Canon PowerShot G9

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.

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FEATURES

Canon DIGIC III Image Processor and 6x Optical Zoom

12.1-megapixel resolution gives you plenty of rich, deep detail to work with. Blow up images to poster size, or enlarge and crop any section without fear of pixelation.

With DIGIC III, your images boast superior quality, the camera operates at top efficiency and battery life is enhanced. What's more, DIGIC III enables Canon's Face Detection Technology and Red-eye Correction to give you better, more true-to-life people shots. Simply press the Shutter Button halfway down, and the camera automatically pinpoints the faces in the scene and chooses the ideal focus point. The camera controls exposure settings and flash to keep every face looking bright and natural. Red eyes can be corrected during playback.

iSAPS Technology is an entirely original scene-recognition technology developed for digital cameras by Canon. Using an internal database of thousands of different photos, iSAPS works with the fast DIGIC III Image Processor to improve focus speed and accuracy, as well as exposure and white balance.

The camera is equipped with a long 6x optical zoom. Canon's own Optical Image Stabilizer Technology keeps images steady and blur-free all through the zoom range—even in low light—by detecting motion and generating a corrective signal. Because it is an optical system, more corrective movement is allowed and there is no degradation of image quality.

Full range of shooting and recording modes

The PowerShot G9's RAW Mode lets you shoot images without JPEG compression. It gives you clearer images and complete creative control in editing. RAW images are transferred directly to the computer where they can then be edited using image adjustment software or a processing application to adjust your images as you please. The camera can also be set to allow the simultaneous recording of both RAW and JPEG images while shooting.

Shooting Modes

• Auto
  The camera chooses all the settings so you can concentrate on your subject.
• P Program
  Access advanced exposure compensation features while shooting mostly automatically.
• Av Aperture-priority
  You define the aperture to either isolate your subject or have clarity throughout the entire picture, and the camera will choose the corresponding shutter speed.
• Tv Shutter-priority
  You select the shutter speed to stop or blur action, and the camera finds the appropriate aperture. With slow exposure times, Canon's noise reduction system activates to ensure low image noise.
• Manual
  The ultimate in creative control, you set both aperture and shutter speed manually.
• C Custom
  Define and store your own settings to achieve the effects you prefer.
• Stitch Assist
  Build awe-inspiring panoramas by neatly aligning sequential images.
• Movie
  Shoot in High Resolution (1024 x 768 at 15 fps), VGA (640 x 480 at 30 fps/30 fps LP), QVGA (320 x 240 at 30 fps) for up to 1 hour or 4GB, QQVGA (160 x 120 at 15 fps) for up to 3 minutes or Time Lapse (640 x 480 at 1 sec./2 sec. intervals) for up to 2 hours.
• Special Scene Mode
• Portrait
  The camera sets a large aperture, focusing the subject and artistically blurring the background to make your subject “pop.”
• Landscape
  For front to back sharpness, the camera sets a small aperture.
• Night Scene
  For impressive sunset or nightlife shots, the camera properly exposes the background and uses slow-sync flash for the subject.
• Sports
  Ensure highly accurate autofocusing when shooting fast-moving subjects.
• Foliage
  Capture brilliant shots of autumn foliage, greenery and blossoms.
• Snow
  Shoot clear snow scenes without darkened subjects or an unnatural bluish tint.
• Beach
  Get clear shots of people at a sunny beach without darkened faces.
• Fireworks
  Grab brilliant images of skyrocketing fireworks.
• Aquarium
  Achieve proper flash-free exposure and natural hues at indoor aquariums.
• Underwater
  Capture underwater images with reduced backscatter effect.
  (Note: Optional Waterproof Case WP-DC21 required for shooting any underwater images)
• ISO 3200
  Expands the user's ability to shoot in dark settings without using the flash.
• Indoor
  Reduce blur and improve color accuracy when shooting handheld indoors.
• Kids & Pets
  Reduced focusing time freezes fast-moving subjects, so you won't miss those special shots.
• Night Snapshot
  Get natural-looking pictures with brighter backgrounds and subjects lit by flash.
• Color Accent
  Choose to retain a single color in your image while other colors turn monochrome.
• Color Swap
  Select a color and replace it with a color you specify for special effects.

3.0-inch PureColor LCD II screen

The PowerShot G9 gives you an extra-large 3.0-inch LCD screen for excellent control when framing your shots. But size is only part of the story. Canon's PureColor LCD II offers more spectacular color, resolution and contrast even at an angle (compared to PureColor LCD). The screen is highly durable and easy to see in any light with a scratch-resistant, anti-reflective coating. It is a perfect feature for gathering friends and family around to see your images.

Genuine Canon Face Detection Technology

DIGIC III features Face Detection technologies, giving the you best possible results in any shooting situation. Face Detection AF/AE sets the focus point and exposure for the faces of your subjects. Face Detection FE adjusts the flash to correctly illuminate your subject to provide the best balance between your subject and the overall scene, eliminating the common problems of over- and underexposed faces.

And new Face Selector AF enables you to lock on and follow a specific face. The selected subject is tracked wherever the face moves in the frame.

The PowerShot G9 features ISO 1600 and High ISO Auto settings that reduce the effects of camera shake and sharpen subjects in low-light situations, giving you greater shooting flexibility.

Red-eye Correction detects and corrects red-eye during playback. In unusual cases where red-eye is not automatically detected, it can easily be corrected manually during playback mode.

