Canon PowerShot G12 Digital Camera (High Sensitivity 10 MP, 5x Zoom) 2.8 Inch Vari-angle Purecolor LCD

The ultimate digital compact camera

The PowerShot G12 is an intelligent, compact camera which not only gives you full manual control but also aperture and shutter priority - making it the perfect model if you're after the precision and flexibility of an SLR in a more compact design. It features a 5x wide angle (28mm) zoom with optical Image Stabilizer and ground- breaking Hybrid IS technology for significant blur-reduction - so you can shoot at longer focal lengths and in lower light conditions without the need for a tripod.

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Blur free close ups
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Full control at your finger tips

With the PowerShot G12 you can easily and quickly adjust your settings from either side of the camera using the useful new scroll dial on the front (that can be customised for each shooting mode) or the rear Multi-Control Dial which can also be disabled to prevent accidental changes to settings. A new Auto ISO level adjustment feature allows you to pre-configure the maximum ISO setting you want to use during shooting to obtain the best balance between image quality and shutter speed e.g. to easily capture moving subjects with a reduced risk of blur. And the dedicated ISO dial is now adjustable in 1/3 stop increments allowing you precise control over the ISO level. The camera also features a new Electronic level function, working in either horizontal or vertical orientations, as well as an optical viewfinder to help you obtain a level horizon.

Eradicate blur with Hybrid IS technology

The PowerShot G12 features Hybrid IS, a groundbreaking technology designed to offer improved image stabilisation performance during macro photography and night-time shooting. It prevents image blur by counteracting both angular and shift shake which becomes more pronounced during macro photography. It also enables you to capture high- quality shots in darker conditions by shooting at a shutter speed approximately 4-stops slower than would otherwise be necessary. The result is blur-free clearer images whether up close or at night.

Capture the scene exactly as you see it with the Canon HS System

The Powershot G12 features the powerful Canon HS System which combines a 10 Megapixel high sensitivity CCD with Canon’s advanced DIGIC 4 processor. The system allows for excellent high image quality, especially in low light conditions, plus movie shooting. The increased sensitivity of the HS System allows it to capture a wider dynamic range, reducing highlight blowout and loss of detail in shadows. It all adds up to a remarkable quality of image in all light conditions – enabling you to preserve your memories in perfect detail, whether in stills or video.

In low light, camera shake is controlled
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With a wider ISO range, blurring is reduced, ambience of scene is preserved and noise levels are low
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Low light

The Canon HS System truly excels in low light conditions. Capturing well exposed subjects inside, against dark backgrounds or outside in low light can be difficult. The flash range is not sufficient to light up the background but turning it off can cause blurring from the instability of handheld shooting. With the Canon HS System, background illumination is improved, dark areas are reduced, and camera shake is controlled – maintaining complete image clarity and eliminating blur.

Wider ISO range

The HS System allows for significant noise reduction at all ISO levels while maintaining accurate colours and crisp detail. The camera also supports a maximum ISO speed of 3200 at full resolution, while an extended maximum speed of ISO 6400 is available at 2.5MP resolution, allowing the camera in low light mode to capture the natural ambience of dimly-lit environments without the flash.

Three scenes at different exposures combine to produce a scene exactly as you see it
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Perfect exposure every time with High Dynamic Range (HDR) Photography

The PowerShot G12 boasts a variety of shooting modes which give you the freedom to take highly creative and unique shots. One of these is High Dynamic Range mode, which tackles high contrast scenes for a natural quality. It works by shooting the same scene with three different exposure levels, before analysing and combining them to create a single image in-camera. The result is an image that captures both highlight and shadow detail.

HDR Photography

Other creative modes include Fish-Eye Effect which gives the effect of a fish -eye lens for an artistic view of landscapes and subjects and Miniature Effect mode, which makes landscapes in stills and video appear 'model like' for an interesting perspective. You can even take your photography underwater with an underwater shooting capability of up to 40m using a housing.

