Canon PowerShot G9 12.1MP Digital Camera with 6x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Canon PowerShot G9 12.1MP Digital Camera with 6x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom
Customer Review: Nice surprise!
Summary: 5 Stars
First I have to say that I read every single review of this product before buying, I was looking for a compact camera I could easely carry but i also wanted to experiment with manual controls as I've always used automatic controls. My first options for manual controls were the Nikon D40 and Canon Rebel XTi, but I realized that I wouldn't like to carry those big cameras so, when I discovered that Canon G9 had full manual control and was only a little bigger than SD series, it took my attention.
Now that I have the camera, I'm in love with manual controls, I really love'em. I never thought they could improve a picture this much. I know I haven't discovered all the features even when I already read the manual and I already feel like I have the exact manual setting for each picture.
The camera feels heavy and very big compared with my brother's Canon Powershot SD-700, and in automatic control the pictures are almost the same, but when using manual control it just becomes the magic!!
I strongly suggest you buy a tripod with this camera, as in some manual settings, in order to not increase the ISO, the camera should be intended to stay out of any movement. Uh, and don't forget to also buy a bag or something because the camera is totally naked!!
And finally, if you are like me, a guy in the twentys, using the camera in automatic mode and low resolution (2 mpx) for partys, nightclubs and social environments (70% of the intended use) and manual control and full resolution for experimental and novice learning of photography, I highly recommend this camera.
Customer Review: your search stops with the G9
Summary: 5 Stars
As a previous satisfied owner of the Canon G6 for the past two years, I was pretty sure that I would like the G9. I skipped over the G8 since it did not offer the RAW mode, which the G9 does. After having shot almost 1000 pictures in all kinds of light situations during the last three weeks, I must say I am very pleased with the G9. It performs noticeable better than the G6. The sharpness and vividness of the pictures is remarkable, probably attributed to the optical image stabilization. Picture quality and coloring leaves no desires unfulfilled. The camera is noticeable faster than the G6, from startup, to zoom, to focus, to next shot. The picture review and menu respond snappier than the G6. The LCD is very bright and crisp and the colors appear to be very accurate. Last but not least, the camera is very solidly built and feels quite nice in my hand.
I wanted a top of the line digital camera which is still compact and not SLR. The G9 fulfills my expectations completely. Only two things I would wish for that the G9 had, but which I only used for about 5 % respectively 2 % of my shots on my G6, those being the movable LCD screen and the remote control. Just one small bit of advice. The battery which is shipped with the camera is only 720 mAh. I bought two after market batteries with 1200 mAh each for very little on line. These last of course a lot longer.
Bottom line. I highly recommend the G9 to anyone looking for a top digital camera, with an extensive feature set, yet easy to operate, producing fantastic results - and not wanting to lug an SLR around.
Customer Review: LCD
Summary: 5 Stars
I've been using Canons for 30 years. Until I recently bought a Canon 30D, my main camera was a Canon G-5. There is no question about its superior image quality and its rugged build, but the best thing was the LCD which flips out and tilts up or down. This meant if the only way to get your shot was to stand on a ladder or lay on the ground, you could set the LCD so that you could look straight up at it while holding the camera over your head or set the LCD so that you could look into it while bending over and holding the camera close to the ground. It had the added advantage of enabling you to compose and shoot in stealth mode by not having to hold the camera to your eye. In fact, of the thousands of images I shot with my G-5, I only looked through the viewfinder a dozen times or less.
I hope no one takes offense at this not being a review of the G-9, but I've been wanting to whine to someone about Canon turning their back on the incredible feature they discontinued after the G-5. Video cameras still have this type of LCD, but as far as I know it has entirely disappeared from the world of still cameras.
My experience with Canons and with the G series tells me even without that wonderful pan and tilt LCD viewfinder, this might be the best camera you can buy short of a reflex, and maybe better given its small size and low price which is quite a bargain compared to the $850 paid for my G-5 just a few years ago.
My advice -- if you can find a good quality used G5, buy it.
Customer Review: Great Camera Offers More than You'd Expect!
Summary: 5 Stars
I have been using this camera for 5 months, and it has exceeded my expectations. The automatic modes (Auto and P) take such wonderful photos, that it's rarely necessary to use the special settings. Like on an SLR, it's easy to adjust the aperture/shutterspeed on the fly to change the depth of field. The special "scenes" settings provide for very useful common settings such as pets/kids, indoors, beach, snow, and lots more. It's easy to control the built in flash, however the manual focus is such a nuisance to use that I never use it. The camera takes great movies, but I was surprised to find that zooming while filming a movie only adjusted digital zoom, not the optical zoom. To adjust the optical zoom, you must first zoom, then begin filming. The nearly HD movie mode works well but suffers from a limit of 15 fps, so I rarely use it, preferring the 640x480 mode at 30 fps, which gives better results. The camera feels really good in your hands, and all the controls are well placed and easy to understand. The LCD screen is super quality and bright enough to see on a beach. The viewfinder is, however, handy in some situations, but I must note that the lens is visible though the viewfinder. I have owned a lot of canon point and shoot cameras and this one is simply the best. It out performs the PowerShot SD series by so much as to put it much closer to SLR quality than point and shoot quality cameras, even though it is much closer in size to the PowerShot SD line. I can highly recommend this camera.Customer Review: Amazing Camera
Summary: 5 Stars
I know very, very little about cameras and the world of photography. I am currently very interested in photography and so I was in the market to buy a camera a few months ago. I browsed Amazon for Canon digital cameras, as I heard from a friend that Canon was the best. I found this camera and read the product description, as well as the reviews. This prompted me to buy it, which turned about to be a VERY good investment. If you are like me, new to photography and very unexperienced, this camera is definitely worth buying to learn how to take good pictures. It had millions of different functions that allow you to learn about what each one does and how they will work to help your photos come out amazing. The manual that comes with the camera is extremely helpful, especially if you are inexperienced or if this is you first camera ever. I doubt this review is helpful, as I can't compare it with other cameras because this is my first camera. However, the reaction that I get from people who see my photos or when I show them what I can do with it is always, "Wow, that's amazing!" or "It has how many megapixels!?" I am really happy with the zooming capabilities. I have used friend's cameras before, and the zoom function is not always that great, for there is usually a lot of noise or pixelation in the picture. That is not the case with this camera. The pictures are clear and sharp, even when you zoom in to the maximum zoom capacity. Buy it and try it for yourself. This is an excellent camera!