Canon PowerShot G15 features f/1.8-2.8 lens and DSLR-like controls, we go hands-on (video)

Not completely sold on Canon's large sensor-packing PowerShot G1 X? The company's latest jumbo compact offers a comparable smooth focus effect, thanks to its super-wide f/1.8-2.8, 28-140mm optical zoom lens, with image stabilization that boosts your shooting capability by up to four stops. The camera, which is designed to replace the G12, features a 12.1-megapixel 1/1.7-inch CMOS sensor paired with a DIGIC 5 processor, enabling RAW shooting, 1080p video and a top sensitivity of ISO 12,800 all in a body that's significant smaller and lighter than its predecessor. There's also a super-sharp 922k-dot 3-inch LCD (no touchscreen here, not that we miss it) and a built-in optical viewfinder. The $500 G15 isn't set to hit stores until October, but we caught an early peek at Photokina today. A Canon representative also clued us in on the camera's naming scheme -- that jump from 12 right to 15. As we know, 13 is an unlucky number in North America and Europe, but the 14 was also avoided because the number four "sounds like an unlucky word" in Japanese. So, there you have it. Regardless of what it's called, though, the G15 is one powerful shooter, with a very solid design to boot. Though it is smaller than the G12, it's still far too large to fit in a pocket -- you'll likely walk around with this guy dangling from your neck. There's a mode dial up top, along with a dedicated exposure compensation dial, enabling more precise EV control. We weren't able to examine samples in order to evaluate the camera's bokeh capabilities, but Canon reps said that the effect is on par with the G1 X. You'll be able to get your own mitts on the G15 beginning next month, and you can catch our hands-on photos just below, along with a video walkthrough after the break.Gallery: Canon PowerShot G15 hands-onContinue reading Canon PowerShot G15 features f/1.8-2.8 lens and DSLR-like controls, we go hands-on (video)Filed under: CamerasCanon PowerShot G15 features f/1.8-2.8 lens and DSLR-like controls, we go hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 17 Sep 2012 10:47:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink   |   | Email this | Commentsgood coupons codes in cardone 641009 remanufactured vacuum pump buy cheap 2012 a good coupons codes in german bolts 14mmx1 5 41mm shank buy cheap 2012 amazon good coupons in the mail to receive pj tool supply buffing machine buy cheap 201 good coupons just for lincoln lubrication lin1013 heavy duty pressure buy cheap good coupons just for schumacher sc 8020a speedcharge automatic battery buy chea good coupons on line for garage shop compressor compressed line buy cheap 2012 a good coupons on line for garage shop compressor compressed line buy cheap 2012 a good coupons on line for moog k6516 front upper strut buy cheap 2012 amazon good coupons online in otc 5221 performance 20 ton bottle buy cheap 2012 amazon good coupons online in titan sae reversible ratcheting wrenches buy cheap 2012 a good coupons online printable available for bushwacker 10920 07 wrangler style f good coupons online printable available for fill rite sd62 rotary hand pump buy good coupons online suitable for devilbiss dev803374 premium waterborne package good coupons online suitable for dynamometers accessories 60manual muscle tester good coupon source for the single acting spring return ram buy cheap 2012 amazon good coupon source for the yellow jacket series 2 valve manifold buy cheap 2012 good coupons printable for innovate motorsports 3728 exhaust cast stainless buy good coupons printable for knaack tool tray models 2472 buy cheap 2012 amazon good coupons printable over craftsman 348 mechanics tool set buy cheap 2012 amaz good coupons printable over performance accessories 6528 guard sportside buy che good cupons for the acdelco c6310 switch assembly buy cheap 2012 amazon good cupons for the genuine 1028amz7364 locking lug nut buy cheap 2012 amazon good deals store at fix a thread metric thread individual repair buy cheap 2012 good deals store at instruments tif9010a slimline refrigerant electronic buy che good deals to obtain cardone 16 4336 remanufactured domestic caliper buy cheap 2 good deals to obtain car worx molding graystone metallic buy cheap 2012 amazon good digital coupons for imperial 70958 uncoated wheel weights buy cheap 2012 am good digital coupons for moog k9888 steering idler arm buy cheap 2012 amazon good discount code on otc 3490 pressure temperature analyzer buy cheap 2012 amaz good discount code on smittybilt 76521 textured wrangler unlimited buy cheap 201