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Canon introduces new flagship PowerShot G1 X
A breakthrough combined with top image quality, optical zoom and professional control
With a large 1.5” type CMOS image sensor and DIGIC 5 digital image processor Canon unveils the new flagship PowerShot G1 X Digital Compact Camera, taking prosumer compact cameras to the next level! Created with a large 1.5" type CMOS image sensor and the new-generation DIGIC 5 digital image processor, the new camera greatly improves noise-reduction with its exceptional light sensitivity and powerful processing speed. Also equipped with 4x optical zoom, expanded accessorizing capacity and manual controls, the PowerShot G1 X provides photographers with a perfect camera that delivers superior image quality and shooting flexibility.
| | Enhanced「HS SYSTEM」- High-sensitivity 1.5" type CMOS image sensor and Ultra-fast DIGIC 5 digital image processor Large 1.5" type High-sensitivity CMOS image sensor
Featured with Canon's large 1.5" (18.7mm x 14mm) type 14.3-megapixel CMOS image sensor, its surface area is larger than that of the image sensors being used in 4/3" system cameras, and is even 6.3 times larger than the 1/1.7" type sensors often used within other prosumer digital compact cameras. This can significantly increase light-gathering capacity, improve the signal-to-noise ratio and allow users to create a beautiful bokeh effortlessly. Along with its increased surface size, the total area of the lens is only 1.4 times larger, plus 4x optical zoom, the new camera achieves a perfect balance between compactness and image quality, it can also make framing more flexible. Plus, the PowerShot G1 X can shoot in uncompressed 14-bit RAW format that offers rich color gradation, and images can be post-processed with greater variability. | | | 
Comparing different image sensor sizes
| | | | New-generation DIGIC 5 digital image processor
It also features a brand new DIGIC 5 digital image processor which is 6x times faster than its predecessor in noise reduction, allowing sharp images to be captured under high-sensitivity settings. It offers a standard shooting range of ISO 100-12800. The overall performance of DIGIC 5 is strengthened up to 50% with ultra-fast algorithm power and responsiveness, this can enable smooth operation with crisp and clear images. A new Multi-Area Auto White Balance function can provide a partial correction according to different light sources like mercury-vapor lamps or flash, improving unnatural-looking foreground subjects and background commonly occurred in flash-lit images. | | | Extensive control – 3-inch 922k dot Vari-angle LCD and multiple control dials
Designed with ergonomics in mind, the PowerShot G1 X offers multiple control dials for quick and intuitive access to a range of customizable settings: aperture value, shutter speed, ISO, exposure compensation, manual focus, white balance, aspect ratio, dynamic range correction and shadow correction, delivering expert control and flexibility. A 3-inch 922k dot Vari-angle PureColor II VA LCD facilitates multi-angle shooting. The new camera also includes a Neutral Density (ND) Filter which allows creative use of slower shutter speeds. A built-in Electronic Level is shown on the LCD to indicate the horizontal accuracy and the leveled composition. | | | 
Front dial
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Dual-layer dial on top of the camera
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Control Dial on camera body
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Vari-angle PureColor II VA LCD
| | | | Enhanced creative potential through expanded accessories
The PowerShot G1 X is compatible with a range of EOS System accessories, accommodating different shooting subjects and photographic needs. Built with a Hot-shoe, the new camera supports a series of external EOS Speedlites and studio flash system for versatile lighting effects. An optional lens Filter Adapter, FA-DC58C, enables photographers to use a range of 58mm filters, such as the PL-C Polarizing Filter that can achieve more saturated blue skies and greenery and reduce reflections. | | | Double Stabilization - Intelligent IS and Hybrid IS
