We've told you that the imminent start of Photokina has rendered all the major manufacturers in a state of frenzy, every major company in this field rolling out some interesting novelties in this field, with Canon not about to let others steal its glory and releasing the next model in the PowerShot G series, the PowerShot G12.

The PowerShot G12 lives up to this tradition with its wealth of features including the Canon HS SYSTEM, which provides images in low-light settings by combining Canon’s DIGIC 4 Image Processor with the PowerShot G12’s 10-Megapixel High Sensitivity CCD sensor.

The new Canon PowerShot digital camera has a large, bright 2.8-inch vari-angle LCD with 461,000 dots of resolution providing photographers with additional creative control whether holding the camera overhead or low to the ground.

A new control dial has been added to the front of the camera as well for easy adjusting of camera settings similar to how users operate a Canon Digital SLR camera.

Further adding to the overall appeal of the new Canon PowerShot G12 is a 5X-Optical Zoom lens with Optical Image Stabilization and its wide-angle capabilities starting at 28mm.

The PowerShot G12 offers a full range of shooting and recording modes with new features such as High Dynamic Range (HDR) scene mode that allows for multiple shots to be combined into one image helping to capture the full magnitude of a scene that consists of very dark tones and bright highlights producing greater image details.

Another valuable addition to this new model is Canon’s Hybrid IS technology that compensates for angular and shift camera shake, helping to create a near perfect image.

Plus, as expected, this new model also records 720p HD video, which has become the norm in just about every advanced digital camera out there.

The estimated selling price of the PowerShot G12 is $499.99, with availability being set for early October.

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