Newest Addition to G-Series Features a One-inch
20.2MP CMOS Sensor, a 25x Optical Power Zoom Lens, Dust- and
Water-Resistance and Built-in Wi-Fi® with NFCTM
Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging
solutions, today announced an exciting addition to its
G-series of premium compact digital cameras -- the Canon PowerShot
G3 X. Ideal for photographers looking for DSLR-style features and
quality in a compact, dust- and water-resistant body, this camera’s
large, one-inch, 20.2 Megapixel* High-Sensitivity CMOS sensor
delivers optimal performance with an ISO range of 125 – 12,800. The
sensor, along with a proprietary DIGIC 6 Image processor, creates
Canon’s HS System to provide photographers with a high-performance
point-and-shoot camera that captures vivid and detailed still
images and video, even in difficult low-light shooting
scenarios.
“The Canon PowerShot G3 X is a truly superb digital camera, one
that provides so many top-notch features to empower photographers
of all skill levels to shoot and share stunning images and HD video
with ease,” said Yuichi Ishizuka, president and COO, Canon U.S.A.,
Inc. “The compact size will make the PowerShot G3 X camera a
pleasure to have on-hand for any occasion and the advanced features
will help make sure the moment is captured beautifully.”
This long-zoom, premium compact camera allows users to get close
to the action with its bright f/2.8-5.6, 25x Optical Power Zoom
Lens (equivalent to 24-600mm). In addition, an improved Intelligent
Image Stabilization (IS) system provides virtually shake-free
images in a wide variety of shooting conditions.
The Canon PowerShot G3 X camera is the most rugged G-series
model yet. The combination of enhanced body panel construction with
rubber sealing helps ensure this dust-and-water resistant digital
camera is ready to shoot action-packed adventures even in some of
the most adverse conditions. It also features controls and menu
operation inherited from the Canon EOS line of Digital SLR cameras,
a first for the PowerShot G-Series. Useful controls include an Auto
Exposure (AE) lock button, Auto Focus (AF) selection button and
DRIVE/AF button. For photography purists, the PowerShot G3 X camera
fully supports both manual exposure control and the user’s choice
of RAW, JPEG or RAW+JPEG recording formats. For quick camera
setting, the PowerShot G3 X includes a programmable continuous ring
on the lens, an exposure compensation dial and mode dial on top,
and a rear control dial. Electronic Viewfinder EVF-DC1 featuring
2.36MP resolution and an adjustable viewing angle is also available
as an optional accessory for the PowerShot G3 X to help users
compose shots in bright, sunny conditions.
The PowerShot G3 X camera features a bright 3.2-inch Multi-Angle
capacitive touch panel LCD screen with 1.62 million dot resolution,
providing a sharp, clear, and vivid display. The adjustable screen
enables shooting from a variety of angles with enhanced flexibility
by tilting up to 180 degrees for capturing selfies and creative
low-angle shots, or as much as 45 degrees down for overhead
shots.
The camera’s ability to record 1080p Full HD video (at 24p, 30p,
and 60p in MP4 format) is enhanced through several new features
including an external stereo microphone jack, a headphone jack for
audio monitoring while recording, and manual control of exposure
and audio levels. The camera also features live HDMI output while
recording allowing for direct connection to external video
recorders as well as convenient playback of recorded movies on an
HDTV.
For those looking to shoot from the sidelines, the PowerShot G3
X features high-speed AF and 31 widely spread AF points to help
capture fast-action shots with accuracy and ease. Paired with a
continuous shooting speed of up to 5.9 frames-per-second (fps), the
PowerShot G3 X gives photographers the capability to keep shooting
in full resolution with no buffer lag or frame limit. i
The camera’s built-in Wi-Fi capabilities allow users to easily
share images and videos via social media sharing sites like
Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube using Canon Image Gateway through a
Wi-Fi access point or directly to compatible iOS1 and Android2
devices. The camera is also equipped with Near Field Communication
(NFC™)2 , allowing for quick and simple pairing to compatible
Android devices as well as full support for Canon’s
soon-to-be-released Connect Station CS100 device. In addition,
Canon’s free Camera Connect app 3, available for both iOS and
Android devices, allows users to share images and remotely control
the camera and capture images from one app.
The PowerShot G3 X camera also includes Canon’s Star Mode to
capture breathtaking images and video of starry night skies with
superb quality. The “Star Trails” mode turns star movement into a
luminous still image, while the “Star Time-Lapse Movie” mode makes
beautiful video clips that show the movement of the stars against a
static background.
In order to enhance the shooting experience, the Canon PowerShot
G3 X camera is compatible with a variety of optional accessories
like the Canon Electronic Viewfinder EVF-DC1, the Canon EX-Series
Speedlite system, and Remote Switch RS-60 E3.
Pricing and Availability
The new Canon PowerShot G3 X premium compact camera is scheduled
to be available in July 2015 for an estimated retail price of
$999.99. For more information please
visit:http://usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras/digital_cameras/powershot_g3_x
Canon PowerShot G3 X Premium Compact Camera Specifications
Summary:
- One-inch, 20.2 Megapixel High
Sensitivity CMOS Sensor
- Canon DIGIC 6 Image Processor
- 24-600mm equivalent, f/2.8-5.6 25x
Optical Power Zoom Lens
- Improved Five-Axis Intelligent IS
- Dust- and water-resistance (approx.
equivalent to EOS 70D)
- Multi-Angle, 3.2-inch 1.62-million dot
capacitive touch panel LCD screen
- 1080p Full HD video (24p, 30p, 60p),
Live HDMI output
- External stereo microphone and
headphone jacks
- EOS-inherited control layout
- 31-point High Speed AF system
- Wi-Fi and NFC enabled
- Compatible with a variety of Canon EOS
system accessories
About Canon U.S.A., Inc.
Canon U.S.A., Inc., is a leading provider of consumer,
business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions to
the United States and to Latin America and the Caribbean (excluding
Mexico) markets. With approximately $31 billion in global revenue,
its parent company, Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ), ranks third overall in
U.S. patents granted in 2014† and is one of Fortune Magazine's
World's Most Admired Companies in 2015. In 2014, Canon U.S.A. has
received the PCMag.com Readers' Choice Award for Service and
Reliability in the digital camera and printer categories for the
11th consecutive year. Canon U.S.A. is committed to the
highest level of customer satisfaction and loyalty, providing 100
percent U.S.-based consumer service and support for all of the
products it distributes. Canon U.S.A. is dedicated to
its Kyosei philosophy of social and environmental
responsibility. In 2014, the Canon Americas Headquarters secured
LEED® Gold certification, a recognition for the design,
construction, operations and maintenance of high-performance green
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† Based on weekly patent counts issued by United States Patent
and Trademark Office.
All referenced product names, and other marks, are trademarks of
their respective owners.
*Image processing may cause a decrease in the number of
pixels.
i The PowerShot G3 X will continually shoot at a rate of 5.9 fps
with focus locked in JPEG mode to the capacity of the memory card
when using an SDHC/SDXC UHS-I card based on Canon's standard test
method.
1 Compatible with iOS versions 6.0/6.1/7.0/7.1/8.0/8.1, Android
smartphone versions 2.3.3/4.0/4.1/4.2/4.3/4.4 and Android tablet
versions 4.0/4.1/4.2/4.3/4.4/5.0. Data charges may apply.
2 Compatible with Android devices version 4.0 or later.
3 With the download and installation of the free Canon Camera
Connect app.
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Editorial:Canon U.S.A., Inc.Robert Luckett,
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support:1-800-OK-CANONccenter@cits.canon.comorCanon U.S.A.
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