Canon Power Shot G5 User Manual

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A. PowerShot G5 Body
B. Compact Power Adapter CA-560
C. Neck Strap NS-DC2
D. Lens Cap
E. Battery Pack BP-511
F. CompactFlash Card FC-32M
G. Wireless Controller WL-DC100
H. Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM
I. ArcSoft Camera Suite CD-ROM
J. Interface Cable IFC-300PCU
K. AV Cable AVC-DC100
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SPECIFICATIONS
IMAGE STORAGE CAPACITY
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Small/N Small/F Small/SF Medium1/N Medium1/F Medium1/SF Medium2/N Medium2/F
File Size 84KB 150KB 249KB 278KB 558KB 1,002KB 170KB 320KB
CF-32MB 337 196 120 108 54 30 174 94
CF-64MB 676 393 241 217 109 61 349 189
CF-256MB 2,720 1,563 962 868 440 246 1,390 762
CF-340MB 3,640 2,183 1,323 1,213 614 343 1,898 1,065
CF-1GB 8,202 5,468 3,645 3,280 1,726 993 4,687 2,982
Medium2/SF Large/N Large/F Large/SF Movie/Low Movie/Med RAW
File Size 570KB 695KB 1,395KB 2,503KB 120KB/sec. 330KB/sec. 4,725KB
CF-32MB 53 43 21 11 242 sec. 91 sec. 5
CF-64MB 107 88 43 24 486 sec. 183 sec. 12
CF-256MB 431 355 177 99 1,954 sec. 735 sec. 51
CF-340MB 597 495 247 138 2,729 sec. 1,015 sec. 72
CF-1GB 1,726 1,426 728 409 6,562 sec. 2,733 sec. 219
Note: N=Normal F=Fine SF=SuperFine
Storage capacity varies depending on the scene or the subjects. This data is estimated from Canon’s standard shooting conditions. Figures for Movie
Mode represent total capacity of CompactFlash Card.
Type: Compact digital still camera with built-in flash, 4x
optical zoom and 4x digital zoom, 16x combined zoom.
Image Capture Device: 5.0 M pixel, 1/1.8 in. charge
coupled device (CCD).
Sensitivity: Auto; 50/100/200/400 (Equivalent to ISO).
Resolution (Recording Pixels): 2,592 x 1,944 (Large),
1,600 x 1,200
(Medium 1), 1,024 x 768 (Medium 2),
640 x 480 pixels (Small),
Movie: 320 x 240
or 160 x 120.
Image Quality Modes: Normal, Fine, SuperFine.
File Format: Design rule for Camera File system, DPOF
Version 1.1 (Digital Print Order Format), JPEG (Exif 2.2
compliant).
Image Recording Format: Still Image: JPEG (Exif 2.2
compliant) / RAW; Movie: QuickTime AVI.
Recording Media: CompactFlash (CF) Card Type I or II.
Shooting Modes:
Auto, Creative (P, Av, Tv, M), Image
(Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Stitch Assist),
Movie, Custom 1, Custom 2.
Photo Effect: Vivid Color, Neutral Color, Low
Sharpening, Sepia, Black & White and Custom.
Playback Modes: Single, Index (9 thumbnails),
Magnification (approx. 2x to 10x), Slide Show or Movie.
Erase Modes: Still images— Single image, All images;
Movie— Part of movie, All movie.
Interfaces: USB, AV Out (Video: NTSC or PAL
Selectable, Audio: Monaural).
Direct Printing: Direct connection to Canon Card Photo
Printer CP-200, CP-300 and Bubble Jet Direct Photo
Printers.
Lens: 7.2–28.8mm f/2.0–3.0 zoom Lens (equivalent
to 35–140mm in 35mm format).
Shutter Speed: 15–1/2,000 sec. (Slow shutter of 1.3
sec. and more operates with noise reduction.)
Focus Range: Normal AF: 20 in. to Infinity/ 50cm to
Infinity; Macro AF: 2 in. to 20 in./5cm to 50cm
(WIDE); 6 in. to 20 in./15cm to 50cm (TELE).
Light Metering Method: Evaluative metering, Center-
weighted average metering or Spot metering.
Exposure Control: Program AE, Shutter-priority,
Aperture-priority or Manual; AE Lock is available.
Compensation: +/- 2.0 EV in 1/3-step increments.
Built-in Flash: Auto, Red-Eye Reduction On/Off,
Slow-Sync, Flash On, Flash Off.
Flash Range: 2.3 ft to 16.5 ft / 70cm to 5.0m (WIDE);
2.3 ft to 13.1 ft / 70cm to 4.0m (TELE) (When ISO
Speed is set to 100 equivalent).
White Balance Control: TTL Auto White Balance,
Pre-set (Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent,
Fluorescent H, or Flash), and Custom White Balance
(Two settings).
Optical Viewfinder: Real-image zoom viewfinder.
LCD Monitor: 1.8 inch low-temperature
polycrystalline sillicon TFT color LCD.
Power Sources: Rechargeable Lithium-ion battery (BP-
511/512) or Compact Power Adapter CA-560, Car
Battery Cable Kit CR-560.
Dimensions: 4.8(W) x 2.9(H) x 2.8(D) in. /
121.0(W) x 73.9(H) x 69.9(D)mm.
Weight (w/o batteries or CF card): 14.5 oz./410g.
All data are based on Canon’s Standard Test Method. Subject to change without notice. Canon, PowerShot are registered trademarks and
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Canon Power Shot G5 Specifications

