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Тулулаева Света
06.06.2008
4/10
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Ужасно
- + Продвинутая моделька, установка ИСО колесом на корпусе, шустрая, хорошее качество картинки, в металле
- - Безумная цена, дороже...
Кардапольцев Андрей
28.05.2008
6/10
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Плохо
- + Быстродействие, хорошая оптика, японское качество сборки, неплохая запись видео.
- - Маленькая матрица для своих 12мп, RAW - плохой,...
Шорохов Александр
04.06.2008
8/10
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Хорошо
- + Свобода действий, качество!
- - Кривые руки фотографа, на автомате не всегда хорошо!
В общем фотик не лучше и не хуже...
Станислав
09.12.2023
10/10
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Отличная модель
- + Отличное качество фото для такого мелкого сенсора.
- - Видео не его конек.
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17.12.2015
10/10
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Another evolution in the small Canon camera range. This is my third ixus over ten years and it's clear that improvements have been made to picture quality and screen. The engine inside is the same as last year's G7X but in a smaller more convenient body. The pictures come out well in auto. The manual mode is quite complex so I haven't really bothered but this is the best pocked sized camera out there - great for snaps on the fly!
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18.04.2015
10/10
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This camera takes exceptionally good photos. It has a large screen on the back plus a viewfinder. With 12 megapixels it's hard to beat plus it's well built. I would give it an A++.
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15.08.2014
4/10
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Sent it back. It was not up to par for the price...many of the shots were yellow due to poor white balance on auto and this was an unavoidable issue when using the flash, regardless of manual white balance and settings.
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06.08.2014
10/10
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Best Camera I ever had. It has the best features I need for my artwork. I record all my art cleaning series for my clients and for youtube. Love it.
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16.06.2014
10/10
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Great Camera for backpacking for the price. You have full control over time or ap if you want it or just use it on auto. you can use a ultra light tripod when you are backpacking carrying heavy things is out.
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22.11.2013
10/10
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The G-Series really hit its stride with this camera, becoming a true compact pro-portable digital camera rather than an awkward mid-sized model that was too big but too limited to seem like a good trade from a small DSLR. By abandoning things like the articulated screen but making no compromise on the sensor or the lens, the G9 found a newly focused mission compared to earlier G models, and became a beloved travel companion as a result. More pocketable than anything even close to its picture-taking capacity, and insanely better than even the best cell-phone cameras for image and lens quality and the all-important lack of shutter lag, it's the "one you have with you" kind of best camera and a real pleasure to use. This is the photojournalist's carry-arounder of its moment in history.
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07.12.2012
8/10
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I have now owned my PowerShot G9 for ~ 4 years. It has been a solid investment and a great travel camera. I usually shoot RAW and find the images clean up to 20"x30" prints. Color, focus, and distortion AOK. I would give it 5 stars except that the camera recently quit on me. The infamous "E18 lens error-restart camera" fault. It renders the camera inoperative. Fortunately, I found a good repair place (CamerasandParts.com) to repair it for a reasonable charge. The problems with this camera are well known and basically boil down to loose screws and untaped connectors inside the camera. Shame on Canon! For the price of this camera, these details should be handled at the factory quality control level. The camera is also sensitive to shock (it apparently has an internal "G" sensor. So, if you plan to carry it in your flight luggage, pack/cushion it very well.
The good news is that this camera was the apex of the "G" series. I am told that, in later series, Canon began outsourcing some of the component manufacture and changed digital sensors. The results have been that newer cameras actually have poorer image quality. I have a close friend who can attest to this, having upgraded from a G9 to a G12 and is now very unhapppy. (The more the megapixels, the smaller the individual pixel sensors, the less light received per sensor, the higher the signal-to-noise ratio, etc).
If you do experience problems with your G9, my advice is to cycle this camera through a reputable repair shop (such as the one mentioned) and have them do a total digital recalibration of the camera as well as fix the screw and connector problems. Then you will have one of the very best small, highly portable cameras on the market.
The good news is that this camera was the apex of the "G" series. I am told that, in later series, Canon began outsourcing some of the component manufacture and changed digital sensors. The results have been that newer cameras actually have poorer image quality. I have a close friend who can attest to this, having upgraded from a G9 to a G12 and is now very unhapppy. (The more the megapixels, the smaller the individual pixel sensors, the less light received per sensor, the higher the signal-to-noise ratio, etc).
If you do experience problems with your G9, my advice is to cycle this camera through a reputable repair shop (such as the one mentioned) and have them do a total digital recalibration of the camera as well as fix the screw and connector problems. Then you will have one of the very best small, highly portable cameras on the market.
