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model = [[Canon PowerShot]] S5 IS |
image = [[Image:CanonS5IS.jpg|250px]] |
kind = [[Multi Function Hybrid camera|Multi Function Hybrid Camera]] |
sensor = 1/2.5 in (10 mm) (8.0 million pixels) [[Charge-coupled device|CCD]] |
res = 3264 x 2448 (8.0 [[megapixels]]) |
lens = non-detachable, 36-432 mm equiv. (12x optical zoom)|
viewfinder = Electronic, 100% coverage |
storage = [[Secure Digital]](SD/SDHC) and [[Multimedia Card]] (MMC) |
shutter = Electronic & mechanical shutter |
shutterRange = 1/3200 to 15 sec. |
metering = Evaluative, Center Weighted, Spot |
emode = Full auto, programmed, shutter-priority, aperture priority, manual, movie |
mmode = Evaluative, Center Weighted, Spot |
farea = single-point autofocus (fixed to center or FlexiZone) |
fmode = TTL, Center Area AF, Face Detection, Manual |
cont = up to 1.5 frame/s. |
speedRange = 80-1600 ISO in 1/2 stops from 100-1600|
rearLCD = 2.5 in (51 mm), 207,000 pixels, 100% coverage |
flbkt = none |
fcbkt = yes |
White Balance = 21? presets, Auto and Manual |
wbbkt = none |
flash = Built-in, pop-up (electronic), external EX Speedlite flash supported via Hot Shoe |
weight = 450 g (body only) |
battery = 4x [[AA batteries]] |
obp = none
}}


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The '''Canon PowerShot S5 IS''' is an 8.0 megapixel [[bridge digital camera]] that was announced on May 7th 2007 and launched in June of that same year. It is the fourth of Canon's cameras in the superzoom category, with an integrated 12x zoom lens and [[image stabilization]] technology (IS). It has a DIGIC III processor, which has higher performance than DIGIC II used in its predecessor, 6 megapixel [[Canon PowerShot S3 IS]].
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==Features==
*8.0 megapixel (effective)
*1/2.5 in (10 mm) CCD Sensor
*Flash Hotshoe (new compared to S3)
*12x optical zoom and 4x digital zoom
*[[Image stabilization|Optical Image Stabilizer]] (Shift Type)
*[[Ultrasonic motor|Ultrasonic Lens Motor]]
*Extra-long Movie Mode with enhanced VGA resolution and stereo sound
*Canon DIGIC III processor with iSAPS
*Running the [[DRYOS]] operating system
*[[PictBridge]], PhotoStitch, Canon Direct Print compatible – no PC required
*20 shooting modes
*Aperture Range: F2.7 to F8
*Macro focus range: 10 to 50 cm (max wide angle); 30 to 50 cm (with a slight zoom-in); 90cm to infinity (with more than about 3x zoom)
*SuperMacro focus range: 0 to 10 cm (forced into max wide angle mode)
*Min. shutter: 1/3200 s, max shutter: 15 s
*640 x 480 15/30 frame/s movie clips with stereo audio (limited to 4 GB or 1 hour, whichever comes first), and with 320 x 240 mode at 60/30/15 frame/s
*Electronic Viewfinder 0.33" (approx 115,000 pixels)
*Continuous Drive: 1.5 fps
*2.5" (flip-out & twist) LCD (207,000 pixels)
*Dimensions: 117 x 80 x 78 mm
*Weight: 450 g

==Extending the S5 IS Capabilities==

[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CHDK#Custom_firmware CHDK] has just been released for the S5 IS. Initially released for the 1.01B firmware rev, a Polish developer has made a binary release available for rev 1.01A cameras.

[http://chdk.setepontos.com/index.php/topic,994.0.html CHDK for S5 IS announcement and discussion]<br />
[http://upload.dvhk.pl/content.php?id=102649 Binary release for users of rev 1.01A cameras] (WARNING: always scan downloads for viruses!)<br />
[http://chdk.wikia.com/wiki/S5IS How to determine firmware revision]<br />

==External links==
*[http://www.usa.canon.com/html/templatedata/pressrelease/20070507_s5is_sd850is.html Official press release]
*[http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canons5is/ Review at dpreview]

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title = Canon "SuperZoom" consumer digital camera |
years = [[July 2007]] - |
before = [[Canon PowerShot S3 IS]]|
after = not yet specified
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