Canon PowerShot G12
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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
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,...
14 years ago
Canon PowerShot G12 Digital Camera Review
Canon makes their range of digital cameras simple. The G12 is a solid, feature enriched camera for a solid price. The quality of image and video is good and at the higher end of it's market's cameras and will satisfy most users.
14 years ago
Canon PowerShot G12 Camera: Review
The Canon PowerShot G12 is a compact camera that has manual controls and features that allow control of your photo, such as support for the RAW format. To highlight the swiveling display high-resolution, HDMI, HD movies, the image stabilizer Hybrid, the high autonomy and the ability to take pictures...
Pros:
- Optical quality, manual controls, RAW Support
- Hybrid Image Stabilizer, Rotatable display, HDMI, High Dynamic Range mode, Smart Auto, Face Detection
Cons:
- Sensitivity is not high
15 years ago
Canon PowerShot G12 Review
No surprise here - the Canon PowerShot G12 is an excellent camera with HD video that will appeal to loads of enthusiasts. But - and this is a big but - for around $100 more you can get a Sony NEX-3, a very compact camera with a much larger 14.2MP APS-C sensor, interchangeable lens capability, 720p...
Pros:
- Very good picture quality
- Low noise even in very low light
- Tweaks galore
- HDR a great option for still subjects
Cons:
- Expensive
- Too much noise at elevated ISOs
- No dedicated video button
- May be the end of an era
15 years ago
Canon PowerShot G12
UPDATE 04/07/2012: with its 1'' 20-Megapixel sensor, the Sony Cyber-shot RX100 sets a new standard for picture quality in compact cameras, both in terms of detail and digital noise.
Pros:
- Good optical zoom with excellent stabilisation
- High-quality design and build
- Digital noise incredibly well handled up to 1600 ISO
- Logical
- well-thought-out design and handling
- Swivel LCD screen
Cons:
- 3-inch screen only displays 460,000 dots
- Optical viewfinder lacks precision and can be uncomfortable if you wear glasses
- Optical zoom could be faster
- Inferior burst mode and video mode
- Grip handle isn't deep enough
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
Review: Canon G12
If you're looking for a high performance camera with great image quality, you should get a digital SLR, right? Well yes, DSLRs are top-drawer picture-takers. But they're bulky and they weigh a ton.
Pros:
- Tank-like build feels like it can take a pounding
- Tons of external controls on the camera body will bring out the pro in you
- Locking down the resolution at 10 MP means it's a better performer in low light
- Very good 720p HD capture with stereo sound.
Cons:
- Even lower-priced competing models offer higher-resolution 1080p HD video capture
- Only digital zooming during video capture degrades quality
- Imaging sensor is still tiny, though other advanced compacts have gone big
- Antiquated menu system
15 years ago
Canon Power-Shot G12 Compact Camera
My wife gifted me this camera on my birthday and it was a good choice. I am not a professional photographer, but wanted a camera which is slightly above the average point and shoot camera . The price in India when we bought (around a year back) is around 28K INR.
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