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01.11.2013
10/10
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The camera has far exceeded my expectations and has many features I may not use but that are there should the occasion arise for that feature...pictures are EXCELLENT.
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18.08.2013
10/10
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Love it. Using it is like using a 35 mm. Sll of the controls are on top. Would have even been better if I had received instructions with it. Beautiful leather case was included and great for protection.
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02.07.2013
10/10
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THIS IS A BUNCH OF NONSENSE HAVING TO LEAVE A REQUIRED AMOUNT OF WORDING. I WON'T DO IT AGAIN UNTIL YOU CHANGE THE RULES.
Скроменый эксперт
07.02.2012
2/10
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I bought a G9 with high hopes. It was working just fine until I really needed it. I took it to an event, started to take pictures and the lens malfunctioned. It simply would not retract... I shut down the camera, tried again and again. I finally gave up and took out my phone with the camera on it. I did not buy a service contract, dumb me and Canon did not do anything to help me other than offer to charge me big bucks for the fix. Finally, I sent it back and waited for the estimate. Over $150. So with a bit of bargaining... and a bit of kindness on their part I am having a fix with a slight discount. I applaud Canon.. although I do believe they do know of the malfunction (not just me). I am hoping that they replace it with a higher version... Hope hope hope.
My best advice.... never buy without a service contract...
My best advice.... never buy without a service contract...
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04.12.2011
10/10
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When i bought the canon G9 camera i was so excited. it took me four months to decide that this was the one. when i finally got it home and got to using it and exploring my options i fell in LOVE. It was my like a best friend for four years. never gave any trouble and took every picture i needed it too. it even lasted through weddings and rough times.It was wonderful,I had even invested in extra lenses and attachments that were also great. I've now had my camera for four years and i woke up one day and it was DEAD.Ii thought maybe the battery needed to be charged, but no, it never came on, it was devastating.So I brought it to get looked at and they said that it really is dead and that to fix it would cost just as much as getting a new newer model camera.After all of that i just wish that it would have lasted longer, i had just gotten to know all of its talents. so yes i give it five stars but be prepared for it to break your heart.
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27.04.2012
8/10
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This camera was purchased to fulfill a specific function. Undoubtedly, it would be appropriate for most users, however the LCD screen was impossible to view in bright light and the viewfinder was not sufficient to my specialized needs. It was fully functional and in great shape for a used piece of equipment, however I returned it to the supplier because it did not meet my requirements.
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28.07.2008
8/10
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First off, I don't want to be a party pooper, so rated the camera a 4 star. With regard to my points below, it should have been a 2-3 star, but that would spoil the G9 overall rating, which should be very good. My review is tailored for those wanting high quality editable RAW images using the Canon G9. For that, I give it a 2-3 star compared to Rebel XTI. So on with the review...
Here is my warning to many of you thinking of purchasing the Canon G9 camera and using it for shooting RAW mode images. If you didn't know, RAW is the best way to obtain nicely composed pictures; i.e., since many of us are amateurs and cannot compose nicely in the field, RAW allows you to tweak the image in the "LAB" on your PC to produce a very good to excellent shot from a bad to average one. If you are into nature and sports photography, you often don't have time to nicely compose (even as an expert), so RAW helps in that scenario too.
I own a Rebel XTI, and use DPP (Digital Photo Professional 3.4.1.1 as of this writing). In general, I was very happy with my XTI + RAW + DPP 3.4 solution. DPP is Canon¡¦s software that comes with EOS cameras for processing RAW images. My Rebel XTI problem was weight on long backpacking and climbing trips--carrying 5# worth of camera is a bit rough with a 50# pack. It's also kind of dangerous to have a large camera readily exposed when you are exposed on a face or steep slope. So I bought a Canon G9, thinking G9 + RAW + DPP 3.4 = excellent compromise between weight and quality, since G9 can shoot in Raw mode and weighs < 1#.
Well, that didn't quite result in image happiness, and here's why: First Canon G9 can only shoot to F8. I like high F-stop for nice crisp pictures of leaves, rock details, people's faces, etc. F8 seemed a bit low for this. In other words, my sharpness levels with camera were not quit there. Secondly, I like to bracket shoot. (3 exposures at a time with different lighting level). This helps me, especially as an amateur. With the G9, bracketing is possible, but takes like 3-4 seconds to complete the 3 image cycle, compared to <1 with the Rebel XTI. So I get a lot less chance of nice image since bracketing for 3 seconds is a pain and often results in too much blur (shake).