General

Sensor Type	CCD
Resolution	5.0 megapixels
Optical Zoom	4x
Shutter Speed	15 - 1/2000 sec
ISO Sensitivity	50, 100, 200, 400
Image Processor	DIGIC
ISO Range	50 - 400
Sensor Size	1/1.8 inch
LCD Screen Size	1.8 inches
Lens	35-140mm (35mm equivalent)
LCD Screen	TFT
Storage Media	CompactFlash (Type I or II)

Summary

Camera Specifications Overview

General Camera Features

Details on camera type, image capture device, sensitivity, resolution, quality modes, file formats, media, shooting modes, effects, playback, and interfaces.

Lens and Exposure System

Information on the zoom lens, shutter speed, focus range, metering, exposure control, flash, white balance, viewfinder, monitor, power, dimensions, and weight.

Image Storage Capacity Guide

Storage Capacity by File Size

Details on the number of images that can be stored on CompactFlash cards based on file size and quality mode.

Supplied Accessories List

Included Camera Accessories

A list of items provided with the PowerShot G5 camera, such as body, adapter, strap, and cables.

Advanced Imaging Quality

DiG!C Processor Benefits

Explanation of how the DiG!C processor, ISAPS, and Orientation Sensor enhance image quality, focus, exposure, and color.

Photographic Control Features

Optical Zoom and Focus

Details on the 4x optical zoom lens, macro focusing capabilities, and FlexiZone AF/AE for precise focus control.

Manual Shooting Settings

Information on manual control over shutter speed, aperture, focus, flash, and exposure compensation for advanced users.

Metering and Orientation Systems

Explanation of the three light metering systems and the Intelligent Orientation Sensor for automatic image adjustments.

Photo Effect Modes

Description of five photo effect modes to alter color saturation, contrast, tonality, and sharpness.

Advanced Shooting Modes

Custom and Manual Modes

Details on Custom modes for saving settings and Manual mode for full control over aperture and shutter speed.

Priority and Program Modes

Explanation of Aperture Priority, Shutter Speed Priority, and Program modes for controlling exposure.

Scene and Movie Modes

Information on specialized modes like Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Stitch Assist, and Movie recording.

Creative Photography Features

Flash Photography

Details on the 3-mode built-in flash, hot shoe compatibility, and E-TTL wireless flash system.

White Balance and ISO

Information on the 9 white balance settings, ISO range, neutral density filter, and long-exposure noise reduction.

RAW Mode Capability

Benefits of saving photos in RAW format for maximum quality and flexibility during post-processing.

System Accessories and Software

EX-Series Speedlite Compatibility

Details on compatibility with Canon's EX-series Speedlites for advanced flash photography.

Conversion Lens Options

Information on wide and tele conversion lenses, close-up lenses, and the required adapter for expanded focal range.

Canon Software Suite

Overview of software like ZoomBrowser EX, ImageBrowser, PhotoStitch, PhotoRecord, File Viewer Utility, and RemoteCapture.

Connectivity and Printing

Direct Printing Capabilities

Explanation of direct printing with Canon Photo Printers without needing a computer.

Connection Diagram

Visual guide showing how to connect the camera to printers, accessories, and other devices.

Optional Accessories

List of optional accessories available for the PowerShot G5, including power supplies, cases, and cables.