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: Great Camera!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
I've been using this camera for about six weeks and I am totally impressed with both the picture quality and ease of use. This is my fourth digital camera and third Canon digital camera. I've also had an S30 and S60. While I liked my previous two Canons, this camera is designed much better. It's easier to use all of the features because they are so accessible. The picture quality has been great, especially in Macro mode. For novices interested in learning digital photography, this isn't a bad camera to have because it can allow you to experiment, but you can always shift it to "Auto" when you just want to point and shoot. It is larger and a little heavier than a lot of today's point and shoot cameras, but its feature set and picture quality rival those of a dSLR - and it is much smaller and lighter than a dSLR.
If you enjoy photography, I think you will really like this camera. If you're looking strictly for a point and shoot, you'd probably be better off looing at a different camera.
Customer Review: G9 Powershot
Summary: 5 Stars
Takes great photos, resolution with the image stabilization is very good. I do alot of traveling with my work and DSLR is a little big, on the other hand the Casio Exlim I have is almost too small, hard to not move the camera when you push the button to take the picture. This is a great fit in between and the pictures are much closer in quality to my Rebel XT and 17-85 image stabilized lens. LOTS of controls, alot of ability to do picture manipulation in the camera, but I think I'll pass on that. 3" screen in back is great - I work in industry & I use my camera to "capture" the running conditions on the computer screen. Image stabilization helps alot here, as does the 3" screen to help review.
I also bought the "semihard" case for this, nice fit. I threw out the neck strap and bought a wrist strap.
I have a G6 that sits int he glove compartment of the car (takes great photos) - bought it used - much prefer the 3" screen to a smaller swivel screen.
Customer Review: Phenomenal camera
Summary: 5 Stars
I have owned the G3 camera with the swivel screen ---loved it.... It took great pictures. Sadly it no longer works. My daughter purchased the G7 and just loves the ease of use, and the picture quality. I checked out the G10 but wasn't pleased with the reviews and certain aspects of the camera, so I purchased the G9 a tad bit late and paid a premium (but not as high as it is now). I have used it for a month and the picture quality, ease of use, and the capture ability of pictures is just phenomenal. The flash on this camera is powerful too. It takes great shots in the dark, you just need to wait for the camera to focus and great shots were taken at Halloween in the dark. It is so much more than the G3 and G7 but the quality is just great. I own the RebelTi as well, and the quality doesn't compare to the G9 for picture quality. Now all it needs is the swivel screen to come back to take better self-portraits. You won't go wrong with this camera!!!Customer Review: Canon G9 Comments
Summary: 5 Stars
I've had my G9 for a couple of weeks and I'm pleased with it. It will not replace my Canon DSLRs, but will go with me when they will not.
Image quality is quite good, up to ISO 200. Shooting in RAW 400 and 800 are usable, with the provided Adaptive Noise processing (ZoomBrowser or ImageBrowser) doing a good job in cleaning up the RAW image. The 2 megapixel ISO 3200 SCN mode can be used for social events, in a pinch.
My LCD has no objectionable color cast nor leakage.
Optical viewfinder is usable, but I have to use the upper "tick" mark for composition -- since that's where the center of image is in most shots. No big deal since the big and bright LCD is used most frequently for composition.
Overall, the G9 excites me while the G7 did not: Better IQ, much better LCD, grip improvements, RAW and MSRP $100 lower at introduction. Certainly not a quantum leap but a keeper (which my G7 was not).
Customer Review: I have the G7 and happy with it
Summary: 5 Stars
I have had a G7 since Christmas 2006.
I have shot many pictures with mine All at the highest resolution. I have two 4Gig HC cards that I constantly fill up and I edit my pictures on my PC and insert them into my Videos I make.
I have been super happy with it... This is my first Digital camera, and I had always said I would not buy a digital camera until they are Over 10Meg and Affordable. So, the G7 fit that bill.
I see no major difference between my G7 and the G9, other than the RAW format. If I was to buy one today, I would go with the G9, but truly since I don't need RAW, I am OK with my G7.
I would highly recommend either one of these cameras. I have been an Avid Fan of Canon cameras for the last 40 years. I still own an A-1 with lenses going up to 500mm. My first Canon was a FTb camera, All Manual and All Joy. too bad it was stolen from me by my College Buddy/Roomate.
Peace