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Summary: Wow!
Review: This is a camera for everyone. Simple operation, ample accessories and extra features usually offered on only much more expenxive cameras. -- Can be used with or without viewfinder.
-- 4.0 MP provides miraculous images!
-- Movie mode for 30 second clips is fabulous.
-- Easy data transfer to PC.
-- Self-photo timer is fabulous!
-- Excellent value.
-- Compact Flash Media format is so easy to use, not to mention convenient! In conclusion, there is not a better digital camera on the market, at any price!
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Summary: Excellent choice for the serious photogropher.
Review: This is not a camera for the "point and shoot" crowd. It has P&S capabilities, but this camera is designed for the serious photographer-- the manual controls and creative options are where this camera stands out from the competition. The Canon Powershot G2 4MP packs loads of manual and semiautomatic adjustment and focusing control features into a relatively compact (it's somewhat boxy) and reasonably priced package.
In addition to the standard features on would expect-- 4.1 megapixel sensor that creates 2,272 x 1,704 images for prints at 8 x 10 and beyond, 3x optical (plus 3.6x digital) zoom lens with autofocus, a 32 MB CompactFlash card that holds 24 images at default resolution; Microdrive compatibility, USB port connections, etc., the G2 has some unique features, such as a swiveling LCD that allows you to point the screen up, down, sideways-basically in the same direction as the lens, whatever direction that may be. This is handy for self portraits or when using the remote (which is included with the camera).
Two video formats have also been included, allowing for 30 and 120 seconds of moving images with audio. Slow shutter-speed mode allows extended exposures in low-light situations. (A a NTSC cable for connecting to a television set is also included.)
Also, the included software package goes beyond standard image processing with a remote capture function that allows complete control and manipulation of the camera functions from your computer keyboard. Canon's Stitch Assist program allows you to combine up to four images into one, seamless, panoramic view.
The rechargeable BP-511 lithium-ion battery pack is exceptional. I got over 340 shots on one charge-just amazing. The battery and recharger are included with the camera.
If heavy use of manual features is your thing-this is your camera. If "point & shoot" is your thing-get a less expensive camera. With the G2 you'll just be paying for capacity and capabilities you'll never use or appreciate.
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Summary: Best prosumer camera period
Review: I owned a G2 for over 6 months. After taking over 4,200 pictures, I am still amazed by what this camera can do. I use this for my wedding photography business and my clients are all very happy with the prints from the G2. The picture quality is excellent, I printed many 8X10 photos and seen many jaws dropped when I told them that is from a digital camera. If you are serious about indoor photography, an external flash is a must. The Canon 420EX is an excellent companion to the G2. The G2 is not perfect, there is room for improvement. The G2 could use a better and faster low light focusing system. The manual focus could be made better with a focusing ring. Faster shutter response time would be nice too. Overall, the G2 is an excellent camera that I would recommend. If you want a simple point and shoot, the G2 might be an overkill. However, if you are an amaturer photographer, this is the camera for you.
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Summary: Amazing! If you don't have one-get one!
Review: If I hadn't seen it with my own eyes I wouldn't belive it.Being a hard nose Nikon user for years and being the owner of a Nikon professional digital camera that accepts all my AF-D lenses,I was hesitant to purchase a Canon product. I wanted a smaller,more portable digital camera for candids and travel shots. Thinking that for the price of the Canon G2 I might get a pretty good snapshot camera,I went ahead and ordered one. Let me tell you I was suprised and very pleased with my very first images out of the G2. The lense is sharp and contrasty and gives my Contax/Zeiss lenses a run for their money. This is an excellent camera, especially for the money. One could probably pay 3 times as much for another 4MP camera and not get the great results offered by the Canon G2. If you don't have one-get one!
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Summary: Excelent camera
Review: This camera has amazed me for its robust constitution, i[ve even take it to the jungle and altough it got a little wet in the river it has been working without any problems, giving me excelent and high quality pictures. The only feature i wasnt satisfied with was the autofocus wich wasnt enough quick sometimes.
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Summary: Unbelievable!
Review: Just a great digital camera! I did lots of research before buying and have been very impressed. This camera has lived up to every expectation. It takes phenomenal photos. Whether printed by Ofoto or on your own printer, you can't find any flaws, even up to 16x20. The images are crystal clear. No grain as in regular cameras. I've owned Canon 35mm cameras for years and love the quality. This is no exception. It does take a little while to learn how to use, but nothing prohibitive. The photo stitch feature in the supplied software is awesome. All you do is select the pictures and the software does the rest. I would HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend this. I have friends who have Fuji's and Nikon's in this price range and they are very jealous of the quality of images generated with the G2.
