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Two New PowerShot G-series Cameras Add Style and Power to Canon's Premium PowerShot Line
Rounding out what is now a family of five powerful large sensor
PowerShot G-series cameras, Canon (News - Alert) U.S.A., Inc., a leader in
digital imaging solutions, today announced the PowerShot G5 X equipped
with a built-in, high-resolution electronic viewfinder (EVF), and the
slim, lightweight, carry-anywhere PowerShot G9 X. Featuring high-quality
optics and large one-inch image sensors, both new models are ideal for
advanced amateur photographers looking for a highly portable, advanced
point-and-shoot camera equipped with built-in Wi-Fi®* and
NFC** capability for easy sharing of images and video to social media
networks as well as printing to compatible Canon PIXMA or SELPHY
printers with the PIXMA Printing Solutions app1.
Both new models feature a one-inch, 20.2 Megapixel*** High-Sensitivity
CMOS sensor that delivers optimal performance with an ISO range of 125 -
12,800. The sensor, along with a proprietary DIGIC 6 Image processor,
creates Canon's HS System to provide photographers with vivid and
detailed still images and video, even in difficult low-light shooting
scenarios.
Providing quality still images and video for social sharing, the
stunning 1080p Full HD video (at 24p, 30p, and 60p in MP4 format) and
still images captured on these cameras can be transferred after capture
to compatible smartphones, tablets, or the new Canon Connect Station
CS100 photo and video hub device, via built-in Wi-Fi** and NFC***
capability. Both new models are compatible with Canon's free Camera
Connect App2 for wireless image transfer and remote operation
featuring Live View when using compatible iOS® and Android (News - Alert)®
devices.
In addition, these new cameras feature an enhanced Star Mode to provide
more precise focusing sure to delight stargazers and amateur
astronomers. The "Star Trails" mode is now enhanced to improve the
breaks in light between star trails turning star movement into a
luminous still image, while the "Star Time-Lapse Movie" mode makes
beautiful video clips that show the movement of the stars against a
static background of dark space.
"We continue to strive to provide photographers with a range of imaging
equipment options to support each individual shooting style while still
providing the features, usability, and performance they expect from a
Canon camera," said Yuichi Ishizuka, president and COO of Canon U.S.A.,
Inc. "Our PowerShot G-series cameras offer a range of options designed
to satisfy professionals looking for a convenient back-up camera to
their DSLR as well as photography enthusiasts looking for maximum image
quality in conveniently compact cameras they can take with them
anywhere."
The PowerShot G5 X
Incorporating a bright, built-in high-resolution EVF that allows
photographers to more easily compose and take pictures as well as track
moving subjects, the high-performance PowerShot G5 X camera also
features a bright f/1.8 - f/2.8 4.2x Canon Optical Zoom Lens (focal
length range equivalent to 24-100mm). With the combination of a
nine-blade iris diaphragm for beautiful background blur effects and an
Intelligent Image Stabilization (IS) system that provides virtually
shake-free images in a wide variety of shooting conditions, this
camera's optical system enables users to capture the shot as they
envisioned it and is ideal for shoting in low-light conditions or when
a shallow depth-of-field is preferred for more dramatic, soft
backgrounds and beautiful portraits.
The PowerShot G5 X camera's 2.36-million-dot high-definition OLED
electronic viewfinder provides high-quality viewing from edge-to-edge,
especially useful when composing an image or shooting in bright
sunlight. Additionally, a three-inch, 1.04 million dot touch panel LCD
screen provides a bright, clear display that enables one-touch control
of many camera settings and features a Vari-Angle design that enables
easy viewing from various shooting angles while protecting the screen
from inadvertent scratching when the camera is stored.
Housed in a classic black body, the enhanced controls include
top-mounted mode and exposure compensation dials, front and rear control
dials, and a control ring around the lens, which can all be customized
to best suit different shooting styles. The PowerShot G5 X camera also
features a built-in flash plus a dedicated hot shoe providing full
compatibility with Canon's powerful range of EX-series Speedlites and
related accessories. There is also a 3.5mm mini-jack for compatibility
with Canon's Remote Switch RS-60E3.
