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Скроменый эксперт
08.04.2012
4/10
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I have been using Canons for decades, film and digital. I have owned a G9 for years, and got this as a replacement. I wanted to love the camera, and originally did, but with use, the clutzy handling (due to poor design/target-market choices by Canon) and the limitations of the lens have me relegating the camera to third stringer.My angle is this: I used to be a working pro. I started out in large format and became a photojournalist. In a camera like this, I'm looking for portability, good images (for me, meaning, a RAW file to be fixed up later), and enough speed to work as a moment catcher. (For reference, the camera I used to use most in this mode was a little Rollei 35.) Where the G1X fails rather completely is as a moment catcher.First the good: The chip in this camera is amazing. Nearly as good as on my 5D. The lens is also very sharp across its usable range. I like the design. The weight and feel are right, with the hand grip providing a perfect control surface. I have always worn small cameras around my neck, so the size and weight here are just fine by me. I don't want something to shove in my pocket. I want a good camera, at the ready, that won't have me fatigued by the end of the day. The G1X succeeds here. If you have 30 seconds to unfold the screen, power the thing up, compose on the screen, prefocus, and shoot, you will get nice photos with this. Of course, that means you're pretty much limited to using this as a glorified camera phone, shooting only inanimate objects or groups of people standing there waiting for the shutter to snap. That's what mass-appeal pocket cameras are good for already, so I expected more from this one, and alas, didn't get it.I have, over the years, used my G9 both in slowpoke/tourist/line-em-up-and-shoot-em mode, but it was also a decent little street photography camera, and good enough for basic moment capturing. You could stick it up to your eye and use the (yes, very limited) eyepiece to frame up most of the scene, and shoot. The shot wasn't lightning quick, and you had to extrapolate where the actual coverage was going to be from the 75% or so that the viewfinder covered, but it worked OK. The G1X fails completely here, for several reasons.One is that the focus doesn't work for squat if you have the screen closed up. Facial-recognition focus (one of the high points of the camera when in screen-shooting mode) doesn't work unless the screen is open. Using intelligent field focus also, for me, yielded horrible results with the screen closed. The camera was constantly back focused, even when I was a reasonable distance from subjects so that viewfinder/lens parallax shouldn't have been an issue.Worst of all, by far, is the atrocious close focusing distance with the G1X. I do a fair amount of shooting within a couple feet of the subject to be focused. The G1X consistently misses these subjects unless swapped into macro mode, and by the time you've done that, you've lost your moment. I'm not kidding when I say this is atrocious. The distance at which you need to swap it into macro mode seems to be nearly 1 meter. Oddly enough, if you use the camera in green, "idiot" mode, it's smart enough to flip into macro mode on its own. But if you do that, tough luck on the RAW images. You don't get to record RAWs unless you're not in idiot mode. Even in macro mode, the close focusing distance is way too far off. I don't expect this to be a macro camera. But I do once in a while shoot a semi-close-up of foliage or sculptural details when on vacation or out for a walk, and whereas you could get a suitable close-up with the G9, you can't get anywhere near the subject with the G1X. A foot or more away from the front element (while zoomed back at the widest angle setting) is the best you can do.I mentioned the sloppy handling. I think Canon really tips its hand on the end market when you consider that under your thumb, where a real camera would have some kind of switch of importance, this one has a video recording button. I could not possibly care less about recording video, so this is a complete waste to me. I didn't think it would be a potential deal-breaker until I began using the camera where my muscle memory from using my other Canons (and other cameras) constantly had me using my thumb to try to focus (5D) or lock exposure (other Canons) and I would get a video started. Meanwhile, the real controls for picture making (AE lock, focus point) are too far down, around the control dial, and not easy to feel.The control dial itself is an amazing failure in engineering. It's concentric with a circular, 4-way control pad, yet the control dial ALSO works when pressed as a 4-way control pad. That's bad, because its surface isn't gnarled enough and the force necessary to depress it (the dial) is so light that you CANNOT normally use it as a dial. The very act of trying to spin it requires enough thumb force to depress it, registering functions or settings you don't want. This is a horrible,
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06.04.2012
10/10
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I'm going to update my review to include my experience after over 1,500 shots and six months of use.For your reference, I currently own the following: Canon G1 X, and Canon 7D (with the EF-S 15-85, EF-S 10-22, EF 70-200 f/4 L, and EF 28-135...sold my 17-85 and 70-300). I have family and friends that have allowed me to use their Canon G12, Canon SX230, Canon A640, Nikon D3100, Panasonic FZ30 and ZS5. I still own my first camera, the Olympus OM2000 (last fully manual film camera from Olympus), and I have owned the Sony S85, Canon 10D, Canon 30D, Canon SX20, Canon A620, and Canon D10.I've learned a few things over the last several months:1) With a sensor 6 times larger than the G12 and just a bit smaller than my 7D, dynamic range and ISO behavior is excellent -- basically the same as my 7D. Detail resolution from the lens is on par with the EF-S 15-85. The weakest focal length according to DxO is around 31mm where the corners are at their softest at the optimum aperture. At wide and telephoto though the lens is above avaerage and even squeezes more detail than average out of f/16. With a 4X zoom range, effectively 28-112mm, this makes the G1 X a suitable alternative for my 7D in terms of image quality in many situations.2) The three stop neutral density filter is good for getting longer shutter speeds in somewhat low light. Only in bright daylight do I need my 10 stop ND filter on the 7D/15-85 in order to get blurred motion in water. I wish I had realized that when shooting 75 second exposures of Multnomah Falls; one or two seconds would have been fine using the G1 X.3) The G1 X is a point and shoot with a near-DSLR sized sensor. This may mean image quality is excellent, but it also has the limitations of both a DSLR and a P&S all at the same time. This means: slower AF than a 7D, longer minimum focus distance for "macro" shots than a P&S, less capable flash than a DSLR (but hotshoe available), and in-camera distortion correction for the miniaturized lens. All P&S's have internal distortion correction to allow for the maximum zoom range to be squeezed from a tiny lens. DSLR's don't have the same level of distortion. This is a non-issue.4) Autofocus has not been much of an issue. If you use your settings correctly, it's pretty snappy. Changing the AF point size from large to small can help speed up AF lock. Leave "Continuous AF" on will keep the lens focused always. This is not the same as Servo AF, which is the tracking mode used while actually shooting.5) The G1 X is not a small camera. It is a large P&S. Still, it is much more convenient to carry around than a DSLR. Once I get a belt holster it will be on my belt, not in a pocket. This is preferable in many situations to a backpack holding my DSLR gear. Many times over the last month I've had to think about which camera I want to take with me, whereas in the past low light would have required my 7D. Fast action is still easier with the 7D.5) Macro shooting is not possible on any point and shoot. Macro means you are creating a life-size image of the subject on the sensor. This is usually referred to as a 1X magnification or 1:1 ratio. In P&S cameras "Macro" is used to refer to close focus distance. The G1 X does not have the same close focus distance other P&S's are capable of. This is because the large sensor requires a large lens (producing great detail but still highly miniaturized) making close focusing very difficult. If you've ever shot with a DSLR this comes as absolutely no surprise. If you want to shoot macro go buy a DSLR and a $1,000 macro lens (for an IS equipped lens, but maybe $500 for a non-IS).If you are thinking about a G1 X you are either a P&S shooter looking for the best P&S out there or a DSLR shooter looking for a companion camera that will be easier to carry and won't make you cringe at the image quality even at high ISO's. The P&S's out there should be aware that this camera doesn't have the fastest AF on the market nor the closest "macro" focus distance. The DSLR shooters will probably have an easier time adapting, but maybe not. Using the articulating LCD does take some getting used to, but that's one reason I bought the G1 X. I've been able to get some dramatic and different perspectives one can't get looking through a viewfinder.Great camera.Cases and accessories:The Manfrotto Nano VII case is a great belt holster for the G1 X. The material isn't rigid so despite the very large lens cap protruding you can still close the flap and engage the velcro. I use the Rezo 110 AW for safe transport and the Nano for use in the field.The Canon filter adapter and Canon lens hood are both of good quality. The filter adapter material was chosen for a reason, and those like the Lensmate have been known to fit onto the camera too tightly or have issues letting go of filters. Metal adpaters will wear away the camera's plastic.The Canon underwater housing is the cheapest way to get a waterproof camera of t