Well, ok for my poor ability. The RAW conversion software will handle that, right? Wrong. First off, you cannot use DPP 3.4.1.1 to edit Canon G9 images. Seems like a poor marketing decision by some bozo who didn¡¦t want to let the el-cheapie camera users have access to a nice quality image editing software. I did verify this with Canon tech support today though, so it's a fact.
Well, Ok... Thought I: I'll just use the Raw Image Task (RIT) to process my photos.¨ RIT = Canon's budget software for point-and-shoots that can actually shoot RAW. The problem with this is that RIT is seriously deficient in many regards, as summarized below. NOTE: These lacking features are found in DPP 3.4.1.1 (but you need an EOS Raw image for that). In other words G9 Raw images are stuck to RIT for processing*.
1. RIT clunkiness: RIT requires ZoomBrowser (ZB is an OK viewer by the way) to start. You launch RIT from ZB. Once in RIT, to edit, your view features are substantially limited. Its generally clunky, as described below. For example, to use the tools palette, I must scroll the tools palette window slider up and down to access all the features controls. So I set exposure for example and then scroll down to adjust the sharpness slider. Way too much work to process photos quickly!
2. RIT doesn't allow you to adjust color spectrum in Histogram. This is nice sometimes for creativity, but not possible in RIT.
3. RIT Redraws are very slow: When scrolling from one image to the next, RIT presents a blurred image and then redraws it to a sharper level while you wait. The wait is annoying.
4. RIT cannot do linear contrast. I like linear contrast setting for creativity. I have gotten some of my best snow shots by setting linear contrast.
5. RIT JPG production is time-intensive. Conversion of images to JPG output takes about 2-3x longer than with DPP. So, take a shower, make some breakfast... and read some news during a big conversion batch. ;)
6. RIT cannot do cropping: You feel the camel's back getting heavier? In order to crop, you have to go back to ZB or another program after converting the image to JPG. This is an extra time-consuming confusing step. This sucks bigtime!
7. RIT (or Canon CODEC bug) with sharpness (I tried CODEC's 1.2 and 1.3 by the way): As mentioned earlier, I like high F-stop shots. Since G9 goes only to F8, it's a bit lacking, so I thought I could count on sharpness control in RIT to make me happy. Well, in RIT, I can adjust the sharpness and get a nicely composed, crisp picture. But when I convert to JPG, I get a dull, unsharp picture. To make matters worse, when I close RIT and go back to ZB, I see the
Here is my warning to many of you thinking of purchasing the Canon G9 camera and using it for shooting RAW mode images. If you didn't know, RAW is the best way to obtain nicely composed pictures; i.e., since many of us are amateurs and cannot compose nicely in the field, RAW allows you to tweak the image in the "LAB" on your PC to produce a very good to excellent shot from a bad to average one. If you are into nature and sports photography, you often don't have time to nicely compose (even as an expert), so RAW helps in that scenario too.
I own a Rebel XTI, and use DPP (Digital Photo Professional 3.4.1.1 as of this writing). In general, I was very happy with my XTI + RAW + DPP 3.4 solution. DPP is Canon¡¦s software that comes with EOS cameras for processing RAW images. My Rebel XTI problem was weight on long backpacking and climbing trips--carrying 5# worth of camera is a bit rough with a 50# pack. It's also kind of dangerous to have a large camera readily exposed when you are exposed on a face or steep slope. So I bought a Canon G9, thinking G9 + RAW + DPP 3.4 = excellent compromise between weight and quality, since G9 can shoot in Raw mode and weighs < 1#.
Well, that didn't quite result in image happiness, and here's why: First Canon G9 can only shoot to F8. I like high F-stop for nice crisp pictures of leaves, rock details, people's faces, etc. F8 seemed a bit low for this. In other words, my sharpness levels with camera were not quit there. Secondly, I like to bracket shoot. (3 exposures at a time with different lighting level). This helps me, especially as an amateur. With the G9, bracketing is possible, but takes like 3-4 seconds to complete the 3 image cycle, compared to <1 with the Rebel XTI. So I get a lot less chance of nice image since bracketing for 3 seconds is a pain and often results in too much blur (shake).
Well, ok for my poor ability. The RAW conversion software will handle that, right? Wrong. First off, you cannot use DPP 3.4.1.1 to edit Canon G9 images. Seems like a poor marketing decision by some bozo who didn¡¦t want to let the el-cheapie camera users have access to a nice quality image editing software. I did verify this with Canon tech support today though, so it's a fact.
