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Скроменый эксперт
17.10.2007
8/10
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pros: 3" screen, RAW, image stabilization,numerous program modes but can also be fully manual, ND (neutral density) filter, lightweight, will shoot RAW and high quality jpg together, takes great photos
cons:
--the neckstrap that comes with this camera is cheap looking and IMHO unnecessary. as the camera doesn't weigh much, I ended up attaching a wrist strap to the eyelet on the right side of the camera (works best for those who are right handed,and it is also away from that big screen).
--Outside of Canon's own software (ZoomBrowserEX), no other converters available (yet) for processing RAW images
--megapixel overkill/ not enough wide angle: I would have been happier if the G9 were only 10MP and the lens were wider (25-28mm, for example). Interior shots and landscapes just cry out for a wide angle lens...
general comments:
I bough the G9 as an "upgrade" to my canon s400, after first having looked into lighter weight dlsrs (Canon XT,XTi/Nikon D40x, D80 etc etc) on the market. Unfortunately, they all turned out to be much too heavy for me.
Alot of comments have been posted (also on the G7)about the controls being small-->if you have small hands, this is a big advantage. One of my favorite film cameras (besides my F3 is my old Olympus OM-10, which is scaled to smaller hands).
On the G9, the ISO is set using a selector dial on top of the camera, most camera modes (auto, manual, aperture priority, etc) are also selected via another dial (except individual program modes, which are selected from the screen menu). The dials not only gives the camera a bit of a retro look,it is also super convenient that not everything is screen based and menu driven.
So far, I'm a happy camper, not a twinge of buyer's remorse!
cons:
--the neckstrap that comes with this camera is cheap looking and IMHO unnecessary. as the camera doesn't weigh much, I ended up attaching a wrist strap to the eyelet on the right side of the camera (works best for those who are right handed,and it is also away from that big screen).
--Outside of Canon's own software (ZoomBrowserEX), no other converters available (yet) for processing RAW images
--megapixel overkill/ not enough wide angle: I would have been happier if the G9 were only 10MP and the lens were wider (25-28mm, for example). Interior shots and landscapes just cry out for a wide angle lens...
general comments:
I bough the G9 as an "upgrade" to my canon s400, after first having looked into lighter weight dlsrs (Canon XT,XTi/Nikon D40x, D80 etc etc) on the market. Unfortunately, they all turned out to be much too heavy for me.
Alot of comments have been posted (also on the G7)about the controls being small-->if you have small hands, this is a big advantage. One of my favorite film cameras (besides my F3 is my old Olympus OM-10, which is scaled to smaller hands).
On the G9, the ISO is set using a selector dial on top of the camera, most camera modes (auto, manual, aperture priority, etc) are also selected via another dial (except individual program modes, which are selected from the screen menu). The dials not only gives the camera a bit of a retro look,it is also super convenient that not everything is screen based and menu driven.
So far, I'm a happy camper, not a twinge of buyer's remorse!
Скроменый эксперт
10.11.2008
10/10
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I am a professional photographer and this is the only camera I use. When I am exhibiting (usually large works of 1m2), other photographers will come up to me with clunky SLRs around their necks asking what I shoot with. When I pull out the tiny G9 they think I am joking.
Great camera. Works best in manual mode. I was afraid to get it because I had read so much about bad quality control (factory defects), but I haven't had any problems.
Great camera. Works best in manual mode. I was afraid to get it because I had read so much about bad quality control (factory defects), but I haven't had any problems.
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17.01.2009
10/10
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Overall camera is great with enough autofor quick shooting as well as options for semi pro. Not so good in low light conditions, especially indoors; some pixelation will occur. I bought my self 430EX II to compensate.
Скроменый эксперт
04.05.2008
6/10
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Плохо
I purchased the G9 looking to replace my aging Powershot S60. I decided to get the G9 based on my experiences with previously owned Powershots A20, S50, and S60. I liked the ability of all of the former cameras of being able to take usable photos in low light.
The G9 fails to deliver on image quality. All images display an incredible amount of noise. Even in broad daylight, noise is rife throughout a G9 image.