Скроменый эксперт
30.03.2012
10/10
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After declaring that this is "the finest point & shoot on the planet" - I should follow up by saying this camera is NOT for everyone. This camera was designed with specific goals and targeted to a specific kind of customer. It achieves its goals in that regard... but since not everyone wants a camera with these capabilities, this camera MAY not be for you.The G series from Canon are their most advanced point & shoots. The G1 X, specifically, was designed for customers who ALREADY OWN A DSLR but need a 2nd camera. If you do own a DSLR, you may already be aware that there are some places where you can't take your DSLR (e.g. places that don't allow "professional cameras" -- defined as any camera with a removable lens) and/or places where, while you COULD take your DLSR... it might not be the best idea.If you're familiar with the G series, this camera looks very much like the rest of them. So close, actually, that you might not notice the size difference unless you put a prior G series camera next to this one. Sitting next to a G12, the G1 X is just a tiny bit bigger. The size difference is due to the sensor and the lens. While this camera is just a tiny bit bigger on the outside, it's HUGE on the inside... it has a sensor which is 6 times larger than a G12. It actually uses the SAME sensor as the 7D, except it's been cropped down to 80% of the size (but the photo-site density and size are identical.) When you grow the sensor by that much, you've GOT to grow the lens to match. The lens barrel diameter is significantly larger. If you were hoping for a camera that you can slip in your pocket... keep moving, this camera is not for you (unless you have really bulky pockets.)Keep in mind that lens design is essentially a game of trade offs. The highest quality lenses do not zoom... at all. As soon as a lens can "zoom" the compromises start adding up (barrel distortion, chromatic aberration (fringing), contrast & resolution, vignetting, etc.). You can control optical quality on lenses that just zoom a little (e.g. 3-5x zoom usually can control optical qualities fairly well). As you get into lenses that can zoom a LOT (e.g. 10x or greater) than the lens becomes all about convenience and NOT about the optical quality. As the G1 X was made to keep the pro shooters happy, this "point & shoot" camera is all about the optical quality and NOT about the zoom. If you're looking for a 10x, 14x, or bigger zoom... move along... this is not the camera you are looking for. Don't ding the camera for limiting itself to a 4x zoom. That is absolutely intentional -- again, lens design is a game of trade-offs.The body is metal and, as I've already managed to drop mine (long story), I can vouch for the fact that it is durable.It has a hot-shoe for dedicated speedlites. I have actually used it with my Speedlite 430EX II and 580EX II. While they work perfectly... you look a bit silly when the flash gun is larger than the camera. So I keep a Speedlite 270EX with the camera when I need supplemental lighting or fill flash. The 270EX has no controls other than an on-off switch, but the G1 X can control the flash from on-camera menus (so I can dial flash exposure compensation up & down.) The 270 can "bounce", but since it's not nearly as powerful as the larger speedlites (but significantly more powerful than the built-in pop-up flash) I realize that there are limits to what it can do (but again... if you seriously need more, you CAN connect any Canon speetlite. It fully supports Canon E-TTL and E-TTL II ... just like the DSLR bodies.)There are two advantages of the larger sensor and lens... physical larger photo-sites on the sensor mean that they are better at collecting light. This camera's ISO performance is 4 times better than what you'd get from a G12 (the previous flagship advanced point & shoot from Canon). And of course optically the camera also performs better. Issues such as diffraction limits and much easier to deal with as the sensor and lens size increase. The optical performance of this camera, considering it a point & shoot, is amazing.One drawback of the physically larger sensor and lens is that it does make it a bit more difficult to take close-up shots. I've adapted to this and refined some technique that works pretty well, and you could always crop in tight (you have the megapixels to spare). But if you want the best close-ups, then buy a Canon 250D 58mm Close-up Lens for A700, A710IS, G1, G2, G3, G5, G6 & EOS SLR Cameras. This is a close-up diopter, but whereas a typical budget diopter is subject to chromatic aberration (aka color fringing) around the edges, the 250D is a dual-element diopter. It's an achromatic doublet so it combats the chromatic aberration of a budget close-up filter (at a premium cost... but then if you're buying an $800 point & shoot to supplement your DSLR which might cost a few thousand, then you're probably not too worried about buying an achromatic doublet version of
Скроменый эксперт
21.03.2012
10/10
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m3SML7SCAL9YT9 / mo3BFIEGZU09KKC Length:: 1:02 MinsThis is not a 'perfect' camera (what is?). It is not the nicest-looking (best styled) compact camera (in my opinion, the best looking are the Fujifilm X100 12.3 MP APS-C CMOS EXR Digital Camera with 23mm Fujinon Lens and 2.8-Inch LCD and the Leica M9 18MP Digital Range Finder Camera (Black, Body Only). Nor is it the most prestigious. And it is definitely NOT a replacement or a substitute for a DSLR camera.If it is not any of these things, then what is it?It is, in my opinion, simply the best designed, the best performing, and the most advanced compact digital camera on the market today and is, again in my opinion, the very finest such camera yet made.Many people, such as myself, do not want an interchangeable-lens camera for various reasons (including the expense, the inconvenience, and necessity to carry about a rather large array of camera equipment).Yet some of those people, including myself, want an advanced, highly capable, camera with a high-quality lens, a large sensor, and the ability to take pictures under many varied conditions (including low-light without flash) and have those pictures turn out exactly the way they'd like. In other words, they want pictures the equal of those produced by most DSLRs - and they (and I) want to be able to achieve this quality 'in-camera' rather than having to use computer software afterwards.There is really no technical reason why such a camera couldn't have been made before but it appears that this one is the first that can actually achieve that goal.As a preamble, I encourage you to read EVERY review of this camera which appears on Amazon, as well as all of the comments thereto. Plus I also suggest that you read reviews on other sites (including the 'professional' reviews). After all, this is a very expensive camera and you want to make certain that you have obtained every bit of information available to you before you buy it.Here on Amazon you will see almost as many 'con' reviews and comments as 'pro' ones.Some writers feel it is too expensive for what you get. Some writers feel it has too many disadvantages, one way or another. Many of the writers, very obviously, do not truly know how to use it. And there are some people who just don't like it.Some reviewers have purchased the camera and returned it after just a short period of ownership. Frankly, I believe that they did not learn to properly use it. This is a very advanced camera and learning it will take a lot of time. A couple of weeks won't do.There are also a few reviewers here who, while praising the camera for its abilities, are nevertheless somewhat negative in tone; these appear to be written by people who own DSLR cameras and are looking for a more convenient alternate to be used at certain times.Unfortunately, it appears to me (and I could be wrong of course) that they want a compact fixed-lens camera which has EXACTLY the same types of design, features, and, especially, controls of their interchangeable-lens camera.It 'ain't' going to happen!I do want to say that all of these people's opinions are, of course, just as valid as mine and are to be respected (and you'll surely want to consider them) - but I disagree with them all.To begin with, this is a very sophisticated and complicated instrument. In order to derive the maximum benefit from its capabilities, you must be very familiar with the technical fundamentals of photography - or be willing to learn them. Otherwise, if you're not going to teach yourself to use it to its maximum advantage, why pay $800.00 for this camera? If you don't want to take the time to learn these things, feeling perhaps that the effort in obtaining this knowledge is too time-consuming for you personally, or if you just want to take ordinary snapshots and don't really need the capabilities of an advanced camera, in my opinion, you could and should buy a much less expensive one which will suit your needs.This camera would definitely not be for you and I say that without meaning to be disrespectful to anyone.If you're still interested, however, I want to tell you right now that this is a VERY long review and, while I do apologize for its length, I hope you will read all of it to understand what I personally like in a camera, why I particularly like and recommend this one, and why I feel that it is worth every penny I paid for it.Ten years ago, I bought a Canon PowerShot G2 4MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom which, at the time, was one of the best cameras available. It had many good features; it had a nice, bright f/2.0 - 2.5 maximum aperture across its 3:1 zoom ratio but it also had some disadvantages. For example, the smallest f-stop was only f/8 - this, to me, was unsatisfactory (I had not seen that particular specification listed anywhere; had I known about that minimum f-stop, I might not have bought the camera!). In addition, the maximum shutter speed was only 1/1000 second and the ISO range was from 50 to only 400
