The Canon Powershot G12 is one of the most advanced compact digital cameras you will find on the market. Like its predecessors it has a full set of manual exposure controls. One feature I like that Canon have kept for the Powershot G12 is the 2.8 inch vari angle LCD screen. This means you can pull the screen away from the camera body and twist it round to help you out when you encounter an awkward shooting angle.
The main upgrade from the Powershot G11 appears to be the introduction of the Canon HS system. Canon claims that this offers much improved quality at higher ISO settings. This allows you to shoot at lower lighting levels in some instances without the need for flash.
Other features include a 5x wide angle lens. Canon has built image stabilisation into the lens. They have also included a RAW mode. This is a big attraction for anyone who would like to process their photos with a product like Adobe Photoshop.
Manual focusing is available along with a macro mode that can focus from 1cm away from the subject. The Powershot G12 has a maximum aperture of f/2.8. This should also come in handy when shooting in lower light.
To increase your options further there is a lens filter adapter.
Canon Powershot G12 Details
Style
Advanced Digital
Megapixels
10
Zoom
5x
LCD Screen
2.8
MemoryCards
SD/SDHC/SDXC
Resolution
4:3, 16:9, 3:2, 1:1, 4:5
File Formats
JPEG / RAW
Focal Length Equivalent
28 - 140mm
Shutter Speed
15 to 1/4000 seconds
Aperture
f/2.8 - f/4.5
Sensitivity
AUTO, 80, 100, 125, 160, 200, 250, 320, 400, 500, 640, 800, 1000, 1250, 1600, 2000, 2500, 3200
White Balance Settings
Auto (including Face Detection WB), Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Underwater, Custom1, Custom2
ExposureCompensation
-2EV to +2EV (in 1/3EV steps)
Viewfinder
Yes
Flash Modes
Auto, On, Off. Red eye reduction available
Flash Range
7m
Shooting Modes
Portrait, Landscape, Kids & Pets, Sports, Smart Shutter(Smile, Wink Self-Timer, FaceSelf-Timer), Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Underwater, Color Accent, Color Swap, High Dynamic Range, Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Nostalgic, Stitch Assist
Maximum Movie Resolution
1280 x 720
Maximum Movie Frames Per Second
30 fps
Maximum Movie Duration
4GB or 29 minutes (HD)
Macro Focus
1cms
Metering
Multi-pattern, centre weighted, spot
ManualControls
Manual, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority
Image Stabilisation
Yes
Lens Converters
No
Self Timer
10 seconds or 2 seconds
Video Out (TV Playback)
Yes
Computer Connection
Yes
Batteries
Lithium-ion Rechargeable
Dimensions
112.1 x 76.2 x 48.3 mm
Weight
401g
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Canon Powershot G12 Specification
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