EOS Speedlites

The PowerShot G9 is compatible with many shooting accessories, not only wide and tele converter lenses, a waterproof case and High-Power Flash designed for all of the PowerShot models, but also Speedlite EX series that is compatible with all EOS series SLR cameras. Attach a Speedlite 580EX II to the hot shoe, then you can set and control the flash on the “Flash Control” menu in the camera. With the 580EX II, the G9 is able to have extra functions such as autoflash metering, FE lock and Flash exposure compensation; continuous shooting with external flash. Canon's Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2 enables you to have multiple slave flashes and wireless control. Also a waterproof case is available for your underwater shooting.

Easy direct printing

The PowerShot G9's Print/Share button makes direct printing easier than ever. Simply connect the G9 to a Canon CP, SELPHY or PIXMA Photo Printer or any PictBridge compatible photo printer, press the lighted Print/Share button and print! Also use the Print/Share button to transfer images to a computer (Windows® and Macintosh®).

Print your own ID photos in 28 different sizes* or use the Movie Print function to output multiple stills from a recorded movie on a single sheet with a Canon SELPHY Compact Photo Printer.

Direct Photo Printers
For desktop large-format printing, try one of the Direct Photo Printers that allow you to print without a computer in one of two ways: plug your compatible PowerShot camera into the Direct Photo Printer using the supplied USB interface cable, or simply insert a memory card into the supplied adapter. You can also connect the printer to your computer for more options. Print high-resolution, borderless images as postcards or 8.5" x 11" sheets within minutes.

Compact Photo Printers
Compact Photo Printers let you produce versatile, fun 4" x 6" postcards, 4" x 8" wide greeting cards* or credit card* size prints in just two easy steps: connect and press/print. Control the printer right from your camera's LCD screen. You get durable, dye-sublimated prints quickly with or without borders. Assorted paper types let you create mini or credit card size labels.* You can even take select Compact Photo Printers to a party or an outdoor picnic using an optional rechargeable battery.

*Optional paper cassette may be required.

**Only available with direct printing from select Canon PowerShot models using Canon CP and SELPHY Compact Photo Printers.

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PICTURES

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SPECIFICATION

Sensor	• 1/1.7" Type CCD • 12.1 million effective pixels
Image sizes	• 4000 x 3000 • 3264 x 2448 • 2592 x 1944 • 1600 x 1200 • 640 x 480 • 4000 x 2248
Movie clips	• 1024 x 768 @ 15fps • 640 x 480 @ 30fps • 320 x 240 @ 30fps • 160 x 120 @ 15fps • Time Lapse (640 x 480 @ 0.5/1fps, playback @15fps)
Maximum clip length	• 1024 x 768, 640 x 480, 320 x 240: 4GB or 1 hour • 160 x 120: 3 mins • Time lapse: 120 mins
File formats	• JPEG (Exif v2.2) • DPOF 1.1 • RAW • AVI (Motion JPEG + WAVE)
Lens	• 35-210mm (35mm equiv) • 6x optical zoom • F2.8-4.8
Image stabilization	Yes (Lens-Shift)
Conversion lenses	Yes
Digital zoom	up to 4x
Focus	TTL
AF area modes	• Face Detection AiAF • 9-point AiAF • 1-point AF (center, FlexiZone or Face Select and Track) • Manual focus • Focus bracketing
AF lock	Yes (on/off selectable)
AF assist lamp	Yes
Focus distance	Closest focus distance 1cm
Metering	• Evaluative (linked to Face Detection AF frame) • Center-weighted average • Spot (center, linked to Flexizone or Face Detection AF points)
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
Exposure Bracketing	+/- 1/3 - 2EV in 1/3 stop increments
Shuttter speed	15-1/2500 sec
Modes	• Auto • Program AE • Shutter Priority AE • Aperture Priority AE • Manual • Custom (2 modes) • Stitch Assist • Movie • Special Scene
Scene modes	• Portrait • Landscape • Night Scene • Sports • Night Snapshot • Kids & Pets • Indoor • Foliage • Snow • Beach • Fireworks • Aquarium • Underwater • ISO 3200 • Color Accent • Color Swap
White balance	• Auto • Daylight • Cloudy • Tungsten • Fluorescent • Fluorescent H • Flash • Underwater • Custom 1 • Custom 2
Orientation sensor	Yes
Self timer	2 or 10sec, custom
Continuous shooting	• Approx 0.7fps until card is full (AF) • Approx 0.8fps until card is full (LiveView) • Approx 1.5fps until card is full (LCD monitor off)
Image parameters	My Colors (My Colors Off, Vivid, Neutral, Sepia, Black & White, Positive Film, Lighter Skin Tone, Darker Skin Tone, Vivid Blue, Vivid Green, Vivid Red, 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 (3 levels with internal flash, 19 with external EX Speedlite) • Range (Internal, Auto ISO): 30cm - 4.0m (wide) / 2.5m (tele)
Viewfinder	• Real-image zoom optical viewfinder • Dioptre Correction
LCD monitor	• 3.0-inch P-Si TFT • 230,000 pixels • 100% coverage • 15 levels of brightness adjustment
Connectivity	• USB 2.0 Hi-Speed • AV out (PAL / NTSC switchable)
Print compliance	PictBridge
Storage	• SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus , HC MMCplus compatible • 32 MB card supplied
Power	• Li-Ion battery pack NB-2LH / NB-2L • Optional AC adapter ACK-DC20
Operating Environment	0 – 40 °C, 10 – 90% humidity
Weight (no batt)	320g (9.4 oz)
Dimensions	106.4 x 71.9 x 42.5 mm (4.2 x 2.8 x 1.7 in)

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