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Bizrate User Review.
Packs a professional punch for an amateur price
, Jan. 23, 2009
QuickTake:
Pros: Easy to use, nice features for the price.
Cons: Not as much zoom as I'm used to, still high noise in low light situations.
Recommended: No
Bizrate User Review.
The Best Camera Yet
, Oct. 26, 2008
Comments:
When I first saw this camera, I wanted it. I really like the number of pixels. I like to blow up pictures and it makes the picture look better. I am so excited about my camera!
When I first saw this camera, I wanted it. I really like the number of pixels. I like to blow up pictures and it makes the picture look better. I am so excited about my camera!
QuickTake:
Pros: I like the LCD size. I like the picture quality. I like everything about this camera.
Cons: None
Recommended: Yes
Bizrate User Review.
This point-and-shoot outshines some D-SLRs!
, Sep. 20, 2008
Comments:
This camera is really easy to use. I rarely ever take it off of auto, but when I do, its still beginner-friendly. The live viewfinder is a great help in this regard, as it changes what you see as you change the settings. What you see on the screen is e...
This camera is really easy to use. I rarely ever take it off of auto, but when I do, its still beginner-friendly. The live viewfinder is a great help in this regard, as it changes what you see as you change the settings. What you see on the screen is e...
QuickTake:
Pros: small, lightweight, outstanding quality
Cons: doesn't make dinner
Recommended: Yes
Bizrate User Review.
Canon G9 is the new P&S king
, Jul. 8, 2008
Comments:
Canon G9 is a great all around Point and Shoot. I love the controls, the IS, the external hot shoe. I only wish the LCD would be movable
Canon G9 is a great all around Point and Shoot. I love the controls, the IS, the external hot shoe. I only wish the LCD would be movable
QuickTake:
Pros: small and light with great quality. external hot shoe
Cons: LCD does not "bend" sideways or up/down
Recommended: Yes
Bizrate User Review.
Amazing Camera; Quality Program Modes, Great Manual options
, Jun. 23, 2008
Comments:
I have been amazed with the quality pictures that this G9 Camera produces. I was looking for a smaller point & shoot style camera with ability to set settings manually. This seems to be just the ticket. I wanted a smaller, less intimidating, more acc...
I have been amazed with the quality pictures that this G9 Camera produces. I was looking for a smaller point & shoot style camera with ability to set settings manually. This seems to be just the ticket. I wanted a smaller, less intimidating, more acc...
QuickTake:
Pros: Great build quality (has heft to it), RAW capability, face detection technology
Cons: Only cons I can speak of was the need to put a better gripping surface for your hand.
Recommended: Yes
Bizrate User Review.
Great, reliable camera!
, May. 28, 2008
Comments:
Overall a good reliable camera. I have taken it on several vacations so far and have enjoyed using it very much. For the most part I have used the G9 as a basic Point and shoot camera with the exception of a couple of situations. When needed I was able...
Overall a good reliable camera. I have taken it on several vacations so far and have enjoyed using it very much. For the most part I have used the G9 as a basic Point and shoot camera with the exception of a couple of situations. When needed I was able...
QuickTake:
Pros: Takes great pictures, reliable, quick startup.
Cons: Can get lost in some of the settings menus.
Recommended: Yes
Bizrate User Review.
Canon G8- Outstanding camera combining great flexibility with compactness
, May. 12, 2008
Comments:
Great camera. The review feature is excellent. Shutter response is very quick. IS is the best I have ever used. The preprogramed scene set ups are great. Could use a wider wide angle lense but an attachment is available.
Great camera. The review feature is excellent. Shutter response is very quick. IS is the best I have ever used. The preprogramed scene set ups are great. Could use a wider wide angle lense but an attachment is available.
QuickTake:
Pros: Great versitility, Excelent IS feature, Very powerful lens.
Cons: Would like to see the lens with a bit more wider angle.
Recommended: Yes
Bizrate User Review.
Fills a void
, May. 9, 2008
Comments:
The Powershot G9 fits a void I had in my cameras. Much better features (especially image stabilization) than my smaller Canon SD1000 and much smaller than my Canon D10. The features approach an SLR, but a bit slower in responsiveness tha I would have like...
The Powershot G9 fits a void I had in my cameras. Much better features (especially image stabilization) than my smaller Canon SD1000 and much smaller than my Canon D10. The features approach an SLR, but a bit slower in responsiveness tha I would have like...
