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Canon Powershot G10 14.7MP Digital Camera with 5x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom
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Brand | Canon |
Model Name | FBA_G10 |
Maximum Webcam Image Resolution | 14.7 MP |
Photo Sensor Size | 1/1.7-inch |
Image Stabilization | Optical |
Max Shutter Speed | 1/4000 seconds |
Min Shutter Speed | 15 seconds |
Metering Description | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot |
Exposure Control Type | Automatic |
Form Factor | Compact |
About this item
- 14.7-megapixel resolution for the highest image quality and editing flexibility
- 5x optical zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer; 28mm wide-angle lens
- DIGIC 4 Image Processor improves Face Detection; full range of shooting and recording modes, including RAW
- 3.0-inch PureColor LCD II with even greater true-to-life color reproduction
- Capture images to SD/SDHC memory card
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Zoom | 3.7 | 4.1 | 4.3 | 4.4 | — | 4.6 |
Image stabilization | 3.7 | 3.8 | — | 4.5 | — | 4.1 |
Picture quality | — | 3.8 | 4.1 | 4.0 | — | 4.4 |
Easy to use | — | — | 4.2 | 3.9 | — | 4.3 |
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display type | LCD | LCD | LCD | LCD | LCD | LCD |
display size | 3 inches | 3 inches | 3 inches | 3 inches | 3 inches | 3 inches |
lens type | zoom | Telephoto | Wide Angle | Wide Angle | Zoom | zoom |
zoom type | Optical | Optical Zoom | Optical Zoom | Digital Zoom, Optical Zoom | Optical Zoom, Digital Zoom | Optical Zoom |
shooting modes | Scene | Panorama, Automatic, Easy | — | Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority | — | P, M, Tv, Hybrid Auto, Auto, Standard, Vivid, Neutral, B/W, Sepia, Video Snapshot, Food |
connectivity tech | USB | USB | USB | HDMI, Bluetooth, USB | Wi-Fi, HDMI | Wireless |
video resolution | 480p | 1080p | 1080p | 4K UHD 2160p | FHD 1080p | FHD 1080p |
What's in the box
Product Description
Product Description
Advanced amateur photographers are a discerning group, and they've flocked to Canon's G-Series for its ability to meet and exceed their demands. The third-generation PowerShot G10 is a stunning successor, loaded with uncompromising specs like 14.7 megapixels, a 28mm wide-angle lens, and Canon's new DIGIC 4 Image Processor for notably improved face and motion detection. This is a camera that supports and nurtures creativity, with a full range of shooting and recording modes and compatibility with exciting accessories including Speedlite flashes.
From the Manufacturer
Manufacturer Description
Advanced amateur photographers are a discerning group, and they’ve flocked to Canon’s G-Series for its ability to meet and exceed their demands. The third-generation PowerShot G10 is a stunning successor, loaded with uncompromising specs like 14.7 megapixels, a 28mm wide-angle lens, and Canon’s new DIGIC 4 Image Processor for notably improved face and motion detection. This is a camera that supports and nurtures creativity, with a full range of shooting and recording modes and compatibility with exciting accessories including Speedlite flashes.
PowerShot G10 Highlights
14.7-megapixel resolution 14.7-megapixel digital camera for the highest image quality
The PowerShot G10 is equipped with a 14.7-megapixel CCD. Combined with unsurpassed DIGIC 4 image processing, this impressive pixel count delivers richly detailed photos that resonate with lifelike depth from shadows to highlights.
An important benefit to the G10’s lofty pixel count is the flexibility it lends to the editing process. With 14.7 megapixels of resolution, any portion of any shot is a great candidate for enlargement. Enlarge and crop as your creative vision demands, confident that the detail you need is there for you.
High-powered 5x optical zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer plus a 28mm wide-angle lens
The camera is equipped with a long 5x optical zoom, and Canon’s own Optical Image Stabilizer Technology keeps images steady and blur-free all through the zoom range--even in low light--by detecting motion and generating a corrective signal. Because it is an optical system, more corrective movement is allowed and there is no degradation of image quality.
