Canon PowerShot G12
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13 years ago
SLR alternative!
I have rarely picked up my Canon 5D MkII since buying my G12. The most notable feature is the excellent outdoor flash fill, even with just the on-board flash. I also bought a Canon 270EX external flash, which greatly extends the flash range.
Pros:
- good battery life
- excellent image quality
- Lightweight/Portable
- flash fill excellent
- external flash possible
Cons:
- amateur features could be deleted
13 years ago
Amazing clarity
Awesome picture quality and clarity! Life like pictures explore your shooting talent and ease of operation makes it a user-friendly product. thumbs up for this Canon Powershot G12.
13 years ago
This camera seems to be a combination of a Digital SLR and point and shoot all in one. It is compact enough to carry easily yet has many SLR functions. The moveable screen is a real plus. Took it on vacation and it yielded great pictures.
13 years ago
Canon Powershot G12: excellent compact camera
I wanted to look for a camera that take relatively good pictures but not too bulky to carry around for travelling, after doing some research I have finally decided to settle for this one, I was not disappointed!
13 years ago
Good camera but get insurance
I purchased this camera for $379.00. I had to buy a smart card because it only came with a 16 meg card and a camera bag for a total of $421.00. BestBuy didn't mention insurance and I did not buy any insurance.
13 years ago
Highly recommend!
We wanted a camera with a vari-angle LCD, so we went with the G12. Excellent choice. Love the quality of the pictures although I will say that it sometimes takes a bit longer than I would like to focus on the subject (although the continuous shooting mode
13 years ago
Canon G12 scratches its own lens
I like it for so many reasons. But if Canon won't fix this, it's not worth owning.
Pros:
- I love this camera
- Lots of pro-level control, small enough to carry with me always
- I agree with the many people who rank this one highly
- That's why I bought it, Except for the fatal flaw, noted below
Cons:
- The lens cover blades scratch the lens
- Incredible, but true
- I compare with every G10, G11, and G12 owner I meet, and scratches such as mine are common, Canon, how can you do this, and not acknowledge it
13 years ago
A compact that puts you back in control
I wanted a camera that offered full manual controls while still being small enough to be an everday camera and the G12 fits the role perfectly. Being able to shoot in RAW was an important consideration as was the ability to add on an external flash when the budget allows.
Pros:
- Reliable
- Durable
- Superior build quality
- Easy to use
13 years ago
Great camera
Don't get me wrong, I absolutely love my SLR and wouldn't trade it for the world, but there are just times when I don't feel like or its just not possibly to carry a full sized body and lenses with me.
13 years ago
Excellent Stepping Stone Between Point-and-Shoot and DSLR
If you're looking for something with more versatility than your current point-and-shoot camera, but are not yet prepared to make a commitment to all a DSLR requires, then look no further than the Canon PowerShot G12.
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