Canon POWERSHOT-G9-KIT

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.

Big Impact in a Compact Package.
The PowerShot Powerhouse: A class-leading 12.1 Megapixel digital camera with unique Canon DIGIC III Image Processor, 6x Optical Zoom and Optical Image Stabilizer. 12.1-megapixel resolution gives you plenty of rich, deep detail to work with. Blow up images to poster size, or enlarge and crop any section without fear of pixelation.

DIGIC III Image Processor
With DIGIC III, your images boast superior quality, the camera operates at top efficiency and battery life is enhanced. What’s more, DIGIC III enables Canon’s Face Detection Technology and Red-eye Correction to give you better, more true-to-life people shots. Simply press the Shutter Button halfway down, and the camera automatically pinpoints the faces in the scene and chooses the ideal focus point. The camera controls exposure settings and flash to keep every face looking bright and natural. Red eyes can be corrected during playback.

iSAPS Technology is an entirely original scene-recognition technology developed for digital cameras by Canon. Using an internal database of thousands of different photos, iSAPS works with the fast DIGIC III Image Processor to improve focus speed and accuracy, as well as exposure and white balance.

The camera is equipped with a long 6x optical zoom. Canon’s own Optical Image Stabilizer Technology keeps images steady and blur-free all through the zoom range—even in low light—by detecting motion and generating a corrective signal. Because it is an optical system, more corrective movement is allowed and there is no degradation of image quality.

Creative Power in Your Control.
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.

A View That’s a Pure Pleasure.
The PowerShot G9 gives you an extra-large 3.0-inch LCD screen for excellent control when framing your shots. But size is only part of the story. Canon’s PureColor LCD II offers more spectacular color, resolution and contrast even at an angle (compared to PureColor LCD). The screen is highly durable and easy to see in any light with a scratch-resistant, anti-reflective coating. It is a perfect feature for gathering friends and family around to see your images.

The Creative Freedom You've Wanted.
The PowerShot G9 is compatible with many shooting accessories, not only wide and tele converter lenses, a waterproof case and High-Power Flash designed for all of the PowerShot models, but also Speedlite EX series that is compatible with all EOS series SLR cameras. Attach a Speedlite 580EX II to the hot shoe, then you can set and control the flash on the “Flash Control” menu in the camera. With the 580EX II, the G9 is able to have extra functions such as autoflash metering, FE lock and Flash exposure compensation; continuous shooting with external flash. Canon’s Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2 enables you to have multiple slave flashes and wireless control. Also a waterproof case is available for your underwater shooting.

The complete print solution.
The PowerShot G9's Print/Share button makes direct printing easier than ever. Simply connect the G9 to a Canon CP, SELPHY or PIXMA Photo Printer or any PictBridge compatible photo printer, press the lighted Print/Share button and print! Also use the Print/Share button to transfer images to a computer (Windows® and Macintosh®).

Direct Photo Printers
For desktop large-format printing, try one of the Direct Photo Printers that allow you to print without a computer in one of two ways: plug your compatible PowerShot camera into the Direct Photo Printer using the supplied USB interface cable, or simply insert a memory card into the supplied adapter. You can also connect the printer to your computer for more options. Print high-resolution, borderless images as postcards or 8.5" x 11" sheets within minutes.

Compact Photo Printers
Compact Photo Printers let you produce versatile, fun 4" x 6" postcards, 4" x 8" wide greeting cards* or credit card* size prints in just two easy steps: connect and press/print. Control the printer right from your camera's LCD screen. You get durable, dye-sublimated prints quickly with or without borders. Assorted paper types let you create mini or credit card size labels.* You can even take select Compact Photo Printers to a party or an outdoor picnic using an optional rechargeable battery.

Type of Camera

• Type of Camera: Compact digital still camera with built-in flash, 6xOptical / 4x Digital / 24x Combined Zoom with Optical Image StabilizerSystem

Image Capture Device

• Type: 12.1 Megapixel, 1/1.7 inch type Charge Coupled Device (CCD)
• Total Pixels: Approx. 12.4 Megapixels
• Effective Pixels: Approx. 12.1 Megapixels

Lens

• Focal Length: 7.4-44.4mm f/2.8-4.8 (35mm film equivalent: 35-210mm)
• Digital Zoom: 4x
• Focusing Range: Normal: 1.6 ft./50cm-infinity; Macro: 0.39 in.-1.6 ft./1-50cm (WIDE)
• Autofocus System: TTL Autofocus

Viewfinder & Monitor

• Viewfinder: Real image optical zoom viewfinder
• LCD Monitor: 3.0 inch low-temperature polycrystalline silicon TFT color LCD with wide viewing angle
• LCD Pixels: Approx. 230,000 pixels
• LCD Coverage: 100%

