15 September 2014

Canon PowerShot G7 X Announced - September 2014

Canon PowerShot G7 X Digital Camera

<< New: Canon PowerShot G7 X Released >>

The announcement for the 'likely successor' of the current Canon PowerShot G16 the Canon PowerShot G7 X was released by Canon USA on 15 September 2014. The camera did not follow the expected / rumored G-Series naming convention to Canon PowerShot G17 and was launched as Canon PowerShot G7 X. It is unclear at this stage if Canon will still introduce [the] Canon PowerShot G17.

NEW: We may yet see the release of the highly anticipated / rumored Canon PowerShot G17 at the CP+ Camera and Photo Imaging Show 12-15 February 2015 (Yokohama Japan). 

 Canon PowerShot G7 X Overview / Brief Specifications
Large 1” type CMOS image sensor, f/1.8 bright lens and manual movie mode for easy adventure in darkness
  • New 1” type 20.2-megapixel high sensitivity CMOS image sensor 
  • f/1.8 large aperture 24mm ultra wide-angle 4.2x optical zoom lens with optical image stabilizer (IS) and built-in ND filter 
  • DIGIC 6 digital image processor with HS SYSTEM featuring RAW image processing 
  • Enhanced Star Shooting functions on Star Portrait mode and Star Time-Lapse movie 
  • New Full Manual movie mode for full control of exposure and focus 
  • Full HD 60p movie shooting with stereo sound2, with enhanced Dynamic IS and Powered IS 
  • Built-in Wi-Fi Wireless Transfer, Remote Shooting, GPS function, printing and backup function 
  • Supports NFC7 for easy connection with Android smart devices 
  • Peaking function for more accurate manual focus 
  • New dual-layer dial and control ring for quick change of settings 
  • 3-inch 1.04M-dot vari-angle capacitive type touch LCD 
  • Scene Detection technology, maximum up to 58 different scenes and supporting movie shooting 
  • Creative Shot mode for fun and special image effect with a press of shutter 
  • Hybrid Auto mode8, a fusion of movie digest and auto mode to capture amazing moments in still images and movie with ease 
  • High Dynamic Range (HDR) mode with 5 special effects, allowing easy capture of more image details 
  • Creative filters and Handheld Night Scene 
  • Compatible to optional 40m Waterproof Case WP-DC54 and Battery Pack NB-13L 
Source: Canon Hong Kong

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