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Canon G12 10 MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.8 Inch Vari-Angle LCD
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Brand | Canon |
Model Name | Canon G12 |
Maximum Webcam Image Resolution | 10 MP |
Photo Sensor Size | 1/1.7-inch |
Image Stabilization | Optical |
Max Shutter Speed | 1/4000 seconds |
Min Shutter Speed | 15 seconds |
Metering Description | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot |
Form Factor | Compact |
Effective Still Resolution | 10 |
About this item
- 10.0-megapixel sensor and the DIGIC 4 Image Processor combine to create Canon's HS SYSTEM for improved low light performance
- Shoot 720p HD video in stereo sound; HDMI output
- Canon's Hybrid IS compensates for angular and shift camera shake during close-up shooting
- 5x optical zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer; 28mm wide-angle lens; optical viewfinder
- Capture images and video to SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card, MultiMediaCard, MMC Plus Card, HC MMC Plus Card (not included)
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Auto Focus Technology | Multi-area, Single, Live View, Contrast Detection |
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Aspect Ratio | 4:3 |
Display Resolution Maximum | 461,000 |
Photo Sensor Size | 1/1.7-inch |
Photo Sensor Technology | CCD |
Effective Still Resolution | 10 |
Maximum Webcam Image Resolution | 10 MP |
White balance settings | Auto |
Self Timer Duration | 10 seconds |
JPEG quality level | Basic, Fine, Normal |
Camera Flash | Built-In |
Image Stabilization | Optical |
Flash Modes Description | SDXC |
Video Capture Format | AVC |
Video Capture Resolution | HD 720p |
Video Standard | MPEG-4 |
Viewfinder Type | Optical |
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Screen Size | 2.8 Inches |
Display Type | LCD |
Display Fixture Type | Fully-articulated |
Model Name | Canon G12 |
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Brand | Canon |
Model Number | 4342B001 |
Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #158,405 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #983 in Digital Point & Shoot Cameras |
ASIN | B0041RSPRS |
Number of Items | 1 |
Color | Black |
Included Components | Battery Charger, Tripod, Battery, Neck Strap |
Specification Met | No |
Assembly Required | No |
Processor Description | Digic 4 |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 4.41 x 1.89 x 2.99 inches |
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Item Weight | 0.88 Pounds |
Warranty Type | Limited |
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Lens Type | zoom |
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Optical Zoom | 5 |
Digital Zoom | 4 |
Maximum Aperture | 8 f |
Zoom Type | Optical |
Autofocus Points | 1 |
Camera Lens Description | 28 Mm |
Compatible Mountings | Canon RF |
Focus Type | Autofocus & Manual |
Maximum Focal Length | 140 Millimeters |
Minimum Focal Length | 28 Millimeters |
Expanded ISO Maximum | 3200 |
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Expanded ISO Minimum | 80 |
Max Shutter Speed | 1/4000 seconds |
Min Shutter Speed | 15 seconds |
Metering Description | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot |
Shooting Modes | Underwater |
Batteries Required? | Yes |
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Number of Batteries | 1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. |
Are Batteries Included | No |
Rechargeable Battery Included | No |
Battery Cell Composition | Lithium Ion |
Battery Description | Lithium-Ion NB-7L rechargeable battery & charger |
Battery Weight | 46 Grams |
Battery Life | 370 Photos |
Target Gender | Unisex |
Digital Scene Transition | zoom |
Connectivity Technology | USB, HDMI |
Continuous Shooting Speed | 1.1 |
Wireless Communication Technology | Yes |
Flash Memory Type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus |
Memory Storage Capacity | 16 GB |
Special Feature | Travel Charger |
Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
Skill Level | Amateur, Professional |
Form Factor | Compact |
Hardware Interface | USB, HDMI, SDHC, SDXC, mini HDMI |
Audio Recording | Yes |
Photo Sensor Technology | CCD |
Product Description
Product Description
Canon's 4342B001 PowerShot G12 10MP Compact Digital Camera is ready to impress the advanced amateurs who have always celebrated the G Series. The G12 is still loaded with powerful technologies that has made the G Series cameras so renowned, like the Canon HS SYSTEM, 2.8-inch Vari-angle Pure Color System LCD, and RAW + JPEG image modes. Now, this flagship camera paves the way with these new upgrades like 720p HD Video with stereo sound to get crystal clear footage, multiple aspect ratios, High Dynamic Range, Electronic Level, Tracking AF, a Front Dial and much more to give you even more creative control than before.1-Year Limited Warranty.
