PowerShot G1 X

Versatile Still and Video Shooting Options.

Utilizing the increased processing speed and power of the new Canon DIGIC 5 Image Processor, High-Speed Burst HQ makes it possible to capture fast action stills at full resolution during continuous shooting. The results are exceptionally high-quality images recorded in rapid sequence. In this mode, the PowerShot G1 X can capture a maximum of 6 shots in a single burst.*

*The continuous shooting speed is approx. 4.5 fps.

Shooting Modes/Special Scene Modes

	Smart AUTO The camera automatically selects the best shooting settings for optimal quality based on subjects and environmental factors to provide point-and-shoot simplicity.		Program The camera automatically and intelligently selects the aperture/shutter speed combination based on the shooting conditions.		Movie Digest Records a video clip before capturing a still image and then combines one day's worth of clips into a video.
	Shutter-priority You select the shutter speed, and the camera automatically selects the appropriate aperture.		Aperture-priority You set the aperture, controlling depth-of-field. The camera automatically selects the shutter speed.		Manual You have complete control of exposure, selecting both aperture and shutter speed manually.
	Custom Define and store your own settings to achieve the effects you prefer.		Portrait Brings the subject into focus while beautifully blurring the background.		Landscape Increases depth-of-field for sharp and sweeping landscape shots.
	Kids & Pets The camera reduces focus time so you won't miss those special shots.		Sports The camera uses high shutter speeds to capture fast-moving subjects.		Handheld Night Scene Take clear and steady pictures at night without the use of a tripod.
	Super Vivid Super Vivid intensifies existing hues, saturating the scene with bright colors.		Color Accent Choose to retain a single color in your image while other colors turn monochrome.		Color Swap Select a color and replace it with a color you specify for special effects.
	High Dynamic Range The camera combines three different exposures to get one evenly lit image.		Nostalgic Create the look and feel of old photographs using sepia tones and black-and-white.		Beach Get clear shots of people at a sunny beach without darkened faces.
	Underwater Capture underwater images with reduced backscatter effect. Optional Underwater Case required.		Foliage Capture brilliant shots of autumn foliage, greenery and blossoms.		Snow Shoot clear snow scenes without darkened subjects or an unnatural bluish tint.
	Fireworks Create brilliant images of skyrocketing fireworks.		Fisheye Effect Now you can get the fisheye effect - a classic photographic distortion - without a fisheye lens.		Miniature Effect Give images a miniature look with an effect that emphasizes perspective by blurring the top and bottom of the image.
	Toy Camera Effect Simulates photos taken with "toy" or pinhole cameras, darkening the image at the edges to create a vignette effect.		Monochrome Choose from three single-tone effects: Black-and-White, Sepia, or Blue.		Poster Effect Poster Effect combines several similar shades into one color, turning subtle gradations into eye-catching, scene-popping contrasts.
	Movie Capture high-quality video in HD (1920 x 1080 or 1280 x 720) or VGA (640 x 480) with audio. Easily delete unwanted clips in playback mode.		iFrame Movie The Apple® movie format, iFrame, makes it easier and quicker to import and upload videos while retaining high image quality.		High-Speed Burst HQ Captures fast-action shots at full resolution, providing continuous shooting when the shutter button is held down.
	Smart Shutter The camera automatically takes the photo when people smile, wink, or get into frame.		Stitch Assist Easy-to-use guidelines simplify the shooting of aligned multiple frames that can later be combined (using bundled software) to create panoramic photos.

Movie Digest
Creating a video* containing highlights of a family vacation or an important occasion is a lot easier than you might think. When you use Movie Digest on the PowerShot G1 X, the camera will automatically record a short video clip (up to approximately 4 seconds) every time you shoot a still image. That entire day's worth of clips will then be automatically combined into a single video.

High Dynamic Range
In High Dynamic Range, the camera will shoot three different exposures in succession and then merge them together to produce a spectacular image with highly detailed shadow and highlight areas.

Miniature Effect for Movies
Emphasizes perspective for a miniature effect by blurring upper and bottom portions of videos and stills.

*The continuous shooting speed is approximately 4.5 fps