Canon G Series

Canon PowerShot G11

admin — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 17:59:29 +0000

90% – The G11 is DSLR-expensive, but you can’t fault the pictures it takes.

The G11 is an intimidating camera. Hand it to someone inexperienced and it’s likely they’ll hand it straight back. The top is scattered with dials controlling everything from the shooting mode, exposure compensation and even – unusually – ISO.
This is a double-edged sword. On the one hand it makes the G11 – already the biggest, heaviest camera here – about as user-friendly as a Boeing 747, at least for beginners. On the other hand, for photographers who understand the basics, it makes setting up a shot and compensating for different subjects and lighting conditions an absolute snap.

Read the rest of the review on Reg Hardware

Canon TC-DC58D Tele Converter Lens for Canon G10 and G11 Digital Camera (requires LA-DC58K Lens Adapter)

admin — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 14:55:40 +0000

Canon TC-DC58B Tele Converter review

Requires Conversion Lens Adapter LAH-DC20

Magnification: 1.5x
Rear mount diameter: 58mm
Front mount diameter: None
Construction: 5 elements in 3 groups
Dimensions: 2.8 inches in diameter and 2.6 inches long
Weight: 6 ounces

Source: Lens Auction

Canon G11 Digital Camera–Powerful Tool For the Advanced

admin — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 17:20:19 +0000

The folks out at Canon have done it again, folks, but this time there’s a caveat–I don’t recommend this for anything but the advanced photographer because it’s really kind of a handful. Today I’m talking about the Canon G11.
The Canon G11 is a ten megapixel camera that offers a 5x optical zoom (with a 20x digital zoom), a 2.8 inch LCD display, DIGIC 4 image processor, image stabilization, face detection, a variety of scene modes and a panorama mode, a nine-point autofocus, white balance modes and auto flash, a variety of special effects, a wide variety of supported storage media (including Secure Digital and MultiMediaCard), USB interface with AV outlets, the capability to print directly from the camera without aid of a PC and editing software.

Read the full story on Image Acquire

CES 2010: CANON G11 AND S90 DIGITAL CAMERAS

admin — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 18:58:44 +0000

Albert is back at the Canon booth looking at two new point and shoots, the G11 and S90. The G11comes with a 5x zoom, 10 megapixels and a movable screen. The S90 is a smaller form factor but carries the same 10 megapixels but with no articulated screen.

Source: Camera Markets

CANON POWERSHOT G11 in photonet Magazine

admin — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 15:01:42 +0000

Digital Camera Display Protection Film (Pro Guard AR) for Canon PowerShot G11

admin — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 14:57:33 +0000

This product is for Canon PowerShot G11.
Micro Solution uses super-low refractive index, anti-reflective material, and high nanoparticle dispersion technology, to produce the highest quality film. It doesnt alter colors and allows the correct assessment of focus, sharpness, contrast, white balance, and color harmony.
Our film is not thick, but it is hard enough to guard against most casual scratches. Our film has anti-static treatment, which repels dust. Our film is not glue-based, so even when you remove it, you will find no residue on the LCD surface.
This product comes with 2 sets of films and a micro-fiber cloth, made of excellent quality in Japan by Micro Solution. More information on this and other Micro Solution products can be found at microsolutionusa.com.
Instructions are in Japanese. If you have any problem using this product, please go to our Website for instructions in English.

CP+: Closeup ring light for PowerShot G11

admin — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:00:54 +0000

Japanese manufacturer Lumos, known for its X-Loupe portable microscope camera, has unveiled an attachment for the Canon PowerShot G11 shooter that lets users snap closeup shots. Expected to launch in Japan this May, the ring light attachment will also be compatible with the PowerShot G9 and G10, as well as the Ricoh GXR.

Source: Cnet

Buy the Canon G11 from Amazon.com

admin — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:08:43 +0000

Why I like the Canon G11

admin — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:06:30 +0000

Far out Photographic explains why he likes the Canon G11:
First is the overall image quality, especially up to ISO 800. This makes this particular camera a great backup to an SLR and an all-around do-it-all point-and shoot. Forget about no HD video. You’re not going to shoot the next epic thriller on any point-and-shoot on HD and your parents or grandparents aren’t going to care if Bobby is jumping out of the screen or not.

The second reason I like this camera is it’s feel. It’s solid and heavy. The ergonomics are great. All the necessary controls are right there, without needing to go to the menu, especially the exposure compensation wheel on the top left of the body.

Canon G11 Challenge

admin — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:04:16 +0000

Pierre Contant took the G11 for a challenge, and here is the highlights of his thoughts:
My recent purchase of a Canon G11 P&S camera has raised a few eyebrows. Why would I go from a Nikon D300 to a Canon G11? Why not a D700 or even jump ship to a 5D? First thing is I didn’t replace my D300 for a G11. I got the G11 to compliment my existing equipment and more importantly I purchased it to bring as my main camera on my trip to Cuba, instead of lugging around my 30lbs camera bag.

The Verdict
After one week in Cuba shooting the G11 and a borrowed D10 and processing the images, here are my thoughts.

From a stress point a view, it was a pleasure to be on a trip and not have to worry about $7k of equipment which I carry most of it when I travel. All I had was a small belt bag with the camera, spare battery and memory cards. On the beach or near the pool I didn’t care about the sand or the saltwater, the D10 could take it all.

The G11 clearly exceeded my expectations. In fact, the only time I wish I had my DSLR was when I was in Havana where my Tokina 11-16 would have come in handy. Although P&S are slow, I managed to capture all but one key shot during the dolphin show. The G11 has a handy Quick Shot setting for action.

The Canon G11 is truly an amazing camera. Interestingly Canon has gone from 12 MP (G9), 14 MP (G10) down to 10 MP on the G11. They have improved image quality and noise reduction to produce superlative quality images on 10 MP, busting the myth that more Megapixels is better.