Canon Powershot G9 Digital Camera {12.1MP} Camera Only

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.

Image Sensor
12.0 megapixel CCD sensor

Sensitivity
ISO: Auto or selectable from 80 - 1600

Lens
Optical: 35-210mm (35mm equiv)
Digital: 4x

Aperture
F/2.8 (Wide), F/4.8 (Telephoto)

Shutter Speed
15 seconds - 1/2500th of a second

Burst Rate
2.0 fps

Flash
Built-in
Flash Range: 30cm - 4.0m (wide) / 2.5m (tele)
Modes: Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe

White Balance
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Underwater, Custom

Exposure Modes
Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot

Shooting Modes
Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Sports, Night Snapshot, Kids & Pets, Indoor, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Aquarium, Underwater

Movie Mode
Quicktime with audio

Color Shooting Options
My Colors (My Colors Off, Vivid, Neutral, Sepia, B&W, Positive Film, Lighter Skin Tone, Darker Skin Tone, Vivid Blue, Vivid Green, Vivid Red, Custom Color)

Self Timer
2 or 12 second duration

Video Output
A/V Out (PAL / NTSC)

Viewfinder
Optical: Real-image zoom

LCD
3.0 inch, 207,000 pixels TFT color display

File Formats
RAW
JPEG
Movie (Quicktime Motion JPEG)

Storage Media
SD / SDHC / MMC card compatible

Power Supply
Rechargeable Li-ion battery NB-2LH/NB-2L
Charger included
Optional AC adapter kit

Computer Connectivity
USB 2.0 or Card Reader

Operating System Requirements
Windows: 98, 98SE, ME, NT, 2000, XP, Vista
Mac: OS 10.0, 10.1, 10.2

Dimensions (W x H x D)
4.19 x 2.83 x 1.67 inches
106.4 x 71.9 x 42.5 mm

Weight
11.29 oz.
320 g

Other Features
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.