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, 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.
Big Impact in a Compact Package
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.
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
pixilation.
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.
Creative Power in Your Control
Full range of shooting and
recording modes including JPEG + RAW for the ultimate in creative
control.
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.
25 Shooting Modes, Including 9 Special Scene Modes
Shooting Modes
Advanced presets for the best possible photos under
certain conditions.
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
second/2 second intervals) for up to 2 hours.
Special Scene Modes
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. Waterproof case not included--must be purchased
separately.)
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 and 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.
A View That's a Pure Pleasure
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.
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.
3.0-Inch LCD Screen
Canon technology maximizes quality and
performance.
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.
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.
The Creative Freedom You've Wanted
Compatible with a wide range
of accessories including EOS Speedlites, Canon supplementary lenses, and a
waterproof case.
The PowerShot G9 is compatible with many shooting accessories, not only wide
and teleconverter 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. (Shooting accessories are not included; they
must be purchased separately.) 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. Canon's Speedlite
Transmitter ST-E2 enables you to have multiple slave flashes and wireless
control. A waterproof case is also available for your underwater shooting.
The Complete Print Solution
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.
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.
What's in the box:
Canon PowerShot G9 digital camera, lithium
battery pack NB-2LH, battery charger CB-2LW, MMC Plus card MMC-32MH, neck strap
NS-DC6, Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM, USB interface cable IFC-400PCU, AV cable
AVC-DC300