Canon Powershot S5 IS Review


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Canon Powershot S5 IS





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All images taken at Large/Superfine quality, ISO 80, AWB, Program AE unless otherwise noted.

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Portrait mode
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Full telephoto
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Mid telephoto
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Full wide angle
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Handheld, 1/30
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ISO 80
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ISO 100
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ISO 200
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ISO 400
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ISO 800
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ISO 1600
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Zoom sample
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The ultra-powerful 12x optical zoom on the PowerShot S5 IS means you'll get the shot you want with no compromise, yet that's only the beginning of what makes this camera so ...
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