New DIGIC 4 Image Processor improves Face Detection, adds Servo AF, Face Detection Self-Timer and Intelligent Contrast Correction
DIGIC 4 Image Processor
Canon’s proprietary DIGIC Image Processors have long set its cameras apart from the competition, and the new DIGIC 4 sets the bar even higher. Faster, more accurate noise reduction delivers better image quality, even at high ISO speeds.
iSAPS Technology is an entirely original scene-recognition technology developed for digital cameras by Canon. Using an internal database of thousands of different photos, iSAPS works with the advanced DIGIC 4 Image Processor to improve focus speed and accuracy, as well as exposure and white balance.
A new Face Self-Timer automatically detects an increase in the number of faces and makes the appropriate adjustments. For instance, to include photographer’s face in a group shot, there’s no need to rush in. Just put the camera on a stand or tripod, and specify Face Self-Timer, and the camera will wait for the photographer’s face to get on-camera before it takes the shot. Motion Detection now tracks moving subjects in a much larger range, and the new Servo AF retains focus on a moving subject after the shutter button is pressed halfway -- allowing you to wait for the perfect shot without refocusing. Also, Face Detection and Motion Detection are markedly improved.
Intelligent Contrast Correction in action Intelligent Contrast Correction
DIGIC 4 also makes possible the new i-Contrast (Intelligent Contrast Correction) system, which controls the compensation level in pixel units to brighten dark areas while leaving bright areas unchanged for better images where the main subject is dark, and more natural transition. The PowerShot G10 can even use i-Contrast in playback mode to adjust images that were shot without the setting activated.
Red-eye Correction provides three options for removing red-eye from subjects in flash pictures.
1) The Red-eye Correction during shooting actually identifies and corrects red-eye in human subjects as pictures are taken.
2) The G10 can be set to automatically detect and correct red-eye during image playback.
3) You can manually locate any red eyes in a scene during image playback on the LCD screen, and command the camera to remove them.
Life doesn’t give you second chances to capture special times. That’s why the G10 features ISO 1600 and High ISO Auto settings that reduce the effects of camera shake and sharpen subjects in low-light situations, giving you greater shooting flexibility. ISO can be expanded to 3200 when you select ISO 3200 Special Scene mode.
Full range of shooting and recording modes including RAW + JPEG
The PowerShot G10’s RAW mode lets you shoot images without JPEG compression. It gives you clearer images and complete creative control in editing. RAW images are transferred directly to the computer where they can then be edited using image adjustment software or a processing application to adjust your images as you please. The camera can also be set to allow the simultaneous recording of both RAW and JPEG images while shooting.
Also, with 26 Shooting Modes including 17 Special Scene Modes, you’re ready for whatever shot comes your way.
Large 3.0-inch PureColor LCD II
The PowerShot G10 gives you an extra-large 3.0-inch LCD screen for excellent control when framing your shots. But size is only part of the story. Canon’s PureColor LCD II offers more spectacular color, resolution and contrast even at an angle (compared to PureColor LCD). The screen is highly durable and easy to see in any light with a scratch-resistant, anti-reflective coating. It is a perfect feature for gathering friends and family around to see your images.
A wealth of accessories including optional Speedlite flashes
The PowerShot G10 is compatible with the Speedlite EX series that is for all EOS series SLR cameras. Attach a Speedlite 580EX II to the hot shoe, then you can set and control the flash on the "Flash Control" menu in the camera. With the 580EX II, the G10 is given extra functions such as autoflash metering, FE lock and Flash exposure compensation; continuous shooting with external flash. Also Canon’s Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2 enables you to have multiple slave flashes and wireless control. A Tele Coverter lens designed for the G10 and High-Power Flash designed for all PowerShot cameras are also available.
