Given the success of Canon's highly acclaimed G Series, it's no surprise that ambitious photographers have been eagerly anticipating the next model in its evolution. The wait has... more
photographers have been eagerly anticipating the next model in its evolution. The wait has paid off handsomely with the introduction of the PowerShot G9. In image q...
Canon Powershot G9
Canon PowerShot G9 12.1 Megapixel Digital Camera Features: · Approx. 12.4 Total
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MegapixelsApprox. 12.1 Effective Megapixels · The Canon PowerShot G9 Digital Camera features a 6x Optical, 4x Digital, 24x Combined Zoom · Optical Image Stabilizer System · The Canon PowerShot G9 available at 42nd Street Photo comes with a DIGIC III Image Processor · Full Range Shooting and Recording Modes including JPEG + RAW · The Canon PowerShot G9 Digital Camera features the TTL autofocus system · Real Image Optical Zoom Viewfinder · The Canon PowerShot G9, sold at 42nd Street Photo, has a 3.0 inch low-temperature polycrystalline silicon TFT color LCD monitor with wide viewing angle · The 230,000 pixels screen has a scratch-resistant and anti-reflective coating · Maximum Aperture: f/2.8 (W) - f/4.8 (T) · The shutter speed of the Canon PowerShot G9 Digital Camera ranges from 15-1/2500 seconds · ISO Sensitivity: Auto, High ISO Auto, ISO 80/100/200/400/800/1600 Equivalent (Standard Output Sensitivity, Recommended Exposure Index) · Exposure Control Method: Program AE, Shutter Speed-priority AE, Aperture-priority AE, Manual; AE Lock, Safety Shift, and Auto ISO Shift · White Balance Control: Auto, Preset (Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Underwater), Custom1, and Custom2 · Built-in Flash: Auto, Auto w/ Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On w/ Red-eye Reduction, Flash Off; FE Lock, Safety FE, Slow Synchro, and Second-curtain Synchro · The Canon PowerShot G9 has a flash recycling time of 12 seconds or less · The Canon PowerShot G9 Digital Camera from 42nd Street Photo has ten shooting modes such as Auto, P, Av, Tv, M, C1, C2, Special Scene (Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Sports, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Aquarium, Underwater, Indoor, ISO 3200, Kids and Pets, Night Snapshot, Color Accent, and Color Swap), Stitch Assist, and Movie · Photo Effects: My Colors (Vivid, Vivid Blue, Vivid Green, Vivid Red, Neutral, Sepia, Black and White, Positive Film, Lighter Skin Tone, Darker Skin Tone, and Custom) · Storage Media: SD/SDHC Memory Card, MultiMedia Card, MMC Plus Card, and HC MMC Plus Card · Image Compression: Normal, Fine, SuperFine, and RAW · Playback Modes File: Still Images: Single, Magnification (approx. 2x-10x), Jump, Auto Rotate, Rotate, Resume, My Colors, My Category, Histogram, Index (9 thumbnails), Sound Memos, Slide Show, Red-eye Correction, RAW Playback, Resize, and Image Inspection Tool Movies: Normal Playback, Special Playback, and Editing · Canon?s Face Detection Technology automatically sets focus, exposure, and flash to deliver quality images · The Canon PowerShot G9 sold at 42nd Street Photo features a new Face Selector Button to lock on and follow a specific face · Interfaces: USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (computer interface), NTSC/PAL (video), and Monaural (audio) · The Canon PowerShot G9 Digital Camera from 42nd Street Photo comes with a battery pack, a charger, an MMC plus card, a neck strap, digital camera solution, an USB interface cable, and an A/V cable · Erase Modes: Still Images: Single Image, Select by Date, Select by Category, Select by Folder, All Images Movies: Part of Movie and All of Movie · Print/Share Button for Direct Printing and Downloading · Dimensions (W x H x D): 4.19 x 2.83 x 1.67 in. · Weight: Approx. 11.29 oz. (body only)
photographers have been eagerly anticipating the next model in its evolution. The wait has paid off handsomely with the introduction of the PowerShot G9. In image quality and functionality, the G9 stands above the competition with 12.1 megapixels of resolution, a 6x optical zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer, and RAW mode for the ultimate in creative control. Sophisticated design and high-quality construction complement the technology and make the G9 a camera to be reckoned with. Features: The PowerShot Powerhouse: A class-leading 12.1 Megapixel digital camera with unique Canon DIGIC III Image Processor, 6x Optical Zoom and Optical Image Stabilizer. Full range of shooting and recording modes including JPEG + RAW for the ultimate in creative control. Optical viewfinder plus large high-quality 3.0-inch PureColor LCD II screen for bright, accurate color with greater viewing from a wider angle and with an anti-glare, anti-scratch coating. Genuine Canon Face Detection Technology sets the focus, exposure and flash automatically, leaving you free to compose a group, capture an unguarded moment, or coax the perfect smile. Plus the new Face Selector Button lets you select the primary face. Compatible with a wide range of accessories including EOS Speedlites, Canon supplementary lenses and a waterproof case. Print/Share Button for easy direct printing and downloading, plus ID Photo Print and Movie Print with select PIXMA Photo Printers, CP and SELPHY Compact Photo Printers. Specifications: Type of Camera Compact digital still camera with built-in flash, 6x Optical / 4x Digital / 24x Combined Zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer System Image Capture Device Type 12.1 Megapixel, 1/1.7 inch type Charge Coupled Device (CCD) Total Pixels Approx. 