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Summary: I love this camera
Review: I have tried three different cameras in the last three weeks. This is by far the best that I've tried. I don't know a lot about cameras. I just know when the pictures look good. I bought the Sony S-85 because the reviews were so great. Well, I think if I knew what I was doing then maybe I could have made it work. But I could never get the white balance right. My little girl's face always looked green (but this could be just me not knowing what I was doing also). And then I tried the Kodak 4900 that is suppose to be 4MP also. Well, the resolution was just not there on this camera. The color looked good, but the resolution was worse than the 3MP camera that I tried (maybe that's why it's so much cheaper). And the other camera was a Sony also, but it was a 3MP, and you can't really compare that one to this one at all. So, I've decided on this one, and I have taken some great shots. I have three kids so it's hard getting them into focus sometimes (I'm using autofocus also), but when I do, the pictures are great. They look better than my old film camera, and the color is excellent. The Canon has so many manual options that I think is just great. I don't know what most of them do right now, but I will find out. And the movie mode is very nice too. You need to buy a bigger compact flash card though, but you need to on all the cameras really if you want to you use the highest resolution. Well, I guess all I can say is that I really love this camera, and I've tried three.
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Summary: Great Job Canon!
Review: You've managed to squeeze alot into these camera, at a very reasonable price! This thing takes awesome shots and very high resolutions, with great color contrast, and a good balance with the JPEG encoding. The battery life is comparable to most digital cameras, and you can fit about 34 pictures on the included 32 MB CompactFlash card (with 4.1 megapixel and medium JPEG encoding). I would suggest puying a seperate memory card, or a IBM microdrive. This lets you forget about storage and just snap pictures as you wish (particularly with the Microdrive's 1 GB capacity). I have found the autofocus can be a little annoying at times, so you may want to remember the "MF" (Manual Focus) button on the side of the camera. Don't worry, though. This thing is easy to use (my mom picked it up in a few minutes, and already had figured out how to use the video recording features). If you have the cash, this is the camera for anyone looking for a high-performance digital camera. Even if you don't have the cash - save up.
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Summary: Excellent Purchase, Can't Go Wrong
Review: I am very pleased with this camera. It takes great pictures and gives you as much control over the picture as you need. It's very easy to use, whether your a novice or a more seasoned photographer. I gave it a four instead of five for two reasons. The first is the lack of an external charger. The battery for this camera can only be charged in the camera. This makes having two batteries less useful since you can't charge one while using the other. Unless of course you want to spend even more money on the external charger. The second reason is when using the extension for use with filters and other lenses you can get a very bad shadow in the lower right hand corner of the picture from the extension. Of course, there is a way to correct this, purchase an external flash for the camera, which it can use. ... This is less of an issue than the first, but I have found it to be a problem on more than one occasion. One last thing; if your looking for a camera for Astrophotography, digital is NOT the way to go. Stick with 35mm SLR cameras. You can't get the exposures necessary for good astrophotography with digital cameras. The technology just isn't there yet. Good luck and enjoy the camera, if you purchase it. You won't regret it, I sure don't.
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Summary: Wonderful 8x10's
Review: I've owned my G2 for about 6 months now. All I can say is that I've lent my 35mil camera and all its lenses out, and I'm not hassling the person to get them back. I've coupled my G2 with a 512M compact flash card, an extra battery (pricey) and an Epson Photo 780 printer. What an incredible combination. Photo marts, eat your heart out. I can shoot 220-230 of the highest resolution photos on this card (It'll take both batteries to do that however)and bring them home, pour over them in Adobe, choose the ones I want, Bingo bango off to the printer they go. The photo quality that you can get with this combination is stellar. I'm not being sarcastic when I say you will NOT be able to tell that these aren't traditional film photos. (note to those of you attempting this, in Adobe when you resize photos, ensure that you turn off the image resampling...) The colour renderin by this camera is nigh' on perfect. I tend do be a "priority" type of photographer (You know, Aperature or Shutter speed), but with this camera, it seems intuitively in tune with what I want to do. I almost always just end up shooting in auto mode now. I could go on and on, but why? Suffice it to say, if you can muster the money to buy this camera, it's well worth your time.
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