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Summary: Great camera!!!
Review: The Cannon G2 is one of the best, easy, most affordable in terms of quality and options that I have ever owned! Granted a few years down the road and others will surpass it, but it will still hold it's own with the newer bigger mega pixel camaras without a doubt. The battery life is excellent, Takes great shots on auto, and if you go manual your in for a treat!!! Really, in my opinion it gives you the best for the $$$ look around before you pick one up, I've seen differences of over 200 smackers on the web. Like I said, It's one excellent camara, if you can afford it, get it! If not, then save for one. You won't be disappointed.
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Summary: Versatile, solidly-built pro-sumer digicam!
Review: I am a long-time digital camera user, having owned a Kodak DC-265 (which I gave away only recently) and a Sony Mavica CD1000 (which I still use for its excellent 10x optical zoom). Until recently, I also owned a wonderful 35mm Canon EOS Rebel 2000 film camera with grip extender and a Canon Speedlite flash (which works with both the EOS and the Powershot G2 -- one reason I bought the G2!). I'm in love with digital since most of my work ends up on my wildtexas.com website or emailed to family and friends. I own a 1 gigabyte IBM Microdrive (Compact Flash II) and one of my criterion for purchasing a new digicam was that it supported this format, since I have many different Compact Flash media thanks to my years in digital photography and my interest in Pocket PC PDAs. Since this is a 4 megapixel camera, I'd recommend at *least* a 128 MB CompactFlash card or greater. When my G2 arrived in the mail, I was very pleasantly surprised to discover it was such a sturdy little camera -- heavier than I imagined, but stronger as well. One of the things I dislike about my Mavica is it's so big and bulky -- awkward to hold. The G2, in contrast, is smooth, streamlined and solid in a built-to-last kind of way. I took photos with it at an airshow recently, using the ingenious flip-around viewscreen as I shot the camera over my head (due to crowd obstructions). While the camera got heavy in my hand over time, it let me take shots I would never have been able to manage with my Mavica -- and the videos, while not feature-film worthy were perfect for web use and sharing with friends (the sound recorded is particularly good!) One caveat, and this is for all camera owners (both digital and 35mm) -- buy a good camera case to protect your investment! Lowe Pro bags are perfect for folks who spend a lot of time outdoors, like I do, since many of their bags have attached Gore-Tex rain hoods. The G2 fits perfectly in the Lowe Pro D-Res 30 bag I own, with plenty of room to spare for accessories. The battery life is superb. As an example, I went to the airshow with my Mavica CD1000 and my Powershot G2 fully charged. After taking 15 second videos and some stills for about 30 minutes, my Mavica's battery died. I then switched exclusively to shooting with my G2, and it lasted not only for the 4 more hours we were at the airshow, but also through an entire additional day of off-and-on usage; it still had juice in it when I decided it was a good time to start recharging in, in preparation for our next outing. It's a digital photographers and webmaster's dream come true! I highly recommend getting the largest storage card you can afford and shooting all your images in RAW mode. While this makes downloads to your computer take longer, it ensures you have the HIGHEST quality digital images possible, giving you maxiumum opportunities to do things like get big reprints from a pro lab. With my Microdrive and all RAW images, plus video clips, I still never worry about how much memory I have left. Another bonus of the G2 being so solidly built is I have much less worries about my delicate Microdrive getting harmed when in the camera as I used to when the drive lived in my PDA. The Microdrive is well protected in the G2's body, versus being relatively exposed (with just a flimsy plastic cover) when I used it in my PDA. There's even a CF card eject button, thus eliminating the fear of Microdrive owners far and wide about harming their cards when removing them. Fantastic camera for a worthy price!
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Summary: After many trials & errors
Review: Try'm I did, 5 different digital cameras, and ended up with the Canon G2. 2, 3.3, 3.9, 4, 5 mega pixal, I tried 'em
Oh I did keep 1 of the other 5, the Nikon 995, primarly for the extra wide angle lens, and the extra focal length of the telephoto. And besides after all these years (a Nikon Man) I can't jump ship at this stage of life.
I do believe though that when I jump back into this thing w/both feet it will be the Canon EOS D60
Oh the G2 ain't in any matter of the e-magination perfect, but ask youself, what is?
But give'em credit there trying.
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Summary: Excellent
Review: Excellent camera. I also have an Olympus D-460 this to for a 1.3 meg camear was excellent. Felt I wanted a little more power and after looking into the various products, I felt the G2 gave me a lot more options. So far it is great
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Summary: Don't be Afraid of this High Tech Camera
Review: I did a lot of looking and when all was said and done, this is the camera for a novice like me, and a pro like my friend who is a photographer by profession. He put up with my fear of the G2 being too high tech, and as soon as he played with the G2, in a store, he told me that it was the one for me and for him too. The Auto mode is perfect for 95% of my pictures and that is great as I am still learning the enhancements that are in the G2. The battery life is unbelievable and with the 126MB card, that Amazon.com had at a great discount, I can take 250+ pictures in the 2nd resolution setting. The manuals, camera and software, are great and it is nice having them as an individual and not all in one, much easier to work with. The pictures are excellent and the swing out viewfinder is just something you need to see to believe. It makes everything much easier, expecially viewing and editing the pictures. Take it from a novice this is the camera to grow into, but while growing, get lots and lots of use. It is pure enjoyment, and every one loves the picture quality....
