The Canon PowerShot S5 IS 8.0 megapixel digital camera is the newest release from Canon. It features a whopping 12x optical zoom lens with image stabilization and face detection technology (for focusing, exposure and flash). very nice :)

The Canon PowerShot S5 IS features a 2.5 inch LCD, flash hotshoe, DIGIC III and Long-Play VGA movies. It has an ISO range of up to 1600 and all the normal range of shooting modes as well as red eye correction in playback.

Canon PowerShot Pro Series S5 IS 8.0MP Digital Camera with 12x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom

Canon PowerShot S5 IS Features:

• 12x optical zoom lens with Ultrasonic Motor (USM) and UD lens
• Optical Image Stabilizer
• 8.0 Megapixel CCD
• DIGIC III with advanced Noise Reduction technology and Face Detection for stills and movies
• Red-Eye Correction in playback
• 2.5” high-resolution vari-angle LCD
• Long-play VGA movies with stereo sound and Photo in Movie
• 22 shooting modes including full manual control and 0cm Super Macro
• High ISO 1600 and Auto ISO Shift
• Compatible with Wide/Tele/Close-up converter lenses and Canon EX Speedlite flashes