Canon - PowerShot Pick Active Tracking PTZ 11.7MP Digital Camera - White

Name: Canon - PowerShot Pick Active Tracking PTZ 11.7MP Digital Camera - White
Brand: Canon
SKU: 6513123
Rating: 3.3 (32 reviews)

Model: 4825C015

SKU: 6513123

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Key Specs
- Image Sensor Size: Other
- Effective Pixels: 11.7 megapixels (The actual number of pixels which make up the viewable image.)
- Standardized Video Resolution: Full HD (1080p) (An approximated measurement of the product’s video resolution. This may not be the exact resolution of the product, which may be slightly more or less when using a pixel-by-pixel measurement.)
General
- Brand: Canon
- Model Number: 4825C015
- Product Name: PowerShot Pick Active Tracking PTZ 11.7MP Digital Camera
- Color: White
- Digital Camera Type: Point and Shoot Cameras
Imaging
- Image Sensor Type: CMOS (CCD and CMOS are the two main technologies used in image sensors. CCD, the older of the two types, turns analog light signals into digital pixels. This conversion happens without distortion, resulting in high-quality images. Newer CMOS sensors use transistors at each pixel to move electrical charges. CMOS sensors are typically less expensive, but also require more light to create distortion-free images.)
- Image Sensor Size: Other
- Total Pixels: 12 megapixels (Generally, the more pixels, the higher the image resolution and the finer the detail that can be seen.)
- Zoom Capability: true (This function allows for magnification of the subject.)
- Digital Zoom: 4x (A digital zoom is accomplished electronically, with no adjustment of the camera's optics, and no optical resolution gained in the process. The existing data is not enhanced or added to, merely displayed at a lower resolution, thereby giving an illusion of an enlarged image.)
- Optical Zoom: 3x (The optical zoom uses a combination of lenses that magnify the image prior to it being registered at high resolution by the imaging sensor.)
- Low Light/High Sensitivity: false (High sensitivity digital imaging devices are designed to work in low light conditions to produce a high dynamic range image.)
- Image File Format(s): JPEG, HEIF, RAW, MP4 (Standardized software format(s) of storing digital images. The type of format chosen for capturing and compressing the image can determine quality, level of detail, and storage space required.)
Focus
- Autofocus: false (Allows the camera to automatically focus through the lens, rather than by adjusting the lens manually.)
- Eye Autofocus (Eye AF): false (Automatically seeks out and focuses on the subject's eye and holds it as the camera and subject move and as the photographer shoots at high frame rates.)
- Number of Autofocus Points (Up To): 0
Exposure Control
- Shutter Speeds: N/A (The length of time the shutter remains open when the shutter release is activated, expressed in fractions of seconds. The longer the shutter is open, the more light that is able to be captured by the camera sensor.)
- Panorama Mode: true
- Effective Pixels: 11.7 megapixels (The actual number of pixels which make up the viewable image.)
Flash
- Integrated Flash: false
Display
- Touch Screen: false (Touch-screen devices make navigating more intuitive. Using a touch-screen display, you can do things such as tap to select, hold and drag to move items, swipe to scroll, and pinch to zoom.)
Video
- Standardized Video Resolution: Full HD (1080p) (An approximated measurement of the product’s video resolution. This may not be the exact resolution of the product, which may be slightly more or less when using a pixel-by-pixel measurement.)
- Video Resolution(s) and Frame Rate(s): Full HD (1080p) video recording (Refers to the number of pixels, both horizontally and vertically, and the frame rate used to capture the video. The higher the resolution the finer the video detail that can be seen. The faster the frame rate the smoother the playback for higher motion activities like sports.)
Storage
- Number of Memory Card Slots: 1
Compatibility
- Tripod/Monopod Mountable: true (A support function that allows the device to be mounted to monopods and tripods for leveling and stability.)
- Socket Size: 1/4 in.
- Memory Card Compatibility: microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (The type of memory card(s) recommended for use with the product.)
Features
- Face Detection: true (A function that automatically detects human faces and then sets focus and appropriate exposure to capture them.)
- Smile Mode: false (When enabled, this mode works in conjunction with face detection to automatically take a photo when a smile is detected.)
- Integrated GPS: No
Connectivity
- Wireless Connectivity: Bluetooth, WiFi (The manner in which a device sends data to another device over a short distance without the use of wires or cables.)
- PictBridge Enabled: false (PictBridge allows digital cameras, camcorders and other image capture devices to connect and print directly to photo printers and other output devices without using a computer.)
- Charging Interface(s): USB-C (The connection for transmitting power to charge the device.)
Power
- Rechargeable Battery: true
- Removable Battery: false
- Number of Batteries Required: 1
Included
- Camera Bag/Case Included: false
- Batteries Included: true (Indicates whether the product comes with the required batteries for its operation.)
- Memory Card Included: true (Indicates whether a memory card is included.)
Dimensions
- Product Height: 5.81 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 6.13 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Depth: 5.22 inches (The out of box depth of the item. Depth is measured as the distance from the front of the item to the back as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 0.375 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Camera Body Weight: 0.375 pounds
Warranty
- Warranty - Parts: 1 Year
- Warranty - Labor: 1 Year
Other
- UPC: 660685241398

