Fifth generation of professional-level features in Canon's most powerful compact digital camera

Building upon the exceptional design and renowned performance of the PowerShot G series, the PowerShot G5 is ideal for the discerning photographer seeking a digital camera equipped with sophisticated optional manual controls. A 5.0 megapixel CCD image sensor, powerful Canon 4x optical zoom lens and single point "FlexiZone AF/AE" autofocus are just some of the components working together to deliver unmatched image quality and performance in a compact digital camera.

"The PowerShot G5 provides the full package for the serious photographer - an integrated system including a comprehensive assortment of optional accessories," said Michel Sabbagh, Marketing Manager at Canon Middle East. "Advanced users will love the complete range of creative exposure control modes, from fully automatic to fully manual. This is great for photographers in Arabia, where very harsh light and extremes of contrast can make exposure tricky. With the G5's five megapixel resolution, large and super-fine images can be printed at up to A3 size."

Through an SLR-like interface, users are able to access EOS-based shooting modes and exercise unsurpassed levels of creative control not usually found in compact digital still cameras. The "FlexiZone AF/AE" focus facilitates the selection of almost any focal point within the frame, four flash options allow customised flash photography and three light metering modes ensure accurate exposure. These features coupled with selectable sensitivity from ISO50 to 400 enables the capture of brilliant shots in almost any conditions.

"With choice between complete manual control over all shooting functions or full automatic mode, the PowerShot G5 accommodates different types of users and levels of skill," added Sabbagh.

Equipped with a suite of advanced imaging technologies, the PowerShot G5 delivers superb image quality. The 5.0 megapixel 1/1.8" CCD image sensor offers 2592 x 1944 pixel resolution allowing the delivery of superb photo quality prints up to A3 size. Similarly, the high-resolution Canon 4 x f/2-3.0 aspherical zoom lens captures sharp and distortion-free images while the DIGIC image processor improves picture quality, autofocus accuracy and processing speeds.

Superb Image Quality
The PowerShot G5 is packed with advanced technological features ensuring the highest quality imaging. Some of these features include -
•5.0 megapixel 1/1.8 CCD image sensor offers 2592 x 1944 pixel resolution delivering true photo quality prints at up to A3 in size;
•Powerful Canon 4x f/2-3.0 aspherical zoom lens for sharp and distortion free images;
•Canon's DIGIC image processor delivers improved picture quality, AF accuracy and processing speed;
•iSAPS (Intelligent Scene Analysis based on Photographic Space) technology for faster and more accurate auto focus, auto exposure and automatic white balance;
•Nine position white balance allows precise and customisable white balance circulation; and
•Intelligent Orientation Sensor detects when images are taken vertically improving auto exposure and white balance calculations.

Ultimate photographic control
Hosting EOS-based technology, users can select the degree of control exercised over the PowerShot G5's functions, from full manual mode to full automatic mode. Some of these functions include:
•"FlexiZone AF/AE" allows users to focus on a subject almost anywhere in the picture and change the focus subject without altering the framing of the shot;
•EOS-based manual and automatic shooting modes;
•Customisable photo mode, photo effect and white balance modes for storage of user shooting preferences;
•E-TTL flash hotshoe that accepts EX-series Speedlites and Macro Lites;
•Customised flash photography is enabled by selectable flash modes including sync flash, manual internal and external flash output adjustment and external flash slave functions;
•Accurate exposure is ensured with three light metering modes including evaluative, centre-weighted average and spot metering;
•A neutral density filter facilitates blur effect and flash photos in macro mode; and
•Selectable sensitivity from ISO 50 to 400 simulates the selection of different ISO film.

Advanced Capabilities
The PowerShot G5 also has a host of state of the art features making it a highly versatile compact camera. These features include -
•Movie recording and playback with sound allows a variety of viewing and editing functions from the LCD screen;
•"My Camera" function allows the creation of content such as start-up image and operation sounds;
•Interval shooting function for fixed-point observation over long periods;
•Four selectable resolution settings, including three JPEG and Canon RAW file format, ensuring convenience and high picture quality; and
•Direct photo printing with Canon CP Direct Digital Photo and Bubble Jet Direct Printers; and
•Canon's complete image management software package.