 |
 |
 |
|
 |
Canon Powershot G6
Price (MSRP): $699.99
Megapixel: 7.1
TYPE: Digital Compact
|
|
On the large side for a compact camera, the G6 offers many of the controls advanced photographers seek. It sports a comfortable grip, a flip-out LCD, a hotshoe, and a 4x zoom lens with a fast f/2.0-3.0 maximum aperture. Both manual and automatic exposure modes are available, along with autofocus-point-linked spot metering, auto exposure bracketing, and a built-in neutral density filter. There are a small number of programmed automatic exposure options, as well as a panorama mode, and the mode dial offers two custom positions. We found the G6's image quality excellent at lower ISO settings, but at ISO 400, the noise level became unacceptable. Likewise, its autofocus performed admirably in most circumstances but balked at low-contrast subjects. Unlike many advanced digital compact cameras, this model has an optical viewfinder instead of an EVF; we found it crystal clear, with good eye relief, although it provides slightly lower magnification than some competitors.
|
| Slowest Shutter Speed |
|
1 |
|
|
|
| Fastest Shutter Speed |
|
2000 |
|
|
|
| Screen Size |
|
2 in |
|
|
|
| Screen Resolution |
|
118,000 |
|
|
|
| Screen Type |
|
LCD |
|
|
|
| Maximum ISO |
|
400 |
|
|
|
| Widest Focal Length |
|
35 mm |
|
|
|
| Longest Focal Length |
|
140 mm |
|
|
|
| Maximum Aperture |
|
f/2.0 |
|
|
|
| Zoom |
|
4 |
|
|
|
| Video Resolution |
|
Up to 640x480 |
|
|
|
| Video Frames per second |
|
15 |
|
|
|
| Media Type |
|
Compact Flash |
|
|
|
| Battery |
|
Proprietary rechargeable lithium ion |
|
|
|
| Battery Life |
|
Approx. 300 shots |
|
|
|
| Width |
|
4.1 in |
|
|
|
| Height |
|
2.9 in |
|
|
|
| Depth |
|
2.9 in |
|
|
|
| Weight |
|
16.9 oz |
|
|
|
| Release Date |
|
September 2004 |
|
|
|
More Canon Powershot G6 Articles
|
February 2005
Test: Canon PowerShot G6 vs. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-V3 |
|
|
|
More Digital Compact Articles
|
April 2008
Canon's 12.1-megapixel compact delivers high image quality and great battery life at a competitive price. |
|
|
|
April 2008
This pocketable 8-megapixel compact offers a 7x optical zoom lens and respectable high-ISO performance. |
|
|
|
March 2008
If you have less than two bills to drop on a camera, you should seriously consider the Nikon Coolpix P50. |
|
|
|
March 2008
Planning a vacation? We let you know what to bring to get the most out of your travel photography. |
|
|
|
March 2008
Better selective focus? Better Depth of field control? |
|
|
|
|
|
User Reviews
Here's how our visitors have reviewed this camera.
RATINGS |
AVERAGE RATINGS |
Overall quality |
n/a
|
 |
Ease of use |
n/a
|
|
Fit and finish |
n/a
|
|
Click-to-click speed |
n/a
|
|
Display quality |
n/a
|
|
Flash quality |
n/a
|
|
Image quality |
n/a
|
|
Overall value |
n/a
|
|
RATING SCALE: 1 = WORST 10 = BEST |
Read other reviews
Submit your own review
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
| |
Click to compare prices on photo equipment: |
|
| |
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
