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RAW just like a DSLR camera, ISO 80-1600, and a 3.0-inch TFT color LCD with wide viewing angle.
The camera measures 4.30 x 3.06 x 1.81 in./109.1 x 77.7 x 45.9mm and weighs Approx. 12.3 oz./350g.
The PowerShot G10 is available from October 2008
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“I am struggling to think of a more impressive compact digital camera than the Powershot G10. It is
simply the best. Yes the price tag is high, but you pay for great picture quality, build quality and set of
features. ”
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only be described as awesome—noticeably better than the G9 (which is very good indeed) and far better
than other digital cameras of comparable size and price.”
Rating: N/A
“The good: Functional and fun shooting design; great enthusiast-oriented feature set; very nice photo
quality The bad: Should be a little faster shot to shot. The bottom line: The Canon PowerShot G10 is a
solid enthusiast digital camera for those who want something compact to complement a dSLR.”
Rating:
“Highs: Versatile wide-angle zoom; terrific shots in good lighting; great feel and ergonomics. Lows:
Expensive; relatively slow; video should be higher quality; noise above ISO 400 ”
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“So while Canon’s Powershot G10 may not be the ultimate imaginable single-lens camera it’s certainly
doing its part to close in on that goal. And, contrary to my October remarks, in the final analysis I did
find the G10’s incremental improvements over the G9 to be worth the investment.”
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“Being much smaller and less conspicuous than a DSLR, the G10 is a great little camera for candid and
street photography. With the default settings, it is quiet enough not to be noticed and you can adjust the
volume of the start-up and shutter sounds - or even turn them off completely - if you want completely
noise-free operation. ”
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“Photographs taken with ISO 80 to ISO 400 were very much usable, with slow incremental digital
artifacts that were remnants from the work of the noise-reducing algorithm. We found pictures snapped
at ISO 100 to be the most pleasant and natural-looking. At ISO 80, the image was a bit soft, and from
ISO 200, we detected some grittiness in the picture… ”
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“G10 remains a superb compact camera. It’s built like a brick yet comfortable to use, boasts full manual
control along with a flash hotshoe and RAW recording, has an excellent looking screen, a flexible zoom
range with wide angle capabilities and decent stabilisation, and the potential to deliver images packed
with detail – again so long as you stick to the lowest sensitivities and largest apertures.”
Rating:
“We love the Canon Powershot G10: it looks and feels like a serious camera should, yet makes operation
easy with a selection of controls that aren’t as intimidating as they may initially appear. The Nikon
cheaper. But both would have to go some way to beat the Canon’s image quality.”
Rating:
“If you need pixels, you need the Canon, hands down. If you need the fast, wide, defect-free lens, you
need the Panasonic. You don’t need the Coolpix…. For my mark, the Canon comes the closest for my
types of use, though the Panasonic provides capabilities that I sometimes need and stays in the bag, too.
Rating: N/A
“ISO80 is lovely with sharp detail on the petals. This detail doesn’t leave but problems have started to
leak through at ISO200. To be fair, this is at full size enlargement and for me, the image doesn’t become
unbearable until ISO1600 anyway. While ISO800 has the purple blobs in the shadow area and a distinct
loss of detail in the petals, it’s not threatening enough to worry over..”
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Rating:
” The Nikon Coolpix P6000 is a good camera, but the Canon PowerShot G10 is better - it’s as simple as
that. In terms of both features and handling, the G10 has the edge, and it was invariably the camera that
I reached for first…it’s easy to declare the Canon PowerShot G10 as the winner of our first head to
head review.”
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“The bottom line in our opinion is that in spite of some minor imperfections, the latest PowerShot G
camera proves to be a very well rounded package. In short, even in the face of high expectations, Canon
delivered the goods with its latest flagship PowerShot.”
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“I’d buy a Canon G10 and use it for landscapes, travel, nature and the weird stuff I shoot instead of
dragging along an SLR. Even if I was carrying an SLR, I’d rather grab a G10 than change lenses on an
SLR. The G10 is that good.”
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” The P6000 holds up well against the Panasonic LX-3, with both of them being similarly sized. The G10
is quite a bit heavier and bulkier, with the trade-off being its higher image quality, better build, and
superior features over the P6000, such as a multi-frame raw buffer and live histogram.”
