The PowerShot G12 delivers superior image quality with a 10.0 Megapixel High-Sensitivity CCD Sensor offering amazing low light capability. Featuring a 28mm wide angle lens, 5x zoom with Optical Hybrid Image Stabilizer and RAW mode, you can enjoy complete flexibility when manipulating images. Not only will you capture amazing stills, but with High Definition Movie Recording you will capture amazing movies.
10.0 Megapixels with a High-Sensitivity CCD Sensor delivers outstanding quality images in low light whilst reducing noise and blur
Shoot High Definition movies with Intelligent Auto and view easily on TV with and optional HDMI cable
Expand the range of shooting situations by reducing noise and highlight blowouts, preventing blurring and making low light shooting possible
Genuine Canon 5x Optical Zoom lens you can clearly show distant subjects whilst the 28mm wide-angle lens allows you to shoot beautiful landscapes
RAW image recording giving you the highest image quality with complete flexibility during processing
Optical Image Stabilizer for crisp shots at high zoom, low-light conditions without flash and macro
High Resolution 2.8" Vari-angle LCD Screen (approx 461,000 dots) with wide viewing angle allows you to capture the perfect shot at any angle
Get creative with your photography and enjoy full flexibility with manual control
Effective number of pixels
Approx. 10.0 MP CCD (high sensitivity CCD)
Size
1/1.7 inch / Primary colour filter (Bayer)
Processor
DiG!C 4
Focal Length (optical)
6.1 (W) - 30.5 (T) mm
35mm film equivalent
28 (W) - 140 (T) mm
f/number
f/2.8 - 8.0 (W) / f/4.5 - 8.0 (T)
Shutter speed
1 - 1/4000 sec.
Zoom
Optical approx 5x; Digital approx 4x
Image Stabilizer
Optical (Lens Shift Type), approx 4 steps
AF System
TTL Autofocus (Single / Continuous), Servo AF (with Servo AE), Manual
Focusing Frame
Face AiAF, Center, Flexizone, Tracking AF
Face Detection
Auto Focus, Auto Exposure, White Balance, Flash Exposure, Auto Red-Eye correction, Auto Focus Point Zoom, Face Self Timer
Other Shooting Fucntions
Servo AF, i-Contrast, Auto Focus Assist Beam, Auto Focus Lock
Range
Normal: 5cm - infinity (W), 30cm - infinity (T), Macro: 1- 50cm (W), 30-50cm (T), Auto: 1cm-infinity (W), 30cm-infinity (T)
Continuous Shooting (Large/Fine)
Approx 2.0 shots/sec; AF Approx 0.7 shots/sec; LV Approx 0.8 shots/sec
Self-Timer
Approx. 10 sec or 2 sec delay, custom, Face Self-Timer
Light Metering Method
Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot
Exposure Control Method
Program AE, AE Lock available, Manual, Intelligent Contrast Correction, Program Shift, Safety Shift
Exposure Compensation
2 stops in 1/3-stop increments
Sensitivity (Equivalent Film Speed)
Auto, ISO 80/100/125/160/200/250/320/400/500/640/800/1000/1250/1600/2000/2500/3200
White Balance Modes
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Underwater, Custom 1, Custom 2
LCD Screen
2.8 inch TFT LCD monitor vari-angle type (Movement approx. 177 degrees horizontal, approx. 270 degrees rotational) and wide viewing angle (approx 461,000 dots)
Viewfinder
Real-image optical zoom viewfinder with dioptric adjustment
Flash Modes
Auto, on, off, Red Eye Correction, Red Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro, Second Curtain Synchro, FE Lock, Safety FE, Manual Flash Output
Flash Range
Normal: 50 cm - 7.0 m (W) 50 cm - 4.0 m (T)
Flash Exposure Compensation
2 stops in 1/3-stop increments
External Flash Support
Canon EX series Speedlites via Hot Shoe
Shooting Modes
Intelligent Auto (with Scene Detection), P (Program), Tv (Shutter Priority), Av (Aperture Priority), M (Manual), C1, C2, Lowlight, Quick Shot, Movie, Special Scene (Portrait, Landscape, Night Snapshot, Kids & Pets, Sports, Smart Shutter, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, colour Accent, Colour Swap, High Dynamic Range, Nostalgic, Fisheye Effect, Miniature Effect, Beach Underwater, Foliage, Snow, Fireworks, Stitch Assist)
My Colours
Vivid, Neutral, Sepia, Black & White, Positive Film, Lighter Skin Tone, Darker Skin Tone, Vivid Blue, Vivid Green, Vivid Red, Custom Colour
Still Image
JPEG Compression (EXIF 2.3 Compliant), RAW (Canon CR2)
Colour Space and Compression
sRGB;JPEG: Fine, Normal
Movies
MOV (Image Data: H.264; Audio Data: Linear PCM stereo)
Still Images and Capacity (at Fine Image Setting)
Large: 3648 x 2048 (1471), Medium 1: 2816 x 1548 (2320), Medium 2: 1920 x 1080 (6352), Small: 640 x 360 (20116), Medium Low Light: 1824 x 1368 (5028), RAW: 3648 x 2736 (268)
Movie Frame Rate
HD 1280x720: 24fps (25min 08sec), Large 640x480: 30fps (43min 43sec), Medium 320x240: 30fps (1hr 58min 19sec)
Playback Operations
Blink Detection, Scroll Playback, Index Playback, Folder Creation, Hints and Tips display, Red-eye Correction, Slideshow, My Category, Index, Resize, Magnified, Image Inspection Tool, Advancing and Reversing through magnified images, Jump, Auto Rotate, Histogram, Overexposure Warning, Auto Play
File Operations
DPOF - Print Order/Image transfer; Movie - unnecessary scenes can be erased
Direct Printing, Pictbridge
Yes
Supported Operating Systems
PC: Windows 7, Windows Vista SP1/SP2), Windows XP SP3; Mac: OS X v10.4 - v10.6
Computer / IF
USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (mini-B compatible)
Video Output
PAL or NTSC selectable
Audio output
Stereo
Memory Storage
SD / SDHC / SDXC Memory Card, MultiMediaCard, MMCplus card, HC MMCplus card
Battery
Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery NB-7L
Optional Charger / AC Adaptor
CB-2LZE / AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC50 (Compact Power Adaptor CA-PS700, DC Coupler DR-50, Power Cord)
Shooting Capacity
LCD Monitor on 370 shots; LCD Monitor off 1,000 shots and Playback 7 hours
Dimensions (WxDxH)
112.1 x 76.2 x 48.3 mm (ex. protruding parts)
Weight
Approx. 351g (camera body only)
Note: This machine satisfies the test requirements for powder dust, ozone, TVOC, styrene and benzene emissions. Further information in relation to emissions data, return of spare parts or consumables or any specific further information regarding this product can be made available upon request from Technical Services on 0800 222 666 (NZ) or 13 13 83 (AU)
