Canon PowerShot G17 Coming in May? [CR1]

[Canon Rumors]

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<p>We’re told that Canon will announce the PowerShot G17 some time in May. That is an extremely fast refresh from the <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1000470-REG/canon_8406b001_powershot_g16_digital_camera.html/bi/2466/kbid/3296" target="_blank">PowerShot G16</a>, which was announced last August. The PowerShot G16 was a very minor refresh from the G15.</p>
<p><strong>Specifications</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>24-200mm f/1.4-2.0 lens</li>
<li>New 1″ Sensor</li>
<li>all magnesium body with comfortable grip</li>
<li>DIGIC 6</li>
</ul>
<p>The lens looks pretty impressive if this turns out to be true.</p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">c</span>r</strong></p>

 

[Lee Jay]

24-200mm f/1.4-2.0 lens
New 1″ Sensor

I'll believe THAT when I see it!

 

[trulandphoto]

24-200mm f/1.4-2.0 lens
New 1″ Sensor

I'll believe THAT when I see it!

Ditto. Bigger sensor, greater zoom range AND faster lens? Extremely unlikely. Would be a much, much bigger camera.

 

[noncho]

It's much more likely to be with the old sensor and a better new lens.

 

[mb66energy]

This might be an EOS M killer ... at least for a lot of potential users.

The factor of 2.8 makes the lens a 8.5 - 72 mm lens. f/2 @ 72mm means 36mm aperture. This seems possible.

Hopefully the IQ is at least very good over the wide range at wide apertures.

 

[rowlandw]

Might be a Sony RX10 killer if specs are true.

 

[Loswr]

Might be a G16 killer if the specs are true.

 

[AvTvM]

While i am not interested at all in 1" sensored digicams, i am still interested to see, whether canon is able to match the sony rx10. I expect no.

 

[verysimplejason]

If they can maintain the size (doubt it...) of G16, this will be one heck of a camera... and please restore that swivel screen. Take-out that puny viewfinder if you need to distinguish it from G1X series specs wise. This will be the perfect back-up camera if that happens.

 

[RGomezPhotos]

Nice. Wish the lens was faster though.

 

[Lee Jay]

Nice. Wish the lens was faster though.

How much faster than f/1.4-f2.0 would you expect?

 

[pwp]

Nice. Wish the lens was faster though.

Hah hah! Agree, f/1.4-f2.0 is a little slow these days... Nice if true.

I've had a few Gxx over the years and never kept them for long. If these are the specs of the release G17 I'll certainly be back for another G experience.

-pw

 

[traveller]

At least part of this rumour must be BS, unless the camera is huge! The Sony RX10 is bridge/superzoom size and has a 1" sensor and a 24-200 (equivalent) f/2.8 lens; how big would a G17 be with a lens of the same focal length but f/1.4-f/2? Sorry, but I'm calling shenanigans -everyone grab a broom!

 

[deleteme]

At least part of this rumour must be BS, unless the camera is huge! The Sony RX10 is bridge/superzoom size and has a 1" sensor and a 24-200 (equivalent) f/2.8 lens; how big would a G17 be with a lens of the same focal length but f/1.4-f/2? Sorry, but I'm calling shenanigans -everyone grab a broom!

I agree. The G-1x has a 1 inch sensor and a more modest lens and , while compact, is a lot bulkier than the G-16. A camera with these specs would be substantial.

 

[philmoz]

At least part of this rumour must be BS, unless the camera is huge! The Sony RX10 is bridge/superzoom size and has a 1" sensor and a 24-200 (equivalent) f/2.8 lens; how big would a G17 be with a lens of the same focal length but f/1.4-f/2? Sorry, but I'm calling shenanigans -everyone grab a broom!

I agree. The G-1x has a 1 inch sensor and a more modest lens and , while compact, is a lot bulkier than the G-16. A camera with these specs would be substantial.

The G1x has a 1.5" sensor that is much larger than the 1" sensor.

Phil.

 

[Woody]

Someone in Canon once said in a DPReview interview that Canon has no plans to use 1" sensors.

 

[Rocky]

If the spec is true, how big will the filter be??? Sony RX10 is already using a 63mm filter for the f 2.8 (24 to 200mm equilvalent) lens. The lens itself will be a monster for the G17. Sony already selling the RX10 at $1300. With a faster lens, what will be the pricing for the "G17"??

 

[StockShooter]

> Might be a Sony RX10 killer if specs are true

Having switched from Canons: 10D 20D 40D 7D
to RX10, it would need to have
a. same or better image quality
b. faster zooming speed (an RX10 weakness)
c. same weight or less

 

[Lightmaster]

Might be a G16 killer if the specs are true.

might be complete bollocks....

 

[hachu21]

Early April fool's day trick! :'(

(By the way, you caught me! ;D )