Rating: N/A
“The G10 is great for taking out of a big pocket for shooting nature and landscapes, but it’s too darn
slow for anything that moves… ”
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“The G10 is undoubtedly the best ever Canon G-Series camera, and is a serious alternative to both an
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Nikon Coolpix P6000). It ultimately fails to gain our whole-hearted recommendation, however,
principally because of the noisy images at slow ISO speeds”
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writes;
“though on prints up to 13X19″ differences are almost impossible to see, on-screen at 100% one can
fairly easily tell which files are from the G10. There are artifacts visible at the micro detail level and
one can easily see other hints of what one is paying for.”
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“The detail coming from this 14.7MP sensor really is quite remarkable. I was surprised…. Either of
these cameras would be an EXCELLENT choice for those wishing to buy a compact that can produce
excellent results. Really, you can’t go wrong with either”
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“Canon has now demonstrated that a small camera with a small sensor can provide the ergonomics,
speed, flexibility, and image quality that would please most serious photographers.”
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Canon PowerShot G10 Press Release
Canon today announces its new flagship PowerShot compact digital camera: the PowerShot G10.
Replacing the PowerShot G9, the PowerShot G10 is the first G-series camera to offer wide-angle
imaging via a 5x (28mm) zoom with optical Image Stabilizer. The addition of a 14.7 Megapixel sensor
and Canon’s new DIGIC 4 image processor ensures exacting image quality.
High quality, wide angle lens
With a 5x wide-angle (28mm) optical zoom lens, the PowerShot G10 combines outstanding wide-angle
capabilities – making it perfect for landscapes, architecture or interiors – with the telephoto reach needed
for flexible composition. Sharp, blur-free shots throughout the zoom range are assured by Canon’s
optical Image Stabilizer, which offers enhanced performance via a 4-stop advantage.
14.7 Megapixel resolution with RAW
A 14.7 Megapixel CCD sensor – the highest resolution of any PowerShot model – works in combination
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with Canon’s new DIGIC 4 processor, for uncompromising images that combine high detail with
extremely low noise levels. Such outstanding detail allows printing in sizes of up to A2, or creative
cropping in post-processing.
For the ultimate in post-processing control, the PowerShot G10 includes a RAW shooting mode – plus
support for Canon Digital Photo Professional software, for integration into professional photographers’
DIGIC 4 for exceptional images
Canon’s new DIGIC 4 image processor uses improved algorithms and calculation accuracy, allowing the
PowerShot G10 to deliver two major advantages: ultra-fast operation, and rich, low-noise images with
outstanding clarity and colour reproduction.
DIGIC 4 also powers several intelligent onboard features. Canon’s new i-Contrast feature increases the
dynamic range in images to bring out previously unnoticed detail in dark areas, like shadows – without
blowing out lighter areas.
Canon’s anti-blur solution combats blur caused by camera shake and subject motion using a range of
technologies: optical Image Stabilizer, Motion Detection Technology and Auto ISO Shift, plus new
Servo AF – which, when engaged, continually adjusts focus on a subject moving towards or away from
the camera.
Designed for more
With a range-leading resolution of 461k dots, a large 3.0” PureColor LCD II allows easy framing and
ultra-detailed review of every shot; this is complemented by improved colour rendition and an
exceptionally wide viewing angle. For immediate, fingertip access to key settings, the PowerShot G10
includes a new dedicated Exposure Compensation dial and dual ISO/shooting mode dial.
Complete accessory system
A comprehensive accessory system now includes support for Canon’s Macro Ring Lite and Macro Twin
Lite, which offer powerful new possibilities for close-up shots and other creative photography. New
compatibility with the Remote Switch RS60-E3 allows easy shutter release when shooting with a tripod.
“Like no other compact camera, the PowerShot G10 delivers the power to excel,” commented Mogens
Jensen, Head of Canon Consumer Imaging Europe. “It will appeal not only to photo enthusiasts, but also
to professionals seeking a powerful, compact addition to their kitbag.”
