Product Details
High quality, wide angle lens
With a 5x wide-angle (28mm) optical zoom lens, the PowerShot G10 combines outstanding
wide-angle capabilities, making it perfect for landscapes, architecture or interiors
with the telephoto reach needed for flexible composition. Sharp, blur-free shots
throughout the zoom range are assured by Canon’s optical Image Stabilizer, which
offers enhanced performance via a 4-stop advantage.
14.7 Megapixel resolution with RAW
A 14.7 Megapixel CCD sensor, the highest resolution of any PowerShot model. Works
in combination with Canon’s new DIGIC 4 processor, for uncompromising images that
combine high detail with extremely low noise levels. Such outstanding detail allows
printing in sizes of up to A2, or creative cropping in post-processing.
For the ultimate in post-processing control, the PowerShot G10 includes a RAW
shooting mode plus support for Canon Digital Photo Professional software, for
integration into professional photographers’ workflows.
DIGIC 4 for exceptional images
Canon’s new DIGIC 4 image processor uses improved algorithms and calculation accuracy,
allowing the PowerShot G10 to deliver two major advantages: ultra-fast operation,
and rich, low-noise images with outstanding clarity and colour reproduction.
DIGIC 4 also powers several intelligent onboard features. Canon’s new i-Contrast
feature increases the dynamic range in images to bring out previously unnoticed
detail in dark areas, like shadows without blowing out lighter areas.
Canon’s anti-blur solution combats blur caused by camera shake and subject motion
using a range of technologies: optical Image Stabilizer, Motion Detection Technology
and Auto ISO Shift, plus new Servo AF, which, when engaged, continually adjusts
focus on a subject moving towards or away from the camera.
Designed for more
With a range-leading resolution of 461k dots, a large 3.0 inch PureColor LCD II
allows easy framing and ultra-detailed review of every shot; this is complemented
by improved colour rendition and an exceptionally wide viewing angle. For immediate,
fingertip access to key settings, the PowerShot G10 includes a new dedicated Exposure
Compensation dial and dual ISO/shooting mode dial.
Complete accessory system
A comprehensive accessory system now includes support for Canon’s Macro Ring Lite
and Macro Twin Lite, which offer powerful new possibilities for close-up shots
and other creative photography. New compatibility with the Remote Switch RS60-E3
allows easy shutter release when shooting with a tripod.
Printing
The PowerShot G10 features a dedicated Print menu for quick access to direct print
options. Full PictBridge support means users can print directly to any PictBridge
compatible printer without the need for a PC. A Print/Share button allows one-touch
printing and easy uploads to Windows or Mac systems.
Language
The PowerShot G10 features a user interface that supports 26 languages: English,
German, French, Dutch, Danish, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish,
Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Russian, Portuguese, Korean,
Greek, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Thai, Arabic, Romanian, Ukrainian.
Memory Card Support
In addition to SD, SDHC and MMC memory cards, the PowerShot G10 supports MMCplus
and HC MMCplus card formats. It is supplied with a 32MB memory card.
DIGIC 4
Canon’s DIGIC 4 (Digital Imaging Core) image processor manages all of the camera’s
primary functions to optimize operating efficiency. Advanced image processing
algorithms deliver superb image detail and colour reproduction with accurate white
balance. High-speed processing results in outstanding responsiveness, rapid auto
focus and extended continuous shooting ability. DIGIC 4 also powers advanced Noise
Reduction Technology, i-Contrast and Face Detection AF/AE/FE/WB.
Face Detection AF/AE/FE/WB, Face Select and Track and FaceSelf-Timer
Canon’s Face Detection AF/AE/FE/WB system automatically detects up to 35 faces
within a frame before adjusting focus, exposure, flash and white balance to ensure
optimal results. It is able to determine which faces are intended to be the subject,
instantly reverting to the partnering 9-point AiAF system if no face is the primary
subject. Face Select and Track allows the user to select a particular face to
be the main subject of a photograph and track it, for the best possible results.
FaceSelf-Timer allows easy group shots by automatically triggering the shutter
shortly after a new face has entered the frame.
i-Contrast
Available in either shooting or playback mode, Canon’s i-Contrast function analyses
the exposure, dynamic range and other image characteristics of a shot, then adaptively
increases the gain in dark areas – to produce heightened detail in darker regions,
without blowing out correctly-exposed parts of the image. The noise reduction
function of DIGIC 4 ensures minimal noise in adjusted areas.
iSAPS
iSAPS (intelligent Scene Analysis based on Photographic Space) automatically optimises
key camera settings before every shot. Each scene is analysed and cross-referenced
against Photographic Space, a vast in-camera library of photographic data. This
enables the camera to make optimal adjustments to auto exposure, auto focus and
auto white balance before image capture occurs.
Optical Image Stabilizer
The PowerShot G10 uses a lens shift-type Image Stabilizer (IS) system to detect
and correct slight camera shakes that can cause image blur. The IS delivers a
4 stop advantage for improved performance in low-light conditions, when shooting
at the telephoto end of the lens and when vibrations are more severe. It also
features increased sensitivity to low frequency vibration, such as the rocking
of a boat. Minute vibration gyros detect camera movement caused by hand shake.
These signals, at 8,000 per second, twice the speed of signals in conventional
IS are processed by a single-chip IS controller, which discriminates between hand
shake and intentional camera movements. Shake signals are sent to the IS unit,
which moves one of the lens elements accordingly to re-align the light rays and
cancel out the effects of shake.
For improved accuracy and responsiveness, the moving lens element is supported
on tiny ceramic spheres. In addition to minimising friction, ceramic spheres avoid
some of the problems that can affect metal systems, such as thermal expansion
and magnetism.
Features
14.7 Megapixel CCD sensor
5x wide-angle (28mm) optical zoom lens with optical Image Stabilizer
RAW image recording plus support for Canon Digital Photo Professional
DIGIC 4 for clear, sharp images, high-speed AF (including Servo AF) and fast
response times
Targets all the main causes of blur with High ISO Auto, optical
Image Stabilizer, Motion Detection Technology and Auto ISO shift
Great people shots with improved Face Detection AF/AE/FE/WB plus
Face Select and Track and FaceSelf-Timer
3.0 inch PureColor LCD II (461k dots resolution) with wide viewing angle and
optical viewfinder
i-Contrast boosts brightness and retains detail in dark areas
Dedicated Exposure Compensation and ISO dials
26 shooting modes with manual control and custom settings
Accessories include tele-converter, Speedlite flashes and waterproof case
Smooth, 30fps VGA movies