Скроменый эксперт
29.09.2012
4/10
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I have used Canon cameras for many years. I have owned 4 DSLRs and currently use a 5DIII which is state of the art. My first digital camera was a G1 and I have owned 3 other G series cameras since. I like the Gs because they are small, self contained and very versatile. The have almost all of the bells and whistles I like including an articulating screen. Great for traveling when you don't want to haul a large and heavy DSLR around. The images are generally very good but not DSLR quality due to the small sensors.I bought a G1 X almost as soon as it became available because it has a much larger sensor, almost the size of an entry level DSLR. It promised to be a G with DSLR quality. And the larger sensor does make a visible improvement over earlier Gs. The lens is also very sharp. But in the end the camera disappoints. It has serious flaws that limit its usefulness to a remarkable degree.First, it is sloooow. The lag in pressing the shutter and taking the shot is so long that the camera basically cannot be used for photographing anything that moves. Forget kids and pets and sporting events unless you are a long way off. I recently tried to shoot kids on a trampoline and I would press the shutter when they were in the air with a great expression but the camera would not fire until they were at the bottom of the jump, often looking away or down. I finally got a couple of good shots by pressing the shutter at the bottom of the jump and hoping it would fire at the top and the kid would have an interesting expression, but it was all hit and miss. This appears to be a problem with all Canon cameras using a screen focus system. Canon is really behind other brands in that area. The auto focus in my 5DIII is equally bad if I use it in live view, which is how the G1 X is functioning all the time. (In contrast, the 5DIII's normal autofocus through the viewfinder is really fast and accurate. It may be the best camera made for shooting moving things close up or through a telephoto).Another flaw is a tendency to blow out highlights. I have never had a camera that blew highlights this badly. It is so bad I suspect my camera is defective. The camera mostly cannot be used in direct sunlight. I am not talking about having the sun in the frame, just shooting outside on a clear day. Every shot not completely in the shade has unrecoverable overexposed highlights. I can solve the problem to a degree by underexposing but then the overall shot is too dark and bringing the exposure up in post processing produces a grainy image. The real problem is very poor dynamic range. I recently used the camera on a trip to the zoo with my grandson. I took one picture of him sitting on a sculpture of an elephant. Both he and the sculpture were in direct sun. The elephant is perfectly exposed and very detailed but my grandson's face is gone except where it was shaded. The parts of his face in the direct sun were splotches of pure white and unrecoverable.I have tested this by shooting the same scene with my 5DIII and the G1 X. The 5DIII has no difficulty shooting in full daylight. With the 5DIII any part of the scene that shows as overexposed initially is easily recovered. The G1 X exposes the mid tones and shadows about the same as the 5DIII but almost every light color in the direct sun is lost. I normally shoot RAW and found the problem even worse with JPEGs in the G1 X.My final gripe is that the G1 X images, though smoother and more detailed than Gs with smaller sensors, are rather flat. The images have no punch coming out of the camera. It takes a lot of work to coax out detail and contrast in Photoshop. Again, my camera may be defective but the difference is immediately obvious when comparing shots with the G1 X to the 5DIII. Raw shots with the 5DIII are impressive right out of the camera and have a lot of depth to work with. With the G1 X, a person's face, even if all in the shade and properly exposed, is just a splotch of flesh color as it comes out of the camera. The larger sensor in the G1 X should do much better than that.So, a great idea but a very poor performer. Without these flaws it could be a major success. Hopefully later versions will fix these problems and it will then be a screaming bargain.
Скроменый эксперт
14.02.2013
10/10
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For those who were waiting for the price to drop, it has... and this is the travel camera that I will be taking with me everywhere. And although the price is still high considering that one can get a DSLR or Micro Four-thirds for the same price, even at the current price, it cannot really be compared, except in sensor size.The camera is surprisingly heavy for its size. No it is not huge as others have described it, but it is heavy for its size... about a pound. It feels perfect in my large hands... like it was made for my hands. It is thoughtfully laid out and I love the convenient exposure wheel always available.I have owned and tested 35 digital cameras in the past 20 years. I love my Nikon D600 but with lenses, it is just too heavy to take on trips other than by car. My Olympus EPL1 is also great, but again, lenses to take. This G1X is the perfect compromise... no lenses to change, great image quality, and decent optical zoom.The viewfinder has been described countless times as "totally useless" and "a joke." It is neither. In bright light it is invaluable. No it is not like the optical viewfinders of most other cameras, but Canon could have left it off since it does not compare. Instead they included a less than perfect viewfinder that is essential in a camera of this type.Unlike other reviewers, professional and otherwise, I have had no problem focusing in low light WITHOUT even the focus beam turned on (my unit was made in Japan if that makes a difference). And when I say low light I am talking about a room lit with little more than a computer monitor. I have also read many reviews about slow focusing. Since I am patient with photography and accept the fact that making pictures is an art-form, I do not even notice slowness in focusing. So the biggest criticisms are not at all evident or relevant for me.Who cares if a camera takes 1 second to focus vs. 3/4 of a second! This camera is not designed for sports photography so expecting it to do that kind of job is delusional.The huge sensor does a great job. I tested it up to 6,400 ISO and the pictures were fine on a monitor at full zoom. I do not print so I do not care about the print quality.It appears to me that all the criticisms of this camera amount to nitpicking, defective units, buyers remorse, etc. At the current price, the camera is certainly a good deal for such a large sensor with such versatility. I have given five stars to few cameras and this is one of them. I am thrilled with my purchase.I have not been a fan of Canons in the past ten years since other makers have had better offerings with more advanced technology and optics; in fact, I have sold every Canon I have tested. This one, however, is a keeper.This is the perfect camera for landscape shooters, travelers, and those who want exceptional quality images. It is a camera for the perfectionist. It is not a camera for shooting kids, pets, sports, or those who want fast and dirty images.The only real negative for me is the jpeg compression engine which, even at the best settings, produces images of just 2.4 - 4.0 mb. Extra fine should be an option, but can only be achieved with a firmware cracking.UPDATE: Just returned from a three week visit to the UK and due to weight constraints, I only took this camera and a Canon 260SX. I am sorry I took any pics with the 260SX since the difference was astounding but not very surprising. I did not have one bad picture with the G1X out of over 1,200 and tone mapping with Photomatix made them pop. They were all very sharp and beautiful. I do not do closeups so that was not an issue and since landscapes require patience, there was no problem with the somewhat slow focus. The G1X is a perfect landscape camera for a traveler who must pack light.
