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Summary: News from a Novice
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I see three major differences when reviewing cameras. That is what sold me on the G2, not the accolades of digital photography. 1. Speed. I read a lot about how long it takes to resolve a photo to its digital form. I have yet to snap a photo where the feedback on the display is there before I can lay my eyes on it. Does it need to be faster than that? 2. Battery life. I recharge my battery each day, so I have not tested it for endurance. I bought a backup and a 2-battery dc charger. So far, they have not been required. I am running around showing the camera to my friends and co-workers, running the display while they gawk at my first attempts at digital photography. There have been no warnings about low batteries or much of a perceivable dent in the display after carrying around my camera with me all day at work. (yes, and I even get a lot of that done too boss!) 3. I hear a lot about photo quality. I have a friend that purchased a Nikon, and know a few others. They all mention red-eye, just as the reviews do. I really did not want to deal with that.
And the fun stuff is great. When I get home, I spend a little time setting up the downloads to the albums I created for digital prints... The G2 has so many features, I decided to wade into the world of digital rather than try and learn it all at once. It is helping. I find myself asking questions about how to do this or that with a print. I get the book out and now I am applying what I learn while doing it... There are no disappointments where I wish I were working with silver media. The best part is, I can still take digital work and then send it off or take it to a good camera store and have the image transferred to silver for a print if I want...
If I really, really want to keep the photo's. I can burn them to CD-ROM and they will keep better than a negative. No scratching, no fingerprints by well meaning friends, etc.
I see a whole New World opening up, and I personally am glad I chose the G2 doorway. There are others, and I will let those owners speak for themselves. As far as myself, I am very happy with the camera. I expect to find new things I can do with the camera for a long time. Why did I wait so long to get started. By the way, I purchased the black model in a kit. It is a little more, but I like that too. You get a traditional leather carry case to protect the camera while carrying. Also there is a 96 Meg compact flash card included. That makes it a pretty good deal...
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Summary: Amazing Camera at any price
Review: ... This is my first "serious" camera. I researched high and low, and this camera turned a once Olympus repeat customer into a Canon believer. The lens on this camera is very hard to beat. I challenge anyone to find a better lens at this price. If you want better quality you HAVE TO GO SLR! Another major selling point was the rechargeable batteries. DONT BELIEVE THE SALES PEOPLE!! These batteries last FOREVER. I took 2 sets of pictures (122 each) on my new Viking 256MB memory card (purchased from Amazon) with previewing and slide shows in the hotel room ON ONE CHARGE! Try that with a Kodak or Olympus. It's impossible! Buy this camera, or the new G3. You will not be dissapointed!
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Summary: Good, but ... unreliable
Review: ...after using [my G2] for a few days, it already has some problems -- built-in flash didn't work, camera would automatically shut itself down while taking pictures, and 50% of the pictures I've taken were corrupted. I have to send it back for service. I got it back about 2 weeks later, and everything seemed working fine -- except now I have problem using it with my 420EX flash in bounced position. I have sent complaint letter to the Canon customer relation department and got no reply. Anyway, this may be an isolated incident and I may have gotten a lemon, but I just can't recommend it to anybody because of the problems and frustration I'm having so far.
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Summary: Easy to Use, but pretty slow focus
Review: ...in a nut-shell. Otherwise, quality is great, options are perfect for the novice to inermediate photographer. I damaged my G2 18-months after I purchased, and I found that a relatively simple problem (prong bent out of shape) can run me anything from $175-400 in labor. Nonetheless, that should not be a major consideration. I am happy with the camera overall, and I will be looking to get a new Canon shortly.
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Summary: Great camera wrecked by lousy autofocus.
Review: A great digital camera-- with a major, major problem. The autofocus (...). Its that simple. I've got a Nikon 990 and a Canon Powershot S100, and I've never had the number of poorly focussed images that I've taken with the G2. The G2 has major advantages-- integration with Canon's flash system being notable, and extremely high resolution, especially in Raw mode; but you will go nuts with the focus.
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Summary: good camera but some flaws
Review: A nice unit. Price and features are only average for this class. Feels a bit flimsey. Minor artifacts when sharpening is turned on. It would have been nice to see a better lens. More zoom, better macro. Maybe a 5mp like Sony, Minolta and others are doing. Even better would be a SLR type layout. If you buy this camera you are not likely to regret it. But at 4mp, you better not do too much cropping if you want full 8x10 printouts. Since at 8x10 a 4mp like this only outputs 210 lines per inch. Photo quality requires 200 lines per inch. a 5mp would give more flexibity. The nice things are that it uses industry standard memory sticks so the cost of ownership will be lower as a result. Also comes with a slightly larger then most 32meg memory card. Not big enough, so plan on buying a 128meg one. But large enough to enjoy the camera for a few weeks first.
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Summary: It won't brush your teeth!!!
Review: About the only thing this camera WON'T do is brush your teeth. I've had this camera 3 weeks now and it is truly amazing. This is my 2nd digital camera and the last one ate batteries to the point I couldn't afford it any longer. This camera keeps going and going and... I took about 250 photos and down loaded them and the battery guage was still showing full. Plus the I set the quality of the photos about 3 steps down from top quality. I could get 54 photos with the 32 MG flash card and I dare a layman to tell the difference between this camera and 35mm SLR.
I love it I'm certain in a few years they will put a tooth brush with it.
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Summary: Very good camera, at the right price???
Review: After looking around for a digital camera, I think I have found the right camera. The Canon Powershot G2 is it. I have researched different cameras (Fuji, Canon, Olympus, and Nikon) and chose this one. I am not a camera buff or budding pro. I like good pictures. My wife is a technophobe and she loves how easy it is to use. It provides enough flexibility to alter shutter speeds and f stops to satisfy anyone.
Every camera owner will say theirs is the best, but ultimately, it is a personal comfort decision- and price. This camera fit my budget (...), takes excellent pictures, and easy to use. The pictures produced often depend on the taker and not the camera ( to a certain extent). The camera has all the bells and whistles to satisfy any techno lover, like me.
Criticisms of the camera are limited- heavier than most and zoom limited.
If you enjoy gadgets ( as I do or you wouldn't be reading this), searching for the right fit is just as much fun as buying it.
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Summary: Easy, Quality, Quick, Razor Sharp
Review: After many helpful reviews off the NET and hands on testing in many stores - I am very happy with this product. So easy to use. The build quality is top notch, performace is very quick when taking pictiures and reviewing them PLUS the controls are so intutive. Images are razor sharp! Camera also comes with a little remote cntrol!!!!! Sell your old stuf and get this one!! You won't be dissapointed!
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Summary: One of the Best on the Market
Review: After months of exhaustive searching, I finally decided to purchase the Canon Powershot G2 (it's a wonderfully re-designed upgrade to the Powershot G1). The clarity of the images that this camera takes is spectacular. Combine that with the list of outstanding features that aren't included on any other digital camera: ISO 50, RAW image capture, a flip out LCD screen (which is much more handy than you would think), an infrared remote for long exposures and self-portraits, and easy menu functions -- this camera is without equal in it's price range. It's definitely not for the beginner, but, if you're familiar with photography, you'll be able to take sharp, beautiful pictures with this camera. Skin tones are perfect and the built in flash with exposure compensation does a good job for portraits. And, if you're considering a Sony, this camera uses the more inexpensive Compact Flash memory storage system. Compact Flash memory cards are cheaper than the Sony Memory Stick and are compatible with more peripherals than Memory Stick. All in all, if it's in your price range, you will be very pleased with the Canon Powershot G2.
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