New Canon G10 Compact Digital Camera
Canon announced today their new flagship PowerShot compact digital camera: PowerShot G10 will be launch very soon. G10 is a replacement of the current G9 model. At first look, the spec is impressive. It offer wide-angle imaging, 35mm viewing angle equivalent of a 28-140mm lens( with optical Image Stabilizer). 14.7 Megapixel sensor with raw shooting mode. New DIGIC 4 image processor, it is the same processor that used in EOS 50D and 5D Mark II digital SLRs. Outstanding detail allows printing in sizes of up to A2, or creative cropping in post-processing.
G10 also offer a new ‘i-Contrast’ feature designed to increase dynamic range in images. What it means is that G10 can brings out previously unnoticed detail in dark areas like shadows - without blowing out lighter areas.
- 14.7 Megapixel CCD sensor
- 5x wide-angle (28mm) optical zoom lens with optical Image Stabilizer
- RAW image recording plus support for Canon Digital Photo Professional
- DIGIC 4 for clear, sharp images, high-speed AF (including Servo AF) and fast response times
- Targets all the main causes of blur with High ISO Auto, optical
Image Stabilizer, Motion Detection Technology and Auto ISO shift - Great people shots with improved Face Detection AF/AE/FE/WB plus
Face Select & Track and FaceSelf-Timer - 3.0” PureColor LCD II (461k dots resolution) with wide viewing angle and optical viewfinder
- i-Contrast boosts brightness and retains detail in dark areas
- Dedicated Exposure Compensation and ISO dials
- 26 shooting modes with manual control and custom settings
- Accessories include tele-converter, Speedlite flashes and waterproof case
- Smooth, 30fps VGA movies
Canon’s G series are always my top choice of high-end compact digital camera. It sure will create lot of excitement when you hold one in hand.
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