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The Canon PowerShot G10 is a top of the line compact digital camera that takes professional quality 14.7 megapixel photos. Canon claims the camera is for advanced amateur photographers and has the ability to completely meet and exceed all their demands and needs. The Powershot G10 includes Canon's new DIGIC 4 image processor designed to produce incredible motion detection and capture facial expression even during fast movement. The Powershot G10 camera features a high-powered 5x optical zoom with optical image stabilization combined with a 28mm wide-angle lens. The camera also includes a 3" Purecolor II VGA LCD preview display screen. The G10 also includes an SDHC slot for compatibility with all SD/SDHC Memory Card, MultiMediaCard, MMC Plus Card, and HC MMC Plus memory cards which can be used to store media. The Canon Powershot G10 was released on October 1, 2008 and has an MSRP of $499.99.
MSRP $499.99
Release date October, 2008
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Individual picture editing can be done on the actual device, in the event photos need to be changed on the fly. The Powershot G10 also includes print and share buttons directly on the camera for easy print access when connected to compatible Canon photo printers. For additional features the Powershot G10 offers a plethora of shooting modes, a long list of special effects, a red-eye reduction flash mode, and a self-timer.
Features
- 14.7 Megapixel image sensor, 4416 x 3312 maximum resolution
- 28mm wide-angle lens
- Canon DIGIC 4 image processor technology
- 5x optical zoom/ 4x digital zoom with lens-shift image stabilization
- 3" Purecolor II VGA LCD Preview Screen
- Multiple camera shooting modes, various special camera effects, and red-eye reduction flash mode.
- 10-2 second delay self-timer
- SDHC card slot for storage; compatibility with all SD/SDHC Memory Card, MultiMediaCard, MMC Plus Card, HC MMC Plus Cards
- Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery NB-7L; 400 shots with LCD on, 1000 shots with LCD off
- Outputs: USB 2.0, NTSC/PAL video out, Monaural video out
- Focal Length: 6.1-30.5mm f/2.8-4.5 (35mm film equivalent: 28-140mm)
- Maximum Aperture: f/2.8 (W) - f/4.5 (T)
- Release Date: October 1, 2008
- MSRP: $499.99
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Canon PowerShot G10
• Canon Powershot G10 14.7MP Digital Camera with 5x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom
UPC: 013803100075
EAN: 013803100075
MPN: G10
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MSRP $500.00
Released November, 2008
Pros
- features an easy to hold grip
- includes RAW format support
- great build quality
Cons
- expensive
- lacks image stabilization
- no zoom
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- RAW file format support
- quality pro
accessories
- sharp and fast lens
Cons
- considerably more expensive than the last generation product
- Noisy sensor
- Virtually the same as the Panasonic LX-3
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MSRP $550.00
Released November, 2009
Pros
- high resolution 3" display (920k pizel)
- interchangable lens
- captures video in 720p high definition
- HDMI output
- stores images on easy to find, affordable and capacious SD/SDHC flash cards
Cons
- sensor / shutter is built into the lens units - high price, huge range of functionality/quality
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MSRP $379.99
Released September, 2009
Pros
- cool aesthetic - modern & retro aspects
- captures video in 720p high definition
- 3" OLED display
Cons
- OLED display has a limited resolution (480 x 360px - 172.8K dot)
- poor picture quality for the price
- mediocre zoom
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Released September, 2008
Pros
- Intelligent Auto mode
- f2.0 - Good low light performance
- attractive professional aesthetic
Cons
- Accessory availability
- 2.5x optical zoom
- expensive for the majority of consumers
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Reviews
December 29, 2008
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- includes advanced manual controls for the aspiring professional/hobbyist
- quality 3" LCD display with good resolution (461k dots)
- Optical stabilisation
- support for uncompressed RAW format
- supports a large variety of popular memory options
Cons
- Slow continuous shooting (1.3 fps)
- doesn't take video in high definition (VGA & 30fps only)
- No High Definition Video
- somewhat expensive compared to other hybrids
- 5x optical zoom is nothing special for a camera this expensive
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November 20, 2008
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- includes advanced manual controls for the aspiring professional/hobbyist
- quality 3" LCD display with good resolution (461k dots)
- Optical stabilisation
- support for uncompressed RAW format
- 28mm (equiv) wide-angle lens
- H.264/AVC video compression
Cons
- Slow continuous shooting (1.3 fps)
- doesn't take video in high definition (VGA & 30fps only)
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- includes advanced manual controls for the aspiring professional/hobbyist
- quality 3" LCD display with good resolution (461k dots)
- Optical stabilisation
- support for uncompressed RAW format
- supports a large variety of popular memory options
- Improved automatic focussing
- 28mm (equiv) wide-angle lens
- H.264/AVC video compression
- Sharpness of images at Low ISOs (80 & 100)
Cons
- Slow continuous shooting (1.3 fps)
- doesn't take video in high definition (VGA & 30fps only)
- Noise Profile At High ISOs (above 400)
- No High Definition Video
- No HDMI output
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December 30, 2008
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1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- quality 3" LCD display with good resolution (461k dots)
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July 23, 2009
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Pros
- includes advanced manual controls for the aspiring professional/hobbyist
- quality 3" LCD display with good resolution (461k dots)
- Optical stabilisation
- support for uncompressed RAW format
- supports a large variety of popular memory options
- Improved automatic focussing
- 28mm (equiv) wide-angle lens
- H.264/AVC video compression
- Sharpness of images at Low ISOs (80 & 100)
- excellent build quality and feel. Button layout is well thought out
- good grip
- viewfinder
- easy to navigate menus
- long lasting batteypack
- 1cm focus distance in macro mode
- hotshoe for external flash
- manual focus
- manual exposure settings
Cons
- Noise Profile At High ISOs (above 400)
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May 20, 2009
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Pros
- includes advanced manual controls for the aspiring professional/hobbyist
- quality 3" LCD display with good resolution (461k dots)
- Optical stabilisation
- support for uncompressed RAW format
- supports a large variety of popular memory options
- Improved automatic focussing
- 28mm (equiv) wide-angle lens
- H.264/AVC video compression
- Sharpness of images at Low ISOs (80 & 100)
- excellent build quality and feel. Button layout is well thought out
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October 30, 2008
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0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- includes advanced manual controls for the aspiring professional/hobbyist
- supports a large variety of popular memory options
Cons
- doesn't take video in high definition (VGA & 30fps only)
- somewhat expensive compared to other hybrids
- 5x optical zoom is nothing special for a camera this expensive
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November 8, 2008
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- includes advanced manual controls for the aspiring professional/hobbyist
- Optical stabilisation
- Improved automatic focussing
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July 25, 2009
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- Slow continuous shooting (1.3 fps)
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