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2026-05-29 - Canon PowerShot G2 Digital Camera

 

The Canon PowerShot G2 Digital Camera is a 4-megapixel compact digital camera released in August 2001. As the successor to the original PowerShot G1, it was one of the first consumer cameras to cross the 4-megapixel threshold, offering a significant jump in image detail and professional-grade features for its time. 

Key Features:

·        Sensor: 4.0-megapixel (effective) 1/1.8-inch CCD sensor with an RGB primary colour filter.

·        Lens: Built-in 3x optical zoom lens (34–102mm equivalent) with a fast maximum aperture of f/2.0 (wide) to f/2.5 (tele).

·        Articulating Display: A 1.8-inch vari-angle TFT LCD that can flip out and rotate, a signature feature of the early G-series.

·        Storage: Uses CompactFlash (Type I or II) cards and is compatible with IBM Microdrives.

·        Battery: Powered by a proprietary BP-511 lithium-ion rechargeable battery. 

·        Manual Modes: Full range of exposure controls including Program, Shutter-priority (Tv), Aperture-priority (Av), and full Manual (M).

·        RAW Support: One of the few compact cameras of its era to support lossless RAW image recording, allowing for higher-quality post-processing.

·        Focusing: Features a 3-point selectable TTL autofocus system and manual focus capabilities.

·        ISO Sensitivity: Adjustable range of ISO 50, 100, 200, and 400.

·        Video Recording: Can record AVI (Motion JPEG) video at 320x240 resolution (15 fps) for up to 30 seconds. 


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