The PowerShot G1 X features the new Intelligent IS that can automatically detect the most appropriate shooting modes for both photo images and full HD movies, so high quality images can be achieved no matter you are shooting with macro shots, panning, a tripod, or if you are making short movies with tele-zooming or at wide angle. What is more, Hybrid IS is also included with an accelerometer to complement gyroscopic sensors, this can compensate both shift-based and angle-based camera shake to ensure crisp and clear macro and close-up images. | | | Diverse shooting modes and creative filters for endless possibilities
The new PowerShot G1 X offers aperture priority (Av), Shutter priority (Tv) and full manual (M) exposure shooting modes. With a High Dynamic Range (HDR) mode, the new camera blends 3 exposures with pixel-level analysis and fine-tunings, this can produce a final HDR image with rich detail in shadows and highlights. Also, the High-Speed Burst mode1 enables shooting of up to 4.5 frames per second at 14.3 megapixel, best for shooting sporting events or spectacular action. The new camera is also equipped with multiple filters: Miniature Effect emphasizes the subject and blurs the surrounding area, creating a miniature-scale effect similar to Tilt-Shift lens. It also supports movie shooting with time lapse effect to produce fast motion effects. Fish-eye Effect mimics the distortion of a fisheye lens which expands the central area of an image for a convex effect. Toy Camera Effect creates a special effect similar to a pinhole camera. Nostalgic Mode reproduces old-style texture easily. 1 Maximum of 6 images per continuous burst | | | Full HD Stereo Movie Shooting with Dynamic IS and Powered IS
The PowerShot G1 X supports full HD movie shooting in 1920 x 1080 resolution with Dynamic IS, this can reduce shakings caused by handheld shooting at wide angle; together with Powered IS, motion compensation at the tele-end can be enhanced. Supported by Scene Detection technology, the new camera can intelligently select the optimal settings for up to 21 pre-set scene modes in movie shooting. PowerShot G1 X also supports Movie Digest and iFrame HD movie modes for easy viewing and editing. | | | All-around intelligent functions for novel experiences
The PowerShot G1 X adopts advanced Scene Detection technology to choose the best possible camera settings from the 32 pre-settings for every scene according to its shooting distance, lighting condition, color temperature and subject movement etc. By detecting a subject's focus, exposure, white balance, ISO speed and dynamic range, users can capture perfect images in different situations across a range of lighting conditions such as bright, backlit or blue skies. When portrait with strong facial shadow is detected, flash and exposure can be calculated automatically by Face Detection Technology, ensuring to capture the natural skin tone. The new camera also comes with different Smart Shutter modes including Wink, Smile and Face Self-Timers. Facial expressions can be detected as a signal for shutter release. By avoiding the problems of hand shaking or lack of preparation, portraits with the most natural expressions can be captured. To answer the needs of professional photographers, the PowerShot G1 X provides the new Copyright Information setting. Users can enter “copyright details” and “author's name” etc directly into the camera, and it will be appended to each image as Exif information, making photo management an easier task. | | | PowerShot G1 X – Highlighted Features | | | | | - 14.3-megapixel 1.5” Type (18.7mm x 14mm) High Sensitivity CMOS Image Sensor
- DIGIC 5 Digital Image Processor featuring 14-bit RAW image processing
- HS SYSTEM, reducing image noise dramatically
- f/2.8 28mm wide-angle 4x optical zoom lens with 4-step lens-shift type image stabilizer and ND filter
- Multi-Area White Balance
- Wide ISO Speed ranging from 100-12800
- 3-inch 922,000-dot PureColor II VA vari-angle LCD
- Aperture priority(Av), shutter priority(Tv) and full manual exposure shooting modes
- Intelligent IS optimizes image stabilization for different shooting conditions
- High-speed Burst HQ mode, capturing approx. 4.5 frames per second#
- Handheld Night Scene and High Dynamic Range (HDR) modes
- Built in electronic level
- Creative filters including Miniature, Fish-eye and Toy Camera effect
- Full HD 1920 x 1080 movie shooting with stereo sound, with Dynamic IS and Powered IS
- Movie DigestΔ and iFrame movie mode
- Scene Detection technology, including 32 different scenes, supporting movie.
