Product Description
Advanced amateur photographers are a discerning group, and theyve flocked to Canons G-Series for itsability to meet and exceed their demands. The third-generation PowerShot G10 is a stunning successor,loaded with uncompromising specs like 14.7 megapixels, a 28mm wide-angle lens, and Canons newDIGIC 4 Image Processor for notably improved face and motion detection. This is a camera that supportsand nurtures creativity, with a full range of shooting and recording modes and compatibility with excitingaccessories including Speedlite flashes.
Rate Points :4.5
Binding :Electronics
Brand :Canon
Label :Canon
Manufacturer :Canon
Model :G10
MPN :G10
ProductGroup :Photography
Studio :Canon
Publisher :Canon
UPC :013803100075
EAN :0013803100075
Price :$499.99USD
Lowest Price :Too low to display
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Rating Point :4 Helpful Point :0
I was very happy with my G9 but because it was accidentally dropped and unusable I purchased a G10 a month ago. I havent made any large prints as yet (17x12) but the quality of 8x10 prints is outstanding. I shoot in raw, and did have trouble getting the camera to communicate wih Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop,because I am definitely not a nerd, so I spent a few anxious hours until I got it right.The transition between the two cameras is not exactly seamless. The batteries are not compatible, and I liked the G9s longer lens.I own a DlSR, but I find the Canon Powershot Pro series is great for my kind of work.
Best All Around Compact Today!
Rating Point :5 Helpful Point :1
Hi everyone... I am a travel photographer and generally shoot Nikon SLRs however, they have not caught up in image quality in this area (compacts p6000) yet.
I originally bought the LX-3 by panasonic withe the Leica 2.0-2.8 glass and what they say is true, it is better in low-light. But mainly only because of its faster aperture if you were to compare the two at ... say iso 400 at 5.6.. the g10 wins. I also didnt like the 35mm equiv of 24-60 on the lx-3, so I brought it back and got the G10.
The G10 is much more versatile with better controls and ergonomics. I didnt care for the lx-3 having a lens cap either!! The G10 also has exceptional image quality for a sensor of this size. Basically if you want the BEST all around compact get the G10 however, if you are really into landscapes and shooting with available light indoors then take a look at the lx-3.
Canon G10 Love/Hate relationship ends with divorce
Rating Point :3 Helpful Point :2
I bought the G10 last fall when it first came out after lengthy and agonizing research had narrowed the field to two cameras: The G10, and the Panasonic LX3. The requirements were: RAW files, wide angle lens, fast response (after my S70, anything would look fast, though). And of course excellent image quality. I bought the G10 because, well, Im a Canon guy, and it had a larger zoom range and an optical viewfinder, even though the lens barely squeaks by as "wide".
After five months of owning the G10, I sold it last week and ordered a Panasonic LX3 the same day. Im not sure how the LX3 is going to to work out, but I had a love/hate relationship with the G10 from day one. I do a lot of outdoors stuff, mountaineering, skiing, kayaking, etc. The G10 is just too big and heavy for those situations, so I found myself dreading having to drag it along and so sometimes didnt. I would bet a considerable sum that if you take a G10 apart, youll find a lot of unnecessary metal, put there by the Canon marketing department to give the G10 a satisfying, Leica-like heft and density. Also, I like an optical viewfinder because it allows me to turn off the display and conserve battery power on multiday trips. But the optical viewfinder is just not usable - it is pitifully inaccurate, the lens protrudes in the frame, and there are no markings to help line things up (useful since the protruding lens has distorted your perception of angles and proportions).
I may be the only one on the planet to say this, but I think the G10 is an ergonomic disaster. Sure, its great to have those nice big metal dials on top, and it gives the camera a nice Leica look. And the menu system is just fine, no issues there. But thats only half the story. The back of the camera, under your thumb, is plastered with little protruding plastic resistanceless buttons, not to mention a slippery protruding plastic combination of control wheel and five control buttons about the size of my thumbnail. Im constantly hitting all those little buttons and sending it into manual focus, or turning off the display, or whatever. Ive even glued little plastic bumpers to the back to try and protect the little buttons (doesnt work). Manual exposure is an unbelievable nightmare of finding and pushing a tiny button to cycle through shutter speed/f-stop/meter mode (meter mode!!) and then use that slippery tiny little wheel to set the value - and dont accidentally click one of the five even tinier buttons inside the tiny wheel. Use with gloves? Forget it. If youve used a Canon 20D DSLR or better you know Canon understands ergonomics. Even my old Canon S70 is light-years ahead in ergonomics, if you ask me. So why did Canon do this to the G10? I should have been prepared for this, I returned an S80 after two days for the very same control issues.
But the worst issue for me, the G10 produces the largest percentage of truly awful images of any camera Ive ever owned, and were going back to some pretty primitive film cameras here. Im not sure what the problem is, perhaps limited dynamic range due to the high pixel count, combined with a strong tendency towards overexposure, possibly my own laziness but its certainly not ignorance. I find I really have to work at not getting the blinking overexposure warnings on the playback images. If I wanted to work that hard, Id have brought my DSLR and gotten better images. And do not ignore the reports of others that noise is an issue even at relatively low ISOs - it definitely is a problem. I always shoot RAW, so dont think thats the solution.
The lens is sharp and reasonably free of distortion and fringing, although of limited usefulness at longer focal lengths due to its dimness. The RAW files can process out to some very nice images with either the included Digital Photo Professional or Photoshop CS4s Camera Raw. (Previous versions of Photoshop will never handle the RAW files, so you may need to upgade Photoshop for a couple of hundred bucks if you need that).
It is true the G10 is capable of stunning images in exactly the right conditions (plenty of low-contrast light) and I have quite a few. But thats not what you get capturing a sunrise on a mountaintop, and you dont get any images at all if you blow off taking the camera because its too heavy. Ive ended up thinking of the G10 as kind of like an old manual exposure 35mm camera loaded with Kodachrome 25. Big, heavy, awkward to use. Can make great, outstanding photos. Usually doesnt.
Love it
Rating Point :5 Helpful Point :0
I love this camera, had it for about a month now and I must point out how easy it is to use. I love playing with the manual settings and find that canon makes this so simple and convenience. I had the Leica d-lux 3 before this and even thought the images were stunning it was always a few extra clicks and turns in the menu before i got to the settings i wanted. I would recommend this camera to anybody that enjoys shooting with an SLR but does not like to carry something heavy!
Happy with mine
Rating Point :5 Helpful Point :0
Have only owned the camera a brief while, however, overall Im satisfied. The camera is a blast to use. The knobs offer quick access for frequently used settings without endless button pushing and menu drilling. The form factor is great. Others have complained about the weight and size, however, I love it. It gives the camera a nice sturdy feel in my hand. Best of all, I wanted DSLR performance in something that I would be willing to lug around an amusement park all day. This fits the bill just fine. Is it an Elph? No, but if you want a subcompact p&s, go buy one. This is geared more towards people who want advanced features in a reasonable size, without going fully DSLR. The rear LCD is razor sharp. Focusing is fast and acurate. I havent experienced any missed shots due to focusing issues. I read complaints of poor low light performance, however I got excellent results shooting low light. I might post some samples later. And normal lighting shots are amazing. Details are sharp, colors nice and crisp, and contrast is perfect. My only complaints are with the unnecessary pixel increase and lack of zoom. I also had a dead pixel on my first G10. From my understanding, the dead pixel issue is more common than I am comfortable with. At 14mp, the shots can look a little noisy when displayed at full resolution. Its a good size for editing, but I may jack the resolution down to a less noisy size.
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