Canon introduces the latest camera in its PowerShot G series, the unbeatable PowerShot G1 X Mark III

Canon Europe announces the PowerShot G1 X Mark III, the new flagship member of the PowerShot G family. Taking up the baton from the G1 X Mark II, the model combines Canon EOS SLR-level image quality with the operability and compact size of the PowerShot series. A precision 3x optical zoom lens, APS-C sensor and a powerful DIGIC 7 processor give you the freedom to handle any genre of street photography, including documentaries.

High speed and superb quality

Enthusiastic photographers appreciate its DSLR-quality and compact size, which is essential if you don’t want to draw attention to yourself and your subjects. A sensor similar to that fitted to the EOS 80D, enabling shooting at ISO 100 up to 25,600 – won’t let you down even in twilight. The PowerShot G1 X Mark III delivers great results both indoors, where high contrast demands sharp details with minimal visual noise, and outdoors, where you often have to photograph scenes with low contrast, like a foggy morning. New EOS-1D X Mark II models pass on the functions of Auto Brightness Correction and Diffraction Correction, requiring minimal post-processing.

Built-in 3x zoom lens 24-72mm in 35mm equiv. and a minimum focus distance of just 10cm allows you to work in a wide range of genres, from portraits to macro photography. APS-C sensor and f/2 wide aperture.8-5.6 achieves a shallow depth of field. The new camera lens was designed specifically for this sensor, so it is able to neutralize unwanted artifacts in photos, such as glare. A nine-bladed aperture diaphragm makes it possible to blur the background beautifully and create a beautiful bokeh: an effect that helps blur out excessively colorful backgrounds and thereby highlight the subject.

The PowerShot G1 X Mark III adds Dual Pixel CMOS AF – fast, accurate autofocus technology for the first compact camera that never misses a shot. IS system compensates for 4-stop exposure and smooths out unintentional camera movements, helping you shoot with confidence, even in low light or busy environments such as a crowded street festival or music festival. Dual Pixel CMOS AF brings the lens into focus in as little as 0.09 seconds. The responsiveness, speed and reliability of this technology are indispensable for those who like to photograph sudden, vivid moments.

Easy operation and stable shooting

PowerShot G1 X Mark III controls are similar to those on EOS cameras, but adapted for the PowerShot compact body. Fits perfectly in your hand and is immediately familiar to people who are used to DSLRs. Plus, many controls are user-configurable. It has a central built-in electronic viewfinder with a 2.36 million-dot OLED display that supports high-resolution viewing. Autofocus lets you control your shot intuitively by dragging the focus point on the touchscreen. Enjoy fast action shots and family portraits without the hassle of trial and error.

At just 399g the PowerShot G1 X Mark III is 14.8mm thinner and about 19% smaller than the G1X Mark II: invaluable for those who like to travel or are used to carrying multiple cameras around. Photographers familiar with Canon EOS cameras appreciate the responsiveness and ease of use of the PowerShot G1 X Mark III. From the lens control ring to the shutter button, every detail is familiar to Canon users.

For the more adventurous, the PowerShot G1 X Mark III has a tough, all-weather casing. Waterproof and dustproof, it lets you shoot even in the most difficult conditionsi. Canon’s only APS-C digital camera with an optional waterproof caseii. The PowerShot G1 X Mark III can operate reliably in depths of up to 40m – so you can dare to create colourful underwater projects.

More creativity and connectivity

With features such as advanced 5-axis Dynamic Stabilization and Dual Pixel CMOS AF technology, the PowerShot G1 X Mark III captures smooth, stable cinematic videos in MP4 and Full HD 60p quality. Dynamic stabilization neutralizes camera shake when shooting in motion, and Dual Pixel CMOS AF lets you change focus smoothly, just like in film.

Interval shooting has long been familiar to Canon camera users, but the PowerShot G1 X Mark III is the first of our compact models to include panorama mode. Take beautifully detailed panoramic panoramas at the touch of a button and sweep the camera in all directions.

The PowerShot G1 X Mark III’s Eco Mode extends battery life by 25%, so you can take more photos. Easy charging via USB smartphone charger or USB-compatible external battery.

The PowerShot G1 X Mark III offers a range of connectivity options, including Wi-Fi and Dynamic NFC: just a tap to connect it to a compatible mobile device. You can wake it up from standby mode using your smartphone via Bluetooth®iii and Bluetooth®iv remote control saves energy compared to Wi-Fi. Full Wi-Fi remote control lets you view live images on a smartphone or tablet-ideal for observing and shooting wildlife in their natural habitat.