The PowerShot G15 features the brightest lens in a PowerShot G-series model to date, with a new f/1.8-2.8, 5x zoom lens, providing the user with an extra-wide aperture throughout the camera's entire focal range. It's designed for advanced users looking for premium quality and class-leading performance in a compact body, and it features the acclaimed HS System, which offers outstanding low-light performance and exceptionally low noise levels in all conditions. Canon's optical Image Stabilizer with Intelligent IS ensures the sharpest image quality throughout the camera's zoom range, while manual control and RAW file support provides the user with maximum control over how images are captured and post-processed.