Well, Ok... Thought I: I'll just use the Raw Image Task (RIT) to process my photos.¨ RIT = Canon's budget software for point-and-shoots that can actually shoot RAW. The problem with this is that RIT is seriously deficient in many regards, as summarized below. NOTE: These lacking features are found in DPP 3.4.1.1 (but you need an EOS Raw image for that). In other words G9 Raw images are stuck to RIT for processing*.
1. RIT clunkiness: RIT requires ZoomBrowser (ZB is an OK viewer by the way) to start. You launch RIT from ZB. Once in RIT, to edit, your view features are substantially limited. Its generally clunky, as described below. For example, to use the tools palette, I must scroll the tools palette window slider up and down to access all the features controls. So I set exposure for example and then scroll down to adjust the sharpness slider. Way too much work to process photos quickly!
2. RIT doesn't allow you to adjust color spectrum in Histogram. This is nice sometimes for creativity, but not possible in RIT.
3. RIT Redraws are very slow: When scrolling from one image to the next, RIT presents a blurred image and then redraws it to a sharper level while you wait. The wait is annoying.
4. RIT cannot do linear contrast. I like linear contrast setting for creativity. I have gotten some of my best snow shots by setting linear contrast.
5. RIT JPG production is time-intensive. Conversion of images to JPG output takes about 2-3x longer than with DPP. So, take a shower, make some breakfast... and read some news during a big conversion batch. ;)
6. RIT cannot do cropping: You feel the camel's back getting heavier? In order to crop, you have to go back to ZB or another program after converting the image to JPG. This is an extra time-consuming confusing step. This sucks bigtime!
7. RIT (or Canon CODEC bug) with sharpness (I tried CODEC's 1.2 and 1.3 by the way): As mentioned earlier, I like high F-stop shots. Since G9 goes only to F8, it's a bit lacking, so I thought I could count on sharpness control in RIT to make me happy. Well, in RIT, I can adjust the sharpness and get a nicely composed, crisp picture. But when I convert to JPG, I get a dull, unsharp picture. To make matters worse, when I close RIT and go back to ZB, I see the
Скроменый эксперт
30.12.2008
10/10
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I have had this camera for over 8 months now. During that time, I have done some random photography, and traveled to Barcelona, Granada, Mallorca, and St. Louis. I have taken water shots, night shots, and usual tourist shots. I have also traveled to 59 cities in 10 countries, and most (if not all) of my earlier photographs are day shots, as most point and shoot cameras offer limited controls.
For my trips to wild life refuge, bird sanctuary etc I would carry my DSLR, but I hated to lug it around when I know that I am not headed to a safari. So, I was left with typical consumer cameras- I have tried Sony Cybershot DSC-T70, Samsung (camcorder with 5.2 mp still- NEVER buy it), Canon Powershot S5 IS, and Nikon Coolpix. Samsung- just stay away. Sony Cybershot had poor battery and limited control. Ditto for Nikon Coolpix. Though Nikon one is a much recent model, it still had all the point and shoot stuff, but that's about it. The Canon one was too bulky for a pocket camera.
So, I wanted a camera that will have 5 to 6 optical zoom, as I don't need more than that in daily life. Unless you are doing wildlife photography, I don't see the point of higher optical zoom. I would have been happy with about 6 MP resolution- Canon G9 offered twice as that. I wanted a camera that uses SD card (in fact, that is another reason that I stay away from Sony cameras). I also wanted something that would allow me to set light, shutter, aperture, contrast- the whole range. AND YES! Canon G9 allows for all this, and more.
There are a few night shots that I have taken with no flash. [IMHO, the flash, for most part, ruins night photography. You can even try taking a photo of a Christmas tree with flash and then compare without flash; and see the difference. The problem, however, is if you use the basic point and shoot cam then you can't control how much light camera should absorb, and the photos will come out too dark; and if you take it with flash, it normally comes out bland. So, THAT is a BIG plus for Canon G9. You get to set every bit of control.
The other BIG plus [similar to why I still love the old roll cameras as well as DSLRs] is that I can blur the background imagery esp. in nature photography. Yes! This one makes it possible, other point and shoot don't allow for this.
It also has the regular features- records videos, color swap, color accent, photo stitch, time lapse movies, beach, indoor, snow, portrait, sports, under water, landscape, and the usual stuff.
It is not as light as a basic point and shoot, but also not as big as the SLRs.
What not to do? After getting this camera I also got the adapter and telephoto and wide angle lenses. Yes, you can attach those lenses on this one. But I returned them within a week. Why? Well, it defeats the purpose of carrying a small camera (compared to DSLRs). Also, unlike DSLRs, where the lense would retract into the body of the camera, with these ones, you are basically stuck with them! So, if you plan to buy camera lenses for this one, I'll say go for a small DSLR instead.