From the Manufacturer
Feast your eyes on an updated G Series digital camera: The G12. It's ready to impress the advanced amateurs who have always celebrated the G Series. The G12 is still loaded with powerful technologies that has made the G Series cameras so renowned, like the Canon HS SYSTEM, 2.8-inch Vari-angle PureColor System LCD, and RAW + JPEG image modes. Now, this flagship camera paves the way with these new upgrades like 720p HD Video with stereo sound to get crystal clear footage, multiple aspect ratios, High Dynamic Range, Electronic Level, Tracking AF, a Front Dial and much more to give you even more creative control than before!
Canon PowerShot G12 Highlights
10.0 Megapixel sensor combined with the DIGIC 4 Image Processor creates Canon's HS SYSTEM
The PowerShot G12 employs the HS SYSTEM by combining a powerful 10.0 Megapixel CCD sensor and Canon's DIGIC 4 Image Processor. Thanks to this technological advancement, the G12 is dramatically more sensitive than cameras with identical megapixel counts, and delivers spectacular images with minimal noise. Increased sensitivity demands a higher ISO speed, and the PowerShot G12 delivers with a new maximum setting of ISO 3200. Blur and camera shake are notably reduced for the ultimate in sharpness and clarity.
In addition, a new Low Light mode lets you capture images in an astonishing range of conditions. The camera automatically adjusts the ISO speed from ISO 320 to ISO 12800 in relation to ambient brightness, subject movement and camera shake.
Shoot 720p HD video in stereo sound and play back on an HDTV via the HDMI output
The PowerShot G12 lets you record video in beautiful high definition (1280 x 720 pixels). The camera also makes it easy to enjoy HD videos (and still photos) on your HDTV with a mini-HDMI connector for direct connection to a high-definition TV monitor. You'll enjoy the HD experience with no degradation of image or audio in the signal, plus the ability to display up to 130 still images at once.
The PowerShot G12 also includes spectacular video functionality. When shooting video, you can get up close with the 5x Optical Zoom for riveting detail and realism, from the overall appearance to facial expressions! And the camera's Smart AUTO technology that helps ensure the perfect still image works to bring that same quality to your video.
Shooting and recording modes including RAW + JPEG
The PowerShot G12's RAW mode lets you shoot images without JPEG compression. It gives you clearer images and complete creative control in editing. RAW images are transferred directly to the computer where they can then be edited using image adjustment software or a processing application to adjust your images as you please. The camera can also be set to allow the simultaneous recording of both RAW and JPEG images while shooting.
Canon's Hybrid IS compensates for angular and shift camera shake during close-up shooting
The PowerShot G12 is equipped with Canon's highly advanced Hybrid IS function, which corrects camera shake from two sources to deliver sharp, blur-free images even when you zoom in close to your subject.
Hybrid IS employs both an angular sensor and an accelerometer, enabling it to suppress both the blur caused by the angle of the camera and the "shift blur" that happens when your subject moves parallel to the camera, a problem that is especially noticeable at large zoom factors.
With the ability to produce clear, steady images in all situations and at any zoom length, the PowerShot G12 is the camera you'll want to take everywhere.
2.8-inch Vari-angle LCD with 461,000 dots plus an optical viewfinder
The PowerShot G12 gives you a large 2.8-inch PureColor System LCD screen for excellent control when framing your shots. But size is only part of the story. Canon's PureColor System LCD offers spectacular color, resolution and contrast even at an angle. The screen is durable and easy to see. It is a perfect feature for gathering friends and family around to see your images.
