Canon PowerShot G7 10MP Digital Camera with 6x Image-Stabilized Optical Zoom

Product Description

Canon's acclaimed G-Series has a new top-of-the-line model, and serious photography enthusiasts have a lot to be excited about. A matte black, retro-hip design houses impressive capabilities and top core specifications, including 10.0 megapixel resolution and a powerful 6x optical zoom. Loaded with Canon's latest and most advanced technologies, including an Optical Image Stabilizer for clear shots throughout the zoom range, PowerShot G7 is a camera to be reckoned with. Sensitivity - Auto, High ISO Auto, ISO 80/100/200/400/800/1600 equivalent Built-in multimode Electronic-Flash Battery Capacity (per charge) Still Image - approx. 220 shots (NB-2LH/LCD on) approx. 500 shots (NB-2LH/LCD off) per CIPA SD Memory card slot; direct connection to Canon CP and SELPHY Compact Photo Printers, PIXMA Photo Printers and PictBridge compatible printers via camera's USB 2.0 Hi-Speed cable NTSC and PAL Video output Playback Modes File - Still Image - Single, Magnification (approx. 2x-10x), Jump, Auto Rotate, Rotate, Resume Playback, My Category, Histogram, Index (9 thumbnails), Sound Memos, Slide Show; Movie - Normal Playback, Special Playback, Editing Erase Modes - Still Image - single image, by date, by category, by folder, all images; Movie - part of movie, all of movie Monaural audio output Unit Dimensions (W x H x D) 4.19 x 2.83 x 1.67 in. / 106.4 x 71.9 x 42.5mm; 11.3 ounces

Customer Reviews:

Oleg St........2007-11-30

I bought this camera to replace my trueold Canon G5. What a mistake! This one is no match. G5 had a solid semi-pro feeling in its built and behavior. The G7 has a "toy" and "plastic" feeling about it. It may be good for those who just started into digital photography, but I would not recommend it for those, who is looking for more serious or advanced device in non-dslr market niche.
Amazon did great when I returned it, so three stars are because of their good customer service.

Love it; great compromise between serious features - SLR - and compact size. Good old-school range finder feel.......2007-11-17

Shot with a Canon AE-1 for many years. Just got into digital a few years back. Like the convenience of shooting digital, and really liked the compact size of many digital cameras. But did miss the features of my old SLR. This camera seems to strike a happy balance, and just love the old range finder look and feel (a range finder was my first serious camera back in high school in the 60s). I really don't mind lack of RAW file format; probably wouldn't use it. Wanted something that gave me back some control over aperature, shutter speed, and even ISO, with controls more akin to an old (film) SLR. Like the all metal case; again, feels more old school. Like the ISO as an analog knob on top. My biggest issue about this camera is that the view finder is off-center; If I compose a shot w/ the view finder, the actual picture is invariably off. As for 10 mega pixels, I've read several articles saying you really don't need it. But I've found that extra headroom means I can do majoring cropping and still have a decent quality photo. That kind of offsets the view finder issue (I shoot back a bit, then plan to crop). The price on this camera gave me pause when I was shopping; I could have had a full blow digital SLR for about the same price. But the compactness of the camera is what finally sold me.

Used almost every day.......2007-10-21

We purchased this camera right before we went on a camping trip in PA. This camera did a great job with almost everything we tried to take pictures of. I love all of the manual settings that are possible. We use it almost every day. It is very simple to use and turns on very quickly so you usually can get the quick shots.

Great camera. A few pros and cons..........2007-09-30

This is a great camera for all the reasons everyone says. Here are a few pros and cons I found important to me.

PROS

Movies: You can zoom while taking movies.

Zoom: Zoom is responsive, which I was worried about because my previous camera had a zoom ring which I liked a lot.

Colors: Vibrant, true colors. Even when the camera comes out a bit short on colors due to lighting conditions, the Canon software has an auto-adjust that is amazing (and easy to use).

Playback button: There is a button which toggles between playback and record. Makes it very easy to review a shot and go back to record. Great feature.

Flash: I've been so satisfied with the built-in flash, I have not bought an external flash even though there is a hotshoe on the camera.

CONS

ISO dial: The ISO dial is very easy to accidentally turn as you remove the camera from a case or pocket. The result is you may be shooting at a high ISO and get grainy, ususable pictures. This has happened to me two or three times.

Viewfinder: The viewfinder is not an electronic viewfinder (EVF), so what you see in the viewfinder gets you to point the camera higher than you really would want. Another disadvantage with a non-electronic viewfinder is that you can't review pictures in the viewfinder. You must use the LCD. With my less than perfect vision, viewfinder review is better (had it in a previous camera).

Grip: There is no grip. Some people find the camera difficult to hold. I don't mind it, but I do prefer having a grip.

Wide-Angle: 35mm is as low as you can go. 28mm would be nice, but maybe not possible with the higher zoom. Therefore, if taking pictures of a large group, say your kid on prom night, you have to step back. Almost bought an SD800 for this.

Flash: I much prefer a pop-up flash where you can press a button and force the flash. On the G7, you can force the flash, but it is not as convenient.

Fun-Factor: I do enjoy this camera, but sometimes wish I'd bought the S5, which wasn't out yet. It looks like it is more fun to use, based on my experience with a similar camera in the past and based on playing with the S3 in a store.

WOW! What an easy camera to learn!.......2007-09-29

This camera is amazing! I used it like a video camera to film my 5 yr old Granddaughter "clogging" at a bluegrass festival in the mountains and it not only lasted (4 gig) on the memory stick but also on the battery! The video was great and captured a lot of great face shots!
I am taking it diving next... with the Cannon Underwater housing... I will report back!

Product Description

This is a 52mm thread to a T-mount (42mm) thread adapter. It allows all 52mm threaded cameras to be used with telescope and spotting scopes, through the use of a scope T-adapter. Most scope to T-adapters are available through the scope manufacturer.

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