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Canon PowerShot G2 Camera Review
There is a lot you can expect to receive from your new Canon PowerShot G2 digital camera. You can expect reliable quality and consistent picture taking. You can also expect to receive some Canon PowerShot G2 accessories with your camera. You'll get the Canon PowerShot G2 manual and always important Canon PowerShot G2 lens which makes the Canon PowerShot G2 digital SLR camera worthy of having. One item you will likely want to purchase in addition to your Canon PowerShot G2 accessories, if it does not come packaged in a Canon PowerShot G2 kit or bundle, is the Canon PowerShot G2 leather case. These cases help to preserve your camera and protecting the Canon PowerShot G2 body housing the digital camera parts and memory sticks or cards.
Canon PowerShot G2 Digital Camera Specifications
| General |
Model Number |
G2 |
| Camera Format |
Compact |
| Currently Manufactured |
No |
| Retail Price |
$799.00 |
| Street Price |
$524.00 |
| Price Update Date |
2004-05-07 |
| Date Available |
2001-09-30 |
| Remote Control |
Yes |
| Remote Control Type |
Infra-red |
| Tripod Mount |
Yes |
| Tripod Mount Material |
Metal |
| Operating System |
Windows, MacOS |
| Weight |
512 g
17.9 oz |
| Weight With Batteries? |
Yes |
| Size |
121 x 77 x 64 mm
4.8 x 3.0 x 2.5 in |
| Image Capture |
Image Resolution |
2272x1704, 1600x1200, 1024x768, 640x480 |
| Movie Resolution |
320x240, 160x120 |
| Aspect Ratio |
4:3 |
| CCD Sensor (Megapixels) |
4.13 |
| CCD Size (inches) |
1/1.8" |
| CCD Filter Type |
RGB |
| Movie Audio |
Yes |
| Quality Levels |
4 |
| Lens |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent) |
34 - 102 mm |
| Zoom Ratio |
3.00x |
| Digital Zoom |
Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values |
Up to 3.6x |
| Auto Focus |
Yes |
| Auto Focus Type |
Single/Continuous TTL AF |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? |
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 Macro Area |
70 x 52 mm
2.8 x 2.1 in |
| Min Aperture |
f/8.0 |
| Max Aperture |
f/2.0 |
| Aperture Range Description |
f/2.0 (wide) / 2.5 (tele) - f/8.0 |
| Lens Thread |
58 mm |
| Lens Thread Type |
Body Threads w/ adapter |
| Display |
Optical Viewfinder |
Yes |
| Optical VF Type |
Real Image |
| Optical VF Accuracy |
86% |
| LCD Viewfinder |
Yes |
| LCD Size (inches) |
1.8 |
| Max Playback Zoom |
6.00 |
| Exposure |
ISO Settings |
50, 100, 200, 400 |
| ISO Rating Max |
400 |
| Number of White Balance Settings |
8 |
| White Balance Settings |
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Custom (Hold) |
| Manual White Balance |
Yes |
| Longest Shutter Time |
15 |
| Shortest Shutter Time |
1/1000 |
| Exp Adj Range |
2.0 EV |
| Exp Adj Step Size |
0.33 EV |
| Metering Modes |
Evaluative, Center-weighted averaging, Spot (Center or AF Point) |
| Spot Metering |
Yes |
| Aperture Priority |
Yes |
| Shutter Priority |
Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure |
Yes |
| Self Timer |
10 |
| Flash |
Internal Flash |
Yes |
| No of Flash Modes |
5 |
| Flash Modes |
Red-eye reduction auto, auto, Red-eye reduction on, on, off |
| Flash Range Default ISO (meters) |
4.5 |
| Flash Range Description |
70 cm - 4.5 m (2.3 ft. - 14.8 ft.) wide, 70 cm - 3.6 m (2.3 ft. - 11.8 ft.) tele at ISO100 |
| Ext Flash |
Yes |
| Ext Flash Connection |
Hotshoe (Speedlight 220EX, 380EX, 420EX, or 550EX, ring-light MR-14EX compatible) |
| Image Storage |
Usable Memory Types |
CompactFlash Type 1, CompactFlash Type 2 |
| Other Memory Types |
IBM Microdrive |
| Memory Included (MB) |
32.0 |
| Uncompressed Format |
CCD-RAW |
| CCD Raw Format |
Yes |
| Compressed Format |
JPEG |
| Movie File Format |
AVI (MotionJPEG / Mono Wave) |
| Connectivity |
Video Out |
Yes |
| Video Mode Switchable |
