Canon PowerShot G1 Camera Review

There is a lot you can expect to receive from your new Canon PowerShot G1 digital camera. You can expect reliable quality and consistent picture taking. You can also expect to receive some Canon PowerShot G1 accessories with your camera. You'll get the Canon PowerShot G1 manual and always important Canon PowerShot G1 lens which makes the Canon PowerShot G1 digital SLR camera worthy of having. One item you will likely want to purchase in addition to your Canon PowerShot G1 accessories, if it does not come packaged in a Canon PowerShot G1 kit or bundle, is the Canon PowerShot G1 leather case. These cases help to preserve your camera and protecting the Canon PowerShot G1 body housing the digital camera parts and memory sticks or cards.

Canon PowerShot G1 Digital Camera Specifications

General Model Number G1
Camera Format Compact
Currently Manufactured No
Retail Price $999.00
Street Price $699.00
Price Update Date 2004-04-15
Date Available 2000-11-01
Remote Control Yes
Remote Control Type IR
Tripod Mount Yes
Weight 420 g
14.7 oz
Weight With Batteries? Without
Size 120 x 77 x 64 mm
4.7 x 3.0 x 2.5 in
Image Capture Image Resolution 2048x1536, 1024x768, 640x480
Aspect Ratio 4:3
CCD Sensor (Megapixels) 3.34
CCD Size (inches) 1/1.8"
CCD Filter Type RGBG
Movie Audio Yes
Lens Focal Length (35mm equivalent) 34 - 102 mm
Zoom Ratio 3.00x
Digital Zoom Yes
Digital Zoom Values 2x, 4x
Auto Focus Yes
Manual Focus Yes
Normal Focus Range 70 cm to Infinity
28.6 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range 6 - 70 cm
2.4 - 28.6 in
Min Aperture f/8.0
Max Aperture f/2.0
Aperture Range Description Wide: f/2.0-8.0, Tele, f/2.5-8.0
Lens Thread Type Body threads w/adapter
Display Optical Viewfinder Yes
Optical VF Type Real Image
LCD Viewfinder Yes
LCD Size (inches) 1.8
LCD Resolution (pixels) 113000
Exposure ISO Settings 50, 100, 200, 400
ISO Rating Max 400
Number of White Balance Settings 7
Manual White Balance Yes
Longest Shutter Time 8
Shortest Shutter Time 1/1000
Exp Adj Range 2.0 EV
Exp Adj Step Size 0.33 EV
Metering Modes Center Weighted, Spot
Spot Metering Yes
Aperture Priority Yes
Shutter Priority Yes
Full Manual Exposure Yes
Self Timer 10 seconds
Flash Internal Flash Yes
No of Flash Modes 4
Flash Modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Flash Range Default ISO (meters) 4.5
Flash Range Description Wide: 2.3 - 14.8 feet (70cm - 4.5 m); Tele: 2.3 - 11.8 feet (70cm - 3.6m )
Ext Flash Yes
Image Storage Usable Memory Types CompactFlash Type 1, CompactFlash Type 2
Memory Included (MB) 16.0
Uncompressed Format Other
CCD Raw Format Yes
Compressed Format JPEG
Movie File Format AVI
Connectivity Video Out Yes
External Connections Serial USB 1.1
Included Software Canon Digital Camera Drivers, Canon Utilities ZoomBrowser (for Windows), Canon Utilities ImageBrowser (for Power Mac), Canon Utilities PhotoStitch, Canon Utilities RemoteCapture, Adobe Photoshop 5.0 LE
OS Compatibility Mac OS, Win98, WinME, Win2000
Performance Timing Continuous Mode Rate (fps) 1.7
Movie Mode Rate (Frames/Sec) 15.0
Movie Sec @ Max Res 62
Movie Sec @ Min Res 30
Power Battery Form Factor Custom
Usable Battery Types Rechargeable LiIon (Canon-specific form factor)
Batteries Included Canon LiIon rechargeable
Battery Charger Included Yes

When purchasing this digital camera, give it a full Canon PowerShot G1 review. Check the buttons and screen, make certain it fits your hand, or purchase the Canon PowerShot G1 power grip. Check the features and capabilities. Know how to quickly change settings for light and indoor or outdoor settings. There is no film, so speed settings is not required - however you can set the frame rate on the Canon PowerShot G1 digital camera for the video or for quick display settings. Your Canon PowerShot G1 even allows you take a fast sequence of pictures when the setting is set for it - and can take intermittent action shots, catching it all on disk.

Canon PowerShot G1 Power Grip

Before you purchase, check to see what Canon PowerShot G1 rebate is available, if at all. And if you are not able to supplement the purchase of additional Canon PowerShot G1 accessories from the savings set forth by a rebate - try to find the Canon PowerShot G1 wholesale priced from a distribution outlet. Once you know which camera you want, in this case the Canon PowerShot G1, it is just a matter of finding it for the best price. Don;t be afraid to ask questions about the Canon PowerShot G1 camera or Canon PowerShot G1 lenses while you are shopping, this is the only way you will find out what the location has to offer, and if there is some other product they are trying to push.

All in all the Canon PowerShot G1 camera is an excellent purchase and will provide you with excellent picture taking for years and tears, provided you maintain and care for your Canon PowerShot G1 digital SLR camera. Enjoy your new find and take your memories with you wherever you may roam - with the Canon PowerShot G1 powergrip digital camera.

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