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Canon PowerShot S50 Digital Camera
44 reviews
Price:
$495.00
Canon's PowerShot S50 is the company's first 5 megapixel digital camera and features a high-resolution 3x f/2.8 optical zoom lens together...
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Canon's PowerShot S50 is the company's first 5 megapixel digital camera and features a high-resolution 3x f/2.8 optical zoom lens together with a compact, black brushed aluminum alloy exterior. In addition, the S50 includes Canon's exclusive DIGIC Imaging Processor with iSAPS technology to provide enhanced image quality, increased processing speed and improved camera features including a 9-Point AiAF autofocus system for faster and easier focusing; 9-position White Balance; selectable metering modes for precise exposure in almost any shooting condition; selectable Second-Curtain sync flash; an improved Movie Mode that captures clips up to 3 minutes apiece with sound; and Direct Print capabilities with Canon's Card Printer CP-100 dye-sublimation printer and several Canon Bubble Jet Direct printers.
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44 Reviews from Epinions.com
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Pros: Compact size, 5 megapixel resolution, ease of use, and lots of creative photography options
Cons: No provision for add-on lenses or filters
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The S50 offers compact size, most of the advanced features of the superb Powershot G3, and excellent five megapixel images.
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Pros: Great pictures. Sturdy. Nice-sized viewfinder. Intuitive software included. OK battery life.
Cons: Slow cardwriting. Flimsy-feeling lens cover. Sometimes slow shutter.
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Do your research first, but definitely don't pass over the S50 or ANY Canon digital cameras. They're worth a looksee. Read More
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Pros: Small, light, full creative controls, exceptional images
Cons: No (official) method to attach auxiliary lenses, no hot shoe, slow lens
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I do not feel in any way limited when I put down my Nikon SLR and pick up the S50, which essentially sums up this camera. Read More
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Pros: Solid all metal compact body; Quality Canon lens; Easy to use.
Cons: Expensive. 5MP is probably overkill for most users.
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If you have an older digital camera, or if you are looking for your first one, this is a great choice under $499. Read More
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Pros: Superb image quality, good focusing system, versatile manual controls, small size, quality construction.
Cons: No battery strength indicator, quirky menu controller, fussy macro function, delicate LCD surface.
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This is an excellent choice if you want portability, wonderful image quality, solid construction, and operating flexibility. I am delighted with my S50! Read More
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Pros: Excellent picture quality, ease of use, compact size, durable, custom function, inexpensive waterproof housing
Cons: Flash power and red-eye, purple ghosting of high-contrast borders, noise at higher ISO settings
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I would buy this camera again if I lose it. It is a great, solid, trustworthy camera. Read More
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Pros: Simple use with a huge list of options for gadget junkies.
Cons: Unable to change lens (my little joke...read review).
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i would recommend this camera for those who want the ease of a point and shoot with the need of professional options when the time arose. Read More
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Pros: 5MP resolution, tons of options, very easy to use, compact size, 12X total zoom.
Cons: No option for add-on lenses or filters, weak flash
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This camera has excellent picture quality and a vast amount of features. It's sells for a very reasonable price when you take into consideration the features it offers. Read More
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Pros: quality, enlargeable images; sturdy; macro capability
Cons: no provision for filters
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This is a wonderful, capable, sturdy little camera that produces terrific images. I highly recommend it!
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Pros: Metal body, retractable lens with great siding lens cover, solid feel, high tech looking
Cons: No flash hot shoe, hard to see screen in daylight, uses batteries quick
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It you want a feature laden camera that an amateur can use, this camera if for you. Read More
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