Canon PowerShot G12

Canon PowerShot G12

PowerShot G12 - 1/1.7 type CCD, 10.0M, DIGIC 4, f/2.8 - 4.5, TTL, 7.0 cm (2.8”) PureColor II VA (TFT), Hi-Speed USB (MTP, PTP)

Manufacturer
Canon
SKU
4342B010
14-09-2010
The PowerShot G12 gives exceptional images with HS System and a premium Canon wide-angle lens. Full Manual mode, RAW, Front Dial and optional Lens Filter Adapter allow professional levels of control.

HS System with High-sensitivity 10 MP CCD and DIGIC 4
The HS System is a powerful combination of high-sensitivity sensor and DIGIC 4 processor – providing exceptional low-light shooting capabilities. Higher ISO reduces the need for flash and allows faster shutter speeds to reduce blur when the subject is in motion.

28mm wide, 5x zoom lens with Hybrid IS
A high-quality genuine Canon lens covering 28-140mm (35mm equivalent) allows for flexibility and clarity. The optical Image Stabilizer corrects camera shake up to 4-stops, while Hybrid IS gives sharp results when shooting macro.

7.0 cm (2.8") vari-angle LCD, Electronic Level, OVF
The vari-angle PureColor II VA LCD offers superb colour rendition and contrast and can be adjusted for shooting at awkward angles. Electronic Level display shows a level indicator on screen to check the camera is horizontal while an optical viewfinder allows the user to compose using their own shooting style.

Take Full Control
The PowerShot G12 features Full Manual mode with RAW format giving the user complete control during post-shot editing; and with support for Canon’s Digital Photo Professional (DPP) software, digital SLR users can integrate the PowerShot G12 into an existing workflow.

HD movies with HDMI
As well as shooting high quality stills, the PowerShot G12 can capture 720p HD Movies with stereo sound. Results can be played back with no loss in quality via the HDMI terminal.

High Dynamic Range mode
In high contrast scenes, a conventional digital camera can struggle to capture detail in shadows and highlights. When placed on a tripod the High Dynamic Range mode takes multiple exposures of the same scene and combines them in-camera to capture a high contrast scene in detail.

Smart Auto
Smart Auto uses Scene Detection Technology to detect the appropriate scene from a possible 28, to obtain the best result. Smart Flash Exposure intelligently controls flash power and usage.

Multi-Aspect Shooting
The user can shoot in a range of formats including 3:2, 1:1, 16:9 and 4:5 allowing perfect composition at the time of shooting without the need to post-process.

Extensive accessory system
The PowerShot G12 supports a range of accessories including a Lens Filter Adapter which allows the addition of 58mm filters. A hotshoe allows for the use of Canon Speedlite flashes while a Waterproof Case allows the user to use the camera underwater up to 40m.

Video

Maximum video resolution 
1280 x 720 pixels
Video formats supported 
MOV
Motion JPEG frame rate
24 fps

Technical details

Interface 
USB 2.0, HDMI, AV-out
Colour of product 
Black
ISO sensitivity 
80, 100, 125, 160, 200, 250, 320, 400, 500, 640, 800, 1000, 1250, 1600, 2000, 2250, 3200, Auto
Weight 
401g
Data compression
Fine, Norm
Focal length range (f-f) 
6.1 - 30.5 mm
Auto Focus (AF) assist beam
Y
Auto focusing (AF) modes 
Continuous Auto Focus, Selective Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus
Bundled software 
ZoomBrowser EX / ImageBrowser<br />PhotoStitch
Camera shutter speed 
1 - 1/4000s
Compatible memory cards 
MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Compatible operating systems 
Windows 7/ Vista SP1-2/ XP SP3<br />Mac OS X v10.4 - 10.6
Display 
LCD
Flash exposure lock
Y
Flash modes 
Auto, Flash off, Manual, Red-eye reduction, Second curtain synchro, Slow synchronization
Focus
TTL
Histogram
Y
Light metering 
Centre-weighted, Spot
Megapixel 
10 MP
Optical zoom 
5x
PictBridge 
Y
Scene modes 
Backlight, Beach, Children, Fireworks, Landscape, Portrait, Snow, Underwater
Sensor type 
CCD
Video capability 
Y
Viewfinder type 
optical
White balance 
Auto, Cloudy, Custom modes, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Tungsten
Filter
Y
I/O ports 
1x USB 2.0 (MTP, PTP)<br />1x HDMI Mini<br />1x A/V-out (PAL/NTSC)

Ports & interfaces

Built-in microphone 
Y

Power

Battery type 
NB-7L
Battery life (max) 
7h
Number of batteries supported 
1

Display

Display resolution (numeric) 
461000 pixels
Field of view
100%
Vari-angle LCD display
Y
Touch screen 
N

Technical details

Display diagonal 
7.11 cm (2.8")

Lens system

Lens structure (elements/groups) 
11/9
Combined zoom
20x
Focus adjustment
Auto
Closest focusing distance
0.01m
Digital zoom 
4x
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)
28 - 140 mm
Image stabilizer 
Y
Number of aspheric elements
1

Camera

Camera type 
Compact camera
Photo effects 
Black&White, Neutral, Positive film, Sepia, Skin tones, Vivid
Camera playback
movie, single image
Playback zoom (max)
2x
Custom colour
Y
Image editing
resizing
Live view
Y
Built-in processor
DIGIC 4 + iSAPS

Focusing

Auto Focus (AF) lock
Y

Light exposure

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

Flash

Built-in flash 
Y
Flash range (tele)
0.5 - 4m
Flash range (wide)
0.5 - 7m

System requirements

Mac compatibility 
Y

Operational conditions

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

Battery

Battery life (CIPA standard)
370 shots

Packaging content

Battery technology 
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)

Picture quality

Image sensor size
25.4/43.2 mm (1/1.7")
Maximum image resolution 
3648 x 2736 pixels
Supported aspect ratios 
3:2, 4:3, 16:9

Weight & dimensions

Width 
11.21 cm
Depth 
4.83 cm
Height 
7.62 cm

Other features

USB 2.0 ports quantity 
1
HDMI ports quantity 
1
Digital SLR 
N

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