Print/Share Button for easy direct printing and downloading
The PowerShot G10's Print/Share button makes direct printing easier than ever. Simply connect the G10 to a Canon PIXMA Photo Printer or SELPHY Compact Photo Printer or any PictBridge compatible photo printer, press the lighted Print/Share button and print! Also use the Print/Share button to transfer images to a computer (Windows and Macintosh).
Print your own ID photos in up to 28 different sizes or use the Movie Print function to output multiple stills from a recorded movie on a single sheet with a Canon SELPHY Compact Photo Printer.
What's in the Box
- PowerShot G10 Camera body
- Neck Strap NS-DC8
- Battery Pack NB-7L
- Battery Charger CB-2LZ
- AV Cable AVC-DC300
- Interface Cable IFC-400PCU
- Digital Camera Solution Disk
Review from dpreview.com
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at DPReview.com Canon PowerShot G10: Recommended by dpreview.com
The G10 is the third incarnation of Canon’s flagship 'prosumer' compact since the G series was reinvented with the G7 in 2006. Announced two years after the G6, the G7 caused quite a buzz; partly because everyone had presumed the budget SLR had killed off this sector of the market, partly because it lacked several of what had become G series trademarks (fast lens, tilting screen, raw mode, secondary LCD panel), and it would be fair to say the response was ‘mixed’. The G9 went some way towards placating the critics, reintroducing raw mode and improving handling, but it still suffered from the fundamental problem that the sensor inside couldn’t deliver on what the fantastic camera promised on the outside.
When we reviewed the G9 last year, we praised it for the styling, handling and build and for its excellent output at low ISO settings. The G10 builds on this by adding handling and control refinements, improving the LCD resolution, and, most importantly, adding a wider lens starting at 28mm (equiv.). It also retains the rangefinder styling and solid build quality, and reduces the amount of silver accents on the camera. All the external controls have been carried over, and a new one has been added (a very useful exposure compensation dial).
The things we criticized the G9 for (the unneeded increase in resolution, and the slow-ish lens) have not been addressed. Instead Canon has increased the resolution for the sensor even more, to 14.7 megapixels. The updated lens, though wider at the wide end, is also shorter at the long end, and has less zoom range overall. The speed of the lens is again almost the same F2.8-4.5, though the wider lens does retain the G9’s relatively compact dimensions. The price remains at around $500.
Note that some sections of this review (feature descriptions where nothing has changed) are reproduced from the G9 review.
Headline features
- 14.7 Megapixel CCD sensor
- 5x wide-angle (28mm) optical zoom lens with optical Image Stabilizer
- RAW image recording plus support for Canon Digital Photo Professional
- DIGIC 4 for clear, sharp images, high-speed AF (including Servo AF) and fast response times
- Targets all the main causes of blur with High ISO Auto, optical Image Stabilizer, Motion Detection Technology and Auto ISO shift
- Improved Face Detection AF/AE/FE/WB plus Face Select & Track and FaceSelf-Timer
- 3.0-inch PureColor LCD II (461k dots resolution) with wide viewing angle and optical viewfinder
- i-Contrast boosts brightness and retains detail in dark areas
- Dedicated Exposure Compensation and ISO dials
- 26 shooting modes with manual control and custom settings
- Accessories include tele-converter, Speedlights flashes and waterproof case
- Smooth, 30fps VGA movies >Read more at dpreview.com
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Product information
Auto Focus Technology | Multi-area, Single, Live View, Contrast Detection |
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Display Resolution Maximum | 461,000 |
Photo Sensor Size | 1/1.7-inch |
Photo Sensor Technology | CCD |
Effective Still Resolution | 14.7 MP |
Maximum Webcam Image Resolution | 14.7 MP |
White balance settings | Auto |
Self Timer Duration | 10 seconds |
JPEG quality level | Basic, Fine, Normal |
Camera Flash | Built-In |
Image Stabilization | Optical |
Supported Image Format | RAW |
Video Capture Format | AVC |
Video Capture Resolution | 480p |
Video Standard | AVI |
Viewfinder Magnification | 5 |
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Viewfinder Type | Optical |
Screen Size | 3 Inches |
Display Type | LCD |
Display Fixture Type | Fixed |
Model Name | FBA_G10 |
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Brand | Canon |
Model Number | G10 |