- New Copyright information setting
- Built-in HDMI-mini terminal for easy connection to HDTV
- Support Marcolite adapter MLA-DC1, Lens Hood LH-DC70 and Filter Adapter FA-DC58C
| | | # Maximum of 6 images per continuous burst
Δ Records at 640 x 480 pixels; actual frame rate is 29.97 frames per second | | | | | The new PowerShot G1 X digital compact camera will be available for sale in Hong Kong at the beginning of February and the suggested retail price is HK$ 5,980. | | | PowerShot G1 X’s accessories and respective suggested retail prices: Model | Suggested Retail Price | Battery Pack NB-10L | HK$ 450 | Battery Charger CB-2LCE | HK$ 450 | 40m Waterproof Case WP-DC44 | HK$ 1,980 | Soft Case SC-DC75 | HK$ 880 | Lens Hood LH-DC70 | HK$ 330 | Macrolite Adapter MLA-DC1 | HK$ 330 | Macrolite Bracket BKT-DC1 | HK$ 550 | Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2 | HK$ 2,020 | Speedlite Bracket SB-E2 | HK$ 1,850 | Off Camera Shoe Cord OC-E3 | HK$ 560 | Filter Adapter FA-DC58C | HK$ 330 | Speedlite 580EX II | HK$ 3,980 | Speedlite 430EX II | HK$ 2,580 | Speedlite 320EX | HK$ 1,890 | Speedlite 270EX II | HK$ 1,380 | Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX | HK$ 4,280 | Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX | HK$ 7,280 | Remote Switch RS-60E3 | HK$ 140 | | | | About Canon Hongkong Company Limited
Canon Inc. (TSE:7751 / NYSE:CAJ) was founded in 1937 in Japan. Its predecessor, Precision Optical Instruments Laboratory, produced Japan's first 35 mm focal-plane-shutter camera in 1934, called the Kwanon. Canon Inc. eventually expanded into the photocopying and printing industries, launching Japan's first plain-paper copier in 1970 and the world's first inkjet printer in 1985. With over 70 years of experience in imaging products manufacturing, Canon's global revenue currently stands at US$34.9 billion (as of 31 December 2009). The extensive resources it devotes to research and development has made Canon one of the U.S. imaging industry's top technology patent-holders, and the only manufacturer across the globe to offer both input and output device solutions to the world's various imaging needs.
Established in 1971, Canon Hongkong Company Limited (CHK) responsibles for sales, marketing and services of all Canon product lines in Hong Kong SAR, Macau SAR, Taiwan, the Philippines and Mongolia, including its digital cameras, digital video camcorders, printers, copiers, scanners, projectors and other imaging merchandise. CHK adheres to Canon's corporate philosophy, kyosei, which in essence motivates the company with its staff to proactively strive for harmonious coexistence with other citizens through participation in various social, charitable and environmental activities. From year 2005, the Hong Kong Council of Social Service has awarded CHK the Caring Company Logo in recognizing CHK's continuous efforts contributed to the local community. Furthermore, CHK also endeavours to adopt internationally recognized management systems, having become certified in conformance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 in 2003, 2004 and 2005 respectively. CHK is certified to COPC-2000® CSP Standard in 2006.
Being a responsible manufacturer, Canon leads to be the first in global to set up its own Canon Toner Cartridge Recycle Factory located in Japan, China, U.S. and France since 1990 to make sure all collected toner cartridges are utilize as reused parts in new products. Up to year 2009, Canon has reduced the use of new resources by 110,000 tons and CO² emission by 310,000 tons. Likewise, CHK from 2008 has established Ink Cartridge Collection boxes placed in voluntary schools, shopping malls, computer centres and commercial buildings. All used cartridges collected will be delivered to factory for decomposition and recycling as materials of other products.
Canon Enquiries Hotline: 3191-2333
Website: www.canon.com.hk | | | PowerShot G1 X Specifications Image Sensor | Type | 1.5" type High Sensitivity CMOS | Camera Effective Pixels | Approx. 14.3-megapixel | Lens | Focal Length
(35mm film equivalent) | 28mm (W) – 112 mm (T) | Optical Zoom | 4x | Focus Range | Auto | 20cm - infinity (W) / 85cm - infinity (T) | Macro | 20cm - 70cm (W) / 85cm – 1.6m (T) | Image Stabilizer (IS) System | Lens-shift type | Viewfinder | Optical | Digital Image Processor | DIGIC 5 | LCD Monitor | 3-inch TFT color vari-angle LCD (approx. 922k dots with 100% coverage) | Focus Modes | AF (Face Detect AiAF*1*2 / FlexiZone*3/ Center*3), Tracking AF, Manual focus