5x Optical Zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer, plus a 28mm Wide-Angle Lens
The camera is equipped with a long, 5x Optical Zoom, and Canon's own Optical Image Stabilizer Technology keeps images steady and blur-free all through the zoom range--even in low light--by detecting motion and generating a corrective signal. Because it is an optical system, more corrective movement is allowed and there is no degradation of image quality.
The G12 is a highly versatile camera with a wide-angle zoom lens that reaches all the way from 28mm at the wide end to 140mm at the telephoto end (35mm format equivalent). You'll capture more image in every shot, and add greater depth to your overall photography.
Optional accessories including Speedlite flashes, underwater housing and Tele-Converter Lens are available
The PowerShot G12 is compatible with the Speedlite flash series intended for all EOS series SLR cameras. Attach a Speedlite flash to the hot shoe, then you can set and control the flash on the "Flash Control" menu in the camera. With a Speedlight, the G12 is given extra functions such as autoflash metering, FE lock and Flash exposure compensation; continuous shooting with external flash. Also Canon's Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2 enables you to have multiple slave flashes and wireless control. A Tele-Converter lens designed for the G12, Filter Adapter FA-DC58B and WP-DC34 Waterproof Case is also available.
High Dynamic Range scene mode combines multiple shots into one picture
Shooting in high contrast environments can often result in photos with overexposed and underexposed sections. So to tackle this problem, Canon developed the High Dynamic Range shooting mode to make select PowerShot cameras even more intuitive. Under High Dynamic Range* the camera will shoot three different exposures in a succession (underexposed, overexposed and normal) and then merge them into a single image. Underexposed areas are combined with the overexposed and vice versa, resulting in an evenly detailed image with flattering shadows and highlights.
*Tripod is required.
What's in the Box
- PowerShot G12 Camera body
- Lithium-ion Battery Pack NB-7L
- Battery Charger CB-2LZ
- Neck Strap NS-DC9
- AV Cable AVC-DC400ST
- USB Interface Cable IFC-400PCU
- Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM
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Customers like the quality, portability, ease of use, and performance of the digital camera. For example, they mention the build quality is great, the image quality is superb, and the night photos are more than acceptable. They appreciate the larger, higher resolution screen. That said, they say the camera provides plenty of manual controls and user-programmable custom settings. That being said, some are impressed with the performance and features.
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Customers like the quality of the camera. They mention that the build quality is great, solid, and dependable. The quality at 2.8 is excellent, and the movie was really very good quality. The construction is tight, and it has a quality feel throughout. The filter adapter held up well, and kept dust away from the lens. Overall, customers say this is the best point and shoot camera.
"...heavy DSLRs around their necks confirmed this choice as an excellent travel camera...." Read more
"...5 the rugged feel is nice for me, besides is only in two parts of the camera, where your hand and fingers needs more support...." Read more
"...Construction quality is pretty good - but I don't like the rough textured finish as much as the smooth finish on the G11 - it somehow makes it feel..." Read more
"...3. The Canon FA-DC58B filter adapter held up well,and kept dust away from the lens. Used polarizers effectively with no vignetting.4...." Read more
Customers like the image quality of the digital camera. They say the quality is superb, they've taken some really nice shots, and the pictures are more than acceptable. They're also pleasantly surprised at the quality of night photos, saying they're clear and good resolution. The macro photography is all right, and it takes a RAW picture. The SD450 almost always takes excellent pictures outdoors, and is great for street photography and candid shots. The HD video is really good, and can take hundreds of pictures between charges.