Customer Reviews |
4.1 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #62,830 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #388 in Digital Point & Shoot Cameras |
ASIN | B001G5ZTPY |
Color | Black |
Included Components | Battery Charger, Tripod, Battery, Neck Strap, SD Card |
Age Range (Description) | Adult |
Processor Description | digic 4 |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 4.29 x 1.81 x 3.07 inches |
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Item Weight | 350 Grams |
Warranty & Support
Feedback
Lens Type | zoom |
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Optical Zoom | 5 x |
Digital Zoom | 4 x |
Maximum Aperture | 3.5 Millimeters |
Zoom Type | Optical |
Autofocus Points | 9 |
Camera Lens Description | 28 Mm |
Compatible Mountings | Canon |
Focus Type | Autofocus & Manual |
Maximum Focal Length | 140 Millimeters |
Minimum Focal Length | 28 Millimeters |
Expanded ISO Maximum | 1600 |
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Expanded ISO Minimum | 80 |
Max Shutter Speed | 1/4000 seconds |
Min Shutter Speed | 15 seconds |
Exposure Control Type | Automatic |
Metering Description | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot |
Shooting Modes | Scene |
Batteries Required? | No |
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Number of Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. |
Are Batteries Included | No |
Rechargeable Battery Included | No |
Battery Cell Composition | Lithium |
Battery Description | Lithium-Ion NB-7L rechargeable battery & charger |
Battery Weight | 3 Grams |
Removable Memory | Secure Digital Card |
Target Gender | Unisex |
Digital Scene Transition | zoom |
Connectivity Technology | USB |
Continuous Shooting Speed | 0.7 |
Wireless Communication Technology | Yes |
Flash Memory Type | SD/SDHC/MMC card |
Special Feature | Image Stabilization |
Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
Skill Level | Amateur, Professional |
Specific Uses For Product | Photography |
Form Factor | Compact |
Hardware Interface | PictBridge, SDHC |
Audio Recording | No |
Photo Sensor Technology | CCD |
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Customers like the quality, ease of use, and value of the digital camera. They mention that it produces great images at low to medium ISO settings, and is built like a tank. Customers also like the control, value, and white balance settings. However, some customers have different opinions on size and speed.
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Customers like the image quality of the camera. They mention that it produces great images at low to medium ISO settings, with higher quality than some DSLRs. The camera takes beautiful pictures in daylight, but once you go above about 400 ISO, the image resolution is down to 14.7 MP. The G10 is a great point and shoot with a very nice LCD screen. Customers also say that it may be the best point and shooting digital they have ever owned.
"...interior walls were now much more properly exposed and the pictures were truly usable ... something most of us would be happy to have taken...." Read more
"...sexy looking camera that has a lot of cool features that can make some beautiful images if you have a good understanding of photography...." Read more
"...This camera takes nice pictures while it works, but when it doesn't work, it's just an expensive paperweight." Read more
"...Photo quality is excellent, even when compared to photos taken with my Canon EOS 10d SLR...not the best, but still an SLR...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the camera. They mention that it's built like a tank, offers a robust feature set, and is easy to use. The battery proved sufficiently sturdy enough to last all day. Overall, customers find it to be a wonderful piece of equipment.
"...I was quite impressed with the quality of this new lens. I thought I had a sharp crisp lens on my G7 but the lens on my G10 is a definite step up...." Read more
"...It's not going to stand up to a DSLR but it will give you very high quality vacation, wedding guest, birthday and family event type pictures...." Read more
"...So, LCD- Yes, photo- No. Overall the camera seems to be a very decent choice...." Read more
"...Geesh, bad marketing scheme for Canon, VERY bad! Otherwise, camera is very good...." Read more
Customers find the functions of the digital camera simple and easy to use. They say the manual controls are easy to access and the camera has lots of great and easy-to-access settings. Customers also say the camera is built like a tank and has all the manual settings one needs. They also appreciate the clear and logical menu system.
