Canon PowerShot G12

Let the G Series Inspire You.

Feast your eyes on an updated G Series digital camera: The G12. It's ready to impress the advanced amateurs who have always celebrated the G Series. The G12 is still loaded with powerful technologies that has made the G Series cameras so renowned, like the Canon HS SYSTEM, 2.8-inch Vari-angle PureColor System LCD, and RAW + JPEG image modes. Now, this flagship camera paves the way with these new upgrades like 720p HD Video with stereo sound to get crystal clear footage, multiple aspect ratios, High Dynamic Range, Electronic Level, Tracking AF, a Front Dial and much more to give you even more creative control than before!

Features:

* 10.0 Megapixel sensor combined with the DIGIC 4 Image Processor create Canon's HS SYSTEM for improved low light performance and better image quality.

* Shoot beautiful 720p HD video in stereo sound and play back on an HDTV via the HDMI output.

* Full range of shooting and recording modes including RAW + JPEG for the ultimate creative control.

* Utilizes Canon's Hybrid IS to compensate for angular and shift camera shake during close-up shooting.

* Large, bright 2.8-inch Vari-angle LCD with 461,000 dots for shooting at a variety of angles plus an optical viewfinder.

* A high-powered 5x Optical Zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer, plus a 28mm Wide-Angle Lens gets you up close and personal to your subjects, as well as capture more in your frame.

* A host of optional accessories including Speedlite flashes, underwater housing and Tele-Converter Lens are available.

* High Dynamic Range scene mode combines multiple shots into one picture showing greater image detail.

Specification:

Type

Compact digital still camera with built-in flash, 5x Optical / 4x Digital / 20x Combined Zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer System

Type

10.0 Megapixel, 1/1.7-inch type Charge Coupled Device (CCD)

Total Pixels

Approx. 10.4 Megapixels

Effective Pixels

Approx. 10.0 Megapixels

Focal Length

6.1 (W) - 30.5 (T) mm (35mm film equivalent: 28 (W) - 140 (T) mm)

Digital Zoom

4x

Focusing Range

Normal AF: 2.0 in./5cm - infinity (W), 12 in./30cm - infinity (T);

Normal (With Tele-Converter): 1.8 ft./55cm - infinity (T);

Macro AF: 0.4 in. - 1.6 ft./1 - 50cm (W), 12 in. - 1.6 ft./30 - 50cm (T)

Manual Focus: 0.4 in./1cm. - infinity (W), 12 in./30cm - infinity (T)

Autofocus System

TTL Autofocus

Optical Viewfinder

Real-image optical viewfinder

LCD Monitor

2.8-inch TFT color LCD (Vari-angle type with wide-viewing angle)

LCD Pixels

Approx. 461,000 pixels

LCD Coverage

Approx. 100%

Maximum Aperture

f/2.8 (W) - f/4.5 (T)

- f/numbers available in Av and M:

W: f/2.8, 3.2, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0, 5.6, 6.3, 7.1, 8.0

T: f/4.5, 5.0, 5.6, 6.3, 7.1, 8.0

Shutter Speed

1 - 1/4000 sec.

15 - 1/4000 sec. (Total shutter speed range)

- Shutter speeds differs depending on the shooting mode.

- Shutter speeds available in Tv and M:

15, 13, 10, 8, 6, 5, 4, 3.2, 2.5, 2, 1.6, 1.3, 1, 0.8, 0.6, 0.5, 0.4, 0.3, 1/4, 1/5, 1/6, 1/8, 1/10, 1/13, 1/15, 1/20, 1/25, 1/30, 1/40, 1/50, 1/60, 1/80, 1/100, 1/125, 1/160, 1/200, 1/250, 1/320, 1/400, 1/500, 1/640, 1/800, 1/1000, 1/1250, 1/1600, 1/2000, 1/12500, 1/3200, 1/4000 (Units: sec.)

Sensitivity

Auto, ISO 80/100/125/160/200/250/320/400/500/640/800/ 1000/1250/1600/2000/2500/3200

Light Metering Method

Evaluative*1, Center-weighted average, Spot*2

*1 Facial brightness is evaluated (Face Detect AE) in Face AiAF.

*2 Fixed to Center, linked to AF frame.