QuickTake:
Pros: Great picture quality packed with features in a small camera body.
Cons: Compared to my Canon 10D the responsiveness is slow.
Recommended: Yes
Bizrate User Review.
Best Point & Shoot Ever
, May. 8, 2008
Comments:
Bought this camera as a replacment for the first one, which I dropped and destroyed while on vacation. I couldn't wait to replace it, since I enjoyed that camera so much before the mishap. It is so inconspicuous compared with a DSLR while providing pictur...
Bought this camera as a replacment for the first one, which I dropped and destroyed while on vacation. I couldn't wait to replace it, since I enjoyed that camera so much before the mishap. It is so inconspicuous compared with a DSLR while providing pictur...
QuickTake:
Pros: Superb construction quality; great to superb picture quality (not in poor lighting conditions)
Cons: Wide angle not wide enough; lens not as good as the one in G6; slow flash response
Recommended: Yes
Bizrate User Review.
Top of the line non-SLR
, May. 8, 2008
Comments:
I was looking for a compact camera, but didn't want to compromise on quality of image or build. I know what a Canon Digital SLRs and L-lenses are capable of doing, but I really wanted something that could easily fit in my bag or pocket. I found the G9, an...
I was looking for a compact camera, but didn't want to compromise on quality of image or build. I know what a Canon Digital SLRs and L-lenses are capable of doing, but I really wanted something that could easily fit in my bag or pocket. I found the G9, an...
QuickTake:
Pros: Solid build, high quality images, and ease of use. Relatively high quality videos has been a surprise.
Cons: Would prefer a greater optical zoom, but still versatile.
Recommended: Yes
Bizrate User Review.
Great Camera that shines! But disappoints during night events.
, May. 8, 2008
Comments:
After 2 months of constant use I've since sold my Powershot for a DSLR. it didnt suit my needs as i expected. It's a Great, GREAT camera to shoot with during the day/well lit situations. Great point-and-shoot Camera I work in the day-time and find myself ...
After 2 months of constant use I've since sold my Powershot for a DSLR. it didnt suit my needs as i expected. It's a Great, GREAT camera to shoot with during the day/well lit situations. Great point-and-shoot Camera I work in the day-time and find myself ...
QuickTake:
Pros: Small in size, Long battery life, Great Quality Photos, Great color, Movie recording is also very good.
Cons: Horrible during Night/Dim settings. I don't like to use the flash because it kills the atmosphere.
Recommended: Yes
Bizrate User Review.
Great P&S camera
, May. 6, 2008
Comments:
This camera is easy to use, fast and reliable. The 6x zoom with image stabilization works well. I love the LCD. It's large, so you can see much better the details.
This camera is easy to use, fast and reliable. The 6x zoom with image stabilization works well. I love the LCD. It's large, so you can see much better the details.
QuickTake:
Pros: Advantage of point & shoot camera with impressive fetures and controlls usually found on DSLR.
Cons: Not doing so well in low light conditions.
Recommended: Yes
Bizrate User Review.
One Very Good Canon Camera
, Mar. 15, 2008
Comments:
This camera is ideal for one (like me) who wanted something with more features than a pocket camera, but not necessarily to compete or replace a full-size SLR. This camera greatly benefits for quick multiple shots with a high-speed memory card. I bought ...
This camera is ideal for one (like me) who wanted something with more features than a pocket camera, but not necessarily to compete or replace a full-size SLR. This camera greatly benefits for quick multiple shots with a high-speed memory card. I bought ...
QuickTake:
Pros: Lense clarity and range, Manual Options, Solid Construction, Intuitive Features
Cons: A good learning curve for some like myself- A decent manual, but it could be improved.
Recommended: Yes
digital photography blog Professional Review.
Canon PowerShot G9
Comments:
The Canon PowerShot G9 is a 12.1 megapixel camera with a 6x optical zoom and 3.0 inch high resolution LCD Screen. This update of the award winning G7 adds a variety of features, most notably RAW shooting mode. The Canon PowerShot G9 features face detectio
The Canon PowerShot G9 is a 12.1 megapixel camera with a 6x optical zoom and 3.0 inch high resolution LCD Screen. This update of the award winning G7 adds a variety of features, most notably RAW shooting mode. The Canon PowerShot G9 features face detectio
pocket-lint.co.uk Professional Review.