I also bought two extra batteries- each could last for up to 5 hours, depending on the weather and use.
I use 8GB SD card with it, and it never runs out. I carry an extra one though as sometimes when I take videos it does fill up.
What could be better? Well, I wish it had a wider shot capacity. But I don't miss it particularly.
The most imp point about photography- it is only 10% about the camera; the 90% is you! Many may disagree, but I also don't believe that one has to join any professional or even hobby class to learn photography. I haven't, and my friends think that I am doing alright! Good luck! If you are looking for something that allows you the freedom to take any pictures and play, while also enable you to learn photography, then this is the one. And I hope that this review, and some of the photos that I have posted for your reference, helps you make your decision!
PS: I enjoy this camera so much, that I actually wrote my first ever review for anything in this world!
For my trips to wild life refuge, bird sanctuary etc I would carry my DSLR, but I hated to lug it around when I know that I am not headed to a safari. So, I was left with typical consumer cameras- I have tried Sony Cybershot DSC-T70, Samsung (camcorder with 5.2 mp still- NEVER buy it), Canon Powershot S5 IS, and Nikon Coolpix. Samsung- just stay away. Sony Cybershot had poor battery and limited control. Ditto for Nikon Coolpix. Though Nikon one is a much recent model, it still had all the point and shoot stuff, but that's about it. The Canon one was too bulky for a pocket camera.
So, I wanted a camera that will have 5 to 6 optical zoom, as I don't need more than that in daily life. Unless you are doing wildlife photography, I don't see the point of higher optical zoom. I would have been happy with about 6 MP resolution- Canon G9 offered twice as that. I wanted a camera that uses SD card (in fact, that is another reason that I stay away from Sony cameras). I also wanted something that would allow me to set light, shutter, aperture, contrast- the whole range. AND YES! Canon G9 allows for all this, and more.
There are a few night shots that I have taken with no flash. [IMHO, the flash, for most part, ruins night photography. You can even try taking a photo of a Christmas tree with flash and then compare without flash; and see the difference. The problem, however, is if you use the basic point and shoot cam then you can't control how much light camera should absorb, and the photos will come out too dark; and if you take it with flash, it normally comes out bland. So, THAT is a BIG plus for Canon G9. You get to set every bit of control.
The other BIG plus [similar to why I still love the old roll cameras as well as DSLRs] is that I can blur the background imagery esp. in nature photography. Yes! This one makes it possible, other point and shoot don't allow for this.
It also has the regular features- records videos, color swap, color accent, photo stitch, time lapse movies, beach, indoor, snow, portrait, sports, under water, landscape, and the usual stuff.
It is not as light as a basic point and shoot, but also not as big as the SLRs.
What not to do? After getting this camera I also got the adapter and telephoto and wide angle lenses. Yes, you can attach those lenses on this one. But I returned them within a week. Why? Well, it defeats the purpose of carrying a small camera (compared to DSLRs). Also, unlike DSLRs, where the lense would retract into the body of the camera, with these ones, you are basically stuck with them! So, if you plan to buy camera lenses for this one, I'll say go for a small DSLR instead.
I also bought two extra batteries- each could last for up to 5 hours, depending on the weather and use.
I use 8GB SD card with it, and it never runs out. I carry an extra one though as sometimes when I take videos it does fill up.
What could be better? Well, I wish it had a wider shot capacity. But I don't miss it particularly.
The most imp point about photography- it is only 10% about the camera; the 90% is you! Many may disagree, but I also don't believe that one has to join any professional or even hobby class to learn photography. I haven't, and my friends think that I am doing alright! Good luck! If you are looking for something that allows you the freedom to take any pictures and play, while also enable you to learn photography, then this is the one. And I hope that this review, and some of the photos that I have posted for your reference, helps you make your decision!
PS: I enjoy this camera so much, that I actually wrote my first ever review for anything in this world!
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19.10.2011
10/10
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I bought this camera on 2007 ($ 550), and love it more and more each time I used it; until 3 years later it fell down and broke the optical unit. Recently I repaired it and I'm using it everyday with the same enthusiasm.
What I like most from this camera are the several DSLR features available from menus and buttons.
Picture quality is awesome. There's some problem with low light pictures. I suggest to attach an external flash.
The camera has a very fast starting and also the shutter speed and autofocus funcionality.
I recommend it without any doubt !
