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Summary: Well Worth It.
Review: One word to describe this camera...Wow! The G3 is more on the expensive side of the spectrum, but it is definitely worth the investment. I would consider myself to be an amateur photographer, but I could never really take high quality photos. After taking a weekends worth of pictures at the standard default resolutions, I loaded the pictures onto my PC and was absolutely blown away by how nice they were. The quality of the image, the resolution, and the color were all breath-taking. From close-up head shots to landscape shots, they were all the kind of pictures that you looked at and just said "Wow, that's a really nice picture." The combination optical/digital zoom is pretty impressive as well and is more than you will likely need (I could zoom in and read license plate numbers from cars parked in the background). So I would definitely recommend this camera to anyone looking to improve the pictures they take...you definitely won't be disappointed. Aside from that, the software was easy to install and surprisingly well designed, camera interface is fairly easy to understand, workmanship of the camera is high quality (doesn't feel like a toy). It is a little larger than most digital cameras, which I actually like. It would probably be a tight fit into a small pants pocket, but fits easily in a larger cargo pocket.Only bad sides were that 1)The CF card that comes with it is a paltry 32Mb, so look into getting something bigger and 2)Doesn't come with a case. For $500+ you would think they could throw in a case, but I guess that's how things go nowadays.
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Summary: Great Camera!
Review: I bought the Canon PowerShot G3 as a gift for my husband based on all the good reviews. He LOVES it! I was searching for something fairly easy to use that produced great results, and this camera fit the bill. He took it out of the box and was taking pictures before he ever read the instructions. He did read the instructions before he loaded the pictures on the computer, but had no problems with anything. We are now purchasing a larger capacity CompactFlash Card so we can take it on vacation. The 32 MB card that comes with it is just too small.
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Summary: Haven't had practice but I'm already in love with it
Review: I have only had this camera for one full day and I have to say that it is wonderful. the photo quality is amazing and i know i'm going to have fun with all the features. I've figured out most of its features on my own already (because i have used digital cameras before, so i know things like symbols). i'm one of those people that can only concentrate on one screen at a time so i've been having trouble paying attention to the little display panel on top, but that doesn't stop me from loving this camera. the reason i rated it a four is because of that darn diopter adjustment dial. its very small and hard to turn so you can't get an accurate adjustment (for those of you who don't know what a diopter adjustment is, it is to adjust the focus of the viewfinder to your eyesight.) I am going to have so much fun with this camera and when I learn more I will post a more accurate review.
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Summary: Excellent for the semi-serious amateur
Review: POSITIVES 1) SLR like "Creative Zone" programming options gives you latitude to be creative, yet its Auto and "Image Zone" settings provide excellent photos if you don't want to bother with the settings. Excellent range of metering options as well. It's great to be able to toggle between the metering evaluation settings and see the results of the changes on the LCD screen. 2) 4MP is about right for the target market of this camera (semi-serious amateur photographer) 3) 4x zoom is nice 4) The great thing about digital, in general, is that you can generally see the results of your exposure settings on the LCD screen BEFORE or RIGHT AFTER you take a picture, not two weeks later when you get the film developed. 5) Its focusing system is also very flexible. you can move the focus range to almost anywhere in the scene with the push of a button, and it has an on-screen manual focus mode that would be really helpful if shooting a scene that is tough to automatically focus. --------------- NEGATIVES 1) Quite bulky (it's about the same size as my Minolta Vectis S-1 APS SLR) and uses a heavy battery. 2) Not very ergonomical - you'll find yourself stretching your fingers in the weirdest ways to get to some buttons (especially the flash toggle and exposure evaluation buttons at the top-left of the back) 3) Len's aperture is not very flexible (it seems that it's range is very small, even for a point-and-shoot lens) 4) The viewfinder is borderline worthless and, inexplicably and ridiculously, the lens blocks part of the viewfinder at the wide-angle. I wish it were larger and brighter so I could use it when taking pictures in bright daylight when the LCD screen is hard to use because of the brightness. 5) Its swiveling LCD screen is as convenient as it is annoying.
