The ultimate zoom and a whole lot more.

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 exciting. The S5 IS is loaded with many of Canon’s latest advanced technologies, including the DIGIC III Image Processor, so both still images and movies are rendered with fine detail and luminous clarity. And now ambitious photographers have even greater creative latitude thanks to an included hot shoe adapter that allows you to attach Canon Speedlite EX Series external flashes.

Canon PowerShot Pro Series S5 IS 8.0MP Digital Camera Technical Details

• 8.0-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 16 x 22-inch prints
• Ultra-powerful 12x optical zoom; up to ISO 1600 for steady shooting in any lighting conditions
• High-resolution 2.5-inch vari-angle LCD for easy shooting at any angle
• DIGIC III Image Processor with improved Face Detection Technology and red-eye correction for sharper images
• Print/Share Button for easy direct printing and downloading

Canon PowerShot Pro Series S5 IS 8.0MP Digital Camera Reviews

From Amazon.com

Loaded with features, but don’t expect amazing results

676 of 687 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Loaded with features, but don’t expect amazing results, July 12, 2007
By D. Fox (poway, ca United States) – See all my reviews
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I had been eyeing this camera since it was first announced. I was looking for a decent camera, a step above the compact point-and-shoots, and a step below the DSLRs. This camera seemed to fit the bill, and it was at my price point also. I bought the camera with the idea that this would be the be-all-end-all of non-DSLR digital cameras for the next couple years, and I bought it before the review sites had their reviews up.
Anyway, I’ve used the camera for a couple days now and taken about 400 shots with it. It is pretty good, although I want to share my thoughts on a couple things that other reviews have brought up. … read more ….

From Epinions.com

Cananon PowerShot S5 IS – Canon’s Category Killer Entry

Pros: A great and affordable combination of the best features in smaller digital cameras!
Cons: Too bad Canon did not do this two years ago!
2nd Revision – July 20, 2005 CANON PowerShot S1 IS Apologies to readers everywhere – Due to ignorance, I did not discuss the “IS” part of the model number. Further research revealed that, with a 10x Telephoto setting, the slightest …read more….