"...I love this series; it can be as simple as a point and shoot -- with some great features like face detection and image stabilization and 5x wide..." Read more
"...has plenty of shooting modes and manual controls that are very handy for pro-amateur users who have time to play with it...." Read more
"...is definitely a photographer's camera, with all the controls intuitive and easy to get at...." Read more
"...this has made my digital transition easy and fun. I've played around with my wife's digital cameras... but they never had that analog feel to them...." Read more
Customers like the controls of the camera. They mention that it has very ergonomic controls, tactile, and work well. They also appreciate the advanced features and physical controls, which make it a great starter. Customers say the camera has great manual control and is easy to access. They say the controls feel better in their hands than previous models.
"...where your fingers wrap around the camera and the camera is a delight to hold and use...." Read more
"...He said the G10 is the best in the line. It feels better in my hands than my previous models, and having more mega-pixels has made a difference in..." Read more
"...I have to say, I love the controls, the feel of the camera, the flexibility to fine tune and experiment in lots of different lighting and contrast..." Read more
"...It has plenty of shooting modes and manual controls that are very handy for pro-amateur users who have time to play with it...." Read more
Customers like the value of the digital camera. They say it has good features for the cheap price. Some say it's easy to lug around and hide under a seat.
"...This camera is Worth every penny to me." Read more
"...Aside from those annoying flaws I still think it is worth the money for a camera that takes great picture in any kind of lightings...." Read more
"...more expensive than most range finder digitals but I think it is well worth it.The new model offers a 5X Optical Zoom (28 MM lens)...." Read more
"...while it works, but when it doesn't work, it's just an expensive paperweight." Read more
Customers like the white balance settings of the digital camera. They mention that it has several different settings, including the custom 1 and 2 dial settings. They also appreciate the versatility in shooting options and the manual controls that are very handy for pros. Customers also mention that the camera has a combination of macro on demand, zoom macro, and manual controls over aperture and shutter speed.
"...One very nice touch is that the custom settings on the top dial (there are two) allow you to save the zoom settings and manual focus setting -- so..." Read more
"...And what a display! Big, clear, and it has several different settings depending on how much information you want to be displayed with your photo...." Read more
"...have to say, I love the controls, the feel of the camera, the flexibility to fine tune and experiment in lots of different lighting and contrast..." Read more
"...It has plenty of shooting modes and manual controls that are very handy for pro-amateur users who have time to play with it...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the size of the digital camera. Some mention that it's handy and small compared to performance, while others say that it is too large to fit in their pocket.
"...The G10 is far lighter and more compact, offers a great zoom range (and is sharp throughout the zoom range) and image stabilization, and has enough..." Read more
"...And what a display! Big, clear, and it has several different settings depending on how much information you want to be displayed with your photo...." Read more
"...Small enough to lug around and cheap enough to hide under a seat and let bang around in the car...." Read more
"...The second unit had a much smaller piece of fuzz, but at this time I just needed a camera and gave up on the frustration of getting even another..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the speed of the digital camera. Some mention that it's light, fast, and takes really nice pictures, while others say that it is very slow, has a real gripe with the shutter lag, and provides no information such as shutter speed or f stop selected.
"...This allows quick, street shooting, similar to what one can do with a Leica rangefinder, though the G10 has a much different look given the..." Read more
"...What I don't like about this camera is that it is very slow. If you are expecting that multi bursts like a DSLR can do then forget it...." Read more
"...Features: Fast, I love how I almost dropped the camera when I first turned it on; the lens speed open so fast I lost my grip, then I grabbed the..." Read more
"...The built-in flash is quite powerful...too powerful in fact, but turning it down a few notches was easy after reading a few pages of the..." Read more
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I own and really like the Canon G7. I passed on purchasing the G9, not seeing much that would attract me over the G7. But as I read about the G10, I began to see enough new stuff to make it sound interesting to me. Little did I guess what a huge leap up this purchase was going to be.
