The Canon G9 is incredibly compact, considering its pro features such as Raw, custom functions, 6X zoom lens, image stabilization, face detection, and FlexiZone AF focusing. At 12.1 megapixels, it has plenty of resolution for photo quality 13"x19" prints. And the large 3" LCD makes composition and viewing a pleasure -- all of this for less than $499 US. Is the G9 too good to be true?
After a week of shooting, my opinion is that the G9 lives up to its specs. I've become a true fan of face detection, and when used in combination with the optical image stabilizer, my percentage to sharp, well-exposed candids has gone way up. I love the G9's custom functions (C1 and C2) that enable me to switch to an entire range of settings with just a turn of the mode dial. My only concern is the image noise at ISO 400 and above. It's exactly what I anticipated with a high-resolution, small sensor camera. I've posted a sample shot with a 100 percent enlargement in my full review on The Digital Story.
If you're shooting with a G9, please post a comment here with your impressions. This is a camera that photographers are going to want to know more about. It's certainly not a substitute for a DSLR, but it is a capable companion.
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I bought it a year ago. I loved it. Very sharp and detailed picture quality, till 2 months ago. I don't know if my daughter changed the setup or anything is wrong with it, the pictures are all a kind of blur and spotted, not sharp any more. Hopefully it is a setup change.
I have had my G9 for a while now and I keep getting impressed by it. It is the perfect companion for a full blown DSLR. If you have seen that scene in spiderman 3 when the black Spidey breaks Tophers DSLR against the wall... he pulls out his P&S. This is the same idea. I love having this as my quick pull. I take my DSLR everywhere but having this at the ready is sooooo nice. The feature list is extensive and RAW, well that speaks for itself. My biggest pro, is the macro capabilities. Once you figure out all that the camera has to offer, there is nothing you can't do.
Check out my flickr. Almost all pictures on there were taken with the G9.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/life_at
I bought one this summer, and it's very nice, much smaller than the Canon Rebel XT, cheaper, and I think it's better in every way. Very Very Nice, especially with a 16GB card. This way, I can take an "infinite" amount of pictures and videos. Battery Life is really nice too.
10x for the post
http://www.picturesx.net
Just bought one a few days ago I'm waiting for it to ship. Hopefully I'll love it.