Canon, a leader in digital imaging solutions, announced a new flagship addition to its acclaimed G-series of premium compact cameras, the Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III. Lightweight and portable without sacrificing the very best in Canon digital imaging technologies, the new G-series flagship features a 24.3 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor and Canon’s revolutionary Dual Pixel CMOS AF (Auto-Focus) technology, both firsts for a Canon point-and-shoot compact camera offering.
The new Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III offers dramatic improvements from the series’ previous flagship, the PowerShot G1X Mark II, headlined by a larger, 24.3-megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor, resulting in fantastic image quality in both stills and video. This dramatic sensor upgrade pairs with a wide-angle 24-72mm (3x zoom) lens with Optical Image Stabilization featuring a wide f/2.8-5.6 aperture to allow for maximum brightness and increased sharpness in images with an ISO range of 100-25,600.
Technology commonly found in Canon DSLRs and advanced cameras has now arrived for the first time in the PowerShot G-series as the G1 X Mark III will feature Canon’s acclaimed Dual Pixel CMOS AF system. This feature, popular among enthusiast and professional users, provides extremely fast and smooth autofocus capabilities across nearly the entire focal plane, allowing for more creative compositions when framing a subject away from the center of a shot.
The Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III is scheduled to be available in November 2017 for an estimated retail price of $1299.00. In addition, the Canon Lens Hood LH-DC110, Waterproof Case WP-DC56, and Deluxe Leather Case PCS-6300 for the PowerShot G1 X Mark III will be available for an estimated retail price of $59.99, $499.99, and $99.99 respectively.