Pricing & Availability
The PowerShot G10 is available from October priced at £499.99 / €649.99 inc VAT
Features at a glance
- 14.7 Megapixel CCD sensor
- 5x wide-angle (28mm) optical zoom lens with optical Image Stabilizer
- RAW image recording plus support for Canon Digital Photo Professional
- DIGIC 4 for clear, sharp images, high-speed AF (including Servo AF) and fast response times
- Targets all the main causes of blur with High ISO Auto, optical
- Image Stabilizer, Motion Detection Technology and Auto ISO shift
- Great people shots with improved Face Detection AF/AE/FE/WB plus
- Face Select & Track and FaceSelf-Timer
- 3.0” PureColor LCD II (461k dots resolution) with wide viewing angle and optical viewfinder
- i-Contrast boosts brightness and retains detail in dark areas
- Dedicated Exposure Compensation and ISO dials
- 26 shooting modes with manual control and custom settings
- Accessories include tele-converter, Speedlite flashes and waterproof case
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37 Comments »
Comment by Roy Williamson
2008-10-06 07:16:53
Oh dear. Canon has blown it. What a missed opportunity. Yes it is a fine camera but we were all
saying here that if they had included a fold out LCD then Canon would not be able to keep up with
demand. Oh well, lets wait for the G11.
Comment by OHM
2008-10-07 20:24:34
Oh dear, Canon has blown it…
Not for the fold out LCD, though… Instead, its failure to answer pros demand for a pocket-able
camera resides in the small, noise prone CCD that they kept in the amateur domain, while adding
even more mega-pixels. Silly, very silly marketing people prevailed again in the decision making
process at Canon’s… :-(((
Comment by rs11gps
2009-01-15 23:53:51
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I had one of the early Canon G-1 models with a fold out… it got in the way, was small and
susceptible to breaking. I’m happy with the integrated screen.
I think they looked at their previous feedback and made a consious decision to go with the
integrated screen.
Comment by Paul Guthrie
2008-10-08 15:25:46
Seems Canon can get some of the equation right, nice useable camera, good to handle, well built,
useful lens, but give ‘em a gong for the noisy chip.
Yes I agree a fold out LCD would be worth the extra bulk, maybe an accurate optical viewfinder.
Perhaps the next evolution will be CMOS.
Hey folks at Canon there is a great opportunity here to create something memorable, the perfect
camera ?
You can do it, you have the technology. We’re all crying out for a Japanese built Leica M, Contax G2
digital equivalent, we know it will probably a bit more expensive, but if you will build it they will
come. I certainly will, but until then I wait in bitter disappointment.
Comment by bob fielding
2008-10-08 17:21:08
just recieved my g10 camera.a little bigger than i expected.the pictures i shot are much better than my
old canon sd870 and my sd990.the controls are very easy to find.now i can leave my nikon 300 at
home when i travel.the quality is that good.paid list price at amazon with free
5 day shipping.the only problem i had was threading the black strap.highly recommended.very
good lens which is most important no grain effect indoors or outside on auto settings
Comment by Yiannis
2008-10-11 18:42:52
Can I ask, in what way are the G10 pics better than the SD990’s? Because they have the same
sensor and processor and the SD990’s lens is the same as the SD950’s, which was pretty sharp
(apart from the very corners).
Thaat’s because I’m thinking of buying the SD990! Also, is the Servo AF any good?
Thanks
Yiannis
Comment by ryan
2008-10-13 11:31:58
A fold out lcd would be a huge waste of space and make the camera weigh too much and useless in
an underwater housing.
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Comment by Rob Sandling
2008-10-14 01:21:56
I have a powershot A620 with the foldout screen and also just bought a G10. I find I can see into the
LCD from about the same angles as I would use the foldout above my head looking up, or down
below my knees. I was really surprised. I too was worried about the loss of the flip screen but seems
to work great without it.
Comment by Rob
2008-10-14 01:25:34
I too was worried too about the G10 not having a fold out screen like my A620 does. It was surprising
to see the G10 screen was viewable from most of the views I would normally have used the fold out.
I was able to frame photos holding the camera both above my head and below my knees where I
would have normally used the fold out.
Comment by Rick
2008-10-15 14:09:11
Why can´t you please a pro and put a real
22.2 x 14.8 mm CMOS CCD in the camera instead
of that tiny low budget crap sensor.
