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Canon G1X New Standard
The G1X is a very good camera in lots of ways picture quality,feature (the video is exxcelent) and quick to track the subject, its a nice size weight in the hand and easy to use even the "Pop" up flash is good for quick snaps but Canon do have a new unit for the G1X
I bought a genuine case with mine mainly as i know it will fit right and some genuine Batteries also as i found the G1X fairly power hungery ! not excessive just a bit more than the old G12 i had, i also picked up a genuine protect cap for the lense just to kepp any dust at bay
Features ? well to be honest i dont use as many as are inc in this new model mainly as its dam clever at giving you good pics. i cant say there are many faults ? well only one in my book but i can live with that :) the fault been that the display screen at the rear has a awfull little clip/clasp you need a long fingernail to open ? i do hope the next model has a better one :)
Picture/video quality is what we look for and this new G1X has heaps of that i have took about 200 pics/25 videos with it and there pin sharpe a good job all round by Canon and highly recomended to (but fix that display catch lol) other than that well worth the £600 odd asking priceRead full review...
The Perfect companion to a DSLR
I have a Canon 40D and a Canon 7D DSLR. Being retired, I take pictures mostly for pleasure but also supply two digital libraries and a local magazine. Image quality and reliability are key issues for me and it is why I have for a very long time stuck with Canon cameras. The 40D is a backup to the 7D and two cameras is fairly essential for my occasional reportage work when changing lenses simply is not an option.
I find carrying a DSLR is a lump to carry especially when rambling so I was looking for a lighter substitute to replace my 40D backup. I also have an earlier Canon compact but I find the IQ simply inadequate. I didn't want a mirrorless compact with lens changing capabilities because for the more demanding photography my immediate choice world by my trusty 7D which does just what I want. Having to purchase another set of expensive lenses was unattractive to say the least
I was immediately attracted to the G1X by its much larger than normal sensor size, its compact size, I can slip it into a pocket, and its much reduced weight when compared with a DSLR fitted with a professional lens.
On receiving the G1x, I was immediately impressed by its obvious good build quality and the ability to adjust the focus of the optional viewfinder; but what a horrible little viewfinder with a clipped view when compared with a DSLR. I had to start to learn to use the screen display which was fairly easy and pretty good, but I still prefer my DSLR viewfinder.
The next thing was the over simplified manual on a CD in which I quickly lost interest. I found the on-board camera menus with their help hints good but quickly learnt the camera performed pretty well in the auto settings with little benefit gained from using the aperture, shutter, priority or manual settings I was used to with my DSLR.
I shoot raw. Using either Canon DPP or CS6, I find the G1X had good dynamic range and low noise performance, not as good as the 7D but still good enough for bureau work. Particularly impressive were the night time street shots where I could control the image noise in CS6 (probably better in Cannon's DPP) and not lose an unacceptable degree of detail.
Another surprise was the performance of the built in flash. I've just come back from a seminar where out of the blue I was asked to take a group photograph around a new logo. The camera was in my laptop case so I agreed. Using the natural light as a best as I could, the built in flash did a superb fill in job. I was impressed! So was the customer!
Focusing is interesting; initially I tried selecting a focusing point as I would on the 7D.. no, no too slow, much better to use an auto setting and how easy it was to get well focused images. I particularly like the way the display shows an enlarged picture of the focusing spot the camera used after the photo is taken.
The camera’s exposure system is pretty well spot on; no complaints. Night shots were a doddle.
Macro performance is limited, realistically a tripod and manual focusing is the work around. If you want good macro out of a compact, go for one with a smaller physical area CMOS and loose the IQ and suffer more image noise.
A disappointment perhaps is the cameras slow continuous shutter speed. It has a high speed burst mode but to me, I shall always use the 7D for this type of work.
In summary, the G1X has near DSLR image quality and much, much better IQ than any other compact I have ever used.Read full review...
An absolute steal
The Canon G1X is now 9 years old, which in digital terms makes it almost stone age, but it still turns in great quality pictures, which is what I bought it for.
If you are familiar with the G series PowerShot cameras from Canon this will seem instantly familiar. I bought it to replace my now defunct G11 but the quality of the G1X is on a completely different level. Brought it as a go anywhere camera when carrying my Nikon D600 and lenses was not practical.
I managed to get the camera with accessories including the Canon waterproof housing in mint condition for £148! 9 years ago this package would have been close to £1000!
