Canon Digital IXUS PowerShot G6

Canon Digital IXUS PowerShot G6

PowerShot G6, 7.1MP, 3072x2304 px, 4.1x/4x, 1/1.8" CCD, 5.08 cm (2.0 ") TFT LCD, 1-1/2000, ISO 50/100/200/400, +/- 2 EV, DPOF v1.1, Exif 2.2, NTSC, PAL, USB 2.0, 380g, Black/Silver

Manufacturer
Canon
SKU
9685A008
12-11-2010
A New "G"eneration in Compact Power
This exciting successor in the high-performance G-Series takes a big step forward with a new optical system that optimizes the impressive 7.1-Megapixel CCD for crystal clear image quality. And while the camera is loaded with SLR-style functions and sports a 2-inch LCD monitor, it's more compact than the previous model!

7.1 Megapixel CCD and Enhanced Optical Shooting System for Stunning Image Quality
PowerShot G6 captures an amazing 7.1 megapixels of resolution to give even your largest prints rich, smooth detail and color. The CCD is optimized by a new optical system for superb image clarity.

Powerful 35-140mm (35mm equivalent) 4x Optical Zoom
Experience an exceptionally powerful and responsive zoom with a fine-tuned drive mechanism that speeds nimbly from the wide-end to the telephoto end in under two seconds. The G6's f/2.0-3.0 zoom is unmatched among competing cameras in this class.

NEW Ergonomic SLR-style Grip and 2-inch LCD Monitor
A new, ergonomically designed grip evokes the traditional comfort and secure hold of an SLR camera.

Exclusive Canon DiG!C Image Processor and iSAPS Technology for Superior Image Quality and Faster Processing Speed
Canon's exclusive DIGIC Image Processor revolutionized how you shoot digital by allowing the camera to process images faster and improving the accuracy of the autofocus. DIGIC also reduces the effects on noise in your images.
iSAPS Technology is an entirely new scene-recognition technology developed for digital cameras by Canon. Using an internal database of thousands of different photos, iSAPS works with the fast DIGIC Image Processor to improve focus speed and accuracy, as well as exposure and white balance.

9-point AiAF for Precise, Accurate Focus
9-point AiAF gives you unlimited flexibility in framing your shots your way. The system ensures that even far off-center subjects will be quickly and accurately focused.

12 EOS-based Shooting Modes plus Photo Effects, Super Macro Mode, Wide-area FlexiZone AF/AE and Spot Metering
The camera's numerous shooting modes will satisfy both beginners and advanced photographers. Everyday shooting situations are made easy with preset parameters, and creativity is encouraged with plenty of flexibility for the user control.

Shooting Modes:
- Define and store your own settings to achieve the effects you prefer.
- TShoot freely while the camera sets all parameters.
- The user controls every aspect of the shot, including aperture and shutter speed.
- The camera chooses a large aperture, focusing the subject and creating beautiful background blur.
- The user defines the aperture, and the camera chooses the corresponding shutter speed.
- A small aperture creates greater depth-of-field for sweeping scenery shots.
- The user selects the shutter speed, and the camera finds the appropriate aperture. With slow exposure times, Canon’s noise reduction system activates to ensure low image noise.
- For impressive sunset or nightlife shots, the camera properly exposes the background and uses slow-sync flash for the subject.
- Similar to auto, but user has access to exposure compensation features.
- Perfectly align sequential shots to create seamless panoramas.
- Choose one of three movie quality modes to create clips with sound up to three minutes long. Edit and replay your movies right on camera.

Photo Effect Mode
Advanced creative effects made easy:
- Vivid Color yields vibrant shots with dramatic contrast.
- Neutral Color produces images of subtle, elegant tonality.
- Low Sharpening creates a soft-focus filter effect.
- Sepia recreates the look of vintage photographs.
- Black & White delivers enhanced clarity and is especially useful for shooting text.
- Custom lets you create and store your own special effect.

Super Macro Mode
Shoot spectacular close-ups as close as 2 inches from your subject.
Wide-Area FlexiZone AF/AE.
Move the AF point freely around in the frame, without recomposing the shot.

Spot Metering
This light-metering mode lets you link exposure compensation to the AF point or the center of the frame.

