Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II Digital Camera
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The Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II Digital Camera is an advanced
compact camera featuring a 12.8MP High-Sensitivity 1.5" CMOS sensor and
a DIGIC 6 image processor to produce high-resolution still imagery and
full HD 1080p video with notable low-light quality and sensitivity to
ISO 12800. The sensor and processor work together to form the Canon HS
SYSTEM, which helps to improve the image quality of dimly-lit shots by
reducing noise and enhancing the overall clarity. Additionally, the
processor offers a range of speed-related assets throughout the camera,
including a maximum full resolution continuous shooting rate of 5.2 fps
for up an SDHC/SDXC UHS-I memory card's capacity as well as a High Speed
AF system for maintained sharpness in a variety of shooting conditions.
The built-in Canon 5x optical zoom lens provides a 35mm-equivalent focal
length range of 24-120mm, covering wide-angle to telephoto length
perspectives. A maximum aperture of f/2-3.9 contributes to working in
low lighting and, when coupled with the 9-blade diaphragm, helps to
isolate subject matter and realize a pleasing out-of-focus quality in
shallow depth of field images. Benefitting this lens' coverage is an
Optical Image Stabilizer system, which helps to minimize the appearance
of camera shake to suit working with longer shutter speeds and greater
focal lengths.
The compact camera design integrates a number of design elements that
complement an overall intuitive handling scheme, including a 3.0"
1,040k-dot capacitive touchscreen LCD that features a tilting design to
benefit working from high and low angles. A redeveloped lens design also
increases shooting efficiency through its incorporation of Dual Control
Rings, which support a range of customizable settings and mimic the
operation of a traditional SLR lens, including full-time manual focusing
abilities, for greater familiarity during shooting.
Complementing the imaging and handling traits of the camera is built-in
Wi-Fi connectivity, which allows for the instant sharing of photos and
videos to linked mobile devices, home computers, or directly to select
social networking sites. Connection is further simplified through the
implementation of NFC technology to streamline the sharing process. Once
linked, mobile devices can also be used to control and release the
camera's shutter.
The redeveloped sensor and processor also combine to enable RAW imaging
with 14-bit signal processing, the same used in Canon's EOS DSLRs, to
provide high image quality with expanded post-processing capabilities.
RAW imagery can be recorded in both 3:2 and 4:3 ratios, and due to the
size of the sensor, the angle of view remains the same when
transitioning from one format to another.
The lens' performance is further enhanced through the inclusion of an
Optical Image Stabilizer system, which helps to minimize the appearance
of camera shake to suit working in difficult lighting conditions.
Furthermore, an Intelligent IS system offers unique stabilization
solutions depending on specific shooting conditions. The Normal setting
corrects for a wide range of movements and is ideal for still
photography; the Panning setting detects when panning shots are being
made and does not compensate for lateral shake; the Macro (Hybrid)
setting specifically corrects for shift-type shake that is common when
working with close-up subject matter; the Dynamic mode is highly
effective for video work and wide-angle settings and helps to minimize
common shake that occurs while walking or moving with the camera; the
Powered setting is suited for shooting at the telephoto end of the zoom
range when hand shake is most prevalent; the Active Tripod mode is used
for recording video atop a tripod where minor amounts of camera shake
can occur; and Tripod mode simply turns off the IS since it is no longer
needed.
When connected, the mobile device can also be used to remotely control
and release the camera's shutter, self-timer, flash, and zoom from a
distance, as well as display a live view image on the linked device's
screen.
Benefitting the overall control and handling capabilities, Dual Control
Rings surround the lens and offer an intuitive means for controlling
customizable functions and camera settings. The inner ring is stepped
and can be set to control aperture value, shutter speed, and exposure
compensation. The outer, non-stepped ring has a different texture for
easy recognition and is used for fine-tuned adjustments, including
full-time manual focus akin to a traditional SLR lens. When combined
with a rear control dial, the camera can be easily configured to give
immediate access to the most frequently used camera controls.