Comments on: Canon Powershot G9 Mini Review

By: mick the blade

mick the blade — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 10:48:53 +0000

I scott new to camaras bought g9 10.10.08 interesting views but what does noiseless mean

By: Troy151

Troy151 — Wed, 21 May 2008 14:18:08 +0000

I want the G9, especially after catching this mini-Review (thank you Scott!) and all the comments made so far seem to really reinforce my G9 wants. I had a G1, picked it up about a year after it was on the market, but never really progressed my photo skills. The killer feature on that camera for me was the flip screen… large for it’s day. Scott, you mention in your EDFAT acronym the ‘A’ is for ANGLE… and the only thing holding me back on the G9 is the lack of the flip out multi-ANGLE screen. It just makes it so easy to get extremely low for the up angle, and easier than that to magically ‘tower’ over and clear obstacles to capture a subject when you can’t physically get past the obstacles.

So, I’ll probably wait to hear of a G10 or G11 (not sure how they’re naming them)… to see if they let the design revisit some past features that people have been wishing for. It seems like if you read into comments on various sites talking about the G9… inevitably people want features that have dropped from past generations of the G series. My want is that flip screen.

Also, of note in the comments on this site… someone mentioned that the G9 didn’t support auto-bracketing and for that reason (and one other), they weren’t buying it. The G1 had it… and according to this flicker group link, it does have it in a limited way. The discussion in this group is regarding HDR… to which auto-bracketing seems to be THE feature to have to execute that style of image composition: http://www.flickr.com/groups/hdr/discuss/72157602285120785/

So, anyone have a good link for info on the next in the G-series? I’ll probably go for the G9, but would like to avoid kicking myself if the next one should come out with a flip screen…

Scott, Alex… I really enjoy your podcasts, thank you!

Troy

By: JRN

JRN — Sat, 10 May 2008 21:11:49 +0000

I’ve ogt one, no comparison to my Dslr’s, but love the ability to lock in the hyperfocal settings so they come up on power-up… makes it a great little unit for “street” photography.

By: Jay

Jay — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 06:20:26 +0000

Just purchased a G9 to back up and supplement a 30D after hearing the comments on the show, and perusing the usual research venues . Also was looking for a camera to take on numerous flying trips to shoot from the air from time to time, as well as terrestrial use when relegated to “earthling mode”. A DSLR just takes up too much room and weight given the hassles of both clearing security at the airport, or ensuring security of the camera itself while in hotel rooms. The G9 will be with me all the time.

Like many, I started my digital experience with a P&S (Canon G1), but missed the intimacy of a through the lens view, instant shutter response and so on in an SLR. Once I sprung for a 30D, I gave all of my P&S cameras away, thinking I’d never go back. Then you guys had to go and rave about the G9 on the show.

Must admit, the initial shots with the G9 are quite amazing, up to and including ISO 800. Love the build quality, the image quality, the viewfinder (the fact that is is available, not that it is anything but “functional”), the easy to access ISO control, the real time histogram, and the ability to shoot in RAW.

For Kevin W- the G9 would be a nice way to break into RAW. The only problem, is once you try RAW, you will be hooked, making Hard Drive manufacturers happy. At the price point you are looking at, it is difficult to see how you would be disappointed. I had a Canon S2 IS, and the G9 is a far more useful and interesting platform, especially in low(er) light environments. It also gives excellent feed back to the photographer with easy to read display information and a real time histogram, which is useful as you make changes with the easy to access controls.

Wish you all luck with your decision, but my G9 is about to start a journey with me all over the world while the 30D stays at home for sports photography.

Oh, one more thing. I ordered Richard Franiec’s grip and button from the Lensmate website (slightly difficult to find, click on “order” first, then look under G7/G9 for the Franiec gizmos). This gives the shooter a little more purchase area to get a confident hold on grip on the right side of the camera. It seems well engineered and looks good on the camera as well. No relationship at all with the guy, just stumbled upon it when looking at reviews.

Best,

Jay

By: Richard Ford

Richard Ford — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 03:29:56 +0000

If they are shipping direct from HK – then the price is right. Why do people like to incorporate their businesses in HK and then run shell companies across asia? HK has no business or personal income tax. That makes a huge difference in pricing!

I picked up and held a Nikkor 12-24 DX in my hands for 640 USD. Worked great… but was not the time for me….

By: Scott

Scott — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 23:54:13 +0000

If it sounds too good to be true it probably is.

By: Joe

Joe — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 22:06:38 +0000

Most of the vendors offer the Canon G9 for about 450 – 500 dollars. However a few Web sites offer it for the low $300s. Can anyone comment on those very low priced vendors? Have any of you had good luck with these extra low priced sites?

Thanks.