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08.07.2012
4/10
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First, I have been a pro photographer since 1974. I have owned Canon SLR cameras dating back to the 35mm film 1N, and forward to the 1Ds Mk II and the 5D Mk II. I have owned the Canon G11, and now own the G12, which I love very much. I use the G series cameras while traveling as a tourist. They are the perfect blend between having the control of a DSLR when you want it, and "point and shoot" simplicity when all you want to do is capture the moment while traveling with friends.With all my admiration of the capabilities of the G12, I bought a G1 X for my latest trip to Japan and China. Right off the bat, I started having problems with ease of use. I knew when I bought the camera that it was somewhat larger than the G12, but the larger size, with the lens protruding even when retracted, made it too large for anything but the largest coat pocket. And, then there is the separate lens cap. The G12 has an integral capping shutter in front of the lens that closes when you turn the camera off, the G1 X has a seperate lens cap that you have to remove. You then have to constantly worry about loosing it, or attach it to the camera with the provided little string, and stand the chance the string will get in the shot, or the cap will catch on something and yank the camera out of your hands.Also, the G12 is excellent when using the flash in the "fill flash" mode when outside in sunlight. It blends just the right amount of fill into the subject's face in a closeup to eliminate the "dark eyes" of overhead sun or backlight. With the G1 X you have to slide a switch next to the flash on the top of the camera to pop the flash up, if you want to use it.All this is quite a lot to do when you see a cool "photo op" developing in front of you. With the G12, you just needed to push the "On" button, and you were instantly ready to shoot. With the G1 X, you need to remove the lens cap, push the "On" button, and then slide the flash switch if you want flash fill. By then, the candid moment was often gone.Then, there was the focus issues. A lot of my closeups of people were soft, as in not-in-focus.. Not a little soft, very soft... Since I was mainly shooting my traveling companions, I was running the camera in the "Face AiAF" mode. I had even "taught" the camera what the face of my friends looked like. At first it was a complete mystery, as the camera was dutifully drawing squares around the faces it was supposedly focusing on, yet many of the head shots were soft. It took me a week to finally figure out was was going on: At the wide end of the lens, the minimum focus is reasonable: 40cm or about 1' 4". The problem is, the moment you bump the zoom lever to zoom about half way along the zoom range to tighten up, say for a head-shot of someone across the table from you at dinner, the minimum focus jumps out to 1.5m, which is esentially 5 feet! Many times, I later realized, that person sitting across from me at dinner, or standing in a group, was less than 5 feet away. Even though it did not achieve focus of my subject, the camera would allow me to take the photo, and only later, upon reviewing the photos, would I realize the subject was soft in the shot. Really soft. With the G12, which has much closer minimum focus capability, this was never a problem. With the G1 X, it was a continuous problem.Critics of my review might say that if I had read the camera specifications carefully, I would have realized these minimum focus limitations. That is a true statement. But, I can't believe that Canon designed an expensive compact camera that can't shoot a head shot of a person when they are standing less than 5 feet away. Yes, I could invoke Macro mode, but that seems stupidly unnecessary when traveling and recording your experiences, and one more step in the already too complex "make ready" sequence for this camera.And speaking of Macro mode, because of this minimum focus issue, the Macro mode was hardly "macro": When zoomed fully in, say for a closeup of a flower, the minimum focus in Macro mode was 85cm, 2'9"... almost 3 feet!!! Hardly macro.So, I have decided that my G1 X is going up for sale on E Bay, and I am going back to my trusty (and $300 cheaper) G12 as my future travel camera.Sign me disappointed. Canon, you can do better than this. Especially for the $300 premium you pay for the G1 X over the price of the G12.
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07.10.2013
8/10
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I've had the G1X for about 6 months now. Took it to Ireland for 2 weeks as my only camera. I have to say, I was not disappointed with the beautiful shots I got with it. Gorgeous, and sometimes very surprisingly good results. Strengths: I could carry it everywhere I went with ease, compared to my traveling companion's DSLR and lenses. It feels substantial, like it is made for travel. Not so small that the fumble fingered like me might drop it. I really like some of the not so talked-about features like the auto level and the large bright viewscreen. I love the huge sensor aspect of this camera. The high ISO shots, that I became more and more comfortable with, allow a great latitude of inside shooting without flash. Surprisingly low noise results from those shots (museums, pubs, hotels) really raised the value of the camera in my estimation. Also, the landscape shots in the mountains and along the seaside are absolutely stunning. Again, the large sensor and high quality lens shine in this scenario. The flip screen came into it's own in the downtown crowds. I learned that I could shoot sideways, overhead, waist level and often no one was the wiser. I got much better candids than had I put the camera up to my face and pointed straight on. For crowd shots, this flip screen is tremendous. Downsides: There's a learning curve. Which of the settings is best requires some planning. I learned that I got better results from utilizing aperture preferred and manual settings than allowing it to do it's own thing. Maybe it's just me, and there are a myriad of ways to tweak this thing, even in it's basic point and shoot modes, but it's hard to remember it all on the fly. I bought and read Dave Bush's book on the G1X but there are just so many options and variables that it's difficult to remember. Also, the menu system is not as easily intuitive as it could have been. I'd like to see a more easily navigable menu. Also, as many have pointed out, the macro is pretty difficult and not very macro. There's lots of info on this. The size and quality of the result allow for plenty of resizing and cropping, but it's not necessarily a true macro. Battery life is limited, but batteries are inexpensive and so you can carry a few. However this begins to defeat the whole reason you might have this thing-- what you are carrying. That is, a comparatively large sensor camera with a great all in one lens in a comparatively small package. I can carry all my stuff in a Lowepro Edit 110 and it fits just beautifully. I'm very glad I bought the G1X, and don't regret the money spent. It's a camera I can grow into and that's why I bought it. I realize this isn't a full review but I just wanted to register what I liked and didn't like about it.
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16.11.2012
8/10
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Since you're reading this, my guess is that you're looking for a relatively small camera but you're not willing to give up really good image quality in exchange for a truly pocketable camera. Perhaps you want a second camera that's more portable than your SLR, or perhaps you want the convenience of a single camera with lens so you can travel light and not carry an assortment of other items, regardless of how small they may be. If that's the case, you'll probably love the G1X.On the other hand...if camera performance (features, speed, "user experience") mean a lot to you--more than ultimate image quality--the G1X won't cut it, period. I'm in the first category and the only reason I hadn't tried a G1X sooner is the price. Although I adore the images from this camera, I still can't recommend it unless the price comes down or you snag a rebate as I did, cutting the cost in half.What's so great about the G1X? It's got a decent sized sensor, period. How much difference does this make? It makes all the difference. Unlike the number of megapixels where more is often but not always better, a bigger sensor is always better. Always. There are plenty of digital pocket cameras with sharp lenses, but that's not the point. There are limitations on how much detail a sensor can record and if your subject has lots of fine detail, a small sensor will produce sharp photos that still lack detail. It's that simple. If you take a picture of a person and their face fills the entire frame, you'll get great results even with a cell phone. But take a photo of a dozen people, standing side by side and you'll be lucky to recognize who they are. Same applies to nature photography. Take a photo of a leaf and any camera will do. Take a photo of a row of trees in the distance and the small camera won't capture enough information. Of course this is nothing new and why Ansel Adams preferred a 4x5 camera to a 35mm.Image quality from the G1X really is outstanding and the reviews of this camera do it a disservice when they say "The larger sensor gives better image quality but this is offset by the much faster lenses on small cameras that allow lower ISOs". False. It is true that high ISOs spoil image quality so yes, it's great to have a lens fast enough to permit using a low ISO. But the G1X will capture more detail (call it sharpness if you wish) at ISO 1000 than a small camera will get at ISO 200. Bigger is better and it's why people pay an extra $500-2000 for a full-frame SLR instead of a perfectly good smaller SLR.So, if you're happy with the images you're getting from your S95/S100, Ricoh GR, Fuji X10, Lumix LX5, Olympus XZ-1, etc. my advice is to not even look at the G1X. OTOH, if you don't mind carrying a bit more and you're not in a hurry when you take pictures, you will not be disappointed.Just so we're clear, a list of pros and cons.Cons: Bigger & heavier than most compacts, slow focusing, somewhat slow lens, very limited close focus (even with the excellent 250D accessory lens), slow writing to card, almost all jpeg adjustments locked out when shooting RAW+JPEG simultaneously, oversharpens jpegs, clips highlights if you're not careful, optical finder doesn't show entire image.Pros: Truly high quality images that look nothing like what you get used to with a smaller camera (yes, they are better than the Sony RX100, and it's pretty good), sharp lens, effective image stabilization, fold out LCD, finder better than nothing when the sun's behind you and you can't see the LCD.With more processing power and a $550-650 price tag, the G1X would be perfect. As it is, you'll have to decide if the image quality outweighs the long list of shortcomings. I look at it the other way. If the photos are mediocre, who cares how small the camera is or how many cool features it has?
