Canon G9
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- menos
...to be used as it's meant to be: a point and shoot, not compared to slr or anything 'better'. What say you?
- jaylarson0
It has the benefit of RAW over the S5IS, but since I have a S2IS, I would lead toward the Powershot. That is only because I have the filters and haven't done the research as to if the G9 has attachment tubes for filters and such....
- mbr0
I am curious too, just about to buy one for a xmas present.
Is it worth the extra $$ over the lesser Canon point and shoots?
- menos0
my situation exactly. i want to get one maybe even before xmas. but been brooding over this for a while now. my 2 options are the panasonic lumix lx2 or the g9. unless of course anyone know of better alternatives. im pretty much looking for a smallish point shoot cam. the g9 is already a bit expensive and a bit chunky for what i would've liked... but i'm willing to take a chance. yes i've read dpreview.com and some other, thanks.
- rabattski0
Hmmm... I have a G9 and i wouldn't classify it as a "point and shoot" camera. You need to know what you are doing. Obviously it's not a dslr so, like you already said, so you can't compare it. But the G9 is definitely a big step up in the digital compact camera range. It's for the intermediate user who wants do more with digital photography.
- rabattski0
It's also not a camera you take along in your pocket, a bit too big for that. I love it though and i think it's a great all rounder. By the way, you need Photoshop CS3 for the RAWs from the G9 (plus you need to update the raw camera import plugin).
- menos0
thanks for those tips, rabattski. have you experienced any defects or anything of the sort? all the bad comments i've read are that people have gone through 3-4 g9s and still with defects mainly lcd related.
- rabattski0
It's a solid camera. Feels really good. The only downside is that it has too much noise when you go beyond 400 ISO.
- menos0
yeah i've heard that about the lx2 also. from what i gather it's an image processor issue and most cams in this category have a similar, if not the same, processor so...
- rabattski0
Yeah, i just read a couple. There aren't that many bad reviews though and the total rating is quite high. I read in one review that the rendition on the LCD screen is not that good for that price and that's actually true, it's not that great, especially in daylight but for me it's not that essential.
- rabattski0
And that i needed CS3 for the RAW images pissed me off a bit.
- menos0
yeah i don't have cs3 yet.... so i'll have to see how that goes if i do get that cam.
- rabattski0
Anyways, if you're looking for a "point & shoot" camera the G9 isn't the right choice imo.
- menos0
well i guess i use the term for portability sake... I know the g9 is quite advanced for that category but i 'chose' that one because i want to get more serious in photography also. i want something with the features so that if and when i need them, they're there. making sense?
- rabattski0
Oh, ok, in that case it's a good choice. Post point & shoot and pre DSLR.
- menos0
exactly! :)
- planet010
I bought a much earlier version of this camera - the G5 I believe. I love it. It's a good mix between DSLR and point and shoot. You can go full manual if you like which is important to me. The only downside is that it is a bit clunky. I'd still like a much smaller camera that I could bring along with me everywhere.
Also, what is with needing CS3 for raw? I use CS to manipulate RAW images off my Cannon G5 and it works just fine. Is it a new spec of the RAW format or something?
- mbr0
I've always been of the mindset that you either go all way and get a good dslr or keep it pocket-simple with a compact.
But my sister said this is what she wants (although she has no idea really what the differences are between a basic pas and the G9).
Is it too much overkill? Its so close to the Rebel in price, that I question if it is worth it.
- Laurent0
G9 or G7 a great compact with a lot of manual adjustements possible. Great resolution - possible to add lens converter and Wide angle...etc Far better than any other compact like Ixus or Coolpix (Nikon). Maybe pricy but worth it....
- Atkinson0
I just bought the new 860is / 870is. It's a great p+s camera and fits in a small pocket. The G9 is too big for p+s and too small for a dslr, same with the features. Looks cool and built like a brick shit house but not practical for what it is / wants to be.
- Too small for a dslr? Aside the fact that it's not a dslr how can that be a bad thing?rabattski