Canon Powershot G6
The Canon PowerShot G6 is now here. Even though the design has changed compared to the predecessor models G5 and G3 and the camera has become smaller – despite the simultaneous growth of the LC colour screen – it is essentially a “copy” of these models, upgraded to 7.1 megapixels, with hardly any changes in functions and features. For example, the PowerShot G6 continues to zoom over the 35-140 mm (35 mm equivalent) range at a speed of F2.0-3.0 and, like all G Series models, is equipped with a rotatable and tiltable colour LCD screen. This measures about 2″ (5.1 cm) diagonally on the G6 and serves as an alternative viewfinder as well as for subsequent image display and menu settings. All G-Series PowerShot models also share the ability to expand with optical accessories such as wide-angle and tele-converter lenses (using a lens adapter) or flash-side TTL hot shoe. The flash metering and control is supported by the proven E-TTL technology, which also works wirelessly with multiple flash units. Other Canon-typical developments can be found in the G6 in the form of a DIGIC signal processor, iSAPS subject analysis and autofocus, which can be switched from AiAF control (9 measuring fields) to Flexizone control (AF measuring field freely placeable). The PowerShot G6 still stores images in either JPEG or RAW format (or both simultaneously if desired) on removable CompactFlash type I and II memory cards (including miniature hard drives). What’s new about the G6 is that it can now also record video sequences in VGA resolution (but only at 10 fps and in limited length) and that it can achieve a slightly slower frame rate of 1.2 frames per second in standard continuous shooting mode due to the larger data volumes. Other features of the G6, like its predecessors, include numerous scene programs, user memory, a switchable neutral density filter, direct printing without a PC, PTP support and much more.
Canon PowerShot G6 data sheet
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Sensor | CCD sensor 1/1.8″ 7.2 x 5.3 mm (crop factor 4.8 )7.4 megapixels (physical), 7.1 megapixels (effective) |
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Pixelpitch | 2.3 µm | ||||||||||||||||||
Photo resolution |
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Image formats | JPG, RAW | ||||||||||||||||||
Color depth | Not available | ||||||||||||||||||
Metadata | Exif (version 2.2), DCF standard | ||||||||||||||||||
Video resolution |
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Maximum recording time | 3 min | ||||||||||||||||||
Video format |
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Lens |
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Focal length | 35 to 140 mm (35mm equivalent )4x zoomDigital zoom 4.1x |
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Macro area | 5-50 cm (wide angle )15-50 cm (telephoto) |
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Aperture | F2 (wide angle )F3 (telephoto) |
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Autofocus | yes | ||||||||||||||||||
Autofocus functions | Single AF, Continuous AF, Area AF, Manual | ||||||||||||||||||
Filter thread | 58 mm | ||||||||||||||||||
Viewfinder and monitor |
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Viewfinder | Optical viewfinder | ||||||||||||||||||
Monitor | Monitor available | ||||||||||||||||||
Video finder | Dioptre compensation (-3.0 to 1.0 dpt) | ||||||||||||||||||
Exposure |
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Exposure metering | Center-weighted integral measurement, matrix/multi-field measurement, spot measurement | ||||||||||||||||||
Exposure times | 1/2,000 to 15 s (automatic) | ||||||||||||||||||
Exposure control | Programmed automatic, Shutter priority, Aperture priority, Manual | ||||||||||||||||||
Exposure Compensation | -2.0 to +2.0 EV with step size of 1/3 EV | ||||||||||||||||||
Photosensitivity | ISO 50 to ISO 100 (automatic )ISO 50 to ISO 400 (manual) |
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Remote access | available | ||||||||||||||||||
Scene modes | Custom, Landscape, Night Scene, and Portrait | ||||||||||||||||||
White balance | Automatic, clouds, sun, flash light, fluorescent lamp, incandescent light | ||||||||||||||||||
Continuous shooting | Continuous shooting function max. 1.2 fps at the highest resolution and max. 23 stored photos, or max. 14 images at a frame rate of 2 fps with image playback turned off | ||||||||||||||||||
Self-timer | Self-timer with 2 s interval, special features: or 10 s (optional) | ||||||||||||||||||
Recording functions | Live histogram | ||||||||||||||||||
Flashgun |
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Flash | built-in flash shoe : Canon, standard center contact |
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Flash range | 0.7 to 5.0 m at wide angle0 .7 to 4.0 m at telephoto |
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Flash functions | Auto, fill-flash, flash on, flash off, slow sync, flash on second shutter curtain, red-eye reduction | ||||||||||||||||||
Equipment |
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Image stabilizer | no optical image stabilizer | ||||||||||||||||||
Memory |
CF (Type I, Type II)
Microdrive
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Power supply unit | Power supply connection | ||||||||||||||||||
Power supply | 1 x Canon BP-511A (Lithium ion (Li-Ion), 7.4 V, 1,390 mAh) | ||||||||||||||||||
Playback functions | Red eye retouching, playback histogram, image index | ||||||||||||||||||
Image parameters | Color saturation, noise reduction | ||||||||||||||||||
Connections | Data interfaces: USB video output : yes (HDMI output Micro (Type D)) |
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Supported direct printing methods | PictBridge | ||||||||||||||||||
Tripod thread | 1/4″ | ||||||||||||||||||
Special features and miscellaneous | DIGIC signal processoriSAPS Intelligent Scene Analysis Technology9-point AiAF AFAF/AE AF/AE metering over 345 individually selectable metering pointsSingle-frame AF or focus trackingSimultaneous recording in RAW and JPEG formatsNoise reduction for long exposures of over 1,3-second ND8 filter swing-inJog dialPlayback zoom12 menu languages selectableSharpness seriesMy-Camera mode for personalizable welcome screens and camera tonesShape/color saturation |
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Size and weight |
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Weight | 380 g (without battery and memory card) | ||||||||||||||||||
Dimensions W x H x D | 105 x 73 x 73 mm | ||||||||||||||||||
Miscellaneous |
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standard accessory | Canon BP-511A special batteryCanon WL-DC100 (infrared remote control) Power supply/charger32 MByte-CompactFlash-I removable memory cardUSB-connection cableAudio/Video cableStretch strapImage editing softwareArcSoft PhotoStudi for Windows and for MacintoshPanorama software PhotoStitch 3.1for Windows and for MacintoshCamera software ZoomBrowser EX 5.0 / Image Browser 5.0 for Windows and for MacintoshTwain driverWIA device driver for WindowsVideo editing software ArcSoft Videoimpression for Windows and Macintosh |
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additional accessories | Canon CA-PS400 Special Battery ChargerCanon CR-560 AC AdapterReplacement Battery (BP-511/BP-511A/512/512A) CompactFlash removable storage media in all available capacitiesPC Card Adapter (for notebook) Bayonet Lens Adapter LA-DC58DWide-Angle Converter WC-DC58NTele Converter TC-DC58NN Close-up Lens 250DCanon Speedlite EX System Flash Soft Case |
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USB |
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