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31.07.2013
10/10
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I purchased this camera for a month-long trip to France, specifically Normandy and then the French canals, where I did not want to lug my Nikon gear. I researched all the options and available choices, including Leica, but decided the larger format sensor of the G1X (and its image quality) was worth more to me than the features of other cameras, such as longer zoom or full macro capability or lightning fast focus.I was not disappointed. The camera is compact, takes great images, and the detail and colors are quite wonderful and acceptable for a semi-retired pro photojournalist used to Nikon full DSLR equipment. I transferred the images each night to my iPad using the small Apple iPad Camera Connection device and could see the rich detail and colors of my images in a larger screen while enjoying a glass of Sancerre rose.I won't use or recommend a digital camera without a viewfinder for all of the obvious reasons. Framing an image holding a camera at arm's length is so iffy and ridiculously absurd. The G1X never let me down as long as I did not expect great macro ability, the battery lasted way beyond my daily needs, and the combination of the iPad, connector, and camera provided me a full digital imaging system in a small package. Great set up for traveling without the heavy photo gear bag.I did not ever feel the need for a second battery, the 32GB SD card was way overkill given that I transferred images to my iPad and iCloud then deleted the images from the card every day. The image quality is sufficient for even professional use. I intend to use this camera to supplement my regular gear when I am shooting articles that don't require the full tripod, multiple flash and other demands of my D2X equipment.Very happy with this camera, rugged and weather resistant in normal use, and with more features than I used. Just ordered the aftermarket lens cap to replace the Canon lens one that dangles on its cord...a bit of a distraction and I hope this pop-up lens cap eliminates the need for that standard cap.Having compared the Fuji, Leica, Pentax, Olympus, Nikon, Samsung, and all the others (and their various sensor sizes), I feel this is a solidly capable camera that will deliver high quality images in a rugged body with acceptable lens range. It is a keeper.Postscript: I just received the aftermarket accessory EZFoto Auto Lens Cap I ordered for this camera from Amazon, which replaces the snap-on cap that is on a cord that comes with the camera. As noted in many of the product reviews of this accessory lens cap, it fits too loosely and will easily fall off as is.However, I put a strip of decorative plastic tape along the inner surface of the cover (slightly reducing its inner diameter that fits onto the camera) and now it fits nice and snug...no way will it fall off. It took maybe two minutes, so I recommend this as an accessory for the camera. Beats the standard lens cap affair hands down.
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16.12.2012
8/10
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The Canon G1 X is a great compact fixed lens camera for those who value photo quality and ergonomics above focus speed and macro capabilities.First let me preface this review by saying that I bought the G1 X as a complement to my Canon 7D SLR and to replace the Panasonic GF3 that previously filled that role.The G1 X is a fairly bulky camera, and not something you'll be putting into a shirt pocket. Still I have no problem carrying the camera around all day, and when it's in a case I barely notice it's on me at all, something that cannot be said for my Canon 7D. Build quality is very high and the materials are all appropriate for this class of camera. With that said, I returned the first G1 X I received as it had a few dust specs in the lens. One minor annoyance is that the included lens cap is very finicky to put on, and sometimes comes off inadvertently.In use the G1 X is a pleasure. It's positively covered in buttons and dials, and makes adjusting settings on the fly easy and intuitive. I'm especially fond of the exposure compensation dial. All of the manual controls you'd expect on an enthusiast level camera are also accounted for, including a hot shoe. The high-resolution LCD screen is a joy to behold, and the swivel feature, although not something I use all the time, is worth its weight in gold when you do need it. I also really like the unobtrusive electronic level that can be displayed on the screen. As far as I'm concerned the small optical viewfinder borders on useless and I'd gladly be rid of it to cut down on the size of the G1 X. Also, the front grip is a small; it could stand to be a bit deeper and less square edged.Speed-wise the G1 X is kind of a mixed bag. It turns on quickly, and changing settings and navigating the menu is also swift. Focus speed is where the G1 X falls behind. I'm not sure if it's a function of the large sensor/lens, but it takes about 1-2 seconds before the G1 X will lock focus. Compared to my 7D or even some of my point and shoot cameras, that's pretty pokey. The one nice thing is that as light levels drop it doesn't take any longer to lock focus. Moreover, the focus is very accurate, so at least it's worth the wait. Continuous shooting speeds are also mediocre, at about 1 JPEG every second.Photo quality is where the G1 X shows its mettle, as it should due to its large sensor. You'd be hard pressed to tell the difference between a photo I took with the G1 X and my Canon 7D (unless I was using a very high quality lens), and it's a huge step up compared to the Panasonic GF3. Indeed, high ISO noise might actually be better on the G1 X than the 7D. I feel comfortable shooting all the way up to ISO 3200 and knowing that I'll still be able to make a fairly large print with the photo. Detail and sharpness, especially at low ISO is phenomenal. Exposure, color, and focus are hardly ever an issue as well. Unfortunately, the lens on the front of this excellent sensor has fairly basic specs. In macro mode you can't get too close, and you'll be switching into macro mode a lot. Also, the aperture range (f/2.8-f/5.8) is not that great. Still, because of the large sensor you can get nice depth of field, and the image stabilizer helps to compensate for the aperture's modest light gathering capabilities. Movie quality is good. Movies are shot in high definition with stereo sound and you can use the optical zoom while filming.Battery life is good. I was able to take a couple of hundred shots, with lots of reviewing of photos, before I needed to charge the battery.All in all...for general photography where speed isn't an issue, you can't go wrong with the G1 X.
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12.04.2012
8/10
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I've had my Canon G1X for a month now including a week long vacation where I shot it at least 500 times. I'm now confident in expressing my impressions about this camera. I own cameras in nearly every usage category including full-format DLSR, APS-C DSLR, mirrorless, super zoom, travel zoom, premium compact, waterproof, and iPhone. I change at least one of my cameras every 3 months just so I can try out interesting new devices like this G1X. I sought out this particular camera to replace my need for APS-C cameras entirely by having a large sensor, compact size, and view finder. Yes, the viewfinder made my short list because I've gotten used to shooting DSLR style for the stability and speed. I didn't mind the fixed lens of the G1X because my lens collection is built around my FF DSLR and I typically use APS-C only with a single all-purpose lens. I've also been disappointed in the compactness of most other mirrorless systems because of the large protruding lenses. I feel that if the camera can't really fit in your pocket, then it might as well be a small DSLR rather than a camera with performance compromises. This Canon met my expectations for compactness and still provided a 4x retractable zoom lens. I've tried the Lumix 4/3 combos with their 3x power zoom and I don't think the image quality was as good as this G1X although Lumix had better viewfinder options. Moreover, the Lumix body-viewfinder-lens combos were $300 to $500 more than this Canon. Anyhow, this Canon met my image quality expectations and is ergonomically a great all-in-one vacation camera/video recorder. However, I'm disappointed with its performance in a few areas. AF speed is poor so you suffer from shutter lag on the delay between pressing and the picture actually being taken. The shot to shot recovery time is also terrible so you can't fire multiple frames at a baby in hopes of finally catching the perfect smile. Moreover, my iPhone and Sony cameras have trained me to believe that HDR is a must-have feature. My Nikon SLRs rely on bracketing and don't have HDR, and I've never been happy about it. So I was psyched to see that this Canon had built-in HDR in addition to bracketing but disappointed to use it. It requires a tripod and nothing in the scene to be moving. That really cuts down on its usefulness. I tried shooting multiple times in daylight with as steady a grip as I could muster but the HDR still blurred the 2 frames during the merge. I had to plant the camera on a stationery object and use the delay timer to finally get a perfect shot. Something I've been taking for granted on all of my Sonys (NEX and HXv models). Another flunk was the macro mode. Whether you induce macro by focusing close in AUTO mode or deliberately set the macro mode, it can hardly focus on close objects. This lens just wasn't cut out for close objects. I don't think it's even possible after a lot of trying, so I had to backup, zoom in, and shoot multiple times through the fussy focus hunting to grab a sharp shot. Again, this is something I take for granted on my iPhone or compacts. The optical viewfinder is reliable, mimics the zoom, and convenient but it has parallax error and doesn't display any shooting data like an SLR would. The live viewfinders on the NEX7, Fuji and Lumix models definitely win this battle. My final flunk is of small consequence and that is the panorama mode. It's an unusuable joke on this camera. The Sony iSweep Panorama is night and day superior to this stitch-assist piece of junk. Having said that, I let the issue go since I usually stitch panos with more sophisticated post processing software unless the scene has moving subjects. If moving, then the Sony built-in mode is awesome. Although I ran off a list of complaints, my list of praises is actually longer but easier summarized by just saying the image quality is good, ergonomics are good, and the G1X has a long list of functions. In summary, I will keep this camera as my HiQ vacation camera until Sony updates the NEX line to include a full tilt-swivel screen and retractable zoom lens that is sharp.
