I just like this model camera and mine had suddenly broken, so I got this one. This new used one did not come with a lens cap but oh well, since my old broken one has one I can use on this one. I like the rotating LCD screen a lot on this camera. I don't get reflections then, in the sun, so I can't see what I"m taking a photo of. I like the zoom lens and the playback feature and the different picture settings and the ease of switching to video. What's not to like?
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
Was damaged and was not mentioned in the advertisement. The rear pull out screen frame was broken. The screen was OK. Will use my old camera to repair the problem.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
Bought a used S5is on ebay back in January 2012 for $120+USD. I'm still using the S5is having developed a love/hate relationship with it. What I love about the S5is: One major improvement is the addition of a hotshoe mount. when shooting in dark areas with bulgy adapters a hotshoe flash is a must have. without the hotshoe there would be darkness in the mid-bottom of my photos just using the onboard flash. SDHC compatibility up to 32gb. 8-16x the capacity of the prior S3is restricted to standard SD only commonly 2gb max.(knows that 4gb exists,but are rare) the design flaw of the S5 is that the SDcard slot is in the battery compartment. having 16-32gb cards(which are getting cheaper since SDHC is getting superceded by SDXC 64gb+) will remedy this since it'll take a long time depending on the set resolution to fill storage space unless using video mode. Canon Hack Development Kit firmware is available for the S5is. With this added S5is effectively turns into a 12x zoom-capable version of the G-Series Canon cameras. provides RAW picture format(crw,cr2,dng, etc)intervalometer in script form since there is none. 1/2.5 CCD is pretty capable of doing night-time long-exposures with some sense of clarity. caught a man-made satellite in orbit that clearly can be seen, but not finely detailed because of distance. there are far less pixels stuck when doing such long exposures compared to the Canon A610 with its 1/1.8 CCD which is bigger.(warning: stuck pixels may become permanant on the S5is when doing Long Exposures. there's no sensor cleaner for a temp fix either.) What I hate about the S5is: Very little significant improvement over the S3is. Hotshoe, SDHC compatibility, and 2more megapixels that's it. ISO increased from 800 to 1600 is useless with the small 1/2.5 CCD. Why add more to the image-grain? SDcard slot in battery compartment though remedied by using 16-32gb cards. Easy to pop-off lens cap. doesn't protect the lens if it's easy to remove. fixed by adding adapter & other 58mm accesories. Color fringing in some photos, brought over from the faults of the S3is. If I wasn't into photo editing this would be a major annoyance. Lack of date/time stamp especially in postcard mode. sucks for those are are into timelapse video photography that wants to show the exact day/time the pictures in sequence where taken. Bottom-line: though outdated in 2012 specs the Canon S5is is still worth to use if your budget for a full-feature camera is well under $160 USD range which it has been going for some time. Much better than the budget bridge cameras by GE that are double the megapixel which are similar, but way less in features. if you can pay more than $160 there are far better options like the Canon SX-series that came out with 10mp+ capable CMOS sensors with HD video option that came after though are outdated too.Read full review
Got this for my son for a photography class he's taking. Takes very good shots but on the close zoom you really need a tripod to keep the focus. Has a lot of decent features for the beginner photographer and is fairly easy to use. I was worried about it eating batteries when I read the reviews but just taking photos we haven't had an issue with heavy battery that may be an issue when recording videos. It was definately worth purchasing and is a nice step up. Good deal, I recommend it.
