CH1E.pdf

CHAPTER 1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION

OF PRODUCT

CONTENTS

1 Development Background

1-1 Development Objectives -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-1

1-2 Product Concept ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-1

1-3 Design Concept -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-5

1-4 PowerShot G5 and PowerShot G3 Specification’ Comparison ------------------------------------------------------- 1-6

2 Features

2-1 High Image Quality --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-9

- High-precision, approx. 5-effective-megapixel CCD

Number of recording pixels <still image>: 2592 x 1944 ------------------------------------------------------------- 1-9

2-2 Full Features ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1-10

- Digital zoom function with continuously changing angle of view

(Maximum of approximately 16x when used in combination with the optical zoom) -------------------------- 1-10

2-3 Ease of Operation ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1-11

- Computer connection with Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP) support (5 new function) ------------------------- 1-11

2-4 System Accessories --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1-12

- Lithium-Ion Battery Charger (CB-5L) sharing compatibility with EOS DIGITAL ---------------------------- 1-12

- Battery Charger (CG-570) sharing compatibility with Canon digital video camcorders ----------------------- 1-12

3 Exterior

3-1 Exterior Photos ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1-13

3-2 6-dimensional diagram --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-14

3-3 Nomenclature ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1-15

3-4 UI Information. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1-16

4 Specifications

4-1 Camera Specifications -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1-20

4-2 Function’s Availability and Data memory in Each Shooting Mode ------------------------------------------------ 1-26

4-3 Playback Compatibility --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-28

4-4 Accessory Specifications. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1-29

5 System

5-1 Accessories compatibility -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1-30

5-2 System Diagram ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1-33

1 Development Background

1-1 Development Objectives

The PowerShot G series was developed for providing virtually the same performance as a single-lens

reflex camera in a compact camera, and it has received resounding support from artistically-oriented

advanced amateurs looking for picture quality and functionality.

The PowerShot G3, which went on sale in the fall of 2002, was a product designed as the flagship

model of the PowerShot series by incorporating enhancements in picture quality and functionality

such as a 4x zoom lens, Digital Imaging Processor (DIGIC), and second-curtain synchronization. Fur-

thermore, we plan to introduce a new 5-megapixel CCD into this product design for launching a new

PowerShot G5 model with higher image quality in the PowerShot G series in the summer of 2003.

1-2 Product Concept

As the top model in the PowerShot G3 series, thePowerShot G5 aims to betop class in all majoraspects of

cameraperformance - picture quality, functions, and appearance. The PowerShot G5 will carry the functions

and design of the PowerShot G3, but will sport a black body and replace the CCD with one having

approximately five million effective pixels in the camera unit.

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New features unique to the PS G5 (Spring 2003 model)

Updated features from the PS G3

Improved features from the PS G3 PS: PowerShot

High Image Quality

High- precision, approx. 5.0M camera effect ive pixels CCD (Total of approx. 5.3M

pixels)

Maximum recording pixels of still image : 2592 x 1944

High definition and fast processing with the Digital Imaging Processor “DIGIC”

High-speed AF and high-definition AE/AWB based on iSAPS technology

IO sensor enhances precision of AF, AE and AWB

Fine color reproduction owing to primary color filters

High-resolution large-aperture 4x zoom lens (35-140 mm : 35 mm film equivalent,

f/2.0-3.0, Retractable)

High-precision white balance (Auto + Six preset positions + Two custom positions)

Iris type aperture enables multi-stop iris control and elegant blur

Wide range of ISO-equivalent speed settings including the high image quality ISO 50

(AUTO / ISO 50/100/200/400 equivalent)

Noise reduction function reduces noise with slow shutter speed

Exif 2.2 (Exif Print) compliant

Full Features

Digital zoom function with cont inuously changing angle of view

(Approx. 4.1x : Maximum of approx. 16x when used in combination with the optical zoom)

Macro function focuses close to 5 cm (wide-end) and 15 cm (telephoto-end)

Two types of AF control system (Single / Continuous)

AF range can be set arbitrarily

On/Off selection of AF-assist Beam available

Three types of metering function (evaluative metering, center-weighted average

metering and spot metering (Linked to focus frame/Fix to center))

Insertion of neutral density (ND) filter makes it possible to produce blur effects and to

take flash photos in macro mode

From 15-second to 1/2,000-second shutter speeds

Built-in flash with 3 flashing modes (Auto, on and off) with combination of red-eye

reduction (Flash range: 70 cm - 5.0 m (W), 70 cm - 4.0 m (T) - When ISO speed is set

to 100 equivalent)