What I like most from this camera are the several DSLR features available from menus and buttons.
Picture quality is awesome. There's some problem with low light pictures. I suggest to attach an external flash.
The camera has a very fast starting and also the shutter speed and autofocus funcionality.
I recommend it without any doubt !
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10.11.2008
8/10
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Best Buy outlets have Canon G9 on clearance for $350, which is about the max I believe you should be paying for it nowadays. The model is quickly becoming obsolete. The next generation of prosumer cameras has already entered the the market (Canon G10, Panasonic LX3, Nikon P6000, etc). So unless you get a really good deal, there are few compelling reasons to buy G9 any more. One caveat, however: if portrait taking is of importance to you, this is the area where G9 still delivers the goods (more on it later).
Other people have already discussed nearly every aspect of the camera in great detail. So I just have a couple of additional comments and observations to share with those who are still considering G9. Hope that some folks will find these useful.
1. A number of Canon G9 users have complained of dust getting into the lens barrel. Apparently this stuff coats the inside of the lens elements and essentially turns the camera into a useless piece of junk. It is a known manufacturing defect, wherein dust is trapped within the bodies of some cameras during the production. Canon will clean it out for free during the warranty period. Obviously, not every camera has been affected, and the lens on my camera has stayed crystal clear. But if you are considering buying G9 on E-bay, it helps to be aware of the issue.
2. At the full extended zoom (6x), Canon G9 blurs the background and takes studio-quality portraits. This is where G9 really shines. There is a beautiful 3-dimensional aspect to the faces, just like what you see on professional photos. In my opinion, this is by far the best feature of this camera. I previously owned Sony V1, which had a large sensor coupled with a high quality Zeiss lens. It produced excellent photos, but it could never match the portraits that come out of G9.
Incidentally, judging from the CameraLab review of G10 (Canon's next generation upgrade to G9), the G10's shorter telephoto lens (5x) loses the capability of shallowing the depth of field, and as a result produces only average portraits. So in my unprofessional opinion, G9 will beat G10 in portrait quality on any given day.
3. I love the photostitch mode. It creates some amazing panoramic pictures; you gotta see them to believe.
4. Low light performance is OK, but not quite as good as some other point and shoot cameras. Pictures with ISO above 400 are only marginally useful.
5. The dynamic range of the photos is frankly mediocre. Hopefully, Canon G10 will perform better in this area, thanks to its new intelligent contrast feature. I-contrast is a new image processing algorithm designed to brighten up dark areas on the picture. Nikon P6000 has a similar function called D-lighting. It is my understanding that you can improve dynamic range of your photos by fiddling with RAW images on the computer, but I have not been so successful using Canon supplied software. I do not own Adobe, which could be my problem to begin with.
6. The G9 lens is not quite as sharp as I expected coming from Canon. I am not talking about the soft-looking image tones, which are a hallmark of all Canon cameras (as opposed to Sony or Panasonic). What I am trying to say is that the detail-resolving power of Canon lens on G9, while by no means poor, does not quite match what you get from Zeiss or Leica. Apparently, Canon has been painfully aware of the fact. As a result, Powershot G10 is reported to have been given a much sharper lens with greater detail resolving power.
7. No matter what settings I use (including custom white balance, different saturation and sharpness levels), my camera is uncapable of correctly rendering purple color. The color looks violet on final images, which is close enough but no cigar. In comparison, Sony V1 renders the same color accurately in auto mode.
8. Finally, the camera has a neck strap, but no wrist strap. Most of you don't care, but those who prefer a wrist strap will have to search for an aftermarket option.
Other people have already discussed nearly every aspect of the camera in great detail. So I just have a couple of additional comments and observations to share with those who are still considering G9. Hope that some folks will find these useful.
1. A number of Canon G9 users have complained of dust getting into the lens barrel. Apparently this stuff coats the inside of the lens elements and essentially turns the camera into a useless piece of junk. It is a known manufacturing defect, wherein dust is trapped within the bodies of some cameras during the production. Canon will clean it out for free during the warranty period. Obviously, not every camera has been affected, and the lens on my camera has stayed crystal clear. But if you are considering buying G9 on E-bay, it helps to be aware of the issue.
2. At the full extended zoom (6x), Canon G9 blurs the background and takes studio-quality portraits. This is where G9 really shines. There is a beautiful 3-dimensional aspect to the faces, just like what you see on professional photos. In my opinion, this is by far the best feature of this camera. I previously owned Sony V1, which had a large sensor coupled with a high quality Zeiss lens. It produced excellent photos, but it could never match the portraits that come out of G9.
