Canon G1X Digital Camera Announced & Pre-Order Info
Newly announced at the CES 2012 show, the new Canon G1X compact all-in-one point and shoot digital camera. The G1X is set to be Canon’s new flagship point and shoot camera replacing the G12 model. The G1X compared to the Canon G12 and other G-series models, it is quite an upgrade. Targeted for more advanced users and professionals the G1X features a 14.3-megapixel sensor with a 4x (28-112mm) optical zoom and an F/2.5-16 aperture. The CMOS sensor measures in at a sizable 1.5-inches, has a shallow depth of field, and the new Canon is capable of up to 6fps high-speed burst shooting or 4.5fps at full resolution. There’s 14-bit RAW file support and one of Canon’s DIGIC 5 processors to crunch pictures, bringing improved low-light support with it.
The Canon G1X will be able late March and is listed at $799 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon.com and B&H Photo, click on the photo above or the links below.
Canon G1X Features:
- HS SYSTEM with a 1.5-inch, 14.3 MP High-Sensitivity CMOS sensor with DIGIC 5 Image Processor (up to 128oo ISO)
- 4x Optical Zoom 28mm Ultra Wide-Angle lens with Optical Image Stabilizer
- 3.0-inch Vari-angle PureColor System LCD with 922.000 dots for shooting at a variety of angles
- Full range of shooting and recording modes inlcuding 14-bit RAW + JPEG (as in Canon DSLR cameras)
- Full 1080p HD Video in Stereo Sound with a dedicated Movie Button and HDMI Output for HDTV viewing
G1X Pre-Order Info:
