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Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III Digital Camera

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Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III Digital Camera
Key Features
  • 24.2MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • DIGIC 7 Image Processor
  • 3x Zoom Lens, 24-72mm (35mm Equivalent)
  • 2.36m-Dot OLED Electronic Viewfinder
Raising the imaging bar for Canon's series of advanced compact cameras once again, the PowerShot G1 X Mark III is distinguished by its larger sensor and versatile all-around imaging capabilities. A first for a PowerShot, the G1 X Mark III sports a 24.2MP APS-C CMOS sensor and a DIGIC 7 processor to realize notable image clarity, a wide sensitivity range from ISO 100-25600, an impressive continuous shooting rate up to 9 fps, and Full HD 1080p/60 video recording. The sensor's design also facilitates Dual Pixel CMOS AF, which offers quick and accurate phase-detection autofocus that benefits both stills and video applications. Balancing the improved sensor design is a versatile 3x zoom lens, which covers a 24-72mm equivalent focal length range to suit working in a variety of situations. An Optical Image Stabilizer is also featured, to minimize the appearance of camera shake for sharper imagery when shooting handheld.
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Canon G1 X Mark III Overview

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Raising the imaging bar for Canon's series of advanced compact cameras once again, the PowerShot G1 X Mark III is distinguished by its larger sensor and versatile all-around imaging capabilities. A first for a PowerShot, the G1 X Mark III sports a 24.2MP APS-C CMOS sensor and a DIGIC 7 processor to realize notable image clarity, a wide sensitivity range from ISO 100-25600, an impressive continuous shooting rate up to 9 fps, and Full HD 1080p/60 video recording. The sensor's design also facilitates Dual Pixel CMOS AF, which offers quick and accurate phase-detection autofocus that benefits both stills and video applications. Balancing the improved sensor design is a versatile 3x zoom lens, which covers a 24-72mm equivalent focal length range to suit working in a variety of situations. An Optical Image Stabilizer is also featured, to minimize the appearance of camera shake for sharper imagery when shooting handheld.

In addition to the updated sensor and processor capabilities, the G1 X Mark III also features a refined physical design complete with a built-in 2.36m-dot OLED electronic viewfinder and a 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen for easier, more intuitive control. Dedicated dials about the camera body afford direct adjustment of shooting settings and modes, and both a pop-up flash and a hot shoe are available. Additionally, built-in Wi-Fi with NFC and Bluetooth connectivity enable wireless pairing with a mobile device for remote live view shooting and image transferring.

24.2MP APS-C CMOS Sensor and DIGIC 7 Image Processor
Both a 24.2MP APS-C CMOS sensor and DIGIC 7 image processor are used to deliver high sensitivity and fast camera performance to suit both stills and video applications. A flexible ISO 100-25600 range suits working in a variety of lighting conditions, and the processing capabilities minimize noise for notable clarity. The processor also contributes to a fast 7 fps continuous shooting rate, which can be quickened to 9 fps with AF lock, for photographing fast-moving subjects. Full HD 1080p video recording is also supported at up to a 60-fps frame rate.
Dual Pixel CMOS AF
Dual Pixel CMOS AF offers smooth and fast focusing performance in a similar manner to how a camcorder acquires focus. This system integrates two separate photodiodes within each pixel to provide a broad and dense network of phase-detection gathering elements across a majority of the image sensor to reduce focus hunting for faster, more direct control of focus placement. When working with still imagery, this focusing system works to acquire focus quickly and accurately, making it ideally suited to shooting and tracking moving subjects so that critical focus is attained with each shot. When shooting video, a Movie Servo AF mode offers smooth and natural focusing when changing from different subjects or different distances within the scene, as well as the ability to specify tracking sensitivity, AF speed, and Face Tracking priority. Benefited by the Touch AF system, rack focus is possible simply by touching elements within the scene on the touchscreen in order to change focus in an intuitive manner. Subject tracking in movies is also heightened due to the Dual Pixel CMOS AF system's ability to recognize subjects and maintain focus when working within changing or cluttered scenery.
3x Optical Zoom Lens and Image Stabilizer
A built-in 3x zoom lens offers a versatile 24-72mm equivalent focal length range, covering a wide-angle to portrait-length reach. This f/2.8-5.6 lens also incorporates a Dual Sensing Optical Image Stabilizer system to minimize the appearance of camera shake by up to four stops for sharper handheld shooting.
Body Design and Wireless Connectivity
  • Integrated 2.36m-dot OLED electronic viewfinder offers a bright, clear eye-level means for composing imagery.
  • Rear 3.0" touchscreen is also available for intuitive playback, menu navigation, and live view shooting, and its vari-angle design benefits working from high and low angles.
  • When working with the electronic viewfinder, Touch and Drag AF lets you manually move the AF point selection using the rear touchscreen while keeping your eye to the finder.
  • Physical controls allow for intuitive settings adjustments, and include a front dial, an exposure compensation dial, and a top mode dial, as well as dedicated rear buttons and dials.
  • Built-in pop-up flash can be used for additional illumination and a hot shoe is also featured for working with an optional external flash or other shoe-mounted accessory.
  • The body has a dust- and moisture-resistant physical design to permit its use in trying environmental conditions.
  • Built-in Wi-Fi with NFC allows for easy wireless sharing of both photos and movies to a linked mobile device.
  • Bluetooth permits linking a smartphone or tablet for quick image sharing between devices as well as remote control capabilities.
Other Camera Features
  • Shooting Modes: Smart Auto (58 scenes detected), Hybrid Auto, Program AE, Shutter priority AE, Aperture priority AE, Manual, Custom 1, Custom 2, SCN (Self-Portrait, Portrait, Smooth Skin, Panoramic Shot, Panning, Star (Star Nightscape, Star Trails, Star Time-Lapse Movie), Handheld Night Scene, Grainy B/W, Soft Focus, Fish-Eye effect, Art Bold effect, Water Painting effect, Toy Camera effect, Miniature effect, HDR, Underwater, Fireworks), and Movie (Standard, Short Clip, Manual, Time-Lapse Movie).
  • Photo Effects: Auto, Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Fine Detail, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, and User Defined.
  • Language Support: English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Finnish, Italian, Greek, Norwegian, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish, Spanish, Ukrainian, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Simplified Chinese, Chinese (traditional), Japanese, Korean, Thai, Arabic, Romanian, Farsi, Hindi, Malay, Indonesian, Vietnamese, and Hebrew.

