Refurbished Canon Powershot G5

Canon's flagship PowerShot G5 takes the lead with a stunning combination of resolution, speed, and control, all housed in a rugged, elegant new black enclosure. Exceeding the expectations of even the most discerning photographer, the PowerShot G5 boasts a host of improvements and professional features.

At the heart of the PowerShot G5 is a powerful 4x optical, 4x digital zoom lens. With a 35mm equivalent range of 35-140mm, a large maximum aperture of f/2.0-3.0, and macro focusing down to 2 inches, this lens can handle virtually any photographic situation. A 4x digital zoom feature extends the telephoto capabilities even further, effectively making it a 16x zoom.

Providing the high resolution expected of a camera in this class, the PowerShot G5's 5.0 Megapixel CCD sensor allows for photo prints up to A3 in size as well as more scope for image cropping. Canon's expertise in lens and optics technologies has been employed to optimally match the lens to the sensor resolution, virtually eliminating chromatic aberration with the incorporation of 2 aspherical elements.

Extremely fast and accurate focusing is achieved through the use of single and continuous autofocus systems, including the FlexiZone AF/AE mode that allows users to specify the particular spot in the frame from which to focus and meter. A focus-bracketing feature takes extra shots focused in front of and behind the subject to ensure perfect focus.

A choice of twelve shooting modes gives users complete control over the camera in every possible situation. Along with full manual and aperture/shutter priority modes, the PowerShot G5 includes two Custom modes, Portrait and Landscape modes, a Night Scene mode, and a StitchAssist mode for creating panoramic images. For ultimate quality and post-processing flexibility, images can be stored in Canon's RAW format.

The PowerShot G5's advanced DIGIC imaging processor delivers stunning image quality with 2 frames per second speed and efficiencies in power consumption, allowing for up to 450 high-resolution shots from a single charge of the included rechargeable lithium-ion battery.

A robust body featuring metal elements and a stylish black finish gives the PowerShot G5 a professional look to match its performance. A vari-angle 1.8-inch LCD monitor can be fully rotated to allow for creative shooting angles, and the camera is compatible with Canon's extensive range of EX series Speedlite flash units, including wireless sequential firing of multiple independent banks of remote flashes.

The PowerShot G5 comes bundled with a range of software, including ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser for image management, File Viewer Utility for RAW file transfer and conversion, and Picture Transfer Protocol for driverless connection to Windows XP and Mac OS-X. Direct printing to compatible Canon Direct Print printers is also supported, allowing for premium-quality large-format A3 prints without the need for a PC.

With its unrivaled image quality, advanced features, and robust construction, the PowerShot G5 is the ultimate compact camera for serious amateur and professional photographers.

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