Pros:
-Great form factor. I really love the build and physical quality of the G9. Its great to hold, and carry. Very portable.
-Great LCD. I have people walk up to me when they see it and they comment on how nice it is.
Cons:
-Useless optical view finder. The lens often intrudes into its view.
-Noise! Noise! Noise! you can't escape it. Not sure if you can fix in post-processing (which I don't want to do in the first place-it should come out of the camera ready to go)
I must admit, I have not yet tried shooting RAW to see if the noise is any better. At some point, I may update this review to include my RAW findings.
The G9 fails to deliver on image quality. All images display an incredible amount of noise. Even in broad daylight, noise is rife throughout a G9 image.
Pros:
-Great form factor. I really love the build and physical quality of the G9. Its great to hold, and carry. Very portable.
-Great LCD. I have people walk up to me when they see it and they comment on how nice it is.
Cons:
-Useless optical view finder. The lens often intrudes into its view.
-Noise! Noise! Noise! you can't escape it. Not sure if you can fix in post-processing (which I don't want to do in the first place-it should come out of the camera ready to go)
I must admit, I have not yet tried shooting RAW to see if the noise is any better. At some point, I may update this review to include my RAW findings.
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21.09.2007
10/10
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If you're a photographer who cares about image quality, and can't always lug around a DSLR, buy this camera. You will have no regrets.
I've had its predecessor, the G7, for about a year. It has been my normal always-in-the-bag camera. The G7 was limited at ISO 400; the G9 isn't. My normal workflow with the G9 is to use CS3 to import RAW images (fixing chromatic abberation on the way into CS3 in 16-bit mode), and then to use Noise Ninja to clean up image noise. With this workflow, ISO 400 and ISO 800 are completely usable. (You can also play with some other settings in Adobe Camera Raw, like Recovery.)
And for everyone: you really should never, ever use a built-in strobe on a camera. The G9 (like the G7) has a hot shoe. Use it!
Canon fixed a bunch of the G7's problems in the G9, the most glaring of which is the G9 now has a battery meter! (I can't tell you how much that lapse bugged me.) The new LCD monitor is much, much bigger -- and gorgeous. And best of all, the camera body is the exact same size and shape, and fits in my underwater housing. (Update: not all the buttons work. The most glaring problem is possibly the zoom can't be changed, and that you can't change to macro mode underwater. I'll probably get the new housing, but the existing one is functional.)
Nits: the new cover for the USB connector is a downgrade, but one that I can put up with. The lens is unchanged, and has a fair bit of barrel distortion at its widest angle. You can clean up the barrel distortion somewhat in CS3, but straight horizontal lines become slightly wavy. I'm being hyper-picky here, but please know that you're not replacing a DSLR with a prime wide angle lens. You're just buying a small camera that you can take anywhere.
Buy it. Shoot lots of pictures with it. Be happy!
I've had its predecessor, the G7, for about a year. It has been my normal always-in-the-bag camera. The G7 was limited at ISO 400; the G9 isn't. My normal workflow with the G9 is to use CS3 to import RAW images (fixing chromatic abberation on the way into CS3 in 16-bit mode), and then to use Noise Ninja to clean up image noise. With this workflow, ISO 400 and ISO 800 are completely usable. (You can also play with some other settings in Adobe Camera Raw, like Recovery.)
And for everyone: you really should never, ever use a built-in strobe on a camera. The G9 (like the G7) has a hot shoe. Use it!
Canon fixed a bunch of the G7's problems in the G9, the most glaring of which is the G9 now has a battery meter! (I can't tell you how much that lapse bugged me.) The new LCD monitor is much, much bigger -- and gorgeous. And best of all, the camera body is the exact same size and shape, and fits in my underwater housing. (Update: not all the buttons work. The most glaring problem is possibly the zoom can't be changed, and that you can't change to macro mode underwater. I'll probably get the new housing, but the existing one is functional.)
Nits: the new cover for the USB connector is a downgrade, but one that I can put up with. The lens is unchanged, and has a fair bit of barrel distortion at its widest angle. You can clean up the barrel distortion somewhat in CS3, but straight horizontal lines become slightly wavy. I'm being hyper-picky here, but please know that you're not replacing a DSLR with a prime wide angle lens. You're just buying a small camera that you can take anywhere.
