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I can go on and on about the camera, but I'll end with this: This camera is a great investment. As soon as I got home I used the software it came with and created the greatest panoramic photos by stitching several of the photos taken under the continuous photo capture feature. I took it backpacking through Europe and it didn't let me down. I love taking pictures of insects and plants and they come out fantastic. I have bought an assortment of cameras in my lifetime and I have to say that this is the best. The picture quality is superb. The macro feature is awsome.
This is a widespread problem on the G7, G9 and the new G10.See http://www.flickr.com/groups/g9/discuss/72157604075891597/Be warned. If you don't have this problem initially, you inevitably will. I suspect I now have dust on the image sensor itself. Prior to this, there were dust particles on the *inside* of the lens that could not be removed, but this did not affect the image quality. until the "dust problem". I've had this camera for many months and absolutely loved it. Now, I have a large grey squiggle and spots that are very visible on the LCD as well as on images shot with the camera. Now that it's out of warranty, I'm out of luck since Canon won't help me without charging me for repair.
This is not a low light camera, however if you need such a camera check the new Panasonic P & S that's reviewed and rated on DP review. Great P&S camera with easy to use manual controls. com found here: [.].I used this camera as an excellent back up to my Nikon D90 DSLR
Not so good in low light conditions, especially indoors; some pixelation will occur. Overall camera is great with enough autofor quick shooting as well as options for semi pro. I bought my self 430EX II to compensate.
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. Canon G9 allows for all this, and more. I would have been happy with about 6 MP resolution- Canon G9 offered twice as that. Many may disagree, but I also don't believe that one has to join any professional or even hobby class to learn photography. The most imp point about photography- it is only 10% about the camera; the 90% is you. You get to set every bit of control.
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. Though Nikon one is a much recent model, it still had all the point and shoot stuff, but that's about it. I have taken water shots, night shots, and usual tourist shots. Good luck. After getting this camera I also got the adapter and telephoto and wide angle lenses. I carry an extra one though as sometimes when I take videos it does fill up.
Well, it defeats the purpose of carrying a small camera (compared to DSLRs). Well, I wish it had a wider shot capacity. So, THAT is a BIG plus for Canon G9. 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.
What not to do. But I don't miss it particularly. Also, unlike DSLRs, where the lense would retract into the body of the camera, with these ones, you are basically stuck with them. Ditto for Nikon Coolpix.
Yes, you can attach those lenses on this one. I haven't, and my friends think that I am doing alright. This one makes it possible, other point and shoot don't allow for this. It is not as light as a basic point and shoot, but also not as big as the SLRs. The Canon one was too bulky for a pocket camera.
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. [IMHO, the flash, for most part, ruins night photography. There are a few night shots that I have taken with no flash. What could be better.
So, I wanted a camera that will have 5 to 6 optical zoom, as I don't need more than that in daily life. 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. Samsung- just stay away. You can even try taking a photo of a Christmas tree with flash and then compare without flash; and see the difference. 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. 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.
Louis. Why. Sony Cybershot had poor battery and limited control. 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. AND YES. During that time, I have done some random photography, and traveled to Barcelona, Granada, Mallorca, and St. Yes. 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.
Unless you are doing wildlife photography, I don't see the point of higher optical zoom. in nature photography. So, if you plan to buy camera lenses for this one, I'll say go for a small DSLR instead. I also wanted something that would allow me to set light, shutter, aperture, contrast- the whole range. I have had this camera for over 8 months now. I wanted a camera that uses SD card (in fact, that is another reason that I stay away from Sony cameras). But I returned them within a week.
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