Given the success of Canon's highly acclaimed G Series, it's no surprise that ambitious photographers have been eagerly anticipating the next model in its evolution. The wait has paid off handsomely with the introduction of the PowerShot G9. In image quality and functionality, the G9 stands above the competition with 12.1 megapixels of resolution, 6x optical zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer, and RAW mode for the ultimate in creative control. Sophisticated design and high-quality construction complement the technology and make the G9 a camera to be reckoned with. 12.1-megapixel resolution gives you plenty of rich, deep detail to work with. Blow up images to poster size, or enlarge and crop any section without fear of pixilation. With DIGIC III, your images boast superior quality, the camera operates at top efficiency and battery life is enhanced. What's more, DIGIC III enables Canon's Face Detection Technology and red-eye correction to give you better, more true-to-life people shots. Simply press the Shutter Button halfway down, and the camera automatically pinpoints the faces in the scene and chooses the ideal focus point. The camera controls exposure settings and flash to keep every face looking bright and natural. Red eyes can be corrected during playback. iSAPS Technology is an entirely original scene-recognition technology developed for digital cameras by Canon. Using an internal database of thousands of different photos, iSAPS works with the fast DIGIC III Image Processor to improve focus speed and accuracy, as well as exposure and white balance. The camera is equipped with a long 6x optical zoom. Canon's own Optical Image Stabilizer Technology keeps images steady and blur-free all through the zoom range--even in low light--by detecting motion and generating a corrective signal. Because it is an optical system, more corrective movement is allowed and there is no degradation of image quality. <br><br>Lens and Image Quality<br>Megapixels: 	12.1 Megapixels<br>Optical Zoom: 	6 X<br>Digital Zoom : 	4 X<br>Auto Focus: 	TTL contrast detection<br>Image Sensor: 	CCD<br>Max Aperture: 	f/2.8<br>Min Aperture: 	f/4.8<br>Max Focal Length: 	44.4 mm<br>Min Focal Length: 	7.4 mm<br>Maximum Shutter Speed: 	1/2500 sec<br>Minimum Shutter Speed: 	15 sec<br>Image Format: 	JPEG, RAW<br>Focus Modes: 	Automatic, Manual<br>Exposure Settings: 	Program, Automatic, Manual, Aperture-priority, Shutter-priority<br>ISO Equivalencies: 	100, 800, 400, 200, 80, auto, 1600, 3200<br>Metering Characteristics: 	Evaluative, Spot AF area, Center-weighted, Spot<br>Macro Focusing Range: 	1-50 cm<br>Minimum Focusing Range: 	19.7 in<br>CCD Size: 	1/1.7"<br>Number Of CCD Pixels: 	12.4 Million<br>Features<br>LCD Screen Size: 	3 in<br>Viewfinder: 	Real-image zoom<br>Viewfinder Field of View: 	80 %<br>Shooting Modes: 	Frame movie mode<br>Self Timer: 	Yes<br>Self Timer Delay: 	10 sec, 2 sec<br>White Balance: 	Custom, Automatic, Presets<br>Continuous Shooting Speed: 	1.5 fps, 0.7 fps<br>Memory<br>Flash Memory Type: 	32 MB flash - MultiMediaCardplus<br>Recording Method: 	SDHC Memory Card, MultiMediaCard, Secure Digital (SD) Card<br>Connectors<br>Connectors: 	1 x USB ( mini-USB Type B ), 1 x composite video/audio output<br>Included Cable Types: 	A/V , USB<br>Miscellaneous<br>Included Components: 	Neck strap<br>Included Software: 	Drivers & Utilities, Canon PhotoStitch, Canon ZoomBrowser EX, Canon ImageBrowser, Canon Remote Capture<br>Product Line: 	PowerShot<br>Max Operating Temperature: 	104 °F<br>Min Operating Temperature: 	32 °F<br>Camera Type: 	Prosumer<br>General Product Info<br>Weight: 	11.3 oz.<br>Also known as: 	Canon 2082B001, Canon G9, Canon PowerShot, Canon PowerShot G9<br>Manufacturer Part No.: 	2082B001<br>Dimension: 	2.8 in. x 4.2 in. x 1.7 in.(HxWxD)