Canon G9
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- menos0
man that sigma dp1 hot!!
- 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.
- duckofrubber0
I had a G3 years ago. Shot over 20K shots on it and then POOF, it was dead. It was a good camera to bridge the gap between P&S and SLR, and I do miss the swivel LCD. That was great for self portraits.
I don't know anything about the G9 though, so don't listen to me.
- mbr0
That Leica is pretty.
- mbr0
Atkinson - that's what I was concerned about - too big to carry
That Leica is really pretty
- 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....
- johndiggity0
is the g9 overkill for shooting portfolio slides? just mainly table-top stuff, and don't worry I wasn't planning on having my hand in the shots either.
- zachmattheus0
I have the G9, it's amazing.
- hiatus0
I'm dying to get the G9 for me and my gf. I have a lumixFZ20 and it true about the lots of noise at about 400ISO. Kinda shitty to hear the same about the G9 and also the LCD thing. My camera is kinda bulk the size always makes me leave it behind. The G9 isnt that big its not great for stuffin in jeans so if thats the kinda thing you want to be aable to do.....go with a compact nikon.
anyway, anyone want a mint condition Lumix FZ20 :-D
http://www.steves-digicams.com/2…
http://www.dpreview.com/news/040…
- menos0
that leica IS nice but as we've mentioned, expensive. that's why i would go for the lumix lx-2. same camera - price.
- 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?
- rabattski0
That Leica is nice but way overpriced for what it delivers.
- 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....