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Canon G Series – Canon PowerShot G12

admin — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 21:31:03 +0000

No unfamiliar to Canon G-series lovers, the PowerShot G12 looks almost identical to its older sibling, the G11, with the exception of a new front-mounted jog dial.
5 Stars – A supremely capable digital compact that edges its rivals in most of the areas that count

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Canon G Series – Canon G-12

admin — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 16:57:22 +0000

At an MRP of Rs. 31,995, the G12 is costly. Entry level dSLR cameras are cheaper, and will give you better results. The G12 is as good as, or better than, most compact cameras, but it is also pricey enough to warrant second thought. At this price point, an ultra zoom would be better value. Need a compact camera? Buy an SX120 IS or thereabouts, and save a lot of dough. Need better image quality? Get a dSLR.

At an MRP of Rs. 31,995, the G12 is costly. More so than an entry-level dSLR with kit lens, that will offer better image quality and less noise. However, this doesn’t mean the G12 is dead in the water, for it’s aimed at users who want a lot of manual controls and a smaller, lighter body. It offers good performance for every day shooting, and at base ISO’s does a darn decent job. Ergonomics are not top notch, but there a wealth of manual options will please those looking for more control over their shots. It is better than most other compact cameras, however, it costs three times as much. In the end, the price tag cannot be justified. If you’re looking for a compact camera, buy something else, and save a lot of dough. If you’re looking for higher performance, buy a dSLR. Sound familiar?
Specifications: Sensor: 10-megapixel, CCD; ISO range: 80-3200; Aperture range: f2.8-f4.5; zoom: 28-140 (5x); weight: 401 grams
Rating:
Features: 7.5
Performance: 7
Build: 7
Value: 5
Overall: 6.5

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Canon PowerShot G12: Best-of-Breed

admin — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 20:07:38 +0000

Thanks to its easy operation and adroit balance of strong performance, helpful hardware, and fun shooting modes, the 10-megapixel Canon PowerShot G12 ($500 as of January 3, 2011) earned our top pick in a recent roundup of five advanced point-and-shoot cameras. The G12 received the best overall scores in our image-quality tests–a result that merely scratches the surface of the camera’s appeal.

The G12 turned in the best scores of the bunch in PCWorld Labs’ subjective tests for image and video quality, with especially impressive marks for exposure quality, color accuracy, and video quality. It was judged superior in all three of those categories, as well as in overall imaging and in video. The camera’s battery life is good; according to the Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA), which conducts standardized battery testing for all major cameras, the G12 captured 370 shots per charge with its LCD turned on.

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Canon PowerShot G12 scores predictably glowing review (engadget.com)

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

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

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.

Samsung TL500 takes on Panasonic LX3, Canon G11

admin — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 17:43:04 +0000

Samsung confirms the rumors today – their TL500 advanced compact camera launches with a feature set designed to take on advanced compacts like the Panasonic LX3 and Canon G11. It debuts with a fast f/1.8 24mm wide angle lens, full manual shooting controls, and a swiveling 3.0 inch LCD.

The whole package starts at a retail price $50 cheaper than the G11 and LX3. Will a brighter lens and reduced MSRP be enough to lure customers away from Canon and Panasonic?

Source: Digital Camera Reviews

Point and Shoot Canon Digital Camera

admin — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 21:14:25 +0000

There are only a handful of competitive camera companies left but one of them is Canon and they definitely are good at what they do. Canon has been making some of the best point and shoot digital cameras around. The price points for my recommendations is from less than $100 to $500. These cameras can be purchased either online or at a camera shop or electronics store.

Canon PowerShot SD1200IS a 10 mega-pixel camera featuring a 3x optical zoom lens and a 2.5” LCD on the back. This point and shoot features 17 shooting modes so no matter the situation your good to go. Inside the camera is the latest DIGIC 4 image processor from Canon, it’s the companies most advanced image processor.

Canon PowerShot SD780IS is a 12.1 mega-pixel camera that has a 3x optical zoom lens and a 2.5” LCD. The SD780IS can not only take great pictures but it can also shoot HD video at 1280×720 resolution.

Canon PowerShot A1100IS a 12 mega-pixel point and shoot with a 4x optical zoom with a 2.5” LCD. The A1100IS has the Canon DIGIC 4 image processor that has great features like image stabilization, evolved face detection and red-eye correction just to name a few of this cameras features.

Canon PowerShot G11 a 10 mega-pixel with a 5x wide-angle lens and a 2.8” LCD. The G11 features the latest image processing technology from Canon DIGIC 4. The camera features a Face Self-Timer which can detect an increase in the amount of faces so if the camera man decides to hop in the picture the camera can recognize him/her. The camera has tons of other surprises as well like HDMI connectivity. The Canon PowerShot G11 is available on Amazon for $440.98.

Source: Buy Camera

CANON’S POWERSHOT G11 BEST CAMERA SALES 2010

admin — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 15:38:59 +0000

Are you looking to purchase a new camera? Do you need something that is a little more sophisticated than a normal compact camera, but is still simple to use? Do you want a camera that produces images comparable to the output of expensive dSlr cameras? If so, the Canon PowerShot G11 is perfect for you! It does everything you need quickly and easily.
Here is a little more information on the PowerShot G11:
To start, there are relatively few cameras in this price range, compared to the huge selection in the compact camera class. Therefore, you have to look a little harder to get what you want. And you my have to pay a little more attention to the details. But, luckily for us, the Canon G11 is the perfect camera for anyone looking to purchase a camera in this class.
The image stabilization mechanism that is included is one of the main selling points. If you take a lot of images when you, or the object you are photographing, is moving, this feature will make your life a whole lot easier. A lot of other cameras have an image stabilization feature, but they don’t work nearly as well as this one does. Many compact cameras IS feature is very poor. But happily, that is not the case with the G11.
The main reason why this camera is so popular is because of the high quality images it produces.

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