Such a waist of a very nice camera, make´s
it completely wothless
Comment by Guy
2008-12-10 14:43:11
Uh- Because a bigger sensor would mean a bigger lens, which means a bigger camera. Then what
you would have is something called a D.S.L.R.
Comment by Sammy
2008-10-15 17:12:07
Why can´t Canon put a 22.2 x 14.8 mm CMOS sensor
behind the lens on this camera?
What a waist of this beautiful creation.
As now, high quality camera with tiny low budget
crap sensor no good for nothing.
Please Canon make a pro happy next time!
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Comment by Jack
2008-10-15 17:44:49
That´s why i choose the Sigma DP2 over
this one.
Waiting for improvement Canon!
Comment by Jay
2008-11-10 21:19:36
The DP2 does not yet exist so how can you choose it.
Comment by Seloge
2008-11-11 03:00:25
Hello Jay and to all.
I think that the commentaries about DP2 are for a future, I hope it is not very distant as it
happened with the DP1, but when somebody talk about a product that seems will be marketed
shortly is normal that say something about the new product. Then now is impossible to buy a
DP2 but some people are waiting that Sigma put this camera in the market and then we can
check if the camera is good or not, among point we have the illusion of thinking that since
Canon has not wanted to take advantage of the great opportunity to have the best power shot in
the since market it is that, the illusion that something appears better. From my point of view and
if somebody doesn’t teach me something better than what I have done with the samples of the
G10, sincerely I believe that Canon has not guessed right at all. It has improved things but don’t
sew to be the number 1 in this land.
Comment by John
2008-10-16 10:34:39
I am pretty sure that I will buy the Canon G10. I am kind of leary of the two negative responses that
have very similar wording with the same words spelled wrong.
Comment by Briggs
2008-12-22 00:30:16
Did they spell ‘leery’ correctly?
Comment by Günter
2008-10-16 14:00:28
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Yeah maby the two negatives above are the same John.Probably he/she is very disappointed and
unfortunately he/she is telling the truth.
Good luck with your G10 John but i´ll be waiting
for a real sensor compact.
Comment by Roy Williamson
2008-10-17 07:03:48
Thank you everyone for your comments since my original post.
OK, I can live without the fold out screen. I had wanted it for candid shots but if the LCD can be
seen from as good angles then fine.
However, I really want a camera like the G10 so that I don’t have to take my SLR out with its
lenses every time. I guess a lot of people want that freedom from time to time. I also like the idea
of “Live View” and thats really, really what I want. I have looked at the 450D and the new 50D -
I cannot afford a 5D.
So, if we are saying that the G10 doesn’t hit the spot, is there anything else I should look at that is
at least as good as the G10 or should I wait for the supposed G11?
Comment by Jack
2008-10-17 17:12:06
Hi Roy!
if you can accept another mark than Canon
and like a compact format with live view and the capability of a fullgrown DSLR.
Take a look at the coming Sigma DP2.
The second generation of the Sigma full sensor compact. (Sorry for my bad english)
Regards:
Jack
Comment by Jimmy
2008-10-17 19:14:20
What about the Panasonic LX-3? It’s got 10 megapixels, wide 24mm, HD movie, RAW support
Comment by JGS
2008-10-18 14:31:12
“Maby” Gunter is also the same as Rick and Sammy! This is a little suspect.
Enjoy that slow, limited Sigma. Nice sensor though.
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Comment by Frank
2008-10-17 14:55:14
Panasonic G1 when it comes out. Sounds like it’s not going to be much bigger than the G10 but with
a sensor 6x(?) the size.
Comment by nosiaht
2008-10-20 19:38:21
Does anyone compare G10 with G9? Does G10 have any advantage over G9 that makes a G9 owner
to go rush and buy a G10? Thanks.
Comment by TG
2008-10-29 06:00:23
Canon G10- New not improved.
