Friday, April 12, 2013

Canon PowerShot G1 X review


It will not appear awaited PowerShot G13, it was already clear in the late autumn, when the slain all the standard deadlines for the presentation of the model. To the surprise of many, the apparatus is presented visually is a fully fledged member of the G-series, but that has its name suggests it is a bit special. Improvements to the rest of the lens, sensor, processor, and other key distribution standard details that make the difference lost between the models in the series to which they belong, then the somewhat be viewed as just one of many. However, Canon opted for a brand new one (maybe even extracted) the concept of putting a new 1.5 "(18.7 x 14mm) CMOS sensor, which is more than 6 times larger than the sensor that has the G12 and it significantly closer to the size APS-C sensor within a dSLR camera. larger sensor is made ​​larger and more massive body, metal structures. Objective is also to be adjusted to the new standards, starting from dimension to the range, which overall leads to the fact that this is still something quite different from what we got from Canon kitchen, opening the door to enter a new field, where Canon has not been represented. definitely and without a doubt we are facing the best Canon compact camera, with more advantages than disadvantages.
When it comes to the look of the appliance, it is immediately clear that Canon did not want to risk anything in this field. The design has been copied by other brands, so it should not be surprising that Canon just decided to keep and use the visual identity of the G series. Metal construction, leaving more than a lasting impression that it is a well-built machine, where it is impossible to imagine any cracking, bending or creaking. The handrail is adjusted weight and dimensions of the device and its rougher surface defined further contributes to stability in handling. Equally important detail is the space at the back of the device is intended for the thumb, which states unequivocally that the correct way of holding the camera, which will unnecessarily shudder or fall up to be minimized. Button layout is intuitive, absolutely subordinated to all those who prefer to work in manual mode, where all the settings are there for the index finger or thumb. Extensive board ergonomics G compact class, led almost absurd situation at some points quite beyond entry-level dSLR's, and not just those from Canon kitchen. So Canon PowerShot G1X has two control points, while the same comfort DSLR necessary to reach out to the EOS 60D or Nikon D7000.
Canon PowerShot G1 X has an integrated pop-up flash range of up to 50 cm to 7 m wide, and 1 m to 3.1 telephoto him. Synchronization is present with a maximum of 1/2000 s. Flash Exposure Compensation goes to + / - 2 EV in steps of 1/3. Manually adjust power as possible to the integrated, as well as working with external flash Speedlite EX series: 270EX, 430EX II and 580EX models. Announcing the flash, even when the device is not on, so you need to watch out for accidentally dragging the slider, especially if you carry the device in your pocket.
Upper part is dominated by the shooting mode selector, dial for exposure compensation, ON / OFF button, the shutter and zoom. Selector modes, in addition to Auto mode, and offers P, Tv, Av, M, C1, C2, SCN, Creative Filter and eventually Movie mode. Wheel for exposure compensation option provides + / - 3 EV in increments of 1/3. Selector mode is done well and is pretty good, and are very unlikely to change the course of shooting randomly selected mode. Button to trigger the two-tier, and well fragmented and almost can not accidentally triggered during focusing. Microphones were placed on both sides of the connection for the flash.
As for the sharpness of the lens, it is far more pronounced in the center while slowly falling by the end, which is less pronounced at maximum zoom. When it comes to chromatic aberration, I must admit that I am impressed with how successful the device is worn to prevent such occurrences. The wide range of the symbolic, and is imperceptible to the telephoto position, and no vignetting feature that adorns this lens. In any case, the DIGIC 5 great job done in the camera and the JPEG and RAW if you use some control over the inevitable anomalies lens is certainly a good solution. At this time, Adobe Camera Raw no final version has full support for raw files that come out of this apparatus, and the ACR 6.7 beta intermediate model. The final version will certainly have full support for the Canon PowerShot G1 X and will feature'' correction'' Lens profiles have this device in its drop-down menu.


Canon PowerShot G1 X offers three recording resolutions: Full HD 1920x1080 @ 24 fps, 720p 1280x720 @ 30 fps and VGA 640x480 @ 30 fps. The innovation in the formats offered and Apple iFrame, while stereo sound means. Starting the video recording is easier, and it can be run through the distinctive red button in a prominent place. The engine noise when zooming when shooting remains recorded on the tape, but it's pretty quiet, so it most will not even notice unless you really start to listen and pay attention to this detail. The sound is as clean as possible and implemented a feature that is called'' wind filter'' and its main purpose is to prevent distortion of the sound produced by the wind.
There is no doubt that this is currently the best compact camera in the Canon range, before anything has a great sensor, and still fresh Digic 5 processor. The result is a terrific output, far closer to what the offer entry level dSLR's, but it is closer to a G12 model. Yes, it is more expensive than say a Canon EOS 600D dSLR, but it is not designed to compete with such a device, but its target users who carried in his pocket a powerful compact with great image quality, without the need to carry massive photo bag, and without thinking about the dust on the sensor resulted from frequent changes in the lens. Some of the first texts, even those who came from Canon are suggesting that this is not the G13, and that is primarily intended for those who already have a dSLR. To the latter statement, but I objected because in my opinion the device is primarily suited to those who want to have a single device. That does not mean that the owners of DSLR cameras will not be satisfied with this device in situations where their beloved dSLR remained at home in his backpack.











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