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18.02.2014
2/10
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I owned the Canon G-12 and LOVED it! It had everything... Used it so much over the years that it finally gave out, but I was completely satisfied with it... How it shot, how much I used it over the years, etc...So when I went to buy a new one, I considered the G-16... But it didn't have the Flippable LCD screen which I used a lot... So, I kept asking around and a camera store worker recommended the G1X.It seemed like it had everything I wanted. I ordered it, received it, then left on a trip. One of the things I like doing the most is shooting close-ups of things... With the G-12, I figured out that I had to shoot wide angle and get really close to focus on things, and it worked... And like I said, I loved it...Now I have the G1X... It has turned out to be sub-standard... I'm on my trip now and tried to use the macro function/setting... Nothing.. Whether wide angle, telephoto, or in between, the camera will not focus on things close-up... And needless to say, I'm PISSED! $600+ for a camera that doesn't have a functional macro setting! WTF?!? That just cut out about 75% of what I shoot with a camera like this.I'm soooo PISSED OFF right now. If I had found out about this flaw before buying, I would have used the money I spent on the G1X and put it towards a new lens for my bigger Nikon DSLR camera.Can't believe Canon took the time to make a small "supposedly great" little camera and then left out something as basic as a functional Macro setting!Canon... You F'ed up!I teach photography workshops and have highly recommended the G-12 and other Canon cameras... But, I'll make sure to let my students know how Canon fell short with this product.The G1X... It's like buying a car that has an "R"-setting, but doesn't go in reverse. WTF?!?
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01.05.2014
4/10
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The camera was designed by people who do not have to use it.I bought it to carry around on vacation. It is lightweight indeed and it produces good quality images, but so do other 500 models on the market.The s/w is unnecessary complicated but the camera comes with no paper manual. I would rather paid extra $5 for the camera and have a booklet to carry around if needed. The manual comes on a CD, thank you very much. Carry a computer. The buttons are hyper-sensitive to touch and if you are not watching it carefully, your next shot may be captured under totally different settings from what you thought you had. A few times, I touched some buttons that prompted the camera ask me to confirm the file deletion - when I thought I was shooting! Sometimes, switching from, e.g. M to A, causes the screen go white, as if from 1000x overexposure. Switching back and forth helps, but by then the shot is lost. ASA range changes depending on other functions, i.e becomes 400-800 only. Digital zoom seems to be working in "auto" mode only, but after a few days I noticed it was working in M and A modes as well. The close up distance is not close. Three (3) batteries per day are not enough. When you are on vacation and want the camera ON at all times, five batteries are a must. There were quite a few other irritating incidents - all observed in a course of one week vacation.To summarize: there will be no more Canons in my future. Life is too short to waste it on small aggravating things.
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11.03.2014
10/10
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Canon G1X is a capable camera with some outstanding capabilities. Let me use my usual disclaimer, in the interest of fairness, and admit that many cameras by reputable makers (and there are many) deliver what they promise. It is more about what camera traits you are looking for. So, I would suggest to anyone looking to buy one to google 'camera trait search' and get the lay of the land.The G1X is a higher-end fixed lens camera (point and shoot), with 14.3 resolution (megapixels), and x4 zoom. Probably the most important point for this class of cameras is the sensor size, which is 1.5 inch CMOS-type. That is arguably the number that matters most. Most point and shoots have a 1/2.3 inch sensor. This is several steps higher, and not far from the top.It also has a viewfinder, which many don't. The ISO rating is 12,800 which makes it work better in low light. The video is a Full HD- that is 1980x1080 resolution. The camera gives you the option to control manually both the exposure and the focus. It does have an external flash option. That is a plus too, especially for portraits. The LCD screen has a 920,000 resolution with a tilt-screen. The sustainable burst rate- for fast action- is 1.9. The camera also does RAW processing which is useful if you did not want to be limited by JPEG storage only. This is not a light camera for a fixed-lens one, weighing 534 grams. The large sensor is what creates the need for a larger lens and housing and therefore a bigger camera.A great camera. Having been into photography for a while, I do stress though that you do a camera trait search. That will also tell you more about what you want.
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05.04.2012
6/10
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The Canon G1X feels great in your hands. It looks and feels very solidly constructed. It has a very nice grip and is quite easy to hold. The LCD display is quite crisp and view able even in bright sunlight. The controls have a very solid feel. It has many of the features you might expect in a DSLR with a builtin lens. The test images looked sharp even at a higher ISO there was less noise then I would get with my S95 at same setting. The video was also very good and the separate video control button was easy to push. Now with that said, here are my disappointments.1. The viewfinder like a typical rangefinder viewfinder shows an appoximate view of the scene with no data. What is worse is the lower left quadrant is cut off at all zoom positions. There is a light present to the right of the viewfinder that is similar to other G series that indicates correct focus. This is visible from the corner of your eye. Had Canon chosen to incorporate an electronic viewfinder (EVF) which is a minature view of LCD display, this camera would be much more usable.2. The camera with the battery is heavy at 1 1/4 pounds. The Canon 60 D without lens weights just 3 ounces more as a comparison. The Canon S95 weights 7 ounces or 1/3 the weight. Why is this important?....You really can't stick this in your pocket, it's just too big and heavy. You need to wear it like a DSLR.3. For lens shade or filters you need special adaptors and you can't use both together. That is a shame. They seem to be hard to find now.4. Macro pictures can be taken in the wide setting but you need to move far away when you use the zoom. It is not impossible as has been suggested but it takes getting used to.5. Canon removed the useful ISO control which is on my G11 camera. I miss that!6. The lens cap is a small snap on variety that is a pain to use. It dangles from the camera on a little cord.7. The pop up flash has a separate slide switch which is better than the popup on my S95. Better to use off camera flash.8. The G1X maybe worth the $799 in quality and pro like features but it is very very pricey and maybe too much for what it offers.I mention these disappointments that I had but they may mean nothing to you. This is a great compact camera that takes wonderful video and images and if you need that extra image quality in a compact camera, this is not a bad choice and could be the best compact digital camera out there, but not for me. I'm going to stick with my Canon S95 and my super zoom Panasonic FZ150 which is like a compact DSLR with EVF which is light weight and perfect for travel. If I feel like lugging a DSLR and lenses I will take my Canon 60D and Canon 18-200is. The latter two cameras have real viewfinders that makes a real difference in picture taking. I still rather sacrifice superior image quality for an easy to carry camera that I can take anywhere and take as many candid photos as I like. The G1x could still be the ideal camera for many people that do not need the extra zoom you can get with a bridge camera or dslr with long zoom. If the next iteration of this camera would include an EVF viewfinder, slightly longer zoom (5X)and a similar price, I would want to try that camera again!Update 1/2/2013It has been over 8 months since trying out the G1x. I am still searching for the elusive perfect camera, one that has a larger sensor, lighter than an entry level dslr with great ergonomics and prosumer like options with builtin zoom lens and reasonable price. There still is not one out there yet. The canon S95 is still the best of the subcompacts but it has no viewfinder. So far the closest camera I have found is the micro 4 third cameras with their much larger sensor than the compact cameras but smaller than a dslr sensor. I've tried the Panasonic GH2 camera which has a superior evf viewfinder perhaps better than most entry level dslr's and many prosumer like functions. Mated with non kit lens, it takes superior images. It is much heavier than G1x and much more expensive (3X)if mated with a similar type of zoom lens.
