Canon G10 review

[paxamericanafilms]

great demo. some useful tips. cheers.

[jkoprek1]

Hahahahahaha!!!! :0

[korgpadude]

if u want a blury background and a gooood camera? just get the nikkor 85mm f1.4 lens and nikon dslr camera like d300 d300s and so on :)

[wokinghigh]

its a good camera but it has a real problem with bluring out the background on portrait shots. but only works if the background is very very far away or completely white.

[bishlightinfantry]

me thinks this guy works for canon its the best sales pitch i have seen,this camera aint a patch on the g9

[epzmatt]

nope.

[0178181333]

can i ask u something...whick camera is good?g10 or g11 thanks....

[diffusedlight]

I only trust reviews from enthusiasts, hobbiests, amateus, and people with who aren't getting paid to give them.

When was the last time a salesman admitted the flaws in a product to help you make an informed decision?

It's just like IMDB. Ever notice how they don't publish user comments for B movies for a few weeks till you've gone to find out the hard way anyway at the theatre?

There's money not only in writing good press, but delaying bad press. Official sources aren't always reliable.

[epzmatt]

Are you trying to insinuate that I give false information?

[mapire43]

too fast confused

[JiggerBooWigger]

LX3 > G10

[lucahui820]

cool!! man!!!

[Stormgebieder]

I want the vari-angle screen back and F2, like my old G6

[AppleiReviewer]

yes my mom has it and its great but to small no touch screen and still too thick for its size but good for its time

[diffusedlight]

I don't get why a lower quality due to poor resolution rather than interpolation is any better?

Sounds like a gimmick. I bet if you did a double blind test you couldn't tell the two apart.

[AppleiReviewer]

a it does the same thing but when yu do digital zoom on full resolution you are losing resolution but in the other mode it is already low resolution so it doesn't go any lower its a gimmick for sure lol comment back

[diffusedlight]

Yes it's definitely a sales gimmick. Glad I'm not the only one who noticed.

Basically you mess around in the menus for a long time, and how are you rewarded? You're telling the camera to deliberately drop resolution (and lose image detail) so it doesn't interpolate (educated guess) what should be there? That's hilarious!

You'd have to be crazy to use that, and crazier still to think it's actually a selling point.

"OMG LOL MY CAMERA CAN GIVE ME BLUR INSTEAD OF FICTIONAL DETAIL LOL!!111"

[mllebuttercup]

thank you!

[llovedead]

what's the best .

nikon p80 or canon G10 ?

plese .. tell me.

thank's for you're time .

[diffusedlight]

I'm trying to decide between these three "prosumer" digital camera and need some advice:

Nikon Coolpix P6000

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50

Canon PowerShot G10

I don't want an SLR because of their size, and the fact that for simply viewing on a computer monitor (which I will 99% of the time) the extra photo quality may not be as noticeable as it would be in print?

What are people's experiences on the noise levels and general photo quality at low light levels with these three cameras? Thanks

[venik4]

For a number of years I've been a big fan of the Coolpix line (my first one was 990). I also have the Canon Digital Rebel XTi and Canon 50D. I wanted a compact camera with lots of manual controls. I went to the store to get the Nikon P6000 and ended up buying Canon G10. Features and layout of controls is much more usable in the G10. P6000's pop-up flash alone with it crazy placement right under your fingertip is enough to make you consider a different camera.

[epzmatt]

I've not checked the H50 because getting a Sony camera is like getting blood out of a stone. I think I prefer the G10 too.

[diffusedlight]

You didn't mention the fact the sensor is the same size as the tiny one found in the G9, so increasing the resolution to an extremely high 14.9MP leads to a reduction in low light level performance.

If you splice up the same area into small pieces to increase resolution without spending money on increasing the size of the sensor itself as well- each light-sensitive piece of the sensor will be smaller and therefore far less sensitive in low light.

I hear trying anything above ISO 400 sucks ass.

[sokklei]

He did mention that fact, at around 7:40

[diffusedlight]

Oh yeah, I skipped though a whole bunch.

[DieSchneiders01]

Great review. Very helpful.

I'm trying to find a new compact camera. I'm an enthusiast, rather than a pro, and I'll be upgrading from an old Nikon 5mp Coolpix. (im wanting something with a bit more power, but not the expense or bulk of a DSLR).

In the Premium Compact range, is this the top camera? Would you prefer a different one? If so, why?

Many thanks for the post.

[Jetstarboy]

Gr8 review Matt thanks,

I`m considering buying a G10 - how will it compare to my Nikon D70 which doesnt produce photo quality anywhere near my brothers older Canon 10D.

any comments are welcomed - cheers

[WHEATTHlNS]

If your D70 isn't producing exceptional quality pictures, then YOU aren't doing it right.

[epzmatt]

The Nikon has a larger sensor and is more versatile.

[rocckkstarr]

how many lens adaptors are available for the g10

[MadSon011]

2, one for telephoto and one for wide angle

[casanovabonaparte]

I bought 1 two weeks ago and the camera rocks!!!! actually, its my first ever camera....

[BudgieXX]

Any one of you guys who have the G10 also own a DSLR? How does the image quality really compete? I've read reviews but I'm not convinced. I have the 5D with a few L lenses and it does get heavy to carry around everywhere and more importantly ruins a lot of street photography / candid shots as soon as it comes out of the bag.

Would appreciate anyone's comment. Thanks.

[epzmatt]

The G10 will have no chance against the 5D and L lenses. I understand the weight issue but the size of the sensor can't compete.

