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• Canon PowerShot G9 Digital Camera

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  5 Star Review

  Reviewed by: Seddiqi

  Updated:12-08-07

  Duration of ownership:2 Months

  Strengths: built-in with powerful image processing chip, compact body.

  Weaknesses: Nill

  Overall Evaluation: I'm a photographer I got my Canon g9 camera finally from microglobe.co.uk after visiting amazon.com, buy.com and so many other online stores. Canon g9 digital camera is superb in g9-series.It incorporates Digi III chip that, really boost up the overall performance of the camera from starting upto image processing. And its IS (Image stabilizer system) really makes me happy, all I want is just found in this compact digital camera, many thanks to the Canon manufacturer.

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  5 Star Review

  Reviewed by: asrkreddy

  Updated:10-18-08

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  Strengths: A small camera equallent to Professional DSLR

  Weaknesses: none

  Overall Evaluation: After going through many reviews I have recently purchased this camera. I have taken many shots with this camera and all the shots are extraordinay and equalent to professional DSLRs. I have enlarged the prints to a great extent and all the prints are exceptionally great. I strongly recomment this camera

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  4 Star Review

  Reviewed by: touristguy87

  Updated:07-11-08

  Duration of ownership:3 Days

  Strengths: the 400d battery pack, great lens, decent size, 6x zoom, IS, raw capability with SDHC cards, of course the 12MP sensor, live histogram

  Weaknesses: it's really heavy for its size, I would much prefer an all-plastic body at half the weight, also the viewfinder is terrible even for a p&s

  Overall Evaluation: This is your basic P&S with all the features that one really needs. Very flexible camera, I had the a650 too but I sold it since to shoot it raw with an 8GB SDHC card one has to format it in multiple fat16 partitions (the chdk hack only works with fat16 partitions) and that's just too much. This is much easier to shoot and to use if you're going to shoot raw. It is just a little too heavy for me to carry comfortably in my pocket and there's no protection for the LCD so I had to buy a GGS screen for it...I got a 40d screen which fits slightly large, the official G9 screen is about 1/4" too small on both dimensions, but works well, if you don't mind the gold outlay. Also the G9 works with Canons' EOS remote-control utility and the a650 doesn't, the a650 needs 4 AA batteries, this runs forever on one 400d battery pack. But overall the a650 is much more of a "stuff it in your pocket and forget it" camera. The G9 is much better in terms of lens sharpness and when shot raw it can really deliver ISO80-200, even ISO400. It will focus better than the a650 in low light so ISO800 shots can be taken, but here the viewfinder is a problem because using the viewfinder helps to get a steady handheld shot. The viewfinder on the G9 is really, really crummy.Plus I'm waiting for the ISO dial to pop off. This is a great portable tool for taking photographs but really the a650 handles better plus the flip LCD gives better protection. But Canon chose to handicap the a650 in terms of raw shooting and I shoot raw almost exclusively. If that wasn't the case, I would have accepted the loss of sharpness in the corners and kept the a650 and sold the G9. It's a great small-sensor camera, but not really a great p&s. It's just too big and heavy and too easy to damage to be a "great" p&s. That big 3" diagonal LCD sits on the back of the camera in perfect position to be banged against something and broken...what Canon should have done was at least put a plastic frame around it, that sticks out beyond the LCD, and then allow for a glass or plastic cover-slide to slip in over the LCD that way you could bang the cover-slide but not the actual LCD glass, or at least lay it down on the plastic frame not the LCD itself. If you can carry it easily and protect it well, then fine. But be prepared for that. The G9 is at its best when a DSLR is just not feasible to carry, but you want DSLR image-quality. If you're ok with average p&s performance you'll want something smaller, lighter and cheaper (even my a610 is smaller and lighter). The shot to shot time and the focus time are too slow to compete with a DSLR, plus, really, shooting off the LCD is not as nice as shooting with a real viewfinder. I'd rather shoot a DSLR any day, though sometimes I just can't carry one and the G9 fills the bill well. The one thing that I did check out before I sold the a650 is that the LCD can be seen fairly well even when the camera is held well above or below my eyes, as long as it is decently in front of my eyes. So I can still do waist-level and above-head shots that I could do easily with the a650.

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  5 Star Review

  Reviewed by: Classicam

  Updated:05-04-08

  Duration of ownership:4 Months

  Strengths: Prints are excellent. Screen is very good. Startup is quick. Has been ready whenever I was. ISO knob is fine in my opinion. Excellent with 580 flash. Digital zoom gives good daylight prints!

  Weaknesses: Manual focus is worthless. Macro difficult to use/focus. Power button too close to shutter. Optical finder not the best.

  Overall Evaluation: Remote shutter cable needed--the camera is "loaded" anyway. I have turned the camera off instead of firing shutter--the power button and shutter are too close. (I usually have an EOS film along with the G9--the EOS switch is on the OTHER side of camera.) Always have a spare fully chared battery. Shots of band/vocal performances at night, outside, no flash, on tripod, white and colored incandescent lighting-auto white balance, auto iso, are OK! Landscapes are beautiful. I have not had to wait for the camera. (But---new 30Ds without lens are only about $300 more at some suppliers. ???)

