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Canon PowerShot G9
Canon PowerShot G9
12.1MP Compact Digital Camera with 6x Optical Zoom
$484.99
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General
Brand Name: |
Canon |
Model Name: |
PowerShot G9 |
Date Available: |
September 15, 2007 |
Physical
Camera Format: |
Compact |
Size (W x H x D): |
4.2 x 2.8 x 1.7 in. |
Weight (without batteries): |
11.3 oz |
Easy to Use: |
Yes |
Colors: |
Black |
Body Material: |
Metal and Plastic |
Tripod Mount Available: |
Yes |
Image Capture
Sensor Type: |
CCD |
Sensor Size: |
7.6 x 5.7 mm |
Effective Sensor Resolution: |
12.1 megapixels |
Max Image Resolution: |
4000 x 3000 pixels |
Shutter Lag Time (pre-focused): |
0.12 sec |
Shutter Lag Time (including auto-focus time): |
0.6 sec |
Power to First Shot Time: |
1.2 sec |
Max Shooting Speed (continuous): |
1.5 frames/sec |
Max Shooting Speed (burst): |
1.5 frames/sec |
Video Capture
Video Available: |
Yes |
HD Video Available: |
No |
Video Sound Available: |
Yes |
Video Stereo Sound Available: |
No |
Video Zoom Available (while recording): |
No |
Max Video Resolution: |
1024 x 768 pixels |
Max Video Frame Rate (max resolution): |
15 frames/sec |
Max Video Frame Rate (any resolution): |
30 frames/sec |
Lens System
Min Focal Length (35 mm equivalent): |
35 mm |
Max Focal Length (35 mm equivalent): |
210 mm |
Optical Zoom: |
6.0x |
Digital Zoom: |
4.0x |
Image Stabilization Type: |
Lens Shift |
Image Stabilization Available: |
Yes |
Manual Focus Available: |
Yes |
Auto Focus Assist Light Available: |
Yes |
Min Focus Distance (not macro): |
19.7 in. |
Min Focus Distance (macro): |
0.4 in. |
Interchangeable Lenses Available: |
No |
Aperture and Shutter
Max Aperture (wide-angle): |
f/2.8 |
Max Aperture (tele-photo): |
f/48.0 |
Max Shutter Speed: |
1/2500 sec |
Smile Detection Available: |
No |
Exposure Controls
Min ISO Setting: |
80 |
Max ISO Setting: |
3200 |
Aperture Priority Mode Available: |
Yes |
Shutter Priority Mode Available: |
Yes |
Full Manual Exposure Mode Available: |
Yes |
Face Detection Available: |
Yes |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 2.0 EV |
Viewfinder and Display
Viewfinder Available: |
Yes |
Viewfinder Type: |
Optical |
Dioptric Adjustment Available: |
Yes |
LCD Screen Size: |
3.0 in. |
LCD Screen Resolution: |
230000 pixels |
Display Mounting: |
Built-in |
Flash
Flash Range (wide-angle): |
1.0 - 13.0 ft |
Flash Range (tele-photo): |
1.6 - 8.2 ft |
Flash Recycling Time: |
2.7 sec |
External Flash Connection Available: |
Yes |
External Flash Connection Type: |
Hot Shoe |
Image Storage
Storage Media: |
SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card |
Sensor Raw Format Available: |
Yes |
Interfaces
Computer Interface: |
USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (480 Mbit/s) |
Video Out Interface Available: |
Yes |
Power
Battery Type: |
Proprietary Lithium Ion Rechargeable |
Battery Life: |
240 shots |