Buy it. Shoot lots of pictures with it. Be happy!
Скроменый эксперт
11.06.2008
10/10
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I have had this camera for a couple of weeks now and all i can say is that it is an excellent compact camera. The camera feels solid with none of that plastic feel of so many of the new cameras. The pictures are excellent and produce truely amazing detail. The anti jitter works well and allows you to take pictures of distant objects with a minimum of blur. I am still exploring all the features of which there are many. The only problem I have has so far is the fact the screen is polarized and if you are wearing polarized sunglasses the screen disappears as you change the orientation of the camera. It actually took me a little while to figure out what was going on that I could see the screen in a vertical orientation but not a horizontal one. :) I did have one other problem and it was windows XP could not handle the large image size of the .jpg file, but that was quickly corrected with a different file viewer.
Скроменый эксперт
23.11.2008
8/10
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Better images than the new G10 (I have both). I do like the G10s wider angle lens however. Both this and the G10 are great high end point and shoots. Best uses are landscapes and subjects that are still. If you want to shoot action, buy a DSLR. Built like a tank and fits perfectly into the "take it everywhere" class.
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22.03.2008
10/10
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Great: Very fast on, fast shutter, not so bad time to next picture. Big, bright display with terrific choices of info presented (magnified manual focus assist, real time histogram, exposure settings, etc.). Easy manual exposure, focus, ASA, overrides, etc. Excellent image stabilization. Phenomenal sharpness from tele to wide to 1 cm macro, corner to corner. Respectably low noise at very high ASA. Terrific, near 1:1 macros (but poor stand-off distance - 1 cm). Many clever and useful auto focus modes that all seem to work very well.
Not so great: Small enough, but not a shirt pocket camera. Built-in flash very limited useful range. Viewfinder limited use at close range and wider zooms. Complex feature set, but not so difficult to learn with reasonable ease/access to all functions -- reading the manual is important for many features, but the manual is well indexed and easy to use, and once a feature is understood, the manual is not likely to be needed again (easy to remember operations).
Less than good: Expensive for a compact camera, but far more serious capabilities than others.
Not so great: Small enough, but not a shirt pocket camera. Built-in flash very limited useful range. Viewfinder limited use at close range and wider zooms. Complex feature set, but not so difficult to learn with reasonable ease/access to all functions -- reading the manual is important for many features, but the manual is well indexed and easy to use, and once a feature is understood, the manual is not likely to be needed again (easy to remember operations).
Less than good: Expensive for a compact camera, but far more serious capabilities than others.
Скроменый эксперт
28.11.2007
10/10
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I've been using Canons for 30 years. Until I recently bought a Canon 30D, my main camera was a Canon G-5. There is no question about its superior image quality and its rugged build, but the best thing was the LCD which flips out and tilts up or down. This meant if the only way to get your shot was to stand on a ladder or lay on the ground, you could set the LCD so that you could look straight up at it while holding the camera over your head or set the LCD so that you could look into it while bending over and holding the camera close to the ground. It had the added advantage of enabling you to compose and shoot in stealth mode by not having to hold the camera to your eye. In fact, of the thousands of images I shot with my G-5, I only looked through the viewfinder a dozen times or less.
I hope no one takes offense at this not being a review of the G-9, but I've been wanting to whine to someone about Canon turning their back on the incredible feature they discontinued after the G-5. Video cameras still have this type of LCD, but as far as I know it has entirely disappeared from the world of still cameras.
My experience with Canons and with the G series tells me even without that wonderful pan and tilt LCD viewfinder, this might be the best camera you can buy short of a reflex, and maybe better given its small size and low price which is quite a bargain compared to the $850 paid for my G-5 just a few years ago.
My advice -- if you can find a good quality used G5, buy it.
I hope no one takes offense at this not being a review of the G-9, but I've been wanting to whine to someone about Canon turning their back on the incredible feature they discontinued after the G-5. Video cameras still have this type of LCD, but as far as I know it has entirely disappeared from the world of still cameras.
