Advanced amateurs who have overwhelmingly embraced the G Series will be delighted with PowerShot G11, which features RAW mode for unlimited editing options, a 28mm wide-angle lens, and a 2.8-inch Vari-Angle PureColor System LCD. Add to that Canon's new High Sensitivity System and high-speed ISO for incredible image quality, and Canon's top-range compact digital camera is a truly groundbreaking successor.

The PowerShot G11 combines a powerful CCD sensor and Canon's DIGIC 4 Image Processor. Thanks to this technological advancement, the G11 is dramatically more sensitive than cameras with identical megapixel counts, and delivers spectacular images with minimal noise. Increased sensitivity demands a higher ISO speed, and the PowerShot G11 delivers with a new maximum setting of ISO 3200. Blur and camera shake are notably reduced for the ultimate insharpness and clarity.

In addition, a new Low Light mode lets you capture images in an astonishing range of conditions. The camera automatically adjusts the ISO speed from ISO 320 to ISO 12800 in relation to ambient brightness, subject movement and camera shake.

The PowerShot G11's RAW mode lets you shoot images without JPEG compression. It gives you clearer images and complete creative control in editing. RAW images are transferred directly to the computer where they can then be edited using image adjustment software or a processing application to adjust your images as you please. The camera can also be set to allow the simultaneous recording of both RAW and JPEG images while shooting. Also, with 26 Shooting Modes, you're ready for whatever shot comes your way.

A new Face Self-Timer automatically detects an increase in the number of faces and makes the appropriate adjustments. For instance, to include a photographer's face in a group shot, there's no need to rush in. Just put the camera on a stand or tripod, select the Face Self-Timer, and the camera will wait for the photographer's face to get on-camera before it takes the shot. Motion Detection now tracks moving subjects in a much larger range, and the new Servo AF retains focus on a moving subject after the shutter button is pressed halfway - allowing you to wait for the perfect shot without refocusing. Also, Face Detection and Motion Detection are markedly improved.

DIGIC 4 also makes possible the new i-Contrast (Intelligent Contrast Correction) system, which controls the compensation level in pixel units to brighten dark areas while leaving bright areas unchanged for better images where the main subject is dark, and more natural transition. The PowerShot G11 can even use i-Contrast in playback mode to adjust images that were shot without the setting activated.

Features

• New 10 Megapixel sensor coupled with Canon's DIGIC 4 Image Processor designedas the High Sensitivity System for improved low light image performance.
• Full range of shooting and recording modes including RAW + JPEG for the ultimate creative control.
• Large, bright 2.8-inch Vari-Angle PureColor System LCD with 461,000 dots for shooting at a variety of angles plus an optical viewfinder.
• A host of optional accessories including Speedlite flashes, underwater housing and Tele-Converter Lens are available.
• A high-powered Wide-Angle 5x Optical Zoom (equivalent to 28 - 140mm) with Canon's Optical Image Stabilizer gets you up close and personal to your subjects
• DIGIC 4 Image Processor improves the overall camera performance.
• HDMI output for viewing still images on an HDTV.
• Improved Smart AUTO intelligently selects the proper setting for the camera based on 22 predefined shooting situations.

