Canon Powershot G10 14.7MP Digital Camera with 5x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Canon Powershot G10 14.7MP Digital Camera with 5x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom
Customer Review: A COMPACT DIGITAL CAMERA FOR SERIOUS USERS.
Summary: 5 Stars
IN THE G10, CANON HAS CREATED A COMPACT DIGITAL CAMERA THAT IS A WORTHY AND EASY TO CARRY COMPANION TO MY DSLR. THIS IS THE ONE THAT HAS MY MOST DESIRABLE FEATURES AND QUALITY AT A FAIR PRICE.
IMAGE QUALITY AT 100 AND 200 IS SHARP AND SHOWS LITTLE NOISE. 400 IS NOISIER BUT IS ACCEPTABLE AND ESSENTIALLY OF LITTLE OR NO CONSEQUENCE ESPECIALLY IN 4 X 6 PRINTS. IMAGE STABILIZATION FUNCTIONS PROPERLY AS IT SHOULD. THE WIDE 28 TO 140 LENS IS FAST AND LOSES LITTLE APERTURE AT FULL ZOOM COMPARED TO MOST OTHER SIMILAR CAMERAS. AN OPTICAL VIEWFINDER, HIGHER RATIO ZOOM RANGE AND INTERNAL FLASH ARE WELCOMED FEATURES MISSING ON AT LEAST ONE MUCH HIGHER PRICED CAMERA.
RAW CAPTURE AND RAW/JPEG FURTHER ADD TO VERSATILITY AND HIGHEST IMAGE QUALITY CUSTOMIZATION WHEN NECESSARY OR DESIRED. A SHARP, REAL MACRO RANGE ALLOWS FOR CAPTURE OF VERY FINE DETAIL OF SMALL OBJECTS.
FEATURES SUCH AS ISO, EXPOSURE COMPENSATION, AND SHOOTING MODE ARE NOW TRADITIONALLY SET USING CONVENIENT DIALS INSTEAD OF CUMBERSOME MENUS.
USERS WITH LESS CRITICAL STANDARDS AND/OR LESS EXPERIENCE CAN USE A OR P WITH EXCELLENT RESULTS, BUT WILL FIND THEMSELVES SOON LEARNING AND UTILIZING THE ADVANCED FEATURES THIS GEM OF A CAMERA OFFERS.
Customer Review: Canon G10 Camera
Summary: 5 Stars
This camera has all the benefits of a point-and-shoot and many of the functions you expect from an SLR. I took it on an extended trip for it's/my test run and used it in a multitude of conditions. It's a bit heavier than most p-and-s cameras but the improved features for manual operation are handsome and laid out more like a film camera. They make sense and feel good.
Canon's great lenses have never disappointed me. I got beautiful pictures in daylight conditions and was especially impressed by the macro shots. In low light, auto focus is somewhat compromised and there is still a fair amount of noise (though certainly less than previous Canon point-and-shoots, i.e.Canon PowerShot SD950IS 12.1MP Digital Camera with 3.7x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Titanium))The lag time associated with all p-and-s cameras is a factor with the G10 as well. It's minimal but it really counts when you're taking pictures of a moving target.
I still don't feel I can leave my SLR at home but this camera is a good attempt to close in on a more portable fun camera for perfectionists.
Customer Review: Excellent camera
Summary: 5 Stars
I've been into photography for more than 30 years and although I am not a professional, I do have some technical skill with the old SLRs. My first digital camera was a Nikon4300 which was the first generation of cameras of this type. It was an "ok" camera. Pictures came out decent but the lag time in between shots was annoying. It had "some" manual function which I liked but after 4 years of owning it I was ready to move up to something more similar to my old Minolta X700. So I decided to try this Canon and I'm not sorry I did. I've taken some great evening shots of NYC Times Square and I must say that they look fantastic!. I have pets and grandchildren who are always moving about and it's hard to get a great shot but this camera came through with flying colors! The auto focus and face detection is a life saver for sure. And it has all the manual controls I need to keep me busy with my creative side. All in all, this camera is a gem. It is "high end" for point and shoot and I'm just surprised that I paid the same amount for this camera as I did for the Nikon4300 (when it was new) but hey, that's technology for you.Customer Review: Great P&S Camera
Summary: 5 Stars
I am a photo enthusiast, and primarily use a 40D. I love the camera, but it is not always practical to carry around. I also have used several compact cameras that are very easy to carry around, but aren't good for much more than a snapshot. I wanted something that was portable enough to take to things like the state fair or a party at a friends, while also providing great pictures.
This camera is perfect for that. I've had the camera about a week and shot 250 photos or so, mainly test shots to see how the camera performs in various scenarios, as well as to just learn my way around the camera.
The photo quality is very good. Not DSLR good, but that is to be expected.
I feel that the camera takes pretty usable pictures up to ISO 400, but if you plan on making very large prints (above an 8X10) it may be better to stay below ISO 200.
I wish the camera had fewer megapixels and better ISO performance, but no camera is perfect.
I highly recommend this to anyone looking for a portable high quality Point & Shoot camera.
Customer Review: Best non-DSLR on the market!
Summary: 5 Stars
This camera has lived up to the reviews of others on this site and elsewhere. The most compelling one is at www.luminous-landscape.com where the camera is compared favorable with a Hasselblad digital system costing more than $30,000!
This is the perfect camera for traveling as its compact size combined with off the charts performance make it far more appealing than the DSLR's that I love except for their weight and bulk. My sons use it for skiing and hiking here in the Utah mountains, where it has created some stunning images. Image quality is superb given its sensor size and configuration and the camera controls, in particular the under/over exposure adjustments and manual mode, are very intuitive especially for an old film guy like me. The only negative is a higher than average noise in imaages shot at high ISO's, like 1600+ due to the small sensor size but this is easily overlooked given the ability to even get a shot in low light conditions with the IS system and light weight.
Its another winner from Canon!
bigeddie975 , Salt Lake City