My experience with Canons and with the G series tells me even without that wonderful pan and tilt LCD viewfinder, this might be the best camera you can buy short of a reflex, and maybe better given its small size and low price which is quite a bargain compared to the $850 paid for my G-5 just a few years ago.
My advice -- if you can find a good quality used G5, buy it.
Скроменый эксперт
11.01.2008
8/10
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This is the 4th point and shoot I have owned and it is so far the one with the best image quality. The photos in JPEG right out of the camera are crisp, well exposed and have rich colors ( a testament to DIGIC III ).
The camera is pretty quick and responsive for a P and S, but of course not as fast as an SLR. This is not a camera for sports or fast moving action ( no P ansd S will really do that well ) Pictures are very sharp.
The camera is well built and full of the features an advanced amateur like myself demands. The LCD viewfinder is very good. The optical viewfinder is not very representative of the actual image captured.
Things I did not like:
1) No grip. There is an aftermarket grip that can be attached and works well.
2) Optical viewfinder.
3) Dynamic range is limited ( ability to capture well images with very different areas of light and contrast ). To be fair this is the case with all P and S and is a virtue of the tiny sensors.
Things I liked
1) Image quality in my opinion is better than the S5 IS that I owned before. The G9 does not show purple fringing...the S5 did.
2) Solid build.
3) Nice set of features.
4) Ability to use Canon compatible external flashes.
Overall a very nice little camera.
The camera is pretty quick and responsive for a P and S, but of course not as fast as an SLR. This is not a camera for sports or fast moving action ( no P ansd S will really do that well ) Pictures are very sharp.
The camera is well built and full of the features an advanced amateur like myself demands. The LCD viewfinder is very good. The optical viewfinder is not very representative of the actual image captured.
Things I did not like:
1) No grip. There is an aftermarket grip that can be attached and works well.
2) Optical viewfinder.
3) Dynamic range is limited ( ability to capture well images with very different areas of light and contrast ). To be fair this is the case with all P and S and is a virtue of the tiny sensors.
Things I liked
1) Image quality in my opinion is better than the S5 IS that I owned before. The G9 does not show purple fringing...the S5 did.
2) Solid build.
3) Nice set of features.
4) Ability to use Canon compatible external flashes.
Overall a very nice little camera.
Скроменый эксперт
24.12.2007
10/10
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There is plenty to love about the G9. I have a 5D and 20D but since I picked up the G9 in November I haven't used the big cameras at all. It's not they have fallen out of favor, it's winter in Northeast Ohio, and after a magnificent Fall things are looking a bit bleak right now. So that's what makes the G9 so much fun.
First of all, the retro (Leica-look) style makes me think I can be the next Henri Cartier-Bresson! With a small G9 in my pocket I can flip it out and capture all those "decisive moments" I miss with my big cameras (well, more like "indecisive moments" but I'm getting better).
Next is all the new tools on the G9. Face it, a big chunk of camera owners are gadget freaks. You'll spend hours on end figuring out all the cool features in the G9. From new Shooting settings to wide (16:9) frame capture to image-stabilized video it's a dream toy. Oh yeah, it's got RAW too.
The video feature is great. Anything you shoot on it can go on YouTube any day and look great.
Let's talk quality. It doesn't match the images I can get on my 5D. If the ISO is over 200 noise creeps in. Not bad but still the 12.1 sensor doesn't compare to DSLR quality. But this camera is all about power and convenience which you can't get in a DSLR. Think of all the new images you can create with this in your pocket or belt loop. Get creative! Have fun! Canon rocks!
First of all, the retro (Leica-look) style makes me think I can be the next Henri Cartier-Bresson! With a small G9 in my pocket I can flip it out and capture all those "decisive moments" I miss with my big cameras (well, more like "indecisive moments" but I'm getting better).
Next is all the new tools on the G9. Face it, a big chunk of camera owners are gadget freaks. You'll spend hours on end figuring out all the cool features in the G9. From new Shooting settings to wide (16:9) frame capture to image-stabilized video it's a dream toy. Oh yeah, it's got RAW too.
The video feature is great. Anything you shoot on it can go on YouTube any day and look great.