VGA-quality Movies; ID Photo Print and Movie Print
PowerShot G6 lets you record smooth VGA-quality movies (640 x 480 pixels at 10 frames/second) up to 30 seconds long. Two additional movie quality modes are also available.
ID Photo Print is a great convenience, offering an easy way to create ID photos in 28 sizes to match typical ID-photo requirements for many countries.

ID Photo
Movie Print lets you print multiple, successive stills from a recorded movie on a single sheet. The number of stills printed is automatically chosen to correspond with the paper size.

Direct Photo Printers
For desktop large-format printing, try one of the Direct Photo Printers which allow you to print directly in one of two ways: plug the compatible PowerShot camera into the Direct Photo Printer using the supplied cable, or simply insert a memory card with supplied adapter. You can also connect the printer to your computer for more options. Print high resolution borderless images in post card size or 8.5"x 11" size within minutes.

Compact Photo Printers
Compact Photo Printers let you produce versatile fun credit card size, post card size or wide size prints in just three easy steps: connect, press and print. Control the printer right from your camera's LCD monitor. Prints dye-sublimated credit card size, post card size or wide size – fast. Bordered and borderless options are available. Available paper types let you create mini or credit card size labels. You can even take the CP-330 printer to a party or an outdoor picnic using its included battery.

Video

Maximum video resolution 
640 x 480
Video formats supported 
AVI

Technical details

Interface 
USB 2.0
Colour of product 
Black, Silver
ISO sensitivity 
100, 200, 400, Auto
Weight 
380
Data compression
JPEG, EXIF 2.2, DPOF v1.1
Focal length range (f-f) 
7.2 - 28.8
Lens focal range 
f/2.0-3.0
Auto Focus (AF) assist beam
Y
Auto focusing (AF) modes 
Centre weighted Auto Focus, Continuous Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus, Spot Auto Focus
Bundled software 
ZoomBrowser EX, ImageBrowser, ArcSoft PhotoStudio, ArcSoft VideoImpression
Camera shutter speed 
1 - 1/2000
Camera shutter type 
electronic
Compatible memory cards 
CF, MicroDrive
Compatible operating systems 
Windows 98SE, Me, 2000 SP4, XP, XP SP1<br />Mac OS X v10.1.5 - 10.3
Display 
LCD
Energy Star certified 
Y
Flash exposure lock
Y
Flash modes 
auto, Flash off, Red-eye reduction
Focus
TTL
Histogram
Y
Internal memory 
32
Light metering 
Centre-weighted, Spot
Megapixel 
7.1
Optical zoom 
4.1
PictBridge 
Y
Scene modes 
Landscape, Night, Night landscape, Night portrait, Portrait
Self-timer 
2
Sensor type 
CCD
Video capability 
Y
Viewfinder type 
optical
White balance 
Auto, Cloudy, Custom modes, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Tungsten

Ports & interfaces

DC-in jack 
Y
Built-in microphone 
Y

Power

Power supply type 
AC/DC

Display

Display resolution (numeric) 
118000
Field of view
100
Touch screen 
N

Technical details

Display diagonal 
2

Audio

Voice recording
Y

Lens system

Combined zoom
16
Digital zoom 
4
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)
35 - 140
Image stabilizer 
Y

Camera

Camera type 
Compact camera
Photo effects 
Black&White, Neutral, Sepia, Vivid
Camera playback
movie, single image, slide show
Direct printing 
Y
Image editing
rotating
Built-in processor
DIGIC

Focusing

Auto Focus (AF) lock
Y
Macro focusing range (tele)
0.15 - 0.5
Macro focusing range (wide)
0.05 - 0.5
Normal focusing range
0.5 -?
Super Macro focusing range
0.05

Light exposure

Light exposure modes 
aperture priority AE, auto, manual, shutter priority AE

Flash

Built-in flash 
Y
Flash range (tele)
0.7 - 4
Flash range (wide)
0.7 - 5
Flash recharging time
10

System requirements

Mac compatibility 
Y

Operational conditions

Operating temperature (T-T) 
0 - 40
Operating relative humidity (H-H)
10 - 90

Battery

Battery life (CIPA standard)
300

Packaging content

Battery technology 
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)

Picture quality

Image sensor size
1/1.8
Still image resolution(s) 
640 x 480, 1600 x 1200, 2048 x 1536, 2592 x 1944

Weight & dimensions

Width 
104.9
Depth 
73.1
Height 
72.8

Other features

USB 2.0 ports quantity 
1
Magnification 
2
Digital SLR 
N

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