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I purchased this camera as a replacement for a similar one I had previously used for a number of years, which died on me during a recent holiday. I have always found this camera to be reliable and easy to use. It is a handy size to carry around and produces good quality pictures. Probably not good enough for exhibition-quality pictures, but ideal for holiday and family photos. It has a decent zoom range and macro capability. I have not experimented with different speed settings as I am not looking for high-quality results.
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Wanted a pocket sized alternative to my D5 with all the features. In this function it performs well, RAW and shutter priority were a must for me. It produces well saturated and exposed images. Focussing is spot-on every time. HOWEVER, the images have far too much noise, even at iso 200. This was a surprise and a let down. It manifests itself in the shadows, even in bright situations. Photoshop's 'reduce noise' function can take care of some of it but it is still there. The other disappointment is that the lens ought to be a proper 28mm (without the need for an adapter lens). All in all it is competent and terrifically well made but not up to the standard I would have expected at this premium end of the market.
I was after a G9 following recommendations from photographer friends and I am not disapointed. The best thing about it is the live view screen which has a turn wheel facility adjusting the exposure to the appropiate level while at the same time displaying the histogram of the exposure. There is a lot to learn in this gem of a camera and you will need to consult the manual to be able to get the best out of it. It has a quality feel and gives the impression that it will survive mishaps. "Built like a tank" is a phrase I have seen applied to the G9 and I would not disagree. But this means it is on the heavy side. It seems to me to be the ideal value for money compromise rather than buying a brand new later model G11 or upward.
Excellent little camera. Small enough to slip into a coat pocket yet large enough to hold comfortably. Great to have a viewfinder as well as a maneuverable LED screen. Image quality up to usual Canon standards.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
I already had one of these but after years of use the flash failed. I can still use it without flash but it seemed sensible to buy another rather than spend more money getting the old one repaired. I now have one for general use and one that I keep perminently in my car I own a lot of cameras including 2 Nikon digital SLR's and other Canon compacts. The G9 is usually my camera of choice.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
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