Let's talk quality. It doesn't match the images I can get on my 5D. If the ISO is over 200 noise creeps in. Not bad but still the 12.1 sensor doesn't compare to DSLR quality. But this camera is all about power and convenience which you can't get in a DSLR. Think of all the new images you can create with this in your pocket or belt loop. Get creative! Have fun! Canon rocks!
Скроменый эксперт
02.03.2008
8/10
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After agonizing over a travel camera (I currently have an EOS 30D and lenses), I purchased a G9 three weeks ago and took it on a trip to Hong Kong. I have been pleasantly surprised with the quality of the pictures, particularly night shots and will be using this camera exclusively for travel from now on. I think that most will find it a very acceptable compromise in terms of image quality and availability vs. bulk and hassle.
Pros
- Small Size
- Hot Shoe and E-TTL Flash capability
- Used the above with a 430 EX ¡Vexcellent results!
- Image Stabilization works very well
- Built-in ND filter
- Lens performance
- Long exposure night shots look great
- Large LCD
- Face Detection performance
- ISO dial
- Manual Focus
- RAW capability
- Well built
Cons
- Rear control dial too small and crowded
- High noise levels in low ambient light
- Ergonomics awkward, front grip too small
- Minimum aperture of f/8 is limiting
- Could use more zoom steps
- Flip out LCD would be nice
- I would give up the long end of the zoom for a 28mm equivalent
Pros
- Small Size
- Hot Shoe and E-TTL Flash capability
- Used the above with a 430 EX ¡Vexcellent results!
- Image Stabilization works very well
- Built-in ND filter
- Lens performance
- Long exposure night shots look great
- Large LCD
- Face Detection performance
- ISO dial
- Manual Focus
- RAW capability
- Well built
Cons
- Rear control dial too small and crowded
- High noise levels in low ambient light
- Ergonomics awkward, front grip too small
- Minimum aperture of f/8 is limiting
- Could use more zoom steps
- Flip out LCD would be nice
- I would give up the long end of the zoom for a 28mm equivalent
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08.09.2008
10/10
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Amazing Camera... The Perfect Fit For Me...I spent two months researching what camera to buy.
Canon really packed some amazing features into this camera.
I needed a fully functional camera that was smaller and sturdy.
This camera gave me the artistic flexibility I wanted, RAW setting and
LIGHTNING FAST operation with manual, semi-auto and fully automatic point and shoot capabilities.
AMAZING camera, not for everyone, perfect for me, a serious amateur who likes the outdoors.
Canon really packed some amazing features into this camera.
I needed a fully functional camera that was smaller and sturdy.
This camera gave me the artistic flexibility I wanted, RAW setting and
LIGHTNING FAST operation with manual, semi-auto and fully automatic point and shoot capabilities.
AMAZING camera, not for everyone, perfect for me, a serious amateur who likes the outdoors.
Скроменый эксперт
23.09.2007
6/10
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Плохо
I have bought and returned 3 PowerShot G9 cameras because of stuck pixels.
I really like the features and size of the G9, but I cannot accept it if has stuck pixels.
The first G9 I bought had two stuck pixels in every shot I took: One bright red one near the center and one faint green one about 3/4ths to the right. The stuck pixels were present in the image files. This was a major defect.
The second G9 I bought had a bright blue stuck pixel on the LCD screen whenever the shot was previewed through the LCD viewfinder, but no stuck pixels in review mode (when the LCD was viewing pictures but not taking them), and no stuck pixels on uploaded pictures. This one was strange -- a distracting blue dot on your LCD viewfinder which isn't a permanent LCD display defect but always appears in camera mode. I suspect a software bug or something with the lenses/mirrors which only affects the LCD viewfinder.
The third G9 I bought had a faint green pixel stuck on the LCD. I have not fully tested the extent of this stuck pixel (LCD, CCD, etc.) yet, because I will be returning the G9.
I bought these three G9s from different venues (stores), and all had these problems. But since they were all right after the G9 was first released, it's possible they all came from the same bad manufacturing lot.
Great camera, great features, great size, so long as you don't get stuck pixels.
