Canon PowerShot G9 12.1MP Digital Camera with 6x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom | 
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| Brand: Canon
Category: Photography
Buy New: $599.99
New (5) Used (3) Refurbished (1) from $450.00
Rating:  275 reviews
Sales Rank: 4323
Color: BLACK/SILVER
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Number Of Items: 1
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Monitor Size: 300
Optical Zoom: 6
Digital Zoom: 4
Display Size: 3
Maximum Focal Length: 44.4
Minimum Focal Length: 7.4
Maximum Resolution: 12.1
Has Red Eye Reduction: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
Dimensions (in): 4.2 x 2.8 x 1.7
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
MPN: G9
Model: G9
UPC: 013803083675
EAN: 0013803083675
ASIN: B000V1VG5G
Release Date: August 31, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 12.1-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality poster-size prints | | • | 6x image-stabilized optical zoom; 3.0-inch LCD display; optical viewfinder | | • | Face Detection technology and in-camera red-eye fix | | • | 25 shooting modes, including 9 special scene modes; Print/Share button | | • | Powered by NB-2LH lithium-ion battery (battery and charger included); stores images on SD or MMC memory cards (32MB MMC memory card included) |
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Product Description
For those who want more than just a point and shoot experience without the complexity or bulk of a Digital SLR, the Canon Powershot G9 stands above the competition with 12.1 megapixels of resolution, a 6x optical zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer, and RAW mode for the ultimate in creative control. Sophisticated design and high-quality construction in a relatively small package complement the technology and make the G9 a camera to be reckoned with. Built-in Flash modes - Auto, Auto w/ Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On w/ Red-eye Reduction, Flash Off; FE lock, Safety FE, Slow Synchro, Second-curtain synchro White Balance Controls - Auto, Preset (Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Underwater), Custom1, Custom2 ISO Sensitivity - Auto, High ISO Auto, ISO 80/100/200/400/800/1600 equivalent Memory card slot supports SD/SDHC, MultiMediaCard (MMC), MMC Plus, and HC MMC Plus Cards A 32MB MMC Plus Card is included, however we suggest purchasing an Optional 2GB memory card. It will allow you to store a lot more video and images, as well as take advantage of the camera's high Resolution abilities. Interfaces - USB 2.0, NTSC/PAL RCA Video and Audio Out Print directly to Canon CP/SELPHY Compact and PIXMA Photo Printers as well as PictBridge compatible printers via the included USB 2.0 cable without the need for a computer! Approximate Unit Dimensions - (WxHxD) 4.19 x 2.83 x 1.67; Unit Weight - 11.29 oz. (Body without Battery and memory card)
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| Customer Reviews: Read 270 more reviews...
 I love it! May 27, 2009
Laura Romero (Los Angeles, CA United States)
I have bought an assortment of cameras in my lifetime and I have to say that this is the best! The picture quality is superb! I took it backpacking through Europe and it didn't let me down. As soon as I got home I used the software it came with and created the greatest panoramic photos by stitching several of the photos taken under the continuous photo capture feature. The macro feature is awsome! I love taking pictures of insects and plants and they come out fantastic! I can go on and on about the camera, but I'll end with this: This camera is a great investment!
 Avoid April 11, 2009
Will Tan (Massachusetts, USA)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I've had this camera for many months and absolutely loved it... until the "dust problem". Now, I have a large grey squiggle and spots that are very visible on the LCD as well as on images shot with the camera. Prior to this, there were dust particles on the *inside* of the lens that could not be removed, but this did not affect the image quality. I suspect I now have dust on the image sensor itself. Now that it's out of warranty, I'm out of luck since Canon won't help me without charging me for repair. This is a widespread problem on the G7, G9 and the new G10.
See http://www.flickr.com/groups/g9/discuss/72157604075891597/
Be warned. If you don't have this problem initially, you inevitably will.