If you can live with ‘old’ technology the G1X is a great buy at bargain basement prices. Not perfect by any means but I’ve found a lot of the reviews written when this camera first came out seem to be looking for faults that in the real world don’t really matter. The viewfinder is a useful backup and works perfectly well once you are familiar with it, the flash works well, the AF is quite acceptable in most circumstances and the processing time is pretty good.
At the price can’t go wrong. Read full review...
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Superb.
This is a fantastic camera. With a large 1.5inch sensor the pictures it captures are stunning. It's built like a tank - weighty, but a good size to handle. Now I've owned Fuji X100 series, and in all honesty this is much better IMO. It has a X5 zoom. Very beautiful colours, touch tilting screen, built in ND filter, good low light capability. Easy to adapt other filters cpl etc/ lens hood and you can pick up an external EVF ( which I now have) which is fab. All in all, I love this camera- and I've owned so very many compact style cameras from Fuji X100 series to Panasonic GX9 and LX100, Sony A6000 series, Sony RX100III, Fuji XE series, trying to find a good smallish camera with everything I need. Sure Panasonic and Sony have so many features, but for me they are let down in the colour- Canon are there on par with Fuji, but this camera has zoom, not just fixed focal length so pound for pound a much better option than the X100 series. As always it's an individual thing. Depends on what you are looking for, what you want from a camera. This is just a personal opinion. Read full review...
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Canon powershot G1X an all in one camera with good image quality
In the passed i have used the canon powershot G15 this camera is bigger version of the powershot G12 with a bigger sensor and a flip out screen the camera is in excellent condition and better image quality the lens is a high quality lens with image stabilisation the maximum aperture at the tele end of the zoom could be wider.Read full review...
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Great camera
Canon Powershot G1 X, advanced compact digital camera boasting 14.3 megapixel resolution, fast auto focus and loads of special scene modes. It has a large sensor for improved image quality and sports a fast 4.5 frame per second shooting rate, ideal for sports photography or fast moving subjects like children and animals. Lots of manual controls and RAW format shooting caters for the creative photographer. Read full review...
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Excellent quality with proper eyepiece
The quality of the photos is better than my normal Canon DSLR, but there are many small controls which can be confusing and hit by mistake. It is a bot SLOW, slower than the above mentioned DSLR, but it is small, easy to carry round and has tons of features (too many?) The best part is that it has an optical viewfinder, so there isn't the problem of sunlight/reflection etc. that you get without one. I notice that on the new G3 there is one, whereas there wasn't on the G2, so maybe I am right.Read full review...
The camera does the hard work.
These modern digital cameras are a learning curve to use. You must familiarise yourself with all the buttons and gadgetts to get the best results, but having said all that, the camera does the hard work. I am more than pleased with the images that I am now capturing which are without doubt, superior to a 'convienient' mobile phone. The lens and aperture size capture a lot of light and there are many options with this camera with what to do with the captured light. Obviously a decent computer to back up your work is a must.
I have two problems regarding the camera. My hands are on the big size so the use of a tripod helps. The Wi-Fi does not work? It kind of does something but the end result is nothing and I believe this is a general issue with these things. Blue Tooth would be better.
The kind of pictures that I am taking usually include some kind of machine which is technical, either moving or still, big like a railway engine or small & close up like a small component that is under repair. These are a wide range of images, both inside and outside and I get good results. The camera does the hard work, just learn to use it.Read full review...
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Excellent Stills Camera
This is not a camera for everybody, it is solidly built and will not fit in your pocket. Whilst it can shoot HD video, there are few of the control options that you would expect from current cameras of a similar type but then this came out in 2012.
The reason that I mention this is because in my opinion, the real strength of this camera is in stills photography where it produces excellent results. The image sensor is interesting because it is slightly smaller than APS-C but bigger than Four Thirds cameras so that especially shooting in RAW, it is a strong performer.
The purpose designed Canon leather case is worth having because it is a very clever and practical design for both carrying the camera slung around your neck and taking pictures. As with all things, you need to bear in mind that this in 'digital terms' is an old camera but that said, if you are a keen photographer and given the average market price, it is very good value for money.Read full review...
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Value for money camera.
I bought mine a few years ago (so cost much more then). I read the reviews, and noted the 'limitations'. But I wanted it primarily for landscape / cityscape work....and thanks to the sensor size, build quality, and range of user controls....it worked out well. I can, via PShop, produce excellent A2 prints. Primarily B+W (my main interest) but colour as well.
To put the IQ into perspective.....I also shoot MF film. The IQ from film is better (in my eyes).....but not massively so.
I guess there are better point and shoot options available....but at at the current price point for this camera.....it is hard to beat.Read full review...
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