Images are clear and colors vibrant because of the camera's 2,560 x 1,920 pixels, and switching from fine to normal mode allows you to shot more images. With a 3x optical and 4x digital zoom, you can capture shots far away. Video in AVI format and voice memos in WAV format can be recorded up to 30 seconds at a time, and both video and photo formats can be quickly reviewed on the 1.6-inch TFT color LCD.

Other features include color modes, focus modes, and a pop-up flash with five different settings. USB and video outputs for quick hook-up to a computer or television also come standard.

Everything about this camera is fantastic and there is nothing gimicky. Most importantly you are getting a solid metal frame rather than plastic. The only hitch is the battery life but it would appear that a lot digital camera have this problem.

Truly, I don't know what else to say but you won't be disappointed.


Great camera, great price - overall great!   April 6, 2003
Anastasia Beaverhausen (Austin, TX)
23 out of 24 found this review helpful

I was a little apprehensive about purchasing a camera that isn't too popular here in the States but seems to be overseas. A friend living in Luxembourg told me about her S3L and sent me pictures she took with it and my boyfriend and I went for the S5. I DEFINITELY don't regret it, this camera has such ease of use, professional-quality pictures, a great price that you won't find lower anywhere else (including eBay) and looks really neat. I suppose the only negative aspect was the battery life which doesn't last as long as long as I would like it to. If you're looking for a lot of memory for your camera at a low price, check out an online store called Page Computers. I got a Lexar Secure Digital 256MB card for my Kyocera made the order on Sunday afternoon and got the card on a Tuesday morning. I can fit 197 pictures on it using the highest resolution. This is definitely a great buy.


keyocera finecam s5 digital camera   February 24, 2003
scott la rock (NEW YORK USA)
24 out of 26 found this review helpful

This camera is one of the best digital cameras on the market.The price of this camera is excellant.Most 5 megapixel digital cameras start out at $..., upwards to over $....The camera takes great photos, and its ease of use is spectacular.You will need at least a 128 megabite sd card.This is because the higher the megabites, the more pictures and video you can hold.By the way,the video also has sound,most digital cameras do not have this feature.If you want a great digital camera, that won't put you in the poor house this camera is for you.I would recommend this camera to anyone from starting out,to professional for its ease of use.Great photos,great camera, and Amazon.com has the best price.BUY THIS CAMERA,you will be very satisfied.