CR: Canon Powershot G9

[Jordansrealm]

CR = Camera Review



This is just a quick heads up actually. Canon sent us some loaner Powershot G9 cameras the other day and I have been messing around with one of them since. For a point and shoot camera this thing is a beast (meaning feature rich). A great deal of mtn bikers are on the lookout for good trail cameras and I think this is one you should definitely consider.

A few of the features I have enjoyed are...

RAW file capability
Full line of Manual controls just like your DSLR
Decent flash power
Better than average low light performance (1600 ISO)
Can produce good prints up to A3 size
12megapixels
The 6x optical zoom works great
The massive 3.0-inch screen on the back is great
Dedicated ISO button (not found on many P&S cams)
Hot Shoe built to work with Canon flash units or Pocket Wizards

Not the cheapest point and shoot digital out there at $479 but one of the most feature rich. The images look far better than any other P&S I have used including my Canon Powershot SD800IS. I will give the edge to my SD800 on size though the G9 isnt as slim and tiny. If you are looking for something that gives you more than a full auto mode and want to step your pic game up a bit without getting into a DSLR give it a try at your LCS (local camera store).

Click here for a review of the camera on DPReview.com.

Enjoy

[freekengo]

The G9 is what I use. I really like it so far. I just wish that it were a little lighter though.

[Jordansrealm]

Originally Posted by freekengo

The G9 is what I use. I really like it so far. I just wish that it were a little lighter though.

Yup. It definitely will not win a size battle but it will slay many other feature poor P&S cameras.

[northshore]

That is the same camera I've been drooling over for awhile since I don't want to spend the coin to get into SLRs.

[freekengo]

Originally Posted by Jordansrealm

Yup. It definitely will not win a size battle but it will slay many other feature poor P&S cameras.

I couldn't agree more. I wanted a DSLR in a P&S size. Can't think of a better unit to cover the bases!

[tkblazer]

yup the canon G-series has always been pretty badass p&s cameras from what i've seen.. for around $500 thats actually not a bad price... thanks for the review, its always good hearing from a pro

[ohyeah89]

So let's see some pics you took with this one vs. your other one

[Jordansrealm]

Originally Posted by ohyeah89

So let's see some pics you took with this one vs. your other one

I dont know if those are work appropriate! haha JK

I will try and dig some up. All of them are being used right now but maybe I will grab another one when someone brings one back and take both out and shoot them side by side.

[tkblazer]

use it to take pics of the paddy wagon

[Dusty]

You are absolutely right. My brother has one and its awesome. The size is manageable on a bike.