I've reluctantly switched to a S5 IS. I'd rather have 8 megapixels which work, than 12 megapixels which are a crap-shoot.
More megapixels is not always better, and Canon seems to have spread the pixels too far in the G9.
Caveat emptor.
I really like the features and size of the G9, but I cannot accept it if has stuck pixels.
The first G9 I bought had two stuck pixels in every shot I took: One bright red one near the center and one faint green one about 3/4ths to the right. The stuck pixels were present in the image files. This was a major defect.
The second G9 I bought had a bright blue stuck pixel on the LCD screen whenever the shot was previewed through the LCD viewfinder, but no stuck pixels in review mode (when the LCD was viewing pictures but not taking them), and no stuck pixels on uploaded pictures. This one was strange -- a distracting blue dot on your LCD viewfinder which isn't a permanent LCD display defect but always appears in camera mode. I suspect a software bug or something with the lenses/mirrors which only affects the LCD viewfinder.
The third G9 I bought had a faint green pixel stuck on the LCD. I have not fully tested the extent of this stuck pixel (LCD, CCD, etc.) yet, because I will be returning the G9.
I bought these three G9s from different venues (stores), and all had these problems. But since they were all right after the G9 was first released, it's possible they all came from the same bad manufacturing lot.
Great camera, great features, great size, so long as you don't get stuck pixels.
I've reluctantly switched to a S5 IS. I'd rather have 8 megapixels which work, than 12 megapixels which are a crap-shoot.
More megapixels is not always better, and Canon seems to have spread the pixels too far in the G9.
Caveat emptor.
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08.02.2008
10/10
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Canon PowerShot G9 12.1MP Digital Camera with 6x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom
I have always had a camera handy and feel that I'm a fairly decent novice photographer. I do our family portraits at home and most have turned out very well. A few years ago I invested in a digital SLR, the Canon Rebel. Despite the fact that the Rebel was a great camera, for my use it turned out to be awkward and annoying. I have small children and so when we're going to places like the zoo or the aquarium, I either had to put the camera away, focus entirely on taking pitures, or battle holding one child while trying to use the camera. None of these really worked very well. So I sold my Rebel on eBay and bought the G9 and I'm very glad I did. I keep the G9 in my coat pocket or nearby and whenever there's a shot or a "moment", I fire it up and record those memories.
The camera has phenomenal manual controls that allow you to do artsy shots like having a person focused and the background look like its turning or moving.
All in all I highly recommend this camera for anyone that wants to take great shots, have fine manual control, and still be able to hide it in your pocket or purse.
David C.
I have always had a camera handy and feel that I'm a fairly decent novice photographer. I do our family portraits at home and most have turned out very well. A few years ago I invested in a digital SLR, the Canon Rebel. Despite the fact that the Rebel was a great camera, for my use it turned out to be awkward and annoying. I have small children and so when we're going to places like the zoo or the aquarium, I either had to put the camera away, focus entirely on taking pitures, or battle holding one child while trying to use the camera. None of these really worked very well. So I sold my Rebel on eBay and bought the G9 and I'm very glad I did. I keep the G9 in my coat pocket or nearby and whenever there's a shot or a "moment", I fire it up and record those memories.
The camera has phenomenal manual controls that allow you to do artsy shots like having a person focused and the background look like its turning or moving.
All in all I highly recommend this camera for anyone that wants to take great shots, have fine manual control, and still be able to hide it in your pocket or purse.
David C.
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15.11.2007
10/10
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I know very, very little about cameras and the world of photography. I am currently very interested in photography and so I was in the market to buy a camera a few months ago. I browsed Amazon for Canon digital cameras, as I heard from a friend that Canon was the best. I found this camera and read the product description, as well as the reviews. This prompted me to buy it, which turned about to be a VERY good investment. If you are like me, new to photography and very unexperienced, this camera is definitely worth buying to learn how to take good pictures. It had millions of different functions that allow you to learn about what each one does and how they will work to help your photos come out amazing. The manual that comes with the camera is extremely helpful, especially if you are inexperienced or if this is you first camera ever. I doubt this review is helpful, as I can't compare it with other cameras because this is my first camera. However, the reaction that I get from people who see my photos or when I show them what I can do with it is always, "Wow, that's amazing!" or "It has how many megapixels!?" I am really happy with the zooming capabilities. I have used friend's cameras before, and the zoom function is not always that great, for there is usually a lot of noise or pixelation in the picture. That is not the case with this camera. The pictures are clear and sharp, even when you zoom in to the maximum zoom capacity. Buy it and try it for yourself. This is an excellent camera!