I'll try to focus here on items you may not have read about in the reviews below, or at least items that may not have been covered in any detail.
Overall, the feel and build of the G10 is simply great. Nothing about it feels flimsy or cheap to me. It has a bigger grip on the right front where your fingers wrap around the camera and the camera is a delight to hold and use.
The LCD is now 3" of course, and much sharper and crisper than my G7. The G10 still uses my SD and SD HC (SD High Capacity) cards and I am happy about that.
I wanted to test the new "I-Contrast" feature I had been hearing about, so I sat my wife in the bay window with a fully sunlit window behind her. I took a series of photographs from several feet away, focusing (with face detect) on her face.
With the test shots where I had "I-Contrast" turned off, her face was visible but pretty dark as were the interior walls around the window behind her. Not an unusable picture, but certainly not a good picture either. I was surprised they were as good as they were but I still wanted better than this.
So I enabled "I-Contrast" and shot the same scene. The results were a very pleasant surprise. The outside scene through the window was still slightly overblown ... almost exactly as in the first series. But my wife's face and the interior walls were now much more properly exposed and the pictures were truly usable ... something most of us would be happy to have taken. It was clear that "I-Contrast" really does work and since it is easy (using the camera menu) to engage "I-Contrast" I will certainly be using that feature often in contrasty scenes where I want to avoid harsh black shadows.
I was quite impressed with the quality of this new lens. I thought I had a sharp crisp lens on my G7 but the lens on my G10 is a definite step up. Or maybe it is the additional pixels ... whatever, the difference is remarkable and was totally unexpected.
I was a bit concerned about the loss of Optical zoom range from the zoom range available with my G7. I never used digital zoom on the G7 because it was too easy to lose picture quality and I didn't want to risk that. But I had read about a new feature of the G10 where it if you set the digital zoom to "standard", the camera would combine Optical and Digital zoom and allow you to seamlessly use them together up to a point just shy of where picture degradation would begin. Then it would stop zooming. If you then tried to zoom some more, the G10 will allow that but you will then be digital zooming into the range where there is a risk of picture degradation. All very clever I thought, but did it actually work?
I decided to test that. I sat the camera on a block wall and shot the street sign across the intersection (about 150 feet). As I expected, when I zoomed in the zoom ran seamlessly to what appeared to be maximum and stopped. I took the picture. Then I twisted the zoom button again and sure enough, the zoom continued zooming (into the possible degradation zone) to the true maximum zoom using not only all optical capability but ALL digital capability.
I fired up my computer and loaded the first shot ... the "standard" zoom. Taken at 14.7 Mega Pixels, I was immediately stunned by the quality of the shot. It wasn't just good, it was simply flawless! There was absolutely nothing about that shot that I wanted to improve except, perhaps, it still didn't bring the street sign all that close. So, using my photo editor, I just kept zooming in on the street sign until it virtually filled my monitor ... and the image was STILL FLAWLESS! I simply couldn't believe my eyes. Color was perfect, edges of the lettering were crisp and absolutely sharp. There was nothing for me to improve in a photo editor. I was stunned. (I may have even laughed out loud). Even the leaves of the mesquite tree in my neighbor's yard which is some 20 feet behind the sign were all visible and definable. WOW! WOW! WOW!
Then I loaded the next shot where I had zoomed the G10 out until it paused, then zoomed more to push the combination of Optical and Digital zoom to the absolute limit. To keep it short: It was about as good as I was used to getting from my G7 using Optical zoom only ... which is OK, but not truly sharp, crisp and the green color of the sign looked somewhat faded. Also the tree leaves in the background were no longer distinct ... Again this is not a picture you'd throw away by any means and one which could be improved with some work in Photoshop but even with that effort, it would be nothing near the quality I could get with the G10s method of combining Optical and just the right amount of Digital zoom. And the G10 gave it to me without any additional effort whatsoever.
