Terminals for external flash:

Sync-terminals at accessory shoe

 

Use of following external flashes is recommended:

 

Canon Speedlite 220EX, 380EX, 420EX and 550EX

Flash exposure compensation:

± 2.0EV (in 1/3-stop increments)

Shooting modes:

Auto

 

 

Creative zone:

Program, Shutter speed priority, Aperture

 

 

priority and Manual

 

Image zone:

Pan-focus, Portrait, Landscape, Night scene,

 

 

Black & white, Stitch Assist and Movie

Self-timer:

Activates shutter after a 10-sec. delay

 

 

Wireless control:

Shooting and playback are available (wireless controller is

 

included in the camera kit)

 

When shooting, image is captured 2 seconds after shutter

 

button pressed

 

PC-connected shooting:

Available (USB connection only. Exclusive software program is

 

included in the camera kit)

Continuous shooting:

Approx. 1.7 image/sec.

 

(Large / Fine mode with LCD viewfinder off)

Optical viewfinder:

Real-image optical zoom viewfinder

LCD viewfinder:

1.8-inch, low-temperature polycrystalline silicon TFT color

 

LCD

 

Storage media:

CompactFlash™ (CF) card (Type I and Type II)

 

 

File format:

Design rule for Camera File system, DPOF-compliant

Image recording format:

Still images:

JPEG or RAW

 

Movies:

AVI (Image data: Motion JPEG, Audio

 

 

data: WAVE [monaural])

JPEG compression mode:

Super fine, Fine or Normal

Number of recording pixels:

Still images:

Large: 2048 x 1536 pixels

 

 

Medium: 1024 x 768 pixels

 

 

Small: 640 x 480 pixels

 

Movies:

320 x 240 pixels at 15 frames / sec., up to

 

 

approx. 30 sec. per movie

Playback modes:

Single, Multi (9 thumbnail images), Magnified (approx. 2.5x

 

or 5x on build-in LCD monitor) or Slide show

Interface:

Universal Serial Bus (USB), RS-232C (Printer Port or Modem

 

Port for a Macintosh computer), Audio/Video Output (NTSC

 

or PAL selectable, monaural audio) and CF card slot

 

(complied with CF Type II standard)

Power source:

1. Rechargeable Lithium-ion battery (type: BP-511)

 

(included in the camera kit)

 

2. AC adapter (included in the camera kit)

 

3. Car battery adapter (Optional Charge Adapter/Car

 

Battery Cable Kit CR-560 is required)

Operating Temperatures:

0 - 40º C (32 - 104º F)

 

 

 

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G1 specifications

The Canon G1 is a compact digital camera that has captured the interest of photography enthusiasts since its initial release. Renowned for its robust build quality and versatile features, the G1 series has set a benchmark in the realm of compact point-and-shoot cameras.

One of the main features of the Canon G1 is its impressive image quality, powered by a large 1-inch sensor. This allows for greater light capture and enhanced detail, especially in low-light settings. The combination of a powerful DIGIC processor and high-quality optics results in sharp, vibrant images that are characterized by rich colors and fine detail.

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A significant characteristic of the Canon G1 is its manual control options. For photographers who prefer a hands-on approach, the camera offers full manual settings, allowing for adjustment of exposure, shutter speed, and ISO. This flexibility makes it popular among both novice and experienced photographers alike.

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