The new Canon Powershot G9 may be the camera that everyone wanted the Canon G7 to be. The G9 gets a bit more resolution (12.1 megapixels), a larger screen (3 inches), and a RAW mode that everyone missed when the previous G series camera was announced. The Powershot G9 will be available in October for $500.

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Features:

• 12.1 megapixels
• 6x optical zoom with image stabilization
• 3 inch LCD
• RAW capture capability
• DIGIC III processor
• Face detection
• New "Auto ISO Shift" feature that allows one-touch adjustment of the sensitivity to keep fast shutter speeds

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