Great P&S January 18, 2009
Howard E. Tyree (Charleston, WV USA)
Great P&S camera with easy to use manual controls. This is not a low light camera, however if you need such a camera check the new Panasonic P & S that's reviewed and rated on DP review. com found here:
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I used this camera as an excellent back up to my Nikon D90 DSLR
great camera, not so good low light shots January 17, 2009
Milad Cerkic (Sarajevo, BiH)
Overall camera is great with enough autofor quick shooting as well as options for semi pro. Not so good in low light conditions, especially indoors; some pixelation will occur. I bought my self 430EX II to compensate.
After 10 countries, and 59 cities, I finally have what I wanted! December 31, 2008
Divya (NY, USA)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I have had this camera for over 8 months now. During that time, I have done some random photography, and traveled to Barcelona, Granada, Mallorca, and St. Louis. I have taken water shots, night shots, and usual tourist shots. I have also traveled to 59 cities in 10 countries, and most (if not all) of my earlier photographs are day shots, as most point and shoot cameras offer limited controls.
For my trips to wild life refuge, bird sanctuary etc I would carry my DSLR, but I hated to lug it around when I know that I am not headed to a safari. So, I was left with typical consumer cameras- I have tried Sony Cybershot DSC-T70, Samsung (camcorder with 5.2 mp still- NEVER buy it), Canon Powershot S5 IS, and Nikon Coolpix. Samsung- just stay away. Sony Cybershot had poor battery and limited control. Ditto for Nikon Coolpix. Though Nikon one is a much recent model, it still had all the point and shoot stuff, but that's about it. The Canon one was too bulky for a pocket camera.
So, I wanted a camera that will have 5 to 6 optical zoom, as I don't need more than that in daily life. Unless you are doing wildlife photography, I don't see the point of higher optical zoom. I would have been happy with about 6 MP resolution- Canon G9 offered twice as that. I wanted a camera that uses SD card (in fact, that is another reason that I stay away from Sony cameras). I also wanted something that would allow me to set light, shutter, aperture, contrast- the whole range. AND YES! Canon G9 allows for all this, and more.
There are a few night shots that I have taken with no flash. [IMHO, the flash, for most part, ruins night photography. You can even try taking a photo of a Christmas tree with flash and then compare without flash; and see the difference. The problem, however, is if you use the basic point and shoot cam then you can't control how much light camera should absorb, and the photos will come out too dark; and if you take it with flash, it normally comes out bland. So, THAT is a BIG plus for Canon G9. You get to set every bit of control.
The other BIG plus [similar to why I still love the old roll cameras as well as DSLRs] is that I can blur the background imagery esp. in nature photography. Yes! This one makes it possible, other point and shoot don't allow for this.
It also has the regular features- records videos, color swap, color accent, photo stitch, time lapse movies, beach, indoor, snow, portrait, sports, under water, landscape, and the usual stuff.
It is not as light as a basic point and shoot, but also not as big as the SLRs.
What not to do? After getting this camera I also got the adapter and telephoto and wide angle lenses. Yes, you can attach those lenses on this one. But I returned them within a week. Why? Well, it defeats the purpose of carrying a small camera (compared to DSLRs). Also, unlike DSLRs, where the lense would retract into the body of the camera, with these ones, you are basically stuck with them! So, if you plan to buy camera lenses for this one, I'll say go for a small DSLR instead.
I also bought two extra batteries- each could last for up to 5 hours, depending on the weather and use.
I use 8GB SD card with it, and it never runs out. I carry an extra one though as sometimes when I take videos it does fill up.
What could be better? Well, I wish it had a wider shot capacity. But I don't miss it particularly.
The most imp point about photography- it is only 10% about the camera; the 90% is you! Many may disagree, but I also don't believe that one has to join any professional or even hobby class to learn photography. I haven't, and my friends think that I am doing alright! Good luck! If you are looking for something that allows you the freedom to take any pictures and play, while also enable you to learn photography, then this is the one. And I hope that this review, and some of the photos that I have posted for your reference, helps you make your decision!
PS: I enjoy this camera so much, that I actually wrote my first ever review for anything in this world!
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