Canon G1 X Mark IIISpecs

Key Specs
Sensor Resolution
Actual: 25.8 Megapixel
Effective: 24.2 Megapixel (6000 x 3368)
Image Sensor
APS-C CMOS
Image Stabilization
Optical in Integrated Lens
Focal Length
15 to 45mm (35mm Equivalent: 24 to 72mm)
Optical Zoom
3x
Maximum Aperture
f/2.8 to 5.6
Internal Recording Modes
MP4/H.264/MPEG-4
1920 x 1080p at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [24 to 35 Mb/s]
1280 x 720 at 29.97 fps [8 Mb/s]
640 x 480 at 29.97 fps [3 Mb/s]
Media/Memory Card Slot
Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
Wireless
Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
Display Size
3.0"
Display Type
Articulating Touchscreen LCD
Built-In Flash/Light
Yes, Flash Only
Battery Type
1x NB-13L Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 3.6 VDC, 1250 mAh
Dimensions (W x H x D)
4.5 x 3.1 x 2" / 115 x 77.9 x 51.4 mm
Weight
14.07 oz / 399 g
Imaging
Sensor Resolution
Actual: 25.8 Megapixel
Effective: 24.2 Megapixel (6000 x 3368)
Image Sensor
APS-C CMOS
Image Stabilization
Optical in Integrated Lens
Lens
Focal Length
15 to 45mm (35mm Equivalent: 24 to 72mm)
Optical Zoom
3x
Digital Zoom
4x Maximum (12x Combined Zoom)
Maximum Aperture
f/2.8 to 5.6
Focus Range
Auto
3.9" to Infinity / 10 cm to Infinity (Wide)
11.8" to Infinity / 30 cm to Infinity (Telephoto)
Macro
3.9" to 1.6' / 10 cm to 50 cm (Wide)
Filter Size
37 mm (Front)
Exposure Control
Shutter Speed
1/2000 to 30 Seconds
1/2000 to 1 Second in Auto Mode
1 to 30 Seconds
Bulb/Time Mode
Bulb Mode
ISO Sensitivity Range
100 to 25,600 in Auto Mode
Metering Method
Center-Weighted Average, Evaluative, Spot
Exposure Modes
Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
Exposure Compensation
-3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
White Balance
Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Shade, Tungsten, Underwater
Continuous Shooting
Up to 9 fps at 24.2 MP
Up to 7 fps at 24.2 MP
Interval Recording
No
Self-Timer
2/10-Second Delay
Still Image Capture
Aspect Ratio
3:2
Image File Format
JPEG, Raw
Bit Depth
14-Bit
Video Capture
Internal Recording Modes
MP4/H.264/MPEG-4
1920 x 1080p at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [24 to 35 Mb/s]
1280 x 720 at 29.97 fps [8 Mb/s]
640 x 480 at 29.97 fps [3 Mb/s]
Recording Limit
Up to 30 Minutes
Broadcast Output
NTSC
Built-In Microphone
Stereo
Audio Recording
AAC LC Audio
Interface
Media/Memory Card Slot
Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
Video I/O
1x Micro-HDMI Monitor Output
Audio I/O
No
Power I/O
1x Mini-USB Input
Other I/O
1x Mini-USB (USB 2.0) Data Output (Shared with Power Input)
Wireless
Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
Global Positioning (GPS, GLONASS, etc.)
No
Monitor
Display Size
3.0"
Resolution
1,040,000 Dot
Display Type
Articulating Touchscreen LCD
Viewfinder
Type
Built-In Electronic
Resolution
2,360,000 Dot
Diopter Adjustment
Yes
Flash
Built-In Flash/Light
Yes, Flash Only
Flash Modes
Auto, Flash On, Off, Slow Sync
Effective Flash Range
1.6 to 29.5' / 0.5 to 9 m (Wide)
1.6 to 14.8' / 0.5 to 4.5 m (Telephoto)
External Flash Connection
Shoe Mount
Environmental
Operating Temperature
32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
Operating Humidity
10 to 90%
General
Battery Type
1x NB-13L Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 3.6 VDC, 1250 mAh
Dimensions (W x H x D)
4.5 x 3.1 x 2" / 115 x 77.9 x 51.4 mm
Weight
14.07 oz / 399 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
1.835 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
6.35 x 5.8 x 4.3"

