Canon PowerShot S5 IS

*MMDad* ^(Premo) · 04-24-2008, 09:03 AM

I'm thinking of getting a Canon PowerShot S5 IS for $299. Does anyone have one?

This looks like a decent price to me as long as it's a decent camera.

I'm looking to fill the gap between our cheapo digital camera and my film SLR.

kom526 · 04-24-2008, 09:16 AM

I have an S5 and I am very happy with it so far. If you are looking for an excellent, advanced point and shoot then you are heading in the right direction. If you are coming from an older P&S then you are in for a treat.

This camera only shoots in jpg in case that has any bearing on your decision. There are a couple of advanced point and shoots that record in jpg and raw, so the decision is up to you. Having the option of an external flash is nice, but recommended speedlite flashes are pricey. Shot to shot recovery time is outstanding and the pics I have printed out (7x10) straight from the card have looked great. The editing software that you get w/ the camera is very basic but gets the job done for snapshots and printing.

Check dpreview.com for more technical reviews along with comparison photos. You can also change up (actually add on) different lenses and filters to the S5. I have not purchased any of these accessories , yet.

Where are you getting the camera from?

*jbr13* ^(Premo) · 04-24-2008, 09:24 AM

I think thats a good price for that Camera. I just saw Dell has the S5 IS for $299, that maybe where he is getting it.

kom526 · 04-24-2008, 09:32 AM

$295.85 AND a rebate from buydig.com. I got my camera from this outfit, paid for 2-3 day shipping and got camera 24 hours later. I purchased an accessory pack with the camera also, high speed reader, 1 gb card, rapid charger and NiMH batteries, cleaning cloths...

nomoney · 04-24-2008, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by MMDad

I'm thinking of getting a Canon PowerShot S5 IS for $299. Does anyone have one?

This looks like a decent price to me as long as it's a decent camera.

I'm looking to fill the gap between our cheapo digital camera and my film SLR.

Question is, does it have a good zoom feature for those stalking moments.

Mojo · 04-24-2008, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by nomoney

Question is, does it have a good zoom feature for those stalking moments.

:nutcracker:

Lugnut · 04-24-2008, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by nomoney

Question is, does it have a good zoom feature for those stalking moments.

Oh snap! That puts a twist in the ole' "I saw you at _____" comments!

crf291 · 04-24-2008, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by kom526

$295.85 AND a rebate from buydig.com. I got my camera from this outfit, paid for 2-3 day shipping and got camera 24 hours later. I purchased an accessory pack with the camera also, high speed reader, 1 gb card, rapid charger and NiMH batteries, cleaning cloths...

I guess i have been lucky because i have purchased from Buydig several times and recieved it the next day when paying for standard ground. They are only out of New Jersey. Thinking now, it's been a couple years so things may have changed.

Tomcat · 04-24-2008, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by crf291

I guess i have been lucky because i have purchased from Buydig several times and recieved it the next day when paying for standard ground. They are only out of New Jersey. Thinking now, it's been a couple years so things may have changed.

Not buydig, but another company from NJ I deal with, free standard shipping (UPS) I usually have it the next day.

04-24-2008, 09:16 AM	#2 (permalink)
kom526 Exceedingly Average Member Since: Oct 2004 Location: Beyond the OB stakes Posts: 5,662	I have an S5 and I am very happy with it so far. If you are looking for an excellent, advanced point and shoot then you are heading in the right direction. If you are coming from an older P&S then you are in for a treat. This camera only shoots in jpg in case that has any bearing on your decision. There are a couple of advanced point and shoots that record in jpg and raw, so the decision is up to you. Having the option of an external flash is nice, but recommended speedlite flashes are pricey. Shot to shot recovery time is outstanding and the pics I have printed out (7x10) straight from the card have looked great. The editing software that you get w/ the camera is very basic but gets the job done for snapshots and printing. Check dpreview.com for more technical reviews along with comparison photos. You can also change up (actually add on) different lenses and filters to the S5. I have not purchased any of these accessories , yet. Where are you getting the camera from? __________________ Wrinkles only go where the smiles have been. http://www.mikechurch.com/joomla/index.php http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...ndID=158073647
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jbr13 ^(Premo) pıdnʇs sı uʍop ǝpısdn Member Since: Aug 2006 Posts: 419	I think thats a good price for that Camera. I just saw Dell has the S5 IS for $299, that maybe where he is getting it. __________________ J "If brains were gasoline, you wouldn’t have enough to power a pi$$ants mini bike around the inside of a pistachio nut!" See my Photography here
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04-24-2008, 09:32 AM	#4 (permalink)
kom526 Exceedingly Average Member Since: Oct 2004 Location: Beyond the OB stakes Posts: 5,662	$295.85 AND a rebate from buydig.com. I got my camera from this outfit, paid for 2-3 day shipping and got camera 24 hours later. I purchased an accessory pack with the camera also, high speed reader, 1 gb card, rapid charger and NiMH batteries, cleaning cloths... __________________ Wrinkles only go where the smiles have been. http://www.mikechurch.com/joomla/index.php http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...ndID=158073647
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