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| Marketed | September 2004 |
The Canon PowerShot G6, replacing the G5 released in June 2003, represents the first in a new generation of PowerShot G-series cameras, offering enhanced image quality, functionality, responsiveness and design based on suggestions received from users of previous models.
The PowerShot G6 features a large-aperture f/2.0-3.0 lens with up to 4x (equivalent to 35-140 mm in the 35 mm format) optical magnification and a newly developed 1/1.8″ 7.1-megapixel CCD sensor. Garnering high acclaim from users of the G5, the lens has been optimized to reap the full benefits of the higher-resolution image sensor, enabling the new camera to deliver the highest level of image quality in its class.
Shooting functions include the long-awaited inclusion of wide-area 9-point AiAF. Well received by users of Canon’s IXY DIGITAL series, the feature automatically selects one or more focusing points to accurately achieve auto-focus under a wide variety of shooting conditions.
The model also offers a Super Macro Function, enabling auto-focus macro shooting from a distance of 5 cm. Moreover, faster AF performance and a shorter start-up time enable high responsiveness.
Offering the first major body design revisions since the G3 model released in 2002, the PowerShot G6 delivers improved operability and styling. The camera’s Vari-Angle LCD monitor, which can be rotated through a horizontal arc of 180 degrees and a vertical arc of 270 degrees for easy framing, has been enlarged from 1.8″ to 2.0″ making it easier to see when framing or confirming shots. In addition, a complete reorganization of the body layout and the use of advanced mounting technologies have enabled savings in weight and size of 30g and more than 10%, respectively, compared with the G5.
| Camera Effective Pixels | Approx. 7.1 million | |
| Image Sensor | 1/1.8″ CCD (Total number of pixels: Approx 7.4 million) | |
| Lens | 7.2 (W) – 28.8 (T) mm (35mm film equivalent: 35 – 140 mm) f/2.0 (W) – f/3.0 (T) |
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| Digital Zoom | Approx. 4.1x (Up to approx. 16x in combination with the optical zoom) | |
| Optical Viewfinder | Real-image zoom viewfinder Picture coverage approx. 80% Dioptric adjustment -3 to +1 m-1 (dpt equivalent) |
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| LCD Monitor | 2.0″, TFT color LCD, approx. 118,000 dots (Picture coverage 100%) | |
| AF System | TTL autofocus (continuous or single) AF lock and Manual focus are available Focusing frame: 9-point (AiAF)/1-point (AF) (any position is available) |
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| Shooting Distance (from the front of the lens) |
Normal AF: 50 cm (1.6 ft.) – infinity Macro AF: 5 – 50 cm (2.0 in. – 1.6 ft.) (W) 15 – 50 cm (5.9 in. – 1.6 ft.) (T) Super Macro AF: 5 – 20 cm (2.0 in. – 7.9 in.) (W – 86 mm (35mm film equivalent)) Manual focus: 5 cm – infinity (2.0 in. – infinity) (W)/ 15 cm – infinity (5.9 in. – infinity) (T) |
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| Shutter | Mechanical shutter + electronic shutter | |
| Shutter Speeds | 15 – 1/2000 sec. – The shutter speed range varies according to shooting mode. – Slow shutter speeds of 1.3 sec. or slower operate with noise reduction. |
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| Light Metering System | Evaluative, Center-weighted average or Spot (Center/AF-point-linked) | |
| Exposure Control System | Program AE, Shutter-speed priority AE, Aperture-priority AE or Manual exposure control. AE lock is available. |
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| Exposure Compensation | ± 2.0 stops in 1/3-stop increments. Auto exposure bracketing (AEB) is available. |
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| Sensitivity | Auto, ISO 50/100/200/400 equivalent | |
| White Balance | TTL auto, pre-set (available settings: Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H or Flash) or custom (Custom1/Custom2) | |
| Built-in Flash | Auto*, on*,off
* Red-eye reduction is available. |
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| Flash Range | 70 cm – 5 m (2.3 – 16 ft.) (W), 70 cm – 4 m (2.3 – 13 ft.) (T) (When sensitivity is set to ISO 100 equivalent.) |
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| Terminals for External Flash | Sync-terminals on accessory shoe Use of the following external flashes is recommended: Canon Speedlite 220EX, 420EX, 550EX, 580EX, Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX and Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX. |
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| Flash Exposure Compensation | ±2.0 stops in 1/3-stop increments, FE lock, Slow synchro and 1st-curtain/2nd-curtain flash are available. | |
| Shooting Modes | Auto Creative zone: Program, Shutter-speed priority, Aperture priority, Manual, Custom1 and Custom2 Image zone: Portrait, Landscape, Night scene, Stitch assist and Movie |
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| Continuous Shooting | High-Speed continuous shooting: Approx. 2.0 images/sec. Standard continuous shooting: Approx. 1.2 shots/sec. (Large/Fine mode with LCD monitor off) |
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| Interval Shooting | Shooting interval: approx. 1 – 60 min. (1-min. increments) Number of shots: 2 – 100 shots (Maximum number of shots varies according to CF card capacity.) |
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| Self-timer | Activates shutter after an approx. 10-sec./approx. 2-sec. delay | |
| Wireless Control | Shooting and playback are available (wireless controller is included in the camera kit). When shooting, image is captured instantly/approx. 2-sec./approx. 10-sec. after shutter button is pressed. |
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| PC-controlled Shooting | Available (USB connection only. Exclusive software program is included in the camera kit.) | |
| Recording Media | CompactFlash™ (CF) card (Type I and Type II) | |
| File Format | Design rule for camera file system and DPOF compliant | |
| Image Recording Format | Still images: Exif 2.2 (JPEG)*/RAW Movies: AVI (Image data: Motion JPEG; Audio data: WAVE (monaural)) * This digital camera supports Exif 2.2 (also called “Exif Print”). Exif Print is a standard for enhancing the communication between digital cameras and printers. By connecting to an Exif Print-compliant printer, the camera’s image data at the time of shooting is used and optimized, yielding extremely high quality prints. |
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| Compression | Superfine, Fine, Normal | |
| Number of Recording Pixels | Still Images: | Large : Large: 3072 x 2304 pixels |
| Medium1: 2592 x 1944 pixels | ||
| Medium2: 2048 x 1536 pixels | ||
| Medium3: 1600 x 1200 pixels | ||
| Small : 640 x 480 pixels | ||
| Movies : | 640 x 480 pixels (30 sec.)*, 10 fps** | |
| 320 x 240 pixels (3 min.)*, 15 fps** | ||
| 160 x 120 pixels (3 min.)*, 15 fps** | ||
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*The data in parentheses refer to the maximum movie length per shooting. ** frames/second |
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| Playback Modes | Single (histogram displayable), Index (9 thumbnail images), Magnified (approx. 2-10x in LCD monitor), Sound memos (recording/playback up to 60 sec.) or Slide show | |
| Direct Print | Canon Direct Print and Bubble Jet Direct compatible, and PictBridge compliant | |
| My Camera Settings | The start-up image, start-up sound, shutter sound, operation sound and self-timer sound can be customized using the following methods:
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| Interface | USB (mini-B, PTP [Picture Transfer Protocol]) Audio/Video output (NTSC or PAL selectable, monaural audio) |
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| Operating Temperature | 0 – 40°C (32 – 104°F) | |
| Operating Humidity | 10 – 90 % | |
| Dimensions (w x h x d) |
104.9 x 72.8 x 73.1 mm (4.1 x 2.9 x 2.9 in.) (Excluding protrusions) |
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| Weight | Approx. 380 g (13.4 oz.) (camera body only) | |