"...composition, and is also very valuable for unobtrusive and unintrusive photos of people, and now that I have it I would never buy a camera without..." Read more
"...were a little grainy, but given the ease of use, these pictures were more than acceptable. I highly recommend this camera...." Read more
"...1 The lcd is fantastic, allows to take pictures or movie shoots in practical any position and situation, nice also when you are taking videos or do..." Read more
"...Image quality is outstanding - I have had to process my RAW files with their converter (typically use [[ASIN:B003739DVY Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 3]..." Read more
Customers like the portability of the camera. They say it has the control of a DSLR in a relatively compact body. They also appreciate the larger, higher resolution screen and that it's comfortable to wear over the shoulder. Customers also mention that the sensors are larger and that the camera feels and works like a real camera.
"...Mini neoprene case to be a great protection against bumps but still very compact so the camera can go into a slacks or jacket pocket with the case..." Read more
"...It is easy to hold, the grips and controls are all logically placed. My wife definitely likes the size and feel of this camera...." Read more
"...first impressions: small enough, not exactly a point & shoot camera, but not to big too, ideal to bring with you a better equipment than any point..." Read more
"...This camera fills all those needs.1. Easy to carry in a coat pocket and very light compared to any interchangeable lens camera2...." Read more
Customers like the ease of use of the digital camera. They say that it provides plenty of manual controls, two user-programmable custom settings, and easy-to-access dials. The menu is also easy to use. Overall, customers are satisfied with the functionality and quality of the product.
"...4 The menu is easy to use and I like the new formats and sizes you can take pictures, 10:9, 4:3, 1:1, 3:2, 4:5 allows to get a better composition..." Read more
"...Controls are absolutely second to none. Dedicated EV and ISO dials are wonderful. The new front control dial is great...." Read more
"...3. Seems quite well built, and has reasonable control through 5 dials (total) on the outside.4...." Read more
"...AEB mode is better because you can control the aperture & don't need a tripod ... but you will need software such as SNR (personal favorite),..." Read more
Customers like the performance of the camera. For example, they say the functionality is okay, it does a good job, and they're impressed with the performance and features. The construction is tight and the camera performs extremely well. The end results are good enough for the web and small prints. The 270EXII mounts and works perfectly with this camera. It could be better, but it is usable. The G12 gives us performance in a small form factor, which is great when you want it.
"...The camera performed extremely well. Many of the outdoor shots were spectacular -- crisp image, vivid colors, etc...." Read more
"...so simple and "awful" like somebody told before, but, the diopter corrector works fine and when I clean the visor glasses, become so clear and nice..." Read more
"...Surprised that everything still works great and as expected it got marred up and one corner's metal is a little bent - but it still works which is..." Read more
"...is easily removed with software like Topaz Denoise, and the end results are good enough for the web and small prints.Dislike:1...." Read more
Customers like the value of the camera. They say it's an affordable digital rangefinder-type camera on the current market, with excellent quality for the money. Some mention that the value is in the features, including the RAW file capability. Overall, most are satisfied with the value and quality of the product.
"...screen is very valuable for composition, and is also very valuable for unobtrusive and unintrusive photos of people, and now that I have it I would..." Read more
"...Value for the money is mostly good - but if you are like me and need on-camera control of external flashes add a whopping $200+ for the ST-E2...." Read more
"...Worth it's weight in gold. If you read the manual and use some of the presets for night shots, kids and pets, landscape, ect you'll be thrilled...." Read more
"...Bottom line? Ridiculously low price given what is packed into this super fun yet serious little gem. I say GO FOR IT!..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the optical viewfinder. Some mention that the pivoting view screen is great for creative viewpoints, while others say that it's not very practical and provides an inaccurate representation of the size of the frame.
"...low light and higher ISO values, a sharp 28-140mm zoom lens, an optical viewfinder, a fully articulated LCD monitor, many dedicated external controls..." Read more
"...Must have features that led me to pick this camera and system: optical viewfinder - despite reviews I have read, this viewfinder is every bit as..." Read more
"...Plus it has no optical viewfinder and no articulating screen...." Read more
"...The lens is worthy of the Canon name. Nice and sharp...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the zoom of the digital camera. Some mention that it has a decent zoom factor, the 5X optical magnification provides great range, and the image stabilized zoom is great. However, others say that zooming in and zooming out is very slow and clunky on this camera. The autofocus speed is lackluster, and it's inconvenient for fast shooting.
