Canon PowerShot G7 Digital Camera - Black (10.0MP, 6x Optical Zoom) 2.5" LCD Product Description:
- 10.0 megapixel digital camera with 6x optical zoom with optical image stabilizer, DIGIC III and iSAPS, face detection AF/AE, 2.5 inch LCD screen, ISO 1600, ISO and Multi Control Dials, 25 shooting modes, digital tele-converter and safety zoom.
Product Description
With a classic design, the PowerShot G7's analogue-inspired controls are positioned to fall naturally under your fingertips. The SLR-style Multi Control Dial and shortcut button give quick access to a range of settings and manual controls 25 shooting modes range from automatic to full manual control, including two custom settings for saving personal preferences. My Colors allows in-camera colour effects to be applied during or after shooting Safety Zoom* offers extra zoom magnification without affecting ima...
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86 of 86 people found the following review helpful.
Probably the best camera I've ever owned
By Planet G
This camera was a replacement for my Olympus C70 Zoom which was a great camera apart from its performance in low light, and a rather complicated menu system.I read a lot of mixed reviews about this camera, but decided to purchase it in the end, as there aren't many alternatives around if you want a highly programmable digital compact with a big zoom lens, image stabiliser and ASA from 80 to 1600. I've noticed that the mixture of reviews tend to fall into two categories - the reviewers who love this camera have never owned a Canon Powershot before, whilst the reviewers who aren't so impressed with the G7 tend to be previous Canon Powershot owners. I am in the former category, so am highly impressed with my new G7. I have found it very hard to take poor pictures with the G7 - my images have all been sharp, very well exposed, and in the main (800-1600 ASA excepted), free of noise, and with almost perfect colour balance.As I've had bad experiences in the past with the proprietary software that comes with cameras, the Canon software has stayed unloaded and in the box, so I won't comment on the software.The Good ( a long list) in my opinionSuperb build quality for a compactBrilliantly bright and sharp LCD viewing screen with low reflectivityImage stabiliser was giving me a good 3-stops lower without any apparent blurringFast start up timeExcellent low-light performanceWell balanced built in flash for a compact, with a mounting for an external flash if requiredViewfinder (seems to be getting rare now on digital compacts)Large selection of pre-programmed scene-modesShutter and Aperture priorityOutstanding Macro modeSelection ring on back of camera is really excellent for shooting in programmable modesThe BadWith the lens in wide angle, you can see the lens through the viewfinder (this is disconcerting)Only comes with 32MB SD card - best thing to do with this is chuck it outThe manuals aren't exactly the easiest to navigate through - a "basic" manual, and a comprehensive manual, with infuriating omissions in both - meaning you need both manuals on hand sometimes..The LCD's reflective screen looks great, but is prone to fingerprinting - I wouldn't be surprised if Scotland Yard used the coating to take fingerprints! You need to carry a spectacle cloth and be careful!The large LCD cramps controls on the back of the camera.Lack of RAW format images - not an issue for me thoughAll in all, I don't think this camera would disappoint anyone who hasn't used a Canon Powershot before - I think it's easily the best camera I've ever owned, including 35mm SLR's and my beloved Olympus, with bags of features, and extremely high quality results, but if you already owned a Canon Powershot, and if the lack of RAW images is a discriminator, you should probably read other reviewers' comments- I'm a convert to this wonderful camera!
80 of 80 people found the following review helpful.Canon G7 - Supplementary Information
By Zak Ventis
I had a Pentax Optio 550 until Christmas festivities damaged it beyond repair! Seeking a suitable replacement which allowed me to get more creative I ended up with a shortlist of 2: the Canon G7 and the Panasonic LX2. The G7 won and I have no regrets. Nor am I going to add much to the reviews above, particularly that by 'Planet-G'. It is a superb bit of kit, and after three weeks of constant use, I am still discovering new features!Anyway, the reason for writing this is to emphasise a few points and make one recommendation:a. A spare battery is essential - once the low power warning comes on I get about 30 non-flash shots before it is completely dead. And it is probably best to stick with genuine Canon batteries.b. By comparison with its Mk II predecessor, the SanDisk 1 GB EXTREME III card significantly improves the SD card read/write speed.c. The User Guide comes as a .pdf file - print it out (2 pages per A4) and spend some time reading it with the camera in your hands - essential!d. Finally, I spent some time looking for a suitable case (and wasted some money too!). Eventually I found one which is an exact fit with a front compartment just big enough to house a spare battery and memory card. Nicely lined with a soft material and a non-slip base, it is the Samsonite Trekking Premium DF10 Camera Case (available from Amazon for £9.15) - great case and good value.I hope this is of some use and no, I don't work for Amazon!
66 of 66 people found the following review helpful.A perfect camera for the majority
By S. A. Hodge
I read all the reviews here plus a load of expert ones before I decided to buy this camera. I could see that a few people have some niggles, whilst the pro's compare it with the G6 and whilst recommending it, are disappointed at the loss of 'RAW' amongst a few other things. But generally, everyone says its a good camera.I've had it a week now and I think it is a great camera. I'm used to compacts and if you want to use this as a point and shoot camera (and contrary to an earlier review), this is ideal and very easy to use - turn it on, press the button. And the results will most probably be better than you are used to with a compact. Reviewing photo's is easy with a big button for that. The LCD is probably about the best you can get. All the controls and functions are very good and simple to use. The video facility is simple too - press the button to start, you don't need to hold the button down, press again to stop. The optical zoom is great - very ample and no loss of quality as I used to get with the digital zoom on a previous compact. Very solid camera and nothing flimsy on it like you normally get somewhere on a compact. The niggles people had in the reviews are almost unnoticeable to me - very minor. Yes you can see the lens through the viewfinder if you really think about it (I didn't notice it at all until I read the reviews on here again and then checked), but then its got a viewfinder - which is rare in a compact. You have to appreciate that its packed with so many features but nevertheless, it is as easy to handle and use as any compact I have had.Then there's also all the features that appeal to the more serious photographer too. It's like a mini SLR so is ideal for me to experiment if I want to. Because of this, it evidently draws attention from pro's who want a compact. The problem there is that in their reviews, they cannot help compare it with the capabilities of their expensive SLR's - or with the G6. One reviewer was too put off by the loss of RAW - but then he did add that after he gave the G7 back after the test, he realised he had become so fond of it, he went out and bought one. In another, the journalist reviewer was comparing it with her Leica M8 and appeared to prefer the M8 - but that costs around £2,500! I think she also however found herself buying a G7. But there does seem to be disappointment that they think this camera is supposed to be the pro's compact - isn't it?! And it should have all the features a pro needs - shouldn't it?! One reviewer said the G7 is neither one nor the other.I think canon have actually got it spot on with this camera. Most of us are not pro's and need a camera for holiday-type snaps and movie clips etc. So we want all the features cannon have added - like the better zoom, bigger LCD display, better movie facility etc. But we want good quality. And also many of us - although not professional - want to experiment with SLR functions and do a bit of proper photography. We don't want to spend thousands on lenses and camera's, or to carry all that gear around on holiday. I suspect Canon are aiming at this market as opposed to the pro - although in the reviews I read, pro's evidently still appear to recommend and buy the camera. What better recommendation is there than that!Overall, great camera, a real all-rounder that can do probably everything you would want from a camera and at a good price. Packed with features, well built, a camera you will probably have for many years and lead you into a greater interest in photgraphy. I'm very glad I got one.
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