Canon PowerShot G12
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15 years ago
One Terrific Camera
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Pros:
- Easy To Use
- Fast/accurate auto-focus
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Large Clear LCD
- Nice Body Color
- Swivel screen
- Wonderful controls
Cons:
- Mediocre viewfinder
- No hard copy manual
- Slight shutter delay
15 years ago
Canon PowerShot G12
Canon's PowerShot G12 digital camera is the company's latest flagship fixed-lens camera, and a direct successor to last year's PowerShot G11 model. The Canon G12 retains the same ten megapixel CCD sensor resolution as its predecessor, coupled to the same DIGIC 4 image processor that featured in both...
Pros:
- Articulated LCD screen helps compose from unusual angles
- High build quality
- Good grip
- Dials for ISO and EV
- New Front dial very handy
- Excellent optics with a 28mm start to the 5x optical zoom
- Excellent Optical Image Stabilization
- New hybrid IS system corrects for both lateral and angular
Cons:
- Awkward size: heavy and bulky
- Controls are stiff and rough
- Small Shutter button and Zoom ring
- Mediocre cycle times
- Poor optical viewfinder coverage
- High barrel distortion at wide-angle
- Moderately high chromatic aberration at wide-angle (when wide open
- Moderate corner blurring at wide-angle
15 years ago
Canon PowerShot G12 Review
At an MRP of Rs. 31,995, the G12 is costly. Entry level dSLR cameras are cheaper, and will give you better results. The G12 is as good as, or better than, most compact cameras, but it is also pricey enough to warrant second thought. At this price point, an ultra zoom would be better value.
Pros:
- Well built
- Wealth of manual controls
- Fairly good image quality
Cons:
- Expensive
- not value for money
- Entry level dSLRs are cheaper
- and give better results
- Noise is noticeable from as low as ISO 200
15 years ago
The G12 is an excellent compact camera, with a proven 10MP CCD sensor and effective ergonomics. Fans of 'hands-on' photography will love the big chunky dials, and the addition of a front control dial makes the G12 easier to get to grips with than its most recent predecessors.
Pros:
- Good image quality
- useable results achievable up to ISO 3200 (if shooting Raw
- Accurate metering and focus
- Good JPEG resolution (though stick to Raw for best results
- Fast and responsive in use
- Excellent build quality
- Good ergonomics (extra control dial makes a lot of difference
- Lots of manual...
Cons:
- Poor optical finder (but no worse than G11/Nikon P7000
- No direct video recording button
- 24fps maximum frame rate in 720p movie mode (although many people prefer this to 30fps+
- Rear control dial can be hard to manipulate precisely
- Video function lacks finesse - no zooming or AF during recording,...
15 years ago
Canon PowerShot G12: Best-of-Breed Advanced Point-and-Shoot
Thanks to its easy operation and adroit balance of strong performance, helpful hardware, and fun shooting modes, the 10-megapixel Canon PowerShot G12
Pros:
- Superior image and video quality
- Optical viewfinder
- Easy to use
- Superb blend of automated and manual controls
- Adjustable,
Cons:
- Maximum aperture of F2.8
- A
15 years ago
Canon PowerShot G12 Review
In short, the Canon G12 is a great camera. For DSLR users looking for a compact camera to carry when they want to go light, the G12 is a great option – especially for Canon users who already have a Canon Speedlite.
15 years ago
Canon PowerShot G12 review
A supremely capable digital compact that edges its rivals in most of the areas that count
15 years ago
Canon Powershot G12
The G12 offers impressive image quality and performance all round. A great camera for experimenting creatively and is likely to appeal to those wanting to step up on their technical skills.
15 years ago
Canon PowerShot G12
The G12, which updates the acclaimed G11 , is an option for those who want better pictures and better features than a less well specified compact will deliver, but don't actually want to go the whole hog and plump for a DSLR.
Pros:
- Vast array of manual controls
- Exceptional build quality
- Tilt and rotate screen
- Accessory shoe
- Excellent image quality
Cons:
- Below average video mode
- Bulky for a compact
- Expensive
15 years ago
Canon PowerShot G12
Thanks to its easy operation and adroit balance of strong performance, helpful hardware, and fun shooting modes, the 10-megapixel Canon PowerShot G12 earned our top pick in a recent roundup of five advanced point-and-shoot cameras.
Pros:
- Superior image and video quality
- Optical viewfinder
- Easy to use
- Superb blend of automated and manual controls
- Adjustable
- swiveling LCD screen
- Fun-to-use creative scene modes
Cons:
- Maximum aperture of F2.8
- A bit bulky
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