Capturing moments is important. But, it’s also not always easy. Being the family photographer often requires you to pause the moment, asking everybody to pose, making sure everyone is in the frame, and even if all that goes well the person behind the camera doesn’t get to be in the picture. Canon PICK changes all this and more. By ensuring that you record experiences as they happen organically, genuinely. No posing, no pausing—just candid memories that can last forever.PICK's unique algorithm has been years in the making, with a dedicated app to get the image just right. It will automatically* search for faces and smiles while adjusting the composition of the frame with its Pan, Tilt, Zoom (PTZ) mechanism. The camera captures and records moments while you’re enjoying them and you don’t have to do anything, no timers, no clicking, no posing—just living in the moment.

CMOS Sensor: 11.7 effective MP CMOS Sensor
Zoom: 3X optical zoom and 4x digital zoom
Records videos: Full HD (1920X1080) video recording
Comes with a memory card: The PowerShot Pick is compatible with MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC memory cards. UHS-I supported.
Introducing your own personal photographer: When you want to capture life’s precious moments, but also want to be in them, the PowerShot PICK is ideal - capturing natural expressions following the action and automatically framing people intelligently and creatively.
Everyone in the shot - including you: Enjoy your time with your family and create a lot of images using the PowerShot PICK, all automatically, leaving you to enjoy the moment.
Simple, portable design: The PowerShot PICK can go almost anywhere, thanks to USB-C charging and built-in Wi-Fi. Want more control? Just ask – it’s voice activated too.
Smiles. Laughs. All your loved ones’ expressions: The best photos aren’t always the posed smiles, although they’re always popular. The PowerShot PICK captures a huge range of looks and precious reactions that you might not capture.
Use it as a Wireless Webcam: The PowerShot PICK also works great as a web cam, using the Wireless Webcam Utility for Mini PTZ Cam, bringing extra ease and usefulness.
Smile Tracking and Automatic Filtering: Using a unique algorithm that was developed over the years by Canon, the PowerShot PICK will automatically search for faces of people, adjusting the composition of the shot based on facial information with its pan, tilt and zoom (PTZ) mechanism.
Portable, Compact, and Lightweight: Weighing only approximately 6 oz (including the microSD card) and measuring under 3.3” x 2.5” in size, the PowerShot PICK can be carried along for use almost anywhere.
Tracking and Image Stabilization (IS): Using Canon’s Nano USM technology, the PowerShot PICK is capable of silent and high-speed tracking, automatically tracking the subject so that the face stays within the angle of view even when the subject moves.
Remote Shooting & Playback: Manual capture of photos and videos is possible by using your connected smartphone or tablet as a remote to control the movement and angle of view of the PowerShot PICK.
CMOS Sensor: 11.7 effective MP CMOS Sensor
Zoom: 3X optical zoom and 4x digital zoom
Records videos: Full HD (1920X1080) video recording
Comes with a memory card: The PowerShot Pick is compatible with MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC memory cards. UHS-I supported.
Introducing your own personal photographer: When you want to capture life’s precious moments, but also want to be in them, the PowerShot PICK is ideal - capturing natural expressions following the action and automatically framing people intelligently and creatively.
Everyone in the shot - including you: Enjoy your time with your family and create a lot of images using the PowerShot PICK, all automatically, leaving you to enjoy the moment.
Simple, portable design: The PowerShot PICK can go almost anywhere, thanks to USB-C charging and built-in Wi-Fi. Want more control? Just ask – it’s voice activated too.
Smiles. Laughs. All your loved ones’ expressions: The best photos aren’t always the posed smiles, although they’re always popular. The PowerShot PICK captures a huge range of looks and precious reactions that you might not capture.
Use it as a Wireless Webcam: The PowerShot PICK also works great as a web cam, using the Wireless Webcam Utility for Mini PTZ Cam, bringing extra ease and usefulness.
Smile Tracking and Automatic Filtering: Using a unique algorithm that was developed over the years by Canon, the PowerShot PICK will automatically search for faces of people, adjusting the composition of the shot based on facial information with its pan, tilt and zoom (PTZ) mechanism.
Portable, Compact, and Lightweight: Weighing only approximately 6 oz (including the microSD card) and measuring under 3.3” x 2.5” in size, the PowerShot PICK can be carried along for use almost anywhere.
Tracking and Image Stabilization (IS): Using Canon’s Nano USM technology, the PowerShot PICK is capable of silent and high-speed tracking, automatically tracking the subject so that the face stays within the angle of view even when the subject moves.
Remote Shooting & Playback: Manual capture of photos and videos is possible by using your connected smartphone or tablet as a remote to control the movement and angle of view of the PowerShot PICK.