"...My complaints: the zoom control is pretty crude so it is hard to zoom to get the exact framing I want...." Read more
"...superior image quality in low light and higher ISO values, a sharp 28-140mm zoom lens, an optical viewfinder, a fully articulated LCD monitor, many..." Read more
"...The rear dial however could use a bit of an extension - hard to operate quickly with my fat thumb...." Read more
"...-It's not possible to zoom in/out while filming! - why???-Zoom does kind of hang at times and it appears to be rather slow..." Read more
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I am an amateur photographer with a professional interest in people, urban scenes, and liveability of cities. I take mostly travel photos of cities in Europe, and some photos of my family here at home. These are quite restricted purposes compared to many photographic hobbyists. Naturally if you shoot macro, or RAW, or blow up the image larger than what I have suggested below, or make large prints, or do landscapes a la Ansel Adams, or do sports, or exhibit in museums, or do careful portraits with lots of bokeh, or wish to sell your photos, then what I am about to say below is irrelevant to your needs and experiences.
I exhibit my photos on my 15 inch Mac Book Pro computer and I don't make prints. I do email photos to people. So far I just shoot in jpeg not RAW. This too is quite a restricted way of approaching photography but it is my way.
I have been interested in photography for many decades and always wanted a Leica when I was a teen ager and never could afford one. But I was won over to SLR s by the great through the lens views. I also preferred very compact unobtrusive cameras. I owned many of the Olympus Pen compact film half-frame cameras, then the Pen FT half frame SLR, and then the Olympus OM1. Then film cameras went out of style and I switched to digital. I used first a Nikon 5000 compact digital camera and when that was stolen, used a Sony W1 point and shoot, and have over 15,000 photos on my computer. Many of these were very satisfying from my point of view.. My goal is to take photos that are interesting as opposed to exhibition quality..
I chose the G12 because of my preference for an optical viewfinder, which the Sony W1 also had and which I used a great deal, for moving subjects, that is adults walking in cities, and children playing. This has been a very good decision for me with the G12. I don't mind the 77 percent coverage of the optical viewfinder, I can always crop with iphoto in the Mac .It is also very helpful in direct sunshine, where as a traveler I take most of my photos. I would never buy a camera without it.
I have owned the G12 for two months and have been very pleased.
However four things surprised me greatly about the G12; to me they were totally unexpected:
1.My night time and very low light results with my compact cameras were often unsatisfactory but I shoot very predominantly in the day and didn't realize that a compact camera could do better in low light. So when I bought the G12 I was not thinking of this and was hugely surprised at how good it is in low light.
2. I find that the articulating screen is very valuable for composition, and is also very valuable for unobtrusive and unintrusive photos of people, and now that I have it I would never buy a camera without one. It is hard to use for vertical photos though and here I use the optical viewfinder.
3. My reason for buying the G12 was to get sharper pictures than the Sony W1 in daytime outdoor shots. I was surprised to find that the G12 shots were only somewhat sharper, not dramatically sharper. The W1 is pretty sharp under bright light.
4. I had heard over and over that cameras with much larger sensors will give much sharper images and more detailed than the G12 This I found to be definitely the case in the dpreview laboratory tests. However it was not the case in the dcresource field tests. The images from the G12, the Olympus EP1, the Panasonic GF1, the Panasonic Zs7, the Canon T1 and the Canon 50D, on the dcresource web sites for those cameras, using the photos of the same Chinese restaurant building in San Francisco, clicked on to get full size, and downloaded to my Mac, are, incredibly, of about equal sharpness and detail. Differences if any are really minimal. This is true even if you use the #1 magnification factor on the Mac, in effect blowing the image up to about 14x 20. Try this procedure and make your own judgments. I chose the restaurant building photo on a sunny day since as I said above, so many of my photos are of urban scenes outdoors in various cities.
