Anyone own a Canon s500? - DPChallenge Forums

Sigma 50-500mm f/4.0-6.3 EX DG HSM for Canon EOS

05/19/2004 08:59:28 AM · #1

Does anyone here own the Canon s500? I am thinking about buying one and would like some user feedback. I didn't see it listed in the camera list here on DPChallenge...

Pioneer

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

05/19/2004 09:12:30 AM · #2

I just looked in learn , cameras and it is listed on the third page and there is two owners

awpollard

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS

05/19/2004 09:21:44 AM · #3

Looking at the specs it looks like the same parts that are used in the PowerShot S50 with the exception of 1/2000 shutter speed my S50 does 1/1500, all shoved into ultracompact body.

My S50 has produced some awesome results. Everything from macro to action shots. The S50 fits into my pants pocket but the S500 would fit in a shirt pocket, making it an excellent candid, suprise shot camera.

I only got the Powershot Pro1 because the Wide Angle and x3 zoom was just not enough for me. Adapters for the Canon PowerShot compacts are available but were a little spendy for me.

Andy

Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS

05/19/2004 09:27:20 AM · #4

That Pro1 looks like a great camera. I'm just interested in something small for point and shoot stuff.

awpollard

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

05/19/2004 09:52:19 AM · #5

Yup, I guess what I really meant to be the point of my post was if canon is putting the same parts from the PowerShot S50 into the PowerShot S500 (elph body) you would not be disappointed. The colors are very true to nature, the W/B worked quite well, and you got 5MP so there can be a bit of error in your framing the shot.

Spork99

OM System OM-1

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

05/19/2004 10:18:17 AM · #6

The S500 uses the same sensor that is in the G5, I used that camera for some time with excellent results. I would love to have the same quality images from a Elph size camera.

My dad looked at the Pro1 and wound up getting the Oly8080, which is even better IMO.

Sammie

Olympus OM-D E-M5

Canon EF 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 USM

05/19/2004 01:55:28 PM · #7

Originally posted by jmsetzler:

Does anyone here own the Canon s500? I am thinking about buying one and would like some user feedback. I didn't see it listed in the camera list here on DPChallenge...

I have the s410 which is supposedly identical except that it has 4megapixels instead of 5. I've only had it for a few weeks but it really is a great little camera. I wanted a camera I could keep in my purse so I never missed a picture (especially of my grandkids).

It takes a really clear picture with lovely color. I've been really pleased with all the pictures I've taken with it.

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX Aspherical DF for Canon

05/19/2004 01:59:43 PM · #8

Originally posted by Sammie:

Originally posted by jmsetzler:
Does anyone here own the Canon s500? I am thinking about buying one and would like some user feedback. I didn't see it listed in the camera list here on DPChallenge...

I have the s410 which is supposedly identical except that it has 4megapixels instead of 5. I've only had it for a few weeks but it really is a great little camera. I wanted a camera I could keep in my purse so I never missed a picture (especially of my grandkids).

It takes a really clear picture with lovely color. I've been really pleased with all the pictures I've taken with it.

Thanks :) I think i'll pursue either the 410 or the 500. I can't make up my mind.

magnetic9999

Canon EOS-20D

05/19/2004 02:53:08 PM · #9

The only diff btwn the 410 and the 400 is the addition of a new 'Print and Share' button to make prnting and downloading more consumer friendly.

One of the main differences between the S410 and S500 is how many photos they can take in continuous shooting mode. In standard continuous mode, both shoot at 1.5 frames/second. Each image is shown on the LCD as it is taken -- a necessity for tracking a moving subject. In high speed mode, the S410 shoots at 2.5 frames/sec, while the S500 does 2.2 frames/sec. The images are not shown on the LCD as they are taken, which means that you'll need to use the optical viewfinder to follow your subject.

Finally, I have read that at the higher iso's, the 500 is a little bit noisier than the 4x0's.

hth
k

MrAkamai

Canon EOS-50D

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L USM

05/19/2004 03:14:51 PM · #10

I was also considering either the 410 or the 500 for my parents and I think they'll be filled with joy with a 410. Even the 410 will be a huge step up from the Kodak disposables he currently uses and my mom's aging film camera. Thanks for the help! :)

Sammie

Olympus OM-D E-M5

Canon EF 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 USM

05/19/2004 03:15:57 PM · #11

Here's a sample picture taken with my s410 - it's totally unedited except to resize and save for the web. It's a candid shot of my husband at our favorite Mexican Restaurant. I think the camera did a great job for such a bad lighting situation. It's so small and handy to carry around that it's great for candid photos like this.