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18.01.2008
10/10
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I was deciding on purchasing a digital slr, but could not choose among the many on the market. Having own a canon eos film camera I thought it would be best to look at the canon line so I could use the same lenses. The canon 40d was too expensive but the quality was great. What could I do? I had to lower my standards so I look at the canon g9. WHAT A SURPRISE! Not only was the price fantastic but the quality equalled if not surpassed the 40d. I can shoot in raw, it has the image stabilizer, fantastic zoom. and best of all 12 megs. Oh by the way I have over 25 years doing photofinishing and believe me I have seen just about every conceivable photo from nearly every camera on the market today and I must say it doesn't get any better than this camera. Is there any things I don't like about this camera? Yes! It is noisy at higher iso and the grip is not well designed, battery life is short and the dials are located too close together if you have big fingers. For some you may not like the feel of the camera. It has the weight of a slr but not the pro look as the 40d. This is not a compact camera, so do not expect to just slip it into your shirt pocket. Having looked at a lot of cameras in the same category as the canon g9, this camera is going to be hard to beat.
Скроменый эксперт
17.07.2008
10/10
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I have had this camera for a few months now and find it absolutely incredible. Shots are great and it's a very easy camera to get to know even with all the bells and whistles. Iso 800 is almost completely useless though... way too much noise in photos. Keep it to to the lower Iso levels and you're golden. The landscape photography excellent with it although I'd recommend getting a lens adapter so you can put some filters on the camera. A polarizing filter is a must when shooting landscapes. Opt for an aluminum filter from Lensmate as opposed to the cheap plastic one from Canon. You will spend about $5 more but it will be well worth it.
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25.09.2008
2/10
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I bought the G9 several months ago and planned to use it as an underwater camera. I am leaving on a dive trip in several weeks and checked the new camera. The screen is cracked. I have yet to take the first picture with the camera. A cracked screen of a brand new camera is evidently not covered by warranty to the tune of $170. Well .... maybe it takes good picture.
Signed pissed off
Signed pissed off
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02.05.2008
4/10
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This is my third Canon PowerShot camera in the past years. Whereas this G9 is clearly more developed and with decent ergonomics/features/picture quality, it still suffers with very serious shutter delays. This is a key operational function and Canon G9 is terribly faulty.
It is very frustrating to try to catch a picture moment,only to have the camera shutter NOT function when pressing the button. Sometimes, it will take over 3 seconds for the picture to be finally taken. This is totally unacceptable and frustrating. I have missed untold number of pictures due to this delay problem. Don't believe the specs about shutter lag, the fact is that the camera is deficient. I long for my older film cameras that were able to fire instantly. Perhaps Canon will finally hear users complaints about this and hopefully fix this major flaw that otherwise ruins a nice portable camera.
It is very frustrating to try to catch a picture moment,only to have the camera shutter NOT function when pressing the button. Sometimes, it will take over 3 seconds for the picture to be finally taken. This is totally unacceptable and frustrating. I have missed untold number of pictures due to this delay problem. Don't believe the specs about shutter lag, the fact is that the camera is deficient. I long for my older film cameras that were able to fire instantly. Perhaps Canon will finally hear users complaints about this and hopefully fix this major flaw that otherwise ruins a nice portable camera.
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18.05.2008
10/10
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The G9 is a great little camera. For those of you that want to do more with your point & shoot this is the perfect camera for you. It lets you change the ISO via a dial on top. You can also change the shutter speed and aperture via another dial which is something you never find on a point & shoot and only on a dslr camera.
The G9 shoots great video too, but can't zoom in or out while shooting which is one draw-back.