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20.05.2012
10/10
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Let's face it, no one wants to lug around a heavy, bulky DSLR and a bunch of lenses. But prior to this camera, there was no other way to achieve DSLR image quality -- and not just any DSLR, mind you, but the highest of the high end.The G1 X is close to the same size and weight as my classic Leica Minilux 40mm f/2.4 35mm film camera -- which is to say that it is perfectly portable, and somewhat retro looking. Much more portable than the Sony NEX-style cameras, which are ergonomically horrible with a small body and a big lens attached. You do have to learn how to hold this camera, so that you do not accidentally actuate one of the many buttons, but it's really no big deal.There is a steep learning curve here, as there are dozens of features one can use. For myself, I like to keep it simple. I am not interested in any of the in-camera effects, as this stuff can be applied in your photo software. I wanted first and foremost top image quality, and this baby delivers, big time. And speaking of keeping it simple, shooting superb looking 1080p/24fps video means pushing one button.As far as still photography modes, there is a fully-auto mode that even grandma could use. But really, this isn't a camera for amateurs or those who are unwilling to take the time to learn how to use it to its full capabilities. There are also Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority and Full Manual modes, with the ability to shoot at very high iso settings with very little loss of quality -- to f/16 (NOTE: I uploaded a pic taken at f/16 -- looks absolutely terrific).Some complain about macro shooting, but with such high image quality, you can get close enough to most any subject, then crop it to your liking. If this is your main interest then look elsewhere.Some also complain about the price. I am reminded of the scene in the classic Albert Brooks film, Lost in America, where he is hesitating buying a Mercedes because of the price. The salesman tells him, "Well, you can always buy a Nova". The same applies here. If you want to squeeze the buffalo off a nickel, look elsewhere. There are plenty of cheaper cameras. But if you want superb image quality in as small a package as possible, this is your camera. Break open the piggy bank and enjoy.TIP: I am using the Lowepro Lens Case 9 x 13 cm (Black) as a camera case, which is a perfect fit. I attach the Lowepro via its belt loop to my fanny pack belt so it is always at the ready. There's even a mesh pocket in the top of the case to stash the lens cap.NOTE: I uploaded an image to illustrate the fact that you can get very nice closeup shots with this. Now, the image is not anything special, but no one should shy away from this camera because of negative comments about its macro limitations, thinking that somehow you cannot shoot closeups. As I said in my review, get as close as possible then simply crop the images to bring the small details to the fore.UPDATE 5/23: I just did my first test shots using RAW (I'm still learning!) and WOW WOW WOW! A whole 'nother level of detail! Forget all the whining about "macro" because even from several feet away you can bring the smallest detail into sharp focus. If you want to get microscopic, that's another thing entirely. But I cannot imagine that anyone would be disappointed with the level of small detail this camera is capable of producing.UPDATE 5/31: I just got the Lensmate filter adapter recommended by another reviewer along with the B+W 58mm Clear UV Haze with Multi-Resistant Coating (010M) and the combo works like a charm!UPDATE 8/14: I am using the B+W 58mm Circular Polarizer with Multi-Resistant Coating and the results are amazing! Shooting beach scenes in Hawaii is no problema in even the harshest mid-day sun!
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13.03.2012
8/10
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When you pick up the Canon G1X, your first thought will probably be "Wow-- this thing is SOLID." There is a lot of glass and high quality components stuffed inside this little package, and it all adds up to SUPER photos. This camera is a terrific addition to a photographer's arsenal. It is a perfect companion camera to have when you do not want to tote around your DSLR and all of the accessories that comes with that. But, do not think that this is a pocket-sized camera-- while it will fit into a large coat pocket, you will likely be wearing this camera around your neck when you have it out for your day of shooting.The G1X takes incredibly good photos. It rivals my Canon 60D in that regard. Its low-light sensitivity is top notch for a camera this size, due mainly to the fact that the sensor is nearly as large as the 1.6 crop sensors in many consumer/prosumer DSLRs. I get great photos at ISO 1600, and usable photos all the way up to ISO 6400. (Note that if you shoot RAW, then you will not get as great photos until you apply noise reduction in your software of choice.)This camera also supports full 1080P digital recording, although I have not yet had a chance to put that through its paces, so I cannot yet comment on the quality and ease of use. However, from the little that I have done, it seems very good. You can record at different aspect ratios (e.g. 16x9), you can zoom while recording, and the camera has a built-in "wind" noise filter.In addition to the standard set of "creative modes" (portrait, landscape, kids & pets, sports, night, beach, underwater, foliage, snow, fireworks, face-detect) that come with digital cameras these days, the G1X also has numerous digital affects built in such as HDR, miniature, toy camera, fish eye, nostalgic, among others. Additionally, the G1X can also be operated 100% automatically or 100% manually, or somewhere in between, allowing you to shoot in (P)rogram mode, Av, Tv, and M. In my opinion, the camera performs best when you take over most of the decision making. Like most cameras, this camera does not do its best work in 100% Automatic mode.The knocks on this camera, and the reason it does not get 5 stars from me, are its sluggish auto focus, its poor view finder, and its relatively high price. While the auto-focus is a bit slow, I think it compares reasonably to other compact cameras in this price range, especially if you do use a creative mode so the camera "knows" what to look for in your scene. However, if you want to spend a bit more, you can still get superior performance from something like the Fuji X100. The optical view finder is nearly useless-- you cannot see what the camera is focusing on and the lens obstructs the lower left-hand corner of the view, even when not zoomed. For these reasons, I quickly abandoned using it altogether. Another knock would be the Macro capabilities of the G1X, or lack thereof. While there is a Macro shooting mode, the minimum focusing distance required does not allow you to get anything near Macro images. As far as the price is concerned, the quality warrants the price, but the shortcomings take away from the perceived value. The same camera at $599 would be a no-brainer. Fix the auto-focus speed, viewfinder, and macro ability and charge the $799 and it is also a no-brainer. As it is, you will have to decide if the features warrant the price for yourself.If you are deciding whether or not to purchase the G1X or a DSLR, I would opt for a DSLR unless your #1 concern is size. The DSLR will offer much more customization that the G1X. However, if you are looking for a camera that allows you to leave your DSLR at home, but still gives you fantastic photos and allows you full control, then this camera may be exactly what you are looking for.