Incidentally, judging from the CameraLab review of G10 (Canon's next generation upgrade to G9), the G10's shorter telephoto lens (5x) loses the capability of shallowing the depth of field, and as a result produces only average portraits. So in my unprofessional opinion, G9 will beat G10 in portrait quality on any given day.
3. I love the photostitch mode. It creates some amazing panoramic pictures; you gotta see them to believe.
4. Low light performance is OK, but not quite as good as some other point and shoot cameras. Pictures with ISO above 400 are only marginally useful.
5. The dynamic range of the photos is frankly mediocre. Hopefully, Canon G10 will perform better in this area, thanks to its new intelligent contrast feature. I-contrast is a new image processing algorithm designed to brighten up dark areas on the picture. Nikon P6000 has a similar function called D-lighting. It is my understanding that you can improve dynamic range of your photos by fiddling with RAW images on the computer, but I have not been so successful using Canon supplied software. I do not own Adobe, which could be my problem to begin with.
6. The G9 lens is not quite as sharp as I expected coming from Canon. I am not talking about the soft-looking image tones, which are a hallmark of all Canon cameras (as opposed to Sony or Panasonic). What I am trying to say is that the detail-resolving power of Canon lens on G9, while by no means poor, does not quite match what you get from Zeiss or Leica. Apparently, Canon has been painfully aware of the fact. As a result, Powershot G10 is reported to have been given a much sharper lens with greater detail resolving power.
7. No matter what settings I use (including custom white balance, different saturation and sharpness levels), my camera is uncapable of correctly rendering purple color. The color looks violet on final images, which is close enough but no cigar. In comparison, Sony V1 renders the same color accurately in auto mode.
8. Finally, the camera has a neck strap, but no wrist strap. Most of you don't care, but those who prefer a wrist strap will have to search for an aftermarket option.
Скроменый эксперт
30.06.2008
8/10
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Like alot of reviewers here, I bought the G9 as a sophisticated point and shoot upgrade, not wanting to lug around a heavy DSLR, yet wanting more sophisticated pictures than most point and shoots can handle. I have found that I use a camera alot more if it is easy to carry around, and the G9 fits that bill very well. It's not like my little Elph, which almost goes unnoticed in a shirt pocket; but it will fit into a jacket pocket quite easily and takes vastly superior pictures to the Elph.
Do not be under the impression that the G9 will shoot the "same as" a DSLR, however, because it won't. But in most circumstances (other than low light, as others have mentioned) the large majority of people will be fairly awed by the pictures this beautiful little camera can take. It IS that good. Start to get over 400 ISO, however, and, well, then it gets a little grainy and noisy.
The camera can be set on full auto and take "very good" pictures, but I would not waste my money on the G9 if that is all you are going to do with it. This camera is definitely for the more creative types. I think it works best in aperture priority or shutter priority modes, although there are so many different settings on this camera it can take days to wade through the instruction manual to cover them all. I've had mine for about a month and I'm still not through it yet, it's been easy to "use" but difficult to "master", but I happen to think that's a good thing.
I would highly recommend the Lensmate brand adapter for the G9. It solves two problems inherent in the G9's design - first, it protects the zoom lens when it is extended, second, it makes the camera much easier to hold and manipulate. It is also made out of aluminum and is of much higher quality than the cheap Canon plastic adapter. Also, the Lensmate adapter is threaded so you can use filters, which I do, a UV and a polarized, when required. I keep my Lensmate adapter on all the time, even though it adds slightly to the G9's bulk.
Also, do yourself a favor and spend the $6 on an G9 LCD screen protector. Peel it off and stick it on, poof, no worries about scratching the beautiful and bright screen (and it is really beautiful at 3"). 'Nuff said.
A few other options for the G9 I found extremely worthwhile: the high quality metal grip and thumb rest by Richard Franiec. Again, they make the G9 so much easier to handle and shoot. I also bought the G9 leather case (these are only sold by Canon in Japan for some reason, but you can find them on ebay). I especially like how "60's retro" the already retro G9 looks with this case. It is a two piece design and with only the bottom part of the case attached (screws into the tripod mount), the camera is still functional and it does a good job of protecting most of the camera body.
I also bought a Sandisk 4GB Extreme III HDSC card for the camera, with a card reader. It'll hold plenty of pix and vid for my needs. A 2GB card is probably sufficient, and if you tend to lose cards you might want to stick with that instead since it's cheaper than replacing a 4GB card. The card the camera comes with is so small it's really basically useless.
