Canon PowerShot G12 Review

The HS SYSTEM combines a powerful 10.0 Megapixel CCD sensor and Canon's DIGIC 4 Image Processor. The Canon PowerShot G12 is dramatically more sensitive than cameras with identical megapixel counts, and delivers spectacular images with minimal noise. Increased sensitivity demands a higher ISO speed, and the PowerShot G12 delivers with a new maximum setting of ISO 3200. Blur and camera shake are notably reduced for the ultimate in sharpness and clarity.

The Canon PowerShot G12 has a large, bright 2.8-inch vari-angle LCD with 461,000 dots of resolution providing photographers with additional creative control whether holding the camera overhead or low to the ground. A new control dial has been added to the front of the camera as well for easy adjusting of camera settings similar to how users operate a Canon Digital SLR camera. Further adding to the overall appeal of the new Canon PowerShot G12 is a 5X-Optical Zoom lens with Optical Image Stabilization and its wide-angle capabilities starting at 28mm, which will help when trying to get a sweeping landscape into one image. When using compatible optional accessories such as Speedlite flashes, an underwater housing and a tele-converter lens the photographic possibilities for users of this new camera are almost endless.

The Canon PowerShot G12 gives you a large 2.8-inch PureColor System LCD screen for excellent control when framing your shots. But size is only part of the story. Canon's PureColor System LCD offers spectacular color, resolution and contrast even at an angle. The screen is durable and easy to see. It is a perfect feature for gathering friends and family around to see your images.

The estimated selling price of the Canon PowerShot G12 is $499.99 and will be available in early October.

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* 10.0 Megapixel CCD sensor combined with the DIGIC 4 Image Processor creates 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.

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