Canon PowerShot G9 digital camera
Comments:
Does this high-end compact deliver?
Review Verdict: The Canon PowerShot G9 replaces its controversial predecessor, the PowerShot G7 with a few new twists to that cameras feature set and the replacement of the feature omissions in the G7 including RAW shooting
Does this high-end compact deliver?
Review Verdict: The Canon PowerShot G9 replaces its controversial predecessor, the PowerShot G7 with a few new twists to that cameras feature set and the replacement of the feature omissions in the G7 including RAW shooting
QuickTake:
Pros: Great build and handling, fully featured spec, RAW mode, good macro setting, image quality, LCD
Cons: Higher ISO noise, purple pixel fringing, FlexiZone AF issues, blocky styling, auto white balance issues
pcadvisor.co.uk Professional Review.
Canon PowerShot G9 digital camera
Comments:
Canons G series has converted many a serious film shutterbug to digital photography. Launched in 2000 with the PowerShot G1, the sturdy G line helped establish digital photography as something more than a novelty. But judging from the latest entry, the Ca
Review Verdict: While it's a worthy camera in most ways, the Canon PowerShot G9 doesn't offer many compelling advantages over lower-priced competitors. It's hard to recommend it as a reasonable value.
Canons G series has converted many a serious film shutterbug to digital photography. Launched in 2000 with the PowerShot G1, the sturdy G line helped establish digital photography as something more than a novelty. But judging from the latest entry, the Ca
Review Verdict: While it's a worthy camera in most ways, the Canon PowerShot G9 doesn't offer many compelling advantages over lower-priced competitors. It's hard to recommend it as a reasonable value.
cnet.co.uk Professional Review.
Canon PowerShot G9
Comments:
Look again -- it's not the G7 all over again but the updated Canon PowerShot G9. Although it strikes a similar pose to the G7, it's more than just a pretty face. The G9 has improved photo quality and restored RAW format support while maintaining excellen
Review Verdict: If you're looking for a complement to your SLR, look no further. The G9 improves upon the G7 by improving photo quality and restoring raw format support while maintaining the same excellent performance and body design
Look again -- it's not the G7 all over again but the updated Canon PowerShot G9. Although it strikes a similar pose to the G7, it's more than just a pretty face. The G9 has improved photo quality and restored RAW format support while maintaining excellen
Review Verdict: If you're looking for a complement to your SLR, look no further. The G9 improves upon the G7 by improving photo quality and restoring raw format support while maintaining the same excellent performance and body design
QuickTake:
Pros: A cornucopia of features; fast; built like a tank
Cons: Relatively significant distortion at the widest angle of view; when zoomed out completely, lens intrudes into viewfinder; no optical zoom during movie capture
cnet.com.au Professional Review.
Canon PowerShot G9 Review - Digital Cameras
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canon powershot g9 review: The Canon PowerShot G9 is a solid enthusiast camera for those who want something compact to complement a dSLR.
Review Verdict: The Canon PowerShot G9 is a solid enthusiast camera for those who want something compact to complement a dSLR.
canon powershot g9 review: The Canon PowerShot G9 is a solid enthusiast camera for those who want something compact to complement a dSLR.
Review Verdict: The Canon PowerShot G9 is a solid enthusiast camera for those who want something compact to complement a dSLR.
QuickTake:
Pros: A cornucopia of features, Zippy, Built like a tank
Cons: Odd raw+JPEG implementation, Relatively significant distortion at the widest angle of view, When zoomed out completely, lens intrudes into viewfinder, No optical zoom during movie capture
asia.cnet.com Professional Review.
Review: Canon PowerShot G9
Comments:
The Canon PowerShot G9 is a solid enthusiast camera, but how much has it improved on its predecessor, the G7?
The Canon PowerShot G9 is a solid enthusiast camera, but how much has it improved on its predecessor, the G7?
QuickTake:
Pros: A cornucopia of features; zippy; built like a tank.
Cons: Relatively significant distortion at the widest angle of view; when zoomed out completely, lens intrudes into viewfinder; no optical zoom during movie capture.
zdnet.com Professional Review.
Canon PowerShot G9
Comments:
No, you're not having déj vu--the Canon PowerShot G9 is physically virtually identical to its predecessor, the G7; the sole differences are an optical viewfinder shrunk to make way for a larger 3-inch LCD and the lens ring and release button darken...