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  5 Star Review

  Reviewed by: miketsue

  Updated:05-03-08

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  Strengths: Great resolution and clarity of photos. Handles low light situations well.

  Weaknesses: A bit heavy. Not very attractive looking.

  Overall Evaluation: In the short space of time that I owned it, I have really loved this camera. It is not a great looking camera but it has several features and takes fantastic photos. I am especially pleased with the quality of low light photos.

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  5 Star Review

  Reviewed by: tricitiesbear

  Updated:04-26-08

  Duration of ownership:4 Days

  Strengths: Excellent photo quality, flexibility, and features. Picture taking options nearly limitless.

  Weaknesses: Does not fit into most shirt pockets (but I knew this before I bought it)

  Overall Evaluation: The G9 is an amazing camera. The picture quality is significantly better than any digital camera I researched prior to buying this one. It's easy to use for most camera enthusiasts. For the point-and-shoot crowd, there's always the fully auto mode and it works as well as any point and shoot camera around. The lens quality is great. I've not noticed any image quality deterioration at the edges as has been noted in some reviews (though I don't take many macro photos). This is a camera you can grow with. As you become more familiar with the manual features and how they each affect your final product, you'll wonder why you waited to buy a camera that is nearly as competent as any DSLR.

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  5 Star Review

  Reviewed by: gsaj3

  Updated:04-19-08

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  Strengths: RAW, 3" LCD, 6x optical zoom, great lens, full control over virtually all settings, rock solid build, hot shoe for external flash.

  Weaknesses: Any ISO setting above 100 leaves noise.

  Overall Evaluation: I was in the market for a compact camera that offered the control and flexibility of a dSLR. In particular, I needed a compact camera that could shoot in RAW format. The Canon G9 is the best available camera in this class. I already have a dSLR and wanted a compact camera to take with on hikes and other outings that made carrying a dSLR around impractical, but I still wanted to be able to tweak the settings and adjust the images in Photoshop using Adobe Camera RAW. In addition to the RAW settings, it impresses with a 6x optical zoom and a 3" LCD. The image quality is excellent, assuming you are shooting at ISO 100 or below. Anything above that does leave noise. This is not a camera for point and shooters as its auto settings aren't that great. It is more a camera for photo enthusiasts, like myself. Enjoy!

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  5 Star Review

  Reviewed by: dvdirv

  Updated:02-23-08

  Duration of ownership:3 Days

  Strengths: Array of feature choices, RAW support, full manual control, 12.2MP, large 3.0" LCD

  Weaknesses: Pricey, shutter lag, almost too many features

  Overall Evaluation: If you're looking for a DSLR without the size, but want a camera loaded with nearly all the features, then consider the Canon PowerShot G9.Although this camera is loaded with features, its strength is also one of its weaknesses. The options available to the photographer can be overwhelming. The manual alone is 275 pages--and this is NOT a dual language manual!Positives include full RAW support for having better control over your images, full manual aperture and speed control, a large 3.0 LCD display just for starters. The 12.2 megapixel resolution is incredible in such a small camera. This camera even has a viewfinder in a point-and-shoot, not too common these days.The good news is that the negatives are minor. A slight shutter lag exists. Learning to operate the camera initially can be intimidating even for a seasoned photographer due to all of its features. The $499 price can be intimidating since this is close to an entry price for a DSLR.Overall this is a great camera. Sure, it doesn't have interchangeable lenses as you would find in a DSLR, but many of its features can be found on this camera. If you are starting out in digital photography, this camera is not for you with all of its bells and whistles. But if you are an advanced photographer or a professional that wants to use the PhotoShot G9 as a back up, this is a great choice.

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  5 Star Review

  Reviewed by: gooru

  Updated:02-20-08

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  Strengths: RAW, sharp pictures, lots of features

  Weaknesses: Somewhat expensive, bulky

  Overall Evaluation: The G9 is practically a SLR except it's in a compact body. If you're looking for all the features of a SLR but without the bulk (and positives like a larger sensor and interchangeable lenses), then this is it! The pictures are really sharp, there's RAW support, and you have all sorts of control over how you take your pictures that isn't available on other compacts. The major downside is the camera is quite large for a compact. It's still smaller than a rangefinder, but it won't fit easily in a pocket. After walking around for a couple days with it in my jeans, I found that I simply had to carry it on a strap instead. The camera's also really expensive and may be targeting a market that simply doesn't exist. Then again, I bought one, so maybe you'll like it, too!

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  4 Star Review

  Reviewed by: online_buyer_since_1996

  Updated:02-15-08

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  Strengths: Design, RAW, Controls, output in daylight and low ISO, many many many functions, 3" screen

  Weaknesses: when darker ISO above 100 leaves noise

  Overall Evaluation: - This is a great camera before moving to SLR. It has many functions that other professional cameras have. Besides, it is easier to carry this around. It fits into your jacket pocket.- Compact design versus the functionality provided by this camera is amazing.- You can add extra flash.- Still Made in Japan.- Many manual settings that you can program.-Do not buy this camera if you are looking for a simple point and shoot camera. It will be way too complicated for your mom as a Christmas Gift.Finally, read some of the professional reviews available here on PriceGrabber or on Google to really see the functionalities provided by this great camera before buying.

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Canon PowerShot G9 Digital Camera

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