The PowerShot G9 X
Slim and lightweight, the PowerShot G9 X is the camera photographers
will want to show off to their friends as much as they shoot with it.
The camera features a bright f/2.0 - f/4.9, 3x Canon Optical Zoom Lens
(focal length range equivalent to 28-84mm) along with Canon's
Intelligent Image Stabilization (IS) system for virtually shake-free
images in a wide variety of shooting conditions.
The camera's intuitive three-inch LCD touch panel with a new user
interface allows for quick and easy changes to camera settings even
while taking pictures. In addition to the touch panel, a lens-mounted
control ring can be utilized to adjust several functions, including
customizable manual focus. For shooting fast-moving subjects from kids
at birthday parties to athletic events, the PowerShot G9 X camera has
continuous shooting speeds up to six frames per second (fps) so none of
the action is missed. It is available in classic black, or in a
retro-style, silver-gray body with brown stitched leather accents.
Shared Features
The PowerShot G5 X and PowerShot G9 X models both feature three
convenient ways to charge the NB-13L lithium-ion battery pack: (1) via
an optional USB cable connected to a powered USB socket to charge the
battery while it is still in the camera body, (2) via an optional
USB-connected AC Adapter to charge the battery while it is still in the
camera body, and (3) via the standalone external battery charger that is
supplied with both cameras as standard equipment.
Both new PowerShot models incorporate a broad range of exposure modes
from fully automatic to full manual, and both offer users the choice of
RAW as well as JPEG recording modes for still photos. Additionally, both
new models incorporate a built-in ND filter for enhanced exposure
control in bright shooting conditions.
Price and Availability
The PowerShot G5 X and PowerShot G9 X camera kits are scheduled to begin
shipping in November 2015 at suggested retail prices of $799.99 and
$529.99, respectively.
About Canon U.S.A., Inc.
Canon U.S.A., Inc., is a leading provider of consumer,
business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions to the
United States and to Latin America and the Caribbean (excluding Mexico)
markets. With approximately $31 billion in global revenue, its parent
company, Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ), ranks third overall in U.S. patents
granted in 2014† and is one of Fortune Magazine's World's Most Admired
Companies in 2015. Canon U.S.A. is committed to the highest level of
customer satisfaction and loyalty, providing 100 percent U.S.-based
consumer service and support for all of the products it distributes.
Canon U.S.A. is dedicated to its Kyosei philosophy of social and
environmental responsibility. In 2014, the Canon Americas Headquarters
secured LEED® Gold certification, a recognition for the design,
construction, operations and maintenance of high-performance green
buildings. To keep apprised of the latest news from Canon U.S.A., sign
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† Based on weekly patent counts issued by United States Patent and
Trademark Office.
All referenced product names, and other marks, are trademarks of
their respective owners.
* Compatible with iOS versions 7.1/8.4, Android smartphone versions
2.3.3/4.0/4.1/4.2/4.3/4.4/5.0/5.1 and Android tablet versions
4.0/4.1/4.2/4.3/4.4/5.0/5.1. Data charges may apply with the download of
the free Canon Camera Connect app. This app helps enable you to upload
images to social media services. Please note that image files may
contain personally identifiable information that may implicate privacy
laws. Canon disclaims and has no responsibility for your use of such
images. Canon does not obtain, collect or use such images or any
information included in such images through this app.
** Compatible with Android devices versions 4.0/4.1/4.2/4.3/4.4/5.0/5.
*** Image processing may cause a decrease in the number of pixels.
1 Wireless printing requires a working Ethernet network with
wireless 802.11b/g or n capability. Wireless performance may vary based
on terrain and distance between the printer and wireless network clients.
2 This app helps enable you to upload images to social media
services. Please note that image files may contain personally
identifiable information that may implicate privacy laws. Canon
disclaims and has no responsibility for your use of such images. Canon
does not obtain, collect or use such images or any information included
in such images through this app.
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