*1 Can be fixed to specified face for tracking AF
*2 If no face is detected, 9-point AiAF / Center is used
*3 Normal or small size can be selected | Metering System | Evaluative*1, Center-weighted average, Spot*2
*1 Control to incorporate facial brightness in Face AiAF
*2 Fixed to center / linked to the AF frame | Exposure Mode | Auto, P mode | Exposure Compensation (Still Images) / Exposure Shift (Movies) | +/- 3 stops* in 1/3-stop increments
*+/- 2 stops for exposure shift in 1/3-stop increments | | ISO Speed (Standard Output Sensitivity, Recommended Exposure Index) | Auto, ISO 100 / 125 / 160 / 200 / 250 / 320 / 400 / 500 / 640 / 800 / 1000 / 1250 / 1600 / 2000 / 2500 / 3200 / 4000 / 5000 / 6400 / 8000 / 10000 / 12800 | White Balance | Auto*, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Underwater, Custom 1, Custom 2
* The color of faces is evaluated in Face Detect | Shutter | Type | Mechanical shutter and electronic shutter | Speeds (Total shutter speed range) | 60 - 1/4000 sec | Aperture | Type | Iris Aperture | Maximum f/number | f/2.8 (W) - f/5.8 (T) | Flash | Flash Range | 50cm – 7.0m (W) / 1m – 3.1m (T) | Flash Modes | Auto*, On*, Slow-Shutter Synchron, Off
* Flash exposure compensation/ Flash Output / Second Curtain Synchronisation /Red-eye lamp / Red-eye Reduction / FE Lock / Safety FE | Hot Shoe | Available | Shooting Specifications | Shooting Modes | Auto*1, P, Tv, Av, M, SCN*2, Creative Filters*3, Movie*4, C1, C2
*1 Smart Auto also available for movies
*2 Movie Digest, Portrait, Landscape, Kids & Pets, Sports, Smart Shutter*5, High-speed Burst HQ, Handheld Night Scene, Beach, Underwater, Foliage, Snow, Fireworks, Stitch Assist
*3 High Dynamic Range, Nostalgic, Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Color Accent, Color Swap
*4 Standard, iFrame Movie
*5 Smile, Wink Self-timer, Face Self-timer | Digital Zoom | Still images/Movies: Approx. 4x
(up to approx. 16x zoom in combination with optical zoom) | Main Features | i-Contrast, Servo AF, Auto Red-Eye Correction, Focus Check, Blink Detection | 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 | Continuous Shooting | Approx. 1.9 shots/sec (In P mode)
Approx. 4.5 shots/sec (In High-speed Burst HQ mode) | Number of Images Shot
(CIPA compliant) | Approx. 250 images | Recording Specifications | Recording Media | SD memory card, SDHC memory card, SDXC memory card | Data Type | Still Images | JPEG (Exif 2.3 supported), RAW (14-bit, CR2, Canon Original) | Movies | MOV (Image data: H.264 / Audio data: Linear PCM - Stereo*)
* Not compatible with AVI format | Number of Recording Pixels | Still Images | | 16:9 - | | Large： | 4352 x 2448 | | Medium1： | 3072 x 1728 | | Medium2： | 1920 x 1080 | Small： | 640 x 360 | | 3:2 - | Large： | 4352 x 2904 | Medium1： | 3072 x 2048 | | Medium2： | 1600 x 1064 | Small： | 640 x 424 | | 4:3 - | Large： | 4352 x 3264 | Medium1： | 3072 x 2304 | | Medium2： | 1600 x 1200 | Small： | 640 x 480 | | RAW： | 4352 x 3264 | | | 1:1 - | Large： | 3264 x 3264 | Medium1： | 2304 x 2304 | | Medium2： | 1200 x 1200 | Small： | 480 x 480 | | 4:5 - | Large： | 2608 x 3264 | Medium1： | 1840 x 2304 | | | Medium2： | 960 x 1200 | Small： | 384 x 480 | | *Date stamp is available in all recording pixels (except RAW) | | Movies | Standard:
1920 x 1080 (24fps*1), 1280 x 720 (30fps*2), 640 x 480 (30fps*2)
iFrame Movie:
1280 x 720 (30fps*2)
Miniature Effect:
1280 x 720*3, 640 x 480*3
*1 Actual frame rate is 23.976 fps
*2 Actual video frames is 29.97 fps
*3 Shooting: 6fps / 3fps / 1.5fps, Playback: 30fps*2 | Playback Specifications | Playback Modes | Still Images | Single, Focus Check, Magnified, Index, Jump, Filtered Playback, Sildeshow, Scroll Display, Smart Shuffle | Movies | Edit | Editing functions | Erase, Protect, My Category, Favorites, Resize, My Colors, Trimming, Rotate, Red-Eye Correction | Direct Print | PictBridge | Display Languages | 27 languages | Interface | Unified digital input/output
(Hi-Speed USB*, MTP, PTP, Audio and Video output# supported)
* mini-B compatible
# HDMI Mini Connector compatible and HDMI-CEC | Power Source | Battery Pack NB-10L
AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC80 | Dimensions (L x H x D)
(CIPA compliant) | 116.7 x 80.5 x 64.7mm
(Excluding protrusions) | Weight
(CIPA compliant) | Approx. 492g (Camera body only)
Approx. 534g (Including battery & memory card) | All data is based on Canon’s standard testing methods. Subject to change without notice. | | |
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