Manually adjustable flash strength

First-curtain sync and second-curtain sync selectable flash

External flash can be used

Slave function of external flash units can be used

12 types of shooting modes (including two custom positions)

6 photo effect positions (Vivid, Neutral, Low sharpening, Sepia, Black and White +

Custom)

Two bracketing functions (AE /Focus)

Choice of high speed mode (Approx. 2.0 shots/sec.) or normal mode (Approx. 1.5

shots/sec.) in continuous shooting (Under LCD monitor off conditions)

Interval shooting function for fixed-point observation over long periods

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(Both of internal and external flash)

Self-timer function for 2 or 10 seconds

Wireless delay (On time / 2 sec. delay / 10 sec. delay)

Settable display times for rec review (Off, 2 to 10 seconds) (Images can be erased

during display)

RAW mode recording can be selected during rec review

Total of 13 image quality modes (recording pixels (4) x compression (3) + RAW)

Two types of recording pixels for movie mode (QVGA/QQVGA)

Manual setting functions designed to meet user needs (Focus, Shutter speed and

Aperture value, Flash output, Exposure compensation)

AF, AE and FE lock function

Magnified replay for convenient image confirmation (from approx. 2x to 10x zoom)

(Also available during rec-review)

IO sensor automatically detects vertical or horizontal photography

Histogram displays during rec-review and replay

Sound memos of up to 60 seconds can be appended during replay

Long movie recording with audio (internal microphone and speaker, max. of 3 minutes)

First frame, Last frame, Next frame, Previous frame, Fast forward and Rewind available

during movie replay

Unwanted scenes can be deleted in movie replay mode (image and audio)

Direct Print function compatible (Card Photo Printers and Bubble Jet printers)

Supports DPOF format slide-shows and image transfers

My Camera function (Customizable of Start-up image, Start-up sound, operation

sound, self-timer sound and shutter sound on-camera content can also be created.)

FAT12 / FAT16 and FAT32 support

Ease of Operation

Computer connections with Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP) support (5 new function)

Real image type 4x optical viewfinder (diopter adjustable)

Vari-angle LCD monitor

1.8 inch low-temperature poly-silicon TFT LCD monitor with thin and low power

consumption back light

Manual focus setting equipped with focus fine-tuning function

A grip molded into body of camera and a strap attached to the camera at both ends

allow user to hold camera securely

User interface makes a diverse set of functions easy to understand (Main dial,

Independent mode dial, Mode lever, Function button ... etc)

Change to shooting mode by pressing the shutter button halfway (in replay mode)

Reset of all settings by one-touch operation

High-speed image feed on replay

Index replay (9-images)

Complies with the CF Type II st andard, allowing use of high-capacity storage media

USB Interface with multi-use connector (mini-B jack)

Selectable video output format (NTSC/PAL)

Twelve languages international support UI

Volume setting available for each operation sound

Large capacity lithium-ion rechargeable battery

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High Grade Exterior

Black body that symbolizes “High level”

Refer to 1-3 Desigh Concept

System Accessories

Lithium- ion battery charger that can also be used with EOS DIGITAL (CB- 5L)

Battery pack charger that can also be used with Canon digital video camcorders

(CG- 570)

Tele-converter (with up to 245 mm photography available (35 mm film equivalent)

Wide converter (with up to 24.5 mm photography available (35 mm film equivalent)

Support for EOS-type EX Speedlites (including the MR-14EX, MT-24EX)

Various Speedlite accessories (Such as transmitters and camera shoe cord 2) can be

used

Car battery kit (Optional) can be used

Software Applications

Win: Windows Mac: Macintosh

Full feature application software

- ZoomBrowser EX (Win) / ImageBrowser (Mac) enables customized image control and display

- Photorecord (Win) for easy layout and printing of many pictures

- PhotoStitch (Win/Mac) for creating panoramic pictures with precision

- RemoteCapture (Win/Mac) or remote picture-taking through a PC

- File Viewer Utility (Win/Mac) for converting RAW images

- Twain driver / WIA driver (Win)

- USB Mounter (Mac) that allows the system to handle the camera as a card reader *1

- Well-established third-party software

- Apple QuickTime (Win) (for movie replay)

-ArcSoft Phot oStudio (Win/Mac) (for still image processing/editing)

- ArcSoft VideoImpression (Win/Mac) (for movie processing/editing)

*1 The USB Mounter cannot be used from the models supporting the full PTP (Products to be marketed from spring, 2003.)

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