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 10/28/2007 03:17:16 AM · #1
I am contemplating a Canon G9 purchase for general use, when hauling the SLR would not be appropriate or possible.

Anyone own one, and if so, your "verdict" on the G9?

Thanks in advance :~)
 10/28/2007 03:41:30 AM · #2
Looks like there's 6 owners of this fairly new-ish camera. No images as yet. Steve's Digicams and DPReview have done their reviews. Looks to be a very serviceable alternative to lugging a DSLR everywhere you go.
 10/28/2007 10:56:51 AM · #3
I've had mine a few days, but haven't had the time to do much testing with it yet. Initial impression is quite good, and it is small enough that I haven't really gone anywhere without it yet.

Since all my other cameras use compact flash instead of SD, I've only had a 256mb card of my daughter's in it, so I've been shooting jpgs. Yesterday my 4GB card & extra batteries arrived, so I plan on shooting some RAW files today.

I did do this cheesy time-lapse, testing that feature when I had the chance, going to pick up the kids from school.
10/28/2007 11:20:40 AM · #4
Man Hyperfocal, you are a crazy driver, do you always drive that fast?

I used to have a G9 for about a week (sold it with my Nikon gear to make up the value for my 5D swap) I was rather impressed with it to be honest. Nice vid mode. The RAW seems a bit noisey at higher ISOs but what do you expect from a pocket cam.. I enjoyed my very brief encounter with one and would not hesitate getting another. although if you do not have a desire to shoot RAW with it then may wish to opt for the cheaper G7 or the S1 pro's super 10X zoom.
 10/28/2007 01:32:37 PM · #5
Originally posted by MAK:
Man Hyperfocal, you are a crazy driver, do you always drive that fast?



I'd been faster had there not been a cop behind me a good bit of the way;-)

I'm a bit disappointed to hear you got rid of the Fuji, as I'm considering it if I get back in the wedding photography biz and was anxious to hear your feedback on it.

One small negative with the G9 that I̢۪ve noticed is that the built-in viewfinder isn̢۪t as accurate as I would have liked. Besides only showing 80% of the captured of the captured image, framing can be off somewhat due to parallax inaccuracies. It wouldn̢۪t be a deal breaker had I̢۪d know about it before I bought the camera, but it can be a little annoying for someone like me who isn̢۪t used to composing with a LCD or just doesn̢۪t want to.
10/28/2007 07:15:37 PM · #6
Thanks, folks! I appreciate the input (and the cool timelapse!)

12/01/2007 03:15:46 PM · #7
just "bumping" this back up--considering the G9 both for myself and for a Christmas gift

Just wondering if anyone has recently got one and has any feedback on the camera?

Thanks
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