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Canon PowerShot G6

Author Jay Werfalli
Published 16th Nov 2004
Manufacturer Canon
Supplier K.K. Electronics
Price £360.00 (Exc VAT)
as reviewed £423.00 (Inc VAT)
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Features Score 8 for Features
Image Quality Score 9 for Image Quality
Value Score 9 for Value
Overall Score 9 for Overall
Canon PowerShot G6
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ManufacturerCanon
ModelPowerShot G6
Effective PixelsApprox. 7.1 million
Image Sensor1/1.8in CCD (Total number of pixels: Approx 7.4 million)
Optical Zoom7.2 - 28.8mm (35mm film equivalent: 35 - 140 mm)
Digital ZoomApprox. 4.1x
Shutter Speeds15 - 1/2000 sec.
1.3sec. or slower shutter speeds are available in Shutter-speed priority mode or Manual mode.
Slow shutter speeds of 1.3sec or slower operate with noise reduction.
Aperture (Wide)F2.0, F2.2, F2.5, F2.8, F3.2, F3.5, F4.0, F4.5, F5.0, F5.6, F6.3, F7.1, F8.0
Aperture (Telephoto)F3.0, F3.5, F4.0, F4.5, F5.0, F5.6, F6.3, F7.1, F8.0
ViewfinderColor LCD viewfinder; Picture coverage 80%; Dioptric adjustment (-3 to 1 dpt)
LCD screen2.0-inch; 118,000 pixels
AF SystemTTL autofocus (continuous or single)
Focusing frame: 9-point (AiAF)/1-point (AF) (any position is available]
Single / Continuous AF
AF lock and Manual focus
5cm minimum focus (Super Macro AF)
Light Metering SystemEvaluative, Centre-weighted average or Spot (Center or AF-point-linked)
Exposure Compensation± 2.0 stops in 1/3-stop increments (Auto exposure bracketing available)
SensitivityAuto, ISO 50/100/200/400
White BalanceTTL auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H or Flash) or custom (Custom1/Custom2)
Built-in FlashAuto, on, off, red-eye reduction, Slow synchro and 1st-curtain/2nd-curtain flash
Flash Range70cm - 5.0m (Wide), 170m - 3.5m (Telephoto)
External FlashYes, Sync-terminals on accessory shoe
Flash Exposure Compensation±2.0 stops in 1/3-stop increments, FE Lock
Shooting ModesAuto, Program, Shutter-speed priority, Aperture-priority, Manual, Custom1, Custom2, Portrait, Landscape, Night scene, Stitch assist, Movie (NO BULB)
Continuous ShootingHigh-speed - Approx. 2.0 shots/sec; Standard - Approx. 1.2 shots/sec.
Time Lapse ShootingShooting interval: approx. 1 - 60min. (1-min. increments), 2 - 100 shots (depending on CFcard capacity.)
Self-timerYes, 10-sec/2-sec delay
Remote ControlYes
PC-controlled ShootingYes, via USB interface
Recording MediaCompactFlash (Type I and Type II), 32MB CF card supplied
Image Recording FormatJPEG (Exif 2.21), RAW, AVI with audio
CompressionSuperfine, Fine, Normal
Image resolutionsLarge: 3072 x 2304 pixels
Medium 1: 2592 x 1944 pixels
Medium 2: 2048 x 1536 pixels
Medium 3: 1600 x 1200 pixels
Small: 640 x 480 pixels
Video Resolutions640 x 480 pixels (approx. 30 sec) 10fps
320 x 240 pixels (approx. 3 min) 15fps
160 x 120 pixels (approx. 3 min) 15fps
Playback ModesSingle (histogram displayable), Index (9 thumbnail images), Magnified (approx. 10x (10-step) in LCD monitor/viewfinder), Sound memos (up to 60sec.) or Slide show.
Direct PrintCanon Direct Print/Bubble Jet Direct/ PictBridge compatible
My Camera SettingsThe start-up image, start-up sound, shutter sound, operation sound and self-timer sound can be customised with pictures/images on the camera or via software
InterfaceUSB 1.1, Audio/Video output (NTSC or PAL selectable, monaural audio)
Power SourceRechargeable lithium-ion battery (BP-511A)
Dimensions (W x H x D)104.9 x 72.8 x 73.1 mm
Weight481g (incl battery)
Extra FeaturesND filter, metal tripod mount, orientation sensor.
AccessoriesLens cover, charger, USB cable, video cable, strap
SoftwareZoomBrowserEX 5.0, Photorecord 2.1, Photostitch 3.1, Apple Quicktime 6.5, TWAIN / WIA driver 6.4 and 6.3, Arcsoft Photostudio 5.5, Arcsoft Videoimpression 2

 

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