The power and excellence: Canon launches the new leader of the PowerShot line: the PowerShot G10


Canon announces the launch of the new best seller in the range of PowerShot digital compact: the PowerShot G10. Successor of the PowerShot G9, the G10 is the first device to allow Series G framing in wide-angle (28 mm equivalent) with a 5x optical zoom with optical image stabilization. On the other hand, the sensor 14.7 million pixels and the new image processor Canon DIGIC 4 ensures exceptional image quality.

Wide-angle high quality
With an optical zoom wide-angle 5x (28-140 mm), the PowerShot G10 combines a scoping potential in wide-angle impressive, ideal for photos of landscape, architecture or interior, and a large beach of powerful telephoto zoom up to 140 mm. It offers great flexibility in composition. The optical image stabilizer incorporated in the Canon zoom ensures images free of motion blur over the whole range of zooming in to increase stability with a performance equivalent to a gain of 4 shutter speeds.

Resolution of 14.7 million pixels and recording RAW
The CCD 14.7 million pixels is the highest resolution currently available in the PowerShot range, works in synergy with the new Canon DIGIC processor 4 to produce perfect images that are characterized by a wealth of detail and noise Electronic extremely low. This resolution allows impressive printing prints up to A2 or creative cropping after the shooting.
For much freedom treatment after the shooting, the PowerShot G10 includes a RAW recording mode and is compatible with the software Canon Digital Photo Professional, for a natural integration in the workflow of professional photographer.

DIGIC 4 for exceptional images
The new Canon DIGIC processor 4 uses algorithms optimized and performs high-precision calculations, which gives the PowerShot G10 two major assets: an ultra-fast operation and production of richly detailed images, free from noise, with perfect clarity and a color reproduction wonderfully precise.

The pilot also DIGIC 4 ingenious functions. Among other things, the new feature Canon i-Contrast detection and analysis of contrast increases the dynamic range of images to restore previously imperceptible details in dark areas without the high light areas are overexposed, however.

The anti-blur solution Canon implements a variety of technologies to fight against blur caused by vibration from the aircraft and the movements of the subject: optical image stabilization technology, motion detection and automatic shift of sensitivity, and the new auto type Servo AF which, when activated, continually adjusts to focus on the subject when it moves towards the camera or remote.

Designed to increase opportunities
With extremely high resolution of 461,000 items, the large LCD II 3 inches (7.6 cm) allows for easy framing and an ultra-detailed viewing of each photo. In addition, a color reproduction and an optimized angle of exceptional visibility. For instant access to key settings, the PowerShot G10 includes a new dial exposure correction and a wheel selection or sensitivity shooting mode.

Complete system accessories
The PowerShot G10 is compatible with many accessories, including Canon macro ring flash and macro dual reflector réflecteur1 offering new exciting opportunities for shooting close and creative photo. The new compatibility with the remote RS60-E3 can easily trigger when mounting the PowerShot G10 on a tripod.

"The PowerShot G10 is clearly distinguishable from other compact digital because it has the power and excellence," said Mogens Jensen, Director of Communication and Image Canon Europe. "It will appeal not only amateur photo enthusiasts, but also professionals who want to add a compact and efficient in their usual equipment."

Price advised
PowerShot G10: 599 euro price advised
Availability mid-October 2008

Key Features
* CCD sensor 14.7 million pixels
* Optical zoom wide-angle 5x (28-140 mm) with optical image stabilization
* Saving images in RAW and software compatibility with the Canon Digital Photo Professional
* DIGIC 4 for perfect images, AF ultra-fast (with AF Servo) and superb responsiveness
* Elimination of the main causes of image blur through the car high ISO sensitivity, the optical image stabilization, technology motion detection and automatic shift of sensitivity
* Superb pictures of people with AF / exhibition / expo flash / white balance detection of faces, selection and monitoring of a face and delays detection of faces
* LCD II 3-inch PureColor type (resolution of 461,000 points) with a wide angle of visibility; optical viewfinder
* Function exhibition i-Contrast to increase the brightness in dark areas and better in return details
* Wheels of exposure correction and adjustment of ISO
* 26 shooting modes including manual control and custom settings
* Accessories include a TV converter and a sealed housing, compatibility with flashes Speedlite EX
* Registration fluid video quality VGA to 30 im. / sec.

Source: Canon Communication and Image

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