I read the rumors on the blogs about Canon discontinuing the G9 and all the new and improved
features for the G10. I pre order the rig on Amazon and sure enough it delivered today October 3rd,
2008. With the excitement of a 10 year old I ripped open the box and unleashed the new toy.
That is where the excitement ended.
they removed the Time Lapse feature that was so fun to share with friends. Why? the video file size is
smaller. Why? Great new sensor but I think that Canon forgot why this camera is so fun. The
flexibility to carry one rig to document decent stills and capture video for better story telling. I put my
feeling in a video:
Comment by MX5
2008-10-30 08:29:54
I’ve had my G10 a few weeks. Wanted something faster (in terms of startup and write) than my
Coolpix 8700 when I’m out walking and have no room for a DSLR. So I wasn’t expecting it to blow
my 40D away. Yes there is noise … but nothing that noiseninja hasn’t righted. Main grumble is being
able to see the lens housing through the optical viewfinder.
But so far I got what I paid for and expected.
Comment by beatriz
2008-11-01 14:46:40
I am desperate and still using film. This is what I am looking for: Something small and lightweight
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with wide angle and zoom and a real viewfinder. I hate those screens in the back. As you can see, I
am not at all into digital, but I am willing to learn. All my friends make fun of me because I have
stayed with film. The Canon powershot G10 sounds good and the price is right. No one mentioned the
weight of this camera. Help!
Comment by Seloge
2008-11-07 05:12:12
Hello.
First, sorry because my english is bad.
Well, talking about G10 I’m very dissapointed with the samples that I find in different reviews about
this camera. I was waiting with a big ilusion that arrived to the market and wait months and
months… and now I think that Canon it has wasted a tremendous opportunity since they had a lot of
information of what professional people, amateur really wanted and initiate and she has paid remiss
attention at most important that was to substitute the sensor for one of more size or not to increase the
megapixels so much or to install a CMOS. I only believe that survives the angular topic of the great
one. All the pictures that I have seen, even in ISO 80, have a lot of noise. I find better the sample
images of the G9. What it hurts, I have had three cameras followed Canon and Canon forces me to
change mark to be too superb and to wait that every year we buy a small novelty. No, I won’t follow
that game.
Comment by DEvcon
2008-11-08 04:54:03
Why oh why didn’t Canon put a better sensor in there? I agree that the marketing people must have
won the battle. Megapixels really aren’t where it’s at. It’s what you do with the megapixels you have.
I would love to have a small pocketable camera that shoots raw to suppliment my 40D & 50D when I
want to travel lite. Perhaps Canon will listen to the pros and semi-pros and put out a G11 that will
satisfy us. It’s clear they are trying to target that market but then the consumer marketing folks step in
and say “Cram some more pixels in there”. I’d rather have a 10mp sensor that shoots clean at 800
than 14.7 that starts going downhill at 200.
Comment by Aaron, London UK
2008-11-21 07:36:55
Firstly to let readers know I own both a DSLR and Canon G9, so can understand many of the grips
some people have on the Canon G series. I think its is unfair to judge this camera against DSLR’s,
keep or buy a DSLR if you can’t see the benefits of a G series!!
However one area I do agree with is the noise and sensor issue, this would vastly improve photo’s and
improve the point and click scenario’s which to me seems very much where this camera is aimed.
The G series is a compact camera with a fantastic set of features not matched anywhere else (in
compacts), lets celebrate this and not request bulking it up with rotating screens etc. If anything, Sony
should be looking at sqeezing what little space they have left inside the product to reduce size, cost
reduce and making their manuals more user friendly, so more people can benefit and ‘learn’ the
pleasures of photography. It’s so frustrating seeing so many people with cheap compacts taking
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terrible shots, when all they need is a little more knowledge! Oh and maybe a tri-pod! ;P
Comment by JS
2008-11-26 04:10:24
Comment by leoj
2008-11-27 08:55:35
I just bought the G10 and am very pleased with it. The LCD screen is big and bright. You can see it
at a sharp angle. I’ve taken a dozen pics and they are very clear. The auto-focus is a little slow but
the quality is excellent.
I also have a canon S5 IS with a fold out LCD. I’ll be selling it because I had too many out of focus
pics. Especially on macro close ups.
Can’t wait to take more pics but so far I am very pleased with the G10.
Comment by Reggie
2008-12-02 23:03:27
I take lots of macro shots with my G6. How is the G10 for macro?? Focus OK in low light??