Whats Included

PowerShot Pick White
Interface Cable IFC-100U2.0
Anker PowerPort Nano USB-C Power Charger
SanDisk 16GB MicroSD memory card
PowerShot Pick White
Interface Cable IFC-100U2.0
Anker PowerPort Nano USB-C Power Charger
SanDisk 16GB MicroSD memory card

Q: Is it safe to assume that in true Canon fashion, they neglected to add an audio in port? How about an HDMI out? So close... but still keeping it from being a great solution for the reason that I assume they'd want it used for... Streaming with audio!

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Q: Where is the Canon Power Shot Pick manufactured ?

A: I thought for sure it was same place most everything else is, ... China , ... BUT was pleasantly surprised to look at the box and it's "Made in Japan".

Customers are saying

Customers praise the PowerShot Pick Active Tracking PTZ 11.7MP Digital Camera's zoom capabilities, noting the lens's ability to move and adjust itself. The camera's image quality, particularly in photos and videos, receives positive feedback, although proper lighting and subject distance are important factors. The versatility of the camera's formats (JPEG, HEIF, RAW, and MP4) is also highlighted. There were no negative customer comments reported.

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Needs work
The camera arrived fully charged and included a cable and a 20W charger. The included micro SD card is 16GB but that storage could go fast. Installation was difficult. You need to download the Canon Connect app and they give you a QR code to do so. I had to update the software as well. The Canon Connect app is very poor. You need to register the Pick to continue the process but the Pick isn’t in the device list. I tried several other models and still received the same error message, “Pairing is not supported.” I tried connecting via Bluetooth (recommended) or Wi-Fi. No luck. I uninstalled and reinstalled software – no luck. So I called Kevin at Canon support. BINGO – the QR code in my package had me download the wrong app. You need to download the Connect app for Mini PTZ. It immediately recognized my device but wouldn’t pair to my Google Pixel 6 phone. Kevin has the Google Pixel 5 so he uninstalled and went with the process with me. We both had trouble connecting. It was a lot of back and forth. Turning phone off/ on, removing Pick from Bluetooth and starting the pairing process again … and again … and again. It finally connected but just because I think I wore the device down and it gave up trying to keep me from connecting. My goal for the Pick was to have it take pictures and videos of my brother who has Alzheimer’s. I wanted natural shots and the pick is great for this. It even warns you of the lighting is too dark for optimal shots. BUT every time I opened the app and turned on the camera, I had to start the pairing process again. EVERY TIME. I also tried this with my husband’s Samsung phone and had the same issue. Then the lightbulb came on. I looked in the online manual and the transmission frequency is 2.4GHz. We have a 5GHz mesh system. While I can make it work, it does require 5-15 minutes every time I turn it on just to connect it. The camera does a nice job. Pictures are pretty clear close up and a little blurry at 15 feet. The battery has only been lasting about 2 ½ hours but some of that is used up because I have to keep reconnecting. The concept behind the Pick is good but they need more retooling. Even after updating the firmware, the Pick has issues. Make sure you save your box as you may need the SSID or PASS (on the inside flap) in the future.
Posted 2 years ago by 47states
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
GREAT POTENTIAL!!!
The Canon PowerShot Pick is a portable, battery powered camera that can take pictures of you and your loved ones all on its own. This tiny camera can pan, tilt, and zoom all on its own, has face tracking, takes photos and videos on voice command, and can also be used as a webcam and when you are all done, simply throw it in your pocket. This pocket-sized camera is an amazing idea with great potential, but it’s just not there, yet!!! I have had the opportunity to test out the Canon Powershot Pick camera in my home for about a week now and everything about this camera is great, but I ran into a few issues with the tracking and it constantly losing connection. The