New Canon PowerShot G1X Mark II Announced
Pricing is not firm in Australia as yet, but its estimated to be around $899 RRP at this stage.
Availability is set to be around end of April / early May.
For all other enquires please call us on 02 8021 3444 or send us an email to sales@camera-warehouse.com.au
For more information on the new Canon G1X MK 2, please read the below press release from Canon.
PowerShot G1X Mark II – key features:
- Large 1.5-type Canon CMOS sensor
- 12.8 Megapixel images (3:2) and multi-aspect shootingi
- Fast f/2 aperture and a max ISO 12,800
- Ultra-wide 24mm, 5x zoom lens
- DIGIC 6 processing and Intelligent IS
- 31-point AiAF and MF Peaking
- Dual Control Rings and touch-screen operation
- Wi-Fi with remote shooting and Image Sync
- Optional electronic viewfinder
- 14-bit RAW
Delivering DSLR-like image quality and handling within the compact form and function of the
highly successful PowerShot G-series, the PowerShot G1X Mark II is the perfect addition to
any professional kitbag. Engineered using photographer feedback, it introduces new
capabilities that offer outstanding performance and control, building on Canon’s reputation
as an industry leader in optics and image quality.
“The PowerShot G1X Mark II is the best quality compact camera Canon has ever produced,”
said Brendan Maher, Product Manager – Image Capture, Canon Australia. “With its large
CMOS sensor, fast f/2 zoom lens and range of connectivity options, the PowerShot G1X
Mark II delivers DSLR-like performance and versatility from the body of a compact camera.”
Featuring a completely re-mastered design, with a stainless steel chassis and all aluminium
metal exterior, the G1X Mark II is compact yet comfortable to handle making it the perfect
companion for experienced photographers who need a portable, high-performance camera
that they can trust and seamlessly integrate into their existing workflow.
A smarter sensor for sharper, brighter shots
The power of the PowerShot G1X Mark II comes from a large 1.5-type Canon CMOS
sensor. With the surface area of the sensor over twice as large as conventional 1.0 type
sensors in competitor models, it delivers shallow depth of field comparable to an APS-C size
DSLR sensor, making it ideal for professional-looking portrait and macro photography. The
new sensor configuration means that it can adapt and use the full width of the lens image
circle, whether capturing images in default 3:2 ratio at 12.8 Megapixels or 4:3 ratio at 13.1
Megapixels, allowing creative composition and easy integration with existing DSLR editing
processes.
The sensor’s pixels are 4.5x larger than the most recent PowerShot G16, making them more
sensitive to light and producing less digital noise for improved shooting in low-light, while the
larger pixels also enable a wider dynamic range – capturing more detail in bright highlights
and dark shadows.
Outstanding optics in a compact body
A new super-bright f/2.0-3.9 lens harnesses Canon’s heritage of optical expertise to deliver
the speed, quality and versatility needed by photojournalists or enthusiasts. Though
compact, the lens maintains a large f/3.9 aperture even when fully zoomed, delivering
excellent low-light performance and the ability to control depth of field. The 5x optical zoom
lens with 24-120mm focal range and a 9-blade aperture excels at shooting an incredibly
diverse portfolio of subjects – from pin-sharp, wide-angle landscapes to close-up portraits
with smooth background blur. ZoomPlus gives added flexibility by digitally doubling the
zoom’s reach, while at the opposite end of the scale, the PowerShot G1X Mark II allows
macro shooting at a distance of as little as 5cm. The PowerShot G1X Mark II also features
Manual Focus Peaking, perfect for bringing the best out of macro or portrait shooting.
Accurate and customisable focus and framing
Designed to deliver expert performance within a compact body, the
PowerShot G1X Mark II includes a number of developments that give professional-level
control. The first, an improved AiAF System, now includes 31 AF points compared to the
PowerShot G1X’s nine. The high density AF points and wide coverage across the frame
improve the camera’s ability to lock onto subjects accurately when creating images with
shallow depth of field.
The PowerShot G1X Mark II is built with fully-customisable Dual Lens Control Rings, making
it easier and quicker to achieve the desired photographic result. The ergonomically placed
Step and Continuous Rings deliver reassuring control of parameters in increments, including
zoom, aperture and shutter speed, while the smooth Continuous Ring provides the additional
A smarter sensor for sharper, brighter shots
The power of the PowerShot G1X Mark II comes from a large 1.5-type Canon CMOS
sensor. With the surface area of the sensor over twice as large as conventional 1.0 type
sensors in competitor models, it delivers shallow depth of field comparable to an APS-C size
DSLR sensor, making it ideal for professional-looking portrait and macro photography. The
new sensor configuration means that it can adapt and use the full width of the lens image
circle, whether capturing images in default 3:2 ratio at 12.8 Megapixels or 4:3 ratio at 13.1
Megapixels, allowing creative composition and easy integration with existing DSLR editing
processes.
The sensor’s pixels are 4.5x larger than the most recent PowerShot G16, making them more
sensitive to light and producing less digital noise for improved shooting in low-light, while the
larger pixels also enable a wider dynamic range – capturing more detail in bright highlights
and dark shadows.
Outstanding optics in a compact body
A new super-bright f/2.0-3.9 lens harnesses Canon’s heritage of optical expertise to deliver
the speed, quality and versatility needed by photojournalists or enthusiasts. Though
compact, the lens maintains a large f/3.9 aperture even when fully zoomed, delivering
excellent low-light performance and the ability to control depth of field. The 5x optical zoom
lens with 24-120mm focal range and a 9-blade aperture excels at shooting an incredibly
diverse portfolio of subjects – from pin-sharp, wide-angle landscapes to close-up portraits
with smooth background blur. ZoomPlus gives added flexibility by digitally doubling the
zoom’s reach, while at the opposite end of the scale, the PowerShot G1X Mark II allows
macro shooting at a distance of as little as 5cm. The PowerShot G1X Mark II also features
Manual Focus Peaking, perfect for bringing the best out of macro or portrait shooting.
Accurate and customisable focus and framing
Designed to deliver expert performance within a compact body, the
PowerShot G1X Mark II includes a number of developments that give professional-level
control. The first, an improved AiAF System, now includes 31 AF points compared to the
PowerShot G1X’s nine. The high density AF points and wide coverage across the frame
improve the camera’s ability to lock onto subjects accurately when creating images with
shallow depth of field.
The PowerShot G1X Mark II is built with fully-customisable Dual Lens Control Rings, making
it easier and quicker to achieve the desired photographic result. The ergonomically placed
Step and Continuous Rings deliver reassuring control of parameters in increments, including
zoom, aperture and shutter speed, while the smooth Continuous Ring provides the additional