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Canon PowerShot G5 Camera Review
There is a lot you can expect to receive from your new Canon PowerShot G5 digital camera. You can expect reliable quality and consistent picture taking. You can also expect to receive some Canon PowerShot G5 accessories with your camera. You'll get the Canon PowerShot G5 manual and always important Canon PowerShot G5 lens which makes the Canon PowerShot G5 digital SLR camera worthy of having. One item you will likely want to purchase in addition to your Canon PowerShot G5 accessories, if it does not come packaged in a Canon PowerShot G5 kit or bundle, is the Canon PowerShot G5 leather case. These cases help to preserve your camera and protecting the Canon PowerShot G5 body housing the digital camera parts and memory sticks or cards.
Canon PowerShot G5 Digital Camera Specifications
| General |
Model Number |
G5 |
| Camera Format |
Compact |
| Currently Manufactured |
No |
| Retail Price |
$899.00 |
| Street Price |
$594.00 |
| Price Update Date |
2004-12-01 |
| Date Available |
2003-06-30 |
| Remote Control |
Yes |
| Remote Control Type |
Infra-red |
| Tripod Mount |
Yes |
| Tripod Mount Material |
Metal |
| Operating System |
Windows, MacOS |
| Weight |
410 g
14.3 oz |
| Weight With Batteries? |
No |
| Size |
121 x 74 x 70 mm
4.8 x 2.9 x 2.8 in |
| Image Capture |
Image Resolution |
2592x1944, 1600x1200, 1024x768, 640x480 |
| Movie Resolution |
320x240, 160x120 |
| Aspect Ratio |
4:3 |
| CCD Sensor (Megapixels) |
5.30 |
| CCD Size (inches) |
1/1.8" |
| CCD Manufacturer |
Unknown CCD |
| Movie Audio |
Yes |
| Quality Levels |
4 |
| Lens |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent) |
35 - 140 mm |
| Zoom Ratio |
4.00x |
| Digital Zoom |
Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values |
Up to 3.6x |
| Auto Focus |
Yes |
| Auto Focus Type |
TTL AF (Continuous / Single) |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
| Manual Focus |
Yes |
| Normal Focus Range |
50 cm to Infinity
20.4 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range |
5 - 50 cm
2.0 - 20.4 in |
| Min Macro Area |
3 x 2 mm
0.1 x 0.1 in |
| Min Aperture |
f/8.0 |
| Max Aperture |
f/2.0 |
| Aperture Range Description |
f/2.0 (wide) / f/3.0 (tele) - f/8 |
| Lens Thread Type |
Bayonet Mount |
| Display |
Optical Viewfinder |
Yes |
| Optical VF Type |
Real-Image Optical Zoom |
| Optical VF Accuracy |
85% |
| LCD Viewfinder |
Yes |
| LCD VF Accuracy |
100% |
| LCD Size (inches) |
1.8 |
| Max Playback Zoom |
10.00 |
| Exposure |
ISO Settings |
50, 100, 200, 400 |
| ISO Rating Max |
400 |
| Number of White Balance Settings |
9 |
| White Balance Settings |
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Custom 1, Custom 2 |
| Manual White Balance |
Yes |
| Longest Shutter Time |
15 |
| Shortest Shutter Time |
1/2000 |
| 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 |
2 or 10 |
| Flash |
Internal Flash |
Yes |
| No of Flash Modes |
5 |
| Flash Modes |
Auto, Auto with Red-Eye Reduction, Forced Red-Eye Reduction, Forced Flash (fill flash), Off |
| Flash Range Description |
70 cm - 5.0 m (2.3 - 16.5 ft.) (W), 70 cm - 4.0 m (2.3 - 13.1 ft.) (T) at ISO 100 |
| Ext Flash |
Yes |
| Ext Flash Connection |
Sync-terminals at accessory shoe |
| Image Storage |
Usable Memory Types |
CompactFlash Type 1, CompactFlash Type 2 |
| Other Memory Types |
None |
| Memory Included (MB) |
32.0 |
| Uncompressed Format |
RAW |
| CCD Raw Format |
Yes |
| Compressed Format |
JPEG |
| Movie File Format |
AVI (MotionJPEG / Mono WAV) |
| Connectivity |
Video Out |
Yes |
| Video Mode Switchable |
Yes |
| External Connections |
USB 1.1 |
| Other Connection |
DC In |
| Included Software |
Adobe PhotoShop 5.0 LE, Apple QuickTime 6.0, ZoomBrowser EX 4.0 (Win), 2.7 (Mac), PhotoRecord 1.6 (Win), PhotoStitch 3.1, File Viewer Utility 1.1, RemoteCapture 2.6 |
| OS Compatibility |
As noted above |
| Performance Timing |
Startup Time |
4.8 seconds |
| Shutdown Time |
3.7 seconds |
| Play -> Record |
2.0 seconds |
| Record -> Play (max res) |
2.3 seconds |
| Record -> Play (min res) |
2.0 seconds |
| Shutter Lag, Man. Focus |
0.7 seconds |
| Shutter Lag, Prefocus |
0.1 seconds |
| Cycle Time Uncompressed Format |
2.1 seconds |
| Cycle Time Max Res |
1.9 seconds |
| Cycle Time Min Res |
2.0 seconds |
| Buffer Frames, Max Res |
4 |
| Continuous Mode Rate (fps) |
2.0 |
| Movie Mode Rate (Frames/Sec) |
15.0 |
| Movie Sec @ Max Res |
180 |
| Movie Sec @ Min Res |
180 |
| Power |
Battery Form Factor |
Proprietary BP-511 / BP-512 |
| Usable Battery Types |
Lithium Ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included |
BP-511 Lithium Ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included |
Yes |
When purchasing this digital camera, give it a full Canon PowerShot G5 review. Check the buttons and screen, make certain it fits your hand, or purchase the Canon PowerShot G5 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 G5 digital camera for the video or for quick display settings. Your Canon PowerShot G5 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 G5 Power GripBefore you purchase, check to see what Canon PowerShot G5 rebate is available, if at all. And if you are not able to supplement the purchase of additional Canon PowerShot G5 accessories from the savings set forth by a rebate - try to find the Canon PowerShot G5 wholesale priced from a distribution outlet. Once you know which camera you want, in this case the Canon PowerShot G5, it is just a matter of finding it for the best price. Don;t be afraid to ask questions about the Canon PowerShot G5 camera or Canon PowerShot G5 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 G5 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 G5 digital SLR camera. Enjoy your new find and take your memories with you wherever you may roam - with the Canon PowerShot G5 powergrip digital camera.
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