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The Cameras I Used in College are Experiencing a Renaissance. And That’s Awesome
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In a delightful twist of nostalgia, the cameras that once defined my college experience are enjoying a renaissance today. Initially sparked by my fond memories of the Canon S5 IS, a camera I knew intimately, I realized that many of these digital gems are reclaiming their place in the hearts of consumers. With features like optical zoom, swivel LCD screens, and manual controls, these cameras stand out in a world dominated by smartphones.
Originally, this article was going to be about how the Canon S5 IS was going through a bit of a moment. Sometime between 2005 and 2009, I was so intimately familiar with that camera that I could tell you so much about it. From my recollection, it had a 12x optical zoom, a swivel LCD screen, could make up to three frames a second, had all manual controls, and boasted optical image stabilization. It's nuts to think that today, this is a bit of a novelty for consumers who mostly use their phone and zoom in digitally. But then I realized something: all those cameras are currently experiencing a moment. And to reiterate what I've said before: long live the digicam.
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