werShot G10. A successor to the popular G9, which has been embraced by hobbyists and even some pro shooters, the G10 will be competing directly with the recently-announced Nikon Coolpix 6000. The top panel controls, which consist of knurled knobs that should keep traditioinalists happy, now includes an exposure compensation dial along with exposure mode and ISO control dials. Inside, the camera offers improved face detection, face select & track and Face Self-Timer, as well as some 26 shooting modes.As with previous models, the G10 offers RAW shooting and accepts optical and external flash accessories. The G10 also adds support for Canon’s Macro Ring Lite and Macro Twin Lite for close-up shooting. The Canon PowerShot G10 will be available in October for approximately $499.99.
For details and specifications, read the Canon USA press release:
CANON U.S.A. COMBINES ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY WITH A PROFESSIONAL STYLE DESIGN IN ITS LATEST ADDITION OF HIGH-END G-SERIES CAMERAS
Canon PowerShot G10 Digital Camera, the Flagship of the PowerShot line, Boasts Uncompromising Specs and High-Quality, Making It a Must-Have for the Advanced Amateurs
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., September 17, 2008 – Canon U.S.A., a leader in digital imaging, today announced the newest addition to its top-of-the line PowerShot G-series digital cameras. The PowerShot G10 digital camera offers serious amateur shooters and professional photographers several essential ingredients for a flagship model, including Canon’s new DIGIC 4 image processor, 28mm Optical Image Stabilized lens and RAW mode. This trilogy of style, performance and image quality is an ideal professional complement for anyone seeking the photo quality of a DSLR, combined with the convenient size of a point-and-shoot.
As the successor model to the popular PowerShot G9 digital camera, the PowerShot G10 digital camera is loaded with Canon’s latest technologies, including a long-anticipated 28 mm wide-angle lens with 5x optical zoom, 14.7 megapixels and 3.0-inch Pure Color LCD II screen.
“With exquisite image quality, the latest image processor and advanced functionality, the Canon PowerShot G10 digital camera brings an elevated level of performance and usability to the PowerShot line,” said Yuichi Ishizuka, senior vice president and general manager, Consumer Imaging Group, Canon U.S.A. “By enhancing key technologies in this camera, including our proprietary DIGIC 4 image processor, Canon has merged the functions typically found in a DSLR with a smaller body form to provide affordable and portable options to photo enthusiasts of all types.”
Control Options
The controller wheel is equipped with a dedicated Exposure Compensation Dial, which allows quick and intuitive adjustment of exposure compensation and the “My Menu” function for registering five user-selected options from the shooting menu, as well as 26 shooting modes. Additionally, the Custom Mode better allows the user to record two types of shooting parameter settings, thus offering the ability to arrange their most often used settings on their LCD display. A host of accessory options are offered, including the remote switch, Macro Ring Lite and Macro Twin Lite (when used with an additional attachment, available in January 2009). Now consumers can utilize similar accessories found in the Canon EOS line, therefore expanding a user’s ability to customize.
Canon DIGIC 4 Imaging Processor
The newly upgraded DIGIC 4 image processor, a proprietary technology, accounts for the camera’s higher performance levels, including significantly improved signal processing speed and higher image quality.
One of the most important new features made possible by the DIGIC 4 image processor is Servo AF, which is a form of continuous focus tracking for moving subjects. By pressing the shutter button half-way, the camera can track subject movement up to the instant of exposure, resulting in sharper photographs. Additionally, the processor’s high ISO speed noise reduction processing has improved substantially to enable consumers to shoot high-quality images, even in extremely dark situations without the use of a flash. The new Intelligent Contrast Correction function automatically improves image quality in high-contrast shooting situations.
The Genuine Canon Face Detection technology has evolved even further, thanks to DIGIC 4. Improved features include the ability to recognize human faces at most angles. Another innovation is the Face Detection Self-Timer, which automatically takes a photo two seconds after a new face enters the scene.
Availability and Pricing
Scheduled to be available in October, the PowerShot G10 digital camera will have an estimated selling price of $499.99*. Kit contents will include a battery, charger, neck strap, USB and A/V interface cables, Canon Digital Solutions Software CD, and a 1-year Canon U.S.A., Inc. limited warranty.
Specifications:
Sensor
• 1/1.7″ Type CCD
• 14.7 million effective pixels
Image sizes
• 4416x 3312 pixels
• 3648 x 2736 pixels
• 3072 x 2304 pixels
• 2560 x 1920 pixels
• 2048 x 1536 pixels
• 1600 x 1200 pixels
• 640 x 480 pixels
• 4416x 2480 pixels
Movie clips • 640 x 480 @ 30fps
• 320 x 240 @ 30fps
• 160 x 120 @ 15fps
Maximum clip length
• 640 x 480, 320 x 240: 4GB or 1 hour
• 160 x 120: 3 mins
File formats
• JPEG (Exif v2.2)
• RAW
• AVI (Motion JPEG + WAVE)
Lens
• 28-140mm (35mm equiv)
• 5x optical zoom
• F2.8-4.5
Image stabilization: Yes (Lens-Shift)
Conversion lenses: Yes
Digital zoom: up to 4x
Focus: TTL
AF area modes
• Face Detection AiAF
• 1-point AF (center or Face Select and Track)
AF lock: Yes (on/off selectable)
AF assist lamp: Yes
Focus distance: Closest focus distance 1 cm
Metering
• Evaluative (linked to Face Detection AF frame)
• Center-weighted average
• Spot (center or linked to Face Detection)
ISO sensitivity
• Auto
• High ISO Auto
• ISO 80
• ISO 100
• ISO 200
• ISO 400
• ISO 800
• ISO 1600
AE lock: Yes (on/off selectable)
Exposure compensation: +/- 2EV in 1/3 stop increments
Shutter speed: 15-1/4000 sec
Modes
• Auto
• Program AE
• Shutter Priority AE
• Aperture Priority AE
• Manual
• Custom (2 modes)
• Special Scene
• Stitch Assist
• Movie
Scene modes
• Portrait
• Landscape
• Night Snapshot
• Kids & Pets
• Night Scene
• Indoor
• Foliage
• Snow
• Beach
• Fireworks
• Aquarium
• Indoor
White balance
• Auto
• Daylight
• Cloudy
• Tungsten
• Fluorescent
• Fluorescent H
• Custom
Self timer
• 2 or 10sec,
• Custom or FaceSelf Timer
Continuous shooting
• Approx 0.7fps until card is full
Image parameters
My Colors (My Colors Off, Vivid, Neutral, Sepia, Black & White, Custom Color)
Flash
• Auto, Flash On, Flash Off, Slow Sync, Red-eye reduction
• +/- 2EV in 1/3 stop increments
• Face Detection FE compensation
• Safety FE
• Flash exposure lock
• Manual Power Adjustment
• Range (Auto ISO):30cm – 4.6m (wide) / 2.8m (tele)
Viewfinder: Optical Viewfinder
LCD monitor
• 3.0″ TFT
• 461,000 pixels
• 100% coverage
• Adjustable
Connectivity
• USB 2.0 Hi-Speed
• AV out (PAL / NTSC switchable)
Print compliance: PictBridge
Storage
• SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus , HC MMCplus compatible
Power: Rechargeable Li-ion Battery NB-7L
Weight (no batt): 350 g
Dimensions: 109 x 78 x 46 mm
