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Canon PowerShot G1 X Black 14.3 MP 28mm Wide Angle Digital Camera

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Canon PowerShot G1 X Black 14.3 MP 4X Optical Zoom 28mm Wide Angle Digital Camera

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Bright, fast and more creative than ever: advanced technologies come together for an exciting new camera that moves beyond anything the G-Series has seen before. The PowerShot G1 X digital camera will inspire advanced amateurs who have embraced the G-Series to explore new realms of photographic expression, and give pros an excellent camera that complements their creative demands. The new 1.5-inch High-Sensitivity CMOS sensor approaches an EOS DSLR's APS-C sized sensor, with a light-sensitive area that's approximately 6.3 times larger than that of the PowerShot G12 digital camera. The new 14.3 Megapixel sensor, combined with a new lens and DIGIC 5 Image Processor, creates the HS SYSTEM that delivers image quality previously impossible in a compact camera, with beautiful blur, lower noise, and extraordinary resolution in low-light shooting and can shoot at ISOs of up to 12800. The PowerShot G1 X also has 14-bit RAW capabilities for even greater creative control and Full HD Video recording. Manual settings and operability inherited from EOS cameras impart a high-level shooting experience, and open the door to new creative possibilities. Substantive luxury defines the design: a neatly clarified sculpture with a firm grip, huge Vari-angle LCD and optical viewfinder.

Canon DIGIC 5 Image Processor The latest-generation Canon DIGIC 5 Image Processor brings phenomenal increases in processing speed and power. Improved chip architecture and algorithms deliver greatly expanded functionality with further refinement in image quality. Improved noise reduction produces clearer images when shooting in low light at high ISO speeds. Enhanced i-Contrast performance adjusts differences between light and dark areas to achieve even more natural-looking results. The faster processing speed also results in faster continuous shooting capability. The DIGIC 5 Image Processor also makes possible a new, highly advanced automatic white balance system. Whereas conventional white balance makes an overall adjustment based on a single type of light source, the new Canon Multi-Area White Balance analyzes several areas of the image to determine whether different adjustments are needed, for example, for the main subject and the background.
Canon HS SYSTEM The Canon HS SYSTEM lets you take bright, clear photos in an even wider range of shooting situations. Beautiful low-light shots are possible with minimal noise and maximum detail in highlight and shadow areas. The system is the result of two technologies brought together in PowerShot cameras: a high-sensitivity imaging sensor, which is able to capture more light; and the DIGIC Image Processor, which actively reduces noise with high-speed image processing. The 14.3 Megapixel Canon CMOS sensor in the PowerShot G1 X incorporates advanced light reception technology that enhances sensitivity. The new DIGIC 5 Image Processor provides a major boost in noise reduction, expanding the usable range to an amazingly high ISO 12800. The HS SYSTEM thus lets you use higher shutter speeds to capture clearer images with reduced noise and blur.
Shooting and Recording Modes Including 14-bit RAW + JPEG The PowerShot G1 X offers a host of shooting and recording modes ranging from fully automatic to fully manual. For the ultimate in creative control, the PowerShot G1 X allows you to record in 14-bit RAW + JPEG. 14-bit signal processing, just as in EOS series cameras, gives images notably rich detail and smooth gradation. Compared with 12-bit processing, 14-bit offers a 4x increase in RAW data, makes a visible impact, giving images rich detail in both highlights and shadows as well as smoother, more natural tonal gradation for outstanding image quality. RAW images can be edited to a photographer's exact specifications with bundled software for increased creative control. In addition, RAW and JPEG can be record simultaneously.
Canon Full HD Video Advantage In addition to the HS SYSTEM, the combination of the advanced CMOS sensor and DIGIC 5 Image Processor in the PowerShot G1 X digital camera makes it possible to shoot crisp, clear high definition video. Imagine the fun and excitement of being able to shoot spectacular 1080p Full HD video with stereo sound that you can later watch on your HDTV or download to your computer to share with family and friends. In addition to being able to shoot Full HD 1080p video at 24 frames per second, the PowerShot G1 X digital camera can also shoot 720p HD video at 30 frames per second and features dedicated Movie button, Wind filter and Optical Zoom for easy video capture, plus HDMI with CEC support and Apple iFrame format support.
4x Wide-Angle Optical Zoom and 28mm Lens The PowerShot G1 X digital camera is equipped with a newly designed 4x Wide-Angle Optical Zoom and 28mm lens (35mm equivalent: 28-112mm), built with the knowledge acquired over decades of Canon leadership in optical technology innovation. Canon engineers specifically designed this lens to take advantage of the PowerShot G1 X digital camera's exceptionally large sensor. Bright and fast, the f/2.8 lens captures a wealth of subtle detail, even indoors and in dark scenes, and easily covers a full range of shooting situations. It incorporates the latest in Canon UA lens technology, suppressing lens aberration for outstanding image quality throughout the entire zoom range. Images are richly expressive, from areas of highest resolution to beautifully artistic background blurs. The wide angle gives you more to work with in every shot, expanding your avenues for creative photography. Zooming is fast and precise, and 4x power takes you in for the close-up.
Intelligent IS The latest advance in Canon Optical Image Stabilization technology, Intelligent IS analyzes camera movement and applies the best shake correction method for the shooting situation. For stills, the system automatically selects among Normal, Panning, Macro (Hybrid) and Tripod IS modes. When shooting video, the system automatically selects among Dynamic, Powered, Macro and Tripod IS modes. With Intelligent IS, you can concentrate on image capture, letting the camera make the most effective IS settings to assure the steadiest possible image.

