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Canon PowerShot S5 IS  
 
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Manufacturer: Canon USA, Inc.
Model name: PowerShot S5 IS
Date announced: 2007-05-07
MSRP: $399
Average retail price: $468  See all prices
Official site: PowerShot S5 IS Homepage
 
Max resolution: 3264 x 2448 (8 Megapixel)
Sensor size (type): 1/2.5" (CCD)
Zoom capability: 12X optical + 4X digital
Focal length (35mm equiv.): 36mm - 432mm
Crop factor (D-SLR only): N/A
Max. Aperture: F2.7 - F3.5
Auto focus: Yes
 
Optical image stabilization: Yes
AF-assist lamp: Yes
Macro (min distance): Yes (0 cm)
Built-in flash: Yes
External flash support: Yes
Supports conversion lenses: Yes
 
LCD display: Yes/2.5"
LCD resolution: 207,000 pixels
LCD position: Rotating
Viewfinder: Electronic
Viewfinder magnification: N/A
Viewfinder coverage: N/A
 
Manual controls: Exposure compensation, shutter speed, aperture, white balance, focus
ISO sensitivity: 80/100/200/400/800/1600
Movie mode (format): Yes (AVI)
Movie resolution (max): 640 x 480
Sound recording: Yes
RAW/TIFF mode: No
PictBridge support: Yes
 
Storage method: SD/SDHC/MMC card (32MB card included)   Buy more memory now!
Storage capacity (w/included card): 8-270
Batteries used: AA (4)  Buy batteries now!
Battery life
(CIPA standard):
450 shots
 
Video out: Yes
HDMI port: No
USB support: Yes (2.0)
Dimensions (W x H x D): 4.6 x 3.2 x 3.1 in / 116.8 x 81.3 x 78.7 mm
Weight (empty): 15.9 oz / 450 g
Bundled software: Canon Digital Camera Solutions
Accessories: AC adapter (CA-PS700), Close-up lens (500D [58mm]), Conversion lens adapter / lens hood (LAH-DC20), External flash (220EX), External flash (430EX), Telephoto lens (TC-DC58B), Wide-angle lens (WC-DC58A)
 
Misc. notes: LCD can flip out to the side and rotate 270 degrees. Stereo sound recording.