Aperture and Shutter

• Maximum Aperture: f/2.8 (W) - f/4.8 (T)
• Shutter Speed: 15-1/2500 sec. (settable in Tv and M)

Exposure Control

• ISO Sensitivity: Auto, High ISO Auto, ISO 80/100/200/400/800/1600 equivalent (Standard Output Sensitivity. Recommended Exposure Index)
• Light Metering Method: Evaluative*, Center-weighted average, Spot** (* Control to incorporate facial brightness in Face Detection AF; ** Metering frame is fixed to the center or linked to the AF frame)
• Exposure Control Method: Program AE, Shutter Speed-Priority AE, Aperture-Priority AE, Manual; AE Lock, Safety Shift, Auto ISO Shift
• Exposure Compensation: +/-2 stops in 1/3-stop increments

White Balance

• White Balance Control: Auto, Preset (Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten,Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Underwater), Custom1, Custom2

Flash

• Built-in Flash: Auto, Auto w/ Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On w/ Red-eye Reduction, Flash Off; FE lock, Safety FE, Slow Synchro, Second-curtain synchro
• Flash Range: 1.0-13 ft./30cm-4.0m (W), 1.6-8.2 ft./50cm-2.5m (T) (when sensitivity is set to ISO Auto)
• Recycling Time: 12 sec. or less (battery voltage=7.4V)
• Flash Exposure Compensation: +/-2 stops in 1/3-stop increments

Shooting Specifications

• Shooting Modes: Auto, P, Av, Tv, M, C1, C2, Special Scene(Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Sports, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks,Aquarium, Underwater, Indoor, ISO 3200, Kids & Pets, Night Snapshot, ColorAccent, Color Swap), Stitch Assist, Movie
• Photo Effects: My Colors: Vivid, Vivid Blue, Vivid Green,Vivid Red, Neutral, Sepia, Black & White, Positive Film, Lighter SkinTone, Darker Skin Tone, Custom
• Self-Timer: Activates shutter after an approx. 2-sec./10-sec.delay, Custom
• Wireless Control: Not available
• Continuous Shooting: Normal: approx. 1.5 fps; AF: approx. 0.7fps; LV: approx. 0.8 fps (Large/Fine)

Image Storage

• Storage Media: SD/SDHC Memory Card, MultiMediaCard, MMC Plus Card, HC MMC Plus Card
• File Format: Design rule for camera file system, DPOF Version 1.1
• Image Compression: Normal, Fine, SuperFine, RAW
• JPEG Compression Mode: Still Image: Exif 2.2 (JPEG); Movie: AVI (Image: Motion JPEG; Audio: WAVE (Monaural))
• Number of Recording Pixels: Still Image: 4,000 x 3,000 (Large), 3,264 x2,448 (Medium 1), 2,592 x 1,944 (Medium 2), 1,600 x 1,200 (Medium 3), 640 x480 (Small), 4,000 x 2,248 (Widescreen); Movie: 1024 x 768 (15 fps), 640 x 480(30 fps/30 fps LP), 640 x 480 (2 hours at 0.5 fps/1 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)available up to 4GB or 60 minutes, 160 x 120 (3 minutes at 15 fps)

Playback Specifications

• Playback Modes File: Still Image: Single, Magnification (approx. 2x-10x),Jump, Auto Rotate, Rotate, Resume, My Colors, My Category, Histogram, Index (9thumbnails), Sound Memos, Slide Show, Red-eye Correction, RAW playback,Resize, Image Inspection Tool; Movie: Normal Playback, Special Playback,Editing

Erasing Specifications

• Erase Modes: Still Image: single image, select by date, select bycategory, select by folder, all images; Movie: part of movie, all of movie

Interfaces

• Computer Interface: USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (mini-B jack)
• Video Out: NTSC/PAL
• Audio Out: Monaural
• Other: SD Memory card slot; direct connection to Canon CP and SELPHYCompact Photo Printers, PIXMA Photo Printers and PictBridge-compatibleprinters via camera's USB 2.0 Hi-Speed cable

Power Supply

• Power Source: 1. Rechargeable Lithium Battery NB-2LH; 2. AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC20 (optional)
• Shooting Capacity: Still Image: approx. 240 shots (NB-2LH/LCD on)*, approx. 600 shots (NB-2LH/LCD off) * LCD screen on. The above figures comply with CIPA testing standards and apply when fully-charged batteries are used.
• Playback Time: Approx. 300 min. (NB-2LH)

Physical Specifications

• Operating Temperature: 32-104°F/0-40°C
• Operating Humidity: 10-90%
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 4.19" x 2.83" x 1.67"
• Weight: approx. 11.29 oz