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Summary: Viewing Digital Camera Images and Canon Customer Support
Review: This is my first experience with a digital camera. Like so many others, I've been unable to accept the proposition that a digital camera would ever be able to compete with my 35mm. I'm happy to report that the G2 produces images even at the simplest point-and-shoot setting that are so perfect- even cropping and blowing them up to 8X10-sized prints proves perfection (I certainly could not tell one from a 35mm image handled in exactly the same fashion.) The picture stitching feature for creating panoramic images is first-time easy and fun- I only wish I'd had this the last time I visited the Grand Canyon. With the exception of the "movie mode" which is absolutely useless (don't buy the camera specifically for this "feature", as it produces laughable images that would not even be suitable as email attachments), I love everything about the G2. I noticed something about this camera (and probably ALL digital cameras) that I wanted to share. I am lucky enough to have 2 different PC setups in my home. The one I currently use is a high-tech DELL Dimension with a large trinitron monitor. When I download images from the G2 to this system, I find the time very fast, and the images look wonderful without the slightest need to tweek them. As an experiment, I tried downloading the same images to the "off-the-shelf average" Hewlett Packard PC and monitor that I started out with, and my whole experience seemed different. It took what seemed like a long time to download, and the images looked fuzzy, poor color, etc. If I had not already seen the beautiful G2 images on my DELL equipment, I would have returned the camera for taking "lousy" photos, without ever having bothered to try to print them up. I point this out as I think some people blame the digital camera for the "looks" of the initial image, when they may just be looking at them with a "not so great" PC and monitor. Make sure you print your photos on a good machine, with quality paper. The other thing I wanted to share was regarding "after the purchase" customer support. This being my first digital camera, I had lots of new user questions. I've called the Canon 800 customer support number several times, and each time I was helped by a kind and knowledgeable person who was able to answer my question(s) quickly and thoroughly in terms I could easily understand. One has to go through the usual 3-4 level choice options to get to the digital cameras' support (the norm these days), however I have not once had to sit and wait while listening to elevator music for a human to pick up the call. Canon gets five stars from me in this area, and for their very wonderful digital camera. I'm definitely hooked, and glad I decided to make the plunge.
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Summary: The Case for Two Cases (just in case).
Review: Since other customers have covered the many features of the five star G2, I thought I would recommend a carrying case for your investment. Actually, I have two recommendations and both are cases by Lowepro -- The first is the Lowepro Z20, a snug fitting, well-padded case which is suitable for occasions when you want to bring just the camera and perhaps an extra memory card..... My second recommendation is a larger Photo/Video bag called the Lowepro NOVA 1 ...which has room for all accessories that come with the G2, and more. The Z20 case can actually be placed inside the larger case for double protection, or you can nestle the G2 between the padded (movable) dividers of the NOVA1, for frequent access. Perhaps two cases is a bit extravagent, but the Lowepro cases are very reasonably priced (a relief after the investment in the G2) and real quality. The G2 doesn't come with a case and the Canon option is very richly priced for such a modest item. I don't know if Amazon carries these Lowepro models. I purchased my G2 from Amazon(which I highly recommend) and then shopped for a case at [a retail store]. Well, Good Luck in your search for the perfect camera! I must be honest the Canon Powershot A40 looks real good for the price, but the rechargable battery on the G2 is a pleasure.
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Summary: A Powerful Alternative to Film Cameras/Darkroom Techniques
Review: I have been using the G2 for about 4 months purely for recreation/hobby. In recent years, I have not had the time to really keep up my interest in photograhy. Waiting for pictures to come back from processor,then reviewing,etc., is a poor second to having your own darkroom, but a darkroom is a big time investment. With the G2 and Adobe Photoshop Elements I have a combination that has allowed me to produce a very satisfying product with excellent quality. We have had a digital camera in the family for a couple of years, but the resolution and control just weren't there. Canon has put together a very powerful package covering an excellent range of users and it has the resolution to be competitive with film. It will make great pix in full automatic, but if you are interested in more control over the operataion, you can find lots of knobs to turn. The basic system works fine, but if you can swing it, a larger memory card and an external flash are good investments. The purists will say (correctly) that film is still premier media for resolution and results, but digital is now good enough for quality work, and a whole lot easier and faster for reviewing results.
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Summary: Great Camera
Review: My wife gave me this camera for Christmas (after I dropped a few hints here and there). It's an outstanding camera! Takes great pictures, is easy to use (I was taking pictures within 5 minutes of receiving it), and has more features than I have figured out yet. I would however, suggest getting an additional compactflash memory card. The standard 32MB one is decent, but it only allows you 24 pictures. You can always adjust it to take 54 medium quality pictures which is better than the high quality settings on lower cameras, but it is easy to get spoiled. A camera case is also a good idea as it doesn't come with one, and you'll love it too much to risk it getting damaged.
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Summary: Best ever
Review: This is the best digital camera I have ever had. The pictures are top of the line.I also have a nikon 995 and this one is better by far. It does far more then I even thought it would and is easy to master.Buy the Canon g2 and you will be very happy.
Goodby nikon Hello canon from now on for me anyway.
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