CHAPTER 1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION
OF PRODUCT
CONTENTS
1
Development Background
1-1
Development Objectives-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-1
1-2
Product Concept ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-1
1-3
Design Concept -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-5
1-4
PowerShot G5 and PowerShot G3 Specification’ Comparison ------------------------------------------------------- 1-6
2
Features
2-1
High Image Quality --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-9
-High-precision, approx. 5-effective-megapixel CCD
Number of recording pixels <still image>: 2592 x 1944 ------------------------------------------------------------- 1-9
2-2
Full Features ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1-10
-Digital zoom function with continuously changing angle of view
(Maximum of approximately 16x when used in combination with the optical zoom)
--------------------------1-10
2-3
Ease of Operation
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1-11
- Computer connection with Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP) support (5 new function) ------------------------- 1-11
2-4
System Accessories --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1-12
- Lithium-Ion Battery Charger (CB-5L) sharing compatibility with EOS DIGITAL ----------------------------
1-12
-Battery Charger (CG-570) sharing compatibility with Canon digital video camcorders
-----------------------1-12
3
Exterior
3-1
Exterior Photos ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1-13
3-2
6-dimensional diagram ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1-14
3-3 Nomenclature ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1-15
3-4
UI Information. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1-16
4
Specifications
4-1
Camera Specifications -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1-20
4-2
Function’s Availability and Data memory in Each Shooting Mode------------------------------------------------
1-26
4-3
Playback Compatibility---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1-28
4-4
Accessory Specifications. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1-29
5
System
5-1
Accessories compatibility -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1-30
5-2
System Diagram ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1-33