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Canon Powershot G9

Canon Powershot G9

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A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of digital cameras.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
  • 4 out of 5
"Best compact around, for what that's worth"
  • 5 out of 5
"Full Featured- Pocketable- Amazing"
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It seemed a rather odd choice for Canon to exclude the RAW format from its G7 advanced camera, and the public let them know they wanted it back. Well, with the Powershot G9, Canon has obliged, and reintroduced the uncompressed format. The G9 also features a wonderful 3.0-inch screen, 6x optical zoom, and 12.1 megapixel sensor, placing it firmly in... read more

Specifications

  • 12.1 megapixels
  • Movie mode with sound (max 4GB/1 Hour)
  • JPEG, RAW file formats
  • 6x optical zoom / 4x digital zoom
  • Lens-shift image stabilization
  • Auto and manual focus
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Answered Questions for the G9

Q: Does G-9 or any G-series have remote contrl?
A: hello - i ordered in the mail a remote control that SUPPOSEDLY works with the G -9- We shall see. read more
Q: i am looking for a point and shoot camera that will take good night photos i have been told the G9 is perfect for this?
A: hello- night shots without the use of flash can be garnered basically in only one of two ways--- Increasing the... read more
Q: How about the tradeoffs between G9 and A650?
A: Well, the G9 has the edge in MP and focal length. But only slightly. And considering that 95% of all... read more

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Open Questions for the G9

Q: Raw in All Modes?
3 points for best answer - 2 replies
Q: Do you need the Canon LA-DC58H Conversion Lens Adapter in order to use the Canon TC-DC58C Tele Converter Lens for Powershot G9?
3 points for best answer - 1 reply
Q: I am looking at updating my camera from a Canon S2IS to the G9
5 points for best answer - 1 reply

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  • 4.56 out of 5

Average rating based on 478 total reviews: 4.56/5

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  • 4 out of 5
Best compact around, for what that's worth (Stefan Stuart Fletcher - 7/4/08)

Don’t buy this camera if you want something small and simple. Do buy it if you want a wide range of features and RAW format... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Full Featured- Pocketable- Amazing (Doug - 5/1/08)

In my opnion, the G9 may very well be Canon's best kept secret for the average camera shopper. It's been marketed for the professional who... read more

  • 4 out of 5
G9 Good, G7 Better... (Gerhard Otten - 2/23/08)

The Basics: I use my Canon G-7 / G-9 for Travel Photography, mainly for stock shots used for Travel Agencies, Guides ie good shots, not... read more

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