12.4 Megapixels Effective Pixels Approx. 12.1 Megapixels Lens Focal Length 7.4-44.4mm f/2.8-4.8 (35mm film equivalent: 35-210mm) Digital Zoom 4x Focusing Range Normal: 1.6 ft./50cm-infinityMacro: 0.39 in.-1.6 ft./1-50cm (WIDE) Autofocus System TTL Autofocus Viewfinder & Monitor Viewfinder Real image optical zoom viewfinder LCD Monitor 3.0 inch low-temperature polycrystalline silicon TFT color LCD with wide viewing angle LCD Pixels Approx. 230,000 pixels LCD Coverage 100% Aperture and Shutter Maximum Aperture f/2.8 (W) - f/4.8 (T) Shutter Speed 15-1/2500 sec. (settable in Tv and M) Exposure Control ISO Sensitivity Auto, High ISO Auto, ISO 80/100/200/400/800/1600 equivalent (Standard Output Sensitivity. Recommended Exposure Index) Light Metering Method Evaluative*, Center-weighted average, Spot Control to incorporate facial brightness in Face Detection AF Metering frame is fixed to the center or linked to the AF frame Exposure Control Method Program AE, Shutter Speed-Priority AE, Aperture-Priority AE, Manual; AE Lock, Safety Shift, Auto ISO Shift Exposure Compensation +/-2 stops in 1/3-stop increments White Balance White Balance Control Auto, Preset (Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Underwater), Custom1, Custom2 Flash Built-in Flash Auto, Auto w/ Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On w/ Red-eye Reduction, Flash Off; FE lock, Safety FE, Slow Synchro, Second-curtain synchro Flash Range 1.0-13 ft./30cm-4.0m (W), 1.6-8.2 ft./50cm-2.5m (T) (when sensitivity is set to ISO Auto) Recycling Time 12 sec. or less (battery v...
Advantages: Photo Quality, Features Disadvantages: Price, Size
This has been an exceptional camera for us. It is not as small as some of the other point and shoot cameras, but this camera has some amazing features. The settings can be changed easily to adjust the resolution on the pictures you are taking. This saves space on your memory card and makes putting the pictures on your computer easier and faster. This is a great every day camera, but can also serve as a professional model when needed. This has all ...
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Flash Modes: Fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction
Red Eye Reduction: Yes
Effective Flash Range: 1 ft - 13 ft
Features: AF illuminator, flash +/- compensation
Manufacturer's product description
Given the success of Canon's highly acclaimed G Series, it's no surprise that ambitious photographers have been eagerly anticipating the next model in its evolution. The wait has paid off handsomely with the introduction of the PowerShot G9. In image quality and functionality, the G9 stands above the competition with 12.1 megapixels of resolution, a 6x optical zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer, and RAW mode for the ultimate in creative control. Sophisticated design and high-quality construction complement the technology and make the G9 a camera to be reckoned with.
Lens system
Type: Zoom lens - 7.4 mm - 44.4 mm - f/2.8-4.8
Focal Length: 7.4 mm - 44.4 mm
Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera: 35 - 210mm
Focus Adjustment: Automatic, manual
Auto Focus: TTL contrast detection
Auto Focus Points (Zones): 9
Min Focus Range: 19.7 in
Macro Focus Range: 1-50cm
Optical Zoom: 6 x
Zoom Adjustment: Motorized drive
Lens Construction: 7 group(s) / 9 element(s)
Features: Aspherical lens
Additional features
Self Timer: Yes
Self Timer Delay: 10 sec, 2 sec
Flash Terminal: Hot shoe
Additional Features: Audio recording, USB 2.0 compatibility, diopter adjustment, RGB primary color filter, DPOF support, camera orientation detection, PictBridge support, histogram display, AE lock, AF lock, FE lock, resizing an image, Audio recording, direct print, USB 2.0 compatibility, RGB primary color filter, digital noise reduction, DPOF support, camera orientation detection, PictBridge support, histogram display, AE lock, AF lock, FE lock, resizing an image, in-camera red-eye fix, face detection, digital tele-converter, safety zoom, auto ISO shift
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Type: Optical - real-image zoom
Field Coverage: 80%
Dioptric Correction Range: -3 to +1
Display
Type: LCD display - Low Temperature Poly-Silicon (LTPS) - 3" - color
Operating System Support: MS Windows 2000 SP4 or later, Apple Mac OS X 10.3 or later, MS Windows Vista, MS Windows XP SP2, MS Windows 2000 SP4 or later, MS Windows Vista, Apple Mac OS X 10.3 - 10.4, MS Windows XP SP2
Peripheral Devices: USB port, CD-ROM drive
Miscellaneous
Included Accessories: Neck strap
Cables Included:
1 x A/V cable
1 x USB cable, A/V cable
USB cable
Power
Power Device: Battery charger - external
Battery
Supported Battery: Canon NB-2LH
Supported Battery Details: 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( included )
Environmental parameters
Min Operating Temperature: 32 °F
Max Operating Temperature: 104 °F
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