It wasn't the first 'prosumer' compact on the market, but it did check off a lot of the items on enthusiasts' wish lists at the time. The Canon G1, announced to the world on September 18, 2000, offered a great deal of manual control options, a hot shoe, Raw capture and a fully articulated 1.8" screen. That line would eventually evolve into the present-day PowerShot Gx X series - but it all started 17 years ago this week. Read our full Canon PowerShot G1 Review Canon PowerShot G1 sample gallery
It wasn't the first 'prosumer' compact on the market, but it did check off a lot of the items on enthusiasts' wish lists at the time. The Canon G1, announced to the world on September 18, 2000, offered a great deal of manual control options, a hot shoe, Raw capture and a fully articulated 1.8" screen. That line would eventually evolve into the present-day PowerShot Gx X series - but it all started 17 years ago this week. Read our full Canon PowerShot G1 Review Canon PowerShot G1 sample gallery
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