It is just what I was looking for being a couple of notches above the small point and shoot camera I have been using. Still learning the digital directions for use but they seem to be easy to follow. The camera fits my hands perfectly and I like the zoom features. I am amazed as to how good the flash is as well although I did purchase a used canon flash to use manually for creative photos but may not need the extra flash for a while. Now I want to get the filter holder apparatus so I can use my older film camera attachments. I didn't not want the bulky dslr and this is just the right size. I am eagerly awaiting the weather to get out and shoot some photos.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
The camera was for my daughter. She used her birthday money to purchase it. It was the best deal she could find for what she wanted. The camera arrived very quickly and my daughter was able to take photos at her cousins wedding which she really wanted to do. The camera has many features she was looking for especially a flipable screen to be able to take "selfie" pictures. She was also very excited that the camera came with a strap.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
The powershot S5 is a great camera for "selfies". You can turn the swivel screen around so you can see exactly what you're taking. I love the videos! The powershot S5 can take pictures in low light. You can also use a separate external flash with the hot shoe if you want to really be creative. I can take really good pictures with the powershot S5 without having to change lenses or carry a bunch of extra things around. And if you get a neoprene camera case wrap, it makes it super easy to take anywhere you go.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
I wanted a camera with more advanced features, but did not want to step up to to a DSLR. The Canon 5IS is the perfect bridge between a professional camera and a point and shoot. The camera itself is a real performer and packed with features. I am learning as I go along and the manual has become my very good friend. The camera also allows the use of multiple lenses which can enhance photography dramatically. I had read various reviews of this camera and the biggest fault that was noted was the lense cap has a tendancy to detach with only the slightest pressure. Just be sure to secure the lanyard strap and this is not a problem. I would recommend this camera to anyone. While more complex than a standard camera, the auto mode removes many of the challenges of photography and yield great results.Read full review
Wonderful camera for the amateur. Allows you to experiment with various settings, but if you leave it on Portrait or Auto it does just fine on its own. I have gotten some amazing shots with it - totally the camera, not the operator. Lots of various effects/special exposures/light settings, etc that you can do, but I like Portrait best & then adjust for type of light. Movies are quick & easy and sound pick-up is ok. Stitch assist is a great feature for me, and easy to set. Like most digitals, it eats batteries, and gives little warning that you are getting close to the end. Always carry spares. But since it takes AA, you can purchase them easily if caught empty-handed. The myriad number of features at first is daunting, but I found that it worked just fine as a simple point-and-shoot, and took my time to learn the rest. After 4 years there are still things to learn - but it works so well in the basic modes that there's little need to experiment. Ok, it's a little heavy/bulky if you are looking for a pocket camera, and the lens cap is notorious for coming off with little to no encouragement. It needs a special adaptor (1-1/2 inches deep) to put any other lens or filter on it, but the average user really doesn't need them anyway. I have taken hundreds of pictures with it, and have to admit I've not always been overly careful with it. It held up like a real trooper until the zoom control got "sticky" 2 weeks before we left on vacation. Repairs were going to take too long (we live in a rural area & shipping time was a major factor), so I bought an exact replacement rather than have to learn a new camera. I like having an optical viewfinder as the LED screen is difficult to see in bright sunlight, esp when my photosensitive glasses turn dark! The camera sometimes has trouble staying "fixed" on an image in the digital zoom phase, but I've also gotten some wonderful shots. yes, it has some quirks, but it's also the best camera I've ever owned.Read full review
I bought the Canon PowerShot S5 IS to replace my S3 IS for no particular reason, just to have an upgraded model that sounded in most camera reviews as a worthy step-up. I used the S3 strictly for eBay photos and I was happy with it. When I tried the S5 I was pleased with the added quality of the LCD screen, higher quality images at 8MP, a seemingly but imagined steadier shooting and, overall a great camera. Of course the camera would also be great as a keeper for all photo situations especially outside but I already have an SX20 for that so the S5 was for inside shooting only. That means that I cannot tell you about the S5 features which are more than I'll ever need so I won't be able to find out about them to tell you. It's a great, compact camera with a nice 12X optical zoom. However, I sold the S5 after a short while of ownership because the one caveat that was mentioned in all reviews is that in the S3 the memory card is stored in its own compartment and in the S5 Canon thought, very unwisely, to put the memory card storage in the same compartment as the batteries. The battery compartment latch is one of the worst ideas Canon came up with, regardless of model. This mating of memory card and batteries can be an awful drag if you remove and insert the memory card constantly which I do if I need to take photos for eBay which is almost every day and if I need an additional photo after a session I have to take out the card to download the photo(s) to my PC. I thought I could live with this added inconvenience of the S5 but in actual practice I found that I could not live with the constant opening and closing of the battery compartment just to remove and insert the memory card. If you don't plan to do a lot of card removing this is really a great camera for all-around photography and I definitely recommend it. I would have kept it for its high photo quality, lightweight, ease of handling, etc.Read full review
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