The 3 inch viewing screen is awesome and is a great picture viewer in most light conditions except for very bright sunny days.
Overall, a great camera for people looking for more from a point & shoot but not ready or willing to carry a big dslr aroudn all the time.
Here are some pictures on my flikr site if you want to see more if the G9 in action.
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The G9 shoots great video too, but can't zoom in or out while shooting which is one draw-back.
The 3 inch viewing screen is awesome and is a great picture viewer in most light conditions except for very bright sunny days.
Overall, a great camera for people looking for more from a point & shoot but not ready or willing to carry a big dslr aroudn all the time.
Here are some pictures on my flikr site if you want to see more if the G9 in action.
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29.11.2007
10/10
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Being a total fan of the Canon's line up of digital SLRs and the proud owner of the 30D, 40D, Rebel XTi and the 5D, my purchase of the G9 was almost inevitable. I thoroughly researched the competition and made an informed decision by reading all the reviews on Amazon.
I like to have a camera at all times and the big lenses and bodies of the SLRs are not always practical to capture the "moment!" For the most part I much prefer the SLR, that was until I handled a G9. I could write reams of data on the performance of this camera, but it has all been said before and therefore will reluctantly refrain from doing so. You must read these reviews!
In short, this camera is phenomenal! It is a power house loaded with huge options and the images it produces, once you have learned it's adjustments and functions, will rival the SLRs. The build of this camera is outstanding, it doesn't feel like a paper thin point and shoot. It feels substantial and yet very portable in the pocket.
Full marks Canon on the G9 :)! This is a must for the photographer who likes quality in images and build.
Look no further--- go buy one! It will be the best purchase you have made in a long while!
I have purchased many photographic items through Amazon. I have never been disappointed. Always on time and brand new with the original packaging. The service has always been first class. Thank you Amazon!
I like to have a camera at all times and the big lenses and bodies of the SLRs are not always practical to capture the "moment!" For the most part I much prefer the SLR, that was until I handled a G9. I could write reams of data on the performance of this camera, but it has all been said before and therefore will reluctantly refrain from doing so. You must read these reviews!
In short, this camera is phenomenal! It is a power house loaded with huge options and the images it produces, once you have learned it's adjustments and functions, will rival the SLRs. The build of this camera is outstanding, it doesn't feel like a paper thin point and shoot. It feels substantial and yet very portable in the pocket.
Full marks Canon on the G9 :)! This is a must for the photographer who likes quality in images and build.
Look no further--- go buy one! It will be the best purchase you have made in a long while!
I have purchased many photographic items through Amazon. I have never been disappointed. Always on time and brand new with the original packaging. The service has always been first class. Thank you Amazon!
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24.08.2008
10/10
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I just lost my Canon Power Shot S45 camera on a trip to Europe, so I wanted to replace it with an upgraded model of Canon. My Power Shot was fabulous and the G9 promises to be an even greater camera with so much more control over the image! It is a very exciting, semi-professional camera to own without the expense of the digital SLR. I also bought the "Canon PowerShot G9 Photography" short course book and it is more helpful than the manual that came with the camera.
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03.06.2008
10/10
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Like all small sensor cameras anything above 200 ISO is noisy, but if you're shooting at 100 or 80, and in RAW, this camera is nothing short of remarkable. Easily competes with much higher priced DSLRs - sharp lens, great sensor, DIGIC III processor, awesome.
Feels like a durable piece of equipment due to its metal body and knurled metal knobs. Great 3" screen to review your pictures. Full manual control, including focus. Good meter for shooting in Av or Tv. Wife is pleased with the fully automatic settings, but that's like commuting in a Ferrari... sure you can do it, but why?
Most professional photographers I know (and I work for a News Agency) carry one of these in their pocket. There's a reason for that.
Feels like a durable piece of equipment due to its metal body and knurled metal knobs. Great 3" screen to review your pictures. Full manual control, including focus. Good meter for shooting in Av or Tv. Wife is pleased with the fully automatic settings, but that's like commuting in a Ferrari... sure you can do it, but why?
Most professional photographers I know (and I work for a News Agency) carry one of these in their pocket. There's a reason for that.
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