it helped..
- 5 out of 5
I love my Canon Powershot S5 IS!!! Its a wonderful camera and fairly simple to use. The camera has performed well and has proved it... read more
- 2 out of 5
I just brought the S5 IS home today... "upgrading" from my OLYMPUS 740 Ultra zoom... The olympus takes amazing photos, very sharp and rich, but... read more
- 5 out of 5
It does take a bit of time to get use to this camera because it does so much. My pictures compared to my Canon S3IS... read more
- 5 out of 5
This is my first digital camera, after using my parents' 3.2mp Canon for a few years. I am so impressed with the quality of pictures... read more
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