Lastly, I considered getting some Raynox lenses for the G9, but decided against it as the effective lens on the G9 is already 35mm-210mm equivalent. Adding a supplemental/larger lens to the G9 (unless I was doing macro work or just had it set up on a tripod and didn't care) would just make the camera bulkier, meaning I would use it less. Again, the point of this camera is to take it with me wherever I go. So I'm happy with the camera set up the way it is.
I have not had the chance to use the video on this camera yet, and I've heard people complain about the inability to use the digital zoom function with it... Oh well, that is not the primary reason I bought the camera and it is not that important to me.
As far as the pictures I've taken so far, I'm extremely pleased with them. I took the G9 with me on vacation to a New England beach destination this summer right after I got it. Again, I was not expecting DSLR quality, jaw-dropping photos, but the G9 really delivered nonetheless. If you are a decent photographer, "non-professionals" will be very, very impressed with your pictures.
I hope this review helps you decide if the G9 is the right camera for you, and if it is, what other options you might want to consider getting along with it. Good luck and happy shooting.
Do not be under the impression that the G9 will shoot the "same as" a DSLR, however, because it won't. But in most circumstances (other than low light, as others have mentioned) the large majority of people will be fairly awed by the pictures this beautiful little camera can take. It IS that good. Start to get over 400 ISO, however, and, well, then it gets a little grainy and noisy.
The camera can be set on full auto and take "very good" pictures, but I would not waste my money on the G9 if that is all you are going to do with it. This camera is definitely for the more creative types. I think it works best in aperture priority or shutter priority modes, although there are so many different settings on this camera it can take days to wade through the instruction manual to cover them all. I've had mine for about a month and I'm still not through it yet, it's been easy to "use" but difficult to "master", but I happen to think that's a good thing.
I would highly recommend the Lensmate brand adapter for the G9. It solves two problems inherent in the G9's design - first, it protects the zoom lens when it is extended, second, it makes the camera much easier to hold and manipulate. It is also made out of aluminum and is of much higher quality than the cheap Canon plastic adapter. Also, the Lensmate adapter is threaded so you can use filters, which I do, a UV and a polarized, when required. I keep my Lensmate adapter on all the time, even though it adds slightly to the G9's bulk.
Also, do yourself a favor and spend the $6 on an G9 LCD screen protector. Peel it off and stick it on, poof, no worries about scratching the beautiful and bright screen (and it is really beautiful at 3"). 'Nuff said.
A few other options for the G9 I found extremely worthwhile: the high quality metal grip and thumb rest by Richard Franiec. Again, they make the G9 so much easier to handle and shoot. I also bought the G9 leather case (these are only sold by Canon in Japan for some reason, but you can find them on ebay). I especially like how "60's retro" the already retro G9 looks with this case. It is a two piece design and with only the bottom part of the case attached (screws into the tripod mount), the camera is still functional and it does a good job of protecting most of the camera body.
I also bought a Sandisk 4GB Extreme III HDSC card for the camera, with a card reader. It'll hold plenty of pix and vid for my needs. A 2GB card is probably sufficient, and if you tend to lose cards you might want to stick with that instead since it's cheaper than replacing a 4GB card. The card the camera comes with is so small it's really basically useless.
Lastly, I considered getting some Raynox lenses for the G9, but decided against it as the effective lens on the G9 is already 35mm-210mm equivalent. Adding a supplemental/larger lens to the G9 (unless I was doing macro work or just had it set up on a tripod and didn't care) would just make the camera bulkier, meaning I would use it less. Again, the point of this camera is to take it with me wherever I go. So I'm happy with the camera set up the way it is.
I have not had the chance to use the video on this camera yet, and I've heard people complain about the inability to use the digital zoom function with it... Oh well, that is not the primary reason I bought the camera and it is not that important to me.
As far as the pictures I've taken so far, I'm extremely pleased with them. I took the G9 with me on vacation to a New England beach destination this summer right after I got it. Again, I was not expecting DSLR quality, jaw-dropping photos, but the G9 really delivered nonetheless. If you are a decent photographer, "non-professionals" will be very, very impressed with your pictures.
I hope this review helps you decide if the G9 is the right camera for you, and if it is, what other options you might want to consider getting along with it. Good luck and happy shooting.
Скроменый эксперт
02.12.2011
2/10
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Ужасно
Product just failed to work after 2 years. Very disappointing for the amount of money I paid. Warranty is expired and $600 is gone.
Скроменый эксперт
21.11.2011
10/10
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Великолепно
I love this camera. It's really durable and I own more than one of these. The Powershots are work horses and you can take thousands of pictures without a hiccup.
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