Specifications

Camera Type	Compact digital still camera with built-in flash, 5x Optical / 4x Digital / 20x Combined Zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer System
CCD	10.0 Megapixel, 1/1.7-inch type Charge Coupled Device (CCD)
Total Pixels	Approx. 10.4 Megapixels
Effective Pixels	Approx. 10.0 Megapixels
Lens Focal Length	6.1-30.5mm f/2.8-4.5 (35mm film equivalent: 28-140mm)
Digital Zoom	4x
Focusing Range	Normal: 1.6 ft./50cm-infinity Macro: 0.39 in.-1.6 ft./1-50cm (W)
Autofocus System	TTL Autofocus
Viewfinder	Real image optical zoom viewfinder
LCD Monitor	2.8-inch TFT color, with wide viewing angle
LCD Pixels	Approx. 461,000 pixels
LCD Coverage	100%
Maximum Aperture	f/2.8 (W) - f/4.5 (T)
Shutter Speed	15-1/4000 sec. (settable in Tv and M)
ISO Sensitivity	Auto, ISO 80/100/200/400/800/1600/3200 (Standard output sensitivity. Recommended exposure index)
Light Metering Method	Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot
Exposure Control Method	Program AE, Shutter Speed-Priority AE, Aperture-Priority AE, i-Contrast, Manual; AE Lock, Safety Shift, Auto ISO Shift
Exposure Compensation	+/-2 stops in 1/3-stop increments
White Balance Control	Auto, Preset (Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Underwater), Custom1, Custom2
Built-in Flash	Auto, Auto w/ Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On w/ Red-eye Reduction, Flash Off; FE lock, Safety FE, Slow Synchro, Second-curtain synchro
Flash Range	1.6 ft.-23 ft./50 cm-7 m (W), 1.6-13 ft./50cm-4.0m (T)
Recycling Time	10 sec. or less (battery voltage=7.4V)
Flash Exposure Compensation	+/-2 stops in 1/3-stop increments
Shooting Modes	Auto, P, Av, Tv, M, C1, C2, Low Light, Quick Shot, Special Scene (Portrait, Landscape, Night Snapshot, Kids & Pets, Indoor, Sports, Sunset, Night Scene, Fireworks, Beach, Underwater, Aquarium, Foliage, Snow, Color Accent, Color Swap, Stitch Assist)
Photo Effects	My Colors Off, Vivid, Neutral, Sepia, Black & White, Positive Film, Lighter SkinTone, Darker Skin Tone, Vivid Blue, Vivid Green, Vivid Red, Custom
Self-Timer	Approx. 10-sec. delay / approx. 2-sec. delay / Custom / Face Self-Timer
Continuous Shooting	Normal: approx. 1.1 fps; AF: approx. 0.7 fps; LV: approx. 0.8 fps (Large/Fine)
Storage Media	SD/SDHC Memory Card, MultiMediaCard, MMC Plus Card, HC MMC Plus Card
File Format	Design rule for camera file system, DPOF Version 1.1
Image Compression	Normal, Fine, RAW
JPEG Compression Mode	Still Image: Exif 2.2 (JPEG) RAW (CR2 Canon Original))64; Audio: Linear PCM (MonMovie: MOV (Image: H.264; Audio data: Linear PCM (monaural)) Not compatible with AVI
Number of Recording Pixels	Still Image: 3,648 x 2,736 (Large); 2,816 x 2112 (Medium 1); 2,272 x 1,704 (Medium 2); 1,600 x 1,200 (Medium 3); 640 x 480 (Small); 3,648 x 2,048 (Wide); 3,648 x 2,736 (RAW); 1,824 x 1,368 (Medium)
Playback Modes File	Still Image: Single, Magnification (approx. 2x-10x), Jump, Auto Rotate, Rotate, Resume, My Colors, My Category, Transition Effects, Histogram, Overexposure Warning, Index (4-130 thumbnails can be selected), Slide Show, Red-eye Correction, RAW playback, Trimming, Resize, Image Inspection Tool, i-Contrast Movie: Normal Playback, Special Playback, Editing, Auto Rotate, Resume
Erase Modes	Still Image: single image, select range, select by date, select by category, select by folder, all images Movie: part of movie, all of movie
Computer Interface	USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (mini-B jack)
Video Out	NTSC/PAL
Audio Out	Monaural
Other	SD Memory card slot; direct connection to Canon CP and SELPHY Compact Photo Printers, PIXMA Photo Printers and PictBridge-compatible printers via camera's USB 2.0 Hi-Speed cable
Power Source	Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery NB-7L AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC50 (optional)
Shooting Capacity	Still Image: approx. 390 shots (NB-7L/LCD on), approx. 1,000 shots (NB-7L/LCD off)
Playback Time	Approx. 420 min. (NB-7L)
Operating Temperature	32-104°F/0-40°C
Operating Humidity	10-90%
Dimensions (WxHxD)	4.41 x 3.00 x 1.90 in./112.1 x 76.2 x 48.3mm
Weight	Approx. 12.5 oz./355g (camera body only)

Includes

• Canon PowerShot G11 Compact Digital Camera Body
• Lithium Battery Pack NB-7L
• Battery Charger CB-2LZ
• Neck Strap NS-DC9
• Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM
• USB Interface Cable IFC-400PCU
• AV Cable AVC-DC400