Canon G1 X Mark III Reviews

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question

I was wondering if this Canon PowerShot camera comes with a accessory shoe cover. Thank You!
Asked by: peter cologgi
No, sorry, Canon does not provide a hot shoe cover with its cameras. However, B&H and Vello to the rescue: Vello HSC-C Hot Shoe Cover for Canon B&H # VEHSCC.
Answered by: Dennis A L.
Date published: 2018-08-27

Has anyone used this as a SCUBA dive camera along ...

Has anyone used this as a SCUBA dive camera along with Canon WP-DC56 Waterproof Case?
Asked by: James
I use it a dive camera with the ikelite housing. It is an amazing underwater camera. Very happy with it.
Answered by: Anonymous
Date published: 2019-11-13

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I was wondering if this Canon PowerShot G1X Mark III LCD monitor is made from Corning Gorilla Glass. Thank You!
Asked by: peter cologgi
The screen is not made of Gorilla glass.
Answered by: Dennis A L.
Date published: 2022-09-01

question

I was wondering if the Canon PowerShot G1X Mark III LCD monitor is made from Corning Gorilla Glass? Thank You!
Asked by: peter cologgi
The screen in not listed as being made of that material.
Answered by: Dennis A
Date published: 2019-08-13

question

Is this camera compatible with a Canon remote?
Asked by: Sean
According to the Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III Digital Camera's instruction manual, there are three options for controlling the camera remotely. According to page 165 of the manual, you may use a smartphone or tablet as a wireless remote control after downloading the Canon Camera Connect app from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store on your smartphone/tablet (instructions are listed on pages 146-147). If you want a cable remote, page 186 lists two options; you may either purchase the Canon RS-60E3 Remote Switch, B&H # CARS60E3, for direct usage with your camera, or you may purchase the Canon Timer Remote Controller TC-80N3, B&H # CATC80N3, along with the Canon RA-E3 Remote Controller Adapter, B&H # CARAE3, for use with your camera.
Answered by: Manzell L.
Date published: 2019-07-22

Is there an adaptor i can purchase to add another ...

Is there an adaptor i can purchase to add another Canon lens?
Asked by: Susan
The PowerShot G1X Mark III has a 37mm filter thread which can accept various add-on lenses. https://bhpho.to/3VJ6nIn
Answered by: Kirk
Date published: 2022-12-02

question

Will the HDMI output a signal live to a monitor or recorder?
Asked by: Tom
Yes, the HDMI output can be used to send a live signal from the camera to a monitor or recorder.
Answered by: Andrea O.
Date published: 2018-08-27

Is it compatible with Canon BR-E1 Wireless Remote ...

Is it compatible with Canon BR-E1 Wireless Remote Control (BH #CABRE1 • MFR #2140C001) ?
Asked by: Oleksandr
should be
Answered by: adam
Date published: 2019-11-06
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