My PowerShot S5 IS
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I am actually not disappointed. In fact, I will be elated if most people regard the S5 as a prosumer camera. As you know, I own a S5. When newbies ask me about my camera, I always refer to it as a prosumer model as it immediately conveys the message that the camera is somewhere in between a simple consumer model and a complicated professional model. But I think we are in the minority.
There is no universally agreed definition of what constitutes a prosumer camera. Some people (like you, me and some people in CS) feel the S5 is a prosumer model. Others do not think so. What I am saying is that the majority of people who are apparently more knowledgeable do not regard the Canon Sx series as prosumer models. Only the Canon G series qualify as prosumer models. Even then, some people think the G series are still not prosumer models. They refer only to the entry level Canon dSLRs as prosumer models. If you look at reviews in reputed websites such as dpreview, you will see them referring to the Sx series as compact cameras, or ultra-zoom compacts to be more precise. The prosumer label is used for some other cameras.
Perhaps, we should call the S5 a prosumer compact?
There is no universally agreed definition of what constitutes a prosumer camera. Some people (like you, me and some people in CS) feel the S5 is a prosumer model. Others do not think so. What I am saying is that the majority of people who are apparently more knowledgeable do not regard the Canon Sx series as prosumer models. Only the Canon G series qualify as prosumer models. Even then, some people think the G series are still not prosumer models. They refer only to the entry level Canon dSLRs as prosumer models. If you look at reviews in reputed websites such as dpreview, you will see them referring to the Sx series as compact cameras, or ultra-zoom compacts to be more precise. The prosumer label is used for some other cameras.
Perhaps, we should call the S5 a prosumer compact?
A compact and prosumer are totally different things altogether. Then why do u justify the G series as prosumers but not the SX IS series? Is it becos of it being higher-end than the S series? In fact, i found the S5's functions better than that of the G9 other than it lacking RAW. By the way i also own n S5 and it definitely places itself as a prosumer and nothing of a compact like the IXUS and A series.
Dear snoweagle,
You seem to completely miss the point that I am in agreement with you that the S5 should righfully be considered a prosumer camera. What I simply tried to do was to point out that many people apparently do not agree with this. For example, just look at the reviews of the S5 on www.dpreview.com. You will see that dpreview considers the S5 a compact camera. The Ixus and similar range are classified as ultra compacts. The review of the EOS 40D considers this camera a prosumer camera.
You seem to completely miss the point that I am in agreement with you that the S5 should righfully be considered a prosumer camera. What I simply tried to do was to point out that many people apparently do not agree with this. For example, just look at the reviews of the S5 on www.dpreview.com. You will see that dpreview considers the S5 a compact camera. The Ixus and similar range are classified as ultra compacts. The review of the EOS 40D considers this camera a prosumer camera.
I never trusted reviews as i always believed in trying out myself as different people have different concepts and findings so they're not accurate. The 40D is a prosumer DSLR. Yes the S5 may be a compact in size as compared to DSLRs but what i'm referring to its the class its in and the S5 falls in the prosumer range. That's what i'm trying to imply. Many other people may not agree with u too, it's just the perception.
As i've said, different people have different concepts.
It retails for around $720. Why do you keep asking about new cameras when you already have a good one in your hands?
juz got mine for 630 @ AP
No there is nothing wrong. Just that it's rather alarming to see you buying then selling then looking for a new camera again.
Unless they have changed, the Canon kit bag should contain the usual stuff: mini tripod, cleaning kit (blower, cloth, cotton bud etc). Something like this:
http://clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?t=200619
http://clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?t=200619
Gd price but there're cheaper options outside. The cleaning kit is included inside the bag, together with a table-top mini tripod and blower.
emirates
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I just got my S5 from MS Color. Same, $630
Hi Tucksoon,
just wanna know what were the stuff/freebies that came along with it
and is it true that the S5 has a weak flash??
regards,
emirates
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Standard freebies (2GB SD card plus standard kits) self collect at Canon, Harbourfront.
Hmm...all I can say the flash is like a normal compact cam's flash. I guess taking photos in low light condition or taking indoor portraits, having external flash should be much better. Correct me if I'm wrong.
emirates
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u mean there wasn't any added freebies from MS itself? just wondering whether
to buy from other stores cause the price is higher but they give more stuff like a tripod and
1more sd card plus the one from Canon.
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