Yes |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder |
Yes |
| External Connections |
USB 1.1 |
| Other Connection |
DC In |
| Included Software |
Adobe PhotoShop 5.0 LE, Apple QuickTime 5.0, ZoomBrowser EX 2.8 (PC), ImageBrowser 1.8 (Mac), PhotoRecord 1.2.4 (PC), PhotoStitch 3.1.3 (PC), PhotoStitch 3.1.2 (Mac), RAW Image Converter 1.1, RemoteCapture 2.0 |
| OS Compatibility |
Windows, Mac OS |
| Performance Timing |
Startup Time |
7.2 seconds |
| Shutdown Time |
4.1 seconds |
| Play -> Record |
3.2 seconds |
| Record -> Play (max res) |
8.8 seconds |
| Record -> Play (min res) |
2.3 seconds |
| Shutter Lag, Man. Focus |
0.6 seconds |
| Shutter Lag, Prefocus |
0.1 seconds |
| Cycle Time Uncompressed Format |
3.7 seconds |
| Cycle Time Max Res |
2.3 seconds |
| Cycle Time Min Res |
2.1 seconds |
| Buffer Frames, Max Res |
5 |
| Continuous Mode Rate (fps) |
2.5 |
| Movie Mode Rate (Frames/Sec) |
15.0 |
| Movie Sec @ Max Res |
30 |
| Movie Sec @ Min Res |
120 |
| Power |
Battery Form Factor |
BP-511, BP-512 |
| Usable Battery Types |
Lithium Ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included |
BP-511 Lithium |
| Battery Charger Included |
Yes |
| More Information |
Notes & Features |
Has 3 manually selectable focusing points, uses center point by default. Enlarges image around focusing point when in manual focus mode for easier focusing. Minimum focusing distance at wide angle is 6cm / 2.4in, at telephoto 20cm / 7.9in. Shutter speeds longer than 1.3 seconds available in shutter priority or manual modes only. Shutter speeds of 1/1000 second at f/8 only, 1/800 at f/3.5 (wide) ~ f/5 (tele) to f/8, 1/640 at f/2.8 (wide) ~ f/3.5 (tele) to 4/8. Noise reduction applied at shutter speeds 1.3 seconds and longer. Has histogram feature in playback mode. Has auto exposure bracketing feature (three exposures in 0.3 to 2.0EV steps). In Auto ISO mode, camera selects between ISO 50 and ISO 100. Image captured 2 seconds after shutter button pressed when using remote control. Can be remotely controlled via USB connection. Can print directly to CP-10 photo printer. User-selectable languages (English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Chinese and Japanese). Comes bundled with lens cap w/ strap, neck strap, BP-511 Li-Ion rechargeable battery (charges in-camera), AC adapter, remote control, 16MB CompactFlash card, USB and video cables, software CD and user guide. Optional accessories include BP-511 and BP-512 batteries, CR-560 car battery adapter, LA-DC58 conversion lens adapter, WC-DC58 0.8x wide converter, TC-DC58 1.5x tele converter, 250D close-up lens and SC-PS700 soft case. |
When purchasing this digital camera, give it a full Canon PowerShot G2 review. Check the buttons and screen, make certain it fits your hand, or purchase the Canon PowerShot G2 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 G2 digital camera for the video or for quick display settings. Your Canon PowerShot G2 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 G2 Power GripBefore you purchase, check to see what Canon PowerShot G2 rebate is available, if at all. And if you are not able to supplement the purchase of additional Canon PowerShot G2 accessories from the savings set forth by a rebate - try to find the Canon PowerShot G2 wholesale priced from a distribution outlet. Once you know which camera you want, in this case the Canon PowerShot G2, it is just a matter of finding it for the best price. Don;t be afraid to ask questions about the Canon PowerShot G2 camera or Canon PowerShot G2 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 G2 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 G2 digital SLR camera. Enjoy your new find and take your memories with you wherever you may roam - with the Canon PowerShot G2 powergrip digital camera.
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