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General

Brand: Canon

Series: PowerShot G Series

Model: PowerShot G1 X

Part#: 5249B001

Color: Black

Dimensions (WxHxD): 4.60 x 3.17 x 2.55 in

Weight: Approx. 17.3 oz. / 492g (Camera only)
Approx. 19.0 oz. / 534g (Including the battery and memory card)

Type: Compact

Image Sensor

Image Sensor: 1.5-inch CMOS

Gross Pixels: 15 MP

Effective Pixels: 14.3 MP

Resolution: [16:9]
Large: 4352 x 2448
Medium 1: 3072 x 1728
Medium 2: 1920 x 1080
Small: 640 x 360

[3:2]
Large: 4352 x 2904
Medium 1: 3072 x 2048
Medium 2: 1600 x 1064
Small: 640 x 424

[4:3]
Large: 4352 x 3264
Medium 1: 3072 x 2304
Medium 2: 1600 x 1200
Small: 640 x 480
RAW: 4352 x 3264

[1:1]
Large: 3264 x 3264
Medium 1: 2304 x 2304
Medium 2: 1200 x 1200
Small: 480 x 480

[4:5]
Large: 2608 x 3264
Medium 1: 1840 x 2304
Medium 2: 960 x 1200
Small: 384 x 480

Image Stabilization: Optical Image Stabilizer

Lens

Optical Zoom: 4X

Digital Zoom: 4X

Wide Angle: 28mm

Focal Length: 15.1 W - 60.4mm T (35mm film equivalent: 28 W - 112mm T)

Aperture: f/2.8 (W) - f/5.8 (T)

Shutter

Shutter Speed: 1-1/4000 sec.

60-1/4000 sec. (Total shutter speed range)

Self-timer: Approx. 10-sec. delay, Approx. 2-sec. delay, Custom*
* Delay time (0 - 15 sec. (in one-second increments), 20/25/30 sec.) and number of shots (1-10 shots (in one-shot increments)) can be specified.

Focus

Focus Type: TTL Autofocus

Auto Focus: Yes

Normal Focus Range: 1.3 ft. (40cm) - infinity (W), 4.3 ft. (1.3m) - infinity (T)

Macro Focus Range: 7.9 in. - 2.3 ft. (20-70cm) (W), 2.8 ft. - 5.2 ft. (85cm - 1.6m) (T)

Flash

Flash Mode: Auto, On, Slow Synchro, Off
- Facial brightness is also evaluated in Face Detect

Flash Range: 1.6-23 ft. (W), 3.3-10.2 ft. (T) (50cm-7.0m (W), 1.0-3.1m (T))
- Image brightness may diminish depending on the shooting distance.

Exposure

Exposure Control: AE Lock (not available when shooting movies)

Exposure Compensation: -3 EV to +3 EV in increments of 1/3 EV

Metering System: Evaluative*1, Center-weighted average, Spot*2
*1 Facial brightness is evaluated (Face Detect AE) in Face Detect. *2 Fixed to Center, linked to AF frame

Sensitivity: Auto*, ISO 100/125/160/200/250/320/400/500/640/800/1000/1250/1600/2000/2500/3200/ 4000/5000/6400/8000/10000/12800 (When in P mode)
*Optimal ISO speed is automatically set depending on the shooting mode.

White Balance

White Balance: Auto*, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Underwater, Custom1, Custom2
*Facial color is evaluated in Face AiAF (Face Detect WB).
Adjusts the white balance separately for the main subject and the background when the flash fires.

Viewfinder & Monitor

Viewfinder: Optical

LCD: 3.0" 922K

Functions

Continuous Drive: Normal: Approx. 1.9 shots/sec. (in P mode), Approx. 4.5 shots/sec. (in High-speed Burst HQ mode)*

AF: Approx. 0.7 shots/sec. (in P mode)

LV: Approx. 0.7 shots/sec. (in P mode)

- Under conditions where the flash does not fire automatically.

- Differs depending on the zoom position.

