Canon Powershot S5is 8MP 12x Optical Zoom Camera Review

Canon Powershot S5is
8.0 megapixels

•8-megapixel
•image-stabilized 12x optical zoom lens
• focal range of 36-432mm (35mm equivalent),
•an SLR-like design,
•an articulated LCD,
•a versatile feature set that mixes a full range of manual
exposure controls (Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, and
Manual) with easy-to-use Auto, Program, and Scene modes).

What’s a mega pixel?
•In digital imaging, a pixel (or picture element) is a single
point in a raster image.
•The pixel is the smallest addressable screen element, it is
the smallest unit of picture which can be controlled.
•The word pixel is based on a contraction of pix ("pictures")
and el (for "element");
•A megapixel (MP) is 1 million pixels, and is a term used not
only for the number of pixels in an image, but also to express
the number of image sensor elements of digital cameras
• therefore the Canon Powershot S5is uses 8,000,000 pixels
to take a picture
• this about the same contrast as a 35mm 400iso film (medium
speed 35mm film)


36mm setting 432mm setting

The Canon PowerShot S5 IS' optical zoom covers
the equivalent of a 36-432mm


•The camera's top panel is
home to the built-in pop-up
flash and the newly added
hotshoe for attaching an
external flash.

Power/Mode Lever:
Positioned to the right of
the Mode Dial, this control
turns the power on by
pressing the small lock
button on the back and
jogging the rear of the
controller it to the right (so
that the pointer faces the
icon for Record Mode on
the left) or to the left (so
that the pointer faces the
icon for Playback Mode on
the right). Power is turned
off by pressing the center
Off button.


Shutter Button: Positioned atop
the camera's grip, the Shutter
button sets focus and exposure
when halfway pressed. When
fully pressed, it engages the
shutter.


Zoom Lever (see previous image): The Zoom Lever surrounds the
Shutter button and controls the zoom. Pull the lever to the right to
zoom into telephoto; push the lever left to zoom to wide angle.


Continuous Shooting/Self-
Timer Button: Located behind
the Shutter/Zoom lever, this Flash/Voice Record Button:
button sets the camera's drive When the Flash is manually
mode. Options are Single, opened, this button offers
Continuous, Continuous Flash options: Auto (with or
Shooting with Autofocus, or without Red-eye depending on
Autofocus LV (Live View), Record Menu setting) or Fill
which uses a manually set Flash (forced on, with or
focus position, 10 second Self- without Red-eye depending on
Timer, 2 second Self-Timer, and Record Menu setting). In
a Custom Self-Timer. Hold this Playback mode, you can record
button down for one second to a voice memo to accompany
display the camera's Clock, individual images
date, and time.


Movie Button: This button, located to the right of the Viewfinder,
starts and stops Movie mode recording, regardless of the Mode Dial
setting. The Shutter button can be used to capture a still image while
recording.


ISO/Jump Button: Located just below the Function
button, in Record mode this control cycles through
ISO options: Auto, Hi, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1,600. In
Playback mode, pressing this button allows you to
quickly cycle through captured images.


Display Button: This button cycles through various display options in
both Record and Display modes. In Record mode you can switch between
LCD and Electronic Viewfinder, as well as change the amount of
information displayed (i.e., full or minimal shooting data);


Function/Erase Button: In Playback mode, this button deletes
captured images.


Manual Focus: Located on the side of the lens
barrel, this button turns the Manual Focus option on
and off.


Macro: Positioned just below the Manual Focus
button on the side of the lens barrel, the Macro
button cycles through Macro and Super Macro
modes.

Macro setting Super Macro setting

Mode Dial

Canon PowerShot S5 IS Modes and Menus

• Auto: In the Auto mode, the camera chooses all exposure
settings automatically for point-and-shoot simplicity. Users can
select image size and quality settings, Auto, or High ISO, as well as
Macro options. •BEST SETTING FOR BEGINNERS

• Program: In the Program mode, the Canon S5 IS automatically
selects the appropriate Aperture and Shutter Speed; all other
settings can be changed manually. ADVANCED - Do Not Use

• Shutter Speed Priority: You select the Shutter Speed and the
camera automatically selects the corresponding Aperture.
ADVANCED - Do Not Use

• Aperture Priority: When set to Aperture Priority, you select
the Aperture and the camera automatically sets the complementary
Shutter Speed for the selected f/stop. ADVANCED - Do Not Use


• Manual: In Manual Exposure mode, you select the Shutter
Speed and the Aperture. Exposure Compensation is disabled in this
mode. ADVANCED - Do Not Use

• Movie: This sets the camera to the movie mode to capture
video clips. •Good for 15 minutes of video with the 1 GB card

• Custom: This option enables settings that you specify in the
Menu system. ADVANCED - Do Not Use

• Stitch Assist: Provides visual guidelines on the LCD to help
align and shoot multiple individual images that can later be stitched
together into a panorama. ADVANCED - Do Not Use

• Scene Mode: Provides access to the Scene Mode menu and
the following Scene modes: Night Scene, Indoor, Foliage, Snow,
Beach, Fireworks, Aquarium, Color Accent (one color is retained
while the rest of the image is recorded in black and white), Color
Swap (a single color can be replaced by another color).
ADVANCED - Do Not Use


• Sports: Enables the camera's Continuous Shooting with
Autofocus mode to capture action shots.
•Good to use when doing a ‘drive-by’ shot
• Night Snapshot: Sets a slow Shutter Speed and enables the
Flash so that the flash illuminates the subjects closest to the camera
while the background is well-exposed. ADVANCED - Do Not Use for Work

• Landscape: Uses a small Aperture setting to gain better
depth-of-field so that the image appears in focus from near to far.
•Good to use doing outside, daylight scenes
• Portrait: Uses a large Aperture setting for narrower depth-of-
field so that the main subject is in focus while the background is
blurred. ADVANCED - Do Not Use for Work


The Canon Powershot S5is is easy to use. For first-
time users and those who are unfamiliar with camera,
follow these easy steps.


Batteries: Four (4) AA batteries. Make
sure the Camera has GOOD batteries and
always have 4 spares.

Turn the camera on by turning the
Power/Mode Lever to the left.

•Once you turn the Power/Mode Lever to the left
the viewfinder will light-up.
• To switch from the viewfinder to the LCD
screen press the Display button (twice).

Mode Dial

Have the Mode Dial set on


Use the Zoom lever to bring the subject
matter closer or further away (normally fill-up
the viewfinder or LCD for the best image).

Point the camera at your subject matter, make
sure the subject is centered in the viewfinder
or LCD, then press the shutter button.

• For normal indoor pictures use the pop flash

For best results take two or three photos of
the same subject matter….
Good Luck.

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