Review Verdict: The Canon PowerShot G9 is a solid enthusiast digital camera for those who want something compact to complement a dSLR.
No, you're not having déj vu--the Canon PowerShot G9 is physically virtually identical to its predecessor, the G7; the sole differences are an optical viewfinder shrunk to make way for a larger 3-inch LCD and the lens ring and release button darken...
Review Verdict: The Canon PowerShot G9 is a solid enthusiast digital camera for those who want something compact to complement a dSLR.
QuickTake:
Pros: This digital camera has a cornucopia of features; it's zippy and built like a tank.
Cons: Relatively significant distortion at the widest angle of view; when zoomed out completely, lens intrudes into viewfinder; no optical zoom during movie capture.
zdnetindia.com Professional Review.
Canon PowerShot G9
Comments:
The Canon PowerShot G9 is a solid enthusiast camera for those who want something compact to complement a dSLR. Read
Review Verdict: The Canon PowerShot G9 is a solid enthusiast camera for those who want something compact to complement a dSLR.
The Canon PowerShot G9 is a solid enthusiast camera for those who want something compact to complement a dSLR. Read
Review Verdict: The Canon PowerShot G9 is a solid enthusiast camera for those who want something compact to complement a dSLR.
QuickTake:
Pros: A cornucopia of features; zippy; built like a tank.
Cons: Relatively significant distortion at the widest angle of view; when zoomed out completely, lens intrudes into viewfinder; no optical zoom during movie capture.
Computeract!ve Professional Review.
Review: Canon Powershot G9 digital camera
Comments:
It's not a compact camera, but it's not an SLR either
Review Verdict: This tiny camera has ideas above its station, but it is expensive.
It's not a compact camera, but it's not an SLR either
Review Verdict: This tiny camera has ideas above its station, but it is expensive.
QuickTake:
Pros: Manual controls, Manual controls, RAW mode, Amazingly solid body
Cons: Expensive, Expensive, Lens distortion, Unusable viewfinder
digitaltrends.com Professional Review.
Canon PowerShot G9
Comments:
Given the success of Canon's highly acclaimed G Series, it's no surprise that ambitious photographers have been eagerly anticipating the next model in its evolution. The wait has paid off handsom...
Given the success of Canon's highly acclaimed G Series, it's no surprise that ambitious photographers have been eagerly anticipating the next model in its evolution. The wait has paid off handsom...
goodgearguide.com.au Professional Review.
Canon PowerShot G9
Comments:
Review Verdict: If you're after an enthusiast camera but don't yet want to venture into the land of SLRs, or just need a backup for your main camera, Canon's PowerShot G9 is a great choice. While there are a few minor issues for the most part, it captures brilliant shots
Review Verdict: If you're after an enthusiast camera but don't yet want to venture into the land of SLRs, or just need a backup for your main camera, Canon's PowerShot G9 is a great choice. While there are a few minor issues for the most part, it captures brilliant shots
QuickTake:
Pros: Great build, crystal clear pictures, great colour reproduction, tons of features
Cons: Some chromatic aberration issues, burst mode could be faster
trustedreviews.com Professional Review.
Canon PowerShot G9
Comments:
Can Canon's new flagship compact win back the enthusiasts?
Review Verdict: With superb build quality, a huge range of features and options, fast performance and - at its best - outstanding image quality, the Canon PowerShot G9 is certainly one of the best compact cameras on the market, and a very good creative tool for the enthu
Can Canon's new flagship compact win back the enthusiasts?
Review Verdict: With superb build quality, a huge range of features and options, fast performance and - at its best - outstanding image quality, the Canon PowerShot G9 is certainly one of the best compact cameras on the market, and a very good creative tool for the enthu
macworld.com Professional Review.
Newest addition to popular Canon line is a mixed bag
Comments:
While it's a worthy camera in most ways, the Canon PowerShot G9 doesn't offer many compelling advantages over lower-priced competitors. It's hard to recommend it as a reasonable value.
Review Verdict: Make no mistake-this serious-looking black brick of a camera is capable of producing great images. But the G9 is out of sync with the marketplace, offering few compelling advantages, and some distinct disadvantages compared to cheaper point-and-shoots and
While it's a worthy camera in most ways, the Canon PowerShot G9 doesn't offer many compelling advantages over lower-priced competitors. It's hard to recommend it as a reasonable value.
