Canon PowerShot G11 Review. Is Canon PowerShot G11 10MP Digital Camera worth the money?
The result of our review of Canon PowerShot G11 10MP:
• gorgeous high quality shots
• easy-to-use
• solid and well-built
• lightweight, not too bulky to carry around
• face-detection
• rotating screen is excellent for self timed pictures or hard to see areas
• excellent for both first time buyers and long standing photographers
• capacity for raw capture
Canon PowerShot G11 10MP Digital Camera with 5x Wide Angle Optical Stabilized Zoom and 2.8-inch articulating LCD
Canon PowerShot G11 is a compact camera that will find favor with professionals and advanced amateur photographers due to its outstanding image quality, RAW shooting capability and full manual control of settings. If it is not practical or safe to carry a large DSLR a high-specification compact such as Canon PowerShot G11 is a fantastic choice. It is great for photographers looking to capture high resolution, high quality, and low light images without having to carry a large SLR system in their kit bags. Canon PowerShot G11 features face detection technology that can detect and track numerous faces within the frame to ensure the correct exposure and focus for them. An enhanced i-Contrast system optimizes the dynamic range of subjects to deliver shadow details whilst avoiding highlight blow outs
The G11 is the Canon’s flagship compact camera, offering a solid build and classic styling and flexible zoom range. The latest incarnation of the G-series regains the much lamented flip-out screen lost from its recent predecessors, it also uses a ‘high sensitivity’ CCD that could put right the G10’s disappointing low-light performance. After extensive testing, how did the G11 fare?
Advanced amateurs who have overwhelmingly embraced the G Series will be delighted with PowerShot G11, which features RAW mode for unlimited editing options, a 28mm wide-angle lens, and a 2.8-inch Vari-Angle PureColor System LCD. Add to that Canon’s new High Sensitivity System and high-speed ISO for incredible image quality, and Canon’s top-range compact digital camera is a groundbreaking heir.
Canon PowerShot G11 Highlights
Full range of shooting and recording modes including RAW + JPEG
The PowerShot G11’s RAW mode lets you shoot images without JPEG compression. It gives you clearer images and complete creative control in editing. RAW images are transferred directly to the computer where they can then be edited using image adjustment software or a processing application to adjust your images as you please. The camera can also be set to allow the simultaneous recording of both RAW and JPEG images while shooting.
Also, with 26 Shooting Modes, you’re ready for whatever shot comes your way.
New 10-megapixel sensor coupled with Canon’s DIGIC 4 Image Processor. The PowerShot G11 uses a newly developed, 10-megapixel High Sensitivity System by combining a powerful CCD sensor and Canon’s DIGIC 4 Image Processor. As for this technological advancement, the G11 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 G11 delivers with a new maximum setting of ISO 3200. The camera automatically adjusts the ISO speed from ISO 320 to ISO 12800 in relation to ambient brightness, subject movement and camera shake.
Big, bright 2.8-inch Vari-Angle LCD. The PowerShot G11 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.
Optional accessories including Speedlite flashes, underwater housing and Tele-Converter Lens
The PowerShot G11 is compatible with the Speedlite flash series intended for all EOS series SLR cameras. Attach a Speedlite flash to the hot shoe, then you can set and control the flash on the “Flash Control” menu in the camera. With a Speedlight, the G11 is given extra functions such as autoflash metering, FE lock and Flash exposure compensation; continuous shooting with external flash. Also Canon’s Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2 enables you to have multiple slave flashes and wireless control. A Tele-Converter lens designed for the G11 and WP-DC34 Waterproof Case are also available.
Wide-angle 5x optical zoom (equivalent to 28-140mm) with Canon’s Optical Image Stabilizer
The camera is featured with a long, 5x Optical Zoom, and Canon’s own Optical Image Stabilizer Technology keeps images steady and blur-free all through the zoom range–even in low light–by detecting motion and generating a corrective signal. Because it is an optical system, more corrective movement is allowed and there is no degradation of image quality.
The G11 is a highly versatile camera with a wide-angle zoom lens that reaches all the way from 28mm at the wide end to 140mm at the telephoto end (35mm format equivalent).
DIGIC 4 Image Processor Canon proprietary DIGIC Image Processors have long set its cameras apart from the competition, and the new DIGIC 4 sets the bar higher. Faster, more accurate noise reduction delivers better image quality, even at high ISO speeds.
