Canon Powershot G10 14.7MP Digital Camera with 5x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom
Canon Powershot G10 14.7MP Digital Camera with 5x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom 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.
Customer Review: Not what I expected, Willing to give it chance, Ultimately satisfied
(Purchased on 01/05/2009)
Received camera much later than when I ordered. Not a problem wasn’t in hurry anyway. Once in hand camera seemed very solid. I had read all the reviews from amazon and elsewhere, and even considered getting the Nikon P6000 in its stead. Two issues arose immediately. First, was a light banding issue in the LCD. Whenever I pointed the camera in the direction of a light source (ie. a energy saving light bulb hanging from the ceiling and its reflection in a mirror) perfect solid bands of light would streak across the LCD screen emanating from the lights. I contacted Canon and they seemed baffled by this. They suggested that it might have been firmly jostled during shipping and affected the processor. If I sent it to them I was looking at a two week turn around, or I could just send it back to the shipper as defective, which I ultimately did. The Second issue was an error message regarding its ability to write to the card. The actual wording of this message escapes me but I did bring it up with Canon at the time called. He was not sure what was wrong either, but did suggest the memory card could be bad. It was a 16gb PQI SDHC card class 6. It in fact was a defective card and I have since received another PQI 16gb card and that issue was solved. So in conclusion the camera was returned and another was sent out. …..TO BE CONTINUED
(Purchased on 01/16/2009)
…APPARENTLY I can only post once even though I was sent three reviews.
I received a another G10 because the first was defective. When I pointed at a source of light (ie. energy saving bulb) a solid band of light emanating from the source would stretch across the LCD screen. The other issue was solved by exchanging a defective 16gb card. Now, this new camera had the same light banding issue, and this time it also had a few dead pixels on the LCD. I could not believe my luck. The dead pixels was a no brainer this camera was going back too. However, in all the reviews I had read, I had not come across one regarding the light banding issue. So, I sent this camera back. I did replace the order. I have since received yet another G10. It writes fine to the SD card, in fact I also purchased another 16gb and now have a PQI and a Transcend. I had also purchased two extra batteries for this camera, so I was committed to make this work. As a side note, each 16gb card can take up to 2450 shots on superfine mode @ 15MP, 3984 @ 9M, 6126 @ 5M, 9999 @ 2M and web size, 3267 @ WS, and 756 using RAW.
If you set RAW+JPG you only get 636, this is the setting I use mostly. So with three batteries I am supposedly good for up to 1200 shots. Can’t comment on video, because I have not really delved into it.
(Purchased on 02/02/2009)
Finally, received my third attempt at purchasing this camera. As I said before I am committed to making this work. Review after review insists that this camera is unparalleled in its class, and I am a Nikon leaning personality. Anywho, my third attempt. Camera in hand. LCD screen is perfect. No issues with either memory card. I point towards a light source, stare at the LCD. Light banding issue? YES. as it turns out it happens no matter what type of light I point to. Although it shows in the LCD it does not translate to the actual pic. So, LCD- yes, photo- no. Overall the camera seems to be a very decent choice. I bought it to take pictures you might take with a good DSLR but not have to carry one. Something to fit in the pocket. I am barely a photo enthusiast, but like to have quality and the ability to achieve more than my initial intentions. Who knows, might actually take this more seriously in the future as a hobby. Most of the shots I have taken are marco, and I have to say I am impressed. I do not regret the choice, for the most part I am satisfied with the G10, but I am curious in knowing if I could have saved a little more by going with the Nikon P6000, and achieved relatively similar results.
I rated this camera as three stars for the overall experience. The camera itself is more like Four Stars. If not for the light banding issue, I would have given it Five.
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