The G10 would be good for street candids if you can keep it at low ISO.

[elliment18]

I own the xsi and g10 and must say that the g10 competes for the quality. Though the xsi does pull ahead, its very impressive to see a point and shoot show such amazing quality. Unfortunately, shooting speed is slow, but if you are doing everything but sports, this is your camera. Another point to note, the digital zoom does a great job correcting the loss of pixels. I have taken many excellent shots at the 20x (5x o and 4x d). Enjoy!

[tpieples]

Very nice job, Matt!

I would like your opinion on the video capability of the G10. It doesn't seem anywhere near as good as the G9...I don't know if I'm doing something wrong.

Thanks!

[chubbluver]

Hi Matt,

I have just bought a G10 based on your great review. Have a question though, does the camera record RAW in auto mode? I can't seem to get mine to do that.

Thanks for the reviews. Keep up the great work.

[TubeUser333]

You may want to try to set it to P-mode. I'm not to familiar with the G10, but in the EOS series Auto mode does support RAW so it could be the same case with the Powershot G series. P-mode set Aperture/Shutter time automatic like Auto mode, but has the possibly to record in RAW, set ISO and exposure compensation, although it will automatically choose values for these itself if you do not tell it otherwise.

Hope it helps :)

[epzmatt]

That's correct TubeUser333, RAW is for more advanced users so won't work in the point and shoot setting. Program does a similar job to auto (handling the exposure) but opens up more features in the menu. =:O)

[lvboats]

I just got it today, and I absolutely love itits a great tradeoff to getting a expensive DSLR

[pmferguson]

Thank you for Making This Video It has helped a lot

[LTF85199]

Wish the next one will have a vari angle LCD, Wider angle lense: at least: 27mm, more zoom, lower MP for better noise reduction. HD capability and AVCHD compression. Faster or multiple processor for better continuous shooting. Smaller size , fit in pants and rechargable battery. (someone please sent this to canon) if you agree with me

[SRHawk24]

thanks matt, appreciate the review! Im gonna be upgrading from the Canon Powershot a630 to the g10. Im really excited!

[multimediaperson]

Just bought one! Great vid. Disagree on the beauty comments. I love the retro-vintage looks of it. Makes me feel back to 1977 - before I was born.

[radbrent]

I agree! I love the way it looks!

I want one!

[ztk25brch]

Thanks Mike that was very helpful, it sure sounds like a great camera, am just a bit worried that I will remember all that when I want to take a quick photo :)

[epzmatt]

No problem. It's Matt, btw =;O)

[DC180]

These G series are so overpriced. Only good thing i like is the compact size but an sx10 has alot better features. I can't believe the these UGLY looking cameras cost more than the sx10. They look like an early 80's toy camera. They perform bad in low light. For the price its Urrrrrghhh.

[CUBANO76]

which one is better the canon g10 or the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3? which one do you recommend? thanks.

[d3fil3r89211]

Awesome review.

[daveawebber]

Matt

Very well done informative and well presented with actual facts etc

[irvineharley]

very interesting back ground music... hmmm

[TonyBby]

Great review!

[travelguy78]

I must say that you did a good job on a comprehensive review on the G10 highlighting the important features

[homer0nix]

Now I know everything I needed to know about the G10. Great review, keep it up Matt!

[epzmatt]

no problemo. =:O)

[s5switch]

why is it in low batt mode?

[epzmatt]

um.. because the battery was low...

[igorg003]

Maybe to show where or how the low battery looks like.

[epzmatt]

It looks like a normal battery but had little power which is why it was flashing. It needed charging up.

[arteagafotografo]

Why don´t showme a picture in 28 mm??

Is a great caracteritic of g 10 !!!

[robinho1979]

Is this the best option for a consumer wishing to get more into photography but is still not ready to step up into the entry level Dslr market? I heard the luminix L3 is the G10 main rival? I want a light camera with the best image quality but has functions in which I have full control.

[rocketer1]

I have one question. when pushing down on the shutter button, is it instant? could you please compare the shutter speed of the g10 to a canon eos rebel xti or 40d

[epzmatt]

If you haven't prefocused then no compact is as fast as a dslr.

With prefocusing, you can get a lag time of around 0.12seconds which is actually a bit slow for todays compacts, but only slower than the standard 0.08seconds so it's not by much.

[funnyfellowhahaha]

that's a shame all really good digital cameras use 35mm digital film as well as cassettes

[epzmatt]

No they don't. Digital camcorders take cassettes. I've not heard about 35mm digital film, maybe it's a videography terminology that I'm unfamiliar with.

Or maybe you're winding me up..?

[funnyfellowhahaha]

Can this camera take 35mm film ?

[epzmatt]

You're living up to your name...

No it's digital.

[Chazaam505]

Only reason I ask is because the website I ordered mine from said it does not have a tripod mount, but I see it attached to a tripod in this video.

[Chazaam505]

Does this camera have a tripod mount? If anyone knows just leave a comment replying to this.

Thanks!

[epzmatt]

Yes it has a tripod mount. I'm unaware of any camera that doesn't have a tripod mount. =:O)

[Timasu]

I currently have the G9, and am considering the G10. I wish they would have kept time-lapse video on the G10.

[bambangpamungkas]

AWESOME.... gonna get one in 2 weeks :D

[muddiford]

Well, you've had the G10 eight and a half months. What do you think? I've just bought one and I'm now regreting losing my G9.