Improved Smart AUTO intelligently selects the proper setting Just set the Canon PowerShot G11 to Smart AUTO and you’re ready for maximum enjoyment from your picture taking every time. A satisfying way to shoot, because you can fully concentrate on your subject knowing that the camera has the technical details covered. Advanced Canon technology intelligently analyzes your situation and shooting conditions. It automatically selects an appropriate setting from specially defined settings. If you are photographing flowers or sunset, or your friends at the park, you will get dramatic images.
iSAPS Technology is an entirely original scene-recognition technology developed for digital cameras by Canon. Using an internal database of thousands of different photos, iSAPS works with the advanced DIGIC 4 Image Processor to improve focus speed and accuracy, as well as exposure and white balance. A new Face Self-Timer automatically detects an increase in the number of faces and makes the appropriate adjustments. Just put the camera on a stand or tripod, select the Face Self-Timer, and the camera will wait for the photographer’s face to get on-camera before it takes the shot. Motion Detection now tracks moving subjects in a much larger range, and the new Servo AF retains focus on a moving subject after the shutter button is pressed halfway – allowing you to wait for the perfect shot without refocusing. Also, Face Detection and Motion Detection are markedly improved.
Intelligent Contrast Correction
DIGIC 4 also makes possible the new i-Contrast (Intelligent Contrast Correction) system, which controls the compensation level in pixel units to brighten dark areas while leaving bright areas unchanged for better images where the main subject is dark, and more natural transition. The PowerShot G11 can even use i-Contrast in playback mode to adjust images that were shot without the setting activated.
Red-eye Correction – options for removing red-eye from subjects in flash pictures.
1) The Red-eye Correction during shooting identifies and corrects red-eye in human subjects.
2) The G11 can be set to automatically detect and correct red-eye during image playback. Canon G11 features ISO 3200 to reduce the effects of camera shake and sharpen subjects in low-light situations, giving you shooting flexibility.
HDMI output for viewing still images on an HDTV. With the advanced PowerShot G11, you can capture breathtaking, high-resolution still images and impressive standard definition movies with ease. The camera also makes it simple to enjoy and share your stills and SD movies with a mini-HDMI connector for direct connection to a high-definition monitor or HDTV.
What’s included in the Canon PowerShot G11 10MP Box?
• PowerShot G11
• Lithium Battery Pack NB-7L
• Battery Charger CB-2LZ
• Neck Strap NS-DC9
• Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM
• USB Interface Cable IFC-400PCU
• AV Cable AVC-DC400
The G Series Comes Full Circle. Canon not only listened, but delivered big-time. Advanced amateurs who have embraced the G Series will be delighted with the PowerShot G11, which features RAW mode for unlimited editing options, a 28mm wide-angle lens, and a 2.8-inch Vari-Angle PureColor System LCD. Add to that Canon’s new High Sensitivity System and high-speed ISO for incredible image quality, and Canon’s top-range compact digital camera is a revolutionary successor.
• New 10.0 Megapixel sensor coupled with Canon’s DIGIC 4 Image Processor designed as the High Sensitivity System for improved low light image performance.
• Variety of shooting and recording modes including RAW + JPEG for the ultimate creative control.
• Large, bright 2.8-inch Vari-angle LCD with 461,000 dots for shooting at a variety of angles plus an optical viewfinder.
• Optional accessories including Speedlite flashes, underwater housing and Tele-Converter Lens are available.
• A high-powered Wide-Angle 5x Optical Zoom (equivalent to 28 – 140mm) with Canon’s Optical Image Stabilizer gets you up close and personal to your subjects.
• DIGIC 4 Image Processor improves the overall camera performance.
• HDMI output for viewing still images on an HDTV.
• Improved Smart AUTO intelligently selects the proper setting for the camera based on 22 predefined shooting situations.
Image Quality is Better Than Ever. New 10.0 Megapixel sensor coupled with Canon’s DIGIC 4 Image Processor designed as the High Sensitivity System for improved low light image performance. The PowerShot G11 employs a newly 10.0 Megapixel High Sensitivity System by combining a powerful CCD sensor and Canon’s DIGIC 4 Image Processor. Canon G11 is more sensitive than cameras with identical megapixel counts.
Technical Details – Canon PowerShot G11 10MP
• New 10-megapixel High Sensitivity System; DIGIC 4 Image Processor
• Bright 2.8-inch Vari-Angle PureColor System LCD plus optical viewfinder
• Wide-angle 5x optical zoom (equivalent to 28-140mm)
• Improved Smart AUTO intelligently selects from 22 predefined shooting situations; RAW + JPEG shooting and recording modes; capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)
• Item model number: G11
• Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #2 Electronics > Point & Shoot Digital Cameras
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on Aug 14 2010. Filed under Featured News, Shopping.
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