Comment by Ashley James
2008-12-10 12:02:28
I must say that all these “have your say” opportunities do is flush moaners out of the woodwork. I
wonder how many might actually be considering one of these cameras rather that looking for
something to criticise.
I have a G6 with a fold out screen that is too small to be much use, otherwise is is superb and takes
excellent photos in good light and does a pretty good job with flash. I’ve kept it and even had it
repaired when I dropped it because it was my first really good digital camera and much better than my
previous film ones.
Reviews put me off the G7, but the G9 appeared a genuine improvement and I bought one and am
delighted with it. It has faults as does everything, but it’s worth the money and mostly produces
wonderful photographs. In low light images are noisier than a friend’s expensive Canon SLR with
large sensor,but they are also quite pleasant and I don’t want a bigger camera because they are such a
nuisance to carry, I’d never have it with me when I want to take a picture.
I can’t see the logic of the comparison with the Sigma DP2 either. A friend had one and it too was
noisy in low light.
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I may buy a G10 still because it’s good looking and a little better than my G9. All the comments on
here are useless and are from people who have know idea at what point the noise becomes and issue
and who seem to enjoy nitpicking. In my experience manufacturers usually know their market and
have probably decided that the extra cost of a larger sensor would kill sales or conflict with others in
their range.
Canon have a dreadful website, they are difficult to contact, their software downloads are impossible
to understand, most of the camera software they supply is confusing and unpleasant to use, but I
manage well with iPhoto and ignore it. It’s a big remote company but it makes good cameras.
Comment by Garo
2008-12-12 09:39:15
We currently own the original Canon Rebel (300 is it?) bought back in 2003. We use it mainly for kid
shots and vacations. Love it. Once in a blue moon I pull out my old CONTAX RTS film (spent an
entire summer’s savings on it back when I was 18 - some 30 yrs ago). Nothing beats the images I get
from the f1.4 Zeiss. But, clearly technology has moved on. I’m considering a G10 as Christmas gift
for my wife. I think she would use it more often than the Rebel (which she already uses often) and it
seems cheaper than buying more lens for the Rebel (we still only have the lens it came with). I read
about the issues with noise at higher ISO, but really how much will we notice given our old Rebel
comparison. Is the G10 better than the original Rebel in image quality? Or should I just spend a few
hundred more and get her a new Rebel?
Comment by todd clustivik
2008-12-17 17:53:52
I have just recently received a G10 as a christmas gift from my girlfriend and after playing with the
camera for a couple of days I was absolutely astounded by the level of resolution and overall image
quality at ISO 80.
I could care less about high ISO noise as when I shot film it was usually velvia which was ISO 40.I
would push process that once in a while but the point is it was slow film. Since Velvia was by far the
most popular pro film, why are people whining now about digital noise at ISO 400-1600? Nobody
who shoots for demanding image quality would ever shoot at those speeds, then or now.
This camera is amazing at ISO 80 or 100.
People are vastly overstating this noise issue.
Put this puppy on a tripod, set to ISO 80 and get your light right and if your jaw doesn’t drop, then
you’ve just clearly made up your mind that your going to dislike this camera.
Oh, and the image stabilizer is nothing short of amazing, enabling me to pull of sharp shots at shutter
speeds that have me shaking my head, really no need to carry a tripod anymore into the field….
Comment by Sergi
2009-01-16 02:34:44
Dear Todd,
Everyone has his opinnion about all the things, in this subject, camera G10, you have your opinion
and o.k. but I can not understand your question about ISO. Do you thing that a camera that has a
price, 450 €, can do a perfect or nice resolution with only 80 or 100 ISO? I think that no, Canon play
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with us and for me is a bad forms of taking care of their clients and the futures. My cameras were
Canon, p&s, but by the moment I will change this brand. I were waiting the G10 thinking that it will
be better than G9, and have only 80 and 10 ISO and 14′7 mp in a little ccd is a big error from Canon.
With this price Canon must offer more. A lot of people need, wants, hope take pictures with 200, 400
or more ISO with quality and G10 for me is deceit. Is a p&s, yes, but this is not an excuse to have
made a great camera since has the means, they knew about the opinion of the market and the purchase
price is expensive for not having had these considerations. For my it has been a great deception
Best regards.
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