Powershot Pick is meant to follow the faces and take photos and record video and it seems to do its job about 90 percent of the time and the rest of it just stares at the wall in our family room. You can manually control the camera as well using the application so you can use the app to turn it back in the direction you want to but it defeats the purpose. The other issue that I came across was a connection issue. The Powershot had some issues staying connected to my phone. I am not sure what the issue is and did a perform factory reset on the camera but that did not seem to help, and I was using the Google Pixel 7 Pro. Aside from the connection and tracking issue, which I am sure can be easily fixed with an update, the camera actually does a pretty good job of taking pictures and takes some good quality photos. The pictures are crisp and clear and records videos in Full HD (1080p). I have registered my daughters in the application and have set them as a priority in the camera settings, so whenever the camera detects them smiling or looking at the camera it takes a picture. We have a few family gatherings coming up and I actually cant wait to try out this little pocket-sized photographer at those events and let this little camera do all the work. Overall, this is not a bad product at all and has some real potential and I am hoping that a future update may resolve the tracking and connection issues that I encountered.
This review is from Canon - PowerShot Pick Active Tracking PTZ 11.7MP Digital Camera - Black
Posted 2 years ago by Hmirza
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Cool Idea - Needs Some Work
The Canon PowerShot Pick PTZ camera is an interesting idea. The Pick offers the ability to photograph your gatherings/events/social interactions without breaking out your phone or camera. The idea is the Pick becomes your own personal photographer that can capture candid moments. Some basic specs on the Pick. It has an effective pixel count of 11.7MP, 2-5 hours of battery life depending on shooting frequency, 1080p 60fps recording, and 3X optical zoom. The PTZ aspect of the camera allows it to rotate ±170° horizontally, and -20 to +90° vertically. This gives the Pick plenty of flexibility to shoot all around the room from any given location. The Pick comes bundled with a USB C charge cable, an Anker PowerPort PD Nano charger, and a SanDisk Ultra 16GB UHS-1 microSD card. It also has a threaded mount hole to pair with a tripod. Setup of the Pick is pretty straightforward and follows a familiar routine of downloading the app (MiniPTZ) – I already had the Canon Camera Connect app, so I was sad it was going to be a separate utility. Once you power on the Pick you should be able to find it with the app – it uses a local Wi-Fi connection. From there you can setup camera shot frequency, auto tracking, photo/video mode, manual mode, etc. You can also configure it to use as a wireless webcam for your PC. I took the Pick around to try out in a couple of different settings – family game night, dinner party, the gym, and driving range. Family game night was in a well-lit room with 5 kids and 2 adults sitting around. Dinner Party was lower light with 5 couples at a friend’s house. Last was at the gym with bright overhead lights that I recorded some video at. For all events I set the camera to auto-track, and to shoot registered persons more. In messing around with it prior to the events I was able to get myself and my partner to be registered subjects. At family game night the Pick took a couple dozen shots of our group over 2 hours. The shots were pretty good and the images looked nice. Every shot was a candid shot, so it worked out great. I also did some manual shots and video. The video was pretty good and it was interesting to see it track different faces. At the dinner party things didn’t go as planned. After 45 minutes I think it had taken 1 picture of my partner and I, and that was it. I asked pick (via the voice command) to scan around for other subjects to shoot. It took pictures of the wall behind it – opposite from where we were all sitting. In 2 hours I got 3 pictures of people and 7 of the wall and other nearby objects that were not people. If not for the manual control being available, I wouldn’t have gotten hardly any pics. It made me wonder if Pick has a difficult time with lower light conditions and finding