Canon G7 vs G9 Price: Does anyone know why the G7 is double the price of the G9?
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nostalgia. just imho, of course. as soon as a camera is superseded by another, the previous model is suddenly the best camera that ever existed. in the G7/G9 case, there has been discussion regarding an increase in noise levels that accompanied the increased resolution. not having owned the G7, i must judge based on published photos. neither is noise-free, but (again, imho) i believe the G9 is a net plus...especially given the fact that you can grab raw images from the G9 and work on the noise yourself if you wish. that isn't an option with the G7.
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It seems illogical I know, but I have seen this in camera pricing here many times before: when a new model comes out, the older model often INCREASES in price even if the new model is improved. My guess is that there's some policy of increasing price when existing stock run low, which will naturally occur when an old model is discontinued. Doesn't make a lot of sense in a case like this but I can't think of any other reason for it. As for which you should buy, the newer S8200 has a wider zoom ratio than the S8100 (25-300mm equiv. instead of 30-300mm), which may or may not be good news. The wider angle at the short end is certainly useful, but stretching the zoom ratio of a particular lens design sometimes results in some deterioration of performance. Not having the S8200 I don't know if that's true in this case. I have the S8100 and it is super sharp over the entire zoom range -- I think a bit sharper than my S9100, which has a 25-450mm (equiv.) lens. Also, the S8200 has a 16-megapixel sensor as opposed to the 12-megapixel sensor of the S8100 and S9100. That will be seen as an "improvement" by people who attach great importance to megapixel count; personally I do not see it that way and am really annoyed by this silly megapixel race, which I thought was over with. (Nikon and Canon have both LOWERED the megapixel count of some of their high-end compact cameras, with resulting improvement in picture quality.) I dislike the trend to pixel cramming in sensors really too small to make proper use of such megapixel count. In DSLRs it's different -- their much larger sensors can really use all those pixels -- but these tiny-sensor cameras cannot. It's mostly if not entirely marketing -- camera makers know most consumers will think the more megapixels the better the sharpness, so this supposed "improvement" will sell more cameras. So personally I prefer the older S8100, but again, that is not based on any personal experience with the newer model.
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I just bought the G9 and it makes almost a crinkling noise when I turn it on and off and when I zoom the lens. I realize it makes some noise when zooming, but this sounds more like paper being crunched. Anyone else have this problem?
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I purchased LX-3 back in March 2009 and paid less than current price. I was sold on abundant glorious reviews. I take lots of macro shots with manual control. I was expecting superior performance to my old Canon G6. To my surprise, Canon G6's image was superior to LX3. I sold LX3 on eBay with BIN and my loss was minimal because I sold LX3 when all online dealers didn't have the LX3 in stock.I am eagerly waiting for G11, sure it is bigger than LX3, but G series cameras feel solid and secure. Also LX3's annoying lens cab is a shortcoming.
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The new G11 is an improvement over the G10. But I don't think it's on the same level as the LX3, mainly because of the lens. I think the upcoming Canon S90 is a direct competitor to the LX3. It has a small and compact form factor like the LX3. And it has a fast f/2 lens like the LX3. However, it doesn't have a hot shoe. And it doesn't shoot HD video. And no viewfinder either. I've had the LX3 since the beginning of the year. And I plan on selling it after the S90 comes out. The LX3 shoots fantastic low light pictures. But daylight pictures are average. I think Canon has the better image processor overall. Also, the auto focus on the LX3 seems slow to me. My other gripe is that menu system isn't intuitive on the LX3. Canon cameras are extremely easy to use and changing the settings is a breeze. I love the exposure and ISO dials on the G10 and G11. It's a much better/easier camera to operate. But the size is a little too big for me, as a daily carry-around camera. And it still has a somewhat slower lens. I just think it's odd that Canon gave the S90 a fast lens, but not the G11. Maybe they'll get it right on the G12?
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Not seeing this dual lens offer @ $698 anywhere on Amazon - grab it if you can but the $698 price point since before the holidays has been for one lens only (usually the 18-55) - would live to get a link if out there
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The price differences also occur when you try to buy used or refurbished cameras. Different sellers have different colors available and don't charge the same price. That is annoying because often I find a camera that is Prime but not "like new" or vice versa in the color I want. I wish this camera was available in the pretty purple you can get for the 340 because that would be perfect.
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I concur with the answers given by Dean and Stephen. The positioning of the controls and the size in general are too different. I cannot agree with Dean's comment, however. I have been using this housing with my G11 for several years now, have traveld quite a bit with it, and am very satisified with both camera and housing.
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I bought mine in September of 07 for 399. It has been the hardest camera to use, my pics are blurry on every setting except the sport setting. The flash will not pop up unless it is set on twilight but then it is blurry. I do not understand why the price is going up.
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Mistake. I have both cameras and the Canon G9's photo quality can't hold a candle to the Nikon D40. Hopefully you'll still like your G9!
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I had the same problem with the G9 camera I ordered online. I went through two of them, and both had the strange glow. I appreciate how Amazon made it very easy to return them, and now if they could only get Canon to admit that this is a defect. I contacted Canon customer support, and they stated "Unfortunately, we don't see the light".
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I would love to know any comparisons of the G9 vs the G10 in shooting live concerts. I use my G9 for small club gigs as well as big rock concerts and while it's ok, there is a lot of noise in low-light situations requiring high ISO. But, I am concerned that the zoom not being as good on the G10 would make it moot. You can see some sample pictures on my site http://www.guitarvibe.comThanks--Zack
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Have you made a decision? I'm in the same boat. Got a bunch of Sony DVs but the camera is huge. Time to move to HD. I like the Canon HF M40 because its got alot of the same optics as the G10 at half the price. The Pan has a much better range on the wide end, so I'm torn. Not sure if the Pan features are as good as the Canon otherwise.
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Canon says that the G1 is not the successor to the G12. So it looks like they are planning some sort of refresh of the G12 (and they should). What that will involve and when it will come out remains top secret, apparently. Canon must be taking a page from the Apple playbook on this....
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I owned both the G11 and the SX20...I decided to keep the G11 and sold the SX20 because for my needs the G11 fit the bill. If you need a high zoom all the time then definitely go with the SX20. I had the G9 which I loved it and decided to upgrade to the G11 it's the best camera I have own. I just went on a Caribbean Cruise and took over 1,000 shots and couldn't be happier with them all. The proof is in the photos so you can start with this post on my photoblog and use the calendar or click on the next post and see the results yourself. If you have any questions you can leave me a comment with your email address... http://www.photoblog.com/lynnsgallery2/2010/02/09/st-thomas.html
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I am trying to find out the same thing. I have the canon Vixia HF G20 and some say yes and some say no, which is it?
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If you have 2 choices, then you must go and try both cameras and try to choose by what you feel. I have the Canon, its my 3rd G series (had the 9 and 11, among 6 or 7 other cameras) and overall its an amazing camera, really. Very VERY quick, with is something that can really make a differnece when hunting for that special pic. Nothing to envy in luminosity to the best reflex out there, it takes pictures with low light that are incredible for the size and price of this machine. And my favourite! the slow motion video recorder, great adition and lots of fun there. The wifi? never used it, yet!