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Features:
- 14.7-megapixel resolution for the highest image quality and editing flexibility
- 5x optical zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer; 28mm wide-angle lens
- DIGIC 4 Image Processor improves Face Detection; full range of shooting and recording modes, including RAW
- 3.0-inch PureColor LCD II with even greater true-to-life color reproduction
- Capture images to SD/SDHC memory card
Customer Reviews:
Total reviews: 30
Average rating: 4.5 of 5
G10 exceeds expectations 5 out of 5 stars.
10 of 10 people found this review helpful.
The G10 is an amazing camera. I bought it a week or so ago based on Michael Reichman's (luminouslandscape website) and Thom Hogan's (bythom[...]) reviews. I am an advanced amateur/prosumer -- I sell fine art landscapes, and have been photographing for about 35 years.
The G10 is heavy at about a pound, but I like the heft. It is quite compact (at least from my perspective) -- the lens fully retracts and it will fit in a large jacket pocket. I have a medium-large Zing pouch I put it in and carry in my backpack, or alternatively put the Zing pouch on my belt loop.
I'm astonished at the image quality and functionality offered by the G10. I haven't shot any jpegs, only RAW (using DPP to process RAW; the RAW images will no doubt be more malleable with other software when they support the G10 -- DPP is fairly limited). In RAW, at ISO 80 on a tripod, I think the detail rendered by the G10 exceeds or at least equals the Canon 5D. It may have a weaker or virtually no AA filter.
The lens on the G10 is fantastic. There is very little resolution fall off, even wide open, edge to edge and into the corners.
In my mind, the closest equivalent to the G10 is a Fuji 645 medium format rangefinder (remember the small zoom range Fuji 645 compact?), but the G10 is better in almost every way. The G10 is far lighter and more compact, offers a great zoom range (and is sharp throughout the zoom range) and image stabilization, and has enough resolution to produce fine art quality prints, up to 18" or 24" in the long dimension without stitching.
I think the G10 is opening up a whole new world of landscape, street photography possibilities, and what about the incredible macro versatility?
There is a substantial drop off in image quality from ISO 200 to ISO 400 on the G10, but ISO 400 is still very very good (again shooting RAW), much better than the panasonic LX3 that I tried for a week or two at ISO 400.
I must be crazy. I can't believe a compact with such a small sensor can render detail this well. I'm seeing the G10 as a whole new tool that will open up different possibilities and different ways of seeing (and have different limitations than a Canon DSLR). I haven't been this excited about a photographic tool since I purchased my Canon 5D over 3 years ago.
The Canon G10 offers "automatic" settings that I haven't tried. For an advanced photographer it offers a wealth of manual controls and customization, which I'm still learning. One very nice touch is that the custom settings on the top dial (there are two) allow you to save the zoom settings and manual focus setting -- so I have one saved at a 35mm focal length equivalent and another at a 50mm equivalent. This allows quick, street shooting, similar to what one can do with a Leica rangefinder, though the G10 has a much different look given the virtually infinite depth of field due to the small sensor.
Editorial Review:
Advanced amateur photographers are a discerning group, and theyve flocked to Canons G-Series for its
ability to meet and exceed their demands. The third-generation PowerShot G10 is a stunning successor,
loaded with uncompromising specs like 14.7 megapixels, a 28mm wide-angle lens, and Canons new
DIGIC 4 Image Processor for notably improved face and motion detection. This is a camera that supports
and nurtures creativity, with a full range of shooting and recording modes and compatibility with exciting
accessories including Speedlite flashes.