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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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Summary of reviews comparing Canon G10 vs. Canon G11:

Serious Amateur Photography:
If all this preliminary information is correct then there are really two primary differences between these two excellent cameras; the low light / high ISO performance and the articulating LCD screen. I certainly hope the low light / high ISO performance (lower noise) of the new G11 is better than the G10 which is really poor. Especially since this improved performance comes at the expense of image resolution (which I really like for landscape and nature photography).

To be honest, I’m having trouble understanding the benefits of an articulating LCD screen, especially in outdoor conditions. Will this screen be easier to see in bright sunlight if it’s tilted somehow? Does this feature make composition easier? Is this feature aimed at videographers using the G11? Personally I’d have preferred a higher resolution 3″ LCD like that found on the new EOS 50D and 5D Mark II, which is much easier to see outdoors.

gdgt:
I’d recommend the G11 due to the reasons you’ve already mentioned. I’d wait to see how it stacks up against other cameras like Panasonic’s own LX3 since it is pretty comparable to the G10 as it stands (better low light performance, HD video) and will quite likely be a lot cheaper than the G11. Haven’t investigated all the features, but I would bear in mind the price of the G9 didn’t fall that much (if I recall it actually went up) after the G10’s release…

Radiantlite:
Canon G10 is suitable for photographer that shoot in base ISO (100-200) most of the time and care about fine details. Therefore, G10 is great for photographer who works in studio.

Canon G11 has better control of noise, especially shadow in expense of detail and resolution. It also has swivel LCD which is helpful for various shooting situations. Therefore, G11 is more suitable for photographers who work in the field, especially in low light condition.

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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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Since digital cameras were first developed in the late 1980s, sensor resolution has increased continuously every year, and almost every new camera or update of an existing model has featured a more powerful sensor. However there’s a point at which simply adding more megapixels ceases to have any real benefit, and in fact can have a negative effect. Cramming more photocells onto a tiny compact camera sensor means those photocells have to be smaller, and are therefore less efficient at capturing light, especially at low light levels, leading to reduced dynamic range and more noise at higher ISO settings.

The camera manufacturers have spent millions on marketing to convince us that more megapixels means a better camera, which makes it a very it’s a brave decision by Canon to buck the trend and actually reduce the sensor resolution of its flagship compact camera, the new PowerShot G11. The previous model, the PowerShot G10, had a 14.7-megapixel 1/1.7-inch CCD sensor and was widely criticised for its inferior image quality. Canon has listened to critics and to feedback from users, and for for the G11 the sensor resolution has been reduced to 10.0 megapixels on the same sized chip, with increased pixel pitch and improved light sensitivity. Canon is obviously hoping that sacrificing of image size for better quality pays off.

Verdict
Canon has taken something of a risk by reducing the sensor resolution of the PowerShot G11, but it has paid off handsomely. The G11 all of has the build quality, features and performance for which the G-series is rightly renowned, and the image quality is as good as a small-sensor compact is ever likely to get. Restored to its rightful place, the G11 is one of the two or three best compacts currently available.

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