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PowerShot G1 X Mark II

The Mark of PowerShot Excellence

The all-new PowerShot flagship, the PowerShot G1 X Mark II raises performance and quality to new heights in a compact, brilliant design. Featuring a huge, 1.5-inch 12.8 Megapixel High-Sensitivity CMOS sensor, a powerful DIGIC 6 Image Processor and an all-new 5x wide-angle optical zoom lens with Optical Image Stabilizer and a circular, 9-blade aperture for stunning blurred backgrounds, the PowerShot G1 X Mark II delivers the outstanding image quality you would expect with a digital SLR camera but in a portable, Wi-Fi® and NFC enabled package. It can capture 14-bit RAW plus JPEG images, features a staggering 31 focus points for speedy and accurate AF, a capacitive 3.0-inch tilt-type touch panel LCD and has newly developed Dual Control Rings on the lens barrel for fast control of exposure and focus. An optional high-resolution electronic viewfinder adds to the camera's professional feel and functionality. Whether being used as a companion to an EOS digital SLR or as a standalone camera, the PowerShot G1 X Mark II has the power to handle most any photographic situation it encounters.

  • With the f/2.0 lens you'll be taking lots of portrait shots
  • Get 5x closer optical zoom
  • DiG!C 6 Image Processor for superior image quality
  • Durable body – makes this the easy choice to take with you everywhere
  • Capture a starry night sky in stunning clarity, you can even create a star lapse video
  • Built-in Wi-Fi lets your upload your pictures and movies on-the-go
  • Wirelessly control your camera from your smartphone or tablet. Perfect for taking self-portraits of a family shot that you’d like to be included in. Plus, it gives you the control you need for wildlife and nature photography
  • There’s no need to wait to share your photos with the Mobile Device Connect button. It quickly connects the camera to your smartphone, even when the camera’s power is turned off
  • It has never been easier to connect wirelessly from one device to another. Near Field Communication makes wireless connection so fast and easy by just touching devices. No buttons are required!

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  • What's in the Box
    • PowerShot G1 X Mark II
    • Battery Pack NB-12L
    • Battery Charger CB-2LG
    • Neck Strap NS-DC11
  • TypeCompact digital still camera with built-in flash, 5x Optical, 4x Digital, and 20x Combined Zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer.
  • Total MegapixelsApprox. 15 Megapixels
  • Effective PixelsApprox. 12.8 Megapixels
  • Focal Length12.5 - 62.5mm
    24 - 120mm 35mm film equivalent
  • Digital ZoomApprox. 4x
  • Focusing RangeNormal/Auto: 2.0 in. (5 cm) - infinity (W), 1.3 ft. (40 cm) - infinity (T);
    Macro/Underwater Macro: 2.0 in. - 1.6 ft. (5-50 cm) (W);
    Quick: 4.9-66.0 ft. (1.5-20 m) (W, T)
  • Autofocus SystemTTL Autofocus (Full-time manual focus available)
  • Optical ViewfinderOptional Electronic Viewfinder EVF-DC1
  • LCD Monitor3.0-inch Tilt, Capacitive Touch Panel LCD (3:2)
  • LCD PixelsApprox. 1,040,000 dots
  • LCD CoverageApprox. 100%
  • Shutter Speed1 - 1/4000 sec.
    15 - 1/4000 sec. (in Tv Mode)
    60 - 1/4000 sec. (in M Mode)

    Shutter speeds available in Tv:
    15, 13, 10, 8, 6, 5, 4, 3.2, 2.5, 2, 1.6, 1.3, 1, 0.8, 0.6, 0.5, 0.4, 0.3, 1/4, 1/5, 1/6, 1/8, 1/10, 1/13, 1/15, 1/20, 1/25, 1/30, 1/40, 1/50, 1/60, 1/80, 1/100, 1/125, 1/160, 1/200, 1/250, 1/320, 1/400, 1/500, 1/640, 1/800, 1/1000, 1/1250, 1/1600, 1/2000, 1/2500, 1/3200, 1/4000 (Unit: sec.)

