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Canon PowerShot G11 10MP Digital Camera with 5x Wide Angle Optical Stabilized Zoom and 2.8-inch articulating LCD |  | Brand: Canon
Category: Photography
List Price: $499.99
Buy New: $449.99
as of 3/15/2010 05:07 CDT details
You Save: $50.00 (10%)
New (25) from $449.99
Seller: Amazon.com
Rating:  reviews
Sales Rank: 111
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries: 1
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Includes Software: Yes
Optical Zoom: 5
Digital Zoom: 4
Connectivity: AV
Display Size: 2.8
Maximum Focal Length: 30.5
Minimum Focal Length: 6.1
Maximum Resolution: 10000000
Has Red Eye Reduction: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 4.4 x 3 x 1.9
nv:Sensor: 10.0 Megapixel
Size: 1/1.7" Charge Coupled Device (CCD)
Image Resolution: 3,648 x 2,736
Movie Resolution: 640 x 480
Optical Zoom: 5x
Digital Zoom: 4x
Focal Length: f= 6.1 - 30.5mm
Focus Mode: TTL auto focus
Focusing Range: Macro: 0.4 in. - 1.6 ft./1 - 50cm (W)
Focusing Range: Normal: 1.6 ft./50cm - infinity (W)
Optical Viewfinder: Real-image optical zoom viewfinder
LCD Monitor: 2.8-inches
LCD Pixels: 461,000 Pixels
LCD Coverage: 100%
Maximum Aperture: F 2.8 - 4.5
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MPN: G11
Model: G11
UPC: 013803116458
EAN: 0013803116458
ASIN: B002LITT56
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| Features:
| • | New 10-megapixel High Sensitivity System; DIGIC 4 Image Processor | | • | Bright 2.8-inch Vari-Angle PureColor System LCD plus optical viewfinder | | • | Wide-angle 5x optical zoom (equivalent to 28-140mm); Canon's Optical Image Stabilizer | | • | Improved Smart AUTO intelligently selects from 22 predefined shooting situations | | • | RAW + JPEG shooting and recording modes; capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included) |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
The PowerShot G11 is a compact camera that will find favor with professionals and advanced amateur photographers due to its superb image quality, full manual control of settings, and RAW shooting capability. If it's not practical or safe to carry a large DSLR a high-specification compact such as the PowerShot G11 is a fantastic choice. It's great for photographers looking to capture high resolution, high quality, and low light images without having to carry a large SLR system in their kit bags.The G11 features face detection technology that can detect and track numerous faces within the frame to ensure the correct exposure and focus for them. An enhanced i-Contrast system optimizes the dynamic range of subjects to deliver shadow details whilst avoiding highlight blow outs.
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| Customer Reviews:
 Great Outdoor/Hiking/Climbing Camera March 14, 2010
Brad Allen (Redmond, WA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I got a G11 after using a Canon A610 for 8 years (it finally developed a small flaw on the CCD). I am a fairly "rough" camera user in that I carry my camera on my belt in rain, snow, cold, and heat while hiking, climbing, off-trail scrambling, kayaking, etc. The G11 is definitely the second best camera I have ever owned (OK, here is the scale, I shot with a Mamiya 7 for several years and out of nostalgia it will always be my "favorite" camera). The G11 is a great compromise between durability, useability, and creative flexibility.
In my mind, the G11 really stands out for the following reasons:
1) Great picture quality when shooting in the program mode
2) Most of the key features I use are one button away (as opposed to several menus down). This includes flash control. self timer (for when I put the camera on a Gorilla pod), +/- exposure, ASA, macro, etc.
3) Battery life (I am amazed at how long the battery lasts, I had intended to buy a second battery but do not need it. I did not need a recharge after 300 photos over two months and recently ran it dry after 200 photos, 30 minutes of video, and probably 30-45 minutes of screen review time. The screen was on throughout.
4) Large, clear screen. This is beautiful and I feel spoiled. I did put a screen protector on it (if you do, get a GPS one. The first one I tried, for a PDA, resulted in some strange polarization issues but the GPS one works great.
