I bought this camera for its manual controls as I was fed up with menus and the lack of control with typical compact digital cameras. Also its low light capability for candid indoor pictures. After a couple of months, I am quite pleased with the manual controls and I am giving more thought to exposure just like the film cameras. The dial controls for setting ISO and +/- exposure compensation are a godsend for dealing with low light and contrasty conditions. Result = better pictures. Only dislike is that some of the buttons are too easy to knock by accident, but its a case of carefully handling. The optical viewfinder is disappointingly tiny and does not show any exposure info. However, a bonus is that the articulated screen is superb quality and helps take pictures at all sorts of awkward angles in tight spots. Quite bulky but fits OK into a coat pocket. Has pretty much replaced my canon 550d slr for everyday/anywhere candid use.Read full review
I bought this as a general camera for taking 'snaps'. My phone is useful as it's always with me and my pro kit I use on assignments not for casual use. I owned an earlier version and liked the size, build quality, feature set and tactile feel of the thing. Still some shutter lag on this version but it's eight years old and can be forgiven considering what I bought if for.
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I got my self this G12 as I like the size & that if I like I can get other lenses to use with it.(You will need an adapter to use the other lenses) The best thing for me on it is that u can set it,take shot's at different exposures,with just press on the shoot button. Its a nice tool but it has some thing's on it that I do not like,I seem to press button's on the back of the body by mistake.When I'm moving to take another photo this has happen,& this change's the setting's.:eg I have put the flash on & MF on.I do not want to turn it of when I move,from place to place snapping away!.I do not like the wheel on the front of the body as it's to stiff.The wheel is used to go up or down thought you'r TV or AV & should smooth in action.The F.stop is a bit limited f2.8 - f8, but I did no about that when I pay for it.It can be a bit slow from shot to being ready to shoot again. I still have my old powershot A620 which I found to be a good camera right from the get go.I'm sure in time my new G12 will give me as much fun but this will take time!! as I'm finding out.Read full review
Although the G12 is considered long in the tooth, it is still the best compact for my main application to record technical progress while repairing small and detailed instruments, glass, ceramics and wooden articles. The crispness of image under a wide range of lighting conditions, including natural and domestic lighting, is consistantly good, as well as close-up macro shots and medium distances. I don't need an SLR and it would be too bulky and expensive. The PowerShot G15, although technically superior, faster on power up and focusing, is less versitile as there is no integral flash and the LCD screen cannot be angled independently of the camera's main body - a very serious drawback for my line of work. I use the G12 both on a tripod and hand held in low lighting conditions where I find it performs very well. On a tripod I use the delay facility all the time, set to 2 seconds. I am very happy with my purchase and hope it is as robust as the 5 year old Canon 620 it has displaced.Read full review
Bought this camera to down size from my SLR plus telephoto lens. Just tired of lugging it around and then there is the changing of the lenses pallaver! I've handled big cameras for nearly 50 years. But the pocket size cameras just seemd too small and light...too big a jump. Then I found the Canon Powershot. It will fit into a large pocket but not into yours jeans. It is also quite chunky and has a good feel to it (not too light!). It has been designed for some one who is down sizing but wants to still have control over the shooting options as well as a point and shoot ability. Dials are there for instant access to be able to change ISO's, aperture and shutter priorities and the function sub menus. Of course Canon have built in a plethora of other functions so that you can have total control over the photos that you take. I have bought a Magic Lantern Guide to help to understand how to get by on a day to day basis plus how to understand how to fine tune the camera for my personal preferences. It has a great LCD screen on the back which can be moved for lower or higher shots and those of yourself (tried one-never again!). It also has a view finder which I thought that I could never be without but, surprise, I now use the rear screen all the time. I must admit that I bought the Canon with some trepidation (pictures of me with this AND my SLR) but it's just me and the Canon now. Love the pictures, the feel of the camera with it's chunkiness. Would I buy it again? In hindsight, YES.Read full review
I own numerous cameras, like the Canon 7D, Canon D60, Panasinic DMC ZS3, Leica V LUX 2 (aka Panasonic FZ100). So maybe one would wonder why I bought another camera, and I do not blame you. Yet there are many reasons: The image quality is very good, and in fact I prefer to carry the G12 around than the 7D due to the weight factor, portability (OK does not fit in a pocket, yet fits well in a small bag). I would dare say that the image quality is at par with the 7D fit with the kit 28-135 when viewed at fit to screen on a 24" monitor. Once you go to view at full size than it is obvious that differences are seen. The retro style dials are awesome, and you hardly need to enter into the menus. This is very handy as it makes for very fast ISO, Exposure and scene modes accessible in a jiffy. Having said that, if this is your first camera or are not familiar with canon DSLRs then it will take some time to get used to the various knobs and dials. Many sites offer a better explanation of the camera itself, yet when it comes to image quality one could think that this could be biased. I am in no way associated with canon, and I can assure you that you will love this camera. The 5times zoom seems little by todays standards yet do not be fooled by numbers. I find that the zoom is more than adequate. If the zoom were to be longer than image quality would suffer. There are many cheaper cameras with much longer zooms. So it really depends on what you want. If image and build quality your priority than this is the camera for you. Happy shooting :)Read full review
I took a chance when buying this as I am not a photographer however it paid off. The quality of images is superb and I like the normal view finder when abroad and the light is strong and the digital screen can’t always be seen.
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I bought this camera as a back up to my Nikon D3100 DSLR. As a high quality point and shot camera it really excels. If you take some time to us the camera in manual mode (aperture and shutter priority) then it produces results that are very close to those of a DSLR. Battery life is very good (250+ shots) and the flexible optical zoom will prove sufficient for most needs. You do get what you pay for with this camera, the build quality is very good and it has a reassuring weight to it. You shouldn't be disappointed......
Hi In my opinion this is the very best digital camera you can buy at the moment. I use mine on land and underwater and the pictures are as good as any SLR. A little bit heavy but the quality of the work it produces outway this slight inconveiniance. Would recommend this and the G11 as I have both and feel that they are so easy to use in manual as well as auto with features that are easy to use. All in all 10/10
I bought my first one about 10 years ago and when it showed signs of failing on me I bought a replacement. It works beautifully. Turns out that the first one was still OK. Just a failed memory card. So now I have a wonderful backup - just in case! David
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