Features - 12x optical zoom lens with IS.
- 8.0 Megapixels.
- Extensive movie options.
- DIGIC III and iSAPS.
- Face Detection AF/AE/FE.
- Red-Eye Correction.
- ISO 1600 and Auto ISO Shift.
- 2.5" vari-angle LCD.
- 22 shooting modes.
- Accessories include Speedlite flashes.
The power to excel – any time, anywhere High performance opticsA powerful 12x optical zoom lens features Canon’s renowned optical Image Stabilizer technology to counteract camera shake. An Ultrasonic Motor (USM) ensures fast and near-silent operation1. UD lens technology and SuperSpectra coating reduce chromatic aberrations, flare and ghosting for sharp images with superb colour accuracy.
ResolutionAn 8.0 Megapixel sensor captures the fine detail in every scene, enabling you to crop or enlarge images and create large-scale prints.
Extensive movie optionsShoot 30fps VGA quality movies with stereo sound, or record QVGA movies at 60fps and analyse in sharp slow motion. Make full resolution stills while recording with the Photo in Movie feature.
DIGIC III with iSAPSCanon's DIGIC III processor provides lightning quick responses, superb image quality and advanced noise reduction for cleaner images at high ISO speeds. iSAPS technology analyses each scene to optimise key camera settings even before a shot is taken.
Face Detection TechnologyFace Detection AF/AE/FE ensures superb people shots by automatically detecting up to 9 faces in the frame and selecting the optimum focus, exposure and flash settings. In Movie mode, Face Detection AF/AE achieves accurate exposure and focus even when the subject is moving towards or away from the camera.
Red-Eye CorrectionDuring playback Face Detection Technology allows you to quickly and accurately correct red-eye.
Sharp low light shootingShoot improved images in dim conditions with ISO 1600 - ideal in galleries or museums where flash photography is prohibited. Use Auto ISO Shift to avoid image blur with the touch of a button whenever camera shake is predicted.
Extra large vari-angle LCDThe 2.5" high-resolution vari-angle LCD lets you frame from challenging angles and share playback with friends. Night Display mode enhances screen visibility after dark.
Shooting modes and My ColorsA choice of 22 shooting modes includes Manual mode for creative control and 0cm Super Macro mode for extreme close-ups. Apply in-camera colour effects to images and movies with My Colors.
AccessoriesA comprehensive range of accessories including lens hood and wide/tele/close-up converter lenses. A hotshoe on the PowerShot S5 IS enables the use of selected Canon Speedlite flashes.
1Zoom speed and noise vary between still image and movie capture modes