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07.03.2014
4/10
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worst camera ever-- the camera so slow it take you about 30 sec before you can shoot another photo. this is a problem since the shutter button is so sensitive that when you hold the button down to compose your photo, the camera takes a shot, making you miss the photo you want. / . Another problem is that all the controls are on the back of the right side of the camera where you hold the camera to push the shutter button. If you are not careful and have big hand like me, the palm of your hand keep tuning on one of the functions, again making you miss what ever you want to shoot because you have to either turn off the menu or change the settings back to where you want them. There is no way to lock the controls, /The control wheel on the back is so tiny that when you use it you turn on one of the other functions, again not made for big hands. I find the lens not wide enough even though it is supposed to be 15mm,,, more like 35mm. I shoot professionally and was looking for a professional point and shoot to carry around/ this is not it, it is heavy, bulky, and all the above problems, I like the flip out screen and the picture quality but that's it. IIwasted my money so i am going to put it on ebay. I hope you don't read this review before you buy mine off of ebay
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28.05.2013
10/10
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Canon certainly had it's challenges when designing a camera like the G1-X and I think they did a great job overcoming them.Sure, it has some perceived flaws and one can argue whether the flaws are really that intrusive or not. Some say the lens is slow and I would say it is not in practice. Some would say AF is slow and again, I would argue it's not the AF, it's the confirmation. I have yet to take a shot that is not in focus, even before the confirmation.Here's the thing though, when you look at the images from this camera, especially if you post process the RAW files, they are simply stunning (JPEGs are great as well)! If the so called "slow" lens and AF are having any effect on Image Quality, then I certainly don't see where. And isn't that what we all want from our cameras? This camera is so good at taking pictures, you will soon be wondering how much you can get for your DSLR on the used camera market. If you compare sharpness and noise levels at even ISO 1600 and above to cameras that cost much, much more, you will be impressed. BTW, the G1-X is quite amazing in low light. The super strong AF assist light makes AF a snap. I don't see where any reviews can justify slow AF in low light and the image brightness is up there with any of the so-called "bright" lenses.In addition, this camera is built like no other camera. A solid feel that fits the hand well. I love the cold metal feel to the touch and the articulated screen can be reversed to protect the LCD panel from abuse. Sure, you can drop $700 on a T3i or D3200 and get some improved speed (but not more sharpness or lower noise) but, those cameras are bulky and have a cheap feel and "plasticy" in comparison as well as being handicapped with low performance kit lenses so, you'll be dropping big money into glass soon enough.Bottom line: Ounce for ounce and dollar for dollar, no other camera comes close to the G1-X in image quality and usability (do the comparison). This camera is pure joy. Most times, I can't wait to use it and always looking for excuses to get out and shoot more. This is truly, a photographers camera.
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08.10.2013
8/10
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Not going to get too deep into this but here is my experience...yes, the autofocus is annoying sometimes...sometimes it works flawless, alot of times it has issues...the constant re-focusing is unbearable at times...don't know why it acts that way but it does...but when it works, it takes some very, very good pictures...some of the pictures rival my DSLR pictures perfectly...sometimes, they look better...but if you consider the size and the funcitonality, this is actually a really good camera...if you are expecting point-and-shoot performance, you are looking at the wrong camera...this camera is meant to be manipulated in ways that only people who have experience using the manual settings on their SLR's do...if you are stuck in Auto all the time, prepare to be disappointed...otherwise, you will love this camera...you have to know the situations where this camera will excel...your kid's football game is not one of them (unless you are taking a team photo), but landscapes, potraits and studio-type work will give you amazing results...I carry it in my car all the time just in case...I wouldn't carry my DSLR that way but this is very suitable for exactly those moments when you say 'man, I wish I had brought my camera'...and have it be a really good camera...just buy a collapsible monopod for it and your pics and movies will be better than if you use it handheld but that can be said about pretty much any camera...if the next version has better auto-focus, it will definitely get 5 stars...
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08.03.2012
8/10
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If you want GREAT IQ this is it. MY G1X came in on 2-9-2012 and have taken over 1000 pics with it. If you want a FAST camera then its not for you, the focus is not fast but it does the job, I would not call it slow. Shot to shot is slow and dont even talk about macro. I have a 7D for speed and macro but the funny thing is the G1X has as good if not better IQ at high iso it really is that good.The 4 stars and not 5 is for the speed of focus and MFD. I do weddings and portraits and this is now my backup camera to my 7D. Its far from perfect but the reason for a camera is the picture and for this its very very good. The video is good and it will focus while in video mode, you can also zoom in video and its nearly silent. I use raw with my 7D but I am finding that may not be needed with the G1X the jpg's out of the camera are as good as I can get with LR4. The lens hood will not fit the G1x reversed, I use a Lowepro Apex 100aw. It will hold the Gx with the lens hood attached.Dave4/16/2012Adding data on frame rate. Did a bit of testing on how fast you can take continuous shoots. All testing was done while shooting at a clock for 10-11 sec and then counting the number of pictures taken. Also tested with int and ext flash.AV mode, auto white bal,4:3 large jpg, DR off, 28mm 1/60 @ 2.8.no flash:Single shot ~ 5 / 10 about 5 shots in 10 sec, frame rate = (shots - 1) / time = 0.4 shots / sec, 2.5 sec / shotCont-with focus ~ 8 / 10 = 0.7 & 1.43Cont-no focus ~ 18 / 10 = 1.7 & 0.59int flashSingle shot ~ 4 / 11Cont-with focus ~ 7 / 10Cont-no focus ~ 13 / 11ext flash 320exSingle shot ~ 4 / 10Cont-with focus ~ 7 / 10Cont-no focus ~ 17 / 10Beause of the faster operation in cont/focus I have changed to that as my std. I would rather have extra shots then miss one. This also shows the huge advantage with an ext flash in faster shooting. The problem with cont/focus is the the screen is black for about 80% of the time :(Dave6/11/2102 In my view the 320EX is to big a flash for the G1X, its bigger then the camera. I picked up a 270EXII last week and really like it on the G1X, I think the size is a better match. I wanted to pass on one thing I found that is nice, the 270EXII with Eneloop's in cont-no focus mode the flash would keep up with the camera as fill light AV mode. I stopped at 32 shots with no delay from the flash. Will add more as I do more testing. I think that most people know that an ext flash helps because of the bounce feature but there are a few other good reasons for an ext flash. One that I like is it has its own battery so you dont use the camera battery. Another is the remote flash you can do with the 270EXII. One more little thing, the Video Light on the 320ex will work in the auto mode with the G1X. It will turn on when needed in a video and it wont turn off till the end of the video, so it wont be flashing on and off.Dave8/31/2012 Wanted to add some data on SD cards. The G1X does NOT support UHS1 sd cards, it can still use a UHS1 card but will not be as fast as the card is rated for. To test this I used a Scandisk Extreme Pro 95 MB/s sd card and had only a 10% better frame rate then the Amazon basics 16g sd class 10 card. I also tested card speed in two different card readers one an older model USB2 and NO UHS1 support, the Scandisk Extreme Pro only did 20MB/s with this reader and the Amazon basics did 17. In a new USB3 & USH1 (USpeed Y3201) reader the Scandisk Extreme Pro did 86MB/s and the Amazon basics did 18.Dave
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13.12.2013
8/10
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This camera has a lot to like about it, but it's not perfect. I wanted something that would give much better quality photos than a smart phone camera, but wasn't a burden to lug around like a full sized SLR. The Canon seemed to be a good compromise between sensor size/body size and quality, but I feel it is just a bit too big. The optical viewfinder, which is nice to have on bright days, is almost worthless. Just too small to be usable. The flip out screen on the back is very nice and has many positions, more than some I've looked at. It does take excellent pictures. While one can shoot on program mode it is a tad complicated. Canon loaded this up with dials and buttons but I feel it's too much. It does take excellent photos. It is also a good value compared to the competition. I would consider a Sony rx100 or Nex 5 as well. I wanted a range finder style camera, but felt there would be times when I wanted to zoom optically on an object I could not otherwise walk to. If I were to exchange it I would get either the Sony RX100, which is very small, but has a smaller sensor (quality concern), or the Fujifilm X100S, which is a compact, simple camera with a sensor larger than the Canon, but has a fixed focal length lens and costs more than double.
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11.03.2014
6/10
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The Canon G1X takes a good picture in a wide range of lighting types and levels. It's well made and has held up to traveling in my pocket or luggage when riding my motorcycle. There are a few negatives to this camera. Firstly, shutter lag. With today's hi-speed processors there's just no excuse. Secondly, the lens has a narrow zoom range and I find the Macro feature on my G11 to be better suited for close-ups. Thirdly, the lens extends out from the body making it a bit bulky. Lastly the HDR setting gets confused. In scenes with a wide dynamic range, the image recorded looses the dramatic effect of the scene opting for a "middle of the road" exposure. Since I tend to shoot in Aperture or Shitter Priority, it's often not an issue but I find it annoying that my phone takes a better photo under those specific conditions. If using HDR is important, better to over and under expose in manual mode and use software to get the desired effect.
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