{"id":327,"date":"2009-08-19T10:57:29","date_gmt":"2009-08-19T17:57:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.knuetter.com\/christian\/?p=327"},"modified":"2009-08-19T10:57:29","modified_gmt":"2009-08-19T17:57:29","slug":"canon-introduces-g11","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.knuetter.com\/christian\/2009\/08\/19\/canon-introduces-g11\/","title":{"rendered":"Canon introduces G11"},"content":{"rendered":"

Today Canon introduced the Powershot G11 – the successor to the G10 (which I own and like very much).<\/p>\n

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I have been a big fan of the Canon G- series of cameras and the G11 looks to be an awesome addition to the lineup.\u00a0 In a bit of a surprise, they’ve reduced<\/em> the megapixel count from 14.4MP in the G10 to 10MP in this new G11.\u00a0 This is an excellent decision – realizing that 10MP is more than enough to suit the needs of what most people are using the camera for.\u00a0 In place of all of those megapixels, they’ve improved the overall image sensor’s sensitivity, allowing for better images in more difficult lighting situations.\u00a0 From the press release:<\/p>\n

Canon\u2019s new Dual Anti-Noise System combines a high sensitivity 10.0 Megapixel image sensor with Canon\u2019s enhanced DIGIC 4 image processing technology to increase image quality and greatly improve noise performance by up to 2 stops (compared to PowerShot G10). The PowerShot G11 also includes i-Contrast technology, which prevents high-light blowout whilst retaining low-light detail \u2013 ideal for difficult lighting situations.<\/p>\n

The G11 is equipped to deal with any light condition.\u00a0 Low Light mode enables photographers to shoot up to ISO 12,800 in reduced 2.5MP resolution, whilst a built-in Neutral Density (ND) filter decreases light levels by 3 stops allowing creative control in bright conditions.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

My biggest gripe with the G10 is it’s inability (like most smaller form-factor cameras) to capture decent quality images at low light.\u00a0 The camera is useless at around ISO400.\u00a0 I Would love to be able to realistically use ISO800 with this camera.\u00a0 ISO 12,800 is nice and all but not if the pictures are going to be blue.\u00a0 The idea of dynamically reducing the megapixel count to better render the scene is interesting.\u00a0 We’ll see once the hands-on reviews start coming in how this all works in practice.<\/p>\n

I doubt that I’ll upgrade to this camera – it will be difficult to justify the cost of the upgrade just for improved low-light imagery – but I’ll be keeping my eyes on the reviews for sure.<\/p>\n

Regardless of whether I get this camera, it shows that the camera makers are headed in the right direction (no more are we fighting the megapixel wars!) and this should signal similar changes throughout multiple camera lines.<\/p>\n

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Today Canon introduced the Powershot G11 – the successor to the G10 (which I own and like very much). I have been a big fan of the Canon G- series of cameras and the G11 looks to be an awesome addition to the lineup.\u00a0 In a bit of a surprise, they’ve reduced the megapixel count … <\/p>\n

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