subjects to shoot. I tested this out in my living room at home (lower light conditions like the dinner party) with my partner while we watched a movie. It didn’t take any pictures of us (10 ft. away and near the light), but it did take pictures of objects near to Pick like a headset and a movie case over the course of 20 minutes. I figured I would give Pick another try at the gym, which is very well lit. I shot video and some images. While I did deadlifts I had a video record with tracking on. It worked great and followed me up and down through my reps. I stayed centered and it kept my whole body in frame. I switched it over to picture mode and it took 2 pics during the next 2 sets. When I switched to a circuit workout with a lot of movement I managed to get more engagement with Pick. I got a few more pictures out of it there, and it also snapped a pic of a random gym goer nearby (deleted it once I saw it). Video tracking was again great, and I had it in a side profile. The driving range was well lit (daytime), but some shadows were starting to creep. I setup Pick to use as sort of a swing monitor for footage I could review later. I turned off auto-tracking so the image frame wouldn’t move around. The movie footage looked great and was pretty clear. The 60FPS comes in handy when looking at a golf swing. I had Pick on the ground and on my little travel tripod – both worked for what I wanted to see. I didn’t have it take any pics in this setting since I was mostly focused on video performance. Image quality across all of these events varied. The well lit events look pretty good, but low light really turns the photos grainy. Across all images though I felt my phone camera (3.5 year old LG V40) produces as good, if not better images. This was somewhat disappointing as I figured the image processing would be a lot better coming from Canon even with the reduced pixel count. The images are still good though, and the optical zoom brings in another layer of usefulness. I do have some things that should be better. The registered subjects were very difficult to get setup. There is no rhyme or reason why a person gets registered. I wish there was a manual way to take a headshot for the person you want to register. The most frustrating thing about the Pick is the app connection. I honestly have never been so confused by a connection link before. Your phone connects to the Pick via a local wireless link. However, the link dies the moment your screen shuts off, or if you toggle to one of your other apps. It will then have to re-establish the connection. So if you want to use it in manual mode then you need to configure your phone screen to never turn off, and also not use any other apps. I can’t fathom why it doesn’t maintain a persistent connection other than preserving battery life. I would rather accidently drain the battery by not disconnecting than have to repeatedly reconnect. Also, the manual controls are both too sensitive and not sensitive enough. If you use the arrows to move around it takes forever to pan and the movement is choppy – bigger movements are easy but fine adjustments are an exercise in frustration. You can also drag around on the screen to move, but doing so sends the camera flying past whatever you were trying to frame in. The last thing I would like is for the voice commands to be simpler. The “Hello Pick, snap a picture” breaks the flow of things, and it would be great if a picture could be taken with a simpler phrase like “Cheese.” My thoughts on the Pick are still that I think it’s a really cool idea. The personal event photographer that you can just plop down in a corner or on a table is a great idea. However, it seems as though my expectations exceed its abilities as of right now. I thought Pick would be snapping pictures fairly often and constantly scanning the room to capture the event. It’s just not there yet unfortunately. I will say that it can likely be improved by firmware to an extent. I found that light conditions really affect how well Pick determines a subject is photo-worthy. Lower light conditions resulted in Pick just spinning around looking for a subject. The video mode is honestly pretty good and the auto-tracking is fun for keeping a subject in frame. For me I think its most useful for candid videography – the tracking is well done, and the video stream looks good.
Posted 2 years ago by DaveW