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Summary: Fantastic Digital Camera
Review: The camera has a wonderful set of features. The LCD screen pulls out and rotates in any direction for easy pictures. You can even take a picture of yourself while looking at the LCD. The optical zoom works great and the 14x digital zoom is a very nice addition although pictures at the highest digital zoom are a little blurry. The highest optical zoom pictures are perfect. I have not yet seen any of the usual problems with digital pictures (purple fringing, etc) so I am very pleased. The Canon computer software used to download, sort, upload and manage your digital pictures on the computer is very nice and very easy to use. The only two minor issues I have with the camera are the lens cap (it is not very snug and can come off too easily) and the lens itself (it partially obstructs the view through the viewfinder but not views through the LCD). The menus are easy to navigate and the buttons are easy to use. It is a fantastic camera and well worth the price.
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Summary: The Best of Everything
Review: Recent price drops have made the G3 the best bargain in digital cameras currently available. Advanced photobugs will find more creative control than imaginable. Newbies will find the full auto setting will give them perfect pictures right out of the box. 4 megapixels is enough for anybody and the photo quality is awesome. Don't get fooled by the 5 megapixel marketing hype. Unless you want to print murals, you don't need it. Those used to 35mm cameras will find the G3 very comfortable and friendly to use. Anyone looking for more than "point and shoot" can make a huge step up for a moderate price difference. The extended zoom range and faster lense put it at the top of it's class. I expect the G3 will please me for years to come.
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Summary: Great camera! And my wife loves it!
Review: What else can you say about a camera that works for both of you? I make photographs at work, and so wanted a camera good enough to compare with what I use professionally. At the same time, I wanted my wife to not be intimidated by knobs and buttons. I recieved the camera, inserted a larger CF card, charged the battery, and handed it to my wife. I showed her how to turn it on, where the lens zoom lever is, and she loves it! This camera has Canon's great colorimetry, plus what you see in the LCD is what you get. The prints are beautiful! And you get about 120 images on a 256MB card at highest quality. I tried out some other brands in the stores, and was disappointed by the battery life of the other company; plus what you see in the LCD (no optical finder) isn't what you get - not even for color; the output was less than I expected. Although Canon's batteries are proprietary, they last a really long time, recharge fairly quickly in the camera, plus if you want 'more power', you can even find a knockoff charger and spare batteries right here on Amazon.
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Summary: If you love an SLR 35mm but need to go digital...
Review: This is a great camera for you! The Canon G3 gives tons of control for photo buffs but still has an "auto" mode that makes it very easy for the novice to use. I can hand this to anyone and know they will take some great photos!
I love having the option to manually control the F-stop, shutter speed and even focus. I was able to take great photos of the 4th of July fire works, and got some amazing shots of the kids playing with sparklers. WARNING - I did read the manual! But if you've used a SLR 35mm camera, the controls are very intuitive! Once I read the manual I was able to point and shoot without having to fumble around trying to figure out where the controls are located. With a quick spin of the dial you can select Shutter priority (for high speed subjects), aperture priority (for focal length) or full program mode where the camera selects both for ideal photo quality. The manual mode is easy to use with fast access for the selection of shutter speed and aperture without having to fumble through menu options. It doesn't do you any good if a camera has all the features but you can't access them quickly when you need them! This camera also has a great feel and weight to it. You feel like you are holding something of substance, not some cheap plastic toy. The more I work with it, the more I love it! I would recomend that you purchase a Lexar media CF for the camera as the SanDisk card that comes packaged is too small and too slow! I didn't think I would find this quality and ease of use for under $1500 - I'm thrilled with my purchase!
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Summary: Outstanding Camera
Review: This is my first digital camera, and I am very pleased with it. I do not know a whole lot about photography, but I am happy to know that this camera can always perform, even as I grow in skill and knowledge. Seriously, this thing has everything that a pro or expert amateur could want. BUT at the same time, it takes wonderful pictures very easily in "Auto" mode, so that even an average Joe like me can use it! Four megapixels is great...I know there are five mp cameras out there, but this thing does just fine for me. If you want, check out the Canon website and they have some sample images, taken by this camera, for you to download. If you are looking for a very simple point and shoot camera, this is probably not what you are looking for. If you are looking for an outstanding camera that can take you from simple to complex, this is it. It is a very amazing product. I highly recommend it.
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Summary: Love my new G3
Review: Just received this camera two days ago and already love the features it has. Takes EXCELLENT photos. Night mode is clear as day. I have not played with all the features yet, but the camera is easy to use once you get used to it. The only drawback is the viewfinder is slightly blocked by the lens. However, using the LCD seems to eliminate this minor problem. Overall it is the best camera on the market. I give it 10 stars!
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