Hot Gadget Camera 2012: Canon PowerShot G1X Specs an Price

Coloring the gadget camera market, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, announced the introduction of a new flagship PowerShot model. The brand new Canon PowerShot G1X digital camera comes with a number of features that come from the advanced CMOS sensor technologies developed inside Canon’s EOS camera range. The PowerShot G1 X, The PowerShot G1 X camera will feature a 1.5-inch, 14.3-megapixel CMOS sensor, the largest sensor to date for a PowerShot model, delivering approximately nine times more light sensitivity and helping to produce amazing depth-of-field and high-quality images in tough low-light conditions.

Featuring an amazing Canon lens with 4X Optical Zoom, an aperture of f/2.8 to f/16 for beautiful images when shooting portraits and amazing clarity when shooting landscapes along with wide-angle capabilities starting at 28mm, the PowerShot G1 X camera makes certain that users will have the right optics for most any situation. Further adding to the EOS-like feature set of this new model is 14-bit, RAW+JPEG shooting and compatibility with accessories such as Speedlite, Macro Twin Lite or the Macro Ring Light flashes. HDR Shooting has been included to ensure the best possible shot is captured as well. The PowerShot G1 X camera also shoots in Full HD 1080p video ensuring memorable moments are captured in the highest quality.

Following on from the control historically provided by the Popular ‘PowerShot G’ digital cameras, the Canon G1X provides Full Manual Control with capturing mode and exposure compensation dials for fast and user-friendly access to a range of settings.

"The new additions to our PowerShot lineup further demonstrate Canon's commitment to delivering users innovative imaging products," said Yuichi Ishizuka executive vice president and general manager, Imaging Technologies & Communications Group, Canon U.S.A., Inc. "These sleek and compact cameras bring together powerful features, intuitive controls and unrivaled portability while maintaining high image quality."

Canon PowerShot G1X Specs and features Canon PowerShot G1X Specs, Prices and Features.

PowerShot G1X Specifications

• 14.3mp CMOS (1.5inch) Sensor ( Smaller than Nikon 1)
• 4x Zoom (28-112)
• f/2.5-16
• 14bit RAW
• DIGIC 5
• 6fps/4.5fps
• Multiarea White Balance
• HDR Mode
• FullHD 1080p Video
• 720P Movie Digest Mode
• Shipping in February

The Power of DIGIC 5

Living up to its reputation as a leader in the digital camera marketplace, Canon has incorporated the DIGIC 5 image processor into the HS SYSTEM for all three models. Achieving better quality images in low-light settings, boasting faster operation and providing improved color accuracy, the DIGIC 5 image processor ensures users are able to produce high-quality images in the most difficult of lighting conditions. The processor will also enable the PowerShot G1 X camera to utilize the High-Speed Burst HQ² feature allowing photographers to shoot images at high speeds at full resolution to capture the perfect moving shot. Additionally, to ensure images are crisp and clear, advanced noise reduction and a smarter multi-area White Balance can be utilized to achieve accurate color reproduction for a balanced image.

For maximum control over your photos, this Canon G1X fits easily in to the EOS work-flow, using 14-bit RAW image capture for smooth gradations and organic colors that can be enhanced utilizing the supplied professional photo application. Offering digital photographers the option to catch fast-action, this Canon G1X includes High speed Burst HQ, capturing bursts of 6 full-resolution pictures at 4.5 frames per second to freeze fast-moving objects.

This Canon PowerShot G1 X camera will be offered in February and comes with an estimated retail price of $800US. For Europe this Canon G1x digital camera will price €750 Euro.

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Canon 5D Mark III's Rumors

There are some rumors which has decorated some sites and heaved to our hearings that Canon 5D Mark III will be  launched in the early 2012. Let's see the rumors.

Canon 5D Mark III

Some rumors mention that the 5D Mark III will not be a crazy high megapixel camera.

Canon 5D Mark III Announcement

Barring another manufacturing problem in Asia, count on the Canon 5D Mark III being announced around the end of March or early April 2012.

Availability will probably happen before the summer begins in 2012. No specs were given at this time. This is a very solid [CR2]

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Specs

There are two different information put the camera above 30mp. There is more than one sensor being put through the paces. It will not have a pro AF system. It was suggested by one person that the AF will actually be a lesser version of the 7D auto focus system. The camera would not have a crazy frame per second rating, something in the 3-4fps range like the current 5D Mark II. It will be equipped with the DIGIC 5+ processor and be aimed at high megapixel/high ISO performance. The 5D Mark III will not be the 4K Cinema EOS prototype Canon previously announced was in development. There were no details given about the video functionality of the camera.

Most everyone is saying do not expect an announcement until at least March when the 1D X should be shipping. Announcement dates can always change though. It may depend on what Nikon does with the D800.

Canon 5D Mark III Information

The rumors also mentioned that a 5D Mark III will be aimed at “cleaning up” the DSLR video market. It will complement the 1 series video DSLR mentioned at the recent Hollywood Cinema EOS presentation.

The camera will be no more than 18mp. It was mentioned not to expect a big mp camera from Canon in the immediate future.

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