A used Canon G11 is now for sale for only $250. It was $499 just two years ago when I got it.
This would be an excellent 2nd camera for you to carry around for casual shots. The professional features in this little guy are extensive, you have to see it in action in order to appreciate the real power.
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Product Information
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.
Product Features
5x zoom lens
The 5x zoom lens on the PowerShot G11 extends down to a 28mm equivalent in 35mm format, making it perfect for capturing wide-angle scenes, and zooms in to the equivalent of 140mm. Combined with an optical 4-stop IS mechanism this ensures sharp images even when the camera is hand held in low light and at longer focal lengths.
Dual anti-noise system
As seen in the Canon DSLR models, like the EOS 5D Mark II and EOS 50D, the DIGIC 4 processor carries out image processing in-camera and in combination with the high-sensitivity 10.0 Megapixel delivers full resolution shooting up to ISO 3200 for exceptional performance in all lighting conditions.
2.8-inch vari-angle PureColor II VA LCD
The LCD screen has 461,000 dots giving a clear and sharp view on images either when shooting or in playback mode. It includes a real time histogram display so you can easily view conditions and alter your shooting settings if required.
RAW shooting
Many professionals prefer to shoot in RAW mode rather than shooting JPEGs. The PowerShot G11 features a RAW recording mode so that you can obtain the highest quality images possible from the camera and integrate the G11 easily into your RAW workflow.
Auto white balance
A technology from the EOS DSLR series the G11 has a white balance correction feature that allows you to adjust white balance correction in-camera so you can fine-tune for the colors you want in your pictures.
Product Identifiers
Brand Canon
Model G11
MPN 3632B001
UPC 0013803116458, 013803116458
Key Features
Camera Type Point & Shoot
Optical Zoom 5x
Digital Zoom 4x
Sensor Resolution 10.0 MP
Screen Size 2.8"
Optical Sensor
Sensor Size 1/1.7"
Sensor Type CCD
Lens System
Lens Type Zoom lens
Focal Length Range 6mm - 30mm
Macro Focus Range 1-50cm
Focus Adjustment Automatic, Manual
Lens System Features Aspherical Lens, Built-in Lens Hood
Auto Focus type TTL contrast detection
Lens Construction 9 group(s) / 11 element(s)
Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 28 - 140mm
Exposure
Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec
Min Shutter Speed 15 sec
Exposure compensation ±2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
Exposure Metering Center-Weighted, Evaluative, Spot, spot AF area
Exposure Modes Aperture-Priority, Automatic, Manual, Program, Shutter-Priority
Light Sensitivity ISO 100, ISO 1600, ISO 200, ISO 3200, ISO 400, ISO 80, ISO 800, ISO auto
Light Sensitivity Max 12800
Camera Flash
Flash Type Built-in flash
Red Eye Reduction Yes
Effective Flash Range 0.5 m - 7 m
Camera Flash Features AF Illuminator, Flash +/- Compensation
Flash Modes Auto Mode, Fill-in Mode, OFF mode, Rear Curtain Sync, Red-eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
Memory / Storage
Supported Flash Memory MultiMediaCard, MultiMediaCardplus, SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Type Optical
Optical Viewfinder Type Real-image zoom
Dimensions
Depth 1.9 in.
Height 3 in.
Width 4.41 in.
Weight 12.5 Oz.
Display
Display Type LCD
Display Rotation Rotating
Screen Details LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.8" - color
Display Size 2.8"
Microphone
Microphone Type Microphone - built-in - electret condenser - mono
Microphone Operation Mode Mono
Connections
Connector Types 1 x HDMI output, 1 x USB, 1 x composite video/audio output
Expansion Slot 1 x SD Memory Card
System Requirements for PC Connection
Operating System Supported Apple Mac OS X 10.4 - 10.5, MS Windows Vista, MS Windows XP SP2
Battery
Battery Form Factor Manufacturer specific
File Format
Digital Video Format H.264
Still Image Format JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG
Resolution
Max Video Resolution 640 x 480
Environmental Parameters
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C
Max Operating Temperature 40 °C
Other Features
Additional Features AE/FE Lock, AF Lock, Audio Recording, Automatic Face Tracking, Blink Detection, Contrast Control, Cropping An Image, DPOF Support, Digital Image Rotation, Digital Noise Reduction, Digital Tele-Converter, Direct Print, Exif Print Support, Face Detection Self-timer, Histogram Display, Motion Detection, Orientation Detection, PictBridge Support, RGB Primary Color Filter, Red eye Fix, Resizing an Image, Safety Zoom, Saturation Control, Sharpness Control, USB 2.0 Compatibility, i-Contrast system (Intelligent Contrast Correction)
Face Detection Yes
Shooting Modes Frame Movie Mode
Miscellaneous
Color Black
Shooting Programs Aquarium, Beach, Fireworks, Foliage, Indoor, Kids & pets, Landscape, Low light, Night scene, Night snapshot, Portrait mode, Snow, Sports mode, Stitch assist, Sunset, Underwater
Special Effects Black & White, Color Accent, Color Swap, Custom Effect, Darker Skin Tone, Lighter Skin Tone, Neutral, Positive Film, Sepia, Vivid, Vivid Blue, Vivid Green, Vivid Red
Continuous Shooting Speed 0.7 frames per second, 0.8 frames per second, 1.1 frames per second