    Shutter speeds available in M:
    60, 50, 40, 30, 25, 20, 15, 13, 10, 8, 6, 5, 4, 3.2, 2.5, 2, 1.6, 1.3, 1, 0.8, 0.6, 0.5, 0.4, 0.3, 1/4, 1/5, 1/6, 1/8, 1/10, 1/13, 1/15, 1/20, 1/25, 1/30, 1/40, 1/50, 1/60, 1/80, 1/100, 1/125, 1/160, 1/200, 1/250, 1/320, 1/400, 1/500, 1/640, 1/800, 1/1000, 1/1250, 1/1600, 1/2000, 1/2500, 1/3200, 1/4000 (Unit: sec.)
  • White Balance Control Auto*, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Underwater, Custom 1, Custom 2, Multi-area White Balance
  • Built-in FlashAuto, On, Slow Synchro, Off
  • Flash Exposure Compensation±2 stops in 1/3 increments
  • Storage MediaSD/SDHC/SDXC/UHS-I Memory Cards
  • File FormatDesign rule for Camera File system, DPOF (Version 1.1) compliant
  • Image Recording FormatJPEG (Superfine, Fine), RAW
  • Number of Recording PixelsStill Images (JPEG, RAW):
    1) 16:9 - Large: 4352 x 2448; Medium 1: 3072 x 1728; Medium 2: 1920 x 1080; Small: 640 x 360
    2) 3:2 - Large: 4352 x 2904; Medium 1: 3072 x 2048; Medium 2: 2048 x 1368; Small: 640 x 424
    3) 4:3 - Large: 4160 x 3120; Medium 1: 3072 x 2304; Medium 2: 2048 x 1536; Small: 640 x 480
    4) 1:1 - Large: 3120 x 3120; Medium 1: 2304 x 2304; Medium 2: 1536 x 1536; Small: 480 x 480
    5) 4:5 - Large: 2496 x 3120; Medium 1: 1840 x 2304; Medium 2: 1232 x 1536; Small: 384 x 480

    Videos:
    Full HD 1920 x 1080: 30 fps (29.97)
    Full HD, Star Time-Lapse Movie 1920 x 1080: 15 fps (14.985), 30 fps (29.97)
    iFrame Movie 1920 x 1080: 30 fps (29.97)
    HD 1280 x 720: 30 fps (29.97)
    Digest Movie 1280 x 720: 30 fps (29.97)
    Miniature Effect 1280 x 720*1: 6 fps, 3 fps, 1.5 fps
    Miniature Effect 640 x 480*1: 6 fps, 3 fps, 1.5 fps
    640 x 480: 30 fps (29.97)

    *1 Playback: 30 fps (29.97)
  • Erase ModesSelect*1, Select Range, Select All Images

    • The image data in memory card stored with the design rule for camera file systems format can be erased (however, protected images cannot be erased).

    • RAW+JPEG images can be erased individually.

    *1 Movies can be erased individually.
  • Video OutAnalog: NTSC or PAL, Digital: HDMI (HDMI™ micro connector)
  • Audio OutStereo
  • OtherSD memory card slot; direct connection to Canon SELPHY, PIXMA and PictBridge-compatible printers
  • Power SourceBattery Pack NB-12L, AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC100
  • Shooting CapacityApprox. 240 Shots
    Approx. 200 Shots with optional Electronic Viewfinder EVF-DC1
    Approx. 300 Shots in ECO Mode
  • Operating Temperature32 – 104°F (0 – 40°C)
  • Operating Humidity10–90%
  • Dimensions4.58 x 2.61 x 2.91 in.
    116.3 x 66.2 x 74.0mm
  • WeightApprox. 19.51 oz (553g) including the battery and memory card.
    Approx. 18.2 oz (516g) camera only.