* Max. of 6 continuous shots per burst

Shooting Modes: C1, C2, M, Av, Tv, P, Auto*1, SCN*2, Creative Filters*3, Movie*4

- Shooting movies is possible with the movie button

*1 Smart Auto also available for movies

*2 Movie Digest, Portrait, Landscape, Kids & Pets, Sports, Smart Shutter*5, High-Speed Burst HQ, Handheld Night Scene, Beach, Underwater, Foliage, Snow, Fireworks, Stitch Assist

*3 High Dynamic Range, Nostalgic, Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Color Accent, Color Swap

*4 Standard, iFrame Movie

*5 Smile, Wink Self-timer, Face Self-timer

Playback: - Still Images & Movies: Auto Rotate, Transition Effects (Off, Scroll, Slide, Fade), Scroll Display, Rotate, Favorites, My Category, Search Jump (Favorites*1, Date*1, My Category*2, Still Images/Movies/Movie Digest, Jump 10 Images*1, Jump 100 Images*1), Smart Shuffle, Group Playback, Movie Digest, Filtered Playback, Slideshow
- Still Images: Single, Index, Magnification (Approx. 2x-10x), Thumbnails (4-100), Information Display, Histogram, Overexposure Warning, Resume Playback, Red-Eye Correction, i-Contrast, Trimming, Resize, My Colors
- Movies: Normal Playback, Slow Motion, Skip Backward, Previous Frame, Next Frame, Skip Forward, Resume Playback, Delete Unwanted Portions of a Clip

*1 Can also be controlled with Front Dial
*2 No category also selectable

Recording System

File Formats: Exif 2.3 JPEG, RAW (14 bit, CR2 (Canon Original))

Storage Media: SD / SDHC / SDXC Card

Movie

Movie Format: MOV (Image: H.264; Audio: Linear PCM (Stereo))

Movie Recording: Yes

Max. Recording Resolution: 1920 x 1080

Interface

USB: Yes

A/V Out: NTSC/PAL

HDMI: Yes

Battery

Battery: Rechargeable Battery Pack NB-10L

Feature

Features: A newly developed Canon 1.5-inch, 14.3 Megapixel High-Sensitivity CMOS sensor combined with the DIGIC 5 Image Processor creates Canon's HS SYSTEM for outstanding low-light performance up to ISO 12800.

Full range of shooting and recording modes including 14-bit RAW + JPEG, as found in Canon DSLR cameras for the ultimate creative control.

Shoot beautiful 1080p Full HD video in stereo sound with a dedicated movie button; zoom while shooting and play back videos on an HDTV via the HDMI output.

4x Optical Zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer, plus a 28mm Wide-Angle Lens delivers exceptional image quality and allows you to capture more in your frame.

Intelligent IS automatically chooses from six different modes to optimize image stabilization for the shooting condition.

Bright 3.0-inch Vari-Angle PureColor System LCD with 922,000 dots for shooting at a variety of angles plus an optical viewfinder.

High-Speed Burst HQ allows for continuous capture at a maximum of 6 frames* while maintaining superb image.

Compatible with Canon Speedlite flashes for additional creative lighting options.

Mode Dial and Front Dial provide intuitive manual adjustment.

High Dynamic Range scene mode combines multiple shots into one picture showing greater image detail.

Packaging

Package Contents: PowerShot G1 X
Battery Pack NB-10L
Battery Charger CB-2LC
USB Interface Cable IFC-400PCU
Lens Cap (with strap)
Neck Strap NS-DC9
Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM

Quick Info

Warranty

Limited Warranty period (parts): 1 year
Limited Warranty period (labor): 1 year

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N/A 4/16/2013 8:55:00 PM Tech Level: 5/5 Ownership: 4/5 Verified Owner	Rating: 4/5great but Pros: great camera, excellent pictures, great details. you do not need flash all the time. Cons: Slow, Macro = no macro, very poor macro. Other Thoughts: I replace G10, but didn't get much more. Camera is bigger and heavier. Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
fpink3 3/10/2013 11:44:31 AM Tech Level: 5/5 Ownership: 4/5 Verified Owner	Rating: 4/5Unmatched Image Quality Compact Pros: Big sensor, great lens, good high ISO performance Cons: Poor lens accessory mounting, big and heavy for a "compact" Other Thoughts: This camera combines a big sensor (18.7 X14 mm) and a with a 4X zoom lens to match. The lens covers the 35mm equivalent focal range of 28–112 mm. There really is nothing like it on the market. Even though the lens is superficially "slow", the low-noise performance of the big sensor makes up for this. The "high quality" jpg performance is good enough to make "RAW" manipulation unnecessary. I am completely satisfied with the image quality. I have to emphasize the sensor/lens combo. It is squarely in the best "APS-C" category. The 6-13mm wide sensor you find in other fixed lens compacts is simply too noisy in all but the best light. The only fixed lens competitor in image quality would be the Sony RX-1 compact with the full frame sensor, but it has a fixed focal length lens, no view finder, a fixed back panel display and a huge price. I demand a camera have a swing out LCD screen like this one. This type of "viewfinder" allows you to hold the camera where it needs to be, rather than close to your face. I use it with the camera held up over crowds to get a better angle on the subject, as one example. The camera has an "after thought" plastic bayonet mount for accessories. This makes using a polarizer or gradient density accessory awkward. It also does NOT focus close. This is not a huge drawback, because you can crop the pictures it does take a lot without much quality loss. But it's not the camera to choose if you want to take high quality snaps of postage stamps, bugs or anything small. I do this more often than most, so it's the most annoying feature of the camera for me. Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!

Canon PowerShot G1 X Black 14.3 MP 4X Optical Zoom 28mm Wide Angle Digital Camera