Smart Flash Exposure controls flash levels according to shooting conditions
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Let the camera do the work with Smart Auto

The PowerShot G12 features upgraded Smart Auto technology which automatically analyses shooting conditions and applies the scene most suitable for your frame, now from 28 specific variables - so you focus on capturing the perfect shot. It also detects movement of subjects in a scene, activating Servo Auto Focus and Auto Exposure to ensure that the focus and exposure are locked onto them if they move. With Smart Flash Exposure, flash levels are controlled according to shooting conditions, ensuring perfectly exposed shots in all situations.

Cut out the middle man with multi aspect shooting

Multi aspect shooting with the PowerShot G12 enables you to set the format of your image before you take a shot. Choose from 3:2, 4:3, 1:1, 16:9 and 4:5 formats according to how you want your final image to appear. There is no need for post-processing, so you could build a collage on-screen and print it immediately on a SELPHY or PIXMA printer with TFT screen.

Miniature effect transforms normal landscapes into miniature look-alikes.

Record stunning High Definition videos with stereo sound

With the PowerShot G12 you can now create breathtaking, 720p High Definition movies with stereo sound at the touch of a button.The lens' quiet motor allows you to zoom during recording with minimum audio interference, while the intelligent Dynamic Image Stabilizer is designed to reduce the effects of camera shake if you need to move with your scene. Plus, you can also experience a cinematic playback of your stills and videos on a high-definition monitor or HDTV via a HDMI connector - so every colour can be appreciated as you intended them.

Using the various shooting modes in movie can add an interesting dynamic to your footage. In Smart Auto mode, the camera automatically analyses conditions and selects the optimal settings from 28 different situations - so you don’t have to. And Miniature Mode adds a completely new dimension to video – resulting in dramatic and compelling miniature-style, timelapse videos.

View photos on a bright, Vari-Angle LCD

The PowerShot G12 gives you a large 2.8" PureColor System Vari-Angle LCD screen for excellent control when framing your shots, as well as spectacular colour, resolution and contrast even at an angle. The screen is durable and easy to see - and being Vari-Angle it not only allows you to compose your shot at different angles (for example with macro photography) but it's also perfect for playing your footage back to a group.

Compatible with the Speedlite flash series.
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Optional accessories including lens filter adapter and Speedlite flashes

With the G12, there’s an optional 58mm lens filter adapter, which cleverly moves with the zoom to prevent the camera, or your peripheral, from seeing the filter. It's also compatible with the Speedlite flash series giving the G12 extra functions such as autoflash metering, FE lock and Flash exposure compensation; continuous shooting with external flash. Canon's Speedlite transmitter also enables multiple slave flashes and wireless control. Plus, a Tele-converter lens and Waterproof Case are also available.

A world of advantages with Canon technology

Experience intelligent technology with DIGIC 4

The fast processing capability of the DIGIC 4 processor facilitates a range of technologies which enhance the quality and creativity of your images. It enables intelligent evolved Face and Object Detection Technology, which finds and tracks moving subjects until you're ready to shoot, adjusting the camera settings for optimal results. Faces will have natural-looking skin tones and additional Blink Detection lets you avoid the disappointment of mis-timed people shots by displaying a 3 second warning if a person in the frame has their eyes closed. Red-Eye Correction is an integral feature to ensure flawless photos as well as Canon’s i-Contrast feature, which offers improved contrast and greater detail in tricky lighting conditions.

Capturing self-portraits has never been easier with Smart Shutter, which utilizes Face Detection Technology, allowing you to trigger the shutter using a smile or a wink of the eye. With Face Self-Timer, you can set the camera to shoot automatically after detecting a new face in the frame, meaning nobody's left behind in group shots. And if you're at a more advanced level and require additional levels of creative control, the PowerShot G12 also offers control over shutter speed or aperture settings in Tv and Av modes respectively.