Exposure Control Method

AE Lock

- Not available when shooting videos

Exposure Compensation

+/-2 stops in 1/3-stop increments

- Not available when shooting videos

White Balance Control

Auto*, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Underwater, Custom1, Custom2

*Facial color is evaluated in Face AiAF (Face Detect WB).

Built-in Flash

Auto, on, Slow Synchro, off, Red-eye Reduction, FE Lock

- Facial brightness is also evaluated in Face AiAF.

Flash Range

1.6 - 23 ft. (50cm - 70m) (W), 1.6 - 13 ft. (50cm - 4.0m (T)

- Image brightness may diminish depending on the shooting distance.

Recycling Time

10 sec. or less (battery voltage: 7.4V)

Flash Exposure Compensation

+/-2 stops in 1/3-stop increments

Shooting Modes

Smart AUTO, P, Tv, Av, M, C1, C2, Low Light, Quick Shot, SCN^*1, Movie^*2

¹ Portrait, Landscape, Kids & Pets, Sports, Smart Shutter^*3, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Color Accent, Color Swap, High Dynamic Range, Nostalgic, Fisheye Effect, Miniature Effect, Beach, Underwater, Foliage, Snow, Fireworks, Stitch Assist

^*2 Standard, Miniature Effect, Color Accent, Color Swap

^*3 Smile, Wink Self-timer, Face Self-Timer

Photo Effects

My Colors

My Colors Off, Vivid, Neutral, Sepia, Black & White, Positive Film, Lighter Skin, Darker Skin, Vivid Blue, Vivid Green, Vivid Red, Custom Color*

* Adjustment of contrast, sharpness, saturation, red, green, blue and skin tone are available.

- Not available in RAW and RAW+JPEG

Self Timer

Custom*

*Delay time (0 - 15 sec. (in one-second increments), 20/25/30 sec.) and number of shots

(1 - 10 shots (in one-shot increments)) can be specified.

Wireless Control

Not available

Continuous Shooting

Normal: Approx. 2.0 shots/sec. (when shooting in P mode), Approx. 4.2 shots/sec. (when shooting in Low Light mode)

AF: Approx. 0.7 shots/sec. (when shooting in P mode), Approx. 1.0 shots/sec. (when shooting in Low Light mode)

LV: Approx. 0.8 shots/sec. (when shooting in P mode), Approx. 1.2 shots/sec. (when shooting in Low Light mode)

- Under conditions where the flash does not fire automatically.

- Differs depending on the zoom position.

Storage Media

SD/SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, MultiMediaCard, MMC Plus Card, HC MMC Plus Card

File Format

Design rule for Camera File system, DPOF (Version 1.1) compliant

Image Recording Format

Normal, Fine, RAW

JPEG Compression Mode

Still Image: Exif 2.3 (JPEG), RAW (CR2 Canon Original))*

* Images processed with DPP.

Videos: MOV (Image data: H.264, Audio data: Linear PCM (Stereo))

Computer Interface

USB 2.0 Hi-Speed USB (dedicated female connector with unified type of digital, audio and video)

Video Out

Analog: NTSC/PAL, digital: HDMI mini connector

Audio Out

Stereo

Other

Memory card slot; direct connection to Canon SELPHY Compact Photo Printers, PIXMA Inkjet Photo Printers and PictBridge-compatible printers via camera's USB 2.0 Hi-Speed cable

Power Supply

1. Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery NB-7L

2. AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC50 LCD Monitor on: Approx. 370 shots LCD Monitor off: Approx. 1000 shots Approx: 310 shots when in Quick Shot mode (LCD monitor on) Approx. 7 hours

Power Source

1. Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery NB-7L

2. AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC50

Shooting Capacity

LCD Monitor on: Approx. 370 shots LCD Monitor off: Approx. 1000 shots Approx: 310 shots when in Quick Shot mode (LCD monitor on)

Playback Time

Approx. 7 hours

Operating Temperature

32-104°F/0-40°C

Operating Humidity

10-90%

Dimensions (W x H x D)

4.41 x 3.00 x 1.90 in. / 112.1 x 76.2 x 48.3mm

* CIPA Compliant

Weight

Approx. 12.4 oz./ 351g (camera body only)