Canon PowerShot G5 Digital Camera [5MP 4xOptical]

Optics and resolution: the PowerShot G5 uses a 5.0 Megapixel CCD sensor, providing a file with 2,592 x 1,944 pixels for stunning clarity and colour in even your biggest enlargements of up to 20x30 inches in size. Primary colour filters reduce noise while enhancing the natural colors of the scene photographed. At the heart of the PowerShot G5 is Canon's powerful 4x optical, 4x digital zoom lens. With a 35 mm equivalent range of 35–140 mm, a large maximum aperture of f/2.0–3.0, and macro focusing down to two inches, there's virtually nothing this lens can't do. A 4x digital zoom feature extends the telephoto capabilities even further, effectively making it a 16x zoom.

The PowerShot G5 achieves sharp focus with both single and continuous focusing systems, perfect for any photography from sports to still life. With two types of AF (including FlexiZone, where the user defines the focus point anywhere in the composition) and a unique focus-bracketing feature, the PowerShot G5 can achieve perfect focus anywhere.

Storage and transfer: images are stored on CompactFlash Type I or Type II cards in uncompressed RAW format or one of three compressed JPEG formats. The camera uses a USB 1.1 interface and also outputs NTSC or PAL video with monaural sound. It can connect directly to Canon Card Photo Printer and select BJ Printers.

Movie mode: it is possible to record video with mono sound in either 320x240 or 160x120 resolution. Total recording time varies depending on the size of the installed storage media, but individual clips may not exceed three minutes in length regardless of the available storage space.

More features: the G5's DIGIC Imaging Processor revolutionises the shooting of digital by allowing the camera to process images faster and improving the accuracy of the autofocus. DIGIC also reduces the effects of noise in your images. The camera also incorporates Canon's iSAPS scene-recognition technology. Using an internal database of thousands of different photos, iSAPS works with the fast DIGIC Imaging Processor to improve focus speed and accuracy, as well as exposure and white balance.

Other features include:

• Intelligent orientation sensor can tell whether you shot your photo vertically or horizontally
• 12 EOS-based shooting modes, including two user-defined custom modes
• The user controls every aspect of the shot, including aperture and shutter speed
• Compatible with Canon direct-printing technology
• 1.8-inch TFT LCD

Power and size: the G5 uses an included rechargeable lithium-ion battery that allows for up to 360 minutes of playback time or enough time to take approximately 450 pictures with the LCD turned on. The camera measures 4.76 x 2.91 x 2.75 inches and weighs 14.5 ounces without batteries or storage media installed.

• High-definition 5.0 Megapixel CCD sensor: the 5.0 Megapixel CCD provides an exact reading of every shooting situation and enables you to produce pin-sharp images. Even when printing large-size prints there is no visible loss of detail.
• High-resolution 4x optical zoom lens: the 4x optical zoom Canon lens has a focal length of 7.2 to 28.8 mm (35-140 mm equivalent in 35 mm format) and an aperture with a range of f2.0 to f3.0.
• A wealth of shooting options: the PowerShot G5 is equipped with an SLR-style Mode Dial with 12 different shooting modes. With this amount of shooting modes to choose from, you have as much control or freedom as you need.
• High-performance DIGIC processor: the exclusive DIGIC (Digital Imaging Core) processor allows for complex algorithms relating to each shot to be executed in a short space of time. As a result you get superb quality images with improved camera performance, a more accurate autofocus and a longer battery life.
• iSAPS technology: iSAPS uses a vast statistical database of different types of images and the settings used for each one. This dramatically improves the camera's ability to interpret shooting situations, improving auto exposure, auto white balance and autofocus accuracy and speed.
• FlexiZone AF/AE: if your subject is off-centre you can use FlexiZone AF/AE to freely scroll your autofocus point across the autofocus area. Exposure is then automatically adapted to ensure your selected area is crystal clear.
• All the accessories a serious photographer needs: with an extensive array of accessories, including numerous lenses and Speedlites, how far you extend your creative reach is entirely up to you.
• Multiple post-shooting options: manage and manipulate your shots on your computer with companion software applications: ZoomBrowser EX (Win) or ImageBrowser (Mac). You can also share your shots and create online photo albums with 100 MB of free space through Canon Image Gateway (but note that this service is not available in all regions).