Review Verdict: Make no mistake-this serious-looking black brick of a camera is capable of producing great images. But the G9 is out of sync with the marketplace, offering few compelling advantages, and some distinct disadvantages compared to cheaper point-and-shoots and
QuickTake:
Pros: Superb image quality; lots of control options; reliable image stabilization; RAW mode; handsome chassis.
Cons: Near-useless optical viewfinder; confusing control menus; modest zoom range; expensive.
dpreview.com Professional Review.
Canon PowerShot G9
Comments:
Until the arrival of the G7 last September the majority of observers had written off Canon's 'prosumer' G range, presuming that the arrival of affordable digital SLRs had effectively killed the market for high-end compacts such as this. Barely a year late
Review Verdict: I should start by giving Canon a little credit for so quickly responding to at least some of the criticisms of the G7; the G9 may be a relatively minor upgrade but it does knock a few of the rough edges off its predecessor and - most importantly - brings
Until the arrival of the G7 last September the majority of observers had written off Canon's 'prosumer' G range, presuming that the arrival of affordable digital SLRs had effectively killed the market for high-end compacts such as this. Barely a year late
Review Verdict: I should start by giving Canon a little credit for so quickly responding to at least some of the criticisms of the G7; the G9 may be a relatively minor upgrade but it does knock a few of the rough edges off its predecessor and - most importantly - brings
QuickTake:
Pros: Excellent resolution and respectable edge-to-edge sharpness across the zoom range, Raw mode, Raw+JPEG option, surprisingly fast - and useful, Classic 'rangefinder' styling looks great, fit & finish superb, Marginally improved handling (better grip) and be
Cons: Still missing some features 'G' users could once rely on: fast lens, vari-angle screen, Although image quality is good, you'll only get the best results shooting raw, Some shadow noise visible even at ISO 80, Noise Reduction effects start to creep in and
imaging-resource.com Professional Review.
Canon PowerShot G9 Digital Camera - Review
Comments:
The Canon G9 is the latest in one of the most famous product lines in the digicam industry, stretching all the way back to the original G1 first introduced in the Fall of 2000. The most recent G7 model drifted from its enthusiast-oriented roots a little
The Canon G9 is the latest in one of the most famous product lines in the digicam industry, stretching all the way back to the original G1 first introduced in the Fall of 2000. The most recent G7 model drifted from its enthusiast-oriented roots a little
imaging-resource.com Professional Review.
Canon PowerShot G9 Digital Camera - Review - The Imaging Resource!
Comments:
The Canon PowerShot G9, following last year's PowerShot G7 model, is visually very similar to its predecessor -- the only obvious changes being a re-profiling of the handgrip and rear panel. Under the skin, the Canon G9 offers a CCD sensor resolution of t
Review Verdict: The Canon G9 includes optical image stabilization, where a lens element is moved inside the lens body to compensate for camera movement. You can frame images with the Canon G9 via its optical zoom viewfinder (an increasingly rare option these days), or on
The Canon PowerShot G9, following last year's PowerShot G7 model, is visually very similar to its predecessor -- the only obvious changes being a re-profiling of the handgrip and rear panel. Under the skin, the Canon G9 offers a CCD sensor resolution of t
Review Verdict: The Canon G9 includes optical image stabilization, where a lens element is moved inside the lens body to compensate for camera movement. You can frame images with the Canon G9 via its optical zoom viewfinder (an increasingly rare option these days), or on
QuickTake:
Pros: Great build quality Raw format option Impressive 12-megapixel sensor High quality optics with image stabilization and 6x optical zoom Above average performance Good autofocus times Excellent prefocus shutter lag Fast face detect autofocus Nice display of
Cons: Inconsequential grip A bit heavy, a bit too large Can't save ISO setting in custom settings Inaccurate optical viewfinder High chromatic aberration at wide-angle Inconsistent interface Oversaturation of reds and blues with slightly reddish skin tones High
digitalversus.com Professional Review.
Canon PowerShot G9
Comments:
Without revolutionizing its class, Canon offers an expert compact that is rather nice to use and equipped with interesting functions; RAW mode, stabilized lens, and a large screen. It's just unfortunate that there is no true wide angle and noise control
Without revolutionizing its class, Canon offers an expert compact that is rather nice to use and equipped with interesting functions; RAW mode, stabilized lens, and a large screen. It's just unfortunate that there is no true wide angle and noise control
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