The G12 is, alas, too large for a shirt pocket, unlike the Sony W1, but fits fine into a slacks pocket (I don't wear jeans so that is not an issue).
I have found an OPTEC Mini neoprene case to be a great protection against bumps but still very compact so the camera can go into a slacks or jacket pocket with the case on it.
A few words on some of the settings:
I have found it helpful to turn off the camera sound: it makes the sound of the zoom mechanism and the shutter much less obtrusive. I also turn off the flash as often as possible, for the same reason, being less obtrusive.
I am experimenting now with turning off the AF Assist light except in very low light situations, since it emits a blue light that can be seen on the camera itself and as a brief blue blur on the object being focused on; I am trying to be as unobtrusive as possible and apparently AF works fine in almost all light conditions without the AF Assist light being on.
Recently I tried setting the g12 to the combined setting of vivid color and increased contrast (this is one setting) to make the images a bit more saturated and contrasty, but I found out that it makes the colors fluoresce, which I don't like; the resulting colors seem to me to be unnatural and plasticky, like those at Disney World. I find it is better to increase color saturation and contrast by using the "enhance" setting on iPhoto; it is less drastic.
The Auto/Auto setting lets the camera go only as high as ISO 1600. The Low Light setting lets the camera go as high as ISO 3200, hence with a higher shutter speed. I don''t notice much difference in the photos as a result.
The Quick Shot setting lessens the shutter lag a bit but the shutter lag is so short anyway that I don't use this setting much.
My complaints: the zoom control is pretty crude so it is hard to zoom to get the exact framing I want.
I have been looking curiously at the Olympus XZ1 recently but the sample gallery images on the dpreview web site don't look very sharp to me. Plus it has no optical viewfinder and no articulating screen. If it does turn out to be very sharp, it might be an alternative to the G12 for those who don't want an optical viewfinder and an articulating screen, since the XZ1 zoom lens is very fast throughout its range, and the XZ1 bulk and weight are less than the G12..
I hope this will be of help to those of you, perhaps only a minority, whose interests are similar to mine. I think people have very different photographic styles and so what is fine for one person may not be at all suitable for another. This is obvious from the sharp differences of opinion found in internet postings on cameras.
For me, the G12 has been a wonderful camera.
Raphael W.
One at a time...the weight of the g12 is fine (quite light), and the size / ergonomics are excellent. It is easy to hold, the grips and controls are all logically placed. My wife definitely likes the size and feel of this camera. So far I've taken only a limited number of pictures, but all seem clear and sharp with crisp colors. I haven't explored all the shooting options yet, so it will take awhile before I'm completely comfortable with its flexibility. The folding lcd screen is critically important to me--I take closeup photos for eBay and this camera will be often mounted on a tripod extension arm (inside a "light-box"). Positioning the lcd screen so I don't need to do contortions is key(I'm replacing a beloved G1 camera that served me for many years). The viewfinder, although not perfect is also important when taking photos in full sun (however, the lcd screen does seem quite bright).
The only negative so far is the documentation. Most features are well explained, but some like DR Correction and ISO Rate of Change are not described very well at all. I don't mind the pdf format since I can read the manual on my ipad. Also the documentation could use some examples e.g., provide a few useful camera settings and combinations when using C1 or C2. I can probably find this by searching on-line, but more of a tutorial approach would be appreciated.
Update (Oct 1, 2012): I've returned after 2 weeks on vacation in Europe. The camera performed extremely well. Many of the outdoor shots were spectacular -- crisp image, vivid colors, etc. I took many pictures of poorly lit interiors where flash was not allowed. Using the low light setting (the one with the candle icon), I was able to take decent pictures with good color and acceptable sharpness. Yes, some of the pictures were a little grainy, but given the ease of use, these pictures were more than acceptable. I highly recommend this camera. Seeing the number of tourists toting heavy DSLRs around their necks confirmed this choice as an excellent travel camera. My DSLR is still my choice when taking holiday / family pictures and when traveling by car, but this camera will come along....