My future approach to photography of distant objects in the future was immediately obvious. I will use the G10's built in magic (as I did in the first zoom shot) and then simply crop and enlarge the crop to the size I want for flawless, effortless results.
As I said, I skipped the G9 so I cannot compare the G9 and the G10, but I couldn't be happier with my decision to upgrade my G7 to the G10. The G10 clearly takes this type of photography to a new level with features, a great lens and picture quality.
For several years, I actually had a $6,500 setup including the Canon Mark II and some "L" glass lenses. It was heavy, cumbersome and took pictures which, as expected, cried out for work in Photoshop. Professional cameras produce pictures that expect the photographer to work on them. While I enjoyed fiddling with the pictures from the Mark II, I eventually tired of that weight, bulk and switching lenses so I gave the camera to my son. Now, that I have this G10, I will never look back.
I guess I will need Photoshop again if I try to take pictures in the dark with the G10, it does have a bit more noise at higher ISOs. And if you are a true pro, you will probably rant and rave about noise at higher ISOs I suppose.
For the rest of us, the pictures up to ISO 400 are quite acceptable and if are really picky, noise removal is simple enough to accomplish with Photoshop or any other software capable of noise reduction. In real life, I guess I don't shoot much where I use ISOs beyond 400 anyway.
I have owned cameras all my life and I have never owned a camera I liked more than this G10, or from which I got better pictures right out of the camera than this G10. This camera is Worth every penny to me.
I've seen lots of back and forth arguments of good and bad and this and that. Canon states that this camera is for the "advanced amateur". (It's usually the Pros that complain the most.) Its a very sexy looking camera that has a lot of cool features that can make some beautiful images if you have a good understanding of photography. It can go full automatic for those of you who don't (yet). The camera feels like quality, from weight (13 oz.) to the clicks of the knobs, to the smoothness of the lens movements. The battery lasts a good 400 shots if you don't do the on camera slide shows or forget to shut it off (it has power saving feature as well). If you ask me, it's about as good as a $400 - $500 camera can get. The rest of this review is for the ones who are worried about the negative reviews still.
It's not going to stand up to a DSLR but it will give you very high quality vacation, wedding guest, birthday and family event type pictures. I am told you can get a very acceptable 11 X 14 print from it. I use it to find interesting locations for pro shoots and shutter bugging or if I just want to give my shoulder a rest from carrying around a DSLR. If you shoot a lot of night scenes, this camera may NOT be for you (there aren't too many affordable DSLR's that can't pull this off either) you will see noise (red, green and blue colored digital grain). Here's why, in the simplest terms I can think of: Think of the sensor as a very smart solar panel (smart because it sees colors too). It generates electricity when light hits it telling the brain of the camera that there is a certain amount of light intensity there. If there is no light, you get blackness, no electricity. If you try to force detail into an area of a picture that is absent of light, by using a long shutter time, you get noise. It could be a stray signal from the camera's system or other heavily scientific stuff going on to cause these dots. AND IF YOUR SHOOTING BELOW A 1/4 OF SECOND, EVEN WITH A HIGH ISO, YOU WILL GET SOME DEGREE OF NOISE. It's the nature of of the digital format. Use a flash.
Raw Format, although very impressive with it's "oops!" correction abilities, will not save every image. It should not be used as a crutch or a cheat. It still needs to be exposed within a reasonable exposure latitude or "in the ball park".
OK. I'm down off my soap box. Great little camera. Bottom line.
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Le problème c'est que une des pièces principales de l'appareil = le capteur était sale
et c'est un appareil qui n'est pas nettoyable
et ce défaut n'était pas signalé dans l'annonce