5) Key creative features such as the ability to move the focus/exposure frame, flash power, full manual, etc.
One key disadvantage of the G11 (like most reflex cameras) is the complication in using filters. I am trying an aftermarket device for filters and it works, but is a bit cumbersome.
I have a little camera bag that fits on my belt and the G11 tucks away nicely. I wore it full time for over a week with little or no interference. One nice bonus, I did not expect, on the G11 is the outstanding video it takes. It shoots in .mov and does a nice 720x480. I have stopped carrying a flip camera and find myself taking more video because it is so convenient. The sound for the video is amazing as well, actually rivals the Zoom recorder I use.
I highly recommend this camera for anyone whose image does not require a giant SLR hanging around their neck.
Canon PowerShot G11 - Great little point and shoot March 12, 2010
Eileen H. Ferguson
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
I find this camera easy to use and and very pleased with the picture quality.
Great Camera - even for beginners! March 11, 2010
Jeffrey G
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I had a Sony Cyber Shot that my wife and I purchased 7 years ago, I liked it, thought it took decent pics. My wife always complained, she didn't like the camera, she thought the photo quality was lacking. We got this camera, wife loves it, I love it - tons of features that are easy to use. I cannot wait to see what it can do once I actually learn how to use it properly. So far, using it as just a point and shoot. It does great! There are many other features that we will use and try out, but it does the job!
 My new backup camera - Love the articulated screen March 10, 2010
Dom Miliano (Denville, NJ USA)
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
I used to have a G10 until my best friend fell in love with it and said he wanted to buy it. Hey, what are friends for? When I went to replace it, I found that the G10 was no longer readily available and my friend, a Canon rep, said that the image quality with the G11 (despite the drop in pixel count) was actually better. Hmmm, better image quality than a G10 - count me in!
The G11 handles like a professional instrument. There is a serious, rugged quality to it. It isn't heavy, just solid. The controls are similar to the G10 so I didn't have to crack the manual to start taking pictures. I love the way the lens retracts into the body - covering and protecting the lens when it sits in a camera bag or coat pocket. The traditional viewfinder only shows a fraction of the actual image (my guess - 70-80%) so for critical compositions, I use the fold-out screen. For anyone used to shooting with a video camera, swinging out the screen and making pictures will seem second nature. I tilt it to minimize reflections in bright sun and rarely peek through the viewfinder. Also, the ability to fold it with the screen facing forward protects it from damage in transport - I love this... It is something I liked about the G5 and missed on the G10.
The zoom range is adequate for most casual shooting situations with a thumbs up for the 28mm lens effective angle of view at the wide end - perfect for family group shots and a welcome feature in a Point and Shoot.
There are more features than most people will have a need for but if the shooter has pro-leanings, this camera can make some amazing images. Even if you never dig deeply into the manual to find them all, things like the image stabilization will be there and automatically help improve your pictures - maybe your best pictures ever!
The reason Canon gives for going to 10 megapixels is to improve image quality by reducing noise at higher ISO settings. I rarely use an ISO above 200 so I wasn't expecting to benefit from that change but I tried shooting at ISO 800 (not recommended for big prints from the G10) and found the images quite good.
The real benefit to a camera like this is the ability to shoot JPG, RAW, and RAW and JPG images at the same time. The quality of these RAW images is truly top notch. You could, if you were a pro, sell the shots, they are so sharp and the colors so true. Speaking of colors, the white balance technology built in is top notch. I leave it set on automatic and have gotten excellent color in difficult, mixed fluorescent lighting.
So, the verdict is in for me. This is a great camera and a good evolution up from the G10. I recommend it for anyone who just wants a "good" camera and doesn't want to have to become a camera expert to use it - you can set it for AUTO and simply frame your shot and push the button (i.e., point and shoot). For the more photographically adept, you can just about do it all with the G11. RAW, manual focus and exposure, video clips, it's all there and it's all good.
If anyone wants to buy this one, I may not agree to let it go.
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